TickTock: Austin City Council meeting 2.16.2016
Monday, February 20, 2017 by Michael Kanin
TickTock is the sortable transcript of @austinmonitor Tweets from the most recent Austin City Council meeting.
TickTock for Friday, February 17, 2017
Participants:
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DanKeshet 2
jenniferinc 1
SomewhereinATX 1
karawaane 1
Thursday, February 16, 2017 9AM
Austin teachers union pushes back on AISD immigration memo. Read more (via @KUTMcGee & our p’ship w @KUT): https://t.co/3ik7YgEn1T #atxgov February 16, 2017 09:05 AM
All Access Readers! Get a head start on today’s #atxcouncil meeting with @lizpagano’s TipSheet: https://t.co/WmuSqujy6f #atxgov February 16, 2017 09:40 AM
Thursday, February 16, 2017 10AM
Good morning! We just poured a cup of coffee and sat down to watch today’s City Council meeting. February 16, 2017 10:09 AM
.@MayorAdler notes that Thorton II will have a time certain at 4:00, Austin Oaks PUD at 6:30. @Alison_Alter says she would like to postpone. February 16, 2017 10:12 AM
If it is postponed, @MayorAdler says there might be a chance to speak, but maybe people shouldn’t do it? February 16, 2017 10:13 AM
Now talking Plaza Saltillo. Looks like there will be a time certain — sometime after 4:00. February 16, 2017 10:13 AM
"@austinmonitor Is that what Mayor Adler said or are you editorializing?"
.@DanKeshet Haha. That’s what he said. I’m paraphrasing. He said it might be better to speak the next time its up. February 16, 2017 10:16 AM
Discussion items are 7, 10, 11, 12, 18, 28, 29, 31, 32, 34. February 16, 2017 10:19 AM
Also, ANC pres David King is headed to the Zoning and Platting Commission, filling the seat vacated by Chair Weber. February 16, 2017 10:20 AM
.@MayorAdler now drawing attention to the Mayor of Port Arthur, who is in town for a mayors conference. February 16, 2017 10:27 AM
Now, @kathietovo is asking about the YETI item, and confirming that there is a job creation requirement. There is. February 16, 2017 10:28 AM
Now on to Items 11, settlement for David Joseph case $3.25 million. #atxcouncil February 16, 2017 10:31 AM
Item 12
Item 12 is also a settlement, $225,000 for a case where a tree fell on someone on the @ButlerTrail February 16, 2017 10:31 AM
Item 18
Right now, @kathietovo asks that item 18 to be postponed in order to contemplate the policy question of outsourcing security vs. in house February 16, 2017 10:35 AM
Uh oh. Could impact “certain festivals in the spring” if it is postponed. @kathietovo asks about 300 pages, last minute, question is: why? February 16, 2017 10:36 AM
.@EllenforAustin no on 15 (affordable housing) , 25 (digital subscriptions for the library), abstain 38, 35, 36, 37, 39, 23, 68, 16, 17 February 16, 2017 10:39 AM
.@GregCasar on 27, DNA Labs, notes the backlog has continued to grow, but appreciates the work to get new contracts. February 16, 2017 10:41 AM
.@Oraatx1 abstaining on 7, 15 February 16, 2017 10:42 AM
Item 18
First up is item 18, which is emergency funding for immigrant legal services. #atxcouncil February 16, 2017 10:43 AM
Speaker in favor now explains money will help an add’l 50 ppl per month for Catholic Charities. Needed now, they are inundated #atxcouncil February 16, 2017 10:45 AM
Speaker now notes the blanket description of “undocumented” doesn’t come close to telling their stories, contributions, rights. #atxcouncil February 16, 2017 10:47 AM
So far, everyone is speaking in favor of the increased funding for immigrants. #atxcouncil February 16, 2017 10:53 AM
Foundation Communities’ Walter Moreau says this is a good, practical step. Urges to make it part of regular budget process as well. February 16, 2017 10:55 AM
Oh, one speaker against: Sharon Blythe, though some of her best friends are immigration lawyers. Calls this item “a disgrace to the city.” February 16, 2017 10:57 AM
Thursday, February 16, 2017 11AM
.@GregCasar says this is an important measure, but a first step and more long-term planning is needed. February 16, 2017 11:01 AM
.@GregCasar emotional now, talking about the struggles in district, and working towards battling some ugly speech directed at him and others February 16, 2017 11:03 AM
.@Oraatx1 also in support, urges audience to give money to the nonprofits this will help as well. February 16, 2017 11:05 AM
.@CM_Renteria, native Austinite, talks about artificial borders and family on the other side that; offended about notions of “real citizens” February 16, 2017 11:07 AM
Now @EllenforAustin is up, and says it is not an appropriate expenditure for the city, though the charities are providing a needed service. February 16, 2017 11:09 AM
.@EllenforAustin there “is also legitimate fear on the other side” who feel physically and economcally threatened by undocumented immigrants February 16, 2017 11:10 AM
.@GregCasar says @EllenforAustin ‘s claims are nonsense and “deliberately misleading to score political points on the vulnerable.” February 16, 2017 11:14 AM
.@GregCasar respects many of her opinions, but tells her not to spread lies and misinformation about immigrants somehow not being prosecuted February 16, 2017 11:16 AM
Right now, @MayorAdler “I can’t think of anything more American than knowing what their rights are.” #atxcouncil February 16, 2017 11:20 AM
.@EllenforAustin feels a need to respond, insinuates that @GregCasar only wants to score political points, is lying. February 16, 2017 11:22 AM
.@EllenforAustin is also emotional, but references her own hurt feelings. Urges people to understand why people voted for Trump February 16, 2017 11:23 AM
Passes 10-1, with @EllenforAustin voting against. February 16, 2017 11:23 AM
Now on to ESD4 February 16, 2017 11:26 AM
Item 10
This is Item 10, and they are back to talking about the running requirements, and how to train cadets. February 16, 2017 11:29 AM
The concern here is that stringent running requirements could disqualify current, good firefighters. February 16, 2017 11:46 AM
RT @austinmobility: March is making its way northbound at 6th & Congress. SB Congress down to one lane. Expect delays #ATXTraffic https://t… February 16, 2017 11:50 AM
Feel bad that I didn’t include her comments in the live tweeting, here’s a message from @DGarzaforD2 https://t.co/a8wZdhvKG1 February 16, 2017 11:54 AM
Speakers up now talking about the impact of disparate entry standards between ESD and AFD. AFD more stringent. February 16, 2017 11:59 AM
Thursday, February 16, 2017 12PM
Waste commission rejects Republic contract renewal again. Read more: https://t.co/DJRRS16x9t #atxgov February 16, 2017 12:05 PM
.@LesliePoolATX now wants to hear from law to clarify concerns of unions and firefighters association. February 16, 2017 12:18 PM
Item 10
#atxcouncil moving to pass item 10, but only to negotiate not execute the contract. February 16, 2017 12:19 PM
City Attny Morgan needs a minute to figure out whether they can strike items after it is negotiated. February 16, 2017 12:20 PM
Noting the standards have been enacted in the past three years, Garza isn’t sure if they are applicable in this case. February 16, 2017 12:21 PM
Right now @Oraatx1 is pointing out the city needs a policy to uniformly deal with merging ESDs into AFDs February 16, 2017 12:24 PM
.@MayorAdler now moves to go to Citizens Communication. They’ll be back at 1:45. See you then! February 16, 2017 12:25 PM
Our quote of the day for Thursday, February 16, 2017. Read more: https://t.co/bxSnSxWUEL #atxgov https://t.co/VFJbr2skb8 February 16, 2017 12:39 PM
What We Woke Up To: February 16, 2017 – https://t.co/BlhO4nVVZm February 16, 2017 12:40 PM
Thursday, February 16, 2017 1PM
Council set to discuss addition of new Capitol View Corridors. Read more (via @AKMcGlinchy & p’ship w @KUT): https://t.co/lV1DYjzDpe #atxgov February 16, 2017 01:00 PM
Thursday, February 16, 2017 2PM
Austin teachers union pushes back on AISD immigration memo. Read more (via @KUTMcGee): https://t.co/UPn5vol6En #atxgov February 16, 2017 02:00 PM
Hey all, sorry for the silence. Time to catch up! #atxcouncil February 16, 2017 02:35 PM
Ah! Looks like we are well into the proposal to expand Capitol View Corridors east. #atxcouncil February 16, 2017 02:39 PM
Current speaker speaking against a Central Health exemption, saying they are responsible for their own fiscal situation. February 16, 2017 02:41 PM
"@SomewhereinATX I want to go run over and testify but can’t miss too much work."
@DanKeshet @SomewhereinATX It’s happening now, Dan! I’m sure you noticed. February 16, 2017 02:44 PM
Jerry Rusthoven up now, talking about the (slow) progress on an overlay that could change height limits for publicly-zoned land. February 16, 2017 02:49 PM
Flannigan amends the motion to expand the study of all the CVCs, not just the ones to the east. February 16, 2017 02:51 PM
Looks like we are in for a review of the CVCs, and how they are/ should be calculated. You know, while we are at it. #atxcouncil February 16, 2017 02:55 PM
RT @DanKeshet: @austinmonitor @ChrisBBradford @SomewhereinATX MPT Tovo says she’s not comfortable with reopening debate on existing corrido… February 16, 2017 02:55 PM
Wait, looks like we might NOT be in for a review of existing CVCs. Stay tuned? February 16, 2017 02:56 PM
Looks like we are putting it aside for a minute to make sure that this resolution does what everyone intends it to do… #atxcouncil February 16, 2017 02:59 PM
Thursday, February 16, 2017 3PM
Survey says: Austinites dissatisfied with traffic, happy with most else. Read more (via @KaraNuzback): https://t.co/VcFqFtN7Rw #atxgov February 16, 2017 03:00 PM
Oh, cool, onto the waste disposal contract with Republic Services, which is kind of controversial. February 16, 2017 03:01 PM
Republic Services rep now explains that Texas Disposal Services has organized opposition against the contract, despite not bidding on it. February 16, 2017 03:04 PM
Republic Services rep says the answer is that TDS thinks its a plot by the city to take over dumpster business. February 16, 2017 03:05 PM
Republic rep now says TDS wants the RFP thrown out, implies they are plotting their own takeover. February 16, 2017 03:08 PM
Republic rep says TDS “masquerading as not a bidder” and using the fact they aren’t to speak more freely than would be allowed otherwise February 16, 2017 03:12 PM
Bob Gregory, TDS, now up with handouts of policy goals and such. February 16, 2017 03:14 PM
Gregory explaining why the current contract benefits the city, and why TDS doesn’t want anything to do with that themselves. February 16, 2017 03:15 PM
Gregory attempting now to shine some light on the “veil of secrecy that has characterized this process.” with a lot of details and numbers February 16, 2017 03:17 PM
Just as an FYI, if you are ever looking for a good, dramatic committee meeting, we can’t recommend the Zero Waste Advisory Commission enough February 16, 2017 03:18 PM
"@austinmonitor ??)"
@karawaane They are fun meetings! We swear. February 16, 2017 03:26 PM
Andrew Dobbs, with Texas Campaign for the Environment now up. They are also concerned about the contract, “various greenwashing statements” February 16, 2017 03:27 PM
Greenwashing: “disinformation disseminated by an organization so as to present an environmentally responsible public image” February 16, 2017 03:27 PM
Whellan up now asking for Council to take a minute to think over what’s going on. Says staff is pushing an agenda on Council. February 16, 2017 03:36 PM
.@MayorAdler calls for a moment of silence for Richard Moya, who was the first Mexican-American Travis County Commissioner. February 16, 2017 03:41 PM
Richard Moya, first Mexican-American Travis County office holder, dies https://t.co/3BfPxrkgV4 February 16, 2017 03:42 PM
"@austinmonitor 😳"
@jenniferinc Now, you seem someone I can convince to attend a ZWAC meeting for fun. February 16, 2017 03:44 PM
RT @JackCraver: Ora Houston, choking up, recalls working with Richard Moya at Legal Aid in 1969. “He was such a gentleman.” #atxcouncil February 16, 2017 03:46 PM
This is delightful https://t.co/IPxYnXvnbm February 16, 2017 03:47 PM
Yep, looks like this is going to force a new purchasing process. Right now staff is talking about the viability of the proposed revamp. February 16, 2017 03:52 PM
.@EllenforAustin says this is an opportunity for more policy direction than just denying the contract. February 16, 2017 03:55 PM
"@austinmonitor Don’t you love #txlege? https://t.co/SiZlkrjVau"
@SomewhereinATX They certainly have their moments. February 16, 2017 03:56 PM
Thursday, February 16, 2017 4PM
Republic contract again reject by waste commission. Read more: https://t.co/g3V5JvY7CE February 16, 2017 04:00 PM
Nvm, now Council has moved to deny the contract. Passes 11-0, with larger discussion about purchasing to take place another day. February 16, 2017 04:02 PM
Item 32
Now back to Item 32 — CVCs — Elaine Hart things can get the work done on five corridors by May, with some outside help. February 16, 2017 04:03 PM
Now @Oraatx1 does not support a full review of corridors proposed by @JimmyFlannigan February 16, 2017 04:07 PM
Uhhh. There is some “de-amending?” going on. #learning February 16, 2017 04:10 PM
Now voting on excluding Rosewood Park corridor which includes the Central Health tracts February 16, 2017 04:14 PM
Central Health rep explains that they are about to seek proposals to develop the Breckenridge sites, this could really impact that. February 16, 2017 04:16 PM
Says uncertainty “would make it virtually impossible to move forward” and supposes they would need a whole new plan February 16, 2017 04:17 PM
Here’s the study of corridors that @kathietovo was talking about. It made everyone kind of stressed out. https://t.co/F9BOy34T8Z February 16, 2017 04:18 PM
.@GregCasar notes that, even without a new corridor, Council will have some say on new hospital development. February 16, 2017 04:18 PM
.@MayorAdler says that he finds it hard to understand things like why the view from Huston Tillotson University wasn’t preserved. February 16, 2017 04:27 PM
However, @MayorAdler is sympathetic to the fact that this came up suddenly, and pausing on Rosewood corridor could allow for talk later February 16, 2017 04:28 PM
.@D5Kitchen asks why this can’t just all be postponed until March 2. “It’s been postponed for 30 years,” said @Oraatx1 February 16, 2017 04:35 PM
The proposal on the table now is to exclude Rosewood corridor until March2, and decide about that then. February 16, 2017 04:36 PM
Okay NOW voting on holding off on Rosewood 8-3, Houston, Tovo, Pool. Main motion (to study the rest) passes unanimously. February 16, 2017 04:51 PM
Consent agenda for zoning up now! #atxcouncil February 16, 2017 04:52 PM
For consent: Items 46, 47 — wait, guy up talking about how more view corridors are dangerous? — #looper February 16, 2017 04:55 PM
Now here’s a guy who hates looking at the Capitol. Says view isn’t that great from five blocks away, anyway. February 16, 2017 04:55 PM
Okay, back to zoning consent. Items 46, 47, 18, 49, 50, 51. Postponements: Items 54, 55, 61, 62. February 16, 2017 04:59 PM
Thursday, February 16, 2017 5PM
Survey: Austinites generally happy with city services. Read more: https://t.co/0UUBTlQKY0 #atxgov February 16, 2017 05:00 PM
Guernsey notes Austin Oaks PUD could be postponed if no one wants to speak? Delight crept into his voice a little. February 16, 2017 05:01 PM
.@JimmyFlannigan wonders why this is being postponed again. “What’s our end game here?” he asks. February 16, 2017 05:01 PM
.@Alison_Alter says postponement isn’t her first choice, but there is still a lot to look at. New stuff, moving parts, all that. February 16, 2017 05:02 PM
Talking postponement, both sides agree (developer “grudgingly”) but @JimmyFlannigan notes should prob wait to time certain 6:30 to postpone February 16, 2017 05:06 PM
.@LesliePoolATX makes the point that complicated zoning cases sometimes take a long time, and that’s not necessarily bad. February 16, 2017 05:07 PM
Jerry Rusthoven now up, says Elysium Park can be consent. Reading conditions (they are really specific, about lighting and stuff.) February 16, 2017 05:12 PM
Austin Oaks up for postponement for two weeks, those who show up to speak can still do so, though. Flannigan and Troxclair opposed. February 16, 2017 05:13 PM
Livetweet line change here at the Monitor, gang. https://t.co/pRFir9WYHY February 16, 2017 05:15 PM
Cruising through a pair of public hearings. They go quickly when no one is here to speak on them. February 16, 2017 05:19 PM
Item 67
#ATXcouncil postpones to April action on Item 67 which is to consider an appeal on a pair of Planning Commission waivers at 2510 S. Congress February 16, 2017 05:21 PM
Item 34
Now on to Item 34, creation of South Central Waterfront Advisory Board. #atxcouncil February 16, 2017 05:21 PM
MPT @kathietovo moves approval with a list of amendments. #atxcouncil February 16, 2017 05:22 PM
.@kathietovo’s amendments include adding aff housing expert to board. Also not limiting S. Austin ‘hood rep to specific NAs. #atxcouncil February 16, 2017 05:25 PM
Also, including chair of Downtown Austin Alliance on the board as an ex officio member. #atxcouncil February 16, 2017 05:26 PM
Item 34
Item 34, creation of South Central Waterfront Advisory Board, passes unanimously. #atxcouncil February 16, 2017 05:28 PM
A hot n’ fresh look at @kathietovo’s amendments/the general membership of the SCW Advisory Board. https://t.co/ruXOwTVKez February 16, 2017 05:31 PM
#ATXcouncil recesses for music, proclamations, possibly dinner. Maybe drinks. February 16, 2017 05:35 PM
"#ATXcouncil recesses for music, proclamations, possibly dinner. Maybe drinks."
Back at 6:45, gang. #atxcouncil February 16, 2017 05:35 PM
RT @DanKeshet: . @honktx at #atxcouncil https://t.co/3ttLmyLVYW February 16, 2017 05:47 PM
Thursday, February 16, 2017 7PM
While several reporters were jawing out in the atrium, #atxcouncil meeting resumed. February 16, 2017 07:00 PM
First post-dinner item is 52/53, a zoning case at 5016 1/2 Ben White Blvd. #atxcouncil February 16, 2017 07:03 PM
Landowners rep is up now and says the developer has “dropped out of the picture” but wants to pursue rezoning nonetheless. #atxcouncil February 16, 2017 07:04 PM
Landowner is now up. Explaining why he’s asking for a few adjustments to original request, including keeping vehicle storage. #atxcouncil February 16, 2017 07:09 PM
Chair of a neighborhood assoc. now up. Says this is the rare zoning case wherein NA and developers reached accord before it hit #atxcouncil. February 16, 2017 07:10 PM
However, he opposes city’s plans to extend Sunridge Drive down to Ben White. #atxcouncil https://t.co/TISRAB4irQ February 16, 2017 07:11 PM
Fellow says that for lack of nearby park, children play in Sunridge Drive’s dead end. #atxcouncil February 16, 2017 07:13 PM
He cites an line from the EROC n’hood plan that “discourage(s) additional through-streets within established residential neighborhoods.” February 16, 2017 07:15 PM
CM @LesliePoolATX questions who would be responsible for paying for extension of Sunridge. Guernsey’s response: The developer. #atxcouncil February 16, 2017 07:17 PM
.@LesliePoolATX says a good “fall-back” if road isn’t built would be bike/ped trail. #atxcouncil February 16, 2017 07:18 PM
Guernsey says the “dilemma for staff” is that the neighborhood plan was passed before #atxcouncil approved Great Streets action. February 16, 2017 07:19 PM
"Landowners rep is up now and says the developer has “dropped out of the picture” but wants to pursue rezoning nonetheless. #atxcouncil"
Correction: This fellow wasn’t landowner rep. He’s the applicant. #atxcouncil February 16, 2017 07:22 PM
CM @AnnKitchenATX expresses interest to included language prohibit the road’s extension. #atxcouncil February 16, 2017 07:26 PM
Language is included and #atxcouncil approves on first reading. 10-0 with CM @GregCasar off the dais. February 16, 2017 07:27 PM
And we move on to second-reading of Plaza Saltillo. #atxcouncil February 16, 2017 07:28 PM
.@CM_Renteria makes the same motion he proffered last week: Approve but with 70-foot office tower. #atxcouncil February 16, 2017 07:29 PM
Endeavor’s Jason Thumlert assumes the position before #atxcouncil. February 16, 2017 07:30 PM
Thumlert: “There has been some confusion” on the project. Says both Endeavor and CapMetro want a 125-foot office tower. #atxcouncil February 16, 2017 07:31 PM
Here’s where we left off last week, bee tee dubs: https://t.co/jkvuYTVkjz #atxcouncil February 16, 2017 07:32 PM
Local cat-gif blogger @DanKeshet now up. Says no matter how high the office, the development will be super duper. #atxcouncil February 16, 2017 07:34 PM
Nonetheless, @dankeshet rattles off the various benefits of a taller office. Says #atxcouncil should pick up the $17M bill on the ground. February 16, 2017 07:37 PM
CapMetro board member @tmitchell555 now up. “Every dollar is very important to us.” #atxcouncil February 16, 2017 07:39 PM
Neighborhood contact team’s @JoseValeraATX asks #atxcouncil to consider a pair of things. 1/2 February 16, 2017 07:43 PM
1) Is this the best deal the city can get, and 2) What precedent does it set to give developer a pass for breaking aff housing promises? 2/2 February 16, 2017 07:43 PM
Naturally, whether Endeavor broke it’s aff housing promise is up for debate. They deny it. #atxcouncil February 16, 2017 07:44 PM
Gavino Fernandez, head of an East Austin NA tut-tuts the notion that a 125-foot tower would break precedent. Cites RBJ building. #atxcouncil February 16, 2017 07:46 PM
RBJ Center, east of I35. #atxcouncil https://t.co/sXGS3Pr2sI February 16, 2017 07:48 PM
Another Eastside resident now up. Says Endeavor has altered its plans since it won the development contract in 2014. #atxcouncil February 16, 2017 07:51 PM
She’s got videos of Endeavor’s Thumlert in 2014 that purport to show promises of 25% aff housing & no desire to seek variances. #atxcouncil February 16, 2017 07:53 PM
Seems that @CM_Renteria was at one of these presentations. https://t.co/oA3ZBKXXVl February 16, 2017 07:55 PM
Thursday, February 16, 2017 8PM
Speaker presents “Community Asks”: 80ft cap on office, 25% aff housing, and no CURE zoning. #atxcouncil https://t.co/HFjwQEXZMy February 16, 2017 08:03 PM
She concludes: If it’s not good enough for west Austin or downtown, it’s not good enough for east Austin. #atxcouncil February 16, 2017 08:03 PM
Starchitect designer of Plaza Saltillo, Michael Hsu, now up. Explaining the design’s inspirations. #atxcouncil February 16, 2017 08:05 PM
Hsu on why the taller office is important: Extra daytime population supports retail and other tenants. #atxcouncil February 16, 2017 08:07 PM
Former Planning Commissioner Cid Galindo up now to rap compact n’ connected concept of Imagine Austin. #atxcouncil February 16, 2017 08:09 PM
Galindo says compact n’ connected’s virtue: Infr. is cheaper to provide to dense areas. #atxcouncil should therefore support taller office. February 16, 2017 08:13 PM
Next speaker, an east Austin resident, urges #atxcouncil to “oppose downtown encroachment on our neighborhood.” February 16, 2017 08:13 PM
RT @cubbie9000: Just handed off the @austinmonitor keys to @KaraNuzback, gang. February 16, 2017 08:22 PM
Garza on Plaza Satillo: Last week, the applicant asked us to support 70%. What has changed? February 16, 2017 08:31 PM
Thumlert: We did not support 70 ft. Cap Metro wanted it. “Our preference is for an 8-story building.” February 16, 2017 08:31 PM
Thumlert says Endeavor is committed to living wage jobs that are not dependent on the height of the structure. February 16, 2017 08:33 PM
Mayor Adler: I’m glad this is only a second reading. February 16, 2017 08:36 PM
Housing and mobility are main concerns in Austin. That could mean density in neighborhood corridors, Adler says. February 16, 2017 08:38 PM
Additional housing is needed on this tract, @MayorAdler says, but we have to preserve neighborhoods. February 16, 2017 08:40 PM
In this case, the $4M should go back into affordable housing in this neighborhood. February 16, 2017 08:42 PM
. @LesliePoolATX says amendments will help achieve more affordable housing. February 16, 2017 08:45 PM
CM @kathietovo is asking how changes will affect the number of housing units. Endeavor rep says 169 units at 70 ft. February 16, 2017 08:53 PM
$100,000 fee in lieu for 70-foot building, Endeavor says. February 16, 2017 08:56 PM
$600,000 fee in lieu for 125ft. building, Thumlert says. February 16, 2017 08:59 PM
Thursday, February 16, 2017 9PM
CM @kathietovo: 15% of sq ft is required to be affordable. We’re being asked to grant an exception. February 16, 2017 09:02 PM
If we stay at 68ft height, we get $100,000; if we stay at 125ft height, we get $600,000 to put toward affordable housing, @kathietovo says. February 16, 2017 09:05 PM
City staff: Our density bonus is not always feasible; this situation is not ideal. February 16, 2017 09:07 PM
Thumlert: If a fee in lieu is not allowed, the project will not be built. February 16, 2017 09:10 PM
Endeavor to make payment to Cap Metro of $4.4M for additional density, Thumlert says. February 16, 2017 09:15 PM
CM @DeliaGarza says council could pass as-is on second reading, let parties bring a better offer to the table on third reading. February 16, 2017 09:16 PM
CM @LesliePoolATX says she wants to work with Endeavor b/t now and third reading. “I will pull down my motion.” February 16, 2017 09:17 PM
CM @LesliePoolATX’s amendment is withdrawn. February 16, 2017 09:18 PM
Thumlert: We have no more room to give to affordable housing. February 16, 2017 09:21 PM
CM @kathietovo says she can’t support the proposal today, doesn’t understand why affordable housing is not economically feasible. February 16, 2017 09:28 PM
CM @Alison_Alter says she wants to see the height differences and their tradeoffs at next reading. February 16, 2017 09:30 PM
CM @LesliePoolATX says she will support, but more affordable housing units are needed. February 16, 2017 09:31 PM
CM @EllenforAustin says not enough access to public transit in SW Austin. Says she will support option that maximizes @CapMetroATX’s revenue February 16, 2017 09:34 PM
CM @D5Kitchen says the city’s role needs to be discussed. February 16, 2017 09:36 PM
CM @GregCasar says community members and some @CapMetroATX board members did not fully understand agreement. February 16, 2017 09:38 PM
CM @GregCasar will support second reading, expects changes for third reading. February 16, 2017 09:39 PM
CM @Oraatx1 says she wants more info on affordable units on next reading. February 16, 2017 09:41 PM
Council passes motion on second reading. 9-3 February 16, 2017 09:42 PM
Last item on the agenda coming up! February 16, 2017 09:43 PM
CM @EllenforAustin thanks @MayorAdler for recognizing “inappropriate” exchange that happened earlier. February 16, 2017 09:46 PM
Item 60
Item 60. Villas at Vinson Oak rezone #District3 February 16, 2017 09:47 PM
Property at 4507 and 451 Vinson Drive could be rezoned from family residences to townhomes and condos. February 16, 2017 09:48 PM
Valid petition has been filed in opposition to rezoning February 16, 2017 09:51 PM
Applicant rep says opponents want to protect SF-3 designation, but that will be gone soon. February 16, 2017 09:56 PM
Under current code, this is the best option, applicant rep says. February 16, 2017 09:57 PM
Thursday, February 16, 2017 10PM
“I will respect whatever you choose.”-landowner February 16, 2017 10:03 PM
Speaker Ray Collins says staff violated neighborhood plan. February 16, 2017 10:04 PM
Upzoning will set a precedent, Collins says. Neighbors want SF-3 zoning. February 16, 2017 10:06 PM
Kate Murphy of South Austin Combined Neighborhood Contact Team is up. February 16, 2017 10:08 PM
Murphy: Vinson Dr. is dangerous, narrow, no bike lanes, no sidewalks February 16, 2017 10:09 PM
We don’t believe it’s possible to get a 16 unit property on the site, Murphy says. February 16, 2017 10:10 PM
Development does not preserve neighborhood character, Murphy says. February 16, 2017 10:10 PM
William Hodge, landowner’s architect, takes the podium. February 16, 2017 10:11 PM
Hodge: If zoning stays SF-3, it would mean 16 duplexes on 8 lots. At SF-6, 16 households. February 16, 2017 10:13 PM
Hodge: We propose less density than what is allowed now. February 16, 2017 10:14 PM
CM @GregCasar moves to approve SF-6. February 16, 2017 10:16 PM
Don’t want to restrict ADUs unnecessarily, @GregCasar says. February 16, 2017 10:17 PM
CM @DeliaGarza says with SF-6, developer could have built more; they chose 16 as a compromise. February 16, 2017 10:21 PM
. @CM_Renteria asks if there’s a way to keep domino effect from happening in neighboring lots. February 16, 2017 10:24 PM
City staff: That would be up to council February 16, 2017 10:24 PM
CM @LesliePoolATX says she might abstain February 16, 2017 10:26 PM
Motion to pass on first reading: passes 8-0 with 3 abstentions. February 16, 2017 10:32 PM
Meeting adjourned. Over and out! -@KaraNuzback February 16, 2017 10:32 PM
Thursday, February 16, 2017 11PM
RT @LesliePoolATX: @austinmonitor to be clear, my support is predicated on achieving more affordable housing. February 16, 2017 11:37 PM
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Austin City Council: The Austin City Council is the body with legislative purview over the City of Austin. It offers policy direction, while the office of the City Manager implements administrative actions based on those policies. Until 2012, the body contained seven members, including the city's Mayor, all elected at-large. In 2012, City of Austin residents voted to change that system and now 10 members of the Council are elected based on geographic districts. The Mayor continues to be elected at-large.
