City Council Addendum Agenda
Regular MeetingAustin, TX · May 20, 2021
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City of Austin 301 W. Second Street
Austin, TX
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City Council Addendum Agenda
Thursday, May 20, 2021 10:00 AM Austin City Hall
The City Council may go into a closed session as permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act, (Chapter 551
of the Texas Government Code) regarding any item on this agenda.
All of the following items may be acted upon by one motion. No separate discussion or action on any
of the items is necessary unless desired by a Council Member.
Consent Agenda
Development Services
55. Approve an ordinance waiving or reimbursing certain development fees and infrastructure support
in the amount of $2,205,601 for construction of Phase III and $2,106,601 for construction of
Phase IV of Community First! Village by Mobile Loaves & Fishes.
Strategic Outcome(s): Economic Opportunity & Affordability.
Public Health
56. Authorize negotiation and execution of an agreement with Caritas of Austin to provide permanent
supportive housing to disabled individuals who have experienced chronic homelessness, in an
amount not to exceed $1,200,000 for a 28-month term ending on September 30, 2023, with two
12-month extension options, each in an amount not to exceed $500,000,, for a total agreement
amount not to exceed $2,200,000.
Strategic Outcome(s): Economic Opportunity and Affordability .
57. Ratify an interlocal agreement with University of Texas at Austin to implement and evaluate
research-driven pilot projects to improve the well-being of long-term care staff in Travis County,
for a five-month term ending on September 30, 2021, for a total agreement amount not to exceed
$90,000.
Strategic Outcome(s): Health and Environment.
58. Authorize negotiation and execution of an agreement with the Ending Community Homelessness
Coalition, Inc. for the Investing for Results program to provide training and technical assistance on
program and data reporting standards to agencies serving persons who are experiencing
homelessness, for one 12-month term ending on May 31, 2022, in an amount not to exceed
$279,000.
Strategic Outcome(s):
Economic Opportunity and Affordability.
59. Authorize negotiation and execution of an agreement with Austin/Travis County Mental Health and
Mental Retardation, d/b/a Integral Care, to provide substance misuse services to low-income
individuals in Austin, in an amount not to exceed $229,924 for the 10-month term ending on March
31, 2022 and for each three 12-month extension options, for a total agreement amount not to
exceed $919,696.
Strategic Outcome(s): Health and Environment.
Item(s) from Council
60. Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to explore funding in an amount not to exceed
$25 million from the American Rescue Plan, General Revenue, and other city, state, and federal
funding sources, to stabilize the Austin cultural arts and music communities as they combat the
economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and Winter Storm Uri.
Sponsors: Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, Mayor Steve Adler, Council Member Leslie Pool, and Council
Member Ann Kitchen
61. Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to create a pilot payment system for medical
services provided by paramedic practitioners and physicians within the Office of the Chief Medical
Officer; to return to City Council by June 30, 2021 with an update on the pilot payment system;
and to deliver a plan to City Council regarding the acceleration and/or expansion of the program,
including the hiring of additional paramedic practitioners and clinical staff.
Sponsors: Council Member Alison Alter, Mayor Pro Tem Natasha Harper-Madison, Council Member Vanessa
Fuentes, Council Member Ann Kitchen, and Council Member Paige Ellis
62. Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to explore the creation of a Cultural and Climate
Innovation District for the South Shore/Barton Springs Area including Butler Shores and
surrounding South Austin cultural assets, recognize Butler Shores as a City Cultural Park, conduct
necessary analyses and inventories of the area, and report to Council regarding next steps and a
timeline.
Sponsors: Council Member Ann Kitchen, Council Member Leslie Pool, Council Member Vanessa Fuentes,
Council Member Kathie Tovo, and Council Member Paige Ellis
63. Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to engage stakeholders and to consult with Austin
Water and the Austin Water Task Force regarding the implementation of certain Water Forward
strategies to ensure the most comprehensive diversification of the City’s water supply and
conservation portfolio and to provide guidance on a proposed revised timetable to prepare for
impending future population growth and drought conditions.
Sponsors: Council Member Kathie Tovo, Council Member Alison Alter, Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, and
Council Member Leslie Pool
Non-Consent
Item(s) Referred from Council Committee(s)
64. Approve the appointment of Kendra Garrett to serve as a private sector representative on the
Community Development Commission.
Sponsors: Housing and Planning Committee
65. Approve a resolution initiating amendments to City Code Chapter 25-9 (Water and Wastewater)
related to implementing Water Forward, initiating an ordinance waiving certain process
requirements under City Code Section 25-1-502, directing the City Manager to provide
recommendations to mitigate the new building requirement impacts to affordability, and directing
the City Manager to address the increased need for flood protection through implementation and
assessment of Water Forward strategies.
Sponsors: Austin Water Oversight Committee
Executive Session
66. Discuss real estate and legal matters related to the purchase, exchange, lease or value of the
Candlewood Suites located at 10811 Pecan Park Blvd, Bldg. 2, Austin, TX 78750 (Real
property -Section 551.072 of the Government Code and Private consultation with legal counsel
-Section 551.071 of the Government Code).
Public Hearings and Possible Actions
67. Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance for the full-purpose annexation of
approximately 28.3 acres located in Travis County near 11122, 11204, 11208, and 11216
Cameron Road, and authorize negotiation and execution of a written agreement with the owner of
the land for the provision of services. The property is adjacent to Austin Council District 1.
Strategic Outcome(s): Government that Works for All
Adjourn
Note: The above item(s) will be considered under its respective category, but follow the last
number on the Austin, Texas, City Council Agenda for Thursday, May 20, 2021
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