City of Austin Council Message Board

From Council Member Kitchen:

I support the 4pm time certain request put forward by Council Member Pool.

Thanks,

Ann

Greetings, Council Member Kitchen would like to propose the following amendment to Item 46 for Council consideration. The amendment would broaden the analysis of City-owned sites from urban core to potential sites throughout Austin that might be appropriate for a soccer stadium as well as practice f...

On Behalf of CM Kitchen: Colleagues, As was discussed during our worksession, I believe it critical that we approve the proposed CodeNEXT contract amendment today so our staff and consultants can continue work on our new land development code. However, I remain concerned with the lack of participati...

On behalf of Council Member Ann Kitchen:

My office has prepared a substitute resolution for the Downtown Puzzle, based on our most recent conversations at work session.

http://assets.austintexas.gov/austincou ... 23103.docx

Hello all, You are encouraged to come to the upcoming May 3rd Mobility Committee meeting. There are several items that will be on our agenda but in particular I want to make you aware of two scheduled briefings and discussions: 1) The first will be an item for discussion regarding the 2016 Mobility ...

On behalf of Council Member Kitchen:

Please see the attached amended resolution responding to the discussion at work session today.

http://assets.austintexas.gov/austincou ... 74717.docx

All, As we continue the work on the Grove development agreement, we have an opportunity to work with employers on creative ways to address the needs of workers we depend on who have difficulty making ends meet - people like our health care workers, nurses, and personal care assistants. I want to bri...

Hello all, Attached are the Motions and Resolution that Council Member Kitchen passed out at work session yesterday for discussion purposes and possible action at this Thursday's and/or next Thursday's Council meeting. Council Member Kitchen continues to finalize the language in light of legal const...

On behalf of Council Member Kitchen: To support Council's continued discussions regarding a 2016 Mobility Bond, a link is provided below to a proposed $500M Mobility Bond package that demonstrates a balance of investment across the city. http://assets.austintexas.gov/austincouncilforum/81-2016062109...

On behalf of Council Member Kitchen-

Link to Mobility Bond Comparison Table: http://assets.austintexas.gov/austincou ... 85103.xlsx

Posted on behalf of Council Member Ann Kitchen: All, Attached are two resolutions for the Mobility Committee's consideration, which the Committee may choose to send onto the full Council as a starting point for discussion of a proposed bond package in November 2016. The resolution (regarding a 2016 ...

Due to her absence in D.C. in support of the Smart City Challenge, Council Member Kitchen respectfully requests postponement of agenda item #60 to the June 23rd Council Agenda.

Hello all, Some of our key staff and the Mayor will be called away to D.C. for the Smart City effort on June 8th. Subsequently, the June 8th Mobility Committee Meeting is being rescheduled to June 14th from 2-5pm in Council Chambers. June 14th is a Council Work Session day. Additionally, the Council...

The following Transit Priority Policy Resolution will be presented at the April 6, 2016 Mobility Committee for consideration: WHEREAS, Austin is currently the 11th largest city in the US and is experiencing significant traffic congestion issues that are increasing as the region continues to rapidly ...

DRAFT RESOLUTION NO. WHEREAS, Austin is ranked the 11th largest city in the US and is experiencing significant travel congestion issues that are increasing as the region continues its rapid expansion; and WHEREAS, the City is responsible for addressing transportation at three levels simultaneously- ...

Council Member Kitchen will offer two proposals for consideration, amending Part 6 in the ordinance in back-up to allow a maximum charge cap or a percentage cap on single family residential properties by separate ordinance. § 15-2-7 MONTHLY DRAINAGE CHARGE (new C added to ordinance in back up) (C) A...

Below is the most recent version distributed this morning on the dais: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: The City Manager is directed after approval by Council to develop a proposal to disperse equitably across all Council Districts the remainder $21.8 Million from the Capita...

Council Member Kitchen continued work on the 1/4 Cent Fund resolution with Mobility Committee Members and presented the following changes at Council Work Session this morning: Item # 93- NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: The City Manager is directed after appro...