Action taken by the City Council during the meeting of: Thursday, September 27, 2012


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Details of Council's votes are not captured below but will be incorporated in the minutes approved by the City Council at a subsequent Council Meeting and posted to the web.

Approval of Minutes
1Approve the minutes of the Austin City Council work session meeting of August 21, 2012, budget work session of August 22, 2012, regular meeting of August 23, 2012, budget and tax rate of August 30, 2012, budget readings of September 10 and 11, 2012 and special called meeting of September 12, 2012..
 APPROVED ON CONSENT
Austin Energy
2Approve the issuance of a Letter of Intent for a Performance Based Incentive to Abercorn International School for the generation of solar energy at its facility located at 601 Ranch Road 620 South, Lakeway, Texas, for an estimated $20,400 per year with the total amount not to exceed $234,500 over a 10-year period.
 APPROVED ON CONSENT
3Approve the issuance of a Letter of Intent for a Performance Based Incentive to Caddo Minerals for the generation of solar energy at its facility located at 2714 Bee Cave Road, Austin, Texas, for an estimated $10,700 per year with the total amount not to exceed $122,400 over a 10-year period.
 APPROVED ON CONSENT
4Approve the issuance of a Letter of Intent for a Performance Based Incentive to Circuit of the Americas for the generation of solar energy at its facility located at 9201 Circuit of the Americas Blvd., Austin, Texas, for an estimated $49,300 per year with the total amount not to exceed $566,200 over a 10-year period.
 APPROVED ON CONSENT
5Approve the issuance of a Letter of Intent for a Performance Based Incentive to Holt Cat for the generation of solar energy at its facility located at 9601 S. Interstate 35, Austin, Texas, for an estimated $45,500 per year with the total amount not to exceed $522,700 over a 10-year period.
 APPROVED ON CONSENT
6Approve the issuance of a Letter of Intent for a Performance Based Incentive to Tarrytown Pharmacy for the generation of solar energy at its facility located at 2727 Exposition Blvd., Austin, Texas, for an estimated $5,900 per year with the total amount not to exceed $67,600 over a 10-year period.
 APPROVED ON CONSENT
7Approve issuance of a rebate to AT&T Services, Inc., for the installation of energy efficient equipment at their AT&T Mobility Technology Laboratory located at 9825 Spectrum Drive, in an amount not to exceed $57,287.
 APPROVED ON CONSENT
Austin Resource Recovery
8Approve administrative rules for City Code Chapter 15-6 (Solid Waste Service) regarding curbside collection, implementation of the Universal Recycling Ordinance, basic standards for service providers, and clarified definitions and repealing all previously existing rules for Chapter 15-6.
 APPROVED ON CONSENT
Austin Water Utility
9Approve a resolution authorizing the extension of the fee schedule for participation under the Balcones Canyonlands Conservation Plan  Shared Vision, with no expiration date.
 APPROVED ON CONSENT
10Approve Service Extension Request Nos. 3077R, 3153, 3160, 3161, 3162, 3163, 3164, 3165, 3166, 3167, 3168, 3169, 3170 and 3175 for wastewater service to 1100, 1102, 1103, 1104, 1105, 1106, 1201, 1203, 1205, 1206, 1210, 1209, and 1300 Constant Springs Drive and 3601 Moon River Road, located within the Drinking Water Protection Zone and the Citys 2-mile extraterritorial jurisdiction.
 APPROVED ON CONSENT
Communications and Technology Management
11Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with Travis County for the one-time transfer of $454,678 to the City for the purchase of 9-1-1 related equipment, maintenance, services and training to support the Combined Transportation, Emergency and Communications Center Public Safety and Emergency Management agencies.
 APPROVED ON CONSENT
Community Court
12Authorize execution of an amendment to an interlocal agreement between the City, Travis County, and the Austin Travis County Integral Care Center to extend the contract for an additional one month period through October 31, 2012 to provide substance abuse and mental health treatment services for offenders with a history of repeated contact with the criminal justice system through the program known as Project Recovery for a total contract amount not to exceed $393,427.
 APPROVED ON CONSENT
Contract Management
13Authorize execution of a construction contract with Muniz Concrete and Contracting, Inc. (90.75% MBE/MH) for the Local Area Traffic Management and Intersection Improvements Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity Contract, a 2010 Bond Program Project, in the amount of $1,679,952.91 plus $167,995.29 contingency for an amount not to exceed $1,847,948.20.
 APPROVED ON CONSENT
14Authorize execution of a construction contract with CHASCO CONTRACTING LTD, LLP / CHASCO CONSTRUCTORS, LTD, LLP, for the ABIA New Employee Parking Lot project at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in an amount not to exceed $6,984,973.95, plus a $698,497 contingency for a total contract amount not to exceed $7,683,470.95.
 POSTPONED TO OCTOBER 18, 2012
15Authorize execution of a construction contract with CENTRAL ROAD & UTILITY, LTD, (61.04% MBE/MH) for Anderson Mill/US 183 Wastewater Improvements in an amount of $1,387,833.10 plus a $138,783.30 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,526,616.40.
 APPROVED ON CONSENT
16Authorize execution of a construction contract with MUNIZ CONCRETE & CONTRACTING, INC., (84.55% MBE/MH) for the Comburg Dam Modernization project in an amount not to exceed $278,011.75.
 APPROVED ON CONSENT
17Authorize the negotiation and execution of a professional services agreement with CH2M HILL, INC. (staff recommendation), or one of the other qualified responders to RFQ Solicitation CLMP109, to provide professional services for the Walnut Creek WWTP Secondary Process Improvements project with an amount not to exceed $1,500,000.
 APPROVED ON CONSENT
18Authorize the use of Job Order Contracting and Competitive Sealed Proposal project delivery methods in accordance with Government Code Chapter 2267 and 271 for implementation of Austin Energy's Home Efficiency Assistance Program (HEAP).
 APPROVED
19Authorize execution of a construction contract with Lambda Construction, LTD. for construction of Austin Energys new Dunlap 345 kV Substation, in the amount of $4,777,300 plus a $238,865 contingency, for a total contract not to exceed $5,016,165.
 APPROVED ON CONSENT
20Authorize execution of a construction contract with QUEST CIVIL CONSTRUCTORS TEXAS, LLC, for the Rosewood Site Improvements - Rebid in the amount of $2,165,637 plus a $216,563.70 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,382,200.70.
 APPROVED ON CONSENT
Convention Center
21Approve a resolution adopting the Austin Convention and Visitors Bureau 2012-2013 Marketing Plan and Proposed Budget of $11,268,530, setting the contract payment in an amount not to exceed $9,586,280 for 2012-2013, and authorizing the City Manager to file the approved documents with the City Clerks office as required by the Texas Tax Code.
 APPROVED
Economic Growth and Redevelopment Services
22Authorize the negotiation and execution of a management agreement with the Downtown Austin Alliance for management of public services funded by the Austin Downtown Public Improvement District for a period of ten years in an amount not to exceed $6,000,000 per year. Related to Item #146
 POSTPONED TO OCTOBER 11, 2012
23Approve a resolution authorizing the City Manager to award cultural arts services contracts for Fiscal Year 2012-2013 in an amount not to exceed $4,641,330, and approving an award of contracts identified in the exhibit attached to the resolution.
 APPROVED
24Approve negotiation and execution of an agreement with Skillpoint Alliance, Austin to continue the Community Technology and Training Center Program for a one-year term beginning October 1, 2012 in an amount not to exceed $287,833.
 APPROVED ON CONSENT
Emergency Medical Services
25Approve a resolution authorizing the City Manager, by and through the EMS Director, to holdover for one hundred and twenty (120) days the current Interlocal Agreement between the City and Travis County for Emergency Medical Services, as provided for in the Interlocal.
 APPROVED ON CONSENT
Health and Human Services
26Approve negotiation and execution of an agreement with Foundation Communities, for a 24-month contract with a term of September 27, 2012 through September 30, 2014, in an amount not to exceed $200,000, with one 24-month renewal option in an amount not to exceed $200,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $400,000, to provide case management, mental health and supportive services to homeless individuals who were frequent users of the Downtown Austin Community Court and are now living in permanent supportive housing.
 APPROVED ON CONSENT
27Authorize negotiation and execution of amendments to contracts with the following four providers of services to people with AIDS, to provide additional funding and extend contract terms through February 28, 2013: Amendment No. 6 with AIDS SERVICES OF AUSTIN, INC. in an amount not to exceed $113,882, for a total contract amount not to exceed $993,283; Amendment No. 6 with AUSTIN TRAVIS COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH MENTAL RETARDATION C.A.R.E. Program, in an amount not to exceed $22,364 for a total amount not to exceed $227,123; Amendment No. 6 with PROJECT TRANSITIONS, INC. in an amount not to exceed $72,192 for a total contract amount not to exceed $431,204; Amendment No. 6 with THE WRIGHT HOUSE WELLNESS CENTER in an amount not to exceed $34,604 for a total contract amount not to exceed $491,805.
 APPROVED ON CONSENT
28Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with Travis County for a 12-month term beginning October 1, 2012, under which City will provide certain animal services to Travis County in exchange for compensation of approximately $967,275.
 APPROVED ON CONSENT
29Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement between the City and Travis County under which the City provides certain public health services to Travis County, in exchange for payment of $2,884,213, for a 12-month period beginning October 1, 2012.
 APPROVED ON CONSENT
30Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON, SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH AUSTIN REGIONAL CAMPUS, that will assist the City Health and Human Services Department in fulfilling the Community Transformation Grant federal initiative to implement evidence-based community, systems, environmental, programmatic and infrastructure changes to combat health disparities and chronic disease burden that disproportionately affects Latinos and African Americans in Austin/Travis for a one-year term beginning September 30, 2012 in an amount not to exceed $100,000, with three annual renewal options, in an amount not to exceed $100,000 per renewal option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $400,000.
 APPROVED ON CONSENT
31Approve negotiation and execution of a 12-month contract with FRONT STEPS, INC., Austin, TX, for the provision of homeless social services at the Austin Resource Center for the Homeless (ARCH) in an amount not to exceed $2,247,416 for the period of October 1, 2012 through September 30, 2013 for a total contract not to exceed $2,247,416.
 APPROVED ON CONSENT
32Approve negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with AUSTIN TRAVIS COUNTY INTEGRAL CARE, to provide Community Development Block Grant eligible services to youth and their families in an amount not to exceed $203,700 from October 1, 2012 through September 30, 2013, with three (3) renewal options, in an amount not to exceed $203,700 per option, for a total agreement not to exceed $814,800.
 APPROVED ON CONSENT
33Authorize negotiation and execution of amendments to two social services contracts with the following agencies: AUSTIN TRAVIS COUNTY INTEGRAL CARE, in an amount not to exceed $136,374 for a total contract amount of $170,468; and CENTER FOR CHILD PROTECTION, in an amount not to exceed $270,518 for a total contract amount of $405,777, for a two-year term beginning on October 1, 2012 and ending on September 30, 2014.
 APPROVED ON CONSENT
34Authorize negotiation and execution of Amendment #2 to the Agreement with AFRICAN AMERICAN MEN AND BOYS HARVEST FOUNDATION, Inc., Austin, TX to increase funding for programs that enhance the quality of life for African American youth and families for the period October 1, 2012 through September 30, 2013 in an amount not to exceed $162,000, with one 12 month renewal option in an amount not to exceed $60,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $432,000.
 APPROVED ON CONSENT
Law
35Approve payment of a judgment in Harold Piatt v. City of Austin et al, Cause No. A-07-CA-520-LY in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division.
 APPROVED
36Authorize negotiation and execution of a legal services contract with Fulbright & Jaworski, LLP for services related to the revitalization of the Waller Creek District to involve legal projects relating to public finance issues, land acquisition and the creation of a joint development agreement with the Waller Creek Conservancy, in an amount not to exceed $240,000.
 APPROVED ON CONSENT
Library
37Approve an ordinance accepting $2,500 in grant funds from the National Endowment for the Humanities and amending the Fiscal Year 2011-2012 Library Department Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund to appropriate $2,500 to support library programs.
 APPROVED ON CONSENT
Neighborhood Housing and Community Development
38Authorize the negotiation and execution of a one-year service agreement with the Austin Housing Finance Corporation to manage and operate various housing programs on the Citys behalf during Fiscal Year 2012-2013 using funds received by the City from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, in addition to local City of Austin funds, in an amount not to exceed $6,102,960.
 APPROVED ON CONSENT
39Authorize the negotiation and execution of a one-year contract with BUSINESS INVESTMENT GROWTH in an amount not to exceed $200,000 to provide training and technical assistance services to certified micro enterprises under the Small Business Assistance program.
 APPROVED ON CONSENT
40Authorize the negotiation and execution of a one-year contract with AUSTIN TENANTS COUNCIL in an amount not to exceed $288,729 to fund and administer the Tenants Rights Assistance program for community education and information about tenant protection laws.
 APPROVED ON CONSENT
Office of Real Estate Services
41Authorize negotiation and execution of all documents and instruments necessary or desirable to sell an approximate 0.2699-acre parcel of land, located on Lot A, Rainey River Addition, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume 68, Page 72, Plat Records, Travis County, Texas and locally known as 64 Rainey Street, Austin, Travis County, Texas to 70 RAINEY STREET, LP for $100,000 plus 30 privately managed, controlled access, public parking spaces, with all revenue generated from the spaces, less cost of maintenance and management of the spaces remitted to the City at least quarterly. Related to Items #42 and #43
 POSTPONED TO OCTOBER 11, 2012
42Authorize negotiation and execution of all documents and instruments necessary or desirable to sell an approximate 0.2699 acre parcel of land, located on Lot A, Rainey River Addition, according to the map or plat thereof, recoded in Volume 68, Page 72, Plat Records, Travis County, Texas and locally known as 64 Rainey Street, Austin, Travis County Texas to 70 RAINEY STREET, LP for $1,200,000. Related to Items #41 and #43
 POSTPONED TO OCTOBER 11, 2012
43Authorize negotiation and execution of all documents and instruments necessary or desirable to sell an approximate 0.2699 acre parcel of land, located on Lot A, Rainey River Addition, according to the map or plat thereof, recoded in Volume 68, Page 72, Plat Records, Travis County, Texas and locally known as 64 Rainey Street, Austin, Travis County Texas to 70 RAINEY STREET, LP for a combination of $400,000 plus twenty (20) privately managed, controlled access, public parking spaces, with all revenue generated from the spaces, less cost of maintenance and management of the spaces remitted to the City of Austin at least quarterly. Related to Items #41 and #42
 PULLED FROM CONSENT BY CM MORRISON
Parks and Recreation
44Approve a resolution waiving the requirements of the City's policy related to concessions on parkland, adopted in Resolution No. 980312-025, for a concession agreement with Austin Parks Foundation (Foundation) for a food and beverage concession at 1006 Congress Avenue, adjacent to the Old Bakery and Emporium; authorize an extension of the current Temporary Concession Agreement with the Foundation for up to one hundred and two calendar days, beginning on October 22, 2012, and authorize the negotiation and execution of a new concession agreement with the Foundation for two years in exchange for Foundation's obligation to use concession revenue to fund additional improvements at the site.
 APPROVED FOR NEGOTIATION BUT NOT EXECUTIION
45Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2011-2012 Parks and Recreation Department Capital Budget (Ordinance No. 20110912-006) to reallocate and appropriate $800,000 from the design and construction of a kitchen expansion for the Turner Roberts Multi-use Structure at Colony District Park to the Turner Roberts Multi-use Structure at Colony District Park Project.
 APPROVED ON CONSENT
Planning and Development Review
46Approve an ordinance amending the April 11, 2000 Impervious Cover Allocation Agreement with William S. Walters, III, Trustee and Ordinance No. 000406-13 regarding retention of impervious cover credits associated with the City's purchase in 2000 of the Friesenhahn Tract. The Tract is located southwest of the intersection of Capital of Texas Highway South (Loop 360) and MoPac (Loop One) in an area subject to the Save Our Springs Initiative (City Code Chapter 25-8, subchapter A, Article 12). Related to Item #47
 APPROVED
47Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2011-2012 Operating Budget General Fund Budget Stabilization Reserve Fund (Ordinance 20110912-005) by reducing the fund balance and increasing transfers out to the General Fund in the amount of $887,500; and amending the General Fund Planning and Development Review Operating Budget by increasing appropriations in the amount of $887,500 for a payment related to the Amendment to the Agreement for purchase of the Friesenhahn Tract. Related to Item #46
 APPROVED
Police
48Authorize negotiation and execution of an Interlocal Agreement for Booking and Related Services between Travis County and the City of Austin in the amount of $6,188,171 for Fiscal Year 2012-2013.
 APPROVED ON CONSENT
49Approve a resolution accepting $61,626.04 in grant funding from the State of Texas, Governor's Office, Criminal Justice Division to implement the Austin Police Department project entitled the Austin Police Services for Victims of Domestic Violence.
 APPROVED ON CONSENT
50Approve a resolution authorizing the application for and acceptance of $26,761 in grant funding from the State of Texas, Governor's Office, Criminal Justice Division to implement the Austin Police Department project entitled the APD Gang Intervention Team Project. Related to Item #51
 APPROVED ON CONSENT
51Approve an ordinance accepting $26,761 in grant funds from the State of Texas, Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division; and amending the Fiscal Year 2011-2012 Police Department Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund of Ordinance No. 20110912-005 to appropriate $26,761 for the Austin Police Department project entitled APD Gang Intervention Team Project. Related to Item #50
 APPROVED ON CONSENT
52Approve a resolution authorizing the application for and acceptance of $74,984 in grant funding from the State of Texas, Governor's Office, Criminal Justice Division to implement the Austin Police Department project entitled the APD Regional Training Project. Related to Item #53
 APPROVED ON CONSENT
53Approve an ordinance accepting $74,984 in grant funds from the State of Texas, Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division; and amending the Fiscal Year 2011-2012 Police Department Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund of Ordinance No. 20110912-005 to appropriate $74,984 for the Austin Police Department project entitled APD Regional Training Project. Related to Item #52
 APPROVED ON CONSENT
54Approve a resolution authorizing the application for and acceptance of $40,000 in grant funding from the State of Texas, Governor's Office, Criminal Justice Division to implement the Austin Police Department project entitled the Austin JJGIU Juvenile Justice Improvement Project. Related to Item #55
 APPROVED ON CONSENT
55Approve an ordinance accepting $40,000 in grant funds from the State of Texas, Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division; and amending the Fiscal Year 2011-2012 Police Department Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund of Ordinance No. 20110912-005 to appropriate $40,000 for the Austin Police Department project entitled Austin JJGIU Juvenile Justice Improvement Project. Related to Item #54
 APPROVED ON CONSENT
56Approve a resolution authorizing the acceptance of $71,214 in grant funding from the State of Texas, Governor's Office, Criminal Justice Division to implement the Austin Police Department project entitled the Austin Police Department Coverdell Project.
 APPROVED ON CONSENT
57Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement between the City of Austin, the Austin Independent School District through its Police Department, the City of Georgetown through its Police Department, Hays County through its Sheriff's Office, City of Pflugerville through its Police Department, City of Round Rock through its Police Department, City of San Marcos through its Police Department, Travis County through its Sheriff's Office, University of Texas through its Police Department, and Williamson County through its Sheriff's Office for sustainment funding for the Austin Regional Intelligence Center.
 APPROVED ON CONSENT
58Authorize the negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement between the North Central Texas Council of Governments and City of Austin for participation in the Law Enforcement Analysis Portal project.
 APPROVED ON CONSENT
59Authorize negotiation and execution of amendment number one to the interlocal agreement between the City of Austin and Travis County concerning the Family Violence Protection Team Community Defined Solutions To Violence Against Women program that will extend the term of the interlocal through March 31, 2013.
 APPROVED ON CONSENT
Public Works
60Authorize the negotiation and execution of the Termination of the Braker Lane Extension Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the City of Austin and Travis County.
 APPROVED ON CONSENT
Purchasing Office
61Authorize award and execution of a 60-month requirement services contract with STANLEY CONVERGENT SECURITY SOLUTIONS, INC., for electronic security monitoring, system maintenance, and installation for various City departments in an estimated contract amount not to exceed $1,435,000.
 APPROVED ON CONSENT
62Authorize negotiation and execution of a 12-month contract with TIBH INDUSTRIES, INC., for vegetation control in creeks and detention/water quality ponds, for the hauling of excessive vegetation and debris from specified job site locations to an acceptable landfill, and for herbicide application, in an amount not to exceed $1,744,000.
 APPROVED ON CONSENT
63Authorize award and execution of a 36-month requirements service contract with AUSTIN ARBORIST COMPANY, dba AUSTIN TREE EXPERTS; FOREVER GREEN TROPICALS PLANT LEASING, INC., dba FOREVER GREEN; RIOS TREE SERVICE, INC.; and UNITY CONTRACTOR SERVICES, INC. (MBE/MB), or one of the other qualified bidders for IFB-BV No. SAP0135, to provide tree-trimming and removal services for various City Departments in an estimated amount not to exceed $3,602,000 each and combined, with three 12-month extension options in estimated amounts not to exceed $1,286,100 for the first extension option, each and combined; $1,332,405 for the second extension option, each and combined; and $1,381,025 for the third extension option, each and combined; for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $7,601,530 each and combined.
 POSTPONED UNTIL OCTOBER 18, 2012 PER CHANGES AND CORRECTIONS
64Authorize award and execution of various supply and service contracts during the Fiscal Year 2012-2013 through the STATE OF TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES cooperative purchasing program, for the purchase of computer software and software maintenance and support for various City departments in an estimated amount not to exceed $16,772,719.
 APPROVED ON CONSENT
65Authorize award and execution of various supply and service contracts during the Fiscal Year 2012-2013 through the STATE OF TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES (DIR) cooperative purchasing program, for the purchase of computer, telephone, and network hardware and related maintenance services for various City departments in an estimated amount not to exceed $25,517,295.
 APPROVED ON CONSENT
66Authorize award and execution of various service contracts during the Fiscal Year 2012-2013 through the STATE OF TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES cooperative purchasing program, for the purchase of technology services for various City departments in an estimated amount not to exceed $16,442,006.
 APPROVED ON CONSENT
67Authorize award, negotiation, and execution of a contract with CDM SMITH, INC., or one of the other qualified offerors to RFP No. STA0010 for the analysis and assessment of various City Ordinances, Codes and other regulations related to auxiliary waters for the Austin Water Utility in an estimated amount not to exceed $110,978, with an optional "Design and Construction Manual" for an estimated amount not to exceed $21,512, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $132,490.
 APPROVED
68Approve the ratification of a construction contract payment to the HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN (HACA) to provide renovation services to the CTM Riverside location in an amount of $145,598.
 APPROVED
69Authorize award, negotiation, and execution of a 24-month requirements service contract with THE JW GROUP, INC., or one of the other qualified offerors to RFP No. BKH0135, to provide information technology master plan services for the Aviation Department in an estimated amount not to exceed $1,100,000.
 WITHDRAWN PER CHANGES AND CORRECTIONS
70Authorize award, negotiation and execution of an administrative services agreement with COMPUSYS/ERISA GROUP, INC., or one of the other qualified offerors to RFP No. JSD0124, for a 12-month service contract for each of the following Benefit Plans Administration services: A) Eligibility Administration; B) COBRA, Continuation of Coverage for Domestic Partners, and Self-Pay Administration; C) Self-Funded Dental Plan Claims Administration; and D) Flexible Benefits Claims Administration in an estimated amount not to exceed $1,012,000 with six 12-month extension options in estimated amounts not to exceed $1,040,000 for the first extension option, $1,070,000 for the second extension option, $1,123,000 for the third extension option, $1,155,000 for the fourth extension option, $1,189,000 for the fifth extension option, and $1,223,000 for the sixth extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $7,812,000.
 APPROVED ON CONSENT
71Authorize award and execution of Amendment No. 1 to add a 12-month extension option to a contract through the U.S. Communities Government Purchasing Alliance with SERVICEWEAR APPAREL, for the purchase of industrial and uniform clothing items in an amount not to exceed $750,000, for a revised total estimated contract amount not to exceed $1,050,000.
 APPROVED ON CONSENT
Transportation
72Approve first reading of an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20070517-064 awarding a franchise to Lone Star Cab Company, to allow for additional franchise permits.
 FIRST READING WAS APPROVED
73Approve an ordinance amending Section 12-4-64(D) of the City Code to add a portion of Freidrich Lane to the table of streets having a maximum speed limit of 20 miles per hour, during certain times, for students attending Uphaus Early Childhood Center; and provide for emergency passage.
 APPROVED ON CONSENT
74Approve an ordinance readopting and extending City Code Chapter 13-2, Subpart G (electric-low-speed vehicles), and amending City Code Sections 13-2-287 through 13-2-289 regarding certain safety equipment and issuance of city operating authority for electric low-speed vehicles, and declaring an emergency.
 PULLED FROM CONSENT BY CM SPELMAN
75Approve an ordinance establishing a parking benefit district in the University Neighborhood Overlay District.
  APPROVED
Item(s) from Council
76Approve appointments and certain related waivers to citizen boards and commissions, to Council subcommittees and other intergovernmental bodies and removal and replacement of members.
 APPROVED ON CONSENT
77Approve a resolution declaring the City Councils intent to support marriage equality in the State of Texas.
 APPROVED ON CONSENT
78Approve the reimbursement of certain fees under City Code Chapter 14-8 and authorize payment of certain costs for the City co-sponsored Austin Pride Parade sponsored by Austin Pride Foundation, which was held on September 22, 2012.
 APPROVED ON CONSENT
79Approve an ordinance authorizing reimbursement of certain fees for the City co-sponsored 2012 Fiesta de Independencia Celebration, sponsored by the Fiesta de Independencia Foundation, which was held on September 15, 2012 at the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
 POSTPONED UNTIL OCTOBER 11, 2012 PER CHANGES AND CORRECTIONS
80Approve a resolution requesting that the City Manager take necessary steps to prepare and file an amicus brief expressing an interest in and support for the area school districts in the school finance lawsuits filed in Travis County District Court.
 APPROVED ON CONSENT
81Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to add the HOPE Farmers Market at Plaza Saltillo as a City co-sponsored event and include it in the 2013 Austin Farmers Market ordinance, which will waive certain fees and costs for City co-sponsored farmer's markets.
 APPROVED ON CONSENT
82Approve an ordinance reimbursing certain fees for the Dia de la Mujer Latina Quinceañera event sponsored by Dia de la Mujer Latina which was held on September 22, 2012 at the Montopolis Recreation Center.
 APPROVED ON CONSENT
83Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to hold a one-day energy efficiency stakeholder workshop for community participation regarding energy efficiency goals and strategies, to place a one-year standing update item on the Resource Management Commissions agenda regarding the on-going stakeholder energy efficiency review process, and to report the results of the stakeholder process to Council within 90-days of completion of the process.
 APPROVED ON CONSENT
84Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to explore options for funding and expanding the existing annual agreement with Austin Technology Council and if funding is found, negotiate, and execute an amendment to the Austin Technology Education Labs Pilot Proposal, with expanded requirements, for a total agreement amount not to exceed $50,000.
 APPROVED ON CONSENT
85Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to assess the cost and feasibility of an online resource that provides information to the public about how general obligation bonds and other funds for capital improvement projects are spent.
 APPROVED ON CONSENT
86Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to provide a written report to the City Council by January 31, 2013, about the extension of the Educational Impact Statements to school districts within the City and the actions taken to make the educational impact assessment a formal process for code amendments, policy proposals and permitting for development.
 APPROVED ON CONSENT
87Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to withdraw and later resubmit the City's amendment request to the CAMPO 2035 Regional Transportation Plan related to State Highway 45 Southwest.
 APPROVED ON CONSENT
88Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to submit comments, supporting analysis, and the professional opinion from the Watershed Protection Department staff to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service regarding the scientific factual basis for the proposed listing to protect the Austin Blind and the Jollyville Plateau Salamanders under the Endangered Species Act no later than October 22, 2012.
 APPROVED ON CONSENT
89Approve a resolution to achieve the recommendation of the Charter Revision Committee regarding creating a campaign finance database.
 APPROVED ON CONSENT
90Approve an ordinance waiving certain fees for the Marathon Kids 2012-2013 Kick Off Celebration which is to be held on Saturday, September 29, 2012 at The University of Texas Mike Myers Track and Field Stadium.
 APPROVED ON CONSENT
91Approve an ordinance repealing Ordinance 20120426-087 regarding electronic filing of campaign finance and lobbying reports.
 APPROVED ON CONSENT
92Approve the waiver of certain fees and requirements under City Code Chapter 14-8 for the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Austin Walk event sponsored by NAMI Austin which is to be held on Saturday, October 6, 2012 beginning at Riverside and South 1st St. and ending at the Texas State Capitol.
 APPROVED ON CONSENT
Item(s) to Set Public Hearing(s)
93Set a public hearing to consider an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2, Subchapter C, Article 3, Division 9 (University Neighborhood Overlay District Requirements), relating to affordable housing regulations in the University Neighborhood Overlay District affordability requirements. (Suggested date and time: November 1, 2012, 4:00 p.m. at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX).
 APPROVED ON CONSENT
94Set a public hearing to consider an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2, Subchapter C, Article 3, Division 9 (University Neighborhood Overlay District Requirements) relating to local uses, development standards, and requirements for compliance within the university neighborhood overlay district. (Suggested date and time: November 1, 2012, 4:00 p.m. at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX).
 APPROVED ON CONSENT
95Set a public hearing to consider the change of use of approximately 130,283 square feet of land for construction, operation, maintenance, repair, and replacement of rainwater storage and irrigation system for the Seaholm Power Plant Redevelopment Project through dedicated parkland known as Shoal Beach at Town Lake Park, in accordance with Sec. 26.001 et seq. of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code. (Suggested date and time, November 1, 2012, 4:00 p.m. at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX).
 APPROVED ON CONSENT
Eminent Domain
96Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings for the construction of the 138 kV Gilleland to Techridge Transmission Line Project to acquire a 7.46 acre electric easement out of the William Caldwell Survey Number 66, Abstract Number 162, Travis County, Texas in the amount of $152,931.
 APPROVED
10:30 AM - Morning Briefings
97Seaholm District Wide Public Spaces / New Central Library.
 CONDUCTED
98Positive Impact for Climate Briefing.
 WITHDRAWN WITHOUT OBJECTION
Executive Session
99Discuss legal issues related to Open Government matters (Private consultation with legal counsel pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Government Code).
 CONDUCTED
100Discuss legal issues related to Byron Carter Sr., et al v. City of Austin et al, Cause No. A-11-CA-997-LY in the United States District Court, Western District of Texas, Austin Division. (Private consultation with legal counsel-Section 551.071).
 CONDUCTED
101Discuss legal issues related to Public Utility Commission of Texas Docket No. 40627, Petition of Homeowners United for Rate Fairness to Review Austin Rate Ordinance No. 20120607-055 (Private consultation with legal counsel pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Government Code).
 CONDUCTED
102Discuss legal issues in Eddie Rodriguez., et al v. Rick Perry et al, Cause No. SA-11-CA-635-OLG-JES-XR [Consolidated case], in U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas, San Antonio. (Private consultation with legal counsel pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Government Code).
 CONDUCTED
2:00 PM - Zoning and Neighborhood Plan Amendments (Public Hearings and Possible Action)
103NPA-2012-0011.01  Programs Annex  Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 020523-30, the North Loop Neighborhood Plan, an element of the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan, to change the land use designation on the future land use map (FLUM) on property locally known as 4915 Harmon Avenue (Tannehill Branch Watershed) from Single Family to Civic land use. Staff Recommendation: To grant Civic land use. Planning Commission Recommendation: To be reviewed on September 25, 2012. Owner/Applicant: Manos de Cristo, Inc. (Julie Ballesteros). Agent: Studio 8 Architects (Milton Hime). City Staff: Maureen Meredith, 974-2695.
 INDEFINITE POSTPONEMENT REQUESTED BY STAFF
104C14-2012-0022  Programs Annex  Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 4915 Harmon Avenue (Waller Creek Watershed) from family residence-neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) combining district zoning to limited office-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (LO-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: Pending. Planning Commission Recommendation: To be reviewed on September 25, 2012. Applicant: Manos de Christo (Julie Ballesteros). Agent: Studio 8 Architects (Milton Hime). City Staff: Clark Patterson, 974-7691.
 INDEFINITE POSTPONEMENT REQUESTED BY STAFF
105NPA-2011-0025.02  Landscape Resources  Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20081211-096, the Oak Hill Combined Neighborhood Plan, an element of the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan, to change the land use designation on the future land use map (FLUM) on property locally known as 7401 Old Bee Caves Road (Williamson Creek Watershed-Barton Springs Zone) from Mixed Residential to Neighborhood Mixed Use land use, as amended. Staff Recommendation: To grant Neighborhood Mixed Use land use. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant Neighborhood Mixed Use land use. Applicant/Owner: WEAPSA, L.L.C. Agent: Thrower Design (A. Ron Thrower). City Staff: Maureen Meredith, 974-2695.
 APPROVED FIRST READING ONLY
106NPA-2012-0005.01 La Estancia Del Rio  Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20010927-05, the Montopolis Neighborhood Plan, an element of the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan, to change the land use designation of the future land use map (FLUM) on property locally known as 1700 ½ Frontier Valley Drive (Carson Creek Watershed) from Commercial to Multifamily Residential, as amended.  Staff Recommendation: Pending. Planning Commission Recommendation: To be reviewed on October 9, 2012.  Owner: Equity Secured Capital, L.P. (Vincent M. DiMare, Jr.). Applicant/Agent: MWM Design Group (Amelia Lopez). City Staff: Justin Golbabai, 974-6439.
 POSTPONED TO OCTOBER 11, 2012 PER STAFF'S REQUEST
107C14-2012-0067  La Estancia Del Rio  Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 1700 ½ Frontier Valley Drive (Carson Creek Watershed) from general commercial servicesneighborhood plan (CS-NP) combining district zoning to multifamily residence-medium density-neighborhood plan (MF-3-NP) combining district zoning, as amended. Staff Recommendation: Pending. Planning Commission Recommendation: To be reviewed on October 9, 2012. Owner: Equity Secured Capital, L.P. (Vincent M. DiMare, Jr.). Applicant/Agent: MWM Design Group (Amelia Lopez). City Staff: Lee Heckman, 974-7604.
 POSTPONED TO OCTOBER 11, 2012 PER STAFF'S REQUEST
108NPA-2012-0005.02  Mixed Use  State Inspections  Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20010927-05, the Montopolis Neighborhood Plan, an element of the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan, to change the land use designation on the future land use map (FLUM) on property locally known as 6606 Felix Avenue (Carson Creek Watershed) from Single Family to Neighborhood Mixed Use land use. Staff Recommendation: To deny Neighborhood Mixed Use land use. Planning Commission Recommendation: To deny Neighborhood Mixed Use. Applicant/Owner: Carolina Mandujano. City Staff: Maureen Meredith, 974-2695.
 DENIED
109C14-2012-0069  Mixed Use State Inspections  Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 6606 Felix Avenue (Carson Creek Watershed) from family residence-neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) combining district zoning to neighborhood commercial-mixed use-neighborhood plan (LR-MU-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To deny neighborhood commercialmixed use-neighborhood plan (LR-MU-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To deny neighborhood commercial-mixed use-neighborhood plan (LR-MU-NP) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Carolina Mandujano. City Staff: Lee Heckman, 974-7604.
 DENIED
110NPA-2012-0013.02  900 South 1st Street  Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 020523-32, the Bouldin Creek Combined Neighborhood Plan, an element of the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan, to change the land use designation on the future land use map (FLUM) on property locally known as 900, 904 and 908 South 2nd Street, 1000 and 1002 South 2nd Street, 705 Christopher Street and unaddressed Christopher Street (Lot 4-7, Block 2, Oak Cliff Addition, 0.553 acres) (East Bouldin Creek Watershed) from Single Family and Mixed Use to Higher Density Single Family land use. Staff Recommendation: To deny Higher Density Single Family land use. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant the Applicants request for an indefinite postponement. Owner/Applicant: Margaret C. Quadlander. Agent: PSW Homes, L.L.C. (J. Ryan Diependrock). City Staff: Maureen Meredith, 974-2695.
 APPLICANT REQUESTED AN INDEFINITE POSTPONEMENT
111C14-2012-0031  900 S. 1st (Part 1)  Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 900-908 South 2nd Street and unaddressed Christopher Street (Lot 4-7, Block 2, Oak Cliff Addition, 0.553 acres) (East Bouldin Creek Watershed) from family residence-neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) combining district zoning and community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-CO-NP) combining district to townhouse and condominium residence-neighborhood plan (SF-6-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To deny townhouse and condominium residence-neighborhood plan (SF-6-NP) district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant the Applicants request for an indefinite postponement. Owner/Applicant: Margaret C. Quadlander. Agent: PSW Homes, LLC (J. Ryan Diepenbrock). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 974-7719.
 APPLICANT REQUESTED AN INDEFINITE POSTPONEMENT
112C14-2012-0033  900 S. 1st (Part 2)  Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 1000-1002 South 2nd Street, and 705 Christopher Street (East Bouldin Creek Watershed) from family residence-neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) combining district zoning to townhouse and condominium residence-neighborhood plan (SF-6-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To deny townhouse and condominium residence-neighborhood plan (SF-6-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant the Applicants request for an indefinite postponement. Owner/Applicant: Margaret C. Quadlander. Agent: PSW Homes, LLC (J. Ryan Diepenbrock). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 974-7719.
 APPLICANT REQUESTED AN INDEFINITE POSTPONEMENT
113NPA-2012-0018.01  Texas State Troopers Association NPA  Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 040513-30, the Brentwood/Highland Combined Neighborhood Plan, an element of the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan, to change the land use designation on the future land use map (FLUM) on property locally known as 826 Houston Street and 5536-5540 North Lamar Boulevard (Waller Creek Watershed) from Mixed Use to Multifamily land use. Staff Recommendation: To grant Multifamily land use. Planning Commission Recommendation: To be reviewed on September 25, 2012. Owner/Applicant: Texas State Troopers Association. Agent: Coats, Rose, Yale Ryman & Lee (John M. Joseph). City Staff: Maureen Meredith, 974-2695.
 STAFF REQUESTED POSTPONEMENT TO NOVEMBER 1, 2012
114C14-2012-0053  Texas State Troopers Zoning  Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 826 Houston Street and 5536-5540 North Lamar Boulevard (Waller Creek Watershed) from commercial-liquor sales-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-1-MU-V-CO-NP), general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-CO-NP) and general commercial services-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning to multi-family residence-highest density-neighborhood plan (MF-6-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: Pending. Planning Commission Recommendation: To be reviewed on September 25, 2012. Applicant: Texas State Troopers Association (Claude Hart). Agent: Coats, Rose, Yale, Ryman, & Lee (John Joseph). City Staff: Clark Patterson, 974-7691.
 STAFF REQUESTED POSTPONEMENT TO NOVEMBER 1, 2012
115NPA-2012-0018.02  George Shia NPA  Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 040513-30, the Brentwood/Highland Combined Neighborhood Plan, an element of the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan, to change the land use designation on the future land use map (FLUM) on property locally known as 828, 836, 900 and 902 Houston Street, and 5527 Sunshine Drive (Waller Creek Watershed) from Higher Density Single Family and Mixed Use/Office to Multifamily land use. Staff Recommendation: To grant Multifamily land use. Planning Commission Recommendation: To be reviewed on September 25, 2012. Owner/Applicant: George Shia. Agent: Coats, Rose, Yale Ryman & Lee (John M. Joseph). City Staff: Maureen Meredith, 974-2695.
 STAFF REQUESTED POSTPONEMENT TO NOVEMBER 1, 2012
116C14-2012-0052  George Shia Zoning #1 - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 828 Houston Street (Waller Creek Watershed) from townhouse and condominium residence-neighborhood plan (SF-6-NP) combining district zoning to multi-family residence-highest density-neighborhood plan (MF-6-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: Pending. Planning Commission Recommendation: To be reviewed on September 25, 2012. Applicant: George Shia. Agent: Coats, Rose, Yale, Ryman, & Lee (John Joseph). City Staff: Clark Patterson, 974-7691.
 STAFF REQUESTED POSTPONEMENT TO NOVEMBER 1, 2012
117C14-2012-0054  George Shia Zoning #2  Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 5527 Sunshine Drive (Waller Creek Watershed) from limited office-mixed use-neighborhood plan (LO-MU-NP) combining district zoning to multi-family residence-highest density-neighborhood plan (MF-6-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: Pending. Planning Commission Recommendation: To be reviewed on September 25, 2012. Applicant: George Shia. Agent: Coats, Rose, Yale, Ryman, & Lee (John Joseph). City Staff: Clark Patterson, 974-7691.
 STAFF REQUESTED POSTPONEMENT TO NOVEMBER 1, 2012
118NPA-2012-0018.05  Burnet Pointe Residential (1307 W. 49th Street)  Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 040513-30, the Brentwood/Highland Combined Neighborhood Plan, an element of the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan, to change the land use designation on the future land use map (FLUM) on property locally known as 1307 West 49th Street (Shoal Creek Watershed) from Mixed Use/Office to Mixed Use land use. Staff Recommendation: To grant Mixed Use land use. Planning Commission Recommendation: To be reviewed on September 25, 2012. Owner/Applicant: Michael R. & Patricia Johnson. Agent: Alice Glasco Consulting (Alice Glasco). City Staff: Maureen Meredith, 974-2695.
 WITHDRAWN
119NPA-2012-0018.07  Burnet Pointe Residential (4804 Grover Avenue)  Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 040513-30, the Brentwood/Highland Combined Neighborhood Plan, an element of the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan, to change the land use designation on the future land use map (FLUM) on property locally known as 4804 Grover Avenue (Shoal Creek Watershed) from Mixed Use/Office to Mixed Use land use. Staff Recommendation: To grant Mixed Use land use. Planning Commission Recommendation: To be reviewed on September 25, 2012. Owner/Applicant: 4804 Grover, Ltd. Agent: Alice Glasco Consulting (Alice Glasco). City Staff: Maureen Meredith, 974-2695.
 WITHDRAWN
120NPA-2012-0018.09  Burnet Pointe Residential (4802 Grover Avenue)  Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 040513-30, the Brentwood/Highland Combined Neighborhood Plan, an element of the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan, to change the land use designation on the future land use map (FLUM) on property locally known as 4802 Grover Avenue (Shoal Creek Watershed) from Mixed Use/Office and Transportation to Mixed Use land use. Staff Recommendation: To grant Mixed Use land use. Planning Commission Recommendation: To be reviewed on September 25, 2012. Owner/Applicant: Jimmy Nassour and Ronnie Meyer. Agent: Alice Glasco Consulting (Alice Glasco). City Staff: Maureen Meredith, 974-2695.
 WITHDRAWN
121NPA-2012-0019.01  West 34th Street Redevelopment  Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 040826-056, the Central Austin Combined Neighborhood Plan, an element of the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan, to change the land use designation on the future land use map (FLUM) on property locally known as 3206 West Avenue, 3205 and 3207 Grandview Street (Shoal Creek Watershed; Waller Creek Watershed) from Single Family to Mixed Use/Office land use. Staff Recommendation: To grant Mixed Use/Office land use. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant Mixed Use/Office land use. Owner/Applicant: B & G Partners, L.P. (Richard D. Stilovich). Agent: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Amanda Morrow) and McCann Adams Studios (Jana McCann). City Staff: Maureen Meredith, 974-2695.
 POSTPONED TO DECEMBER 6, 2012 PER APPLICANT AND NEIGHBORHOOD
122C14-2011-0131  West 34th St. Redevelopment, Tract A  Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 800 and 808 West 34th Street (Shoal Creek Watershed; Waller Creek Watershed) from limited office-neighborhood plan (LO-NP) combining district zoning to general office-neighborhood plan (GO-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant general office-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GO-CO-NP) combining district zoning, with conditions. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant general office-conditional overlay- neighborhood plan (GO-CO-NP) combining district zoning, with conditions. Applicant: REIT Management & Research, L.L.C. (Richard Stilovich). Agent: McCann Adams Studio (Jana McCann). City Staff: Clark Patterson, 974-7691.
 POSTPONED TO DECEMBER 6, 2012 PER APPLICANT AND NEIGHBORHOOD
123C14-2011-0132  West 34th St. Redevelopment, Tract B  Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 3316 Grandview Street (Shoal Creek Watershed; Waller Creek Watershed) from limited office-neighborhood plan (LO-NP) combining district zoning to general office-neighborhood plan (GO-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant general office-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GO-CO-NP) combining district zoning, with conditions. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant general office-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GO-CO-NP) combining district zoning, with conditions. Applicant: REIT Management & Research, L.L.C. (Richard Stilovich). Agent: McCann Adams Studio (Jana McCann). City Staff: Clark Patterson, 974-7691.
 POSTPONED TO DECEMBER 6, 2012 PER APPLICANT AND NEIGHBORHOOD
124C14-2011-0133  West 34th St. Redevelopment, Tract C  Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 801 West 34th Street, 3205 and 3207 Grandview Street, and 3206 West Avenue (Shoal Creek Watershed; Waller Creek Watershed) from limited office-neighborhood plan (LO-NP) combining district zoning to general office-neighborhood plan (GO-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant general office-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GO-CO-NP) combining district zoning, with conditions. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant general office-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GO-CO-NP) combining district zoning, with conditions. Applicant: REIT Management & Research, L.L.C. (Richard Stilovich). Agent: McCann Adams Studio (Jana McCann). City Staff: Clark Patterson, 974-7691.
 POSTPONED TO DECEMBER 6, 2012 PER APPLICANT AND NEIGHBORHOOD
125C14-2011-0134  West 34th St. Redevelopment, Tract D  Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 715 West 34th Street (Shoal Creek Watershed; Waller Creek Watershed) from limited office-neighborhood plan (LO-NP) combining district zoning to general office-neighborhood plan (GO-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant general office-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GO-CO-NP) combining district zoning, with conditions. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant general office-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GO-CO-NP) combining district zoning, with conditions. Applicant: REIT Management & Research, L.L.C. (Richard Stilovich). Agent: McCann Adams Studio (Jana McCann). City Staff: Clark Patterson, 974-7691.
 POSTPONED TO DECEMBER 6, 2012 PER APPLICANT AND NEIGHBORHOOD
126NPA-2012-0019.03  2814 San Pedro  Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 040826-056, the Central Austin Combined Neighborhood Plan, an element of the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan, to change the land use designation on the future land use map (FLUM) on property locally known as 2814 San Pedro Street (Shoal Creek Watershed) from Single Family to Multifamily land use. Staff Recommendation: To deny Multifamily land use. Planning Commission Recommendation: To be reviewed on September 25, 2012. Owner/Applicant: Cater Joseph. Agent: Jim Bennett Consulting (Jim Bennett). City Staff: Maureen Meredith, 974-2695.
 STAFF REQUESTED POSTPONEMENT TO NOVEMBER 8, 2012
127C14-04-0181.SH(RCA)  Shires Court  Conduct a public hearing to amend a restrictive covenant for the property locally known as 1910 ½ Wickshire Lane (Country Club East Creek Watershed). Staff Recommendation: Pending. Planning Commission Recommendation: To be reviewed on October 9, 2012. Owner/Applicant: Shires Court, Ltd. (David Mahn) et al. Agent: Benchmark Development (Myra Goepp). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 974-7719.
 STAFF REQUESTED POSTPONEMENT TO NOVEMBER 1, 2012
128C14-2012-0018  Ben White Commercial  Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 4108 IH-35 South (Williamson Creek Watershed) from limited industrial services-planned development area-neighborhood plan (LI-PDA-NP) combining district zoning to general commercial services-mixed use-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: Not applicable; Case has been withdrawn by the Applicant. Planning Commission Recommendation: Not applicable. Owner/Applicant: 4108 IH35, LLC (Lampros Moumouris). Agent: Brown McCarroll, L.L.P. (Nikelle S. Meade). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 974-7719.
 WITHDRAWN
129C14-2012-0051  Felter Lane Hot Bodies  Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by zoning property locally known as 4134 Felter Lane (Onion Creek Watershed) from interim-rural residence (I-RR) district zoning to commercial-liquor sales (CS-1) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant commercial-liquor sales-conditional overlay (CS-1-CO) combining district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant commercial-liquor sales-conditional overlay (CS-1-CO) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Michael Kuhn. Agent: KPP International (Eleftherios Lefty Karamolegkos). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 974-7719.
 APPROVED
130C14-2012-0061  The Oaks at Techridge Phase 2b  Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 14400 The Lakes Boulevard (Walnut Creek Watershed; Harris Branch Watershed) from general commercial services-conditional overlay (CS-CO) combining district zoning to multi-family residence-medium density-conditional overlay (MF-3-CO) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant multi-family residence-medium density (MF-3) district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant multi-family residence-medium density (MF-3) district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Techridge Spectrum B.C., LP. Agent: Smith, Robertson, Elliott, Glen, Klein & Douglas, LLP (David Hartman). City Staff: Heather Chaffin, 974-2122.
 APPROVED ON ZONING CONSENT
131C14-2012-0063  Christian Life Austin  Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 4700 West Gate Boulevard and 4701 Sunset Trail (Williamson Creek Watershed) from single family residence-standard lot (SF-2) district zoning, single family residence-standard lot-conditional overlay (SF-2-CO) combining district zoning, multi-family residence-low density (MF-2) district zoning, and multi-family residence-low density-conditional overlay (MF-2-CO) combining district zoning to general office-conditional overlay (GO-CO) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant general office-conditional overlay (GO-CO) combining district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant general office-conditional overlay (GO-CO) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Christian Life Church of Austin (Josh Reynolds). Agent: Enabler Design (DeVon Wood). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 974-7719.
 FIRST READING ONLY
132C14-2012-0066  Mary Stinson & James Ramsey  Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 7709 and 7731 Manchaca Road (South Boggy Creek Watershed) from development reserve (DR) district zoning to multi-family residence-low density (MF-2) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant multi-family residence-low density-conditional overlay (MF-2-CO) combining district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant multi-family residence-low density-conditional overlay (MF-2-CO) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Mary Stinson & James and Rita Ramsey. Agent: Thrower Design (Ron Thrower). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 974-7719.
 APPROVED ON ZONING CONSENT
133C14-2012-0070  Drink. Well. Rezone  Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 207 East 53rd Street (Waller Creek Watershed) from neighborhood commercial-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (LR-CO-NP) combining district zoning to community commercial-neighborhood plan (GR-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant community commercial-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant community commercial-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Applicant: M & J Properties, L.L.C. (Michael Sanders). Agent: Vasquez Ventures, L.L.C. (Rick Vasquez). City Staff: Clark Patterson, 974-7691.
 APPROVED FIRST READING ONLY
134C14-2012-0073  729 E. Slaughter Lane, Unit B  Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by zoning property locally known as 729 East Slaughter Lane, Unit B (Onion Creek Watershed) from community commercial (GR) district zoning to commercial-liquor sales (CS-1) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant commercial-liquor sales (CS-1) district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant commercial-liquor sales (CS-1) district zoning. Owner/Applicant: 729 East Slaughter Lane, Ltd. (Najib F. Wehbe) and Charles Wehbe. Agent: Charles Wehbe. City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 974-7719.
 APPROVED ON ZONING CONSENT
135C14-2012-0086  Lost Creek  Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 1142 Lost Creek Boulevard (Eanes Creek Watershed) from limited office (LO) district zoning to multi-family residence limited density (MF-1) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant multi-family residence limited density-conditional overlay (MF-1-CO) combining district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To be reviewed on October 2, 2012. Owner: Stern Trust (Robert P. Stern). Applicant/Agent: LOC Consultants (Sergio Lozano). City Staff: Lee Heckman, 974-7604.
 STAFF REQUESTED POSTPONEMENT TO OCTOBER 18, 2012
136C14-2012-0087  Waterloo Park Tower  Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 1209 Red River Street (Town Lake Watershed) from commercial-liquor sales (CS-1) district zoning to central business district (CBD) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant central business district (CBD) district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant central business district (CBD) district zoning. Applicant: Allen W. Nalle. Agent: Land Answers, Inc. (Jim Wittliff). City Staff: Clark Patterson, 974-7691.
 APPROVED ON ZONING CONSENT
137C14-2012-0095  Anderson Mill @ Pond Springs Road  Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 13427 Pond Springs Road (Lake Creek Watershed) from community commercial (GR) district zoning to general commercial services (CS) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-conditional overlay (CS-CO) combining district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-conditional overlay combining (CS-CO) district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Furrows North Properties, Ltd. (Jimmy J. Nassour). Agent: Alice Glasco Consulting (Alice Glasco). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 974-3057.
 FIRST READING ONLY APPROVED ON ZONING CONSENT
138C814-90-0003.17  Harris Branch PUD Amendment #17  Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 12045 ½ Cameron Road (Harris Branch Watershed, Gilleland Creek Watershed, Decker Creek Watershed) from planned unit development (PUD) district zoning to planned unit development (PUD) district zoning, to change a condition of zoning. Staff Recommendation: To deny planned unit development (PUD) district zoning, to change a condition of zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To deny planned unit development (PUD) district zoning, to change a condition of zoning. Owner/Applicant: Austin HB Residential Properties (John McCullough). Agent: CSF Civil Group, LLC (Charles Steinman). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 974-3057.
 WITHDRAWN PER STAFF'S DIRECTION
3:00 PM - Austin Housing and Finance Corporation Meeting
139The Mayor will recess the City Council meeting to conduct a Board of Directors' Meeting of the Austin Housing Finance Corporation. Following adjournment of the AHFC Board meeting the City Council will reconvene. (The AHFC agenda is temporarily located at https://austin.siretechnologies.com/sirepub/mtgviewer.aspx?meetid=296&doctype=AGENDA)
 See Items AHFC1 through AHFC7 below
4:00 PM - Public Hearings and Possible Actions
140Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance creating an economic development program with HID Global Corporation and authorizing the negotiation and execution of an Economic Development Agreement with HID Global Corporation.
 APPROVED
141Conduct a public hearing in accordance with Section 26.001 et seq. of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code and consider a resolution approving the use of approximately 1,205 square feet of land for permanent wastewater line, 10,386 square feet for temporary working space, 31,755 square feet for temporary staging area and material storage site and 54,886 square feet for temporary ingress and egress to construct, use, maintain, repair and replace a wastewater line and appurtenances for the North Acres Wastewater Tunnel Project, which is located on dedicated parkland known as Walnut Creek Park.
 CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVE THE RESOLUTION
142Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 to define a new land use "Pedicab Storage and Dispatch" and to identify the zoning districts in which the use is permitted.
 POSTPONED TO NOVEMBER 1, 2012
143Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 to make outdoor amphitheaters and similar structures a conditional use in all zoning districts, even if the amphitheater or similar structure is associated with a civic or residential use.
 POSTPONED TO NOVEMBER 1, 2012
144Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 to designate the Planning Commission as the Land Use Commission for the Old Enfield neighborhood planning area.
 POSTPONED TO OCTOBER 18, 2012
145Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 (Zoning) to create the Central Austin - University Area Zoning Overlay District in which a group residential land use is a conditional use in the multi-family residence moderate-high density (MF-4) base zoning district.
 POSTPONED TO NOVEMBER 8, 2012
146Conduct a public hearing and approve a resolution reauthorizing the Austin Downtown Public Improvement District for a period of ten years in accordance with Chapter 372, Texas Local Government Code. Related to Item #22
 POSTPONED TO OCTOBER 11, 2012
AHFC1Approve the minutes of the August 2, 2012 and September 10, 2012 Board meetings of the Austin Housing Finance Corporation.
 APPROVED ON AHFC CONSENT
AHFC2Approve a resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2012-2013 Austin Housing Finance Corporation Grant Operating Budget (Resolution No. 20120910-AHFC001) to authorize additional expenditures of $287,930 for a total of $6,102,960.
 APPROVED ON AHFC CONSENT
AHFC3Authorize the negotiation and execution of a one-year service agreement with the City of Austin to manage and operate various housing programs on the City's behalf during Fiscal Year 2012-2013 using funds received by the City from the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, in addition to local City of Austin funds, in an amount not to exceed $6,102,960.
 APPROVED ON AHFC CONSENT
AHFC4Authorize the negotiation and execution of a one-year contract with the HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN in an amount not to exceed $527,000 to fund and administer the Tenant-Based Rental Assistance Program to provide housing opportunities through subsidies to homeless families.
 APPROVED ON AHFC CONSENT
AHFC5Authorize the negotiation and execution of a one-year contract with the AUSTIN AREA URBAN LEAGUE in an amount not to exceed $1,000, 000 to fund and administer the Emergency Home Repair Program.
 APPROVED ON AHFC CONSENT
AHFC6Authorize an increase of $375,710 to an existing loan to the MARY LEE COMMUNITY, an affiliate of the Mary Lee Foundation, for a total loan amount not to exceed $2,001,710 to assist with the development and construction of 40 new affordable units of multi-family rental housing at 1340 and 1342 Lamar Square Drive.
 APPROVED ON AHFC CONSENT
AHFC7Authorize an increase of $50,000 to an existing loan to the GUADALUPE NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, for a total loan amount not to exceed $1,550,000 to assist with the development of the Guadalupe-Saldaña Net Zero Subdivision.
 APPROVED ON AHFC CONSENT

Adjourn

 

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