Regular Meeting of the Austin City Council
March 20, 2014
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Actions Taken By Council
Actions taken by the City Council during the March 20, 2014 meeting
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Agenda Items - March 20, 2014
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Item 1 - March 20, 2014
Approve the minutes of the Austin City Council work session of March 4, 2014 and regular meeting of March 6, 2014.
There are no documents published for this agenda item.
Item 2 - March 20, 2014
Authorize negotiation of a power purchase agreement with SunEdison, for a term of up to 25 years for up to 150 megawatts of solar-generated electricity, in an estimated amount of $21,000,000 per year, for a total estimated contract amount of $525,000,000.
There are no documents published for this agenda item.
Item 3 - March 20, 2014
Authorize the negotiation and execution of a cost participation agreement with S.R. Development for the City to reimburse the developer for an amount not to exceed $95,440.80 in costs associated with the design and construction of an oversized wastewater interceptor and appurtenances related to Service Extension Request No. 3269 that will provide wastewater service to a western portion of the Moore's Crossing Municipal Utility District development located along Elroy Rd between SH 130 and McAngus Rd.
There are no documents published for this agenda item.
Item 4 - March 20, 2014
Approve Service Extension Request No. 3263 for water service to a 49.29 acre tract at 9100 N FM 620 Road located entirely within the Drinking Water Protection Zone in the City's 2-mile extraterritorial jurisdiction. Related to Item #5.
There are no documents published for this agenda item.
Item 5 - March 20, 2014
Approve Service Extension Request No. 3264 for wastewater service to a 49.29 acre tract at 9100 N FM 620 Road located entirely within the Drinking Water Protection Zone in the City's 2-mile extraterritorial jurisdiction. Related to Item #4.
There are no documents published for this agenda item.
Item 6 - March 20, 2014
Approve an ordinance establishing the value of the exemption from ad valorem taxes for a portion of the appraised value of residential homesteads owned by individuals who are disabled or are 65 years of age or older.
There are no documents published for this agenda item.
Item 7 - March 20, 2014
Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the professional services agreement with AECOM TECHNICAL SERVICES, INC., for engineering services for the South Austin Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant Filter Improvements Project in the amount of $1,349,327, for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,892,204.25. (Notes: This contract was awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority Owned Business and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program with 21.65% MBE and 25.81% WBE subconsultant participation to date.)
There are no documents published for this agenda item.
Item 8 - March 20, 2014
Authorize negotiation and execution of a professional services agreement with CP&Y, INC. (staff recommendation) or one of the other qualified responders to RFQ Solicitation No. CLMP141, to provide engineering services for the South Austin Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant Train A & B Improvements Project in an amount not to exceed $3,000,000. (Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 15.80% MBE and 15.80% WBE subconsultant participation.)
There are no documents published for this agenda item.
Item 9 - March 20, 2014
Authorize additional funding in an amount not to exceed $1,182,000 to the job order contract with GO GREEN SQUADS, LLC MCCULLOUGH HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING, INC.; CLIMATE MECHANICAL, INC., AIRTECH ENERGY SYSTEMS, INC.; GOOD NEIGHBOR MANAGEMENT, INC. DBA CITY CONSERVATION; AND AMERICAN CONSERVATION & AIR, INC., for Austin Energy's Home Efficiency Assistance (Free Home Weatherization) Program Tier 2 Basic Weatherization Plus HVAC to be distributed to contractors based on work authorization and availability. (Notes: This contract was awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified and no goals were established for the solicitation. Although no goals were established for this solicitation, contractors are required to comply with the MBE/WBE Procurement Program if subcontracting opportunities are identified.)
There are no documents published for this agenda item.
Item 10 - March 20, 2014
Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract with PRISM DEVELOPMENT INC. or one of the other qualified offerors for RFP Solicitation No. CLMB315, for construction improvements of Information Systems Building 7355 Emergency Power Improvements at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in an amount not to exceed $1,034,460.90 plus $103,446 contingency for a total not to exceed amount of $1,137,906.90. (Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) through the achievement of Good Faith Efforts with 58.91% MBE and 0.09% WBE subcontractor participation.)
There are no documents published for this agenda item.
Item 11 - March 20, 2014
Authorize negotiation and execution of a professional services agreement with the following three staff recommended firms or one of the other qualified responders to RFQ Solicitation No. CLMP140: NODAL PARTNERS, LLC DBA BEE; DELTA-T, LTD; and JASMINE ENGINEERING, INC., for the 2014 Building Commissioning Services Rotation List for an estimated period of three years or until financial authorization is expended, with the total amount not to exceed $1,500,000 divided evenly among the three firms. (Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore no goals were established for this solicitation.)
There are no documents published for this agenda item.
Item 12 - March 20, 2014
Authorize execution of a construction contract with ALPHA BUILDING CORPORATION, for the Austin Bergstrom International Airport Building 6005 Improvements - Phase II in the amount of $1,999,804 plus a $200,000 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,199,804. (Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) through the achievements of Good Faith Effort with 3.57% MBE and 7.55% WBE subcontractor participation.)
There are no documents published for this agenda item.
Item 13 - March 20, 2014
Approve a resolution authorizing Film Society of Austin, Inc. d/b/a the Austin Film Society to sublease Stage 5 of its leased premises at 1901 E. 51st Street to Rooster Teeth Productions, LLC.
There are no documents published for this agenda item.
Item 14 - March 20, 2014
Approve an ordinance establishing classifications and positions in the classified service of the Emergency Medical Services Department, establishing pay rates, eliminating and creating certain positions, and repealing Ordinance 20130926-024 relating to Emergency Medical Services Department classifications and positions. Related to Items #15 and #16.
There are no documents published for this agenda item.
Item 15 - March 20, 2014
Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with the Travis County Healthcare District (d/b/a Central Health) to provide services through the Emergency Medical Services Department Community Health Paramedic Program as funded by the Delivery System Reform Incentive Payments 1115 Waiver Program for a six month term beginning March 1, 2014 and ending September 30, 2014, in an amount not to exceed $226,839 paid by Central Health to the City. Related to Items #14 and #16.
There are no documents published for this agenda item.
Item 16 - March 20, 2014
Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2013-2014 General Fund Operating Budget (Ordinance No. 20130909-001) to increase Emergency Medical Services (EMS) revenue in the amount of $226,839, amending the Fiscal Year 2013-2014 Emergency Medical Services Department Operating Budget (Ordinance No. 20130909-001) to increase appropriations by $226,839 and add one EMS Medic II full-time equivalent position for the expansion of the Community Health Paramedic Program. Related to Items #14 and #15.
There are no documents published for this agenda item.
Item 17 - March 20, 2014
Authorize negotiation and execution of Amendment No. 3 to the interlocal agreement with AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT for expanded after school enrichment services to increase the contract amount for the April 1, 2012 through September 30, 2014 term by $350,000 with one 12-month renewal option in an amount not to exceed $800,764 for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,277,674.
There are no documents published for this agenda item.
Item 18 - March 20, 2014
Approve reappointment of Philip P. Huang, M.D., M.P.H., as Health Authority and designation of Paul Hinchey, M.D., Jose G. Cabanas, M.D., and Birch Duke Kimbrough, M.D., each individually, as an Alternate Health Authority for Austin/Travis County Health and Human Services Department effective April 1, 2014.
There are no documents published for this agenda item.
Item 19 - March 20, 2014
Approve a resolution, under Section 11.9(d)(1), of the State of Texas 2014 Housing Tax Credit Qualified Allocation Plan, stating that the City of Austin supports an application submitted to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs by Wolfpack Group, LLC for a proposed 80-unit mixed-income multi-family development located in the City of Austin Extraterritorial Jurisdiction at Long Vista Drive and Bratton Lane.
There are no documents published for this agenda item.
Item 20 - March 20, 2014
Approve a resolution under the requirements of Texas Government Code Section 2306.67071 and Texas Administrative Code Section 10.204(4) supporting the Villages of Ben White, LP's application to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for an allocation of non-competitive four percent low income housing tax credits to help finance a proposed multi-family rental development for seniors to be located at 6934 East Ben White Boulevard.
There are no documents published for this agenda item.
Item 21 - March 20, 2014
Approve a resolution under the requirements of Texas Government Code Section 2306.67071 and Texas Administrative Code Section 10.204(4) supporting Ben White Development, LP's application to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for an allocation of non-competitive four percent low income housing tax credits to help finance a proposed multi-family rental development to be located at 7000 East Ben White Boulevard.
There are no documents published for this agenda item.
Item 22 - March 20, 2014
Approve a resolution under Section 11.9(d)(1), State of Texas 2014 Housing Tax Credit Qualified Allocation Plan, for an application submitted to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs by DDC Merritt Lakeline Station, Ltd. for a proposed mixed-income rental development, Merritt Lakeline Station, located at 10701 Lakeline Mall Drive.
There are no documents published for this agenda item.
Item 23 - March 20, 2014
Approve a resolution under Section 11.9(d)(1), State of Texas 2014 Housing Tax Credit Qualified Allocation Plan, for an application submitted to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs by Foundation Communities, Inc. for an affordable, multi-family rental development to be known as Southwest Trails, Phase II located at 8500 U.S. Highway 71.
There are no documents published for this agenda item.
Item 24 - March 20, 2014
Approve a resolution under Section 11.9(d)(1), State of Texas 2014 Housing Tax Credit Qualified Allocation Plan, for an application submitted to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs by Foundation Communities, Inc. for an affordable, multi-family rental development to be known as Rutledge Spur Apartments located at the northeast corner of Rutledge Spur & RM 620.
There are no documents published for this agenda item.
Item 25 - March 20, 2014
Approve a resolution under Section 11.9(d)(1), State of Texas 2014 Housing Tax Credit Qualified Allocation Plan, for an application submitted to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs by Foundation Communities, Inc. for a proposed affordable rental development, to be known as Cardinal Point, located at 11108 and 11300 Zimmerman Lane.
There are no documents published for this agenda item.
Item 26 - March 20, 2014
Approve a resolution under Section 11.9(d)(1), State of Texas 2014 Housing Tax Credit Qualified Allocation Plan, for an application submitted to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs by Foundation Communities, Inc. for an affordable, single room occupancy development to be known as Bluebonnet Studios, located at 2301 South Lamar Boulevard.
There are no documents published for this agenda item.
Item 27 - March 20, 2014
Approve a resolution restating the provisions in Resolution No. 20140213-020, regarding a loan for a proposed mixed income rental development known as the Merritt Lakeline Station Apartments located at 10701 Lakeline Mall Drive.
There are no documents published for this agenda item.
Item 28 - March 20, 2014
Approve an ordinance authorizing the negotiation and execution of all documents and instruments necessary or desirable to purchase in fee simple five tracts of land totaling approximately 23.431 acres in Travis County, Texas, located along Old San Antonio Road, from Eric Arnold Wunneburger, individually and as executor of the Estate of Flora Wunneburger a/k/a Flora Wunneburger a/k/a Betty Wunneburger, deceased, and Gregg W. Wunneburger, for a total amount not to exceed $885,000, authorizing the naming of the tract as the Wunneburger Park, and waiving City Code Chapter 14-1 requirements related to naming public property.
There are no documents published for this agenda item.
Item 29 - March 20, 2014
Authorize negotiation and execution of all documents and instruments necessary or desirable to acquire approximately 292 acres in Travis County, Texas, together with improvements, and related personal property in connection with the Grey Rock golf course and tennis facility, located off Highway 45, from THE GOLF CLUB AT CIRCLE C, LP, A TEXAS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, and the assumption of or entering into of related management contracts, leases, permits, repair contracts and other contracts, agreements, and entitlements related to such property, for a total contract amount not to exceed $9,600,000. Related to Items #30 and #31.
There are no documents published for this agenda item.
Item 30 - March 20, 2014
Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2013-2014 Parks and Recreation Department Capital Budget (Ordinance No. 20130909-002) to increase appropriations by $9,600,000 for the purchase of the Grey Rock Golf and Tennis Facility and related improvements. Related to Items #29 and #31.
There are no documents published for this agenda item.
Item 31 - March 20, 2014
Approve a resolution declaring the City of Austin's official intent to reimburse itself from Certificates of Obligation to be issued for expenditures related to the purchase of the Grey Rock Golf and Tennis facility and related improvements in the total amount of $9,600,000. Related to Items #29 and #30.
There are no documents published for this agenda item.
Item 32 - March 20, 2014
Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with the Austin Independent School District for the design and construction of a hike and bike trail connecting Georgian Drive to Rock Hollow Lane in an amount not to exceed $13,700.
There are no documents published for this agenda item.
Item 33 - March 20, 2014
Authorize award and execution of a 24-month supply contract with JAE CONSTRUCTION INC, for the purchase of flexible road base for Austin Energy, the Parks and Recreation Department, and the Public Works Department in an amount not-to-exceed $428,000, with three 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $214,000 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,070,000. (Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9D (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this solicitation.)
There are no documents published for this agenda item.
Item 34 - March 20, 2014
Authorize award, negotiation, and execution of a 12-month requirements service contract with PORTER LEE CORPORATION, for maintenance and support of the BEAST LIMS software for the Austin Police Department in an amount not to exceed $27,468, with three 12-month extension options in amounts not to exceed $28,292 for the first option, $29,141 for the second option, and $30,015 for the third option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $114,916. (Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9C (Minority Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this solicitation.)
There are no documents published for this agenda item.
Item 35 - March 20, 2014
Authorize award, negotiation, and execution of a 36-month requirements service contract with DECCAN INTERNATIONAL for the continued maintenance and support of CAD Analyst, ADAM, BARB, and LiveMUM, analytical software for tracking emergency response vehicles, and an additional supplemental software module including maintenance and support in an amount not to exceed $211,705 with two 12-month extension options in amounts not to exceed $50,947 for the first extension option, and $53,982 for the second extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $316,634. (Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9C (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this solicitation.)
There are no documents published for this agenda item.
Item 36 - March 20, 2014
Authorize award and execution of a contract through the Houston-Galveston Area Council Cooperative with VOGEL TRAFFIC SERVICES DBA EZ-LINER INDUSTRIES for the purchase of one paint striping body in an amount not to exceed $191,053. Related to Item #37. (Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9D (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this contract.)
There are no documents published for this agenda item.
Item 37 - March 20, 2014
Authorize award and execution of a contract through the Houston-Galveston Area Council Cooperative with RUSH TRUCK CENTERS OF TEXAS, LP for the purchase of a heavy-duty truck chassis for the Aviation Department in an amount not to exceed $72,705. Related to Item #36. (Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9D (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this contract.)
There are no documents published for this agenda item.
Item 38 - March 20, 2014
Authorize award and execution of a six-month requirements supply agreement through the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (BuyBoard) with COOPER EQUIPMENT COMPANY for the rental of heavy-duty road-repair equipment in an amount not to exceed $115,890, with two 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $151,845 for the first extension option and $174,162 for the second extension option, for an total contract amount not to exceed $441,900. (Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9D (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this contract.)
There are no documents published for this agenda item.
Item 39 - March 20, 2014
Authorize award and execution of Amendment 3 to the contract through the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (BUYBOARD) with GAME TIME/TOTAL RECREATION PRODUCTS, INC., and SOIL EXPRESS for engineered wood fiber used at playscapes, to extend the contract an additional 34 months with no additional funding for a total contract amount not to exceed $855,000. (Notes: This contract was awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9D (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this solicitation.)
There are no documents published for this agenda item.
Item 40 - March 20, 2014
Authorize award and execution of Amendment No. 2 to the contract through the Texas Local Government Cooperative (BUYBOARD) with T.F. HARPER & ASSOCIATES, THE PLAYWELL GROUP, PLAYCORE WISCONSIN, PLAYPOWER LT FARMINGTON and KOMPAN, INC., for the purchase, installation, maintenance & repair of playscapes to increase the contract value in an amount not to exceed $4,440,000, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $6,800,000. (Notes: This contract was awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9D. (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this contract.)
There are no documents published for this agenda item.
Item 41 - March 20, 2014
Authorize award and execution of a 36-month requirements supply contract with WEBBERVILLE PROPANE, INC. DBA DIRECT PROPANE SERVICES to provide fuel grade propane supply and delivery in a total amount not to exceed $2,121,795, with three 12-month extension options in a total amount not to exceed $707,265 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $4,243,590. (Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9D (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this contract.)
There are no documents published for this agenda item.
Item 42 - March 20, 2014
Authorize award, negotiation, and execution of a service contract with ABUNDANT RAIN CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP to RFP EAD0113 for Community-Based Diabetes Self-Management Education in the African American Community for the Austin/Travis County Health and Human Services Department in an amount not to exceed $48,729, with two 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $50,000 for each extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $148,729. (Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9C (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this contract.)
There are no documents published for this agenda item.
Item 43 - March 20, 2014
Authorize award, negotiation, and execution of a service contract with EL BUEN SAMARITANO EPISCOPAL MISSION to RFP EAD0114 for Community-Based Diabetes Self-Management Education in the Hispanic Community for the Austin/Travis County Health and Human Services Department in an amount not to exceed $24,675, with two 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $50,000 for each extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $124,675. (Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9C (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this contract.)
There are no documents published for this agenda item.
Item 44 - March 20, 2014
Approve an ordinance suspending a Gas Reliability Infrastructure Program interim customer surcharge proposed by Texas Gas Service and requesting reimbursement for expenses to review the rate adjustment.
There are no documents published for this agenda item.
Item 45 - March 20, 2014
Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with The University of Texas at Austin to develop a survey, conduct analysis, and develop a final report for the Residential Technology Study for a total contract amount not to exceed $49,815.
There are no documents published for this agenda item.
Item 46 - March 20, 2014
Approve appointments and certain related waivers to citizen boards and commissions, to Council subcommittees and other intergovernmental bodies and removal and replacement of members.
There are no documents published for this agenda item.
Item 47 - March 20, 2014
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to work with appropriate cities and entities to review state law concerning penalties for false alarms, review and draft an amendment to City Code regarding false alarms, review the City's own internal practices regarding operation of alarms at City facilities, and report back to Council with recommendations for ways to reduce false alarms. (Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole, Co-sponsor 1: Council Member Chris Riley, Co-sponsor 2: Council Member William Spelman)
There are no documents published for this agenda item.
Item 48 - March 20, 2014
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to develop a Housing First Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) project through a formal solicitation process and prepare a report to Council on recommendations for future PSH projects. (Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole, Co-sponsor 1: Council Member Chris Riley)
There are no documents published for this agenda item.
Item 49 - March 20, 2014
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to engage community stakeholders, including City departments, educational institutions, non-profit organizations, and other government entities in defining the vision for Austin as a welcoming city for immigrants and to assist the Commission on Immigrant Affairs in hosting a Welcoming City conference to accomplish this goal. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Mike Martinez, Co-sponsor 1: Council Member William Spelman)
There are no documents published for this agenda item.
Item 50 - March 20, 2014
Authorize payment of certain costs under City Code Chapter 14-8 for the Cesar Chavez Si Se Puede! March sponsored by People Organized in Defense of Earth and her Resources (PODER) which is to be held Saturday, March 29, 2014. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Mike Martinez, Co-sponsor 1: Council Member Kathie Tovo, Co-sponsor 2: Council Member Chris Riley)
There are no documents published for this agenda item.
Item 51 - March 20, 2014
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to work with the Travis County Justice and Public Safety Division, the Travis County Sheriff's Office, the Travis County Criminal Courts and Prosecution, the Seton Healthcare Family, the Psychiatric Services Stakeholder work group, and other community members to develop an implementation plan and funding strategies for a sobriety center. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Chris Riley, Co-sponsor 1: Council Member Kathie Tovo, Co-sponsor 2: Council Member Mike Martinez)
There are no documents published for this agenda item.
Item 52 - March 20, 2014
Approve an ordinance waiving or reimbursing additional rental fees for the 2014 Bengali New Year Festival sponsored by the Bangladesh Association of Greater Austin which is to be held Saturday, April 19, 2014 at Fiesta Gardens. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Mike Martinez, Co-sponsor 1: Mayor Lee Leffingwell, Co-sponsor 2: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole)
There are no documents published for this agenda item.
Item 53 - March 20, 2014
Approve a resolution amending the City's legislative agenda to include support for legislation that addresses unfair disparities in pay and directing the City Manager to conduct a study of current City employees to ensure that city employees are paid fairly based on lawful, job-related qualifications. (Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole, Co-sponsor 1: Council Member William Spelman)
There are no documents published for this agenda item.
Item 54 - March 20, 2014
Approve a resolution initiating amendments to City Code Chapter 25-10 and directing the City Manager to process an ordinance authorizing logos on certain right-of-way installations, such as transit facilities or bike stations, for the purpose of identifying the name, operator, or sponsor. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Chris Riley, Co-sponsor 1: Council Member Mike Martinez)
There are no documents published for this agenda item.
Item 55 - March 20, 2014
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to conduct community outreach focused on short-term and long-term efforts related to Onion Creek emergency response and floodplain buyout programs. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Mike Martinez, Co-sponsor 1: Council Member Chris Riley)
There are no documents published for this agenda item.
Item 56 - March 20, 2014
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to work with the Austin Community Technology and Telecommunications Commission (CTTC) and other relevant Commissions, community organizations and stakeholders to develop a Digital Inclusion Strategic Plan and bring back to Council for consideration by October 23, 2014. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Laura Morrison, Co-sponsor 1: Mayor Lee Leffingwell)
There are no documents published for this agenda item.
Item 57 - March 20, 2014
Approve a resolution recognizing the City Relations Task Force as a liaison between the City of Austin and the University of Texas at Austin students. (Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Lee Leffingwell, Co-sponsor 1: Council Member William Spelman)
There are no documents published for this agenda item.
Item 58 - March 20, 2014
Set a public hearing to consider the permanent use of approximately 1,406 square feet of land and temporary working space use of approximately 1,269 square feet of land for construction, use, maintenance, repair, and replacement of a mounted transformer pad and electric facilities for the Barton Springs Solar Project, through dedicated parkland known as Auditorium Shores at Town Lake Metro Park in accordance with Chapter 26 of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code. (Suggested date and time, April 17, 2014, 4:00 p.m. at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX).
There are no documents published for this agenda item.
Item 59 - March 20, 2014
Set a public hearing to receive citizen comments on community needs in order to develop the City's five-year Consolidated Plan for Fiscal Years 2014 through 2019, as required by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, the City's Citizen Participation Plan, and the Texas Local Government Code Chapter 373. (Suggested date and time: March 27, 2014, 4:00 p.m., at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX.)
There are no documents published for this agenda item.
Item 60 - March 20, 2014
Set a public hearing to consider an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 to create a Lake Austin (LA) District Zoning overlay extending environmental protections from the LA base zoning district to all properties within 1,000 feet of Lake Austin. (Suggested date and time: April 17, 2014, 4:00 p.m. at Austin City Hall, 301 West Second Street, Austin, TX.) Related to Item #61.
There are no documents published for this agenda item.
Item 61 - March 20, 2014
Set a public hearing to consider an ordinance amending sections of City Code Chapters 25-1, 25-2, 25-5, 25-7 and 25-8 relating to Lake Austin (LA) District zoning regulations and general regulations for boat dock and shoreline development. (Suggested date and time: April 17, 2014, 4:00 p.m. at Austin City Hall, 301 West Second Street, Austin, TX.) Related to Item #60.
There are no documents published for this agenda item.
Item 62 - March 20, 2014
Approve second and third readings of an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 to amend the occupancy limit for unrelated individuals in single-family zoned property. THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR THIS ITEM WAS HELD AND CLOSED ON FEBRUARY 13, 2014.
There are no documents published for this agenda item.
Item 63 - March 20, 2014
Approve second and third readings of an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 to allow placement of accessible ramps in a required yard setback. THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR THIS ITEM WAS HELD AND CLOSED ON FEBRUARY 27, 2014.
There are no documents published for this agenda item.
Item 64 - March 20, 2014
Discuss legal issues related to Open Government matters (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Government Code).
There are no documents published for this agenda item.
Item 65 - March 20, 2014
Discuss legal issues related to the transition to electing the council from single-member districts (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Government Code).
There are no documents published for this agenda item.
Item 66 - March 20, 2014
Discuss competitive matters related to the negotiation of a power purchase agreement with SunEdison (Public power utility competitive matters- Section 551.086 of the Government Code).
There are no documents published for this agenda item.
Item 67 - March 20, 2014
C14-2013-0092 - Eastside Lumber Rezoning - Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 2915 and 3013 East Cesar Chavez Street (Lady Bird Lake Watershed) from family residence-neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) combining district zoning to general commercial services-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-CO-NP) combining district for Tract One with conditions, and from general commercial services-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning to rural residence-neighborhood plan (RR-NP) combining district zoning for Tract Two. First reading approved on January 23, 2014. Vote: 6-0, Mayor Lee Leffingwell was off the dais. Owner: RAM Ventures LLC (Randall A. Meek). Applicant: Land Answers, Inc. (Jim Wittliff). City Staff: Heather Chaffin, 512-974-2122.
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Item 68 - March 20, 2014
NPA-2014-0003.01 - 1805 & 1807 Ulit Avenue - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 990715-113, the Chestnut 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 1805 and 1807 Ulit Avenue (Boggy Creek Watershed) from Civic to Single Family land use. Staff Recommendation: To grant Single Family land use. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant Single Family land use. Owner: BDB Ventures, LLC (Shawn Breedlove). Agent: City of Austin, Planning and Development Review Department (Jerry Rusthoven). City Staff: Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695.
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Item 69 - March 20, 2014
C14-2014-0006 - Ulit Avenue Rezoning - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 1805 and 1807 Ulit Avenue (Boggy Creek Watershed) from public-neighborhood plan (P-NP) combining district zoning to family residence-neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant family residence-neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant family residence-neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) combining district zoning. Owner: BDB Ventures, LLC (Shawn Breedlove). Applicant: City of Austin, Planning and Development Review Department (Jerry Rusthoven). City Staff: Heather Chaffin, 512-974-2122.
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Item 70 - March 20, 2014
C814-2012-0085.01 - Estancia Hill Country PUD-First Amendment - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 12814 Interstate Highway 35 South and FM 1327 (Puryear Road) at South IH 35 Service Road Southbound (Onion 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 grant planned unit development (PUD) district zoning, to change a condition of zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To be reviewed on April 15, 2014. Owner/Applicant: Sevengreen One LTD; Quartersage II LTD; Reverde Three LTD; IV Capitol Pointe LTD; Stone Pointe Five LTD; Saladia VI LTD; Paol Grande Seven LTD; High Point Green VIII LTD; Golondrina Nine LTD; X Cordoniz LTD; Ciero Eleven LTD; Zaguan XII LTD; Thirteen Canard LTD; Ruissea XIV LTD; Dindon Fifteen LTD; Bois de Chene XVI LTD; Etourneau Seventeen LTD; Moineau XVIII LTD; SLF III - Onion Creek LP (The Stratford Company-Ocie Vest); Lennar Homes of Texas Land and Construction, LTD (Ryan Mattox). Agent: City of Austin-Planning and Development Review Department. City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 512-974-7719.
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Item 71 - March 20, 2014
C14-2012-0067(RCT) - La Estancia del Rio Restrictive Covenant Termination - Conduct a public hearing to terminate a restrictive covenant on property locally known as 1700 1/2 Frontier Valley Drive (Carsen Creek Watershed). Staff Recommendation: To grant the restrictive covenant termination. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant the restrictive covenant termination. Owner: Standard Pacific Homes of Texas, Inc. (Jay Byler). Applicant: Big Red Dog Engineering (Nicholas Kehl, PE). City Staff: Lee Heckman, 512-974-7604.
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Item 72 - March 20, 2014
C14-2013-0081 - Apostolic 1.5 - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 517 East Oltorf Street (Blunn Creek Watershed) from single family residence standard lot-neighborhood plan (SF-2-NP) combining district zoning to general office-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GO-CO-NP) combining district zoning, as amended. Staff Recommendation: To grant general office-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GO-CO-NP) combining district zoning, with conditions. Planning Commission Recommendation: To deny general office-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GO-CO-NP) combining district zoning, with conditions. Owner: Apostolic Assembly of the Faith in Christ Jesus, Inc. (Frank Balboa). Applicant: Jim Bennett Consulting (Jim Bennett). City Staff: Lee Heckman, 512-974-7604.
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Item 73 - March 20, 2014
C14-2013-0107 - 600 Kemp Street - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 600 Kemp Street (Country Club West 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 grant townhouse and condominium residence-neighborhood plan (SF-6-NP) combining district zoning, with conditions. Planning Commission Recommendation: To deny townhouse and condominium residence-neighborhood plan (SF-6-NP) combining district zoning, with conditions. Owner: Kemp Street Properties, LLC. Applicant: Thrower Design (Ron Thrower). City Staff: Lee Heckman, 512-974-7604. A valid petition has been filed in opposition to this rezoning request.
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Item 74 - March 20, 2014
C14-2013-0147 - 707 West Avenue Rezoning - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 707 West Avenue (Shoal Creek Watershed) from general commercial services-conditional overlay (CS-CO) combining district zoning to downtown mixed use (DMU) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant downtown mixed use-conditional overlay (DMU-CO) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant downtown mixed use-conditional overlay (DMU-CO) combining district zoning. Owner: Cirrus Logic, Inc. (Thurman Case). Applicant: Armbrust & Brown, P.L.L.C. (Richard Suttle). City Staff: Heather Chaffin, 512-974-2122.
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Item 75 - March 20, 2014
C14-2014-0002 - HMAP Development, Ltd. - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 10701 Manchaca Road (Slaughter Creek Watershed) from neighborhood commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay (LR-MU-CO) combining district zoning to community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay (GR-MU-CO) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay (GR-MU-CO) combining district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay (GR-MU-CO) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: HMAP Development, Ltd. (Mark Musemeche). Agent: RGB Enterprises, LLC (Henry C. Ross). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 512-974-7719.
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Item 76 - March 20, 2014
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 to allow breweries to sell beer and ale produced on-site, for on-site consumption.
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Item 77 - March 20, 2014
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance regarding floodplain variances for the construction of a new single-family residence and a second dwelling at 5505 Jim Hogg Avenue as requested by the owner of the property. The property is partially in the 25-year floodplain and entirely in the 100-year floodplain of the Hancock Branch of Shoal Creek.
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