Regular Meeting of the Austin City Council
April 10, 2014
Meeting Agenda
Agenda, 237kb
Changes to the Meeting Agenda
Agenda Changes and Corrections, 97kb
Council Questions and Answers
Agenda Questions and Answers, 213kb
Agenda Questions and Answers Supplement, 3.2mb
Approved Meeting Minutes
Minutes, 173kb
Closed Caption Transcript
Transcript, 389kb
Video
Agenda Items - April 10, 2014
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Item 1 - April 10, 2014
Approve the minutes of the Austin City Council work session of March 25, 2014 and regular meeting of March 27, 2014.
There are no documents published for this agenda item.
Item 2 - April 10, 2014
Authorize negotiation and execution of an agreement with the Austin Independent School District, to provide a performance-based incentive for the generation of solar energy at North Central Elementary School located at 2011 W. Rundberg Lane, Austin, Texas 78758, for an estimated $31,635 per year, for a total amount not to exceed $316,350 over a 10-year period.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140410-002, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 61kb
Item 3 - April 10, 2014
Authorize negotiation and execution of an agreement with Lynxs Austin Cargoport, LLC for the refinancing, lease, and operation for cargo facilities at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140410-003, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 59kb
Item 4 - April 10, 2014
Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2013-2014 Operating Budget (Ordinance No. 20130909-001) to revise the City's financial policy related to amendments to the Adopted Budget.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20140410-004, PDF, 45kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140410-004, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 11kb
20140410-004, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A - Budget Amendment Financial Policy.docx, PDF, 28kb
20140410-004, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 57kb
Item 5 - April 10, 2014
Authorize execution of a change order to the construction contract with AUSTIN FILTER SYSTEMS, INC., for Roy G. Guerrero Colorado River Park Rebid in the amount of $45,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $5,473,712.04. ( Notes: This contract was awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) with 7.10% MBE and 2.20% WBE subcontractor participation to date including this change order.)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140410-005, Agenda Backup: Authorization History, PDF, 41kb
20140410-005, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 58kb
20140410-005, Agenda Backup: M/WBE Summary, PDF, 62kb
20140410-005, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 101kb
20140410-005, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 68kb
Item 6 - April 10, 2014
Approve a resolution re-appointing Art Alfaro and appointing Anthony Snipes to the Board of Directors of Austin Convention Enterprises, Inc. (ACE).
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20140410-006, PDF, 16kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140410-006, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 85kb
20140410-006, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 59kb
Item 7 - April 10, 2014
Approve an ordinance authorizing acceptance of $47,631 in grant funds from the TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES, and amending the Fiscal Year 2013-2014 Health and Human Services Department Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund (Ordinance No. 20130909-001) to appropriate $47,631 and add one additional full-time employee to staff the Foodborne Outbreak Investigation Epidemiology Project.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20140410-007, PDF, 30kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140410-007, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 17kb
20140410-007, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 36kb
20140410-007, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 60kb
Item 8 - April 10, 2014
Authorize the negotiation and execution of all documents and instruments necessary or desirable to acquire a temporary access easement of 9,328 square feet of land and a temporary construction easement of 595,590 square feet of land for the Harris Branch Interceptor Lower B Project, located at East Parmer Lane and Hill Lane, in Austin, Texas, being a portion of the James Manor Survey No. 40, Abstract No. 546, the James Gilleland Survey No. 41, Abstract No. 305, and the Josiah Wilbarger Survey No. 42, Abstract No. 794 in Travis County, Texas, from THE BUTLER FAMILY PARTNERSHIP, LTD., A TEXAS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, in an amount not to exceed $155,464.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140410-008, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Analysis, PDF, 60kb
20140410-008, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 361kb
20140410-008, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 68kb
Item 9 - April 10, 2014
Authorize negotiation and execution of an encroachment agreement with GW APARTMENTS LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, for the retention of the six foot encroachment of a section of a retaining wall in a 451 square foot section of the right-of-way of Cesar Chavez and the extension of a section of decking improvements up to the retaining wall adjacent to and abutting that portion of Block 1 of the Green Water Treatment Plant Redevelopment Project, at the request of the City Arborist in order to preserve the arboreal integrity of designated heritage trees. Related to Item #10
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140410-009, Agenda Backup: Backup (Sketch), PDF, 308kb
20140410-009, Agenda Backup: Field Notes, PDF, 928kb
20140410-009, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 67kb
Item 10 - April 10, 2014
Approve an ordinance waiving the requirements of an appraisal and the payment of appraised value under Section 14-11-52 of the City Code and approving the reimbursement of the $1,000 encroachment agreement application fee for the retention and maintenance of the encroachment of a section of a retaining wall in a 451 square foot section of the right-of-way of Cesar Chavez and the extension of a section of decking improvements up to the retaining wall at the request of the City of Austin under an Encroachment Agreement with GW APARTMENTS LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY in connection with the Green Water Treatment Plant Block 1 Redevelopment Project. Related to Item #9
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140410-010, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 95kb
20140410-010, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 67kb
Item 11 - April 10, 2014
Approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-12 to correct miscellaneous errors in the 2013 local amendments of the Residential Code, Building Code, Plumbing Code, and Mechanical Code.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20140410-011, PDF, 232kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140410-011, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 37kb
20140410-011, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 58kb
20140410-011, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 58kb
Item 12 - April 10, 2014
Approve execution of an amendment to the interlocal agreement for the Austin Regional Intelligence Center to include the following agencies as new partners: Austin Community College through its Police Department, Texas State University through its Police Department, the City of Cedar Park through its Police Department, Pflugerville Independent School District through its Police Department, the City of Kyle through its Police Department, and the City of Buda through its Police Department. Related to Item #13
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140410-012, Agenda Backup: Interlocal Agreement Amendment, PDF, 91kb
20140410-012, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 57kb
Item 13 - April 10, 2014
Approve execution of an amendment to the interlocal agreement for the Austin Regional Intelligence Center (ARIC) to include the following new partner agencies in the funding mechanism established to sustain the operations of ARIC: Austin Community College through its Police Department, Texas State University through its Police Department, the City of Cedar Park through its Police Department, Pflugerville Independent School District through its Police Department, the City of Kyle through its Police Department, and the City of Buda through its Police Department. Related to Item #12
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140410-013, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 58kb
20140410-013, Agenda Backup: V2 AMENDMENT One to ARIC Sustainment Funding Interlocal (2).docx, PDF, 88kb
Item 14 - April 10, 2014
Approve a resolution authorizing the application for $601,778 in grant funding from the Texas Automobile Burglary and Theft Prevention Authority to implement the Austin Police Department Auto Burglary and Theft Interdiction Project.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20140410-014, PDF, 39kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140410-014, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 11kb
20140410-014, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 60kb
Item 15 - April 10, 2014
Authorize award and execution of Amendment No. 4 to the contract with BILT RITE SCAFFOLD COMPANY, AUSTIN SALES, INC., BASIC INDUSTRIES OF SOUTH TEXAS, and SAFWAY SERVICES, LLC, to provide scaffold services for Austin Energy, to increase the contract authorization for the current contract period in an amount not to exceed $350,000, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $1,268,000. ( Notes: This contract was 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.)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140410-015, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 82kb
Item 16 - April 10, 2014
Authorize negotiation and execution of an Interlocal Agreement with THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN to allow for cooperative procurement of goods and services. ( Notes: This Interlocal Agreement is exempt from the MBE/WBE Ordinance. This exemption is 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.)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140410-016, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 66kb
Item 17 - April 10, 2014
Authorize award and execution of a 36-month requirements supply contract with POWER SUPPLY INC, for the purchase of three-phase reclosers for Austin Energy, in an amount not-to-exceed $172,485, with three 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $57,495 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $344,970. ( 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.)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140410-017, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 90kb
Item 18 - April 10, 2014
Authorize award, negotiation, and execution of a 36-month requirements supply contract with LONGHORN INTERNATIONAL TRUCKS LTD, to provide Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and Aftermarket Parts for Navistar Truck Engines in a total amount not to exceed $2,181,483, with three 12-month extension options in a total amount not to exceed $727,161 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $4,362,966. ( 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.)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140410-018, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 76kb
Item 19 - April 10, 2014
Authorize award and execution of a 12-month requirements service contract with COMPASSCOM SOFTWARE CORPORATION, for the purchase of automatic vehicle location (AVL) software and services in an amount not to exceed $35,000, with four 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $35,000 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $175,000. ( 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.)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140410-019, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 76kb
Item 20 - April 10, 2014
Authorize award, negotiation and execution of a contract with POWER SUPPLY INC., for the purchase of generator circuit breakers for the switchgear at Austin Energy's Sand Hill Energy Center in an amount not to exceed $196,450. ( 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.)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140410-020, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note - Austin Energy, PDF, 30kb
20140410-020, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 67kb
Item 21 - April 10, 2014
Authorize negotiation and execution of a 12-month interlocal agreement between the City and the Capital Area Council of Governments to provide funding and extend the City's involvement in clean air programs and technical projects, in a total amount not to exceed $15,000.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140410-021, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 73kb
Item 22 - April 10, 2014
Approve a resolution authorizing negotiation and execution of Amendment No. 1 to the Advance Funding Agreement between the City and the Texas Department of Transportation to integrate and install an Advance Transportation Management System.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20140410-022, PDF, 22kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140410-022, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 122kb
20140410-022, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 60kb
Item 23 - April 10, 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 24 - April 10, 2014
Approve a resolution that establishes a new long-term goal for reductions in community-wide greenhouse gas emissions and directs the City Manager to work with stakeholders to create a comprehensive Climate Protection Plan to meet the new long-term goal. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Chris Riley, Co-sponsor 1: Council Member William Spelman)
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20140410-024, PDF, 141kb
Staff Responses to Council
Staff Response 20140410-024, PDF, 1.9mb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140410-024, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 165kb
20140410-024, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 69kb
Item 25 - April 10, 2014
Approve an ordinance waiving or reimbursing fees for the 2014 South Asian New Year Festival sponsored by Texas Bengali Cultural Alliance which is to be held Saturday, April 12, 2014 at Zilker Hillside Theater. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Laura Morrison, Co-sponsor 1: Council Member Chris Riley, Co-sponsor 2: Mayor Lee Leffingwell)
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20140410-025, PDF, 25kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140410-025, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 18kb
20140410-025, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 36kb
20140410-025, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 71kb
Item 26 - April 10, 2014
Approve a resolution initiating a code amendment to amend the Transit criteria included in Section 25-1-703(B)(4) related to the S.M.A.R.T. Housing Program requirements that specifies that a project needs to be within 1/2 mile of a transit stop, and that the route from the project to the transit stop is an accessible route for pedestrians and people with disabilities and directing the City Manager to present the amendment to Council in conjunction with the 2014-2019 Consolidated Plan or as soon as possible thereafter. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Chris Riley, Co-sponsor 1: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole, Co-sponsor 2: Council Member Mike Martinez)
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20140410-026, PDF, 107kb
Staff Responses to Council
Staff Response 20140410-026, PDF, 1.1mb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140410-026, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 43kb
20140410-026, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 72kb
20140410-026, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 120kb
Item 27 - April 10, 2014
Approve a resolution amending the City's state legislative agenda to include support for legislation that increases the statewide minimum wage, or authorizes municipal governments to enact higher local minimum wages. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Mike Martinez, Co-sponsor 1: Council Member William Spelman, Co-sponsor 2: Council Member Laura Morrison)
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20140410-027, PDF, 69kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140410-027, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 110kb
20140410-027, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 70kb
Item 28 - April 10, 2014
Approve an ordinance encouraging support of the Lemonade Day Austin 2014 event on Sunday, May 4, 2014 taking place City-wide, waiving the requirement and fees for a temporary food permit under City Code Chapter 10-3 and waiving the requirement and fees for a license agreement under City Code Chapter 14-11. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Lee Leffingwell, Co-sponsor 1: Council Member Kathie Tovo, Co-sponsor 2: Council Member Laura Morrison)
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20140410-028, PDF, 59kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140410-028, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 18kb
20140410-028, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 35kb
20140410-028, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 71kb
Item 29 - April 10, 2014
Approve an ordinance waiving or reimbursing fees and requirements for the Centex Open Karate Championship which is to be held Saturday, April 26, 2014 at Oswaldo A.B. Cantu/Pan American Recreation Center. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Mike Martinez, Co-sponsor 1: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole, Co-sponsor 2: Council Member Laura Morrison)
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20140410-029, PDF, 25kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140410-029, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 18kb
20140410-029, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 36kb
20140410-029, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 70kb
Item 30 - April 10, 2014
Approve an ordinance waiving or reimbursing fees for the Flores De Mayo Dinner Reception sponsored by the Austin Filipino American Association which is to be held Saturday, May 10, 2014 at the Asian American Resource Center. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Laura Morrison, Co-sponsor 1: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole, Co-sponsor 2: Council Member Kathie Tovo)
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20140410-030, PDF, 24kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140410-030, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 18kb
20140410-030, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 35kb
20140410-030, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 70kb
Item 31 - April 10, 2014
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to report annually to City Council on issues related to a potential increase to the partial ad valorem (property) tax exemption for seniors and people with disabilities. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Laura Morrison, Co-sponsor 1: Council Member Mike Martinez, Co-sponsor 2: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole)
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20140410-031, PDF, 62kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140410-031, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 166kb
20140410-031, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 70kb
Item 32 - April 10, 2014
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to explore potential opportunities for the City to help offset the impact of impending funding cuts to the 21st Century Community Learning Center Grant Program. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Mike Martinez, Co-sponsor 1: Council Member Kathie Tovo)
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20140410-032, PDF, 65kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140410-032, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 28kb
20140410-032, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 70kb
Item 33 - April 10, 2014
Approve a resolution creating an Austin Water Resource Planning Task Force to evaluate the City's water needs, to examine and make recommendations regarding future water planning, and to evaluate potential water resource management scenarios for Council consideration. ( Notes: SPONSOR - Council Member Kathie Tovo, Co-sponsor 1: Council Member Chris Riley, Co-sponsor 2: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole)
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20140410-033, PDF, 93kb
Staff Responses to Council
Staff Response 20140410-033, PDF, 4.7mb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140410-033, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 12kb
20140410-033, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 70kb
20140410-033, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 91kb
Item 34 - April 10, 2014
Approve a resolution initiating a renaming process under City Code Section 14-1-34 to rename the Rosewood Recreation Center the Delores Duffie Recreation Center. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole, Co-sponsor 1: Council Member Kathie Tovo)
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20140410-034, PDF, 51kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140410-034, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 9kb
20140410-034, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 70kb
Item 35 - April 10, 2014
Set a public hearing to consider an ordinance adopting local standards of care for the Parks and Recreation Department's Youth Recreation Programs for 2014. (Suggested date and time: May 22, 2014, 4:00 p.m. at City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, Texas)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140410-035, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 57kb
Item 36 - April 10, 2014
Briefing on universal city-wide Translation Service Policy (Follow-up from Council Resolution No. 20131017-038).
There are no documents published for this agenda item.
Item 37 - April 10, 2014
Discuss legal issues related to Open Government matters (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Government Code).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140410-037, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 54kb
Item 38 - April 10, 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).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140410-038, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 54kb
Item 39 - April 10, 2014
C14-2013-0113 - Lamar Center - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 11421 and 11423 North Lamar Boulevard (Walnut Creek Watershed) from neighborhood commercial (LR) district zoning to community commercial (GR) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant community commercial-conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning, with conditions. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To be reviewed on May 20, 2014. Owner/Applicant: Rundberg Square LLC (Son Thai). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140410-039, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 56kb
20140410-039, Agenda Backup: Staff Memo (C14 2013 0113), PDF, 29kb
Item 40 - April 10, 2014
C14-2013-0136 - Austin Elm Terrace, LP - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 3215 Exposition Boulevard (Taylor Slough South Watershed) from unzoned (UNZ) and family residence (SF-3) district zoning to multi-family residence-low density (MF-2) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant townhouse & condominium residence-conditional overlay (SF-6-CO) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant townhouse & condominium residence-conditional overlay (SF-6-CO) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Austin Elm Terrace, LP (Steve Beuerlein). Agent: Husch Blackwell, LLP (Jerry L. Harris). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140410-040, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 58kb
20140410-040, Agenda Backup: Staff Report (C14 2013 0136), PDF, 2.5mb
Item 41 - April 10, 2014
C14-2014-0007 - Drew Lane Zoning - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 2507 Mitchell Lane (Slaughter Creek Watershed) from single family residence-standard lot-conditional overlay (SF-2-CO) combining district zoning to family residence (SF-3) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant family residence-conditional overlay (SF-3-CO) combining district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant single family residence-standard lot-conditional overlay (SF-2-CO) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Brian Winterowd; Geryl W. Winterowd. Agent: Site Specifics (John Hussey). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 512-974-7719.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140410-041, Agenda Backup: Ordinance (C14 2014 0007), PDF, 413kb
20140410-041, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 57kb
20140410-041, Agenda Backup: Staff Report (C14 2014 0007), PDF, 2.0mb
Item 42 - April 10, 2014
C14-2014-0022 - 7800 Old Manor Road - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by zoning property locally known as 7718 and 7800 Old Manor Road, and 7815 Springdale Road (Walnut Creek Watershed) from interim-rural residence (I-RR) district zoning to public (P) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant public (P) district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant public (P) district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Travis County, Facilities Management Department (Roger El Khoury). City Staff: Heather Chaffin, 512-974-2122.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20140410-042, PDF, 71kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140410-042, Agenda Backup: Ordinance (C14 2014 0022), PDF, 127kb
20140410-042, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 56kb
20140410-042, Agenda Backup: Staff Report (C14 2014 0022), PDF, 509kb
Item 43 - April 10, 2014
C14-2014-0035 - Adams House - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 4300 Avenue G (Waller Creek Watershed) from family residence-neighborhood conservation combining district-neighborhood plan (SF-3-NCCD-NP) combining district zoning to family residence-neighborhood conservation combining district-neighborhood plan (SF-3-NCCD-NP) combining district zoning, to change a condition of zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant family residence-neighborhood conservation combining district-neighborhood plan (SF-3-NCCD-NP) combining district zoning, to change a condition of zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To be reviewed April 22, 2014. Owner: Sidney Lock; Applicant: McHone Real Estate (Mike McHone). City Staff: Heather Chaffin, 512-974-2122.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140410-043, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 57kb
20140410-043, Agenda Backup: Staff Memo (C14 2014 0035), PDF, 30kb
Item 44 - April 10, 2014
C814-2012-0055.02 - Covered Bridge Planned Unit Development - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning for property locally known as 6714 Covered Bridge Drive (Williamson Creek Watershed-Barton Springs Zone) from planned unit development-neighborhood plan (PUD-NP) combining district zoning to planned unit development-neighborhood plan (PUD-NP) combining district zoning, to change a condition of zoning. The land in the PUD is within the area known as the Barton Springs Zone in which the City's Save Our Springs (SOS) ordinance applies. PUD zoning may modify City ordinances applicable to development of the land. Staff Recommendation: To grant planned unit development-neighborhood plan (PUD-NP) combining district zoning, to change a condition of zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant planned unit development-neighborhood plan (PUD-NP) combining district zoning to planned unit development-neighborhood plan (PUD-NP) combining district zoning, to change a condition of zoning. Owner: PPF AMLI Covered Bridge Drive, LLC; Covered Bridge Section 8, LLC. Applicant: Thrower Design (Ron Thrower). City Staff: Heather Chaffin, 512-974-2122.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140410-044, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 57kb
20140410-044, Agenda Backup: Staff Report (C814 2012 0055.02), PDF, 934kb
Item 45 - April 10, 2014
C14-2014-0017 - Westgate Neighborhood Plan Area Rezonings - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as the Westgate Neighborhood Planning Area, generally bounded by West Ben White Boulevard on the north, Manchaca Road on the east, West Stassney Lane on the south, and generally along the lot line and Westgate Boulevard on the west (Williamson Creek Watershed). The proposed zoning changes will create a Neighborhood Plan Combining District (NPCD) covering the entire area described above. The proposed zoning changes also implement the land use recommendations of the South Austin Combined Neighborhood Plan, NP-2013-0030, on 537.02 acres. Under the proposed Westgate NPCD, the following are proposed to be applied area-wide: 1) infill options including small-lot amnesty, cottage lot, urban home, secondary apartments and corner store; 2) design tools including parking placement and impervious cover restrictions, garage placement, and front porch setback, and 3) mobile food establishment restrictions. Staff Recommendation: To grant rezonings that implement the land use recommendations of the Westgate Neighborhood Plan. Planning Commission Recommendation: To be reviewed on April 22, 2014. Applicant and Agent: City of Austin, Planning and Development Review Department. City Staff: Francis Reilly, 512-974-7657.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140410-045, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 57kb
20140410-045, Agenda Backup: Staff Memo (C14 2014 0017 C14 2014 0018 C14 2014 0019), PDF, 23kb
Item 46 - April 10, 2014
C14-2014-0018 - South Manchaca Neighborhood Plan Area Rezonings - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as the South Manchaca Neighborhood Planning Area, generally bounded by West Ben White Boulevard on the north, South 1st Street on the east, West Stassney Lane on the south, and Manchaca Road on the west (West Bouldin Creek Watershed; Williamson Creek Watershed). The proposed zoning changes will create a Neighborhood Plan Combining District (NPCD) covering the entire area described above. The proposed zoning changes also implement the land use recommendations of the South Austin Combined Neighborhood Plan, NP-2013-0030, on 889 acres. Under the proposed South Manchaca NPCD, the following are proposed to be applied area-wide: 1) infill options including small-lot amnesty, cottage lot, urban home, secondary apartments and corner store; 2) design tools including parking placement and impervious cover restrictions, garage placement, and front porch setback, and 3) mobile food establishment restrictions. Staff Recommendation: To grant rezonings that implement the land use recommendations of the South Manchaca Neighborhood Plan. Planning Commission Recommendation: To be reviewed on April 22, 2014. Applicant and Agent: City of Austin, Planning and Development Review Department. City Staff: Francis Reilly, 512-974-7657.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140410-046, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 57kb
20140410-046, Agenda Backup: Staff Memo (C14 2014 0017 C14 2014 0018 C14 2014 0019), PDF, 23kb
Item 47 - April 10, 2014
C14-2014-0019 - Garrison Park Neighborhood Plan Area Rezonings - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as the Garrison Park Neighborhood Planning Area, generally bounded by West Stassney Lane on the north, South 1st Street on the east, West William Cannon Drive on the south, and Deatonhill Drive and generally along the lot line, and Westgate Boulevard on the west (Williamson Creek Watershed). The proposed zoning changes will create a Neighborhood Plan Combining District (NPCD) covering the entire area described above. The proposed zoning changes also implement the land use recommendations of the South Austin Combined Neighborhood Plan, NP-2013-0030, on 1,257.6 acres. Under the proposed Garrison Park NPCD, the following are proposed to be applied area-wide: 1) infill options including small-lot amnesty, cottage lot, urban home, secondary apartments and corner store; 2) design tools including parking placement and impervious cover restrictions, garage placement, and front porch setback, and 3) mobile food establishment restrictions. Staff Recommendation: To grant rezonings that implement the land use recommendations of the Garrison Park Neighborhood Plan. Planning Commission Recommendation: To be reviewed on April 22, 2014. Applicant and Agent: City of Austin, Planning and Development Review Department. City Staff: Francis Reilly, 512-974-7657.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140410-047, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 57kb
20140410-047, Agenda Backup: Staff Memo (C14 2014 0017 C14 2014 0018 C14 2014 0019), PDF, 23kb
Item 48 - April 10, 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.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140410-048, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 57kb
20140410-048, Agenda Backup: Staff Report (C14 2013 0147), PDF, 975kb
Item 49 - April 10, 2014
C14H-2014-0001 - Baylor House - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 1607 West 10th Street (Shoal Creek Watershed) from family residence-neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) combining district zoning to family residence-historic landmark-neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To forward to Planning Commission without a recommendation. Historic Landmark Commission Recommendation: To grant family residence-historic landmark-neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To forward to City Council without a recommendation. Applicant: Historic Landmark Commission. City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, Planning and Development Review Department, 512-974-6454.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140410-049, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 57kb
20140410-049, Agenda Backup: Staff Report (C14H 2014 0001), PDF, 1.2mb
Item 50 - April 10, 2014
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan by adopting the South Austin Combined Neighborhood Plan. The boundaries for the South Austin Combined Neighborhood Planning Area are Ben White Blvd. on the north, South 1st St. on the east, William Cannon Drive on the south, and the Sunset Valley City Limits on the west.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140410-050, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 63kb
20140410-050, Agenda Backup: Request for Postponement, PDF, 23kb
Item 51 - April 10, 2014
The 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 meeting will reconvene.
There are no documents published for this agenda item.
Item 52 - April 10, 2014
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending City Code Chapters 25-1 and 25-5 relating to vested development rights and continuing use rights under the Texas Local Government Code and amending Chapters 25-4 and 30-2 relating to subdivision plats.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140410-052, Agenda Backup: Back-up (Staff Report Attachment B - Draft Ordinance - Staff Recommendation), PDF, 1.1mb
20140410-052, Agenda Backup: Back-up (Staff Report Attachment G & H - Stakeholder Comments), PDF, 704kb
20140410-052, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 63kb
20140410-052, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 194kb
Item 53 - April 10, 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.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140410-053, Agenda Backup: Backup (Notice), PDF, 429kb
20140410-053, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 30kb
20140410-053, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 57kb
20140410-053, Agenda Backup: Resolution (No 20131003-054), PDF, 47kb
20140410-053, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 76kb
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