Regular Meeting of the Austin City Council
April 17, 2014
Meeting Agenda
Agenda, 265kb
Changes to the Meeting Agenda
Agenda Changes and Corrections, 100kb
Council Questions and Answers
Agenda Questions and Answers Part 1 of 2, 356kb
Agenda Questions and Answers Part 2 of 2, 8.0mb
Approved Meeting Minutes
Minutes, 226kb
Closed Caption Transcript
Transcript, 632kb
Video
Agenda Items - April 17, 2014
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Item 1 - April 17, 2014
Approve the minutes of the Austin City Council work session of April 8, 2014 and regular meeting of April 10, 2014.
There are no documents published for this agenda item.
Item 2 - April 17, 2014
Approve Service Extension Request No. 3368 for water service to a 11.92 acre tract at 10910 N FM 620 Road located entirely within the Drinking Water Protection Zone and in the City's 2-mile extraterritorial jurisdiction. Related to Item #3.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140417-002, Agenda Backup: Map (Staff Proposed Water Main), PDF, 341kb
20140417-002, Agenda Backup: Map (Windy Ridge Apartment Homes), PDF, 183kb
20140417-002, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 61kb
Item 3 - April 17, 2014
Approve Service Extension Request No. 3369 for wastewater service to an 11.92 acre tract at 10910 N FM 620 Road located entirely within the Drinking Water Protection Zone and in the City's 2-mile extraterritorial jurisdiction. Related to Item #2.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140417-003, Agenda Backup: Map (Proposed Wastewater Main), PDF, 526kb
20140417-003, Agenda Backup: Map (Windy Ridge Apartment Homes), PDF, 183kb
20140417-003, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 61kb
Item 4 - April 17, 2014
Approve a resolution to repeal Resolution Nos. 20090924-007 and 20120802-010, and adopt the Utility Profile & Water Conservation Plan for Municipal and Wholesale Water Use as required by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20140417-004, PDF, 819kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140417-004, Agenda Backup: 041714 Draft Resolution Utility Profile, PDF, 15kb
20140417-004, Agenda Backup: Backup, PDF, 1.8mb
20140417-004, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 72kb
Item 5 - April 17, 2014
Authorize execution of a construction contract with SMITH CONTRACTING CO. INC., for Springwoods Non-MUD and Kruger Wastewater Improvements Project in the amount of $943,246.15 plus a $94,324.61 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,037,570.76. (Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 8.67% MBE and 2.06% WBE subcontractor participation)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140417-005, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 57kb
20140417-005, Agenda Backup: M/WBE Summary, PDF, 55kb
20140417-005, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 321kb
20140417-005, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 68kb
Item 6 - April 17, 2014
Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the professional services agreement with CLOUGH HARBOUR & ASSOCIATES, INC.; CORGAN ASSOCIATES, INC.; and REYNOLDS SMITH AND HILLS, INC. for architectural and engineering services for the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Architectural & Engineering Rotation List for the years 2012 through 2014 or until available funding authorization is expended, in the amount of $2,250,000 in additional authorization, for a total not to exceed amount of $9,750,000. The additional authorization will be distributed as follows: $750,000 will be allocated to CLOUGH HARBOUR & ASSOCIATES, INC.; $750,000 will be allocated to CORGAN ASSOCIATES, INC.; and $750,000 will be allocated to REYNOLDS SMITH AND HILLS, INC. (Notes: This contract was awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9B of the (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 15.80% MBE and 15.80% WBE sub-consultant participation.)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140417-006, Agenda Backup: Authorization History, PDF, 58kb
20140417-006, Agenda Backup: M/WBE Summary, PDF, 48kb
20140417-006, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 70kb
Item 7 - April 17, 2014
Authorize funding for the New Central Library Project Construction Manager at Risk Contract with HENSEL PHELPS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY in the revised contractual construction cost limitation amount of $116,358,200 with a $1,842,000 contingency, for a total not to exceed amount of $118,200,200, for the construction of the New Central Library and Related Improvements Project including the 2nd Street bridge, utilities, and roadway improvements. (Notes: This contract was awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals for Preconstruction Phase Services of the Construction Manager at Risk agreement of 7.69% MBE and 3.02% WBE. Current and future work packages for Construction Phase Services contain MBE/WBE goals which are: 2.07% African American; 7.26% Hispanic; 0.80% Native/Asian; and 2.44% WBE.)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140417-007, Agenda Backup: Authorization History, PDF, 62kb
20140417-007, Agenda Backup: Fiscal note, PDF, 95kb
20140417-007, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 78kb
Item 8 - April 17, 2014
Authorize execution of additional contingency to the construction contract with QUEST CIVIL CONSTRUCTORS TEXAS, LLC for the Barton Springs Pool - General Grounds Improvements Project in the amount of $312,727.20 for a total contract amount not to exceed $3,368,726.40. Related to Item #17. (Notes: This contract was awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) with 7.54% MBE and 2.02% WBE subcontractor participation to date.)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140417-008, Agenda Backup: Authorization History, PDF, 41kb
20140417-008, Agenda Backup: Expense Detail, PDF, 87kb
20140417-008, Agenda Backup: M/WBE Summary, PDF, 49kb
20140417-008, Agenda Backup: Map (Barton Springs), PDF, 71kb
20140417-008, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 77kb
Item 9 - April 17, 2014
Authorize execution of a construction contract with SMITH CONTRACTING COMPANY, INC. for the 3rd Street Reconstruction Phase 3 Rebid Project, Congress Avenue to Guadalupe Street, in the amount of $3,898,248.50 plus a $389,824.85 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $4,288,073.35. (Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9A of the City Code (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 7.23 MBE and 3.32% WBE subcontractor participation.)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140417-009, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 69kb
20140417-009, Agenda Backup: M/WBE Summary, PDF, 48kb
20140417-009, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 113kb
20140417-009, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 69kb
Item 10 - April 17, 2014
Approve an ordinance authorizing the negotiation and execution of a developer participation agreement with GW APARTMENTS, LLC, for cost participation in the construction of streetscape infrastructure associated with Block One of the Green Water Treatment Plant Redevelopment project in an amount not to exceed $641,000.00, and authorize the use of the Construction Manager at Risk method under Chapter 2269 of the Texas Government Code by TC Green Water Master Developer, its permitted assigns, and construction manager, as a method of providing better value to the city, as required by Section 252.022(d) of the Local Government Code, for the development and construction of the Green Redevelopment Project's Streetscape Improvement Project(s), the Nueces Street Extension, the Environmental Remediation Project(s), and, to the extent applicable, the Reclaimed Water Line and Chilled Water Line Projects.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20140417-010, PDF, 99kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140417-010, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 50kb
20140417-010, Agenda Backup: Expense Detail, PDF, 92kb
20140417-010, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 64kb
Item 11 - April 17, 2014
Authorize negotiation and execution of an agreement for development and construction of new cultural facilities for public use funded in part with bond funds with the Film Society of Austin, Inc. (Austin Film Society), a Texas non-profit organization, for the City improvements and renovations to the Austin Studios facilities; and approve an ordinance waiving certain requirements of City Code Chapter 14 to authorize Austin Film Society to name buildings subject to ratification by council and areas within the buildings subject to review by the City Manager or his designee.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20140417-011, PDF, 46kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140417-011, Agenda Backup: AFS Agreement - Exhibit B Concept Plan, PDF, 202kb
20140417-011, Agenda Backup: AFS Agreement - Exhibit C Project Budget, PDF, 7kb
20140417-011, Agenda Backup: AFS Agreement - Terms Sheet, PDF, 86kb
20140417-011, Agenda Backup: AFS Agreement Expense Detail 4-17-14, PDF, 85kb
20140417-011, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 34kb
20140417-011, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 63kb
Item 12 - April 17, 2014
Approve recommendations related to the purchase of a wildfire detection system by the City and recommendations to establish coordinated operations of wildfire detection systems owned by the City, Travis County, and the City of Westlake.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140417-012, Agenda Backup: Memo, PDF, 32kb
20140417-012, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 57kb
Item 13 - April 17, 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 #14.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140417-013, Agenda Backup: Backup (Sketch), PDF, 308kb
20140417-013, Agenda Backup: Field Notes, PDF, 928kb
20140417-013, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 67kb
Item 14 - April 17, 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 #13.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20140417-014, PDF, 62kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140417-014, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 95kb
20140417-014, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 67kb
Item 15 - April 17, 2014
Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with Travis County to conduct a jointly funded market and feasibility study on future uses and improvements of the Walter E. Long Metropolitan Park and Travis County Exposition Center. Related to Item #16.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140417-015, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 73kb
Item 16 - April 17, 2014
Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2013-2014 Special Revenue Fund Operating Budget of the Parks and Recreation Department (Ordinance No. 20130909-001) to accept and appropriate $50,000 from Travis County and $25,000 from the Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo for the market and feasibility study on future uses and improvements of the Walter E. Long Metropolitan Park and Travis County Exposition Center. Related to Item #15.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20140417-016, PDF, 37kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140417-016, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 11kb
20140417-016, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 84kb
20140417-016, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 71kb
Item 17 - April 17, 2014
Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2013-2014 Parks and Recreation Department Capital Budget (Ordinance No. 20130909-002) to increase appropriations from donations by $239,406 for improvements to the Barton Springs Pool. Related to Item #8.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20140417-017, PDF, 24kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140417-017, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 10kb
20140417-017, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 57kb
20140417-017, Agenda Backup: Revised Fiscal Note, PDF, 52kb
Item 18 - April 17, 2014
Approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20140213-081 for the property known as South Shore District Planned Unit Development located at 1201 Town Creek Drive to replace an incorrect version of Sheet 2 of the Land Use Plan that was inadvertently attached to the ordinance.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20140417-018, PDF, 152kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140417-018, Agenda Backup: Backup (Corrective Ordinance Reading Sheet), PDF, 22kb
20140417-018, Agenda Backup: Backup (Sheet 2 - South Shore PUD), PDF, 72kb
20140417-018, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 248kb
20140417-018, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 64kb
Item 19 - April 17, 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 #20.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140417-019, Agenda Backup: Interlocal Agreement Amendment, PDF, 91kb
20140417-019, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 58kb
20140417-019, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 132kb
Item 20 - April 17, 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 #19.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140417-020, Agenda Backup: Backup (Amendment to Interlocal Agreement), PDF, 88kb
20140417-020, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 58kb
20140417-020, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 138kb
Item 21 - April 17, 2014
Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the interlocal agreement between the City and Travis County for the Howard Lane II from Cameron Road (Harris Branch Parkway) to State Highway 130 project in an amount not to exceed $458,098.01 for a total amount not to exceed $13,218,395.93.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140417-021, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note AWU, PDF, 57kb
20140417-021, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note PWD, PDF, 54kb
20140417-021, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 161kb
20140417-021, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 61kb
Item 22 - April 17, 2014
Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement between the City and the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) for relocation of existing water and wastewater lines in conflict with TXDOT roadway improvements to be made as part of TXDOT's South Congress Ave.: North Bluff Dr. to Foremost Dr. Project (CSJ: 0116-01-111) in the amount of $417,756.00 plus a $41,775.60 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $459,531.60.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140417-022, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 57kb
20140417-022, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 243kb
20140417-022, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 59kb
Item 23 - April 17, 2014
Authorize award and execution of a 36-month supply agreements contract through U.S. Communities with THE HOME DEPOT U.S.A., and through The Cooperative Purchasing Network with LOWE'S HOME CENTERS, LLC, for the purchase of building supplies and equipment, in an amount not to exceed $4,500,000 each and combined, with three 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $1,500,000 each and combined per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $9,000,000. (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 contract.)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140417-023, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 67kb
Item 24 - April 17, 2014
Authorize award and execution of Amendment No. 3 to the contract through the State of Texas Procurement and Support Services Cooperative Purchasing Program (State of Texas Coop) with LIBERTY TIRE RECYCLING, LLC, for removal and proper disposal of scrap tires, to increase the current contract period in an amount not to exceed $75,000 and the remaining three 12-month extension options in amounts not to exceed $75,000 additional per extension option, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $494,365. (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.)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140417-024, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 80kb
Item 25 - April 17, 2014
Authorize award and execution of three 36-month requirements supply agreements for the purchase of tape and adhesive products for Austin Energy and the Aviation Department with: TECHLINE INC. in an amount not to exceed $143,511 with three 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $47,837 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $287,022; WILDCAT ELECTRIC SUPPLY in an amount not to exceed $46,440 with three 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $15,480 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $92,880; and with NUNN ELECTRIC SUPPLY in an amount not to exceed $20,943, with three 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $6,981 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $41,886. The annual amount for all tape and adhesive products required under these contracts will be for a total each and combined amount not to exceed $70,298; or, consistent with the City's authority under state statute to consider a bidder's local presence in awarding contracts, authorize award and execution of two 36-month requirements supply agreements for the purchase of tape and adhesive products for Austin Energy and the Aviation Department with: TECHLINE INC. in an amount not to exceed $190,311 with three 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $63,437 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $380,622; and with NUNN ELECTRIC SUPPLY in an amount not to exceed $20,943, with three 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $6,981 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $41,886. The annual amount for all tape and adhesive products required under these contracts will be for a total each and combined amount not to exceed $70,418. (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
20140417-025, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 87kb
20140417-025, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 36kb
Item 26 - April 17, 2014
Authorize award and execution of two 36-month requirements supply agreements for the purchase of rope, cords and slings for Austin Energy and the Austin Water Utility with: STUART C. IRBY CO. in an amount not to exceed $62,016 with three 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $20,672 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $124,032; and with TECHLINE INC. in an amount not to exceed $44,505 with three 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $14,835 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $89,010. The annual amount for all rope, cords and slings required under these contracts will be for a total each and combined amount not to exceed $35,507; or, consistent with the City's authority under state statute to consider a bidder's local presence in awarding contracts, authorize award and execution of two 36-month requirements supply agreements for the purchase of rope, cords and slings for Austin Energy and the Austin Water Utility with: STUART C. IRBY CO. in an amount not to exceed $51,591 with three 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $17,197 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $103,182; and with TECHLINE INC. in an amount not to exceed $55,158, with three 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $18,386 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $110,316. The annual amount for all rope, cords and slings required under these contracts will be for a total each and combined amount not to exceed $35,583. (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
20140417-026, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 87kb
20140417-026, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 35kb
Item 27 - April 17, 2014
Authorize award, negotiation, and execution of a 24-month requirements supply and service agreement with NEC CORPORATION OF AMERICA, to provide maintenance and support for the Private Branch Exchange at Austin- Bergstrom International Airport in an amount not to exceed $1,035,000, with three 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $446,000 for the first option, $321,000 for the second option, and $321,000 for the final option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,123,000. (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
20140417-027, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 80kb
Item 28 - April 17, 2014
Authorize negotiation and execution of Amendment No. 8 to the contract with POWERPLAN CONSULTANTS, INC., for the purchase of software upgrades and continued maintenance and support services for Austin Energy's utility asset accounting software, PowerPlant, to add five one-year extension options in amounts not to exceed $885,499, $345,758, $359,588, $373,972 and $388,930 respectively, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $4,017,247. (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
20140417-028, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note - Austin Energy, PDF, 48kb
20140417-028, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 75kb
Item 29 - April 17, 2014
Authorize award and execution of a 24-month requirements supply contract with BRENNTAG SOUTHWEST, INC. for sodium hypochlorite for the Austin Water Utility to be used at the South Austin Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant in an amount not to exceed $1,395,249 with two 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $697,625 per extension option for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,790,498 or the following qualified bidder, consistent with local preference law, FSTI, INC. in amount not to exceed $1,412,550 with two 12-month options in an amount not to exceed $706,275 per extension option for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,825,100. (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
20140417-029, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 82kb
Item 30 - April 17, 2014
Authorize award and execution of a 36-month requirements supply contract with FSTI, INC. for sodium hypochlorite for the Austin Water Utility in an amount not to exceed $57,000 with three 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $19,000 per extension option for a total contract amount not to exceed $114,000. (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.)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140417-030, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 76kb
Item 31 - April 17, 2014
Authorize award and execution of a contract through the U.S. Communities cooperative with GRAYBAR ELECTRIC CO. INC., for the removal of two programmable logic controllers and replace with current technology for a total contract amount not to exceed $394,750. (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
20140417-031, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 56kb
20140417-031, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 67kb
Item 32 - April 17, 2014
Authorize award and execution of a sole source contract with SEEPEX, Inc., for the purchase of two progressive sludge cavity pumps for the Austin Water Utility in a total contract amount of $60,720. (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
20140417-032, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 66kb
Item 33 - April 17, 2014
Authorize award and execution of a sole source contract with SEEPEX, Inc., for the purchase of six progressive polymer cavity pumps for the Austin Water Utility in a total contract amount of $58,638. (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
20140417-033, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 66kb
Item 34 - April 17, 2014
Authorize award and execution of a 24-month requirements supply agreement with HACH COMPANY, for the purchase of specialized water quality testing equipment, supplies and chemicals for the Austin Water Utility in an amount not to exceed $360,000 with three 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $180,000 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $900,000. (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.)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140417-034, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 79kb
Item 35 - April 17, 2014
Authorize award, negotiation and execution of a contract with AUTOMATED LOGIC CONTRACTING SERVICES, INC., for the purchase and installation of a remote monitoring system for the heating, ventilation and air conditioning controls at Austin Energy's Sand Hill Energy Center, in an amount not to exceed $64,796. (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
20140417-035, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note - Austin Energy, PDF, 32kb
20140417-035, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 69kb
Item 36 - April 17, 2014
Authorize award and execution of a 36-month requirements supply agreement with MCCAIN INC. to provide various sizes of section traffic signal heads in an amount not to exceed $187,900, with three 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $133,000 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $586,900. (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.)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140417-036, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 78kb
Item 37 - April 17, 2014
Authorize award and execution of a 36-month requirements service contract with TEXAS DISPOSAL SYSTEMS, INC., or one of the other qualified bidders for IFB-BV No. JRD0100, to provide refuse and recycling collection and hauling services within the Downtown Central Business District of Austin in an amount not to exceed $6,234,879, with three 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $2,078,293 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $12,469,758. (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.)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140417-037, Agenda Backup: Matrix (TDS-), PDF, 34kb
20140417-037, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 78kb
Item 38 - April 17, 2014
Authorize award and execution of Amendment No. 4 to the contract with CHASE PAYMENTECH SOLUTIONS, LLP, for credit card processing services, in an amount not to exceed $424,338 for the first extension option and $474,343 for the second extension option for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $6,839,647. (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.)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140417-038, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 71kb
Item 39 - April 17, 2014
Authorize award, negotiation, and execution of a service contract with INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATIONAL SOLUTIONS INC, or another qualified offeror to RFP EAD0115 for EMS Promotional Examination Services for Emergency Medical Services Department in an amount not to exceed $1,007,732 with three 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $335,911 for each extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,015,464. (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.)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140417-039, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 77kb
Item 40 - April 17, 2014
Authorize award and execution of a 36-month requirements supply contract with LEIF JOHNSON FORD DBA TRUCK CITY FORD to provide Repair Services with associated repair parts for Ford Medium and Heavy-Duty Vehicles in a total amount not to exceed $1,046,694, with three 12-month extension options in a total amount not to exceed $348,898 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,093,388. (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.)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140417-040, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 81kb
Item 41 - April 17, 2014
Authorize award, negotiation, and execution of a 24-month revenue contract with ECS REFINING, LLC, or one of the other qualified offerors to RFP No. JRD0301, to provide electronics recycling services which will generate for the City an estimated revenue of $76,436, with four 12-month extension options with estimated generated revenue of $38,218 per extension option, for a total estimated revenue for the City of $229,308. (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.)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140417-041, Agenda Backup: Matrix (ECS), PDF, 36kb
20140417-041, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 76kb
Item 42 - April 17, 2014
Authorize award and execution of a 12-month requirements supply/service agreement with THOMAS TURFGRASS to provide sod and turfgrass in an amount not to exceed $208,802, with three 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $208,802 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $835,208. (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
20140417-042, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 81kb
Item 43 - April 17, 2014
Authorize award and execution of a 36-month requirements service contract with SCHINDLER ELEVATOR CORP., or one of the other qualified offerors to RFP No. PAX0107, for elevator and escalator preventive maintenance, repair, and modernization services for various City departments, in an amount not to exceed $10,323,048, with three 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $1,366,416 per option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $14,422,296. (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
20140417-043, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 86kb
Item 44 - April 17, 2014
Approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 12-5-5 to add a new section establishing regulations authorizing commercial service vehicles to conduct loading and unloading activities from a metered space, commercial loading zone, or curb-side travel lane.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140417-044, Agenda Backup: Board and Commission Recommendation (UTC), PDF, 203kb
20140417-044, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 10kb
20140417-044, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 59kb
Item 45 - April 17, 2014
Approve an ordinance authorizing a Letter of Credit and Reimbursement Agreement between the City and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation related to the City's Airport System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2005, and approving and authorizing all related documents, agreements, and fees.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20140417-045, PDF, 6.3mb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140417-045, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 167kb
20140417-045, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A, PDF, 666kb
20140417-045, Agenda Backup: Exhibit B, PDF, 248kb
20140417-045, Agenda Backup: Exhibit C, PDF, 122kb
20140417-045, Agenda Backup: Exhibit D, PDF, 104kb
20140417-045, Agenda Backup: Exhibit E, PDF, 149kb
20140417-045, Agenda Backup: Exhibit F, PDF, 399kb
20140417-045, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 67kb
Item 46 - April 17, 2014
Approve an ordinance authorizing the extension of credit agreements with JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association related to the City's Hotel Occupancy Tax Subordinate Lien Variable Rate Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2008; and approving and authorizing the execution and delivery of all related agreements, documents, and fees.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20140417-046, PDF, 438kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140417-046, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 150kb
20140417-046, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A, PDF, 626kb
20140417-046, Agenda Backup: Exhibit B, PDF, 662kb
20140417-046, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 65kb
Item 47 - April 17, 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.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140417-047, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 21kb
Item 48 - April 17, 2014
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to process an ordinance that amends Chapter 5-1 (Housing Discrimination) of the City Code to prohibit discrimination based on an individual's source of income, to seek stakeholder recommendations, to present the proposed code amendment to certain City commissions, and to bring the proposed code amendment back to Council by a date certain. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member William Spelman, Co-sponsor 1: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole, Co-sponsor 2: Council Member Laura Morrison)
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20140417-048, PDF, 117kb
Staff Responses to Council
Staff Response 20140417-048, PDF, 245kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140417-048, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 74kb
20140417-048, Agenda Backup: Revised Draft Resolution, PDF, 33kb
20140417-048, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 29kb
Item 49 - April 17, 2014
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to identify City-owned properties suitable for development of affordable housing and provide this inventory to the City Council by June 12, 2014. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Kathie Tovo, Co-sponsor 1: Council Member Laura Morrison)
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20140417-049, PDF, 68kb
Staff Responses to Council
Staff Response 20140417-049, PDF, 2.7mb
Staff Response 20140417-049, PDF, 218kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140417-049, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 28kb
20140417-049, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 69kb
Item 50 - April 17, 2014
Approve a resolution establishing a policy to require entities that contract with the City to provide their non-retaliation policy to the City, and prohibiting such entities from retaliating against employees who disclose their pay. (Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole, Co-sponsor 1: Council Member William Spelman)
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20140417-050, PDF, 67kb
Staff Responses to Council
Staff Response 20140417-050, PDF, 48kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140417-050, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 70kb
20140417-050, Agenda Backup: Revised Draft Resolution.docx, PDF, 85kb
Item 51 - April 17, 2014
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to report back to Council with an implementation plan to require pay equity reporting for entities that contract with the City by providing reports on compensation data paid to employees by race and gender. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Mike Martinez, Co-sponsor 1: Council Member William Spelman, Co-sponsor 2: Council Member Laura Morrison)
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20140417-051, PDF, 76kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140417-051, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 137kb
20140417-051, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 70kb
Item 52 - April 17, 2014
Approve a resolution stating the City's goal of providing $11 as a minimum hourly wage for all City employees, including those working part-time, and directing the City Manager to prepare an analysis of the impact of this adjustment for consideration during the Fiscal Year 2014-15 budget process. (Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole, Co-sponsor 1: Council Member Laura Morrison, Co-sponsor 2: Council Member Kathie Tovo)
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20140417-052, PDF, 40kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140417-052, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 22kb
20140417-052, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 71kb
Item 53 - April 17, 2014
Approve an ordinance waiving or reimbursing fees and waiving certain requirements for the 8th Annual Make A Movie, Make A Difference event sponsored by the Travis County Sheriff's Office which is to be held Wednesday, May 14, 2014 at the George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center. (Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole, Co-sponsor 1: Mayor Lee Leffingwell, Co-sponsor 2: Council Member Mike Martinez)
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20140417-053, PDF, 30kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140417-053, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 18kb
20140417-053, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 37kb
20140417-053, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 73kb
Item 54 - April 17, 2014
Approve a resolution initiating amendments to City Code Chapters 25-10 and 14-9 relating to the regulation of sidewalk signs and the placement of merchandise and accessories on sidewalks adjacent to a business. (Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole, Co-sponsor 1: Council Member Chris Riley)
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20140417-054, PDF, 56kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140417-054, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 69kb
20140417-054, Agenda Backup: Revised Draft Resolution, PDF, 12kb
Item 55 - April 17, 2014
Approve a resolution declaring that freedom from domestic violence is a fundamental human right, directing the City to incorporate this principle into its policies, and requesting that the Austin/Travis County Family Violence Task Force study the issue and report periodically to the council. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Laura Morrison, Co-sponsor 1: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole, Co-sponsor 2: Council Member Kathie Tovo)
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20140417-055, PDF, 114kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140417-055, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 70kb
20140417-055, Agenda Backup: Revised Draft Resolution, PDF, 220kb
Item 56 - April 17, 2014
Approve an ordinance amending Ordinance no. 20121011-069, relating to pedicabs, by extending the moratorium on new pedicab permits until July 23, 2014, and providing for emergency passage. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Chris Riley, Co-sponsor 1: Council Member William Spelman)
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20140417-056, PDF, 32kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140417-056, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 18kb
20140417-056, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 70kb
Item 57 - April 17, 2014
Approve an ordinance waiving or reimbursing certain fees for the 16th Annual Austin Dragon Boat Festival which is to be held on Saturday, April 26, 2014 at Festival Beach. (Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Lee Leffingwell, Co-sponsor 1: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole, Co-sponsor 2: Council Member Kathie Tovo)
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20140417-057, PDF, 26kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140417-057, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 18kb
20140417-057, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 181kb
20140417-057, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 72kb
Item 58 - April 17, 2014
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to conduct a parking occupancy study of the parking lot serving the Terrazas Branch of the Austin Public Library and to make excess capacity available to the public at large or nearby businesses, and to work with the neighborhood on ways to use the property more efficiently in the long term, such as for affordable housing or other uses, while integrating parking for that library branch. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Chris Riley, Co-sponsor 1: Council Member William Spelman, Co-sponsor 2: Council Member Mike Martinez)
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20140417-058, PDF, 58kb
Staff Responses to Council
Staff Response 20140417-058, PDF, 70kb
Staff Response 20140417-058, PDF, 74kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140417-058, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 9kb
20140417-058, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 72kb
Item 59 - April 17, 2014
Set a public hearing to consider an ordinance regarding floodplain variances for the construction of a new single-family residence at 1120 Eleanor Street as requested by the owner of the property. The property is partially in the 25-year and entirely in the 100-year floodplains of Fort Branch. (Suggested date and time: May 1, 2014, 4:00 p.m. at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140417-059, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 59kb
20140417-059, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 73kb
Item 60 - April 17, 2014
Creative Content Program Briefing.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140417-060, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 2.4mb
Item 61 - April 17, 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 62 - April 17, 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
20140417-062, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 55kb
Item 63 - April 17, 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
20140417-063, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 55kb
Item 64 - April 17, 2014
Provide mid-year performance guidance to the City Manager (Personnel Matter section 551.074 of the Government Code).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140417-064, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 54kb
Item 65 - April 17, 2014
Provide mid-year performance guidance to the City Auditor (Personnel Matter Section 551.074 of the Government Code).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140417-065, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 54kb
Item 66 - April 17, 2014
Provide mid-year performance guidance to the City Clerk (Personnel Matter Section 551.074 of the Government Code).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140417-066, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 54kb
Item 67 - April 17, 2014
Provide mid-year performance guidance to the Municipal Court Clerk (Personnel Matter Section 551.074 of the Government Code).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140417-067, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 54kb
Item 68 - April 17, 2014
Discuss legal issues related to the City's water supply and water management in the Lower Colorado River Basin. (Private consultation with legal counsel- Section 551.071 of the Government Code).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140417-068, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 55kb
Item 69 - April 17, 2014
Discuss legal issues related to AFD hiring and collective bargaining (Private consultation with legal counsel-Section 551.071 of the Government Code).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140417-069, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 55kb
Item 70 - April 17, 2014
C14-2013-0083 - 2416 E. 6th Street - Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 2416 East 6th Street (Lady Bird Lake Watershed) from limited industrial service-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (LI-CO-NP) combining district zoning to general commercial services-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-V-CO-NP) combining district zoning, with conditions. First reading approved on February 13, 2014. Vote: 6-0 (Mayor Pro Tem Cole-off the dais). Owner: 2416 East Sixth Street LP (M. Timothy Clark). Applicant: Big Red Dog - Austin, LLC (Bob Brown). City Staff: Heather Chaffin, 512-974-2122.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140417-070, Agenda Backup: Ordinance (C14 2013 0083), PDF, 335kb
20140417-070, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 57kb
20140417-070, Agenda Backup: Staff Report (C14 2013 0083), PDF, 2.2mb
Item 71 - April 17, 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
20140417-071, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 58kb
20140417-071, Agenda Backup: Staff Report (C14 2013 0136), PDF, 2.6mb
20140417-071, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 191kb
Item 72 - April 17, 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
20140417-072, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 57kb
20140417-072, Agenda Backup: Staff Memo (C14 2013 0147), PDF, 17kb
Item 73 - April 17, 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 single family residence-standard lot (SF-2) district zoning, as amended. 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.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20140417-073, PDF, 182kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140417-073, Agenda Backup: Ordinance (C14 2014 0007), PDF, 413kb
20140417-073, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 57kb
20140417-073, Agenda Backup: Staff Report (C14 2014 0007), PDF, 2.0mb
Item 74 - April 17, 2014
C14-2014-0021 - Town & Country Village Addition, Section 1 - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by zoning property locally known as 12845 North U. S. Highway 183 (Rattan Creek Watershed) from interim-rural residence (I-RR) district zoning to community commercial (GR) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant community commercial-conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant community commercial-conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Town & Country Village Park, Ltd. (Darcy Shorman). Agent: Cunningham-Allen, Inc. (Jana Rice). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20140417-074, PDF, 159kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140417-074, Agenda Backup: Ordinance (C14 2014 0021), PDF, 216kb
20140417-074, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 57kb
20140417-074, Agenda Backup: Staff Report (C14 2014 0021), PDF, 955kb
Item 75 - April 17, 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
20140417-075, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 57kb
20140417-075, Agenda Backup: Staff Report (C14H 2014 0001), PDF, 1.2mb
Item 76 - April 17, 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 will reconvene.
There are no documents published for this agenda item.
Item 77 - April 17, 2014
Conduct a public hearing and consider a resolution regarding the approval of 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.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20140417-077, PDF, 295kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140417-077, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 125kb
20140417-077, Agenda Backup: Field Notes (Exhibit AA-TWSE with sketch), PDF, 308kb
20140417-077, Agenda Backup: Field Notes (Exhibit A-Permanent Use), PDF, 144kb
20140417-077, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 63kb
Item 78 - April 17, 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.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140417-078, Agenda Backup: Backup (Footprint), PDF, 2.0mb
20140417-078, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 62kb
20140417-078, Agenda Backup: Revised Draft Ordinance, PDF, 136kb
20140417-078, Agenda Backup: Staff Report.pdf, PDF, 25kb
Item 79 - April 17, 2014
Conduct a public hearing and 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. Related to Item #80.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140417-079, Agenda Backup: Backup (Notice), PDF, 826kb
20140417-079, Agenda Backup: Backup (Summary of Revisions), PDF, 199kb
20140417-079, Agenda Backup: Board or Commission Recommendation (Environmental Board), PDF, 28kb
20140417-079, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 206kb
20140417-079, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 62kb
20140417-079, Agenda Backup: Resolution (No 20130829-078), PDF, 98kb
20140417-079, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 74kb
Item 80 - April 17, 2014
Conduct a public hearing and 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 certain properties within 1,000 feet of Lake Austin. Related to Item #79.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140417-080, Agenda Backup: Backup (Lake Austin Overlay Analysis), PDF, 37kb
20140417-080, Agenda Backup: Backup (Notice), PDF, 826kb
20140417-080, Agenda Backup: Board or Commission Recommendation (Environmental Board), PDF, 29kb
20140417-080, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 93kb
20140417-080, Agenda Backup: Map (Current Zoning), PDF, 3.9mb
20140417-080, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 61kb
20140417-080, Agenda Backup: Resolution (No. 20130829-078), PDF, 98kb
20140417-080, Agenda Backup: Resolution (No. 20130829-113), PDF, 20kb
20140417-080, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 72kb
Item 81 - April 17, 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
20140417-081, Agenda Backup: Backup (Staff Report Attachment A - Ordinance No 20130328-019), PDF, 48kb
20140417-081, Agenda Backup: Backup (Staff Report Attachment B - Draft Ordinance - Staff Recommendation), PDF, 1.1mb
20140417-081, Agenda Backup: Backup (Staff Report Attachment C - Chapter 245), PDF, 526kb
20140417-081, Agenda Backup: Backup (Staff Report Attachment D - TX Local Government Code), PDF, 94kb
20140417-081, Agenda Backup: Backup (Staff Report Attachment E - COA Dormant Project Regulations), PDF, 135kb
20140417-081, Agenda Backup: Backup (Staff Report Attachment F - Vested Rights Comparison Chart), PDF, 433kb
20140417-081, Agenda Backup: Backup (Staff Report Attachment G & H - Stakeholder Comments), PDF, 704kb
20140417-081, Agenda Backup: Backup (Staff Report Attachment I - Draft Ordinance - Oct 2013 PC Recommendation), PDF, 1.6mb
20140417-081, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 63kb
20140417-081, Agenda Backup: Revised Draft Ordinance, PDF, 134kb
20140417-081, Agenda Backup: Revised Staff Report, PDF, 36kb
Item 82 - April 17, 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.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20140417-082, PDF, 79kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140417-082, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 38kb
20140417-082, Agenda Backup: Backup (Notice), PDF, 429kb
20140417-082, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 30kb
20140417-082, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 57kb
20140417-082, Agenda Backup: Resolution (No 20131003-054), PDF, 47kb
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