Regular Meeting of the Austin City Council
April 24, 2008
Meeting Agenda
Agenda, 1.1mb
Changes to the Meeting Agenda
Agenda Addendum, 38kb
Agenda Changes and Corrections Part 1 of 2, 67kb
Agenda Changes and Corrections Part 2 of 2, 90kb
Approved Meeting Minutes
The minutes for the Regular Meeting of April 24, 2008 were approved on the 8th day of May 2008 on Council Member Kim's motion, Council Member Martinez' second on a 7-0 vote.
Minutes, 1.7mb
Closed Caption Transcript
Transcript, 404kb
Agenda Items - April 24, 2008
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Item 1 - April 24, 2008
Approval of the Austin City Council minutes from the April 10, 2008 meeting.
The minutes from the meeting of April 10, 2008 were approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080424-001, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 47kb
Item 2 - April 24, 2008
Approve a three-year membership with CLEAN TECHNOLOGY AND SUSTAINABLE INDUSTRIES ORGANIZATION, Cambridge, MA, a non-profit organization, to partner with Austin Energy in providing technology assessments, identification of best practices, marketing and policy support in an amount not to exceed $195,000 over three years. Funding in the amount of $65,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining $130,000 is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Recommended by the Electric Utility Commission.
The motion approving a membership with Clean Technology and Sustainable Industries Organization was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080424-002, Agenda Backup (Commission results), PDF, 24kb
20080424-002, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb
Item 3 - April 24, 2008
Approve issuance of a rebate in the amount of $94,634.10 to Dell Inc. for a high efficiency lighting retrofit project at their Parmer South Campus at 701 E. Parmer Lane, Austin, Texas. Funding in the amount of $94,634.10 is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Operating Budget of the Conservation Rebates and Incentive Budget of Austin Energy. Recommended by the Electric Utility Commission.
The motion approving the issuance of a rebate was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080424-003, Agenda Backup (Commission Results), PDF, 23kb
20080424-003, Agenda Backup (Commission results), PDF, 438kb
20080424-003, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb
Item 4 - April 24, 2008
Approve an ordinance amending Ordinance 20070910-003 to the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Performance Contracting Fund to increase expenditures by $7,500,000 and authorize the acceptance of a low interest LoanSTAR Loan from the State Energy Conservation Office in an amount not to exceed $5,000,000, and re-appropriate an additional $2,500,000 in revenues from a previous LoanSTAR Loan to the Performance Contracting Fund. Revenues in the amount of $7,500,000 are available as low interest loan proceeds through the Texas Comptroller's State Energy Conservation Office's LoanSTAR Program. $2,500,000 is available from a prior LoanSTAR Loan and the remaining $5,000,000 will be funded by a new loan. Recommended by the Electric Utility Commission.
Ordinance No. 20080424-004 was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20080424-004, PDF, 32kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080424-004, Agenda Backup (Commission notes), PDF, 493kb
20080424-004, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 52kb
20080424-004, Agenda Backup (EUC Commission results), PDF, 24kb
20080424-004, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Note), PDF, 12kb
20080424-004, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 55kb
Item 5 - April 24, 2008
Authorize execution of a Lease and Hangar Facility Development Agreement with Ascend Development AUS, LLC of Hayward, CA to design, construct, and operate a new general aviation facility at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport providing additional hangar facilities for private jet aircraft and for approximately twelve acres of land at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport for a term not to exceed thirty years from the date of beneficial occupancy of the hangar facilities. This is a revenue generating contract. Recommended by the Austin Airport Advisory Commission.
This item was withdrawn.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080424-005, Agenda Backup (Board and Commission Action), PDF, 89kb
20080424-005, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 53kb
Item 6 - April 24, 2008
Approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20080214-003 calling the May 10, 2008 General Municipal Election, to repeal and replace Exhibits A,B,C and D to adopt changes to election day polling locations, the list of election day precinct judges, early voting places, and the list of central counting station judges.
Ordinance No. 20080424-006 was approved.
Executed Ordinance
20080424-006, Ordinance (English), PDF, 669kb
20080424-006, Ordinance (Spanish), PDF, 678kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080424-006, Agenda Backup (English & Spanish - Exhibit A COA Polling Places), PDF, 26kb
20080424-006, Agenda Backup (English & Spanish - Exhibit B Amendment Judges and Alternate), PDF, 59kb
20080424-006, Agenda Backup (English & Spanish - Exhibit C Amended Early Voting Perm Mobile Sites), PDF, 51kb
20080424-006, Agenda Backup (English & Spanish - Exhibit D Amended Central Counting), PDF, 17kb
20080424-006, Agenda Backup (Exhibit A - Amended COA Polling Places English & Spanish), PDF, 12kb
20080424-006, Agenda Backup (Exhibit B - Amended Judges and Alternate), PDF, 60kb
20080424-006, Agenda Backup (Exhibit C - Amended Early Voting Perm & Mobile Sites), PDF, 45kb
20080424-006, Agenda Backup (Exhibit D - Amended Central Counting English & Spanish), PDF, 11kb
20080424-006, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 51kb
20080424-006, Agenda Backup (Revised Draft Ordinance), PDF, 51kb
20080424-006, Agenda Backup (Spanish Draft Ordinance), PDF, 72kb
20080424-006, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 297kb
Item 7 - April 24, 2008
Approve a resolution authorizing the fee simple acquisition of Lot 10-A, Resubdivision of Lots 9 thru 11 and Lots 33 thru 35 Richland Estates Section One, a subdivision in Travis County, Texas, located at 1212 Harrison Lane, John Oliver for the Carson Creek Floodplain Buyout in Richland Estates, in the amount of $112,000 for the land and improvements and $32,900 in owner assisted relocation benefits, plus moving related expenses not to exceed $10,000, for a total amount not to exceed $154,900. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Capital Budget of the Watershed Protection and Development Review Department.
Resolution No. 20080424-007 was approved.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20080424-007, PDF, 18kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080424-007, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution), PDF, 36kb
20080424-007, Agenda Backup (FISCAL NOTE), PDF, 78kb
20080424-007, Agenda Backup (Map), PDF, 505kb
20080424-007, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 51kb
Item 8 - April 24, 2008
Approve a resolution authorizing the fee simple acquisition of Lot 49, Richland Estates Section one, a subdivision in Travis County, Texas, located at 1305 Hyman Lane, from Liza Kennedy and Rachel Hansen for the Carson Creek Floodplain Buyout in Richland Estates, in the amount of $120,000 for the land and improvements and $29,000 in owner assisted relocation benefits, plus moving related expenses not to exceed $10,000, for a total amount not to exceed $159,000. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Capital Budget of the Watershed Protection and Development Review Department.
Resolution No. 20080424-008 was approved.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20080424-008, PDF, 18kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080424-008, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution), PDF, 36kb
20080424-008, Agenda Backup (FISCAL NOTE), PDF, 78kb
20080424-008, Agenda Backup (Map), PDF, 518kb
20080424-008, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 51kb
Item 9 - April 24, 2008
Approve a resolution authorizing the fee simple acquisition of Lot 11-B, Resubdivision of Lots 9 thru 11 and Lots 33 thru 35, Richland Estates Section One, a subdivision in Travis County, Texas, located at 1216 Harrison Lane, from Rosalind Ochoa for the Carson Creek Floodplain Buyout in the Richland Estates, in the amount of $108,000 for the land and improvements, $39,900 in owner assisted relocation benefits, plus moving related expenses not to exceed $10,000, for a total amount not to exceed $157,900. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Capital Budget of the Watershed Protection and Development Review Department.
Resolution No. 20080424-009 was approved.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20080424-009, PDF, 18kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080424-009, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution), PDF, 36kb
20080424-009, Agenda Backup (FISCAL NOTE), PDF, 78kb
20080424-009, Agenda Backup (MAP), PDF, 491kb
20080424-009, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 51kb
Item 10 - April 24, 2008
Approve a resolution authorizing the fee simple acquisition of Lot 20, Block K, Yarrabee Bend Section 3, an addition in Travis County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Volume 75, Page 358, of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, located at 7216 Firefly Drive, Austin, Texas from Dora M. Griffin for the Onion Creek Voluntary Flood Buyout-FEMA-1624-DR Project, in the amount of $154,000 for the land and improvements and $31,000 in owner assisted relocation benefits, plus moving related expenses not to exceed $10,000, for a total amount not to exceed $195,000. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Capital Budget of the Watershed Protection and Development Review Department.
Resolution No. 20080424-010 was approved.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20080424-010, PDF, 20kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080424-010, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution), PDF, 36kb
20080424-010, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Note), PDF, 79kb
20080424-010, Agenda Backup (MAP), PDF, 421kb
20080424-010, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb
Item 11 - April 24, 2008
Approve a resolution authorizing the fee simple acquisition of Lot 15, Block K, Yarrabee Bend Section 3, an addition in Travis County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Volume 75, Page 358, of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, located at 7226 Firefly Drive, Austin, Texas from Harry G. Simmons, IV, Cesareo Salgado Moreno and Felicianas Romero Salgado for the Onion Creek Voluntary Flood Buyout-FEMA-1624-DR Project, in the amount of $140,000 for the land and improvements and $46,965 in owner assisted relocation benefits, plus additional expenses not to exceed $10,000, for a total amount not to exceed $196,965. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Capital Budget of the Watershed Protection and Development Review Department.
Resolution No. 20080424-011 was approved.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20080424-011, PDF, 21kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080424-011, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution), PDF, 36kb
20080424-011, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Note), PDF, 80kb
20080424-011, Agenda Backup (MAP), PDF, 412kb
20080424-011, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb
Item 12 - April 24, 2008
Approve a resolution to authorize the negotiation and execution of a fee simple acquisition of Lot 46, Block E, of Yarrabee Bend South, Section 1, a subdivision in Travis County, Texas, and locally known as 7206 Dixie Drive, Austin, Texas conveyed to Rafael Corral Ortiz and Pabla Hernandez, for the Streambank Restoration and Erosion Management Program, in the amount of $94,200 for the land and improvements and $22,500 in owner assisted relocation benefits, plus moving related expenses not to exceed $10,000, for a total amount not to exceed $126,700. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Capital Budget of the Watershed Protection and Development Review Department.
This item was postponed to May 8, 2008.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080424-012, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution), PDF, 36kb
20080424-012, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Note), PDF, 79kb
20080424-012, Agenda Backup (MAP), PDF, 725kb
20080424-012, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 51kb
Item 13 - April 24, 2008
Approve a resolution authorizing the fee simple acquisition of Lot 16, Block A, Onion Creek Plantations Section 1, an addition in Travis County, Texas, located at 7101 Foy Circle, Austin, Texas conveyed to Anthony Palacios and Leticia Gonzalez for the Streambank Restoration and Erosion Management Program, in the amount of $115,000 for the land and improvements and $22,500 owner assisted relocation benefits, plus moving related expenses not to exceed $10,000, for a total amount not to exceed $147,500. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Capital Budget of the Watershed Protection and Development Review Department.
This item was postponed to May 8, 2008.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080424-013, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution), PDF, 36kb
20080424-013, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Note), PDF, 78kb
20080424-013, Agenda Backup (MAP), PDF, 710kb
20080424-013, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 51kb
Item 14 - April 24, 2008
Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings for the Carson Creek Hoeke Lane Buyout Phase 2 project to acquire two tracts of land; the first tract is 0.268 of an acre out of the Santiago Del Valle Grant, Abstract No. 24, Travis County, Texas, being that same property conveyed by Maria E. Campos to Reynaldo E. Campos in a deed dated April 11, 1997, recorded in Volume 12923, Page 224, of the Real Property Records, Travis County, Texas; the second tract is 0.498 of an acre also out of the Santiago Del Valle Grant, Abstract No. 24, Travis County, Texas, being that same property conveyed by Maria E. Campos, et al, to Reynaldo E. Campos and Ana Maria M. Campos in a deed dated March 11, 1988, recorded in Volume 10621, Page 698, of the Real Property Records, Travis County, Texas, both in the total amount of $62,500. The owner of the needed property interests is Reynaldo E. Campos. The properties are located at 2505 and 2507 Hoeke Lane, Austin, Travis County, Texas. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Capital Budget of the Watershed Protection and Development Review Department.
Resolution No. 20080424-014 was approved on Council Member McCracken's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Dunkerley's second on a 6-1 vote. Council Member Martinez voted nay.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20080424-014, PDF, 51kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080424-014, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution), PDF, 15kb
20080424-014, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Note), PDF, 78kb
20080424-014, Agenda Backup (MAP), PDF, 489kb
20080424-014, Agenda Backup (Memo), PDF, 1.9mb
20080424-014, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb
Item 15 - April 24, 2008
Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings for the Austin Clean Water Program: Govalle 1 - South 2nd Street Reroute & Area Improvements Project for a 2,025 square-foot permanent wastewater line easement out of Lot 1, Block C, James E. Bouldin Estate, out of the Isaac Decker League in Travis County, Texas, in the amount of $38,150. The owner of the needed property is Buck Allan. The property is located at 1114 South 1st Street, Austin, Travis County, Texas. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Capital Budget of the Austin Water Utility. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission.
Resolution No. 20080424-015 was approved.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20080424-015, PDF, 267kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080424-015, Agenda Backup (AWU Fiscal Note), PDF, 11kb
20080424-015, Agenda Backup (COMMISSION ACTION), PDF, 20kb
20080424-015, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution), PDF, 131kb
20080424-015, Agenda Backup (Exhibit A field notes for Resolution), PDF, 373kb
20080424-015, Agenda Backup (MAP), PDF, 59kb
20080424-015, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb
Item 16 - April 24, 2008
Approve a resolution authorizing the negotiation and execution of an Easement Release Agreement with the Union Pacific Railroad Company (UPRR) in connection with the Seaholm Redevelopment Project for the release of an approximately 0.839 acre (36,564 square feet) easement for the UPRR railroad trackage, track appurtenances, and associated rights, located upon, along and across the northern portion of City property more specifically described as approximately 2.614 acres of land conveyed to City of Austin by deed recorded at Document No. 2003282535 of the Official Public Records of Travis County, Texas, being located off of W. 3rd Street, near West Avenue, with associated Special Provisions for quieting title on adjacent City owned land and approval of a Joint Use Right-of-Way Agreement for the area adjacent to the UPRR northern railway abutment in the amount not to exceed $895,000. Funding in the amount of $447,500 is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Capital Budget of the Economic Growth & Redevelopment Services Office and $447,500 is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Capital Budget of the Austin Water Utility. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission.
Resolution No. 20080424-016 was approved.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20080424-016, PDF, 26kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080424-016, Agenda Backup (COMMISSION ACTION), PDF, 27kb
20080424-016, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution), PDF, 59kb
20080424-016, Agenda Backup (EASE REL UNION PAC MAP), PDF, 106kb
20080424-016, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Note), PDF, 11kb
20080424-016, Agenda Backup (MAP 2), PDF, 223kb
20080424-016, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb
Item 17 - April 24, 2008
Approve the negotiation and execution of the sale of a permanent easement and temporary easements from the City of Austin to ENTERPRISE TEXAS PIPELINE, LP, Houston, Texas, in N.M. Bain Survey No. 1, Abstract No. 61, in Travis County, Texas, all located at 0 McAngus Road, in an amount not less than $10,452.
The motion approving the negotiation and execution of the sale of a permanent easement and temporary easements to Enterprise Texas Pipeline, LP was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080424-017, Agenda Backup (MAP), PDF, 450kb
20080424-017, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 51kb
Item 18 - April 24, 2008
Approve resolution authorizing the negotiation and execution of an agreement to purchase easements for the Austin Clean Water Program as follows: Govalle 2 - Travis Heights Wastewater Improvement Project for a 36,233.14 square-foot temporary staging area and material storage site easement out of Lots 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5, Block 3, Norwood Heights, a subdivision in Travis County, Texas, for a total amount of $296,721. The owner of the needed property is Terrace Holdings, L.P., a Texas limited partnership. The property is located at 1006 Melissa Lane, Austin, Travis County, Texas. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Capital Budget of the Austin Water Utility. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission.
Resolution No. 20080424-018 was approved.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20080424-018, PDF, 19kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080424-018, Agenda Backup (AWU Fiscal Note), PDF, 12kb
20080424-018, Agenda Backup (COMMISSION ACTION), PDF, 32kb
20080424-018, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution), PDF, 36kb
20080424-018, Agenda Backup (MAP), PDF, 645kb
20080424-018, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb
Item 19 - April 24, 2008
Authorize execution of a construction contract with BONNET GRANT CONSTRUCTORS, INC., Georgetown, Texas for the Austin Fire Department Women's Locker Room Additions, Phase III in the amount of $734,900 plus a $73,500 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $808,400. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Approved Capital Budget of the Austin Fire Department. Craig Russell 974-7157, Robin Field 974-7064 This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9A of the City Code (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) through the achievement of Good Faith Efforts; 8.28% MBE and 6.47% WBE subcontractor participation.
The motion authorizing the execution of a construction contract with Bonnet Grant Constructors, Inc. was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080424-019, Agenda Backup (FISCAL NOTE), PDF, 62kb
20080424-019, Agenda Backup (M/WBE TOTALS), PDF, 81kb
20080424-019, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb
Item 20 - April 24, 2008
Authorize execution of a construction contract with LAUGHLIN-THYSSEN INC., Houston, TX for Davenport Lift Station STAA #9A3-in the amount of $3,092,471 plus a $154,624 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $3,247,095. Funding in the amount of $3,247,095 is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Approved Capital Budget of the Austin Water Utility. FDU #4570-2307-8876 This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9A of the City Code (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) through the achievements of Good Faith Efforts with 10.99% MBE and 3.21% WBE subcontractor participation. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission.
The motion authorizing the execution of a construction contract with Laughlin-Thyssen Inc. was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080424-020, Agenda Backup (AWU Fiscal Note), PDF, 11kb
20080424-020, Agenda Backup (COMMISSION ACTION), PDF, 25kb
20080424-020, Agenda Backup (M/WBE TOTALS), PDF, 71kb
20080424-020, Agenda Backup (MAP), PDF, 571kb
20080424-020, Agenda Backup (Memo), PDF, 35kb
20080424-020, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 54kb
Item 21 - April 24, 2008
Authorize execution of Change to the construction contract with BRH-GARVER CONSTRUCTION, LP, Houston, TX for the ACWP Gaston/Bull Creek/W 25th Street Project in the amount of $315,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $4,897,763.85. Funding in the amount of $315,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Capital Budget of the Austin Water Utility. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9A of the City Code (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) with 13.34% MBE and 73.94% WBE subcontractor participation to date including this change order. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission.
The motion authorizing the execution of change to the construction contract with BRH-Garver Construction, LP was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080424-021, Agenda Backup (ACWP GASTON MAP), PDF, 109kb
20080424-021, Agenda Backup (AWU Fiscal Note), PDF, 11kb
20080424-021, Agenda Backup (COMMISSION ACTION), PDF, 28kb
20080424-021, Agenda Backup (M/WBE and AUTHORIZATION HISTORY), PDF, 82kb
20080424-021, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 55kb
Item 22 - April 24, 2008
Authorize award, negotiation, and execution of a five-month contract with the Austin Asian American Chamber of Commerce, Austin, TX to provide economic development recruitment and retention services in an amount not to exceed $56,400, with an additional twelve-month extension option in an amount not to exceed $87,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $143,400. Funding in the amount of $56,400 is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Operating Budget of the Economic Growth and Redevelopment Services Office. Funding for the extension option is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9C of the City Code (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this solicitation.
The motion authorizing the award, negotiation, and execution of a contract with the Austin Asian American Chamber of Commerce was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080424-022, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb
20080424-022, Contract Cover Sheet, Austin Asian American Chamber of Commerce, PDF, 26kb
Item 23 - April 24, 2008
Authorize award, negotiation, and execution of a five-month contract with the Capital City African American Chamber of Commerce, Austin, TX to provide economic development recruitment and retention services in an amount not to exceed $51,440, with an additional twelve-month extension option in an amount not to exceed $77,700, for a total contract amount not to exceed $129,140. Funding in the amount of $51,440 is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Operating Budget of the Economic Growth and Redevelopment Services Office. Funding for the extension option is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9C of the City Code (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this solicitation.
The motion authorizing the award, negotiation and execution of a contract with the Capital City African American Chamber of Commerce was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080424-023, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb
20080424-023, Contract Cover Sheet, Capital City African American Chamber of Commerce, PDF, 26kb
Item 24 - April 24, 2008
Authorize award, negotiation, and execution of a five-month contract with the Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Austin, TX to provide economic development recruitment and retention services in an amount not to exceed $58,160, with an additional twelve-month extension option in an amount not to exceed $90,300, for a total contract amount not to exceed $148,460. Funding in the amount of $58,160 is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Operating Budget of the Economic Growth and Redevelopment Services Office. Funding for the extension option is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9C of the City Code (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this solicitation.
The motion authorizing the award, negotiation and execution of a contract with the Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080424-024, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb
20080424-024, Contract Cover Sheet, Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, PDF, 26kb
Item 25 - April 24, 2008
Approve an ordinance on third reading regarding the application submitted by American Medical Response of Texas, Inc. to renew a non-emergency medical transfer franchise under Chapter 10-2 of the City Code. Recommended by the Austin-Travis County EMS Advisory Board.
Ordinance No. 20080424-025 was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20080424-025, PDF, 400kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080424-025, Agenda Backup (AMR Staff Recommendation), PDF, 94kb
20080424-025, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 327kb
20080424-025, Agenda Backup (EMS Advisory Board Minutes), PDF, 40kb
20080424-025, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb
Item 26 - April 24, 2008
Consider an amendment to set additional meeting dates to the 2008 Austin City Council meeting schedule.
This item was withdrawn.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080424-026, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 47kb
Item 27 - April 24, 2008
Approve the negotiation and execution of a loan to Athenian Bar & Grill, LC, Austin, Texas, in an amount not to exceed $225,000 under the Neighborhood Commercial Management Loan Program, in compliance with applicable federal requirements and performance goals, to purchase furniture, fixtures, and equipment for a restaurant located at 600 Congress, Austin, Texas. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2007 - 2008 Neighborhood Housing and Community Development Department Special Revenue Fund. This loan is subject to completion of the federal environmental assessment and fund release process.
The motion for the negotiation and execution of a loan to Athenian Bar and Grill, LC was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080424-027, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 56kb
Item 28 - April 24, 2008
Approve the negotiation and execution of an Amended and Consolidated Loan Agreement with the East Austin Economic Development Corporation, Austin TX, for a total loan amount not to exceed $384,545.
The motion for the negotiation and execution of an amended and consolidated loan agreement with the East Austin Economic Development Corporation was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080424-028, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 53kb
Item 29 - April 24, 2008
Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the City Code related to residential uses in mixed use buildings. Recommended by Planning Commission.
Ordinance No. 20080424-029 was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20080424-029, PDF, 28kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080424-029, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 36kb
20080424-029, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 54kb
20080424-029, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 51kb
Item 30 - April 24, 2008
Approve a resolution authorizing the use of Lady Bird Lake for up to four water events associated with the annual Capital 2K open water race to be held on May 4, 2008 and the Capital of Texas Triathlon to be held on May 25, 2008. There is no unanticipated fiscal impact. A fiscal note is not required.
Resolution No. 20080424-030 was approved.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20080424-030, PDF, 14kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080424-030, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution), PDF, 38kb
20080424-030, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
Item 31 - April 24, 2008
Approve an ordinance authorizing the acceptance of $10,000 in grant funds from the State of Texas, Texas Department of Transportation; and amending the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Police Department Operating Special Revenue Fund of Ordinance No. 20070910-003 to appropriate $10,000 for a total grant amount of $60,000 for the Texas Selective Traffic Enforcement "Click It or Ticket" Program to increase the enforcement of seatbelt laws with overtime law enforcement. Funding is available from the State of Texas, Texas Department of Transportation, for enforcement efforts from May 19 - June 1, 2008. The grant is 100% Federally funded and no match is required.
Ordinance No. 20080424-031 was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20080424-031, PDF, 27kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080424-031, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 59kb
20080424-031, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Note), PDF, 62kb
20080424-031, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 51kb
20080424-031, Agenda Backup (Revised Draft Ordinance), PDF, 59kb
Item 32 - April 24, 2008
Approve an ordinance amending Section 13-2-386 of the City Code relating to the display of lettering and design on low-emission taxicabs. Recommended by the Urban Transportation Commission.
Ordinance No. 20080424-032 was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20080424-032, PDF, 34kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080424-032, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 37kb
20080424-032, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 53kb
20080424-032, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 51kb
Item 33 - April 24, 2008
Authorize the execution of an interlocal Multiple Use Agreement (MUA) with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to allow the City of Austin to use TxDOT's duct banks for installing fiber optic cable for the operation of traffic signals.
The motion authorizing the execution of an interlocal Multiple Use Agreement (MUA) with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080424-033, Agenda Backup (Interlocal Agreement), PDF, 128kb
20080424-033, Agenda Backup (Maps), PDF, 553kb
20080424-033, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
Item 34 - April 24, 2008
Approve an ordinance amending Section 12-4-64(D) of the City Code to add Thome Valley Drive from 200 feet west of Alomar Cove to 200 feet east of Alomar Cove to the list of streets having a maximum speed limit of 20 miles per hour during certain times for students attending Del Valle Elementary School as per Transportation Code Section 545.356; and provide for emergency passage. Funding in the amount of $400 is available in Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Operating Budget of the Public Works Department for the installation of necessary signs.
Ordinance No. 20080424-034 was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20080424-034, PDF, 31kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080424-034, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 38kb
20080424-034, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 45kb
20080424-034, Agenda Backup (MAP), PDF, 55kb
20080424-034, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 51kb
Item 35 - April 24, 2008
Authorize award and execution of an 18-month requirements service contract with CLEAN ENERGY ASSOCIATES, Austin, TX, for the provision of data analysis services as part of the Austin Solar City Partnership in an estimated amount not to exceed $61,000. Funding in the amount of $16,950 is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining 13 months of the original contract period is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Sole Source. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9C of the City Code (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this solicitation.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of a requirements service contract with Clean Energy Associates was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080424-035, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb
Item 36 - April 24, 2008
Authorize award, negotiation, and execution of a 12-month requirements service contract with FOX, SMOLEN & ASSOCIATES, INC., Austin, TX (WBE/FW) and JOHN HALL PUBLIC AFFAIRS (MBE/MB), Austin, TX for the design and implementation of a public process for input on Austin Energy's long-range energy plan in an estimated amount not to exceed $237,835 and $147,100, respectively. Funding in the amount of $160,390 is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining seven months of the original contract period is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Best evaluated proposals of five proposals received. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9C of the City Code (Minority -Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this solicitation.
The motion authorizing the award, negotiation and execution of a requirements service contract with Fox Smolen and Associates, Inc. and John Hall Public Affairs (MBE/MB) was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080424-036, Agenda Backup (MATRIX FOX SMOLEN - HALL ), PDF, 62kb
20080424-036, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 53kb
Item 37 - April 24, 2008
Authorize award and execution of a 12-month requirements service contract with LEXIS/NEXIS, Miamisburg, OH, for public records retrieval in an estimated amount not to exceed $61,920, with two 12-month extension options in an estimated amount not to exceed $63,780 for the first extension, and $65,016 for the second extension, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $190,716. Funding in the amount of $20,640 is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining eight months of the original contract period and the extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Exempt purchase. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9C of the City Code (Minority -Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this solicitation.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of a requirements service contract with Lexis/Nexis was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080424-037, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb
Item 38 - April 24, 2008
Approve ratification of Amendment No. 1 to a contract with TRANSCANADA TURBINES, LTD, Calgary, Alberta, Canada for the repair of the gas turbine engine in an amount not to exceed $212,153.01, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $2,925,790.65. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Critical Business Need. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9C of the City Code (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this solicitation.
The motion ratifying amendment number 1 to a contract with TransCanada Turbines, Ltd was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080424-038, Agenda Backup (CBN MEMO TRANSCANADA), PDF, 48kb
20080424-038, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb
Item 39 - April 24, 2008
Authorize award and execution of a contract with WILLIAMS SCOTSMAN, INC., Georgetown, TX, for the purchase of a portable office building in an amount not to exceed $97,839. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Capital Budget of Austin Energy. Lowest bid meeting specification of two bids received. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9D of the City Code (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this solicitation.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of a contract with Williams Scotsman, Inc. was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080424-039, Agenda Backup (BID TAB), PDF, 13kb
20080424-039, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Note), PDF, 11kb
20080424-039, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb
Item 40 - April 24, 2008
Authorize award and execution of a contract with ATLAS COPCO COMPTEC INC. Voorheesville, NY, for the purchase of Atlas Copco blower repair parts for the Austin Water Utility's South Austin Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant in an amount not to exceed $113,407. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Operating Budget of the Austin Water Utility. Sole Source. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9D of the City Code (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore no goals were established for this solicitation. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of a contract with Atlas Copco Comptec Inc. was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080424-040, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb
20080424-040, Agenda Backup (WWC ACTION), PDF, 17kb
20080424-040, Contract Cover Sheet, ATLAS COPCO COMPTEC INC, PDF, 23kb
Item 41 - April 24, 2008
Authorize execution of Amendment No. 7 to a contract with INSITUFORM TECHNOLOGIES, INC., Chesterfield, MO, for the continuation of rehabilitation of large diameter wastewater lines through trenchless Cured In Place Piping (CIPP) Technology under the Austin Clean Water Program for the Austin Water Utility in an estimated amount not to exceed $1,213,506, for a revised total estimated contract amount not to exceed $19,286,249. Funding in the amount of $1,213,506 is included in Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Capital Budget of the Austin Water Utility. Contract Amendment. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9C of the City Code (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) with 2.12% MBE and 4.54% WBE subcontractor participation to date. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission.
The motion authorizing the execution of amendment number 7 to a contract with Insituform Technologies, Inc., was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080424-041, Agenda Backup (AWU Fiscal Note), PDF, 12kb
20080424-041, Agenda Backup (CONTRACT SUMMARY ), PDF, 14kb
20080424-041, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 53kb
20080424-041, Agenda Backup (WWC ACTION), PDF, 29kb
Item 42 - April 24, 2008
Authorize award and execution of two 24-month requirement supply contracts to provide safety shoes and boots for the Austin Water Utility and Public Works Department with: SAFETY SHOE DISTRIBUTORS, LLP, Houston, TX, in an estimated amount not to exceed $120,000, with two 12-month extension options in an estimated amount not to exceed $60,000 per extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $240,000; and with RED WING SHOE COMPANY, INC, Austin, TX, in an estimated amount not to exceed $120,000, with two 12-month extension options in an estimated amount not to exceed $60,000 per extension option, for a total estimated contract not to exceed $240,000. Funding in the amount of $25,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Operating Budget of the Austin Water Utility. Funding in the amount of $25,000 is available in the 2007-2008 Operating Budget of the Public Works Department. Funding for the remaining 19-months of the original contract period and extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Lowest bids meeting specifications of three bids received. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9D of the City Code (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore no goals were established for this solicitation. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of two requirement supply contracts with Safety Shoe Distributors, LLP and Red Wing Shoe Company, Inc. was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080424-042, Agenda Backup (BID TAB), PDF, 14kb
20080424-042, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 54kb
20080424-042, Agenda Backup (WWC ACTION), PDF, 23kb
20080424-042, Contract Cover Sheet Part 1 of 2, RED WING SHOE COMPANY, INC, PDF, 27kb
20080424-042, Contract Cover Sheet Part 2 of 2, SAFETY SHOE DISTRIBUTORS, LLP, PDF, 27kb
Item 43 - April 24, 2008
Authorize award and execution of a contract with WABASH NATIONAL TRAILER CENTERS, San Antonio, TX, for the purchase of two aluminum tandem sludge hauling trailers in an amount not to exceed $207,036. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Capital Budget of the Austin Water Utility. Sole bid received. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9D of the City Code (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this solicitation. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of a contract with Wabash National Trailer Centers was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080424-043, Agenda Backup (AWU Fiscal Note), PDF, 12kb
20080424-043, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 54kb
20080424-043, Agenda Backup (WWC ACTION ), PDF, 17kb
20080424-043, Contract Cover Sheet, WABASH NATIONAL TRAILER CENTERS, PDF, 16kb
Item 44 - April 24, 2008
Authorize award and execution of a 60-month installment purchase contract through the State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Austin, TX, with CALENCE LLC, Tempe, AZ, for the lease of network hardware and services in an amount not to exceed $777,724. Funding in the amount of $90,735 is available in Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Operating Budget of the Aviation Department. Funding for the remaining 53 months of the contract period is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Cooperative Installment Purchase. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9D of the City Code (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). This contract is a cooperative purchase; therefore, it is exempted under Chapter 791 of the Texas Government Code and no goals were established for this solicitation. Recommended by the Austin Airport Advisory Commission.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of an installment purchase contract through the State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) with Calence LLC was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080424-044, Agenda Backup (CALENCE AAAC ACTION), PDF, 23kb
20080424-044, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 53kb
20080424-044, Contract Cover Sheet, CALENCE LLC, PDF, 25kb
Item 45 - April 24, 2008
Authorize award and execution of a 36-month requirements service contract with INDIGENT CARE COLLABORATION, Austin, TX, for software licensing and training services in an estimated amount not to exceed $441,000, with three 12-month extension options in an estimated amount not to exceed $140,000 per extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $861,000. Funding in the amount of $61,250 is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Operating Budget of the Community Care Services Department. Funding for the remaining 31 months of the original contract period and extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Sole Source. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9C of the City Code (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this solicitation.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of a requirements service contract with Indigent Care Collaboration was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080424-045, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb
20080424-045, Contract Cover Sheet, INDIGENT CARE COLLABORATION, PDF, 28kb
Item 46 - April 24, 2008
Authorize award and execution of a contract through the TEXAS MULTIPLE AWARD SCHEDULE (TXMAS) with GRAINGER INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY, Austin, TX, for the purchase of Xlerator hand dryers with wall box assembly for the Austin Convention Center in an amount not to exceed $75,832.50. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2007 - 2008 Operating Budget of the Austin Convention Center. Cooperative Purchase. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9C of the City Code (Minority - Owned and Woman Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). This contract is a cooperative contract; therefore, it is exempted under Chapter 791 of the Texas Government Code and no subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of a contract through the Texas Multiple Award Schedule (TXMAS) with Grainger Industrial Supply was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080424-046, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 51kb
Item 47 - April 24, 2008
Authorize award and execution of two contracts through the TEXAS MULTIPLE AWARD SCHEDULE (TXMAS) with: SOUTHERN ALUMINUM, Magnolia, AR for the purchase of lightweight aluminum folding tables for the Austin Convention Center in an amount not to exceed $154,014.39; and with CLARIN, DIVISION OF GREENWICH INC., L.P., Lake Bluff, IL for the purchase of steel folding chairs and chair storage trucks in an amount not to exceed $140,875.50. Funding in the amount of $154,014.39 is available in the Fiscal Year 2007 - 2008 Operating Budget of the Austin Convention Center. Funding in the amount of $140,875.50 is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Operating Budget of the Palmer Events Center. Cooperative Purchase. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9C of the City Code (Minority - Owned and Woman Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). This contract is a cooperative contract; therefore, it is exempted under Chapter 791 of the Texas Government Code, and no subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of two contracts through the Texas Multiple Award Schedule (TXMAS) with Southern Aluminum and Clarin, Division of Greenwich Inc., L.P. was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080424-047, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb
Item 48 - April 24, 2008
Authorize negotiation and execution of a 12-month contract with Cen-Tex Certified Development Corporation of Texas dba Business Community Lenders of Texas, Austin, TX, to provide technical assistance on starting, developing, or expanding a business to small business owners in an amount not to exceed $128,500, with an additional 12 month extension option in an amount not to exceed $128,500, for a total contract amount not to exceed $257,000. Funding in the amount of $53,542 is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Operating Budget of the Economic Growth and Redevelopment Services Office. Funding for the remaining 7 months of the contract period and the extension option is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Five proposals received. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9C of the City Code (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this solicitation.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of a contract with Cen-Tex Certified Development Corporation of Texas doing business as Business Community Lenders of Texas was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080424-048, Agenda Backup (MATRIX BCL BUS DEV), PDF, 64kb
20080424-048, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 54kb
Item 49 - April 24, 2008
Authorize negotiation and execution of a 12 month contract with Cen-Tex Certified Development Corporation of Texas dba Business Community Lenders of Texas, Austin, TX to provide financial management technical assistance and loan packaging services to small business owners in an amount not to exceed $133,000, with an additional 12 month extension option in an amount not to exceed $133,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $266,000. Funding in the amount of $55,417 is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Operating Budget of the Economic Growth and Redevelopment Services Office. Funding for the remaining 7 months of the contract period and the extension option is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Two proposals received. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9 of the City Code (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this solicitation.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of a contract with Cen-Tex Certified Development Corporation of Texas doing business as Business Community Lenders of Texas was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080424-049, Agenda Backup (MATRIX BCL FIN MGT), PDF, 50kb
20080424-049, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 54kb
Item 50 - April 24, 2008
Authorize award, negotiation, and execution of a 16-month service contract with FDM SOFTWARE, LTD, Vancouver, BC, for an electronic patient care record system for the Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services Department (A/TCEMS) in an amount not to exceed $700,203, with four 12-month extension options for maintenance and support in an amount not to exceed $93,765 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,075,263. Funding in the amount of $610,903 is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Capital Budget of the Communications and Technology Management Office. Funding for the original year of maintenance and support and the extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Best evaluated proposal of three proposals received. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9C of the City Code (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this solicitation.
The motion authorizing the award, negotiation and execution of a service contract with FDM Software, Ltd was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080424-050, Agenda Backup (FDM Fiscal Note), PDF, 17kb
20080424-050, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 54kb
20080424-050, Contract Cover Sheet, FDM SOFTWARE, LTD, PDF, 26kb
Item 51 - April 24, 2008
Authorize award, negotiation, and execution of a 60-month requirements service contract with PUBLIC FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, INC., for financial advisory services in an estimated amount not to exceed $1,500,000, with three 12-month extension options in an estimated amount not to exceed $300,000 per extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $2,400,000. Funding in the amount of $125,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Operating Budget of various City departments. Funding for the remaining 55 months of the original contract period and extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Best evaluated proposal of two qualification statements received. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9C of the City Code (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this solicitation. Recommended by the Audit and Finance Committee.
The motion authorizing the award, negotiation and execution of a requirements service contract with Public Financial Management, Inc. was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080424-051, Agenda Backup (MATRIX - PFM), PDF, 12kb
20080424-051, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 54kb
Item 52 - April 24, 2008
Authorize award and execution of a contract through the TEXAS MULTIPLE AWARD SCHEDULE (TXMAS) with AMERICAN MATERIAL HANDLING, INC., Lilburn, GA, for the purchase of four 8,000 pound capacity forklifts in an amount not to exceed $206,782. Funding in the amount of $110,154 is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Capital Budget of the Solid Waste Services Department. Funding in the amount of $55,077 is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Capital Budget of the Austin Water Utility. Funding in the amount of $41,551 is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Capital Budget of the Public Works Department. Cooperative Purchase. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9D of the City Code (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). This contract is a cooperative purchase; therefore, it is exempted under Chapter 791 of the Texas Government Code and no goals were established for this solicitation. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of a contract through the Texas Multiple Award Schedule (TXMAS) with American Material Handling, Inc. was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080424-052, Agenda Backup (AWU Fiscal Note), PDF, 11kb
20080424-052, Agenda Backup (PWD Fiscal Note), PDF, 58kb
20080424-052, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 53kb
20080424-052, Agenda Backup (SWS Fiscal Note), PDF, 5kb
20080424-052, Agenda Backup (WWC ACTION), PDF, 17kb
Item 53 - April 24, 2008
Authorize award and execution of a contract through the TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT PURCHASING COOPERATIVE (BUYBOARD) with EQUIPMENT SOUTHWEST, INC., Irving TX, for the purchase of 22 Perkins rotary side loaders and 11 double tap-in kits for Fleet Services in an amount not to exceed $80,027.32. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Operating Budget of the Financial and Administrative Service Department, Fleet Fund. Cooperative Purchase. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9D of the City Code (Minority -Owned and Woman-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). This contract is a Cooperative Purchase; therefore it is exempted under Chapter 791 of the Texas Government Code and no goals were established for this solicitation.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of a contract through the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (Buyboard) with Equipment Southwest, Inc. was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080424-053, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 51kb
Item 54 - April 24, 2008
Authorize award and execution of five contracts through the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (BuyBoard) with: RDO EQUIPMENT CO., Pflugerville, TX for the purchase of four articulated wheeled loaders, ten tractor/loader/backhoes, two skid steer loaders, and one hydraulic excavator in an amount not to exceed $1,892,603.78; VERMEER OF TEXAS, Round Rock, TX for the purchase of two brush chippers in an amount not to exceed $74,616; TYMCO INTERNATIONAL, LTD, Waco, TX for the purchase of one street sweeper in an amount not to exceed $163,779; COOPER EQUIPMENT CO., San Antonio, TX for the purchase of three low bed equipment trailers, one asphalt rollers, two crack sealers, and one motor grader in an amount not to exceed $467,080.60; KINLOCH EQUIPMENT & SUPPLY, INC., Arlington, TX for the purchase of one street sweeper in an amount not to exceed $149,508. Funding in the amount of $74,616 is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Vehicle Acquisition Fund. Funding in the amount of $214,254.60 is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Special Revenue Fund of the Parks & Recreation Department. Funding in the amount of $69,669 is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Capital Budget of Austin Energy. Funding in the amount of $1,370,011.03 is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Capital Budget of the Austin Water Utility. Funding in the amount of $413,679.75 is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Capital Budget of the Public Works Department. Funding in the amount of $237,629 is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Capital Budget of the Solid Waste Services Department. Funding in the amount of $367,728 is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Capital Budget of the Watershed Protection & Development Review Department. Cooperative Purchase. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9D of the City Code (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). This contract is a cooperative purchase; therefore, it is exempted under Chapter 791 of the Texas Government Code and no goals were established for this solicitation. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of five contracts through the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (BuyBoard) with RDO Equipment Co., Vermeer of Texas, Tymco International, Ltd, Cooper Equipment Co. and Kinloch Equipment and Supply, Inc. was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080424-054, Agenda Backup (AE Fiscal Note), PDF, 86kb
20080424-054, Agenda Backup (AWU Fiscal Note), PDF, 13kb
20080424-054, Agenda Backup (PW Fiscal Note), PDF, 11kb
20080424-054, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 58kb
20080424-054, Agenda Backup (SWS Fiscal Note), PDF, 66kb
20080424-054, Agenda Backup (WPDRD Fiscal Note), PDF, 81kb
20080424-054, Agenda Backup (WWC ACTION), PDF, 26kb
Item 55 - April 24, 2008
Authorize award and execution of an eight-month requirements supply contract through the U.S. Communities Government Purchasing Alliance with ZEP MANUFACTURING COMPANY, Atlanta, GA, for the purchase of parts washing solvents in an estimated amount not to exceed $40,000, with three 12-month extension options in an estimated amount not to exceed $55,000 per extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $205,000. Funding in the amount of $25,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Operating Budget of the Finance and Administrative Services Department, Fleet Services Fund. Funding for the remaining three months of the original contract period and extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Cooperative Purchase. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9D of the City Code (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). This contract is a Cooperative Purchase; therefore it is exempted under Chapter 791 of the Texas Government Code and no goals were established for this solicitation.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of a requirements supply contract through the U.S. Communities Government Purchasing Alliance with Zep Manufacturing Company was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080424-055, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb
Item 56 - April 24, 2008
Authorize award and execution of a 24-month primary requirements supply contract with IRON HORSE ASPHALT dba HEART OF TEXAS HOT MIX, Belton, TX for the purchase of hot mix asphalt concrete in an estimated amount not to exceed $7,407,825, with two 12-month extension options in an estimated amount not to exceed $4,556,674 for the first extension option, and $5,240,175, for the second extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $17,204,674. Funding in the amount of $1,543,297 is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Operating Budget of the Public Works Department. Funding for the remaining 19 months of the original contract period and extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Lowest bid meeting specifications of three bids received. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9D of the City Code (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this solicitation.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of a primary requirements supply contract with Iron Horse Asphalt doing business as Heart of Texas Hot Mix was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080424-056, Agenda Backup (BID TAB), PDF, 13kb
20080424-056, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 53kb
Item 57 - April 24, 2008
Authorize award and execution of a 24-month secondary requirements supply contract with INDUSTRIAL ASPHALT, INC. (WDB), Austin, TX, for the purchase of hot mix asphalt concrete in an estimated amount not to exceed $1,385,422, with two 12-month extension options in an estimated amount not to exceed $852,204 for the first extension option, and $980,034 for the second extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $3,217,660. Funding in the amount of $288,630 is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Operating Budget of the Public Works Department. Funding for the remaining 19 months of the original contract period and extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Lowest bid meeting specifications of three bids received. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9D of the City Code (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this solicitation.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of a secondary requirements supply contract with Industrial Asphalt, Inc. (WDB) was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080424-057, Agenda Backup (BID TAB), PDF, 14kb
20080424-057, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 53kb
Item 58 - April 24, 2008
Approve ratification of a contract with EAGLE CONSTRUCTION & ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, L.P., Eastland, TX for emergency rapid response and remediation provided at the Waller Creek fuel oil spill on January 10, 2008, for a total contract amount not to exceed $174,418.89. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Capital Budget of the Watershed Protection & Development Review Department. Emergency Purchase. This contract was awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9A of the City Code (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). This was an emergency service contract; therefore, it is exempted under Chapter 252.022 of the Texas Local Government Code and no goals were established for this solicitation.
The motion approving the ratification of a contract with Eagle Construction and Environmental Services, L.P. was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080424-058, Agenda Backup (FN WPDR ), PDF, 11kb
20080424-058, Agenda Backup (RATIFICATION MEMO), PDF, 35kb
20080424-058, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb
Item 59 - April 24, 2008
Approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20080228-078, that authorized the issuance of City of Austin, Texas, Electric Utility System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Taxable Series 2008, in the amount of $48,800,000, to revise the optional redemption language consistent with the Official Statement. There will be no debt service requirement for fiscal year 2007-2008. $3,496,111 for the first year debt service requirement and $400 estimated annual administration fee for the paying agent/registrar for the proposed bond sale will be included in the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Proposed Budget of the Utility Revenue Bond Redemption Fund.
Ordinance No. 20080424-059 was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20080424-059, PDF, 100kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080424-059, Agenda Backup (DRAFT ORDINANCE), PDF, 180kb
20080424-059, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 51kb
20080424-059, Agenda Backup (REVISED BELOW LINE LANGUAGE), PDF, 77kb
Item 60 - April 24, 2008
Approve an ordinance authorizing a mode change from auction rate securities to weekly reset variable rate demand bonds for the $281,300,000 currently outstanding City of Austin, Texas, Airport System Variable Rate Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2005, and approve and authorize all necessary documents relating thereto. Airport revenues will fund any change in debt service requirement and will be included in the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Proposed Budget of the Airport Revenue Bond Redemption Fund. Recommended by the Audit & Finance Committee.
Ordinance No. 20080424-060 was approved.
Executed Ordinance
20080424-060, Ordinance Part 1 of 3, PDF, 229kb
20080424-060, Ordinance Part 2 of 3, PDF, 4.0mb
20080424-060, Ordinance Part 3 of 3, PDF, 4.4mb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080424-060, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 186kb
20080424-060, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 53kb
20080424-060, Agenda Backup (REVISED BELOW LINE LANGUAGE), PDF, 79kb
Item 61 - April 24, 2008
Approve appointments to citizen board and commissions, to Council subcommittees and other intergovernmental bodies and removal and replacement of members.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080424-061, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 47kb
20080424-061, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 17kb
Item 62 - April 24, 2008
Approve an ordinance waiving certain development fees associated with the expansion of the Meals on Wheels facility located at 3225 E. 5th Street in an amount to not to exceed $10,251 and waiving the requirement to provide fiscal surety for erosion and sedimentation controls. (Council Member Lee Leffingwell Mayor Pro Tem Betty Dunkerley Council Member Mike Martinez)
Ordinance No. 20080424-062 was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20080424-062, PDF, 49kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080424-062, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 94kb
20080424-062, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Memo), PDF, 18kb
20080424-062, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 48kb
20080424-062, Agenda Backup (Revised Draft Ordinance), PDF, 112kb
Item 63 - April 24, 2008
Approve a resolution supporting efforts to upgrade the City of Austin's bicycle network by establishing the city's intent to become the first Texas city to attain Gold level bike-friendly status from the League of American Bicyclists; supporting the work of the Street Smarts Task Force January 2008; and directing the City Manager to study and report back to Council with recommendations for inclusion of the Street Smarts Task Force findings into the Austin Bicycle Master Plan. (Mayor Will Wynn Council Member Brewster McCracken Council Member Sheryl Cole)
Resolution No. 20080424-063 was approved on Council Member Cole's motion, Council Member McCracken's second on a 5-0 vote. Council Members Kim and Leffingwell were off the dais.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20080424-063, PDF, 60kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080424-063, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution), PDF, 22kb
20080424-063, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Memo), PDF, 18kb
20080424-063, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
20080424-063, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 1.9mb
Item 64 - April 24, 2008
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to direct the City Public Works Department and Parks and Recreation Department, and other departments as necessary, to collaborate to adopt a comprehensive and unified interdepartmental vision and coordinated plan to optimize City efforts to promote an enhanced and interconnected bicycling, pedestrian and trails network; and to provide a report to Council on the completion of the plan and the advisability of staff reorganization to support implementation of the plan. (Council Member Sheryl Cole Mayor Will Wynn and Council Member Brewster McCracken)
Resolution No. 20080424-064 was approved.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20080424-064, PDF, 79kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080424-064, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution), PDF, 14kb
20080424-064, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Memo), PDF, 19kb
20080424-064, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
Item 65 - April 24, 2008
Approve a resolution supporting the expansion of the Austin History Center into the Faulk Central Library building following completion of a new central library, if it is determined that the proposed expansion is feasible and sufficient funding is available, and supporting the efforts of the Austin History Center Association to fund and conduct a feasibility study regarding such expansion. (Mayor Pro Tem Betty Dunkerley Council Member Brewster McCracken Council Member Lee Leffingwell)
Resolution No. 20080424-065 was approved.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20080424-065, PDF, 42kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080424-065, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution), PDF, 63kb
20080424-065, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Memo), PDF, 19kb
20080424-065, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 48kb
Item 66 - April 24, 2008
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to initiate amendments to City Code Chapter 9-2 that would allow issuance of a permit authorizing operation of equipment to deliver and pour concrete in the Central Business District between 7:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., to be presented to Council on or before June 19, 2008. (Mayor Pro Tem Betty Dunkerley Mayor Will Wynn)
Resolution No. 20080424-066 was approved.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20080424-066, PDF, 15kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080424-066, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution), PDF, 37kb
20080424-066, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Memo), PDF, 18kb
20080424-066, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 48kb
Item 67 - April 24, 2008
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to initiate a code amendment to revise the boundaries of the East Sixth/Pecan Street (PS) Overlay District to exclude the area west of Brazos Street and to bring the amendment to Council by June 19, 2008. (Mayor Pro Tem Betty Dunkerley Council Member Lee Leffingwell Council Member Sheryl Cole)
Resolution No. 20080424-067 was approved.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20080424-067, PDF, 13kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080424-067, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution), PDF, 43kb
20080424-067, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Memo), PDF, 19kb
20080424-067, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 48kb
Item 68 - April 24, 2008
Approve a resolution amending Resolution No. 20080306-039 to direct the City Manager to present code amendments implementing recommendations of the Residential Development Regulation Task Force, relating to City Code Chapter 25-2, Subchapter F (Residential Design and Compatibility Standards), by May 15, 2008. (Council Member Brewster McCracken Mayor Pro Tem Betty Dunkerley)
Resolution No. 20080424-068 was approved.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20080424-068, PDF, 17kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080424-068, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution), PDF, 13kb
20080424-068, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Memo), PDF, 19kb
20080424-068, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 48kb
Item 69 - April 24, 2008
Approve a resolution authorizing the City Manager to reimburse a portion of the cost of providing security for Old Pecan Street Festival events to be held on May 3-4, 2008, in an amount not to exceed $18,000, conditioned on coordination with Solid Waste Services for recycling and other initiatives; and directing the City Auditor to conduct an assessment in order to streamline costs; and directing the City Manager to consider partnership with the Pecan Street Festival for future events. (Council Member Mike Martinez Mayor Pro Tem Betty Dunkerley)
Resolution No. 20080424-069 was approved.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20080424-069, PDF, 40kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080424-069, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution), PDF, 15kb
20080424-069, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Memo), PDF, 19kb
20080424-069, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
Item 70 - April 24, 2008
Approve waiver of permit fees under Chapter 14 of the Code for the Alliance for African American Health in Central Texas Sugar Run 5K & 1K Run/Walk, to be held on Saturday, June 14, 2008. (Council Member Sheryl Cole Council Member Jennifer Kim Council Member Lee Leffingwell)
The motion approving the waiver of permit fees for the Alliance for African American Health in Central Texas Sugar Run 5K and 1K Run/Walk was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080424-070, Agenda Backup (Fees), PDF, 11kb
20080424-070, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Memo), PDF, 15kb
20080424-070, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 48kb
Item 71 - April 24, 2008
Presentation of the Mayor's Mental Health Task Force Monitoring Committee's Third Annual Report
The presentation was made by Dr. Susan Stone, Mayor's Mental Health Task Force Monitoring Committee.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080424-071, Agenda Late Backup , PDF, 261kb
Item 72 - April 24, 2008
Discuss legal issues relating to development regulations applicable to development of Mission Bethany Subdivision, site of Bethany Lutheran Church, at the intersection of Slaughter Lane and Wolftrap Drive. (Private Consulation with Attorney - Section 551.071). (This concerns property located in the Barton Springs Zone).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080424-072, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 48kb
Item 73 - April 24, 2008
Discuss legal issues relating to the labor negotiations for Fire, Police, EMS, and PSEM departments. (Private consultation with Attorney Section 551.071).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080424-073, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 47kb
Item 74 - April 24, 2008
Discuss legal issues related to In the Matter of the Application of Hays County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 for Amendment to Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES)Permit No. WQ0014293001, Before the State Office of Administrative Hearings, SOAH Docket No. 582-08-0202, TCEQ Docket No. 2007-1426-MWD (concerns permit for direct discharge of waste water into Bear Creek)(Private consultation with Attorney - Section 551.071). Related to Item # 76.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080424-074, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 48kb
Item 75 - April 24, 2008
Discuss legal issues related to Anne Ashmun, the City of Austin, Neighbors Organized to Protect the Environment, Inc., and John Sikoski v. Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and KBDJ, L.P., Cause No. 03-07-0069-CV, In the Court of Appeals 3rd District of Texas (concerns approval by TCEQ of KBDJ quarry located on the Recharge Zone). (Private Consultation with Attorney - Section 551.071). Related to Item # 77.
This item was postponed until May 8, 2008.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080424-075, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 48kb
Item 76 - April 24, 2008
Approve a Resolution authorizing city staff to engage in settlement negotiations related to In the Matter of the Application of Hays County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 for Amendment to Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) Permit No. WQ0014293001, Before the State Office of Administrative Hearings, SOAH Docket No. 582-08-0202, TCEQ Docket No. 2007-1426-MWD (concerns permit for direct discharge of waste water into Bear Creek). Related to Item # 74.
Resolution No. 20080424-076 was approved on Council Member Martinez' motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member McCracken was off the dais.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20080424-076, PDF, 33kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080424-076, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 48kb
20080424-076, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 29kb
Item 77 - April 24, 2008
Approve settlement in Anne Ashmun, the City of Austin, Neighbors Organized to Protect the Environment, Inc., and John Sikoski v. Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and KBDJ, L.P., Cause No. 03-07-0069-CV, In the Court of Appeals 3rd District of Texas (concerns approval by TCEQ of KBDJ quarry located on the Recharge Zone). Related to item #75.
This item was postponed until May 8, 2008.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080424-077, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 48kb
Item 78 - April 24, 2008
Presentation of accomplishments from the 2006-2008 African American Quality of Life initiative
The presentation was made by Michael McDonald, Assistant City Manager; Cora Wright, Assistant Director for Parks and Recreation Department; Rosie Jalifi, Assistant Director for Economic Growth and Redevelopment Services; Jeff Travillion, Business Process Consultant Senior for Austin Energy; Shannon Jones, Acting Director for Health Department; Margaret Shaw, Acting Director for Neighborhood Housing; Sam Holt, Assistant Police Chief; and Nelson Linder, President of NAACP.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080424-078, Agenda Late Backup Part 1 of 2, PDF, 552kb
20080424-078, Agenda Late Backup Part 2 of 2, PDF, 79kb
Item 79 - April 24, 2008
C14-2007-0271 - Deerwood Manufactured Home Park - Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by zoning property locally known as 12400 Pearce Lane (Dry Creek East Watershed) from interim-rural residence (I-RR) district zoning to mobile home residence-conditional overlay (MH-CO) combining district zoning with conditions. First reading approved on March 6, 2008. Vote: 7-0. Applicant: LB Deerwood Property L.P. (Paseo Capital - Eric Amend). Agent: Jacobs Carter Burgess (Sandy Harwood). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 974-7719.
Ordinance No. 20080424-079 for mobile home residence-conditional overlay (MH-CO) combining district zoning with conditions was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20080424-079, PDF, 251kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080424-079, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 38kb
20080424-079, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 308kb
20080424-079, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
20080424-079, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 546kb
Item 80 - April 24, 2008
C14-2007-0210 and C14H-2007-0011 - Kocurek Building - Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 511 West 41st Street (Waller Creek Watershed) from family residence-neighborhood conservation combining district (SF-3-NCCD) combining district zoning to neighborhood office-historic landmark-neighborhood conservation combining district (NO-H-NCCD) combining district zoning. First reading approved on March 27, 2008. Vote: 6-0 (Cole off the dais). Applicant and Agent: Vanguard Design Build (Michael Rhoades). City Staff: Jorge E. Rousselin, 974-2975.
The second reading of the ordinance for neighborhood office-historic landmark-neighborhood conservation combining district (NO-H-NCCD) combining district zoning was approved with amendments.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080424-080, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
20080424-080, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 1.3mb
20080424-080, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 117kb
Item 81 - April 24, 2008
C14-2008-0003 - Windsor Road Neighborhood Planning Area Vertical Mixed Use Building (V) Zoning Opt-in/Opt-Out Process, Tracts 1C and Tracts 3-21 - Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by applying Vertical Mixed Use Building (V) zoning regulations to certain tracts within the Windsor Road Neighborhood Planning Area, bounded by West 35th Street on the north, North Lamar Boulevard on the east, Enfield Road on the south and North MoPac Expressway Northbound on the west (Town Lake, Shoal Creek, Johnson Creek Watersheds). Regulations governing Vertical Mixed Use Building dimensional standards; allowable uses for a Vertical Mixed Use Building in office base district zoning; relaxed parking standards for commercial uses in a Vertical Mixed Use Building; and affordability requirements for Vertical Mixed Use Building developments will be considered for adoption. The Austin City Council may consider adopting all or some of these regulations, or amending the Vertical Mixed Use (VMU) overlay district to exclude properties within the Windsor Road Neighborhood Planning Area from the overlay district. First Reading approved on February 14, 2008. Vote: 6-0 (Kim-absent). Applicant and Agent: Neighborhood Planning and Zoning Department. City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 974-7719. A valid petition has been filed by a property owner in opposition to the rezoning request for Tract 3A.
This item was postponed to May 8, 2008 at Council's request.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080424-081, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 51kb
20080424-081, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 1.3mb
20080424-081, Agenda Late Backup Part 1 of 2, PDF, 270kb
20080424-081, Agenda Late Backup Part 2 of 2, PDF, 65kb
Item 82 - April 24, 2008
C14-2007-0092 - 21C - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 300 San Jacinto Blvd. (Town Lake/Waller Creek Watersheds) from central business district (CBD) district zoning to central business district-central urban redevelopment (CBD-CURE) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant central business district-central urban redevelopment-conditional overlay (CBD-CURE-CO) combining district zoning with conditions. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant central business district-central urban redevelopment-conditional overlay (CBD-CURE-CO) combining district zoning with conditions. Applicant: Brazos REI POE (Matthew Hooks). Agent: Drenner & Golden Stuart Wolff, LLP (Michele Rogerson). City Staff: Jorge E. Rousselin, 974-2975.
This item was postponed indefinitely and removed from the agenda.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080424-082, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
20080424-082, Agenda Backup (Request for Postponement), PDF, 28kb
20080424-082, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 824kb
Item 83 - April 24, 2008
C14-2007-0269 - 11112 Georgian Drive - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 11112 Georgian Drive (Walnut Creek Watershed) from limited office (LO) district zoning to general commercial services (CS) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-conditional overlay (CS-CO) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-conditional overlay (CS-CO) combining district zoning. Applicant and Agent: VNA Investments, Inc. (Tam Luu). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 974-3057.
Ordinance No. 20080424-083 for general commercial services-conditional overlay (CS-CO) combining district zoning was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20080424-083, PDF, 123kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080424-083, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 37kb
20080424-083, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 71kb
20080424-083, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
20080424-083, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 504kb
Item 84 - April 24, 2008
C14-2008-0017 - T and K - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 11108 Georgian Drive (Walnut Creek Watershed) from limited office (LO) district zoning to general commercial services (CS) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-conditional overlay (CS-CO) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-conditional overlay (CS-CO) combining district zoning. Applicant and Agent: VNA Investments (Tam Luu). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 974-3057.
Ordinance No. 20080424-084 for general commercial services-conditional overlay (CS-CO) combining district zoning was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20080424-084, PDF, 160kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080424-084, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 37kb
20080424-084, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 84kb
20080424-084, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
20080424-084, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 668kb
Item 85 - April 24, 2008
C14-2008-0046 - Bryan Jamail - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 4206 Clawson Road and 1700 Fort View (West Bouldin Creek Watershed) from family residence (SF-3) district zoning and community commercial (GR) district zoning to limited office-conditional overlay (LO-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 1; and community commercial-conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 2. Staff Recommendation: To grant limited office-conditional overlay (LO-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 1; and community commercial-conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 2. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant limited office-conditional overlay (LO-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 1; and community commercial-conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 2. Applicant: Bryan Joseph Jamail Development (Bryan Jamail). Agent: Howard Engineering (David Reid). City Staff: Robert Levinski, 974-1384.
Ordinance No. 20080424-085 for limited office-conditional overlay (LO-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 1; and community commercial-conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 2 was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20080424-085, PDF, 387kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080424-085, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 38kb
20080424-085, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 299kb
20080424-085, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 51kb
20080424-085, Agenda Backup (Restrictive Covenant), PDF, 212kb
20080424-085, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 315kb
20080424-085, Restrictive Covenant, PDF, 303kb
Item 86 - April 24, 2008
C14-2008-0047 - Grant Foster - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 507 West 18th Street (Shoal Creek Watershed) from general office (GO) 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. Applicant and Agent: Foster Financial Group (Grant Foster). City Staff: Jorge E. Rousselin, 974-2975.
Ordinance No. 20080424-086 for downtown mixed use-conditional overlay (DMU-CO) combining district zoning was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20080424-086, PDF, 136kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080424-086, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 37kb
20080424-086, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 87kb
20080424-086, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
20080424-086, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 490kb
Item 87 - April 24, 2008
C14-2008-0049 - South Edge II (Part 3) - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 6224 Crow Lane (Williamson Creek Watershed) from family residence-neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) combining district zoning to multi-family residence-low density-neighborhood plan (MF-2-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant multi-family residence-low density-neighborhood plan (MF-2-NP) combining district zoning with conditions. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant multi-family residence-low density-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (MF-2-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Applicant: Captuity Investments Three, LP (Darin Davis). Agent: Alice Glasco Consulting (Alice Glasco). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 974-7719.
This item was postponed to May 8, 2008 at the applicant's request.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080424-087, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
20080424-087, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 559kb
Item 88 - April 24, 2008
C14-2008-0068 - Redeemer Presbyterian Church - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 2205 Alexander Drive (Boggy Creek Watershed) from general commercial services-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning to general commercial services-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning to change a condition of zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning to change a condition of zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning to change a condition of zoning. Applicant: Redeemer Presbyterian Church (Barry McBee). Agent: MWM Design Group (Amelia Lopez-Phelps). City Staff: Joi Harden, 974-2212.
Ordinance No. 20080424-088 for general commercial services-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning to change a condition of zoning was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20080424-088, PDF, 529kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080424-088, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 39kb
20080424-088, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 279kb
20080424-088, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
20080424-088, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 512kb
Item 89 - April 24, 2008
C14-72-0204 (RCA) - Daugherty Subdivision - Conduct a public hearing to approve a restrictive covenant amendment for the property located at Elmont Drive and Pleasant Valley Road (Town Lake Watershed). Staff Recommendation: To approve the restrictive covenant amendment. Planning Commission Recommendation: To approve the restrictive covenant amendment. Applicant: Gerald Daugherty. Agent: Terry Irion. City Staff: Jerry Rusthoven, 974-3207.
The motion approving a restrictive covenant amendment was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080424-089, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 48kb
20080424-089, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 545kb
20080424-089, Restrictive Covenant Amendment, PDF, 97kb
Item 90 - April 24, 2008
C14-2007-0042 - 1801 Nelms Drive - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 1801 Nelms Drive (Williamson Creek Watershed) from family residence (SF-3) district zoning and family residence-historic landmark(SF-3-H) combining district zoning to multi-family residence-moderate high density (MF-4) district zoning and multi-family residence-moderate high density-historic landmark (MF-4-H) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant multi-family residence-medium density-historic landmark-conditional overlay (MF-3-H-CO) combining district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant multi-family residence-medium density-conditional overlay (MF-3-CO) combining district zoning and family residence-historic landmark (SF-3-H) combining district zoning. Applicant: Invest Smart Homes (Todd Rayer). Agent: Thrower Design (Ron Thrower). City Staff: Jerry Rusthoven, 974-3207.
The public hearing was closed and Ordinance No. 20080424-090 for multi-family residence-moderate-high density-historic (MF-4-H-CO) combining district zoning was approved on Council Member Martinez' motion, Mayor Pro Tem Dunkerley's second on a 6-0 vote with the following staff recommendations and a stipulation by Council Member Martinez. Council Member McCracken was off the dais. The staff recommendations were: a 25 foot vegetative buffer around the ruins. Within that area, sidewalks, drainage and underground improvements or other improvements that maybe required by the City would be allowed. The stipulation was that 50% of the area within the 25 foot setback could be used for impervious cover.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080424-090, Affidavit of Publication , PDF, 37kb
20080424-090, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 51kb
20080424-090, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 754kb
Item 91 - April 24, 2008
C14-2007-0264 - TPWD 6.6 - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by zoning property locally known as 100 East 50th Street (Waller Creek Watershed) from unzoned to multi-family residence-low density-neighborhood conservation combining district (MF-2-NCCD) combining district zoning and multi-family residence-moderate high density-neighborhood conservation combining district (MF-4-NCCD) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant multi-family residence-limited density-neighborhood conservation combining district (MF-1-NCCD) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant multi-family residence-limited density-neighborhood conservation combining district (MF-1-NCCD) combining district zoning with conditions. Applicant: Texas Park and Wildlife Department (Scott Boruff). Agent: Bennett Consulting (Jim Bennett). City Staff: Jorge E. Rousselin, 974-2975.
The public hearing was closed and the first reading of the ordinance for multi-family residence-limited density-neighborhood conservation combining district (MF-1-NCCD) combining district zoning with conditions and the inclusion of an agreement was approved on Council Member Cole's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Dunkerley's second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member McCracken was off the dais.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080424-091, Agenda Backup (Petition - Part 1), PDF, 1.2mb
20080424-091, Agenda Backup (Petition - Part 2), PDF, 948kb
20080424-091, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 51kb
20080424-091, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 1.7mb
20080424-091, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 70kb
Item 92 - April 24, 2008
C14-2008-0038 - 1705 & 1715 Guadalupe Street - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 1705 and 1715 Guadalupe Street (Shoal Creek Watershed) from downtown mixed use (DMU) district zoning to downtown mixed use-central urban redevelopment (DMU-CURE) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant downtown mixed use-central urban redevelopment-conditional overlay (DMU-CURE-CO) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To deny downtown mixed use-central urban redevelopment-conditional overlay (DMU-CURE-CO) combining district zoning. Applicanat and Agent: StrataGem Development, Ltd. (Brent W. Ryan). City Staff: Jorge E. Rousselin, 974-2975.
This item was postponed to May 8, 2008 at the applicant's request.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080424-092, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
20080424-092, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 494kb
Item 93 - April 24, 2008
C14-2008-0003 - Windsor Road Neighborhood Planning Area Vertical Mixed Use Building (V) Zoning Opt-in/Opt-Out Process, Tracts 1A, 1B, 1D and Tract 2 - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by applying Vertical Mixed Use Building (V) zoning regulations to Tracts 1A, 1B, 1D and Tract 2 (1807 West 35th Street, 1811 West 35th Street, 1815 West 35th Street and 1721 West 35th Street) within the Windsor Road Neighborhood Planning Area, bounded by West 35th Street on the north, North Lamar Boulevard on the east, Enfield Road on the south and North MoPac Expressway Northbound on the west (Town Lake, Shoal Creek, Johnson Creek Watersheds). Regulations governing Vertical Mixed Use Building dimensional standards; allowable uses for a Vertical Mixed Use Building in office base district zoning; relaxed parking standards for commercial uses in a Vertical Mixed Use Building; and affordability requirements for Vertical Mixed Use Building developments will be considered for adoption. The Austin City Council may consider adopting all or some of these regulations, or amending the Vertical Mixed Use (VMU) overlay district to exclude properties located at from the overlay district. Planning Commission Recommendation: To exclude Tracts 1 and 2 from the vertical mixed use overlay district. Applicant and Agent: Neighborhood Planning and Zoning Department. City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 974-7719. Valid petitions have been filed by property owners in opposition to this rezoning request.
This item was postponed to May 8, 2008 at the Council's request.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080424-093, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 51kb
20080424-093, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 1.7mb
20080424-093, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 46kb
Item 94 - April 24, 2008
C14-2008-0019 - South Lamar Neighborhood Planning Area Vertical Mixed Use Building (V) Zoning Opt-in/Opt-out process - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by applying Vertical Mixed Use Building (V) zoning regulations to certain tracts within the South Lamar Neighborhood Planning Area, bounded by West Oltorf Street to the north, the Union Pacific Railroad to the east; West Ben White Boulevard to the south and South Lamar Boulevard to the west (West Bouldin Creek, Williamson Creek, Barton Creek - Barton Springs Zone watersheds). Regulations governing Vertical Mixed Use Building dimensional standards; allowable uses for a Vertical Mixed Use Building in office base district zoning; relaxed parking standards for commercial uses in a Vertical Mixed Use Building; and affordability requirements for Vertical Mixed Use Building developments will be considered for adoption. The Austin City Council may consider adopting all or some of these regulations, or amending the Vertical Mixed Use (VMU) overlay district to exclude properties within the South Lamar Neighborhood Planning Area from the overlay district. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant vertical mixed use building (V) district and to exclude certain tracts from the vertical mixed use overlay district. Applicant and Agent: Neighborhood Planning and Zoning Department. City Staff: Melissa Laursen, 974-7226.
This item was postponed to May 8, 2008 at Council's request.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080424-094, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 51kb
20080424-094, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 702kb
20080424-094, Agenda Late Backup Part 1 of 2, PDF, 813kb
20080424-094, Agenda Late Backup Part 2 of 2, PDF, 42kb
Item 95 - April 24, 2008
C14-2008-0043 - Barton Hills Neighborhood Planning Area Vertical Mixed Use Building (V) Zoning Opt-in/Opt-Out Process - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by applying Vertical Mixed Use Building (V) zoning regulations to certain tracts within the Barton Hills Neighborhood Planning Area, bounded by Robert E. Lee, Rabb Road, Rae Dell Avenue, Barton Skyway, & Lamar Boulevard to the east, Stearns Lane & MoPAC Expressway Northbound to the west, and Lady Bird Lake to the north (Barton Creek, Eanes Creek and Town Lake Watersheds). Regulations governing Vertical Mixed Use Building dimensional standards; allowable uses for a Vertical Mixed Use Building in office base district zoning; relaxed parking standards for commercial uses in a Vertical Mixed Use Building; and affordability requirements for Vertical Mixed Use Building developments will be considered for adoption. The Austin City Council may consider adopting all or some of these regulations, or amending the Vertical Mixed Use (VMU) overlay district to exclude properties within the Barton Hills Neighborhood Planning Area from the overlay district. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant vertical mixed use building (V) district and to exclude certain tracts from the vertical mixed use overlay district. Applicant and Agent: Neighborhood Planning and Zoning Department. City Staff: Gregory Montes, 974-2629. A valid petition has been filed by a property owner in opposition to this rezoning request.
This item was postponed to May 8, 2008 at Council's request.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080424-095, Agenda Backup (Motion Sheet), PDF, 33kb
20080424-095, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 51kb
20080424-095, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 320kb
20080424-095, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 164kb
Item 96 - April 24, 2008
C14-2008-0044 - Windsor Park Neighborhood Planning Area Vertical Mixed Use Building (V) Zoning Opt-in/Opt-Out Process - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by applying Vertical Mixed Use Building (V) zoning regulations to certain tracts within the Windsor Park Neighborhood Planning Area, bounded by East U.S. Highway 290 on the north; Northeast Drive and Manor Road on the east; East 51st Street on the south; and IH-35 on the west (Tannehill Branch; Fort Branch; Little Walnut Creek Watersheds). Regulations governing Vertical Mixed Use Building dimensional standards; allowable uses for a Vertical Mixed Use Building in office base district zoning; relaxed parking standards for commercial uses in a Vertical Mixed Use Building; and affordability requirements for Vertical Mixed Use Building developments will be considered for adoption. The Austin City Council may consider adopting all or some of these regulations, or amending the Vertical Mixed Use (VMU) overlay district to exclude properties within the Windsor Park Neighborhood Planning Area from the overlay district. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant vertical mixed use building (V) district zoning and to exclude certain tracts from the vertical mixed use overlay district. Applicant and Agent: Neighborhood Planning and Zoning Department. City Staff: Minal Bhakta, 974-6453.
The first reading of the ordinance was approved. Tracts 1-14, 17-25, 27-29 and 31 were approved for vertical mixed use building (V) zoning with dimensional standards, parking reduction and additional ground floor uses in office districts. Tracts 15, 16 and 26 were excluded from the VMU Overlay District. An affordability level of 60% of the median family income for 10% of rental units in a vertical mixed use building was included.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080424-096, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 51kb
20080424-096, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 2.9mb
20080424-096, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 35kb
Item 97 - April 24, 2008
C14-2008-0030 - Lamar Blvd./Justin Lane Station Area Plan - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance adopting the Lamar Blvd./Justin Lane Station Area Plan and TOD base district zoning for all properties within the boundaries of the Lamar Blvd./Justin Lane Station Area, generally bounded by Morrow Street on the north; Guadalupe Street, Burns Street and the back property line of properties along Lamar Blvd. on the east; Denson Drive and just north of Romeria Drive on the south; and Wild Street, the Northwest and Austin Railroad, and Ryan Drive on the west. Planning Commission Recommendation: To approve the station area plan and transit oriented development (TOD) district zoning. Applicant: City of Austin, Neighborhood Planning and Zoning Department. City Staff: Sonya Lopez, 974-7694.
The public hearing was closed and the first reading of the ordinance to adopt the station area plan and transit oriented development (TOD) district zoning, with amendments, was approved on Council Member Cole's motion, Council Member Kim's second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member McCracken was off the dais.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080424-097, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
20080424-097, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 1.1mb
20080424-097, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 54kb
Item 98 - April 24, 2008
NPA-2008-0017.01 - Crestview/Wooten Neighborhood Plan Amendment - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 040401-Z-2, the Crestview/Wooten Combined Neighborhood Plan, an element of the Austin Tomorrow Comprehensive Plan, to include the Lamar Blvd./Justin Lane Station Area Plan and change the land use designation on the future land use map for all properties within the Crestview/Wooten Combined Neighborhood Planning Area that overlap the Lamar Blvd./Justin Lane Station Area to Transit Oriented Development (TOD). Planning Commission Recommendation: To approve transit oriented development (TOD) designation. Applicant: City of Austin, Neighborhood Planning and Zoning Department. City Staff: Sonya Lopez, 974-7694.
The public hearing was closed and the first reading of the ordinance to change the land use designation on the future land use map to transit oriented development (TOD) designation with the amendments spelled out in item 97 was approved on Council Member Cole's motion, Council Member Kim's second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member McCracken was off the dais.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080424-098, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 74kb
20080424-098, Agenda Backup (Exhibit B Property Table), PDF, 50kb
20080424-098, Agenda Backup (Map), PDF, 391kb
20080424-098, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 51kb
20080424-098, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 1.1mb
20080424-098, Agenda Late Backup Part 1 of 2, PDF, 23kb
20080424-098, Agenda Late Backup Part 2 of 2, PDF, 55kb
Item 99 - April 24, 2008
NPA-2008-0018.01 - Brentwood/Highland Neighborhood Plan Amendment - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 040513-30, the Brentwood/Highland Combined Neighborhood Plan, an element of the Austin Tomorrow Comprehensive Plan, to include the Lamar Blvd./Justin Lane Station Area Plan and change the land use designation on the future land use map for all properties within the Brentwood/Highland Combined Neighborhood Planning Area that overlap the Lamar Blvd./Justin Lane Station Area to Transit Oriented Development (TOD). Planning Commission Recommendation: To approve transit oriented development (TOD) designation. Applicant: City of Austin, Neighborhood Planning and Zoning Department. City Staff: Sonya Lopez, 974-7694.
The public hearing was closed and the first reading of the ordinance to change the land use designation on the future land use map to transit oriented development (TOD) designation with the amendments spelled out in item 97 was approved on Council Member Cole's motion, Council Member Kim's second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member McCracken was off the dais.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080424-099, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 75kb
20080424-099, Agenda Backup (Exhibit B Property Table), PDF, 67kb
20080424-099, Agenda Backup (Map), PDF, 419kb
20080424-099, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 51kb
20080424-099, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 1.1mb
20080424-099, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 54kb
Item 100 - April 24, 2008
Conduct a public hearing and approve a site-specific amendment to Section 25-8-514 (Save Our Springs Initiative) of the City Code to allow construction of a pollution prevention device upstream of Dry Fork Sink in the Critical Water Quality Zone of Williamson Creek (concerns property in the Barton Springs Zone). Recommended by the Environmental Board, the Code and Ordinance Subcommittee of the Planning Commission and the Planning Commission.
This item was postponed to June 5, 2008 at the staff's request.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080424-100, Agenda Backup (MAP- DRY FORK SINK PATH), PDF, 906kb
20080424-100, Agenda Backup (MAP- PROJECT LOCATION), PDF, 624kb
20080424-100, Agenda Backup (Project Briefing), PDF, 157kb
20080424-100, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 53kb
Item 101 - April 24, 2008
Conduct a public hearing and consider an appeal by CWS Capital Partners LLC of the Planning Commission's decision denying its request for a variance from Waterfront Overlay development regulations (City Code Chapter 25-2) for property located at 222 East Riverside Drive in the South Shore Central Subdistrict. There is no unanticipated fiscal impact. A fiscal note is not required. The Planning Commission denied the requested Waterfront Overlay variance and site plan; The PARD Board recommended denial of the requested Waterfront Overlay variance.
This item was withdrawn.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080424-101, Agenda Backup (Exhibit A), PDF, 104kb
20080424-101, Agenda Backup (Exhibit B), PDF, 901kb
20080424-101, Agenda Backup (Notice of Appeal Letter), PDF, 395kb
20080424-101, Agenda Backup (Planning Commission Review Sheet), PDF, 399kb
20080424-101, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb
20080424-101, Agenda Backup (Site Plan Appeal), PDF, 220kb
20080424-101, Agenda Backup (Site Plan Maps p. 4), PDF, 898kb
20080424-101, Agenda Backup (Site Plan Maps pp. 1-3), PDF, 543kb
Item 102 - April 24, 2008
Conduct a public hearing and consider an appeal by CWS Capital Partners LLC of the Planning Commission's decision denying its request for variances from Waterfront Overlay development regulations (City Code Chapter 25-2) for property located at 300 East Riverside Drive in the South Shore Central Subdistrict. There is no unanticipated fiscal impact. A fiscal note is not required. The Planning Commission denied the requested Waterfront Overlay variances and site plan; The PARD Board recommended denial of the requested Waterfront Overlay variances.
This item was withdrawn.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080424-102, Agenda Backup (Letter from PARD), PDF, 121kb
20080424-102, Agenda Backup (Letter of Appeal), PDF, 348kb
20080424-102, Agenda Backup (Maps), PDF, 1.5mb
20080424-102, Agenda Backup (Master Comment Report), PDF, 682kb
20080424-102, Agenda Backup (Planning Commission Review Sheet), PDF, 335kb
20080424-102, Agenda Backup (Public Hearing Comments pp 1-6), PDF, 996kb
20080424-102, Agenda Backup (Public Hearing Comments pp. 7-10), PDF, 841kb
20080424-102, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb
20080424-102, Agenda Backup (Site Plan Appeal), PDF, 137kb
Item 103 - April 24, 2008
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending Chapter 25-10, Sign Regulations and Chapter 13-2, Ground Transportation Services to clarify Chapter 25-10 and allow off-premise signs on limited portions of scenic roadways; prohibit advertisements on vehicles if such vehicles are driven solely or primarily for the purpose of advertising businesses that are unrelated to the vehicle's primary business; allow signs to be relocated to commercial districts with sign face areas of up to 672 square feet; change the way sign height is measured; define elevated travel ways and except major interchanges and intersections from that definition; clarify sign location measurements; allow the face size of newly relocated signs to be as large as the total aggregate square footage of the signs being relocated; require off-premise sign owners to register the signs and pay fees for all signs within the city's planning jurisdiction; require energy efficient, pollution reduction lighting for off-premise signs within a certain time frame; require annual registration of all non-conforming off-premise signs; prohibit signs owners from relocating a sign if that sign owner is in violation of the sign regulations; establish notice requirement to notify sign owners of registration expiration; clarify and establish penalties for violations of the sign regulations; and impose registration requirements and registration fees on vehicles that transport passengers for profit and advertise unrelated businesses; and other clarifying amendments; and waiving the requirement for a recommendation under Sec. 25-1-502(B), City Code. Reviewed by the Design Commission; Urban Transportation Commission; and, Codes and Ordinances Subcommittee of the Planning Commission. To be reviewed by the Planning Commission on April 22, 2008.
This item was postponed to May 8, 2008 at the staff's request.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080424-103, Agenda Backup (Data Analysis - Billboards), PDF, 2.1mb
20080424-103, Agenda Backup (Design Commission ltr), PDF, 53kb
20080424-103, Agenda Backup (Direct Stakeholder comments), PDF, 27kb
20080424-103, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 122kb
20080424-103, Agenda Backup (Map of restricted areas), PDF, 2.5mb
20080424-103, Agenda Backup (Mobile Advertising), PDF, 3.9mb
20080424-103, Agenda Backup (Ordinance Amend Review Sheet), PDF, 56kb
20080424-103, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 59kb
20080424-103, Agenda Backup (Scenic Austin letter), PDF, 103kb
20080424-103, Agenda Backup (Signed Resolution), PDF, 102kb
20080424-103, Agenda Backup (Summary of Stakeholder mtgs), PDF, 34kb
20080424-103, Agenda Backup (Tracking Sheet), PDF, 47kb
20080424-103, Agenda Backup (UTC Draft Meeting Minutes), PDF, 48kb
Item 104 - April 24, 2008
Set a public hearing to consider an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2, Subchapter F (Residential Design and Compatibility Standards). (Suggested date and time: May 15, 2008, 6:00 p.m. at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX.) (Council Member Brewster McCracken Mayor Pro Tem Betty Dunkerley )
The public hearing was set for May 15, 2008 at 6:00 p.m., Austin City Hall at 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX. The public hearing will be conducted on the above date even if the Planning Commission has not acted on it.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080424-104, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Memo), PDF, 18kb
20080424-104, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 48kb
Item 105 - April 24, 2008
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to allocate $5,000 from Holly Good Neighbor "Cultural Arts" projects to fund the Conjunto Music Festival during the Latino music month of May. (Council Member Mike Martinez Council Member Lee Leffingwell )
Resolution No. 20080424-105 was approved.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20080424-105, PDF, 23kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080424-105, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution), PDF, 11kb
20080424-105, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Memo), PDF, 19kb
20080424-105, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 48kb
Item 106 - April 24, 2008
Approve an ordinance amending Ordinance 980507-A, relating to development regulations applicable to Bethany Lutheran Church, at the intersection of Slaughter Lane and Wolftrap Drive, and superceding disputed development regulations including but not limited to the Save Our Springs Ordinance. (This concerns property located in the Barton Springs Zone). Related to Item #72.
Ordinance No. 20080424-106 was approved with the following amendment on Mayor Pro Tem Dunkerley's motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 7-0 vote. Part 6, (B) of the ordinance should read "Storm water controls for development of the property shall comply with the engineering report entitled "Ordinance 980507A Settlement Negotiations, Mission Bethany Water Quality Enhancements, CAI Proj. No. 420.0101" dated April 18, 2008, on file at the Watershed Protection and Development Review Department."
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20080424-106, PDF, 194kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080424-106, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 48kb
20080424-106, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 217kb
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