Regular Meeting of the Austin City Council
April 27, 2006
Meeting Agenda
Agenda, 534kb
Changes to the Meeting Agenda
Agenda Addendum, 33kb
Agenda Changes and Corrections, 31kb
Approved Meeting Minutes
The minutes for the Regular Meeting of April 27, 2006 were approved on the 4th day of May, 2006 on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Council MemberLeffingwell's second on a 7-0 vote.
Minutes, 648kb
Closed Caption Transcript
Transcript, 724kb
Agenda Items - April 27, 2006
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Item 1 - April 27, 2006
Approval of the minutes from the meeting of April 20, 2006.
The minutes from the meeting of April 20, 2006, were approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060427-001, Agenda Backup, PDF, 19kb
Item 2 - April 27, 2006
Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute amendments to agreements with Travis County Water Control and Improvement District No. 17 (WCID No. 17) for the provision of wholesale wastewater service to the Comanche Canyon Planned Unit Development, and with WCID No. 17, Taylor Woodrow Communities/Steiner Ranch Ltd., and Steiner Utility Company, Inc., for the provision of wholesale wastewater service to the Steiner Ranch area. WCID No. 17 will be responsible for the necessary infrastructure improvements. No City funding is required for this agreement. Recommended by Water and Wastewater Commission.
This item was postponed to May 4, 2006.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060427-002, Agenda Backup, PDF, 178kb
Item 3 - April 27, 2006
Approve a resolution to establish an economic development program under Texas Government Code Chapter 380 for the economic development of the former Robert Mueller Municipal Airport, and authorize the negotiation and execution of a 20-year Economic Development and Grant Agreement with Mueller Local Government Corporation in an amount not to exceed $1,200,000 per year for a total grant amount not to exceed $23,100,000. There is no unanticipated fiscal impact. A fiscal note is not required. No prior boards or commission action.
Resolution No. 20060427-003 was approved.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20060427-003, PDF, 143kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060427-003, Agenda Backup, PDF, 79kb
20060427-003, Agenda Late Backup Part 1 of 2, PDF, 175kb
20060427-003, Agenda Late Backup Part 2 of 2, PDF, 417kb
Item 4 - April 27, 2006
Approve amendment to Bylaws of the Mueller Local Government Corporation to delete provisions requiring that the President and Vice President be members of the Board and to designate the Chairman of the Board as presiding officer over meetings.
The motion authorizing the amendment to bylaws of the Mueller Local Government Corporation was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060427-004, Agenda Backup, PDF, 78kb
Item 5 - April 27, 2006
Authorize written consent to the creation of the proposed Williamson County Emergency Services District No. 9 for a period of six months.
The motion authorizing the written consent was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060427-005, Agenda Backup, PDF, 58kb
Item 6 - April 27, 2006
Authorize the use of Town Lake for a water event associated with the Academy Capital 2K open water race on May 7, 2006. There is no unanticipated fiscal impact. A fiscal note is not required.
The motion authorizing the use of Town Lake was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060427-006, Agenda Backup, PDF, 27kb
Item 7 - April 27, 2006
Approve issuing a free lifetime swim pass for Barton Springs Pool to Marion Payne. There is no unanticipated fiscal impact. A fiscal note is not required. On November 9, 1993, the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board recommended awarding swim passes to citizens 80 years of age or older who are active swimmers at Barton Springs pool.
The motion authorizing the issuance of a free lifetime swim pass was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060427-007, Agenda Backup, PDF, 41kb
Item 8 - April 27, 2006
Approve an ordinance amending Chapter 13-6 of the City Code relating to towing of vehicles; amending ordinance no. 010308-59 relating to non-consent towing fees; and amending ordinance no. 20050912-004 relating to wrecker permit fees. No additional funding is required.
This item was postponed to May 18, 2006.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060427-008, Agenda Backup, PDF, 180kb
Item 9 - April 27, 2006
Approve an ordinance vacating that portion of the alley between University Avenue and Whitis Avenue and between Martin Luther King Boulevard (West) and 20th Street to the Board of Regents of the University of Texas System, to be incorporated into The University of Texas Executive Education and Conference Center development. Recommended by the Urban Transportation Commission and the Zoning and Platting Commission.
Ordinance No. 20060427-009 was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20060427-009, PDF, 258kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060427-009, Agenda Backup, PDF, 466kb
20060427-009, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 36kb
Item 10 - April 27, 2006
Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings for the Chaparral Trail Wykeham Drive Wastewater Improvements Project, a portion of the Austin Clean Water Program, to acquire a 732 square foot permanent wastewater easement and a 1,058 square foot temporary working space easement out of Lot 17, Block 6, Peppertree Park Section 3, a subdivision in Travis County, Texas, in the amount of $1,627. The owners of the needed property interest are GLEN L. FOX AND GLENDA A. FOX. The title to the property has been clouded with a quit claim deed to RODERICK SINGLETON. The property is located at 2504 Chaparral Trail, Austin, Travis County, Texas. Funding is included in the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Capital Budget of the Austin Water Utility.
Resolution No. 20060427-010 was approved.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20060427-010, PDF, 377kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060427-010, Agenda Backup, PDF, 456kb
Item 11 - April 27, 2006
Approve an ordinance amending Section 12-4-24 of the City Code to establish a maximum speed limit of 25 miles per hour on residential streets within the area bound by IH-35, Airport Boulevard, and Manor Road, and amending Section 12-4-23 of the City Code to delete a portion of Dancy Street from the list of streets with a maximum speed limit of 20 miles per hour. Funding in the amount of $11,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Operating Budget of the Public Works Department for the installation of necessary signs.
Ordinance No. 20060427-011 was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20060427-011, PDF, 97kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060427-011, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 37kb
20060427-011, Agenda Backup, PDF, 98kb
Item 12 - April 27, 2006
Authorize negotiation and execution of Supplemental Amendment #2 to the professional services agreement with CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY LABORATORIES, INC., Skokie, IL, for engineering services and evaluation of the Austin Bergstrom-International Airport Parking Garage in the amount of $350,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $697,000. Funding in the amount of $350,000 is included in the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 adopted Capital Budget of the Aviation Department. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9 of the City Code (Minority-Owned and Woman-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this solicitation. Not acted on by the Austin Airport Advisory Commission.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of supplemental amendment #2 to the professional services agreement was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060427-012, Agenda Backup, PDF, 50kb
Item 13 - April 27, 2006
Approve an ordinance, on first reading, repealing Ordinance No. 20050407-017 granting a taxicab franchise to Roy's Taxi, Inc. and amending Ordinance No. 20050609-019 granting a taxicab franchise to Greater Austin Transportation Company d/b/a Yellow Cab, and allowing the temporary use by Yellow Cab of the Roy's Taxi, Inc. name, vehicle numbering, and color scheme. The taxicab permit fee of $400 per year per permit is a revenue source. Expected annual revenue is $62,000. The Urban Transportation Commission recommends denial of the request.
The motion to close the public hearing and approve the first reading of the ordinance to repeal the Roy's Taxi franchise and to amend the Yellow Cab franchise to transfer 151 of Roy's Taxi permits to Yellow Cab, with the following two conditions, was approved on Council Member Dunkerley's motion, Council Member McCracken's second on a 6-1 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Thomas voted nay. The conditions were that Roy's Taxi drivers who own their cabs and want to go with Yellow Cab would have their vehicles painted and outfitted at no charge to the drivers. Those vehicles with bike racks on the back would be allowed to move over to Yellow Cab not pay the "in lieu of advertising" fee. Staff was directed to set aside additional permits - 55 permits for a new company, 20 permits for Austin Cab Company. Four of these would come from the transfer which Yellow Cab is willing to give back to the City, 11 are new ones created due to growth in the City and 60 new permits would be borrowed from the future. Yellow Cab would not be eligible for any new permits for the next four years. New permits would be split between Austin Cab and the new company. Staff was directed to expedite the process to award a franchise to a new company.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060427-013, Affidavit of Publication (First Reading), PDF, 38kb
20060427-013, Agenda Backup, PDF, 157kb
20060427-013, Agenda Late Backup Part 1 of 3, PDF, 94kb
20060427-013, Agenda Late Backup Part 2 of 3, PDF, 83kb
20060427-013, Agenda Late Backup Part 3 of 3, PDF, 94kb
Item 14 - April 27, 2006
Authorize execution of a contract through the TEXAS MULTIPLE AWARD SCHEDULE (TXMAS) with TENNANT COMPANY, Minneapolis, MN, for the purchase of one floor sweeper and one floor scrubber in an amount not to exceed $54,540.83. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Approved Operating Budget of the Austin Convention Center. Cooperative Purchase.
The motion authorizing the execution of a contract was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060427-014, Agenda Backup, PDF, 42kb
20060427-014, Contract Cover Sheet, Tennant Sales & Service Company - purchase sweeper and scrubber, PDF, 12kb
Item 15 - April 27, 2006
Authorize execution of a contract with VARIAN, INC., Walnut Creek, CA, for the purchase of a spectrophotometer for Laboratory Services at Austin Energy in an amount not to exceed $73,846. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Approved Capital Budget of Austin Energy. Lowest bid of three bids 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 execution of a contract was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060427-015, Agenda Backup, PDF, 62kb
Item 16 - April 27, 2006
Authorize execution of a contract with ALFRED CONHAGEN, INCORPORATED OF TEXAS, La Marque, TX, for the repair of a river intake pump at the Decker River pump station, in an amount not to exceed $67,282. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Approved Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Low bid of four bids 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 execution of a contract was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060427-016, Agenda Backup, PDF, 53kb
Item 17 - April 27, 2006
Authorize execution of a 12-month supply agreement with POWELL ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS, INC. Houston, TX, for 15kV metal-clad switchgear in the amount of $3,474,144 with three 12-month extension options in the amount not to exceed $3,474,144 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $13,896,576. Funding in the amount of $3,474,144 is available in the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Approved Capital Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Lowest bidder meeting specifications. This contract will be awarded in accordance 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 execution of a supply agreement was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060427-017, Agenda Backup, PDF, 79kb
Item 18 - April 27, 2006
Authorize negotiation and execution of five 12-month service agreements with SOLAR TURBINES, Houston, TX; JET TURBINE SERVICE, Boca Raton, FL; TRANS CANADA TURBINES, Calgary, Alberta; WOOD GROUP/PRATT WHITNEY Windsor Locks, CT; and GE PACKAGED POWER, INCORPORATED, Houston, TX, for gas turbine generator maintenance at Austin Energy power plants, in a combined amount not to exceed $750,000, with four 12-month extension options in a combined amount not to exceed $750,000 per extension option, for a combined total agreement not to exceed $3,750,000. Funding in the amount of $312,500 is available in the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Approved Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining seven months of the original contract period and extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Multiple awards to provide adequate service levels. 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 service agreements was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060427-018, Agenda Backup, PDF, 56kb
20060427-018, Contract Cover Sheet, Austin Filter Systems, Inc. - Victoria Drive Channel Rehab Proj, PDF, 30kb
Item 19 - April 27, 2006
Authorize execution of a 12-month supply agreement with JAE CONSTRUCTION, INC., Austin, TX, for the purchase of sandy loam and topsoil in an amount not to exceed $57,650, with two 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $57,650 per extension, for a total contract amount not to exceed $172,950. Funding in the amount of $24,021 is available in the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Approved Operating Budget of the Austin Water Utility. Funding for the remaining seven months of the original contract period and extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Lowest bid of two bids 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 execution of a supply agreement was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060427-019, Agenda Backup, PDF, 58kb
Item 20 - April 27, 2006
Authorize execution of a contract through the TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT PURCHASING COOPERATIVE (BUYBOARD) with WHEELED COACH INDUSTRIES, Winter Park, FL, for the purchase of four ambulances in an amount not to exceed $680,720. Funding in the amount of $509,940 is available in the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Approved Operating Budget of the Emergency Medical Services Department. Funding in the amount of $170,780 is available in the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Approved Vehicle Acquisition Fund. Cooperative Purchase.
The motion authorizing the execution of a contract was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060427-020, Agenda Backup, PDF, 67kb
20060427-020, Contract Cover Sheet, Wheeled Coach Ambulances - purchase of 4 ambulances, PDF, 10kb
Item 21 - April 27, 2006
Authorize negotiation and execution of Amendment No. 4 to the contract with KPMG, LLP, Austin, TX, for auditing services to increase the three remaining extension options in an amount not to exceed $79,511 for the first option; $96,293 for the second option; and $114,085 for the third option, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $2,848,736. Funding in the amount of $79,511 is available in the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Approved Operating Budget of the Financial and Administrative Services Department. Funding for the second and third extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. This contract was awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9 of the City Code (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). 50% MBE and 0% WBE Subconsulting participation.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of amendment number 4 to the contract was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060427-021, Agenda Backup, PDF, 50kb
Item 22 - April 27, 2006
Authorize execution of a 12-month supply agreement with OSBURN MATERIALS, San Antonio, TX, for topdressing sand in amount not to exceed $53,850, with two 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $53,850 per extension option, for a total agreement amount not to exceed $161,550. Funding in the amount of $22,438 is available in the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Approved Operating Budget of the Parks and Recreation Department Fund. Funding for the remaining seven months of the original period and extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Sole bidder. 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 execution of a supply agreement was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060427-022, Agenda Backup, PDF, 59kb
Item 23 - April 27, 2006
Authorize execution of a contract through the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (BuyBoard) with GAMETIME c/o TOTAL RECREATION PRODUCTS, Cypress TX, for the purchase and installation of recycled rubber surfacing in an amount not to exceed $65,360.87. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Approved Operating Budget for the Parks and Recreation Department.
The motion authorizing the execution of a contract was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060427-023, Agenda Backup, PDF, 39kb
Item 24 - April 27, 2006
Authorize execution of a nine-month service agreement with PDS TECHNICAL SERVICES, Austin, TX, for the provision of a temporary serologist and a temporary evidence technician for the Austin Police Department in an amount not to exceed $67,080, with two 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $89,440 per extension option, for a total agreement amount not to exceed $245,960. Funding in the amount of $67,080 is available in the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Police Department Approved Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund: U. S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Program, Forensic Casework DNA Backlog Reduction Program. Funding for the extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Lowest bid of three bids 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 execution of a service agreement was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060427-024, Agenda Backup, PDF, 57kb
Item 25 - April 27, 2006
Authorize negotiation and execution of a 12-month Interlocal Agreement with the THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN, SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK, Austin, TX, for training of Austin Police Department cadets in an amount not to exceed $20,000, with two 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $20,000 per extension option, for a total agreement amount not to exceed $60,000. Funding in the amount of $8,333 is available in the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Approved Operating Budget of the Austin Police Department. Funding for remaining seven months of the original contract period and the extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Interlocal Agreement.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060427-025, Agenda Backup, PDF, 44kb
20060427-025, Contract Cover Sheet, University of Texas at Austin - APD Cadet Training, PDF, 19kb
Item 26 - April 27, 2006
Authorize execution of a 12-month service agreement with AUSTIN RECLAIMED MATERIALS, LP, Austin, TX, for aggregate screening and cleaning services in an amount not to exceed $85,500, with two 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $85,500 per extension for a total contract amount not to exceed $256,500. Funding in the amount of $35,625 is available in the Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Approved Operating Budget of the Public Works Department. Funding for the remaining seven months of the original contract period and the extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Sole bid 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 execution of a service agreement was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060427-026, Agenda Backup, PDF, 63kb
Item 27 - April 27, 2006
Authorize execution of a contract through the HOUSTON-GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (H-GAC) with RUSH EQUIPMENT CENTER, Houston, TX, for the purchase of one trailer-mounted tub grinder in an amount not to exceed $395,048. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Approved Capital Budget of the Solid Waste Services Department. Cooperative Purchase.
The motion authorizing the execution of a contract was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060427-027, Agenda Backup, PDF, 56kb
20060427-027, Contract Cover Sheet, Rush Equipment Centers of Texas - one trailer-mounted tub, PDF, 11kb
Item 28 - April 27, 2006
Approve the issuance of a Street Event Permit for Paramount Theatre's 90th and the State Theatre's 70th Anniversary Gala, a fee-paid event in the 700 block of Congress Avenue to benefit Paramount and State Theatres, scheduled for May 20, 2006.
The motion authorizing the issuance of a street event permit was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060427-028, Agenda Backup, PDF, 36kb
20060427-028, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 51kb
Item 29 - April 27, 2006
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
20060427-029, Agenda Backup, PDF, 21kb
20060427-029, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 9kb
Item 30 - April 27, 2006
Adopt a resolution directing the City Manager to present City Code amendments relating to online access to public information. (Council Member Lee Leffingwell, Council Member Betty Dunkerley and Council Member Brewster McCracken)
Resolution No. 20060427-030 was approved.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20060427-030, PDF, 11kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060427-030, Agenda Backup, PDF, 38kb
20060427-030, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 12kb
Item 31 - April 27, 2006
Approve an ordinance authorizing the waiver or reimbursement of certain fees and requirements under Chapter 14-8 of the City Code, and authorizing payment of certain costs for Mexic-Arte's 2006 Festival Mexico to be held on April 29, 2006. (Council Member Raul Alvarez, Council Member Jennifer Kim and Council Member Lee Leffingwell)
Ordinance No. 20060427-031 was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20060427-031, PDF, 27kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060427-031, Agenda Backup, PDF, 24kb
20060427-031, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 26kb
Item 32 - April 27, 2006
Approve an ordinance waiving certain fees and requirements under Chapter 14-8 of the Code, and authorizing payment of certain costs for the Austin Theatre Alliance's Celebration of the Paramount's 90th Birthday, and the State Theatre's 70th Birthday, to be held on May 20, 2006. (Council Member Betty Dunkerley, Mayor Will Wynn, and Council Member Jennifer Kim)
Ordinance No. 20060427-032 was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20060427-032, PDF, 39kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060427-032, Agenda Backup, PDF, 23kb
20060427-032, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 26kb
Item 33 - April 27, 2006
Set a public hearing to consider amending the City Code to reflect departmental responsibilities that resulted from the formation of the One-Stop Shop. (Suggested date and time: May 4, 2006, at 6:00 p.m., Austin City Hall Council Chambers, 301 West Second Street) Recommended by Codes and Ordinances on February 21, 2006. To be reviewed by the Planning Commission on April 25, 2006.
The public hearing was set for May 4, 2006, at 6:00 p.m., Austin City Hall Council Chambers, 301 West Second Street.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060427-033, Agenda Backup, PDF, 736kb
Item 34 - April 27, 2006
Presentation on Financial Forecast.
The presentation was made by John Hockenyos, Managing Director of TXP; Toby Futrell, City Manager; Greg Canally, Budget Officer; and John Stephens, Director of Financial Services Department.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060427-034, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 1.9mb
Item 35 - April 27, 2006
Discuss legal issues concerning The Heritage Neighborhood Association and Simon Atkinson v. Buckingham Investments, Ltd. and the City of Austin; Cause No. D-1-GN-06-001212; in the 53rd Judicial District Court, Travis County, Texas. (concerning a claim that the City issued a building permit in error) (Private Consultation with Attorney - Section 551.071)
This item was withdrawn.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060427-035, Agenda Backup, PDF, 23kb
Item 36 - April 27, 2006
Discuss legal issues in City of Austin v. Level 3 Communications, Inc. and Level 3 Communications LLC; Cause No. GN 304585, in the 353rd Judicial District Court of Travis County, Texas. (concerns damage to the City's Onion Creek Tunnel and liner) (Private Consultation with Attorney - Section 551.071)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060427-036, Agenda Backup, PDF, 24kb
Item 37 - April 27, 2006
Discuss legal issues related to an appeal by Tumbleweed Investment Joint Venture of the Zoning and Platting Commission denial of a request for an extension of Site Plan No. SP-01-0356D (Rancho la Valencia) located at 9512 FM 2222. (Private Consultation with Attorney - Section 551.071)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060427-037, Agenda Backup, PDF, 22kb
Item 38 - April 27, 2006
Briefing on 2006 Bond Election: New Facilities.
The presentation was made by Greg Canally, Budget Officer; Chief Adame, Fire Chief; Richard Herrington, EMS Executive Director; Chief Knee, Police Chief; Evelyn McKee, Presiding Judge, Municipal Court; Rebecca Stark, Clerk of the Municipal Court; David Lurie, Director of Public Health; and Brenda Branch, Director of Libraries.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060427-038, Agenda Backup, PDF, 20kb
20060427-038, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 1.5mb
Item 39 - April 27, 2006
Briefing on Enhanced Traffic Incident Management Program.
The presentation was postponed to May 18, 2006.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060427-039, Agenda Backup, PDF, 19kb
20060427-039, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 340kb
Item 40 - April 27, 2006
Briefing and possible action on water supply, capacity and demand, as well as proposed locations for a new water treatment plant to replace the Green Water Treatment plant.
The presentation was made by Joe Canales, Deputy City Manager; Chris Lippe, Director of Austin Water Utility; Stephen Coonan, P.E., Alan Plummer Associates, Inc.; and Joseph Jenkins P.E., CH2M Hill. The motion to instruct the City Manager to remove the Roy Guerrero Park site from the analysis of a replacement site for the Green Water Plant was approved on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Mayor Pro Tem Thomas' second on a 7-0 vote. Staff was directed to advise Council on what the time line for construction of a new water plant would be if an aggressive conservation plan and leak detection program were in place and determine if either of the private sites could be secured. Also, Council asked for a report on best practices on construction designs that save costs and decrease construction time. Finally, the City Manager was asked to identify possible funding sources to expedite the development of Guerrero Park.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060427-040, Agenda Backup, PDF, 20kb
20060427-040, Agenda Late Backup Part 1 of 2, PDF, 19kb
20060427-040, Agenda Late Backup Part 2 of 2, PDF, 1.1mb
Item 41 - April 27, 2006
C14-05-0200 - Rockin Y - Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 7629, 7715 and 7739 West SH 71 (Williamson Creek Watershed-Barton Springs Zone) from rural residential (RR) district zoning to neighborhood commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay (LR-MU-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 1; and limited office-mixed use-conditional overlay (LO-MU-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 2. First reading approved on April 6, 2006. Vote: 7-0. Applicants: Eric Yerkovich; Michael Wayne Bomer; and Crystal Lee Bomer. Agent: Land Answers (Jim Wittliff). City Staff: Wendy Walsh, 974-7719.
Ordinance No. 20060427-041 for neighborhood commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay (LR-MU-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 1; and limited office-mixed use-conditional overlay (LO-MU-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 2 was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20060427-041, PDF, 244kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060427-041, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 35kb
20060427-041, Agenda Backup, PDF, 1.1mb
Item 42 - April 27, 2006
C814-05-0213 - Loop 1 at U.S. Highway 290 West PUD - Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 5009 U.S. Highway 290 West (Tract 1) and 4929 Davis Lane & 5000 W. Slaughter Lane from community commercial (GR) district zoning and rural residence (RR) district zoning for Tract 1; community commercial-conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 2, to planned unit development (PUD) district zoning for Tracts 1 and 2. These properties, located within the Barton Springs Zone, have been proposed for a zoning change; the change will result in an amendment to the application of Chapter 25-8, Article 12, (Save our Springs Initiative) to the properties. First reading approved on February 16, 2006. Vote: 7-0. Applicant: Wilmington Trust #2133 c/o Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.; S.R. Ridge Limited Partnership. Agent: Armbrust & Brown (Richard Suttle, Jr.). City Staff: Jerry Rusthoven, 974-3207.
This item was postponed to May 4, 2006 at the applicant's request.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060427-042, Agenda Backup, PDF, 469kb
Item 43 - April 27, 2006
C14-05-0201 - 2100 Parker Lane - Approve third reading of an ordinance to amend Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 2100 Parker Lane (Harper's Branch Watershed) from family residence (SF-3) district zoning to townhouse and condominium residence-conditional overlay (SF-6-CO) combining district zoning with conditions. First reading approved on March 2, 2006. Vote: 7-0. Second reading approved on April 6, 2006. Vote: 7-0. Applicant: Jim Cummings. Agent: Urban Design (Laura Toups). City Staff: Robert Heil, 974-2330. A valid petition has been filed in opposition to this rezoning request.
Ordinance No. 20060427-043 for townhouse and condominium residence-conditional overlay (SF-6-CO) combining district zoning with conditions was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20060427-043, PDF, 171kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060427-043, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 34kb
20060427-043, Agenda Backup, PDF, 1.5mb
20060427-043, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 286kb
20060427-043, Restrictive Covenant, PDF, 129kb
Item 44 - April 27, 2006
C14-85-055 (RCA) - Lelah's Crossing - Conduct a public hearing and approve a restrictive covenant amendment for the property located at 1300 West Dittmar Road (South Boggy Creek Watershed). Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To approve the restrictive covenant amendment. Applicant: Dittmar Properties, Ltd. (John R. Kleas). Agent: Thrower Design (Ron Thrower). City Staff: Wendy Walsh, 974-7719.
The motion granting approval of a restrictive covenant amendment was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20060427-044, PDF, 254kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060427-044, Agenda Backup, PDF, 1.9mb
Item 45 - April 27, 2006
C14-05-0091 - Lelah's Crossing - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 1300 West Dittmar Road (South Boggy Creek Watershed) from general office (GO) district zoning to multi-family residence - limited density (MF-1) district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant townhouse and condominium residence-conditional overlay (SF-6-CO) combining district zoning with conditions. Applicant: Dittmar Properties, Ltd. (John R. Kleas). Agent: Thrower Design (Ron Thrower). City Staff: Wendy Walsh, 974-7719. A valid petition has been filed in opposition to this rezoning request.
Ordinance No. 20060427-045 for townhouse and condominium residence-conditional overlay (SF-6-CO) combining district zoning with conditions was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20060427-045, PDF, 310kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060427-045, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 35kb
20060427-045, Agenda Backup, PDF, 3.0mb
20060427-045, Restrictive Covenant, PDF, 236kb
Item 46 - April 27, 2006
C14-06-0016 - Replat of West 16th Place - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 908 West 16th Street (Shoal Creek Watershed) from limited office (LO) district zoning to family residence (SF-3) district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant family residence (SF-3) district zoning. Applicant: Walter Hornaday. Agent: Stansberry Engineering Co. (Blane Stansberry). City Staff: Jorge E. Rousselin, 974-2975.
Ordinance No. 20060427-046 for family residence (SF-3) district zoning was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20060427-046, PDF, 171kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060427-046, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 33kb
20060427-046, Agenda Backup, PDF, 625kb
Item 47 - April 27, 2006
C14-05-0197.SH - Banister Oaks - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 1212 W. Ben White Boulevard (Bouldin Creek Watershed) from community commercial (GR) district zoning; general office (GO) district zoning; and limited office (LO) district zoning to community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay (GR-MU-CO) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Action: To grant community commercial-mixed use (GR-MU) combining district zoning. Applicant: Banister Oaks Hotel, Inc. (Sheng Ting Chen). Agent: Foundation Communities (Walter Moreau). City Staff: Robert Heil, 974-2330.
The public hearing was closed and Ordinance No. 20060427-047 for community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay (GR-MU-CO) combining district zoning with a trip limitation of 2,000 cars per day and prohibiting automotive rentals, automotive sales, pawn shop services, automotive repair services, automotive washing (of any type), and service stations was approved on Council Member Leffingwell's motion, Council Member Dunkerley's motion on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20060427-047, PDF, 181kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060427-047, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 34kb
20060427-047, Agenda Backup, PDF, 1.0mb
20060427-047, Agenda Late Backup Part 1 of 4, PDF, 1.2mb
20060427-047, Agenda Late Backup Part 2 of 4, PDF, 61kb
20060427-047, Agenda Late Backup Part 3 of 4, PDF, 99kb
20060427-047, Agenda Late Backup Part 4 of 4, PDF, 193kb
Item 48 - April 27, 2006
Approve naming the dedicated parkland known as Morrison Tract, located in the 9800 Block of FM 969, after John Trevino, Jr. Recommended by the Parks Board.
The motion authorizing the naming of the dedicated parkland as the John Trevino, Jr. Park at Morrison Ranch was approved on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Mayor Pro Tem Thomas' second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060427-048, Agenda Backup, PDF, 673kb
Item 49 - April 27, 2006
Consider approval of an appeal by applicant Tumbleweed Investment Joint Venture of the Zoning and Platting Commission's denial of applicant's extension requests for a site plan; Rancho La Valencia, SP-01-0356D, located at 9512 FM 2222. (The Zoning and Platting Commission denied the request for a one-year and three-year extension.)
The motion to approve the appeal and grant the following modifications on this development was approved on Council Member Dunkerley's motion, Council Member Alvarez' second on a 6-1 vote. Council Member Leffingwell voted no. The motion included the following findings: There is good cause to grant the appeals with modifications because of litigation, which precluded the applicant from pursuing the development through no fault of his own. There has been construction of significant infrastructure including the construction of underground utilities and a driveway. The applicant proposes adequate mitigation for the traffic impacts caused by the development. The motion includes the following modifications: The development will contain 7 units with a maximum height of 28 feet and a maximum of two stories, and 15 units with a maximum height of 35 feet and a maximum of three stories between the driveway and 2222. All other buildings will be at a maximum height of 40 feet with a maximum of three stories. No buildings on the site will exceed 40 feet. The site will provide water quality and water detention facilities that meet current code requirements. The setbacks will be 25 feet for 510 feet and the remaining setbacks will be 30 feet. The driveway entrance will include a deceleration lane with a right turn in and right out. When the adjacent development submits its site plan application for development, the city will ensure that all provisions are in place to allow the City to enforce a joint access at that time. The current driveway entrance will removed and the setback for the removed portion will be 30 feet and consistent with the adjacent setback. The area will be planted with a vegetative buffer that will meet Hill Country Roadway standards for re-vegetation. The development will include a vegetative buffer for 14% of the site and will provide irrigation for the buffer. 29% of the total site will be natural. The development will consist of no more than 86 units. There will be construction on slopes of no more than 25% except for the drive. There will be construction on slopes of no more than 35% for the drive. The rear setback will be 10 feet. All utilities will be underground. The applicant will replant native trees and restore vegetative buffer to Hill Country Roadway standards. The development will comply with the building material standards contained in section 25-2-1126 of the Code.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060427-049, Agenda Backup, PDF, 468kb
20060427-049, Agenda Late Backup Part 1 of 2, PDF, 16kb
20060427-049, Agenda Late Backup Part 2 of 2, PDF, 60kb
Item 50 - April 27, 2006
Conduct a public hearing and consider action on an appeal by Dale Bulla, Vice-President, 2222 Coalition of Neighborhood Associations, Inc. (2222 CONA), of the Zoning and Platting Commission's decision to approve extended phasing of a site plan, under City Code Section 25-5-63 (C), Champion Commercial SPC-05-0012A, located at 6015 N. Capitol of Texas Highway.
This item was postponed to May 18, 2006 at the owner's request on Mayor Pro Tem Thomas' motion, Council Member McCracken's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060427-050, Agenda Backup, PDF, 253kb
Item 51 - April 27, 2006
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to implement the Rush Hour Rapid Response. Related items are Item 8 and Item 39. (Mayor Will Wynn and Council Member Brewster McCracken).
This item was postponed to May 18, 2006.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060427-051, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 8kb
Item 52 - April 27, 2006
Approve a settlement in City of Austin v. Level 3 Communications, Inc. and Level 3 Communications LLC; Cause No. GN 304585, in the 353rd Judicial District Court of Travis County, Texas. (concerns damage to the City's Onion Creek Tunnel and liner) (related to item #36).
The motion authorizing a settlement in the amount of a $9,000,000 payment to the City was approved on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Council Member Dunkerley's second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member McCracken was off the dais.
There are no documents available for this agenda item.
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