Regular Meeting of the Austin City Council
April 6, 2006
Meeting Agenda
Agenda, 668kb
Changes to the Meeting Agenda
Agenda Addendum, 34kb
Agenda Addendum, 37kb
Agenda Changes and Corrections Part 1 of 2, 26kb
Agenda Changes and Corrections Part 2 of 2, 44kb
Approved Meeting Minutes
The minutes for the Regular Meeting of April 6, 2006 were approved on the 20th day of April, 2006 on Council Member Kim's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Thomas' second on a 7-0 vote. The minutes for the regular meeting of April 6, 2006 were amended and approved on May 18, 2006 on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Mayor Pro Tem Thomas' second on a 7-0 vote. See Item 64.
Minutes, 867kb
Closed Caption Transcript
Transcript, 323kb
Agenda Items - April 06, 2006
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Item 1 - April 6, 2006
Approval of the minutes from the meeting of March 23, 2006 and amendment to the minutes from the meeting of March 2, 2006.
The minutes from the meeting of March 23, 2006 and amendment to the minutes from the meeting of March 2, 2006 were approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060406-001, Agenda Backup, PDF, 12kb
Item 2 - April 6, 2006
Approve an amendment to Service Extension Request No. 2337 for water service not to exceed a peak hour flow of 2,504 gallons per minute (gpm) for a tract of approximately 747.78 acres owned by the Ribelin Ranch Partnership, Ltd., located within the Drinking Water Protection Zone in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of Austin at 9818 R.M. 2222 at McNeil Road. There is no unanticipated fiscal impact. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission.
The motion authorizing an amendment was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060406-002, Agenda Backup, PDF, 167kb
20060406-002, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 148kb
Item 3 - April 6, 2006
Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the professional services agreement with CAMP DRESSER AND MCKEE, INC., 12357 A. Riata Trace Parkway, Suite 210, Austin, Texas, 78727, for continued engineering services and public involvement in the conceptual design recommendations for the Water Reclamation Initiative - Central - Phase IB elevated storage tank, in an amount not to exceed $997,692 for a total agreement not to exceed $1,702,692. Funding in the amount of $997,692 is included in the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Capital Budget of the Austin Water Utility, 29.82% MBE and 29.23% WBE subcontractor participation to date. Recommended by Water and Wastewater Commission.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of an amendment was approved with the following amendments on Council Member McCracken's motion, Council Member Leffingwell's second on 7-0. The amendments were: to add $100,000 to provide a more effective cost estimate to alternatives 2 and 4; to direct the Water Utility to come back to Council in sixty to ninety days; and to include a real estate appraiser's analysis of the impact to the tax base over the 100 year period. There was a friendly amendment from Council Member Leffingwell to create a citizen task force to be involved before this item comes back to Council. This was accepted by the maker of the motion. There was an additional friendly amendment from Council Member Alvarez that the current stakeholders serve as the task force. This was accepted by the maker of the friendly amendment.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060406-003, Agenda Backup, PDF, 289kb
20060406-003, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 13kb
Item 4 - April 6, 2006
Authorize negotiation and execution of Amendment No. 5 to the interlocal agreement between the City of Austin and AUSTIN/TRAVIS COUNTY MHMR, Austin, TX for mental health counseling and other services in an amount not to exceed $419,060, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $1,136,560. Funding in the amount of $375,040 is available in the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Approved Operating Budget of the Community Care Services Department. Funding for the remaining four months of the contract period is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of amendment number 5 was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060406-004, Agenda Backup, PDF, 67kb
Item 5 - April 6, 2006
Authorize negotiation and execution of a Renewal to and Amendment Number One to the Interlocal Agreement between the City and Travis County, to extend the Agreement for continued reimbursement to the County for 1) salaries and benefits of five County employees performing services for the Medical Assistance Program on behalf of the Travis County Hospital District; and, 2) facility support services and leases for certain Travis County Hospital District Clinics in an amount not to exceed $304,794. Funding is available from the Travis County Hospital District under the City of Austin's Interlocal Agreement with the Travis County Hospital District.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of a renewal and amendment number one was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060406-005, Agenda Backup, PDF, 50kb
Item 6 - April 6, 2006
Authorize negotiation and execution of the Third Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement between the City of Austin and the Travis County Hospital District (District) to allow for additional payment to the City for reimbursement to Travis County for clinic and personnel expenses ($5,794.00), to reduce Service Operating Payment amounts to the City for the remainder of the current contract term ($1,432,333.43 per month - March 2006 to September 2006), and to authorize additional reductions in Service Operating Payments upon the assignment of contract payment obligations from the City to the District (amounts to be determined upon assignment). Funding sufficient to satisfy all City obligations under the interlocal agreement will be available in the net transfer of funds from the Travis County Hospital District to the City of Austin in Fiscal Year 2005-2006.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of the third amendment was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060406-006, Agenda Backup, PDF, 77kb
Item 7 - April 6, 2006
Approve a resolution authorizing negotiation and execution of an amendment to the Agreement Regarding Escrow of Bond Proceeds with Northtown Municipal Utility District (MUD) and Continental Homes of Texas, LP. (Continental), extending the deadline for completion of certain road and bridge improvements in the MUD; authorizing Continental to receive Series 2006 Northtown Municipal Utility District Unlimited Tax and Revenue Bond proceeds in accordance with the Utility Construction Agreement between Continental and the MUD. The City is not responsible for payment of District bond debt service unless the District is dissolved under the terms of the Consent Agreement.
Resolution No. 20060406-007 was approved.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20060406-007, PDF, 102kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060406-007, Agenda Backup, PDF, 147kb
20060406-007, Contract Cover Sheet, Northtown Municipal Utility District, PDF, 17kb
Item 8 - April 6, 2006
Approve an ordinance amending Section 2-1-451 of the Code relating to the Sign Review Board by providing for an increase in the membership of the Board to nine members and approve the appointment of Bryan King and Michael von Ohlen to the Sign Review Board in conjunction with their appointment to the Board of Adjustment on March 23, 2006.
Ordinance No. 20060406-008 was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20060406-008, PDF, 42kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060406-008, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 35kb
20060406-008, Agenda Backup, PDF, 81kb
Item 9 - April 6, 2006
Approve an ordinance correcting Part One of Ordinance Number 20060302-063 amending Section 25-2-647 of the Code relating to mixed use combining district regulations and vertical mixed use buildings.
Ordinance No. 20060406-009 with the following amendments was approved on an emergency passage on Council Member McCracken's motion, Council Member Dunkerley's second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member Leffingwell was off the dais. The amendments were: Part 1, (H)(2) should be amended to exclude bars and restaurants from the minimum off-street parking requirement reduction of 60 percent. Part 1, (H)(4) should be modified to allow 60 percent parking requirement reduction for bars and restaurants as a benefit available only upon final approval by Council on a case by case basis.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20060406-009, PDF, 127kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060406-009, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 36kb
20060406-009, Agenda Backup, PDF, 168kb
Item 10 - April 6, 2006
Approve an ordinance to annex the Northeast Middle School Area (approximately 74 acres in Travis County west of the intersection of Johnny Morris Road and Breezy Hill Drive on Johnny Morris Road). Funding necessary to provide general governmental services to this tract is available in the budgets of the departments which will be providing the services. Recommended by Environmental Board.
Ordinance No. 20060406-010 was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20060406-010, PDF, 578kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060406-010, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 36kb
20060406-010, Agenda Backup, PDF, 552kb
Item 11 - April 6, 2006
Approve an ordinance adopting a Strategic Partnership Agreement (SPA) between the City of Austin and the Winfield Municipal Utility District (MUD) No. 2 (approximately 575 acres in Travis County and Hays County approximately 1.5 miles east of I.H. 35 south and south of Turnersville Road.) (Related to item #12 and item #13.)
Ordinance No. 20060406-011 was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20060406-011, PDF, 3.6mb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060406-011, Agenda Backup, PDF, 3.7mb
Item 12 - April 6, 2006
Approve first reading of an ordinance to annex the Winfield MUD No. 2 Area for the limited purposes of planning and zoning (approximately 575 acres in Travis County and Hays County and located approximately 1.5 miles east of South IH 35 and south of Turnersville Road). Funding necessary to provide general governmental services to this tract is available in the budgets of the departments which will be providing the services. (Related to item #11 and item #13.)
The first reading of the ordinance to annex the Winfield MUD No. 2 Area was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060406-012, Agenda Backup, PDF, 146kb
Item 13 - April 6, 2006
Approve first reading of an ordinance adopting a regulatory plan for the Winfield MUD No. 2 Area which is being annexed for limited purposes (No fiscal impact). (Related to item #11 and item #12.)
The first reading of the ordinance adopting a regulatory plan was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060406-013, Agenda Backup, PDF, 150kb
Item 14 - April 6, 2006
Approve a resolution authorizing an application for funding to the State of Texas, Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission in the amount of $50,000 in grant funds for officer overtime, undercover stings involving minors, and educational materials to supplement the Austin Police Department Alcohol Control Team's underage drinking prevention program. Funding in the amount of $50,000 is available from the State of Texas, Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission from the grant period of June 1, 2006 - May 31, 2007. A 25 percent match is required and is available in the Fiscal Year 2005 - 2006 approved operating budget of the Austin Police Department.
Resolution No. 20060406-014 was approved.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20060406-014, PDF, 38kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060406-014, Agenda Backup, PDF, 95kb
Item 15 - April 6, 2006
Approve entering into an Interjurisdictional Mutual Aid Agreement between and among the political subdivisions located within the State of Texas who have consented to the terms of this Agreement.
The motion authorizing an Interjurisdictional Mutual Aid Agreement was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060406-015, Agenda Backup, PDF, 39kb
Item 16 - April 6, 2006
Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings for the IH 35 North Project to acquire a 5,473 square foot temporary working space easement out of the L.C. Cunningham Survey No. 63, A-163, Travis County, Texas, in the amount of $9,933. The owner of the needed property interest is S. Thurman Blackburn, III. The property is located at 2701 West Pecan Street, Pflugerville, Travis County, Texas. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Capital Budget of the Austin Water Utility.
Resolution No. 20060406-016 was approved.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20060406-016, PDF, 168kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060406-016, Agenda Backup, PDF, 209kb
20060406-016, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 20kb
Item 17 - April 6, 2006
Authorize negotiation and execution of a professional services agreement with the following 14 firms: ATSER, L.P., Austin, TX; CTL/THOMPSON TEXAS, LLC, Austin, TX; ECS-TEXAS, LLP, Austin, TX; FUGRO CONSULTANTS, L.P., Austin, TX; HOLT ENGINEERING, INC. (WBE/FR), Austin, TX; HVJ ASSOCIATES, INC. (MBE/MB), Austin, TX; KLEINFELDER, Austin, TX; PAVETEX ENGINEERING AND TESTING, INC. (WBE/FH), Dripping Springs, TX; PROFESSIONAL SERVICE INDUSTRIES, INC., (PSI), Austin, TX; RABA-KISTNER CONSULTANTS, INC., Austin, TX; REINHART AND ASSOCIATES, INC., Austin, TX; RODRIGUEZ ENGINEERING LABORATORIES (MBE/MH), Austin, TX; TERRACON CONSULTANTS, INC., Austin, TX; WISS, JANNEY, ELSTNER ASSOCIATES, INC., Austin, TX, for providing construction materials testing, forensic, geotechnical and specialized engineering and testing services for City of Austin Capital Improvement Program projects and for privately funded subdivision projects inspected by the City, for a period of approximately two years or until financial authorization is expended, in an amount not to exceed $6,000,000 for a total aggregate amount of the 14 agreements not to exceed $6,000,000. Funding in the amount of $6,000,000 is available in the Capital and/or Operating Budgets of the Public Works Department and various other departments for which services are required; 14 out of 14 firms that met the qualifications. 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.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of a professional services agreement.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060406-017, Agenda Backup, PDF, 264kb
Item 18 - April 6, 2006
Authorize execution of a construction contract with AUSTIN FILTER SYSTEMS, INC., Austin, TX, for the rehabilitation of approximately 450 linear feet of existing creek channel for the Victoria Drive Channel Rehabilitation project in an amount not to exceed $683,121.50. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Capital Budget of the Watershed Protection and Development Review Department. Lowest bid of three received; 18.27% MBE and 4.48% WBE subcontractor participation.
The motion authorizing an execution of a construction contract was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060406-018, Agenda Backup, PDF, 265kb
Item 19 - April 6, 2006
Authorize negotiation and execution of a power purchase agreement for three years with J. ARON and COMPANY, New York, NY, for the purchase of 250 megawatts of electrical energy and capacity in an amount not to exceed $132,000,000. Should negotiations prove unsuccessful, authorize negotiation and execution of a power purchase agreement with GUADALUPE POWER PARTNERS L. P., Dallas, TX, for the same. Funding will be provided through the Electric Utility Fuel Charge revenue. Best evaluated proposals of 27 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 power purchase agreement was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060406-019, Agenda Backup, PDF, 54kb
Item 20 - April 6, 2006
Authorize negotiation and execution of a power purchase agreement for twenty years with RES AMERICAN DEVELOPMENTS INC, Austin, TX for the purchase of 225 megawatts of wind power in an amount not to exceed $685,000,000. Should negotiations prove unsuccessful, authorize negotiation and execution of a power purchase agreement with AIRTRICITY INC, Austin, TX, for the same. Funding will be provided through the Electric Utility Fuel Charge and/or Green Choice Charge revenue. Best evaluated proposals of 23 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 power purchase agreement was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060406-020, Agenda Backup, PDF, 58kb
Item 21 - April 6, 2006
Authorize negotiation and execution of a 12-month service agreement with EVINS PERSONNEL CONSULTANTS, Austin, TX (FR), STAFF SEARCH HEALTHCARE, Austin, TX, SILVER and ASSOCIATES, INC., Houston, TX (MB), PRIME STAFF, Houston, TX, INTERIM PHYSICIANS, Austin, TX, CERTIPHARM, INC., Killeen, TX (MB), MEDICAL STAFFING NETWORK, INC., Austin, TX, LEGACY LOCUM TENENS LLC, Alpharetta, GA, STAFF CARE, INC., Irving, TX, JC NATIONWIDE INC., Atlanta, GA, and COMPHEALTH, Dallas, TX, for the provision of temporary staffing services in a combined amount not to exceed $2,852,720, with four 12-month extension options each in a combined amount not to exceed $2,852,720, for a combined total contract amount not to exceed $14,263,600. Funding in the amount of $1,426,360 is available in the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Approved Operating Budget of the Community Care Services Department. Funding for the remaining six months of the contract period and extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Multiple awards to provide staffing to meet changing requirements and maintain service levels. This contract was originally awarded in compliance with Chapters 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 service agreement was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060406-021, Agenda Backup, PDF, 111kb
Item 22 - April 6, 2006
Authorize negotiation and execution of a 12-month service agreement with ASCENSION HEALTH, St. Louis, MO, for automated information systems services in an amount not to exceed $217,907, with two 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $228,802 for the first extension option, and in an amount not to exceed $240,243 for the second extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $686,952. Funding in the amount of $108,953.50 is available in the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Approved Operating Budget of the Community Care Services Department. Funding for the remaining six months of the contract period and extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Sole Source. This contract was awarded in compliance with Chapters 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 service agreement was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060406-022, Agenda Backup, PDF, 97kb
Item 23 - April 6, 2006
Authorize negotiation and execution of a 17-month service agreement with CAPITAL CITY AFRICAN AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, Austin, TX, to develop and deliver training to small business owners in an amount not to exceed $85,000. Funding in the amount of $35,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Approved Operating Budget of the Economic Growth and Redevelopment Services Office. Funding for the remaining 12 months of the original contract period is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Best evaluated proposal of three proposals received. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9 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 service agreement was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060406-023, Agenda Backup, PDF, 76kb
Item 24 - April 6, 2006
Authorize negotiation and execution of a 17-month service agreement with the GREATER AUSTIN HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, Austin, TX, to provide financial management technical assistance and loan packaging services to small business owners in an amount not to exceed $167,526. Funding in the amount of $59,127 is available in the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Neighborhood Housing and Community Development Special Revenue Fund for the Community Development Block Grant. Funding for the remaining 12 months of the contract period is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Only proposal 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 service agreement was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060406-024, Agenda Backup, PDF, 101kb
Item 25 - April 6, 2006
Authorize negotiation and execution of a 17-month service agreement with CEN-TEX CERTIFIED DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF TEXAS, dba BUSINESS COMMUNITY LENDERS OF TEXAS, Austin, TX, to deliver technical assistance on general business topics to small business owners in an amount not to exceed $164,000. Funding in the amount of $64,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Approved Operating Budget of the Economic Growth and Redevelopment Services Office. Funding for the remaining 12 months of the original agreement period is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Best proposal of three 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 service agreement was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060406-025, Agenda Backup, PDF, 90kb
Item 26 - April 6, 2006
Authorize execution of Amendment No. 3 to Contract No. PC 740SC00321 through the State of Texas Building and Procurement Commission with HAWORTH INC., C/O FURNITURE MARKETING GROUP, Austin, TX, for layout design, refurbishing and installation of existing modular furniture and the purchase and installation of new modular furniture for the Cameron Road Campus for the Building Services Division of the Finance and Administrative Services Department in an amount not to exceed $731,489.91, for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $910,458.68. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Approved Capital Improvement Project Fund of the Finance and Administrative Services Department, Building Services Division. Cooperative Purchase.
The motion authorizing the execution of amendment number 3 was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060406-026, Agenda Backup, PDF, 88kb
Item 27 - April 6, 2006
Authorize execution of Amendment No. 1 to increase Contract No. PC 740EX000466 through the State of Texas Multiple Award Schedule (TXMAS) with INTERTECH FLOORING, Austin, TX, for the purchase and installation of flooring at the Cameron Road Campus for the Building Services Division of the Finance and Administrative Services Department in an amount not to exceed $756,754.40, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $838,913.93. Funding in the amount of $756,754.40 is available in the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Approved Capital Improvement Project Fund of the Finance and Administrative Services Department, Building Services Division. State of Texas Cooperative Purchase.
The motion authorizing the execution of amendment number 1 was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060406-027, Agenda Backup, PDF, 49kb
Item 28 - April 6, 2006
Authorize execution of a 12-month service agreement with SHADES OF GREEN (WBE-FR), Austin, TX, for landscape maintenance services for the Building Services Division of the Finance and Administrative Services Department in an amount not to exceed $102,710, with two 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $102,710 per extension option, for a total agreement amount not to exceed $308,130. Funding in the amount of $51,355 is available in the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Approved Operating Budget of the Finance and Administrative Services Department, Building Services Division, Cameron Road Campus Fund and the Tax Increment Financing Fund. Funding for the remaining six months of the original contract period and extension options is contingent upon availability in future budgets. Lowest bid of four 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
20060406-028, Agenda Backup, PDF, 58kb
Item 29 - April 6, 2006
Authorize execution of a contract through the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (BuyBoard) with JAMAIL CONSTRUCTION, Austin, TX, for renovation services at Givens Recreation Center in an amount not to exceed $92,789.26 Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Approved Capital Budget of the Parks and Recreation Department. Cooperative Purchase.
The motion authorizing the execution of a contract was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060406-029, Agenda Backup, PDF, 57kb
Item 30 - April 6, 2006
Approve a resolution urging the United States Congress to consider several principles in reforming Federal telecommunications legislation to preserve and protect local government authority and interests, maximize meaningful competition, preserve public, educational, and governmental programming, and enhance public safety. Approved by the Council Committee for Emerging Technologies and Telecommunications.
Resolution No. 20060406-030 was approved.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20060406-030, PDF, 92kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060406-030, Agenda Backup, PDF, 130kb
Item 31 - April 6, 2006
Authorize execution of a five-month agreement with Grande Communications for playback services for the public access channels in an amount not to exceed $70,550.40 with two, one-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $14,110.08 per extension option, for a total agreement amount not to exceed $98,770.56. Quarterly cable franchise fee revenue that is received from Grande Communications will be reduced by $14,110.08 for each month during the quarter that playback services were provided. (Related to item # 32)
The motion authorizing the execution of an agreement was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060406-031, Agenda Backup, PDF, 45kb
Item 32 - April 6, 2006
Authorize expenditure in an amount not to exceed $150,000 to Time Warner for the purchase of automated playback equipment and video archiving equipment for the City's public access channels. Funding in the amount of $150,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Approved Operating Budget of FASD - Communications and Technology Management. (Related to item #31)
The motion authorizing an expenditure was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060406-032, Agenda Backup, PDF, 60kb
Item 33 - April 6, 2006
Approve an ordinance waiving the development regulations of Ordinance No. 20060309-058 to allow construction of a duplex at 1305 Waller Street.
Ordinance No. 20060406-033 was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20060406-033, PDF, 50kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060406-033, Agenda Backup, PDF, 1.1mb
20060406-033, Agenda Late Backup Part 1 of 3, PDF, 76kb
20060406-033, Agenda Late Backup Part 2 of 3, PDF, 62kb
20060406-033, Agenda Late Backup Part 3 of 3, PDF, 58kb
Item 34 - April 6, 2006
Approve issuance of a Street Event Permit for "Festival Mexico" a fee paid event in the 100 block of East 5th Street to benefit the Mexic-Arte Museum, scheduled for April 29, 2006.
The motion authorizing the issuance of a street event permit was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060406-034, Agenda Backup, PDF, 27kb
Item 35 - April 6, 2006
Approve appointments to citizen board and commissions, to Council subcommittees and other intergovernmental bodies, and removal and replacements of members.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060406-035, Agenda Backup, PDF, 13kb
20060406-035, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 12kb
Item 36 - April 6, 2006
Approve an ordinance authorizing reimbursement of certain costs for the 2006 Austin American-Statesman Capitol 10,000 and Junior Dillo races which were held on April 1 and 2, 2006. (Mayor Will Wynn, Council Member Betty Dunkerley and Council Member Lee Leffingwell)
Ordinance No. 20060406-036 was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20060406-036, PDF, 22kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060406-036, Agenda Backup, PDF, 42kb
20060406-036, Agenda Late Backup Part 1 of 2, PDF, 13kb
20060406-036, Agenda Late Backup Part 2 of 2, PDF, 29kb
Item 37 - April 6, 2006
Approve a waiver of certain fees for the 2006 Spamarama event which was held on April 1, 2006. (Mayor Will Wynn, Council Member Lee Leffingwell and Council Member Jennifer Kim)
The motion authorizing a waiver of certain fees was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060406-037, Agenda Backup, PDF, 55kb
20060406-037, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 11kb
Item 38 - April 6, 2006
Approve a resolution allocating Holly Mitigation Funds for improvements at the Terrazas Library honoring Cesar Chavez, and allocating funds for gang prevention activities to specifically serve the families and youth of the neighborhoods surrounding Holly Street. (Council Member Raul Alvarez, Council Member Lee Leffingwell, and Mayor Pro Tem Thomas)
Resolution No. 20060406-038 was approved.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20060406-038, PDF, 22kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060406-038, Agenda Backup, PDF, 14kb
20060406-038, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 20kb
Item 39 - April 6, 2006
Adopt a resolution directing the City Manager to present City Code amendments relating to economic development and grandfathering under the Texas Local Government Code in the Barton Springs Zone. (Council Member Lee Leffingwell, Council Member Jennifer Kim and Council Member Raul Alvarez)
Resolution No. 20060406-039 was approved.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20060406-039, PDF, 15kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060406-039, Agenda Backup, PDF, 15kb
20060406-039, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 19kb
Item 40 - April 6, 2006
Approve the waiver of additional development fees related to construction of a building by Southwest Key - East Austin Community Development Project located in the 6000 block of Jain Lane. (Council Member Betty Dunkerley, Mayor Pro Tem Thomas and Council Member Raul Alvarez)
The motion authorizing the waiver of additional development fees was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060406-040, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 17kb
20060406-040, Agenda Backup, PDF, 15kb
Item 41 - April 6, 2006
Set a public hearing to receive public comment regarding the proposed amendment to the Continuous Service Program Initiation fee in the Electric Rate Schedule in Exhibit A of Ordinance 20050912-004. (Suggested date and time: April 20, 2006 at 6:00 p.m., Austin City Hall Council Chambers, 301 W. Second Street)
The public hearing was set for April 20, 2006 at 6:00 p.m., Austin City Hall Council Chambers, 301 W. Second Street.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060406-041, Agenda Backup, PDF, 33kb
Item 42 - April 6, 2006
Discuss disposition of an easement interest in real property acquired for the Barton Springs Clean Water Project (May 1998 Bond), generally located in the vicinity of SH 71 and Hamilton Pool Road. (Real Property - Section 551.072)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060406-042, Agenda Backup, PDF, 14kb
Item 43 - April 6, 2006
Discuss acquisition and use of property for Austin Water Utility water treatment facilities. (Real Property - Section 551.072)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060406-043, Agenda Backup, PDF, 12kb
Item 44 - April 6, 2006
Discuss legal issues in Josie Ellen Champion, et al. v. City of Austin, Cause No. GN-400513, in the Travis County District Court. (concerns a legal challenge to zoning ordinances governing tracts at FM 2222 and Loop 360) (Private Consultation with Attorney - Section 551.071)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060406-044, Agenda Backup, PDF, 14kb
Item 45 - April 6, 2006
Discuss legal issues related to James Jeff Jack, et al. v. City of Austin; Cause No. D-1-GN-06-001053, in the 345th Judicial District Court, Travis County, Texas. (concerns a challenge to Proposition 1 and 2) (Private Consultation with Attorney, 551.071)
This item was withdrawn.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060406-045, Agenda Backup, PDF, 14kb
Item 46 - April 6, 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) (Related to item #66)
This item was postponed to April 27, 2006.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060406-046, Agenda Backup, PDF, 15kb
Item 47 - April 6, 2006
Briefing on 2006 Bond Election: Facility Renovations.
The presentation was made by Greg Canally, Budget Officer, and Warren Struss, Director of Parks and Recreation.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060406-047, Agenda Backup, PDF, 10kb
20060406-047, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 569kb
Item 48 - April 6, 2006
Presentation on the new Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Floodplain Mapping Project.
The presentation was made by George Oswald, Watershed Protection and Development Review.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060406-048, Agenda Backup, PDF, 13kb
Item 49 - April 6, 2006
C814-05-0069 - Watersedge PUD - Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 3700 Doctor Scott Drive and State Highway 71 East (Colorado River, Dry Creek and Onion Creek Watersheds) from interim-rural residence (I-RR) district zoning to planned unit development (PUD) district zoning with conditions. First reading approved on February 16, 2006. Vote: 7-0. Applicant: MAK Marshall Ranch, L.P. (Curtis Davidson). Agent: Armbrust and Brown (David Armbrust). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 974-3057.
Ordinance No. 20060406-049 for planned unit development (PUD) district zoning with conditions was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20060406-049, PDF, 1.2mb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060406-049, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 35kb
20060406-049, Agenda Backup, PDF, 4.4mb
20060406-049, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 300kb
20060406-049, Restrictive Covenant, PDF, 580kb
Item 50 - April 6, 2006
NPA-05-0012.01 - Boggy Creek Neighborhood Plan - Approve second/third readings of an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 020801-91, the Boggy Creek Neighborhood Plan, an element of the Austin Tomorrow Comprehensive Plan, to create five subdistricts: Blackland, Rogers-Washington-Holy Cross, Cherrywood, Delwood I/Wilshire Woods, and Delwood II and to amend portions of the plan text. The Blackland and Rogers-Washington-Holy Cross subdistricts will allow the design tool zoning regulations that regulate Parking Placement for New Single-Family Construction and Garage Placement for New Single-Family Construction zoning regulations. The Cherrywood subdistrict will allow the design tool regulations that regulate Parking Placement for New Single-Family Construction, Garage Placement for New Single-Family Construction, and Front Porches Extending into the Front Setback. The Delwood II subdistrict will allow Parking Placement for New Single-Family Construction, Garage Placement for New Single-Family Construction and Front Porches Extending into the Front Setback zoning regulations. The Delwood I/Wilshire Woods subdistrict will have no changes at this time. The existing Cherrywood subdistrict will allow Parking Placement for New Single-Family Construction, Garage Placement for New Single-Family Construction and Front Porches Extending into the Front Setback zoning regulations. The Blackland, Rogers-Washington-Holy Cross, and Cherrywood subdistricts will prohibit parking in the front yard. First reading approved on March 2, 2006. Vote: 7-0. City Staff: Mark Walters, 974-7695. (Related to item #51)
Ordinance No. 20060406-050 amending the neighborhood plan was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20060406-050, PDF, 98kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060406-050, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 36kb
20060406-050, Agenda Backup, PDF, 183kb
Item 51 - April 6, 2006
C14-05-0204 - Boggy Creek Neighborhood Plan Area - Approve second/third readings of an Ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as the Upper Boggy Creek Neighborhood Plan Area, bounded by Interstate Highway 35 on the west, the Robert Mueller Redevelopment site and Airport Boulevard on the north and east, and Manor Road, Walnut Avenue, Rogers Avenue, Cedar Avenue, and MLK Jr. Boulevard on the south (Waller and Boggy Creek Watersheds). The proposed zoning change will create subdistricts in the Upper Boggy Creek Neighborhood Planning Area in which the Parking Placement for New Single-Family Construction design tool, Garage Placement for New Single-Family Construction design tool, and Front Porches Extending into the Front Setback design tool may be permitted and parking in the front yard may be prohibited. First reading approved on March 2, 2006. Agent: Neighborhood Planning and Zoning Department. City Staff: Robert Heil, 974-2330. (Related to item #50)
Ordinance No. 20060406-051 was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20060406-051, PDF, 282kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060406-051, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 36kb
20060406-051, Agenda Backup, PDF, 997kb
Item 52 - April 6, 2006
C14-05-0137 - 1109 South Lamar - Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 1109 South Lamar (West Bouldin Creek Watershed) from general commercial services (CS) district zoning to commercial-liquor sales-conditional overlay (CS-1-CO) combining district zoning. First reading approved on February 9, 2006. Vote: 7-0. Applicant: Bobbie Lemmond. Agent: Hajar Sutherland P.L.L.C. (Kareem Hajar). City Staff: Robert Heil, 974-2330.
Ordinance No. 20060406-052 for commercial-liquor sales-conditional overlay (CS-1-CO) combining district zoning was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20060406-052, PDF, 168kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060406-052, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 37kb
20060406-052, Agenda Backup, PDF, 2.4mb
Item 53 - April 6, 2006
C14-05-0085 - Powers 20 - Approve second reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 11520 North IH-35 Service Road Southbound (Walnut Creek Watershed) from general office (GO) district zoning to community commercial-conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning. First reading approved on March 2, 2006. Vote: 7-0. Applicant: Frank Alattar/Fred Powers. Agent: Fred Powers. City Staff: Jorge E. Rousselin, 974-2975.
This item was postponed to April 20, 2006 at the applicant's request.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060406-053, Agenda Backup, PDF, 942kb
Item 54 - April 6, 2006
C14-05-0201 - 2100 Parker Lane - Approve second 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 (SF-6) district zoning. First reading approved on March 2, 2006. Vote: 7-0. Applicant: Jim Cummings. Agent: Urban Design (Laura Toups). City Staff: Robert Heil, 974-2330.
The second reading of the ordinance for townhouse and condominium residence (SF-6-CO) conditional overlay district zoning with the following provisions was approved on Council Member Leffingwell's motion, Council Member Dunkerley's second on a 7-0. The conditional overlay is as follows: Limit density to 12 buildings; with a maximum of 20 units restrict site plan to one driveway on Windoak, if the rear of any proposed buildings on the site plan directly face Windoak; requires a vegetative buffer to be installed to visually screen from Windoak; and the site plan shall incorporate all protected trees. Developer will not request the removal of any living "protected tree" as defined by the City of Austin tree ordinance.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060406-054, Agenda Backup, PDF, 1.7mb
Item 55 - April 6, 2006
C14-05-0210 - TX Far West Rezoning - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 6835 Austin Center Boulevard (Shoal Creek Watershed) from limited office (LO) district zoning to community commercial (GR) district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant community commercial-conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning. Applicant: Kemp Management (Casey Beasley). Agent: Faulkner Engineering (Stephanie M. Stanford). City Staff: Jorge E. Rousselin, 974-2975.
Ordinance No. 20060406-055 for community commercial-conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20060406-055, PDF, 146kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060406-055, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 37kb
20060406-055, Agenda Backup, PDF, 792kb
Item 56 - April 6, 2006
C14-06-0007 - Rattle Inn - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 610, 612, and 616 Nueces Street (Shoal Creek Watershed) from general commercial services (CS) district zoning to central business district-conditional overlay (CBD-CO) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant central business district-conditional overlay (CBD-CO) combining district zoning. Applicant: Compass Bank Trustee (Amelia Simpson). Agent: Armbrust and Brown (Richard T. Suttle). City Staff: Jorge E. Rousselin, 974-2975.
Ordinance No. 20060406-056 for central business district-conditional overlay (CBD-CO) combining district zoning was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20060406-056, PDF, 143kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060406-056, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 37kb
20060406-056, Agenda Backup, PDF, 893kb
Item 57 - April 6, 2006
C14-06-0009 - Donohoe Zoning - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 1213 Newning Street (Harper's Branch Creek Watershed) from multi-family residence-moderate-high density-neighborhood conservation combining district (MF-4-NCCD) combining district zoning to family residence - neighborhood conservation combining district (SF-3-NCCD) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant family residence-neighborhood conservation combining district (SF-3-NCCD) combining district zoning. Applicant and Agent: Seamus Donohoe. City Staff: Robert Heil, 974-2330.
The first reading of the ordinance for family residence-neighborhood conservation combining district (SF-3-NCCD) combining district zoning was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060406-057, Agenda Backup, PDF, 506kb
Item 58 - April 6, 2006
C14-06-0011 - T-Mobile Wireless Facility - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 13208 Dessau Road (Harris Branch Watershed) from development reserve (DR) district zoning to townhouse and condominium residence-conditional overlay (SF-6-CO) combining district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant townhouse and condominium residence-conditional overlay (SF-6-CO) combining district zoning. Applicant: Glenn H. Schmidt. Agent: T-Mobile Texas, L.P. (Alyse Krekel). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 974-3057.
Ordinance No. 20060406-058 for townhouse and condominium residence-conditional overlay (SF-6-CO) combining district zoning was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20060406-058, PDF, 164kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060406-058, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 36kb
20060406-058, Agenda Backup, PDF, 548kb
20060406-058, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 550kb
Item 59 - April 6, 2006
C14-06-0018 - 6203 Berkman Drive- Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 6203 Berkman Drive (Fort Branch Creek Watershed) from family residence (SF-3) district zoning to multi-family residence-medium density (MF-3) district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To be reviewed on May 23, 2006. Applicant and Agent: Troy Hanna. City Staff: Robert Heil, 974-2330.
This item was postponed to June 8, 2006 at staff's request.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060406-059, Agenda Backup, PDF, 566kb
Item 60 - April 6, 2006
C14-06-0017.SH - Parker Lane Seniors- Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 3435 Parker Lane (Country Club Creek Watershed) from multi-family residence-limited density (MF-1) district zoning to community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay (GR-MU-CO) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay (GR-MU-CO) combining district zoning. Applicant: Jim Shaw. Agent: Land Answers (Jim Wittliff). City Staff: Robert Heil, 974-2330.
The first reading of the ordinance for community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay (GR-MU-CO) combining district zoning, with the following prohibited uses, was approved on Council Member McCracken's motion, Mayor Wynn's second on a 7-0 vote. The prohibited usages are: administrative and business offices, automotive rental, automotive repair services, automotive sales, automotive washing (of any type), bail bond services, business and trade schools, business support services, commercial off-street parking, communication service facility, communication services, consumer convenience services, consumer repair services, counseling services, cultural services, day care services, drive through uses, educational facilities (public or private), exterminating services, financial services, funeral services, general retail services (convenience), general retail services (general), guidance services, hospital services, hotel/motel, indoor entertainment, indoor sports and recreation, local utility services, medical offices over 5,000 square feet, outdoor sports and recreation, pawn shop services, personal improvement services, pet services, research services, residential treatment, restaurant (general), restaurant (limited), safety services, service station, software development services, theater, and urban farm. A private covenant to restrict convenient stores will be signed before final reading.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060406-060, Agenda Backup, PDF, 521kb
Item 61 - April 6, 2006
NPA-06-0011.01 - Ridgetop Offices at 51st Street - Conduct a public hearing and amend Ordinance No. 20020523-30, the North Loop Neighborhood Plan, an element of the Austin Tomorrow Comprehensive Plan, to amend the Future Land Use Map on property located at 910-912 E. 51st (Boggy Creek Watershed) from single-family use to mixed use. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant mixed use designation. Applicant: Barry and Kathy Garth. Agent: Barry Garth. City Staff: Maureen Meredith, 974-2695. (Related to item #62ph)
Ordinance No. 20060406-061 for mixed use was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20060406-061, PDF, 91kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060406-061, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 35kb
20060406-061, Agenda Backup, PDF, 713kb
Item 62 - April 6, 2006
C14-06-0004 - Ridgetop Offices at 51st Street - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 910-912 East 51st Street (Boggy Creek Watershed) from family residence-neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) combining district zoning to community commercial-mixed use-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant neighborhood office-mixed use-neighborhood plan (NO-MU-NP) combining district zoning. Applicant: Barry and Kathy Garth. Agent: Barry Garth. City Staff: Jorge E. Rousselin, 974-2975. (Related to item #61ph)
Ordinance No. 20060406-062 for neighborhood office-mixed use-neighborhood plan (NO-MU-NP) combining district zoning was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20060406-062, PDF, 154kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060406-062, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 39kb
20060406-062, Agenda Backup, PDF, 1.1mb
Item 63 - April 6, 2006
C14-05-0190 - 515 West 15th Street - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 515 West 15th Street (Shoal Creek Watershed) from general office (GO) district zoning to central business district (CBD) district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant central business district (CBD) district zoning with conditions. Applicant: Cabot-Chase, Ltd. (Jimmy Nassour). Agent: Ron Thrower. City Staff: Jorge E. Rousselin, 974-2975.
The first reading of the ordinance, with the following amendments, was approved on Council Member McCracken's motion, Mayor Wynn's second on a 7-0 vote. The amendments were: to approve CBD zoning with a height limitation of sixty feet, require compliance with Great Streets, approval of a restrictive covenant for Vertical Mixed Use Standards for the ground floor as outlined in UNO/DMU regulations, prohibiting the following uses, and including a 2,000 trip limitation. There was a friendly amendment from Council Member Dunkerley to limit the height to seventy feet. This was accepted by the maker of the motion and Mayor Wynn, who seconded the motion. The prohibited uses are: drive-in or drive-through uses, automotive repair services, automotive sales, automotive washing, bail bond services, cocktail lounge, commercial off-street parking, convenience storage, equipment sales, liquor sales, service station, residential treatment, transitional housing, blood/plasma centers, and pawnshop services.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060406-063, Agenda Backup, PDF, 645kb
20060406-063, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 293kb
Item 64 - April 6, 2006
C14-05-0200 - Rockin Y - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 7629, 7715 and 7739 SH 71 West (Williamson Creek Watershed-Barton Springs Zone) from rural residence (RR) district zoning to neighborhood commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay (LR-MU-CO) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant 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. Applicant: Eric Yerkovich; Michael Wayne Bome; and Crystal Lee Bomer. Agent: Land Answers (Jim Wittliff). City Staff: Wendy Walsh, 974-7719.
The first reading of the ordinance 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 with added conditions to prohibit drive-through services as an accessory use; to limit height of buildings to 1 story within 150 feet of homes zoned SF-1; 2,000 trip limitation; 50 foot wide vegetative buffer; off-site accessory parking; residential treatment and service station, and requiring an 8 foot fence along the eastern property line was approved on Council Member Kim's motion, Mayor Wynn's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060406-064, Agenda Backup, PDF, 900kb
20060406-064, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 245kb
Item 65 - April 6, 2006
C14-06-0003 - 13420 Lyndhurst Street - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 13420 Lyndhurst Street (Lake Creek Watershed) from multi-family residence-medium density-conditional overlay (MF-3-CO) combining district zoning to community commercial-conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: Forwarded to Council without a recommendation. Applicant: Down to Earth Holdings (Jim Melton). Agent: Thrower Design (Ron Thrower). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 974-3057.
This item was withdrawn.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060406-065, Agenda Backup, PDF, 1.1mb
20060406-065, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 41kb
Item 66 - April 6, 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 appeal and denied three-year extension.) (Related to item # 46)
This item was postponed to April 27, 2006 at 6:00 p.m. on Council Member Leffingwell's motion, Mayor Wynn's second on a 4-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Thomas, and Council Members Alvarez and Kim were off the dais.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060406-066, Agenda Backup, PDF, 906kb
Item 67 - April 6, 2006
Approve a resolution requesting legislative authority to have the option to reduce property tax appraisal caps for homestead properties and to direct the City Manager to provide support for legislation permitting local governments to reduce property tax appraisal caps for homesteads. (Council Member Brewster McCracken, Council Member Betty Dunkerley and Council Member Lee Leffingwell).
Resolution 20060406-067 was approved with the following amendments on Council Member McCracken's motion, Council Member Dunkerley's second on a 7-0 vote. The amendments were on Page 1, the last paragraph will read as follows: "That the City Manager is directed to provide support for legislation permitting local governments to reduce the maximum annual increase in property tax appraisal caps for homesteads and." Page two, first paragraph will read as follows: "That the Austin City Council respectfully requests that the Texas Legislature adopt legislation in the upcoming special session permitting local governments to reduce property tax appraisal caps for homesteads."
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20060406-067, PDF, 38kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060406-067, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 36kb
Item 68 - April 6, 2006
Discuss legal issues related to Save Our Springs Alliance, Inc. v. City of Austin; Cause No. GN-06-000627; in the 200th Judicial District Court of Travis County, Texas. (concerns development by Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and an alleged violation of the Save Our Springs ordinance and the Open Meetings Act) (Private Consultation with Attorney, Section 551.071)
There are no documents available for this agenda item.
Item 69 - April 6, 2006
C14-05-0172 - Colina Vista - Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 9716 F.M. 2222 (West Bull Creek Watershed) from limited office (LO) District zoning and community commercial (GR) district zoning to townhouse and condominium residence-conditional overlay (SF-6-CO) combining district zoning. First reading approved on December 1, 2005. Vote: 6-0, Council Member McCracken off the dais. Applicant: 2222 Research Park, Ltd. (Tim Jamail). Agent: Armbrust & Brown, L.L.P. (Richard T. Suttle, Jr.) City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 974-3057.
Ordinance No. 20060406-069 for townhouse and condominium residence-conditional overlay (SF-6-CO) combining district zoning was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20060406-069, PDF, 234kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060406-069, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 35kb
20060406-069, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 273kb
20060406-069, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 671kb
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