Regular Meeting of the Austin City Council
August 18, 2005
Meeting Agenda
Agenda, 1.0mb
Changes to the Meeting Agenda
Agenda Addendum, 38kb
Agenda Changes and Corrections, 130kb
Agenda Changes and Corrections, 149kb
Council Questions and Answers
Agenda Questions and Answers, 400kb
Approved Meeting Minutes
The minutes for the Regular Meeting of August 18, 2005 were approved on the 25th day of August, 2005 on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Council Member Leffingwell's second on a 7-0 vote.
Minutes, 954kb
Closed Caption Transcript
Transcript, 585kb
Agenda Items - August 18, 2005
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Item 1 - August 18, 2005
Approval of the minutes from the meeting of August 4, 2005.
The minutes from the meeting of August 4, 2005 were approved.
There are no documents published for this agenda item.
Item 2 - August 18, 2005
Authorize execution of a construction contract with PRC ROOFING CO., INC., Houston, TX, for repair and replacement of identified roof sections and windows at Austin Energy's Kramer Lane Service Center and Town Lake Center in an amount not to exceed $144,193. (Funding in the amount of $120,962 is available in Austin Energy's Fiscal Year 2004-2005 Approved CIP Budget. Funding in the amount of $23,231 is available in Austin Energy's Fiscal Year 2004-2005 Amended Operating Budget.) 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 construction contract was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050818-002, Agenda Backup, PDF, 69kb
Item 3 - August 18, 2005
Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the existing Amended Wastewater Cost Reimbursement Agreement with WildHorse Investments, Ltd., to increase the amount of City cost reimbursement for construction of a 30, 27 and 24-inch wastewater main, and appurtenances to provide wastewater service within and near the proposed WildHorse Ranch development by $1,035,550, for a new total actual hard construction costs for all wastewater improvements identified in the Amended Cost Reimbursement Agreement not to exceed $10,740,030. WildHorse Ranch is located south of U.S. Highway 290 East, west of F.M. 973, and north of Lake Walter E. Long. (Funding in the amount of $1,035,550 is included in the Fiscal Year 2004-2005 Capital Budget of the Water and Wastewater Utility.) (Recommended by Water and Wastewater Commission)
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of an amendment was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050818-003, Agenda Backup, PDF, 130kb
Item 4 - August 18, 2005
Authorize the negotiation and execution of an Amendment to the Emergency and Wholesale Water Service Contract between the City and the Village of San Leanna. (Recommended by Water and Wastewater Commission)
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of an Amendment was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050818-004, Agenda Backup, PDF, 48kb
20050818-004, Contract Cover Sheet, Village of San Leanna - Wholesale Water Amendment, PDF, 31kb
Item 5 - August 18, 2005
Authorize the negotiation and execution of an Amendment to Wholesale Water Agreement with Manville Water Supply Corporation (Manville) for the provision of wholesale water service. (Recommended by Water and Wastewater Commission)
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of an Amendment was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050818-005, Agenda Backup, PDF, 109kb
Item 6 - August 18, 2005
Authorize the negotiation and execution of an agreement to purchase the wastewater treatment facilities and associated appurtenances from Dessau Utilities, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $2,175,282, to provide wastewater service to customers in northeast Travis County. (Funding in the amount of $2,175,282 is included in and contingent on Council approval of the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Proposed Capital Budget of the Austin Water Utility.) (Recommended by Water and Wastewater Commission)
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of an agreement was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050818-006, Agenda Backup, PDF, 183kb
Item 7 - August 18, 2005
Approve a resolution authorizing revised policies and procedures for the City's Cultural Arts Funding Program. (Recommended by Arts Commission)
Resolution No. 20050818-007 was approved on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Council Member Dunkerley's second on 6-0 vote. Council Member McCracken was off the dais.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20050818-007, PDF, 2.2mb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050818-007, Agenda Backup, PDF, 2.4mb
20050818-007, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 9kb
Item 8 - August 18, 2005
Approve an ordinance authorizing negotiation and execution of an Economic Development Agreement and creating an economic development program for SAMSUNG AUSTIN SEMICONDUCTOR, L.L.C., including the following components: 1) a 10 year period of rebate of 100% of City property tax on a minimum $2.5 billion investment in a 300 millimeter semiconductor fabrication plant, followed by an additional 10 year period with a rebate of 75% of City property tax if Samsung investment reaches $3.5 billion; 2) rebate of building and construction fees in an amount not to exceed $3 million; 3) waiver of costs and bonding requirement associated with electric infrastructure upgrades in an amount not to exceed $5,779,000, and rebate of the costs associated with the installation of a thermal energy unit in an amount not to exceed $500,000; 4) rebate of capital recovery fees in an amount not to exceed $360,000, and rebate of costs associated with water quality upgrades in an amount not to exceed $1,238,000. (Estimated amount of City incentives - over a 20 year period: $58,525,194.)
Ordinance No. 20050818-008 was approved on Mayor Pro Tem Thomas' motion, Council Member Kim's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20050818-008, PDF, 645kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050818-008, Agenda Backup, PDF, 825kb
Item 9 - August 18, 2005
Approve an ordinance repealing and replacing Article 10 of Chapter 2-1 of the City Code relating to the Austin-Travis County EMS Advisory Board.
Ordinance No. 20050818-009 was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20050818-009, PDF, 77kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050818-009, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 31kb
20050818-009, Agenda Backup, PDF, 110kb
Item 10 - August 18, 2005
Approve an ordinance authorizing a non-exclusive license agreement with NextG Networks for installing telecommunication facilities in the public rights-of-way. (Approved by the Council Committee for Telecommunications Infrastructure)
Ordinance No. 20050818-010 was approved on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Council Member Leffingwell's second on a 5-0 vote. Mayor Wynn and Council Member McCracken were off the dais.
Executed Ordinance
20050818-010, Ordinance Part 1 of 2, PDF, 718kb
20050818-010, Ordinance Part 2 of 2, PDF, 263kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050818-010, Agenda Backup, PDF, 832kb
Item 11 - August 18, 2005
Approve an ordinance denying the request by ATMOS Energy for an annual GRIP (gas reliability infrastructure program) rate increase; approve participation in the ATMOS Cities Steering Committee (ACSC); authorize ACSC to hire legal and consulting services to negotiate and direct any necessary legal action on the City's behalf; approve reasonable costs incurred by ACSC when acting on the City's behalf, approve a requirement for prompt reimbursement of costs and provide notice of this ordinance to ATMOS Energy Corp., Mid-Tex.
Ordinance No. 20050818-011 was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20050818-011, PDF, 111kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050818-011, Agenda Backup, PDF, 269kb
Item 12 - August 18, 2005
Authorize an ordinance accepting additional grant funds from the Texas Department of Transportation Automobile Theft Prevention Authority in the amount of $53,938 for the Auto Theft Interdiction Project in the Austin Police Department; amend the Fiscal Year 2004-2005 Police Department Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund of Ordinance 040913-01 to appropriate these funds for a total grant amount of $368,938. (Funding in the amount of $368,938 is available in Fiscal Year 2005-2006 (September 1, 2005 - August 31, 2006) from the Texas Department of Transportation Automobile Theft Prevention Authority. An in-kind match of $426,646 is required and met through existing salary costs. Funding for the continued operation of this program is contingent upon available funding in the future budgets.)
Ordinance No. 20050818-012 was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20050818-012, PDF, 43kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050818-012, Agenda Backup, PDF, 91kb
Item 13 - August 18, 2005
Authorize an ordinance accepting grant funds from the State of Texas, Governor's Office, Criminal Justice Division Victims of Crime Act (VOCA), in the amount of $111,989 for the Austin Police Department project entitled "Comprehensive Victim Services Program"; amending the Fiscal Year 2004-2005 Police Department Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund of Ordinance 040913-01 to appropriate $111,989 for a total grant amount of $422,989. (Funding in the amount of $422,989 is available in Fiscal Year 2005 - 2006 (July 1, 2005 - June 30, 2006) from the State of Texas, Governor's Office, Criminal Justice Division, Victims of Crime Act (VOCA). A match of $323,898 is required and will be met through in-kind volunteer hours and by continuing the existing salary funding and additional personnel expenses for grant funded FTEs in the Fiscal Year 2005 - 2006 Proposed Operating Budget for the Austin Police Department, Comprehensive Victim Services Program.)
Ordinance No. 20050818-013 was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20050818-013, PDF, 24kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050818-013, Agenda Backup, PDF, 123kb
Item 14 - August 18, 2005
Approve execution of Amendment No.1 to the Interlocal Agreement with Travis County for central booking and related jail services effective October 1, 2005, in an amount not to exceed $4,410,131. (Funding is available subject to approval of the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Proposed Operating Budget of the Austin Police Department.)
The motion authorizing the execution of Amendment No. 1 was approved on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Mayor Pro Tem Thomas' second on a 5-0 vote. Mayor Wynn and Council Member McCracken were off the dais.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050818-014, Agenda Backup, PDF, 99kb
Item 15 - August 18, 2005
Approve a resolution to authorize the fee simple acquisition of Lot 39, Block K, Onion Creek Forest, Section 2, Amended Plat, a subdivision in Travis County, Texas, located at 6900 Catclaw Court, from Billie Jean Lowden and Homer M. Lowden, Jr. for the Onion Creek Flood Buyout Program, in an amount not to exceed $52,000, for the land and improvements, and $22,500, owner-assisted relocation benefits, plus moving related expenses not to exceed $10,000, for a total amount not to exceed $84,500. (Funding in the amount of $84,500 is included in the Fiscal Year 2004-2005 Amended Capital Budget of the Watershed Protection and Development Review Department.)
Resolution No. 20050818-015 was approved.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20050818-015, PDF, 17kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050818-015, Agenda Backup, PDF, 148kb
Item 16 - August 18, 2005
Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings for the Little Walnut/Buttermilk-North/Capital Drive Project, a portion of the Austin Clean Water Program, to acquire a 1,566 square foot permanent wastewater line easement and a 3,060 square foot temporary working space easement out of the James P. Wallace Survey, No. 57, being a portion of Lot 2, Chapman's Acre Subdivision in the City of Austin, Travis County, in the amount of $2,465. The owners of the needed property interests are Charles Nolen Scott and Melissa Scott, of Austin, TX. The property is located at 8805 Georgian Drive, Austin, Travis County, Texas. (Funding is included in the Fiscal Year 2004-2005 Capital Budget of the Austin Water Utility.)
Resolution No. 20050818-016 was approved.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20050818-016, PDF, 462kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050818-016, Agenda Backup, PDF, 184kb
Item 17 - August 18, 2005
Authorize execution of a construction contract with CASH CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, LTD., Pflugerville, TX, for the Southwest C Water Transmission Main Phase I project in the amount of $4,659,668.10 plus a $232,983.40 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $4,892,651.50. (Funding in the amount of $1,842,651.50 is included in the Fiscal Year 2002-2003 Amended Capital Budget of the Austin Water Utility and funding in the amount of $3,050,000 is included in the Fiscal Year 2004-2005 Capital Budget of the Austin Water Utility.) Lowest bid of two responsive bids received. 2.65% MBE and 3.53% WBE subcontractor participation. (Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission.)
This item was postponed to August 25, 2005.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050818-017, Agenda Backup, PDF, 327kb
Item 18 - August 18, 2005
Authorize execution of a construction contract with CASH CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, LTD., Pflugerville, TX for the Southwest C Water Transmission Main Phase II project in the amount of $1,753,528 plus a $87,676.40 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,841,204.40. (Funding in the amount of $1,841,204.40 is included in the Fiscal Year 2004-2005 Capital Budget of the Austin Water Utility.) Lowest bid of three responsive bids received. 0.29% MBE and 3.32% WBE subcontractor participation. (Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission.)
This item was postponed to August 25, 2005.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050818-018, Agenda Backup, PDF, 204kb
Item 19 - August 18, 2005
Authorize execution of a contstruction contract with LONE STAR INFRASTRUCTURE, Pflugerville, TX, for the construction of improvements coordinated with utility relocations for State Highway 130, in an amount not to exceed $300,000. (Funding is included in the Fiscal Year 2004-2005 Capital Budget of the Austin Water Utility.) (Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission.)
The motion authorizing the execution of a construction contract was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050818-019, Agenda Backup, PDF, 73kb
Item 20 - August 18, 2005
Authorize execution of a construction contract with STEWART-MATL, LTD., Austin, TX, for construction services for Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Terminal Improvements Phase 3 in an amount not to exceed $496,000. (Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2004-2005 Amended Capital Budget of the Aviation Department.) Lowest bid of three bids received. 33.48% MBE and 7.06% WBE subcontractor participation.
The motion authorizing the execution of a construction contract was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050818-020, Agenda Backup, PDF, 170kb
Item 21 - August 18, 2005
Authorize execution of a construction contract with BRH GARVER CONSTRUCTION, L.P., Houston, TX, for the Austin Clean Water Program: Govalle 5 Basin/Project 1 - Taylor Slough South in the amount of $2,400,000 plus a $120,000 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,520,000. (Funding in the amount of $2,520,000 is included in the Fiscal Year 2004-2005 Capital Budget of the Austin Water Utility.) Lowest bid of three received. 1.1% MBE and 81.4% WBE subcontractor participation. (Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission.)
This item was postponed to August 25, 2005.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050818-021, Agenda Backup, PDF, 204kb
Item 22 - August 18, 2005
Approve a resolution ratifying the Second Supplemental Contractual Agreement for Right-of-Way Procurement (ROW CSF NO.: 011313086) with the Texas Department of Transportation, amending the Contractual Agreement regarding reimbursement to the City of expenditures for right-of-way acquisition and utility relocation for the portion of the State Highway 71 Project from Riverside Drive to Thornberry Lane and including the State Highway 71 intersection. (Related Items 23, 24, 55)
Resolution No. 20050818-022 was approved.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20050818-022, PDF, 103kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050818-022, Agenda Backup, PDF, 170kb
Item 23 - August 18, 2005
Approve a resolution ratifying the Second Supplemental Contractual Agreement for Right-of-Way Procurement (ROW CSJ NO.: 015109039) with the Texas Department of Transportation, amending the Contractual Agreement regarding reimbursement to the City of expenditures for right-of-way acquisition and utility relocation for the portion of U.S. 183 Project from U.S. 290 East to State Highway 71 and including the State Highway 71 intersection. (Related Items 22, 24, 55)
Resolution No. 20050818-023 was approved.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20050818-023, PDF, 101kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050818-023, Agenda Backup, PDF, 168kb
Item 24 - August 18, 2005
Approve a resolution ratifying the Second Supplemental Contractual Agreement for Right-of-Way Procurement (ROW CSJ NO.:011308039) with the Texas Department of Transportation, amending the Contractual Agreement regarding reimbursement to the City of expenditures for right-of-way acquisition and utility relocation for the portion of U.S. 290 West from Joe Tanner to Scenic Brook Drive and including the State Highway 71 Intersection. (Related Items 22, 23, 55)
Resolution No. 20050818-024 was approved.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20050818-024, PDF, 102kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050818-024, Agenda Backup, PDF, 168kb
Item 25 - August 18, 2005
Approve an ordinance amending Chapter 13-2 of the City Code relating to Ground Transportation Services. (Recommended by the Urban Transportation Commission.)
Ordinance No. 20050818-025 was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20050818-025, PDF, 141kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050818-025, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 36kb
20050818-025, Agenda Backup, PDF, 303kb
Item 26 - August 18, 2005
Authorize ratification of a contract with WAUSKESHA ELECTRIC SYSTEMS, Goldsboro, NC for the purchase of three power transformers in an amount not to exceed $2,056,178. (Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2004-2005 Approved Capital Budget of Austin Energy.) 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 a contract was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050818-026, Agenda Backup, PDF, 143kb
Item 27 - August 18, 2005
Authorize ratification of a contract with SMITH PUMP COMPANY, Waco, TX for pump repair in an amount not to exceed $220,823.62. (Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2004-2005 Amended Operating Budget of Austin Energy.) Critical Business Need. 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 a contract was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050818-027, Agenda Backup, PDF, 107kb
Item 28 - August 18, 2005
Authorize execution of a contract with POWELL ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS, INC., Houston, TX for the purchase of two 15kV switchgear in an amount not to exceed $1,010,932. (Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2004-2005 Approved Capital Budget of Austin Energy.) Low bid meeting specifications 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
20050818-028, Agenda Backup, PDF, 80kb
Item 29 - August 18, 2005
Authorize execution of a contract with FOX, SMOLEN AND ASSOCIATES, Austin, TX, to perform a rate study of the open market territories of Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) in an amount not to exceed $72,240. (Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2004-2005 Amended Operating Budget of Austin Energy.) Best proposal of four 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 execution of a contract was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050818-029, Agenda Backup, PDF, 59kb
Item 30 - August 18, 2005
Authorize execution of a 12-month supply agreement with NGK-LOCKE, INC. C/O PRIESTER SUPPLY COMPANY, Austin, TX for transmission insulators in an amount not to exceed $317,835, with three 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $317,835 per extension option, for a total agreement amount not to exceed $1,271,340. (Funding in the amount of $26,486.25 is available in the Fiscal Year 2004-2005 Amended Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining 11 months of the original contract period and extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.) Low bid of five 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
20050818-030, Agenda Backup, PDF, 63kb
Item 31 - August 18, 2005
Authorize execution of a 12-month supply agreement with PIONEER TRANSFORMERS, LTD, Toronto, Ontario, Canada for purchase of network transformers in an amount not to exceed $701,711, with two 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $701,711 per extension option, for a total agreement amount not to exceed $2,105,133. (Funding in the amount of $701,711 is available in the Fiscal Year 2004-2005 Approved Capital Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.) Low bid of five 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
20050818-031, Agenda Backup, PDF, 84kb
Item 32 - August 18, 2005
Authorize execution of a 12-month service agreement with EMR, INC., Arlington, TX, for elevator and escalator maintenance and repair services in an amount not to exceed $119,740, with two 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $98,140 per extension option, for a total agreement amount not to exceed $316,020. (Funding in the amount of $29,778 is available in the Fiscal Year 2004-2005 Approved Operating Budget of the Austin Convention Center Department. Funding for the remaining 11 months of the original contract period and the extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.) Lowest bid of five 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
20050818-032, Agenda Backup, PDF, 75kb
Item 33 - August 18, 2005
Authorize execution of a contract with CORNERSTONE SYSTEMS, INC., Irvine, CA for the purchase of disaster recovery equipment for Communications and Technology Management (CTM) Department in an amount not to exceed $104,565.00. (Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2004-2005 Approved Operating Budget for Communications and Technology Management.) Sole Source This contract will be awarded in compliance with the Chapter 2-9 of the City Code (Minority-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
20050818-033, Agenda Backup, PDF, 73kb
Item 34 - August 18, 2005
Authorize execution of a 12-month supply agreement with TOMLINSON'S FEED AND PETS, INC., Austin, TX for the purchase of pet food for the Town Lake Animal Center in an amount not to exceed $59,000, with four 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $59,000 per extension option, for a total agreement amount not to exceed $295,000. (Funding in the amount of $9,833 is available in the Fiscal Year 2004-2005 Approved Operating Budget of the Health and Human Services Department. Funding for the remaining 10 months of the original contract period and extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.) Low bid of two bids received. This contract will be awarded in compliance with the 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
20050818-034, Agenda Backup, PDF, 65kb
Item 35 - August 18, 2005
Authorize execution of a contract through the Texas Building and Procurement Commission (TBPC) with L-3 COMMUNICATIONS MOBILE-VISION, INC., Bedford, TX for the purchase of 34 video/audio mobile law enforcement recording systems for the Public Safety and Emergency Management Department in an amount not to exceed $103,190. (Funding in the amount of $66,770 is available in the Fiscal Year 2004-2005 Approved Operating Budget of the Parks and Recreation Department; $18,210 is available in the Fiscal Year 2004-2005 Approved Operating Budget of the Aviation Department; and $18,210 is available in the Fiscal Year 2004-2005 Approved Operating Budget of the Financial and Administrative Services Department, Communication and Technology Management Division.) Cooperative Purchasing.
The motion authorizing the execution of a contract was approved on Council Member Dunkerley's motion, Council Member Leffingwell's second on a 5-0 vote. Mayor Wynn and Council Member Alvarez were off the dais.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050818-035, Agenda Backup, PDF, 46kb
Item 36 - August 18, 2005
Authorize execution of a contract with ALL WEATHER POWERSPORTS, Georgetown, TX for the purchase of a mini track loader to perform necessary restoration and maintenance to drainage ponds in an amount not to exceed $72,621. (Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2004-2005 Amended Capital Budget of the Watershed Protection and Development Review Department.) Only 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 contract was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050818-036, Agenda Backup, PDF, 87kb
Item 37 - August 18, 2005
Approve an ordinance on second/third reading amending Chapter 25-10 of the City Code relating to nonconforming signs to allow location of new off-premise signs (billboards) in various locations in the City if an existing off-premise sign is removed. (Planning Commission voted for no change to the current code.) (Related Item 56)
This item was postponed to September 1, 2005.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050818-037, Agenda Backup, PDF, 349kb
Item 38 - August 18, 2005
Authorize negotiation and execution of a Joint Funding Agreement with the UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR GEOLOGICAL SURVEY (USGS) for water resources investigation projects for Fiscal Year 2005-2006, in an amount not to exceed $260,000, with two 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $280,000 per extension, for a total contract amount not to exceed $820,000 (Funding in the amount of $260,000 is included in the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Proposed Operating Budget of the Watershed Protection & Development Review Department.)
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of a joint funding agreement was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050818-038, Agenda Backup, PDF, 53kb
Item 39 - August 18, 2005
Approve a resolution authorizing negotiation and execution of an agreement with the Texas Forest Service (TFS) of the Texas A&M University System for U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service funding for an Oak Wilt Suppression grant with required City of Austin matching funds of $25,000. (Funding in an amount up to $25,000 is available in U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service grant funding administered by the Texas Forest Service. Local matching funds are required and $25,000 in local matching funds are included in the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Proposed Operating Budget of Austin Energy.)
Resolution No. 20050818-039 was approved.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20050818-039, PDF, 13kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050818-039, Agenda Backup, PDF, 51kb
Item 40 - August 18, 2005
Board and Commission appointments.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050818-040, Agenda Backup, PDF, 11kb
20050818-040, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 19kb
Item 41 - August 18, 2005
Approve a resolution establishing the scope and purpose of new or existing Council sub-committees, approving appointments to local intergovernmental and interregional organizations or committees, and abolishing unnecessary sub-committees. (Mayor Will Wynn, Mayor Pro Tem Danny Thomas and Council Member Raul Alvarez)
Resolution No. 20050818-041 was approved Council Member McCracken's motion, Mayor Pro Thomas' second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20050818-041, PDF, 71kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050818-041, Agenda Backup, PDF, 27kb
20050818-041, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 77kb
20050818-041, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 70kb
Item 42 - August 18, 2005
Approve a resolution authorizing the use of City Hall for memorial services to honor those people who have served the city as current or past Mayors or Council Members. (Mayor Will Wynn, Mayor Pro Tem Danny Thomas and Council Member Betty Dunkerley)
Resolution No. 20050818-042 was approved.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20050818-042, PDF, 17kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050818-042, Agenda Backup, PDF, 15kb
20050818-042, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 15kb
20050818-042, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 12kb
Item 43 - August 18, 2005
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to suspend all plans for the expansion of the South Austin Tennis Center, to initiate the process of identifying a new site for a tennis center and to determine the feasibility of developing such a facility jointly with Austin Independent School District (AISD) as part of their bond program relating to recreational facilities. (Council Member Raul Alvarez and Council Member Lee Leffingwell and Council Member Brewster McCracken)
The public hearing was closed and Resolution No. 20050818-043 was approved on Council Member Leffingwell's motion, Council Member Alvarez' second on a 5-1-1 vote. Council Member Dunkerley abstained. Mayor Pro Tem Thomas voted nay.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20050818-043, PDF, 17kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050818-043, Agenda Backup, PDF, 17kb
20050818-043, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 16kb
20050818-043, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 15kb
Item 44 - August 18, 2005
Approve an ordinance amending Chapter 3-1 of the City Code relating to livestock enclosures. (Council Member Raul Alvarez, Mayor Will Wynn and Council Member Lee Leffingwell)
Ordinance No. 20050818-044 was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20050818-044, PDF, 45kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050818-044, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 31kb
20050818-044, Agenda Backup, PDF, 14kb
20050818-044, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 44kb
20050818-044, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 10kb
20050818-044, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 42kb
Item 45 - August 18, 2005
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to research and present a briefing to Council regarding Council resolutions and Environmental Board recommendations on air quality issues since 1998, their implementation status, focusing on the progress of resolutions on City of Austin operations and employee commutes, and the status of regional air quality planning efforts, particularly the Clean Air Action Plan and any public-private sector collaborations. (Council Member Lee Leffingwell, Council Member Raul Alvarez and Council Member Jennifer Kim)
Resolution No. 20050818-045 was approved.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20050818-045, PDF, 18kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050818-045, Agenda Backup, PDF, 35kb
20050818-045, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 17kb
Item 46 - August 18, 2005
Approve a resolution reconvening the Historic Zoning Task Force and establishing its scope and purpose. (Council Member Betty Dunkerley, Mayor Pro Tem Danny Thomas and Mayor Will Wynn)
Resolution No. 20050818-046 was approved on Council Member Dunkerley's motion, Council Member Leffingwell's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20050818-046, PDF, 33kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050818-046, Agenda Backup, PDF, 14kb
20050818-046, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 11kb
20050818-046, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 28kb
Item 47 - August 18, 2005
Approve waiver or reimbursement of certain fees related to the use of Commons Ford Ranch Metropolitan Park for the filming of "Mr. Rodell Goes Swimming" on August 9, and 11, 2005. (Mayor Will Wynn, Council Member Jennifer Kim and Council Member Lee Leffingwell)
The motion authorizing the waiver or reimbursement of certain fees was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050818-047, Agenda Backup, PDF, 15kb
20050818-047, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 22kb
Item 48 - August 18, 2005
Approve an ordinance amending Title 2 of the City Code to add a new Chapter 2-12 relating to eminent domain powers. (Council Member Brewster McCracken, Mayor Will Wynn and Council Member Leffingwell)
This item was postponed to August 25, 2005.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050818-048, Agenda Backup, PDF, 14kb
20050818-048, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 11kb
Item 49 - August 18, 2005
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to begin the process of selecting a site for and securing a permit for a new water treatment facility located downstream of the Green Water treatment Plant; to create a timeline for the decommissioning and demolition of the Green Water Treatment Plant; to initiate the process for the design and construction of the extension of Nueces Street to Cesar Chavez Street and the extension of Second Street to Nueces Street; and to recommend a planning process to identify appropriate uses for property adjacent to the extended Nueces Street and Second Street rights-of-way. (Mayor Will Wynn, Council Member Lee Leffingwell and Council Member Jennifer Kim)
Resolution No. 20050818-049 was amended as follows on Council Member Leffingwell's motion, Council Member Kim's second on a 5-2 vote. Those voting aye were: Mayor Wynn, Council Members Dunkerley, Kim, Leffingwell and McCracken. Those voting nay were: Mayor Pro Tem Thomas and Council Member Alvarez. The amendments were, in the first sentence, delete the words, 'and securing a permit for' and inserting the word 'possible' before the phrase 'decommissioning and demolition.' There was a friendly amendment made by Council Member Alvarez to add the following, to the end of the resolution, 'To provide an estimate of the cost differential between retrofitting Green Water Treatment Plant on-site and building a new facility; and to provide an estimate of the tax revenues that would result from the redevelopment of the Green Water Treatment Plant site, if the decision is made to relocate the plant.' The maker of the motion and Council Member Kim, who seconded the motion, accepted the following, 'To provide an estimate of the cost differential between retrofitting Green Water Treatment Plant on-site and building a new facility.'
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20050818-049, PDF, 25kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050818-049, Agenda Backup, PDF, 22kb
20050818-049, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 19kb
20050818-049, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 20kb
Item 50 - August 18, 2005
Set a public hearing regarding the naming of an unnamed right-of-way to Waters Way. The right-of-way intersects Dark Valley Cove in the Shadowridge Crossing Section 12 subdivision generally located on F.M. 1826 between Slaughter Lane and U.S. Highway 290 West. (Suggested date and time: August 25, 2005 at 6:00 p.m., City Hall Council Chambers, 301 West 2nd Street) (The processing fee of $415 has been waived since it is a dedicated right-of-way and is sponsored by a City department. The City of Austin must pay a street sign replacement fee in an estimated amount of $250.)
The public hearing was set for August 25, 2005 at 6:00 p.m., City Hall Council Chambers, 301 West 2nd Street.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050818-050, Agenda Backup, PDF, 185kb
Item 51 - August 18, 2005
Set a public hearing to consider an appeal by Mike McHone under Section 25-11-247 of the City Code of the denial of a Certificate of Appropriateness by the Historic Landmark Commission under Section 25-11-247 of the City Code for the relocation of the Nelson and Texanna Davis House currently located at 1621 West 12th Street. (Suggested date and time: August 25, 2005 at 6:00 p.m., City Hall Council Chambers, 301 West 2nd Street)
The public hearing was set for August 25, 2005 at 6:00 p.m., City Hall Council Chambers, 301 West 2nd Street.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050818-051, Agenda Backup, PDF, 35kb
Item 52 - August 18, 2005
Discuss legal issues related to Collective Bargaining with the Austin Association of Professional Fire Fighters.
Discussed in Executive Session.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050818-052, Agenda Backup, PDF, 16kb
Item 53 - August 18, 2005
Discuss legal issues concerning proposed legislation in the 79th Second Called Legislative Session and legislation from the 79th Regular Legislative Session.
This item was withdrawn.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050818-053, Agenda Backup, PDF, 20kb
Item 54 - August 18, 2005
Discuss legal issues related to Travis County Hospital District interlocal, including federal funding issues.
This item was withdrawn.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050818-054, Agenda Backup, PDF, 17kb
Item 55 - August 18, 2005
Discuss legal issues concerning amendments to Right-of-Way Procurement Agreements with the Texas Department of Transportation for State Highway 71, U.S. Highway 183, and U.S. Highway 290 West, regarding reimbursement to the City of Austin for right-of-way acquisition and utility relocation costs for the proposed tolled portions of those highways. (Related Items 22, 23, 24)
This item was withdrawn.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050818-055, Agenda Backup, PDF, 17kb
Item 56 - August 18, 2005
Discuss legal issues regarding an amendment to Chapter 25-10 of the City Code relating to non-conforming signs to allow location of new off-premise signs (billboards) in various locations in the City if an existing off-premise sign is removed. (Related Item 37)
This item was postponed to September 1, 2005.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050818-056, Agenda Backup, PDF, 16kb
Item 57 - August 18, 2005
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.)
Discussed in Executive Session.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050818-057, Agenda Backup, PDF, 15kb
Item 58 - August 18, 2005
Approve a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a mediation agreement related to Cause No. GN-400513, Josie Ellen Champion, et al. v. City of Austin, in the 261 Judicial District Court of Travis County, and to initiate the re-zoning process for Tracts 1, 2, and 3 of the Champion Property (generally located at FM 2222 and Loop 360) as specified in the agreement. (concerns a legal challenge to zoning ordinances governing tracts at FM 2222 and Loop 360)
Resolution No. 20050818-058 was approved on Mayor Pro Thomas' motion, Council Member Leffingwell's second on a 5-0 vote. Those voting aye were: Mayor Wynn, Mayor Pro Tem Thomas, and Council Members Dunkerley, Kim and Leffingwell. Those voting nay were: Council Member Alvarez and Council Member McCracken.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20050818-058, PDF, 16kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050818-058, Agenda Backup, PDF, 20kb
20050818-058, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 16kb
Item 59 - August 18, 2005
Presentation of the City of Austin Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Proposed Budget for the Public Safety Departments, including the Austin Police Department, the Austin Fire Department, the Emergency Medical Services Department, and the Municipal Court. Emergency Medical Services Department, and the Municipal Court.
The presentation was made by Rudy Garza, Assistant City Manager; Rebecca Stark, Clerk of Municipal Court; Evelyn McKee, Presiding Judge of the Municipal Court; Greg Toomey, Administrator of the Community Court; Richard Harrington, Executive Director of Austin Travis County EMS; Ed Rock, Medical Director; Jim Evans, Acting Fire Chief; Stanley Knee, Chief of Police; and John Stephens, Director of Financial Services Department.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050818-059, Agenda Backup, PDF, 14kb
20050818-059, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 1.3mb
Item 60 - August 18, 2005
C814-01-0038.02 - Parmer/Walnut creek PUD Amendment #2 - Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 1200-1210 West Parmer Lane (Walnut Creek Watershed) from community commercial (GR) district zoning and planned unit development (PUD) district zoning to planned unit development (PUD) district zoning. First reading approved on June 23, 2005. Vote: 7-0. Applicant: Edgar and Linda Perry, Exxon Corporation (Sandra L. Heysinger). Agent: McLean & Howard, L.L.P. (William P. McLean). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 974-3057.
Ordinance No. 20050818-060 was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20050818-060, PDF, 325kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050818-060, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 33kb
20050818-060, Agenda Backup, PDF, 1.3mb
20050818-060, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 404kb
Item 61 - August 18, 2005
C14-05-0015 - Jelson Commercial Development - Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 6941 West U.S. Highway 290 (Williamson Creek-Barton Springs Zone) from rural residence (RR) district zoning to neighborhood commercial (LR) district zoning. First reading approved on April 14, 2005. Vote: 7-0. Applicant: Convict Hill Development, L.L.C. (William K. Reagan, II). Agent: Brown McCarroll, L.L.P. (Nikelle S. Meade). City Staff: Wendy Walsh, 974-7719.
This item was postponed to September 1, 2005.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050818-061, Agenda Backup, PDF, 1.2mb
Item 62 - August 18, 2005
C14-05-0026 - Frontier Valley - Approve third reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 1805 Frontier Valley Drive (Carson Creek Watershed) from single-family residence standard lot-neighborhood plan (SF-2-NP) combining district zoning to multi-family residence medium density-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (MF-3-CO-NP) combining district zoning with conditions. First reading approved on June 23, 2005. Vote 4-3 (Mayor Pro Tem Thomas, Kim, Alvarez - Nay). Second reading approved on July 28, 2005. Vote: 4-3 (Mayor Pro Tem Thomas, Kim, Alvarez - Nay). Property Owner: Marbella Corp. Applicant: City of Austin. Agent: Neighborhood Planning and Zoning Department. City Staff: Robert Heil, 974-2330.
Ordinance No. 20050818-062 was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20050818-062, PDF, 176kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050818-062, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 36kb
20050818-062, Agenda Backup, PDF, 5.5mb
20050818-062, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 126kb
20050818-062, Restrictive Covenant, PDF, 140kb
Item 63 - August 18, 2005
C14H-05-0006 - Thompson Carter House - Approve first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 1815 Waterston Avenue from family residence-neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) combining district zoning to family residence-historic-neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-NP) combining district zoning. Historic Landmark Commission: To grant family residence-historic-neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: Forward without a recommendation due to lack of a quorum vote. Applicant: Historic Landmark Commission. Agent: Neighborhood Planning and Zoning Department. City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, 974-6454. A valid petition has been filed in opposition to this rezoning request.
The first reading of the ordinance was approved on Council Member Leffingwell's motion, Mayor Pro Thomas' second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050818-063, Agenda Backup, PDF, 321kb
Item 64 - August 18, 2005
C14-04-0196 - Hyde Park North NCCD Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as an area bounded by 51st Street to the north, Red River Street to the east, Guadalupe to the west and 45th Street to the south (Waller Creek Watershed). Ordinance No. 20050818-064, adopting the Hyde Park North Neighborhood Conservation Combining District-NP, including base district zonings, was approved with the following amendments, excepting the petition tracts, on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Mayor Wynn's second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member McCracken was off the dais. The amendments were: Part 5, Section 3(l)(ii), add, 'May not exceed 5,000 square feet of building coverage, and not more than the total square feet of a food sales use or a restaurant use.'Part 6, Section 11(b), add, 'Except as otherwise provided in the section, access to a site is limited to one curb cut. Except in the Residential District, a site that has a total of 100 feet of frontage or more may have two curb cuts. In the Residential District, a site may have two curb cuts if the site has 100 feet of frontage or more and has two dwelling units or is a through lot. For a duplex use or single-family attached use, a lot that is at least 50 feet wide may have two one-lane driveways that area a maximum of 10 feet wide, if they are separated by the house.'Part 7, General Provisions, add, 'Except as otherwise provided in this section, the maximum gross floor area of the second floor of a rear dwelling unit of a two-family residential use is 550 square feet. On a corner lot that is at least 8,000 square feet, a rear dwelling unit may exceed 850 total square feet and 550 square feet on a second floor if:' Part 9, Section 1 and 2, add, '2. Height limits a) the maximum height within 50 feet of a single family use or zoning is 30 feet and 2.5 stories. b) the maximum height within 125 feet of a single family use of zoning is 35 feet.
The motion to include the following properties in the NCCD, with the respective zoning, was approved on Council Member Leffingwell's motion, Council Member Dunkerley's second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member McCracken was off the dais.4912 Avenue G, 4700 Red River, 812 E. 47th Street and 816 E. 47th Street zoned SF-3-NCCD-NP.808, 810, 812 E. 46th Street zoned SF-3-NCCD-NP.4701 Eilers Avenue zoned SF-2-NCCD-NP.4715 Avenue G zoned SF-3-NCCD-NPThe motion to approve zoning for 4500 Duval, with the following amendments, was approved on Council Member Leffingwell's motion, Council Member McCracken's second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member McCracken was off the dais. The zoning is CS-NCCD-NP, with the prohibition of auto washing except as accessory use and not to exceed 20% of the site area. Part 5, Section 2 would be amended to delete service station use. Part 5, Section 3(n)(i), add, 'The following additional uses are permitted for 4500 Duval and are limited to the lot size that existed on April 1, 2005.' Part 5, Section 3(n)(v) add, 'Automotive washing (of any type) is allowed only in conjunction with another permitted use, and is limited to 20 percent of the gross site area.' The first reading to approve zoning for 4505 Duval, with the following amendments, was approved on Council Member Leffingwell's motion, Mayor Pro Thomas' second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member McCracken was off the dais. The zoning is GR-NCCD-NP-MF-3-NCCD-NP. Part 3, Definitions add, '4505 Duval ' Part A means the property zoned community commercial (GR) district and located in the Duval District. 4505 Duval ' Part B means the property zoned multi-family residence medium density (MF-3) district and located in the Residential District. Part 4, Section 3, add, '4505 (Part A). Part 5, Section 3, add, 'Parking for commercial uses at 4505 Duval may be located anywhere on the site, as the site exists on April 1, 2005, including the portion zoned MF-3. Part 9, Section 4, would read, 'The minimum street side yard setback for 4500, 4505 (Part A), 5011, and 5012 Duval Street is 10 feet. Part 11, Section 1, would read, 'This section applies to 4505 (Part A and Part B), 4510, 4520, and 5012 Duval Street.'
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20050818-064, PDF, 1.2mb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050818-064, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 42kb
20050818-064, Agenda Backup, PDF, 7.0mb
20050818-064, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 1.3mb
20050818-064, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 69kb
20050818-064, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 209kb
20050818-064, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 94kb
Item 65 - August 18, 2005
Conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on the City of Austin Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Proposed Budget including the Austin Police Department, the Austin Fire Department, the Emergency Medical Services Department, and the Municipal Court.
The public hearing was closed on Council Member Dunkerley's motion, Council Member McCracken's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050818-065, Agenda Backup, PDF, 24kb
Item 66 - August 18, 2005
Authorize execution of Amendment No. 2 to the contract with WALGREENS HEALTH INITIATIVES, Deerfield, IL, for pharmacy management and dispensing services, to increase the amounts for extension options one through four as follows: amounts not to exceed $1,397,638, $1,495,351, $1,623,823, and $1,787,566 respectively for each succeeding year; for a total revised contract amount not to exceed $14,343,054. (Funding in the amount of $932,546 is available in the Fiscal Year 2004-2005 Approved Operating Budget of the Community Care Services Department. Funding for the remaining eight months of the first option and remaining extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.) 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 Amendment No. 2 to the contract with the following amendment was approved.Council Member McCracken offered a friendly amendment to add this wording to the Walgreen's Health Initiatives Contract, in Attachment B, at Section 2.1, Paragraph A. 2. (c), effective September 1, 2005, 'Contractor agrees that, subject to the foregoing and all applicable laws, the Network Pharmacy will not refuse to fill a prescription due to a pharmacists' personal beliefs regarding the medication or the use of the medication. In the event that an individual pharmacist declines to fill a prescription based on personal belief, rather than professional judgment, the store's pharmacy manager will take necessary steps to arrange to have the prescription filled in-store, without discrimination or delay (in the normal time frame for filling prescriptions that are in stock).'
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050818-066, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 86kb
20050818-066, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 116kb
Item Z001 - August 18, 2005
NP-05-0020 - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending the Austin Tomorrow Comprehensive Plan by adopting the South Congress Combined Neighborhood Plan for the area bounded by Ben White Blvd. on the north, IH-35 on the east, William Cannon Dr. on the south, and South 1st St. on the west. (There is no fiscal impact associated with adopting the South Congress Combined Neighborhood Plan. An estimate of the fiscal impact to implement 63 of the recommendations in the plan is $1,299,563. The fiscal impact of an additional 12 recommendations is undetermined at this time. This plan is advisory and does not legally obligate the Council to implement any particular recommendation.) (Recommended by Planning Commission.) (Related Items Z-2, Z-3, Z-4)
The public hearing was closed and Ordinance No. 20050818-Z001 was approved on Council Member Leffingwell's motion, Council Member McCracken's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20050818-Z001, PDF, 3.8mb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050818-Z001, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 35kb
20050818-Z001, Agenda Backup, PDF, 5.6mb
20050818-Z001, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 182kb
20050818-Z001, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 39kb
Item Z002 - August 18, 2005
C14-05-0105 - Sweetbriar Neighborhood Planning Area Rezonings - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as the Sweetbriar Neighborhood Planning Area, bounded on the north by Stassney Lane, on the east by IH-35, on the south by William Cannon Drive and on the west by South First Street.
The public hearing was closed and Ordinance No. 20050818-Z002 was approved
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20050818-Z002, PDF, 480kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050818-Z002, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 36kb
20050818-Z002, Agenda Backup, PDF, 2.4mb
20050818-Z002, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 572kb
20050818-Z002, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 39kb
Item Z003 - August 18, 2005
C14-05-0106 - West Congress Neighborhood Planning Area Rezonings - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as the West Congress Neighborhood Plan Area, bounded on the north by Ben White Boulevard, on the east by Congress Avenue, on the south by Stassney Lane and on the west by South First Street (Williamson Creek; East Bouldin Creek; and West Bouldin Creek Watersheds.)
The public hearing was closed and Ordinance No. 20050818-Z003 was approved on Council Member Dunkerley's motion, Council Member McCracken's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20050818-Z003, PDF, 451kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050818-Z003, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 33kb
20050818-Z003, Agenda Backup, PDF, 2.4mb
20050818-Z003, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 39kb
20050818-Z003, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 499kb
20050818-Z003, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 478kb
Item Z004 - August 18, 2005
C14-05-0107 - East Congress Neighborhood Planning Area Rezonings - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by zoning and rezoning property locally known as the East Congress Neighborhood Planning Area, bounded on the north by Ben White Boulevard, on the east by IH-35, on the south by Stassney Lane and on the west by Congress Avenue (Williamson Creek; East Bouldin Creek; and Blunn Creek Watersheds).
The public hearing was closed and Ordinance No. 20050818-Z004 was approved on Council Member Kim's motion, Council Member McCracken's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20050818-Z004, PDF, 438kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050818-Z004, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 30kb
20050818-Z004, Agenda Backup, PDF, 2.4mb
20050818-Z004, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 477kb
20050818-Z004, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 39kb
Item Z005 - August 18, 2005
C14-05-0084 - Manor Commercial - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by zoning property locally known as 7700 Old Manor Road (Walnut Creek Watershed) from interim-rural residence (I-RR) district zoning to limited industrial services-conditional overlay (LI-CO) combining district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant industrial park-conditional overlay (IP-CO) combining district zoning. Applicant: Daniel W. Herd. Agent: Bury & Pittman (Jim Gallegos). City Staff: Robert Heil, 974-2330.
This item was referred back to the Zoning and Platting Commission.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050818-Z005, Agenda Backup, PDF, 420kb
20050818-Z005, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 23kb
Item Z006 - August 18, 2005
C14-05-0044 - Cella 2 - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by zoning property locally known as 10933 South IH-35 Service Road Northbound (Onion Creek Watershed) from interim-single-family residence standard lot (I-SF-2) district zoning to community commercial (GR) district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant community commercial-conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning, with conditions. Applicant: Cella Investment Group (Terry Gregoricka). Agent: Jim Bennett Consulting (Jim Bennett). City Staff: Wendy Walsh, 974-7719.
This item was postponed to September 29, 2005.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050818-Z006, Agenda Backup, PDF, 683kb
Item Z007 - August 18, 2005
C14-05-0065.SH - Harris Branch Apartments - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by zoning property locally known as 12317 Dessau Road (Harris Branch Watershed) from interim-rural residence (I-RR) district to multi-family residence-low density (MF-2) district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant multi-family residence-low density-conditional overlay (MF-2-CO) combining district zoning with conditions. Applicant: Dessau 21, Ltd. (Paul Joseph). Agent: Thrower Design (Ron Thrower). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 974-3057. Ordinance No. 20050818-Z007 for multi-family residence-low density-conditional overlay (MF-2-CO) combining district zoning with conditions was approved as part of the zoning consent action.A motion to reconsider Item Z-7 was approved on Mayor Pro Tem Thomas' motion, Mayor Wynn's second on a 7-0 vote.
The motion to close the public hearing and approve the first reading as recommended by Zoning and Platting Commission was approved on Council Member McCracken's motion, Council Member Dunkerley's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050818-Z007, Agenda Backup, PDF, 925kb
Item Z008 - August 18, 2005
C814-88-0001.08 - Gables at Westlake - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 3100-3320 North Capital of Texas Highway (Lake Austin Watershed) from planned unit development (PUD) district zoning to planned unit development (PUD) district zoning to change a condition of zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant planned unit development (PUD) district zoning with conditions. Applicant: Protestant Episcopal School Council (Brad Powell). Agent: Drenner Stuart Metcalfe von Kreisler (Steve Drenner). City Staff: Glenn Rhoades, 974-2775. (Related Item Z-9)
The public hearing was closed on Council Member McCracken's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Thomas' second on a 7-0 voteThe first reading of the alternative ordinance distributed at the meeting was approved on Council Member McCracken's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Thomas' second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050818-Z008, Agenda Backup, PDF, 5.5mb
Item Z009 - August 18, 2005
C814-88-0001 (RCA) - Gables at Westlake - Conduct a public hearing and approve a restrictive covenant amendment for the property locally known as 3100-3320 Capital of Texas Highway (Lake Austin Watershed). Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To approve the restrictive covenant amendment. Applicant: Protestant Episcopal School Council (Brad Powell). Agent: Drenner Stuart Metcalfe von Kreisler (Steve Drenner). City Staff: Glenn Rhoades, 974-2775. (Related Item Z-8)
This item was postponed to August 25, 2005 on Council Member McCracken's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Thomas' second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050818-Z009, Agenda Backup, PDF, 5.7mb
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