Regular Meeting of the Austin City Council
February 14, 2008
Meeting Agenda
Agenda, 780kb
Changes to the Meeting Agenda
Agenda Changes and Corrections Part 1 of 2, 61kb
Agenda Changes and Corrections Part 2 of 2, 81kb
Approved Meeting Minutes
The minutes for the Regular Meeting of February 14, 2008 were approved on the 28th day of February 2008 on Council Member McCracken's motion, Mayor Pro Dunkerley's second on a 7-0 vote.
Minutes, 1.2mb
Closed Caption Transcript
Transcript, 347kb
Agenda Items - February 14, 2008
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Item 1 - February 14, 2008
Approval of the Austin City Council minutes from the January 31, 2008 meeting.
The minutes from the meeting of January 31, 2008 were approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080214-001, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 47kb
Item 2 - February 14, 2008
Approve a resolution stating that the City not participate in ownership of the proposed addition of new nuclear generating units at the South Texas Project. Recommended by the Electric Utility Commission on February 11, 2008. (Related to item # 073)
Resolution No. 20080214-002 was approved on Council Member Leffingwell's motion, Council Member Martinez' second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member Kim was absent.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20080214-002, PDF, 81kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080214-002, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution), PDF, 14kb
20080214-002, Agenda Backup (EUC Action), PDF, 80kb
20080214-002, Agenda Backup (Memo to Council), PDF, 117kb
20080214-002, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 48kb
Item 3 - February 14, 2008
Approve an ordinance ordering a general municipal election to be held on May 10, 2008 to elect Council Members to Place 1, Place 3 and Place 4 of the City Council, and for the purpose of submitting a proposed charter amendment to the voters related to the office of the city auditor, and providing for the conduct of the election and authorizing the City Clerk to enter into joint election agreements with other local political subdivisions as may be necessary for the orderly conduct of the election. Funding in the amount of $904,035 is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Operating Budget of the Office of the City Clerk.
Ordinance No. 20080214-003 was approved.
Executed Ordinance
20080214-003, Ordinance (English), PDF, 506kb
20080214-003, Ordinance (Spanish), PDF, 511kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080214-003, Agenda Backup (Attachment A - Spanish), PDF, 279kb
20080214-003, Agenda Backup (Attachment B - Spanish), PDF, 75kb
20080214-003, Agenda Backup (Attachment C - Spanish), PDF, 64kb
20080214-003, Agenda Backup (Attachment D - Spanish), PDF, 17kb
20080214-003, Agenda Backup (Attachment E - Spanish), PDF, 9kb
20080214-003, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance - English Version), PDF, 175kb
20080214-003, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance - Spanish Version), PDF, 121kb
20080214-003, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
Item 4 - February 14, 2008
Approve the negotiation and execution of amendment #2 to the Interlocal Agreement for GeoMap Services between the City and the Capital Area Council of Governments (CAPGOG) to extend the agreement to September 30, 2008 to acquire additional planimetric (aerial photography) and topographic data through the existing contract between CAPCOG and Sanborn Map Company, Inc. No additional funding requested.
The motion approving the negotiation and execution of amendment number 2 to the interlocal agreement between the City and the Capital Area Council of Governments (CAPGOG) was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080214-004, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb
Item 5 - February 14, 2008
Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a Joint-Use Parking Agreement, including a Parking Plan and Service Yard Rules, with Greater Austin Performing Arts Center, Inc., d/b/a "The Long Center", to administer and coordinate parking and access in and to the Long Center's Leased Premises, the Service Yard, the Palmer Events Center Garage, and, in the event of overflow parking, Town Lake Center and One Texas Center.
The motion authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute a joint-use parking agreement with Greater Austin Performing Arts Center, Inc., doing business as "The Long Center" was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080214-005, Agenda Backup (Exhibit A), PDF, 35kb
20080214-005, Agenda Backup (Parking Agreement), PDF, 40kb
20080214-005, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 53kb
20080214-005, Agenda Backup (Service Yard Rules), PDF, 29kb
Item 6 - February 14, 2008
Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a Third Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Lease Agreement with Greater Austin Performing Arts Center, Inc., d/b/a "The Long Center" to define the Access Area from the Long Center's Premises over, upon, and across adjoining City land to public right-of-way. Fiscal impact to City or others is none, unless the Long Center defaults and, in that event, the O&M reserve would allow operation for that year.
The motion authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute a third amendment to second amended and restated lease agreement with Greater Austin Performing Arts Center, Inc., doing business as "The Long Center", was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080214-006, Agenda Backup (Lease Agreement - Third Amendment to Second Amended and Restated), PDF, 17kb
20080214-006, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 53kb
Item 7 - February 14, 2008
Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a Second Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Lease Agreement with Greater Austin Performing Arts Center, Inc., dba, "The Long Center", to establish the Austin Music Memorial at The Long Center and to provide for installation, maintenance and funding of the Austin Music Memorial. Funding for the purchase and installation of the first in a projected annual series of memorial placques has been provided by the Austin Convention Visitors Bureau. Funding for additional placquest is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
The motion authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute a second amendment to second amended and restated lease agreement with Greater Austin Performing Arts Center, Inc., doing business as "The Long Center", was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080214-007, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb
20080214-007, Agenda Backup (Second Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Lease), PDF, 31kb
Item 8 - February 14, 2008
Authorize negotiation and execution of amendment #4 to the Emergency Medical Services Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Travis County to exclude certain administrative costs. Funding from Travis County in the amount of $10,762,371 is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Operating Budget of the Emergency Medical Services Department. (Related to item #009) Recommended by the Travis County Commissioners' Court.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of amendment number 4 to the Emergency Medical Services interlocal cooperation agreement with Travis County was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080214-008, Agenda Backup (Interlocal ), PDF, 12kb
20080214-008, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb
Item 9 - February 14, 2008
Authorize negotiation and execution of amendment #4 to the STAR Flight Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Travis County to exclude certain administrative costs. Funding from Travis County in the amount of $1,551,156 was included in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Budget of the Emergency Medical Services Travis County Reimbursed Fund (Related to item #008). Recommended by the Travis County Commissioners' Court.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of amendment number 4 to the STAR Flight interlocal cooperation agreement with Travis County was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080214-009, Agenda Backup (Interlocal), PDF, 13kb
20080214-009, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb
Item 10 - February 14, 2008
Approve an ordinance authorizing acceptance of $567,132 in grant funds from the TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, TRAFFIC OPERATIONS DIVISION; and amending the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Health and Human Services Department Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund of Ordinance No. 20070910-003 to appropriate $567,132 for the Health Promotion/Disease Unit to implement a Safe Routes to School Program implementation. Funding is available from the Texas Department of Transportation, Traffic Operations Division. The grant period is November 1, 2007 through October 31, 2010. No City match is required.
Ordinance No. 20080214-010 was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20080214-010, PDF, 27kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080214-010, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 59kb
20080214-010, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Note from Budget Office), PDF, 62kb
20080214-010, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 54kb
20080214-010, Agenda Backup (SRTS Performance), PDF, 67kb
Item 11 - February 14, 2008
Approve an Agreed Final Judgment in Lost Creek Municipal Utility District v. City of Austin, et al, Cause No. D-1-GN-001377, in the 126th Judicial District Court, Travis County, agreeing to Strategic Partnership Agreement and settling related matters (concerns issues related to water and wastewater contract and annexation, and arbitration of Strategic Partnership Agreement). (Lost Creek MUD includes approximately 788 acres located in the vicinity of Loop 360 and Lost Creek Blvd.)
The motion approving an agreed final judgment in Lost Creek Municipal Utility District v. City of Austin was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080214-011, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 51kb
20080214-011, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 3.2mb
Item 12 - February 14, 2008
Approve an ordinance amending Title 2 of the City Code relating to City boards, adopting the City's standard bylaws for boards, and providing for emergency passage.
Ordinance No. 20080214-012 was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20080214-012, PDF, 458kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080214-012, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 37kb
20080214-012, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 508kb
20080214-012, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 51kb
20080214-012, Agenda Backup (Revised Draft Ordinance), PDF, 508kb
Item 13 - February 14, 2008
Approve a resolution revising the Commercial Preservation and Revitalization Zone program guidelines to modify the matching funds ratio requirements and maximum loan amounts Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Operating Budget of the Neighborhood Housing and Community Development Department.
Resolution No. 20080214-013 was approved.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20080214-013, PDF, 883kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080214-013, Agenda Backup (DRAFT RESOLUTION), PDF, 129kb
20080214-013, Agenda Backup (Program Guidelines), PDF, 283kb
20080214-013, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 56kb
Item 14 - February 14, 2008
Approve an ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 20070809-055, to correct the section number assigned to the University Hills/Windsor Park Neighborhood Plan element of the Austin Tomorrow Comprehensive Plan.
Ordinance No. 20080214-014 was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20080214-014, PDF, 26kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080214-014, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 37kb
20080214-014, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 43kb
20080214-014, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
Item 15 - February 14, 2008
Approve an Interlocal Agreement regarding the exchange of extraterritorial jurisdiction ("ETJ") with the Village of Volente. Approximately 27.73 acres ("Austin Release Area") will be released from Austin's ETJ to Volente's ETJ so that this area can be annexed into the Volente city limits and approximately 27.73 acres ("Volente Release Area") will be disannexed from Volente's city limits and released to Austin's ETJ.
The motion approving an interlocal agreement with the Village of Volente was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080214-015, Agenda Backup (Interlocal Agreement), PDF, 123kb
20080214-015, Agenda Backup (Legal Description), PDF, 716kb
20080214-015, Agenda Backup (Map), PDF, 583kb
20080214-015, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 55kb
20080214-015, Agenda Backup (Survey), PDF, 1.3mb
20080214-015, Contract Cover Sheet, Village of Volente, PDF, 22kb
Item 16 - February 14, 2008
Approve an ordinance to annex the SH 130/US 290 Retail annexation area for full purposes (Approximately 88 acres in Travis County approximately 1,000 feet west of the intersection of State Highway 130 and US Highway 290 East) and waive zoning application fees for property within the annexed area for a period of one year from the effective date of annexation. Funding necessary to provide general governmental services to this tract is available in the budgets of the departments which will be providing the services.
Ordinance No. 20080214-016 was approved as part of the consent motion. A motion to reconsider Item 16 was approved on Council Member Leffingwell's motion, Council Member Martinez' second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member Kim was absent. Ordinance No. 20080214-016 was approved with the corrected legal description on Council Member Leffingwell's motion, Council Member Martinez' second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member Kim was absent.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20080214-016, PDF, 793kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080214-016, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 106kb
20080214-016, Agenda Backup (Legal description), PDF, 36kb
20080214-016, Agenda Backup (Map), PDF, 240kb
20080214-016, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 51kb
20080214-016, Agenda Backup (Service Plan), PDF, 178kb
20080214-016, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 591kb
Item 17 - February 14, 2008
Approve second/third readings of an ordinance to annex the Grand Avenue Parkway annexation area for full purposes (approximately 556 acres in Travis County at the intersection of IH 35 North and Grand Avenue Parkway) and waive zoning application fees for property within the annexed area for a period of one year from the effective date of annexation. Funding necessary to provide general governmental services to this tract is available in the budgets of the departments which will be providing the services.
This item was postponed to February 28, 2008.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080214-017, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 106kb
20080214-017, Agenda Backup (Legal Description), PDF, 211kb
20080214-017, Agenda Backup (Map), PDF, 399kb
20080214-017, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 50kb
20080214-017, Agenda Backup (Service Plan), PDF, 58kb
Item 18 - February 14, 2008
Approve an ordinance adopting the Coshena III and IV Annexation and Development Agreement, concerning annexation and development of the Coshena Tracts (approximately 10 acres in Travis County west of the intersection of IH 35 North and Grand Avenue Parkway), providing for a 10 year delay of annexation. Funding necessary to provide general governmental services to this tract is available in the budgets of the departments which will be providing the services.
This item was postponed to February 28, 2008.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080214-018, Agenda Backup (Agreement), PDF, 87kb
20080214-018, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 44kb
20080214-018, Agenda Backup (Legal Description), PDF, 31kb
20080214-018, Agenda Backup (Map), PDF, 371kb
20080214-018, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
20080214-018, Agenda Backup (Service Plan), PDF, 63kb
Item 19 - February 14, 2008
Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Police Department Operating Special Revenue Fund of Ordinance No. 20070910-003 to appropriate $145,552 to support the Austin/Travis County Combined Gang Project and to create one full-time equivalent position for this Project with funding provided under the U.S. Department of Justice Fiscal Year 2007 Gang Prevention Coordination Project. Funding is available from the U.S. Department of Justice and is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Operating Special Revenue Fund of the Austin Police Department. No match is required.
Ordinance No. 20080214-019 was approved on Council Member McCracken's motion, Council Member Leffingwell's second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member Kim was absent.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20080214-019, PDF, 26kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080214-019, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 59kb
20080214-019, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 51kb
Item 20 - February 14, 2008
Approve an ordinance to establish classifications and positions in the classified service of the Austin Police Department and repeal Ordinance No. 20070910-010. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Operating Budget of the Austin Police Department.
Ordinance No. 20080214-020 was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20080214-020, PDF, 63kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080214-020, Agenda Backup (APD Reclassification Memo), PDF, 59kb
20080214-020, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 71kb
20080214-020, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 51kb
Item 21 - February 14, 2008
Approve an ordinance amending Chapter 9-4 of the City Code by adding Section 9-4-54 relating to prohibiting the imitation of Austin Police Department Uniforms.
Ordinance No. 20080214-021 was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20080214-021, PDF, 54kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080214-021, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 36kb
20080214-021, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 51kb
20080214-021, Agenda Backup (Uniform Ordinance), PDF, 102kb
Item 22 - February 14, 2008
Approve a resolution authorizing the fee simple acquisition of Lot 40, Block K, Yarrabee Bend Section 4, an addition in Travis County, Texas, located at 7102 Firefly Drive, Austin, Texas from Martha D. Alvarado for the Onion Creek Voluntary Flood Buyout-FEMA-1606-DR Project, in the amount of $130,000 for the land and improvements and $18,900 in owner assisted relocation benefits, plus moving related expenses not to exceed $10,000, for a total amount not to exceed $158,900. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Capital Budget of the Watershed Protection and Development Review Department.
Resolution No. 20080214-022 was approved.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20080214-022, PDF, 18kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080214-022, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution), PDF, 36kb
20080214-022, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Note), PDF, 81kb
20080214-022, Agenda Backup (MAP), PDF, 378kb
20080214-022, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb
Item 23 - February 14, 2008
Approve a resolution authorizing the fee simple acquisition of Lot 32, Block K, Yarrabee Bend Section 3, an addition in Travis County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Volume 75, Page 358, of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, located at 7103 Glowworm Circle, Austin, Texas from Ernesto Antonio Flores for the Onion Creek Voluntary Flood Buyout-FEMA-1606-DR Project, in the amount of $150,000 for the land and improvements and $59,500 in owner assisted relocation benefits, plus moving related expenses not to exceed $10,000, for a total amount not to exceed $219,500. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Capital Budget of the Watershed Protection and Development Review Department.
Resolution No. 20080214-023 was approved.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20080214-023, PDF, 21kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080214-023, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution), PDF, 36kb
20080214-023, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Note), PDF, 81kb
20080214-023, Agenda Backup (MAP), PDF, 407kb
20080214-023, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb
Item 24 - February 14, 2008
Approve a resolution authorizing the fee simple acquisition of Lot 20, Block K, Yarrabee Bend Section 3, an addition in Travis County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Volume 75, Page 358, of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, located at 7216 Firefly Drive, Austin, Texas from Dora M. Griffin for the Onion Creek Voluntary Flood Buyout-FEMA-1606-DR Project, in the amount of $154,000 for the land and improvements and $31,000 in owner assisted relocation benefits, plus moving related expenses not to exceed $10,000, for a total amount not to exceed $195,000. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Capital Budget of the Watershed Protection and Development Review Department.
This item was postponed to February 28, 2008.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080214-024, Agenda Backup (FISCAL NOTE), PDF, 82kb
20080214-024, Agenda Backup (MAP), PDF, 421kb
20080214-024, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb
Item 25 - February 14, 2008
Approve a resolution authorizing the fee simple acquisition of Lot 25, Block K, Yarrabee Bend Section 3, an addition in Travis County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Volume 75, Page 358, of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, located at 7204 Glowworm Circle, Austin, Texas from Juan Guerra for the Onion Creek Voluntary Flood Buyout-FEMA-1606-DR Project, in the amount of $126,000 for the land and improvements, plus moving related expenses not to exceed $10,000, for a total amount not to exceed $136,000. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Capital Budget of the Watershed Protection and Development Review Department.
Resolution No. 20080214-025 was approved.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20080214-025, PDF, 19kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080214-025, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution), PDF, 36kb
20080214-025, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Note), PDF, 81kb
20080214-025, Agenda Backup (MAP), PDF, 438kb
20080214-025, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb
Item 26 - February 14, 2008
Approve a resolution authorizing the fee simple acquisition of Lot 17, Block J, Yarrabee Bend Section 4, an addition in Travis County, Texas, located at 7101 Firefly Drive, Austin, Texas from Porfirio R. and Alicia L. Vasquez for the Onion Creek Voluntary Flood Buyout-FEMA-1606-DR Project, in the amount of $114,000 for the land and improvements and moving related expenses not to exceed $10,000, for a total amount not to exceed $124,000. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Capital Budget of the Watershed Protection and Development Review Department.
Resolution No. 20080214-026 was approved.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20080214-026, PDF, 18kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080214-026, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution), PDF, 36kb
20080214-026, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Note), PDF, 81kb
20080214-026, Agenda Backup (MAP), PDF, 408kb
20080214-026, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb
Item 27 - February 14, 2008
Approve a resolution authorizing the fee simple acquisition of Lot 13, Block K, Yarrabee Bend Section 3, an addition in Travis County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Volume 75, Page 358, of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, located at 7230 Firefly Drive, Austin, Texas from Jose Navarro for the Onion Creek Voluntary Flood Buyout-FEMA-1606-DR Project, in the amount of $114,000 for the land and improvements and $25,000 in owner assisted relocation benefits, plus moving related expenses not to exceed $10,000, for a total amount not to exceed $149,000. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Capital Budget of the Watershed Protection and Development Review Department.
This item was postponed to February 28, 2008.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080214-027, Agenda Backup (FISCAL NOTE), PDF, 81kb
20080214-027, Agenda Backup (MAP), PDF, 415kb
20080214-027, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb
Item 28 - February 14, 2008
Approve a resolution authorizing the fee simple acquisition of Lot 22, Block K, Yarrabee Bend Section 3, an addition in Travis County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Volume 75, Page 358, of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, located at 7212 Firefly Drive, Austin, Texas from Teresa Sanchez for the Onion Creek Voluntary Flood Buyout-FEMA-1606-DR Project, in the amount of $127,000 for the land and improvements and $32,500 in owner assisted relocation benefits, plus moving related expenses not to exceed $10,000, for a total amount not to exceed $169,500. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Capital Budget of the Watershed Protection and Development Review Department.
This item was postponed to February 28, 2008.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080214-028, Agenda Backup (FISCAL NOTE), PDF, 81kb
20080214-028, Agenda Backup (MAP), PDF, 383kb
20080214-028, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb
Item 29 - February 14, 2008
Approve a resolution authorizing the fee simple acquisition of Lot 30, Block K, Yarrabee Bend Section 3, an addition in Travis County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Volume 75, Page 358, of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, located at 7102 Glowworm Circle, Austin, Texas from Manuel Rodriguez and wife, Gloria Rodriguez also known as Gloria I. Lau for the Onion Creek Voluntary Flood Buyout-FEMA-1606-DR Project, in the amount of $131,000 for the land and improvements and $18,900 in owner assisted relocation benefits, plus additional expenses not to exceed $10,000, for a total not to exceed, for a total amount not to exceed $159,900. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Capital Budget of the Watershed Protection and Development Review Department.
Resolution No. 20080214-029 was approved.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20080214-029, PDF, 22kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080214-029, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution), PDF, 36kb
20080214-029, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Note), PDF, 81kb
20080214-029, Agenda Backup (MAP), PDF, 402kb
20080214-029, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb
Item 30 - February 14, 2008
Approve a resolution authorizing the fee simple acquisition of Lot 21, Block K, Yarrabee Bend Section 3, an addition in Travis County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Volume 75, Page 358, of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, located at 7214 Firefly Drive, Austin, Texas from Harry Lee Slaton for the Onion Creek Voluntary Flood Buyout-FEMA-1606-DR Project, in the amount of $146,000 for the land and improvements and $21,500 in owner assisted relocation benefits, plus moving related expenses not to exceed $10,000, for a total amount not to exceed $177,500. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Capital Budget of the Watershed Protection and Development Review Department.
Resolution No. 20080214-030 was approved.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20080214-030, PDF, 20kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080214-030, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution), PDF, 36kb
20080214-030, Agenda Backup (FISCAL NOTE), PDF, 82kb
20080214-030, Agenda Backup (MAP), PDF, 370kb
20080214-030, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb
Item 31 - February 14, 2008
Approve a resolution authorizing negotiation and execution for the fee simple acquisition of Lot 26, Block K, Yarrabee Bend Section 3, an addition in Travis County, Texas, located at 7202 Glowworm Circle, Austin, Texas from Ellis G. San Jose and Marni San Jose for the Onion Creek Voluntary Flood Buyout-FEMA-1606-DR Project, in the amount of $130,000 for the land and improvements and moving related expenses not to exceed $10,000, for a total amount not to exceed $140,000. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Capital Budget of the Watershed Protection and Development Review Department.
Resolution No. 20080214-031 was approved.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20080214-031, PDF, 18kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080214-031, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution), PDF, 36kb
20080214-031, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Note), PDF, 81kb
20080214-031, Agenda Backup (MAP), PDF, 405kb
20080214-031, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb
Item 32 - February 14, 2008
Authorize execution of a construction contract with EXCEL CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, LLC., Leander, Texas for Montopolis Shafts and Lateral Repair Project in the amount of $2,099,144 plus a $104,957.20 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,204,101.20. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Capital Budget of the Austin Water Utility. Lowest of four bids received. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9A of the City Code (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) through achievements of Good Faith Efforts of 0.34% MBE and 0.07% WBE subcontractor participation. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission.
The motion authorizing the execution of a construction contract with Excel Construction Services, LLC. was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080214-032, Agenda Backup (AWU Fiscal Note), PDF, 10kb
20080214-032, Agenda Backup (COMMISSION ACTION), PDF, 31kb
20080214-032, Agenda Backup (M/WBE TOTALS), PDF, 70kb
20080214-032, Agenda Backup (MAP), PDF, 230kb
20080214-032, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 54kb
Item 33 - February 14, 2008
Authorize execution of a construction contract with LANDMARK STRUCTURES I, L.P. Fort Worth, Texas for Water Reclamation Central Phase I - B - Composite Tank in the amount of $7,934,364plus a $396,718.20 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $8,331,082.20. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Capital Budget of the Austin Water Utility. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9A of the City Code (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) through achievements of Good Faith Efforts. 1.01% MBE and 9.71% WBE subcontractor participation. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission. (Related to items # 034 and #063)
The motion authorizing the execution of a construction contract with Landmark Structures I, L.P. was approved on Council Member Leffingwell's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Dunkerley's second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member Kim was absent.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080214-033, Agenda Backup (AWU Fiscal Note), PDF, 8kb
20080214-033, Agenda Backup (COMMISSION ACTION), PDF, 32kb
20080214-033, Agenda Backup (MAP), PDF, 242kb
20080214-033, Agenda Backup (MBEWBE TOTALS_UPDATE), PDF, 81kb
20080214-033, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 53kb
Item 34 - February 14, 2008
Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the professional services agreement with CAMP DRESSER & MCKEE, INC., for continued engineering services for the Water Reclamation Initiative - Central - Phase I - B elevated storage tank, in an amount of $357,583 for a total agreement not to exceed $2,152,006. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Capital Budget of the Austin Water Utility. This contract was awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9B of the City Code (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) with 39.6% MBE and 16.5% WBE subcontractor participation to date. Considered by the Water and Wastewater Commission. (Related to items # 033 and #063)
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of an amendment to the professional services agreement with Camp Dresser and McKee, Inc. was approved on Council Member Leffingwell's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Dunkerley's second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member Kim was absent.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080214-034, Agenda Backup (AWU Fiscal Note), PDF, 8kb
20080214-034, Agenda Backup (COMMISSION ACTION), PDF, 32kb
20080214-034, Agenda Backup (CONTRACT HISTORY), PDF, 45kb
20080214-034, Agenda Backup (M/WBE), PDF, 80kb
20080214-034, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 53kb
Item 35 - February 14, 2008
Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the professional services agreement with KELLOGG, BROWN AND ROOT TECHNICAL SERVICES, INC., Austin, Texas for engineering services for West Bouldin Creek Phase B Wastewater Interceptor Relocation Construction Phase Services in the amount of $108,777 for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,323,517. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Capital Budget of the Austin Water Utility. This contract was awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9B of the City Code (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) with 10.78% MBE and 16.14% WBE subconsultant participation to date. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of an amendment to the professional services agreement with Kellogg, Brown and Root Technical Services, Inc. was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080214-035, Agenda Backup (AWU Fiscal Note), PDF, 10kb
20080214-035, Agenda Backup (COMMISSION ACTION), PDF, 34kb
20080214-035, Agenda Backup (CONTRACT HISTORY), PDF, 91kb
20080214-035, Agenda Backup (M/WBE TOTALS), PDF, 93kb
20080214-035, Agenda Backup (MAP), PDF, 805kb
20080214-035, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 53kb
Item 36 - February 14, 2008
Approve an ordinance to amend Section 12-4-64 (D) of the City Code to establish a 20 miles per hour school zone on West 34th Street from Kerbey Lane to Mills Avenue. Funding in the amount of $800 is available in Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Operating Budget of the Public Works Department for the installation of necessary signs and markings.
Ordinance No. 20080214-036 was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20080214-036, PDF, 32kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080214-036, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 39kb
20080214-036, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 45kb
20080214-036, Agenda Backup (MAP), PDF, 53kb
20080214-036, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 51kb
Item 37 - February 14, 2008
Approve an ordinance amending Section 12-4-64(D) of the City Code to establish a maximum speed limit of 25 miles per hour on certain streets within the area bounded by I.H. 35 (North) East Frontage Road to the west, Airport Boulevard to the south, Rowood Road to the east and Norwood Road to the north, and the area bounded by Decker Lane to the east, Loyola Lane to the south, Valleyfield Drive to the west, and Mayview Drive to the north. Funding in the amount of $1,800 is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Operating Budget of the Public Works Department for the installation of necessary signs.
Ordinance No. 20080214-037 was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20080214-037, PDF, 58kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080214-037, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 41kb
20080214-037, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 76kb
20080214-037, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 54kb
Item 38 - February 14, 2008
Approve an ordinance amending Section 12-4-64 (D) of the City Code to establish a maximum speed limit of 25 miles per hour on certain streets bounded by East Ben White Boulevard to the north, East Stassney Lane to the south, South 1st Street to the east, and South Congress Avenue to the west. Funding in the amount of $4500 is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Operating Budget of the Public Works Department for installation of necessary signs.
Ordinance No. 20080214-038 was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20080214-038, PDF, 70kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080214-038, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 39kb
20080214-038, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 105kb
20080214-038, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 55kb
Item 39 - February 14, 2008
Approve an ordinance amending Section 12-4-64(D) of the City Code to establish a maximum speed limit of 25 miles per hour on certain streets bounded by West Dittmar Road to the north, South 1st Street to the east, West Slaughter Lane to the south, and Union Pacific Railroad to the west. Funding in the amount of $11,400 is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Operating Budget of the Public Works Department for installation of necessary signs.
Ordinance No. 20080214-039 was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20080214-039, PDF, 106kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080214-039, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 39kb
20080214-039, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 136kb
20080214-039, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 58kb
Item 40 - February 14, 2008
Approve an ordinance amending Section 12-4-64(D) of the City Code to establish a maximum speed limit of 25 miles per hour on certain streets within the area bounded by Hancock Drive to the north, Shoal Creek proper to the east, Loop 1 (MoPac Expressway) (North) East Frontage Road to the west, and West 45th Street to the south; and to correct an error in Ordinance No. 20080117-010 by changing the speed limit in the school zone to 25 mph. Funding in the amount of $4200 is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Operating Budget of the Public Works Department for the installation of necessary signs.
Ordinance No. 20080214-040 was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20080214-040, PDF, 78kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080214-040, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 41kb
20080214-040, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 106kb
20080214-040, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 55kb
Item 41 - February 14, 2008
Approve an ordinance to amend Section 12-4-64(D) of the City Code to establish a 40 mile per hour speed limit on Nuckols Crossing Road from 1600 feet west of Salt Springs Drive (intersection of Thaxton Road) to 3780 feet west of Vertex Boulevard. Funding in the amount of $400 is available in Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Operating Budget of the Public Works Department for the installation of necessary signs.
Ordinance No. 20080214-041 was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20080214-041, PDF, 25kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080214-041, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 37kb
20080214-041, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 44kb
20080214-041, Agenda Backup (MAP), PDF, 76kb
20080214-041, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 51kb
Item 42 - February 14, 2008
Approve an ordinance amending Section 12-4-64(D) of the City Code to establish a maximum speed limit of 25 miles per hour on certain streets within an area bounded by FM 734 (Parmer Lane) to the north, Park Bend Drive to the south, Loop 1 (MoPac Expressway) (North) East Frontage Road to the west, and Metric Boulevard to the east. Funding in the amount of $1,320 is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Operating Budget of the Public Works Department for the installation of necessary signs.
Ordinance No. 20080214-042 was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20080214-042, PDF, 51kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080214-042, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 39kb
20080214-042, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 76kb
20080214-042, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 53kb
Item 43 - February 14, 2008
Approve an ordinance amending Section 12-4-64(D) of the City Code to establish a maximum speed limit of 25 miles per hour on certain streets bounded by West Oltorf Street to the north, West Ben White Boulevard Service Road to the south, South 1st Street to the west, and South Congress Avenue to the east. Funding in the amount of $7,050 is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Operating Budget of the Public Works Department for installation of necessary signs.
Ordinance No. 20080214-043 was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20080214-043, PDF, 85kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080214-043, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 40kb
20080214-043, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 106kb
20080214-043, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 56kb
Item 44 - February 14, 2008
Approve an ordinance to amend Section 12-4-64(D) of the City Code to reflect a name change to Thaxton Road for a portion of Nuckols Crossing Road.
Ordinance No. 20080214-044 was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20080214-044, PDF, 25kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080214-044, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 39kb
20080214-044, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 44kb
20080214-044, Agenda Backup (MAP), PDF, 53kb
20080214-044, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
Item 45 - February 14, 2008
Authorize award and execution of a 36-month requirements service contract with FIRE AND POLICE SELECTION, INC., Folsom, CA for entry-level firefighter examination and scoring services in an estimated amount not to exceed $183,300, with three 12-month extension options in an estimated amount not to exceed $61,100 per extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $366,600. Funding in the amount of $61,100 is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Operating Budget of the Austin Fire Department. Funding for the remaining 29 months of the original contract period and extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Best evaluated bid of four bids received. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9C of the City Code (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this solicitation.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of a requirements service contract with Fire and Police Selection, Inc. was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080214-045, Agenda Backup (FIRE & POLICE SELECTION BID TAB), PDF, 15kb
20080214-045, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb
20080214-045, Contract Cover Sheet, FIRE AND POLICE SELECTION, INC, PDF, 44kb
Item 46 - February 14, 2008
Authorize award and execution of Amendment No. 8 to the contract with KPMG, L.L.P., Austin, TX for auditing services to increase the current contract amount in an estimated amount not to exceed $85,000, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $3,203,736. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Operating Budget of the Financial & Administrative Services Department. Contract Amendment. This contract was awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9C of the City Code (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) with 32.29% MBE and 0% WBE sub-consulting participation to date including amendment.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of amendment number 8 to the contract with KPMG, L.L.P. was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080214-046, Agenda Backup (KPMG CONTRACT SUMMARY), PDF, 19kb
20080214-046, Agenda Backup (KPMG MBE/WBE SUMMARY), PDF, 12kb
20080214-046, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb
20080214-046, Contract Cover Sheet, KPMG, L.L.P, PDF, 14kb
Item 47 - February 14, 2008
Authorize execution of a contract with AQUATERRA CREATIONS, LLC., Fredericksburg, Texas for the purchase and installation of a pond liner for the Austin Nature and Science Center in an amount not to exceed $107,341. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Capital Budget of the Parks and Recreation Department. Lowest bid of two bids received. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9D of the City Code (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 8.58% MBE and 2.40% WBE subcontracting participation.
The motion authorizing the execution of a contract with Aquaterra Creations, LLC. was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080214-047, Agenda Backup (021408 PARD AQUATERRA), PDF, 13kb
20080214-047, Agenda Backup (MBE_WBE Breakdown), PDF, 73kb
20080214-047, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb
20080214-047, Contract Cover Sheet, AQUATERRA CREATIONS, LLC, PDF, 29kb
Item 48 - February 14, 2008
Authorize award and execution of a contract with BRIGGS EQUIPMENT, Austin, TX for the purchase of one terminal truck tractor in an amount not to exceed $85,286. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Capital Budget of the Solid Waste Services Department. Sole bid received. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9D of the City Code (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this solicitation.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of a contract with Briggs Equipment was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080214-048, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Note for a terminal truck tractor for the MRF(SWS).), PDF, 67kb
20080214-048, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 54kb
20080214-048, Contract Cover Sheet, BRIGGS EQUIPMENT, PDF, 23kb
Item 49 - February 14, 2008
Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an interlocal agreement with Northtown Municipal Utility District (District) to allow the District to provide residential solid waste and recycling services to certain areas outside of the District's boundary. Recommended by the Solid Waste Advisory Commission.
The motion authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute an interlocal agreement with Northtown Municipal Utility District (District) was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080214-049, Agenda Backup (map), PDF, 206kb
20080214-049, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 51kb
20080214-049, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 15kb
Item 50 - February 14, 2008
Authorize negotiation and execution of a ten year Interlocal Agreement with the Texas AgriLife Extension Service of Texas A&M University for analyses of landscaping product toxicity in an amount not to exceed $3,000 for the first twelve months, with an up to 5% increase allowed for each subsequent year and for the 12-month extension option, for a total amount not to exceed $42,620. Funding in the amount of $1,750 is available in the Fiscal Year 2007 - 2008 Watershed Protection & Development Review Department. Funding for the remaining 125 months of the original contract period and the extension option is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9C of the City Code (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). This contract is an interlocal agreement; therefore, it is exempted under Chapter 252.022 of the Texas Local Government Code and no goals were established for this solicitation.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with the Texas AgriLife Extension Service of Texas A&M University was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080214-050, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 51kb
Item 51 - February 14, 2008
Approve appointments to citizen board and commissions, to Council subcommittees and other intergovernmental bodies and removal and replacement of members.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080214-051, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 47kb
20080214-051, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 7kb
Item 52 - February 14, 2008
Set a public hearing related to ordering an election in May 2008 to submit to the voters a proposed amendment to the City Charter relating to the number, selection, and term of office of the City Council members and Mayor. (Suggested date and time: February 28, 2008, 6:00 PM, Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin TX) (Council Member Mike Martinez Mayor Will Wynn Council Member Lee Leffingwell)
The public hearing was set for February 28, 2008 at 6:00 p.m., Austin City Hall at 301 W. Second Street, Austin Texas.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080214-052, Agenda Backup (fiscal analysis), PDF, 18kb
20080214-052, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 48kb
Item 53 - February 14, 2008
Direct the City Manager to present a briefing on February 28, 2008 by a representative of the Charter Revision Committee related to its recommendations on single-member districts and by Mr. J. Gerald Hebert regarding district election systems. (Council Member Mike Martinez Mayor Will Wynn Council Member Lee Leffingwell)
The motion authorizing the City Manager to present a briefing on February 28, 2008 by a representative of the Charter Revision Committee was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080214-053, Agenda Backup (fiscal analysis), PDF, 19kb
20080214-053, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 48kb
Item 54 - February 14, 2008
Approve a resolution providing criteria and guidelines regarding the Request for Proposals (RFP) for redevelopment of the Green Water Treatment Plant site. (Mayor Will Wynn Mayor Pro Tem Betty Dunkerley Council Member Brewster McCracken)
Resolution No. 20080214-054 was approved with the following amendments on Council Member McCracken's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Dunkerley's second on a 5-0 vote. Council Member Kim was absent. Council Member Leffingwell was off the dais. The amendments were: second paragraph on page 2 should read, "WHEREAS, the City of Austin values affordable housing that serves deep income levels for long periods of time throughout our community including downtown; and" page 4, number 1 should read, "That the City council will achieve the policies articulated in this Resolution by the following actions: 1. The issuance of a request for proposal (RFP) to solicit proposals for the sale and redevelopment of the property currently occupied by the Green Water Treatment Plant (Plant Property) and for the property currently occupied by the Austin Energy Control Center. Such RFP shall require submittals to provide for the design and construction of a fully-utilized parking facility to support the Seaholm District and the new central public library by a parking facility owned by the public, and, in the alternative, by a parking facility owned by the developer. Page 5, last paragraph of number 1 should read, "The City Council desires to sell the approximately 1.749 acres of property comprising the Austin Energy Control Center and use the proceeds from that sale for the relocation of this Austin Energy function." On page 6, 3e should read, "community values, public facilities and/or public benefits." Page 7 number 5 should read, "Proposals that include rental housing shall provide for a minimum of ten percent (10%) of the units to individuals earning at or below eighty percent (80%) of area median income, and any proposals that include a housing component shall include an option for the City to participate in a public/private partnership for additional units and/or deeper affordability." Order of preference on page 7, number 5 should read, "The establishment of additional public amenities, including affordable housing, to be identified by the City Council, within the Seaholm East Redevelopment District."
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20080214-054, PDF, 215kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080214-054, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution), PDF, 169kb
20080214-054, Agenda Backup (fiscal analysis), PDF, 19kb
20080214-054, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 48kb
20080214-054, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 205kb
Item 55 - February 14, 2008
Approve a resolution limiting the use of pump and haul operations to emergency uses with exceptions for routine uses and existing agreements. (Council Member Sheryl Cole Council Member Lee Leffingwell )
Resolution No. 20080214-055 was approved.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20080214-055, PDF, 61kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080214-055, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution), PDF, 94kb
20080214-055, Agenda Backup (fiscal analysis), PDF, 18kb
20080214-055, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 48kb
Item 56 - February 14, 2008
Approve a resolution amending Resolution No. 20071213-058 to change the name of the African American Cultural Arts District to the African American Cultural Heritage District. (Council Member Sheryl Cole Council Member Mike Martinez)
Resolution No. 20080214-056 was approved.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20080214-056, PDF, 11kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080214-056, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution), PDF, 37kb
20080214-056, Agenda Backup (fiscal analysis), PDF, 18kb
20080214-056, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 48kb
Item 57 - February 14, 2008
Approve a resolution establishing a sister city relationship with the City of Antalya, Turkey. (Mayor Will Wynn Council Member Lee Leffingwell )
Resolution No. 20080214-057 was approved.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20080214-057, PDF, 27kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080214-057, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution), PDF, 58kb
20080214-057, Agenda Backup (fiscal analysis), PDF, 18kb
20080214-057, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 48kb
Item 58 - February 14, 2008
Approve waiver of the signature requirement and certain fees under Chapter 14 of the Code for the Austin Marathon to be held on February 17, 2008. (Mayor Will Wynn Mayor Pro Tem Betty Dunkerley Council Member Brewster McCracken)
The motion approving the waiver of the signature requirement and certain fees for the Austin Marathon was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080214-058, Agenda Backup (fiscal analysis), PDF, 15kb
20080214-058, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Analysis), PDF, 5kb
20080214-058, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 48kb
Item 59 - February 14, 2008
Set public hearings for the full purpose annexation of the Kitchell Tract (Approximately 3 acres in eastern Travis County at the southwest corner of the intersection of U.S. Highway 290 East and Decker Lane). (Suggested dates and times: February 28, 2008, 6:00 p.m., and March 6, 2008, 6:00 p.m. at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX.)
The public hearings were set for February 28 and March 6, 2008 at 6:00 p.m., Austin City Hall at 301 W. Second Street, Austin, Texas.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080214-059, Agenda Backup (Map), PDF, 168kb
20080214-059, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
Item 60 - February 14, 2008
Set a public hearing to consider an ordinance amending Sections 25-8-92 and 30-5-92 of the City Code relating to Critical Water Quality Zones along the shorelines of the Colorado River downstream of Town Lake. Recommended by the Environmental Board and the Planning Commission Codes & Ordinances Subcommittee. To be reviewed by the Planning Commission on February 12, 2008. (Suggested date and time: February 28, 2008, 6:00 p.m., at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX.)
The public hearing was set for February 28, 2008 at 6:00 p.m., Austin City Hall at 301 W. Second Street, Austin, Texas.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080214-060, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 51kb
Item 61 - February 14, 2008
Set a public hearing to consider a resolution regarding a request by Scott Talkington, the owner of property located at 5111 Airport Boulevard, for a waiver from the distance requirement of City Code, Section 4-9-4(A) which requires a minimum of 300 feet between a business that sells alcoholic beverages and a public school. (Suggested date and time: February 28, 2008, 6:00 p.m. at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX.)
The public hearing was set for February 28, 2008 at 6:00 p.m., Austin City Hall at 301 W. Second Street, Austin, Texas.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080214-061, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 51kb
Item 62 - February 14, 2008
Set a public hearing to consider an ordinance on first reading regarding the application submitted by American Medical Response of Texas, Inc. (AMR) to renew a non-emergency medical transfer franchise under Chapter 10-2 of the City Code. (Suggested Date and Time: March 6, 2008, 6:00 p.m., at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX).
The public hearing was set for March 6, 2008 at 6:00 p.m., Austin City Hall at 301 W. Second Street, Austin, Texas.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080214-062, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 51kb
Item 63 - February 14, 2008
Update on the 51st Water Tower. (Related to items #033 and #034)
The presentation was made by Greg Meszaros, Director of Austin Water Utility.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080214-063, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 548kb
Item 64 - February 14, 2008
Presentation of the phase one report of the Downtown Austin Plan and discussion of and possible action on policy direction for next steps.
The presentation was made by Laura Huffman, Assistant City Manager; Jim Adams, Roma Design Group; Jana McCann, Roma Design Group; and John H. Alschuler, HR and A Advisors, Inc. Staff was directed to bring back on February 28, 2008 a scope of service and an action item that would include evaluating transportation options in the Downtown area, to Mueller, the airport, 7th, Pleasant Valley and Zilker Park. The scope of services would include a route and equipment analysis. Staff should bring back recommendations as to how the stakeholding community could work towards the design and payment of Phase 2.
There are no documents available for this agenda item.
Item 65 - February 14, 2008
Discuss legal issues related to the transition of the Community Care Services clinic system to the Travis County Healthcare District (Private consultation with Attorney - Section 551.071).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080214-065, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 48kb
Item 66 - February 14, 2008
Discuss legal issues related to the implementation of the current City Manager's compensation and benefits resolution. (Private consultation with Attorney - Section 551.071). (Related to item # 075)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080214-066, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 48kb
Item 67 - February 14, 2008
Discuss legal issues relating to the statutory framework for management of growth in the State Highway 130 corridor (Private Consultation with Attorney - Section 551.071).
This item was withdrawn.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080214-067, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 47kb
Item 68 - February 14, 2008
Discuss legal issues related to a request for limited adjustment from City Code Chapter 25-8, Subchapter A, Article 12 (Save Our Springs Initiative) by Koontz-McCombs, LLC for the Encino Trace development located at 5707 Southwest Parkway. (This limited adjustment concerns development in the Barton Springs Zone.) (Private Consultation with Attorney - Section 551.071) (Related to item #074)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080214-068, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 48kb
Item 69 - February 14, 2008
Discuss legal issues related to use of City of Austin land located at 18524 FM Road 9696, Webberville, Travis County, Texas (Private Consultation with Attorney - Section 551.071).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080214-069, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 48kb
Item 70 - February 14, 2008
Discuss legal issues relating to the development of the Green Water Treatment Plant site (Private Consultation with Attorney - Section 551.071).
This item was withdrawn.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080214-070, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 47kb
Item 71 - February 14, 2008
Discuss real estate development options related to the sale or lease of the Green Water Treatment Plant site (Real Property - Section 551.072).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080214-071, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 48kb
Item 72 - February 14, 2008
Discuss purchase and value, including non-monetary attributes, of property in Western Travis County, as a potential site for Water Treatment Plant No. 4. (Real Property - Section 551.072)
This item was withdrawn.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080214-072, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 47kb
Item 73 - February 14, 2008
Generation resource planning issues (Public Power Utility Competitive Matters - Section 551.086). (Related to item #002)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080214-073, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 47kb
Item 74 - February 14, 2008
Consider an application for a limited adjustment under Chapter 25-8, Subchapter A, Article 12, Land Development Code (SOS Initiative Ordinance) for a development project for Encino Trace located at 5707 Southwest Parkway and set a public hearing if required. (This limited adjustment concerns development in the Barton Springs Zone.) (Related to item #068)
Resolution No. 20080214-074 was approved as follows on Council Member McCracken's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Dunkerley's second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member Kim was absent. The resolution should read: "BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN:" That the City Council hereby determines, pursuant to Sections 25-8-518 and 25-1-252 of the City Code, that the application of City Code Chapter 25-8, Subchapter A, Article 12 (Save Our Springs Initiative) to the project known as Encino Trace, located at 5707 Southwest Parkway, Site Plan No. SP-2007-0438CS, meets the requirements in Section 25-1-252(3) for a limited adjustment. "BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That a public hearing to determine the minimum adjustment required to comply with federal and state laws and constitutions and provide maximum protection of water quality is set for February 28, 2008, at 6:00 p.m. at the City Council Chambers."
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20080214-074, PDF, 21kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080214-074, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 51kb
20080214-074, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 20kb
Item 75 - February 14, 2008
Take possible action regarding the implementation of the current City Manager's compensation and benefits resolution. (Related to item #066)
This item was withdrawn.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080214-075, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 47kb
Item 76 - February 14, 2008
Presentation and update on City's Webberville Property
The presentation was made by Bert Lumbreras, Assistant City Manager, and Greg Meszaros, Director of Austin Water Utility.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080214-076, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 1.5mb
20080214-076, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 92kb
Item 77 - February 14, 2008
C14-2007-0143 - 130/290 Retail - Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by zoning property locally known as Decker Lane @ U.S. 290 East and SH 130 (southeast corner of Decker Lane and U.S. 290 East) (Decker and Gilleland Creek Watersheds) from unzoned (UNZ) to commercial highway-conditional overlay (CH-CO) combining district zoning. First reading approved on November 29, 2007. Vote 6-0 (Cole off the dais). Applicant: LeCadeau (Lucy R. Ross). Agent: Graves, Dougherty, Hearon & Moody (Peter Cesaro). City Staff: Robert Heil, 974-2330.
Ordinance No. 20080214-077 for commercial highway-conditional overlay (CH-CO) combining district zoning was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20080214-077, PDF, 286kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080214-077, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 38kb
20080214-077, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
20080214-077, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 480kb
20080214-077, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 294kb
Item 78 - February 14, 2008
C14-2007-0147 - Riverside Nursing Home Facility - Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 6801 E. Riverside Drive (Carson Creek Watershed) from community commercial-mixed use-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-NP) combining district zoning; and neighborhood commercial-mixed use-neighborhood plan (LR-MU-NP) combining district zoning to general office-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GO-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning. First reading approved on November 29, 2007. Vote: 6-0 (Cole off the dais). Applicant: Swift River Land Company (Jack Bradshear). Agent: Vickery & Associates (Steven Frost). City Staff: Robert Heil, 974-2330.
Ordinance No. 20080214-078 for general office-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GO-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20080214-078, PDF, 230kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080214-078, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 40kb
20080214-078, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
20080214-078, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 417kb
20080214-078, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 226kb
Item 79 - February 14, 2008
C14-2007-0084 - Elm Terrace - Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 3215 Exposition Boulevard (Taylor Slough South Watershed) from unzoned and family residence (SF-3) district zoning to townhouse and condominium residence-conditional overlay (SF-6-CO) combining district zoning with conditions. First reading approved on November 29, 2007. Vote: 7-0. Applicant: Austin Elm Terrace, LP (Steve D. Buerlein). Agent: Alice Glasco Consulting (Alice Glasco). City Staff: Jorge E. Rousselin, 974-2975.
This item was postponed to February 28, 2008 at the Council's request.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080214-079, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 258kb
20080214-079, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
20080214-079, Agenda Backup (Restrictive Covenant), PDF, 175kb
20080214-079, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 1.7mb
Item 80 - February 14, 2008
C14-2007-0129 Cumberland Residential - Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 1001 Cumberland Road (West Bouldin Creek Watershed) from multi-family residence-limited density (MF-1) district zoning and multi-family residence-limited density-conditional overlay (MF-1-CO) combining district zoning to townhouse and condominium residence-conditional overlay (SF-6-CO) combining district zoning. First reading approved on December 13, 2007. Vote: 6-0 (McCracken off the dais). Applicant: Salvation Army (Major Stephen Ellis). Agent: Alice Glasco Consulting (Alice Glasco). City Staff: Robert Heil, 974-2330.
Ordinance No. 20080214-080 for townhouse and condominium residence-conditional overlay (SF-6-CO) combining district zoning with the following amendments was approved. The amendment to the ordinance was, Part 2(D) should read, "No single building within the property shall have a "footprint" or foundation/slab area which exceeds 10,000 square feet." The amendments to the restrictive covenant were: (1)(e) should read, "post fiscal surety in the amount of $50,000.00 for the installation of any traffic calming devices that the Director of the City's Public Work Department determines is appropriate along Cumberland Road, other street adjacent to the property, or other streets within the Galindo Neighborhood boundaries, prior to the time of site plan approval. The owner's agreement with GENA to post surety for traffic calming shall not impair the City's ability under the City Code, and the City reserves the right to require other traffic improvements to the degree necessary to mitigate other traffic impacts from development of the Property." (2) should read, "If Owner has not satisfied its obligation to GENA under Paragraph 1 within sixty (60) months after the date on which the City of Austin approves a site plan for the development of the Property (or a portion thereof), then the Owner will not object to the rezoning of the property by the City to single family residence limited density (SF-3) zoning district."
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20080214-080, PDF, 184kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080214-080, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 39kb
20080214-080, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
20080214-080, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 504kb
20080214-080, Agenda Late Backup Part 1 of 2, PDF, 85kb
20080214-080, Agenda Late Backup Part 2 of 2, PDF, 102kb
20080214-080, Restrictive Covenant, PDF, 108kb
Item 81 - February 14, 2008
C14-2007-0146.SH - The Govalle Land - Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 1100 Linden Street (Boggy Creek Watershed)from multi-family residence-medium density (MF-3-NP) combining district zoning to single-family residence-small lot-neighborhood plan (SF-4A-NP) combining district zoning. First reading approved on January 31, 2008. Vote: 7-0. Applicant: Govalle Partners Ltd. Agent: Michael Casias. City Staff: Robert Heil, 974-2330.
Ordinance No. 20080214-081 for single-family residence-small lot-neighborhood plan (SF-4A-NP) combining district zoning was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20080214-081, PDF, 145kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080214-081, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 40kb
20080214-081, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
20080214-081, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 387kb
20080214-081, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 145kb
Item 82 - February 14, 2008
NPA-2007-0003.01 - 1309 Chicon Development - Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 990715-113, the Chestnut Neighborhood Plan, an element of the Austin Tomorrow Comprehensive Plan, to change the land use designation on the future land use map (FLUM) from commercial to mixed use for property located at 1309 Chicon Street, (LOT 9 & 10, BLK 8, OLT 34, Division B). First reading approved on January 31, 2008. Vote: 7-0. Applicant and Agent: Jonathan Jensen. City Staff: Maureen Meredith, 974-2695.
Ordinance No. 20080214-082 to change the land use designation to mixed use on the future land use map (FLUM) was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20080214-082, PDF, 2.6mb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080214-082, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 38kb
20080214-082, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 43kb
20080214-082, Agenda Backup (Map), PDF, 2.6mb
20080214-082, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
20080214-082, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 545kb
20080214-082, Agenda Backup (Summary Sheet), PDF, 10kb
Item 83 - February 14, 2008
C14-2007-0136 - 1309 Chicon Development - Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 1309 Chicon (Boggy Creek Watershed) from neighborhood commercial-neighborhood plan (LR-NP) combining district zoning to community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning. First reading approved on January 31, 2008. Vote: 7-0. Applicant and Agent: Jonathan Jensen. City Staff: Robert Heil, 974-2330.
Ordinance No. 20080214-083 for community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20080214-083, PDF, 177kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080214-083, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 40kb
20080214-083, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
20080214-083, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 545kb
20080214-083, Agenda Backup (Summary Sheet), PDF, 11kb
20080214-083, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 176kb
Item 84 - February 14, 2008
C14H-2007-0031 - Henry Colley House - Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 718 Norwalk Lane (Lake Austin Watershed) from family residence (SF-3) district zoning to family residence- Historic (SF-3-H) combining district zoning. First reading approved on January 31, 2008. Vote: 4-3. Applicant: Historic Landmark Commission. City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, 974-6454. A valid petition has been filed in opposition to this rezoning request.
The motion to deny the historic zoning was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080214-084, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
20080214-084, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 1.9mb
20080214-084, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 74kb
Item 85 - February 14, 2008
C14-2008-0004 - Rosedale Neighborhood Planning Area Vertical Mixed Use Building (V) Zoning Opt-in/Opt-Out Process - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by applying Vertical Mixed Use Building (V) zoning regulations to certain tracts within the Rosedale Neighborhood Planning Area, bounded by Burnet Road and 45th Street on the east, West 35th Street and West 38th Street on the south, North MoPac Expressway Northbound on the west, and Hancock Drive and West North Loop Boulevard on the north (Taylor Slough North, Johnson Creek, Shoal Creek Watersheds). Regulations governing Vertical Mixed Use Building dimensional standards; allowable uses for a Vertical Mixed Use Building in office base district zoning; relaxed parking standards for commercial uses in a Vertical Mixed Use Building; and affordability requirements for Vertical Mixed Use Building developments will be considered for adoption. The Austin City Council may consider adopting all or some of these regulations, or amending the Vertical Mixed Use (VMU) overlay district to exclude properties within the Rosedale Neighborhood Planning Area from the overlay district. Planning Commission Recommendation: To be reviewed on February 26, 2008. Applicant and Agent: Neighborhood Planning and Zoning Department. City Staff: Andrew Holubeck, 974-2054.
This item was postponed to March 20, 2008 at the staff's request.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080214-085, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 51kb
20080214-085, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 49kb
Item 86 - February 14, 2008
C14-2007-0250 - Amarra Drive, Lot 1, Block A - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 8718-8734 Southwest Parkway; 5105-5301 Barton Creek Boulevard; 5305-5325 Barton Creek Boulevard (Barton Creek Watershed - Barton Springs Zone) from development reserve (DR) district zoning to multi-family residence-limited density (MF-1) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant multi-family residence-limited density-conditional overlay (MF-1-CO) combining district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To be reviewed on February 19, 2008. Applicant: Stratus Properties Operating Co., L.P. (John Baker). Agent: Drenner & Golden Stuart Wolff, L.L.P. (Michele Rogerson). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 974-7719.
This item was postponed to February 28, 2008 at the staff's request.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080214-086, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
20080214-086, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 441kb
Item 87 - February 14, 2008
C14-2007-0207 - The Village Mixed Use Development - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 2700 West Anderson Lane (Shoal Creek Watershed) from community commercial (GR) district zoning to community commercial-vertical mixed use (GR-V) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant community commercial-vertical mixed use (GR-V) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To be reviewed on February 26, 2008. Applicant: Lamy Anderson Lane, Ltd. (Joe Lamy). Agent: Drenner & Golden Stuart Wolff, LLP (Michele Rogerson). City Staff: Jorge Rousselin, 974-2975.
This item was postponed to March 20, 2008 at the neighborhood's request.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080214-087, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
20080214-087, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 690kb
20080214-087, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 31kb
Item 88 - February 14, 2008
C14-2007-0173 - 6414 Manchaca - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 6414 Manchaca Road (Williamson Creek Watershed) from community commercial (GR) district zoning; and multi-family residence-medium density density (MF-3) district zoning to community commercial-mixed use-vertical mixed use (GR-MU-V) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant community commercial-mixed use-vertical mixed use-conditional overlay (GR-MU-V-CO) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant community commercial-mixed use-verrtical mixed use-conditional overlay (GR-MU-V-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 1; and community commercial-mixed used-conditional overlay (GR-MU-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 2. Applicant and Agent: Peter Kehle. City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 974-7719.
This item was postponed to March 6, 2008 at the staff's request.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080214-088, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
20080214-088, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 692kb
Item 89 - February 14, 2008
C14-2007-0241 - Grandview Hills Section 9 - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 12200-12700 Block of Wilson Parke Avenue (Lake Travis Watershed) from interim-rural residence (I-RR) district zoning to limited office (LO) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant limited office (LO) district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant limited office (LO) district zoning. Applicant: Tomen-Parke Associates, Ltd. (Daisuke Eto). Agent: Rvi Planning & Landscape Architecture (D'Anne Williams). City Staff: Jorge E. Rousselin, 974-2975.
Ordinance No. 20080214-089 for limited office (LO) district zoning was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20080214-089, PDF, 262kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080214-089, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 38kb
20080214-089, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
20080214-089, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 820kb
20080214-089, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 265kb
Item 90 - February 14, 2008
C14-2007-0233 - 2811 Del Curto Road - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 2811 Del Curto Road (West Bouldin Creek Watershed) from family residence (SF-3) district zoning to urban family residence-conditional overlay (SF-5-CO) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant urban family residence-conditional overlay (SF-5-CO) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant urban family residence-conditional overlay (SF-5-CO) combining district zoning. Applicant and Agent: Austin Infill Builders (Michael Friedman and Ron Pena). City Staff: Robert Levinski, 974-1384.
Ordinance No. 20080214-090 for urban family residence-conditional overlay (SF-5-CO) combining district zoning was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20080214-090, PDF, 216kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080214-090, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 39kb
20080214-090, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
20080214-090, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 532kb
20080214-090, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 213kb
Item 91 - February 14, 2008
C14-2008-0003 - Windsor Road Neighborhood Planning Area Vertical Mixed Use Building (V) Zoning Opt-in/Opt-Out Process - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by applying Vertical Mixed Use Building (V) zoning regulations to certain tracts within the Windsor Road Neighborhood Planning Area, bounded by West 35th Street on the north, North Lamar Boulevard on the east, Enfield Road on the south and North MoPac Expressway Northbound on the west (Town Lake, Shoal Creek, Johnson Creek Watersheds). Regulations governing Vertical Mixed Use Building dimensional standards; allowable uses for a Vertical Mixed Use Building in office base district zoning; relaxed parking standards for commercial uses in a Vertical Mixed Use Building; and affordability requirements for Vertical Mixed Use Building developments will be considered for adoption. The Austin City Council may consider adopting all or some of these regulations, or amending the Vertical Mixed Use (VMU) overlay district to exclude properties within the Windsor Road Neighborhood Planning Area from the overlay district. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant vertical mixed use building (V) district and to exclude certain tracts from the vertical mixed use overlay district. Applicant and Agent: Neighborhood Planning and Zoning Department. City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 974-7719.
The first reading of the ordinance for vertical mixed use building (V) district was approved except for Tracts 1 and 2 (1811 W. 35th Street, 1815 W. 35th Street, 1721 W. 35th Street, 1807 W. 35th Street, and 1803 W. 35th Street) which were postponed to March 20, 2008.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080214-091, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 161kb
20080214-091, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 51kb
20080214-091, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 799kb
20080214-091, Agenda Late Backup Part 1 of 3, PDF, 279kb
20080214-091, Agenda Late Backup Part 2 of 3, PDF, 228kb
20080214-091, Agenda Late Backup Part 3 of 3, PDF, 32kb
Item 92 - February 14, 2008
NPA-2008-0011.01 - North Loop Neighborhood Planning Area Vertical Mixed Use Building - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 020523-30, the North Loop Neighborhood Plan, to change the land use designation on the future land use map (FLUM) from commercial to mixed use or office mixed use on certain tracts, bounded by IH-35 on the east; 45th Street, Red River Street and 51st Street on the south, Lamar Boulevard on the west, and Koenig Lane on the north (Waller Creek, East Boggy Creek watersheds). Planning Commission Recommendation: To change the land use designation on the Future Land Use Map from commercial to mixed use or office mixed use on certain tracts. Applicant and Agent: Neighborhood Planning and Zoning Department. City Staff: Andrew Holubeck, 974-2054.
The motion to close the public hearing and approve first reading to change the land use designation on the future land use map for Tracts 10, 22, 23, 24B, 103, and 104A to Mixed Use was approved on Council Member McCracken's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Dunkerley's second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member Kim was absent. The motion to close the public hearing and approve first reading to change the land use designation on the future land use map for Tracts 21, 24A, and 26 to Office Mixed Use was approved on Council Member McCracken's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Dunkerley's second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member Kim was absent.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080214-092, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 75kb
20080214-092, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
20080214-092, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 972kb
20080214-092, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 54kb
Item 93 - February 14, 2008
C14-2008-0002 - North Loop Neighborhood Planning Area Vertical Mixed Use Building (V) Zoning Opt-in/Opt-Out Process - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by applying Vertical Mixed Use Building (V) zoning regulations to certain tracts within the North Loop Neighborhood Planning Area, bounded by IH-35 on the east, 45th Street, Red River Street and 51st Street on the south, Lamar Boulevard on the west and Koenig Lane on the north (Waller Creek, East Boggy Creek watersheds). Regulations governing Vertical Mixed Use Building dimensional standards; allowable uses for a Vertical Mixed Use Building in office base district zoning; relaxed parking standards for commercial uses in a Vertical Mixed Use Building; and affordability requirements for Vertical Mixed Use Building developments will be considered for adoption. The Austin City Council may consider adopting all or some of these regulations, or amending the Vertical Mixed Use (VMU) overlay district to exclude properties within the North Loop Neighborhood Planning Area from the overlay district. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant vertical mixed use building (V) district. Applicant and Agent: Neighborhood Planning and Zoning Department. City Staff: Andrew Holubeck, 974-2054.
The public hearing was closed and the first reading of the ordinance was approved as follows. Tracts 1-23, 24A, 24B, and 25-32 were zoned vertical mixed use building (V) with dimensional standards, parking reduction and additional uses in office districts on Mayor Pro Tem Dunkerley's motion, Council Member McCracken's second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member Kim was absent. Tracts 101-103, 104A, 104B, 105-106, and 121 were zoned vertical mixed use building (V) with dimensional standards, parking reduction, and additional uses in office districts on Council Member McCracken's motion, Mayor Wynn's second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member Kim was absent. An affordability level of 80% was approved on Mayor Pro Tem Dunkerley's motion, Council Member McCracken's second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member Kim was absent.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080214-093, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 51kb
20080214-093, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 972kb
20080214-093, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 53kb
Item 94 - February 14, 2008
C14H-2007-0028 - Burch-Jackson House - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 1706 Canterbury Street (Town Lake Watershed) from family residence-neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) combining district zoning to family residence-historic-neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-NP) combining district zoning. Staff recommendation: To deny family residence-historic-neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-NP) combining district zoning. Historic Landmark Commission recommendation: To grant family residence-historic-neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission recommendation: To grant family residence-historic-neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-NP) combining district zoning. Applicant: Historic Landmark Commission. City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, 974-6454. A valid petition has been filed in opposition to this rezoning request.
This item was postponed to February 28, 2008 at the neighborhood's request.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080214-094, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
20080214-094, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 233kb
20080214-094, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 102kb
Item 95 - February 14, 2008
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending Chapter 25-4 of the City Code relating to subdivision blocks, streets, and pedestrian access (C20-07-022). Recommended by the Planning Commission.
The public hearing was closed and Ordinance No. 20080214-095 was approved on Council Member Leffingwell's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Dunkerley's second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member Kim was absent.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20080214-095, PDF, 144kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080214-095, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 36kb
20080214-095, Agenda Backup (Affordability Impact Statement), PDF, 119kb
20080214-095, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 182kb
20080214-095, Agenda Backup (Ordinance Amendment Review Sheet), PDF, 145kb
20080214-095, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 51kb
Item 96 - February 14, 2008
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending Chapter 25-6 of the City Code to require sidewalks for new buildings, major additions to buildings, and relocated buildings; to provide for administrative waivers from sidewalk installation requirements; and to allow a person to pay into a sidewalk fund instead of installing a sidewalk. Recommended by the Planning Commission.
The public hearing was closed and Ordinance No. 20080214-096 was approved with the following amendments on Council Member Leffingwell's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Dunkerley's second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member Kim was absent. The amendments to the ordinance are: "25-6-354 should read, ""(A) an applicant may request to pay a fee instead of installing a sidewalk by filing a written request at the time the person submits a permit application in the manner prescribed by the director. An applicant who has not filed a request at the time of application may later amend the application to request to pay fee instead of installing a sidewalk." (B) For a sidewalk required under Section 25-6-353 (Sidewalk Installation with Building or Relocation Permit), the director shall approve payment of a fee instead of installation of a sidewalk if the director determines that: (1) the property is used only for a residential use and has not more than two dwelling units; (2) on the date the property was subdivided, the land development regulations did not include a sidewalk requirement; and (3) less than 50 percent of the block face on which the property is located has a sidewalk. (C) For a sidewalk required under Section 25-6-351 (Sidewalk Installation in Subdivisions), the director shall approve payment of a fee instead of installation of a sidewalk if the subdivision: (1) consists of five or fewer lots; (2) only includes residential lots, each of which contains no more than two dwelling units; (3) is a resubdivision of land that was originally subdivided on a date when applicable regulations did not include a sidewalk requirement; and (4) less than 50 percent of the block face on which the property is located has a sidewalk. (D) The director may approve payment of a fee instead of installation of a sidewalk if the director determines that installation is impractical because: (1) there are no sidewalks in the vicinity, and it is unlikely that there will be development nearby that would require the installation of sidewalks; (2) installation of the sidewalk would require the removal of a protected tree or other major obstruction within the right-of-way; (3) a stormwater drainage ditch or similar public utility facility prevents the installation of the sidewalk, and neither the sidewalk nor the facility can be reasonably relocated to accommodate both the sidewalk and the facility; (4) the topography would require the construction of a retaining wall more than two feet high to accommodate the sidewalk; or (5) other unusual circumstances make the sidewalk installation requirement unreasonable or inappropriate. (E) In making a determination under Subsection (D), the director shall give primary consideration to the following: (1) the adopted neighborhood plan; (2) information provided by the neighborhood planning team; (3) information provided by a registered neighborhood association; and (4) the approved City sidewalk plan. (F) The amount of the fee is the current sidewalk installation cost, as determined in accordance with the Transportation Criteria Manual. (G) A fee paid under this section must be used to install a sidewalk or curb ramp in the same service area, as established by the Transportation Criteria Manual. (H) The City may refund the fee to the applicant if it is not spent within 10 years of the date of its collection.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20080214-096, PDF, 132kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080214-096, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 36kb
20080214-096, Agenda Backup (Affordability Impact Statement), PDF, 272kb
20080214-096, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 101kb
20080214-096, Agenda Backup (Ordinance Amendment Review Sheet), PDF, 116kb
20080214-096, Agenda Backup (Planning Commission Minutes), PDF, 174kb
20080214-096, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 51kb
Item 97 - February 14, 2008
Conduct a public hearing and consider an appeal by CWS Capital Partners, LLC, of the Planning Commission's decision to deny requested Waterfront overlay variances, under Section 25-2-713(B) of the City Code for property located at 300 E. Riverside Drive. On August 28, 2007, the Parks and Recreation Board recommended denial of the requested Waterfront Overlay variances; October 9, 2007, the Planning Commission denied the requested Waterfront Overlay variances and site plan.
This item was postponed to April 24, 2008 on Council Member Martinez' motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member Kim was absent.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080214-097, Agenda Backup (Letter from PARD), PDF, 121kb
20080214-097, Agenda Backup (Letter of Appeal), PDF, 348kb
20080214-097, Agenda Backup (Maps), PDF, 1.5mb
20080214-097, Agenda Backup (Master Comment Report), PDF, 682kb
20080214-097, Agenda Backup (Planning Commission Review Sheet), PDF, 335kb
20080214-097, Agenda Backup (Public Hearing Comments pp 1-6), PDF, 996kb
20080214-097, Agenda Backup (Public Hearing Comments pp 7-10), PDF, 841kb
20080214-097, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 54kb
20080214-097, Agenda Backup (Site Plan Appeal), PDF, 137kb
Item 98 - February 14, 2008
Conduct a public hearing and consider an appeal by CWS Capital Partners, LLC, of the Planning Commission's decision to deny requested Waterfront overlay variance, under Section 25-2-713(B) of the City Code for property located at 222 E. Riverside. The Parks and Recreation Board recommended denial of the requested Waterfront Overlay variance; The Planning Commission denied the requested Waterfront Overlay variance and site plan.
This item was postponed to April 24, 2008 on Council Member Martinez' motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member Kim was absent.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080214-098, Agenda Backup (Exhibit A), PDF, 104kb
20080214-098, Agenda Backup (Exhibit B), PDF, 901kb
20080214-098, Agenda Backup (Notice of Appeal Letter), PDF, 395kb
20080214-098, Agenda Backup (Planning Commission Review Sheet), PDF, 399kb
20080214-098, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb
20080214-098, Agenda Backup (Site Plan Appeal), PDF, 220kb
20080214-098, Agenda Backup (Site Plan Maps p. 4), PDF, 898kb
20080214-098, Agenda Backup (Site Plan Maps pp. 1-3), PDF, 543kb
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