Regular Meeting of the Austin City Council
March 10, 2005
Meeting Agenda
Agenda, 613kb
Changes to the Meeting Agenda
Agenda Changes and Corrections, 31kb
Agenda Changes and Corrections, 38kb
Approved Meeting Minutes
The minutes for the Regular Meeting of March 10, 2005 were approved on the 24th day of March, 2005 on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Mayor Wynn's second on a 7-0 vote.
Minutes, 598kb
Closed Caption Transcript
Transcript, 159kb
Agenda Items - March 10, 2005
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Item 1 - March 10, 2005
Approval of minutes from the meeting of March 3, 2005.
The minutes from the regular meeting of March 3, 2005 were approved by consent on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Council Member Thomas' second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Goodman was off the dais.
There are no documents published for this agenda item.
Item 2 - March 10, 2005
Authorize negotiation and execution of an artwork commission agreement with LaMA VENTURES, Dallas, TX, for a sculpture with functional drinking fountains for Second Street District Streetscape Improvement Project, in an amount not to exceed $78,000. (Funding for these services is available from the Art in Public Places allocation of $62,000 from the Second Street District Streetscape Improvement Project ; and $16,000 from the Ullrich Water Treatment Plant.) (Approved by the Austin Arts Commission.) (Related Item 3)
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of an artwork commission agreement was approved by consent on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Council Member Thomas' second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Goodman was off the dais.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050310-002, Agenda Backup, PDF, 78kb
20050310-002, Contract Cover Sheet, Bicycle Sport Shop - Police Mountain Bikes and Accessories, PDF, 17kb
Item 3 - March 10, 2005
Authorize negotiation and execution of an artwork commission agreement with BARBARA GRYGUTIS, Tucson, AZ, for a sculpture with functional drinking fountain for Second Street District Streetscape Improvement Project, in an amount not to exceed $127,500. (Funding in the amount of $127,500 is available from the Art in Public Places allocation from the Ullrich Water Treatment Plant.) (Approved by the Austin Arts Commission.) (Related Item 2)
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of an artwork commission agreement was approved by consent on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Council Member Thomas' second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Goodman was off the dais.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050310-003, Agenda Backup, PDF, 72kb
Item 4 - March 10, 2005
Approve a resolution authorizing negotiation and execution of a retail lease with a selected operator for operation of the City Hall Cafe (Funding in the amount of $112,400 is available in the Fiscal Year 2004-2005 Operating Budget for the Economic Growth and Redevelopment Services, City Hall Retail Tenant Improvements.
Resolution No. 050310-4 was approved on Council Member McCracken's motion, Council Member Thomas' second on a 5-0 vote. Mayor Wynn and Council Member Slusher were off the dais.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20050310-004, PDF, 118kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050310-004, Agenda Backup, PDF, 156kb
20050310-004, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 18kb
20050310-004, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 121kb
Item 5 - March 10, 2005
Approve a resolution approving issuance by River Place Municipal Utility District of Unlimited Tax and Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2005, in an amount not to exceed $6,050,000; and approving a substantial draft of the proposed Bond Order and Preliminary Official Statement. (The City is not responsible for payment of District bond debt service unless the District is annexed and dissolved.)
Resolution No. 050310-5 was approved by consent on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Council Member Thomas' second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Goodman was off the dais.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20050310-005, PDF, 5.1mb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050310-005, Agenda Backup, PDF, 57kb
20050310-005, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 75kb
20050310-005, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 2.6mb
20050310-005, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 2.2mb
Item 6 - March 10, 2005
Approve an ordinance authorizing acceptance of $171,596 in carry-forward grant funds from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Secretary, Office of Public Health and Science, Office of Minority Health Technical Assistance and Capacity Development Demonstration Grant Program for HIV/AIDS-Related Services in Minority Communities and amending the Fiscal Year 2004-2005 Health and Human Services Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund of Ordinance No. 040913-01 to appropriate $171,596 for a total grant amount of $553,973 to build the capacity of small and start-up community-based organizations for increased HIV-AIDS services and decrease AIDS infection in communities of color. (Carry-forward funding in the amount $171,596 is available from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Secretary, Office of Public Health and Science, Office of Minority Health Technical Assistance and Capacity Development Demonstration Grant Program for HIV/AIDS-Related Services in Minority Communities. The grant period is August 1, 2004 through July 31, 2005. No City match is required.)
Ordinance No. 050310-6 was approved by consent on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Council Member Thomas' second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Goodman was off the dais.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20050310-006, PDF, 38kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050310-006, Agenda Backup, PDF, 156kb
Item 7 - March 10, 2005
Approve the renewal of and Amendment no. 1 to the contract with AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY, Austin, TX, in an amount not to exceed $96,590, with three 12-month renewal options in an amount not-to-exceed $110,000 per renewal option, for a total agreement amount not to exceed $489,590 to continue and increase its work assisting school districts and area employer groups in building their capacity to promote health and wellness related to physical activity, healthy nutrition, and tobacco prevention and cessation; and to continue and expand implementation of targeted tobacco prevention campaigns in partnership with other community and faith-based outreach efforts. (Funding in the amount of $96,590 is included in the Fiscal Year 2004-2005 Approved Operating Budget of the Health and Human Services Special Revenue Fund from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Steps to a Healthier U.S. grant program. The grant period is from September 22, 2004 through September 21, 2005. Renewal options are contingent upon available funding in future budgets)
The motion authorizing the renewal of and Amendment No. 1 to the contract was approved by consent on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Council Member Thomas' second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Goodman was off the dais.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050310-007, Agenda Backup, PDF, 102kb
Item 8 - March 10, 2005
Approve designation of Edward MacLeod Racht, M.D. as an Alternate Health Authority for Health and Human Services Department effective March 10, 2005.
The motion authorizing the designation of Edward MacLeod Racht, M.D. as an Alternate Health Authority was approved by consent on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Council Member Thomas' second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Goodman was off the dais.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050310-008, Agenda Backup, PDF, 85kb
Item 9 - March 10, 2005
Approve an amendment to the legal services contract with Denton, Navarro, Rocha & Bernal, P.C., for consultation in Jeff White v. City of Austin, Cause No. GN201624, in the 126th Judicial District, Travis County, Texas, in and amount of $25,000.00, resulting in a total contract amount not to exceed $173,750.00 (Funding in the amount of $25,000.00 is available in the Fiscal Year 2004-2005 Approved Operating Budget of the Liability Reserve Fund.) (Related Item 36)
The motion authorizing the amendment to the legal services contract was approved by consent on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Council Member Thomas' second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Goodman was off the dais.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050310-009, Agenda Backup, PDF, 32kb
Item 10 - March 10, 2005
Amend the Fiscal Year 2004-2005 General Fund Operating Budget of Ordinance No. 040913-01 to increase transfers in from the Contingency Reserve Fund by an amount of $100,000 and to increase appropriations for the Neighborhood Planning and Zoning Department by an amount $100,000; and amending the Contingency Reserve Fund to increase transfers out to General Fund by an amount of $100,000 to fund a toll plan study. (Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2004-2005 Contingency Reserve Fund.)
Ordinance No. 050310-10 was approved on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Mayor Pro Tem Goodman's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20050310-010, PDF, 33kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050310-010, Agenda Backup, PDF, 78kb
20050310-010, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 33kb
Item 11 - March 10, 2005
Approve a resolution authorizing the application for $21,250 in grant funding from the State of Texas, Governor's Office, Criminal Justice Division, Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Fund for the Austin Faith Community Network to increase youth activities and continue hosting an annual conference. (Funding is available from the State of Texas, Governor's Office, Criminal Justice Division, for the grant period September 1, 2005 to August 31, 2006. An in-kind match of $21,250 is required, and will be proposed in the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Operating Budget for the Austin Police Department.)
Resolution No. 050310-11 was approved by consent on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Council Member Thomas' second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Goodman was off the dais.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20050310-011, PDF, 43kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050310-011, Agenda Backup, PDF, 91kb
Item 12 - March 10, 2005
Approve an ordinance to establish classifications and number of positions in the classified service of the Police Department and repealing Ordinance No. 050113-15. (Funding in the amount of $7,966 is available in the Fiscal Year 2004-2005 Operating Budget for the Police Department to fund the increase for the Sergeant position.)
Ordinance No. 050310-12 was approved on an emergency passage basis, making it effective March 10, 2005, on Council Member Thomas' motion, Council Member Alvarez' second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20050310-012, PDF, 55kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050310-012, Agenda Backup, PDF, 82kb
Item 13 - March 10, 2005
Approve an ordinance amending Section 12-1-21 of the City Code relating to buses entering or exiting a bus stop across a bike lane.
Ordinance No. 050310-13 was approved by consent on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Council Member Thomas' second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Goodman was off the dais.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20050310-013, PDF, 21kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050310-013, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 39kb
20050310-013, Agenda Backup, PDF, 46kb
Item 14 - March 10, 2005
Ratify a construction contract with AUSTIN FILTER SYSTEMS, INCORPORATED, Austin, TX, for the Fort Branch - Manor Road Emergency Project as an emergency and health and safety procurement in an amount not to exceed $475,072.75. (Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2004-2005 Amended Capital Budget of the Watershed Protection and Development Review Department.) Public Health and Safety Exemption.
The motion authorizing a construction contract was approvedby consent on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Council Member Thomas' second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Goodman was off the dais.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050310-014, Agenda Backup, PDF, 136kb
20050310-014, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 37kb
Item 15 - March 10, 2005
Authorize negotiation and execution of a professional services agreement with KLEINFELDER, Austin, TX, for engineering services for the Reservoir Recoating and Safety Improvements project in an amount not to exceed $600,000 over a four year period or until funds are expended. (Funding in the amount of $100,000 is included in the Fiscal Year 2004-2005 Capital Budget of the Austin Water Utility. Funding for the remaining three years of the contract period is contingent upon available funding in the future.) Best qualification statement of four received. 14.42% MBE and 0.60% WBE subconsultant participation. (Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission.)
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of a professional services agreement was approved by consent on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Council Member Thomas' second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Goodman was off the dais.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050310-015, Agenda Backup, PDF, 140kb
Item 16 - March 10, 2005
Authorize negotiation and execution of a professional services agreement with the following five firms: MECHANICAL & MATERIALS (M&M) ENGINEERING, LLC, Austin, TX; STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY ASSOCIATES, INC., Austin, TX; REINHART & ASSOCIATES, INC., Austin, TX; THIELSCH ENGINEERING, INC., Austin, TX; and APTECH ENGINEERING SERVICES, INC., Houston, TX, for identification of necessary examinations, engineering analysis, inspections, laboratory testing, fatigue analysis, sampling, interpretations, reports and recommendations for the Identification and Analysis of Flaws in Power Plant Components Rotation List, for an estimated period of three years or until available funding authorization is expended, in an amount not to exceed $3,000,000, with the total amount of the five agreements not to exceed $3,000,000 (estimated approximately $1,000,000 for each of the top two ranked firms and $333,000 for each of the next three ranked firms). (Funding in the amount of $500,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2004-2005 Amended Operating Budget of Austin Energy. The remaining 30 months of the original contract period is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.) All five firms that submitted qualification statements are recommended. 16.5% MBE and 14.2% WBE subconsultant participation. (Recommended by the Electric Utility Commission.)
The motion authorizing negotiation and execution of a professional services agreement was approved by consent on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Council Member Thomas' second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Goodman was off the dais.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050310-016, Agenda Backup, PDF, 277kb
Item 17 - March 10, 2005
Authorize negotiation and execution of a professional services agreement with ALAN PLUMMER ASSOCIATES, INC., Austin, TX, for a water resource planning study that will focus on planning for water to supply Austin's long-term needs, in an amount not to exceed $500,000. (Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2004-2005 Capital Budget of the Austin Water Utility.) Best qualification statement of four received. 15.90% MBE and 14.20% WBE subconsultant participation. (Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission.)
This item was postponed to Marchh 24, 2005 by consent on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Council Member Thomas' second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Goodman was off the dais.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050310-017, Agenda Backup, PDF, 205kb
Item 18 - March 10, 2005
Authorize execution of a 12-month supply agreement with HUGHES SUPPLY, Austin, TX, for conductors and components for a cable pulling system in an amount not to exceed $106,482.97, with four 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $106,482.97 per extension option, for a total agreement amount not to exceed $532,414.85. (Funding in the amount of $106,482.97 is available in the Fiscal Year 2004-2005 Approved Capital Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.) Lowest bid of two bids received. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9 of the City Code (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this contract.
The motion authorizing the execution of a supply agreement was approved by consent on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Council Member Thomas' second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Goodman was off the dais.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050310-018, Agenda Backup, PDF, 78kb
Item 19 - March 10, 2005
Authorize execution of a 12-month service agreement with PIMPTON'S LANDSCAPING, INC. (MBE/MB-100%), Austin, TX, for annual grounds maintenance services for the Austin Water Utility in an amount not to exceed $49,072, with two 12-month extension options in the amount not to exceed $49,072 per extension, for a total contract amount not to exceed $147,216. (Funding in the amount of $24,536 is available in the Fiscal Year 2004-2005 Approved Operating Budget for the Austin Water Utility. Funding for the remaining six months of the initial contract period and extension option is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.) Lowest bid of ten bids received. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9 of the City Code (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this solicitation.
The motion authorizing the execution of a service agreement was approved by consent on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Council Member Thomas' second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Goodman was off the dais.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050310-019, Agenda Backup, PDF, 79kb
20050310-019, Contract Cover Sheet, Pimptons Landscaping - Grounds Maintenance Services, PDF, 22kb
Item 20 - March 10, 2005
Authorize execution of Amendment No. 5 to the contract with CENTRAL PARKING SYSTEM, Austin, TX, for a 90-day holdover for the operation and management of the IH-35 parking lots in an amount not to exceed $23,532 for a total agreement amount not to exceed $93,684. (Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2004-2005 Approved IH-35 Fund of the Finance and Administrative Services Department, Building Services Division.) The original contract was awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9 of the City Code (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this contract.
The motion authorizing the execution of Amendment No. 5 to the contract was approved by consent on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Council Member Thomas' second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Goodman was off the dais.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050310-020, Agenda Backup, PDF, 44kb
Item 21 - March 10, 2005
Authorize negotiation and execution of two 12-month service agreements with EMERGENCY ANIMAL HOSPITAL, Austin, TX, and with ANIMAL EMERGENCY HOSPITAL OF AUSTIN, Austin, TX, for professional emergency hospital veterinary services in an amount not to exceed $54,000 combined, with three 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $54,000 per extension option, for a combined total agreement amount not to exceed $216,000. (Funding in the amount of $27,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2004-2005 Operating Budget of the Health and Human Services Department. Funding for the remaining six months of the original contract period and extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.) Chapter 2254 Professional and Consulting Services Exception. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9 of the City Code (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of two service agreements was approved by consent on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Council Member Thomas' second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Goodman was off the dais.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050310-021, Agenda Backup, PDF, 58kb
Item 22 - March 10, 2005
Authorize execution of a contract with BICYCLE SPORT SHOP, INC., Austin, TX, for police bicycles and accessories in an amount not to exceed $55,946.40. (Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2004-2005 Approved Police Federal Seized Fund Budget of the Austin Police Department.) Lowest bid of six bids received. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9 of the City Code (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this solicitation.
The motion authorizing the execution of a contract was approved by consent on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Council Member Thomas'second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Goodman was off the dais.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050310-022, Agenda Backup, PDF, 57kb
Item 23 - March 10, 2005
Authorize execution of Amendment No. 10 to the contract with METROCALL, INC., Austin TX, for wireless messaging services to extend the contract for seven months, in an amount not to exceed $315,000, for a total revised contract amount not to exceed $2,889,807.64. (Funding in the amount of $315,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2004-2005 Operating Budget of various departments.) This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9 of the City Code (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this solicitation.
The motion authorizing the execution of Amendment No. 10 to the contract was approved by consent on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Council Member Thomas' second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Goodman was off the dais.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050310-023, Agenda Backup, PDF, 83kb
Item 24 - March 10, 2005
Authorize execution of a contract through the Houston-Galveston Area Council of Governments with PHILPOTT MOTORS LTD., Nederland, TX, for 74 light duty vehicles in an amount not to exceed $2,137,011.43; and with CLASSIC CHEVROLET, Beaumont, TX, for 7 light duty vehicles in an amount not to exceed $124,435.23. (Funding in the amount of $432,378.38 is available in the Fiscal Year 2004-2005 Approved Vehicle Acquisition Fund. Funding in the amount of $173,670.48 is available in the Fiscal Year 2004-2005 Approved Operating Budget of the Aviation Department. Funding in the amount of $107,317.20 is available in the Fiscal Year 2004-2005 Approved Operating Budget of the Austin Water Utility. Funding in the amount of $59,614.71 is available in the Fiscal Year 2004-2005 Approved Operating Budget of the Solid Waste Services Department. Funding in the amount of $622,772.67 is available in the Fiscal Year 2004-2005 Approved Capital Budget of Austin Energy. Funding in the amount of $697,539.79 is included in the Fiscal Year 2004-2005 Approved Capital Budget of the Austin Water Utility. Funding in the amount of $141,089.79 is available in the Fiscal Year 2004-2005 Approved Capital Budget of Public Works Department. Funding in the amount of $27,063.64 is available in the Fiscal Year 2004-2005 Approved Capital Budget of the Watershed Protection Development and Review Department.) Purchasing Cooperative.
The motion authorizing the execution of a contract was approved by consent on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Council Member Thomas' second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Goodman was off the dais.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050310-024, Agenda Backup, PDF, 173kb
20050310-024, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 18kb
Item 25 - March 10, 2005
Authorize negotiation and execution of a nine-month agreement with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, a division of Health Care Service Corporation, Chicago, IL, for a Health Maintenance Organization health plan for City employees and retirees in an amount not to exceed $33,000,000. (Funding in the amount of $22,000,000 is included in the Fiscal Year 2004-2005 Approved Operating Budget for the Employee Benefits Fund of the Human Resources Department. Funding for the remaining three months of the agreement period is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. This contract will be funded by City, employee and retiree contributions.)
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of an agreement was approved by consent on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Council Member Thomas' second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Goodman was off the dais.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050310-025, Agenda Backup, PDF, 68kb
Item 26 - March 10, 2005
Board and Commission appointments.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050310-026, Agenda Backup, PDF, 12kb
20050310-026, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 11kb
Item 27 - March 10, 2005
Approve waiver of the permit fees under Chapter 14-8 of the City Code for the Austin American Statesman Junior Dillo and Capital 10,000 to be held on April 2 and 3, 2005 respectively. (Council Member Betty Dunkerley, Mayor Will Wynn and Council Member Danny Thomas)
The motion authorizing the waiver of the permit fees was approved by consent on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Council Member Thomas' second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Goodman was off the dais.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050310-027, Agenda Backup, PDF, 22kb
20050310-027, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 21kb
Item 28 - March 10, 2005
Approve a resolution regarding the performance evaluation and compensation package for the City Auditor. (Related Item 43)(Mayor Will Wynn)
Resolution No. 050310-28 was approved with a market adjustment annual salary of $117,709 on Council Member Dunkerley's motion, Council Member Alvarez' second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20050310-028, PDF, 43kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050310-028, Agenda Backup, PDF, 12kb
20050310-028, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 40kb
Item 29 - March 10, 2005
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract with consultants with expertise in toll road financing, policies and planning for the purpose of conducting an independent review of the TxDOT/CTRMA Toll Plan, in an amount not to exceed $100,000. (Council Member Brewster McCracken, Mayor Pro Tem Jackie Goodman and Council Member Raul Alvarez)
Resolution No. 050310-29 was approved with the following amendment on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Mayor Pro Tem Goodman's second on a 7-0 vote. The amendment from Council Member Alvarez was to add a sentence to the resolution stating that the consultant will be allowed 90 to 120 days to complete the study. Direction was given to the City Manager to seek a funding partnership with Travis County for this review.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20050310-029, PDF, 20kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050310-029, Agenda Backup, PDF, 16kb
20050310-029, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 15kb
20050310-029, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 14kb
Item 30 - March 10, 2005
Approve an ordinance waiving the board and commission residency requirements, the prohibition against serving on multiple boards or commissions, and the nine-member limit on board and commission composition under Chapter 2-1 of the City Code, and appointing members to the Bond Advisory Committee. (Mayor Will Wynn, Mayor Pro Tem Jackie Goodman and Council Member Betty Dunkerley)
This item was postponed to March 24, 2005 by consent on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Council Member Thomas' second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Goodman was off the dais.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050310-030, Agenda Backup, PDF, 15kb
20050310-030, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 14kb
Item 31 - March 10, 2005
Set a public hearing for the limited purpose annexation of the Woods of Greenshores Area (Approximately 108 acres located in Travis County east of the intersection of City Park Road and Pearce Road.) (Suggested dates and times: April 7, 2005 at 6:00 p.m. and April 14, 2005 at 6:00 p.m., City Hall Council Chambers, 301 West 2nd Street).
The public hearings were set for April 7 and 14, 2005 at 6:00 p.m., City Hall Council Chambers, 301 West 2nd Street.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050310-031, Agenda Backup, PDF, 154kb
Item 32 - March 10, 2005
Set a public hearing to consider a variance requested by Jill Rossi and Kerry Kimbrough to allow construction of an addition/house extension to an existing single-family residence in the 100-year floodplain of Shoal Creek at 7303 Greenhaven Drive (Suggested date and time: March 24, 2005 at 6:00 p.m., City Hall Council Chambers, 301 West 2nd Street)
The public hearing was set for March 24, 2005 at 6:00 p.m., City Hall Council Chambers, 301 West 2nd Street.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050310-032, Agenda Backup, PDF, 89kb
Item 33 - March 10, 2005
Discuss legal issues regarding the terms of a lease, irrigation, and maintenance agreement assumed by the City of Austin between Northwest Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 2, Balcones Country Club Membership Association, Inc., and Technology Hydraulics, Inc. (Related Item 44)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050310-033, Agenda Backup, PDF, 17kb
Item 34 - March 10, 2005
Discuss legal issues concerning proposed legislation in the 79th Legislative Session.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050310-034, Agenda Backup, PDF, 15kb
Item 35 - March 10, 2005
Discuss legal issues in Cause No. GN300901; Ryan-O Excavating, Inc. v. City of Austin v. Banker's Insurance Company, et al., 53rd Judicial District, Travis County, Texas. (concerns the Barton Springs Road utility construction project)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050310-035, Agenda Backup, PDF, 17kb
Item 36 - March 10, 2005
Discuss legal issues related to Jeff White v. City of Austin, Texas, Cause No. GN201624, in the 126th Judicial District Court of Travis County, Texas and the legal service contract with Denton, Navarro, Rocha & Bernal, P.C. (concerns alleged retaliation of an Austin Police Department officer) (Related Item 9)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050310-036, Agenda Backup, PDF, 17kb
Item 37 - March 10, 2005
Discuss legal issues concerning the master Development Agreement with Gables Realty Limited Partnership for the proposed "Museum Park Plaza" development at Sandra Muraida Way and Lamar Boulevard including the possible exchange, lease, sale, and value of real property in conjunction with the proposal. (Related Item 42)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050310-037, Agenda Backup, PDF, 18kb
Item 38 - March 10, 2005
Discuss legal issues in F.L. Vivion, N.K. Ballard, L.I. Ballard and all other Parties similarly situated v. The City of Austin; Cause No. GN103302; in the 261st Judicial District; Travis County, Texas. (concerns the City transportation user fee and drainage fee.) (Related Item 45)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050310-038, Agenda Backup, PDF, 17kb
Item 39 - March 10, 2005
Discuss the sale, lease, or value of the Seaholm Power Plant property located on Cesar Chavez between Lamar Boulevard and Guadalupe Street west of the Green Water Treatment Plant and of Block 21 (bounded by Second Street, Guadalupe Street, Third Street, and Lavaca Street).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050310-039, Agenda Backup, PDF, 18kb
Item 40 - March 10, 2005
Discuss the lease or value of the new City Hall Cafe space to a food service vendor. (Related Items 4, 47)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050310-040, Agenda Backup, PDF, 14kb
Item 41 - March 10, 2005
Discuss acquisition of developed real property in East Austin for use as a city facility.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050310-041, Agenda Backup, PDF, 14kb
Item 42 - March 10, 2005
Discuss options concern the master Development Agreement with Gables Realty Limited Partnership for the proposed "Museum Park Plaza" development at Sandra Muraida Way and Lamar Boulevard including the possible exchange, lease, sale, and value of real property in conjunction with the proposal. (Related Item 37)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050310-042, Agenda Backup, PDF, 18kb
Item 43 - March 10, 2005
Evaluate the performance of and consider compensation and benefits for the City Auditor. (Related Item 28)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050310-043, Agenda Backup, PDF, 14kb
Item 44 - March 10, 2005
Approve negotiation and execution of a settlement agreement with Balcones Country Club Membership Association, Inc. in conjunction with the terms of the lease, irrigation, and maintenance agreement assumed by the City of Austin between Northwest Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 2, Balcones Country Club Membership Association, Inc., and Technology Hydraulics, Inc.(Related Item 33)
The motion authorizing the execution of a settlement agreement was approved on Council Member McCracken's motion, Council Member Alvarez' second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Goodman was off the dais.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050310-044, Agenda Backup, PDF, 19kb
20050310-044, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 1.2mb
Item 45 - March 10, 2005
Approve a settlement agreement in F.L. Vivion, N.K. Ballard, L.I. Ballard and all other Parties similarly situated v. The City of Austin; Cause No. GN103302; in the 261st Judicial District; Travis County, Texas. (concerns the City transportation user fee and drainage fee)(Related Item 38)
The motion authorizing the settlement agreement in an amount up to $9,000,000 was approved on Council Member McCracken's motion, Council Member Dunkerley's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050310-045, Agenda Backup, PDF, 17kb
Item 46 - March 10, 2005
Briefing on the City's current bonded indebtedness, bond ratings, and bonding capacity.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050310-046, Agenda Backup, PDF, 11kb
20050310-046, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 521kb
Item 47 - March 10, 2005
Presentations of the proposals for the operation of the City Hall Cafe. (Related Items 4, 40)
The presentation was made by Jan Stephens, Manager of Joint Projects, Economic Growth and Redevelopment Services and Rick Engel, Austin Java.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050310-047, Agenda Backup, PDF, 12kb
Item 48 - March 10, 2005
Conduct a public hearing for the full purpose annexation of the Rosemont at Old Manor Area (Approximately 23 acres in Travis County south of US Highway 290 East, east of the abandoned Missouri Kansas Texas (MKT) Railroad and north of Old Manor Road). (Related Items 49, 50)
The public hearing was closed on Council Member Thomas' motion, Council Member Slusher's second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member McCracken was off the dais.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050310-048, Agenda Backup, PDF, 111kb
20050310-048, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 337kb
Item 49 - March 10, 2005
Conduct a public hearing for the full purpose annexation of the Pioneer Hill/COA Tract (Approximately 42 acres in Travis County west of Criswell approximately 1,430 feet west of the intersection of Criswell and Sprinkle Road). (Related Items 48, 50)
The public hearing was closed on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Council Member Dunkerley's second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member McCracken was off the dais.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050310-049, Agenda Backup, PDF, 147kb
20050310-049, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 337kb
Item 50 - March 10, 2005
Conduct a public hearing for the full purpose annexation of the Avery Ranch Area (Approximately 62 acres in Williamson County, approximately 2,000 feet north of the intersection of Avery Ranch Blvd and Lisi Anne Drive). (Related Items 48, 49)
The public hearing was closed on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Mayor Wynn's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050310-050, Agenda Backup, PDF, 118kb
20050310-050, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 341kb
Item 51 - March 10, 2005
Conduct a public hearing for the limited purpose annexation of the Goodnight Ranch Area (Approximately 714 acres in Travis County east of Old Lockhart Highway approximately one tenth of a mile east of the intersection of Slaughter Lane and Old Lockhart Highway).
The public hearing was closed on Council Member McCracken's motion, Council Member Dunkerley's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050310-051, Agenda Backup, PDF, 142kb
20050310-051, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 85kb
Item Z001 - March 10, 2005
C14-04-0059 - Harrell / Gatton - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by zoning property locally known as 9800-9920 Block of South IH-35 Service Road Southbound (Slaughter Creek Watershed) from interim-rural residence (I-RR) district zoning to general commercial services-conditional overlay (CS-CO) combining district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-conditional overlay (CS-CO) combining district zoning, with conditions. Applicant: C.M. Gatton. Agent: Drenner Stuart Wolff Metcalfe von Kreisler, L.L.P. (Michele Allen). City Staff: Wendy Walsh, 974-7719. The public hearings was closed.
Ordinance No. 050310-Z-1 for general commercial services-conditional overlay (CS-CO) combining district zoning with conditions was approved by consent on Mayor Pro Tem Goodman's motion, Council Member Thomas' second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20050310-Z001, PDF, 166kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050310-Z001, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 41kb
20050310-Z001, Agenda Backup, PDF, 1.2mb
20050310-Z001, Restrictive Covenant, PDF, 153kb
Item Z002 - March 10, 2005
C14-04-0179 - Big 4 - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 8602 Cullen Lane (Onion Creek Watershed) from development reserve (DR) district zoning and single family residence standard lot (SF-2) district zoning to general commercial services (CS) district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-conditional overlay (CS-CO) combining district zoning, with conditions. Applicant: Big 4 (Jim Pallas). Agent: Bennett Consulting (Jim Bennett). City Staff: Wendy Walsh, 974-7719. The public hearing was closed.
Ordinance No. 050310-Z-2 for general commercial services-conditional overlay (CS-CO) combining district zoning with conditions was approved by consent on Mayor Pro Tem Goodman's motion, Council Member Thomas' second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20050310-Z002, PDF, 153kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050310-Z002, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 39kb
20050310-Z002, Agenda Backup, PDF, 1.7mb
20050310-Z002, Restrictive Covenant, PDF, 73kb
20050310-Z002, Street Deed, PDF, 191kb
20050310-Z002, Unofficial Document, PDF, 88kb
Item Z003 - March 10, 2005
C14-05-0002 - Quick Tract - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 9420 Cullen Lane (Slaughter Creek Watershed) from rural residence (RR) district zoning to community commercial (GR) district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant community commercial-conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning, with conditions. Applicant: Jerry Quick. Agent: Armbrust & Brown, L.L.P. (Richard T. Suttle, Jr.). City Staff: Wendy Walsh, 974-7719. The public hearing was closed.
Ordinance No. 050310-Z-3 for community commercial-conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning with conditions was approved by consent on Mayor Pro Tem Goodman's motion, Council Member Thomas' second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20050310-Z003, PDF, 92kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050310-Z003, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 38kb
20050310-Z003, Agenda Backup, PDF, 1.1mb
20050310-Z003, Restrictive Covenant, PDF, 75kb
Item Z004 - March 10, 2005
C14-05-0006 - Hutto Place, L.P. - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as Lakeline Mall Drive and Highway 183 North (Lake Creek Watershed) from community commercial (GR) district zoning to commercial-liquor sales (CS-1) district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant commercial-liquor sales-conditional overlay (CS-1-CO) combining district zoning. Applicant: Hutto Place, L.P. (Thomas J. Wolfe). Agent: Thrower Design (Ron Thrower). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 974-3057.
The public hearing was closed. Ordinance No. 050310-Z-4 for commercial-liquor sales-conditional overlay (CS-1-CO) combining district zoning was approved by consent on Mayor Pro Tem Goodman's motion, Council Member Thomas' second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20050310-Z004, PDF, 88kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050310-Z004, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 39kb
20050310-Z004, Agenda Backup, PDF, 606kb
Item Z005 - March 10, 2005
C14-05-0007 - Rafael Montes De Oca - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 15200 F.M. 1825 Road (Walnut Creek Watershed) from single family residence standard lot (SF-2) district zoning to general commercial services (CS) district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-conditional overlay (CS-CO) commercial district zoning. Applicant: Rafael Montes De Oca. Agent: Tommy Schmoker. City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 974-3057. The public hearing was closed.
Ordinance No. 050310-Z-5 for general commercial services-conditional overlay (CS-CO) commercial district zoning was approved by consent on Mayor Pro Tem Goodman's motion, Council Member Thomas' second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20050310-Z005, PDF, 198kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050310-Z005, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 39kb
20050310-Z005, Agenda Backup, PDF, 765kb
Item Z006 - March 10, 2005
C14-05-0008 - Franks 15601 - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 15601 North Interstate Highway 35 Service Road North Bound (Gilleland Creek Watershed) from single family residence standard lot (SF-2) district zoning to general commercial services-conditional overlay (CS-CO) district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-conditional overlay (CS-CO) district zoning. Applicant: Q. J. Franks. Agent: Bennett Consulting (Jim Bennett). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 974-3057.
The public hearing was closed. Ordinance No. 050310-Z-6 for general commercial services-conditional overlay (CS-CO) district zoning and the removal of the restrictive covenant were approved by consent on Mayor Pro Tem Goodman's motion, Council Member Thomas' second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20050310-Z006, PDF, 107kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050310-Z006, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 38kb
20050310-Z006, Agenda Backup, PDF, 725kb
Item Z007 - March 10, 2005
C14-04-0150 - Neighbor's Stop & Go - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 6008 Manchaca Road (Williamson Creek Watershed) from limited office (LO) district zoning to neighborhood commercial-conditional overlay (LR-CO) combining district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant neighborhood commercial-conditional overlay (LR-CO) combining district zoning, with conditions. Applicant: Anthony R. Bertucci. Agent: Brown McCarroll, L.L.P. (Annick C. Beaudet). City Staff: Wendy Walsh, 974-7719. Note: A valid petition has been filed in opposition to this rezoning request.
This item was postponed to April 7, 2005.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050310-Z007, Agenda Backup, PDF, 2.6mb
20050310-Z007, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 23kb
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