Regular Meeting of the Austin City Council
March 23, 2006
Meeting Agenda
Agenda (Regular Called and AHFC), 843kb
Changes to the Meeting Agenda
Agenda Addendum, 37kb
Agenda Addendum, 30kb
Agenda Changes and Corrections Part 1 of 2, 68kb
Agenda Changes and Corrections Part 2 of 2, 81kb
Approved Meeting Minutes
The minutes for the Regular Meeting of March 23, 2006 were approved on the 6th day of April, 2006 on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Council Member Kim's second on a 7-0 vote.
Minutes, 926kb
Closed Caption Transcript
Transcript, 367kb
Agenda Items - March 23, 2006
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Item 1 - March 23, 2006
Approval of the minutes from the meeting of March 9, 2006.
The minutes from the meeting of March 9, 2006 were approved.
There are no documents available for this agenda item.
Item 2 - March 23, 2006
Approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20050912-004, the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Fee Schedule for Austin Water Utility to change the methodology used in calculating and setting wastewater averages. (Recommended by Water and Wastewater Commission on 3/20/06.)
Ordinance No. 20060323-002 was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20060323-002, PDF, 98kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060323-002, Agenda Backup, PDF, 95kb
20060323-002, Agenda Late Backup Part 1 of 2, PDF, 116kb
20060323-002, Agenda Late Backup Part 2 of 2, PDF, 16kb
Item 3 - March 23, 2006
Approve an ordinance authorizing acceptance of grant funds in the amount of $51,533 from the Texas Department of Public Safety, Division of Emergency Management, for temporary sheltering in local hotels and motels under Presidential Disaster Declaration FEMA 1606 DR resulting from the Hurricane Rita evacuation; and amending the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Financial and Administrative Services Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund of Ordinance No. 20050912-001 to appropriate $51,533 for costs related to temporary evacuee sheltering in local hotels and motels. ($51,533 is available from the Texas Department of Public Safety, Division of Emergency Management.)
Ordinance No. 20060323-003 was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20060323-003, PDF, 36kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060323-003, Agenda Backup, PDF, 91kb
Item 4 - March 23, 2006
Approve an ordinance changing the street name PAULING FALLS COVE to CALIFORNIA COVE. (The processing fee of $238.44 has been determined for one street sign location, at the corner of SENECA FALLS LOOP and PAULING FALLS COVE.)
Ordinance No. 20060323-004 was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20060323-004, PDF, 16kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060323-004, Agenda Backup, PDF, 85kb
Item 5 - March 23, 2006
Approve an ordinance authorizing acceptance of $581,000 in grant funds from the TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES, Austin, TX; and amending the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Health and Human Services Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund of Ordinance No. 20050912-001 to appropriate $581,000 for the Youth of Promise Initiative Community Youth Development Program (CYD) to prevent juvenile crime through evidence-based youth development activities in the Southeast Austin 78744 zip code area, and authorize the increase of two half-time equivalent grant positions to two full-time equivalent grant positions, eliminate one full-time equivalent grant position and create one new full-time equivalent grant position. These additional grant funds bring the total grant amount to $794,000. (Funding in the amount of $581,000 is available from the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. The grant period is from March 1, 2006 through August 31, 2007. No City match required.) (Related Items 6, 7)
Ordinance No. 20060323-005 was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20060323-005, PDF, 31kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060323-005, Agenda Backup, PDF, 141kb
Item 6 - March 23, 2006
Authorize execution of a 6-month contract with BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF CENTRAL TEXAS, INC., Austin, TX for youth-related services in an amount not to exceed $51,000, with two 12-month renewal options in an amount not to exceed $102,000 per renewal option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $255,000; and with FAMILY FORWARD INC., Austin, TX for youth-related services in an amount not to exceed $59,776, with two-12-month renewal options in an amount not to exceed $119,552 per renewal option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $298,880. (Funding in the amount of $110,776 is available in the Special Revenue Fund for the Health and Human Services Department. The initial contract period will be March 1, 2006 - August 31, 2006. Agreement period runs concurrent with the grant period. Included Renewal funds are subject to availability of Grant Funds in future respective years.) (Related Items 5, 7)
The motion authorizing the execution of a contract was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060323-006, Agenda Backup, PDF, 96kb
Item 7 - March 23, 2006
Authorize negotiation and execution of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the City of Austin and the AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT for the 78744 Youth of Promise Initiative Community Youth Development Program (CYD) in an amount not to exceed $28,000, with two 12-month renewal options, in an amount not to exceed $56,000 per renewal option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $140,000. (Funding in the amount of $28,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Approved Operating Budget for the Health and Human Services Department Special Revenue Fund. The initial contract period will be March 1, 2006 - August 31, 2006. Agreement period runs concurrent with the grant period. Included Renewal funds are subject to availability of Grant Funds in future respective years) (Related Items 5, 6)
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of an interlocal cooperation agreement was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060323-007, Agenda Backup, PDF, 71kb
Item 8 - March 23, 2006
Authorize execution of Amendment #3 to the 12-month contract with FRONT STEPS, INC., Austin, TX, for the provision of homeless social services at the Austin Resource Center for the Homeless (ARCH) in an amount not to exceed $413,327 for a Fiscal Year 2005-2006 total contract amount not to exceed $1,704,751, and a combined total contract amount not to exceed $4,020,822 for the period April 1, 2004, through September 30, 2006. (Funding in the amount of $413,327 is included in the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Approved Operating Budget of the Health and Human Services Department. The contract period is October 1, 2005, through September 30, 2006)
The motion authorizing the execution of Amendment #3 to the contract was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060323-008, Agenda Backup, PDF, 99kb
Item 9 - March 23, 2006
Authorize execution of a 9-month supplemental one-time contract with CAPITAL IDEA, Austin, TX, in a contract amount not to exceed $50,000, to provide workforce development services for eligible individuals so they may obtain and retain employment at a livable wage. (Funding in the amount of $50,000 is included in the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Approved Operating Budget of the Health and Human Services Department. The term for the supplemental contract is January 1, 2006 through September 30, 2006.)
The motion authorizing the execution of a contract was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060323-009, Agenda Backup, PDF, 115kb
Item 10 - March 23, 2006
Approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20060302-035 related to the budgets of the City Auditor and the Austin Convention Center to state the correct fiscal year.
Ordinance No. 20060323-010 was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20060323-010, PDF, 36kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060323-010, Agenda Backup, PDF, 59kb
Item 11 - March 23, 2006
Approve an ordinance authorizing acceptance of $105,000 in grant funds from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and amending the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund of Ordinance No. 20050912-001 to appropriate $105,000 to the Austin Public Library for the Public Access Computer Hardware Upgrade Program. (Funding in the amount of $105,000 is available from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. The grant period is January 1, 2006 through December 31, 2006. No City match is required.)
Ordinance No. 20060323-011 was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20060323-011, PDF, 25kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060323-011, Agenda Backup, PDF, 66kb
Item 12 - March 23, 2006
Approve a resolution authorizing application and acceptance of $25,583 in grant renewal funding from the State of Texas, Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, Juvenile Accountability Incentive Block Grant Program (JAIBG), to continue enforcement of juvenile Class C Misdemeanor offenses and to contract with La FUENTE for a juvenile diversion program. (Grant funding is available from the State of Texas, Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, for the grant period of August 1, 2006 through July 31, 2007. A cash match of $2,843 is required and is included in the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Operating Budget of the Police Department. Total funding for the JAIBG project is $28,426.)
Resolution No. 20060323-012 was approved.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20060323-012, PDF, 44kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060323-012, Agenda Backup, PDF, 104kb
Item 13 - March 23, 2006
Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings for the Austin Clean Water Program: Onion Creek Lower South Boggy Phase II Project to acquire a permanent access easement comprising 109 square feet of land and a permanent access easement comprising 1,328 square feet of land out of Lot 1, Block A, Beaconridge VII, a Subdivision in the City of Austin, in the amount of $1,437. The owners of the property sought to be condemned are H. Michael Giles and PARMER 6, LTD., of Austin, TX. The property is located at the southeast corner of South 1st Street and Dittmar Road, Austin, Travis County, Texas. (Funding is included in the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Capital Budget of the Austin Water Utility.)
Resolution No. 20060323-013 was approved.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20060323-013, PDF, 322kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060323-013, Agenda Backup, PDF, 165kb
Item 14 - March 23, 2006
Approve a resolution authorizing an acquisition for the Austin Clean Water Program: Govalle1-Newton Street Area Wastewater Project of a wastewater easement comprising 2,054 square feet of land, and a temporary working space easement, comprising 1,974 square feet of land, both out of a portion of Lot 13, Block 3-B, C.A. Newning's and George Warners Subdivision of Blocks 3-B and 4-B, Swisher Addition, in Travis County, TX, located at 414 West Annie Street, from George Robert McLaughlin Wert and Audra Wert an amount not to exceed $63,225. (Funding is included in the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Capital Budget of the Austin Water Utility.)
Resolution No. 20060323-014 was approved.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20060323-014, PDF, 19kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060323-014, Agenda Backup, PDF, 166kb
Item 15 - March 23, 2006
Authorize negotiation and execution of up to a three month lease renewal for 5,983 square feet of office space for the Family Violence Protection Team of the Austin Police Department, located at 1106 Clayton Lane, Suites 415E, 456E and 490E, from TWIN TOWERS LTD. PARTNERSHIP, in an amount not to exceed $21,598.74. (Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Operating Budget of the Austin Police Department.)
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of a lease renewal was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060323-015, Agenda Backup, PDF, 28kb
Item 16 - March 23, 2006
Authorize negotiation and execution of a 15-month lease renewal for 1,643 square feet of storage space for the Organized Crime Unit of the Austin Police Department, located at 6448 Highway 290 East, from MB-LA COSTA LTD., in an amount not to exceed $22,500. (Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Operating Budget of the Austin Police Department.)
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of a lease renewal was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060323-016, Agenda Backup, PDF, 27kb
Item 17 - March 23, 2006
Authorize negotiation and execution of a professional services agreement with HDR ENGINEERING, INC., Austin, TX, for engineering services for design, bid and construction phase support for the Fort Branch Watershed Management Area Reach 6 and 7-Truelight Area and Eleanor Drive in an amount not to exceed $650,000. (Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Approved Capital Budget of the Watershed Protection and Development Review Department.) Best qualification statement of 10 Statements of Qualification received. 17.7% MBE and 15.0% WBE subcontractor participation.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of a professional services agreement was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060323-017, Agenda Backup, PDF, 166kb
Item 18 - March 23, 2006
Authorize negotiation and execution of a professional services agreement with KWR ENGINEERING, LLC, Austin, TX (WBE/FR), for building commissioning services for the Library Department, in an amount not to exceed $60,000 annually for three years for a total amount not to exceed $180,000. (Funding in the amount of $180,000 is available in the Approved Capital or Operating Budget of the Library Department.) Best qualification statement of five received. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9 of the City Code (Minority-Owned and Woman-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this solicitation..
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of a professional services agreement was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060323-018, Agenda Backup, PDF, 94kb
Item 19 - March 23, 2006
Authorize execution of a construction contract with BRH GARVER CONSTRUCTION LP, (NON M/WBE 10%), Houston, TX, for Walnut Creek Service to Annexed Areas Project A in the amount of $8,857,097 plus a $442,855 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $9,299,952. (Funding in the amount of $9,299,952 is included in the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Capital Budget of the Austin Water Utility.) Lowest bid of 3 received. 13.32% MBE and 69.46% WBE subcontractor participation. (Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission.).
The motion authorizing the execution of a construction contract was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060323-019, Agenda Backup, PDF, 232kb
Item 20 - March 23, 2006
Authorize the execution of change order # 4 to the construction contract with STEWART-MATL LTD, Austin, TX, for change order costs associated with utility conflicts and miscellaneous mechanical and structural changes on the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Elevator and Escalator Improvements Project in the amount of $319,500. $138,110 of the construction contingency previously approved by Council is still available and additional authorization of $181,390 is required, for a total contract amount not to exceed $5,033,490. (Funding in the amount of $181,390 is available in the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Approved Capital Budget of the Aviation Department.) 1.02% DBE Subcontractor Participation to date. (Recommended by Airport Advisory Commission.).
The motion authorizing the execution of change order #4 to the construction contract was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060323-020, Agenda Backup, PDF, 94kb
Item 21 - March 23, 2006
Authorize execution of an amendment to the professional services agreement with the following 25 firms: CLAUNCH & MILLER, INC., Houston, TX; RAYMOND CHAN & ASSOCIATES, INC. (MBE/MA), Austin, TX; CARRASQUILLO ASSOCIATES - LOC CONSULTANTS TEAM JOINT VENTURE (MBE/MH), Austin, TX; URBAN DESIGN GROUP (WBE/FR), Austin, TX; MARTINEZ, WRIGHT & MENDEZ, INC. (MBE/MH), Austin, TX; HEJL, LEE & ASSOCIATES, INC., Austin, TX; DAVCAR ENGINEERING SERVICES (MBE/MH), Austin, TX; RATNALA & BAHL, INC., Austin, TX; BROWN AND CALDWELL, Austin, TX; HALFF ASSOCIATES, INC., Austin, TX; KURKJIAN ENGINEERING CORPORATION (WBE/FH), Austin, TX; OTHON, INC. (MBE/MH), Austin, TX; ESPEY CONSULTANTS, INC. - MONTGOMERY WATSON HARZA TEAM JOINT VENTURE, Austin, TX; SUNLAND GROUP (MBE/MH), Austin, TX; WESTON SOLUTIONS, INC., Austin, TX; BLACK & VEATCH CORPORATION, Austin, TX; JASTER-QUINTANILLA & ASSOCIATES, INC. (MBE/MH), Austin, TX; KLOTZ ASSOCIATES, INC., Austin, TX; JOSE I. GUERRA, INC. (MBE/MH), Austin, TX; LOCKWOOD, ANDREWS & NEWNAM, INC., Austin, TX; VICKREY & ASSOCIATES, INC., (WBE/FR), Austin, TX; FREESE & NICHOLS, INC., Austin, TX; PBS&J, Austin, TX; BINKLEY & BARFIELD, INC., Austin, TX; HDR ENGINEERING, INC., Austin, TX, for engineering services for Sanitary Sewer Replacement and Rehabilitation Design Services Rotation List (ACWP) in the amount not to exceed $8,500,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $39,500,000 for the 25 Rotation List firms. (Funding in the amount of $8,500,000 is included in various CIP Projects and Capital Budgets of the Austin Water Utility.) 32.1% MBE and 24.3% WBE participation to date. (Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission).
The motion authorizing the execution of an amendment to the professional services agreement was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060323-021, Agenda Backup, PDF, 697kb
20060323-021, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 18kb
Item 22 - March 23, 2006
Approve an ordinance to amend Section 12-4-41 of the City Code to establish a 35 mile per hour speed limit on La Crosse Avenue from Loop 1 West Frontage Road to Escarpment Boulevard and on Wedgewood Drive from Braker Lane to 0.32 miles north of Braker Lane, and to amend Section 12-4-42 of the City Code to establish 40 mile per hour speed limit on La Crosse Avenue from Escarpment Boulevard to Seneca Falls Drive and on Pond Springs Road from Hunters Chase Drive to U.S. Highway 183 Service Road Northbound (North Intersection). (Funding in the amount of $1300 is available in the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Operating Budget of the Public Works Department for the installation of necessary signs.).
Ordinance No. 20060323-022 was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20060323-022, PDF, 39kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060323-022, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 37kb
20060323-022, Agenda Backup, PDF, 752kb
Item 23 - March 23, 2006
Authorize payment to ENTERPRISE TEXAS PIPELINE L.P. for the City's participation of the utility relocation of approximately 157 feet of casing extension for a 20-inch natural gas pipeline owned by Enterprise Texas Pipeline L.P. for the State Highway 71 Project, from Woodward Street to FM 973 in Del Valle for the State Highway 71 Project in accordance with the June 27, 1986 Agreement for the Right-of-Way Procurement with the Texas Department of Transportation in the amount not to exceed $140,914.93. (Funding in the amount of $14,091.49 (the City's 10% contribution to the project) is available in the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Amended Capital Budget of the Public Works Department.).
The motion authorizing a payment was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060323-023, Agenda Backup, PDF, 136kb
Item 24 - March 23, 2006
Authorize negotiation and execution of a two-year interlocal agreement with CLEAN ENERGY INCUBATOR (CEI), a program of the IC2 Institute at the University of Texas, Austin, TX, for mutual assistance in the clean energy field in an amount not to exceed $250,000 in the first year, and an amount not to exceed $270,000 in the second year, for a total amount not to exceed $520,000. (Funding in the amount of $250,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Amended Operating Budget for Austin Energy. Funding for the second year is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.) Interlocal Agreement..
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060323-024, Agenda Backup, PDF, 37kb
Item 25 - March 23, 2006
Authorize execution of a contract with ATLAS MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INCORPORATED, Monticello, MS, for the overhaul of a traveling water screen at the river pump station, Decker Power Plant, in an amount not to exceed $47,995.00. (Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Amended Operating Budget of Austin Energy.) Lowest bid of two bids received. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9 of the City Code (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this solicitation..
The motion authorizing the execution of a contract was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060323-025, Agenda Backup, PDF, 48kb
Item 26 - March 23, 2006
Authorize execution of a contract with PK & L CONSTRUCTION, Austin, TX, (WBE/FR-100%) for the relining of gas turbine stack #4 at Decker Power Plant in an amount not to exceed $57,330.75. (Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2006-2006 Approved Operating Budget of Austin Energy.) Lowest bid of two bids received. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9 of the City Code (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this solicitation..
The motion authorizing the execution of a contract was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060323-026, Agenda Backup, PDF, 53kb
Item 27 - March 23, 2006
Authorize execution of a contract with PROTON ENERGY SYSTEMS, Wallingford, CT, for a hydrogen gas generator unit and extended service warranty for the Decker Power Plant in the amount not to exceed $109,995. (Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Approved Capital Budget of Austin Energy.) Sole Source. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9 of the City Code (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this solicitation..
The motion authorizing the execution of a contract was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060323-027, Agenda Backup, PDF, 56kb
Item 28 - March 23, 2006
Authorize execution of a 12-month supply agreement with HANSON PIPE & PRODUCTS, Austin, TX, for concrete pull boxes in an amount not to exceed $48,297.25, with two 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $48,297.25 per extension option, for a total agreement amount not to exceed $144,891.75. (Funding in the amount of $24,148.62 is available in the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Amended Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining six months of the original contract period and extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.) Only bid received. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9 of the City Code (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program.) No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this solicitation..
The motion authorizing the execution of a supply agreement was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060323-028, Agenda Backup, PDF, 55kb
Item 29 - March 23, 2006
Authorize execution of a 12-month supply agreement with CONTROLL FORMS, Menomonee Falls, WI, for utility statement forms and bond paper in an amount not to exceed $58,553, with two 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $58,553 per extension option, for a total agreement amount not to exceed $175,659. (Funding in the amount of $29,277 is included in the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Amended Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining six months of the original contract period and the extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.) Lowest bid of four bids received. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9 of the City Code (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified, therefore, no goals were established for the solicitation..
The motion authorizing the execution of a supply agreement was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060323-029, Agenda Backup, PDF, 70kb
20060323-029, Contract Cover Sheet, Controll Forms Inc - Printing; Utility Statements, PDF, 20kb
Item 30 - March 23, 2006
Authorize execution of Amendment No. 2 to the contract with TECHLINE INC., Austin, TX, for 3-phase switchgear to increase the first extension option in an amount not to exceed $136,556, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $682,780. (Funding in the amount of $136,556 is available in the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Approved Operating Budget (Inventory Fund) of Austin Energy. Funding for the extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.) This contract was awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9 of the City Code (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program.) No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this solicitation..
The motion authorizing the execution of Amendment No. 2 to the contract was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060323-030, Agenda Backup, PDF, 56kb
Item 31 - March 23, 2006
Ratify execution of a contract with SOUTHWEST ELECTRIC COMPANY, Oklahoma City, OK, for remanufacturing of a power transformer in an amount not to exceed $412,059. (Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Approved Capital Budget of Austin Energy.) Lowest bid of two bids received. This contract was awarded in accordance with Chapter 2-9 of the City Code (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this solicitation..
The motion authorizing the execution of a contract was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060323-031, Agenda Backup, PDF, 121kb
Item 32 - March 23, 2006
Authorize execution of a contract with HILL COUNTRY FENCE, INC., Spicewood, TX, for the clearing of selected woody vegetation for Areas 2 and 3 within the Water Quality Protection Lands for the Austin Water Utility in an amount not to exceed $48,835. (Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Approved Operating Budget of the Austin Water Utility.) Lowest bid of three bids received. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9 of the City Code (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this solicitation..
The motion authorizing the execution of a contract was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060323-032, Agenda Backup, PDF, 54kb
Item 33 - March 23, 2006
Authorize execution of a 12-month supply agreement with CUSTOM CRETE/CUSTOM STONE SUPPLY, Austin, TX, for ready mix concrete for the Austin Water Utility in an amount not to exceed $91,931.20, with two 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $91,931.20 per extension, for a total contract amount not to exceed $275,793.60. (Funding in the amount of $45,966 is available in the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Approved Operating Budget of the Austin Water Utility. Funding for the remaining six months of the original contract period and extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.) Lowest bid of two bids received. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9 of the City Code (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this solicitation..
The motion authorizing the execution of a supply agreement was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060323-033, Agenda Backup, PDF, 64kb
Item 34 - March 23, 2006
Authorize execution of a 12-month supply agreement with DXI INDUSTRIES, INC., Houston, TX, for liquid chlorine for the Austin Water Utility in an amount not to exceed $1,021,104, with two 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $1,021,104 per extension option, for a total agreement not to exceed $3,063,312. (Funding in the amount of $510,552 is available in Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Approved Operating Budget of the Austin Water Utility. Funding for the remaining six months and extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.) Lowest bid of two bids received. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9 of the City Code (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this solicitation..
The motion authorizing the execution of a supply agreement was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060323-034, Agenda Backup, PDF, 62kb
Item 35 - March 23, 2006
Authorize execution of a 12-month supply agreement with HERSEY METERS COMPANY, Cleveland, NC, in an amount not to exceed $267,352, with two 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $267,352 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $802,056; and with BADGER METER, INC., Milwaukee, WI, in an amount not to exceed $94,647, with two 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $94,647 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $283,941, for the purchase of water meters for the Austin Water Utility. (Funding in the amount of $181,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Approved Operating Budget of the Austin Water Utility. Funding for the remaining six months of the original contract period and extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.) Lowest bids of two bids received. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9 of the City Code (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this solicitation.
The motion authorizing the execution of a supply agreement was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060323-035, Agenda Backup, PDF, 66kb
Item 36 - March 23, 2006
Authorize execution of a 12-month supply agreement with POLYDYNE, INC., Riceboro, GA, for liquid emulsion polymer for sludge dewatering for the Austin Water Utility in an amount not to exceed $461,582.91, with two 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $476,472.69 for the first extension option and $491,360.10 for the second extension option, for a total agreement amount not to exceed $1,429,415.70. (Funding in the amount of $230,791.45 is available in the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Approved Operating Budget of the Austin Water Utility. Funding for the remaining six months of the original contract and extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.) Lowest bid of four bids received. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9 of the City Code (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this solicitation.
The motion authorizing the execution of a supply agreement was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060323-036, Agenda Backup, PDF, 74kb
Item 37 - March 23, 2006
Authorize execution of a contract through the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (BuyBoard) with SIDDONS FIRE APPARATUS, INC., Houston, TX, for the purchase of one pumper and two ladder fire trucks for the Austin Fire Department in an amount not to exceed $1,807,763.01. (Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Approved Operating Budget of Fleet Services, Financial Services Department.) Cooperative Purchase.
The motion authorizing the execution of a contract was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060323-037, Agenda Backup, PDF, 53kb
20060323-037, Contract Cover Sheet, Siddons Fire Apparatus - Purchase of 3 fire trucks, PDF, 10kb
Item 38 - March 23, 2006
Authorize execution of nine contracts through the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (BuyBoard) with: RDO EQUIPMENT CO., Pflugerville, TX, for three articulating tractor loaders, one tractor/loader/backhoe, three mini hydraulic excavators, one medium hydraulic excavator with breaker, two skid steer loaders, one articulated motor grader, and one track loader in an amount not to exceed $1,166,579.89; WIRTGEN AMERICA, INC., Antioch, TN, for three asphalt rollers in an amount not to exceed $298,130.00; LANDMARK EQUIPMENT, INC., Irving, TX, for three agricultural tractors with mowers in an amount not to exceed $173,157.15; TYMCO INTERNATIONAL, LTD., Waco, TX, for two street sweepers in an amount not to exceed $274,044.60; RELIANCE TRUCK & EQUIPMENT, LTD., San Antonio, TX, for six rear loading refuse collection bodies in an amount not to exceed $337,839.30; LONGHORN INTERNATIONAL TRUCKS LTD, Austin, TX, for five truck cab & chassis in an amount not to exceed $526,416.65; INTERSTATE TRAILERS, INC., Mansfield, TX, for two equipment trailers in an amount not to exceed $62,856.00; RUSH TRUCK CENTER, Houston, TX, for three cab & chassis for loader/dump trucks in an amount not to exceed $191,837.19; and with EQUIPMENT SOUTHWEST, INC., Irving, TX, for three dump bodies with front loader attachments in an amount not to exceed $244,359.00. (Funding in the amount of $40,453.89 is available in the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Approved Vehicle Acquisition Fund. Funding in the amount of $116,358.10 is available in the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Approved Operating Budget of the Aviation Department. Funding in the amount of $477,526.09 is available in the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Approved Capital Budget of the Austin Water Utility. Funding in the amount of $1,069,985.29 is available in the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Approved Capital Budget of the Public Works Department. Funding in the amount of $1,138,300.55 is available in the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Approved Capital Budget of the Solid Waste Services Department. Funding in the amount of $432,595.86 is available in the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Approved Capital Budget of the Watershed Protection and Development Review Department.) Cooperative Purchase.
The motion authorizing the execution of nine contracts was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060323-038, Agenda Backup, PDF, 273kb
Item 39 - March 23, 2006
Approve appointments to citizen board and commissions, to Council subcommittees and other intergovernmental bodies, and removal and replacements of members.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060323-039, Agenda Backup, PDF, 13kb
20060323-039, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 16kb
Item 40 - March 23, 2006
Approve a resolution regarding the compensation and benefits for the City Auditor. (Related Item 45) (Mayor Will Wynn, Mayor Pro Tem Danny Thomas and Council Member Betty Dunkerley)
Resolution No. 20060323-040 continuing the same compensation and benefit package for the City Auditor with the following additions was approved on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Mayor Pro Tem Thomas' second on a 7-0 vote. The additions were: Severance package equal to 6 months for involuntary separation, forced resignation or change in form of government. In the event of involuntary separation, forced resignation or change in form of government before the City Auditor achieves twenty-three (23) years of creditable service for retirement purposes, the City will purchase retirement service credits in an amount sufficient to bring the City Auditor's creditable service to a total of twenty-three (23) years.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20060323-040, PDF, 55kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060323-040, Agenda Backup, PDF, 13kb
20060323-040, Agenda Late Backup Part 1 of 2, PDF, 48kb
20060323-040, Agenda Late Backup Part 2 of 2, PDF, 51kb
Item 41 - March 23, 2006
Approve a resolution regarding the compensation and benefits for the City Clerk. (Related Item 46) (Mayor Will Wynn, Mayor Pro Tem Danny Thomas and Council Member Betty Dunkerley)
Resolution No. 20060323-041 was approved with the following additions to the City Clerk's annual salary on Mayor Pro Tem Thomas' motion, Council Member Leffingwell's second on a 7-0 vote. To increase the salary of the City Clerk by 3.5% to $108,680.00 annually, with a one-time lump sum payment in the amount of $1,500 based on exceeding expectations.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20060323-041, PDF, 48kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060323-041, Agenda Backup, PDF, 13kb
20060323-041, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 44kb
Item 42 - March 23, 2006
Approve waiver of certain rental and facility use fees for an Austin Police Association fundraising event for an injured officer to be held at the Havins Softball Complex on March 25-26, 2006. (Mayor Pro Tem Danny Thomas, Council Member Lee Leffingwell and Council Member Jennifer Kim)
Ordinance No. 20060323-042 was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20060323-042, PDF, 29kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060323-042, Agenda Backup, PDF, 49kb
20060323-042, Agenda Late Backup Part 1 of 2, PDF, 40kb
20060323-042, Agenda Late Backup Part 2 of 2, PDF, 25kb
Item 43 - March 23, 2006
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to study the cost and feasibility of relocating Austin Energy's Justin Lane Service Center and the effect of such relocation on promoting development within the Lamar Boulevard / Justin Lane Transit-Oriented Development District. (Council Member Raul Alvarez, Mayor Will Wynn and Council Member Lee Leffingwell)
Resolution No. 20030323-043 was approved.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20060323-043, PDF, 21kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060323-043, Agenda Backup, PDF, 16kb
20060323-043, Agenda Late Backup Part 1 of 2, PDF, 19kb
20060323-043, Agenda Late Backup Part 2 of 2, PDF, 14kb
Item 44 - March 23, 2006
Set a public hearing to consider an ordinance amending Section 25-2-332 of the City Code relating to conditional overlays and mixed use combining districts. (Suggested date and time: April 20, 2006 at 6:00 p.m., City Hall Council Chambers, 301 West Second Street.) (Recommended by Planning Commission (Vote: 8-0).)
The public hearing was set for April 20, 2006 at 6:00 p.m., City Hall Council Chambers, 301 West Second Street.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060323-044, Agenda Backup, PDF, 38kb
Item 45 - March 23, 2006
Evaluate the performance of and consider compensation and benefits for the City Auditor. (Related Item 40)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060323-045, Agenda Backup, PDF, 14kb
Item 46 - March 23, 2006
Evaluate the performance of and consider compensation and benefits for the City Clerk. (Related Item 41)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060323-046, Agenda Backup, PDF, 14kb
Item 47 - March 23, 2006
Discuss legal issues related to design and construction of the airport garage.
This item was withdrawn.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060323-047, Agenda Backup, PDF, 15kb
Item 48 - March 23, 2006
Discuss legal issues related to La Theasa Stevens v. City of Austin, et al.; Cause No. A-05-CA-378-SS; in the U.S. District Court, Western District, Austin Division. (concerns alleged discrimination.)
This item was withdrawn.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060323-048, Agenda Backup, PDF, 16kb
Item 49 - March 23, 2006
Discuss legal issues related to Save Our Springs Alliance, Inc. v. City of Austin; Cause No. GN-06-000627; in the 200th Judicial District Court of Travis County, Texas. (concerns development by Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and an alleged violation of the Save Our Springs ordinance and the Open Meetings Act.)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060323-049, Agenda Backup, PDF, 18kb
Item 50 - March 23, 2006
Briefing on transportation and drainage bonds for the 2006 bond election.
The presentation was made by Greg Canally, Budget Officer; Joe Pantallion, Director, Watershed Protection and Development Review; and Sondra Creighton, Director, Public Works Department.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060323-050, Agenda Backup, PDF, 11kb
20060323-050, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 677kb
Item 51 - March 23, 2006
Presentation on First Night Austin 2006.
The presentation was made by Cis Myers, First Night Austin, and Ann S. Graham, Executive Director, First Night Austin.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060323-051, Agenda Backup, PDF, 10kb
Item 52 - March 23, 2006
Presentation on Conceptual Building Design for Block 21.
The presentation was made by Laura Huffman, Assistant City Manager; Arthur Andersson, Andersson-Wise Architects; and Gail Vittori, Co-Director, Center for Maximum Potential Building Systems.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060323-052, Agenda Backup, PDF, 11kb
Item 53 - March 23, 2006
C14-05-0137 - 1109 South Lamar - Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 1109 South Lamar (West Bouldin Creek Watershed) from general commercial services (CS) district zoning to commercial-liquor sales-conditional overlay (CS-1-CO) combining district zoning. First reading approved on February 9, 2006. Vote: 7-0. Applicant and Agent: Bobbie Lemmond. City Staff: Robert Heil, 974-2330.
This item was postponed to April 6, 2006 at Council's request.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060323-053, Agenda Backup, PDF, 2.4mb
Item 54 - March 23, 2006
C14-05-0209 - Big 4 - Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 221 Ralph Ablanedo Drive (Onion Creek Watershed) from single-family residence-standard lot (SF-2) district zoning to limited industrial services-conditional overlay (LI-CO) combining district zoning. First reading approved on March 2, 2006. Vote: 7-0. Applicant: Big 4 Auto Parts (Jim Pallas). Agent: Jim Bennett Consulting (Jim Bennett). City Staff: Wendy Walsh, 974-7719.
Ordinance No. 20060323-054 for limited industrial services-conditional overlay (LI-CO) combining district zoning was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20060323-054, PDF, 117kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060323-054, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 35kb
20060323-054, Agenda Backup, PDF, 781kb
Item 55 - March 23, 2006
C14-05-0214 - 4603 Commercial Park Drive - Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by zoning property locally known as 4603 Commercial Park Drive (Walnut Creek Watershed) from interim-single family standard lot (I-SF-2) district zoning to limited industrial services-conditional overlay (LI-CO) combining district zoning. First reading approved on March 9, 2006. Vote: 7-0. Applicant and Agent: James White. City Staff: Robert Heil, 974-2330.
Ordinance No. 20060323-055 for limited industrial services-conditional overlay (LI-CO) combining district zoning was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20060323-055, PDF, 173kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060323-055, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 37kb
20060323-055, Agenda Backup, PDF, 638kb
Item 56 - March 23, 2006
C14-05-0216 - 4803, 4807, 4811 Commercial Park Drive - Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by zoning property locally known as 4803, 4807 and 4811 Commercial Park Drive (Walnut Creek Watershed) from interim-single family-standard lot (I-SF-2) district zoning to limited industrial services-conditional overlay (LI-CO) combining district zoning. First reading approved on March 9, 2006. Vote: 7-0. Applicant and Agent: Dalton Wallace. City Staff: Robert Heil, 974-2330.
Ordinance No. 20060323-056 for limited industrial services-conditional overlay (LI-CO) combining district zoning was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20060323-056, PDF, 87kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060323-056, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 37kb
20060323-056, Agenda Backup, PDF, 602kb
Item 57 - March 23, 2006
C814-90-0003.13 - Harris Branch PUD Amendment #13 - Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 1375 U.S. Highway 290 East at Proposed State Highway 130 (Harris Branch, Gilleland Creek, Decker Creek Watersheds) from planned unit development (PUD) district zoning to planned unit development (PUD) district zoning to change a condition of zoning. First reading approved on October 27, 2005. Vote: 6-0, Council Member Alvarez off the dais. Applicant: Austin HB Residential Properties (John McCullough). Agent: Minter, Joseph & Thornhill, P.C. (John M. Joseph). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 974-3057.
Ordinance No. 20060323-057 for planned unit development (PUD) district zoning to change a condition of zoning with the following amendments was approved. The amendments were: Part 6, I. should read, "Section 25-8-62 (B) (Net Site Area) is modified to allow for calculations to be based on gross site area. There will be no reduction in impervious cover as the result of building on slopes." Part 6, N. should read, "...Department, or his successor, assignee, or designee, that the cost of the design, engineering, construction, and maintenance of water quality and detention facilities as wet ponds exceeds the cost of the design, engineering construction, and maintenance of water quality and detention facilities that are not designed, engineered, constructed and maintained as wet ponds. Development within tracts 30, 31, 32, and 33 shall be limited to vehicular roadway and utility crossings, and hike and bike trails." Part 6, P. should read, "Within Lot 3, identified on Exhibit "D", development in the Water Quality Transition Zone in the area marked "reserved for water quality pond" on the Base Map shall be limited to storm water and water quality facilities, and hike and bike trails."
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20060323-057, PDF, 1.0mb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060323-057, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 35kb
20060323-057, Agenda Backup, PDF, 3.0mb
20060323-057, Agenda Late Backup Part 1 of 2, PDF, 520kb
20060323-057, Agenda Late Backup Part 2 of 2, PDF, 166kb
Item 58 - March 23, 2006
NPA-05-0013.01 - 2008-A South First Street - Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Ordinance 020523-32 (Bouldin Neighborhood Plan), an element of the Austin Tomorrow Comprehensive Plan, to change the future land use map from single-family use designation to mixed use designation for the property located at 2008-A South First Street (East Bouldin Creek Watershed). First reading approved on February 2, 2006. Vote: 7-0. Applicant and Agent: Jose Luis Versalles. City Staff: Robert Heil, 974-7694. (Related Item 59)
Ordinance No. 20060323-058 for mixed use designation on the future land use map was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20060323-058, PDF, 132kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060323-058, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 34kb
20060323-058, Agenda Backup, PDF, 1.8mb
20060323-058, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 28kb
Item 59 - March 23, 2006
C14-05-0152 - Versalles Body Shop - Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 2008-A South 1st Street (Bouldin Creek Watershed) from family residence-neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) combining district zoning to neighborhood commercial-mixed use-neighborhood plan (LR-MU-NP) combining district zoning. First reading approved on February 2, 2006. Vote: 7-0. Applicant and Agent: Jose Versalles. City Staff: Robert Heil, 974-2330. (Related Item 58)
Ordinance No. 20060323-059 for neighborhood commercial-mixed use-neighborhood plan (LR-MU-NP) combining district zoning was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20060323-059, PDF, 160kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060323-059, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 37kb
20060323-059, Agenda Backup, PDF, 1.7mb
20060323-059, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 95kb
Item 60 - March 23, 2006
C14-05-0195 - Crippen Sheet Metal - Approve second reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 8501 Peaceful Hill Lane (Onion Creek Watershed) from development reserve (DR) district zoning to limited industrial services-conditional overlay (LI-CO) combining district zoning. First reading approved on March 2, 2006. Vote: 7-0. Applicant: Crippen Sheet Metal (Jimmy Crippen). Agent: Jim Bennett Consulting (Jim Bennett). City Staff: Wendy Walsh, 974-7719.
The second reading of the ordinance for limited industrial services-conditional overlay (LI-CO) combining district zoning with an amendment to Council's first reading to allow building maintenance sales and service and construction sales and services as permitted uses was approved on Council Member Leffingwell's motion, Council Member Dunkerley's second on a 6-1 vote. Council Member Kim voted nay. There was a friendly amendment from Council Member Kim to strike construction sales and service and keep building maintenance sales and service. This was not accepted by the maker of the motion.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060323-060, Agenda Backup, PDF, 906kb
Item 61 - March 23, 2006
Conduct a public hearing to receive citizen comments on community needs in order to develop the City's (1) the annual Action Plan for Fiscal Year 2006-2007, related to allocation of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development grant funds, and (2) Community Development Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Program required by Texas Local Government Code Chapter 373, including proposed funding allocations.
The public hearing was closed on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Council Member Leffingwell's second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member Kim was off the dais.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060323-061, Agenda Backup, PDF, 58kb
Item 62 - March 23, 2006
Approve a Resolution changing the Council Legislative Subcommittee to a committee consisting of the entire Council. (Mayor Will Wynn, Mayor Pro Tem Danny Thomas, and Council Member Jennifer Kim)
Resolution No. 20060323-062 was approved.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20060323-062, PDF, 11kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060323-062, Agenda Backup, PDF, 13kb
20060323-062, Agenda Late Backup Part 1 of 2, PDF, 11kb
20060323-062, Agenda Late Backup Part 2 of 2, PDF, 17kb
Item Z001 - March 23, 2006
C14-04-0030 - Time Insurance, Inc. - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 1405 & 1415 East Riverside Drive (Town Lake Watershed) from limited office (LO) district zoning and family residence (SF-3) district zoning to community commercial-mixed use (GR-MU) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To deny community commercial-mixed use (GR-MU) combining district zoning. Applicant and Property Owner: Schuler Family Trust 1998 (John Schuler) Agent: Thrower Design (Ron Thrower). City Staff: Robert Heil, 974-2330. A valid petition has been filed in opposition to this rezoning request.
This item was postponed to April 20, 2006 at staff's request.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060323-Z001, Agenda Backup, PDF, 408kb
Item Z002 - March 23, 2006
C14-05-0175 - Newmark Homes - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the City Code by zoning property locally known as Northwest corner of South First Street and West FM 1626 (Onion Creek Watershed) from interim-rural residence (I-RR) district zoning to community commercial (GR) district zoning for Tract 1 and single-family residence-standard lot (SF-2) district zoning for Tract 2. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant community commercial-conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 1 and single-family residence-standard lot (SF-2) district zoning for Tract 2 with conditions. Applicant: Riddell Family Limited Partnership (Wayne J. Riddell); 1626 Willows, L.P. (Jack D. Holford). City Staff: Wendy Walsh, 974-7719.
Ordinance No. 20060323-Z002 for community commercial-conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 1 and single-family residence-standard lot (SF-2) district zoning for Tract 2 with conditions was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20060323-Z002, PDF, 372kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060323-Z002, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 37kb
20060323-Z002, Agenda Backup, PDF, 1.5mb
20060323-Z002, Restrictive Covenant, PDF, 360kb
Item Z003 - March 23, 2006
C14-05-0202 - Crown Castle - Spicewood Springs - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by zoning property locally known as 4919 Spicewood Springs Road (Bull Creek Watershed) from interim-family residence (I-SF-3) district zoning to general office (GO) district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant townhouse and condominium residence-conditional overlay (SF-6-CO) combining district zoning. Applicant: Crown Castle USA, Inc. (Tim Dowdle). Agent: Vincent Gerard & Associates (Kayla Bryson) City Staff: Jorge E. Rousselin, 974-2975.
The public hearing was closed and Ordinance No. 20030323-Z003 to grant townhouse and condominium residence-conditional overlay (SF-6-CO) combining district zoning, with a CO that reduces the footprint, and allowing a tower with the maximum footage of 115 feet was approved on Council Member Dunkerley's motion, Council Member McCracken's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20060323-Z003, PDF, 138kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060323-Z003, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 36kb
20060323-Z003, Agenda Backup, PDF, 833kb
20060323-Z003, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 144kb
Item Z004 - March 23, 2006
C14-05-0207 - 6863 U.S. Hwy. 290 West - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by zoning property locally known as 6863 U.S. Highway 290 West (Williamson Creek Watershed) from interim single-family residence-standard lot (I-SF-2) district zoning to neighborhood commercial (LR) district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant neighborhood commercial-mixed use (LR-MU) combining district zoning. Applicant and Agent: Narciso Saucedo, Jr. City Staff: Robert Heil, 974-2330.
The first reading of the ordinance for neighborhood commercial-mixed use (LR-MU) combining district zoning was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060323-Z004, Agenda Backup, PDF, 443kb
Item Z005 - March 23, 2006
C14-06-0006 - Training Room Sports, L.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 13713 Research Boulevard (Lake Creek Watershed) from community commercial (GR) district zoning and interim-rural residence (I-RR) district zoning to community commercial-conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant community commercial-conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning. Applicant: Jefferson-Pilot Life Insurance Company (J. Michael Solomon). Agent: The Faust Group. City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 974-3057.
Ordinance No. 20060323-Z005 for community commercial-conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20060323-Z005, PDF, 105kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060323-Z005, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 37kb
20060323-Z005, Agenda Backup, PDF, 681kb
Item Z006 - March 23, 2006
C14H-05-0033 - Fitzgerald Short House - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 502 East 32nd Street (Waller Creek Watershed) from family residence-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (SF-3-CO-NP) combining district zoning to family residence-historic-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant family residence-historic-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Applicant: Byron Elliott Short and Mary Aileen Gauntt. City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, 974-6454.
Ordinance No. 20060323-Z006 for family residence-historic-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-CO-NP) combining district zoning was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20060323-Z006, PDF, 123kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060323-Z006, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 38kb
20060323-Z006, Agenda Backup, PDF, 1.3mb
20060323-Z006, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 151kb
Item Z007 - March 23, 2006
C14H-06-0001 - Manning-Udden-Bailey House - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 901 West 31st Street (Shoal Creek Watershed) from family residence-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (SF-3-CO-NP) combining district zoning to family residence-historic-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant family residence-historic-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Applicant: Donna Endres. City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, 974-6454.
Ordinance No. 20060323-Z007 for family residence-historic-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-CO-NP) combining district zoning was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20060323-Z007, PDF, 129kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060323-Z007, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 37kb
20060323-Z007, Agenda Backup, PDF, 885kb
20060323-Z007, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 153kb
Item Z008 - March 23, 2006
C14-05-0151 - Flex 15 - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 8420 Longview Road (Williamson Creek Watershed - Barton Springs Zone; South Boggy Creek Watershed) from rural residence (RR) district zoning to multi-family residence-medium density (MF-3) district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant multi-family residence-limited density-conditional overlay (MF-1-CO) combining district zoning with conditions. Applicant: Flex Realty, L.P. (Brett Vance). Agent: Jim Bennett Consulting (Jim Bennett). City Staff: Wendy Walsh, 974-7719.
The public hearing was closed and the first reading of the ordinance for single family residence - small lot-conditional overlay (SF-4A-CO) was approved with the following additions on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Council Member McCracken's second on a 7-0 vote. There is a restrictive covenant requiring a neighborhood traffic analysis. There is a conditional overlay with a 1,000 trips per day limitation. Staff was instructed to analyze and report to Council on the difference in the flexibility of SF-6 and SF-4A and provide information on the actual functional density.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060323-Z008, Agenda Backup, PDF, 1.8mb
20060323-Z008, Agenda Late Backup Part 1 of 2, PDF, 502kb
20060323-Z008, Agenda Late Backup Part 2 of 2, PDF, 738kb
Item Z009 - March 23, 2006
C14H-05-0030 - Spurgeon Bell House - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 106 W. 32nd Street (Waller Creek Watershed) from family residence-neighborhood conservation combining district-neighborhood plan (SF-3-NCCD-NP) combining district zoning to family residence, historic-neighborhood conservation combining district-neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-NCCD-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission recommendation: To grant family residence-historic-neighborhood conservation combining district-neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-NCCD-NP) combining district zoning. Applicants: Jonathan Langley and Mary Cavanaugh. City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, 974-6454.
Ordinance No. 20060323-Z009 for family residence-historic-neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-NCCD-NP) combining district zoning was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20060323-Z009, PDF, 125kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060323-Z009, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 37kb
20060323-Z009, Agenda Backup, PDF, 384kb
20060323-Z009, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 131kb
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