Regular Meeting of the Austin City Council
May 24, 2007
Meeting Agenda
Agenda, 742kb
Changes to the Meeting Agenda
Agenda Addendum, 38kb
Agenda Changes and Corrections Part 1 of 2, 63kb
Agenda Changes and Corrections Part 2 of 2, 71kb
Approved Meeting Minutes
The minutes for the Regular Meeting of May 24, 2007 were approved on the 7th day of June, 2007 on Council Member McCracken's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Dunkerley's second on a 7-0 vote.
Minutes, 909kb
Closed Caption Transcript
Transcript, 403kb
Agenda Items - May 24, 2007
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Item 1 - May 24, 2007
Approval of the minutes of the Austin City Council from the regularly scheduled meeting of May 17, 2007.
The minutes from the meeting of May 17, 2007 were approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070524-001, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 47kb
Item 2 - May 24, 2007
Approve issuance of a rebate in the amount of $61,221.41 to BRACKENRIDGE HOSPITAL, Austin, TX, for the installation of energy efficient centrifugal chillers at their location at 601 East 15th Street. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Operating Budget of the Conservation Rebates and Incentive Budget of Austin Energy. Recommended by the Resource Management Commission and the Electric Utility Commission.
The motion authorizing the issuance of a rebate in the amount of $61,221.41 was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070524-002, Agenda Backup (Commission notes), PDF, 115kb
20070524-002, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb
Item 3 - May 24, 2007
Approve the issuance of a Letter of Intent for a rebate in the amount of $96,435.90 to TEJAS SECURITIES, Austin, TX, for the installation of a solar photovoltaic system at their facility located at 8226 Bee Caves Road. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Operating Budget of Austin Energy in the Conservation Rebates and Incentives Fund. Recommended by the Resource Management Commission.
The motion authorizing the issuance of a letter of intent for a rebate in the amount of $96,435.90 was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070524-003, Agenda Backup (Commission recommendation), PDF, 116kb
20070524-003, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 51kb
Item 4 - May 24, 2007
Approve funding a variety of recreational and educational opportunities for adults and children in the Holly Street Neighborhood, as well as neighborhood improvements, in an amount not to exceed $100,000. Funding is available in the 2006-2007 Operating Budget of the Electric Utility Department. Recommended by the Electric Utility Commission.
The motion authorizing funding a variety of recreational and educational opportunities for adults and children in the Holly Street Neighborhood was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070524-004, Agenda Backup (Commission action), PDF, 21kb
20070524-004, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 55kb
Item 5 - May 24, 2007
Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with Hill Country Golf, Inc. (dba Lost Creek Country Club) and Barton Creek Resort, LLC, through its general manager, KSL Resorts, Inc., Travis County Municipal Utility District #4, and Stratus Properties, Inc. concerning the disposal of treated effluent from the Lost Creek Municipal Utility District's wastewater treatment plant for golf course irrigation purposes. The funding for required operating expenses is dependent upon future budget adoptions. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission.
This item was postponed to June 21, 2007 on Council Member Martinez' motion, Council Member McCracken's second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member Cole was absent.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070524-005, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 56kb
Item 6 - May 24, 2007
Approve an ordinance authorizing negotiation and execution of an amendment to the existing Cost Reimbursement Agreement with Nalle Woods Ltd., to increase the amount of City cost reimbursement for construction of a 12 and 16-inch water main and appurtenances for the Nalle Woods Subdivision by $126,360 for actual construction costs, with a maximum cost reimbursement amount not to exceed $358,360. Funding in the amount of $126,360 is available in the Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Capital Budget of the Austin Water Utility. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission.
Ordinance No. 20070524-006 was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20070524-006, PDF, 33kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070524-006, Agenda Backup (AWU FISCAL NOTE), PDF, 8kb
20070524-006, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 42kb
20070524-006, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 55kb
20070524-006, Contract Cover Sheet, Nalle Woods Ltd., PDF, 17kb
Item 7 - May 24, 2007
Approve an ordinance adopting a Strategic Partnership Agreement (SPA) between the City and Lost Creek Municipal Utility District (approximately 788 acres located in Travis County west of Capital of Texas Highway west of the intersection of Lost Creek Boulevard and Capital of Texas Highway). The City will incur no unanticipated costs from entering into the Strategic Partnership Agreement. The general fund will receive property tax revenue beginning in Fiscal Year 2008-2009 from the commercial areas to be annexed. The expected net present value of the cumulative 25 year cash flows associated with the SPA approximates the net present value of expected cash flows if the area were annexed in December 2008.
This item was postponed to June 21, 2007 on Council Member Martinez' motion, Council Member McCracken's second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member Cole was absent.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070524-007, Agenda Backup (Financial Summary), PDF, 40kb
20070524-007, Agenda Backup (Map), PDF, 535kb
20070524-007, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 55kb
20070524-007, Agenda Backup (REVISED Financial Summary), PDF, 32kb
Item 8 - May 24, 2007
Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the co-sponsorship agreement between the City and the Urban Life Group, Inc., in the amount of $25,000 to produce the rescheduled second day of the 2007 Urban Music Festival on June 23, 2007 for a total contract amount not to exceed $69,000. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Operating Budget of the Parks and Recreation Department.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of an amendment to the co-sponsorship agreement between the City and the Urban Life Group, Inc. in the amount of $25,000 was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070524-008, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 51kb
Item 9 - May 24, 2007
Approve an ordinance authorizing the application and acceptance of $24,886 in grant funds from the State of Texas, Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, Juvenile Accountability Block Grant Program (JABG); and amend the Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Police Department Operating Special Revenue Fund of Ordinance No. 20060911-001 to appropriate $24,886 for technology resources for the City of Austin's Eastside Story Program. Funding is available from the State of Texas, Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, for the grant period of August 1, 2007 through July 31, 2008. A cash match of $2,765 is required and will be included in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Operating Budget of the Police Department. Total funding for the JABG project is $27,651.
Ordinance No. 20070524-009 was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20070524-009, PDF, 26kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070524-009, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 126kb
20070524-009, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Note from Budget Office), PDF, 63kb
20070524-009, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 53kb
Item 10 - May 24, 2007
Approve a resolution ratifying the Meet and Confer Agreement with the Austin Public Safety Officers' Association (APSOA) covering peace officers in the Public Safety and Emergency Management Department. Funding in the amount of $108,042 is available in the Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Amended Operating Budget of the Public Safety and Emergency Management Department.
Resolution No. 20070524-010 was approved.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20070524-010, PDF, 501kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070524-010, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution), PDF, 13kb
20070524-010, Agenda Backup (Exhibit), PDF, 65kb
20070524-010, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 54kb
Item 11 - May 24, 2007
Approve a resolution authorizing the fee simple acquisition of Lot 25, Block A, of Onion Creek Plantations Section One, a subdivision in Travis County, TX, and locally known as 7140 Dixie Drive, Austin, TX, from Geneva Garcia and Antonio Arismendez, Sr., for the Streambank Restoration and Erosion Management Program, in the amount of $96,000 for the land and improvements and $18,900 in owner assisted relocation benefits, plus moving related expenses not to exceed $10,000, for a total amount not to exceed $124,900. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Capital Budget of the Watershed Protection and Development Review Department.
Resolution No. 20070524-011 was approved.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20070524-011, PDF, 18kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070524-011, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution), PDF, 99kb
20070524-011, Agenda Backup (financial information), PDF, 79kb
20070524-011, Agenda Backup (MAP), PDF, 448kb
20070524-011, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 51kb
Item 12 - May 24, 2007
Approve a resolution authorizing the fee simple acquisition of Lot 23, Block A, of Onion Creek Plantations Section One, a subdivision in Travis County, TX, and locally known as 7136 Dixie Drive, Austin, TX, from Susan Garcia for the Streambank Restoration and Erosion Management Program, in the amount of $125,000 for the land and improvements and $20,900 in owner assisted relocation benefits, plus moving related expenses not to exceed $10,000, for a total amount not to exceed $155,900. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Capital Budget of the Watershed Protection and Development Review Department.
Resolution No. 20070524-012 was approved.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20070524-012, PDF, 18kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070524-012, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution), PDF, 99kb
20070524-012, Agenda Backup (financial information), PDF, 79kb
20070524-012, Agenda Backup (MAP), PDF, 426kb
20070524-012, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 51kb
Item 13 - May 24, 2007
Approve a resolution authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract to purchase approximately 50.403 acres in fee simple located along Hergotz Road and Thomas Lane from Williams C. Love, Trustee, d/b/a Montopolis Land Company in an amount not to exceed $2,850,000 for a total acquisition of $3,000,000. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Capital Improvement Budget of the Austin Water Utility.
Resolution No. 20070524-013 was approved.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20070524-013, PDF, 14kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070524-013, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution), PDF, 35kb
20070524-013, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Note), PDF, 8kb
20070524-013, Agenda Backup (MAP), PDF, 132kb
20070524-013, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 51kb
Item 14 - May 24, 2007
Authorize execution of a construction contract with TEXAS STERLING CONSTRUCTION, LP, San Antonio, TX, for the Oltorf Street Reconstruction and Utility Adjustment Project from South First Street to Congress Avenue in the amount of $3,292,584, which includes a potential bonus of a maximum of $120,000, plus a $493,887.60 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $3,786,471.60. Funding in the amount of $2,640,969.25 is in the Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Capital Improvement Budget of the Public Works Department. Funding in the amount of $1,145,502.35 is available in the Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Capital Budget of the Austin Water Utility. Lower of two bids received. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9A of the City Code (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals, 12.92% MBE and 12.62% WBE subcontractor participation. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission.
The motion authorizing the execution of a construction contract with Texas Sterling Construction, LP was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070524-014, Agenda Backup (AWU Fiscal Note), PDF, 14kb
20070524-014, Agenda Backup (BOARD AND COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION), PDF, 27kb
20070524-014, Agenda Backup (M/WBE SUB GOALS REVISED), PDF, 62kb
20070524-014, Agenda Backup (MAP), PDF, 166kb
20070524-014, Agenda Backup (PWD Fiscal Note), PDF, 46kb
20070524-014, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 54kb
Item 15 - May 24, 2007
Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the professional services agreement with CAMP DRESSER and McKEE (CDM) Austin, TX, in an amount not to exceed $833,179 for additional construction phase services for the Ullrich Water Treatment Plant Expansion Contract 4 Project, for a total project cost for all project costs for design and construction phases in the amount of $24,522,563. Funding in the amount of $833,179 is in the Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Capital Improvement Budget of the Austin Water Utility. This contract was awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9B of the City Code (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program), 13.74% MBE and 24.38% WBE subconsultant participation to date. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of an amendment to the professional services agreement with Camp Dresser and McKee was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070524-015, Agenda Backup (AWU FISCAL NOTE), PDF, 8kb
20070524-015, Agenda Backup (BOARD AND COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION), PDF, 33kb
20070524-015, Agenda Backup (M/WBE SUB GOALS REVISED), PDF, 67kb
20070524-015, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 55kb
Item 16 - May 24, 2007
Approve an ordinance amending Section 12-4-42 of the City Code to establish a 40 miles per hour speed limit on Ross Road from Pearce Lane to 545 feet north of Gilwell Drive and amending Section 12-4-64 of the City Code to establish a 25 miles per hour school zone on Ross Road from 310 feet south of Thome Valley Drive to 250 feet north of Thome Valley Drive for the Del Valle Elementary School. No funding is needed because all necessary signs are already posted.
Ordinance No. 20070524-016 was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20070524-016, PDF, 31kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070524-016, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 38kb
20070524-016, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 146kb
20070524-016, Agenda Backup (MAP), PDF, 132kb
20070524-016, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 51kb
Item 17 - May 24, 2007
Authorize execution of Amendment No. 2 to the contract with Complete Communication Services, Inc. d/b/a Co Com Cabling Systems (WBE/FR), Pflugerville TX, to continue providing equipment and services for an additional 12-month period for the Rutherford Lane facility and campus backbone voice and data cabling and increase the contract in an estimated amount not to exceed $175,000 for a revised total estimated contract amount not to exceed $873,900. Funding in the amount of $165,000 is available in Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Capital Budget of the Building Services Division of the Financial and Administrative Services Department. Funding in the amount of $10,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Operating Budget of the Communications and Technology Management Department. Contract Amendment. This contract was awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9C of the City Code (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this contract.
The motion authorizing the execution of amendment number 2 to the contract with Complete Communication Services, Inc. was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070524-017, Agenda Backup (CO COM CONTRACT SUMMARY), PDF, 68kb
20070524-017, Agenda Backup (FN CO COM), PDF, 17kb
20070524-017, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb
Item 18 - May 24, 2007
Authorize award and execution of a contract through the U.S. Communities Government Purchasing Alliance with Workplace Resource of Austin, Austin, TX, for the layout design and installation of existing modular furniture and the purchase and installation of additional modular furniture, in an amount not to exceed $116,841.06. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Capital Improvement Project Fund of the Finance and Administrative Services Department, Building Services Division. Purchasing Cooperative. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9C of the City Code (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Enterprise Procurement Program). This contract is a Cooperative Purchase; therefore, it is exempted under Chapter 252.022 of the Texas Local Government Code and no goals were established for this solicitation.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of a contract through the U.S. Communities Government Purchasing Alliance with Workplace Resource of Austin was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070524-018, Agenda Backup (FN WORKPLACE), PDF, 16kb
20070524-018, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 53kb
Item 19 - May 24, 2007
Approve ratification of award and execution of a 12-month contract with METRICSTREAM, INC., Redwood Shores, CA for the purchase of Quality Management Systems software, installation, and training to support ISO 9000 compliance in an amount not to exceed $126,000, with four 12-month extension options in estimated amounts not to exceed $123,600 for the first extension option, $134,400 for the second extension option $75,000 for the third extension option, and $81,000 for the fourth extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $540,000. Funding in the amount of $42,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding in the amount of $84,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Capital Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Critical Business Need. This purchase will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9C of the City Code (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this solicitation.
The motion authorizing the ratification of the award and execution of a contract with Metricstream, Inc. was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070524-019, Agenda Backup (CBN MEMO - METRICSTREAM), PDF, 69kb
20070524-019, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Note), PDF, 11kb
20070524-019, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 53kb
Item 20 - May 24, 2007
Authorize award and execution of a contract with SAUBER MANUFACTURING COMPANY, Virgil, IL, for the purchase of two 21,000# cable reel trailers for Austin Energy in an amount not to exceed $91,318. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Capital Budget of Austin Energy. Sole bid received. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9D of the City Code (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this solicitation.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of a contract with Sauber Manufacturing Company was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070524-020, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Note), PDF, 17kb
20070524-020, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 53kb
20070524-020, Agenda Backup (SAUBER BID TAB), PDF, 69kb
Item 21 - May 24, 2007
Authorize award and execution of a 12-month requirements supply contract with HERSEY METER COMPANY, LLC, Cleveland, NC, for the purchase of water meters for the Austin Water Utility in an estimated amount not to exceed $328,431, with two 12-month extension options in an estimated amount not to exceed $377,696 for the first extension option and $434,350 for the second extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $1,140,477. Funding in the amount of $109,477 is available in the Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Operating Budget of the Austin Water Utility. Funding for the remaining eight months of the original contract and extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Lowest bid of three bids received. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9D of the City Code (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore no goals were established for this solicitation. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of a requirements supply contract with Hersey Meter Company, LLC was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070524-021, Agenda Backup (HERSEY BID TAB), PDF, 82kb
20070524-021, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 53kb
20070524-021, Agenda Backup (WWW COMMISSION ACTION), PDF, 35kb
20070524-021, Contract Cover Sheet, HERSEY METER COMPANY, LLC, PDF, 19kb
Item 22 - May 24, 2007
Authorize award and execution of a 24-month requirements service contract with JOHNSON CONTROLS, INC., Austin, TX for chiller maintenance services in an estimated amount not to exceed $147,222, with two 12-month extension options in an estimated amount not to exceed $73,611 per extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $294,444. Funding in the amount of $24,537 is available in the Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Operating Budget of the Finance and Administrative Services Department, Building Services Division. Funding for the remaining 20 months of the original contract period and extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Lowest bid of three bids received. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9C of the City Code (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified, therefore, no goals were established for this solicitation.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of a requirements service contract with Johnson Controls, Inc. was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070524-022, Agenda Backup (JOHNSON CONTROLS BID TAB), PDF, 77kb
20070524-022, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 53kb
Item 23 - May 24, 2007
Authorize award and execution of a 36-month requirements supply contract through the STATE OF TEXAS, TEXAS BUILDING AND PROCUREMENT COMMISSION with SANOFI PASTEUR, Swiftwater, PA, for tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular pertussis vaccine and tetanus and diphtheria vaccine in an estimated amount not to exceed $509,970, with three 12-month extension options in an estimated amount not to exceed $169,990 per extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $1,019,940. Funding in the amount of $56,663 is available in the Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Operating Budget of the Community Care Services Department. Funding for the remaining 32 months of the original contract period and extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Cooperative Purchase. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9D of the City Code (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). This contract is a Cooperative Purchase; therefore, it is exempted under Chapter 252.022 of the Texas Local Government Code and no goals were established for this solicitation.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of a requirements supply contract through the State of Texas, Texas Building and Procurement Commission with Sanofi Pasteur was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070524-023, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 51kb
Item 24 - May 24, 2007
Authorize award and execution of a 12-month requirements service contract with RZ COMMUNICATIONS, INC. (MBE/MH), Austin, TX, for installation and maintenance of two-way radios and other peripheral equipment in an estimated amount not to exceed $100,000, with four 12-month extension options in an estimated amount not to exceed $100,000 per extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $500,000. Funding in the amount of $33,334 is available in the Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Operating Budget of the Communications and Technology Management Department. Funding for the remaining eight 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 2-9C of the City Code (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this solicitation.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of a requirements service contract with RZ Communications, Inc. was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070524-024, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb
20070524-024, Contract Cover Sheet, RZ COMMUNICATIONS, INC, PDF, 20kb
Item 25 - May 24, 2007
Authorize award and execution of a 36-month requirements supply contract through the HOUSTON-GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (H-GAC) COOPERATIVE PURCHASING PROGRAM with SPRINT SOLUTIONS, Reston, VA, for wireless data network connectivity and related cellular/radio services in an estimated amount not to exceed $1,800,000 with three 12-month extension options in an estimated amount not to exceed $600,000 per extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $3,600,000. Funding in the amount of $100,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Operating Budgets of various departments. Funding in the amount of $100,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Communications & Technology Management, Wireless Communications Services. Funding for the remaining 32 months of the original contract period and extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Purchasing Cooperative. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9D of the City Code (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). This contract is a Cooperative Purchase; therefore, it is exempted under Chapter 252.022 of the Texas Local Government Code and no goals were established for this solicitation.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of a requirements supply contract through the Houston Galveston Area Council of Governments (H-GAC) Cooperative Purchasing Program with Sprint Solutions was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070524-025, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 56kb
20070524-025, Agenda Backup (SPRINT FN), PDF, 14kb
Item 26 - May 24, 2007
Authorize award and execution of a contract with KINLOCH EQUIPMENT & SUPPLY, INC., Arlington, TX, for the purchase of four tow-behind sand spreaders in an amount not to exceed $74,660. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Capital Budget of the Public Works Department. Sole bid received. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9D of the City Code (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore no goals were established for this solicitation.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of a contract with Kinloch Equipment and Supply, Inc. was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070524-026, Agenda Backup (PWD Fiscal Note), PDF, 48kb
20070524-026, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb
20070524-026, Contract Cover Sheet, KINLOCH EQUIPMENT & SUPPLY, INC, PDF, 16kb
Item 27 - May 24, 2007
Authorize award and execution of a contract with TEREX UTILITIES SOUTH, INC., San Antonio, TX, for the purchase of one trailer-mounted four-drum cable puller in an amount not to exceed $103,514. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Capital Budget of Austin Energy. Lowest bid of three bids received. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9D of the City Code (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this solicitation.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of a contract with Terex Utilities South, Inc. was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070524-027, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Note), PDF, 17kb
20070524-027, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb
20070524-027, Agenda Backup (TEREX BID TAB), PDF, 50kb
20070524-027, Contract Cover Sheet, TEREX UTILITIES SOUTH, INC, PDF, 15kb
Item 28 - May 24, 2007
Authorize award and execution of a contract with CENTRAL TEXAS EQUIPMENT, Round Rock, TX, for the purchase of three walk-behind concrete saws with trailers in an amount not to exceed $49,950. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Capital Budget of the Public Works Department. Lowest bid of two bids received. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9D of the City Code (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore no goals were established for this solicitation.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of a contract with Central Texas Equipment was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070524-028, Agenda Backup (CENTRAL TX BID TAB), PDF, 76kb
20070524-028, Agenda Backup (PWD Fiscal Note), PDF, 46kb
20070524-028, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb
20070524-028, Contract Cover Sheet, CENTRAL TEXAS EQUIPMENT, PDF, 16kb
Item 29 - May 24, 2007
Authorize execution of a 12-month service requirements agreement with TEXAS DISPOSAL SYSTEMS, AUSTIN, TX, for residential dumpster refuse and bulky item collection services at various four-plex and duplex locations in the City's Metropolitan area, in an estimated amount not to exceed $260,752, with four 12-month extension options in an estimated amount not to exceed $260,752 per extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $1,303,760. Funding in the amount of $86,917 is available in the 2006-2007 Operating Budget of the Solid Waste Services Department. Funding for the remaining eight months of the original contract period and extension options will be contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Public Health & Safety Exemption This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9A of the City Code (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). This is a public health and safety service contract; therefore, it is exempted under Chapter 252.022 of the Texas Local Government Code and no goals were established for this solicitation. Not recommended by the Solid Waste Advisory Commission.
The motion authorizing the execution of a service requirements agreement with Texas Disposal Systems was approved on Council Member Martinez' motion, Council Member McCracken's second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member Cole was absent.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070524-029, Agenda Backup (Memo to Mayor & Council), PDF, 69kb
20070524-029, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 56kb
20070524-029, Agenda Backup (SWAC RESOLUTION), PDF, 70kb
Item 30 - May 24, 2007
Authorize award, negotiation, and execution of a contract with EMA, INC., St. Paul, MN, for the purchase of business process analysis services in an amount not to exceed $104,736. Funding is available in Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Capital Budget of the Watershed Protection and Development Review Department. Best evaluated proposal of three proposals received. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9C of the City Code (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this solicitation.
The motion authorizing the award, negotiation, and execution of a contract with EMA, Inc. was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070524-030, Agenda Backup (financial information), PDF, 77kb
20070524-030, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 55kb
20070524-030, Contract Cover Sheet, EMA, INC, PDF, 13kb
Item 31 - May 24, 2007
Approve appointments to citizen board and commissions, to Council subcommittees and other intergovernmental bodies and removal and replacement of members.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070524-031, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 47kb
20070524-031, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 9kb
Item 32 - May 24, 2007
Set a public hearing to consider an ordinance amending Chapter 25-1, Subchapter E of Chapter 25-2, and Chapter 25-4 of the City Code relating to parkland dedication, and establishing the parkland cost for each dwelling unit. There is no unanticipated fiscal impact. A fiscal note is not required. Recommended with minor revisions by the Parks and Recreation Board; Downtown Commission; and, the Design Commission. To be reviewed by the Planning Commission on May 22, 2007. (Suggested date and time: June 7, 2007 at 6:00 p.m., Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX)
The public hearing was set for June 7, 2007 at 6:00 p.m., Austin City Hall, at 301 West Second Street, Austin, Texas.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070524-032, Agenda Backup (Design Commission Recommendation), PDF, 28kb
20070524-032, Agenda Backup (Downtown Commission ), PDF, 59kb
20070524-032, Agenda Backup (Parks Board action), PDF, 8kb
20070524-032, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 55kb
Item 33 - May 24, 2007
Set a public hearing to consider variance requests by Mr. Matt Worrall to allow construction of a single-family residence at 1104 Richardine Avenue in the 25-year and 100-year floodplains of Tannehill Branch and to waive the requirement to dedicate a drainage easement to the full limit of the 100-year floodplain for the footprint of the residence. (Suggested date and time: June 7, 2007 at 6:00 p.m., Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX)
The public hearing was set for June 7, 2007 at 6:00 p.m., Austin City Hall, at 301 West Second Street, Austin, Texas.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070524-033, Agenda Backup (Backup for SPH 1104 Richardine Avenue), PDF, 152kb
20070524-033, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 51kb
Item 34 - May 24, 2007
Set a public hearing to consider a request for a waiver from the minimum distance requirement of City Code, Section 4-9-4(A), which requires 300 feet between a business that proposes to sell alcoholic beverages at 800 Brazos Street (Brazos Place) and Central Presbyterian Church, at 200 East 8th Street (Suggested date and time: June 7, 2007 at 6:00 p.m., Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX)
The public hearing was set for June 7, 2007 at 6:00 p.m., Austin City Hall, at 301 West Second Street, Austin, Texas.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070524-034, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 51kb
Item 35 - May 24, 2007
Set a public hearing to consider an amendment to Section 25-2-713(B) of the City Code to provide that an interested party may appeal a decision by the Land Use Commission to grant or deny a variance requested under that section for property in any Waterfront Overlay subdistrict. Scheduled for consideration by the Codes & Ordinances Subcommittee on May 15, 2007 and for Planning Commission consideration on May 22, 2007.(Suggested date and time: June 7, 2007 at 6:00 p.m., Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX)
The public hearing was set for June 7, 2007 at 6:00 p.m., Austin City Hall, at 301 West Second Street, Austin, Texas.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070524-035, Agenda Backup (Backup Draft Ordinance Waterfront Overlay Amendment), PDF, 105kb
20070524-035, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 51kb
Item 36 - May 24, 2007
Presentation and update on the City's Green Water Treatment Plant Decommissioning and Site Redevelopment.
The presentation was made by Laura Huffman, Assistant City Manager and Perwez Moheet, Acting Director of Austin Water Utility.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070524-036, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 281kb
Item 37 - May 24, 2007
Discuss legal issues concerning legislation in the 80th Legislative Session. (Private Consultation with Attorney - Section 551.071)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070524-037, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 48kb
Item 38 - May 24, 2007
Discuss legal issues concerning development at Northcross Mall. (Private Consultation with Attorney - Section 551.071)
This item was withdrawn.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070524-038, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 47kb
Item 39 - May 24, 2007
Discuss legal issues relating to the labor negotiations for a Meet and Confer contract with the Austin Safety Officers Association (Private Consultation with Attorney - Section 551.071)
This item was withdrawn.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070524-039, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 48kb
Item 40 - May 24, 2007
Discuss legal issues regarding the terms of a proposed settlement agreement with the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) concerning the use of return flows, water rights, future water supplies, and pending applications for water rights determinations before the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) involving the Colorado River. (Private Consultation with Attorney - Section 551.071)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070524-040, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 48kb
Item 41 - May 24, 2007
C14-07-0010 - Cardinal Substation - Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 3306-3310 South 2nd Street (Bouldin Creek Watershed) from family residence (SF-3) district zoning to public (P) district zoning. First reading approved on April 12, 2007. Vote: 6-0 (Leffingwell absent). Applicant: Austin Energy. Agent: Davar Engineering (Jim Herbert). City Staff: Robert Heil, 974-2330.
Ordinance No. 20070524-041 for public (P) district zoning was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20070524-041, PDF, 114kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070524-041, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 37kb
20070524-041, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 162kb
20070524-041, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
20070524-041, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 683kb
Item 42 - May 24, 2007
C14-06-0220 - Thornton Bungalows - Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 2206-2210 Thornton Road (West Bouldin Creek Watershed) from urban family residence-conditional overlay (SF-5-CO) combining district zoning to single-family residence-condominium-conditonal overlay (SF-4B-CO) combining district zoning. First reading approved on March 1, 2007. Vote: 7-0. Applicant: Thornton Cottages Austin, L.P. (James Austin). Agent: Stansberry Engineering (Blayne Stansberry). City Staff: Robert Heil, 974-2330.
This item was postponed to June 7, 2007 at the applicant's request.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070524-042, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 214kb
20070524-042, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
20070524-042, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 647kb
Item 43 - May 24, 2007
C12M-07-0001 (RCA) - Camden Property - Conduct a public hearing and approve a restrictive covenant amendment to allow multi-family use for the property located at State Farm Way at West Parmer Lane (Lake Creek Watershed). Staff Recommendation: To approve the restrictive covenant amendment to allow multi-family use. Planning Commission Recommendation: To approve the restrictive covenant amendment to allow multi-family use. Applicant: North Austin Utility District No. 1. Agent: Bury+Partners (Melissa Matthiesen). City Staff: Robert Heil, 974-2330.
This item was postponed to June 7, 2007 at the applicant's request.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070524-043, Agenda Backup (Land Plan), PDF, 688kb
20070524-043, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
20070524-043, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 420kb
Item 44 - May 24, 2007
C14-06-0208 - Eastbourne Crossing - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 3400-3517 Block of South FM 973 (Colorado River Watershed) from development reserve (DR) district zoning to general commercial services (CS) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant general commercial services (CS) district zoning with conditions. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-conditional overlay (CS-CO) combining district zoning with conditions. Applicant: Eastbourne Crossing Limited Partnership. Agent: Drenner & Golden Stuart Wolff, LLP (Michele Rogerson). City Staff: Tina Bui, 974-2755.
This item was postponed to June 7, 2007 at the applicant's request.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070524-044, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 282kb
20070524-044, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 51kb
20070524-044, Agenda Backup (Restrictive Covenant), PDF, 246kb
20070524-044, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 643kb
20070524-044, Agenda Backup (TIA Memo), PDF, 211kb
Item 45 - May 24, 2007
C14-07-0003 - Manor Road - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 4611 Manor Road (Tannehill Branch Watershed) from planned unit development-neighborhood plan (PUD-NP) combining district zoning to community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Applicant: American Cancer Society (John P. Martin). Agent: Davcar Engineering (Jim Herbert). City Staff: Robert Heil, 974-2330.
Ordinance No. 20070524-045 for community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20070524-045, PDF, 114kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070524-045, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 37kb
20070524-045, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 172kb
20070524-045, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
20070524-045, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 1.5mb
Item 46 - May 24, 2007
C14-07-0009 - South Urban Lofts - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 4367 South Congress Avenue (Williamson Creek Watershed) from general commercial services-mixed use-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-NP) combining district zoning and limited industrial-neighborhood plan (LI-NP) combining district zoning to general commercial services-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning and multi-family residence-highest density-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (MF-6-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning and multi-family residence-highest density-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (MF-6-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning and multi-family residence-highest density-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (MF-6-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Applicant: Urban Lofts (Mitch Ely). Agent: Mike McHone Real Estate (Mike McHone). City Staff: Robert Heil, 974-2330.
This item was postponed to June 7, 2007 at the staff's request.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070524-046, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 51kb
20070524-046, Agenda Backup (Request for Postponement), PDF, 19kb
Item 47 - May 24, 2007
C2A-06-0224 - Park at Aspen Lake - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 13700-13800 Research Boulevard (Lake Creek Watershed) from multi-family residence-low density-conditional overlay (MF-2-CO) combining district zoning and community commercial (GR) district zoning to limited industrial-planned development area (LI-PDA) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant commercial highway-planned development area (CH-PDA) combining district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant commercial highway-planned development area (CH-PDA) combining district zoning. Applicant: Aspen Properties, Inc. (Mark McAlister). Agent: Armbrust & Brown, LLP (Amanda Morrow). City Staff: Tina Bui, 974-2755.
Ordinance No. 20070524-047 for commercial highway-planned development area (CH-PDA) combining district zoning was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20070524-047, PDF, 235kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070524-047, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 38kb
20070524-047, Agenda Backup (Draft ORdinance), PDF, 511kb
20070524-047, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
20070524-047, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 2.2mb
Item 48 - May 24, 2007
NPA-06-0009.02 - Los Abogados Gueros - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Ordinance 011213-41, the Central East Austin Neighborhood Plan, an element of the Austin Tomorrow Comprehensive Plan, to establish office mixed use designation on the future land use map (FLUM) for the property located at 1214 East 7th Street (Waller Creek and Town Lake Watersheds). Staff Recommendation: To grant office mixed use designation. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant office mixed use designation. Applicant: Los Abogados Gueros, L.L.C. Agent: Lopez-Phelps & Associates (Amelia Lopez-Phelps). City Staff: Katie Halloran, 974-3509.
Ordinance No. 20070524-048 for office mixed use designation was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20070524-048, PDF, 72kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070524-048, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 38kb
20070524-048, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 44kb
20070524-048, Agenda Backup (FLUM), PDF, 64kb
20070524-048, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
20070524-048, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 1.5mb
Item 49 - May 24, 2007
C14-06-0162 and C14H-07-0002 - Los Abogados Gueros - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 1214 East 7th Street (Waller Creek and Town Lake Watersheds) from family residence-neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) combining district zoning to general office-historic-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GO-H-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant neighborhood office-historic-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (NO-H-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant neighborhood office-historic-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (NO-H-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Owner: Los Abogados Gueros, L.L.C. Agent: Lopez-Phelps & Associates (Amelia Lopez-Phelps). City Staff: Robert Heil, 974-2330. A valid petition has been filed in opposition to this rezoning request.
Ordinance No. 20070524-049 for neighborhood office-historic-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (NO-H-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20070524-049, PDF, 197kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070524-049, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 39kb
20070524-049, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 388kb
20070524-049, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
20070524-049, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 1.5mb
20070524-049, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 265kb
Item 50 - May 24, 2007
C14-07-0018 - Barton Place - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 1600 Barton Springs Road (Town Lake Watershed) from general commercial services (CS) district zoning to multi-family residence-highest density (MF-6) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant multi-family residence-highest density-conditional overlay (MF-6-CO) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant multi-family residence-highest density-conditional overlay (MF-6-CO) combining district zoning. Applicant: Toomey Road Partners, Ltd. (Susan Toomey Frost). Agent: Rick Engel. City Staff: Robert Heil, 974-2330.
The public hearing was closed and the first reading of the ordinance for multi-family residence-highest density-conditional overlay (MF-6-CO) combining district zoning was approved on Council Member Leffingwell's motion, Council Member Martinez' second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member Cole was absent.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070524-050, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
20070524-050, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 1.5mb
Item 51 - May 24, 2007
C14-2007-0038.SH - Garden Terrace - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 1015 W. William Cannon Drive (South Boggy Creek Watershed) from multi-family residence-limited density-conditional overlay (MF-1-CO) combining district zoning to multi-family residence-low density (MF-2) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant multi-family residence-low density-conditional overlay (MF-2-CO) combining district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant multi-family residence-low density-conditional overlay (MF-2-CO) combining district zoning. Applicant and Agent: Garden Terrace Housing Corporation (Jennifer Daughtrey/Walter Moreau). Tina Bui, 974-2755.
Ordinance No. 20070524-051 for multi-family residence-low density-conditional overlay (MF-2-CO) combining district zoning was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20070524-051, PDF, 156kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070524-051, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 39kb
20070524-051, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 228kb
20070524-051, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
20070524-051, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 749kb
Item 52 - May 24, 2007
C14-07-0019 - South Lamar Condos - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 3508 South Lamar Blvd. ((Barton Creek Watershed) from community commercial (GR) district zoning to community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay (GR-MU-CO) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay (GR-MU-CO) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay (GR-MU-CO) combining district zoning. Applicant: ASC Management (Peter Barlin). Aent: Shaw Hamilton Consultants (Shaw Hamilton). City Staff: Robert Heil, 974-2330.
This item was postponed to June 7, 2007 at the Council's request.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070524-052, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 145kb
20070524-052, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
20070524-052, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 640kb
Item 53 - May 24, 2007
C14-2007-0011 - Lamar/Manchaca Mixed Use - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 2711-2715 South Lamar and 2803-2901 Manchaca (West Bouldin Creek Watershed) from general commercial services (CS) district zoning to general commercial services-conditional overlay (CS-CO) combining district zoning to permit Vertical Mixed use on the site. Staff Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-conditional overlay (CS-CO) combining district zoning to permit Vertical Mixed use on the site. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-conditional overlay (CS-CO) combining district zoning to permit Vertical Mixed use on the site. Applicant: Alexander Madison Land Co. (Robert Watts); JBS Holdings, L.P. (Winston Krause). Agent: Drenner & Golden Stuart Wolff (Michele Rogerson). City Staff: Robert Heil, 974-2330.
The public hearing was closed and the first reading of the ordinance for application of opt in status for general commercial services-conditional overlay (CS-CO) combining district zoning to permit Vertical Mixed use on the site was approved on Council Member McCracken's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Dunkerley's second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member Cole was absent.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070524-053, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
20070524-053, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 847kb
Item 54 - May 24, 2007
Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2, Subchapter E, Article 5, of the Land Development Code (Design Standards & Mixed Use) to add roadway segments in the University Hills/Windsor Park Combined Neighborhood Planning Area to the list of Core Transit Corridors. To be reviewed by Planning Commission on June 12, 2007.
This item was postponed to June 21, 2007 at 4:00 p.m. on Mayor Pro Tem Dunkerley's motion, Council Member Martinez' second on a 5-0 vote. Council Member McCracken was off the dais. Council Member Cole was absent.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070524-054, Agenda Backup (Draft ordinance), PDF, 192kb
20070524-054, Agenda Backup (Map of UH/WP Planning Area), PDF, 412kb
20070524-054, Agenda Backup (Proposed Core Transit Corridors), PDF, 127kb
20070524-054, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 53kb
Item 55 - May 24, 2007
Conduct a public hearing to consider an ordinance amending the Austin Tomorrow Comprehensive Plan by adopting the University Hills/Windsor Park Combined Neighborhood Plan. The combined planning area is bounded by IH-35 on the west, Highway 290 on the north, Highway 183 on the east and Manor Road and East 51st Street on the south. To be reviewed by Planning Commission on June 12, 2007.
This item was postponed to June 21, 2007 at 4:00 p.m. on Mayor Pro Tem Dunkerley's motion, Council Member Martinez' second on a 5-0 vote. Council Member McCracken was off the dais. Council Member Cole was absent.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070524-055, Agenda Backup (Map of Neighborhood Planning Area), PDF, 412kb
20070524-055, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb
Item 56 - May 24, 2007
Conduct a public hearing for the full purpose annexation of the following annexation areas: (1) Avery Ranch Area, Group 3: (a) Tract One: Approximately 1 acre in Williamson County south of Brushy Creek and east of Parmer Lane; (b) Tract Two: Approximately 185 acres in Williamson County south of Brushy Creek and west of Parmer Lane; (c) Tract Three: Approximately 30 acres in Williamson County south of Avery Ranch Blvd and west of Parmer Lane; (d) Tract Four: Approximately 19 acres in Williamson County south of the intersection of Avery Ranch Blvd and Staked Plains Drive; and (2) Avery Ranch Blvd Area (approximately 5 acres in Williamson County including Avery Ranch Blvd right-of-way approximately 800 feet east of the intersection of Avery Ranch Blvd and US 183 A).
The public hearing was closed on Council Member Leffingwell's motion, Council Member Martinez' second on a 5-0 vote. Council Member McCracken was off the dais. Council Member Cole was absent.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070524-056, Agenda Backup (Map), PDF, 477kb
20070524-056, Agenda Backup (Map), PDF, 364kb
20070524-056, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 51kb
20070524-056, Agenda Late Backup Part 1 of 2, PDF, 345kb
20070524-056, Agenda Late Backup Part 2 of 2, PDF, 345kb
Item 57 - May 24, 2007
Conduct a public hearing for the full purpose annexation of the Dakota Springs Area (approximately 102 acres in Travis County south of Frate Barker Road, at the intersection of Frate Barker Road and Brodie Lane).
The public hearing was closed on Mayor Pro Tem Dunkerley's motion, Council Member Martinez' second on a 5-0 vote. Council Member McCracken was off the dais. Council Member Cole was absent.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070524-057, Agenda Backup (Map), PDF, 343kb
20070524-057, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
20070524-057, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 340kb
Item 58 - May 24, 2007
Conduct a public hearing for the full purpose annexation of the Goodnight Ranch North Area (approximately 239 acres in southern Travis County north of the proposed Slaughter Lane extension, approximately 680 feet east of the intersection of Slaughter Lane and Old Lockhart Road).
The public hearing was closed on Council Member Leffingwell's motion, Council Member Martinez' second on a 5-0 vote. Council Member McCracken was off the dais. Council Member Cole was absent.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070524-058, Agenda Backup (Map), PDF, 314kb
20070524-058, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
20070524-058, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 344kb
Item 59 - May 24, 2007
Conduct a public hearing for the full purpose annexation of the IH 35 Service Road Right-of-Way at FM 1327 (approximately 17 acres in southern Travis County at the intersection of IH 35 and FM 1327)
The public hearing was closed on Mayor Pro Tem Dunkerley's motion, Council Member Martinez' second on a 5-0 vote. Council Member McCracken was off the dais. Council Member Cole was absent.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070524-059, Agenda Backup (Map), PDF, 25kb
20070524-059, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
20070524-059, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 349kb
Item 60 - May 24, 2007
Conduct a public hearing for the full purpose annexation of the Sweetwater Glen Area (approximately 92 acres in Travis County east of Manchaca Road, approximately 1,070 feet south of the intersection of Slaughter Lane and Manchaca Road).
The public hearing was closed on Council Member Martinez' motion, Council Member Leffingwell's second on a 5-0 vote. Council Member McCracken was off the dais. Council Member Cole was absent.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070524-060, Agenda Backup (Map), PDF, 399kb
20070524-060, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
20070524-060, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 352kb
Item 61 - May 24, 2007
Conduct a public hearing for the full purpose annexation of the U.S. 290 East/Ed Bluestein Right-of-Way Area (approximately 16.32 acres in Travis County southeast of the intersection of US 290 East and Ed Bluestein)
The public hearing was closed on Mayor Pro Tem Dunkerley's motion, Council Member Leffingwell's second on a 5-0 vote. Council Member McCracken was off the dais. Council Member Cole was absent.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070524-061, Agenda Backup (Map), PDF, 20kb
20070524-061, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
20070524-061, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 344kb
Item 62 - May 24, 2007
Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance authorizing the addition of new neighborhoods to the Restricted Parking Area Map in accordance with Section 12-5-29 of the City Code.
This item was postponed to April 2008 on Council Member Martinez' motion, Council Member Kim's second on a 4-0 vote. Mayor Wynn and Council Member McCracken were off the dais. Council Member Cole was absent.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070524-062, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 74kb
20070524-062, Agenda Backup (Exhibit ), PDF, 770kb
20070524-062, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 54kb
20070524-062, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 120kb
Item 63 - May 24, 2007
Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance designating areas in which additional distance regulations will be applied to mobile food establishments.
This item was postponed to April 2008 on Council Member Martinez' motion, Council Member Leffingwell's second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member Cole was absent.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070524-063, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 125kb
20070524-063, Agenda Backup (Mobile food vendors), PDF, 671kb
20070524-063, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb
Item 64 - May 24, 2007
Conduct a public hearing and consider floodplain variances requested by Mr. Jeffry Russell to allow construction of a single-family residence at 8206 Sandalwood Cove in the 25-year and 100-year floodplains of Shoal Creek and to waive the requirement to dedicate a drainage easement to the full limit of the 100-year floodplain to exclude the footprint of the proposed residence.
The public hearing was closed and Ordinance No. 20070524-064 limiting the conditioned space to 5,760 square feet was approved on Council Member Martinez' motion, Mayor Pro Tem Dunkerley's second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member Cole was absent.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20070524-064, PDF, 88kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070524-064, Agenda Backup (8206 Sandalwood Cove Code and Variances Backup), PDF, 168kb
20070524-064, Agenda Backup (Backup with maps), PDF, 890kb
20070524-064, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 107kb
20070524-064, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb
20070524-064, Agenda Late Backup Part 1 of 2, PDF, 1.2mb
20070524-064, Agenda Late Backup Part 2 of 2, PDF, 755kb
Item 65 - May 24, 2007
Conduct a public hearing and approve a resolution approving the recommendations set forth in the 2007 FAR Part 150 Noise Study Update for the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. Recommended by the Austin Airport Advisory Commission.
The public hearing was closed and this item was postponed to June 7, 2007 on Council Member Leffingwell's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Dunkerley's second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member Cole was absent.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070524-065, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution), PDF, 154kb
20070524-065, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 54kb
Item 66 - May 24, 2007
Authorize the negotiation, execution, and ratification of Amendment No. six to the contract with KPMG, LLP, Austin, TX, for additional auditing services, including current expenditures totaling $129,794, in an amount not to exceed $270,000, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $3,118,736. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Operating Budget of the Austin Convention Center Department. This contract was awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9B of the City Code (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) 50% MBE and 0% WBE Subconsulting participation.
The motion authorizing the negotiation, execution, and ratification of amendment number 5 to the contract with KPMG, LLP was approved on Council Member McCracken's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Dunkerley's second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member Cole was absent.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070524-066, Agenda Backup (Contract Summary), PDF, 8kb
20070524-066, Agenda Backup (Ratification Memo), PDF, 20kb
20070524-066, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
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