Regular Meeting of the Austin City Council
April 7, 2005
Meeting Agenda
Agenda (Regular Called and AHFC), 866kb
Changes to the Meeting Agenda
Agenda Changes and Corrections, 89kb
Council Questions and Answers
Agenda Questions and Answers, 38kb
Approved Meeting Minutes
The minutes for the Regular Meeting of April 7, 2005 were approved on the 14th day of April, 2005 on Council Member McCracken's motion, Council Member Thomas' second on a 7-0 vote.
Minutes, 912kb
Closed Caption Transcript
Transcript, 596kb
Agenda Items - April 7, 2005
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Item 1 - April 7, 2005
Approval of minutes from the meetings of June 8, 2000 and March 24, 2005.
The minutes from the meetings of June 8, 2000 and March 24, 2005 were approved by consent on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Mayor Wynn's second on a 7-0 vote.
There are no documents published for this agenda item.
Item 2 - April 7, 2005
Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2004-2005 Austin Energy Operating Budget of Ordinance No. 040913-01 (1) to decrease the Operating Fund Other Operating expense by $1,000,000 and increase the Transfer to Conservation Rebates and Incentives Fund; and (2) amend the Conservation Rebates and Incentives Fund to increase the Transfer in from Austin Energy Operating Fund by $1,000,000 and to increase the Solar PV Rebate Program by the same amount. (Funding in the amount of $1,000,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2004-2005 Operations and Maintenance Expense Fund of Austin Energy.) (Recommended by the Electric Utility Commission and the Resource Management Commission.)
Ordinance No. 20050407-002 was approved by consent on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Mayor Wynn's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20050407-002, PDF, 24kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050407-002, Agenda Backup, PDF, 125kb
Item 3 - April 7, 2005
Approve the issuance of a Letter of Intent for a rebate in the amount of $98,700 to LAKE AUSTIN MARINA for the installation of a solar photovoltaic system at their facility located at 2215 Westlake Boulevard. (Funding in the amount of $98,700 is available in the Fiscal Year 2004-2005 Operating Budget of Austin Energy in the Conservation Rebates and Incentives Fund.) (Recommended by the Electric Utility Commission and the Resource Management Commission.)
The motion authorizing the issuance of a Letter of Intent for a rebate was approvedby consent on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Mayor Wynn's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050407-003, Agenda Backup, PDF, 32kb
Item 4 - April 7, 2005
Approve the issuance of a Letter of Intent for a rebate in the amount of $99,680 to ST. GABRIEL'S CATHOLIC SCHOOL for the installation of a solar photovoltaic system at their facility located at 2500 Wimberly Lane. (Funding in the amount of $99,680 is available in the Fiscal Year 2004-2005 Operating Budget of Austin Energy in the Conservation Rebates and Incentives Fund.) (Recommended by the Electric Utility Commission and the Resource Management Commission.)
The motion authorizing the issuance of a Letter of Intent for a rebate was approved by consent on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Mayor Wynn's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050407-004, Agenda Backup, PDF, 32kb
Item 5 - April 7, 2005
Approve issuance of a rebate in the amount of $59,904 to SOUTHWESTERN BELL CORPORATION for the installation of a high efficiency lighting retrofit at 1616 Guadalupe. (Funding in the amount of $59,904 is available in the Fiscal Year 2004-2005 Operating Budget of the Conservation Rebates and Incentive Budget of Austin Energy.) (Recommended by the Electric Utility Commission and the Resource Management Commission.)
The motion authorizing the issuance of a rebate was approved by consent on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Mayor Wynn's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20050407-005, PDF, 71kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050407-005, Agenda Backup, PDF, 33kb
Item 6 - April 7, 2005
Approve reimbursement of costs to HOTEL PROPERTIES AUSTIN L.P., Austin, TX, for the purchase and installation of heat exchanger(s) and required piping as needed to interconnect the new Downtown Austin Marriott Hotel building to the Austin Energy district cooling system in an amount not to exceed $128,000. (Funding in the amount of $128,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2004-2005 Approved Capital Budget of Austin Energy.) (Recommended by the Electric Utility Commission.)
The motion authorizing the reimbursement of costs to Hotel Properties Austin L.P. was approved by consent on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Mayor Wynn's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050407-006, Agenda Backup, PDF, 52kb
Item 7 - April 7, 2005
Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the Second Amended and Restated Lease Agreement with Greater Austin Performing Arts Center, Inc., d/b/a The Long Center on the new performing arts center known as The Long Center.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of an amendment to the Second Amended and Restated Lease Agreement was approved by consent on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Mayor Wynn's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050407-007, Agenda Backup, PDF, 54kb
Item 8 - April 7, 2005
Approve an ordinance authorizing negotiation and execution of an Economic Development Agreement and creating an economic development program for FREESCALE SEMICONDUCTOR, INC., providing for economic incentives for a period of 10 years, including rebate of 100% of City property tax, payroll incentives, and airport financial assistance. (Estimated total amount of City incentives over a 10-year period is $11,000,000.)
Ordinance No. 20050407-008 was approved on Council Member Thomas' motion, Council Member Dunkerley's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20050407-008, PDF, 162kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050407-008, Agenda Backup, PDF, 38kb
20050407-008, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 112kb
20050407-008, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 51kb
Item 9 - April 7, 2005
Authorize the negotiation and execution of an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2004-2005 Service Agreement with the Austin Housing Finance Corporation (AHFC) by increasing the contract by $125,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $13,699,670, to be used for the City's Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) Capacity Building Activity. (Funding is available from the Grant Operating Budget, from the HOME Investment Partnerships Program for Fiscal Year 2004-2005.) (Related Item AHFC-2)
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2004-2005 Service Agreement was approved by consent on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Mayor Wynn's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050407-009, Agenda Backup, PDF, 39kb
Item 10 - April 7, 2005
Approve an ordinance annexing the Rosemont at Old Manor Area for full purposes (Approximately 23 acres in Travis County located south of US Highway 290 East, east of the abandoned Missouri-Kansas-Texas (MKT) Railroad and north of Old Manor Road); grant Multi-Family Medium Density (MF 3) interim zoning designation for the property within the annexation area, and waive zoning application fees for property within the annexed area for a period of one year from the effective date of annexation. (Funding necessary to provide general governmental services to this tract is available in the budgets of the departments which will be providing the services.)
Ordinance No. 20050407-010 was approved by consent on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Mayor Wynn's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20050407-010, PDF, 640kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050407-010, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 42kb
20050407-010, Agenda Backup, PDF, 639kb
Item 11 - April 7, 2005
Approve an ordinance annexing the Avery Ranch Area for full purposes (Approximately 62 acres in Williamson County located 2,000 feet north of the intersection of Avery Ranch Boulevard and Lisi Anne Drive); and waive zoning application fees for property within the annexed area for a period of one year from the effective date of annexation. (Funding necessary to provide general governmental services to this tract is available in the budgets of the departments which will be providing the services.)
Ordinance No. 20050407-011 was approvedby consent on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Mayor Wynn's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20050407-011, PDF, 575kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050407-011, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 38kb
20050407-011, Agenda Backup, PDF, 572kb
20050407-011, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 87kb
Item 12 - April 7, 2005
Approve first reading of an ordinance annexing the Goodnight Ranch for the limited purposes of planning and zoning. (Approximately 714 acres in southeastern Travis County east of Old Lockhart Highway located approximately one tenth of a mile east of the intersection of Slaughter Lane and Old Lockhart Highway) (Funding necessary to provide general governmental services to this tract is available in the budgets of the departments which will be providing the services.)
The first reading of an ordinance was approved by consent on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Mayor Wynn's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050407-012, Agenda Backup, PDF, 523kb
Item 13 - April 7, 2005
Approve an ordinance to annex the Pioneer Hill/COA Tract Area for full purposes (Approximately 42 acres in Travis County west of Criswell approximately 1,430 feet west of the intersection of Criswell Road and Sprinkle Road); waive zoning application fees for property within the annexed area for a period of one year from the effective date of annexation; and grant Traditional Neighborhood District (TND) interim zoning in accordance with the approved preliminary subdivision, Pioneer Hill Section 1 (C8-04-0031.1A). (Funding necessary to provide general governmental services to this tract is available in the budgets of the departments which will be providing the services.)
Ordinance No. 20050407-013 was approvedby consent on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Mayor Wynn's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20050407-013, PDF, 621kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050407-013, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 39kb
20050407-013, Agenda Backup, PDF, 613kb
Item 14 - April 7, 2005
Approve a resolution authorizing application and acceptance of $22,253 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 continuation of a contract with LifeWorks for transport for youth and provision of emergency shelter. (Grant funding is available from the State of Texas, Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, for the grant period of August 1, 2005 through July 31, 2006. A cash match of $2,473 is required and is included in the Fiscal Year 2004-2005 Operating Budget of the Police Department. Total funding for the JAIBG project is $24,726.)
Resolution No. 20050407-014 was approved by consent on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Mayor Wynn's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20050407-014, PDF, 43kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050407-014, Agenda Backup, PDF, 98kb
Item 15 - April 7, 2005
Approve an ordinance authorizing acceptance of grant funding in the amount of $93,447 from the Governor's Office, Criminal Justice Division Coverdell Forensics Science Improvement Program for the Austin Police Department, Forensic Science Division to receive training in forensic sample evidence examination; and amending the Fiscal Year 2004-2005 Police Department Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund of Ordinance No. 040913-01 to appropriate $93,447. (Funding is available from the Governor's Office, Criminal Justice Division Coverdell Forensics Science Improvement Program for the grant period February 1, 2005 to August 31, 2005. An in-kind match is not required.)
Ordinance No. 20050407-015 was approved by consent on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Mayor Wynn's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20050407-015, PDF, 33kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050407-015, Agenda Backup, PDF, 101kb
Item 16 - April 7, 2005
Approve a resolution authorizing application of $155,545 in grant funding from the State of Texas, Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, Title V Program, to continue enforcement of juvenile Class C criminal offenses and incorporate case management for youth. (Grant funding is available from the State of Texas, Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, for the grant period of September 1, 2005 through August 31, 2006. A match of $63,377 is required and will be met with existing salary cost and volunteer hours. The matching salary cost is included in the Fiscal Year 2004-2005 Operating Budget of the Police Department.)
Resolution No. 20050407-016 was approved by consent on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Mayor Wynn's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20050407-016, PDF, 40kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050407-016, Agenda Backup, PDF, 99kb
Item 17 - April 7, 2005
Approve an ordinance on third reading to renew the ROY'S TAXI, INC. taxicab franchise. (The taxicab permit fee of $400 per year per permit is a revenue source. Expected annual revenue is $62,000.)
Ordinance No. 20050407-017 was approved by consent on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Mayor Wynn's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20050407-017, PDF, 106kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050407-017, Agenda Backup, PDF, 142kb
20050407-017, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 115kb
Item 18 - April 7, 2005
Approve a resolution to authorize the acquisition of a permanent wastewater easement comprised of 7,129 square feet of land, a permanent wastewater easement comprised of 20,960 square feet of land, a temporary working space easement comprised of 8,839 square feet of land, a temporary working space easement comprised of 17,982 square feet, a temporary ingress and egress easement comprised of 7,884 square feet of land, and a temporary ingress and egress easement comprised of 20,755 square feet of land out of a portion of Lot 1, Bridge Creek Section III-A, out of the James P. Wallace Survey No. 57, in Travis County, Texas, located at 7625 North IH-35, from VICTORY CHRISTIAN CENTER OF AUSTIN, INC., a Texas non-profit corporation in Austin, Texas, in the amount not to exceed $295,854 for the Austin Clean Water Program's Little Walnut/Buttermilk - Buttermilk Creek Project. (Funding is included in the Fiscal Year 2004-2005 Capital Budget of the Austin Water Utility.)
Resolution No. 20050407-018 was approved by consent on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Mayor Wynn's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20050407-018, PDF, 25kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050407-018, Agenda Backup, PDF, 163kb
Item 19 - April 7, 2005
Approve a resolution to authorize the fee simple acquisition of 2.882 acres, a drainage easement consisting of 13.858 acres, a permanent access easement of 0.5510 acres, and 1.0785 acres of temporary construction easement out of the Peter Conrad Survey Number 112 and Louis Kincheloe Survey Number 21, Abstract Number 455 in Travis County, Texas, in an area north of Parmer Lane and east of McNeil Road, from AUSTIN WHITE LIME COMPANY, a Texas limited partnership; for the Watershed Protection and Development Review Department to create a regional detention facility, in the amount of $511,560 for land and easement acquisition. (Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2003-2004 Amended Capital Budget of the Watershed Protection and Development Review Department.) (Related Item 20)
Resolution No. 20050407-019 was approved by consent on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Mayor Wynn's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20050407-019, PDF, 17kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050407-019, Agenda Backup, PDF, 123kb
Item 20 - April 7, 2005
Approve a resolution to authorize the fee simple acquisition of 3.768 acres, a drainage easement consisting of 30.34 acres and 1.229 acres of temporary construction easements, out of the Peter Conrad Survey number 112 and the Louis Kincheloe Survey Number 21, Abstract Number 455 in Travis County, Texas, in an area north of Parmer Lane and east of McNeil Road, from ROBINSON LAND LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, a Texas Limited Partnership; Robinson Ranch, a Texas General Partnership; A.H. Robinson, III, and John Oscar Robinson, Co-trustees for the following Trusts: the A. H. Robinson, Jr. 1986 Family Trust, Charlotte Dies Robinson 1986 Family Trust, George E. Robinson 1986 Family Trust, Virginia E. Robinson 1986 Family Trust, Al and Charlotte Robinson 1986 Family Trust No. 2, and the George and Virginia Robinson 1986 Family Trust No. 2; John Oscar Robinson, as Independent Co-Executor of the Estate of Flora Robinson King, Deceased; and Patricia Robinson Tyler, Independent Co-Executor of the Estate of Flora Robinson King, Deceased, (collectively, "Grantor") for Watershed Protection to create a regional detention facility, in the amount of $370,440 for land and easement acquisition. (Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2003-2004 Amended Capital Budget of the Watershed Protection and Development Review Department.) (Related Item 19)
Resolution No.20050407-020 was approved by consent on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Mayor Wynn's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20050407-020, PDF, 620kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050407-020, Agenda Backup, PDF, 181kb
Item 21 - April 7, 2005
Authorize execution of a Standard Utility Agreement with the TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION for funding of the relocation of water lines at IH-35 and Yager Lane. (Recommended by Water and Wastewater Commission.)
The motion authorizing the execution of a Standard Utility Agreement was approved by consent on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Mayor Wynn's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050407-021, Agenda Backup, PDF, 140kb
Item 22 - April 7, 2005
Approve an ordinance authorizing negotiations and execution of all documents necessary to vacate a 3.153 acre portion of Sprinkle Cutoff Road and a 0.583 acre portion of prescriptive easement rights for a portion of Sprinkle Cutoff Road to PIONEER AUSTIN DEVELOPMENT LTD. ("Pioneer"), to improve road alignment and facilitate traffic flow, in exchange for Pioneer conveying a 4.493 acre tract to, and constructing portions of Braker Lane, Pioneer Farms Drive, and Sprinkle Cutoff Road for the City of Austin. (Recommended by the Zoning and Platting Commission and Urban Transportation Commission.)
This item was postponed indefinitely and withdrawn from the agenda, by consent on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Mayor Wynn's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050407-022, Agenda Backup, PDF, 1.8mb
Item 23 - April 7, 2005
Authorize execution of Amendment No. 1 to an Advanced Funding Agreement (AFA) between the Texas Department of Transportation and the City of Austin (City) regarding the Barton Springs Road (Robert E. Lee/Rollingwood Dr.) Bicycle Lanes Project, to revise construction letting and contract administration responsibilities in the AFA.
The motion authorizing the execution of Amendment No. 1 to an Advanced Funding Agreement was approved by consent on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Mayor Wynn's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050407-023, Agenda Backup, PDF, 96kb
Item 24 - April 7, 2005
Authorize execution of a construction contract with KEYSTONE CONSTRUCTION, INC., Austin, TX for the Austin Clean Water Program's Barn Swallow Wastewater Rehabilitation Project in the amount of $584,954 plus a $58,495.40 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $643,449.40 (Funding in the amount of $643,449.40 is included in the Fiscal Year 2004-2005 Capital Budget of the Austin Water Utility.) Lowest responsive bid of five received. 16.84% MBE and 6.78% WBE subcontractor participation.
The motion authorizing the execution of a construction contract was approved by consent on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Mayor Wynn's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050407-024, Agenda Backup, PDF, 123kb
Item 25 - April 7, 2005
Authorize execution of a construction contract with LAUGHLIN-THYSSEN, LTD., Houston, TX, for the Austin Clean Water Program's Upper Shoal - Lower Hancock Branch 18-Inch Wastewater Improvements Project in the amount of $6,143,144 plus a $614,314.40 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $6,757,458.40. (Funding in the amount of $6,757,458.40 is included in the Fiscal Year 2004-2005 Capital Budget of the Austin Water Utility.) Lower bid of two received. 16.86% MBE and 16.52% WBE subcontractor participation.
This item was postponed indefinitely and withdrawn from the agenda, by consent on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Mayor Wynn's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050407-025, Agenda Backup, PDF, 128kb
Item 26 - April 7, 2005
Authorize execution of a construction contract with KEYSTONE CONSTRUCTION, INC., Austin, TX, for Anderson Hill Block A Subdivision Project for infrastructure improvements to support the future development of the ten new Smart Housing town homes in an amount not to exceed $207,450. (Funding is available in Neighborhood Housing and Community Development Office (NHCD) HOME, Anderson Hill Redevelopment Program.) Lowest bid of two received. 13.19% MBE and 12.82% WBE subcontractor participation. (Recommended by Planning Commission and Board of Adjustments.)
The motion authorizing the execution of a construction contract was approvedby consent on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Mayor Wynn's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050407-026, Agenda Backup, PDF, 193kb
Item 27 - April 7, 2005
Authorize execution of change order # 3 to the construction contract with ACTION CONSTRUCTION, INC., San Antonio, TX, for the Connelly-Yerwood Renovation Re-Bid in the amount of $10,991.05, for a total contract amount not to exceed $423,362.29.(Funding in the amount of $10,991.05 is available in the Neighborhood Housing and Community Development Department (NHCD) Special Revenue Fund Section 108 loan proceeds.) 13.4% MBE and 21.2% WBE subcontractor participation to date.
The motion authorizing the execution of change order #3 to the construction contract was approved by consent on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Mayor Wynn's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050407-027, Agenda Backup, PDF, 184kb
Item 28 - April 7, 2005
Authorize negotiation and execution of a professional services agreement with URS CORPORATION, A NEVADA CORPORATION, Austin, TX, for engineering services for Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (ABIA) Airfield Lighting Improvements and Airfield Pavement Rehabilitation in an amount not to exceed $310,000. (Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2004-2005 Capital Budget of the Aviation Department.) Best qualification statement of seven received. 32.00% DBE sub consultant participation.
The motion authorizing the execution of change order #3 to the construction contract was approved by consent on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Mayor Wynn's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050407-028, Agenda Backup, PDF, 220kb
20050407-028, Contract Cover Sheet, URS CORP - ABIA Airfield lighting & Pavement Rehab Impr, PDF, 30kb
Item 29 - April 7, 2005
Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract with CLEAN POWER RESEARCH, Napa, CA, for consulting work to perform a cost benefit analysis to determine the comprehensive value of solar power in an amount not to exceed $122,000. (Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2004-2005 Approved Operating Budget of Austin Energy Conservation Rebates and Incentives Fund.) Best proposal of five proposals received. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9 of the City Code (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this solicitation.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of a contract was approved by consent on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Mayor Wynn's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050407-029, Agenda Backup, PDF, 56kb
20050407-029, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 17kb
Item 30 - April 7, 2005
Authorize execution of a contract with MASTER TECH SERVICES, INCORPORATED, Golden, CO, for repair of cooling towers at the Sand Hill Energy Center in an amount not to exceed $108,600. (Funding is included in the Fiscal Year 2004-2005 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 by consent on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Mayor Wynn's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050407-030, Agenda Backup, PDF, 54kb
Item 31 - April 7, 2005
Authorize execution of a 12-month supply agreement with BAKER & TAYLOR, INC., Charlotte, NC, for the purchase of music compact discs for the Austin Public Library in an amount not to exceed $145,860, with two 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $145,860 per extension option, for a total agreement amount not to exceed $437,580. (Funding in the amount of $50,321.70 is available in the Fiscal Year 2004-2005 Approved Operating Budget of the Library Department. Funding in the amount of $22,608.30 is available in the Fiscal Year 2004-2005 Approved Capital Budget of the Library Department. Funding for the remaining six months of the original contract period and extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.) One 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 by consent on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Mayor Wynn's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050407-031, Agenda Backup, PDF, 84kb
20050407-031, Contract Cover Sheet, Baker & Taylor, Inc. - Compact Discs, PDF, 19kb
Item 32 - April 7, 2005
Authorize negotiation and execution of Interlocal Agreements with Travis County and Capital Metro for their participation in the focus groups and public hearings component of the "second generation availability study" regarding minority-owned and women-owned procurement programs, in an amount of $15,000 to be paid to the City by both Travis County and Capital Metro. (Related Item 33)
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of Interlocal Agreements was approved by consent on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Mayor Wynn's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050407-032, Agenda Backup, PDF, 47kb
Item 33 - April 7, 2005
Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the professional services agreement with COLETTE HOLT & ASSOCIATES, Chicago, IL, for services relating to the "second generation availability study" related to minority-owned and women-owned procurement programs, in an amount not to exceed $30,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $155,000. (Funding is available in Interlocal Agreements with both Travis County and Capital Metro, in the amount of $15,000 each.) (Related Item 32)
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of an amendment to the professional services agreement was approved by consent on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Mayor Wynn's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050407-033, Agenda Backup, PDF, 36kb
Item 34 - April 7, 2005
Board and Commission appointments.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050407-034, Agenda Backup, PDF, 12kb
20050407-034, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 20kb
Item 35 - April 7, 2005
Approve an ordinance waiving the board and commission residency requirements, the prohibition against serving on multiple boards or commissions, and the nine-member limit on board and commission composition under Chapter 2-1 of the City Code, and appoint members to the Bond Advisory Committee. (Mayor Will Wynn, Mayor Pro Tem Jackie Goodman, Council Member Betty Dunkerley and Council Member Daryl Slusher)
Ordinance No. 20050407-035 was approved and the appointments to the Bond Advisory Committee were made on Mayor Pro Tem Goodman's motion, Council Member Thomas' second on a 7-0 vote. The following appointments were made: Bond Election Advisory CommitteeMartha Cotera Alvarez AppointmentLydia Ortiz Alvarez AppointmentAmy Mok Dunkerley AppointmentTom Terkel Dunkerley AppointmentJennifer McPhail Goodman AppointmentCynthia Medlin Goodman AppointmentMichael Clark-Madison Mayor AppointmentRon Urisas Mayor AppointmentRossana Barrios McCracken AppointmentSabrina Brown McCracken AppointmentRodney Ahart Slusher AppointmentDavid Sullivan Slusher AppointmentAlbert Black Thomas AppointmentDeWayne Lofton Thomas AppointmentFred Butlezr Consensus - Envision Central Texas AppointmentLowell Lebermann Consensus - Envision Central Texas AppointmentRobin Rather Consensus - Envision Central Texas AppointmentFrederick 'Fritz' Steiner Consensus - Envision Central Texas AppointmentCharles Urdy Consensus - Envision Central Texas AppointmentJim Walker Consensus - Envision Central Texas AppointmentVacancy Consensus - Envision Central Texas Appointment
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20050407-035, PDF, 48kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050407-035, Agenda Backup, PDF, 28kb
20050407-035, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 18kb
20050407-035, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 48kb
Item 36 - April 7, 2005
Approve waiver or reimbursement of certain fees for the Texas Medal of the Arts Event sponsored by the Texas Cultural Trust Council, to be held on April 5, 2005. (Council Member Brewster McCracken and Council Member Raul Alvarez)
The motion authorizing the waiver or reimbursement of certain fees was approved on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Council Member McCracken's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050407-036, Agenda Backup, PDF, 42kb
20050407-036, Agenda Late Backup Part 1 of 2, PDF, 21kb
20050407-036, Agenda Late Backup Part 2 of 2, PDF, 9kb
Item 37 - April 7, 2005
Approve a resolution creating and appoint members to a "Blue Ribbon Committee" to assist the City with making recommendations regarding the quality of life issues being discussed in facilitated community meetings on the African American Community Scorecard. (Mayor Will Wynn, Council Member Betty Dunkerley, Council Member Daryl Slusher and Council Member Betty Dunkerley)
This item was postponed to April 14, 2005, on Council Member Dunkerley's motion, Council Member Slusher's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050407-037, Agenda Backup, PDF, 52kb
20050407-037, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 13kb
Item 38 - April 7, 2005
Approve an ordinance repealing and replacing Article 22 of Chapter 2-1 of the City Code relating to the Design Commission. (Council Member Brewster McCracken, Mayor Pro Tem Jackie Goodman and Council Member Raul Alvarez)
Ordinance No. 20050407-038 was approved on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Council Member McCracken's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20050407-038, PDF, 82kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050407-038, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 38kb
20050407-038, Agenda Backup, PDF, 14kb
20050407-038, Agenda Late Backup Part 1 of 2, PDF, 10kb
20050407-038, Agenda Late Backup Part 2 of 2, PDF, 90kb
Item 39 - April 7, 2005
Approve a resolution relating to the compensation and benefits for the City Clerk. (Related Item 44)(Mayor Will Wynn)
This item was withdrawn without objection.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050407-039, Agenda Backup, PDF, 12kb
Item 40 - April 7, 2005
Discuss legal issues concerning proposed legislation in the 79th Legislative Session.
This item was withdrawn.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050407-040, Agenda Backup, PDF, 14kb
Item 41 - April 7, 2005
Discuss legal issues related to Collective Bargaining with the Austin Association of Professional Fire Fighters.
This item was withdrawn.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050407-041, Agenda Backup, PDF, 15kb
Item 42 - April 7, 2005
Discuss the sale, lease, or value of the Seaholm Power Plant property located on Cesar Chavez between Lamar Boulevard and Guadalupe Street west of the Green Water Treatment Plant and of Block 21 (bounded by Second Street, Guadalupe Street, Third Street, and Lavaca Street).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050407-042, Agenda Backup, PDF, 17kb
Item 43 - April 7, 2005
Discuss possible purchase, lease, or condemnation of one or more tracts of land near Austin-Bergstrom International Airport for airport expansion or airport-related activities.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050407-043, Agenda Backup, PDF, 15kb
Item 44 - April 7, 2005
Evaluate the performance of and consider compensation and benefits for the City Clerk. (Related Item 39) See Item 39.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050407-044, Agenda Backup, PDF, 14kb
Item 45 - April 7, 2005
Presentation of City staff recommendations on the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) 2030 Mobility Plan.
The presentation was made by Teri McManus, Public Works.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050407-045, Agenda Backup, PDF, 12kb
Item 46 - April 7, 2005
Presentation by City staff on the City's preliminary needs assessment for the potential 2006 bond election.
The presentation was made by Toby Futrell, City Manager; Laura Huffman, Assistant City Manager; Joe Canales, Deputy City Manager; Michael McDonald, Acting Assistant City Manager; Rudy Garza, Assistant City Manager; and Brenda Branch, Director of Libraries.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050407-046, Agenda Backup, PDF, 12kb
Item 47 - April 7, 2005
Presentation of the Police Department's policies regarding use of tasers, including a medical review and recommendation on their use.
The presentation was made by Rudy Garza, Assistant City Manager; Chief Stanley Knee, Austin Police Department; Dr. Edward Racht, EMS; and Dr. Pat Crocker, Breckenridge Hospital.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050407-047, Agenda Backup, PDF, 12kb
20050407-047, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 328kb
Item 48 - April 7, 2005
C14-04-0145 - 1209 Kinney Avenue - Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 1209 Kinney Avenue (West Bouldin Creek Watershed) from family residence (SF-3) district zoning to family residence-conditional overlay (SF-3-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 1 and multifamily residence low density-conditional overly (MF-2-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 2. First reading on January 27, 2005. Vote: 7-0. Conditions met as follows: Conditional Overlay incorporates the conditions imposed by Council on first ordinance reading. Applicant: Shirley and Volma Overton. Agent: Jim Bennett. City Staff: Robert Heil, 974-2330.
Ordinance No. 20050407-048 was approved by consent on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Council Member Thomas' second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20050407-048, PDF, 263kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050407-048, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 39kb
20050407-048, Agenda Backup, PDF, 1.2mb
Item 49 - April 7, 2005
C14-04-0201 - 12503 Tomanet Trail - Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by zoning property locally know as 12503 Tomanet Trail (Walnut Creek Watershed) from interim-rural residence (I-RR) district zoning to neighborhood commercial (LR) district zoning. City Council approved single family residence large lot (SF-1) district zoning at first ordinance reading. Conditions met as follows: No conditions were imposed by Council at first ordinance reading. First reading on March 3, 2005. Vote: 7-0. Applicant: Thinh Giang. City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 974-3057.
Ordinance No. 20050407-049 was approved by consent on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Council Member Thomas' second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20050407-049, PDF, 101kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050407-049, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 37kb
20050407-049, Agenda Backup, PDF, 985kb
Item 50 - April 7, 2005
C14-04-0058 - Sahara Club Extension - Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally know as 900 East Braker Lane (Walnut Creek Watershed) from community commercial (GR) district zoning to commercial-liquor sales (CS-1) district zoning with conditions. Conditions met as follows: Conditional overlay and restrictive covenant incorporates the conditions imposed or accepted at first ordinance reading. First reading on November 18, 2004. Vote: Vote: 5-2, Mayor Wynn and Council Member Slusher - Nay. Applicant: Walnut Ridge Shopping Center (Thomas C. Calhoun). Agent: Turnkey Properties (Victorous B. Giraud). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 974-3057.
The second reading of the ordinance was approved. Council Member Slusher voted no.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050407-050, Agenda Backup, PDF, 2.2mb
Item 51 - April 7, 2005
C14-04-0078 - Rainey Street Neighborhood Rezoning (Tract A) - Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property located southwest of the intersection of Davis Street and Red River Street, and west of Rainey Street between Davis Street and River Street (Town Lake Watershed) from general commercial services (CS) district zoning, multifamily residence medium density (MF-3) district zoning and family residence (SF-3) district zoning to central business district (CBD) district zoning. First reading on November 4, 2005. Vote: 6-0, Council Member Slusher - abstained. Applicant: City of Austin. Agent: Neighborhood Planning and Zoning Department (Glenn Rhoades). City Staff: Glenn Rhoades, 974-2775 (Related Items 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 63)
Ordinance No. 20050407-051 was approved by consent on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Council Member McCracken's second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member Slusher abstained.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20050407-051, PDF, 119kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050407-051, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 39kb
20050407-051, Agenda Backup, PDF, 930kb
Item 52 - April 7, 2005
C14-04-0079 - Rainey Street Neighborhood Rezoning (Tract B) - Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code rezoning property bounded by Driskell Street on the north, Davis Street on the south, Rainey Street on the east and Red River Street on the west (Town Lake Watershed) from general commercial services (CS) district zoning and family residence (SF-3) district zoning to central business district (CBD) district zoning. Firtst reading on November 4, 2004. Vote: 6-0, Council Member Slusher - abstained. Applicant: City of Austin. Agent: Neighborhood Planning and Zoning Department (Glenn Rhoades). City Staff: Glenn Rhoades, 974-2775. (Related Items 51, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 63)
Ordinance No. 20050407-052 was approved by consent on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Council Member McCracken's second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member Slusher abstained.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20050407-052, PDF, 117kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050407-052, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 39kb
20050407-052, Agenda Backup, PDF, 616kb
Item 53 - April 7, 2005
C14-04-0080 - Rainey Street Neighborhood Rezoning (Tract C) - Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property bounded by Cesar Chavez to the north, Driskill Street to the south and East Avenue (IH -35 North) to the east (Town Lake Watershed) from community commercial-conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning to central business district (CBD) district zoning. First reading on November 4, 2004. Vote: 6-0, Council Member Slusher - abstained. Applicant: City of Austin. Agent: Neighborhood Planning and Zoning Department (Glenn Rhoades). City Staff: Glenn Rhoades, 974-2775 (Related Items 51, 52, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 63)
Ordinance No. 20050407-053 was approved by consent on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Council Member McCracken's second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member Slusher abstained.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20050407-053, PDF, 125kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050407-053, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 38kb
20050407-053, Agenda Backup, PDF, 910kb
Item 54 - April 7, 2005
C14-04-0081 - Rainey Street Neighborhood Rezoning (Tract D) - Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property bounded by Driskill Street to the north, River Street to the south, East Avenue to the east and Rainey Street to the west (Town Lake Watershed) from commercial liquor sales (CS-1) district zoning, general commercial services (CS) district zoning, community commercial (GR) district zoning and family residence (SF-3) district zoning to central business district (CBD) district zoning. First reading on November 4, 2004. Vote: 6-0, Council Member Slusher - abstained. Applicant: City of Austin. Agent: Neighborhood Planning and Zoning Department (Glenn Rhoades). City Staff: Glenn Rhoades, 974-2775. (Related Items 51, 52, 53, 55, 56, 57, 58, 63)
Ordinance No. 20050407-054 was approved by consent on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Council Member McCracken's second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member Slusher abstained.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20050407-054, PDF, 127kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050407-054, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 39kb
20050407-054, Agenda Backup, PDF, 905kb
Item 55 - April 7, 2005
C14-04-0082 - Rainey Street Neighborhood Rezoning (Tract E) - Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property bounded by River Street to the north, Cummings Street to the south, Rainey Street to the west and East Avenue to the east (Town Lake Watershed) from general commercial services (CS) district zoning, limited office (LO) district zoning and multifamily residence medium density (SF-3) district zoning to central business district (CBD) district zoning. First reading on November 4, 2004. Vote: 6-0, Council Member Slusher - abstained. Applicant: City of Austin. Agent: Neighborhood Planning and Zoning Department (Glenn Rhoades). City Staff: Glenn Rhoades, 974-2775 (Related Items 51, 52, 53, 54, 56, 57, 58, 63)
Ordinance No. 20050407-055 was approved by consent on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Council Member McCracken's second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member Slusher abstained.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20050407-055, PDF, 110kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050407-055, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 39kb
20050407-055, Agenda Backup, PDF, 905kb
Item 56 - April 7, 2005
C14-04-0083 - Rainey Street Neighborhood Rezoning (Tract F) - Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property located southwest if the intersection of River Street and Rainey Street (Town Lake Watershed) from family residence (SF-3) district zoning to central business district (CBD) district zoning. First reading on November 4, 2004. Vote: 6-0, Council Member Slusher - abstained. Applicant: City of Austin. Agent: Neighborhood Planning and Zoning Department (Glenn Rhoades). City Staff: Glenn Rhoades, 974-2775 (Related Items 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 57, 58, 63)
Ordinance No. 20050407-056 was approved by consent on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Council Member McCracken's second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member Slusher abstained.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050407-056, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 37kb
20050407-056, Agenda Backup, PDF, 856kb
Item 57 - April 7, 2005
C14-04-0096 - Rainey Street Neighborhood Rezoning (Tract G) - Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property bounded by IH-35 North to the east and south of its intersection with San Marcos Street (Town Lake Watershed) from general commercial services (CS) district zoning, community commercial (GR) district zoning and family residence (SF-3) district zoning to central business district (CBD) district zoning. First reading on November 4, 2004. Vote: 6-0, Council Member Slusher - abstained. Applicant: City of Austin. Agent: Neighborhood Planning and Zoning Department (Glenn Rhoades). City Staff: Glenn Rhoades, 974-2775. (Related Items 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 58, 63)
Ordinance No. 20050407-057 was approved on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Council Member McCracken's second on a 6-0 vote with direction to staff. Council Member Slusher abstained. Staff was directed to begin a rezoning case for Tract G of this property.Council Member Slusher abstained.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20050407-057, PDF, 102kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050407-057, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 39kb
20050407-057, Agenda Backup, PDF, 833kb
Item 58 - April 7, 2005
C14-04-0097 - Rainey Street Neighborhood Rezoning (Tract H) - Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property located at the southwest corner of Lambie Street and IH-35 North (southbound frontage road) (Town Lake Watershed) from general commercial services (GR) district zoning to central business district (CBD) district zoning. First reading on November 4, 2004. Vote: 6-0, Council Member Slusher - abstained. Applicant: City of Austin. Agent: Neighborhood Planning and Zoning Department (Glenn Rhodes).City Staff: Glenn Rhoades, 974-2775. (Related Items 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 63)
Ordinance No. 20050407-058 was approved by consent on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Council Member McCracken's second on a 6-0 vote.Council Member Slusher abstained.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20050407-058, PDF, 101kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050407-058, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 38kb
20050407-058, Agenda Backup, PDF, 955kb
Item 59 - April 7, 2005
Conduct a public hearing to receive citizen comments on community needs to develop the City's (1) annual Action Plan for Fiscal Year 2005-2006, related to allocation of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) grant funds, and (2) Community Development Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Program required by Texas Local Government Code Chapter 373, including proposed funding allocations. (The Community Development Commission will conduct hearings on April 12, 2005 and May 10, 2005 and make recommendations to Council on June 14, 2005. City Council final approval is required before the August 15, 2005 HUD submission deadline.)
The public hearing was closed on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Council Member Thomas' second on a 4-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Goodman and Council Member McCracken and Slusher were off the dais.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050407-059, Agenda Backup, PDF, 54kb
Item 60 - April 7, 2005
Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance modifying the East 11th and 12th Streets Urban Renewal Plan to designate community parking on East 11th and 12th Streets, change permitted uses, building heights, and parking requirements, and add setback requirements along the East 12th Street Corridor. (Urban Renewal Board and Planning Commission approved the recommendation on the proposed modifications.)
The public hearing was closed and Ordinance No. 20050407-060, with the deletion of the words 'excluding retail,' was approved on Council Member McCracken's motion, Council Member Thomas' second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20050407-060, PDF, 433kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050407-060, Agenda Backup, PDF, 208kb
20050407-060, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 49kb
20050407-060, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 72kb
20050407-060, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 55kb
Item 61 - April 7, 2005
Conduct a public hearing on the limited purpose annexation of the Woods of Greenshores Area (Approximately 108 acres in Travis County east of the intersection of City Park Road and Pearce Road)
The public hearing was closed on Council Member Thomas' motion, Council Member Alvarez' second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050407-061, Agenda Backup, PDF, 154kb
Item 62 - April 7, 2005
Conduct a public hearing for the disannexation of the Jet Lane Area (Approximately 6 acres in Travis County east of Highway 71 East at the end of Jet Lane).
The public hearing was closed on Council Member Dunkerley's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Goodman's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050407-062, Agenda Backup, PDF, 190kb
Item 63 - April 7, 2005
Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance to amend Chapter 25-2 of the Land Development Code relating to the land use and site development regulations of the Waterfront Overlay (WO) District and the Rainey Street Subdistrict of the Waterfront Overlay District. (Reviewed by Planning Commission.) (Related Items 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58)
The public hearing was closed and Ordinance No. 20050407-063, with amendments, was approved. All of the amendments were approved on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Council Member McCracken's second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member Slusher abstained.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20050407-063, PDF, 126kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050407-063, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 33kb
20050407-063, Agenda Backup, PDF, 116kb
20050407-063, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 149kb
Item 64 - April 7, 2005
Conduct a public hearing and adopt a resolution authorizing the use of approximately 1.265 acres for a wastewater line, 0.2551 acres for a lift station, and 2.3619 acres for temporary work space of dedicated parkland known as Butler Shores Park, to construct, use, maintain, repair, and replace a wastewater line in a tunnel for construction of the Barton Creek Lift Station Relief Main-Section 2, in accordance with Sec. 26.001 et seq. of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code. (All costs associated with the wastewater mains and tunnel, as well as any parkland mitigation and restoration, will be paid by the City of Austin.) (Recommended by the Parks Board.)
The public hearing was closed and Resolution No. 20050407-064 was approved on Council Member Thomas' motion, Council Member Slusher's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20050407-064, PDF, 589kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050407-064, Agenda Backup, PDF, 608kb
20050407-064, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 15kb
Item 65 - April 7, 2005
Conduct a public hearing and adopt a resolution to use approximately 0.268 acres for a wastewater line and 0.863 acres for temporary work space of dedicated parkland known as Town Lake Park to construct, use, maintain, repair, and replace a wastewater line for construction of a portion of the Govalle 1 South 2nd Street & East Bouldin Creek Relief Interceptor, in accordance with Sec. 26.001 et seq. of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code. (All costs associated with the construction, as well as any parkland mitigation and restoration, will be paid by the City of Austin.) (Recommended by the Parks Board.)
The public hearing was closed and Resolution No. 20050407-065 was approved on Council Member McCracken's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Goodman's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20050407-065, PDF, 820kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050407-065, Agenda Backup, PDF, 857kb
Item Z001 - April 7, 2005
C14-05-0009 - Brazos Zoning - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by zoning property locally known as 11410 Manchaca Road (Slaughter Creek Watershed) from interim-rural residence (I-RR) district zoning to community commercial (GR) district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant community commercial-conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning. Applicant: Ray Pickard. Agent: Crocker Consultants (Sarah Crocker). City Staff: Wendy Walsh, 974-7719.
This item was postponed to April 14, 2005 on Council Member Slusher's motion Council Member Thomas' second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member McCracken was off the dais.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050407-Z001, Agenda Backup, PDF, 757kb
Item Z002 - April 7, 2005
C14-05-0015 - Jelson Commercial Development - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 6941 West U.S. Highway 290 (Williamson Creek Watershed-Barton Springs Zone) from rural residence (RR) district zoning to general commercial services (CS) district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-conditional overlay (CS-CO) combining district zoning. Applicant: Convict Hill Development, L.L.C. (William K. Reagan, II). Agent: Brown McCarroll, L.L.P. (Nikelle S. Meade). City Staff: Wendy Walsh, 974-7719.
This item was postponed to April 14, 2005 on Council Member Slusher's motion, Mayor Wynn's second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member McCracken was off the dais.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050407-Z002, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 37kb
20050407-Z002, Agenda Backup, PDF, 1.1mb
Item Z003 - April 7, 2005
C14-05-0017 - Highway 71 - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by zoning property locally known as 3103 East State Highway 71 (Onion Creek Watershed) from interim-single family residence standard lot (I-SF-2) 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: G.T. Land, L.P. (Pedro E. Landa). Agent: LOC Consultants (Sergio Lozano-Sanchez). City Staff: Wendy Walsh, 974-7719. The public hearings was closed.
Ordinance No. 20050407-Z003 for community commercial-conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning was approved by consent on approved Mayor Pro Tem Goodman's motion, Council Member Dunkerley's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20050407-Z003, PDF, 97kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050407-Z003, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 38kb
20050407-Z003, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 38kb
20050407-Z003, Agenda Backup, PDF, 695kb
Item Z004 - April 7, 2005
C814-01-0038.02 - Parmer/Walnut Creek PUD Amendment #2 - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 1200-1210 West Parmer Lane (Walnut Creek Watershed) from community commercial (GR) district zoning and planned unit development (PUD) district zoning to planned unit development (PUD) district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant planned unit development (PUD) district zoning with conditions. Applicant: Edgar and Linda Perry, Exxon Corporation (Sandra L. Heysinger). Agent: McLean & Howard, L.L.P. (William P. McLean). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 974-3057.
This item was postponed to June 9, 2005 by consent on Mayor Pro Tem Goodman's motion, Council Member Dunkerley's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050407-Z004, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 39kb
20050407-Z004, Agenda Backup, PDF, 1.1mb
Item Z005 - April 7, 2005
C14-05-0003 - 5701 Riverside Drive - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 5701 Riverside Drive (Country Club Creek Watershed) from limited office (LO) district zoning to community commercial-conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To community commercial-conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning. Applicant: BRTS Joint Ventures (H.C. Bell). Agent: Jim Bennett. City Staff: Robert Heil, 974-2330. The public hearing was closed on Mayor Pro Tem Goodman's motion, Council Member Dunkerley's second on a 7-0 vote.
The motion to deny the ordinance amendment was approved on Mayor Pro Tem Goodman's motion, Council Member Slusher's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050407-Z005, Agenda Backup, PDF, 1.1mb
20050407-Z005, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 83kb
Item Z006 - April 7, 2005
C14-04-0150 - Neighbor's Stop & Go - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 6008 Manchaca Road (Williamson Creek Watershed) from limited office (LO) district zoning to neighborhood commercial-conditional overlay (LR-CO) combining district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant neighborhood commercial-conditional overlay (LR-CO) combining district zoning, with conditions. Applicant: Anthony R. Bertucci. Agent: Brown McCarroll, L.L.P. (Annick C. Beaudet). City Staff: Wendy Walsh, 974-7719. Note: A valid petition has been filed in opposition to this rezoning request.
This item was postponed to May 12, 2005 by consent on Mayor Pro Tem Goodman's motion, Council Member Dunkerley's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050407-Z006, Agenda Backup, PDF, 3.0mb
Item Z007 - April 7, 2005
Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance to amend the Central East Austin Neighborhood Plan, an element of the Austin Tomorrow Comprehensive Plan, to change the Future Land Use Map from single-family residential land use designation to a mixed-use office land use designation for 901 E. 15th Street. (Related Item Z-8)
The public hearings were closed and the first readings of the ordinances were approved on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Council Member Thomas' second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member Slusher voted no.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050407-Z007, Agenda Backup, PDF, 138kb
Item Z008 - April 7, 2005
C14-04-0091 - Family Dental Practice - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 901 East 15th Street (Waller Creek Watershed) from family residence-neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) district zoning to limited office-mixed use-combining overlay-neighborhood plan (LO-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To forward the request without a recommendation. Applicant: Dr. Fernando H. Loya. Agent: Lopez-Phelps & Associates (Amelia Lopez-Phelps). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 974-3057. (Related Item Z-7)
The public hearings were closed and the first readings of the ordinances were approved on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Council Member Thomas' second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member Slusher voted no.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20050407-Z008, Agenda Backup, PDF, 1.4mb
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