Regular Meeting of the Austin City Council
August 31, 2006
Meeting Agenda
Agenda, 637kb
Changes to the Meeting Agenda
Agenda Changes and Corrections, 47kb
Agenda Addendum, 31kb
Approved Meeting Minutes
The minutes for the Regular Meeting of August 31, 2006 were approved on the 28th day of September, 2006 on Council Member McCracken's motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 7-0 vote.
Minutes, 965kb
Closed Caption Transcript
Transcript, 721kb
Agenda Items - August 31, 2006
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Item 1 - August 31, 2006
Approval of the minutes from the meeting of August 24, 2006.
The minutes from the regular meeting of August 24, 2006, were approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060831-001, Agenda Backup, PDF, 44kb
Item 2 - August 31, 2006
Approve an ordinance authorizing acceptance of $30,000 in grant funds from the State Energy Conservation Office (SECO); and amending the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Austin Energy Department Operating Budget of Ordinance No. 20050912-001 to appropriate $30,000 in funding for the Texas Center for Commercialization of Electric Technology. Grant funding of $30,000 is available from the State Energy Conservation Office. Recommended by the Electric Utility Commission. (Related to item #3)
Ordinance No. 20060831-002 was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20060831-002, PDF, 31kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060831-002, Agenda Backup, PDF, 97kb
20060831-002, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 29kb
Item 3 - August 31, 2006
Authorize negotiation and execution of an Interlocal Agreement with the State Energy Conservation Office (SECO) for the Texas Center for Commercialization of Electric Technology funding in the amount of $30,000. Grant funding of $30,000 is available from the State Energy Conservation Office. Recommended by the Electric Utility Commission. (Related to item #2)
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of an Interlocal Agreement was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060831-003, Agenda Backup, PDF, 78kb
Item 4 - August 31, 2006
Authorize negotiation and execution of an Interlocal Agreement with the Austin Independent School District (AISD) to provide funding for a plug-in hybrid electric school bus in an amount not to exceed $65,000. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Amended Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Recommended by the Electric Utility Commission.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of an Interlocal Agreement was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060831-004, Agenda Backup, PDF, 84kb
Item 5 - August 31, 2006
Authorize negotiation and execution of a cost reimbursement agreement with SOUTHWEST EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT LAB (SEDL), Austin, TX, for the purchase and installation of heat exchangers and associated piping needed to interconnect the new SEDL facility to Austin Energy's Mueller Cooling Heating and Power (CHP) plant in an amount not to exceed $334,743. Funding in the amount of $334,743 is available in the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Capital Improvement Budget. Recommended by the Electric Utility Commission.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of a cost reimbursement agreement was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060831-005, Agenda Backup, PDF, 101kb
Item 6 - August 31, 2006
Approve execution of a contract with SHAW ENERGY DELIVERY SERVICES, INC., Austin, TX, for construction of CKT 1021 Reroute and CKT 947 Fiber Install in an amount not to exceed $709,494. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Amended Capital Improvement Budget of Austin Energy. 9.00% MBE and 0.35% WBE. Recommended by the Electric Utility Commission.
The motion authorizing the execution of a contract was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060831-006, Agenda Backup, PDF, 133kb
20060831-006, Contract Cover Sheet, SHAW ENERGY DELIVERY SERVICES, INC, PDF, 19kb
Item 7 - August 31, 2006
Approve an amendment to the legal services agreement with Steven & Gwendolyn Webb of Webb & Webb regarding franchise negotiations with Texas Gas Service, a division of ONEOK, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $60,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $107,000. Funding in the amount of $60,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Approved Operating Budget of Financial and Administrative Services.
The motion authorizing an amendment to the legal services agreement was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060831-007, Agenda Backup, PDF, 53kb
Item 8 - August 31, 2006
Approve a legal services agreement with George and Brothers, L.L.P., continuing legal services begun with that firm under its old firm name of George and Donaldson, L.L.P., regarding Allissa M. Chambers v. Josie Valdez d/b/a Valdez Remodeling and the City of Austin; Cause No. 97-08030 in the 53rd Judicial District, Travis County, Texas, in an amount not to exceed $15,000, for a total contract amount under both contracts not to exceed $177,000. Funding in the amount of $15,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Approved Operating Budget of the Liability Reserve Fund.
The motion authorizing a legal services agreement was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060831-008, Agenda Backup, PDF, 89kb
Item 9 - August 31, 2006
Approve the negotiation and execution of three loans under the Holly Good Neighbor Program to demolish existing structures and reconstruct new homes, in a total amount not to exceed $258,400 to: Juel M. Ritcheson in an amount not to exceed $81,600; Luz Maria Vasquez in an amount not to exceed $95,200; and Gavino Fernandez, Jr. in an amount not to exceed $81,600. Construction on these projects will be performed by ILCOR HOMES, INC., Austin, Texas. Funding is included in the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Holly Good Neighbor Program administered by the Neighborhood Housing and Community Development Department. Low bid of 3 bids received. 3.31% MBE and 0.43% WBE subcontractor participation.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of three loans was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060831-009, Agenda Backup, PDF, 98kb
Item 10 - August 31, 2006
Approve negotiation and execution of Amendment #2 to the cost reimbursement agreement with Austin Revitalization Authority, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $70,181.77, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $335,455.77, to reimburse SBC Texas for expenses related to construction of facilities and installation of telecommunication lines within and near East 11th Street Redevelopment, located between East 11th Street, Juniper Street, I.H. 35 and Navasota Street. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Operating Budget of Neighborhood Housing and Community Development.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of amendment number 2 to the cost reimbursement agreement was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060831-010, Agenda Backup, PDF, 95kb
Item 11 - August 31, 2006
Approve negotiation and execution of an Interlocal Cooperation Act Agreement with Galveston County for short-term shelter during a mandatory evacuation.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of an interlocal cooperation act agreement was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060831-011, Agenda Backup, PDF, 346kb
Item 12 - August 31, 2006
Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings for the Govalle 1-Newton Street Area Wastewater Improvements Project, a portion of the Austin Clean Water Program, to acquire a 1,401 square foot permanent wastewater line easement out of the Isaac Decker League and being a portion of Lot 13, Block B5, R.L. Sweetman's Addition, Block 35, 36, B5, B6, B7, in Travis County, Texas, in the amount of $22,930. The owners of the needed property interest are Ira Lee Shaw, George Davis, Jr., Alan Shaw, Craig Shaw, George Davis III, Elizabeth Shaw, Oliver Shaw, Elvis Shaw, Michael Gene Shaw, Raymond Shaw, and Nora Lee Shaw. The property is located at 411 West Mary Street, Austin, Travis County, Texas. Funding is included in the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Capital Budget of the Austin Water Utility.
Resolution No. 20060831-012 was approved.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20060831-012, PDF, 158kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060831-012, Agenda Backup, PDF, 429kb
Item 13 - August 31, 2006
Authorize negotiation and execution of an Interlocal Agreement with the CAPITAL METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY for development and funding of the extensions of Rundberg Lane and Saunders Lane and the dedication of Helen Milton Smith Way. The total estimated project cost is $8,240,000. Funding in the amount of $7,400,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Amended Capital Budget of the Public Works Department; funding in the amount of $840,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Capital Budget of the Austin Water Utility. (Related to item #14)
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060831-013, Agenda Backup, PDF, 570kb
Item 14 - August 31, 2006
Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Public Works Department Capital Budget of Ordinance No. 20050912-002 to appropriate $1,600,000 of funding from Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority to fund the extensions of Rundberg Lane and Saunders Lane. $1,600,000 is available from a contribution by Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority toward the project. (Related to item # 13)
Ordinance No. 20060831-014 was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20060831-014, PDF, 28kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060831-014, Agenda Backup, PDF, 47kb
20060831-014, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 27kb
Item 15 - August 31, 2006
Approve a resolution authorizing the negotiation and execution of all documents necessary to release a real property interest, an Access Easement, to HILL COUNTRY GALLERIA, LP in exchange for Hill Country Galleria, LP providing an alternate access drive to the City to access Galleria Parkway located between RM 2244 and RM 620 roughly parallel to SH 71, in Travis County.
Resolution No. 20060831-015 was approved.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20060831-015, PDF, 282kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060831-015, Agenda Backup, PDF, 577kb
Item 16 - August 31, 2006
Approve the negotiation and execution of a 25-year lease with GREG AND KAREN BIEHLE for the use of approximately 2,384 square feet of City-owned land located at 35th and Mills Avenue, for the purpose of off-site parking.
Resolution No. 20060831-016 was approved.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20060831-016, PDF, 59kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060831-016, Agenda Backup, PDF, 347kb
Item 17 - August 31, 2006
Approve the negotiation and execution of a 25-year lease with JUDY TAYLOR for the use of approximately 1,957 square feet of City-owned land located at 34th and Mills Avenue, for the purpose of off-site parking.
Resolution No. 20060831-017 was approved.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20060831-017, PDF, 61kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060831-017, Agenda Backup, PDF, 347kb
Item 18 - August 31, 2006
Approve an ordinance amending Section 12-4-24 of the City Code to establish a maximum speed limit of 25 miles per hour on residential streets within the area bounded by South 1st Street, Congress Avenue, Stassney Lane, and William Cannon Drive. Funding in the amount of $6000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Operating Budget of the Public Works Department for installation of necessary signs.
Ordinance No. 20060831-018 was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20060831-018, PDF, 68kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060831-018, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 38kb
20060831-018, Agenda Backup, PDF, 256kb
Item 19 - August 31, 2006
Approve an ordinance amending Section 12-4-24 of the City Code to establish a maximum speed limit of 25 miles per hour on residential streets within the area bounded by Stassney Lane, Manchaca Road, Ben White Boulevard, and the Union Pacific Railroad. Funding in the amount of $10,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Operating Budget of the Public Works Department for installation of necessary signs.
Ordinance No. 20060831-019 was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20060831-019, PDF, 96kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060831-019, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 38kb
20060831-019, Agenda Backup, PDF, 327kb
Item 20 - August 31, 2006
Approve an ordinance amending Section 12-4-24 of the City Code to establish a maximum speed limit of 25 miles per hour on residential streets within Wooten and Sunset View Neighborhood areas bounded by U.S. Highway 183 (Research Boulevard) to the northeast, Anderson Lane to the south, and Burnet Road to the west. Funding in the amount of $4,730 is available in the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Operating Budget of the Public Works Department for the installation of necessary signs.
Ordinance No. 20060831-020 was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20060831-020, PDF, 80kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060831-020, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 38kb
20060831-020, Agenda Backup, PDF, 282kb
Item 21 - August 31, 2006
Approve an ordinance amending Section 12-4-41 of the City Code by adding Park Bend Drive from MoPac Expressway (Loop 1) Northbound Service Road to 1160 feet west of Cedar Bend Drive to the list of streets having a maximum speed limit of 35 miles per hour at all times. Funding in the amount of $300 is available in the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Operating Budget of the Public Works Department for the installation of necessary signs.
Ordinance No. 20060831-021 was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20060831-021, PDF, 25kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060831-021, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 39kb
20060831-021, Agenda Backup, PDF, 140kb
Item 22 - August 31, 2006
Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute construction contracts with Hensel Phelps Construction Company and the Schindler Group for the completion of the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Elevator and Escalator Improvement Project in the not to be exceeded aggregate amount of $1,105,281 as an item necessary to preserve or protect the public health or safety.
The motion authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute construction contracts was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060831-022, Agenda Backup, PDF, 127kb
20060831-022, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 121kb
Item 23 - August 31, 2006
Approve negotiation and execution of an amendment to the purchase contract with MONTOPOLIS LAND COMPANY to increase the non-refundable earnest money payment in the amount of $47,000 for a total amount not to exceed $94,000, related to the acquisition of approximately 50 acres located along Hergotz Road and Thompson Lane. Funding in the amount of $47,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Capital Budget of the Austin Water Utility.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of an amendment to the purchase contract was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060831-023, Agenda Backup, PDF, 79kb
Item 24 - August 31, 2006
Authorize execution of change order #10 to the construction contract with BARECKY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, Wimberley, TX, for the Spicewood Springs Branch Library Expansion Re-Bid in the amount of $73,337, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,771,149.76. Funding in the amount of $73,337 is available in the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Approved Capital Budget of the Library Department. 0.10% MBE and 25.68% WBE subcontractor participation to date including this change order. Conditional Use Permit approved by Zoning and Platting Commission.
The motion authorizing the execution of change order #10 to the construction contract was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060831-024, Agenda Backup, PDF, 228kb
Item 25 - August 31, 2006
Authorize negotiation and execution of Amendment No. 5 of a contract with AMERICAN LEGAL PUBLISHING CORPORATION (ALP), Cincinnati, OH, to reformat and republish the Land Development Code Technical Criteria Manuals. Funding in the amount of $70,395 is available in the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Operating Budget from the Office of the City Clerk. 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 solicitation.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of amendment number 5 was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060831-025, Agenda Backup, PDF, 70kb
20060831-025, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 12kb
Item 26 - August 31, 2006
Approve first reading of an ordinance granting a franchise agreement to Texas Gas Service, a division of ONEOK, Inc. to provide natural gas distribution services. Funding in the amount of $ 6,548,600 in Franchise Fee Revenue was included in the FY 2006-07 Proposed Budget. Presented to Council Committee for Emerging Technology and Telecommunications. There was a motion by Council Member McCracken to approve the first reading of the ordinance with the following direction to staff. This was seconded by Council Member Cole. Staff was directed to eliminate the street cuts fees and the franchise fees on the cost of gas to public entities. Council Member Kim proposed a friendly amendment to delete his direction concerning the franchise fees on the cost of gas to public entities. Originally this was rejected as a friendly amendment and then Council Member Kim proposed it as an amendment that was seconded by Council Member Leffingwell. Subsequently, Council Member McCracken removed all direction to staff and Council Member Cole accepted this change.
The first reading of the ordinance was then approved with no staff direction on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060831-026, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 39kb
20060831-026, Agenda Backup, PDF, 1.5mb
20060831-026, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 1.5mb
Item 27 - August 31, 2006
Approve an ordinance denying a rate increase filing of Atmos Energy Corporation, Mid-Tex Division; requiring reimbursement of municipal rate case expenses by the regulated utility; and providing notice of this ordinance to Atmos Energy Corporation, Mid-Tex Division.
Ordinance No. 20060831-027 was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20060831-027, PDF, 107kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060831-027, Agenda Backup, PDF, 261kb
Item 28 - August 31, 2006
Approve an ordinance waiving the development regulations of Ordinance No. 20060309-058 to allow the construction of a single family residence at 1508 W. 30th Street, Austin, TX.
Ordinance No. 20060831-028 to grant the waiver contingent upon the proposed structure complying with the plans presented to and approved by the Historic Landmark Commission, including any and all facade requirements, was approved on Mayor Pro Tem Dunkerley's motion, Council Member McCracken's second on a 6-1 vote. Council Member Leffingwell voted nay. The proposed structure's exterior appearance must comply with the plans presented to the Historic Landmark Commission for its consideration in all respects.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20060831-028, PDF, 346kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060831-028, Agenda Backup, PDF, 6.3mb
20060831-028, Agenda Late Backup Part 1 of 2, PDF, 89kb
20060831-028, Agenda Late Backup Part 2 of 2, PDF, 18kb
Item 29 - August 31, 2006
Approve an ordinance waiving the development regulations of Ordinance No. 20060309-058 to allow the construction of a single family residence at 4414 Lareina Drive Austin, TX.
Ordinance No. 20060831-029 was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20060831-029, PDF, 45kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060831-029, Agenda Backup, PDF, 597kb
20060831-029, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 79kb
Item 30 - August 31, 2006
Approve appointments to citizen board and commissions, to Council subcommittees and other intergovernmental bodies and removal and replacement of members.
Resolution No. 20060831-030 was approved.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20060831-030, PDF, 13kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060831-030, Agenda Backup, PDF, 46kb
20060831-030, Agenda Late Backup Part 1 of 2, PDF, 18kb
20060831-030, Agenda Late Backup Part 2 of 2, PDF, 19kb
Item 31 - August 31, 2006
Approve waiver of fees and requirements under Chapter 14 of the Code, and authorize payment of certain costs for the Fiesta de Independencia Foundation's 2006 Fiesta de Independencia to be held at Waterloo Park on September 15, 2006. (Council Member Mike Martinez Mayor Will Wynn Mayor Pro Tem Betty Dunkerley)
The motion authorizing the waiver of fees and requirements under Chapter 14 of the Code and authorizing payment of certain costs was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060831-031, Agenda Backup, PDF, 49kb
Item 32 - August 31, 2006
Approve an ordinance repealing Section 12-1-33 of the City Code and replacing it with a new Section 12-1-33 to prohibit the use of an engine brake or retarder on a roadway within the corporate limits of the City, and providing an exemption for emergency vehicles. (Council Member Lee Leffingwell Mayor Pro Tem Betty Dunkerley)
Ordinance No. 20060831-032 was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20060831-032, PDF, 25kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060831-032, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 37kb
20060831-032, Agenda Backup, PDF, 48kb
20060831-032, Agenda Late Backup Part 1 of 2, PDF, 13kb
20060831-032, Agenda Late Backup Part 2 of 2, PDF, 44kb
Item 33 - August 31, 2006
Approve a resolution recognizing the Austin Public Safety Officers Association as the sole and exclusive bargaining agent for all law enforcement officers employed by the Public Safety and Emergency Management Department other than the Department Director, Assistant Department Director, and other exempt employees, for purposes of engaging in Meet and Confer negotiations under Chapter 142 of the Texas Local Government Code, and determining that the City of Austin may engage in Meet and Confer negotiations under such Chapter. (Council Member Lee Leffingwell, Council Member Mike Martinez, and Council Member Brewster McCracken)
Resolution No. 20060831-033 was approved.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20060831-033, PDF, 66kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060831-033, Agenda Backup, PDF, 51kb
20060831-033, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 18kb
20060831-033, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 87kb
Item 34 - August 31, 2006
Approve a resolution directing the City Auditor, with input from the City Manager as well as public safety departments and public safety associations, and upon approval of the Audit & Finance Committee of the City Council, to solicit, negotiate, and execute a contract with consultants having expertise in public safety operations and administration for the purpose of conducting an independent assessment of public safety in the City of Austin. (Scope of work and implementation is contingent upon approved Fiscal Year 2006-2007 budget.) (Council Member Brewster McCracken Council Member Lee Leffingwell Council Member Mike Martinez)
Resolution No. 20060831-034 was approved.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20060831-034, PDF, 43kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060831-034, Agenda Backup, PDF, 146kb
Item 35 - August 31, 2006
Set a public hearing to consider an Ordinance repealing Chapter 25-12, Article 3 of the City Code relating to pools and spas and adopting a new Chapter 10-7, Pools and Spas. (Suggested Date and Time: September 28, 2006 at 6:00 pm, Austin City Hall Council Chambers, 301 W. Second Street.)
The public hearing was set for September 28, 2006 at 6:00 p.m., Austin City Hall Council Chambers, 301 W. Second Street.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060831-035, Agenda Backup, PDF, 53kb
Item 36 - August 31, 2006
Set a public hearing to receive public comment on the location of a second day labor site at 2101 E. Ben White Blvd. (Suggested date and time: September 28, 2006 at 6:00 p.m., Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, 301 W. Second St.)
The public hearing was set for September 28, 2006 at 6:00 p.m., Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, 301 W. Second Street.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060831-036, Agenda Backup, PDF, 60kb
20060831-036, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 402kb
Item 37 - August 31, 2006
Set a public hearing to consider an amendment to Section 25-2-4(B)(42) of the City Code to amend the definition of medical offices to include a compounding pharmacy use. (Suggested date and time: September 28, 2006 at 6:00 p.m., City Hall Council Chambers, 307 West Second Street.)
The public hearing was set for September 28, 2006 at 6:00 p.m., City Hall Council Chambers, 307 West Second Street.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060831-037, Agenda Backup, PDF, 88kb
Item 38 - August 31, 2006
Set a public hearing to receive public comments on proposed amendments to the Large Primary Service Special Contract Rider in the Electric Rate Schedule in Exhibit A of Ordinance No. 20050912-004, and on a proposed Large Primary Service Special Contract Rider II to be added to the Electric Rate Schedule. (Suggested date and time: September 28, 2006, at 6:00 p.m., Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, 301 West 2nd Street).
The public hearing was set for September 28, 2006, at 6:00 p.m., Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, 301 West 2nd Street.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060831-038, Agenda Backup, PDF, 53kb
Item 39 - August 31, 2006
Set a public hearing under Chapter 26 of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code to consider using approximately 45 acres for the construction of Water Treatment Plant #4 (WTP#4) on a Balcones Canyonland Preserves (BCP) tract known as Cortana, located along F.M. 620 between Steiner Ranch Blvd. and F.M. 2222 in accordance with Sec. 26.001 et seq. of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code. (Suggested date and time: September 28, 2006 at 6:00 p.m., Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX). All costs associated with the construction, as well as any BCP mitigation will be paid by the Austin Water Utility Department. Recommended by Water and Wastewater Commission, BCP Citizens Advisory Committee, Balcones Canyonland Preserve (BCP) Science Advisory Committee August, Environmental Board and BCP Coordinating Committee.
The public hearing was set for September 28, 2006 at 6:00 p.m., Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, Tx.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060831-039, Agenda Backup, PDF, 74kb
Item 40 - August 31, 2006
Set public hearings to receive comments on issues related to the full purpose annexation of the North Acres Annexation Area (approximately 381 acres in northeast Travis County, located between North IH-35 and Dessau Road just south of East Braker Lane.) Full purpose annexation is anticipated in December 2008 in accordance with the City's Municipal Annexation Plan. (Suggested dates and time: September 28, 2006 at 6:00 p.m., Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, 301 West Second Street, Austin, TX; and October 3, 2006 at 6:30 p.m., Holy Word Lutheran Church, 10601 Bluff Bend Dr., Austin, TX.)
The public hearings were set for September 28, 2006 at 6:00 p.m., Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, 301 West Second Street, Austin, Texas and October 3, 2006 at 6:30 p.m., Holy Word Lutheran Church, 10601 Bluff Bend Dr., Austin, Texas.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060831-040, Agenda Backup, PDF, 519kb
Item 41 - August 31, 2006
Set a public hearing to consider amendments to Sections 25-2-766.13 and 25-2-766.14(A) of the City Code to authorize the administrative waiver of certain interim development design standards established in the Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) ordinance and Section 25-2-766.04(A) and Chapter 25-2, Appendix D of the City Code to establish the Highland Mall and South IH-35 TOD districts. (Suggested date and time: October 5, 2006 at 6:00 p.m., Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, 301 West 2nd Street.) (No fiscal impact.)
The public hearing was set for October 5, 2006 at 6:00 p.m., Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, 301 West 2nd Street.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060831-041, Agenda Backup, PDF, 77kb
Item 42 - August 31, 2006
Presentation of the City of Austin Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Proposed Budget including: the Neighborhood Planning and Zoning Department; Watershed Protection and Development Review Department; Public Works Department; Austin Water Utility; Austin Energy; and Economic Growth and Redevelopment Services Office.
The presentation was made by Laura Huffman, Assistant City Manager; Greg Guernsey, Director of Neighborhood Planning and Zoning Department; Victoria Hsu, Director of Watershed Protection and Development Review; Sondra Creighton, Director of Public Works; Chris Lippe, Director of Austin Water Utility; Juan Garza, General Manager for Austin Energy; and Sue Edwards, Director of Economic Growth and Redevelopment Services.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060831-042, Agenda Backup, PDF, 32kb
20060831-042, Agenda Backup, PDF, 874kb
20060831-042, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 30kb
Item 43 - August 31, 2006
Discuss legal issues related to Texas Local Government Code Chapter 245 claims by Advanced Micro Devices and Stratus Properties regarding development of the Lantana Tract. (concerns development in an area subject to the Save Our Springs Initiative, Chapter 25-8 of the City Code) (Private Consultation with Attorney 551.071)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060831-043, Agenda Backup, PDF, 50kb
Item 44 - August 31, 2006
Discuss legal issues related to the City of Austin Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. (Private Consultation with Attorney 551.071)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060831-044, Agenda Backup, PDF, 48kb
Item 45 - August 31, 2006
Discuss legal issues related to Allissa M. Chambers v. Josie Valdez d/b/a Valdez Remodeling and the City of Austin; Cause No. 97-08030 in the 53rd Judicial District, Travis County, Texas (concerns a dispute involving Community Development Block Grant funds used for renovations to a home) (Private Consultation with Attorney - Section 551.071)
This item was withdrawn.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060831-045, Agenda Backup, PDF, 51kb
Item 46 - August 31, 2006
Discuss legal issues related to Anwar Choudhary, Individually and as next friend of Ahmed Choudhary, a minor, and Talat Choudhary v. City of Austin; Cause No. GN403979, in the 345th Judicial Court of Travis County, Texas. (concerns an alleged negligence claim) (Private Consultation with Attorney - Section 551.071) (Related to Item #47)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060831-046, Agenda Backup, PDF, 105kb
Item 47 - August 31, 2006
Approve a settlement agreement in Anwar Choudhary, Individually and as next friend of Ahmed Choudhary, a minor, and Talat Choudhary v. City of Austin; Cause No. GN403979, in the 345th Judicial Court of Travis County, Texas. (concerns an alleged negligence claim) (Related to item #46)
The motion authorizing the settlement agreement in the amount of $60,000 and $2,000 for Ad Litem fees was approved on Council Member Leffingwell's motion, Council Member Martinez' second on a 7-0 vote.
There are no documents available for this agenda item.
Item 48 - August 31, 2006
Approve an ordinance authorizing the issuance of $24,150,000 City of Austin, Texas, Certificates of Obligation, Series 2006, and all related documents. $1,937,500 in the first year debt service requirement and $400 estimated annual administration fee for the paying agent/registrar for the proposed Certificate of Obligation sale is included in the 2006-2007 Proposed Operating Budget of the General Obligation Debt Service Fund. Approved by the Audit and Finance Committee.
Ordinance No. 20060831-048 was approved on Mayor Pro Tem Dunkerley's motion, Council Member McCracken's second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member Kim was off the dais.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20060831-048, PDF, 1.5mb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060831-048, Agenda Backup, PDF, 2.0mb
Item 49 - August 31, 2006
Approve an ordinance authorizing the issuance of $14,120,000 in City of Austin, Texas, Public Property Finance Contractual Obligations, Series 2006, and all related documents. $1,185,067 in the first year debt service requirement and $400 estimated annual administration fee for the paying agent/registrar for the proposed contractual obligation sale is included in the 2006-2007 Proposed Operating Budget of the General Obligation Debt Service Fund. Approved by the Audit and Finance Committee.
Ordinance No. 20060831-049 was approved on Mayor Pro Tem Dunkerley's motion, Council Member McCracken's second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member Kim was off the dais.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20060831-049, PDF, 1.5mb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060831-049, Agenda Backup, PDF, 1.8mb
Item 50 - August 31, 2006
Approve an ordinance authorizing the issuance of $31,585,000 in City of Austin, Texas, Public Improvement Bonds, Series 2006, and all related documents. $1,579,250 in the first year debt service requirement and $400 estimated annual administration fee for the paying agent/registrar for the proposed bond sale is included in the 2006-2007 Proposed Operating Budget of the General Obligation Debt Service Fund. Approved by the Audit and Finance Committee.
Ordinance No. 20060831-050 was approved on Mayor Pro Tem Dunkerley's motion, Council Member McCracken's second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member Kim was off the dais.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20060831-050, PDF, 1.4mb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060831-050, Agenda Backup, PDF, 1.8mb
20060831-050, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 222kb
Item 51 - August 31, 2006
Conduct a briefing on the feasibility study regarding the combination of the Austin Police Department, the City Marshals, the Austin Park Police and the Airport Police under a central command and control.
The presentation was made by Rudy Garza, Assistant City Manager, and Julie O'Brien, Acting Assistant Police Chief.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060831-051, Agenda Backup, PDF, 32kb
20060831-051, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 2.4mb
Item 52 - August 31, 2006
C14-05-0151 - Flex 15 - Approve second reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 8420 Longview Road (Williamson Creek Watershed-Barton Springs Zone; South Boggy Creek Watershed) from rural residence (RR) district zoning to townhouse and condominium residence (SF-6) district zoning. On March 23, 2006, the Council approved single-family residence-small lot-conditional overlay (SF-4A-CO) combining district zoning with conditions on first reading. Vote: 7-0. Applicant: Flex Realty (Brett Vance). Agent: Jim Bennett Consulting (Jim Bennett). City Staff: Wendy Walsh, 974-7719. A valid petition has been filed in opposition to this rezoning request.
This item was postponed to October 5, 2006 at the applicant's request.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060831-052, Agenda Backup, PDF, 2.8mb
Item 53 - August 31, 2006
C14-06-0080 - San Jose Lofts - Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 108 W. Gibson Street (East Bouldin Creek Watershed) from multi-family residence-moderate high density-neighborhood plan (MF-4-NP) combining district zoning to general commercial services-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning. First reading approved on August 24, 2006. Vote : 6-0 (Council Member Kim off the dais). Applicant: Southside Church of Christ. Agent: Armbrust & Brown (Amanda Morrow). City Staff: Robert Heil, 974-2330.
Ordinance No. 20060831-053 for general commercial services-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20060831-053, PDF, 209kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060831-053, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 38kb
20060831-053, Agenda Backup, PDF, 1.0mb
20060831-053, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 352kb
Item 54 - August 31, 2006
C14-06-0135 - Private Mini Storage - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 604 and 700 Corral Lane and 7116 South IH-35 Service Road Southbound (South Boggy Creek Watershed) from single-family residence-standard lot (SF-2) district zoning and family residence (SF-3) district zoning to general commercial services (CS) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To deny general commercial services (CS) district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To be reviewed on September 5, 2006. Applicant: Amy Trost and Christopher Masey; DL Chase Investments (Daniel Case). Agent: Lopez-Phelps & Associates, LLP (Amelia Lopez-Phelps). City Staff: Wendy Walsh, 974-7719.
This item was postponed to September 28, 2006 at staff's request. Council Member McCracken directed staff to work with the Austin Police Department to determine what land use problems might be connected with mini-storage uses.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060831-054, Agenda Backup, PDF, 860kb
Item 55 - August 31, 2006
C14-06-0116 - 1017 West Slaughter - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 1017 West Slaughter Lane (Slaughter Creek Watershed) from development reserve (DR) district zoning to neighborhood commercial (LR) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant neighborhood commercial-conditional overlay (LR-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 1, and limited office-conditional overlay (LO-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 2. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant neighborhood commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay (LR-MU-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 1, and limited office-mixed use-conditional overlay (LO-MU-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 2. Applicant: Elinor Walther (Elinor Kosta). Agent: Land Answers (Jim Wittliff). City Staff: Wendy Walsh, 974-7719.
Ordinance No. 20060831-055 for neighborhood commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay (LR-MU-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 1, and limited office-mixed use-conditional overlay (LO-MU-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 2 was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20060831-055, PDF, 230kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060831-055, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 37kb
20060831-055, Agenda Backup, PDF, 1.2mb
20060831-055, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 220kb
Item 56 - August 31, 2006
C14-06-0136 - 1701 & 1703 Windoak - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 1701 & 1703 Windoak (Harpers Branch Watershed) from family residence (SF-3) district zoning to townhouse and condominium residence (SF-6) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant townhouse and condominium residence-conditional overlay (SF-6-CO) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant townhouse and condominium residence-conditional overlay (SF-6-CO) combining district zoning. Applicant: FS Ventures (Jim Cummings). Agent: Urban Design (Laura Toups). City Staff: Robert Heil, 974-2330.
The public hearing was closed and the first reading of the ordinance for townhouse and condominium residence-conditional overlay (SF-6-CO) combining district zoning with staff's recommendations and prohibiting gates on the driveways was approved on Council Member Leffingwell's motion, Council Member McCracken's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060831-056, Agenda Backup, PDF, 444kb
Item 57 - August 31, 2006
C14H-05-0017 - Baugh-Colby House - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 1102 Enfield Road (Shoal Creek Watershed) from multi-family residence-medium density-neighborhood plan (MF-3-NP) combining district zoning to multi-family residence-medium density-historic-neighborhood plan (MF-3-H-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant multi-family residence-medium density-historic-neighborhood plan (MF-3-H-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant multi-family residence-medium density-historic-neighborhood plan (MF-3-H-NP) combining district zoning. Applicant: Historic Landmark Commission. City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, 974-6454.
This item was postponed to October 5, 2006 at the neighborhood's request.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060831-057, Agenda Backup, PDF, 1.0mb
Item 58 - August 31, 2006
C14-06-129 - Pavilion Park and Ride Expansion - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 11979 Research Boulevard and 11933 Jollyville Road (Walnut Creek Watershed) from public (P) district zoning; limited office (LO) district zoning; and community commercial (GR) district zoning to general commercial services (CS) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-conditional overlay (CS-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 1 and limited office-conditional overlay (LO-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 2. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-conditional overlay (CS-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 1 and limited office-conditional overlay (LO-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 2. Applicant: Capital Metropolitan (John E. Hodges); Compass Properties (Mitchell Wong). Agent: Doucet & Associates (Ted McConaghy). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 974-3057.
The first reading of the ordinance for general commercial services-conditional overlay (CS-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 1 and limited office-conditional overlay (LO-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 2 was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060831-058, Agenda Backup, PDF, 644kb
Item 59 - August 31, 2006
C14-06-0104 - Olympic Heights West - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as the East terminus of Yandall Drive (also known as the 2400 Block of Frate Barker Road) (Slaughter Creek Watershed-Barton Springs Zone; Bear Creek Watershed) from interim-rural residence (I-RR) district zoning to single-family residence-standard lot (SF-2) district zoning for Tract 1; and single-family residence-small lot-conditional overlay (SF-4A-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 2. Staff Recommendation: To grant single-family residence-small lot-conditional overlay (SF-4A-CO) combining district zoning for Tracts 1 and 2. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant single-family residence-standard lot-conditional overlay (SF-2-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 1; and single-family residence-small lot-conditional overlay (SF-4A-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 2. Applicant: Truman F. Martin and Joyce A. Martin. Agent: Jackson Walker, L.L.P. (Jim Nias). City Staff: Wendy Walsh, 974-7719.
Ordinance No. 20060831-059 for single-family residence-standard lot-conditional overlay (SF-2-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 1; and single-family residence-small lot-conditional overlay (SF-4A-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 2 was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20060831-059, PDF, 387kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060831-059, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 38kb
20060831-059, Agenda Backup, PDF, 3.6mb
Item 60 - August 31, 2006
C14-06-0097 - Cody Pools - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 2300 West Parmer Lane (Walnut Creek Watershed) from interim-rural residence (I-RR) district zoning to general commercial services (CS) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant limited office-conditional overlay (LO-CO) combining district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant neighborhood commercial-conditional overlay (LR-CO) combining district zoning. Applicant: Cody Pools, Inc. (Michael R. Church). Agent: Permit Me (Maureen Morphew). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 974-3057.
The public hearing was closed and the first reading of the ordinance for neighborhood commercial-conditional overlay (LR-CO) combining district zoning with a 700 trips a day limit and a 100 feet right-of-way reservation from the center-line of Parmer Lane was approved on Council Member Kim's motion, Council Member Leffingwell's second on a 7-0 vote. In addition, Mayor Wynn directed staff to work with the owner on calculation of impervious cover and the flexibility inherent in LR zoning.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060831-060, Agenda Backup, PDF, 1.2mb
Item 61 - August 31, 2006
C14-06-0100 - Bull Creek Apartments - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 4320-4330 Bull Creek Road (Shoal Creek Watershed) from multi-family residence-moderate-high density (MF-4) district zoning to multi-family residence-highest density-conditional overlay (MF-6-CO) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant multi-family residence-moderate-high density (MF-4) district zoning and multi-family residence-highest density-conditional overlay (MF-6-CO) combining district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant multi-family residence-highest density-conditional overlay (MF-6-CO) combining district zoning. Applicant: ACS/Quali Ridge Properties (Manny Farahani). Agent: Ardent Residential (Brett Denton). City Staff: Jorge E. Rousselin, 974-2975.
Ordinance No. 20060831-061 for multi-family residence-highest density-conditional overlay (MF-6-CO) combining district zoning with a height limitation of 60 feet was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20060831-061, PDF, 200kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060831-061, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 35kb
20060831-061, Agenda Backup, PDF, 893kb
20060831-061, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 228kb
Item 62 - August 31, 2006
C14-06-0128 - Austex/Reeves - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 403 East Braker Lane (Walnut Creek Watershed) from community commercial-conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning to community commercial-conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning to change a condition of zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant neighborhood commercial-conditional overlay (LR-CO) combining district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant community commercial-conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning to change a condition of zoning. Applicant: Austex Body & Paint (Henry Jones. Agent: Jim Bennett. City Staff: Jorge E. Rousselin, 974-2975.
This item was postponed to October 5, 2006 at the neighborhood's request.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060831-062, Agenda Backup, PDF, 1.3mb
20060831-062, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 156kb
Item 63 - August 31, 2006
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance adding Section 25-2-812 to the City Code and amending Section 25-2-1406 of the City Code relating to mobile food establishments; and repealing Ordinance No. 20060608-120. (No fiscal impact.) (Recommended by Planning Commission.)
The public hearing was closed on Council Member Cole's motion, Council Member McCracken's second on a 7-0 vote. Council Member Martinez moved to reject the Planning Commission recommendations and requested it be returned to the Planning Commission for further revisions to make it more understandable by the opposing parties. Council Member Martinez withdrew this motion. Mayor Pro Tem Dunkerley moved to approve the first reading of the ordinance per the Planning Commission's recommendation with the two following amendments. This was seconded by Council Member Cole and passed on a 7-0 vote. The amendments were (1) that a mobile vending establishment that is located on the same site as a restaurant and serves food provided by that restaurant may only operate between 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m., if the mobile vending establishment is located 300 feet or less from property zoned SF-5 or more restrictive district or if the property has a residential use permitted in a SF-5 or more restrictive district; and (2) if the mobile vendor is more than 300 feet away from a single family residence, the 3 PM closure does not apply and (3) if the neighborhood does opt in, the staff has sixty days to notify non compliant vendors who could then move to a compliant area. Staff was directed to investigate the impact on the various groups of vendors and report back to Council and to bring back an extension to the interim ordinance on September 28, in case the new ordinance has not been approved before then.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060831-063, Agenda Backup, PDF, 1.1mb
20060831-063, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 282kb
Item 64 - August 31, 2006
Conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on the City of Austin Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Proposed Budget including the Neighborhood Planning and Zoning Department, the Watershed Protection and Development Review Department, the Public Works Department, the Austin Water Utility, Austin Energy, and the Economic Growth and Redevelopment Services Office.
The public hearing was closed on Council Member Leffingwell's motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member Martinez was off the dais.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060831-064, Agenda Backup, PDF, 30kb
Item 65 - August 31, 2006
Conduct a public hearing on the proposed ad valorem tax rate for Fiscal Year 2006-2007.
The public hearing was closed on Council Member Martinez' motion, Council Member McCracken's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060831-065, Agenda Backup, PDF, 43kb
20060831-065, Agenda Other/Miscellaneous, PDF, 32kb
Item 66 - August 31, 2006
Conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on the proposed rate and fee changes for the Austin Water Utility as part of the Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Proposed Budget. No fiscal impact.
The public hearing was closed on Council Member McCracken's motion, Council Member Martinez' second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060831-066, Agenda Backup, PDF, 96kb
Item 67 - August 31, 2006
Conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on the proposed rate and fee changes for the Solid Waste Services as part of the Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Proposed Budget. No fiscal impact.
The public hearing was closed on Council Member McCracken's motion, Council Member Leffingwell's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060831-067, Agenda Backup, PDF, 159kb
Item 68 - August 31, 2006
Conduct a public hearing and approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending the City Code to establish design standards for commercial, multi-family and mixed use development. The design standards ordinance includes regulations addressing building location, streets and walkways, pedestrian and vehicular connections, parking, exterior lighting, screening, open space, shading, building design and related Land Development Code amendments. (Recommended by Planning Commission, Zoning and Platting Commission; Design Commission and, Environmental Board)
The public hearing was closed on Council Member McCracken's motion, Council Member Martinez's second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member Kim was off the dais. Ordinance No. 20060831-68 was approved with amendments on Council Member McCracken's motion, Council Member Kim's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20060831-068, PDF, 3.1mb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060831-068, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 41kb
20060831-068, Agenda Backup, PDF, 4.1mb
20060831-068, Agenda Late Backup Part 1 of 4, PDF, 194kb
20060831-068, Agenda Late Backup Part 2 of 4, PDF, 275kb
20060831-068, Agenda Late Backup Part 3 of 4, PDF, 81kb
20060831-068, Agenda Late Backup Part 4 of 4, PDF, 315kb
Item 69 - August 31, 2006
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending Title 25 of the City Code relating to height provisions, compatibility provisions, noncomplying structure provisions, building permit provisions, and the applicability of the residential design and compatibility regulations adopted by Council on June 22, 2006; and additional amendments necessary to reformat the residential design and compatibility regulations adopted by Council on June 22, 2006. (Recommended by Planning Commission)
The public hearing was closed on Council Member McCracken's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Dunkerley's second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member Cole was off the dais. The first reading of Part 1 and Part 2 ordinances were approved on Council Member McCracken's motion, Council Member Leffingwell's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060831-069, Agenda Backup, PDF, 1.5mb
20060831-069, Agenda Late Backup Part 1 of 3, PDF, 368kb
20060831-069, Agenda Late Backup Part 2 of 3, PDF, 163kb
20060831-069, Agenda Late Backup Part 3 of 3, PDF, 700kb
Item 70 - August 31, 2006
Direct the City Manager to create a Student Safety Coalition to recommend strategies to improve the safety of students enrolled in the University of Texas. (Council Member Jennifer Kim Council Member Sheryl Cole)
The motion directing the City Manager to create a student safety coalition was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20060831-070, Agenda Addendum, PDF, 31kb
20060831-070, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 15kb
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