Regular Meeting of the Austin City Council
May 8, 2008
Meeting Agenda
Agenda, 871kb
Changes to the Meeting Agenda
Agenda Changes and Corrections Part 1 of 2, 35kb
Agenda Changes and Corrections Part 2 of 2, 33kb
Approved Meeting Minutes
The minutes for the Regular Meeting of May 8, 2008 were approved on the 15th day of May 2008 on Mayor Pro Tem Dunkerley's motion, Council Member Martinez' second on a 7-0 vote.
Minutes, 1.4mb
Closed Caption Transcript
Transcript, 272kb
Agenda Items - May 08, 2008
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Item 1 - May 8, 2008
Approve the minutes of the Austin City Council Worksession from April 23, 2008; and the April 24, 2008 Regular and Special Called meetings.
The minutes from the Council Worksession of April 23, 2008 and the Regular and Special Called Council Meetings of April 24, 2008 were approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080508-001, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 47kb
Item 2 - May 8, 2008
Approve an ordinance authorizing negotiation and execution of an amendment to the existing Cost Reimbursement Agreement with WANDERING CREEK INVESTMENTS, L.P., to change the schedule for cost reimbursement payments related to the construction of 24 and 36-inch water mains and appurtenances for the Wandering Creek Subdivision; and waiving the requirements of Section 25-9-67 of the City Code relating to the schedule for cost reimbursement. No additional fiscal impact to the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Capital Budget of the Austin Water Utility. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission.
Ordinance No. 20080508-002 was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20080508-002, PDF, 41kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080508-002, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 43kb
20080508-002, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 54kb
20080508-002, Agenda Backup (Water and Wastewater Commission), PDF, 30kb
20080508-002, Contract Cover Sheet, WANDERING CREEK INVESTMENTS, L.P., PDF, 18kb
Item 3 - May 8, 2008
Approve an ordinance authorizing negotiation and execution of an amendment to the existing Cost Reimbursement Agreement with WANDERING CREEK INVESTMENTS, L.P., to change the schedule for cost reimbursement payments related to the construction of a 36-inch gravity wastewater main and appurtenances for the Wandering Creek Subdivision; and waiving the requirements of Section 25-9-67 of the City Code relating to the schedule for cost reimbursement. No additional fiscal impact to the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Capital Budget of the Austin Water Utility. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission.
Ordinance No. 20080508-003 was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20080508-003, PDF, 38kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080508-003, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 43kb
20080508-003, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 53kb
20080508-003, Agenda Backup (Water and Wastewater Commission), PDF, 30kb
20080508-003, Contract Cover Sheet, WANDERING CREEK INVESTMENTS, L.P., PDF, 19kb
Item 4 - May 8, 2008
Approve an ordinance authorizing negotiation and execution of a cost reimbursement agreement related to Service Extension Request No. 2542, with ONION ASSOCIATES, LTD., providing terms and conditions for construction of 24 and 42-inch water mains and appurtenances to provide water service to the Fox Hill Subdivision located east of South IH-35, south of Onion Creek and west of Bradshaw Road with City cost reimbursement in an overall total amount not to exceed $9,749,485; and waiving the following requirements of these Code sections or ordinance provisions: Section 25-9-61 relating to the maximum amount of cost reimbursement for eligible projects; Section 25-9-63 relating to the amount of cost reimbursement for eligible projects and reimbursement for actual construction costs; Section 25-9-67 relating to the schedule for cost reimbursement payments; and Ordinance 20070910-008 relating to construction, inspection and review fees associated with the proposed 42-inch water main and appurtenances in an amount not to exceed $200,000. The 42-inch water main has been identified as part of the South IH-35 Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Improvements Program. Funding in the amount of $9,749,485 is included in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Capital Budget of the Austin Water Utility. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission.
This item was withdrawn.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080508-004, Agenda Backup (AWU Fiscal Note), PDF, 13kb
20080508-004, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 73kb
20080508-004, Agenda Backup (Exhibit_Phase 1), PDF, 1.3mb
20080508-004, Agenda Backup (Exhibit_Phase 2), PDF, 1.3mb
20080508-004, Agenda Backup (Exhibit_Phase 3), PDF, 1.2mb
20080508-004, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 64kb
20080508-004, Agenda Backup (Water and Wastewater Commission), PDF, 45kb
Item 5 - May 8, 2008
Authorize execution of a construction contract with MATOUS CONSTRUCTION, LTD., Belton, Texas for the Harris Branch WWTP Filter and Chlorine Contact Replacement Project- PWC0150 in the amount of $607,000 plus a $60,700 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $667,700. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Capital Budget of the Austin Water Utility. Lowest of seven bids received. This contract was bid in compliance with Chapter 2-9A of the City Code (Minority Owner and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) through achievements of Good Faith Efforts with 6.21% MBE and 0.52% WBE subcontractor participation. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission.
The motion authorizing the execution of a construction contract with Matous Construction, Ltd. was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080508-005, Agenda Backup (AWU Fiscal Note), PDF, 10kb
20080508-005, Agenda Backup (Bid Tab WBE/MBE Breakdown), PDF, 12kb
20080508-005, Agenda Backup (MAP), PDF, 96kb
20080508-005, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 53kb
20080508-005, Agenda Backup (Water and Wastewater Commission), PDF, 31kb
Item 6 - May 8, 2008
Approve a resolution authorizing the fee simple acquisition of Lot 27, a subdivision in Travis County, Texas, located at 1213 Harrison Lane, from James Toombs for the Richland Estates Voluntary Buyout Program, in the amount of $105,000 for the land and improvements and $39,900 in owner assisted relocation benefits, plus moving related expenses not to exceed $10,000, for a total amount not to exceed $154,900. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Capital Budget of the Watershed Protection and Development Review Department.
Resolution No. 20080508-006 was approved.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20080508-006, PDF, 17kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080508-006, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution), PDF, 36kb
20080508-006, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Note), PDF, 79kb
20080508-006, Agenda Backup (MAP), PDF, 491kb
20080508-006, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 51kb
Item 7 - May 8, 2008
Approve a resolution authorizing the fee simple acquisition of Lot 16, Block A, Onion Creek Plantations Section 1, an addition in Travis County, Texas, located at 7101 Foy Circle, Austin, Texas from Anthony Palacios and Leticia Gonzalez for the Streambank Restoration and Erosion Management Program, in the amount of $115,000 for the land and improvements and $55,000 owner assisted relocation benefits, plus moving related expenses not to exceed $10,000, for a total amount not to exceed $180,000. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Capital Budget of the Watershed Protection and Development Review Department.
Resolution No. 20080508-007 was approved.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20080508-007, PDF, 19kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080508-007, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution), PDF, 36kb
20080508-007, Agenda Backup (FISCAL NOTE), PDF, 78kb
20080508-007, Agenda Backup (MAP), PDF, 710kb
20080508-007, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 51kb
Item 8 - May 8, 2008
Approve a resolution to authorize the negotiation and execution of a fee simple acquisition of Lot 46, Block E, of Yarrabee Bend South, Section 1, a subdivision in Travis County, Texas, and locally known as 7206 Dixie Drive, Austin, Texas from Rafael Corral Ortiz and Pabla Hernandez, for the Streambank Restoration and Erosion Management Program, in the amount of $94,200 for the land and improvements and $50,300 in owner assisted relocation benefits, plus moving related expenses not to exceed $10,000, for a total amount not to exceed $154,500. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Capital Budget of the Watershed Protection and Development Review Department.
Resolution No. 20080508-008 was approved.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20080508-008, PDF, 20kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080508-008, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution), PDF, 36kb
20080508-008, Agenda Backup (FISCAL NOTE), PDF, 79kb
20080508-008, Agenda Backup (MAP), PDF, 725kb
20080508-008, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb
Item 9 - May 8, 2008
Approve a resolution authorizing the fee simple acquisition of approximately 102.64 acres of land, on the east side of McKinney Falls Parkway and north side of Onion Creek, being approximately 43.27 acres of open undeveloped land and approximately 59.37 acres with a former quarry and concrete batch plant, in Travis County, Texas, located at 0 Burleson Rd., Austin, Texas from PAP Realty Partnership, The WP & AP, Ltd., a Texas Limited Partnership, MVE Venture, a Texas General Partnership & CMG Partnership, Ltd., in the amount of $6,500,000, plus closing costs. Funding is available in Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Capital Budget of the Austin Water Utility.
Resolution No. 20080508-009 was approved.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20080508-009, PDF, 20kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080508-009, Agenda Backup (AWU Fiscal Note), PDF, 11kb
20080508-009, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution), PDF, 36kb
20080508-009, Agenda Backup (MAP), PDF, 223kb
20080508-009, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 51kb
20080508-009, Agenda Backup (Revised Map), PDF, 136kb
20080508-009, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 59kb
Item 10 - May 8, 2008
Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings for the Braker at I-35 Traffic Systems Management (TSM) Project to acquire a 640 square foot right of way dedication and a 2,829 square foot temporary construction easement out of the John Applegait Survey No. 58, Abstract No. 29, Travis County, Texas, in the amount of $15,013. The owner of the needed property interests is MP Braker, L.P., a Texas limited partnership. The property is located at 611 East Braker Lane, Austin, Travis County, Texas. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Capital Budget of the Public Works Department.
Resolution No. 20080508-010 was approved.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20080508-010, PDF, 286kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080508-010, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution), PDF, 131kb
20080508-010, Agenda Backup (Exhibit A field notes), PDF, 194kb
20080508-010, Agenda Backup (Exhibit B field notes), PDF, 210kb
20080508-010, Agenda Backup (MAP), PDF, 654kb
20080508-010, Agenda Backup (PWD Fiscal Note), PDF, 6kb
20080508-010, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb
Item 11 - May 8, 2008
Approve the negotiation and execution of a 12-month sublease renewal for approximately 5,000 square feet of space for the South Day Labor program of the Health and Human Services Department, located at 2201 East Ben White Blvd., from ESTATE-CARLTON, INC., San Antonio, TX, in an amount not to exceed $36,000 for the initial renewal term. Funding in the amount of $13,500 is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Operating Budget of the Health and Human Services Department. Funding for the remaining contract period is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
The motion for the negotiation and execution of a sublease renewal was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080508-011, Agenda Backup (MAP), PDF, 321kb
20080508-011, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 53kb
Item 12 - May 8, 2008
Authorize execution of a construction contract with VIKING CONSTRUCTION, INC., Georgetown, TX for 2008 Miscellaneous Streets Slurry Seal and Micro-Surfacing in an amount not to exceed $1,845,928.80. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Operating Budget of the Public Works Department. One bid received. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9 of the City Code (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprises Procurement Program) through the achievements of good faith efforts with 3.88% MBE and 4.29% WBE subcontractor participation.
The motion authorizing the execution of a construction contract with Viking Construction, Inc. was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080508-012, Agenda Backup (MWBE TOTALS), PDF, 57kb
20080508-012, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 51kb
Item 13 - May 8, 2008
Authorize negotiation and execution of a design-build agreement with PB AMERICAS, INC. + TIC (THE INDUSTRIAL COMPANY) JOINT VENTURE, Kingwood, TX, to provide design-build services at the Sand Hill Energy Center site, in an amount not to exceed $24,000,000. Funding is available in the 2007-2008 Capital Budget of Austin Energy. Best qualification statement of five received. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9B of the City Code (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 16.5% MBE and 14.2% WBE subcontractor participation. Recommended by the Electric Utility Commission.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of a design-build agreement with PB Americas, Inc. + TIC (The Industrial Company) Joint Venture was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080508-013, Agenda Backup (COMMISSION ACTION), PDF, 23kb
20080508-013, Agenda Backup (FISCAL NOTE), PDF, 11kb
20080508-013, Agenda Backup (M/WBE TOTALS), PDF, 8kb
20080508-013, Agenda Backup (MATRIX), PDF, 74kb
20080508-013, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 53kb
Item 14 - May 8, 2008
Authorize negotiation and execution of professional service agreements with the following three firms: CARTER & BURGESS, INC., Austin, TX; STANLEY CONSULTANTS, INC., Austin, TX and ACR ENGINEERING, INC, Austin, TX for engineering services for energy plants and distribution systems for an estimated period of one year with the possibility of two one-year extensions, or until available funding authorization is expended, with a total of the three agreements in an amount not to exceed $2,000,000 Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Capital budgets and/or Operating budget of the Austin Energy. Best qualification statements of seven received. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9B of the City Code (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 16.5% MBE and 14.2% WBE subcontractor participation. Recommended by the Electric Utility Commission.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of professional service agreements with the following three firms: Carter and Burgess, Inc., Stanley Consultants, Inc. and ACR Engineering, Inc. was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080508-014, Agenda Backup (COMMISSION ACTION), PDF, 24kb
20080508-014, Agenda Backup (M/WBE TOTALS), PDF, 77kb
20080508-014, Agenda Backup (MATRIX), PDF, 95kb
20080508-014, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 56kb
Item 15 - May 8, 2008
Authorize negotiation and execution of a professional services agreement with one of the following three firms: ROMA DESIGN GROUP/ROMA AUSTIN COLLABORATIVE DESIGN STUDIO - JOINT VENTURE, San Francisco, CA, or SASAKI ASSOCIATES, INC., Watertown, MA or URS CORPORATION, Austin, TX, for professional planning services for the Waller Creek Master Plan in an amount not to exceed $400,000. Staff recommendation for award is to the highest ranked firm, ROMA DESIGN GROUP/ROMA AUSTIN COLLABORATIVE DESIGN STUDIO - JOINT VENTURE, San Francisco, CA. Funding is available in the fiscal Year 2007-2008 Capital Budget of the Watershed Protection & Development Review Department. Best qualification statements of seven received. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9A of the City Code (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 16.5% MBE and 14.2% WBE subcontractor participation.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of a professional services agreement with Roma Design Group/Roma Austin Collaborative Design Studio - Joint Venture was approved on Council Member Cole's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Dunkerley's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080508-015, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Note), PDF, 80kb
20080508-015, Agenda Backup (MATRIX), PDF, 82kb
20080508-015, Agenda Backup (MWBE TOTALS), PDF, 84kb
20080508-015, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 57kb
20080508-015, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 81kb
Item 16 - May 8, 2008
Approve an ordinance authorizing the acceptance of $119,290 in grant funds from the TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES (TX DSHS), TOBACCO PREVENTION AND CONTROL COALITION PROGRAM, Austin, TX; and amending the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Health and Human Services Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund of Ordinance No. 20070910-003 to appropriate $119,290 for the Health Promotion/Disease Prevention Unit to implement a Tobacco Prevention and Control Coalition Program and adding two full-time equivalent positions. Funding in the amount of $119,290 is available from the Texas Department of State Health Services, Tobacco Prevention and Control Coalition Program. The grant period is February 15, 2008 through August 31, 2008 with one 12-month extension option. A City match of $5,963 is required.
Ordinance No. 20080508-016 was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20080508-016, PDF, 30kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080508-016, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 59kb
20080508-016, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Note from Budget Office), PDF, 62kb
20080508-016, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 55kb
Item 17 - May 8, 2008
Approve an ordinance authorizing the acceptance of $354,420 grant funds from the TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES (DSHS), PUBLIC HEALTH PREPAREDNESS SECTION, Austin, TX; and amending the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Health and Human Services Department Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund of Ordinance No. 20070910-003 to appropriate $354,420, for a total grant amount of $1,486,420 to purchase emergency response for materials and equipment. Funding is available from the Texas Department of State Health Services, Public Health Preparedness Section. The grant period is September 1, 2007 through July 31, 2008. No City match is required.
Ordinance No. 20080508-017 was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20080508-017, PDF, 27kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080508-017, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 59kb
20080508-017, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Note from Budget Office), PDF, 62kb
20080508-017, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 54kb
Item 18 - May 8, 2008
Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Health and Human Service Department Operating Budget Travis County Reimbursed Fund of Ordinance No. 20070910-003 to appropriate revenue from Travis County in the amount of $24,482 and to increase operating expenditures in the amount of $24,482 for summer youth employment stipends. Funding in the amount of $24,482 is available from the increased expense reimbursement revenue from Travis County. Related to Item # 19.
Ordinance No. 20080508-018 was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20080508-018, PDF, 25kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080508-018, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 127kb
20080508-018, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Note from Budget Office), PDF, 68kb
20080508-018, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 53kb
Item 19 - May 8, 2008
Approve negotiation and execution of Amendment No. 6 to the Interlocal Agreement between the CITY OF AUSTIN and TRAVIS COUNTY to fund and administer the Summer Youth Employment Stipend program for the period October 1, 2007 through September 30, 2008 for an annual amount not to exceed $473,811 ($294,329 City; $179,482 County). Funding in the amount of $248,106 is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Operating Budget for the Health and Human Services Department. Funding in the amount of $46,223 is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Operating Budget for the Human Resources Department. Funding in the amount of $179,482 is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Operating Budget of the Health and Human Services Department Travis County Reimbursed Fund. Related to Item # 18.
The motion for the negotiation and execution of amendment number 6 to the interlocal agreement between the City of Austin and Travis County was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080508-019, Agenda Backup (DRAFT Interlocal Agreement), PDF, 385kb
20080508-019, Agenda Backup (Perf Meas), PDF, 88kb
20080508-019, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 54kb
Item 20 - May 8, 2008
Approve negotiation and execution of an amendment to the legal services agreement with the law firm of Kirkpatrick & Lockhart Preston Gates Ellis, LLP, formerly known as Hughes & Luce, L.L.P, related to the Seaholm development project and the development of the Green Water Treatment Plant grounds and adjacent property to increase the amount by $86,000, for a total contract amount of $436,000. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Operating Budget of the Economic Growth and Redevelopment Services Offices.
The motion for the negotiation and execution of an amendment to the legal services agreement was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080508-020, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 51kb
Item 21 - May 8, 2008
Approve a resolution authorizing the City's continued membership in the Capital Area Council of Governments (CAPCOG) in an amount not to exceed $72,684. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Operating Budget of the Neighborhood Planning and Zoning Department.
Resolution No. 20080508-021 was approved.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20080508-021, PDF, 12kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080508-021, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution), PDF, 35kb
20080508-021, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb
Item 22 - May 8, 2008
Approve a resolution authorizing the application for $59,654 in grant funds from the State of Texas, Governor's Office, Criminal Justice Division, State Criminal Justice Planning Program for one existing full-time equivalent (FTE) Victim Services Counselor for the Austin Police Department Victim Services Division Major Crimes Support Program. Funding is available from the State of Texas, Governor's Office, Criminal Justice Division, State Criminal Justice Planning Program (Fund 421) for the grant period September 1, 2008 to August 31, 2009. This is the first year of a 5-year grant project. There is no required match.
Resolution No. 20080508-022 was approved.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20080508-022, PDF, 45kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080508-022, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution), PDF, 60kb
20080508-022, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb
Item 23 - May 8, 2008
Approve a resolution authorizing the application for and acceptance of $61,239 in grant funds from the State of Texas, Governor's Office, Criminal Justice Division, State Criminal Justice Planning Program for one existing full-time equivalent (FTE) for the Austin Police Department Victim Services Division, On-Scene Crisis Response Program. Funding is available from the State of Texas, Governor's Office, Criminal Justice Division, State Criminal Justice Planning Program (Fund 421) for the grant period September 1, 2008 to August 31, 2009. This is the first year of a 5-year grant project. There is no required match.
Resolution No. 20080508-023 was approved.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20080508-023, PDF, 44kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080508-023, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution), PDF, 59kb
20080508-023, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb
Item 24 - May 8, 2008
Approve a resolution authorizing the application of grant renewal funding from the State of Texas, Governor's Office, Criminal Justice Division, Victims of Crime Act in the amount of $134,604 for three existing full-time equivalent (FTE) Victim Counselors for a Comprehensive Victim Services Program. Funding is available in the grant period of September 1, 2008 - June 30, 2009 from the State of Texas, Governor's Office, Criminal Justice Division. The required 20% match of $33,653 is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Operating Budget of the Austin Police Department Victim Services Program.
Resolution No. 20080508-024 was approved.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20080508-024, PDF, 42kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080508-024, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution), PDF, 60kb
20080508-024, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb
Item 25 - May 8, 2008
Approve a resolution authorizing the application for renewal grant funding from the State of Texas, Governor's Office, Criminal Justice Division, Victims of Crime Act in the amount of $98,828 for two existing full-time equivalent (FTE) Victim Counselors for a comprehensive Major Crimes Investigations Support victim services program. Funding is available in the grant period of July 1, 2008 - June 30, 2009 from the State of Texas, Governor's Office, Criminal Justice Division, Victims of Crime Act. The required 20% match for July-September 2008 is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Operating Budget of the Austin Police Department Victim Services Program and the remaining match will be included in the proposed Fiscal Year 2008-2009 budget.
Resolution No. 20080508-025 was approved.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20080508-025, PDF, 43kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080508-025, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution), PDF, 60kb
20080508-025, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb
Item 26 - May 8, 2008
Approve a resolution authorizing the application of renewal grant funding from the State of Texas, Governor's Office, Criminal Justice Division, Violence Against Women Act in the amount of $69,270 for two (2) existing full-time equivalent (FTE) Victim Services Counselors for the Austin Police Department Victim Services Division. Funding is available in grant funding from the State of Texas, Governor's Office, Criminal Justice Division, Violence Against Women Act, for the grant period September 1, 2008 - August 31, 2009. The required cash match of $37,301 is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
Resolution No. 20080508-026 was approved.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20080508-026, PDF, 41kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080508-026, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution), PDF, 60kb
20080508-026, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 53kb
Item 27 - May 8, 2008
Approve a resolution authorizing the application for $75,000 in grant funds from the State of Texas, Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission, for the Austin/Travis County Enforcement of Underage Drinking Laws Program. Funding is available from the State of Texas, Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission, for the grant period June 1, 2008 to May 31, 2009. A 25% cash match is required and will be met using the existing salary of the Alcohol Control Team Sergeant.
Resolution No. 20080508-027 was approved.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20080508-027, PDF, 38kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080508-027, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution), PDF, 59kb
20080508-027, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb
Item 28 - May 8, 2008
Approve an ordinance authorizing the acceptance of $10,000 in additional grant funds from the State of Texas, Alcoholic Beverage Commission for the City of Austin Enforcing Underage Drinking Laws (EUDL) Project; and amending the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Police Department Operating Special Revenue Fund of Ordinance No. 20070910-003 to appropriate $10,000 for a total grant amount of $45,000 for enforcement of underage drinking laws. Funding is available from the State of Texas, Alcoholic Beverage Commission, for enforcement efforts from June 1, 2007 to May 31, 2008. No additional match is required for acceptance of these additional funds.
Ordinance No. 20080508-028 was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20080508-028, PDF, 25kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080508-028, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 59kb
20080508-028, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Note from Budget Office), PDF, 7kb
20080508-028, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb
Item 29 - May 8, 2008
Approve a resolution authorizing the application of $55,000 in grant funds from the State of Texas, Governor's Office, Criminal Justice Division, Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (JJDP) Act Fund Program for the operation of the APD/Lifeworks Delinquency Prevention Project. Funding is available from the State of Texas, Governor's Office, Criminal Justice Division, Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (JJDP) Act Fund Program for the grant period September 1, 2008 - August 31, 2009. There is no required match.
Resolution No. 20080508-029 was approved.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20080508-029, PDF, 42kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080508-029, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution), PDF, 59kb
20080508-029, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb
Item 30 - May 8, 2008
Approve a resolution authorizing the application for renewal funding from the Texas Department of Transportation, Texas Automobile Burglary and Theft Prevention Authority, in the amount of $394,597 in grant funds for the Austin Police Department project entitled "Auto Burglary and Theft Interdiction Project." Funding is available from the Texas Department of Transportation, Texas Automobile Burglary and Theft Prevention Authority, for the grant period September 1, 2008 - August 31, 2009. An in kind match of 20% is required and will be met using the salaries of existing personnel. Funding for the program is contingent upon available funding in future APD budgets.
Resolution No. 20080508-030 was approved.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20080508-030, PDF, 42kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080508-030, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution), PDF, 59kb
20080508-030, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb
Item 31 - May 8, 2008
Approve a resolution authorizing the application for $26,228 in grant funds from the State of Texas, Governor's Office, Criminal Justice Division, Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Grant Program for the operation of the APD Gang Prevention Project. Funding is available from the State of Texas, Governor's Office, Criminal Justice Division, Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Grant Program for the grant period September 1, 2008 - August 31, 2009. This is the second year of a 5-year grant project. There is no required match.
Resolution No. 20080508-031 was approved.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20080508-031, PDF, 41kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080508-031, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution), PDF, 59kb
20080508-031, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb
Item 32 - May 8, 2008
Approve an ordinance amending Section 12-4-64(D) of the City Code to establish a maximum speed limit of 25 miles per hour on certain streets bounded by East Stassney Lane, East William Cannon Drive, I.H. 35 (South) East Frontage Road, and South Pleasant Valley Road. Funding in the amount of $6,750 is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Operating Budget of the Public Works Department for installation of necessary signs.
Ordinance No. 20080508-032 was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20080508-032, PDF, 103kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080508-032, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 38kb
20080508-032, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 135kb
20080508-032, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 57kb
Item 33 - May 8, 2008
Approve an ordinance amending Section 12-4-64 (D) of the City Code to establish a maximum speed limit of 25 miles per hour on certain streets within the Lakewood Club Neighborhood area bounded by Lakemoore Drive, Lemonwood Drive, Lakewood Drive, and North Cat Mountain (proper). Funding in the amount of $1,100 is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Operating Budget of the Public Works Department for the installation of necessary signs.
Ordinance No. 20080508-033 was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20080508-033, PDF, 47kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080508-033, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 39kb
20080508-033, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 75kb
20080508-033, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb
Item 34 - May 8, 2008
Approve an ordinance amending Section 12-4-64 (D) of the City Code to establish a maximum speed limit of 25 miles per hour on certain streets bounded by West Stassney Lane, Manchaca Road, West William Cannon Drive, and West Gate Boulevard. Funding in the amount of $7,500 is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Operating Budget of the Public Works Department for installation of necessary signs.
Ordinance No. 20080508-034 was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20080508-034, PDF, 85kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080508-034, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 38kb
20080508-034, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 105kb
20080508-034, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 56kb
Item 35 - May 8, 2008
Approve an ordinance amending Section 12-4-24 of the City Code to establish a maximum speed limit of 25 miles per hour on certain streets within the area bounded by West William Cannon Drive, Brodie Lane, Deer Lane, Davis Lane, and South Mopac Expressway. Funding in the amount of $13,500 is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Operating Budget of the Public Works Department for installation of necessary signs.
Ordinance No. 20080508-035 was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20080508-035, PDF, 164kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080508-035, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 39kb
20080508-035, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 223kb
20080508-035, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 60kb
Item 36 - May 8, 2008
Approve an ordinance amending Section 12-4-64(D) of the City Code to establish a maximum speed limit of 25 miles per hour on certain streets bounded by West William Cannon Drive, West Dittmar Road, Manchaca Road, and South 1st Street. Funding in the amount of $7,200 is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Operating Budget of the Public Works Department for installation of necessary signs.
Ordinance No. 20080508-036 was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20080508-036, PDF, 116kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080508-036, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 38kb
20080508-036, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 164kb
20080508-036, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 57kb
Item 37 - May 8, 2008
Authorize award and execution of a contract with ABB c/o POWER SUPPLY INC., Austin, TX, for one circuit breaker in an amount not to exceed $120,740.36. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Capital Budget of the Austin Energy Department. Lowest bid meeting specifications of three bids received. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9D of the City Code (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this solicitation.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of a contract with ABB in care of Power Supply Inc. was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080508-037, Agenda Backup (BID TAB), PDF, 13kb
20080508-037, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Note), PDF, 11kb
20080508-037, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb
Item 38 - May 8, 2008
Authorize award, negotiation, and execution of a 12-month service contract with FRONTIER ASSOCIATES LLC., Austin, TX, for the development and implementation of an Application Service Provider (ASP) hosted Web-based tool to automate business functions for the Green Building program in an estimated amount not to exceed $145,470, with four 12-month extension options for maintenance and support in an estimated amount not to exceed $30,000 per extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $265,470. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Best evaluated proposal of two proposals received. This purchase will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9C of the City Code (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) through the achievement of Good Faith Efforts with 11.0% MBE and 0.0% WBE subcontractor participation.
The motion authorizing the award, negotiation and execution of a service contract with Frontier Associates LLC was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080508-038, Agenda Backup (FRONTIER MATRIX), PDF, 10kb
20080508-038, Agenda Backup (MBE/WBE Breakdown), PDF, 54kb
20080508-038, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 53kb
Item 39 - May 8, 2008
Authorize award and execution of a contract with POWER SUPPLY INC., Austin, TX, for the purchase of extended power transformer bushings in an amount not to exceed $57,555. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Capital Budget of Austin Energy. Sole Source. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9D of the City Code (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this solicitation.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of a contract with Power Supply Inc. was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080508-039, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Note), PDF, 11kb
20080508-039, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 51kb
20080508-039, Contract Cover Sheet, POWER SUPPLY INC, PDF, 16kb
Item 40 - May 8, 2008
Authorize award and execution of Amendment No. 5 to the 60-month contract through the State of Texas Multiple Awards Schedule (TXMAS) with XEROX CORPORATION, Austin, TX for the lease of multi-function business machines and maintenance services for an increase in an amount not to exceed $233,630, for a total revised contract amount not to exceed $3,409,993.40. Funding in the amount of $64,985 is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining twenty-seven months of the original of contract period is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Contract Amendment. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9C of the City Code (Minority -Owned and Woman-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). This contract is a Cooperative Purchase; therefore it is exempted under Chapter 791 of the Texas Government Code and no goals were established for this solicitation.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of amendment number 5 to the contract through the State of Texas Multiple Awards Schedule (TXMAS) with Xerox Corporation was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080508-040, Agenda Backup (CONTRACT SUMMARY), PDF, 15kb
20080508-040, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 55kb
Item 41 - May 8, 2008
Authorize award and execution of a 36-month requirements supply contract with WAYEST SAFETY, INC., Forney, TX, for firefighter airpacks and replacement parts in an estimated amount not to exceed $975,000, with three 12-month extension options in an estimated amount not to exceed $325,000 per extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $1,950,000. Funding in the amount of $108,333 is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Operating Budget of the Austin Fire Department. Funding for the remaining 32 months of the original contract period and extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Lowest bid of two bids received. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9D of the City Code (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this solicitation.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of a requirements supply contract with Wayest Safety, Inc. was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080508-041, Agenda Backup (BID TAB), PDF, 13kb
20080508-041, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb
20080508-041, Contract Cover Sheet, WAYEST SAFETY, INC, PDF, 26kb
Item 42 - May 8, 2008
Authorize award and execution of a 11-month requirements supply contract through the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (BuyBoard) with ALL AMERICAN SALES CORPORATION, Houston, TX for Tomar brand lightbars, sirens, and replacement parts and accessories in an estimated amount not to exceed $337,332,with two 12-month extension options in an estimated amount not to exceed $371,065 for the first extension option, $408,172 for the second extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $1,116,569. Funding in the amount of $31,518 is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 One-time Expenditure fund and $9,775 is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Operating Budget of the Austin Police Department. Funding in the amount of $31,250 is available in the Operating Budget of the Wireless Communications Fund of the Communications and Technology Management Department. Funding for the remaining six months of the original contract period and extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Cooperative Purchase. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9C of the City Code (Minority-Owned and Woman Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). This contract is a cooperative contract; therefore, it is exempted under Chapter 791 of the Texas Government Code, and no subcontracting opportunities were established for this solicitation.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of a requirements supply contract through the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (BuyBoard) with All American Sales Corporation was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080508-042, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb
Item 43 - May 8, 2008
Authorize award, negotiation, and execution of a professional services contract with INDUSTRIAL/ORGANIZATIONAL SOLUTIONS, INC., Westchester, IL for the development and administering of assessment centers for the ranks of Police Lieutenant and Police Commander in an amount not to exceed $67,025. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Operating Budget of the Human Resources Department. Professional Services. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9B of the City Code (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). This is a professional services contract; therefore, it is exempted under Chapter 252 of the Texas Local Government Code. No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this solicitation.
The motion authorizing the award, negotiation and execution of a professional services contract with Industrial/Organizational Solutions, Inc. was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080508-043, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 54kb
20080508-043, Contract Cover Sheet, INDUSTRIAL/ORGANIZATIONAL SOLUTIONS, INC, PDF, 17kb
Item 44 - May 8, 2008
Authorize award and execution of a 36-month requirements service agreement with AUSTIN SOFTBALL UMPIRES ASSOCIATION, INC., Austin, TX, for adult softball umpire operations and management program services in an estimated amount not to exceed $814,815, with three 12-month extension options in an estimated amount not to exceed $274,500 per extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $1,638,315. Funding in the amount of $113,169 is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Operating Budget, Softball Enterprise Fund of the Parks and Recreation Department. Funding for the remaining 31 months of the original contract period and extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Sole bid received. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9C of the City Code (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No Subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this solicitation.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of a requirements service agreement with Austin Softball Umpires Association, Inc. was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080508-044, Agenda Backup (BID TAB), PDF, 14kb
20080508-044, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 53kb
20080508-044, Contract Cover Sheet, AUSTIN SOFTBALL UMPIRES ASSOCIATION, INC, PDF, 25kb
Item 45 - May 8, 2008
Approve appointments to citizen board and commissions, to Council subcommittees and other intergovernmental bodies and removal and replacement of members.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080508-045, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 47kb
20080508-045, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 14kb
Item 46 - May 8, 2008
Approve an ordinance appointing Anne Harutunian to the Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise and Small Business Enterprise Procurement Program Advisory Committee, and waiving the residency requirement under Section 2-1-21 of the City Code, for that appointment. (Council Member Brewster McCracken Mayor Pro Tem Betty Dunkerley Council Member Sheryl Cole)
Ordinance No. 20080508-046 was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20080508-046, PDF, 28kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080508-046, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 52kb
20080508-046, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Memo), PDF, 18kb
20080508-046, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 48kb
Item 47 - May 8, 2008
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to initiate amendments to City Code Section 25-2-531 (Height Limitations) to create an exception for a fly tower constructed for and within a public performing arts theater to permit the fly tower to exceed a zoning district height limit by up to 33%, to be presented to Council on or before June 5, 2008. (Mayor Pro Tem Betty Dunkerley Council Member Brewster McCracken )
Resolution No. 20080508-047 was approved.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20080508-047, PDF, 32kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080508-047, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution), PDF, 12kb
20080508-047, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Memo), PDF, 19kb
20080508-047, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 48kb
Item 48 - May 8, 2008
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to initiate amendments to City Code Chapter 5-1 (Housing Discrimination), the 2006 International Residential Code, the 2005 Electrical Code, and other related codes, adopting Visitability standards for all new single-family homes and two-family dwellings (duplexes). (Mayor Pro Tem Betty Dunkerley Council Member Sheryl Cole )
Resolution No. 20080508-048 was approved.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20080508-048, PDF, 32kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080508-048, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution), PDF, 20kb
20080508-048, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 48kb
20080508-048, Agenda Late Backup Part 1 of 2, PDF, 25kb
20080508-048, Agenda Late Backup Part 2 of 2, PDF, 36kb
Item 49 - May 8, 2008
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to begin the zoning process for land in the City that is currently unzoned (Council Member Mike Martinez Council Member Lee Leffingwell and Council Member Jennifer Kim)
Resolution No. 20080508-049 was approved.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20080508-049, PDF, 11kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080508-049, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution), PDF, 43kb
20080508-049, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Memo), PDF, 19kb
20080508-049, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 48kb
Item 50 - May 8, 2008
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to identify areas within the upcoming fiscal year 2008-2009 budget to conduct facilitated community discussions of the Hispanic/Latino quality of life issues in Austin; develop strategies to address the findings coming out of a Community Scorecard and the discussions; and report back to Council with recommendations incorporating key strategies in the City's overall economic development program. (Council Member Mike Martinez Council Member Lee Leffingwell Council Member Sheryl Cole)
Resolution No. 20080508-050 was approved on Council Member Martinez' motion, Council Member Leffingwell's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20080508-050, PDF, 36kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080508-050, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution), PDF, 92kb
20080508-050, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Memo), PDF, 19kb
20080508-050, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
20080508-050, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 33kb
Item 51 - May 8, 2008
Approve a resolution to direct the City Manager to fully support communications and participation with the Emergency Management and Research Institute (EMRI) of Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India, and to appoint a City liaison to coordinate such participation, including the pursuit of shared interests in improving emergency communications and response internationally, sharing ideas and working together to explore grant funding opportunities for joint efforts to improve emergency communications and response services. (Council Member Jennifer Kim Council Member Sheryl Cole )
Resolution No. 20080508-051 was approved.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20080508-051, PDF, 28kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080508-051, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution), PDF, 58kb
20080508-051, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Memo), PDF, 19kb
20080508-051, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
Item 52 - May 8, 2008
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to present monthly updates to Council on the current financial position of the City of Austin. (Council Member Sheryl Cole Mayor Pro Tem Betty Dunkerley )
Resolution No. 20080508-052 was approved.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20080508-052, PDF, 23kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080508-052, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution), PDF, 34kb
20080508-052, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 48kb
Item 53 - May 8, 2008
Approve waiver of the signature requirement under Chapter 14 of the Code for the March of Dimes March for Babies Event, to be held on Saturday, May 10, 2008 (Council Member Brewster McCracken Council Member Sheryl Cole Mayor Pro Tem Betty Dunkerley)
The motion for the waiver of the signature requirement for the March of Dimes March for Babies Event was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080508-053, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Memo), PDF, 15kb
20080508-053, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 48kb
Item 54 - May 8, 2008
Approve waiver of park rental fees for the Austin Firefighters Retirement Party, to be held at Fiesta Gardens on May 13, 2008. (Council Member Mike Martinez Council Member Jennifer Kim Council Member Lee Leffingwell)
The motion for the waiver of park rental fees for the Austin Firefighters Retirement Party was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080508-054, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Memo), PDF, 15kb
20080508-054, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 48kb
Item 55 - May 8, 2008
Approve waiver of fees and authorize reimbursement under Chapter 14 of the Code for the Paramount and State Theater's Gala, to be held on Saturday, May 17, 2008. (Council Member Brewster McCracken Council Member Lee Leffingwell Council Member Jennifer Kim)
The motion for the waiver of fees and authorizing the reimbursement for the Paramount and State Theater's Gala was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080508-055, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Memo), PDF, 15kb
20080508-055, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 48kb
Item 56 - May 8, 2008
Set a public hearing to consider an ordinance authorizing the addition of new neighborhoods to the Restricted Parking Area Map (Front and Side Yard Parking) in accordance with Section 12-5-29 of the City Code. (Suggested date and time: May 15, 2008, 6:00 p.m. at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX.)
The public hearing was set for May 15, 2008 at 6:00 p.m., Austin City Hall at 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080508-056, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 54kb
Item 57 - May 8, 2008
Set a public hearing to consider an ordinance designating areas in which additional distance regulations will be applied to mobile food establishments. (Suggested date and time: May 15, 2008, 6:00 p.m., at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX.)
The public hearing was set for May 15, 2008 at 6:00 p.m., Austin City Hall at 301 West Second Street, Austin, TX.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080508-057, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 53kb
Item 58 - May 8, 2008
Set a public hearing to consider an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the City Code relating to University Neighborhood Overlay (UNO) District development requirements. (Suggested date and time: May 22, 2008, 6:00 p.m., at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX.)
The public hearing was set for May 22, 2008 at 6:00 p.m., Austin City Hall at 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080508-058, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb
Item 59 - May 8, 2008
Set a public hearing to consider an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2, Subchapter F (Residential Design and Compatibility Standards), commonly referred to as the "McMansion" ordinance, and the sections of city code relating to site development standards and procedures. (Suggested date and time: May 15, 2008, 6:00 p.m. at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX.) Reviewed by the Planning Commission.
The public hearing was set for May 15, 2008 at 6:00 p.m., Austin City Hall at 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX. This hearing will likely be postponed to May 22; however, staff was directed to do a briefing concerning proposed amendments limiting the number of FAR exemptions for garages and carports, the definition of gross floor area, duplex regulations and all additional stakeholder recommendations on May 15, 2008.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080508-059, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 55kb
20080508-059, Agenda Backup (Recommendation from Residential Design and Compatibility Commission), PDF, 51kb
20080508-059, Agenda Backup (Residential Design and Compatibility Commission Worksheet), PDF, 64kb
Item 60 - May 8, 2008
Set a public hearing to consider an ordinance amending Article 6 of City Code Chapter 25-1 (Interested Parties, Notice, and Public Hearing Procedures) related to: (1) "interested party" criteria for public hearings and administrative decisions related to land development; and (2) notice requirements for public hearings, administrative decisions, and applications. (Suggested date and time: May 15, 2008, 6:00 pm, at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX.) Recommended by the Planning Commission.
The public hearing was set for May 15, 2008 at 6:00 p.m., Austin City Hall at 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080508-060, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 53kb
Item 61 - May 8, 2008
Set a public hearing to consider an ordinance granting variances from City Code Sections 25-8-454 (Uplands Zone) and 25-8-452 (Critical Water Quality Zone), and establishing an administrative variance process for limited variances to City Code Sections 25-8-301 (Construction of a Roadway or Driveway), 25-8-302 (Construction of a Building or Parking Area), 25-8-341 (Cut Requirements), and 25-8-342 (Fill Requirements) to allow construction of the Water Treatment Plant Number 4 plant site, pump station site, and raw water intake facility. (Suggested date and time: May 15, 2008, 6:00 p.m., at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX.) Recommended by the Code and Ordinance Subcommittee of the Planning Commission; Environmental Board; and, Planning Commission.
The public hearing was set for May 15, 2008 at 6:00 p.m., Austin City Hall at 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080508-061, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb
Item 62 - May 8, 2008
Presentation from the Family and Children Task Force
The presentation was made by Robert Schneider and Jennifer Peters, Family and Children Task Force Members.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080508-062, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 1.5mb
Item 63 - May 8, 2008
Discuss legal issues related to the development of Block 21. (Private Consultation with Attorney-Section 551.071). Related to Item # 66.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080508-063, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 48kb
Item 64 - May 8, 2008
Discuss real estate development options related to the sale of the Green Water Treatment Plant and Austin Energy Control Center sites (Real Property - Section 551.072; Economic Development - Section 551.087).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080508-064, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 48kb
Item 65 - May 8, 2008
Discuss legal issues related to Anne Ashmun, the City of Austin, Neighbors Organized to Protect the Environment, Inc., and John Sikoski v. Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and KBDJ, L.P., Cause No. 03-07-0069-CV, In the Court of Appeals 3rd District of Texas (concerns approval by TCEQ of KBDJ quarry located on the Recharge Zone). (Private Consultation with Attorney - Section 551.071). Related to Item # 67.
This item was postponed to May 22, 2008.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080508-065, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 48kb
Item 66 - May 8, 2008
Approve a resolution authorizing negotiation and execution of an estoppel certificate and agreement related to the development of Block 21. Related to Item # 63.
Resolution No. 20080508-066 was approved on Council Member Martinez' motion, Council Member McCracken's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20080508-066, PDF, 92kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080508-066, Agenda Backup (Estoppel Certificate), PDF, 27kb
20080508-066, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 48kb
20080508-066, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 82kb
Item 67 - May 8, 2008
Approve settlement in Anne Ashmun, the City of Austin, Neighbors Organized to Protect the Environment, Inc., and John Sikoski v. Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and KBDJ, L.P., Cause No. 03-07-0069-CV, In the Court of Appeals 3rd District of Texas (concerns approval by TCEQ of KBDJ quarry located on the Recharge Zone). Related to Item # 65.
This item was postponed to May 22, 2008.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080508-067, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 48kb
Item 68 - May 8, 2008
C14-2007-0210 and C14H-2007-0011 - Kocurek Building - Approve third reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 511 West 41st Street (Waller Creek Watershed) from family residence-neighborhood conservation combining district (SF-3-NCCD) combining district zoning to neighborhood office-historic landmark-neighborhood conservation combining district (NO-H-NCCD) combining district zoning. First reading approved on March 27, 2008. Vote: 6-0 (Cole off the dais). Second Reading approved on April 24, 2008. Vote: 7-0. Applicant and Agent: Vanguard Design Build (Michael Rhoades). City Staff: Jorge E. Rousselin, 974-2975.
This item was postponed to May 22, 2008 at the staff's request.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080508-068, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
20080508-068, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 1.4mb
20080508-068, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 494kb
Item 69 - May 8, 2008
C14-2007-0263 - Hyde Park Neighborhood Planning Area Vertical Mixed Use Building (V) Zoning Opt-in/Opt-Out Process - Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by applying Vertical Mixed Use Building (V) zoning regulations to certain tracts within the Hyde Park Neighborhood Planning Area, bounded by 51st Street to the north, Red River to 45th Street to Duval Street to the east; 38th Street to the south and Guadalupe Street to 47th Street and along Waller Creek to the south (Waller Creek watershed). Regulations governing Vertical Mixed Use Building dimensional standards; allowable uses for a Vertical Mixed Use Building in office base district zoning; relaxed parking standards for commercial uses in a Vertical Mixed Use Building; and affordability requirements for Vertical Mixed Use Building developments will be considered for adoption. The Austin City Council may consider adopting all or some of these regulations, or amending the Vertical Mixed Use (VMU) overlay district to exclude properties within the Hyde Park Neighborhood Planning Area from the overlay district. First Reading approved on March 6, 2008. Vote: 4-2 (Leffingwell, Cole-Nay; Kim-off the dais.) Applicant and Agent: Neighborhood Planning and Zoning Department. City Staff: Jorge Rousselin, 974-2975.
This item was postponed to May 22, 2008 at the staff's request.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080508-069, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 51kb
20080508-069, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 2.2mb
20080508-069, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 327kb
Item 70 - May 8, 2008
C14-2007-0264 - TPWD 6.6 - Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by zoning property locally known as 100 East 50th Street (Waller Creek Watershed) from unzoned to multi-family residence-low density-neighborhood conservation combining district (MF-2-NCCD) combining district zoning and multi-family residence-moderate high density-neighborhood conservation combining district (MF-4-NCCD) combining district zoning. First reading approved on April 24, 2008. Vote: 6-0 (McCracken off the dais.) Applicant: Texas Park and Wildlife Department (Scott Boruff). Agent: Bennett Consulting (Jim Bennett). City Staff: Jorge E. Rousselin, 974-2975.
This item was postponed to May 15, 2008 at the staff's request.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080508-070, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
20080508-070, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 37kb
20080508-070, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 345kb
Item 71 - May 8, 2008
C14-2008-0003 - Windsor Road Neighborhood Planning Area Vertical Mixed Use Building (V) Zoning Opt-in/Opt-Out Process, Tracts 1C and Tracts 3-21 - Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by applying Vertical Mixed Use Building (V) zoning regulations to certain tracts within the Windsor Road Neighborhood Planning Area, bounded by West 35th Street on the north, North Lamar Boulevard on the east, Enfield Road on the south and North MoPac Expressway Northbound on the west (Town Lake, Shoal Creek, Johnson Creek Watersheds). Regulations governing Vertical Mixed Use Building dimensional standards; allowable uses for a Vertical Mixed Use Building in office base district zoning; relaxed parking standards for commercial uses in a Vertical Mixed Use Building; and affordability requirements for Vertical Mixed Use Building developments will be considered for adoption. The Austin City Council may consider adopting all or some of these regulations, or amending the Vertical Mixed Use (VMU) overlay district to exclude properties within the Windsor Road Neighborhood Planning Area from the overlay district. First Reading approved on February 14, 2008. Vote: 6-0 (Kim-absent). Applicant and Agent: Neighborhood Planning and Zoning Department. City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 974-7719. A valid petition has been filed by a property owner in opposition to the rezoning request for Tract 3A, located at 1715 West 35th Street.
This item was postponed to May 22, 2008 at the staff's request.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080508-071, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 51kb
20080508-071, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 1.2mb
20080508-071, Agenda Late Backup Part 1 of 2, PDF, 446kb
20080508-071, Agenda Late Backup Part 2 of 2, PDF, 64kb
Item 72 - May 8, 2008
C14-2007-0133 - Doak Rezoning - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 3103 and 3105 Slaughter lane (Slaughter Creek Watershed - Barton Springs Zone) from single-family residence-standard lot (SF-2) district zoning to neighborhood office (NO) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant neighborhood office (NO) district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To deny neighborhood office (NO) district zoning. Applicant and Agent: Philip and Mary Ellen Doak. City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 974-7719. A valid petition has been filed in opposition to this rezoning request.
This item was withdrawn.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080508-072, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
20080508-072, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 691kb
Item 73 - May 8, 2008
C14-2007-0225 - Parmer Place - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 1600-1622 East Parmer Lane (Walnut Creek and Harris Branch Watersheds) from development reserve (DR) district zoning and single-family residence-standard lot-conditional overlay (SF-2-CO) combining district zoning to multi-family residence-low density (MF-2) district zoning for Tract 1 and community commercial (GR) district zoning for Tract 2. Staff Recommendation: To grant single-family residence-standard lot (SF-2) district zoning for Tract 1 and community commercial (GR) district zoning for Tract 2 with conditions. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant single-family residence-standard lot (SF-2) district zoning for Tract 1 and community commercial (GR) district zoning for Tract 2 with conditions. Applicant: Austin Dessau, LLC (Paul Joseph). Agent: Land Strategies, Inc. (Paul W. Linehan). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 974-3057.
The first reading of the ordinance for multi-family residence-low density (MF-2) district zoning for Tract 1 and community commercial (GR) district zoning for Tract 2 with conditions with an amendment was approved. The amendment was the traffic impact analysis recommendation by staff for the signalization improvements at Dessau lane should not be 100% on page 5, but only 68.8%.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080508-073, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 308kb
20080508-073, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 51kb
20080508-073, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 681kb
Item 74 - May 8, 2008
C14-2007-0263.001 - Hyde Park Neighborhood Planning Area Vertical Mixed Use Building (V) Zoning Opt-in/Opt-Out Process, Tract 100 - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by applying Vertical Mixed Use Building (V) zoning regulations to Tract 100, located at 4000 Avenue B, within the Hyde Park Neighborhood Planning Area, from neighborhood commercial-mixed use-neighborhood conservation combining district (LR-MU-NCCD) zoning to neighborhood commercial-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-neighborhood conservation combining district (LR-MU-V-NCCD) zoning (Waller Creek watershed). Regulations governing Vertical Mixed Use Building dimensional standards; allowable uses for a Vertical Mixed Use Building in office base district zoning; relaxed parking standards for commercial uses in a Vertical Mixed Use Building; and affordability requirements for Vertical Mixed Use Building developments will be considered for adoption. The Austin City Council may consider adopting all or some of these regulations, or amending the Vertical Mixed Use (VMU) overlay district to exclude Tract 100 from the overlay district. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant neighborhood commercial-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-neighborhood conservation combining district (LR-MU-V-NCCD) zoning. Applicant and Agent: Neighborhood Planning and Zoning Department. City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 974-7719.
This item was postponed to May 22, 2008 at the staff's request.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080508-074, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 51kb
20080508-074, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 1.8mb
20080508-074, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 191kb
Item 75 - May 8, 2008
C14-2008-0003 - Windsor Road Neighborhood Planning Area Vertical Mixed Use Building (V) Zoning Opt-in/Opt-Out Process, Tracts 1A, 1B, 1D and Tract 2 - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by applying Vertical Mixed Use Building (V) zoning regulations to Tracts 1A, 1B, 1D and Tract 2 (1807 West 35th Street, 1811 West 35th Street, 1815 West 35th Street and 1721 West 35th Street) within the Windsor Road Neighborhood Planning Area, bounded by West 35th Street on the north, North Lamar Boulevard on the east, Enfield Road on the south and North MoPac Expressway Northbound on the west (Town Lake, Shoal Creek, Johnson Creek Watersheds). Regulations governing Vertical Mixed Use Building dimensional standards; allowable uses for a Vertical Mixed Use Building in office base district zoning; relaxed parking standards for commercial uses in a Vertical Mixed Use Building; and affordability requirements for Vertical Mixed Use Building developments will be considered for adoption. The Austin City Council may consider adopting all or some of these regulations, or amending the Vertical Mixed Use (VMU) overlay district to exclude properties located at from the overlay district. Planning Commission Recommendation: To exclude Tracts 1 and 2 from the vertical mixed use overlay district. Applicant and Agent: Neighborhood Planning and Zoning Department. City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 974-7719. Valid petitions have been filed by property owners in opposition to this rezoning request.
This item was postponed to May 22, 2008 at the staff's request.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080508-075, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 51kb
20080508-075, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 1.6mb
20080508-075, Agenda Late Backup Part 1 of 2, PDF, 154kb
20080508-075, Agenda Late Backup Part 2 of 2, PDF, 23kb
Item 76 - May 8, 2008
C14-2008-0019 - South Lamar Neighborhood Planning Area Vertical Mixed Use Building (V) Zoning Opt-in/Opt-out process - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by applying Vertical Mixed Use Building (V) zoning regulations to certain tracts within the South Lamar Neighborhood Planning Area, bounded by West Oltorf Street to the north, the Union Pacific Railroad to the east; West Ben White Boulevard to the south and South Lamar Boulevard to the west (West Bouldin Creek, Williamson Creek, Barton Creek - Barton Springs Zone watersheds). Regulations governing Vertical Mixed Use Building dimensional standards; allowable uses for a Vertical Mixed Use Building in office base district zoning; relaxed parking standards for commercial uses in a Vertical Mixed Use Building; and affordability requirements for Vertical Mixed Use Building developments will be considered for adoption. The Austin City Council may consider adopting all or some of these regulations, or amending the Vertical Mixed Use (VMU) overlay district to exclude properties within the South Lamar Neighborhood Planning Area from the overlay district. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant vertical mixed use building (V) district and to exclude certain tracts from the vertical mixed use overlay district. Applicant and Agent: Neighborhood Planning and Zoning Department. City Staff: Melissa Laursen, 974-7226.
This item was postponed to May 22, 2008 at the staff's request.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080508-076, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 51kb
20080508-076, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 1.6mb
20080508-076, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 37kb
Item 77 - May 8, 2008
C14-2008-0038 - 1705 & 1715 Guadalupe Street - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 1705 and 1715 Guadalupe Street (Shoal Creek Watershed) from downtown mixed use (DMU) district zoning to downtown mixed use-central urban redevelopment (DMU-CURE) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant downtown mixed use-central urban redevelopment-conditional overlay (DMU-CURE-CO) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To deny downtown mixed use-central urban redevelopment-conditional overlay (DMU-CURE-CO) combining district zoning. Applicant and Agent: StrataGem Development, Ltd. (Brent W. Ryan). City Staff: Jorge E. Rousselin, 974-2975.
The public hearing was closed and the first reading of the ordinance for downtown mixed use-central urban redevelopment-conditional overlay (DMU-CURE-CO) combining district zoning was approved on Council Member Cole's motion, on a 7-0 vote. If the building is constructed over 170 feet, then 20% of the total floor and space must be devoted for residential use.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080508-077, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
20080508-077, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 493kb
Item 78 - May 8, 2008
C14-2008-0039 - Airport Self Storage - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by zoning property locally known as 2725 Lyle Road (Colorado River Watershed) from interim-rural residence (I-RR) district zoning to general commercial services (CS) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-conditional overlay (CS-CO) combining district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-conditional overlay (CS-CO) combining district zoning. Applicant: Mandalay Financial Corporation (David Holle). Agent: Airport Shelf Storage (Laura Brown). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 974-7719.
Ordinance No. 20080508-078 for general commercial services-conditional overlay (CS-CO) combining district zoning was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20080508-078, PDF, 152kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080508-078, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 38kb
20080508-078, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 77kb
20080508-078, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
20080508-078, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 404kb
Item 79 - May 8, 2008
C14-2008-0043 - Barton Hills Neighborhood Planning Area Vertical Mixed Use Building (V) Zoning Opt-in/Opt-Out Process - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by applying Vertical Mixed Use Building (V) zoning regulations to certain tracts within the Barton Hills Neighborhood Planning Area, bounded by Robert E. Lee, Rabb Road, Rae Dell Avenue, Barton Skyway, & Lamar Boulevard to the east, Stearns Lane & MoPAC Expressway Northbound to the west, and Lady Bird Lake to the north (Barton Creek, Eanes Creek and Town Lake Watersheds). Regulations governing Vertical Mixed Use Building dimensional standards; allowable uses for a Vertical Mixed Use Building in office base district zoning; relaxed parking standards for commercial uses in a Vertical Mixed Use Building; and affordability requirements for Vertical Mixed Use Building developments will be considered for adoption. The Austin City Council may consider adopting all or some of these regulations, or amending the Vertical Mixed Use (VMU) overlay district to exclude properties within the Barton Hills Neighborhood Planning Area from the overlay district. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant vertical mixed use building (V) district and to exclude certain tracts from the vertical mixed use overlay district. Applicant and Agent: Neighborhood Planning and Zoning Department. City Staff: Gregory Montes, 974-2629. A valid petition has been filed by a property owner in opposition to this rezoning request for Tract 4B, located at 3600 South Lamar Blvd.
This item was postponed to May 22, 2008 at the staff's request.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080508-079, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 51kb
20080508-079, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 314kb
Item 80 - May 8, 2008
C14-2008-0044 (PART) - Windsor Park Neighborhood Planning Area Vertical Mixed Use Building (V) Zoning Opt-in/Opt-Out Process, Tract 30 - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by applying Vertical Mixed Use Building (V) zoning regulations to Tract 30, located at 1801 Briarcliff Boulevard within the Windsor Park Neighborhood Planning Area (Tannehill Branch Watershed) from community commercial-neighborhood plan (GR-NP) combining district zoning to community commercial-vertical mixed use building-neighborhood plan (GR-V-NP) combining district zoning. Regulations governing Vertical Mixed Use Building dimensional standards; allowable uses for a Vertical Mixed Use Building in office base district zoning; relaxed parking standards for commercial uses in a Vertical Mixed Use Building; and affordability requirements for Vertical Mixed Use Building developments will be considered for adoption. The Austin City Council may consider adopting all or some of these regulations, or amending the Vertical Mixed Use (VMU) overlay district to exclude Tract 30 from the overlay district. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant community commercial-vertical mixed use building-neighborhood plan (GR-V-NP) combining district zoning. Applicant and Agent: Neighborhood Planning and Zoning Department. City Staff: Minal Bhakta, 974-6453.
This item was postponed to May 22, 2008 at the staff's request.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080508-080, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 51kb
20080508-080, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 16kb
20080508-080, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 14kb
Item 81 - May 8, 2008
C14-2008-0044.001 - Windsor Park Neighborhood Planning Area Vertical Mixed Use Building (V) Zoning Opt-in/Opt-Out Process - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by applying Vertical Mixed Use Building (V) zoning regulations 5701 Cameron Road and 1200 Ridgehaven Drive within the Windsor Park Neighborhood Planning Area (Tannehill Branch; Fort Branch Watersheds) from limited office-mixed use-neighborhood plan (LO-MU-NP) combining district zoning to limited office-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-neighborhood plan (LO-MU-V-NP) combining district zoning. Regulations governing Vertical Mixed Use Building dimensional standards; allowable uses for a Vertical Mixed Use Building in office base district zoning; relaxed parking standards for commercial uses in a Vertical Mixed Use Building; and affordability requirements for Vertical Mixed Use Building developments will be considered for adoption. The Austin City Council may consider adopting all or some of these regulations, or amending the Vertical Mixed Use (VMU) overlay district to exclude 5701 Cameron Road and 1200 Ridgehaven Drive from the overlay district. Planning Commission Recommendation: To be reviewed on June 24, 2008. Applicant and Agent: Neighborhood Planning and Zoning Department. City Staff: Minal Bhakta, 974-6453.
This item was postponed to August 7, 2008 at the staff's request.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080508-081, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 51kb
20080508-081, Agenda Backup (Request for Postponement), PDF, 13kb
20080508-081, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 14kb
Item 82 - May 8, 2008
C14-2008-0045 - St. Dominic Savio Catholic High School - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by zoning property locally known as 9400 Neenah Avenue (Lake Creek Watershed) from unzoned to general office-conditional overlay (GO-CO) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant general office-conditional overlay (GO-CO) combining district zoning with conditions. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant general office-conditional overlay (GO-CO) combining district zoning with conditions. Applicant: Catholic Diocese of Austin (Bishop Gregory Aymond). Agent: Baker-Aicken & Associates (David Kneuper, P.E.). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 974-3057.
This item was postponed to May 22, 2008 at the applicant's request.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080508-082, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
20080508-082, Agenda Backup (Request for Postponement), PDF, 641kb
Item 83 - May 8, 2008
C14-2008-0049 - South Edge II (Part 3) - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 6224 Crow Lane (Williamson Creek Watershed) from family residence-neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) combining district zoning to multi-family residence-low density-neighborhood plan (MF-2-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant multi-family residence-low density-neighborhood plan (MF-2-NP) combining district zoning with conditions. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant multi-family residence-low density-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (MF-2-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Applicant: Captuity Investments Three, LP (Darin Davis). Agent: Alice Glasco Consulting (Alice Glasco). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 974-7719.
The public hearing was closed and the first reading of the ordinance for multi-family residence-low density-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (MF-2-CO-NP) combining district zoning was approved on Council Member McCracken's motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 7-0 vote. Staff was directed to have Neighborhood Housing look at the architectural scheme and see which if any potential housing products or programs might qualify.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080508-083, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
20080508-083, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 1.2mb
Item 84 - May 8, 2008
C14-2008-0061 - East 11th Street NCCD (A portion of Subdistrict 3) - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 1109 North IH-35 Service Road Northbound (Waller Creek Watershed) from general commercial services- neighborhood conservation combining district-neighborhood plan (CS-NCCD-NP) combining district zoning to general commercial services- neighborhood conservation combining district-neighborhood plan (CS-NCCD-NP) combining district zoning to change a condition of zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-neighborhood conservation combining district-neighborhood plan (CS-NCCD-NP) combining district zoning to change a condition of zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-neighborhood conservation combining district-neighborhood plan (CS-NCCD-NP) combining district zoning to change a condition of zoning. Applicant: JH West 12th Street Partners, LTD (Haythem, Dawlett and John Scardino). Agent: Alice Glasco Consulting (Alice Glasco). City Staff: Joi Hardin, 974-2212.
Ordinance No. 20080508-084 for general commercial services-neighborhood conservation combining district-neighborhood plan (CS-NCCD-NP) combining district zoning to change a condition of zoning was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20080508-084, PDF, 250kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080508-084, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 41kb
20080508-084, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 51kb
20080508-084, Agenda Backup (Staff Recommendation), PDF, 453kb
20080508-084, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 260kb
Item 85 - May 8, 2008
C14-2008-0062 - East 11th Street NCCD (A portion of Subdistrict 3) - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 1103 and 1105 N. IH-35 Service Road Northbound (Waller Creek Watershed) from commercial-liquor sales-neighborhood conservation combining district-neighborhood plan (CS-1-NCCD-NP) combining district zoning and commercial-liquor sales-conditional overlay-neighborhood conservation combining district-neighborhood plan (CS-1-CO-NCCD-NP) combining district zoning to commercial-liquor sales-neighborhood conservation combining district-neighborhood plan (CS-1-NCCD-NP) combining district zoning to change a condition of zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant commercial-liquor sales-neighborhood conservation combining district-neighborhood plan (CS-1-NCCD-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant commercial-liquor sales-neighborhood conservation combining district-neighborhood plan (CS-1-NCCD-NP) combining district zoning. Applicant: Matt Mathias and Richard Hardin. Agent: Alice Glasco Consulting (Alice Glasco). City Staff: Joi Hardin, 974-2212.
Ordinance No. 20080508-085 for commercial-liquor sales-neighborhood conservation combining district-neighborhood plan (CS-1-NCCD-NP) combining district zoning was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20080508-085, PDF, 222kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080508-085, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 43kb
20080508-085, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 51kb
20080508-085, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 491kb
20080508-085, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 232kb
Item 86 - May 8, 2008
C14-2008-0064 - Heritage Duval Gardens - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 5301 Duval Road (Walnut Creek Watershed) from family residence (SF-3) district zoning to general office (GO) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant general office-conditional overlay (GO-CO) combining district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission: To grant general office-conditional overlay (GO-CO) combining district zoning. Applicant: CWP-Duval, L.P. (Charles W. Putnam, Jr.). Agent: Alice Glasco Consulting (Alice Glasco). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 974-3057.
Ordinance No. 20080508-086 for general office-conditional overlay (GO-CO) combining district zoning was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20080508-086, PDF, 120kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080508-086, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 38kb
20080508-086, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 65kb
20080508-086, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
20080508-086, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 713kb
Item 87 - May 8, 2008
NPA-2008-0023.02 - Windsor Park Neighborhood Planning Area, Tract 30 - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20070809-055, the University Hills/Windsor Park Neighborhood Plan, an element of the Austin Comprehensive Plan, to change the land use designation of 1801 Briarcliff Boulevard (Tannehill Branch Watershed) from commercial to mixed use. Planning Commission Recommendation: To approve a change in the Future Land Use Map from commercial to mixed use. Applicant and Agent: Neighborhood Planning and Zoning Department. City Staff: Minal Bhakta, 974-6453.
This item was postponed to May 22, 2008 at the staff's request.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080508-087, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 44kb
20080508-087, Agenda Backup (Map), PDF, 1.2mb
20080508-087, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
20080508-087, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 16kb
Item 88 - May 8, 2008
Conduct a public hearing and consider a resolution authorizing the use of approximately 3,635 square feet (0.083 acre) and approximately 3,014 square feet (0.069 acre) for a temporary work space to construct, use, maintain, repair, and replace a wastewater line for construction of a portion of the Govalle I - South 2nd Street Wastewater Improvement Project through dedicated parkland known as the East Bouldin Creek Greenbelt and located behind Bouldin Creek Condominiums, in accordance with Sec. 26.001 et seq. of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code. (Suggested date and time: May 08, 2008 at 6:00 p.m., Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, 301 West Second Street, Austin, TX). All costs associated with construction, as well as any parkland restoration will be paid by requester. Recommended by the Parks and Recreation Board.
The public hearing was closed and Resolution No. 20080508-088 was approved on Council Member Martinez' motion, Council Member Leffingwell's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20080508-088, PDF, 158kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080508-088, Agenda Backup (COMMISSION ACTION), PDF, 24kb
20080508-088, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution), PDF, 119kb
20080508-088, Agenda Backup (Exhibit A), PDF, 113kb
20080508-088, Agenda Backup (FIELD NOTES 2), PDF, 264kb
20080508-088, Agenda Backup (FIELD NOTES), PDF, 307kb
20080508-088, Agenda Backup (MAP), PDF, 126kb
20080508-088, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 53kb
Item 89 - May 8, 2008
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending Chapter 25-10, Sign Regulations and Chapter 13-2, Ground Transportation Services to clarify Chapter 25-10 and allow off-premise signs on limited portions of scenic roadways; prohibit advertisements on vehicles if such vehicles are driven solely or primarily for the purpose of advertising businesses that are unrelated to the vehicle's primary business; allow signs to be relocated to commercial districts with sign face areas of up to 672 square feet; change the way sign height is measured; define elevated travel ways and except major interchanges and intersections from that definition; clarify sign location measurements; allow the face size of newly relocated signs to be as large as the total aggregate square footage of the signs being relocated; require off-premise sign owners to register the signs and pay fees for all signs within the city's planning jurisdiction; require energy efficient, pollution reduction lighting for off-premise signs within a certain time frame; require annual registration of all non-conforming off-premise signs; prohibit signs owners from relocating a sign if that sign owner is in violation of the sign regulations; establish notice requirement to notify sign owners of registration expiration; clarify and establish penalties for violations of the sign regulations; and impose registration requirements and registration fees on vehicles that transport passengers for profit and advertise unrelated businesses; and other clarifying amendments. Reviewed by the Design Commission; Urban Transportation Commission; Codes and Ordinances Subcommittee of the Planning Commission; and Planning Commission.
The public hearing was closed and the first reading of the ordinance was approved with amendments on Council Member Martinez' motion, Council Member McCracken's second on a 7-0 vote. An additional amendment concerning the removal of the replacement section will be taken to the Planning Commission for review and be back to Council on June 5, 2008.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080508-089, Agenda Backup (Exhibit A- Tracking Sheet), PDF, 60kb
20080508-089, Agenda Backup (Exhibit B- Draft Ordinance with Resolution Language), PDF, 620kb
20080508-089, Agenda Backup (Exhibit C- Draft Ordinance with Planning Commission Recommendations), PDF, 609kb
20080508-089, Agenda Backup (Exhibit D- Map of Restricted Areas), PDF, 2.5mb
20080508-089, Agenda Backup (Exhibit E- Billboard Data), PDF, 1.5mb
20080508-089, Agenda Backup (Exhibit F- Summary of Stakeholder Meetings), PDF, 34kb
20080508-089, Agenda Backup (Exhibit G- Stakeholder Comments), PDF, 27kb
20080508-089, Agenda Backup (Exhibit H- Scenic Austin Letter), PDF, 179kb
20080508-089, Agenda Backup (Exhibit I- Mobile Advertising Letter), PDF, 3.9mb
20080508-089, Agenda Backup (Exhibit J- Design Commission Recommendation Letter), PDF, 53kb
20080508-089, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 57kb
20080508-089, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 1.0mb
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