Regular Meeting of the Austin City Council
January 29, 2009
Meeting Agenda
Agenda, 540kb
Changes to the Meeting Agenda
Agenda Changes and Corrections Final Version, 96kb
Agenda Changes and Corrections Version 1, 91kb
Approved Meeting Minutes
The minutes for the Regular meeting of January 29, 2009 were approved on the 12th day of February 2009 on Council Member Martinez' motion, Council Member Shade's second on a 7-0 vote.
Minutes, 743kb
Closed Caption Transcript
Transcript, 189kb
Agenda Items - January 29, 2009
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Item 1 - January 29, 2009
Approve the minutes of the Austin City Council January 15, 2009 Regular meeting.
The minutes from the meeting of January 15, 2009 were approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Leffingwell's motion, Council Member Martinez' second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090129-001, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 48kb
Item 2 - January 29, 2009
Approve the issuance of a Letter of Intent for a rebate to Pfluger Associates Architects for the installation of a solar photovoltaic system at the project located at 209 E. Riverside Drive, Austin, Texas, 78704, in an amount not to exceed $100,000. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Operating Budget of Austin Energy in the Conservation Rebates and Incentives Fund. Recommended by the Resource Management Commission.
The motion for the issuance of a letter of intent for a rebate was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Leffingwell's motion, Council Member Martinez' second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090129-002, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 54kb
20090129-002, Agenda Backup (RMC Recommendation), PDF, 33kb
Item 3 - January 29, 2009
Approve an ordinance ordering a general municipal election to be held on May 9, 2009, to elect the Mayor and City Council Members to Place 2, Place 5, and Place 6; ordering a special municipal election to be held on May 9, 2009, to elect a City Council Member to fill the unexpired term of Place 1; providing for the conduct of the election including authorizing the City Clerk to enter into election agreements with other local political subdivisions as may be necessary for the orderly conduct of the election; and declaring an emergency. Amount and Source of Funding: Funding in the amount of $630,372 is available in the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Operating Budget of the Office of the City Clerk.
Ordinance No. 20090129-003 was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Leffingwell's motion, Council Member Martinez' second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
20090129-003, Ordinance (English), PDF, 744kb
20090129-003, Ordinance (Spanish), PDF, 760kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090129-003, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 32kb
20090129-003, Agenda Backup (Exhibit A), PDF, 24kb
20090129-003, Agenda Backup (Exhibit B), PDF, 62kb
20090129-003, Agenda Backup (Exhibit C), PDF, 30kb
20090129-003, Agenda Backup (Exhibit D), PDF, 16kb
20090129-003, Agenda Backup (Exhibit E), PDF, 13kb
20090129-003, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb
20090129-003, Agenda Backup (Spanish Draft Ordinance), PDF, 32kb
Item 4 - January 29, 2009
Authorize execution of Supplemental Amendment No.7 with TURNER COLLIE & BRADEN, Inc., Austin, Texas for additional engineering design and construction phase services related to the Wildhorse Ranch North Interceptor Extension north of Hwy 290 (Gilleland Creek Interceptor) in the amount of $486,993 for a total contract amount not to exceed $3,804,575. Funding in the amount of $486,993 is available in the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Capital Budget of the Austin Water Utility. This contract was awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9B of the City Code (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 13.6 % MBE and 17.2 % WBE subcontractor participation to date. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission.
The motion authorizing the execution of supplemental amendment number 7 with Turner Collie & Braden, Inc. was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Leffingwell's motion, Council Member Martinez' second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090129-004, Agenda Backup (Authorization History), PDF, 45kb
20090129-004, Agenda Backup (Board and Commission Action), PDF, 27kb
20090129-004, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Note), PDF, 23kb
20090129-004, Agenda Backup (M/WBE), PDF, 38kb
20090129-004, Agenda Backup (Map), PDF, 140kb
20090129-004, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 58kb
Item 5 - January 29, 2009
Authorize negotiation and execution of Amendment No. 3 to the construction contract service agreement with TEPSCO, L.P., Deer Park, TX, to increase the second 12-month extension option by 180 days to allow for the completion of underground chilled water piping presently under construction. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9A of the City Code (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) with 9.50% MBE and 9.52% WBE subcontractor participation to date. To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission on January 26, 2009. Recommended by the Electric Utility Commission
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of amendment number 3 to the construction contract service agreement with TEPSCO, L.P. was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Leffingwell's motion, Council Member Martinez' second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090129-005, Agenda Backup (EUC Recommendation), PDF, 24kb
20090129-005, Agenda Backup (M/WBE), PDF, 39kb
20090129-005, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 53kb
Item 6 - January 29, 2009
Authorize execution of a construction contract with AUSTIN FILTER SYSTEMS, INC., Austin, TX, for Thomas C. Green Water Treatment Plant Decommissioning and Deconstruction in the amount of $4,782,000 plus a $239,000 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $5,021,000. Funding in the amount of $5,021,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Capital Improvement Budget of the Austin Water Utility. Lowest bid of four (4) bids received. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9A of the City Code (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 9.28% MBE and 3.99% WBE subcontractor participation. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission.
The motion authorizing the execution of a construction contract with Austin Filter Systems, Inc. was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Leffingwell's motion, Council Member Martinez' second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090129-006, Agenda Backup (Board and Commission Action), PDF, 33kb
20090129-006, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Note), PDF, 25kb
20090129-006, Agenda Backup (M/WBE), PDF, 45kb
20090129-006, Agenda Backup (Map), PDF, 585kb
20090129-006, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 54kb
Item 7 - January 29, 2009
Authorize execution of a construction contract with BENITEZ CONSTRUCTION, INC. (MBE 26.43%), Manor, TX for Water Reclamation Initiative Central Zone Projects Phase 1B - East 51st Street Pipeline in the amount of $953,060.50 plus a $95,306 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,048,366.50. Funding in the amount of $1,048,366.50 is available in the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Capital Budget of the Austin Water Utility. Lowest bid of thirteen (13) bids received. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9A of the City Code (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 5.02% African American, 4.30 % Hispanic, and 4.43% WBE subcontractor participation. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission.
The motion authorizing the execution of a construction contract with Benitez Construction, Inc. was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Leffingwell's motion, Council Member Martinez' second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090129-007, Agenda Backup (Board and Commission Action), PDF, 28kb
20090129-007, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Note), PDF, 20kb
20090129-007, Agenda Backup (M/WBE), PDF, 44kb
20090129-007, Agenda Backup (Map), PDF, 186kb
20090129-007, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 56kb
Item 8 - January 29, 2009
Authorize execution of change order # 6 to the construction contract with GIBSON & ASSOCIATES, INC., Balch Springs, TX for the 2008 Miscellaneous Bridge Maintenance Contract in the amount of $84,050, for a total contract amount not to exceed $562,894.60. Funding in the amount of $84,050 is available in the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Operating Budget of Public Works Department. This contract was awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9A of the City Code (Minority Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) through achievements of Good Faith Efforts with 0.00% MBE and 0.10% WBE subcontractor participation to date.
The motion authorizing the execution of change order number 6 to the construction contract with Gibson & Associates, Inc. was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Leffingwell's motion, Council Member Martinez' second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090129-008, Agenda Backup (Authorization History), PDF, 60kb
20090129-008, Agenda Backup (M/WBE), PDF, 62kb
20090129-008, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 53kb
Item 9 - January 29, 2009
Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Economic Growth and Redevelopment Services Office Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund of Ordinance No. 20080908-002 to adopt a budget for the Austin Downtown Public Improvement District (PID), with a beginning balance of $810,954, Revenue of $2,662,479, and Requirements of $2,562,479. Funding in the amount of $2,308,066 is available through 2009 assessments (at an approximate 96.7% collection rate); $73,230 in collections from 2008, $131,183 interest accrued in the PID Account and late payments; and a $150,000 annual contribution from the City of Austin ($75,000 Austin Convention Center Fund, and $75,000 in the Water and Wastewater Utility Fund).
Ordinance No. 20080129-009 was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Leffingwell's motion, Council Member Martinez' second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20090129-009, PDF, 26kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090129-009, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 19kb
20090129-009, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Note), PDF, 25kb
20090129-009, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 53kb
Item 10 - January 29, 2009
Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Economic Growth and Redevelopment Services Office Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund of Ordinance No. 20080908-002 to adopt a budget for the East Sixth Street Public Improvement District (PID), with a beginning balance of $65,283, Revenue of $87,687, and Requirements of $83,687. Funding of $3,275 in interest and late payments accrued in the PID account, and funding in the amount of $41,616 is available through 2009 assessments (at an approximate 91.1% collection rate), a $43,500 contribution from the City of Austin, reduced by $704 shortfall in 2008 collections.
Ordinance No. 20080129-010 was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Leffingwell's motion, Council Member Martinez' second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20090129-010, PDF, 26kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090129-010, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 19kb
20090129-010, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Note), PDF, 24kb
20090129-010, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 53kb
Item 11 - January 29, 2009
Authorize negotiation and execution of an amended and restated Interlocal Agreement for Automatic Aid Assistance between the City of Austin and Travis County Emergency Service District Number 9 (TCESD# 9) to revise certain terms of the agreement in response to the decision of the arbitrator in the Peninsula Annexation Service Plan arbitration. Funding for the initial one-year term (calendar year 2009) and renewal terms is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Related to Items #13 and 14.
This item was withdrawn.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090129-011, Agenda Backup (ESD 9 Amended and Restated Agreement), PDF, 29kb
20090129-011, Agenda Backup (Exhibit F), PDF, 36kb
20090129-011, Agenda Backup (Exhibits A-E), PDF, 857kb
20090129-011, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb
Item 12 - January 29, 2009
Approve a resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for Housing and Economic Recovery Act Neighborhood Stabilization Program funds to help mitigate the impact of the foreclosure crisis in Austin neighborhoods. Funding is provided through the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs.
Resolution No. 20090129-012 was approved on Council Member Martinez' motion, Council Member Morrison's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20090129-012, PDF, 21kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090129-012, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution), PDF, 13kb
20090129-012, Agenda Backup (HERA Memo to Mayor & Council 11_26_08), PDF, 92kb
20090129-012, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 57kb
20090129-012, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 37kb
Item 13 - January 29, 2009
Approve an ordinance to annex the Peninsula Municipal Annexation Plan Area for full purposes. (The area is approximately 432 acres in Travis County located west of Westlake Drive approximately 210 feet south of the intersection of Westlake Drive and Trailview Mesa Drive). Funding necessary to provide general governmental services to this tract is available in the budgets of the departments which will be providing the services. Related to Items #11 and 14.
This item was withdrawn.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090129-013, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 25kb
20090129-013, Agenda Backup (Legal Description), PDF, 221kb
20090129-013, Agenda Backup (Map), PDF, 277kb
20090129-013, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 53kb
20090129-013, Agenda Backup (Service Plan), PDF, 55kb
Item 14 - January 29, 2009
Approve a resolution ordering City ad valorem taxes to be collected on properties located within the Lake Austin Shoreline Area adjacent to the Peninsula Annexation area (approximately 59 acres in Travis County located below the 504.9 foot mean sea level contour line). Funding necessary to provide general governmental services to this tract is available in the budgets of the departments which will be providing the services. Related to Items #11 and 13.
This item was withdrawn.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090129-014, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution), PDF, 23kb
20090129-014, Agenda Backup (Exhibit 1 - Legal Description), PDF, 137kb
20090129-014, Agenda Backup (Exhibit 2- Ordinance 860130-A), PDF, 563kb
20090129-014, Agenda Backup (Map), PDF, 492kb
20090129-014, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 54kb
Item 15 - January 29, 2009
Approve an ordinance amending Ordinance 20080320-048 to correct the tract map to identify boundaries of the tracts for the VMU properties in the East MLK neighborhood planning area, so that the boundaries correspond to the tract table described in zoning Case C14-2007-0258.
Ordinance No. 20090129-015 was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Leffingwell's motion, Council Member Martinez' second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20090129-015, PDF, 116kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090129-015, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 26kb
20090129-015, Agenda Backup (Map), PDF, 430kb
20090129-015, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 50kb
Item 16 - January 29, 2009
Approve a resolution adopting amendments to the Downtown Design Guidelines. Recommended by Design Commission.
Resolution No. 20090129-016 was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Leffingwell's motion, Council Member Martinez' second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20090129-016, PDF, 3.4mb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090129-016, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution), PDF, 23kb
20090129-016, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 53kb
20090129-016, Agenda Backup (Urban Design Guidelines), PDF, 3.4mb
20090129-016, Agenda Backup (Urban Design Guidelines), PDF, 3.4mb
Item 17 - January 29, 2009
Approve an ordinance accepting $15,000 in grant funds from the Austin Community Foundation; and amending the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Parks and Recreation Department Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund of Ordinance No. 20080908-002 to appropriate $15,000 for the Totally Cool Totally Art After School Program operated by the Cultural Affairs Division of the Parks and Recreation Department. Funding in the amount of $15,000 is available from the Austin Community Foundation. The grant period is January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2009. No City match is required.
Ordinance No. 20090129-017 was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Leffingwell's motion, Council Member Martinez' second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20090129-017, PDF, 27kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090129-017, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 18kb
20090129-017, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Note ), PDF, 18kb
20090129-017, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 53kb
Item 18 - January 29, 2009
Approve a resolution adopting the Lady Bird Lake Trail Enhancement Plan.
Resolution No. 20090129-018 was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Leffingwell's motion, Council Member Martinez' second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20090129-018, PDF, 38kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090129-018, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution), PDF, 23kb
20090129-018, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 55kb
Item 19 - January 29, 2009
Approve an ordinance establishing classifications and positions in the classified service of the Austin Police Department, eliminating the existing classifications of Police Corporal and Police Detective by combining those two classifications and creating a single new classification entitled "Police Corporal/Police Detective," and repealing Ordinance No. 20081218-040."
Ordinance No. 20090129-019 was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Leffingwell's motion, Council Member Martinez' second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20090129-019, PDF, 54kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090129-019, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 15kb
20090129-019, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 53kb
Item 20 - January 29, 2009
Authorize award, negotiation, and execution of a contract with GEMINI SOLAR DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, LLC, San Francisco, CA, to purchase up to 30 megawatts of solar-generated power over a 25-year term at an estimated annual amount of $10,000,000, for an estimated total contract amount of $250,000,000. Funding will be provided through the Electric Fuel Charge revenue or future Green Choice revenue. Best evaluated proposal of 15 proposals 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.
This item was postponed to February 12, 2009 on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Leffingwell's motion, Council Member Martinez' second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090129-020, Agenda Backup (MATRIX), PDF, 12kb
20090129-020, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 55kb
Item 21 - January 29, 2009
Authorize award and execution of Amendment No. 1 to the contract amount with PRINTMAILPRO.COM, Austin, TX for printing and mail processing services of delinquent notices for Municipal Court to increase the contract authorization in an amount not to exceed $75,000, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $125,000. Funding in the amount of $75,000 is included in the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Operating Budget of the Municipal Court. 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 amendment number 1 to the contract amount with Printmailpro.com was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Leffingwell's motion, Council Member Martinez' second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090129-021, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 53kb
Item 22 - January 29, 2009
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 area bounded by Allandale Road, Burnet Road, Shoal Creek Boulevard, Hancock Drive, and West North Loop Boulevard; and correcting entries in Section 12-4-64(D). Funding in the amount of $1,200 is available in the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Operating Budget of the Public Works Department for installation of necessary signs.
Ordinance No. 20090129-022 was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Leffingwell's motion, Council Member Martinez' second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20090129-022, PDF, 60kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090129-022, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 38kb
20090129-022, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 27kb
20090129-022, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 53kb
Item 23 - January 29, 2009
Approve appointments to citizen board and commissions, to Council subcommittees and other intergovernmental bodies and removal and replacement of members.
The appointments were approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Leffingwell's motion, Council Member Martinez' second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090129-023, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
20090129-023, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 13kb
Item 24 - January 29, 2009
Approve an ordinance amending Chapter 2-1 of the City Code to repeal and replace Section 2-1-123 relating to the Child Care Council. (Council Member Randi Shade Council Member Laura Morrison Council Member Sheryl Cole)
Ordinance No. 20090129-024 was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Leffingwell's motion, Council Member Martinez' second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20090129-024, PDF, 64kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090129-024, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 35kb
20090129-024, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 33kb
20090129-024, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
20090129-024, Agenda Backup (Revised Draft Ordinance), PDF, 33kb
Item 25 - January 29, 2009
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to amend the Guidelines for Non-City Use for City Hall to make City Council Chambers and the Boards & Commissions Room available as free speech venues on Tuesdays. (Council Member Randi Shade Council Member Lee Leffingwell Council Member Sheryl Cole)
Resolution No. 20090129-025 was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Leffingwell's motion, Council Member Martinez' second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20090129-025, PDF, 41kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090129-025, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution), PDF, 26kb
20090129-025, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Memo), PDF, 19kb
20090129-025, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
Item 26 - January 29, 2009
Approve waiver of certain fees and requirements under City Code Chapter 14-8 for the Austin Jewish Academy's Bagelfest 5K, to be held on Sunday, March 8, 2009. (Mayor Pro Tem Brewster McCracken Council Member Randi Shade Mayor Will Wynn)
The motion authorizing the waiver of certain fees and requirements for the Austin Jewish Academy's Bagelfest 5K was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Leffingwell's motion, Council Member Martinez' second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090129-026, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
20090129-026, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 27kb
Item 27 - January 29, 2009
Approve waiver of the signature requirement under City Code Chapter 14-8 for the Boy Scouts of America Capital Area Council's Report to State Parade to be held on Saturday, February 7, 2009. (Council Member Mike Martinez Council Member Lee Leffingwell Council Member Laura Morrison)
This item was withdrawn on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Leffingwell's motion, Council Member Martinez' second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090129-027, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
20090129-027, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 21kb
Item 28 - January 29, 2009
Approve waiver of certain fees and requirements under City Code Chapter 14-8 and authorize payment of certain costs associated with Celebrate Texas Incorporated's Texas Independence Day 5K Run and Parade, a City co-sponsored event, to be held on March 7, 2009. (Council Member Mike Martinez Mayor Will Wynn )
The motion authorizing the waiver of certain fees and requirements and authorizing the payment of certain costs associated with Celebrate Texas Incorporated's Texas Independence Day 5K Run and Parade was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Leffingwell's motion, Council Member Martinez' second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090129-028, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Memo), PDF, 15kb
20090129-028, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
Item 29 - January 29, 2009
Approve waiver of certain fees and requirements under City Code Chapter 14-8 and authorize payment of certain costs associated with SXSW, Inc.'s annual South by Southwest Festival, a City co-sponsored event, to be held March 13-22, 2009. (Council Member Mike Martinez Council Member Sheryl Cole Mayor Will Wynn)
The motion authorizing the waiver of certain fees and requirements and authorizing the payment of certain costs associated with SXSW, Inc.'s annual South by Southwest Festival was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Leffingwell's motion, Council Member Martinez' second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090129-029, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Memo), PDF, 15kb
20090129-029, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
Item 30 - January 29, 2009
Set a public hearing to consider amending Chapter 25-2 of the City Code (Transit Oriented Development) related to compatibility standards and affordability requirements, and to eliminate a height prohibition in the Plaza Saltillo TOD; amending Chapter 25-4 (Project Circulation Plans); and other conforming amendments necessary to reflect adoption of transit oriented development (TOD) base district zoning and station area plans. (Suggested date and time: February 12, 2009 at 6:00 p.m., City Hall Council Chambers, 301 West Second Street.)
The public hearing was set for February 12, 2009 at 6:00 p.m., City Hall Council Chambers at 301 West Second Street, Austin, Texas on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Leffingwell's motion, Council Member Martinez' second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090129-030, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 53kb
Item 31 - January 29, 2009
Set a public hearing to consider an appeal by Andy Martin, representing AJHSCCM LP, of the Zoning and Platting Commission's decision allowing construction of buildings on a slope with a gradient of greater than 25% on property located at 9716 FM 2222, Austin, TX. (Suggested date and time: February 12, 2009, 6:00 p.m., at Austin City Hall, 301 West Second Street) Approval of this environmental variance was recommended by the Environmental Board on August 18, 2008 and recommended by the Zoning and Platting Commission on November 18, 2008.
The public hearing was set for February 12, 2009 at 6:00 p.m., Austin City Hall at 301 West Second Street, Austin, Texas on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Leffingwell's motion, Council Member Martinez' second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090129-031, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb
Item 32 - January 29, 2009
Discuss legal issues related to property located at 328 Heartwood, concerning: appeal of site plan disapproval; pending code enforcement action; permitting issues; and a floodplain variance request.(Private Consultation with Attorney - Section 551.071). Related to Items # 53 and 54.
This item was withdrawn.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090129-032, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
Item 33 - January 29, 2009
Discuss matters relating to Austin Energy's generation resource plans. (Public Power Utility Competitive Matter - Section 551.086).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090129-033, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
Item 34 - January 29, 2009
Deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property locally known as the Lions Municipal Golf Course, generally located at the intersection of Lake Austin Boulevard and Enfield Road. (Real Property - Section 551.072). Related to Item #35.
This item was withdrawn.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090129-034, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
Item 35 - January 29, 2009
Discuss legal issues regarding the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property locally known as the Lions Municipal Golf Course, generally located at the intersection of Lake Austin Boulevard and Enfield Road. (Private Consultation with Attorney - Section 551.071). Related to Item #34.
This item was withdrawn.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090129-035, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
Item 36 - January 29, 2009
Briefing on the Business Retention and Enhancement pilot program
The presentation was made by Rodney Gonzales, Acting Director for Economic Growth and Redevelopment Services.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090129-036, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 103kb
Item 37 - January 29, 2009
Annual Update on the City of Austin and Lower Colorado River Authority Water Partnership
The presentation was made by Rudy Garza, Assistant City Manager and Greg Meszaros, Director for Austin Water Utility.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090129-037, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 81kb
Item 38 - January 29, 2009
C14-2008-0094 - 8th Street Triangle - Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 700 E. 8th (Waller Creek Watershed) from public (P) district zoning to central business district-central urban redevelopment (CBD-CURE) combining district zoning. First reading approved on December 11, 2008. Vote: 7-0. Applicant: City of Austin, Contract and Land Management. Agent: Lauraine Rizer. City Staff: Robert Heil, 974-2330.
Ordinance No. 20090129-038 for central business district-central urban redevelopment (CBD-CURE) combining district zoning was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Morrison's motion, Mayor Pro Tem McCracken's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20090129-038, PDF, 164kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090129-038, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 114kb
20090129-038, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 50kb
20090129-038, Agenda Backup (Revised Draft Ordinance), PDF, 114kb
20090129-038, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 268kb
Item 39 - January 29, 2009
C14-2008-0148 - 1410 West Ben White - Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 1410 West Ben White Blvd. (West Bouldin Creek Watershed) from community commercial (GR) district zoning to general commercial services-conditional overlay (CS-CO) combining district zoning. First reading approved on November 6, 2008. Vote: 7-0. Applicant: Cothron Partnership No. 2 LTD. (Olen Cothron). Agent: The Austin Company (Peter Von Wupperfeld). City Staff: Stephen Rye, 974-7605.
Ordinance No. 20090129-039 for general commercial services-conditional overlay (CS-CO) combining district zoning with the additional permitted use for restaurant (general) was approved on Council Member Morrison's motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20090129-039, PDF, 146kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090129-039, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 168kb
20090129-039, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 50kb
20090129-039, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 414kb
20090129-039, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 154kb
Item 40 - January 29, 2009
NP-2008-0025 (Part) - Oak Hill Combined Neighborhood Plan - Approve second/third readings of ordinance amending the Austin Tomorrow Comprehensive Plan by adopting land use designation for Tract AG of the Oak Hill Combined Neighborhood Plan. Tract AG is located within a planning area generally bounded by Southwest Parkway to the north, Barton Creek Greenbelt to the east, FM 1826, Davis Lane, Clairmont Drive, Abilene Trail, Convict Hill Rd, and Loop 1 to the south, and Thomas Springs Road, Circle Drive and West View Road to the west on the Future Land Use map. The watersheds are Williamson Creek, Slaughter Creek, and Barton Creek - Barton Springs Zone Watershed. First reading was approved on October 23, 2008: Vote: 5-1 (Morrison voted Nay; Martinez off the dais.). City Staff: Maureen Meredith, 974-2695; Minal Bhakta, Department; 974-6453 and Gregory Montes, 974-2629.
This item was postponed to February 12, 2009 at the owner's request on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Morrison's motion, Mayor Pro Tem McCracken's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090129-040, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 18kb
20090129-040, Agenda Backup (Map), PDF, 3.1mb
20090129-040, Agenda Backup (Memo and Attachments), PDF, 227kb
20090129-040, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 50kb
20090129-040, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 68kb
Item 41 - January 29, 2009
C14-2008-0115 - William Cannon - Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 4808 West William Cannon Drive (Williamson Creek Watershed - Barton Springs Zone) from single-family residence-standard lot (SF-2) district zoning to neighborhood commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (LR-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning with conditions. At First reading on October 23, 2008, City Council approved LO-MU-CO-NP combining district zoning with conditions. Vote: 5-1 (Morrison voted nay; Martinez off the dais.) Applicant: Marcus Whitfield & Eskew Place, Ltd. (Gail and Marcus Whitfield). Agent: McClean & Howard, L.L.P. (Jeffrey Howard). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 974-7719. A valid petition has been filed in opposition to this rezoning request.
This item was postponed to February 12, 2009 at the owner's request on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Morrison's motion, Mayor Pro Tem McCracken's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090129-041, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 199kb
20090129-041, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 50kb
20090129-041, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 1.1mb
20090129-041, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 67kb
Item 42 - January 29, 2009
C14-2008-0222 - William Cannon Rezoning - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as the North side of West William Cannon Drive, between Beckett Road and Ridge Oak Road (Williamson Creek Watershed - Barton Springs Zone) from rural residence-neighborhood plan (RR-NP) combining district zoning to neighborhood commercial-mixed use-neighborhood plan (LR-MU-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To deny neighborhood commercial-mixed use-neighborhood plan (LR-MU-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To be reviewed on March 10, 2009. Applicant: John Rocha, Jewell Simmons, Lloyd Burt, Judy Grimes, Valerie Brinkman, Charles Spradling and Fast Enterprises (Frank Smith). Agent: Thrower Design (Ron Thrower). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 974-7719.
This item was postponed to March 26, 2009 at the staff's request on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Morrison's motion, Mayor Pro Tem McCracken's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090129-042, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 50kb
20090129-042, Agenda Backup (Staff Report - Part 1), PDF, 1.5mb
20090129-042, Agenda Backup (Staff Report - Part 2), PDF, 935kb
Item 43 - January 29, 2009
C14-2008-0236 - Roadway Express - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by zoning property locally known as 9018 Tuscany Way (Walnut Creek Watershed) from interim-rural residence (I-RR) district zoning to limited industrial service-conditional overlay (LI-CO) combining district zoning with conditions. Staff Recommendation: To grant limited industrial service-conditional overlay (LI-CO) combining district zoning with conditions. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant limited industrial service-conditional overlay (LI-CO) combining district zoning. Applicant: Roadway Express, Inc. (Matt Spronz). Agent: The Faust Group (Bill Faust). City Staff: Joi Harden, 974-2122.
The public hearing was closed and Ordinance No. 20090129-043 for limited industrial service-conditional overlay (LI-CO) combining district zoning was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Morrison's motion, Mayor Pro Tem McCracken's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20090129-043, PDF, 83kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090129-043, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 53kb
20090129-043, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 50kb
20090129-043, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 322kb
Item 44 - January 29, 2009
C14-2008-0240 - 4701 N. IH-35 - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 4701 North IH-35 SVRD NB (also known as 4705 North IH-35 SVRD NBD) (Boggy Creek Watershed) from community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning to community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning to change a condition of zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning to change a condition of zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning to change a condition of zoning. Applicant and Agent: Mike Dallas Properties (Mike Dallas). City Staff: Joi Harden, 974-2122.
The public hearing was closed and Ordinance No. 20090129-044 for community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning to change a condition of zoning was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Morrison's motion, Mayor Pro Tem McCracken's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20090129-044, PDF, 203kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090129-044, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 158kb
20090129-044, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 50kb
20090129-044, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 573kb
Item 45 - January 29, 2009
C14-2007-0262 - Central Austin Combined 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 Central Austin Combined Neighborhood Planning Area, bounded by 38th Street on the north, IH-35 on the east, Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard on the south, excluding the University of Texas at Austin campus, and Lamar Boulevard and 45th Street on the west (Shoal Creek, Waller 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 Central Austin Combined 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: Minal Bhakta, 974-6453.
Tract 10, 711 W. 38th Street, was postponed to February 12, 2009 on Council Member Leffingwell's motion, Mayor Wynn's second on a 7-0 vote. The public hearing was closed and the first reading of the ordinance with the following conditions was approved on Council Member Leffingwell's motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 7-0 vote. Tracts 2-6, 11-12, 14-52, 57-64, and 66-67 were excluded from the VMU Overlay District. Tracts 1, 7-9, 13 and 65 were approved for vertical mixed use building (V) zoning with only dimensional standards and additional uses in office districts. Tracts 53-56 were approved for vertical mixed use building (V) zoning (no dimensional standards, parking reduction or additional uses in office zoning districts). Tracts 101-102 were approved for vertical mixed use building (V) zoning with only dimensional standards. Tract 103 was approved for vertical mixed use building (V) zoning with only dimensional standards and additional uses in office districts. An affordability level of 60% of the median family income for 10% of rental units in a vertical mixed use building was included. The conditions were as follows: 15 feet sidewalk, no head-in parking, and residential only above first floor.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090129-045, Agenda Backup (Motion Sheet), PDF, 47kb
20090129-045, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 53kb
20090129-045, Agenda Backup (Revised Motion Sheet), PDF, 10kb
20090129-045, Agenda Backup (Staff Report - Part 2), PDF, 2.7mb
20090129-045, Agenda Backup (Staff Report - Part 3), PDF, 774kb
20090129-045, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 2.0mb
20090129-045, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 20kb
Item 46 - January 29, 2009
C14-2008-0112 - Minware - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 4209 Clawson Road (West Bouldin Creek Watershed) from family residence (SF-3) district zoning to community commercial (GR) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant limited office-conditional overlay (LO-CO) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To deny community commercial (GR) district zoning. Applicant and Agent: Robert W. Anderson, Jr. City Staff: Clark Patterson, 974-7691. A valid petition has been filed in opposition to this rezoning request.
The motion to deny the rezoning request was approved on Council Member Cole's motion, Council Member Morrison's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090129-046, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 50kb
20090129-046, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 576kb
Item 47 - January 29, 2009
C14-2008-0117 - Rey de Bastos - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 5811 Manor Road (Fort Branch Creek Watershed) from community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning to commercial-liquor sales-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-1-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To deny commercial-liquor sales-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-1-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To deny commercial-liquor sales-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-1-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Applicant: Bernardo Seguara Lujano and Angel Albiter Puebla. Agent: LOC Consultants, LLP (Sergio Lozano Sanchez). City Staff: Joi Harden, 974-2122.
The motion to deny the rezoning request was approved on Council Member Martinez' motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090129-047, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 50kb
20090129-047, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 603kb
Item 48 - January 29, 2009
C14-2008-0217 - Peaceful Hill Lane - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 8524 Peaceful Hill Lane (Onion Creek Watershed) from single-family residence-standard lot (SF-2) district zoning to general commercial services (CS) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant limited office (LO) district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant community commercial-conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning with conditions. Applicant: Randall L. Smitheal Family Trust (Amanda Tatum/Jeremy Smitheal). Agent: McLean & Howard L.L.P. (Jeffrey S. Howard). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 974-7719.
This item was postponed to February 12, 2009 at the neighborhood's request on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Morrison's motion, Mayor Pro Tem McCracken's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090129-048, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 50kb
20090129-048, Agenda Backup (Staff Report - Part 1), PDF, 2.0mb
20090129-048, Agenda Backup (Staff Report - Part 2), PDF, 1.2mb
20090129-048, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 97kb
Item 49 - January 29, 2009
C14-2008-0237 - 0.49 Acres on Hudson Loop - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by zoning property locally known as 7810-7816 Hudson Loop (Williamson Creek Watershed - Barton Springs Zone) from interim-rural residence-neighborhood plan (I-RR-NP) combining district zoning to general commercial services-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Applicant and Agent: City of Austin Neighborhood Planning and Zoning Department. City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 974-7719.
The public hearing was closed and Ordinance No. 20090129-049 for general commercial services-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Morrison's motion, Mayor Pro Tem McCracken's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20090129-049, PDF, 133kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090129-049, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 97kb
20090129-049, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 50kb
20090129-049, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 584kb
Item 50 - January 29, 2009
C14H-2008-0023 - Bradford-Nohra House - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 4213 Avenue G (Waller Creek Watershed) from townhouse and condominium residence-neighborhood conservation combining district (SF-6-NCCD) combining district zoning to townhouse and condominium residence-historic landmark-neighborhood conservation combining district (SF-6-H-NCCD) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To deny townhouse and condominium residence-historic landmark-neighborhood conservation combining district (SF-6-H-NCCD) combining district zoning. Historic Landmark Commission Recommendation: To grant townhouse and condominium residence-historic landmark-neighborhood conservation combining district (SF-6-H-NCCD) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant townhouse and condominium residence-historic landmark-neighborhood conservation combining district (SF-6-H-NCCD) combining district zoning. Applicant: Historic Landmark Commission. Agent: Neighborhood Planning and Zoning Department. City Staff: Susan Villarreal, 974-3524. A valid petition has been filed in opposition to this rezoning request.
This item was postponed to February 26, 2009 at the Council's request on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Morrison's motion, Mayor Pro Tem McCracken's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090129-050, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb
20090129-050, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 1.7mb
Item 51 - January 29, 2009
C814-06-0233 - Wildflower Commons Planned Unit Development - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 4700-5200 Block of SH 45 (Bear Creek Watershed; Slaughter Creek Watershed - Barton Springs Zone) from single-family residence-standard lot (SF-2) district zoning and general office (GO) district zoning to planned unit development (PUD) district zoning. The Land in the PUD is within the area known as the Barton Springs Zone in which the City's Save Our Springs (SOS) ordinance applies. Application of City ordinances to development of the land is affected by the "Settlement Agreement By and Between the City of Austin and the Bradley Parties" (commonly known as the Bradley Agreement) that ended litigation over development of the land in 2000. PUD zoning may also modify City ordinances applicable to development of the land. Staff Recommendation: To grant planned unit development (PUD) district zoning with conditions. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant planned unit development (PUD) district zoning with conditions. Applicant: Wildflower Commons, I, L.P. and Wildflower Commons II, L.P. (William S. Walters, III). Agent: Drenner & Golden Stuart Wolff L.L.P (Michele C. Haussmann). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 974-7719.
This item was postponed to February 12, 2009 at the Council's request on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Morrison's motion, Mayor Pro Tem McCracken's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090129-051, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 53kb
20090129-051, Agenda Backup (Staff Report - Part 1), PDF, 1.5mb
20090129-051, Agenda Backup (Staff Report - Part 2), PDF, 609kb
Item 52 - January 29, 2009
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance adopting the local standards of care for the Parks and Recreation Department's children's recreation program for 2009. Recommended by the Parks and Recreation Board
The public hearing was closed and Ordinance No. 20090129-052 was approved on Council Member Martinez' motion, Council Member Shade's second on a 5-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem McCracken and Council Member Cole were off the dais.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20090129-052, PDF, 242kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090129-052, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 53kb
20090129-052, Agenda Backup (Parks Board Action), PDF, 9kb
20090129-052, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb
Item 53 - January 29, 2009
Conduct a public hearing and consider an appeal by Ruben Rodriguez of the Planning Commission's decision to deny an appeal of an administrative disapproval of a site plan (328 Heartwood, SP-2008-0091D) for fill over 4 feet and construction of a retaining wall within the Critical Water Quality Zone of Williamson Creek. August 13, 2007: Board of Adjustment denied variance for a retaining wall and fence greater than 6 feet in height. September 10, 2008: Environmental Board recommended approval of the environmental variances. September 23, 2008: Planning Commission approved staff's recommendation to deny environmental variances. October 28, 2008: Planning Commission approved staff's recommendation to deny an appeal of administrative disapproval of a site plan. Related to Items #32 and 54.
This item was postponed to February 12, 2009 on Council Member Leffingwell's motion, Council Member Morrison's second on a 5-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem McCracken and Council Member Cole were off the dais.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090129-053, Agenda Backup (Board of Adjustment Motion), PDF, 638kb
20090129-053, Agenda Backup (Environmental Board Motion), PDF, 481kb
20090129-053, Agenda Backup (Neighbor Letters), PDF, 2.2mb
20090129-053, Agenda Backup (Photos), PDF, 3.8mb
20090129-053, Agenda Backup (Photos), PDF, 4.0mb
20090129-053, Agenda Backup (Planning Commission Motion), PDF, 1.5mb
20090129-053, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 55kb
20090129-053, Agenda Backup (Review Sheet), PDF, 1.8mb
20090129-053, Agenda Backup (Site Plan Appeal), PDF, 2.0mb
20090129-053, Agenda Backup (Site Plan Map), PDF, 701kb
20090129-053, Agenda Backup (Survey Plat), PDF, 2.1mb
Item 54 - January 29, 2009
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance for floodplain variances requested by Mr. Aaron Googins, P.E., of King Engineering, Inc., on behalf of Mr. Ruben Rodriguez to retroactively allow the placement of fill and the construction of a retaining wall in the rear yard of the single-family residence at 328 Heartwood Drive in both the 25-year and 100-year floodplains of Williamson Creek. August 13, 2007: Board of Adjustment denied variance for a retaining wall and fence greater than 6 feet in height. September 10, 2008: Environmental Board recommended approval of the environmental variances. September 23, 2008: Planning Commission approved staff's recommendation to deny environmental variances. October 28, 2008: Planning Commission approved staff's recommendation to deny an appeal of administrative disapproval of a site plan. Related to Items #32 and 53.
This item was postponed to February 12, 2009 on Council Member Leffingwell's motion, Council Member Morrison's second on a 5-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem McCracken and Council Member Cole were off the dais.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090129-054, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 32kb
20090129-054, Agenda Backup (Maps), PDF, 385kb
20090129-054, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb
20090129-054, Agenda Backup (Revised Draft Ordinance), PDF, 32kb
20090129-054, Agenda Backup (Summary of Findings), PDF, 39kb
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