Regular Meeting of the Austin City Council
October 1, 2009
Meeting Agenda
Agenda, 572kb
Changes to the Meeting Agenda
Agenda Changes and Corrections Part 1 of 2, 36kb
Agenda Changes and Corrections Part 2 of 2, 35kb
Approved Meeting Minutes
The minutes for the regular meeting of October 1, 2009 were approved on the 15th day of October 2009 on Council Member Shade's motion, Council Member Morrison's second on a 7-0 vote.
Minutes, 887kb
Closed Caption Transcript
Transcript, 216kb
Video
Agenda Items - October 1, 2009
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Item 1 - October 1, 2009
Approve the Minutes of the Austin City Council regular meeting of September 24, 2009.
This item was withdrawn on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20091001-001, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 48kb
Item 2 - October 1, 2009
Approve an ordinance adopting and levying a property (ad valorem) tax rate for the City of Austin for Fiscal Year 2009-2010. There is no unanticipated fiscal impact. A fiscal note is not required.
Ordinance No. 20091001-002 adopting a tax rate of 42.09 cents per $100 valuation was approved on a roll call vote on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20091001-002, PDF, 129kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20091001-002, Agenda Backup (Attachment A), PDF, 17kb
20091001-002, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 71kb
20091001-002, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 53kb
Item 3 - October 1, 2009
Approve a resolution declaring the City of Austin's official intent to reimburse itself from Certificates of Obligation in the amount of $3,850,000 related to the purchase of real estate and warehouse space and associated facility repairs and improvements to the warehouse. $3,850,000 in Certificates of Obligations to be issued in August 2010 or later. Related to Items #4 & 20.
Items 3, 4 and 20 were acted upon in a combined motion. See item 20 below.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20091001-003, PDF, 39kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20091001-003, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution), PDF, 24kb
20091001-003, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 53kb
Item 4 - October 1, 2009
Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract to purchase in fee simple acquisition of real estate and warehouse space, described as 2.358 acres of land out of the J.C. Tannehill League in Travis County, Texas now known as Lot 2, Block A, Springdale Center, a subdivision in Travis County, Texas, from E. R. HOLDINGS, LLC, a Texas Limited Liability Company. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 of the Capital Budget of the Austin Police Department. Related to Items #3 & 20.
Items 3, 4 and 20 were acted upon in a combined motion. See item 20 below.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20091001-004, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Note), PDF, 10kb
20091001-004, Agenda Backup (Memo), PDF, 101kb
20091001-004, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 53kb
Item 5 - October 1, 2009
Authorize negotiation and execution of a construction contract with FACILITIES REHABILITATION INC. (MBE/MH - 96.30%), Taylor, TX, for the Decker Creek Power Station drainage improvements in an amount not to exceed $135,006. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Capital Budget of Austin Energy. Lowest of eight (8) 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 96.30% MBE prime participation and 3.70% WBE subcontractor participation. Recommended by the Electric Utility Commission.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of a construction contract with Facilities Rehabilitation Inc. was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20091001-005, Agenda Backup (Board and Commission Action ), PDF, 24kb
20091001-005, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Note), PDF, 11kb
20091001-005, Agenda Backup (M/WBE Summary), PDF, 88kb
20091001-005, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 54kb
Item 6 - October 1, 2009
Authorize execution of a construction contract with SUPERIOR CONCRETE FENCE OF TEXAS, INC., Euless, TX, for Koenig Lane Substation Wall in the amount of $81,424.25 plus a $4,071.21 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $85,495.46. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Capital Budget of the Austin Energy. Funding is divided between Transmission (85%, $72,671.46) and Distribution Substation (15%, $12,824.00). Lowest bid of five (5) 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) through the achievements of Good Faith Efforts with 14.00% MBE and 0.00% WBE subcontractor participation. Reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission.
The motion authorizing the execution of a construction contract with Superior Concrete Fence of Texas, Inc. was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20091001-006, Agenda Backup (Board and Commission Action ), PDF, 24kb
20091001-006, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Note ), PDF, 11kb
20091001-006, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Note), PDF, 11kb
20091001-006, Agenda Backup (M/WBE Summary), PDF, 49kb
20091001-006, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 53kb
Item 7 - October 1, 2009
Authorize execution of a construction contract with SMITH CONTRACTING COMPANY, INC, Austin, TX, for the Blunn Creek - Warehouse Row Water Quality Ponds 1 & 2 in the amount of $425,256 plus a $42,525.60 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $467,781.60. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Capital Budget of the Watershed Protection Department. Lowest bid of ten (10) 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 10.24% MBE and 3.16% WBE subcontractor participation.
The motion authorizing the execution of a construction contract with Smith Contracting Company, Inc. was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20091001-007, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Note), PDF, 48kb
20091001-007, Agenda Backup (M/WBE Summary), PDF, 59kb
20091001-007, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb
Item 8 - October 1, 2009
Authorize execution of a construction contract with CHASCO CONSTRUCTORS, LTD., LLP, Round Rock, TX, for the Lakewood Drive at Bull Creek Low Water Crossing Improvements in the amount of $716,331.17 plus a $35,816.56 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $752,147.73. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Capital Budget of the Watershed Protection Department. Lowest bid of eight (8) 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) through the achievements of Good Faith Efforts with 11.45% MBE and 7.93% WBE subcontractor participation. Recommended by the Parks and Recreation Board.
The motion authorizing the execution of a construction contract with Chasco Constructors, LTD., LLP was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20091001-008, Agenda Backup (Boards and Commission Action ), PDF, 9kb
20091001-008, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Note), PDF, 47kb
20091001-008, Agenda Backup (M/WBE Summary), PDF, 61kb
20091001-008, Agenda Backup (Map), PDF, 794kb
20091001-008, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 54kb
Item 9 - October 1, 2009
Authorize negotiation and execution of a 10-month lease renewal for 5,360 square feet of space for the Twin Oaks Branch Library, located at 2301 S. Congress Ave., Suite 7, from TWIN OAKS ASSOCIATES, LTD., Austin, TX, in an amount not to exceed $54,940. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Operating Budget of the Library Department.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of a lease renewal with Twin Oaks Associates, LTD. was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20091001-009, Agenda Backup (Map), PDF, 278kb
20091001-009, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb
Item 10 - October 1, 2009
Authorize negotiation and execution of a professional services agreement with the following five firms: HALFF ASSOCIATES, INC., Austin, TX; SURVEYING AND MAPPING (SAM) INC., Austin, TX; COBB, FENDLEY & ASSOCIATES, INC., Austin, TX; THE WALLACE GROUP, INC., Austin, TX; and TBE GROUP, INC./CARDNO TBE, Austin, TX, for the Subsurface Utility Engineering Services (SUE) Rotation List for various Capital Improvement Projects for an estimated period of two years or until financial authorization is expended, each agreement in an amount not to exceed $400,000 per firm with the total amount for the five agreements not to exceed $2,000,000. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Capital and/or Operating Budgets of the various departments for which services are needed. Best qualification statements of twelve (12) 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 9.54% MBE and 5.80% WBE subcontractor participation.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of a professional services agreement with the following five firms: Halff Associates, Inc., Surveying and Mapping (Sam) Inc., Cobb, Fendley & Associates, Inc., The Wallace Group, Inc., and TBE Group, Inc./Cardno TBE was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20091001-010, Agenda Backup (M/WBE Summary), PDF, 62kb
20091001-010, Agenda Backup (Matrix), PDF, 41kb
20091001-010, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 57kb
Item 11 - October 1, 2009
Approve an ordinance establishing an enhanced process of review of economic incentive proposals.
Ordinance No. 20091001-011 was approved on Council Member Morrison's motion, Council Member Spelman's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20091001-011, PDF, 47kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20091001-011, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 28kb
20091001-011, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb
20091001-011, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 42kb
Item 12 - October 1, 2009
Authorize the execution of Amendment No. 1 to the Memorandum of Cooperation between the City and AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, Austin, TX, to waive the temporary food event permit fee for any and all school-related non-profit entity events on an AISD school campus.
The motion authorizing the execution of amendment number one to the Memorandum of Cooperation between the City and Austin Independent School District was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20091001-012, Agenda Backup (AISD First Amdmt ECHU), PDF, 66kb
20091001-012, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 54kb
Item 13 - October 1, 2009
Approve negotiation and execution of an Interlocal Agreement with THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN for a Ryan White Act comprehensive HIV needs assessment for a 10-month period beginning October 1, 2009 in an amount not to exceed $65,000. Funding in the amount of $51,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Operating Budget of the Health and Human Services Department Special Revenue Fund, Ryan White Part A HIV Emergency Relief Project grant program. Funding for the remaining balance is contingent upon future grant funds availability. The agreement period is October 1, 2009 to July 31, 2010. The grant period is March 1, 2009 to February 28, 2010.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with the University of Texas at Austin was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20091001-013, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 56kb
Item 14 - October 1, 2009
Approve a resolution amending Chapters A and B of the City's Personnel Policies to include gender identity as it relates to conditions of work/discrimination, reporting violations and discrimination grievances.
Resolution No. 20091001-014 was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20091001-014, PDF, 143kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20091001-014, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution), PDF, 40kb
20091001-014, Agenda Backup (Memo to Mayor & Council), PDF, 53kb
20091001-014, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb
Item 15 - October 1, 2009
Approve settlement of the City's claims against Jose I. Guerra, Inc. and Frank Lam and Associates, Inc. concerning the design of the airport parking garage.
The motion approving the settlement of the City's claim against Jose I. Guerra, Inc. , and Frank Lamb and Associates, Inc., by which the City will receive $750,000, was approved on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Morrison's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20091001-015, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
Item 16 - October 1, 2009
Approve a settlement related to Cause No. D-1-GN-07-001790; Archer-Western Contractors, Ltd., an Illinois Limited Partnership v. City of Austin, Texas; In the 201st Judicial District Court of Travis County, Texas (concerns Ulrich Water Treatment Plant).
The motion to settle the above referenced lawsuit, by the City paying $5,000,000 to Archer Western, was approved on Council Member Spelman's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20091001-016, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 48kb
Item 17 - October 1, 2009
Approve a settlement related to Cause No. D-1-GN-08-001402; Marvin Clayborne and Stephan Center v. City of Austin; in the 98th Judicial District County of Travis, County Texas.
The motion to settle the above referenced lawsuit, by the City paying $250,000 (to be split between the two plaintiffs in accordance with the mediated settlement agreement), was approved on Council Member Spelman's motion, Council Member Morrison's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20091001-017, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
Item 18 - October 1, 2009
Authorize payment of membership fees to the Austin-San Antonio Corridor Council in an amount not to exceed $50,000. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Operating Budget of the Planning and Development Review Department.
The motion authorizing the payment of membership fees to the Austin-San Antonio Corridor Council was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20091001-018, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb
Item 19 - October 1, 2009
Authorize payment of the City's annual membership dues in the Austin-San Antonio Intermunicipal Commuter Rail District, in an amount not to exceed $49,500. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Operating Budget of the Planning and Development Review Department.
The motion authorizing payment of the City's annual membership dues in the Austin-San Antonio Intermunicipal Commuter Rail District was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20091001-019, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb
Item 20 - October 1, 2009
Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Police Department Capital Budget of Ordinance No. 200909014-03 to appropriate $3,850,000 to purchase real estate, improvements, and warehouse space for an evidence storage facility and make facility repairs. Funding is available from a reimbursement resolution. Related to Items #3 & 4.
The joint motion to: approve Resolution No. 20091001-003 (Item 3), authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract with E. R. Holdings, LLC (Item 4), and approve Ordinance No. 20091001-020 (Item 20) was approved on Council Member Spelman's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20091001-020, PDF, 32kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20091001-020, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 28kb
20091001-020, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Note), PDF, 10kb
20091001-020, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 50kb
Item 21 - October 1, 2009
Authorize award, negotiation, and execution of Amendment No. 9 to increase the contract with ABB, INC., Sugar Land, TX for a Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition/Energy Management System (SCADA/EMS) upgrade in an estimated amount not to exceed $1,803,600, for a revised total estimated contract amount not to exceed $18,062,335. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2009-20010 Capital Budget of Austin Energy. Contract Amendment. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9D of the City Code (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this solicitation. Recommended by the Electric Utility Commission.
The motion authorizing the award, negotiation and execution of amendment number nine to increase the contract with ABB, Inc. was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20091001-021, Agenda Backup (ABB AMEND9 BID TAB), PDF, 10kb
20091001-021, Agenda Backup (Electric Utility Commission Recommendation), PDF, 24kb
20091001-021, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Note), PDF, 11kb
20091001-021, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 55kb
Item 22 - October 1, 2009
Authorize award and execution of a 12-month requirements supply and service contract with the STATE OF TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES (DIR) Austin, TX, for the purchase of computer hardware products including maintenance, training, information technology services and telecommunication products and services for Austin Energy in an estimated amount not to exceed $10,536,384. Funding in the amount of $9,221,356 is available in the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Capital Budget of Austin Energy. Funding in the amount of $1,315,028 is available in the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9C of the City Code (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). This contract is a Cooperative Purchase; therefore, it is exempted under Chapter 791 of the Texas Local Government Code and no goals were established for this solicitation. However, SMBR will assist in the identification of subcontracting opportunities on a case by case basis. Recommended by the Electric Utility Commission.
Items 22 and 23 were acted upon in a combined motion. See item 23 below.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20091001-022, Agenda Backup (Electric Utility Commission Recommendation), PDF, 25kb
20091001-022, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Note), PDF, 11kb
20091001-022, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 41kb
Item 23 - October 1, 2009
Authorize award and execution of a 12-month requirements supply and service agreement with the STATE OF TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES (DIR) Austin, TX, for the purchase of computer software products including maintenance, training, and information technology services for Austin Energy in an estimated amount not to exceed $12,331,750. Funding in the amount of $6,578,694 is available in the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Capital Budget of Austin Energy. Funding in the amount of $5,753,056 is available in the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9C of the City Code (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). This contract is a Cooperative Purchase; therefore, it is exempted under Chapter 791 of the Texas Local Government Code and no goals were established for this solicitation. However, SMBR will assist in the identification of subcontracting opportunities on a case by case basis. Recommended by the Electric Utility Commission.
The joint motion authorizing the award and execution of requirements supply and service contract and agreement with the State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) as follows was approved on Council Member Spelman's motion, Mayor Leffingwell's second on a 7-0 vote. Direction was given to staff to do the vulnerability assessment before any purchases are made: to purchase various computer, communication and network hardware products, technology implementation services and maintenance services (Item 22), to purchase various software products, technology implementation services and maintenance services (Item 23).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20091001-023, Agenda Backup (Electric Utility Commission Recommendation), PDF, 24kb
20091001-023, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Note), PDF, 11kb
20091001-023, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Note), PDF, 11kb
20091001-023, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 55kb
Item 24 - October 1, 2009
Authorize award and execution of Amendment No. 2 to a contract with GENERAL ELECTRIC INTERNATIONAL, Atlanta, GA, to increase the contract amount for the maintenance of Sand Hill Energy Center's gas and steam turbines in an amount not to exceed $6,500,000, for a revised total estimated contract amount not to exceed $37,107,414. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Contract Amendment. 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. Recommended by the Electric Utility Commission.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of amendment number two to a contract with General Electric International was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20091001-024, Agenda Backup (CONTRACT SUMMARY - GE ), PDF, 10kb
20091001-024, Agenda Backup (Electric Utility Commission Recommendation), PDF, 24kb
20091001-024, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 54kb
Item 25 - October 1, 2009
Authorize award and execution of a contract with PDMA CORPORATION, Tampa, FL, for the purchase of an AC motor test system for Austin Energy facilities in an amount not to exceed $76,645. Funding in the amount of $64,120 is available in the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Capital Budget of Austin Energy. Funding in the amount of $12,525 is available in the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Operating 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. Recommended by the Electric Utility Commission.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of a contract with PDMA Corporation was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20091001-025, Agenda Backup (Electric Utility Commission Recommendation), PDF, 24kb
20091001-025, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Note), PDF, 11kb
20091001-025, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 53kb
Item 26 - October 1, 2009
Authorize award and execution of a 24-month revenue contract with UTILITY RECYCLING SERVICES, INC., Wills Point, TX, for the sale and disposal of obsolete transformers for Austin Energy in an amount not to exceed $356,182 with three 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $178,091 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $890,455. The total revenue for Fiscal Year 2009-2010 is estimated to be $178,091. Highest bid of six bids received. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9C of the City Code (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this solicitation. Recommended by the Electric Utility Commission.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of a revenue contract with Utility Recycling Services, Inc. was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20091001-026, Agenda Backup (BID TAB - UTILITY RECYCLING), PDF, 11kb
20091001-026, Agenda Backup (Electric Utility Commission Recommendation), PDF, 24kb
20091001-026, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 54kb
Item 27 - October 1, 2009
Authorize award and execution of a 24-month requirements supply contract with MORNING PRIDE MFG, dba HONEYWELL FIRST RESPONDER PRODUCTS, Dayton, OH to provide firefighting bunker gear for the Austin Fire Department in an estimated amount not to exceed $863,298 with four 12-month extension options in an estimated amount not to exceed $431,649 per extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $2,589,894. Funding in the amount of $431,649 is available in the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Operating Budget of the Austin Fire Department. Funding for the remaining twelve months of the original contract period and extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Lowest bid meeting specification 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 requirements supply contract with Morning Pride MFG, doing business as Honeywell First Responder Products was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20091001-027, Agenda Backup (BID TAB), PDF, 10kb
20091001-027, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 55kb
Item 28 - October 1, 2009
Authorize award and execution of four 24-month requirements supply contracts for the supply of water pipe repair components with FERGUSON WATERWORKS, Georgetown, TX, in an estimated amount not to exceed $170,368, with two 12-month extension options in an estimated amount not to exceed $85,184 per extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $340,736; with MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS, Royse City, TX, in an estimated amount not to exceed $44,734, with two 12-month extension options in an estimated amount not to exceed $22,367 per extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $89,468; with HD SUPPLY WATERWORKS, Round Rock, TX, in an estimated amount not to exceed $17,310, with two 12-month extension options in an estimated amount not to exceed $8,655 per extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $34,620; and with ACT PIPE & SUPPLY, Pflugerville, TX, in an estimated amount not to exceed $10,657, with two 12-month extension options in an estimated amount not to exceed $5,328 per extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $21,313. Funding in the amount of $121,534 is available in the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Operating Budget of the Austin Water Utility. Funding for the remaining 12 months of the original contract period and extension options is contingent on available funding in future budgets. Lowest bids of five bids received. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9D of the City Code (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore no goals were established for this solicitation. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of four requirements supply contracts with Ferguson Waterworks, Municipal Water Works, HD Supply Waterworks, and ACT Pipe & Supply was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20091001-028, Agenda Backup (BID TAB), PDF, 11kb
20091001-028, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 55kb
20091001-028, Agenda Backup (WWC ACTION), PDF, 48kb
Item 29 - October 1, 2009
Authorize award and execution of a 12-month requirements supply contract through the STATE OF TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES (DIR), Austin, TX, in an estimated amount not to exceed $12,424,816 for the purchase of computer, telephone, and network hardware and $3,007,040 for computer hardware, telephone, and network maintenance services for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $15,431,856. Funding in the amount of $6,167,941 is available in the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Operating Budgets of various departments. Funding in the amount of $5,120,848 is available in the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Capital Budgets of various departments. Funding in the amount of $3,967,000 is available from Grants Budgets of various departments. Funding in the amount of $176,067 is available in the Municipal Court Technology Fund. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9D of the City Code (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). This contract is a Cooperative Purchase; therefore, it is exempted under Chapter 791 of the Texas Local Government Code and no goals were established for this solicitation. However, SMBR will assist in the identification of subcontracting opportunities on a case by case basis.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of a requirements supply contract through the State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20091001-029, Agenda Backup (AE Fiscal Note), PDF, 12kb
20091001-029, Agenda Backup (AE Fiscal Note), PDF, 11kb
20091001-029, Agenda Backup (AWU Fiscal Note), PDF, 26kb
20091001-029, Agenda Backup (CTM Fiscal Note), PDF, 11kb
20091001-029, Agenda Backup (DIR HARDWARE), PDF, 10kb
20091001-029, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 57kb
20091001-029, Agenda Backup (WPD Fiscal Note), PDF, 11kb
Item 30 - October 1, 2009
Authorize award and execution of a 36-month requirements service/supply contract with BALAR EQUIPMENT CO., Houston, TX to provide repair services and captive repair parts for Vac-Con sewer cleaners in an estimated amount not to exceed $509,600, with three 12-month extension options in estimated amounts not to exceed $241,920 for the first extension option, $290,304 for the second extension option, and $348,364 for the third extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $1,390,188. Funding in the amount of $140,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Operating Budget of the Financial and Administrative Services Department, Fleet Fund. Funding for the remaining 24 months of the original contract period and extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Single Source. 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/supply contract with Balar Equipment Co. was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20091001-030, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 53kb
Item 31 - October 1, 2009
Adopt a resolution approving issuance by River Place Municipal Utility District of Unlimited Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2009, in a principal amount not to exceed $7,025,000; and approving the District's Bond Ordinance and Preliminary Official Statement in substantially the form provided by the District. The City is not responsible for payment of District bond debt service until annexation and dissolution of the District. If annexation occurs, the avoided debt service associated with the refunding would also benefit the City of Austin. There is no anticipated fiscal impact. A fiscal note is not required.
Resolution No. 20091001-031 was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20091001-031, PDF, 4.0mb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20091001-031, Agenda Backup (BOND ORDER), PDF, 297kb
20091001-031, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution), PDF, 33kb
20091001-031, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 54kb
20091001-031, Agenda Backup (RIVER PLACE MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT), PDF, 3.7mb
Item 32 - October 1, 2009
Approve appointments and certain related waivers to citizen boards and commissions, to Council subcommittees and other intergovernmental bodies and removal and replacement of members.
The appointments and waivers were approved on Council Member Shade's motion, Council Member Morrison's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20091001-032, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 48kb
20091001-032, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 24kb
Item 33 - October 1, 2009
Approve an ordinance amending Section 2-1-171 of the City Code (Public Safety Commission) to include additional organizations that may be represented on the Public Safety Commission. (Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez Mayor Lee Leffingwell )
Ordinance No. 20091001-033 was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20091001-033, PDF, 31kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20091001-033, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 37kb
20091001-033, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 21kb
20091001-033, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Memo), PDF, 18kb
20091001-033, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
Item 34 - October 1, 2009
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to recommend a funding source for lease payments for the Lion's Municipal Golf Course other than the Golf Enterprise Operating Fund. (Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez Mayor Lee Leffingwell Council Member Randi Shade)
Resolution No. 20091001-034 was approved on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Shade's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20091001-034, PDF, 36kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20091001-034, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution), PDF, 11kb
20091001-034, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Memo), PDF, 18kb
20091001-034, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
Item 35 - October 1, 2009
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to review the City's ability to provide free public wireless internet access at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport and report back to council within 120 days. (Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez Mayor Lee Leffingwell )
Resolution No. 20091001-035 was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20091001-035, PDF, 18kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20091001-035, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution), PDF, 17kb
20091001-035, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Memo), PDF, 18kb
20091001-035, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
Item 36 - October 1, 2009
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to develop a plan for a taxicab driver climate controlled facility at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, and report back to Council within ninety days. (Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez Mayor Lee Leffingwell and Council Member Chris Riley)
Resolution No. 20091001-036 was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20091001-036, PDF, 20kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20091001-036, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution), PDF, 17kb
20091001-036, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Memo), PDF, 18kb
20091001-036, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
Item 37 - October 1, 2009
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to develop a menu of options to address safety issues at private construction sites. (Council Member William Spelman Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez and Council Member Chris Riley)
Resolution No. 20091001-037 was approved on Council Member Spelman's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' second, on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20091001-037, PDF, 38kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20091001-037, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution), PDF, 9kb
20091001-037, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Memo), PDF, 16kb
20091001-037, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
Item 38 - October 1, 2009
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to ensure City use of treated and raw water is consistent with Chapter 6-4 Article 2 of the City Code (Water Use Management). (Council Member William Spelman Mayor Lee Leffingwell )
Resolution No. 20091001-038 was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20091001-038, PDF, 23kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20091001-038, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution), PDF, 8kb
20091001-038, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Memo), PDF, 18kb
20091001-038, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
Item 39 - October 1, 2009
Approve a resolution appointing a new Acting City Auditor and setting compensation and benefits. (Council Member Sheryl Cole Council Member Randi Shade Council Member Laura Morrison)
Resolution No. 20091001-039 was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 7-0 vote. A motion to reconsider item 39 to allow Council comment was approved on Council Member Cole's motion, Mayor Leffingwell's second on a 7-0 vote. Resolution No. 20091001-039 was approved appointing Corrie Stokes as the Acting City Auditor on Council Member Cole's motion, Council Member Morrison's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20091001-039, PDF, 39kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20091001-039, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Memo), PDF, 18kb
20091001-039, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
20091001-039, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 36kb
Item 40 - October 1, 2009
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to provide a quarterly update to the Council's Audit and Finance Committee on the financial status of Austin Energy, the Austin Water Utility, the General Fund, and other funds as requested by the Committee. (Council Member Sheryl Cole Council Member William Spelman Council Member Randi Shade)
Resolution No. 20091001-040 was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20091001-040, PDF, 24kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20091001-040, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution), PDF, 17kb
20091001-040, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Memo), PDF, 18kb
20091001-040, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
Item 41 - October 1, 2009
Approve the waiver of certain rental fees for the Sunrise Service event sponsored by House the Homeless to be held on Sunday, November 22, 2009, at the Fanny Davis Gazebo on Auditorium Shores. (Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez Council Member Chris Riley Council Member Laura Morrison)
The motion approving the waiver of certain rental fees for the Sunrise Service event sponsored by Housing the Homeless was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20091001-041, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Memo), PDF, 15kb
20091001-041, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
Item 42 - October 1, 2009
Approve waiver of certain fees and requirements under Chapter 14-8 of the City Code, and authorize reimbursement of certain costs for the City co-sponsored 2009 Fiesta de Independencia Celebration sponsored by Fiesta de Independencia Foundation that was held on September 14, 2009. (Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez Council Member Randi Shade )
The motion approving the waiver of certain fees and requirements and authorizing reimbursement of certain costs was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20091001-042, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
20091001-042, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 27kb
Item 43 - October 1, 2009
Approve the waiver of certain rental fees for the Manos de Cristo event to be held on Sunday, October 25, 2009, at the Zilker Park Clubhouse. (Council Member Chris Riley Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez Council Member Sheryl Cole)
The motion approving the waiver of certain rental fees for the Manos de Cristo event was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20091001-043, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Memo), PDF, 15kb
20091001-043, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
Item 44 - October 1, 2009
Approve the waiver of certain fees for the AIDS Walk Austin to be held on Sunday, October 18, 2009, beginning at Austin City Hall Plaza. (Council Member Laura Morrison Council Member Chris Riley Council Member Sheryl Cole)
The motion approving the waiver of certain fees for the AIDS Walk Austin was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20091001-044, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Memo), PDF, 15kb
20091001-044, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
Item 45 - October 1, 2009
Approve the waiver of certain banner fees for the PeopleFund Conference on Economic Opportunity to be held on Saturday, October 25, 2009, at the Austin Community College's Eastview Campus. (Council Member Sheryl Cole Council Member Laura Morrison Council Member Randi Shade)
The motion approving the waiver of certain banner fees for the PeopleFund Conference on Economic Opportunity was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20091001-045, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Memo), PDF, 15kb
20091001-045, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
Item 46 - October 1, 2009
Set a public hearing to consider an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the City Code to change the interim zoning designations granted at annexation for standard and small single-family lots shown on an approved preliminary plan or final plat. (Suggested date and time: December 10, 2009, 6:00 p.m. at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX).
The public hearing was set for December 10, 2009 at 6:00 p.m., City Hall at 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20091001-046, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb
Item 47 - October 1, 2009
Set a Public Hearing to consider an ordinance amending Chapters 25-1 and 25-2 of the City Code to clarify that a Neighborhood Planning Contact Team may be an interested party for purposes of administrative appeals. (Suggested date and time: November 5, 2009 at 6:00 p.m., City Hall Council Chambers, 301 West Second Street, Austin, TX).
The public hearing was set for November 5, 2009 at 6:00 p.m., City Hall Council Chambers at 301 West Second Street, Austin TX on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20091001-047, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
Item 48 - October 1, 2009
Discuss legal issues relating to labor negotiations with the Austin Fire department. (Private Consultation with Attorney - Section 551.071).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20091001-048, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
Item 49 - October 1, 2009
C14-2009-0059 - Texas Association of Nurse Anesthetists - Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 888 Banister Lane (West Bouldin Creek Watershed) from family residence (SF-3) district zoning to limited office-mixed use-conditional overlay (LO-MU-CO) combining district zoning. First reading approved on September 24, 2009. Vote 4-3 (Riley, Spelman, Morrison voted Nay). Texas Association of Nurse Anesthetists (Janet H. Morrow). Agent: Jackson Walker, LLP (Katherine Loayza). City Staff: Stephen Rye, 974-7604.
Ordinance No. 20091001-049 for limited office-mixed use-conditional overlay (LO-MU-CO) combining district zoning was approved on Council Member Council Member Morrison's motion, Council Member Spelman's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20091001-049, PDF, 201kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20091001-049, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 100kb
20091001-049, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 50kb
20091001-049, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 1.4mb
20091001-049, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 95kb
Item 50 - October 1, 2009
C14-2009-0069 - Cap'n Scrubby's Carwash - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 11007 FM 2222 (West Bull Creek Watershed) from single family residence-standard lot (SF-2) district zoning to community commercial (GR) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant community commercial-conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant community commercial-conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning. Applicant: William F. Schwartz Enterprises, Inc. (William F. Schwartz). Agent: LOC Consultants, Inc. (Sergio Lozano. City Staff: Clark Patterson, 974-7691.
The public hearing was closed and the first reading of the ordinance for community commercial-conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Spelman's motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 7-0.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20091001-050, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 101kb
20091001-050, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 50kb
20091001-050, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 375kb
Item 51 - October 1, 2009
C14-2009-0077 Balcones Place Condos - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 5011 Balcones Drive (Taylor Slough North Watershed) from general commercial services (CS) district zoning to multi-family residence-medium density-conditional overlay (MF-3-CO) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant multi-family residence-medium density-conditional overlay (MF-3-CO) combining district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To be reviewed on October 6, 2009. Applicant: Oakmont House LTD. (James David). Agent: Jim Bennett Consulting (Jim Bennett). City Staff: Clark Patterson, 974-7691.
This item was postponed on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. to November 5, 2009 at the staff's request on Council Member Spelman's motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 7-0.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20091001-051, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 50kb
20091001-051, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 447kb
Item 52 - October 1, 2009
C14H-2009-0012 - Baker-Allen House - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 2402 Harris Boulevard (Shoal Creek Watershed) from family residence (SF-3) district zoning to family residence-historic landmark (SF-3-H) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant family residence-historic landmark (SF-3-H) combining district zoning. Historic Landmark Commission Recommendation: To grant family residence-historic landmark (SF-3-H) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant family residence-historic landmark (SF-3-H) combining district zoning. Applicant and Agent: Florence Benson Wilkerson. City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, 974-6454.
The public hearing was closed and the first reading of the ordinance for family residence-historic landmark (SF-3-H) combining district zoning was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Spelman's motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 7-0.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20091001-052, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 48kb
20091001-052, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 1.4mb
Item 53 - October 1, 2009
C14H-2009-0014 - McGee-Clark-Byrd House - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 1520 Northwood Road (Shoal Creek Watershed) from family residence (SF-3) district zoning to family residence-historic landmark (SF-3-H) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant family residence-historic landmark (SF-3-H) combining district zoning. Historic Landmark Commission Recommendation: To grant family residence-historic landmark (SF-3-H) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant family residence-historic landmark (SF-3-H) combining district zoning. Applicants: Holmes and Joan Gwynn. City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, 974-6454.
The public hearing was closed and the first reading of the ordinance for family residence-historic landmark (SF-3-H) combining district zoning was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Spelman's motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 7-0.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20091001-053, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 50kb
20091001-053, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 1.9mb
Item 54 - October 1, 2009
C14H-2009-0015 - Gardner House - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 2418 Jarratt Avenue (Shoal Creek Watershed) from family residence (SF-3) district zoning to family residence-historic landmark (SF-3-H) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant family residence-historic landmark (SF-3-H) combining district zoning. Historic Landmark Commission Recommendation: To grant family residence-historic landmark (SF-3-H) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant family residence-historic landmark (SF-3-H) combining district zoning. Applicants: David and Robin Jackson. City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, 974-6454.
The public hearing was closed and the first reading of the ordinance for family residence-historic landmark (SF-3-H) combining district zoning was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Spelman's motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 7-0.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20091001-054, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 48kb
20091001-054, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 1.4mb
Item 55 - October 1, 2009
C14H-2009-0020 - Dr. Ralph E. and Anna Cloud House - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 1718 Summitview Place (Shoal Creek Watershed) from family residence (SF-3) district zoning to family residence-historic landmark (SF-3-H) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant family residence-historic landmark (SF-3-H) combining district zoning. Historic Landmark Commission Recommendation: To grant family residence-historic landmark (SF-3-H) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant family residence-historic landmark (SF-3-H) combining district zoning. Applicants: Camille and Stephanie Tueni. City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, 974-6454.
The public hearing was closed and the first reading of the ordinance for family residence-historic landmark (SF-3-H) combining district zoning was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Spelman's motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 7-0.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20091001-055, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 50kb
20091001-055, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 572kb
Item 56 - October 1, 2009
C14H-2009-0021 - Jackson-Novy-Kelly-Hoey House - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 2406 Harris Boulevard (Shoal Creek Watershed) from family residence (SF-3) district zoning to family residence-historic landmark (SF-3-H) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant family residence-historic landmark (SF-3-H) combining district zoning. Historic Landmark Commission Recommendation: To grant family residence-historic landmark (SF-3-H) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant family residence-historic landmark (SF-3-H) combining district zoning. Applicants: Robert and Michelle Kinney. City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, 974-6454.
The public hearing was closed and the first reading of the ordinance for family residence-historic landmark (SF-3-H) combining district zoning was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Spelman's motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 7-0.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20091001-056, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 50kb
20091001-056, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 1.9mb
Item 57 - October 1, 2009
C14H-2009-0022 - Thomas House - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 1603 Niles Road (Shoal Creek Watershed) from family residence (SF-3) district zoning to family residence-historic landmark (SF-3-H) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant family residence-historic landmark (SF-3-H) combining district zoning. Historic Landmark Commission Recommendation: To grant family residence-historic landmark (SF-3-H) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant family residence-historic landmark (SF-3-H) combining district zoning. Applicants: Roger Dale and Elizabeth Ann Linebarger. City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, 974-6454.
The public hearing was closed and the first reading of the ordinance for family residence-historic landmark (SF-3-H) combining district zoning was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Spelman's motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 7-0.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20091001-057, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 50kb
20091001-057, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 2.0mb
Item 58 - October 1, 2009
C14H-2009-0023 - Webster House - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 706 Oakland Avenue (Shoal Creek Watershed) from multi-family residence-moderate-high density-neighborhood plan (MF-4-NP) district zoning to multi-family residence-moderate-high density-neighborhood plan-historic landmark (MF-4-H-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant multi-family residence-moderate-high density-neighborhood plan-historic landmark (MF-4-H-NP) combining district zoning. Historic Landmark Commission recommendation: To grant multi-family residence-moderate-high density-neighborhood plan-historic landmark (MF-4-H-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission recommendation: To grant multi-family residence-moderate-high density-neighborhood plan-historic landmark (MF-4-H-NP) combining district zoning. Applicants: Scott Marks and Lucy Wood. Steve Sadowsky, 974-6454.
The public hearing was closed and the first reading of the ordinance for multi-family residence-moderate-high density-neighborhood plan-historic landmark (MF-4-H-NP) combining district zoning was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Spelman's motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 7-0.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20091001-058, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 50kb
20091001-058, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 1.1mb
Item 59 - October 1, 2009
C14H-2009-0024 - Aycock House - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 1405 Wathen Avenue (Shoal Creek Watershed) from family residence (SF-3) district zoning to family residence-historic landmark (SF-3-H) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant family residence-historic landmark (SF-3-H) combining district zoning. Historic Landmark Commission Recommendation: To grant family residence-historic landmark (SF-3-H) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant family residence-historic landmark (SF-3-H) combining district zoning. Applicant: Chandler Ford. City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, 974-6454.
The public hearing was closed and the first reading of the ordinance for family residence-historic landmark (SF-3-H) combining district zoning was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Spelman's motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 7-0.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20091001-059, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 48kb
20091001-059, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 674kb
Item 60 - October 1, 2009
C14H-2009-0027 - Potter-Pincoffs House - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 2607 Wooldridge Drive (Shoal Creek Watershed) from family residence (SF-3) district zoning to family residence-historic landmark (SF-3-H) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant family residence-historic landmark (SF-3-H) combining district zoning. Historic Landmark Commission Recommendation: To grant family residence-historic landmark (SF-3-H) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant family residence-historic landmark (SF-3-H) combining district zoning. Applicants: Ken and Angela Hashman. City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, 974-6454.
The public hearing was closed and the first reading of the ordinance for residence-historic landmark (SF-3-H) combining district zoning was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Spelman's motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 7-0.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20091001-060, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 50kb
20091001-060, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 701kb
Item 61 - October 1, 2009
Conduct a public hearing for the full purpose annexation of the Shaw Lane Quarry Annexation Area (Approximately 197 acres in eastern Travis County approximately 2,225 feet south of the intersection of McKinney Falls Parkway and Shaw Lane).
The public hearing was closed on Council Member Riley's motion, Council Member Morrison's second on a 5-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Martinez and Council Member Cole were off the dais.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20091001-061, Agenda Backup (Map), PDF, 171kb
20091001-061, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 48kb
20091001-061, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 365kb
Item 62 - October 1, 2009
Conduct a public hearing for the full purpose annexation of Reserve at Westhill Annexation Area (approximately 7 acres in northern Travis County at the northwest corner of the intersection of Yaupon Drive and Texas Plume Road).
The public hearing was closed on Council Member Morrison's motion, Council Member Spelman's second on a 5-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Martinez and Council Member Cole were off the dais.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20091001-062, Agenda Backup (Map), PDF, 436kb
20091001-062, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 50kb
20091001-062, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 366kb
Item 63 - October 1, 2009
Conduct a public hearing for the full purpose annexation of the Ferguson Lane - Brown Lane Annexation Area (approximately 22 acres in eastern Travis County east of Brown Lane and west of Ferguson Lane approximately 875 feet north of the intersection of Ferguson Lane and Brown Lane).
The public hearing was closed on Council Member Morrison's motion, Council Member Riley's second on a 5-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Martinez and Council Member Cole were off the dais.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20091001-063, Agenda Backup (Map), PDF, 141kb
20091001-063, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 50kb
20091001-063, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 368kb
Item 64 - October 1, 2009
Conduct a public hearing for the full purpose annexation of the Northwest Hills Ranch Annexation Area (approximately 20 acres in northern Travis County east of D K Ranch Road approximately 275 feet south of the intersection of D K Ranch Road and Texas Plume Road).
The public hearing was closed on Council Member Morrison's motion, Council Member Shade's second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Martinez was off the dais.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20091001-064, Agenda Backup (Map), PDF, 464kb
20091001-064, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 50kb
20091001-064, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 368kb
Item 65 - October 1, 2009
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance for floodplain variances requested by Mr. Efrain V. Avila for an existing development that converted an attached garage into a habitable area at the single-family residence at 306 Heartwood Drive. This structure is in the 25-year and 100-year floodplains of Williamson Creek. The applicant also requests waiving the requirement to dedicate a drainage easement to the full limit of the 100-year floodplain to exclude the footprint of the existing house from the easement dedication requirement.
The motion to close the public hearing and approve the ordinance failed on Council Member Spelman's motion, Council Member Morrison's second on a 2-4-1 vote. Those voting aye were: Council Members Morrison and Spelman. Those voting nay were: Mayor Leffingwell and Council Members Cole, Riley and Shade. Mayor Pro Tem Martinez abstained. The public hearing was closed and motion to deny the request for a waiver was approved on Council Member Riley's motion, Council Member Shade's second on a 4-2-1 vote. Those voting aye were: Mayor Leffingwell and Council Members Cole, Riley and Shade. Those voting nay were: Council Members Morrison and Spelman. Mayor Pro Tem Martinez abstained.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20091001-065, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 32kb
20091001-065, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 53kb
20091001-065, Agenda Backup (Revised Draft Ordinance), PDF, 32kb
20091001-065, Agenda Backup (Summary of Findings), PDF, 121kb
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