Regular Meeting of the Austin City Council
August 19, 2010
Meeting Agenda
Agenda, 868kb
Changes to the Meeting Agenda
Agenda Addendum, 42kb
Agenda Changes and Corrections Part 1 of 2, 30kb
Agenda Changes and Corrections Part 2 of 2, 35kb
Approved Meeting Minutes
The minutes for the regular meeting of August 19, 2010 were approved on the 26th day of August 2010 on Council Member Cole's motion, Spelman's second on a 7-0 vote.
Minutes, 1.5mb
Closed Caption Transcript
Transcript, 543kb
Video
Agenda Items - August 19, 2010
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Item 1 - August 19, 2010
Approve the minutes of the Austin City Council regular meeting of August 5, 2010.
The minutes from the regular Council meeting of August 5, 2010 were approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Spelman's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20100819-001, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 36kb
Item 2 - August 19, 2010
Authorize negotiation and execution of an agreement with WINKLEY ENGINEERING, INC., for purchase of the approved construction plans for the South I-35 Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Improvements Program, Segment 10, Bradshaw Road at River Plantation Drive to end of future Pleasant Valley Road, 42-Inch Water Main in amount not to exceed $325,000. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Capital Budget of the Austin Water Utility. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9B of the City Code (Minority Owned and Women Owner Business Enterprise Procurement Program). Since this contract is for the completion of services provided through a Service Extension Reimbursement Agreement, no subcontracting opportunities were identified. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of an agreement with Winkley Engineering, Inc. was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Spelman's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20100819-002, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Note), PDF, 30kb
20100819-002, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 41kb
Item 3 - August 19, 2010
Approve a resolution adopting a maximum proposed property (ad valorem) tax rate of 46.93 cents per $100 taxable value that the City Council will consider for Fiscal Year 2010-2011; and setting the date that the Council will adopt the Fiscal Year 2010-2011 property (ad valorem) tax rate (suggested date is Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at 9:30 a.m.).
Resolution No. 20100819-003 adopting a maximum proposed property (ad valorem) tax rate the City Council will consider for Fiscal Year 2010-2011 of 46.93 cents per $100 taxable value was approved on a roll call vote on Council Member Spelman's motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Martinez was off the dais. The public hearing was set for Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at 9:30 a.m., City Hall at 301 W. Second St, Austin, TX on Council Member Cole's motion, Council Member Shade's second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Martinez was off the dais.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20100819-003, PDF, 14kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20100819-003, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution), PDF, 16kb
20100819-003, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 37kb
20100819-003, Agenda Backup (Revised Draft Resolution), PDF, 16kb
Item 4 - August 19, 2010
Approve an ordinance repealing and replacing Exhibits B and D of Ordinance No. 20100805-005A ordering the November 2, 2010 municipal election, to adopt changes to election day polling locations and early voting polling locations. Funding is contingent upon approval of appropriations for the Fiscal Year 2010-2011.
Ordinance No. 20100819-004 was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Spelman's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
20100819-004, Ordinance Part English, PDF, 519kb
20100819-004, Ordinance Part Spanish, PDF, 563kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20100819-004, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 19kb
20100819-004, Agenda Backup (Exhibit B), PDF, 27kb
20100819-004, Agenda Backup (Exhibit D), PDF, 29kb
20100819-004, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 36kb
20100819-004, Agenda Backup (Revised Ordinance - English), PDF, 20kb
20100819-004, Agenda Backup (Revised Ordinance - Spanish), PDF, 20kb
20100819-004, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 352kb
Item 5 - August 19, 2010
Approve a resolution declaring the City of Austin's official intent to reimburse itself from Contractual Obligations in the amount of $7,750,000 related to the radio replacement project. $7,750,000 in Contractual Obligations to be issued in August 2011 or later. Related to Item #26.
Resolution No. 20100819-005 was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Spelman's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20100819-005, PDF, 67kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20100819-005, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution), PDF, 11kb
20100819-005, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 37kb
Item 6 - August 19, 2010
Authorize execution of a construction contract with G.U.Y. CONSTRUCTION, LLC., Avondale, Arizona, for the Dynamic Message Sign installation citywide in an amount not to exceed $397,683.25. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Capital Budget of the Austin Transportation Department. Lowest bid of 5 bids received. This contract will be awarded in compliance with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 26 (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program) and Chapter 2-9A of the City Code (Minority Owned and Women Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goal with 17.15% DBE subcontractor participation.
The motion authorizing the execution of a construction contract with G.U.Y. Construction, LLC. was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Spelman's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20100819-006, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Note), PDF, 21kb
20100819-006, Agenda Backup (M/WBE Summary), PDF, 55kb
20100819-006, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 37kb
Item 7 - August 19, 2010
Authorize execution of a construction contract with SOUTHLAND/SJ LOUIS JOINT VENTURE, Fort Worth, TX for the South IH-35 Water and Wastewater Program, Onion Creek Wastewater Interceptor - Rinard to Slaughter in the amount of $10,480,000, plus a $1,048,000 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $11,528,000. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Capital Budget of the Austin Water Utility. Lowest bid of 3 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 7.29% MBE and 3.02% WBE subcontractor participation. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission.
The motion authorizing the execution of a construction contract with Southland/SJ Louis Joint Venture was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Spelman's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20100819-007, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Note), PDF, 22kb
20100819-007, Agenda Backup (M/WBE Summary), PDF, 53kb
20100819-007, Agenda Backup (Map), PDF, 401kb
20100819-007, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 41kb
Item 8 - August 19, 2010
Approve a resolution authorizing the City of Austin's participation in a Central Texas consortium applying for a Regional Sustainability Planning Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for development of an analytical network of tools and models to be used in planning for a more sustainable region; support the development of regional activity centers; and improve regional collaboration.
Resolution No. 20100819-008 was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Spelman's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20100819-008, PDF, 79kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20100819-008, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution), PDF, 59kb
20100819-008, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 40kb
Item 9 - August 19, 2010
Authorize negotiation and execution of a design agreement with Jim Isermann, of Palm Springs, CA, for the design of the Seaholm Substation Wall, Art in Public Places project, in an amount not to exceed $144,000. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Capital Budget of Austin Energy. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9B of the City Code (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program for Professional Services) by meeting the goals of: 7.45% MBE and 3.26% WBE subconsultant participation. Recommended by the Art in Public Places Panel and the Austin Arts Commission. To be reviewed by the Downtown Commission on August 18, 2010.
This item was withdrawn on staff's recommendation on Council Member Riley's motion, Council Member Shade's second on a 7-0 vote. Staff was directed to post the item for the next agenda to allow Council flexibility in selecting the artist. See minutes for details.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20100819-009, Agenda Backup (Matrix), PDF, 14kb
20100819-009, Agenda Backup (MWBE Summary), PDF, 11kb
20100819-009, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 42kb
Item 10 - August 19, 2010
Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Operating Budget General Fund, Budget Stabilization Reserve Fund of Ordinance No. 20090914-002 to increase Budget Stabilization Reserve Fund transfers to the General Fund (One-Time Critical) in the amount of $330,000 and to increase the General Fund (One-Time Critical) appropriations by the same amount for the purchase of two ambulances. Funding in the amount of $330,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Amended Budget Stabilization Reserve Fund. Related to Item #28.
Ordinance 20100819-010 was approved on Council Member Riley's motion, Council Member Spelman's second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Martinez was off the dais.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20100819-010, PDF, 26kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20100819-010, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance - Budget Amendment-Ambulances), PDF, 17kb
20100819-010, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Memo Ont-time Critical), PDF, 17kb
20100819-010, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Memo SR Fund), PDF, 17kb
20100819-010, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 37kb
Item 11 - August 19, 2010
Approve an ordinance to modify City Code Section 2-1-127 (Community Development Commission) relating to the City Council's responsibility for determining the geographic representation of the Community Development Commission and designating geographic areas and organizations in accordance with Section 2-1-127. Recommended by the Community Development Commission.
Ordinance 20100819-011 was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Spelman's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20100819-011, PDF, 97kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20100819-011, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 39kb
20100819-011, Agenda Backup (CDC Change Exhibit A), PDF, 13kb
20100819-011, Agenda Backup (CDC Change Exhibit B), PDF, 11kb
20100819-011, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 24kb
20100819-011, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 41kb
20100819-011, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 155kb
Item 12 - August 19, 2010
Approve a settlement related to Dan Huebner v. City of Austin, C-1-CV-08-009807, In the County Court of Travis County, Texas, County Court No. 1.
The motion to settle the above referenced lawsuit, by the City paying $56,500 to Dan Huebner, was approved on Council Member Spelman's motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Martinez was off the dais. In exchange for this payment Mr. Huebner will dismiss his lawsuit against the City with prejudice and release the City from any claims that were or could have been asserted under the lawsuit.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20100819-012, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 36kb
Item 13 - August 19, 2010
Authorize negotiation and execution of a one year Interlocal Agreement with The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, an organized research unit of the University of Texas at Austin, for the for the development of a citywide Invasive Plant Species Management Plan with one 12-month extension in an amount not to exceed $100,000. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Capital Budget of the Parks and Recreation Department.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Spelman's second on a 4-0 vote. Council Members Morrison, Riley and Spelman recused themselves.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20100819-013, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Note), PDF, 38kb
20100819-013, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 38kb
Item 14 - August 19, 2010
Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Parks and Recreation Department Capital Budget of Ordinance No. 20090914-003 to appropriate $100,000 for the Citywide Invasive Species Management Plan. Funding is available from the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Watershed Protection Department Operating Budget of Ordinance No. 20090914-002.
Ordinance No. 20100819-014 was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Spelman's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20100819-014, PDF, 31kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20100819-014, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 18kb
20100819-014, Agenda Backup (Fiscal note), PDF, 13kb
20100819-014, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 37kb
Item 15 - August 19, 2010
Authorize negotiation and execution of an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Austin and The Texas A&M University System, Texas Transportation Institute (TTI) for the performance of an evaluation as part of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration High Priority Targeting Aggressive Cars and Trucks grant program in an amount not to exceed $20,000. Funding is available from the 2010 Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration TACT Education Grant in an amount not to exceed $20,000.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement between the City of Austin and the Texas A&M University System, Texas Transportation Institute (TTI) was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Spelman's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20100819-015, Agenda Backup (DRAFT Interlocal Agreement), PDF, 81kb
20100819-015, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 37kb
Item 16 - August 19, 2010
Approve a resolution authorizing the application for and acceptance of $105,057 in grant funds from the State of Texas, Governor's Office, Criminal Justice Division to purchase equipment and supplies and to allow forensics employees to work on an overtime basis to reduce casework backlogs. The project is entitled "Austin Police Department Coverdell Project." Funding is available from the State of Texas, Governor's Office, Criminal Justice Division for the grant period October 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011. A match is not required.
Resolution No. 20100819-016 was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Spelman's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20100819-016, PDF, 39kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20100819-016, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution), PDF, 24kb
20100819-016, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 37kb
Item 17 - August 19, 2010
Approve a resolution authorizing the execution of Amendment No. 2 to the Advance Funding Agreement between the City of Austin and the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) regarding the Loop 360 Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements Project to allow the use of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funds for the Loop 360 Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements Project.
Resolution No. 20100819-017 was approved on Council Member Riley's motion, Council Member Spelman's second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Martinez was off the dais
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20100819-017, PDF, 194kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20100819-017, Agenda Backup (Advance Funding Agreement), PDF, 32kb
20100819-017, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution), PDF, 15kb
20100819-017, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 37kb
Item 18 - August 19, 2010
Authorize award and execution of two 24-month requirements service contracts with FURMANITE AMERICA, INC., La Porte, TX, and TEAM INDUSTRIAL SERVICES, INC., Corpus Christi, TX, for valve repair services at Austin Energy power plants in an estimated combined amount not to exceed $400,000, with two 24-month extension options in an estimated combined amount not to exceed $400,000 per extension option, for a total estimated combined contract amount not to exceed $1,200,000. Funding in the amount of $33,333 is available in the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining 22 months of the original contract period and extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Best two evaluated bids 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 two requirements service contracts with Furmanite America, Inc. and Team Industrial 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 Spelman's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20100819-018, Agenda Backup (MATRIX), PDF, 11kb
20100819-018, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 41kb
Item 19 - August 19, 2010
Authorize award and execution of Amendment No. 2 to a contract with GE PACKAGED POWER INC., Houston, TX, for additional control software and technical services to complete the installation of two LM-6000 combustion turbine generators at Austin Energy's Sand Hill Energy Center in an estimated amount not to exceed $154,257, for a revised total estimated contract amount not to exceed $34,744,257. Funding in the amount of $154,257 is available in the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 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 and execution of amendment number two to a contract with GE Packaged Power Inc. was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Spelman's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20100819-019, Agenda Backup (CONTRACT SUMMARY ), PDF, 9kb
20100819-019, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Note: GE), PDF, 14kb
20100819-019, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 38kb
Item 20 - August 19, 2010
Authorize award and execution of a 24-month requirements supply contract with SOLAR WORLD CALIFORNIA, Camarillo, CA for the purchase of building-mounted solar photovoltaic modules in an estimated amount not to exceed $2,035,065, with one 12-month extension option in an estimated amount not to exceed $1,665,093, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $3,700,158. Funding in the amount of $90,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Capital Budget of Austin Energy. Funding in the amount of $173,900 is available in the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Operating Budget Special Revenue fund of Austin Energy through a U.S. Department of Energy Grant. Funding for the remaining 23 months of the original contract period and extension option is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Lowest bid of six 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 Electric Utility Commission and the Resource Management Commission.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of a requirements supply contract with Solar World California was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Spelman's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20100819-020, Agenda Backup (BID TAB), PDF, 9kb
20100819-020, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Note), PDF, 10kb
20100819-020, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 42kb
Item 21 - August 19, 2010
Authorize award and execution of Amendment No. 6 to an Interlocal Agreement with TEXAS ENGINEERING EXPERIMENT STATION, College Station, TX, to increase the contract for energy management services in an estimated amount not to exceed $600,000, for a revised total estimated contract amount of $1,800,000. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Austin Energy Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund. This Interlocal Agreement is exempt from the MBE/WBE Ordinance. This exemption is 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 contract. Recommended by the Electric Utility Commission and by the Resource Management Commission.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of amendment number six to an interlocal agreement with Texas Engineering Experiment Station was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Spelman's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20100819-021, Agenda Backup (CONTRACT SUMMARY ), PDF, 10kb
20100819-021, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 40kb
20100819-021, Agenda Backup (TEES ORIGINAL RCA), PDF, 46kb
Item 22 - August 19, 2010
Authorize award and execution of a 24-month requirements supply contract with TEXAS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES, Georgetown, TX, for shunt capacitor banks in an estimated amount not to exceed $553,045, with three 12-month extension options in an estimated amount not to exceed $276,523 per extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $1,382,614. Funding in the amount of $46,087 is available in the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining 22 months of the original contract period and extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Lowest bid 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 Electric Utility Commission.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of a requirements supply contract with Texas Electric Cooperatives was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Spelman's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20100819-022, Agenda Backup (BID TAB), PDF, 9kb
20100819-022, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 38kb
Item 23 - August 19, 2010
Authorize award and execution of a 36-month requirements service contract with TEXAS BIRD SERVICES, DBA POWER PEST ELIMINATION, INC., Arlington, TX to provide migratory and stationary bird control and bird and bat removal services for the Austin Convention Center Department in an estimated amount not to exceed $180,000, with three 12-month extension options in an estimated amount not to exceed $60,000 for each extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $360,000. Funding in the amount of $10,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Operating Budget of the Austin Convention Center Department. Funding for the remaining 34 months of the original contract period and extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Best evaluated bid of four 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.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of a requirements service contract with Texas Bird Services, doing business as Power Pest Elimination, Inc. was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Spelman's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20100819-023, Agenda Backup (MATRIX), PDF, 7kb
20100819-023, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 39kb
Item 24 - August 19, 2010
Authorize award, negotiation, and execution of an 18-month requirements service contract with INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATIONAL SOLUTIONS, INC, Westchester, IL to provide a Firefighter Employment Assessment Process in an estimated amount not to exceed $117,935, with one 18-month extension option in an estimated amount not to exceed $117,935, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $235,870. Funding in the amount of $13,104 is available in the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Operating Budget of the Austin Fire Department. Funding for the remaining 16 months of the original contract period and extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Best evaluated proposal of eight proposals received. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9C of the City Code (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this solicitation.
The motion authorizing the award, negotiation and execution of a requirements service contract with Industrial Organizational Solutions, Inc. was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Spelman's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20100819-024, Agenda Backup (MATRIX), PDF, 10kb
20100819-024, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 42kb
Item 25 - August 19, 2010
Authorize award, negotiation, and execution of Amendment No. 3 to a contract through the State of Texas Department of Information Resources cooperative purchasing program with INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION, Armonk, NY, for hardware and related maintenance to accommodate GIS Data for Maximo in an amount not to exceed $74,717.43, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $671,658.19. Funding in the amount of $74,717.43 is available in the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Operating Budget of the Financial and Administrative Services Department, Communication and Technology Management. This Cooperative Contract is exempt from the MBE/WBE Ordinance. This exemption is 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 contract.
The motion authorizing the award, negotiation and execution of amendment number three to a contract through the State of Texas Department of Information Resources cooperative purchasing program with International Business Machines Corporation was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Spelman's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20100819-025, Agenda Backup (CONTRACT SUMMARY ), PDF, 9kb
20100819-025, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 38kb
Item 26 - August 19, 2010
Authorize award, negotiation, and execution of a contract and a 60-month lease through the State of Texas Department of Information Resources cooperative purchasing program with MOTOROLA, INC., Austin, TX, for replacement radios in an amount not to exceed $8,135,075.39 to be financed over the five-year period. Funding is contingent upon availability in future budgets. The first lease payment will be due in October 2011. This Cooperative Contract is exempt from the MBE/WBE Ordinance. This exemption is in compliance with Chapter 2-9D of the City Code (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). However, Motorola will subcontract with RZ Communications (MBE/MH) (3.13%). Related to Item #5.
The motion authorizing the award, negotiation and execution of a contract and a lease through the State of Texas Department of Information Resources cooperative purchasing program with Motorola, Inc. was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Spelman's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20100819-026, Agenda Backup (M/WBE SUMMARY), PDF, 9kb
20100819-026, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 41kb
Item 27 - August 19, 2010
Authorize award and execution of a 17-month requirements supply contract through the U.S. Communities Government Purchasing Alliance with HERTZ EQUIPMENT RENTAL CORPORATION, Houston, TX, for the rental of heavy-duty, commercial, industrial, and construction equipment and vehicles in an estimated amount not to exceed $300,000, with one 24-month extension option in an estimated amount not to exceed $400,000, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $700,000. Funding in the amount of $35,295 is available in the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Operating Budget of the Financial and Administrative Services Department, Fleet Services Fund. Funding for the remaining 15 months of the original contract period and extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. This Cooperative Contract is exempt from the MBE/WBE Ordinance. This exemption is 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 contract.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of a requirements supply contract through the U.S. Communities Government Purchasing Alliance with Hertz Equipment Rental Corporation was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Spelman's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20100819-027, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 40kb
Item 28 - August 19, 2010
Authorize award and execution of a contract through the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (BuyBoard) with WHEELED COACH, INDUSTRIES, Winter Park, FL, for the purchase of two ambulances in an amount not to exceed $330,000. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Amended General Fund (One-Time Critical). This Cooperative Contract is exempt from the MBE/WBE Ordinance. This exemption is 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 contract. Related to Item #10.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of a contract through the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (BuyBoard) with Wheeled Coach, Industries was approved on Council Member Riley's motion, Council Member Spelman's second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Martinez was off the dais.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20100819-028, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 38kb
Item 29 - August 19, 2010
Authorize award, negotiation, and execution of a 24-month requirements service contract with THE HARTFORD LIFE AND ACCIDENT INSURANCE COMPANY, Simsbury, CT, to provide short-term disability and long-term disability insurance coverage in an estimated amount not to exceed $3,979,000, with three 12-month extension options in estimated amounts not to exceed $2,141,000 for the first extension option, $2,310,000 for the second extension option, and $2,497,000 for the third extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $10,927,000. Funding in the amount of $1,456,000 is contingent upon the approval of the Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Operating Budget of the Employees Benefit Fund of the Human Resources Department. Funding for the remaining 15 months of the contract period and the extension options are contingent upon available funding in future budgets. 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. Best evaluated proposal of eight proposals received.
The motion authorizing the award, negotiation and execution of a requirements service contract with The Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Spelman's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20100819-029, Agenda Backup (MATRIX), PDF, 7kb
20100819-029, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 43kb
20100819-029, Agenda Backup (SUMMARY), PDF, 11kb
Item 30 - August 19, 2010
Authorize award and execution of two 36-month requirements supply contracts for golf course accessories and supplies with GAIL'S FLAGS & GOLF COURSE ACCESSORIES, INC., Haltom City, TX., in an estimated amount not to exceed $98,721, and JOHN DEERE LANDSCAPES, Cleveland, OH., in an estimated amount not to exceed $98,817, with three 12-month extension options in an estimated amount not to exceed $32,907 and $32,939 respectively per extension option, for a total estimated combined contract amount not to exceed $395,076. Funding in the amount of $10,975 is available in the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Operating Budget of the Parks and Recreation Department. Funding for the remaining 34 months of the original contract period and extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Lowest two bids of two bids received. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9D of the City Code (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this solicitation.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of two requirements supply contracts with Gail's Flags & Golf Course Accessories, Inc. and John Deere Landscapes was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Spelman's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20100819-030, Agenda Backup (BID TAB), PDF, 9kb
20100819-030, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 40kb
Item 31 - August 19, 2010
Approve an ordinance amending Section 12-4-64(D) of the City Code to add a portion of William Cannon Drive to the table of speed limits having a maximum speed limit of 25 miles per hour during certain times for students attending Bedicheck Middle School; and provide for emergency passage.
Ordinance No. 20100819-031 was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Spelman's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20100819-031, PDF, 32kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20100819-031, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 40kb
20100819-031, Agenda Backup ( Map), PDF, 437kb
20100819-031, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 17kb
20100819-031, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 37kb
Item 32 - August 19, 2010
Approve appointments and certain related waivers to citizen boards and commissions, to Council subcommittees and other intergovernmental bodies and removal and replacement of members. Approve a waiver of the attendance requirement in Section 2-1-26 of the City Code for Grace Hsieh's service on the Resource Management Commission. The waiver includes absences through today's date.
The appointments and waivers were approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Spelman's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20100819-032, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 36kb
20100819-032, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 10kb
Item 33 - August 19, 2010
Approve an ordinance renaming the Mexican American Cultural Center the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center, and waiving City Code Chapter 14. (Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez Council Member Sheryl Cole Mayor Lee Leffingwell) Mayor Leffingwell turned the meeting over to Mayor Pro Tem Martinez.
Ordinance No. 20100819-033 was approved on Mayor Leffingwell's motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20100819-033, PDF, 62kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20100819-033, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 28kb
20100819-033, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Memo), PDF, 36kb
20100819-033, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 36kb
20100819-033, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 468kb
Item 34 - August 19, 2010
Approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 2-2 relating to campaign finance, to implement Ethics Review Commission recommendations regarding Section 2-2-14 (Disclosure of Compliance with Chapter) and Section 2-2-22 (Fundraising and Bundling by Intermediaries). (Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez Mayor Lee Leffingwell Council Member Randi Shade)
Ordinance No. 20100819-034 was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Spelman's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20100819-034, PDF, 74kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20100819-034, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 40kb
20100819-034, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Memo), PDF, 37kb
20100819-034, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 36kb
20100819-034, Agenda Backup (Revised Draft Ordinance), PDF, 33kb
20100819-034, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 84kb
Item 35 - August 19, 2010
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to work with the Austin Design Commission on recommendations for design guidelines for infrastructure projects commissioned by the City of Austin, including Austin Energy, the Austin Water Utility, and other city-owned enterprises. (Council Member Laura Morrison Council Member Chris Riley)
Resolution No. 20100819-035 was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Spelman's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20100819-035, PDF, 43kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20100819-035, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution), PDF, 21kb
20100819-035, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Memo), PDF, 37kb
20100819-035, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 36kb
Item 36 - August 19, 2010
Approve the waiver of certain fees and requirements for the Austin Chapter of the Hispanic Women's Network of Texas event that will be held September 9, 2010 at the Mexican-American Cultural Center (MACC). (Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez Council Member Chris Riley Mayor Lee Leffingwell)
The motion to approve the waiver of certain fees and requirements for the Austin Chapter of the Hispanic Women's Network of Texas was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Spelman's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20100819-036, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Memo), PDF, 42kb
20100819-036, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 36kb
Item 37 - August 19, 2010
Approve the reimbursement of certain fees for the Austin Alpha Foundation's Back to School Parade that will be held Sunday, August 22, 2010 beginning at the Delco Center and ending at Bartholomew Park. (Council Member Sheryl Cole Mayor Lee Leffingwell Council Member Randi Shade)
The motion to approve the reimbursement of certain fees for the Austin Alpha Foundation's Back to School Parade was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Spelman's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20100819-037, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Memo), PDF, 41kb
20100819-037, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 36kb
Item 38 - August 19, 2010
Set public hearings for the full purpose annexation of the following annexation areas: (1) Boulder Lane Area (approximately 18 acres in Travis County north of Boulder Lane at the intersection of Boulder Lane and Foundation Road); (2) Kruger Area (approximately 7 acres in Travis County at the northeast corner of the intersection of Dessau Road and Parmer Lane); (3) Oak Valley Road Area (approximately 18 acres in Travis County east of Old Manchaca Road at the intersection of Old Manchaca Road and Oak Valley Road); (4) The Ranch Apartments Area(approximately 10 acres in Williamson County east of Parmer Lane approximately 1,500 feet north of the intersection of State Highway 45 West and Parmer Lane); (5) Springwoods Outparcels Area (approximately 2 acres in Williamson County north of Pond Springs Road at the east of the intersection of Pond Springs Road and Sparkling Creek Drive, and north of the intersection of Pond Springs Road and Cahill Drive); (6) Waterford House Area (approximately 9 acres in Travis County east of IH 35 approximately one quarter mile east of the intersection of IH 35 and Brandt Road); (7) Bridges of Bear Creek Ph. 2 Sec. 2 (approximately 27 acres in Travis County west of the intersection of FM 1626 and Brodie Lane); (8) Pearson Place at Avery Ranch (approximately 195 acres in southern Williamson County south of Avery Ranch Boulevard at the intersection of Avery Ranch Boulevard and Double Eagle Pass); and (9) State Highway 45 at Parmer Lane (approximately 18 acres in Williamson County at the intersection of SH 45 and Parmer Lane). (Suggested dates and times: September 23, 2010, 4:00 p.m., Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second St. Austin, TX; and September 30, 2010, 4:00 p.m., at George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center, 1165 Angelina Street, Austin, TX).
The public hearings were set on consent for September 23, 2010 at 4:00 p.m., City Hall at 301 W. Second St, Austin, TX and September 30, 2010 at 4:00 p.m., George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center at 1165 Angelina Street, Austin, TX on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Spelman's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20100819-038, Agenda Backup (Map - Boulder Ln. Area), PDF, 267kb
20100819-038, Agenda Backup (Map - Bridges of Beak Creek Area), PDF, 165kb
20100819-038, Agenda Backup (Map - Kruger Area), PDF, 223kb
20100819-038, Agenda Backup (Map - Oak Valley Area), PDF, 190kb
20100819-038, Agenda Backup (Map - Pearson Place Area), PDF, 565kb
20100819-038, Agenda Backup (Map - Ranch Apts. Area), PDF, 192kb
20100819-038, Agenda Backup (Map - SH 45 Area), PDF, 205kb
20100819-038, Agenda Backup (Map - Springwoods Area), PDF, 449kb
20100819-038, Agenda Backup (Map - Waterford House Area), PDF, 289kb
20100819-038, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 44kb
Item 39 - August 19, 2010
Set a public hearing to consider the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan Vision Statement and the inclusion of additional elements to be incorporated into the plan. (Suggested date and time: August 26, 2010, 4:00 p.m., at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX).
The public hearing was set on consent for August 26, 2010 at 4:00 p.m., City Hall at 301 W. Second St, Austin, TX on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Spelman's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20100819-039, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 43kb
Item 40 - August 19, 2010
Set Public Hearings on the proposed property (ad valorem) tax rate for Fiscal Year 2010-2011 (Suggested dates and times: September 13, 2010 at 9:30 a.m. and September 23, 2010 at 4:00 pm at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX).
The public hearings were set for September 13, 2010 at 9:30 a.m. and September 23, 2010 at 4:00 p.m., City Hall at 301 W. Second St, Austin, TX on Council Member Morrison's motion, Council Member Spelman's second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Martinez was off the dais.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20100819-040, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 37kb
Item 41 - August 19, 2010
Set a Public Hearing to receive public comment on the City of Austin Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Proposed Budget. (Suggested date and time: August 26, 2010, 4:00 p.m. at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX).
The public hearing was set on consent for August 26, 2010 at 4:00 p.m., City Hall at 301 W. Second St, Austin, TX on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Spelman's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20100819-041, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 36kb
Item 42 - August 19, 2010
Austin Energy Rate Development Process
The presentation was made by Robert Goode, Interim General Manager for Austin Energy, and Mark Dreyfus, Director of Regulatory and Government Affairs for Austin Energy.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20100819-042, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 211kb
Item 43 - August 19, 2010
Discuss legal issues related to Emergency Responders for Equality, et al. v. Rhoda Mae Kerr, et al., Cause No. A-09-CA-886-LY, in the United States District Court, Western District of Texas, Austin Division (Private Consultation with Attorney - Section 551.071).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20100819-043, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 36kb
Item 44 - August 19, 2010
Discuss legal issues related to Harold Piatt v. City of Austin, et al, Cause No. A-07-CA-520LY in the United State District Court, Western District, Austin Division. (Private Consultation with Attorney - Section 551.071).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20100819-044, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 36kb
Item 45 - August 19, 2010
Discuss legal issues related to Nathaniel Sanders, Sr., et al. v. Leonardo Quintana and the City of Austin, No. A09-CA-00426 SS, In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division (Private Consultation with Attorney - Section 551.071).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20100819-045, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 36kb
Item 46 - August 19, 2010
Discuss legal issues related to Save Our Springs Alliance, Inc., et al v. City of Austin, et al, Cause No. A-10-CA-561LY in the United State District Court, Western District, Austin Division (involves Water Treatment Plant #4) (Private Consultation with Attorney - Section 551.071).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20100819-046, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 36kb
Item 47 - August 19, 2010
Discuss legal issues related to Save Our Springs' Notice of Intent to Sue For Violations of the Endangered Species Act (involves Water Treatment Plant #4)(Private Consultation with Attorney - Section 551.071).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20100819-047, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 36kb
Item 48 - August 19, 2010
NP-2010-0026.01 - North Lamar Combined Neighborhood Plan - Tract 32 - Approve second reading of an ordinance amending the Austin Tomorrow Comprehensive Plan land use recommendations as they apply to the text and future land use map for the North Lamar Combined Neighborhood Plan for property known as 320 East Rundberg Lane. On July 29, 2010, City Council approved first reading of high-density single-family. Vote: 7-0. Applicant and Agent: City of Austin, Planning and Development Review Department. City Staff: Mark Walters, 974-7695, Jacob Browning, 974-7657, Greg Dutton, 974-3509.
The second reading of the ordinance to change the designation on the future land use map (FLUM) to Mixed Use Commercial and Recreation and Open Space Use was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Morrison's motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 7-0.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20100819-048, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 17kb
20100819-048, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 36kb
20100819-048, Agenda Backup (REVISED 8/9/10 Exhibit 1 Pages 1-7), PDF, 2.8mb
20100819-048, Agenda Backup (REVISED 8/9/10 Exhibit 1 Pages 8-15), PDF, 1.4mb
20100819-048, Agenda Backup (REVISED 8/9/10 Exhibit 2), PDF, 276kb
Item 49 - August 19, 2010
C14-2010-0048.01 - North Lamar Neighborhood Plan Combining District - Tract 32 - Approve second reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 320 E. Rundberg Lane from family residence (SF-3) district zoning, multi-family residence-low density (MF-2) district zoning, multi-family residence-medium density (MF-3) district zoning, limited office (LO) district zoning, community commercial (GR) district zoning, and community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay (GR-MU-CO) combining district zoning to public-neighborhood plan (P-NP) combining district zoning, community commercial-mixed use-vertical mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-V-CO-NP) combining district zoning, warehouse/limited office-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (W/LO-CO-NP) combining district zoning, commercial services-vertical mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-V-CO-NP) combining district zoning. First reading approved on July 29, 2010. Vote: 7-0. Applicant and Agent: City of Austin, Planning and Development Review Department. City Staff: Mark Walters, 974-7695, Jacob Browning, 974-7657, Greg Dutton, 974-3509.
The second reading of the ordinance for public-neighborhood plan (P-NP) combining district zoning, community commercial-mixed use-vertical mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-V-CO-NP) combining district zoning, warehouse/limited office-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (W/LO-CO-NP) combining district zoning, and commercial services-vertical mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-V-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, Council Member Cole's second on a 7-0.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20100819-049, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 37kb
20100819-049, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 1.2mb
Item 50 - August 19, 2010
C14H-2010-0004 - Wupperman House - Approve third reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 506 Texas Avenue (Waller Creek Watershed) from family residence-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (SF-3-CO-NP) combining district zoning to family residence-historic landmark-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant family residence-historic landmark-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Historic Landmark Commission Recommendation: To grant family residence-historic landmark-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant family residence-historic landmark-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-CO-NP) combining district zoning. First and second readings approved June 24, 2010. Vote: 5-2 (Cole and Spelman off-dais). Applicants: Steven Dietz and Allison Gregory, owners. City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, Planning and Development Review Department, 974-6454.
Ordinance No. 20100819-050 for family residence-historic landmark-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-CO-NP) combining district zoning was approved on Council Member Morrison's motion, Council Member Spelman's second on a 6-1 vote. Council Member Shade voted nay.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20100819-050, PDF, 133kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20100819-050, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 97kb
20100819-050, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 37kb
20100819-050, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 1.3mb
Item 51 - August 19, 2010
C14H-2010-0005 - Jacob and Bertha Schmidt House - Approve third reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 712 Sparks Avenue (Waller Creek Watershed) from family residence-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (SF-3-CO-NP) combining district zoning to family residence-historic landmark-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant family residence-historic landmark-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Historic Landmark Commission Recommendation: To grant family residence-historic landmark-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant family residence-historic landmark-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-CO-NP) combining district zoning. First and second readings approved June 24, 2010. Vote: 5-2 (Cole and Spelman off-dais). Applicants: Robert P. and Edythe Schmidt Michel, owners. City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, Planning and Development Review Department, 974-6454
Ordinance No. 20100819-051 for family residence-historic landmark-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-CO-NP) combining district zoning was approved on Council Member Spelman's motion, Council Member Morrison's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20100819-051, PDF, 125kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20100819-051, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 89kb
20100819-051, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 37kb
20100819-051, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 1.5mb
Item 52 - August 19, 2010
C14H-2010-0002 - Culberson House - Approve third reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 2504 Bridle Path (Johnson 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. First and second readings approved June 24, 2010. Vote: 5-2 (Cole and Spelman off-dais). Applicants: Gerald Torres and Frances Nash, owners. City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, Planning and Development Review Department, 974-6454.
Ordinance No. 20100819-052 for family residence-historic landmark (SF-3-H) combining district zoning was approved on Council Member Spelman's motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 6-1 vote. Council Member Shade voted nay.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20100819-052, PDF, 82kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20100819-052, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 80kb
20100819-052, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 37kb
20100819-052, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 1.3mb
Item 53 - August 19, 2010
NP-2010-0027 - Central West Austin Combined Neighborhood Plan - Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending the Austin Tomorrow Comprehensive Plan by adopting the Central West Austin Combined Neighborhood Plan. The combined planning area is bounded to the north by 35th Street and 38th Street, to the south by Lady Bird Lake (west of MoPac) and 24th Street (east of Mopac), to the east by Lamar Boulevard, and to the west by Lady Bird Lake. Planning Commission Recommendation: To approve the land use recommendations in the Central West Austin Combined Neighborhood Plan. City Staff: Paul DiGiuseppe, 974-2865.
The motion to approve an amendment to the Central West Austin Combined Neighborhood Plan to approve the staff recommendation of more general language focusing on working cooperatively with all stakeholders and to remove the Brackenridge Tract from the future land use map (FLUM) and was approved on Council Member Cole's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' second on a 4-0 vote. Council Members Morrison, Riley and Spelman recused themselves. Mayor Leffingwell committed to continue to work with the stakeholders and the property owners on this tract with goal of preserving the historic and residential character of the neighborhood consistent with surrounding development, requiring buffering for diverse uses, and emphasizing environmental protection and sustainability standards. See minutes for details.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20100819-053, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 57kb
20100819-053, Agenda Backup (Exhibit A), PDF, 504kb
20100819-053, Agenda Backup (Exhibit B), PDF, 599kb
20100819-053, Agenda Backup (Exhibit C Pt. I), PDF, 2.3mb
20100819-053, Agenda Backup (Exhibit C Pt. II), PDF, 653kb
20100819-053, Agenda Backup (Exhibit C Pt. III), PDF, 542kb
20100819-053, Agenda Backup (Exhibit D), PDF, 52kb
20100819-053, Agenda Backup (Exhibit E), PDF, 406kb
20100819-053, Agenda Backup (Exhibit F), PDF, 177kb
20100819-053, Agenda Backup (Exhibit G), PDF, 106kb
20100819-053, Agenda Backup (Exhibit H), PDF, 477kb
20100819-053, Agenda Backup (Exhibit I), PDF, 306kb
20100819-053, Agenda Backup (Maps), PDF, 451kb
20100819-053, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 36kb
20100819-053, Agenda Backup (Staff Report Pt. I), PDF, 1.6mb
20100819-053, Agenda Backup (Staff Report Pt. II), PDF, 1.7mb
20100819-053, Agenda Backup (Staff Report Pt. III), PDF, 1.5mb
20100819-053, Agenda Late Backup Part 1 of 2, PDF, 708kb
20100819-053, Agenda Late Backup Part 2 of 2, PDF, 8.8mb
Item 54 - August 19, 2010
C14-2010-0051 - Windsor Road Neighborhood Planning Area Rezonings - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as the Windsor Road Neighborhood Planning Area, generally bounded by West 35th Street and West 38th Street to the north, North Lamar Boulevard to the east, Windsor Road to the south and MoPac Expressway to the west (Johnson Creek, Shoal Creek Watersheds). The proposed zoning changes will create a Neighborhood Plan Combining District (NPCD) covering the entire area. The proposed zoning changes also implement the land use recommendations of the Central West Austin Combined Neighborhood Plan, NP-2010-0027, on 2 tracts of land (1.775 acres). Under the proposed Windsor Road NPCD, the following design tools are proposed to be applied area-wide: "parking placement and impervious cover restrictions" and "garage placement". Another design tool that could be approved by City Council is the "front porch setback" design tool. The following special use option is proposed to be applied area-wide: "small-lot amnesty". Other special use options that could be approved by City Council on a neighborhood-wide basis include: "cottage", urban home", "secondary apartment", and "corner store". Other special use options that could be approved by City Council on a parcel-specific basis include "residential infill", "neighborhood urban center", and "neighborhood mixed-use building". There is also a proposal to create more restrictions on front and side yard parking, and mobile food vending. The City Council may approve a zoning change to any of the following: rural residence (RR) district zoning; single family residence large lot (SF-1) district zoning; single family residence standard lot (SF-2) district zoning; family residence (SF-3) district zoning; single family residence small lot (SF-4A) district zoning; single family residence condominium site (SF-4B) district zoning; urban family residence (SF-5) district zoning; townhouse & condominium residence (SF-6) district zoning; multifamily residence limited density (MF-1) district zoning; multifamily residence low density (MF-2) district zoning; multifamily residence medium density (MF-3) district zoning; multifamily residence moderate-high density (MF-4) district zoning; multifamily residence high density (MF-5) district zoning; multifamily residence highest density (MF-6) district zoning; neighborhood office (NO) district zoning; limited office (LO) district zoning; general office (GO) district zoning; community recreation (CR) district zoning, neighborhood commercial (LR) district zoning; community commercial (GR) district zoning; warehouse/limited office (W/LO) district zoning; general commercial services (CS) district zoning; commercial-liquor sales (CS-1) district zoning; and public (P) district zoning. A conditional overlay (CO), historic landmark combining district (H), historic area combining district (HD), mixed use combining district overlay (MU), vertical mixed use building (V), or neighborhood plan combining district (NP) may also be added to these zoning base districts. Staff Recommendation: To approve rezonings that implement the land use recommendations of the Windsor Road Neighborhood Plan. Planning Commission Recommendation: To approve rezonings that implement the land use recommendations of the Windsor Road Neighborhood Plan. Applicant: City of Austin. Agent: Planning and Development Review Department. City Staff: Paul DiGiuseppe, 974-2865. A valid petition has been filed on Tract1 in opposition to the request.
The public hearing was closed and the first reading of the ordinance rezoning property locally known as the Windsor Road Neighborhood Planning Area and implementing the land use recommendations of the Central West Austin Combined Neighborhood Plan, per the Planning Commission's recommendations, with amendments, was approved on Council Member Spelman's motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 5-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Martinez and Council Member Shade were off the dais. See minutes for details.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20100819-054, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 41kb
20100819-054, Agenda Backup (Staff Report Pt. I), PDF, 1.4mb
20100819-054, Agenda Backup (Staff Report Pt. II), PDF, 855kb
20100819-054, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 357kb
Item 55 - August 19, 2010
C14-2010-0052 - West Austin Neighborhood Group Planning Area Rezonings - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by zoning and rezoning property locally known as the West Austin Neighborhood Group Neighborhood Planning Area, generally bounded by West 35th Street to the north, MoPac Expressway to the east, Lady Bird Lake to the south and Lake Austin to the west (Johnson Creek, Lake Austin, Lady Bird Lake, Taylor Slough South, Taylor Slough North Watersheds). The proposed zoning changes will create a Neighborhood Plan Combining District (NPCD) covering the entire area. The proposed zoning changes also implement the land use recommendations of the Central West Austin Combined Neighborhood Plan, NP-2010-0027, on 14 tracts of land (18.37 acres). Under the proposed West Austin Neighborhood Group NPCD, the following design tools are proposed to be applied area-wide: "parking placement and impervious cover restrictions" and "garage placement". Another option that could be approved by City Council is the "front porch setback" design tool. The following special use option is proposed to be applied area-wide: "small-lot amnesty". Other special use options that could be approved by City Council on a neighborhood-wide basis include: "cottage", "urban home", "secondary apartment", and "corner store". Other special use options that could be approved by City Council on a parcel-specific basis include "residential infill", "neighborhood urban center", and "neighborhood mixed-use building". There is also a proposal to create more restrictions on front and side yard parking, and mobile food vending. The City Council may approve a zoning change to any of the following: rural residence (RR)district zoning; single family residence large lot (SF-1)district zoning; single family residence standard lot (SF-2) district zoning; family residence (SF-3) district zoning; single family residence small lot (SF-4A) district zoning; single family residence condominium site (SF-4B) district zoning; urban family residence (SF-5) district zoning; townhouse & condominium residence (SF-6) district zoning; multifamily residence limited density (MF-1) district zoning; multifamily residence low density (MF-2) district zoning; multifamily residence medium density (MF-3) district zoning; multifamily residence moderate-high density (MF-4) district zoning; multifamily residence high density (MF-5) district zoning; multifamily residence highest density (MF-6) district zoning; neighborhood office (NO) district zoning; limited office (LO) district zoning; general office (GO) district zoning; community recreation (CR) district zoning, neighborhood commercial (LR) district zoning; community commercial (GR) district zoning; warehouse/limited office (W/LO) district zoning; general commercial services (CS) district zoning; commercial-liquor sales (CS-1) district zoning; and public (P) district zoning. A conditional overlay (CO), historic landmark combining district (H), historic area combining district (HD), mixed use combining district overlay (MU), vertical mixed use building (V), or neighborhood plan combining district (NP) may also be added to these zoning base districts. Staff Recommendation: To approve rezonings that implement the land use recommendations of the West Austin Neighborhood Group Neighborhood Plan. Planning Commission Recommendation: To approve rezonings that implement the land use recommendations of the West Austin Neighborhood Group Neighborhood Plan. Applicant: City of Austin. Agent: Planning and Development Review Department. City Staff: Paul DiGiuseppe, 974-2865.
The motion to close the public hearing and approve the first reading of the ordinance zoning and rezoning property in the West Austin Neighborhood Group Planning area, as recommended by the Planning Commission, with the following amendments, was approved on Council Member Cole's motion, Council Member Riley's second on a 5-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Martinez and Council Member Shade were off the dais. See minutes for details.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20100819-055, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 41kb
20100819-055, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 2.0mb
20100819-055, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 480kb
Item 56 - August 19, 2010
C14-2010-0017 - Great Hills Country Club - Conduct a public hearing and approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending 25-2 of the Austin City Code by zoning and rezoning property locally known as 5914 Lost Horizon Drive (Bull Creek Watershed) from community commercial-conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning to community commercial-conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning to change a condition of zoning. First Reading approved on June 24, 2010. Vote: 5-2 (Riley and Morrison voted Nay). Applicant: Great Hills Golf Club of Austin, Inc. (Larry Harper). Agent: Randall Jones & Associates Engineering, Inc. (R. Brent Jones). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 974-3057.
The public hearing was closed and Ordinance No. 20100819-056 for community commercial-conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning to change a condition of zoning and including the following amendments was approved on Council Member Shade's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' second on a 6-1 vote. Council Member Morrison voted nay. The amendments were: provide a 22 foot setback unless the electrical manhole required reducing the size to twenty feet; allow for a 10:00 p.m. closing time; require a landscaped buffer on the west side and adjacent to the proposed new courts that was consistent with the City's GroGreen regulations..
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20100819-056, PDF, 219kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20100819-056, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 293kb
20100819-056, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 36kb
20100819-056, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 3.0mb
20100819-056, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 65kb
20100819-056, Restrictive Covenant, PDF, 366kb
Item 57 - August 19, 2010
C14-2010-0019 - Walsh Tarlton and Loop 360 Project - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 2614 Walsh Tarlton Lane (Barton Creek Watershed - Barton Springs Zone) from community commercial (GR)district zoning and limited office (LO) district zoning to community commercial-mixed use (GR-MU) combining district zoning. Staff recommendation: To grant community commercial-mixed use (GR-MU) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant community commercial-mixed use (GR-MU) combining district zoning. Applicant: CRVI Loop 360, LP (Timothy Clark). Agent: Armbrust & Brown, L.L.P. (David Armbrust). City Staff: Stephen Rye 974-7604.
This item was postponed on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. to August 26, 2010 at the applicant's request on Council Member Spelman's motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20100819-057, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 37kb
20100819-057, Agenda Backup (Staff Memo), PDF, 11kb
Item 58 - August 19, 2010
C14-2010-0069 - 904 San Antonio Street Rezone - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 904 San Antonio Street (Shoal Creek Watershed) from multi-family residence moderate-high density (MF-4) district zoning to downtown mixed use (DMU) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant downtown mixed use-conditional overlay (DMU-CO) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant downtown mixed use-conditional overlay (DMU-CO) combining district zoning. Applicant: John C. Horton, III. Agent: Thrower Design (Ron Thrower). City Staff: Clark Patterson, 974-7691
The public hearing was closed and Ordinance No. 20100819-058 for downtown mixed use-conditional overlay (DMU-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 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20100819-058, PDF, 114kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20100819-058, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 111kb
20100819-058, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 37kb
20100819-058, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 582kb
Item 59 - August 19, 2010
C14-2010-0079 - 3500 Speedway - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 3500 Speedway (Waller Creek Watershed) from multi-family residence limited density, historic, neighborhood conservation combining district, neighborhood plan (MF-1-H-NCCD-NP) combining district zoning to multi-family residence limited density-historic-neighborhood conservation combining district-neighborhood plan (MF-1-H-NCCD-NP) combining district zoning to change a condition of zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant multi-family residence limited density-historic-neighborhood conservation combining district-neighborhood plan (MF-1-H-NCCD-NP) combining district zoning to change a condition of zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant multi-family residence limited density-historic-neighborhood conservation combining district-neighborhood plan (MF-1-H-NCCD-NP) combining district zoning to change a condition of zoning. Applicant: Pamela Morris. Agent: Karen McGraw Architect (Karen McGraw). City Staff: Clark Patterson, 974-7691
The public hearing was closed and Ordinance No. 20100819-059 for multi-family residence limited density-historic-neighborhood conservation combining district-neighborhood plan (MF-1-H-NCCD-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 Spelman's motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20100819-059, PDF, 271kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20100819-059, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 272kb
20100819-059, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 37kb
20100819-059, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 556kb
20100819-059, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 212kb
Item 60 - August 19, 2010
C14H-2010-0006 - Castle Hill Local Historic District - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as approximately 39 acres developed with individual lots generally along Blanco and Baylor Streets and between 6th Street and 12th Streets (Please refer to the location map for more specific boundaries) from SF-3-NP, SF-3-H-NP, SF-4A-NP, SF-5-NP, P-H-NP, MF-3-NP, MF-4-NP, MF-4-H-NP, GO-NP, LO-NP, LO-MU-H-CO-NP, MF-5-CO-NP, CS-MU-CO-NP, CS-1-MU-CO-NP and CS-MU-V-CO-NP to SF-3-HD-NP, SF-3-H-HD-NP, SF-4A-HD-NP, SF-5-HD-NP, P-H-HD-NP, MF-3-HD-NP, MF-4-HD-NP, MF-4-H-HD-NP, GO-HD-NP, LO-HD-NP, LO-MU-H-HD-CO-NP, MF-5-CO-HD-NP, CS-MU-CO-HD-NP, CS-1-MU-CO-HD-NP, and CS-MU-V-CO-HD-NP. Staff Recommendation: To approve the Historic District overlay zoning with the exception of the eight tracts along the west side of Baylor Street from the beginning of Baylor Street north of the alley below West 10th Street proceeding north to West 12th Street along the northeast boundary of the proposed district. Historic Landmark Commission Recommendation: To approve the Historic District overlay zoning with the exception of the eight tracts along the west side of Baylor Street from the beginning of Baylor Street north of the alley below West 10th Street proceeding north to West 12th Street along the northeast boundary of the proposed district. To approve the Historic District zoning except for the nine structures on the northeast boundary of the proposed district. Planning Commission Recommendation: To approve the Historic District overlay zoning with the exception of the eight tracts along the west side of Baylor Street from the beginning of Baylor Street north of the alley below West 10th Street proceeding north to West 12th Street along the northeast boundary of the proposed district. Applicant: Castle Hill Local Historic District Nomination Team. City Staff: Susan Kirby, 974-3524.
The public hearing was closed and the first reading of the ordinance for Historic District overlay zoning with the exception of the eight tracts along the west side of Baylor Street from the beginning of Baylor Street north of the alley below West 10th Street proceeding north to West 12th Street along the northeast boundary of the proposed district was approved on Council Member Riley's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member Morrison recused herself.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20100819-060, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 38kb
20100819-060, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 1.3mb
20100819-060, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 61kb
Item 61 - August 19, 2010
C14H-2010-0016 - Callan-Boswell House - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 408 E. 33rd Street (Waller Creek Watershed) from family residence-neighborhood conservation combining district-neighborhood plan (SF-3-NCCD-NP) combining district zoning to family residence-historic landmark-neighborhood conservation combining district-neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-NCCD-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To deny family residence-historic landmark-neighborhood conservation combining district- neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-NCCD-NP) combining district zoning. Historic Landmark Commission Recommendation: To grant family residence-historic landmark-neighborhood conservation combining district-neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-NCCD-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To deny family residence-historic landmark-neighborhood conservation combining district-neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-NCCD-NP) combining district zoning. Applicant: Historic Landmark Commission. Owners: Charles and Christine Boes. City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, 974-6454.
This item was postponed to August 26, 2010 on Council Member Cole's motion, Council Member Spelman's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20100819-061, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 37kb
20100819-061, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 226kb
20100819-061, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 79kb
Item 62 - August 19, 2010
Conduct a Public Hearing to receive public comment on the City of Austin Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Proposed Budget.
The motion to recess the public comment portion of the budget hearing was approved on Council Member Shade's motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20100819-062, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 36kb
Item 63 - August 19, 2010
Conduct a public hearing on an appeal by Sabino and Lori Renteria of the Planning Commission's decision to approve a conditional use site plan, for a project located at 1711 E. Cesar Chavez, known as the Push Up Foundation. The Mayor confirmed there were no issues of standing or requests for postponement before proceeding with the public hearing.
The public hearing was closed, the appeal was upheld and the conditional use site plan denied on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Shade's second on a 4-3 vote. Those voting aye were: Mayor Leffingwell, Mayor Pro Tem Martinez', and Council Members Morrison and Shade. Those voting nay were: Council Members Cole, Riley and Spelman.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20100819-063, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 38kb
20100819-063, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 4.0mb
Item 64 - August 19, 2010
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the City Code to create a new residential use, Conservation Single-Family Residential. Recommended by Planning Commission.
The public hearing was closed and Ordinance No. 20100819-064 with amendments was approved on Council Member Morrison's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20100819-064, PDF, 99kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20100819-064, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 39kb
20100819-064, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 30kb
20100819-064, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 37kb
20100819-064, Agenda Backup (Revised Draft Ordinance), PDF, 31kb
20100819-064, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 33kb
20100819-064, Agenda Late Backup Part 1 of 2, PDF, 107kb
20100819-064, Agenda Late Backup Part 2 of 2, PDF, 31kb
Item 65 - August 19, 2010
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending City Code related to the processing of applications for historic landmark designation. Recommended by Historic Landmark Commission, Zoning and Platting Commission, and Planning Commission.
The public hearing was closed and Ordinance No. 20100819-065, with friendly amendments, was approved on Council Member Spelman's motion, Council Member Morrison's second on a 7-0 vote. The friendly amendments were accepted by the maker of the motion and Council Member Spelman, who seconded the motion. Council gave the following direction to staff: Give the necessary time to help the homeowners come into full compliance with the other pending code issues. Explore how the limited amnesty program specified in the Land Development Code, 25-1-365 and the Building Code 1.2.4 can be amended or expanded to decriminalize or provide an affordable process whereby the Fairview Neighborhood and other similarly situated neighborhoods with long standing residential code violations may bring structures into compliance. Delay enforcement of existing violations to December 31, 2010 and explore ways to waive the elevation requirement.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20100819-065, PDF, 71kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20100819-065, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 40kb
20100819-065, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 28kb
20100819-065, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 37kb
20100819-065, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 55kb
20100819-065, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 79kb
Item 66 - August 19, 2010
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance regarding floodplain variances requested by Mr. Craig Davis of SDP Properties, LLC, for an existing development that converted an attached garage into a habitable area at the single-family residence at 207 Heartwood Drive. This structure is in the 25-year and 100-year floodplains of Williamson Creek. There is no unanticipated fiscal impact.
The public hearing was closed and Ordinance No. 20100819-066 with the amendments and directions stated above was approved on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Shade's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20100819-066, PDF, 100kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20100819-066, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 30kb
20100819-066, Agenda Backup (Map of Area), PDF, 780kb
20100819-066, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 38kb
20100819-066, Agenda Backup (Summary of Findings), PDF, 22kb
20100819-066, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 50kb
Item 67 - August 19, 2010
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance regarding floodplain variances requested by Ms. Lydia Aguero for an existing development that converted an attached garage into a habitable area at the single-family residence at 212 Heartwood Drive. This structure is in the 25-year and 100-year floodplains of Williamson Creek. There is no unanticipated fiscal impact.
The public hearing was closed and Ordinance No. 20100819-067 with the amendments and directions stated above was approved on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Shade's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20100819-067, PDF, 99kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20100819-067, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 30kb
20100819-067, Agenda Backup (Map of Area), PDF, 167kb
20100819-067, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 38kb
20100819-067, Agenda Backup (Summary of Findings), PDF, 22kb
20100819-067, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 49kb
Item 68 - August 19, 2010
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance regarding floodplain variances requested by Mr. Scott Harpst and Ms. Patricia Kirksey for an existing development that converted an attached garage into a habitable area at the single-family residence at 300 Heartwood Drive. This structure is in the 25-year and 100-year floodplains of Williamson Creek. There is no unanticipated fiscal impact.
The public hearing was closed and Ordinance No. 20100819-068 with the amendments and directions stated above was approved on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Shade's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20100819-068, PDF, 97kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20100819-068, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 30kb
20100819-068, Agenda Backup (Map of Area), PDF, 781kb
20100819-068, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 38kb
20100819-068, Agenda Backup (Summary of Findings), PDF, 22kb
20100819-068, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 49kb
Item 69 - August 19, 2010
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance regarding floodplain variances requested by Mr. Rogelio Moreno for an existing development that converted an attached garage into a habitable area at the single-family residence at 301 Thistlewood Drive. This structure is in the 25-year and 100-year floodplains of Williamson Creek. There is no unanticipated fiscal impact.
The public hearing was closed and Ordinance No. 20100819-069 with the amendments and directions stated above was approved on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Shade's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20100819-069, PDF, 98kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20100819-069, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 30kb
20100819-069, Agenda Backup (Map of Area), PDF, 785kb
20100819-069, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 38kb
20100819-069, Agenda Backup (Summary of Findings), PDF, 22kb
20100819-069, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 50kb
Item 70 - August 19, 2010
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance regarding floodplain variances requested by Ms. Jennifer Pierre Louis for an existing development that converted an attached garage into a habitable area at the single-family residence at 302 Heartwood Drive. This structure is in the 25-year and 100-year floodplains of Williamson Creek. There is no unanticipated fiscal impact.
The public hearing was closed and Ordinance No. 20100819-070 with the amendments and directions stated above was approved on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Shade's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20100819-070, PDF, 99kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20100819-070, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 30kb
20100819-070, Agenda Backup (Map of Area), PDF, 781kb
20100819-070, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 38kb
20100819-070, Agenda Backup (Summary of Findings), PDF, 22kb
20100819-070, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 49kb
Item 71 - August 19, 2010
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance regarding floodplain variances requested by Mr. Ben Hartman and Mrs. Alice Hartman for an existing development that converted an attached garage into a habitable area at the single-family residence at 316 Heartwood Drive. This structure is in the 25-year and 100-year floodplains of Williamson Creek. There is no unanticipated fiscal impact.
The public hearing was closed and Ordinance No. 20100819-071 with the amendments and directions stated above was approved on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Shade's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20100819-071, PDF, 99kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20100819-071, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 30kb
20100819-071, Agenda Backup (Map of Area), PDF, 780kb
20100819-071, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 38kb
20100819-071, Agenda Backup (Summary of Findings), PDF, 26kb
20100819-071, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 50kb
Item 72 - August 19, 2010
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance regarding floodplain variances requested by Mr. Robert Abeita for an existing development that converted an attached garage into a habitable area at the single-family residence at 317 Heartwood Drive. This structure is in the 25-year and 100-year floodplains of Williamson Creek. There is no unanticipated fiscal impact.
The public hearing was closed and Ordinance No. 20100819-072 with the amendments and directions stated above was approved on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Shade's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20100819-072, PDF, 98kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20100819-072, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 30kb
20100819-072, Agenda Backup (Map of Area), PDF, 780kb
20100819-072, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 38kb
20100819-072, Agenda Backup (Summary of Findings), PDF, 26kb
20100819-072, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 51kb
Item 73 - August 19, 2010
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance regarding floodplain variances requested by Mr. Michael Kurko and Mrs. Mariana Kurko for an existing development that converted an attached garage into a habitable area at the single-family residence at 324 Heartwood Drive. This structure is in the 25-year and 100-year floodplains of Williamson Creek. There is no unanticipated fiscal impact.
The public hearing was closed and Ordinance No. 20100819-073 with the amendments and directions stated above was approved on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Shade's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20100819-073, PDF, 98kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20100819-073, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 30kb
20100819-073, Agenda Backup (Map of Area), PDF, 162kb
20100819-073, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 38kb
20100819-073, Agenda Backup (Suammary of Findings), PDF, 26kb
20100819-073, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 49kb
Item 74 - August 19, 2010
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance regarding floodplain variances requested by Mr. Alfredo Hernandez for an existing development that converted an attached garage into a habitable area at the single-family residence at 326 Heartwood Drive. This structure is in the 25-year and 100-year floodplains of Williamson Creek. There is no unanticipated fiscal impact.
The public hearing was closed and Ordinance No. 20100819-074 with the amendments and directions stated above was approved on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Shade's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20100819-074, PDF, 100kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20100819-074, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 30kb
20100819-074, Agenda Backup (Map of Area), PDF, 781kb
20100819-074, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 38kb
20100819-074, Agenda Backup (Summary of Findings), PDF, 22kb
20100819-074, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 51kb
Item 75 - August 19, 2010
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance regarding floodplain variances requested by Mr. Charles Haren and Mrs.Casta Calderon-Haren for an existing development that converted an attached garage into a habitable area at the single-family residence at 332 Heartwood Drive. This structure is in the 100-year floodplain of Williamson Creek. There is no unanticipated fiscal impact.
The public hearing was closed and Ordinance No. 20100819-075 with the amendments and directions stated above was approved on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Shade's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20100819-075, PDF, 98kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20100819-075, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 30kb
20100819-075, Agenda Backup (Map of Area), PDF, 779kb
20100819-075, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 38kb
20100819-075, Agenda Backup (Summary of Findings), PDF, 22kb
20100819-075, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 51kb
Item 76 - August 19, 2010
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance regarding floodplain variances requested by Mr. George Mullins for an existing development that converted an attached garage into a habitable area at the single-family residence at 334 Heartwood Drive. This structure is in the 100-year floodplain of Williamson Creek. There is no unanticipated fiscal impact.
The public hearing was closed and Ordinance No. 20100819-076 with the amendments and directions stated above was approved on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Shade's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20100819-076, PDF, 98kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20100819-076, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 30kb
20100819-076, Agenda Backup (Map of Area), PDF, 783kb
20100819-076, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 38kb
20100819-076, Agenda Backup (Summary of Findings), PDF, 26kb
20100819-076, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 49kb
Item 77 - August 19, 2010
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance regarding floodplain variances requested by Mr. George Mullins for an existing development that converted an attached garage into a habitable area at the single-family residence at 400 Heartwood Drive. This structure is in the 100-year floodplain of Williamson Creek. There is no unanticipated fiscal impact.
The public hearing was closed and Ordinance No. 20100819-077 with the amendments and directions stated above was approved on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Shade's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20100819-077, PDF, 98kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20100819-077, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 30kb
20100819-077, Agenda Backup (Map of Area), PDF, 778kb
20100819-077, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 38kb
20100819-077, Agenda Backup (Summary of Findings), PDF, 26kb
20100819-077, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 49kb
Item 78 - August 19, 2010
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance regarding floodplain variances requested by Mr. John Anguiano and Mrs. Lupe Anguiano for an existing development that converted an attached garage into a habitable area at the single-family residence at 401 Heartwood Drive. This structure is in the 100-year floodplain of Williamson Creek. There is no unanticipated fiscal impact.
The public hearing was closed and Ordinance No. 20100819-078 with the amendments and directions stated above was approved on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Shade's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20100819-078, PDF, 100kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20100819-078, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 30kb
20100819-078, Agenda Backup (Map of Area), PDF, 667kb
20100819-078, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 38kb
20100819-078, Agenda Backup (Summary of Findings), PDF, 26kb
20100819-078, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 51kb
Item 79 - August 19, 2010
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance regarding floodplain variances requested by Ms. Delores Alvarado for an existing development that converted an attached garage into a habitable area at the single-family residence at 405 Thistlewood Drive. This property is partially in the 100-year floodplain of Williamson Creek. There is no unanticipated fiscal impact.
The public hearing was closed and Ordinance No. 20100819-079 with the amendments and directions stated above was approved on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Shade's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20100819-079, PDF, 101kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20100819-079, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 30kb
20100819-079, Agenda Backup (Map of Area), PDF, 169kb
20100819-079, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 37kb
20100819-079, Agenda Backup (Summary of Findings), PDF, 26kb
20100819-079, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 49kb
Item 80 - August 19, 2010
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance regarding 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 the 25-year and 100-year floodplains of Williamson Creek. There is no unanticipated fiscal impact.
The public hearing was closed and Ordinance No. 20100819-080 with the amendments and directions stated above was approved on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Shade's second on a 7-0 vote. In addition to the amendments and directions stated above, change the designation from Part 3 subsection (E) to Part 3 subsection (G).
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20100819-080, PDF, 103kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20100819-080, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 30kb
20100819-080, Agenda Backup (Map of the Area), PDF, 168kb
20100819-080, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 38kb
20100819-080, Agenda Backup (Summary of Findings), PDF, 22kb
20100819-080, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 49kb
Item 81 - August 19, 2010
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance regarding floodplain variances requested by Ms. Susie Otto for an existing development that converted an attached garage into a habitable area at the single-family residence at 318 Heartwood Drive. This structure is the 25-year and 100-year floodplains of Williamson Creek. There is no unanticipated fiscal impact.
The public hearing was closed and Ordinance No. 20100819-081 with the amendments and directions stated above was approved on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Shade's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20100819-081, PDF, 97kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20100819-081, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 30kb
20100819-081, Agenda Backup (Map of Area), PDF, 780kb
20100819-081, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 38kb
20100819-081, Agenda Backup (Summary of Findings), PDF, 26kb
20100819-081, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 51kb
Item 82 - August 19, 2010
Set a public hearing to consider an ordinance for floodplain variances requested by Mr. Alan Rhames of Axiom Engineers on behalf of the owner, M. Station Housing L.P., to develop a childcare services building and associated parking that encroach on the 25-year and 100-year floodplains of Boggy Creek. The property is located at 2918 East Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard. (Suggested date and time: August 26, 2010, 4:00 p.m. at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX). There is no unanticipated fiscal impact.
The public hearing was set on consent for August 26, 2010 at 4:00 p.m., City Hall at 301 W. Second St, Austin, TX on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Spelman's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20100819-082, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 38kb
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