Regular Meeting of the Austin City Council
April 28, 2011
Meeting Agenda
Agenda, 164kb
Changes to the Meeting Agenda
Agenda Changes and Corrections Part 1 of 2, 34kb
Agenda Changes and Corrections Part 2 of 2, 46kb
Approved Meeting Minutes
The minutes for the Regular Meeting of April 28, 2011 were approved on the 12th day of May 2011 on Council Member Spelman's motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 7-0 vote.
Minutes, 760kb
Closed Caption Transcript
Transcript, 261kb
Video
Agenda Items - April 28, 2011
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Item 1 - April 28, 2011
Approve the minutes of the Austin City Council special called meetings of April 19 and 20, 2011 and regular meeting of April 21, 2011.
The minutes from the special called meetings of April 19 and 20, 2011 and regular meeting of April 21, 2011 were approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member Spelman was off the dais.
There are no documents published for this agenda item.
Item 2 - April 28, 2011
Approve issuance of a rebate to Samsung Austin Semiconductor for the installation of energy efficient equipment in an amount not to exceed $200,000.
The motion authorizing the issuance of a rebate to Samsung Austin Semiconductor was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member Spelman was off the dais.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20110428-002, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 65kb
Item 3 - April 28, 2011
Authorize negotiation and execution of a 72-month lease for 73,487 square feet of office space at 811 Barton Springs Road with T-C Barton Springs LLC for an amount not to exceed $12,400,931.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of a lease for office space with T-C Barton Springs LLC, was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member Spelman was off the dais.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20110428-003, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 74kb
Item 4 - April 28, 2011
Approve an ordinance authorizing acceptance of $561,871 in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) grant funds from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) through a Federal Assistance Sub-Recipient Agreement between Chrysler Group LLC and Austin Energy, and amending the Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Austin Energy Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund of Ordinance No. 20100913-002 to appropriate $561,871 for research and testing of Plug-in Electric Vehicles.
Ordinance No. 20110428-004 was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member Spelman was off the dais.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20110428-004, PDF, 31kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20110428-004, Agenda Backup: Backup (CIP Expense Detail - Austin Energy), PDF, 66kb
20110428-004, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance (Austin Energy Grant Acceptance), PDF, 12kb
20110428-004, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note (4-28-11 AE ARRA Grant), PDF, 33kb
20110428-004, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 67kb
Item 5 - April 28, 2011
Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Austin Energy Capital Budget of Ordinance No. 20100913-003 to increase appropriations by $5,500,000 for the Holly Street Power Plant decommissioning costs and amending the Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Austin Energy Operating Budget of Ordinance No. 20100913-002 to increase the Non-Fuel Operations and Maintenance by $5,500,000 for the Holly Street Power Plant decommissioning account and decrease the Austin Energy Operating Fund ending balance by $5,500,000. Related to Item #11.
This item was postponed on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. to May 12, 2011 on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member Spelman was off the dais.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20110428-005, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance - Austin Energy Holly Budget Amendment, PDF, 20kb
20110428-005, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note - Austin Energy Budget Amendment Holly, PDF, 36kb
20110428-005, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note - Austin Energy Holly CIP, PDF, 35kb
20110428-005, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 69kb
20110428-005, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 31kb
Item 6 - April 28, 2011
Adopt an ordinance waiving Austin Water utility's meter, plan review, engineering, inspection, impact, and tap fees for 11600 Manchaca Road and 15829 North I.H. 35
Ordinance No. 20110428-006 was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member Spelman was off the dais.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20110428-006, PDF, 30kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20110428-006, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 63kb
20110428-006, Agenda Backup: Revised Draft Ordinance, PDF, 17kb
20110428-006, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 30kb
Item 7 - April 28, 2011
Approve an ordinance amending Exhibits A and B of Ordinance No. 20110210-003 to change election day polling place locations and early voting locations.
Ordinance No. 20110428-007 was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member Spelman was off the dais.
Executed Ordinance
20110428-007, Ordinance (English version), PDF, 478kb
20110428-007, Ordinance (Spanish version), PDF, 483kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20110428-007, Agenda Backup: DRAFT Ordinance (Amended), PDF, 20kb
20110428-007, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A, PDF, 67kb
20110428-007, Agenda Backup: Exhibit B, PDF, 131kb
20110428-007, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 60kb
Item 8 - April 28, 2011
Authorize execution of a construction contract with APAC-TEXAS, INC., Round Rock, TX for the 2011 Miscellaneous Streets Overlay - Phase 1 project in an amount not to exceed $3,835,005.90.
The motion authorizing the execution of a construction contract with APAC-Texas, Inc. was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member Spelman was off the dais.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20110428-008, Agenda Backup: Backup (Street List 2011 MISCELLANEOUS STREETS OVERLAY - PHASE 1), PDF, 65kb
20110428-008, Agenda Backup: M/WBE Summary (042811 PW 2011 MISCELLANEOUS STREETS OVERLAY - PHASE 1), PDF, 51kb
20110428-008, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 66kb
Item 9 - April 28, 2011
Authorize execution of a construction contract with ASPHALT PAVING COMPANY OF AUSTIN, INC., Buda, TX for the 2011 Miscellaneous Streets Overlay - Phase 2 project in an amount not to exceed $3,072,170.55.
The motion authorizing the execution of a construction contract with Asphalt Paving Company of Austin, Inc. was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member Spelman was off the dais.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20110428-009, Agenda Backup: Backup (Phase 2 Street List Revised 032811), PDF, 49kb
20110428-009, Agenda Backup: M/WBE Summary (042811 PW 2011 MISCELLANEOUS STREETS OVERLAY - PHASE 2), PDF, 51kb
20110428-009, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 65kb
Item 10 - April 28, 2011
Authorize execution of a construction contract with CASH CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC., Pflugerville, Texas, for the West 34th Street Reconstruction and Utility Adjustment Project from Shoal Creek Bridge to West Avenue, an ACCELERATE AUSTIN PROJECT, in the amount of $3,160,860 plus a $158,043 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $3,318,903.
The motion authorizing the execution of a construction contract with Cash Construction Company, Inc. was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member Spelman was off the dais.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20110428-010, Agenda Backup: Expense Detail, PDF, 46kb
20110428-010, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 65kb
Item 11 - April 28, 2011
Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract with TRC ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATION, Austin, Texas, or one of the other qualified offerors for RFP Solicitation No. CLMB301A, for the Reissue - Holly Street Power Plant Decommissioning Project for $11,502,518, plus $575,126 contingency for a total not-to-exceed amount of $12,077,644. Related to Item #5.
This item was postponed on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. to May 12, 2011 on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member Spelman was off the dais.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20110428-011, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note - Austin Energy Holly CIP, PDF, 64kb
20110428-011, Agenda Backup: M/WBE Summary (051211 AE REISSUE HOLLY DECOMMISSIONING), PDF, 65kb
20110428-011, Agenda Backup: Matrix (051211 AE REISSUE HOLLY DECOMMISSIONING), PDF, 21kb
20110428-011, Agenda Backup: Memo (Clarification), PDF, 52kb
20110428-011, Agenda Backup: Memo (Pricing Clarification), PDF, 167kb
20110428-011, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 66kb
Item 12 - April 28, 2011
Approve an ordinance authorizing AUSTIN DMO, INC. DBA DOWNTOWN AUSTIN ALLIANCE, Austin, TX, to use City of Austin fire hydrants and water for the sidewalk cleaning program of the Austin Downtown Public Improvement District; and waiving requirements imposed pursuant to Austin City Code Section 15-3-31 (Permit Requirement; Exceptions) and Section 15-9-3 of the Austin City Code (Fees and Charges).
Ordinance No. 20110428-012 was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member Spelman was off the dais.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20110428-012, PDF, 30kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20110428-012, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 10kb
20110428-012, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 64kb
Item 13 - April 28, 2011
Approve a resolution authorizing the execution of a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Austin and the Waller Creek Conservancy relating to the revitalization of the Waller Creek District. Related to Item #14.
Resolution No. 20110428-013 was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member Spelman was off the dais.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20110428-013, PDF, 381kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20110428-013, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 10kb
20110428-013, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A (Memorandum of Understanding), PDF, 96kb
20110428-013, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 72kb
Item 14 - April 28, 2011
Approve a resolution creating the Waller Creek Local Government Corporation under Subchapter D, Chapter 431, Texas Transportation Code; approving and adopting the corporation's Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws; and appointing initial directors. Related to Item #13.
Resolution No. 20110428-014 was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member Spelman was off the dais.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20110428-014, PDF, 720kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20110428-014, Agenda Backup: Backup, PDF, 23kb
20110428-014, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 60kb
20110428-014, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A (Articles of Incorporation), PDF, 27kb
20110428-014, Agenda Backup: Exhibit B (Bylaws), PDF, 55kb
20110428-014, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 62kb
Item 15 - April 28, 2011
Authorize negotiation and execution of a settlement agreement in Public Utility Commission of Texas Docket No. 30966 among ERCOT transmission providers for the period of September 1, through December 31, 1999.
The motion approving the settlement of the City's claim against (company or individual name), by which the City will receive (dollar amount of settlement), was approved on Council Member (name) motion, Council Member (name) second, on a (# of votes) vote $X$The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of a settlement agreement with Public Utility Commission of Texas of the City's claim among ERCOT transmission provider by which the City will receive $1.735 million, principal and interest, was approved on Council Member Morrison's motion, Council Member Spelman's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20110428-015, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 60kb
Item 16 - April 28, 2011
Authorize negotiation and execution of a legal services agreement with Thompson & Knight, LLP, to provide legal services related to the litigation related to Cause No. D-1-GN-11-000639; The Austin Bulldog v. Lee Leffingwell, Mayor, Chris Riley, Council Member Place 1, Mike Martinez, Mayor Pro Tem Place 2, Randi Shade, Council Member Place 3, Laura Morrison, Council Member Place 4, Bill Spelman, Council Member Place 5, Sheryl Cole, Council Member Place 6 and the City of Austin; in the 250th Judicial District; Travis County, Texas, for a total contract amount not to exceed $110,000. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Operating Budget of the Liability Reserve Fund.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of a legal services agreement with Thompson & Knight, LLP, was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member Spelman was off the dais.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20110428-016, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 62kb
Item 17 - April 28, 2011
Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the legal services agreement with The Law Office of Randy Leavitt, to provide legal services related to Texas Open Meeting Act issues, Public Information Act issue and records retention issues to increase funding in the amount of $70,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $123,000. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Operating Budget of the Law Department; Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the legal services agreement with Thompson & Knight, LLP, to provide legal services related to Texas Open Meeting Act issues, Public Information Act issues and, records retention issues to increase funding in the amount of $35,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $88,000. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Operating Budget of the Law Department; Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the legal services agreement with Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta, LLP, to provide legal services related to Texas Open Meeting Act issues, Public Information Act issues, and records retention issues to increase funding in the amount of $25,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $ 78,000. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Operating Budget of the Law Department.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of an amendment to the legal services agreement with The Law Office of Randy Leavitt was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member Spelman was off the dais.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20110428-017, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 64kb
Item 18 - April 28, 2011
Approve a resolution declaring the City of Austin's official intent to reimburse itself from Contractual Obligations in the amount of $11,900,000 related to the digital vehicular video system project.
Resolution No. 20110428-018 was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member Spelman was off the dais.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20110428-018, PDF, 63kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20110428-018, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 27kb
20110428-018, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 62kb
20110428-018, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 24kb
Item 19 - April 28, 2011
Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2010-2011 General Fund Operating Expenditures of the Police Department Operating Budget (Ordinance No. 20100913-002) to add seven full-time equivalent positions; amending the Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Combined Transportation, Emergency & Communication Center Fund of the Communications and Technology Management Operating Budget (Ordinance No. 20100913-002) to add one full-time equivalent position; amending the Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Communications and Technology Management Operating Budget (Ordinance 20100913-002) to add one full-time equivalent position; and amending the Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Police Department Capital Budget (Ordinance No. 20100913-003) to appropriate $11,900,000 for the digital vehicular video system project.
Ordinance No. 20110428-019 was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member Spelman was off the dais.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20110428-019, PDF, 38kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20110428-019, Agenda Backup: Backup (DVV Budget Amendment), PDF, 39kb
20110428-019, Agenda Backup: DRAFT Ordinance, PDF, 23kb
20110428-019, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note (DVV CTECC Operating), PDF, 12kb
20110428-019, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note (DVV CTM Operating), PDF, 12kb
20110428-019, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note (GF APD), PDF, 12kb
20110428-019, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 64kb
Item 20 - April 28, 2011
Authorize negotiation and execution of an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Austin and TRAVIS COUNTY for the development construction, maintenance of a portion of the Austin to Manor Trail Project along Daffan Lane between Johnny Morris Road and Decker Lane (FM 3177).
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement between the City of Austin and Travis County was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member Spelman was off the dais.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20110428-020, Agenda Backup: Draft Agreement (AUSTIN TO MANOR TRAIL PROJECT INTERLOCAL), PDF, 249kb
20110428-020, Agenda Backup: Map (AUSTIN TO MANOR TRAIL PROJECT INTERLOCAL), PDF, 301kb
20110428-020, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 66kb
Item 21 - April 28, 2011
Approve an ordinance authorizing execution of an Advance Funding Agreement between the City and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for award of $353,583 in Transportation Enhancement funds to construct sidewalks near Maplewood and Summit Elementary Schools and Lamar Middle School, as well as to conduct a citywide safe bicycling and walking campaign; accepting grant funds in the amount of $353,583 from TxDOT; amending the Fiscal Year 2010 Public Works Department Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund (Ordinance No. 20100913-002) to appropriate $353,583; amending the Public Works Department Child Safety Fund Operating Budget (Ordinance No. 201000913-002) to transfer $180,524 to the Public Works Department Capital Budget; amending the Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Public Works Department Capital Budget (Ordinance No. 20100913-003) to transfer in and appropriate $353,583 from the Public Works Department Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund and $180,524 from the Public Works Child Safety Fund.
Ordinance No. 20110428-021 was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member Spelman was off the dais.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20110428-021, PDF, 53kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20110428-021, Agenda Backup: Backup (Advance Funding Agreement AFA SAFE BICYCLE-WALK CAMPAIGN), PDF, 1.8mb
20110428-021, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 27kb
20110428-021, Agenda Backup: Fical Note (Expense Detail), PDF, 44kb
20110428-021, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note (CIP Amendment), PDF, 45kb
20110428-021, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note (Grant Amend), PDF, 42kb
20110428-021, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note (Operating Bgt Amendment), PDF, 45kb
20110428-021, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 77kb
20110428-021, Agenda Late Backup Part 1 of 2, PDF, 79kb
20110428-021, Agenda Late Backup Part 2 of 2, PDF, 59kb
Item 22 - April 28, 2011
Authorize award and execution of Amendment No. 4 to a requirements supply contract with AIRGAS SOUTHWEST, INC., Austin, TX for the purchase of laboratory gases for the Austin Water Utility, to exercise the final extension option in an estimated amount not to exceed $15,736, for a revised total estimated contract amount not to exceed $66,878.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of amendment number four to a requirements supply contract with Airgas Southwest, Inc., was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member Spelman was off the dais.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20110428-022, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 70kb
Item 23 - April 28, 2011
Authorize award and execution of Amendment No. 2 to the contract with AMERICAN FACILITY SERVICES, INC., Alpharetta, GA, to extend the contract for one-12 month period, the final extension option, for janitorial services for the Austin Water Utility's North Service Center in an estimated not to exceed $32,160, for a total contract amount not to exceed $128,649.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of amendment number two to the contract with American Facility Services, Inc. was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member Spelman was off the dais.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20110428-023, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 71kb
Item 24 - April 28, 2011
Authorize award and execution of Amendment No. 5 to a requirements supply contract with AQUA METRIC SALES COMPANY, Riverside, CA for Sensus water meter repair parts for the Austin Water Utility, to exercise the second extension option in an estimated amount not to exceed $40,000, and to authorize two additional extension options in an estimated amount not to exceed $40,000 per extension option, for a revised total estimated contract amount not to exceed $230,000.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of amendment number five to a requirements supply contract with Aqua Metric Sales Company was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member Spelman was off the dais.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20110428-024, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 70kb
Item 25 - April 28, 2011
Authorize award and execution of Amendment No. 3 to a requirements supply contract with ASHBROOK-SIMON HARTLEY, Houston, TX for gravity belt thickener parts for the Austin Water Utility, to exercise the third extension option in an estimated amount not to exceed $14,000, and to approve a final extension option in an estimated amount of $14,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $84,000.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of amendment number three to a requirements supply contract with Ashbrook-Simon Hartley was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member Spelman was off the dais.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20110428-025, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 70kb
Item 26 - April 28, 2011
Approve Amendment No. 2 to a requirements service contract with BPI ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC., Lakeway, TX for erosion contract materials for the Austin Water Utility, to exercise the final extension option in an estimated amount not to exceed 21,341.50, for a revised total estimated contract amount not to exceed $85,366.
The motion to approve amendment number two to a requirements service contract with BPI Environmental Services, Inc. was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member Spelman was off the dais.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20110428-026, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 70kb
Item 27 - April 28, 2011
Authorize award and execution of Amendment No. 2 to a requirements supply contract with HD SUPPLY WATERWORKS, Round Rock, TX for cast iron casings and lids for the Austin Water Utility, to exercise the first extension option in an estimated amount not to exceed $28,000, and to authorize a final extension option in an estimated amount not to exceed $28,000, for a revised total estimated contract amount not to exceed $105,918.16.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of amendment number two to a requirements supply contract with HD Supply Waterworks was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member Spelman was off the dais.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20110428-027, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 71kb
Item 28 - April 28, 2011
Authorize award and execution of a 36-month requirements service contract with RICOH BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, Austin, TX for lease and maintenance of two engineering color scanning/printing systems for the Austin Water Utility in an amount not to exceed $138,888, with three 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $46,296 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $277,776.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of a requirements service contract with Ricoh Business Solutions was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member Spelman was off the dais.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20110428-028, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 80kb
Item 29 - April 28, 2011
Authorize award and execution of Amendment No. 3 to a requirements service contract with WASTE PARTNERS OF TEXAS, INC., dba AUSTIN OUTHOUSE, Austin, TX for portable toilet rental and services for the Austin Water Utility, to exercise the final extension option in an estimated amount not to exceed $20,000, for a revised total estimated contract amount not to exceed $80,000.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of amendment number three to a requirements service contract with Waste Partners of Texas, Inc., doing business as Austin Outhouse, was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member Spelman was off the dais.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20110428-029, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 70kb
Item 30 - April 28, 2011
Authorize award and execution of Amendment No. 1 to a 12-month copier rental contract through the State of Texas Procurement and Support Services Cooperative Purchasing Program (State of Texas Coop), with Xerox Corporation for the rental of additional multi-function document imaging machines in an estimated amount not to exceed $12,730.29, with one 12-month extension option in an estimated amount to not to exceed $43,219.23, for a revised total estimated contract amount not to exceed $99,168.75.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of amendment number one to a copier rental contract through the State of Texas Procurement and Support Services Cooperative Purchasing Program with Xerox Corporation was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member Spelman was off the dais.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20110428-030, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 68kb
Item 31 - April 28, 2011
Authorize award and execution of a 36-month requirements supply contract with PINNACLE PEAK HOLDING CORPORATION, dba SETCOM CORPORATION, Austin, TX, to provide Setcom headset parts and accessories in an estimated amount not to exceed $135,000, with three 12-month extension options in an estimated amount not to exceed $45,000 per extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $270,000.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of a requirements supply contract with Pinnacle Peak Holding Corporation doing business as Setcom Corporation was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member Spelman was off the dais.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20110428-031, Agenda Backup: Matrix Pinnacle, PDF, 40kb
20110428-031, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 76kb
Item 32 - April 28, 2011
Authorize award, negotiation, and execution of a 36-month requirements supply contract with ENERGY XTREME LLC, Austin, TX for the purchase, installation, integration, testing, and maintenance of an Alternate Power/Anti-Idling system in an estimated amount not to exceed $2,116,800.
The motion authorizing the award, negotiation and execution of a requirements supply contract with Energy Xtreme LLC was approved on Council Member Spelman's motion, Council Member Morrison's second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member Cole was off the dais.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20110428-032, Agenda Backup: Expense Detail (Energy Extreme DVV), PDF, 43kb
20110428-032, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 84kb
Item 33 - April 28, 2011
Authorize award and execution of a 24-month requirements supply contract with LONE STAR PRODUCTS AND EQUIPMENT LLC, Houston, TX, or one of the other qualified bidders for IFB-BV WDJ0017, to provide computer consoles and mounting hardware in an estimated amount not to exceed $550,000, with two 12-month extension options in an estimated amount not to exceed $75,000 per extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $700,000.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of a requirements supply contract with Lone Star Products and Equipment LLC was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member Spelman was off the dais.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20110428-033, Agenda Backup: Expense Detail (Lone Star Products DVV), PDF, 43kb
20110428-033, Agenda Backup: Matrix (Lone Star), PDF, 48kb
20110428-033, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 81kb
Item 34 - April 28, 2011
Authorize award, negotiation, and execution of three six-month contracts through the State of Texas Department of Information Resources cooperative purchasing program with RHYAN TECHNOLOGY SERVICES LLC, AUSTIN, TX (MBE), in an amount not to exceed $77,501; APEX SYSTEMS INC., Austin, TX in an amount not to exceed $81,600; and STARK HOLDING INC, AUSTIN, TX (WBE) in an amount not to exceed $113,280 for staff augmentation for services related to the AustinGO Project.
The motion authorizing the award, negotiation and execution of three contracts through the State of Texas Department of Information Resources cooperative purchasing program with Rhyan Technology Services LLC, Apex Systems Inc. and Stark Holding Inc. was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member Spelman was off the dais.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20110428-034, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note (AustinGO), PDF, 46kb
20110428-034, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 66kb
Item 35 - April 28, 2011
Authorize award and execution of Amendment No. 2 to a 36-month requirements supply contract with PRINTMAIL PRO.COM, Austin, TX, for printing of business cards, city wide, to increase the contract amount for third year funds in an estimated amount not to exceed $42,247.50 with three 12-month extension options in the amount of $42,247.50 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $253,485.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of amendment number two to a requirements supply contract with Print Mail Pro Com was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member Spelman was off the dais.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20110428-035, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 71kb
Item 36 - April 28, 2011
Authorize award and execution of Amendment No. 3 to exercise the first of three extension options of a contract with MOBILE MINI INC., Austin, TX, to provide rental of storage containers for the Parks and Recreation Department in an estimated amount not to exceed $32,986 with two extension options in the amount of $32,986 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $191,953.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of amendment number three to a contract with Mobile Mini Inc. was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member Spelman was off the dais.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20110428-036, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 71kb
Item 37 - April 28, 2011
Authorize award and execution of a 36-month requirements service contract with SIEMENS WATER TECHNOLOGIES, Pflugerville, TX for deionized water system preventative maintenance in an estimated amount not to exceed $56,050, with three 12-month extension options in estimated amounts not to exceed $24,549 for the first extension option, $28,231 for the second extension option, and $32,466 for the third extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $141,296.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of a requirements service contract with Siemens Water Technologies was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member Spelman was off the dais.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20110428-037, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 78kb
Item 38 - April 28, 2011
Authorize award and execution of a 36-month supply agreement with AUSTIN CRUSHED STONE, Austin, Texas, for crushed rock for the Watershed Protection Department in an amount not to exceed $212,163 with three 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $70,721 for each option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $424,326.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of a supply agreement with Austin Crushed Stone was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member Spelman was off the dais.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20110428-038, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 104kb
Item 39 - April 28, 2011
Authorize the City Manager to execute a Master Recycling Services Agreement and a Service Schedule for recycling the City's single stream recyclables with Texas Disposal Systems including an award of up to 40% of the City's recyclables for the first three years. Related to Item #40.
The motion authorizing the City Manager to execute a master recycling services agreement and a service schedule for recycling the City's single stream recyclables with Texas Disposal Systems including an award of up to 40% of the City's recyclables for the first three years was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member Spelman was off the dais.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20110428-039, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 61kb
20110428-039, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 6.1mb
Item 40 - April 28, 2011
Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to the Single Stream Recycling Services Schedule Under the Master Agreement with Balcones Resources, Inc. to award Balcones Resources, Inc. 100% of the city's single stream recyclables for the first three years. Related to Item #39.
This item was withdrawn on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member Spelman was off the dais.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20110428-040, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 60kb
Item 41 - April 28, 2011
Approve an ordinance amending Section 12-4-64 (D) of the City Code to add a portion of Croftwood Drive and deleting a portion of Leafield Drive to the table of streets as having a maximum speed limit of 20 miles per hour, during certain times, for students attending Boone Elementary School, and to provide emergency passage.
Ordinance No. 20110428-041 was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member Spelman was off the dais.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20110428-041, PDF, 49kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20110428-041, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 40kb
20110428-041, Agenda Backup: Draft ordinance, PDF, 86kb
20110428-041, Agenda Backup: Map (Boone Elementary School Zone), PDF, 318kb
20110428-041, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 64kb
Item 42 - April 28, 2011
Approve the negotiation and execution of a Multiple Use Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for the operation and maintenance of a dynamic message sign along the MoPac (Loop 1) northbound service road south of Barton Springs Road.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of a multiple use agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member Spelman was off the dais.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20110428-042, Agenda Backup: Interlocal Agreement (MUATxDOT DMS Placement), PDF, 1.1mb
20110428-042, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 61kb
Item 43 - April 28, 2011
Approve an ordinance amending Chapter 13-2 of the City Code to adopt regulations for the operation of Pedi-cabs.
This item was postponed on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. to June 9, 2011 on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member Spelman was off the dais.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20110428-043, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 69kb
20110428-043, Agenda Backup: Revised Draft Ordinance (Pedi-cab-04-22-11)(kb), PDF, 64kb
Item 44 - April 28, 2011
Approve a resolution giving the City's consent as required by Internal Revenue Code Section 147(f), to the City of Houston Higher Education Finance Corporation's issuance of bonds in an amount not to exceed $90,000,000 and loan of the bond proceeds to Cosmos Foundation, Inc., a Texas non-profit corporation to finance the acquisition of land, design, site improvements, renovation, and equipment for educational facilities, including construction of (i) an approximately 65,000 square foot building at the Harmony School of Political Sciences and Communication, 13175 Research Blvd, Austin (ii) an approximately 22,000 square foot building at the Harmony Science Academy, 930 E. Rundburg Lane, Austin (iii) the Harmony School of Excellence, 2100 E. St. Elmo Rd., Austin (iv) the Harmony School of Science, 11800 Stonehollow Dr., Austin, and (v) the Harmony School of Political Sciences and Communication, at the corner of FM 620 Road and Lake Creek Parkway, Austin.
Resolution No. 20110428-044 was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member Spelman was off the dais.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20110428-044, PDF, 82kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20110428-044, Agenda Backup: Backup, PDF, 562kb
20110428-044, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 66kb
20110428-044, Agenda Backup: Revised Draft Resolution, PDF, 32kb
Item 45 - April 28, 2011
Approve a resolution expressing the City's consent, as required by Internal Revenue Code Section 147(f), to Sanger Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corporation's loan to St. Andrew's Episcopal School in an amount not to exceed $10,000,000 to (i) finance the construction and equipping of the Dell Fine Arts Center consisting of an approximately 36,000 square foot music building and a 6,1000 square foot art building, the remodeling of Founder's Hall and Dell Hall and refinancing indebtedness incurred to construct and equip school buildings totaling approximately 28,200 square feet on the Upper School campus at 5901 Southwest Parkway, Austin and (ii) finance the relocation of the playscape, the renovation of the small gym and parking improvements on the Lower School campus at 1112 West 31st Street, Austin.
Resolution No. 20110428-045 was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member Spelman was off the dais.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20110428-045, PDF, 78kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20110428-045, Agenda Backup: Certificate of Public Hearing, PDF, 510kb
20110428-045, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 27kb
20110428-045, Agenda Backup: Publishers Affidavit (Austin American Stateman - St. Andrews), PDF, 286kb
20110428-045, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 66kb
Item 46 - April 28, 2011
Approve appointments and certain related waivers to citizen boards and commissions, to Council subcommittees and other intergovernmental bodies and removal and replacement of members.
The appointment was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member Spelman was off the dais.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20110428-046, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 7kb
Item 47 - April 28, 2011
Approve an ordinance amending Chapter 2-7 of the City Code Relating to Conflicts of Interest. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Chris Riley CO 1: Council Member Randi Shade)
Ordinance No. 20110428-047 was approved on Council Member Shade's motion, Council Member Riley's second on a 5-0 vote. Council Members Morrison and Spelman recused themselves.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20110428-047, PDF, 170kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20110428-047, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 39kb
20110428-047, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 45kb
20110428-047, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 53kb
Item 48 - April 28, 2011
Approve a resolution requesting 1) that the City Manager draft city charter amendments and make related recommendations regarding elections, representation, and governance; 2) that the Ethics Review Commission make campaign finance recommendations; and 3) that the City Manager and Ethics Review Commission present findings to the City Council for review within 90 days. (Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Lee Leffingwell CO 1: Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez CO 2: Council Member William Spelman)
Resolution No. 20110428-048 was approved with a friendly amendment on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Spelman's second on a 7-0 vote. The amendment was accepted by the maker of the motion and by Council Member Spelman, who made the second.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20110428-048, PDF, 124kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20110428-048, Agenda Backup: DRAFT Resolution, PDF, 32kb
20110428-048, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 54kb
Item 49 - April 28, 2011
Approve a resolution changing the date of the annual "Night of the Bat" and supporting a concession agreement for "Night of the Bat" event management. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Lee Leffingwell CO 1: Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez CO 2: Council Member Chris Riley)
Resolution No. 20110428-049 was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member Spelman was off the dais.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20110428-049, PDF, 42kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20110428-049, Agenda Backup: DRAFT Resolution, PDF, 11kb
20110428-049, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 54kb
Item 50 - April 28, 2011
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to assign a staff contact to work with AustinCorps students toward implementation of the Austin Youth Council. (Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Lee Leffingwell CO 1: Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez CO 2: Council Member Randi Shade)
Resolution No. 20110428-050 was approved on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Mayor Leffingwell's second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member Cole was off the dais.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20110428-050, PDF, 29kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20110428-050, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 16kb
20110428-050, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 69kb
20110428-050, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 28kb
Item 51 - April 28, 2011
Approve a resolution requesting funding recommendations to help establish an African American Youth Resource Center. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Randi Shade CO 1: Council Member Chris Riley CO 2: Mayor Lee Leffingwell)
Resolution No. 20110428-051 was approved on Council Member Shade's motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 7-0 vote. A friendly amendment was made by Council Member Spelman directing staff that while considering any additional funding to the African American Youth Resource Center find a way of bringing this and other contracts which could be construed as social services under the social services contracting umbrella in future years. The amendment was not accepted by the maker of the motion.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20110428-051, PDF, 66kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20110428-051, Agenda Backup: DRAFT Resolution, PDF, 25kb
20110428-051, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 53kb
Item 52 - April 28, 2011
Approve the waiver of certain banner fees for the Eat Local Week event sponsored by Edible Austin, Inc. which is to be held November 28 through December 12, 2011. (Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez CO 1: Council Member Chris Riley CO 2: Mayor Lee Leffingwell)
The motion to approve the waiver of certain banner fees for the Eat Local Week event sponsored by Edible Austin, Inc. was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member Spelman was off the dais.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20110428-052, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 54kb
20110428-052, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 20kb
Item 53 - April 28, 2011
Approve the waiver of certain fees for the 2nd annual Barton Springs Pool Treeathlon event which is to be held on Saturday, April 30, 2011 at Barton Springs Pool. (Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez CO 1: Council Member Randi Shade CO 2: Council Member Chris Riley)
The motion to approve the waiver of certain fees for the second annual Barton Springs Pool Treeathlon event was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member Spelman was off the dais.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20110428-053, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 53kb
20110428-053, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 19kb
Item 54 - April 28, 2011
Approve the waiver of certain fees and requirements for the PeopleFund East Night 2011 event which is to be held Thursday, September 29, 2011 at the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center (MACC). (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Randi Shade CO 1: Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez CO 2: Council Member Sheryl Cole)
The motion to approve the waiver of certain fees and requirements for the PeopleFund East Night 2011 event was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member Spelman was off the dais.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20110428-054, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 54kb
20110428-054, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 21kb
Item 55 - April 28, 2011
Set a public hearing to consider an ordinance amending Title 2 and Title 25 of the City Code relating to Special Exceptions and Fee Waivers for certain code violations. (Suggested date and time: May 26, 2011, 4:00 p.m., at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second St., Austin TX).
The public hearing was set on consent for May 26, 2011 at 4:00 p.m., City Hall at 301 W. Second St. Austin, TX on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member Spelman was off the dais.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20110428-055, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 65kb
Item 56 - April 28, 2011
Presentation on Historic Preservation Program Recommendations
The presentation was made by Jerry Rusthoven, Manager, and Steve Sadowsky, Planner Senior, for Planning and Development Review Department.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20110428-056, Agenda Late Backup Part 1 of 4, PDF, 125kb
20110428-056, Agenda Late Backup Part 2 of 4, PDF, 241kb
20110428-056, Agenda Late Backup Part 3 of 4, PDF, 119kb
20110428-056, Agenda Late Backup Part 4 of 4, PDF, 7.7mb
Item 57 - April 28, 2011
Discuss legal issues related to a Texas Open Meetings Act complaint, associated requests made under the Public Information Act, the retention of records, and a complaint filed under the City's ethics provisions (Private consultation with legal counsel pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Government Code).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20110428-057, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 78kb
Item 58 - April 28, 2011
Evaluate the performance of and consider the compensation and benefits for the City Clerk (Personnel Matters Section 551.074).
This item was withdrawn.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20110428-058, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 59kb
Item 59 - April 28, 2011
Discuss legal issues related to Cause No. D-1-GN-11-001063; Dominic Chavez, Alfred Stanley, and Michael Levy v. City of Austin and City Council Members, Lee Leffingwell, Mayor, Chris Riley, Place 2, Mike Martinez, Place 2 and Mayor Pro Tem, Randi Shade, Place 3, Laura Morrison, Place 4, Bill Spelman, Place 5, and Sheryl Cole, Place 6.; In the 419th Judicial District Court of Travis County, Texas. (private consultation with legal counsel pursuant to section 551.071 of the Government Code).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20110428-059, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 61kb
Item 60 - April 28, 2011
Discuss legal issues relating to Emergency Responders for Equality, et al. v. Rhoda Mae Kerr, et al., No. 09CA-866-LY, In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division. (private consultation with legal counsel pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Government Code).
This item was withdrawn.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20110428-060, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 61kb
Item 61 - April 28, 2011
Discuss legal issues related to the following: Cause No. D-1-GN-10-003252; Nathaniel Sanders, Sr., individually and as heir to the Estate of Nathanial Sanders, II and Yulonda Sanders, individually, and as heir to the Estate of Nathaniel Sanders II v. Leonardo Quintana and the City of Austin, in the 419th Judicial District; Travis County, Texas; Cause No. A-09-CA-426-SS; Nathaniel Sanders, Sr., individually and as heir to the Estate of Nathaniel Sanders, II and Yulonda Sanders, individually, and as heir to the Estate of Nathaniel Sanders II v. Leonardo Quintana and the City of Austin, in the U.S. District Court, Western District; Austin Division; Cause No. A-10-CA-778-SS; Sir Smith v. Leonardo Quintana, in the U.S. District Court, Western District; Austin Division. (private consultation with legal counsel pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Government Code)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20110428-061, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 62kb
Item 62 - April 28, 2011
NPA-2010-0018.03 - EP Austin Properties, L.P. - Conduct a public hearing and approve on first reading an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20040513-30, the Brentwood/Highland Combined Neighborhood Plan, an element of the Austin Tomorrow Comprehensive Plan, to change the land use designation on the future land use map (FLUM) on property locally known as 5011 Burnet Road (0.559 acres on Woodrow Avenue) (Shoal Creek Watershed) from Single Family to Mixed Use land use. Staff Recommendation: To grant Mixed Use land use. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant Mixed Use land use. EP Austin Properties, L.P. (George C. Thorne & Robert L. Rock). Armbrust & Brown, L.L.P. (Richard T. Suttle). Maureen Meredith, 974-2695.
The public hearing was conducted and the motion to close the public hearing and adopt Ordinance No. 20110428-062 to change the land use designation to Mixed Use land use was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Cole's motion, Council Member Riley's second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member Spelman was off the dais.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20110428-062, PDF, 492kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20110428-062, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance (NPA 2010 0018.03), PDF, 106kb
20110428-062, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 62kb
20110428-062, Agenda Backup: Staff Report (NPA 2010 0018.03), PDF, 1.4mb
Item 63 - April 28, 2011
C14-2010-0025 - EP Austin - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 5011 Burnett Rd. (Shoal Creek Watershed) from family residence-neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) combining district zoning to general office-mixed use building-neighborhood plan (GO-MU-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant general office-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GO-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant general office-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GO-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Applicant: EP Austin Properties (George C. Thorne, Jr.) Agent: Armbrust & Brown, L.L.P. (Richard Suttle). City Staff: Clark Patterson, 974-7691.
The public hearing was conducted and the motion to close the public hearing and adopt Ordinance No. 20110428-063 for general office-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GO-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Cole's motion, Council Member Riley's second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member Spelman was off the dais.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20110428-063, PDF, 292kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20110428-063, Agenda Backup: Ordinance (c14 2010 0025), PDF, 179kb
20110428-063, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 63kb
20110428-063, Agenda Backup: Staff Report (c14 2010 0025), PDF, 414kb
Item 64 - April 28, 2011
C14-2011-0010 - 821 W. 11th - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 821 W. 11th (Shoal Creek Watershed) from multi-family residence-medium density (MF-3) 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: Dwight Monteith. Agent: Kari Blachly. City Staff: Clark Patterson, 974-7691.
The public hearing was conducted and the motion to close the public hearing and adopt Ordinance No. 20110428-064 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 Cole's motion, Council Member Riley's second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member Spelman was off the dais.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20110428-064, PDF, 122kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20110428-064, Agenda Backup: Ordinance (c1420110010), PDF, 79kb
20110428-064, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 62kb
20110428-064, Agenda Backup: Staff Report (c1420110010), PDF, 265kb
Item 65 - April 28, 2011
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance regarding floodplain variances requested by the owner's agent, Mr. Jim Bennett, to allow development of an addition to a single-family residence at 1505 Parkway, which is in the 25-year and 100-year floodplains of Shoal Creek.
The public hearing was conducted and the motion to close the public hearing and adopt Ordinance No. 20110428-065 was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' motion, Council Member Shade's second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member Spelman voted nay.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20110428-065, PDF, 88kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20110428-065, Agenda Backup: Backup (Summary of Findings), PDF, 116kb
20110428-065, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 92kb
20110428-065, Agenda Backup: Maps, PDF, 419kb
20110428-065, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 67kb
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