Regular Meeting of the Austin City Council
October 20, 2011
Meeting Agenda
Agenda, 629kb
Agenda - Revised, 177kb
Changes to the Meeting Agenda
Agenda Changes and Corrections Part 1 of 2, 41kb
Agenda Changes and Corrections Part 2 of 2, 47kb
Approved Meeting Minutes
The minutes for the regular meeting of October 20, 2011 were approved on the 3rd day of November 2011 on Council Member Martinez' motion, Council Member Riley's second on a 7-0 vote.
Minutes, 599kb
Closed Caption Transcript
Transcript, 337kb
Video
Agenda Items - October 20, 2011
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Item 1 - October 20, 2011
Approve the minutes of the Austin City Council work session of October 4, 2011 and special called meeting of October 7, 2011.
The minutes from the work session of October 4, 2011 and special called meeting of October 7, 2011 were approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Spelman's motion, Council Member Martinez' second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Cole was absent.
There are no documents published for this agenda item.
Item 2 - October 20, 2011
Authorize the execution of an amendment to the Cost Reimbursement Agreement with NORTH I-35 BUSINESS PARK, L.P. to increase the amount of the City's cost reimbursement for construction costs to a total amount not to exceed $326,000.
The motion authorizing the execution of an amendment to the cost reimbursement agreement with North I-35 Business Park, L.P. was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Spelman's motion, Council Member Martinez' second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Cole was absent.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111020-002, Agenda Backup: AW MAP SER2289r2_102011, PDF, 144kb
20111020-002, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 38kb
20111020-002, Agenda Backup: North I-35 Business Park Cost Reimbursement Agreement Two_102011, PDF, 553kb
20111020-002, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 75kb
Item 3 - October 20, 2011
Approve a resolution authorizing acceptance of grants from the Federal Aviation Administration, the Department of Homeland Security, and other agencies of the United States Government in an amount not to exceed $30,000,000 to the City of Austin, Department of Aviation, for Austin-Bergstrom International Airport for Fiscal Year 2011-2012.
Resolution No. 20111020-003 was approved on Council Member Martinez' motion, Council Member Riley's second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Cole was absent.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20111020-003, PDF, 21kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111020-003, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 16kb
20111020-003, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 71kb
Item 4 - October 20, 2011
Approve an ordinance electing to continue to tax tangible personal property in transit, which would otherwise be exempt from taxation under Texas Tax Code Section 11.253, as amended by SB 1 of the 82nd Legislature. Related to Item 084.
Ordinance No. 20111020-004 was approved on Council Member Spelman's motion, Council Member Morrison's second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Cole was absent.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20111020-004, PDF, 52kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111020-004, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 39kb
20111020-004, Agenda Backup: DRAFT Ordinance, PDF, 27kb
20111020-004, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 81kb
Item 5 - October 20, 2011
Authorize execution of a construction contract with CENTRAL ROAD AND UTILITY, LTD (MBE/MH-69.72%), AUSTIN, TX, for the Miscellaneous Water Rehab Project 2009-2010 Phase 2 in the amount of $1,694,035.50 plus a $169,400 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,863,435.50.
The motion authorizing the execution of a construction contract with Central Road and Utility, LTD was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Spelman's motion, Council Member Martinez' second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Cole was absent.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111020-005, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 36kb
20111020-005, Agenda Backup: M/WBE Summary, PDF, 54kb
20111020-005, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 750kb
20111020-005, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 68kb
Item 6 - October 20, 2011
Authorize execution of a construction contract with MCLEAN CONSTRUCTION, INC., Killeen, TX for Service to Annexed Areas - Ferguson Cut-Off and Service to Annexed Areas - Pond Springs Road in the amount of $363,837 plus a $18,192 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $382,029.
The motion authorizing the execution of a construction contract with McLean Construction, Inc. was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Spelman's motion, Council Member Martinez' second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Cole was absent.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111020-006, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 43kb
20111020-006, Agenda Backup: M/WBE Summary, PDF, 58kb
20111020-006, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 320kb
20111020-006, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 68kb
Item 7 - October 20, 2011
Authorize execution of a construction contract with OSCAR RENDA CONTRACTING, INC., Austin, TX for Waller Creek Tunnel Project - Inlet at Waterloo Park in the amount of $27,825,000 plus a $695,625 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $28,520,625.
The motion authorizing the execution of a construction contract with Oscar Renda Contracting, Inc. was approved on Council Member Spelman's motion, Council Member Martinez' second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Cole was absent.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111020-007, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 54kb
20111020-007, Agenda Backup: M/WBE Summary, PDF, 58kb
20111020-007, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 235kb
20111020-007, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 82kb
Item 8 - October 20, 2011
Authorize execution of a construction contract with MUNIZ CONCRETE & CONTRACTING, INC., (MBE/MH- 60.57%), Austin, TX for the Congress Alley & Sixth Street Alley Reconstruction Project in the amount of $237,677.87 plus an $11,883.89 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $249,561.76.
The motion authorizing the execution of a construction contract with Muniz Concrete & Contracting, Inc. was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Spelman's motion, Council Member Martinez' second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Cole was absent.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111020-008, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 38kb
20111020-008, Agenda Backup: M/WBE Summary, PDF, 52kb
20111020-008, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 275kb
20111020-008, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 69kb
Item 9 - October 20, 2011
Authorize execution of a construction contract with JD RAMMING PAVING CO, LTD., AUSTIN, TX for the ABIA General Aviation Apron Maintenance 2011 in an amount not to exceed $374,090.45.
The motion authorizing the execution of a construction contract with JD Ramming Paving Co, LTD was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Spelman's motion, Council Member Martinez' second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Cole was absent.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111020-009, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note - JD RAMMING PAVING CO, PDF, 45kb
20111020-009, Agenda Backup: M/WBE Summary, PDF, 53kb
20111020-009, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 129kb
20111020-009, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 67kb
Item 10 - October 20, 2011
Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the professional services agreement with BLACK & VEATCH CORPORATION, Austin, TX, for construction phase engineering services for the Jollyville Transmission Main from Water Treatment Plant 4 project, in the amount of $7,000,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $17,550,000.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of an amendment to the professional services agreement with Black & Veatch Corporation was approved on Council Member Martinez' motion, Mayor Leffingwell's second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Cole was absent.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111020-010, Agenda Backup: Authorization History, PDF, 62kb
20111020-010, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 37kb
20111020-010, Agenda Backup: M/WBE Summary, PDF, 61kb
20111020-010, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 69kb
Item 11 - October 20, 2011
Approve payment of annual firefighter renewal certification fees to the Texas Commission on Fire Protection from the Austin Fire Department (AFD) in the amount of $82,195 for Fiscal Year 2011-2012 and for the future annual recurring certification fees not to exceed $120,000.
The motion to approve payment of annual firefighter renewal certification fees to the Texas Commission on Fire Protection was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Spelman's motion, Council Member Martinez' second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Cole was absent.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111020-011, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 81kb
20111020-011, Agenda Backup: TCFP Renewal Invoice 2011, PDF, 137kb
Item 12 - October 20, 2011
Approve an ordinance amending City Code Section 25-12-172 relating to restrictions on outdoor cooking and waiving the technical review board requirements of City Code section 25-1-502.
Ordinance No. 20111020-012 was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Spelman's motion, Council Member Martinez' second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Cole was absent.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20111020-012, PDF, 48kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111020-012, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 40kb
20111020-012, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 29kb
20111020-012, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 70kb
Item 13 - October 20, 2011
Approve a resolution authorizing negotiation and execution of federal representative services contracts for a total combined amount not to exceed $270,000.
Resolution No. 20111020-013 was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Spelman's motion, Council Member Martinez' second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Cole was absent.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20111020-013, PDF, 19kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111020-013, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 15kb
20111020-013, Agenda Backup: EXHIBIT A, PDF, 8kb
20111020-013, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 63kb
Item 14 - October 20, 2011
Approve a resolution authorizing negotiation and execution of state legislative representative services contracts for a total combined amount not to exceed $678,028. Recommended by the Electric Utility Commission.
Resolution No. 20111020-014 was approved on Council Member Spelman's motion, Council Member Martinez' second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Cole was absent.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20111020-014, PDF, 23kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111020-014, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 15kb
20111020-014, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A, PDF, 7kb
20111020-014, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 63kb
Item 15 - October 20, 2011
Approve a resolution confirming the re-appointment of Herbert Martinez to the Firefighters' and Police Officers' Civil Service Commission for a term expiring November 1, 2014.
Resolution No. 20111020-015 was approved on Council Member Martinez' motion, Council Member Spelman's second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Cole was absent.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20111020-015, PDF, 138kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111020-015, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 52kb
20111020-015, Agenda Backup: Herbert Martinez_resume, PDF, 328kb
20111020-015, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 64kb
Item 16 - October 20, 2011
Authorize negotiation and execution of the extension of a legal services agreement with Scott, Douglas & McConnico, LLP for litigation services in connection with Spicewood Springs Road Tunnel Coalition et. al v. City of Austin, Cause No. D-l-GN-11-000172 in the District Court of Travis County in the amount of $47,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $122,000.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of the extension of a legal services agreement with Scott, Douglas & McConnico, LLP was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Spelman's motion, Council Member Martinez' second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Cole was absent.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111020-016, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 70kb
Item 17 - October 20, 2011
Approve the schematic design for the New Central Library Project and authorize the City Manager to proceed with the design development phase of the project.
The motion to approve the schematic design for the New Central Library Project and authorize the City Manager to proceed with the design development phase of the project was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Spelman's motion, Council Member Martinez' second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Cole was absent.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111020-017, Agenda Backup: Backup (PWD New Central Library renderings), PDF, 2.6mb
20111020-017, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 90kb
20111020-017, Agenda Backup: Southwest Rendering, PDF, 4.5mb
Item 18 - October 20, 2011
Authorize an additional two-month extension to the existing agreement with the Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Austin relating to roles, responsibilities and processes for the redevelopment of the East 11th and 12th Street Revitalization Project.
The motion authorizing an additional extension to the existing agreement with the Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Austin was approved on Council Member Martinez' motion, Council Member Riley's second on a 5-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Cole was absent. Council Member Spelman recused himself.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111020-018, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 65kb
Item 19 - October 20, 2011
Approve an ordinance authorizing acceptance of $2,500,000 in grant funds from the Lead Hazard Reduction Demonstration Program of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development; and amending the Fiscal Year 2011-2012 Neighborhood Housing and Community Development Office Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund (Ordinance No. 20110912-005) to appropriate $2,500,000 for the City's LeadSmart Program to be used to provide lead testing and lead hazard control services.
Ordinance No. 20111020-019 was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Spelman's motion, Council Member Martinez' second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Cole was absent.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20111020-019, PDF, 29kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111020-019, Agenda Backup: DRAFT Ordinance, PDF, 18kb
20111020-019, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 9kb
20111020-019, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 68kb
Item 20 - October 20, 2011
Approve an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute refinancing of the balance owed on the Section 108 Loan B-94-MC-48-0500-A (series 2001-A), for the East 11th & 12th Street Revitalization as part of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's November 2011 public offering.
Ordinance No. 20111020-020 was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Spelman's motion, Council Member Martinez' second on a 5-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Cole was absent. Council Member Spelman recused himself.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20111020-020, PDF, 1.2mb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111020-020, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A, PDF, 120kb
20111020-020, Agenda Backup: Exhibit B, PDF, 21kb
20111020-020, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 87kb
20111020-020, Agenda Backup: Revised Draft Ordinance, PDF, 65kb
20111020-020, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 304kb
Item 21 - October 20, 2011
Authorize the negotiation and execution of all documents and instruments necessary or desirable for the acquisition of certain personal property located on 6.391 acres of land, more or less, consisting of 1.095 acres of land, more or less, out of Lot 1, Gregg & Bryant Subdivision, a subdivision in Travis County, Texas, and all of Lots A and B, The Flow Addition, a subdivision in Travis County, Texas, locally known as 2707 East State Highway 71 #4, #18, #23, and #30, from RICE PARK, INC. for the Airport Noise Mitigation Program, in the amount of $92,100 for the personal property, plus eligible closing costs and moving related expenses up to $17,500, for an amount not to exceed $109,600.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of all documents and instruments necessary or desirable for the acquisition of certain personal property was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Spelman's motion, Council Member Martinez' second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Cole was absent.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111020-021, Agenda Backup: Backup (Pictures), PDF, 303kb
20111020-021, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 51kb
20111020-021, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 110kb
20111020-021, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 78kb
Item 22 - October 20, 2011
Authorize the negotiation and execution of all documents and instruments necessary or desirable for the acquisition of certain personal property located on 6.391 acres of land, more or less, consisting of 1.095 acres of land, more or less, out of Lot 1, Gregg & Bryant Subdivision, a subdivision in Travis County, Texas, and all of Lots A and B, The Flow Addition, a subdivision in Travis County, Texas, locally known as 2707 East State Highway 71 #17, #24, #34, #35, #36 and #38, from RICE PARK, INC. for the Airport Noise Mitigation Program, in the amount of $69,700 for the personal property, plus eligible closing costs and moving related expenses up to $5,000, for an amount not to exceed $74,700.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of all documents and instruments necessary or desirable for the acquisition of certain personal property from Rice Park, Inc. was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Spelman's motion, Council Member Martinez' second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Cole was absent.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111020-022, Agenda Backup: Backup (Pictures), PDF, 559kb
20111020-022, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 57kb
20111020-022, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 110kb
20111020-022, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 78kb
Item 23 - October 20, 2011
Approve an ordinance vacating a 0.0996 acre tract located northwest of and adjacent to 3500 Crawford Avenue, Austin, Texas, between West 35th Street and West 35th Street Cutoff, and consisting of a portion of lots 3, 4, 5 and 6, Block 18, Glenridge Subdivision, recorded in Book 1, Page 65 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas.
Ordinance No. 20111020-023 was approved on Council Member Riley's motion, Mayor Leffingwell's second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Cole was absent.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20111020-023, PDF, 113kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111020-023, Agenda Backup: Draft ordinance, PDF, 17kb
20111020-023, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A (Field Notes), PDF, 118kb
20111020-023, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 89kb
20111020-023, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 76kb
Item 24 - October 20, 2011
Authorize the negotiation of a temporary license agreement and such other related documents and instruments reasonably necessary to permit Austin Pets Alive to temporarily occupy and operate the Town Lake Animal Center located at 1156 W. Cesar Chavez, Austin, Texas, for a period of 12 months with one 6-month extension option while the City transitions its animal shelter operations to the new Austin Animal Center.
The motion authorizing the negotiation of a temporary license agreement and such other related documents and instruments reasonably necessary to permit Austin Pets Alive to temporarily occupy and operate the Town Lake Animal Center was approved on Council Member Martinez' motion, Council Member Morrison's second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Cole was absent.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111020-024, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 349kb
20111020-024, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 76kb
Item 25 - October 20, 2011
Approve an ordinance amending the City Code to add a new Article 7 to Chapter 8-1 to authorize the City Manager and the director of the Parks and Recreation Department to issue burn ban orders for city parks and nature preserves; creating an offense and imposing a penalty, and declaring an emergency.
Ordinance No. 20111020-025 was approved on Council Member Martinez' motion, Council Member Spelman's second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Cole was absent.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20111020-025, PDF, 109kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111020-025, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 39kb
20111020-025, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 31kb
20111020-025, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 71kb
20111020-025, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 110kb
Item 26 - October 20, 2011
Approve an ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 20101014-054, to correct the address for the property known as 8011-B Cameron Road, located at 8011-B Cameron Road, Unit 100.
Ordinance No. 20111020-026 was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Spelman's motion, Council Member Martinez' second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Cole was absent.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20111020-026, PDF, 172kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111020-026, Agenda Backup: Backup, PDF, 9kb
20111020-026, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 217kb
20111020-026, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 62kb
Item 27 - October 20, 2011
Authorize award, negotiation, and execution of a professional services contract with JEFFREY A. PARKER & ASSOCIATES, INC., Philadelphia, PA, for financial advisory services, financial analysis and financial planning services related to rail transit alternatives in an amount not to exceed $556,316.
The motion authorizing the award, negotiation and execution of a professional services contract with Jeffrey A. Parker & Associates, Inc. was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Spelman's motion, Council Member Martinez' second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Cole was absent.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111020-027, Agenda Backup: Expense Detail, PDF, 41kb
20111020-027, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 72kb
Item 28 - October 20, 2011
Authorize award and execution of a 36-month requirements service contract with VILLEDA BUILDING SERVICE, LLC, Pflugerville, TX, for janitorial services at the Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant for the Austin Water Utility in an estimated amount not to exceed $46,296, with three 12-month extension options in an estimated amount not to exceed $15,432 per extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $92,592.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of a requirements service contract with Villeda Building Service, LLC was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Spelman's motion, Council Member Martinez' second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Cole was absent.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111020-028, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 77kb
Item 29 - October 20, 2011
Authorize award and execution of Amendment No. 1 to add funding for the third year of the initial 36-month requirements contract with SPECIALIZED RESPONSE SOLUTIONS, Fort Worth, TX, for the cleaning, inspection and certification of bulk chlorine storage tanks at the Ullrich Water Treatment Plant for the Austin Water Utility, in an estimated amount not to exceed $22,840, for a total of $68,520.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of amendment number one to add funding for the third year of the initial requirements contract with Specialized Response Solutions was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Spelman's motion, Council Member Martinez' second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Cole was absent.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111020-029, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 71kb
Item 30 - October 20, 2011
Authorize award and execution of a 24-month requirements supply contract with TEXAS ENTERPRISES, INC. dba ALLIED SALES COMPANY, Austin, TX, for the purchase of industrial lubricants for the Austin Water Utility in an estimated amount not to exceed $379,834.92, with two 12-month extension options in an estimated amount not to exceed $189,917.46 per extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $759,669.84. Recommended by the Electric Utility Commission.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of a requirements supply contract with Texas Enterprises, Inc. doing business as Allied Sales Company was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Spelman's motion, Council Member Martinez' second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Cole was absent.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111020-030, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 84kb
Item 31 - October 20, 2011
Authorize award and execution of Amendment No.4 to a 36-month requirements contract with JOSCO PRODUCTS, Austin, TX, for fiber optic towels used by various city departments for cleaning in an estimated amount not to exceed $12,216.50 for a total $58,128.37 with two extension option in the amount of $12,216.50 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $82,561.37.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of amendment number four to a requirements contract with Josco Products was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Spelman's motion, Council Member Martinez' second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Cole was absent.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111020-031, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 72kb
Item 32 - October 20, 2011
Approve ratification of a contract through the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (BuyBoard) with INSITUFORM TECHNOLOGIES, INC., Houston, TX for emergency repairs to a water main break for the Austin Water Utility for a total contract amount not to exceed $141,895.50.
The motion to ratify a contract through the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative with Insituform Technologies, Inc. was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Spelman's motion, Council Member Martinez' second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Cole was absent.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111020-032, Agenda Backup: AWU Fiscal Note, PDF, 34kb
20111020-032, Agenda Backup: Ratification Memo - Insituform 102011, PDF, 21kb
20111020-032, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 67kb
Item 33 - October 20, 2011
Authorize award and execution of a 36-month requirements service contract with ACE FIRE EQUIPMENT CO., INC., Austin, TX, or one of the other qualified bidders for IFB-BV No. PAX0210, for fire alarm and fire suppression maintenance and repairs at Convention Center facilities in an estimated amount not to exceed $910,000, with three 12-month extension options in estimated amounts not to exceed $432,000 for the first extension option, $518,400 for the second extension option, and $622,080 for the third extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $2,482,480.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of a requirements service contract with Ace Fire Equipment Co., Inc. was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Spelman's motion, Council Member Martinez' second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Cole was absent.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111020-033, Agenda Backup: Matrix - Ace Fire, PDF, 7kb
20111020-033, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 83kb
Item 34 - October 20, 2011
Authorize award and execution of Amendment No. 4 to a requirements service contract with SYNAGRO OF TEXAS - CDR, INC., Tomball, TX, to provide biosolids hauling and land application for the Austin Water Utility, to exercise the holdover provisions of the contract for a period of 120 days and to include an increase in an amount not to exceed $250,000, for a total revised contract amount not to exceed $3,250,000.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of amendment number four to a requirements service contract with Synagro of Texas - CDR, Inc. was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Spelman's motion, Council Member Martinez' second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Cole was absent.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111020-034, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 72kb
Item 35 - October 20, 2011
Authorize award and execution of Amendment No. 1 to a contract with TIME MANUFACTURING CO., dba VERSALIFT SOUTHWEST, Waco, TX, for the purchase of repair parts for Versalift Aerial Devices for Fleet Services to exercise the first 12-month extension option in an amount not to exceed $30,000 and to authorize two additional 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $30,000 per option, for a revised total estimated contract amount not to exceed $180,000.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of amendment number one to a contract with Time Manufacturing Co. doing business as Versalift Southwest was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Spelman's motion, Council Member Martinez' second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Cole was absent.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111020-035, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 68kb
Item 36 - October 20, 2011
Authorize award and execution of a 60-month service contract through the State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) with XEROX CORPORATION, Austin, TX for the lease of multi-function document imaging machines and managed services in an estimated amount not to exceed $1,636,887.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of a service contract through the State of Texas Department of Information Resource with Xerox Corporation was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Spelman's motion, Council Member Martinez' second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Cole was absent.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111020-036, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 68kb
Item 37 - October 20, 2011
Authorize award and execution of a 36-month requirements supply contract with DOOLEY TACKABERRY INC., Deer Park, TX to provide firefighter helmets in an estimated amount not to exceed $215,150, with three 12-month extension options in estimated amounts not to exceed $86,515 for the first extension option, $95,167 for the second extension option, and $104,683 for the third extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $501,515.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of a requirements supply contract with Dooley Tackaberry Inc. was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Spelman's motion, Council Member Martinez' second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Cole was absent.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111020-037, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 83kb
Item 38 - October 20, 2011
Authorize award, negotiation and execution of a 36-month requirements service contract with SUCCESSFACTORS (USA), San Mateo, CA for the purchase of an Application Service Provider (ASP) performance management hosted software subscription and software maintenance and support for Austin Energy in an estimated annual amount not to exceed $259,531 with two 12-month extension options in an estimated amount not to exceed $259,531 per extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $778,593.
This item was withdrawn on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Spelman's motion, Council Member Martinez' second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Cole was absent.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111020-038, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 69kb
Item 39 - October 20, 2011
Authorize award and execution of Amendment No. 2 to a contract with OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH CENTERS OF THE SOUTHWEST PA dba CONCENTRA MEDICAL CENTERS, Round Rock, TX, to provide a medical surveillance program for Austin Energy to exercise the second 12-month option in an estimated amount not to exceed $45,598, and authorize the final 12-month extension option in an estimated amount not to exceed $45,598, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $182,392.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of amendment number two to a contract with Occupational Health Centers of the Southwest PA doing business as Concentra Medical Centers was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Spelman's motion, Council Member Martinez' second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Cole was absent.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111020-039, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 70kb
Item 40 - October 20, 2011
Authorize award, negotiation, and execution of a 12-month service agreement with SOCRATA, INC., Seattle, WA, to provide vendor-hosted open data platform services in an amount not to exceed $66,000, with four 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $36,000 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $210,000.
The motion authorizing the award, negotiation and execution of a service agreement with Socrata, Inc. was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Spelman's motion, Council Member Martinez' second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Cole was absent.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111020-040, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note - Socrata 102011, PDF, 50kb
20111020-040, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 70kb
Item 41 - October 20, 2011
Authorize award, negotiation, and execution of an 11-month contract with MICROSTRATEGY SERVICES CORPORATION, Vienna, VA, for the purchase of software support and maintenance for MicroStrategy business intelligence software in an amount not to exceed $212,047.65, with four 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $247,703.50 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,202,861.65. Recommended by the Electric Utility Commission.
The motion authorizing the award, negotiation and execution of a contract with Microstrategy Services Corporation was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Spelman's motion, Council Member Martinez' second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Cole was absent.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111020-041, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 68kb
Item 42 - October 20, 2011
Authorize award and execution of a 36-month service contract with ANDY J. WILHELM, SAN MARCOS, TX, or one of the other qualified bidders for IFB-BV No. SDC0164, for vegetation control at eighty creek buffer ponds for the Watershed Protection Department in an amount not to exceed $90,240, with three 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $30,080 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $180,480.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of a service contract with Andy J. Wilhelm was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Spelman's motion, Council Member Martinez' second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Cole was absent.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111020-042, Agenda Backup: Matrix - Andy J Wilhelm, PDF, 7kb
20111020-042, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 75kb
Item 43 - October 20, 2011
Authorize award, negotiation, and execution of a 12-month requirements service contract with PARTNERS ASSURANCE, LLC., Millington, TN or one of the other qualified offerors to RFP No. JSD0109, to provide workers' compensation third party administrator, claims management audit services for the City of Austin in an estimated amount not to exceed $31,150, with three 12-month extension options in estimated amounts not to exceed $32,707 for the first extension option, $34,340 for the second extension option, and $36,057 for the third extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $134,254.
The motion authorizing the award, negotiation and execution of a requirements service contract with Partners Assurance, LLC was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Spelman's motion, Council Member Martinez' second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Cole was absent.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111020-043, Agenda Backup: Matrix - Partners Assurance, PDF, 7kb
20111020-043, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 77kb
Item 44 - October 20, 2011
Authorize award, negotiation, and execution of a purchase contract with UNISON SOLUTIONS, INC., Dubuque, IA, or one of the other qualified offerors to RFP No. SMH0124, for the purchase of a biogas conditioning system for the Hornsby Bend Biosolids Management Plant in an estimated amount not to exceed $1,206,300.
The motion authorizing the award, negotiation and execution of a purchase contract with Unison Solutions, Inc. was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Spelman's motion, Council Member Martinez' second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Cole was absent.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111020-044, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 38kb
20111020-044, Agenda Backup: Matrix - Unison Solutions, PDF, 8kb
20111020-044, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 101kb
Item 45 - October 20, 2011
Authorize award and execution of a contract through the TEXAS MULTIPLE AWARD SCHEDULE (TXMAS) WITH ALPHA BUILDING CORPORATION, San Antonio, TX, for the installation of a sodium hypochlorite generation system and enclosure for the Austin Water Utility at the Onion Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant in an amount estimated not to exceed $81,325.76.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of a contract through the Texas Multiple Award Schedule with Alpha Building Corporation was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Spelman's motion, Council Member Martinez' second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Cole was absent.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111020-045, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 34kb
20111020-045, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 67kb
Item 46 - October 20, 2011
Authorize award and execution of Amendment No. 1 to a requirements service contract with TERRY S. MCGINTY dba TEXAS CLOSED CAPTIONING, Austin, TX, for real-time closed captioning services for regularly scheduled City Council meetings and for the Mayor's Committee for People with Disabilities meetings, to exercise the first 12-month extension option in an estimated amount not to exceed $53,500, and to authorize two additional 12-month extension options in an estimated amount not to exceed $53,500 per extension option, for a total revised contract amount not to exceed $312,000.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of amendment number one to a requirements service contract with Terry S. McGinty doing business as Texas Closed Captioning was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Spelman's motion, Council Member Martinez' second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Cole was absent.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111020-046, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 69kb
Item 47 - October 20, 2011
Authorize award, negotiation, and execution of a contract with INVENSYS SYSTEMS, INC., Houston, TX for the purchase of a control system upgrade at Austin Energy's Sand Hill Energy Center in an estimated amount not to exceed $962,430. Recommended by the Electric Utility Commission.
The motion authorizing the award, negotiation and execution of a contract with Invensys Systems, Inc. was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Spelman's motion, Council Member Martinez' second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Cole was absent.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111020-047, Agenda Backup: Expense Detail, PDF, 33kb
20111020-047, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 66kb
Item 48 - October 20, 2011
Authorize award and execution of a contract through the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (BuyBoard) with ADVANTAGE FACTORY, INC., Bellingham, WA, for the purchase of software implementation services and software support services for the Austin Regional Intelligence Center in an estimated amount not to exceed $102,400.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of a contract through the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative with Advantage Factory, Inc. was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Spelman's motion, Council Member Martinez' second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Cole was absent.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111020-048, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 68kb
Item 49 - October 20, 2011
Authorize award and execution of a 12-month requirements supply contract through U. S. Communities Government Purchasing Alliance with SERVICEWEAR APPAREL, Nashville, TN, for the purchase of industrial and uniform clothing items in an amount not to exceed $300,000.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of a requirements supply contract through U.S. Communities Government Purchasing Alliance with Servicewear Apparel was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Spelman's motion, Council Member Martinez' second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Cole was absent.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111020-049, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 68kb
Item 50 - October 20, 2011
Authorize award and execution of Amendment No 6 to a requirements service contract with IRON MOUNTAIN, Austin, TX for records storage services for Austin Energy to extend the fourth and final 12-month extension option in an estimated amount not to exceed $28,000, for a revised total estimated contract amount not to exceed $192,000. Recommended by the Electric Utility Commission.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of amendment number six to a requirements service contract with Iron Mountain was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Spelman's motion, Council Member Martinez' second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Cole was absent.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111020-050, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 70kb
Item 51 - October 20, 2011
Approve an ordinance amending Chapter 2-7, Article 6 of the City Code relating to anti-lobbying and procurement.
The first reading of the ordinance was approved on Council Member Morrison's motion, Council Member Martinez' second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Cole was absent. Direction was given to staff to take to the Ethics Commission and bring back to Council with any recommended changes.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111020-051, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance (Anti Lobbying1), PDF, 68kb
20111020-051, Agenda Backup: Memo-Proposed Revision of Anti-Lobbying Ordinance, PDF, 25kb
20111020-051, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 80kb
Item 52 - October 20, 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 appointments were approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Spelman's motion, Council Member Martinez' second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Cole was absent.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111020-052, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 17kb
Item 53 - October 20, 2011
Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 13-2, Article 2, Division 2, to add a new Subpart G establishing regulations for the operation of electric low-speed vehicles for hire, and providing for criminal penalties ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Chris Riley CO 1: Council Member Mike Martinez CO 2: Council Member Kathie Tovo )
Ordinance No. 20111020-053 was approved on Council Member Martinez' motion, Council Member Morrison's second on a 5-1 vote. Mayor Leffingwell voted nay. Mayor Pro Tem Cole was absent. The friendly amendment from Council Member Riley was to delete section 13-2-289(B) and renumber subsection (C) to (B) in section 13-2-289 in the ordinance. The amendment was accepted by the maker of the motion and by Council Member Morrison who made the second.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20111020-053, PDF, 225kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111020-053, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 39kb
20111020-053, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance(Electric Low-Speed), PDF, 54kb
20111020-053, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 72kb
Item 54 - October 20, 2011
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to explore the implementation of smartphone technology and the use of volunteers to report abuse of disabled parking and report recommendations to Council within 90 days.( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Chris Riley CO 1: Mayor Lee Leffingwell CO 2: Council Member Mike Martinez )
Resolution No. 20111020-054 was approved on Council Member Martinez' motion, Council Member Riley's second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Cole was absent.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20111020-054, PDF, 68kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111020-054, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 27kb
20111020-054, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 65kb
Item 55 - October 20, 2011
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to prepare an ordinance that prohibits smoking in City parks. (Sponsor: Council Member Laura Morrison, Co-sponsors: Council Member Mike Martinez, Council Member Kathie Tovo)
Resolution No. 20111020-055 was approved with the following amendments on Council Member Martinez' motion, Council Member Morrison's second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Cole was absent. See Minutes for details.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20111020-055, PDF, 68kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111020-055, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 27kb
20111020-055, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 64kb
Item 56 - October 20, 2011
Approve a resolution detailing the Holly Good Neighbor Program funding plan for Fiscal Year 2011-2012, directing the City Manager to allocate $125,000 from the Holly Grants Assistance Program for various community outreach programs for Fiscal Year 2011-2012, and allocating $25,000 from the Holly Good Neighbor Program "Cultural Arts Projects" fund in the FY 2011-12 Austin Energy operating budget to fund the Viva La Vida Fest 2011: 28th Annual Dia de los Muertos celebration to be held October 22, 2011.( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Mike Martinez CO 1: Mayor Lee Leffingwell CO 2: Council Member Chris Riley )
Resolution No. 20111020-056 was approved on Council Member Martinez' motion, Council Member Riley's second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Cole was absent.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20111020-056, PDF, 132kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111020-056, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution (Holly good neighbor), PDF, 33kb
20111020-056, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 76kb
Item 57 - October 20, 2011
Approve a resolution affirming the City's support of the 100 Homes Campaign and directing the City Manager to provide resources to ensure its success. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Chris Riley CO 1: Council Member Mike Martinez )
Resolution No. 20111020-057 was approved on Council Member Martinez' motion, Council Member Riley's second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Cole was absent.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20111020-057, PDF, 48kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111020-057, Agenda Backup: Draft resolution, PDF, 69kb
20111020-057, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 55kb
20111020-057, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 50kb
Item 58 - October 20, 2011
Approve a resolution directing the Planning Commission and the Comprehensive Plan Citizens Advisory Task Force to collaborate in reviewing the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan and to provide recommendations to the Comprehensive Planning and Transportation Committee; and directing the City Manager to support the Planning Commission and the Task Force in meeting its responsibilities. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Laura Morrison CO 1: Council Member Kathie Tovo )
Resolution No. 20111020-058 was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Spelman's motion, Council Member Martinez' second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Cole was absent.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20111020-058, PDF, 75kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111020-058, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 27kb
20111020-058, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 65kb
20111020-058, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 72kb
Item 59 - October 20, 2011
Approve a resolution amending Resolution No. 021003-40 to add the Gypsy Picnic Trailer Food Festival 2011 event as a City co-sponsored special event for this year, waive certain requirements, waive or reimburse certain fees, and authorize payment of certain costs for this event which is to be held on Saturday, October 22, 2011 at Auditorium Shores. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Lee Leffingwell CO 1: Council Member Mike Martinez CO 2: Council Member Chris Riley )
Resolution No. 20111020-059 was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Spelman's motion, Council Member Martinez' second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Cole was absent.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20111020-059, PDF, 46kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111020-059, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution (Gypsy Picnic Trailer Food Festival draft resolution), PDF, 22kb
20111020-059, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Memo, PDF, 31kb
20111020-059, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 66kb
Item 60 - October 20, 2011
Approve a resolution to accept the recommendations of the Joint Subcommittee of the City, Austin Independent School District, and Travis County to increase literacy, and authorize the Subcommittee to oversee the development and enhancement of programs that support increasing literacy rates and skills. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Lee Leffingwell CO 1: Council Member Laura Morrison CO 2: Council Member Kathie Tovo )
Resolution No. 20111020-060 was approved on Council Member Morrison's motion, Council Member Tovo's second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Cole was absent.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20111020-060, PDF, 83kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111020-060, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 41kb
20111020-060, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 65kb
20111020-060, Agenda Late Backup Part 1 of 2, PDF, 89kb
20111020-060, Agenda Late Backup Part 2 of 2, PDF, 78kb
Item 61 - October 20, 2011
Approve the waiver of certain temporary vending permit fees for the 13th Annual Green Corn Project Fundraiser which is to be held on Sunday, October 23, 2011 at Boggy Creek Farm.(Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Laura Morrison CO 1: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole CO 2: Council Member Chris Riley )
The motion to approve the waiver of certain temporary vending permit fees for the 13th Annual Green Corn Project Fundraiser was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Spelman's motion, Council Member Martinez' second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Cole was absent.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111020-061, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Memo, PDF, 31kb
20111020-061, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 65kb
Item 62 - October 20, 2011
Approve the waiver of certain rental fees for the Homeless Memorial Sunrise Service event sponsored by House the Homeless, which is to be held on Sunday, November 13, 2011, at the Fannie Davis Gazebo on Auditorium Shores. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Chris Riley CO 1: Council Member Mike Martinez )
The motion to approve the waiver of certain rental fees for the Homeless Memorial Sunrise Service event sponsored by House the Homeless was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Spelman's motion, Council Member Martinez' second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Cole was absent.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111020-062, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Memo, PDF, 30kb
20111020-062, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 72kb
Item 63 - October 20, 2011
Approve the waiver of certain fees and requirements for the National Women of Achievement Hall of Fame / Profiles of Prominence event which is to be held on Saturday, March 31, 2012 at the George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center.( Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole CO 1: Mayor Lee Leffingwell CO 2: Council Member Chris Riley )
The motion to approve the waiver of certain fees and requirements for the National Women of Achievement Hall of Fame/Profiles of Prominence event was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Spelman's motion, Council Member Martinez' second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Cole was absent.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111020-063, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Memo, PDF, 30kb
20111020-063, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 65kb
Item 64 - October 20, 2011
Approve the additional waiver of certain temporary vending permit fees for the 13th Annual Green Corn Project Fundraiser which is to be held on Sunday, October 23, 2011 at Boggy Creek Farm. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Kathie Tovo CO 1: Council Member Mike Martinez )
The motion to approve the additional waiver of certain temporary vending permit fees for the 13th Annual Green Corn Project Fundraiser was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Spelman's motion, Council Member Martinez' second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Cole was absent.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111020-064, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Memo, PDF, 31kb
20111020-064, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 66kb
Item 65 - October 20, 2011
Approve the waiver of certain fees and requirements for the Austin CROP Hunger Walk which is to be held on Saturday and Sunday, March 3-4, 2012 at Walter E. Long Park. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Chris Riley CO 1: Council Member Mike Martinez CO 2: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole )
The motion to approve the waiver of certain fees and requirements for the Austin CROP Hunger Walk was approved on Council Member Morrison's motion, Council Member Tovo's second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Cole was absent. The Mayor and Council Members agreed to apply the following specified amounts to their individual waiver allocation budgets: Mayor Leffingwell - $150; Council Member Morrison - $300; and Council Member Tovo - $150.00.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111020-065, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Memo, PDF, 31kb
20111020-065, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 66kb
Item 66 - October 20, 2011
Approve the waiver of certain fees and requirements for the 38th Annual Fall String Festival sponsored by the Austin Independent School District which is to be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2011, at the Zilker Park Hillside Theatre. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Kathie Tovo CO 1: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole CO 2: Council Member Mike Martinez )
The motion to approve the waiver of certain fees and requirements for the 38th Annual Fall String Festival was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Spelman's motion, Council Member Martinez' second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Cole was absent.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111020-066, Agenda Backup: Fisal Memo, PDF, 31kb
20111020-066, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 66kb
Item 67 - October 20, 2011
Approve the waiver of certain fees and requirements for the Ending Community Homelessness coalition (ECHO) 2011 Homeless Resource Fair Event, which is to be held on Saturday, November 5, 2011, at the Oswaldo A.B. Cantu Pan American Recreation Center. (Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole CO 1: Council Member Laura Morrison CO 2: Council Member Mike Martinez )
The motion to approve the waiver of certain fees and requirements for the Ending Community Homelessness coalition 2011 Homeless Resource Fair Event was approved on Council Member Riley's motion, Council Member Morrison's second on a 6-0 vote. The Mayor and Council Member agreed to apply the following specified amounts to their individual waiver allocation budgets: Mayor Leffingwell - $200 and Council Member Riley - $300.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111020-067, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Memo, PDF, 30kb
20111020-067, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 66kb
Item 68 - October 20, 2011
Approve the waiver of certain fees and requirements under City Code Chapter 14-8 and authorize payment of certain costs for the City co-sponsored 2011 Veteran's Day Parade with Travis County Veterans Service Office, which is to be held on Friday, November 11, 2011 from the Ann Richards Congress Avenue Bridge to the Capitol Building. (Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Lee Leffingwell CO 1: Council Member Mike Martinez CO 2: Council Member Kathie Tovo)
The motion to approve the waiver of certain fees and requirements and authorize payment of certain costs for the City co-sponsored 2011 Veteran's Day Parade with Travis County Veterans Service Office was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Spelman's motion, Council Member Martinez' second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Cole was absent.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111020-068, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Memo, PDF, 32kb
20111020-068, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 76kb
Item 69 - October 20, 2011
Set a public hearing to be conducted in accordance with Section 26.001 et seq. of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code to consider a resolution authorizing a temporary license agreement between the City of Austin and Austin Pets Alive permitting Austin Pets Alive to temporarily occupy and operate the Town Lake Animal Center (TLAC) site at 1156 West Cesar Chavez, Austin, Texas, which is located on dedicated parkland known as Lamar Beach at Town Lake Park for a period of 12 months with one 6-month extension option. (Suggested date and time, November 10, 2011, 4:00 p.m. at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX.)
The public hearing was set on consent for November 10, 2011 at 4:00 p.m., City Hall at 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX on Council Member Spelman's motion, Council Member Martinez' second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Cole was absent.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111020-069, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 349kb
20111020-069, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 73kb
Item 70 - October 20, 2011
Urban Parks Stakeholder briefing.
The presentation was made by Lynn Osgood, Urban Park Stakeholder Group.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111020-070, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 1.8mb
Item 71 - October 20, 2011
Briefing on the Bi-Annual Downtown Survey.
The presentation was made by Molly Alexander, Manager of Downtown Austin Alliance, and Marie Crane, M. Crane & Associates Inc.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111020-071, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 272kb
Item 72 - October 20, 2011
Discuss legal issues related to Open Government matters (Private consultation with legal counsel pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Government Code.)
This item was withdrawn.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111020-072, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 67kb
Item 73 - October 20, 2011
Discuss legal issues related to City Council meeting rules and procedures (Private consultation with legal counsel pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Government Code).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111020-073, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 75kb
Item 74 - October 20, 2011
Discuss legal issues related to rules of decorum during City Council meetings and rules and laws related to public access to City Hall (Private consultation with legal counsel pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Government Code).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111020-074, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 67kb
Item 75 - October 20, 2011
C14-2011-0049 - Pioneer Hill - Approve third reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 9900-10324 Dessau Road (Lake Creek Watershed) from traditional neighborhood district (TND) zoning to multi-family residence-limited density-conditional overlay (MF-1 -CO) combining district zoning for Tract 1, townhouse and condominium residence-conditional overlay (SF-6 -CO) combining district zoning for Tract 2, multi-family residence-medium density-conditional overlay (MF-3 -CO) combining district zoning for Tract 3, community commercial-conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 4, and limited industrial service-conditional overlay (LI -CO) combining district zoning for Tracts 5A and 5B, with conditions. First Reading approved with conditions on August 4, 2011. Vote: 7-0. Second Reading approved with additional conditions on September 22, 2011. Vote: 5-0, Council Members Martinez and Spelman-off the dais. Owner/Applicant: Continental Homes of Texas, LP/D.R. Horton (Richard N. Maier), Estate of Fred Morse (Scott Morse). Agent: Alice Glasco Consulting (Alice Glasco). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 974-3057.
This item was postponed to November 10, 2011 at the applicant's request on Council Member Morrison's motion, Council Member Spelman's second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Cole was absent.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111020-075, Agenda Backup: Ordinance (C14 2011 0049), PDF, 1.6mb
20111020-075, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 64kb
20111020-075, Agenda Backup: Restrictive Covenant (C14 2011 0049), PDF, 205kb
20111020-075, Agenda Backup: Restrictive Covenant 2 (C14 2011 0049), PDF, 76kb
20111020-075, Agenda Backup: Staff Report (C14 2011 0049), PDF, 1.6mb
Item 76 - October 20, 2011
C814-2009-0139.02 - Bull Creek PUD Amendment #2 - 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 4909 FM 2222 (Bull Creek Watershed; Lake Austin Watershed) from planned unit development (PUD) district zoning and interim-lake austin (I-LA) district zoning to planned unit development (PUD) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant planned unit development (PUD) district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To be reviewed on October 18, 2011. Owner/Applicant: Booth Family Living Trust (David Booth). Agent: Armbrust & Brown, L.L.P. (David Armbrust). City Staff: Clark Patterson, 974-7691.
This item was postponed on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. to November 10, 2011 at the staff's request on Council Member Spelman's motion, Council Member Martinez' second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Cole was absent.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111020-076, Agenda Backup: Memorandum (C81420090139.02), PDF, 19kb
20111020-076, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 64kb
Item 77 - October 20, 2011
C14-2011-0047 - 801 S. Lamar - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 801 South Lamar Boulevard (West Bouldin Creek Watershed) from family residence (SF-3) district zoning to general commercial services-vertical mixed use building (CS-V) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-vertical mixed use building (CS-V) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-vertical mixed use building (CS-V) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: 801 Ltd., (Daryl Kunik). Agent: Thrower Design (Ron Thrower). City Staff: Stephen Rye, 974-7604.
This item was postponed on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. to December 15, 2011 at the applicant's request on Council Member Spelman's motion, Council Member Martinez' second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Cole was absent.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111020-077, Agenda Backup: Ordinance (C14 2011 0047), PDF, 264kb
20111020-077, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 63kb
20111020-077, Agenda Backup: Staff Report (C14 2011 0047), PDF, 549kb
Item 78 - October 20, 2011
C14-2011-0061 - 3635 North Hills Drive - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 3635 North Hills Drive (Dry North Creek Watershed) from neighborhood commercial (LR) district zoning to community commercial (GR) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant community commercial-conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant community commercial-conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning. Applicant: TSI North Hills Pad, Ltd (Fred H. Thomas). Agent: McLean & Howard (Jeff Howard) City Staff: Clark Patterson, 974-7691.
The public hearing was conducted and the motion to close the public hearing and adopt Ordinance No. 20111020-078 for community commercial-conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Spelman's motion, Council Member Martinez' second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Cole was absent.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20111020-078, PDF, 96kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111020-078, Agenda Backup: Ordinance (C14 2011 0061), PDF, 115kb
20111020-078, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 64kb
20111020-078, Agenda Backup: Staff Report (C14 2010 0061), PDF, 1.1mb
Item 79 - October 20, 2011
C14-2011-0066 - Creekside - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 5616 South 1st Street (Williamson Creek Watershed) from community commercial-conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning to townhouse and condominium residence-conditional overlay (SF-6-CO) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant townhouse and condominium residence-conditional overlay (SF-6-CO) combining district zoning with conditions. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant townhouse and condominium residence-conditional overlay (SF-6-CO) combining district zoning with conditions. Owner/Applicant: Equilibrium Development (Brad Schubert). Agent: PSW Homes (Ryan Diepenbrock). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 974-7719.
The public hearing was conducted and the motion to close the public hearing and adopt the first reading of the ordinance for townhouse and condominium residence-conditional overlay (SF-6-CO) combining district zoning with conditions was approved on Council Member Spelman's motion, Council Member Morrison's second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Cole was absent. Direction was given to staff to provide emergency, bike and pedestrian access to Leisure Run Road.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111020-079, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 63kb
20111020-079, Agenda Backup: Staff Report (C14 2010 0066), PDF, 2.3mb
Item 80 - October 20, 2011
C14-2011-0080 - Gyro Plus, L.L.C. - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 5106 Nixon Lane (Walnut Creek Watershed) from neighborhood commercial-conditional overlay (LR-CO) combining district zoning and single family residence-standard lot (SF-2) district zoning to community commercial (GR) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant community commercial-conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant community commercial-conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning. Owner/Agent Gyro Plus, L.L.C. (Mohammad Arami). City Staff: Clark Patterson, 974-7691.
The public hearing was conducted and the motion to close the public hearing and adopt first reading of the ordinance for community commercial-conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Spelman's motion, Council Member Martinez' second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Cole was absent.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111020-080, Agenda Backup: Ordinance (C14 2011 0080), PDF, 153kb
20111020-080, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 63kb
20111020-080, Agenda Backup: Staff Report (c14 2011 0080), PDF, 932kb
Item 81 - October 20, 2011
C14-2011-0094 - 1414 W. Oltorf - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 1414 West Oltorf Street (West Bouldin Creek Watershed) from family residence (SF-3) district zoning to general commercial services (CS) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-conditional overlay (CS-CO) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-conditional overlay (CS-CO) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: JSTRAIN, LLC., (Scott Trainer). Agent: LOC Consultants, LLP., (Sergio Sanchez). City Staff: Stephen Rye, 974-7604.
The public hearing was conducted and the motion to close the public hearing and adopt Ordinance No. 20111020-081 for general commercial services-conditional overlay (CS-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 Martinez' second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Cole was absent.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20111020-081, PDF, 211kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111020-081, Agenda Backup: Ordinance (C14 2011 0094), PDF, 189kb
20111020-081, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 63kb
20111020-081, Agenda Backup: Restrictive Covenant (C14 2011 0094), PDF, 214kb
20111020-081, Agenda Backup: Staff Report (C14 2011 0094), PDF, 600kb
20111020-081, Restrictive Covenant, PDF, 146kb
Item 82 - October 20, 2011
C14-2011-0096 - 6405 Hergotz - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 6405 Hergotz Lane (Carson Creek Watershed; Colorado River Watershed) from family residence (SF-3) district zoning to multi-family residence-limited density-conditional overlay (MF-1-CO) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant townhouse and condominium residence (SF-6-CO) combining district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant multi-family residence-limited density-conditional overlay (MF-1-CO) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Artie Osborn. Agent: Rock Ridge Consulting (Jim Herbert). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 974-7719.
The public hearing was conducted and the motion to close the public hearing and adopt Ordinance No. 20111020-082 for multi-family residence-limited density-conditional overlay (MF-1-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 Martinez' second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Cole was absent.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20111020-082, PDF, 162kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111020-082, Agenda Backup: Ordinance (C14 2011 0096), PDF, 155kb
20111020-082, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 63kb
20111020-082, Agenda Backup: Staff Report (C14 2011 0096), PDF, 1.2mb
Item 83 - October 20, 2011
C14-2011-0103 - IBC Mueller View - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 1206, 1208, 1210, 1212, 1216 and 1218 East 51st Street (Tannehill Creek Watershed) from community commercial-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay- neighborhood plan (GR-MU-V-CO-NP) combining district zoning to community commercial-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-V-CO-NP) combining district zoning, to change a condition of zoning. Staff Recommendation: Recommendation pending. Planning Commission Recommendation: To be reviewed on October 25, 2011. Owner/Applicant: Tommie Bernal; Gary & Doyle Valdez; Larry Bartling; Thomas McDonald; Mueller View, L.P.; Austin Gay and Lesbian International Film Festival. Agent: Graves, Dougherty, Hearon & Moody, P.C. (Peter Cesaro). City Staff: Clark Patterson, 974-7691.
This item was postponed on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. to December 8, 2011 at the staff's request on Council Member Spelman's motion, Council Member Martinez' second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Cole was absent.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111020-083, Agenda Backup: Memorandum (C14 2011 0103), PDF, 20kb
20111020-083, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 64kb
Item 84 - October 20, 2011
Conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on the City's intent to continue to tax tangible personal property in transit, which would otherwise be exempt from taxation under Texas Tax Code Section 11.253, as amended by SB 1 of the 82nd Legislature. Related to Item # 4.
The public hearing was conducted and the motion to close the public hearing was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Spelman's motion, Council Member Morrison's second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Cole was absent.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111020-084, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 70kb
Item 85 - October 20, 2011
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending Chapters 25-1 and 25-2 of the City Code to modify requirements for open space (C20-2010-020).
This item was postponed to November 3, 2011 on Council Member Morrison's motion, Council Member Spelman's second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Cole was absent.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111020-085, Agenda Backup: Attachment J, PDF, 46kb
20111020-085, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance ( Open Space _10-14-11_), PDF, 75kb
20111020-085, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 71kb
20111020-085, Agenda Backup: Review Sheet, PDF, 581kb
Item 86 - October 20, 2011
Conduct a public hearing to consider an appeal by Richard Kooris of the Planning and Development Review Department's decision to deny an Outdoor Music Venue Permit for East Side Drive In, located at 1001 E. 6th Street.
This item was withdrawn without objection.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111020-086, Agenda Backup: Back-up (APD Complaint History), PDF, 35kb
20111020-086, Agenda Backup: Back-up (Appeal), PDF, 59kb
20111020-086, Agenda Backup: Back-up (Postponement Request), PDF, 26kb
20111020-086, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 414kb
20111020-086, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 77kb
20111020-086, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 47kb
Item 87 - October 20, 2011
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending Chapter 25-12, Article 1 of the City Code (Building Code) to amend the local amendments to the Building Code.
The public hearing was conducted and the motion to close the public hearing and adopt the first reading of the ordinance was approved on Council Member Spelman's motion, Council Member Morrison's second on a vote. Mayor Pro Tem Cole was absent.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111020-087, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 24kb
20111020-087, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 76kb
Item 88 - October 20, 2011
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending Chapter 25-12-133, Article 5 of the City Code (Mechanical Code) amending certain local amendments.
The public hearing was conducted and the motion to close the public hearing and adopt Ordinance No. 20111020-088 was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Martinez' motion, Council Member Spelman's second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Cole was absent.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20111020-088, PDF, 35kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111020-088, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 39kb
20111020-088, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance (2011 Mechanical Code), PDF, 18kb
20111020-088, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 77kb
Item 89 - October 20, 2011
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance repealing and replacing Article 4 (Electrical Code) of Chapter 25-12 of the City Code to adopt the 2011 National Electrical Code, and adopting certain local amendments to the Electrical Code.
The public hearing was conducted and the motion to close the public hearing and adopt Ordinance No. 20111020-089 was approved on Council Member Spelman's motion, Council Member Martinez' second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Cole was absent.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20111020-089, PDF, 1.0mb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111020-089, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 38kb
20111020-089, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 170kb
20111020-089, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 77kb
20111020-089, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 1.1mb
Item 90 - October 20, 2011
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending Article 6 of Chapter 25-12-153 (Plumbing Code) of the City Code to amend local amendments.
The public hearing was conducted and the motion to close the public hearing and adopt Ordinance No. 20111020-090 was approved on Council Member Tovo's motion, Council Member Martinez' second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Cole was absent.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20111020-090, PDF, 101kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111020-090, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 39kb
20111020-090, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 35kb
20111020-090, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 76kb
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