Regular Meeting of the Austin City Council
November 7, 2013
Meeting Agenda
Agenda, 202kb
Changes to the Meeting Agenda
Agenda Addendum, 74kb
Agenda Changes and Corrections Part 1 of 2, 79kb
Agenda Changes and Corrections Part 2 of 2, 81kb
Council Questions and Answers
Agenda Questions and Answers Part 1 of 2, 503kb
Agenda Questions and Answers Part 2 of 2, 2.4mb
Approved Meeting Minutes
Minutes, 64kb
Closed Caption Transcript
Transcript, 85kb
Video
Agenda Items - November 7, 2013
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Item 1 - November 7, 2013
Approve the minutes of the Austin City Council work session of October 22, 2013 and regular meeting of October 24, 2013.
There are no documents published for this agenda item.
Item 2 - November 7, 2013
Authorize negotiation and execution of an agreement with Apple Inc., to provide a performance-based incentive for the generation of solar energy at its facility located at 5501 West Parmer Lane, Austin, Texas 78727, for an estimated $41,726 per year, for a total amount not to exceed $417,260 over a 10-year period.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20131107-002, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 77kb
Item 3 - November 7, 2013
Authorize negotiation and execution of an agreement with HID Global, to provide a performance-based incentive for the generation of solar energy at its facility located at 611 Center Ridge Drive, Austin, Texas 78753, for an estimated $42,179 per year, for a total amount not to exceed $421,790 over a 10-year period.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20131107-003, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 77kb
Item 4 - November 7, 2013
Authorize negotiation and execution of an agreement with Lake Austin Marina, to provide a performance-based incentive for the generation of solar energy at its facility located at 2215 Westlake Drive, Austin, Texas 78746, for an estimated $16,900 per year, for a total amount not to exceed $169,000 over a 10-year period.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20131107-004, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 77kb
Item 5 - November 7, 2013
Authorize negotiation and execution of an agreement with LROC Properties Southwest, LP, to provide a performance-based incentive for the generation of solar energy at its facility located at 44 East Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, for an estimated $6,714 per year, for a total amount not to exceed $67,140 over a 10-year period.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20131107-005, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 77kb
Item 6 - November 7, 2013
Authorize negotiation and execution of an agreement with Samsung Austin Semiconductor, LLC, to provide a performance-based incentive for the generation of solar energy at its facility located at 12100 Samsung Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78754, for an estimated $41,112 per year, for a total amount not to exceed $411,120 over a 10-year period.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20131107-006, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 77kb
Item 7 - November 7, 2013
Approve issuance of a rebate to Thomas Properties Group dba TPG One American Center, LLC, for the installation of energy efficient equipment at its facility located at 600 Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, in an amount not to exceed $66,417.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20131107-007, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 77kb
Item 8 - November 7, 2013
Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2013-2014 Austin Resource Recovery Capital Budget (Ordinance No. 20130909-002) to appropriate $4,525,000 for the purchase of land located off of Johnny Morris Road to be used for various city facilities. Related to Item #9 and Item #18.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20131107-008, PDF, 23kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20131107-008, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 17kb
20131107-008, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 81kb
20131107-008, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 77kb
Item 9 - November 7, 2013
Approve a resolution declaring the City of Austin's official intent to reimburse itself from Contractual Obligations in the amount of $4,525,000 for the purchase of land located off of Johnny Morris Road to be used for various city facilities. Related to Item #8 and Item #18.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20131107-009, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 78kb
20131107-009, Agenda Backup: Revised Draft Resolution, PDF, 22kb
20131107-009, Agenda Backup: Revised Fiscal Note, PDF, 63kb
Item 10 - November 7, 2013
Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the professional services agreement with LAKE FLATO ARCHITECTS INC. / SHEPLEY BULFINCH RICHARDSON AND ABBOTT INC., A JOINT VENTURE, for architectural services for the New Central Library in the amount of $2,302,700, for a total contract amount not to exceed $10,802,700.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20131107-010, Agenda Backup: Authorization History, PDF, 42kb
20131107-010, Agenda Backup: Expense Detail, PDF, 44kb
20131107-010, Agenda Backup: M/WBE Summary, PDF, 54kb
20131107-010, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 310kb
20131107-010, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 70kb
Item 11 - November 7, 2013
Approve an ordinance setting the assessment rate and approving a proposed 2014 assessment roll for the East Sixth Street Public Improvement District. Related to Item #12 and Item #53.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20131107-011, PDF, 196kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20131107-011, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 26kb
20131107-011, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A (Assessment Roll), PDF, 1.7mb
20131107-011, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 66kb
Item 12 - November 7, 2013
Approve a resolution adopting the East Sixth Street Public Improvement District Service Plan and Budget for 2014. Related to Item #11 and Item #53.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20131107-012, PDF, 138kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20131107-012, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 16kb
20131107-012, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A (Service Plan and Budget), PDF, 130kb
20131107-012, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 67kb
Item 13 - November 7, 2013
Approve an ordinance setting the assessment rate and approving a proposed 2014 assessment roll for the Austin Downtown Public Improvement District Related to Item #14 and Item #54.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20131107-013, PDF, 1.0mb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20131107-013, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 29kb
20131107-013, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A (Assessment Roll), PDF, 3.8mb
20131107-013, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 67kb
Item 14 - November 7, 2013
Approve a resolution adopting the Austin Downtown Public Improvement District Service Plan and Budget for 2014-2015. Related to Item #13 and Item #54.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20131107-014, PDF, 124kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20131107-014, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 16kb
20131107-014, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A (Service Plan and Budget), PDF, 126kb
20131107-014, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 65kb
Item 15 - November 7, 2013
Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2013-2014 General Fund Operating Budget (Ordinance No. 20130909-001) to increase the number of authorized positions by one full-time equivalent within the Health and Human Services Department to provide administrative support for Travis County Environmental Health Services programs.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20131107-015, PDF, 31kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20131107-015, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 17kb
20131107-015, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 36kb
20131107-015, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 81kb
Item 16 - November 7, 2013
Authorize negotiation and execution of a legal services contract with Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP for services related to the new voter ID law in Texas in an amount not to exceed $120,000.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20131107-016, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 72kb
Item 17 - November 7, 2013
Approve an ordinance vacating approximately 6,215 square feet of alley right-of-way in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, being a portion of a twenty (20) foot wide alley located in Block 2, Driskill's and Rainey's Subdivision of a part of Outlots 72 and 73, Division E, Austin, Texas, known as South East End, a Subdivision of record in Book 1, Page 22 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas to AUSTIN RAINEY STREET D/E/P.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20131107-017, Agenda Backup: Backup (Objection 1), PDF, 41kb
20131107-017, Agenda Backup: Backup (Objection 2), PDF, 49kb
20131107-017, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 19kb
20131107-017, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A (Field Notes), PDF, 101kb
20131107-017, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 68kb
Item 18 - November 7, 2013
Authorize the negotiation and execution of all documents and instruments necessary or desirable to acquire approximately 64.85 acres of land out of the James Burleson Survey No. 19, Abstract No. 4, Travis County, Texas and approximately 66.364 acres of land out of Lot 2A, amended Plat of Lots 1 and 2, Block A of Industrial Group 30.00 and 86.36 acre tracts, situated in Travis County, Texas from INDUSTRIAL GROUP, A NORTH CAROLINA JOINT VENTURE, in an amount not to exceed $4,500,000. Related to Item #8 and Item #9.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20131107-018, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Analysis, PDF, 59kb
20131107-018, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 275kb
20131107-018, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 67kb
Item 19 - November 7, 2013
Approve an exemption under City Code Section 10-6-3(11) to authorize five temporary designated smoking areas at Auditorium Shores on November 8-10, 2013, for the Fun Fun Fun Fest.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20131107-019, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 70kb
Item 20 - November 7, 2013
Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with Travis County to administer the 2013 Justice Assistance Grant Program on behalf of the City and the Travis County Sheriff's Office.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20131107-020, Agenda Backup: Interlocal Agreement, PDF, 93kb
20131107-020, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 77kb
Item 21 - November 7, 2013
Authorize award and execution of a 40-month requirements service agreement with EATON CORPORATION, for the preventative and corrective maintenance of the uninterruptible power supply units, power distribution units, and static transfer switches for Austin Energy's System Control Center, in an amount not to exceed $108,025.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20131107-021, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 69kb
Item 22 - November 7, 2013
Authorize award and execution of a six-month requirements supply agreement with HINKEL EQUIPMENT RENTAL ASSOCIATES, INC., for the lease of a 150-foot aerial device for Austin Energy in an amount not to exceed $194,000, with one six-month extension option in an amount not to exceed $171,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $365,000.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20131107-022, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 81kb
Item 23 - November 7, 2013
Ratify a contract with TEXAS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES for the purchase of a 345kV - 138kV, 480MVA autotransformer to be installed at the Garfield Substation for Austin Energy in an amount not to exceed $3,157,355.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20131107-023, Agenda Backup: Matrix (TEC), PDF, 61kb
20131107-023, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 69kb
Item 24 - November 7, 2013
Authorize award and execution of a contract with PUREGREEN EQUIPMENT SERVICES, LLC, to provide self-contained, diesel exhaust fluid bulk storage tanks for the Fleet Services Department, in an amount not to exceed $128,185.( Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9D (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this solicitation.)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20131107-024, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note.xlsx, PDF, 75kb
20131107-024, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 83kb
Item 25 - November 7, 2013
Authorize award and execution of a 24-month requirements supply agreement with TXI OPERATIONS LP, to provide concrete materials for the Public Works Department, in an amount not to exceed $174,000, with two 12-month extension options in amounts not to exceed $87,000 for each extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $348,000.( Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9D (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this solicitation.)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20131107-025, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 79kb
Item 26 - November 7, 2013
Authorize award and execution of a 36-month supply agreement with ORGANICS BY GOSH, for the purchase of landscape grade topsoil in an amount not to exceed $156,075, with three 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $52,025 per extension option, for a total amount not to exceed $312,150.( Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9D (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this solicitation.)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20131107-026, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 79kb
Item 27 - November 7, 2013
Authorize award and execution of a 36-month service agreement with AUSTIN RIBBON AND COMPUTER for the purchase of Panasonic Arbitrator 360 Brand Parts and Accessories for the Wireless Communication Services Division to maintain and support multiple Public Safety Agencies currently using the Panasonic Arbitrator 360 Video System in an amount not to exceed $750,000, with three 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $250,000 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,500,000.( Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9C (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this solicitation.)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20131107-027, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 71kb
Item 28 - November 7, 2013
Authorize award and execution of a 36-month requirements supply contract with DOUBLE TUFF TRUCK TARPS, INC., or one of the other qualified bidders for IFB-BV JRD001REBID, to provide custom tarps and tarp system replacement parts in a total amount not to exceed $173,047, with three 12-month extension options in a total amount not to exceed $57,683 for each extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $346,096.( Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9D (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this solicitation.)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20131107-028, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 74kb
Item 29 - November 7, 2013
Authorize award and execution of a contract with UNITED ROTORCRAFT to provide a 12-year inspection on the Austin Police Department EC120 helicopter in an amount not to exceed $89,107.( Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9C (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this solicitation.)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20131107-029, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 75kb
Item 30 - November 7, 2013
Authorize award and execution of a 72-month requirements supply/service agreement with MUNICIPAL CODE CORPORATION, or the other qualified offeror to RFP No. JSD0136, for publishing/codification services in an amount not to exceed $150,000 with six 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $30,000 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $330,000.( Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9C (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this solicitation.)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20131107-030, Agenda Backup: Matrix (Municipal Code), PDF, 31kb
20131107-030, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 71kb
Item 31 - November 7, 2013
Authorize award and execution of a 60-month requirement supply contract with the TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE through the General Services Administration National Wildfire Program, for purchase of wildfire protection equipment and supplies in an amount not to exceed $500,000.( Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9C (Minority -Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this contract.)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20131107-031, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 67kb
Item 32 - November 7, 2013
Authorize award, negotiation, and execution of a 36-month contract with EMANCIPET, INC, for mobile animal sterilization services for the Austin Animal Services Office in an amount not to exceed $2,356,936, with three, 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $939,926 for the first extension option, $1,026,086 for the second extension option, and $1,120,079 for the third extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $5,443,027.( Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9C (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified, therefore; no goals were established for this solicitation.)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20131107-032, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 78kb
Item 33 - November 7, 2013
Approve appointments and certain related waivers to citizen boards and commissions, to Council subcommittees and other intergovernmental bodies and removal and replacement of members.
There are no documents published for this agenda item.
Item 34 - November 7, 2013
Approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 4-14 establishing a pilot program requiring rental registration for multi-family rental properties in the general area in and around the North Austin Civic Association (NACA) and Restore Rundberg area; establishing a penalty; and establishing pilot program evaluation criteria.( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Kathie Tovo CO1: Council Member Mike Martinez)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20131107-034, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance (NACA), PDF, 186kb
20131107-034, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 70kb
20131107-034, Agenda Backup: Map (NACA), PDF, 185kb
Item 35 - November 7, 2013
Approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 4-14 establishing a pilot program requiring rental registration for multi-family rental properties in East Riverside/Oltorf Combined Neighborhood (EROC); establishing a penalty; and establishing pilot program evaluation criteria.( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Tovo CO1: Council Member Mike Martinez)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20131107-035, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance ( EROC), PDF, 154kb
20131107-035, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 70kb
20131107-035, Agenda Backup: Map (EROC), PDF, 153kb
Item 36 - November 7, 2013
Approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 4-14 establishing a pilot program requiring rental registration for multi-family rental properties in the Central Austin Neighborhood Advisory Committee (CANPAC) Planning Areas, the Hyde Park, Northfield, and North Loop neighborhoods, and certain single-family and duplex rental properties; establishing a penalty; and establishing pilot program evaluation criteria.( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Tovo CO1: Council Member Mike Martinez)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20131107-036, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 71kb
20131107-036, Agenda Backup: Map (CANPAC), PDF, 195kb
20131107-036, Agenda Backup: Revised Draft Ordinance, PDF, 174kb
Item 37 - November 7, 2013
Approve a resolution appointing Gregory Foster as the City's representative on the Austin Regional Intelligence Center's Privacy Policy Advisory Committee. (Sponsor: Council Member Laura Morrison, Co-sponsor 1: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole, Co-sponsor 2: Council Member William Spelman)
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20131107-037, PDF, 37kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20131107-037, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 21kb
20131107-037, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 70kb
Item 38 - November 7, 2013
Approve the waiver or reimbursement of certain fees and requirements under City Code Chapter 14-8 for the 5th annual 5K and 1K Run/Walk event sponsored by St. James Missionary Baptist Church which is to be held on Saturday, March 29, 2014 beginning and ending at St. James Missionary Baptist Church. (Sponsor: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole, Co-sponsor 1: Council Member Mike Martinez)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20131107-038, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note.xlsx, PDF, 36kb
20131107-038, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 71kb
Item 39 - November 7, 2013
Approve the waiver of the right-of-way closure notice requirements, the security deposit requirement, certain fees and authorize payment of certain costs under City Code Chapter 14-8 for the City co-sponsored 2013 Veteran's Day Parade with Travis County Veterans Service Office, which is to be held on Monday, November 11, 2013 from the Ann Richards Congress Avenue Bridge to the Capitol Building. (Sponsor: Mayor Lee Leffingwell, Co-sponsor 1: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole, Co-sponsor 2: Council Member Kathie Tovo)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20131107-039, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note.xlsx, PDF, 38kb
20131107-039, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 74kb
Item 40 - November 7, 2013
Approve a resolution giving the portion of Metropolis Drive on which the veterans affairs outpatient clinic is located the honorary name of Heroes Way. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Lee Leffingwell, Co-sponsor 1: Council Member Kathie Tovo)
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20131107-040, PDF, 25kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20131107-040, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 7kb
20131107-040, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 71kb
Item 41 - November 7, 2013
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to review the adequacy of soil volume and quality specifications in streetscape tree plantings; review and identify opportunities to review City regulations, programs, and specifications regarding streetscape tree plantings; and provide a report to City Council. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Lee Leffingwell, Co-sponsor 1: Council Member Chris Riley, Co-sponsor 2: Council Member Kathie Tovo)
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20131107-041, PDF, 46kb
Staff Responses to Council
Staff Response 20131107-041, PDF, 69kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20131107-041, Agenda Backup: Draft resolution, PDF, 24kb
20131107-041, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 56kb
Item 42 - November 7, 2013
Approve a resolution creating a Council Special Committee on the Special Events Ordinance to hold public meetings and compile and report findings; establishing the members of the Committee; and requesting that the City Manager provide staff. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Mike Martinez, Co-sponsor 1: Mayor Lee Leffingwell, Co-sponsor 2: Council Member Chris Riley)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20131107-042, Agenda Backup: Draft resolution, PDF, 27kb
20131107-042, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 56kb
Item 43 - November 7, 2013
Approve a resolution endorsing the Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) and directing the City Manager to pursue strategies with its CHIP partners to implement the Community Health Improvement Plan. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Laura Morrison, Co-sponsor 1: Council Member Mike Martinez, Co-sponsor 2: Council Member Chris Riley)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20131107-043, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 42kb
20131107-043, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 70kb
Item 44 - November 7, 2013
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to work with partners and stakeholders in the community to gather and prepare data, solicit recommendations, and report to the Public Health and Human Services Council Committee, City Council, and other commissions and stakeholders on how to fulfill the CHIP priority goal to establish a Healthy Food Zone ordinance. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Laura Morrison, Co-sponsor 1: Council Member Mike Martinez)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20131107-044, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 15kb
20131107-044, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A, PDF, 519kb
20131107-044, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 69kb
Item 45 - November 7, 2013
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to brief Council on the progress of the interlocal agreement negotiations between the City and Lone Star Rail District at the November 19, 2013 Council work session. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member William Spelman, Co-sponsor 1: Mayor Lee Leffingwell, Co-sponsor 2: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole)
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20131107-045, PDF, 52kb
Staff Responses to Council
Staff Response 20131107-045, PDF, 341kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20131107-045, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 23kb
20131107-045, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 73kb
Item 46 - November 7, 2013
Approve a resolution initiating code amendments to allow mobile retail sale of goods on property located in a commercial zoning district. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Mike Martinez, Co-sponsor 1: Council Member Chris Riley)
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20131107-046, PDF, 31kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20131107-046, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 12kb
20131107-046, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 69kb
Item 47 - November 7, 2013
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to work with the Urban Land Institute to develop recommendations for the Request for Proposals for the Seaholm Intake Facility redevelopment project. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Chris Riley, Co-sponsor 1: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20131107-047, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 19kb
20131107-047, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 69kb
Item 48 - November 7, 2013
Approve a resolution initiating a code amendment related to dwelling unit occupancy and directing the City Manager to process the code amendment and to create a stakeholder group to provide recommendations to Council. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Mike Martinez, Co-sponsor 1: Council Member Chris Riley)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20131107-048, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 56kb
20131107-048, Agenda Backup: Revised Draft Resolution, PDF, 56kb
Item 49 - November 7, 2013
Approve a resolution recognizing the National Association of City Transportation Officials' Urban Street Design Guide and the Institute of Transportation Engineers' Designing Walkable Urban Thoroughfares: A Context Sensitive Approach, as resources for guidance on the development of streets in Austin.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20131107-049, PDF, 43kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20131107-049, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 71kb
20131107-049, Agenda Backup: Revised Draft Resolution, PDF, 22kb
Item 50 - November 7, 2013
Approve a resolution authorizing the Human Rights Commission to sponsor the 2013 Austin Transgender Day of Remembrance. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Chris Riley, Co-sponsor 1: Mayor Lee Leffingwell, Co-sponsor 2: Council Member Kathie Tovo)
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20131107-050, PDF, 27kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20131107-050, Agenda Backup: Draft resolution, PDF, 17kb
20131107-050, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 56kb
Item 51 - November 7, 2013
Approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 15-9 relating to deferred payment agreements and restoration of utility service. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Kathie Tovo, Co-sponsor 1: Council Member Laura Morrison)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20131107-051, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 88kb
20131107-051, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 71kb
Item 52 - November 7, 2013
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to work with the Discount Steering Committee and other consumer advocates to develop rules for deferred payment agreements and service disconnections and to offer recommendations on an arrearage management plan and education related to utility usage reduction, and to report back to the City Council within six months. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Kathie Tovo, Co-sponsor 1: Council Member Laura Morrison)
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20131107-052, PDF, 71kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20131107-052, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 121kb
20131107-052, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 69kb
Item 53 - November 7, 2013
Set a public hearing to consider the East Sixth Street Public Improvement District 2014 assessments. (Suggested date and time: November 21, 2013, 4:00 p.m., at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX). Related to Item #11 and Item #12.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20131107-053, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 66kb
Item 54 - November 7, 2013
Set a public hearing to consider the Austin Downtown Public Improvement District 2014 assessments. (Suggested date and time: November 21, 2013, 4:00 p.m., at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX). Related to Item #13 and Item #14.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20131107-054, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 65kb
Item 55 - November 7, 2013
Set a public hearing to consider a resolution to nominate eBay, Inc. for designation by the Governor's Office of Economic Development and Tourism as a single Texas Enterprise Project in accordance with Texas Government Code Chapter 2303 (Texas Enterprise Zone Act). (Suggested date and time: November 21, 2013, 4:00 p.m. at Austin City Hall, 301 West Second Street, Austin, TX).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20131107-055, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 64kb
Item 56 - November 7, 2013
Set a public hearing to consider the installation of parking meters on parkland at Butler Shores Ball Fields located at 1540 Toomey Road, Austin Texas, 78704 in accordance with Sec. 26.001 et seq. of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code. (Suggested date and time, December 12, 2013, 4:00 p.m. at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20131107-056, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 86kb
Item 57 - November 7, 2013
Set a public hearing to consider approving the Master Plan for Holly Shores/Edward Rendon Sr. Park at Festival Beach, Fiesta Gardens which includes approximately 9 acres of newly dedicated parkland and approximately 90 acres of existing parkland along the north shore of Lady Bird Lake from I-35 east to Pleasant Valley Road and south of Canterbury Street. (Suggested date and time: December 12th, 2013, at 4:00 pm, Austin City Council Chambers, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas.)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20131107-057, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 76kb
Item 58 - November 7, 2013
Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings for the North Acres Final Conveyance Project for approximately 445 square feet of land for a permanent wastewater easement out of the J. Applegait Survey No. 58, Abstract No. 29, Travis County, Texas, being a portion of Lot 12, Block G, North Acres Section Four, a subdivision of record in Volume 46, Page 95 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, conveyed to Robert T. Acosta in Document No. 2013083163 of the Official Public Records of Travis County, Texas in the amount of $532. The owner of the needed property interests is ROBERT T. ACOSTA. The property is located at 10623 Denell Circle, in Austin, Travis County, Texas 78753. The general route covered by this project includes the area south of Ash and north of Floradale Drive, east of Interstate 35 Service Road at Braker and west of Dessau Road.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20131107-058, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 9kb
20131107-058, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A (Legal Description), PDF, 1.2mb
20131107-058, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 81kb
20131107-058, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 117kb
20131107-058, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 67kb
Item 59 - November 7, 2013
Approve second and third readings of an ordinance amending City Code Section 25-2-921 to allow properties that are primarily used for certain civic uses to obtain temporary use permits for public assembly. THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR THIS ITEM WAS HELD AND CLOSED ON APRIL 25, 2013.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20131107-059, Agenda Backup: Back-up (Affordability Impact Statement), PDF, 57kb
20131107-059, Agenda Backup: Back-up (Educational Impact Statement), PDF, 171kb
20131107-059, Agenda Backup: Backup (Notice), PDF, 942kb
20131107-059, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 24kb
20131107-059, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 63kb
20131107-059, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 64kb
Item 60 - November 7, 2013
Briefing on the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan Annual Report.
There are no documents published for this agenda item.
Item 61 - November 7, 2013
Discuss legal issues related to Open Government matters (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Government Code).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20131107-061, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 70kb
Item 62 - November 7, 2013
Discuss legal issues related to the transition to electing the council from single-member districts (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Government Code).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20131107-062, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 70kb
Item 63 - November 7, 2013
Discuss legal issues related to Austin Fire Department hiring process (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Government Code).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20131107-063, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 70kb
Item 64 - November 7, 2013
NPA-2013-0025.01 - 5816 Harper Park Drive (Harper Park Residential) - Approve second and third readings of an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20081211-096, the Oak Hill Combined Neighborhood Plan, an element of the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan, to change the land use designation on the future land use map (FLUM) on property locally known as 5816 Harper Park Drive (Barton Creek Watershed-Barton Springs Zone) from Office to Mixed Use/Office land use. First Reading approved on October 17, 2013. Vote 6-1. Council Member Morrison voted nay. Owner/Applicant: Harper Park Two LP (Gail M. Whitfield). Agent: The Whitfield Company (Marcus Whitfield). City Staff: Maureen Meredith, (512) 974-2695.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20131107-064, Agenda Backup: Ordinance (npa 2013 0025 01), PDF, 196kb
20131107-064, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 63kb
20131107-064, Agenda Backup: Staff Report (npa 2013 0025 01), PDF, 2.5mb
Item 65 - November 7, 2013
C14-2013-0006 - Harper Park Residential - Approve second and third readings of an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 5816 Harper Park Drive (Barton Creek Watershed - Barton Springs Zone) from limited office-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (LO-CO-NP) combining district zoning to limited office-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (LO-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning, with conditions. First Reading approved on October 17, 2013. Vote 6-1. Council Member Morrison voted nay. Owner: Harper Park Two, L.P. (Gail M. Whitfield). Applicant: The Whitfield Company (Marcus Whitfield). City Staff: Lee Heckman, (512) 974-7604. A valid petition has been filed in opposition to this rezoning request.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20131107-065, Agenda Backup: Ordinance (C14 2013 0006), PDF, 281kb
20131107-065, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 64kb
20131107-065, Agenda Backup: Staff Report (C14 2013 0006), PDF, 6.1mb
Item 66 - November 7, 2013
C14-2013-0027 - Kincheon Neighborhood Commercial Center - Approve second and third readings of an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 7905 Brodie Lane (Williamson Creek Watershed-Barton Springs Zone) from neighborhood office-conditional overlay (NO-CO) combining district zoning to neighborhood office-mixed use-conditional overlay (NO-MU-CO) combining district zoning, as amended. First Reading approved on October 24, 2013. Vote: 7-0. Owner/Applicant: Shelby Michael Minns and Katherine T. Minns. City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 512-974-7719.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20131107-066, Agenda Backup: Ordinance (C14 2013 0027), PDF, 188kb
20131107-066, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 63kb
20131107-066, Agenda Backup: Staff Report (C14 2013 0027), PDF, 2.6mb
Item 67 - November 7, 2013
C14-2013-0060 - Bluff Springs Food Mart - Approve second and third readings of an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 7101 Bluff Springs Road (Onion Creek Watershed) from single family residence-small lot-conditional overlay (SF-4A-CO) combining district zoning and neighborhood commercial-conditional overlay (LR-CO) combining district zoning to neighborhood commercial-conditional overlay (LR-CO) combining district zoning. First Reading approved on September 26, 2013. Vote: 7-0. Owner/Applicant: Bluff Springs Food Mart, Inc. (Tariq Majeed). Agent: Moncada Consulting (Phil Moncada). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, (512) 974-7719. A valid petition has been filed in opposition to this rezoning request.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20131107-067, Agenda Backup: Ordinance (C14 2013 0060), PDF, 200kb
20131107-067, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 62kb
20131107-067, Agenda Backup: Staff Report (C14 2013 0060), PDF, 1.8mb
Item 68 - November 7, 2013
C14-2013-0086 - RKS Springfield Zoning - Approve second and third readings of an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 6605 and 6801 East William Cannon Drive, and 7300 McKinney Falls Parkway (Marble Creek Watershed, Cottonmouth Creek Watershed) from single family residence-standard lot (SF-2) district zoning, single family residence-small lot (SF-4A) district zoning, multi-family residence-low density (MF-2) district zoning, multi-family residence-medium density (MF-3) district zoning, neighborhood commercial (LR) district zoning and community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay (GR-MU-CO) combining district zoning to single family residence-small lot (SF-4A) district zoning for Tract 1, community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay (GR-MU-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 2, and neighborhood commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay (LR-MU-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 3, with conditions. First Reading approved with conditions on October 24, 2013. Vote: 7-0. Owner/Applicant: RKS Texas Investments, L.P. (Rick Sheldon). Agent: Coats Rose (John M. Joseph). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, (512) 974-7719.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20131107-068, Agenda Backup: Ordinance (C14 2013 0086), PDF, 971kb
20131107-068, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 64kb
20131107-068, Agenda Backup: Restrictive Covenant (C14 2013 0086), PDF, 607kb
20131107-068, Agenda Backup: Staff Report (C14 2013 0086), PDF, 2.4mb
Item 69 - November 7, 2013
C14-86-077(RCA) - Harper Park Residential RCA - Conduct a public hearing to amend a restrictive covenant on property locally known as 5816 Harper Park Drive (Barton Creek Watershed-Barton Springs Zone). Staff Recommendation: To grant the restrictive covenant amendment to incorporate necessary conditions of an associated rezoning request. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant the restrictive covenant amendment to incorporate necessary conditions of an associated rezoning request. Owner: Harper Park Two, L.P. (Gail M. Whitfield). Applicant: The Whitfield Company (Marcus Whitfield). City Staff: Lee Heckman, 512-974-7604.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20131107-069, Agenda Backup: Amended Restrictive Covenant (C14r 86 077), PDF, 12kb
20131107-069, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 63kb
20131107-069, Agenda Backup: Staff Report (C14r 86 077), PDF, 1.2mb
Item 70 - November 7, 2013
NPA-2013-0008.01 - 2804 Sol Wilson Avenue - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20011129-67, the Rosewood Neighborhood Plan, an element of the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan, to change the land use designation on the future land use map (FLUM) on property locally known as 2804 Sol Wilson Avenue (Boggy Creek Watershed) from Commercial to Mixed Use land use. Staff Recommendation: To grant Mixed Use land use. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant Mixed Use land use. Owner/Applicant: Bih Jau Sheu. Agent: Noa Levy. City Staff: Maureen Meredith, (512) 974-2695.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20131107-070, Agenda Backup: Ordinance (npa 2013 0008 01), PDF, 227kb
20131107-070, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 63kb
20131107-070, Agenda Backup: Staff Report (npa 2013 0008 01), PDF, 847kb
Item 71 - November 7, 2013
C14-2013-0091 - 2804 Sol Wilson-Zoning Change - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 2804 Sol Wilson Avenue (Boggy Creek Watershed) from general commercial services-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-CO-NP) combining district zoning to general commercial services-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Owner: Bih Jau Sheu. Applicant: Noa Levy. City Staff: Heather Chaffin, 512-974-2122.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20131107-071, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 63kb
20131107-071, Agenda Backup: Staff Report (C14 2013 0091), PDF, 537kb
Item 72 - November 7, 2013
NPA-2013-0022.01 - 1511 South Congress Avenue (Congress Avenue Baptist Church) - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20050929-Z001, the Greater South River City Neighborhood Plan, an element of the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan, to change the land use designation on the future land use map (FLUM) on property locally known as 1511 South Congress Avenue (East Bouldin Creek Watershed) from Civic to Mixed Use land use. Staff Recommendation: To grant Mixed Use land use. Planning Commission Recommendation: To be reviewed on December 10, 2013. Owner: Congress Avenue Baptist Church (Tut Hill). Applicant/Agent: Thrower Design (Ron Thrower). City Staff: Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20131107-072, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 63kb
20131107-072, Agenda Backup: Staff Memo (npa 2013 0022 01 and c14 2013 0022), PDF, 23kb
Item 73 - November 7, 2013
C14-2013-0022 - Congress Avenue Baptist Church - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 1511 South Congress Avenue (East Bouldin Creek Watershed) from family residence-neighborhood conservation combining district-neighborhood plan (SF-3-NCCD-NP) combining district zoning to community commercial-neighborhood conservation combining district-neighborhood plan (GR-NCCD-NP) combining district zoning, as amended. Staff Recommendation: To grant general office-neighborhood conservation combining district-neighborhood plan (GO-NCCD-NP) combining district zoning, with conditions. Planning Commission Recommendation: To be reviewed on December 10, 2013. Owner: Congress Avenue Baptist Church (Tut Hill). Applicant/Agent: Thrower Design (Ron Thrower). City Staff: Lee Heckman, 974-7604.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20131107-073, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 62kb
20131107-073, Agenda Backup: Staff Memo (npa 2013 0022 01 and c14 2013 0022), PDF, 23kb
Item 74 - November 7, 2013
C14-2013-0070 - Old Manor Road Development (37.74 Acres) - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by zoning property locally known as 7805 1/2 Old Manor Road (Walnut Creek Watershed) from interim-rural residence (I-RR) district zoning to family residence (SF-3) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant single family residence-conditional overlay (SF-2-CO) combining district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To be reviewed on November 5, 2013. Owner: Kanton Labaj. Applicant: Hector Avila. City Staff: Heather Chaffin, 512-974-2122.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20131107-074, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 63kb
20131107-074, Agenda Backup: Staff Report (c14 2013 0070 and c14 2013 0071), PDF, 19kb
Item 75 - November 7, 2013
C14-2013-0071 - Old Manor Road Development - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by zoning property locally known as 7701 1/2 Old Manor Road (Walnut Creek Watershed) from interim-rural residence (I-RR) district zoning to general commercial services (CS) district zoning and multi-family residence-medium density (MF-3) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant community commercial-conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning and multi-family residence-low density-conditional overlay (MF-2-CO) combining district zoning, with conditions. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To be reviewed on November 5, 2013. Owner: Kanton Labaj. Applicant: Hector Avila. City Staff: Heather Chaffin, 512-974-2122.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20131107-075, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 63kb
20131107-075, Agenda Backup: Staff Report (c14 2013 0070 and c14 2013 0071), PDF, 19kb
Item 76 - November 7, 2013
C14-2013-0081 - Apostolic 1.5 - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 518 East Oltorf Street (Blunn Creek Watershed) from single family residence-standard lot-neighborhood plan (SF-2-NP) combining district zoning to community commercial-neighborhood plan (GR-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 be reviewed on November 12, 2013. Owner: Apostolic Assembly of the Faith in Christ Jesus, Inc. (Frank Balboa). Applicant: Jim Bennett Consulting (Jim Bennett). City Staff: Lee Heckman, (512) 974-7604.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20131107-076, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 63kb
20131107-076, Agenda Backup: Staff Memo (C14 2013 0081), PDF, 23kb
Item 77 - November 7, 2013
C14-2013-0087 - 1402 West Ave. - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 1402 West Avenue (Shoal Creek Watershed) from limited office-historic landmark (LO-H) combining district zoning to downtown mixed use-historic landmark (DMU-H) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant downtown mixed use- historic landmark-conditional overlay (DMU-H-CO) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant downtown mixed use-historic landmark-conditional overlay (DMU-H-CO) combining district zoning. Applicant: Saleem Tawil. Agent: Husch Blackwell, L.L.C. (Jerry Harris). City Staff: Clark Patterson, (512) 974-7691.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20131107-077, Agenda Backup: Ordinance (C14 2013 0087), PDF, 277kb
20131107-077, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 63kb
20131107-077, Agenda Backup: Staff Report (C14 2013 0087), PDF, 2.0mb
Item 78 - November 7, 2013
C14-2013-0089 - Marbella Multifamily Phase 2 and Marbella Multifamily Phase 1 - 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 8001 and 8111 South IH 35 Service Road Northbound (South Boggy Creek Watershed) from interim-rural residence (I-RR) district zoning and general office (GO) district zoning to multi-family residence-medium density (MF-3) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant multi-family residence-medium density (MF-3) district zoning, with conditions. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant multi-family residence-medium density (MF-3) district zoning, with conditions. Owner/Applicant: Kalogridis & Kalogridis Development, LLC (Mitchell Kalogridis); Ethos (Austin) LP (Donald L. Hudgins, Jr.). Agent: Urban Design Group (John Noell). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, (512) 974-7719.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20131107-078, Agenda Backup: Ordinance (C14 2013 0089), PDF, 236kb
20131107-078, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 64kb
20131107-078, Agenda Backup: Restrictive Covenant (C14 2013 0089), PDF, 201kb
20131107-078, Agenda Backup: Staff Report (C14 2013 0089), PDF, 1.3mb
Item 79 - November 7, 2013
C14-2013-0105 - Central Freight Industrial Lot - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by zoning property locally known as 8601 Tuscany Way (Walnut Creek Watershed) from interim-rural residence (I-RR) district zoning to limited industrial services (LI) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant limited industrial services-conditional overlay (LI-CO) combining district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To be reviewed on November 5, 2013. Owner: Austin Shared Logistics LLC (Larry Farrell). Applicant: Land Answers, Inc. (Jim Wittliff). City Staff: Heather Chaffin, 512-974-2122.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20131107-079, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 63kb
20131107-079, Agenda Backup: Staff Memo (C14 2013 0105), PDF, 32kb
Item 80 - November 7, 2013
C14-2013-0106 - The Azur Tract - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 5016 1/2 East Ben White Boulevard Westbound (Carson Creek Watershed, Country Club West Watershed) from community commercial-neighborhood plan (GR-NP) combining district zoning to general commercial services-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-CO-NP) combining district zoning for Tract 1 and community commercial-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-CO-NP) combining district zoning for Tract 2. Staff Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-CO-NP) combining district zoning for Tract 1 and community commercial-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-CO-NP) combining district zoning for Tract 2, with conditions. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-CO-NP) combining district zoning for Tract 1 and community commercial-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-CO-NP) combining district zoning for Tract 2, with conditions. Owner: Azur Property Investments (USA) Inc. (Haidar Khazen). Applicant: Land Strategies (Erin Welch). City Staff: Lee Heckman, (512) 974-7604.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20131107-080, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 64kb
20131107-080, Agenda Backup: Staff Report (C14 2013 0106), PDF, 1.0mb
Item 81 - November 7, 2013
C14-2013-0112 - Parmer US 290 Retail - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 9513 1/2 East Parmer Lane (Gilleland Creek Watershed) from development reserve (DR) district zoning to commercial highway services-conditional overlay (CH-CO) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant commercial highway services-conditional overlay (CH-CO) combining district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To be reviewed on November 5, 2013. Owner: Spirit of Texas Retail Partners, Ltd. (Andy Pastor). Applicant: Endeavor Real Estate Group (Dan Frey). City Staff: Heather Chaffin, 512-974-2122.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20131107-081, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 64kb
20131107-081, Agenda Backup: Staff Memo (C14 2013 0112), PDF, 18kb
Item 82 - November 7, 2013
C14-2013-0114 - 2439 SH 71 East Rezoning - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by zoning property locally known as 2439 East State Highway 71 Westbound (Colorado River Watershed) from interim-single family residence-standard lot (I-SF-2) district zoning to general commercial services (CS) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-conditional overlay (CS-CO) combining district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To be reviewed on November 5, 2013. Owner/Applicant: William E. Kunz. Agent: Thrower Design (Ron Thrower). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, (512) 974-7719.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20131107-082, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 63kb
20131107-082, Agenda Backup: Staff Report (C14 2013 0114), PDF, 660kb
Item 83 - November 7, 2013
C14-2013-0115 - 2415 SH 71 East Rezoning - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by zoning property locally known as 2415 East State Highway 71 Westbound (Colorado River Watershed) from interim-rural residence (I-RR) district zoning to general commercial services (CS) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-conditional overlay (CS-CO) combining district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To be reviewed on November 5, 2013. Owner/Applicant: Byrdson Ramsey Ltd. (Tim Ramsey). Agent: Thrower Design (Ron Thrower). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, (512) 974-7719.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20131107-083, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 63kb
20131107-083, Agenda Backup: Staff Report (C14 2013 0115), PDF, 623kb
Item 84 - November 7, 2013
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20131107-084, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 16kb
20131107-084, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A, PDF, 119kb
20131107-084, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 63kb
Item 85 - November 7, 2013
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending City Code Chapters 25-1 and 25-5 relating to vested development rights under Chapter 245 and Section 43.002 of the Texas Local Government Code.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20131107-085, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 63kb
20131107-085, Agenda Backup: Request for Postponement, PDF, 88kb
Item 86 - November 7, 2013
Approve an ordinance waiving permitting and development fees and certain requirements and reimbursing certain fees and costs required to address damage resulting from the flooding events that occurred during the week of October 28, 2013; and declaring an emergency.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20131107-086, PDF, 63kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20131107-086, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 59kb
Item 87 - November 7, 2013
Approve a resolution ratifying a Declaration of Local Disaster for properties affected by the flooding events that occurred during the week of October 28, 2013.( Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Lee Leffingwell, Co-sponsor 1: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole)
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20131107-087, PDF, 38kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20131107-087, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 34kb
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