Regular Meeting of the Austin City Council
March 5, 2015
Meeting Agenda
Agenda, 209kb
Changes to the Meeting Agenda
Agenda Changes and Corrections, 93kb
Council Questions and Answers
Agenda Questions and Answers, 1.5mb
Approved Meeting Minutes
Minutes, 201kb
Closed Caption Transcript
Transcript, 520kb
Video
Agenda Items - March 5, 2015
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Item 1 - March 5, 2015
Approve the minutes of the Austin City Council special called meetings of February 17,19, and 23, 2015, work session of February 24, 2015 and regular meeting of February 26, 2015.
There are no documents published for this agenda item.
Item 2 - March 5, 2015
Authorize negotiation and execution of an agreement with Hops and Grain, LLC to provide a performance-based incentive for the generation of solar energy at its facility located at 507 Calles St. for an estimated $9,208 per year, for a total amount not to exceed $92,080 over a 10-year period.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150305-002, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 60kb
Item 3 - March 5, 2015
Authorize negotiation and execution of an agreement with The Settlement Home for Children to provide performance-based incentives for the generation of solar energy at its facility located at 1600 Payton Gin Rd., for an estimated $11,038 per year, for a total amount not to exceed $110,380 over a 10-year period.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150305-003, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 60kb
Item 4 - March 5, 2015
Approve issuance of a rebate to Austin Community College for energy efficiency improvements at its newly constructed Highland Campus located at 6101 Airport Blvd., in an amount not to exceed $86,926.65.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150305-004, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 62kb
Item 5 - March 5, 2015
Approve issuance of a rebate to Freescale Semiconductor Inc. for energy efficiency improvements at its Oak Hill Campus located at 6501 William Cannon Drive West, in an amount not to exceed $58,286.39.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150305-005, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 62kb
Item 6 - March 5, 2015
Approve issuance of a rebate to Barrington Austin Apartments LLC for energy efficiency improvements at the Barrington at Park Place Apartments Phase II located at 3220 Duval Rd., in an amount not to exceed $212,399.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150305-006, Agenda Backup: Clarification Memo, PDF, 117kb
20150305-006, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 62kb
Item 7 - March 5, 2015
Approve issuance of a rebate to F&F Copper Creek Associates LP for energy efficiency improvements at The Hendrix Apartment Homes located at 9811 Copper Creek Dr., in an amount not to exceed $265,149.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150305-007, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 63kb
Item 8 - March 5, 2015
Approve issuance of a rebate to Mesa Verde Apartments LLC for energy efficiency improvements at The Mesa Verde Apartments located at 3201 Duval Rd., in an amount not to exceed $143,200.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150305-008, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 62kb
Item 9 - March 5, 2015
Authorize execution of a 12-month interlocal agreement with the Greater Austin Area Telecommunications Network Agency to provide network operations and management services in the amount of $213,000 payable to the City with four 12-month renewal options in an estimated amount of not less than $213,000 for each option for a total amount of not less than $1,065,000.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150305-009, Agenda Backup: Agreement, PDF, 215kb
20150305-009, Agenda Backup: Attachment A, PDF, 310kb
20150305-009, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 61kb
Item 10 - March 5, 2015
Authorize award and execution of a construction contract with MUNIZ CONCRETE AND CONTRACTING, INC. for Americans with Disabilities Act Sidewalk and Ramp Improvements 2015 Group #16 City Wide Project for a total contract amount not to exceed $3,500,000 for an initial term of 18 months with two 12-month extension options. (Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9A of the (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 88.95% MBE and 1.64% WBE participation.)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150305-010, Agenda Backup: M/WBE Summary, PDF, 40kb
20150305-010, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 543kb
20150305-010, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 70kb
20150305-010, Agenda Backup: Revised Fiscal Note, PDF, 83kb
Item 11 - March 5, 2015
Authorize award and execution of a construction contract with MUNIZ CONCRETE AND CONTRACTING, INC. for Americans with Disabilities Act Sidewalk and Ramp Improvements 2015 Group #17 City Wide Project for a total contract amount not to exceed $3,500,000 for an initial term of 18 months with one 18-month extension option. (Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9A Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program by meeting the goals with 86.38 % MBE and 5.29% WBE participation.)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150305-011, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 965kb
20150305-011, Agenda Backup: MWBE Summary, PDF, 47kb
20150305-011, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 70kb
20150305-011, Agenda Backup: Revised Fiscal Note, PDF, 83kb
Item 12 - March 5, 2015
Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with the Austin Independent School District for administration of the proposed Austin Promise Zone, intended to revitalize high poverty communities in the Rundberg, St. John's, Colony Park, East Central, and Dove Springs areas, pending designation by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150305-012, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 717kb
20150305-012, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 83kb
Item 13 - March 5, 2015
Approve an ordinance setting the council meeting schedule for calendar year 2015.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20150305-013, PDF, 61kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150305-013, Agenda Backup: Backup (2015 Calendar), PDF, 80kb
20150305-013, Agenda Backup: Backup (Revised DRAFT Council Meeting Dates), PDF, 107kb
20150305-013, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 89kb
20150305-013, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 68kb
Item 14 - March 5, 2015
Authorize negotiation and execution of all documents and instruments necessary or desirable to purchase in fee simple 240 properties at high risk of flooding in the 100-year floodplain of the lower Onion Creek area, in an amount not to exceed $60,000,000.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150305-014, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 44kb
20150305-014, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 610kb
20150305-014, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 69kb
Item 15 - March 5, 2015
Approve a resolution authorizing the City to apply for up to $1,000,000 in grant funding from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department's Local Park Urban Outdoor Grant Program for the Waller Creek District.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20150305-015, PDF, 30kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150305-015, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 7kb
20150305-015, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 63kb
Item 16 - March 5, 2015
Approve a resolution naming the parkland located at 401 West St. Johns.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20150305-016, PDF, 29kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150305-016, Agenda Backup: Backup (Application A), PDF, 112kb
20150305-016, Agenda Backup: Backup (Application A2), PDF, 277kb
20150305-016, Agenda Backup: Backup (Application B), PDF, 298kb
20150305-016, Agenda Backup: Backup (Application C), PDF, 229kb
20150305-016, Agenda Backup: Backup (Application C2), PDF, 237kb
20150305-016, Agenda Backup: Board or Commission Recommendation, PDF, 93kb
20150305-016, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 8kb
20150305-016, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 58kb
Item 17 - March 5, 2015
Approve an ordinance on first reading only adopting an amendment to the Agreement Concerning Creation and Operation of Winfield Municipal Utility Districts Nos. 1, 2, 3 and 4 (Winfield now renamed as Sunfield) concerning the requirements and restrictions of the water district which includes approximately 575 acres and is located east of IH 35 along the Travis and Hays County line south of Turnersville Road in Austin's limited purpose jurisdiction. Related to Item #18
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150305-017, Agenda Backup: Backup (2005 Land Plan), PDF, 233kb
20150305-017, Agenda Backup: Backup (MUD Summary), PDF, 74kb
20150305-017, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 18kb
20150305-017, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A, PDF, 1.7mb
20150305-017, Agenda Backup: Map (Location Map), PDF, 402kb
20150305-017, Agenda Backup: Ordinance (No 20050519-043 - Winfield Consent), PDF, 2.5mb
20150305-017, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 83kb
20150305-017, Agenda Backup: Resolution (No 20110217-030 - MUD Policy), PDF, 133kb
Item 18 - March 5, 2015
Approve an ordinance on first reading only adopting an amendment to the Strategic Partnership Agreement between the City and the Sunfield Municipal Utility District No. 2 (previously named Winfield Municipal Utility District No. 2) concerning the requirements and restrictions of the water district which includes approximately 575 acres and is located east of IH 35 along the Travis and Hays County line south of Turnersville Road in Austin's limited purpose jurisdiction. Related to Item #17.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150305-018, Agenda Backup: Backup (2005 Land Plan), PDF, 233kb
20150305-018, Agenda Backup: Backup (MUD Summary), PDF, 74kb
20150305-018, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 18kb
20150305-018, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A, PDF, 2.3mb
20150305-018, Agenda Backup: Map (Location Map), PDF, 402kb
20150305-018, Agenda Backup: Ordinance (No 20060406-011 - Winfield SPA), PDF, 3.6mb
20150305-018, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 83kb
20150305-018, Agenda Backup: Resolution (No 20110217-030 - MUD Policy), PDF, 133kb
Item 19 - March 5, 2015
Authorize award, negotiation and execution of a contract with DOBLE ENGINEERING COMPANY for the purchase of three-phase relay test sets for Austin Energy in an amount not to exceed $236,020. (Notes: This contract will be awarded as a sole source and is exempt from City Code Chapter 2-9D Minority Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program.)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150305-019, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note - Austin Energy, PDF, 182kb
20150305-019, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 76kb
Item 20 - March 5, 2015
Authorize award and execution of a 36-month contract with TEXAS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES to provide pressure treated wood poles for Austin Energy in an amount not to exceed $3,767,343 with three 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $1,255,781 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $7,534,686. (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
20150305-020, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 91kb
Item 21 - March 5, 2015
Authorize award and execution of a 60-month revenue contract with LONE STAR RIVERBOAT, INC. to provide boat excursion services on Lady Bird Lake for an estimated revenue amount of $150,000, with one 60-month extension option in an estimated amount of $150,000 for a total estimated revenue amount of $300,000.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150305-021, Agenda Backup: Matrix, PDF, 30kb
20150305-021, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 89kb
Item 22 - March 5, 2015
Approve issuance of a street closure permit under City Code Chapter 14-8 for the Fado's Irish Pub St. Patrick's Day Festival, a fee-paid event in the 200 block of West 4th Street, which will be held on Tuesday, March 17, 2015, from 5:00 a.m. to midnight.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150305-022, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 101kb
20150305-022, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 65kb
Item 23 - March 5, 2015
Approve issuance of a street closure permit under City Code Chapter 14-8 for the Art City Austin Festival, a fee-paid event which will be held on Saturday, April 25, 2015, from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, April 26, 2015, from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150305-023, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 257kb
20150305-023, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 69kb
Item 24 - March 5, 2015
Approve appointments and certain related waivers to citizen boards and commissions, to Council committees and other intergovernmental bodies and removal and replacement of members.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150305-024, Agenda Backup: Backup (Revised Nominations & Waivers), PDF, 57kb
20150305-024, Agenda Late Backup: Nominations and Waivers, PDF, 70kb
Item 25 - March 5, 2015
Approve a resolution creating the Parkland Events Task Force to develop recommendations for policies regarding special events on parkland. (Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo, Co-sponsor 1: Council Member Ellen Troxclair, Co-sponsor 2: Council Member Ann Kitchen CO 3: Council Member Sabino Pio Renteria CO 4: Council Member Leslie Pool)
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20150305-025, PDF, 145kb
Staff Responses to Council
Staff Response 20150305-025, PDF, 1.7mb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150305-025, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 58kb
20150305-025, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 59kb
Item 26 - March 5, 2015
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to implement an appropriate traffic control device to eliminate unauthorized cut-through automotive traffic in a new roadway extension of Aldwyche Drive. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Ann Kitchen, Co-sponsor 1: Council Member Ellen Troxclair, Co-sponsor 2: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 3: Mayor Steve Adler)
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20150305-026, PDF, 44kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150305-026, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 59kb
20150305-026, Agenda Backup: Revised Draft Resolution, PDF, 9kb
Item 27 - March 5, 2015
Approve an ordinance waiving certain building permit fees for the People's Community Clinic's new facility located at 1101 Camino La Costa. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Gregorio Casar, Co-sponsor 1: Council Member Sabino Pio Renteria, Co-sponsor 2: Council Member Ann Kitchen CO 3: Council Member Leslie Pool CO 4: Council Member Ora Houston)
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20150305-027, PDF, 67kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150305-027, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 28kb
20150305-027, Agenda Backup: Fee Waiver, PDF, 36kb
20150305-027, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 59kb
Item 28 - March 5, 2015
Authorize negotiation and execution of a 50-year license agreement with DECKER LAKE GOLF, LLC to provide funding, design, development, management, and maintenance services for a golf course at Walter E. Long Metropolitan Park. (THE PUBLIC COMMENT FOR THIS ITEM WAS HELD AND CLOSED ON NOVEMBER 20, 2014).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150305-028, Agenda Backup: Addendum to Agreement, PDF, 84kb
20150305-028, Agenda Backup: Backup (Summary of Proposal), PDF, 230kb
20150305-028, Agenda Backup: Exhibit B - RFQS TVN0102, PDF, 728kb
20150305-028, Agenda Backup: Exhibit C - RFQS response from DLG, PDF, 10.7mb
20150305-028, Agenda Backup: Exhibit D - Community Engagement Plan, PDF, 85kb
20150305-028, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 2.9mb
20150305-028, Agenda Backup: Memo to Mayor and Council, PDF, 112kb
20150305-028, Agenda Backup: Postponement Memo, PDF, 164kb
20150305-028, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 87kb
20150305-028, Agenda Backup: WEL Golf Agreement DRAFT, PDF, 382kb
20150305-028, Agenda Late Backup: Memo - Council Q & A response, PDF, 68kb
20150305-028, Agenda Late Backup: Memo - Public Statement by CM Houston, PDF, 85kb
Item 29 - March 5, 2015
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
20150305-029, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 55kb
Item 30 - March 5, 2015
C14-2014-0011A - Garza Ranch - (District 8) - Approve second and third readings of an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by zoning property locally known as 3800 Ben Garza Lane (Williamson Creek Watershed-Barton Springs Zone) from community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning to community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning, to change a condition of zoning. First Reading approved on February 26, 2015. Vote: 9-2, Mayor Pro Tem Tovo and Council Member Casar voted nay. Owner/Applicant: Rancho Garza, Ltd. (Ron White). Agent: Cunningham-Allen, Inc. (Jana Rice). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 512-974-7719.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20150305-030, PDF, 241kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150305-030, Agenda Backup: Ordinance (C14-2014-0011A), PDF, 357kb
20150305-030, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 57kb
20150305-030, Agenda Backup: Restrictive Covenant (C14-2014-0011A), PDF, 631kb
20150305-030, Agenda Backup: Staff Report (C14-2014-0011A), PDF, 7.8mb
20150305-030, Agenda Late Backup: Letter, PDF, 861kb
20150305-030, Agenda Late Backup: Memo - Council Q & A response, PDF, 32kb
Item 31 - March 5, 2015
C14-2014-0011B - Garza Ranch - (District 8) - Approve second and third readings of an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by zoning property locally known as 3510 and 4003 Ben Garza Lane (Williamson Creek Watershed-Barton Springs Zone) from community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning to community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning, to change a condition of zoning. First Reading approved on February 26, 2015. Vote: 9-2, Mayor Pro Tem Tovo and Council Member Casar voted nay. Owner/Applicant: Rancho Garza, Ltd. (Ron White). Owner/Applicant: Rancho Garza, Ltd. (Ron White). Agent: Cunningham-Allen, Inc. (Jana Rice). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 512-974-7719.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20150305-031, PDF, 281kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150305-031, Agenda Backup: Ordinance (C14-2014-0011B), PDF, 476kb
20150305-031, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 57kb
20150305-031, Agenda Backup: Restrictive Covenant (C14-2014-0011B), PDF, 631kb
20150305-031, Agenda Backup: Staff Report (C14-2014-0011B), PDF, 7.8mb
20150305-031, Agenda Late Backup: Letter, PDF, 861kb
20150305-031, Agenda Late Backup: Memo - Council Q & A response, PDF, 31kb
Item 32 - March 5, 2015
C14-2014-0165 - 2712 & 2800 Del Curto Rezoning - (District 5) - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 2712 & 2800 Del Curto Road (West Bouldin Creek Watershed) from family residence (SF-3) district zoning to townhouse and condominium residence (SF-6) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant townhouse and condominium residence (SF-6) district zoning, with conditions. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant townhouse and condominium residence-conditional overlay (SF-6-CO) combining district zoning, with conditions. Owner/Applicant: Jett Abram, LLC (Sarah Lahmers). Agent: Thrower Design (Ron Thrower). City Staff: Heather Chaffin, 512-974-2122.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150305-032, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 56kb
20150305-032, Agenda Backup: Staff Report (C14-2014-0165), PDF, 1.4mb
Item 33 - March 5, 2015
C14-2015-0006 - Waller on Swede Hill - (District 1) - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 908 E. 15th Street, 807 E. 16th Street, and 1506 Waller Street (Waller Creek Watershed) from family residence-neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) combining district zoning to community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: Pending. Planning Commission Recommendation: To be reviewed March 24, 2015. Owner/Applicant: WJP Swede Hill, LLC (Wes Peoples). Agent: Morzie DCI (Kenneth Blaker). City Staff: Heather Chaffin, 512-974-2122.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150305-033, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 57kb
20150305-033, Agenda Backup: Staff Postponement Memo (C14-2015-0006), PDF, 34kb
Item 34 - March 5, 2015
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 to limit the redevelopment of existing small (substandard) lots that are developed as a single building site.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150305-034, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 58kb
20150305-034, Agenda Backup: Request for Postponement, PDF, 38kb
Item 35 - March 5, 2015
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 changing regulations for secondary dwellings.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150305-035, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 62kb
20150305-035, Agenda Backup: Request for Postponement, PDF, 35kb
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