Regular Meeting of the Austin City Council
May 21, 2015
Meeting Agenda
Agenda, 238kb
Changes to the Meeting Agenda
Agenda Changes and Corrections, 110kb
Council Questions and Answers
Agenda Questions and Answers, 445kb
Approved Meeting Minutes
Minutes, 280kb
Closed Caption Transcript
Transcript, 934kb
Video
Agenda Items - May 21, 2015
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Item 1 - May 21, 2015
Approve the minutes of the Austin City Council work session of May 12, 2015, budget work session of May 13, 2015 and regular meeting of May 14, 2015.
There are no documents published for this agenda item.
Item 2 - May 21, 2015
Approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20141120-014 increasing the percentage-based ad valorem (property) tax exemption on the assessed value of residence homesteads.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150521-002, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 20kb
20150521-002, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 62kb
20150521-002, Agenda Backup: Revised Exhibit A, PDF, 3.3mb
Item 3 - May 21, 2015
Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal cooperation agreement between the City and Travis County Emergency Services District (ESD) 5, to allow the Emergency Medical Services Department to locate an ambulance at ESD 5, Station #1.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150521-003, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 59kb
Item 4 - May 21, 2015
Authorize negotiation and execution of an agreement between the City and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to authorize the Emergency Medical Services Department (EMS) to allow a FBI SWAT employee to temporarily ride out on an EMS ambulance.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150521-004, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 57kb
Item 5 - May 21, 2015
Approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 13-6 to authorize contracting with a private vendor to manage tow truck responses to accident scenes and other police requests for towing, and amending Ordinance No. 20140908-003, relating to nonconsent towing fees. Related to Item #17.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20150521-005, PDF, 85kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150521-005, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 43kb
20150521-005, Agenda Backup: Backup (Current Towing System), PDF, 142kb
20150521-005, Agenda Backup: Backup (Scope of Work), PDF, 988kb
20150521-005, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 31kb
20150521-005, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 44kb
20150521-005, Agenda Backup: Mayors Referral, PDF, 83kb
20150521-005, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 57kb
Item 6 - May 21, 2015
Authorize award and execution of a 12-month service contract through the STATE OF TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES contract with VERIZON WIRELESS, AT&T MOBILITY, and T-MOBILE USA to provide wireless communication services and equipment in an amount not to exceed $2,500,000 each and combined, with four 12-month extension options in an amount each and combined not to exceed $2,575,000 for the first extension option, $2,652,250 for the second extension option, $2,731,818 for the third extension option, and $2,813,772 for the fourth extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $13,272,840 each and combined.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150521-006, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 86kb
Item 7 - May 21, 2015
Authorize award and execution of a 36-month service contract with ALLIED FENCE & SECURITY to provide fencing repair and installation in an amount not to exceed $2,831,296, with three 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $943,765 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $5,662,592.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150521-007, Agenda Backup: PARD Expense Detail, PDF, 43kb
20150521-007, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 94kb
Item 8 - May 21, 2015
Authorize award and execution of Amendment No. 2 to a service contract with GE PACKAGED POWER INC., TRANSCANADA TURBINES INC., and WOOD GROUP PRATT & WHITNEY, for maintenance and repair services for gas turbines at Decker Creek Power Station and Sand Hill Energy Center, and for the purchase of a standby LM6000 gas turbine for the Sand Hill Energy Center, increasing the contract amount for the current contract period in an amount not to exceed $14,000,000, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $40,000,000.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150521-008, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note - Austin Energy, PDF, 50kb
20150521-008, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 76kb
Item 9 - May 21, 2015
Authorize award and execution of a 60-month service contract with TEXAS DISPOSAL SYSTEMS, INC., or another qualified offeror to Request for Proposal No. PAX0120, to provide total waste management services for the Aviation Department in an amount not to exceed $6,450,000, with two 36-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $4,200,000 per option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $14,850,000.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150521-009, Agenda Backup: Matrix, PDF, 41kb
20150521-009, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 90kb
20150521-009, Agenda Late Backup: Agenda Questions and Answers Correction, PDF, 23kb
Item 10 - May 21, 2015
Authorize negotiation and execution of a 24-month supply contract with IVES EQUIPMENT CORPORATION to provide valve replacement parts for Welland & Tuxhorn brand valves for Austin Energy, in an amount not to exceed $400,000; with three 12-month extension options, in an amount not to exceed $200,000 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,000,000.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150521-010, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 77kb
Item 11 - May 21, 2015
Authorize negotiation and execution of a 24-month supply contract with KOBELCO COMPRESSORS AMERICA, INC. to provide replacement parts for Kobelco brand compressors for Austin Energy in an amount not to exceed $300,000 with three 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $150,000 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $750,000.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150521-011, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 77kb
Item 12 - May 21, 2015
Authorize award, negotiation, and execution of a contract with COPPER RIVER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY LLC to complete the upgrade of the City's fiber optic networking system including software and hardware in an amount not to exceed $4,331,067.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150521-012, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note - Copper River, PDF, 65kb
20150521-012, Agenda Backup: Matrix, PDF, 77kb
20150521-012, Agenda Backup: M-WBE Summary, PDF, 45kb
20150521-012, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 81kb
Item 13 - May 21, 2015
Authorize award and execution of a 36-month contract with ONLINE COMPUTER LIBRARY CENTER, INC., for a subscription to access the database of bibliographic records in Machine Readable Cataloging format at the Austin Public Library in an amount not to exceed $267,276, with three 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $89,092 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $534,552.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150521-013, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 91kb
Item 14 - May 21, 2015
Authorize award and execution of a 12-month service contract with PURE TECHNOLOGIES US, INC. for non-destructive leak and condition assessment of large diameter transmission mains for Austin Water in an amount not to exceed $685,508, with two 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $685,508 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,056,524.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150521-014, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 78kb
Item 15 - May 21, 2015
Authorize negotiation and execution of a 36-month contract with COMVERGE, INC., or one of the other qualified offerors to Request for Proposal No. OPJ0113, for the installation and maintenance of load-control devices in single-family and multi-family residential housing and commercial facilities, in an amount not to exceed $2,574,075, with two 12-month extension options, in an amount not to exceed $858,025 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $4,290,125.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150521-015, Agenda Backup: Matrix - Unitary Load Mgmt Program - 052115, PDF, 10kb
20150521-015, Agenda Backup: M-WBE Summary - Comverge, PDF, 37kb
20150521-015, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 89kb
Item 16 - May 21, 2015
Authorize award and execution of Amendment No. 4 to a contract with LONGHORN CAR-TRUCK RENTALS, INC., to provide vehicle rental services in an amount not to exceed $149,500, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $1,312,500.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150521-016, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 82kb
Item 17 - May 21, 2015
Authorize award, negotiation, and execution of a 36-month revenue contract with TEGSO, LLC DBA AUTORETURN, or another qualified offeror to RFP EAD0119REBID, for total management of dispatch, towing, and impound services for the Austin Police Department for estimated revenue of $2,400,000, with three 12-month extension options with an estimated revenue of $800,000 for each extension option, for a total estimated revenue amount of $4,800,000. Related to Item #5.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150521-017, Agenda Backup: Matrix, PDF, 13kb
20150521-017, Agenda Backup: Mayors Referral, PDF, 73kb
20150521-017, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 96kb
Item 18 - May 21, 2015
Approve an ordinance suspending a Gas Reliability Infrastructure Program interim customer surcharge proposed by CenterPoint Energy Resources and requesting reimbursement for expenses to review the rate adjustment.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20150521-018, PDF, 60kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150521-018, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 23kb
20150521-018, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 66kb
Item 19 - May 21, 2015
Approve a resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit an application to the U.S. Department of Transportation, Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery competitive grant program for funding for improvements to North Lamar Boulevard and Burnet Road.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20150521-019, PDF, 16kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150521-019, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 7kb
20150521-019, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A (Proposed Project for Federal Grants), PDF, 64kb
20150521-019, Agenda Backup: Exhibit B (TIGER Grants), PDF, 43kb
20150521-019, Agenda Backup: Exhibit C (Federal Grants), PDF, 55kb
20150521-019, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 65kb
Item 20 - May 21, 2015
Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Watershed Protection Department Capital Budget (Ordinance No. 20140908-002) to accept and appropriate $16,300,000 for the implementation of the Onion Creek Forest/Yarrabee Bend Partnership Project with the United States Army Corps of Engineers, including the buyout and demolition of single family houses in the floodplain of Onion Creek near the intersection of South Pleasant Valley Road and East William Cannon Drive, ecosystem restoration, and the creation of recreational facilities.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20150521-020, PDF, 33kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150521-020, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 11kb
20150521-020, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 36kb
20150521-020, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 66kb
Item 21 - May 21, 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
20150521-021, Agenda Backup: Revised Backup (Nominations and Waivers), PDF, 74kb
20150521-021, Agenda Late Backup: Nominations and Waivers, PDF, 78kb
Item 22 - May 21, 2015
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to file a challenge petition with the Appraisal Review Board relating to the level of appraisals of commercial property values in the City by the Travis Central Appraisal District pursuant to Chapter 41 of the Texas Tax Code.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150521-022, Agenda Backup: Backup (Analysis of TCAD Evaluations), PDF, 7.6mb
20150521-022, Agenda Backup: Backup (Briefing), PDF, 369kb
20150521-022, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 131kb
20150521-022, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 59kb
Item 23 - May 21, 2015
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to increase the City's minimum wage for City employees in the FY2015-2016 budget and future budgets.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20150521-023, PDF, 66kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150521-023, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 59kb
20150521-023, Agenda Backup: Memo, PDF, 440kb
20150521-023, Agenda Backup: Revised Draft Resolution, PDF, 24kb
20150521-023, Agenda Late Backup: Proposed Amendment - CM Casar, PDF, 73kb
Item 24 - May 21, 2015
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to take steps to increase opportunities to let dogs out of their kennels while housed at the Austin Animal Center; and to provide a report on long-term options to improve animal welfare at the Austin Animal Center and to increase the Animal Service Office's online capabilities.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20150521-024, PDF, 93kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150521-024, Agenda Backup: Board and Commission Recommendation (Dog Walking), PDF, 32kb
20150521-024, Agenda Backup: Board and Commission Recommendation (Enrichment), PDF, 40kb
20150521-024, Agenda Backup: Board and Commission Recommendation (Website), PDF, 36kb
20150521-024, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 88kb
20150521-024, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 59kb
Item 25 - May 21, 2015
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to convene a working group to develop recommendations related to the use of conviction history in hiring (fair chance hiring practices) by private employers in the City of Austin.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20150521-025, PDF, 101kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150521-025, Agenda Backup: Backup (Ban the Box Fair Chance State and Local Guide), PDF, 2.0mb
20150521-025, Agenda Backup: Backup (Corrected co-sponsors), PDF, 169kb
20150521-025, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 34kb
20150521-025, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 58kb
Item 26 - May 21, 2015
Approve a resolution increasing the number of members on the Land Development Code Advisory Group. Related to Item #40.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20150521-026, PDF, 97kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150521-026, Agenda Backup: Backup (RCA from April 30, 2015 Item 3), PDF, 70kb
20150521-026, Agenda Backup: Committee Report (April 30, 2015 - Planning and Neighborhoods), PDF, 69kb
20150521-026, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 11kb
20150521-026, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 58kb
20150521-026, Agenda Backup: Mayors Referral, PDF, 74kb
20150521-026, Agenda Late Backup: Proposed Amendment - CM Kitchen, PDF, 73kb
Item 27 - May 21, 2015
Set a public hearing to consider a request by Tiny Boxwoods LLC d/b/a Tiny Boxwoods, located at 1503 W. 35th St., for a waiver of the distance requirement of City Code Section 4-9-4(A), which requires a minimum of 300 feet between a business that sells alcoholic beverages and a school.(District 10). (Suggested date and time: June 18, 2015, 4:00 p.m. at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150521-027, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 63kb
Item 28 - May 21, 2015
Set a public hearing to receive citizen comments on the City's draft Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Action Plan as required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and the Community Development 2015-2016 Program as required by Texas Local Government Code Chapter 373. (Suggested date and time: June 11, 2015, 1:00 p.m., at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150521-028, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 62kb
Item 29 - May 21, 2015
Authorize negotiation and execution of a design and commission agreement with Virginia Fleck in an amount not to exceed $68,000 for artwork for the Women and Children's Shelter Renovations and Expansion Project at 4523 Tannehill Road, Austin, TX (District 1).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150521-029, Agenda Backup: Committee Report (Economic Opportunity - May 11, 2015), PDF, 69kb
20150521-029, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 91kb
20150521-029, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 80kb
Item 30 - May 21, 2015
Approve an ordinance on second reading relating to the Austin Cab I, Incorporated d.b.a. Austin Cab taxicab franchise.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150521-030, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 45kb
20150521-030, Agenda Backup: Backup (2010 Executed Ordinance), PDF, 125kb
20150521-030, Agenda Backup: Committee Report (Mobility - April 8, 2015), PDF, 76kb
20150521-030, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance (Approved on First Reading), PDF, 23kb
20150521-030, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance (Mobility Committee Recommendation for Second Reading), PDF, 23kb
20150521-030, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance (Staff Recommendation), PDF, 42kb
20150521-030, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 58kb
20150521-030, Agenda Backup: Revised Committee Report (Mobility - April 29, 2015), PDF, 78kb
Item 31 - May 21, 2015
Approve an ordinance on second reading relating to the Greater Austin Transportation Company, d.b.a. Yellow Cab Company taxicab franchise.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150521-031, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 45kb
20150521-031, Agenda Backup: Backup (2010 Executed Ordinance), PDF, 149kb
20150521-031, Agenda Backup: Committee Report (Mobility - April 8, 2015), PDF, 76kb
20150521-031, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance (Approved for First Reading), PDF, 22kb
20150521-031, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance (Mobility Committee Recommendation for Second Reading), PDF, 23kb
20150521-031, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance (Staff Recommendation), PDF, 42kb
20150521-031, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 58kb
20150521-031, Agenda Backup: Revised Committee Report (Mobility - April 29, 2015), PDF, 78kb
Item 32 - May 21, 2015
Approve an ordinance on second reading relating to the Lone Star Cab Company taxicab franchise.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150521-032, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 44kb
20150521-032, Agenda Backup: Backup (2012 Executed Ordinance), PDF, 144kb
20150521-032, Agenda Backup: Committee Report (Mobility - April 8, 2015 ), PDF, 76kb
20150521-032, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance (Approved on First Reading), PDF, 23kb
20150521-032, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance (Mobility Committee Recommendation for Second Reading), PDF, 23kb
20150521-032, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance (Staff Recommendation), PDF, 42kb
20150521-032, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 57kb
20150521-032, Agenda Backup: Revised Committee Report (Mobility - April 29, 2015), PDF, 90kb
Item 33 - May 21, 2015
Approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 13-2 relating to ground transportation passenger service requirements.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150521-033, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 184kb
20150521-033, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 54kb
20150521-033, Agenda Backup: Revised Committee Report (Mobility - April 29, 2015 Item 10), PDF, 78kb
20150521-033, Agenda Backup: Revised Committee Report (Mobility - April 29, 2015 Item 11), PDF, 90kb
20150521-033, Agenda Backup: Revised Committee Report (Mobility - April 29, 2015 Item 9), PDF, 78kb
Item 34 - May 21, 2015
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to explore the feasibility of a fourth taxi cab franchise.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20150521-034, PDF, 28kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150521-034, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 54kb
20150521-034, Agenda Backup: Revised Committee Report (Mobility - April 29, 2015 Item 10), PDF, 78kb
20150521-034, Agenda Backup: Revised Committee Report (Mobility - April 29, 2015 Item 11), PDF, 90kb
20150521-034, Agenda Backup: Revised Committee Report (Mobility - April 29, 2015 Item 9), PDF, 78kb
20150521-034, Agenda Backup: Revised Draft Resolution, PDF, 7kb
Item 35 - May 21, 2015
Authorize negotiation and execution of a professional services agreement with URS CORPORATION (staff recommendation) or one of the other qualified responders to Request for Qualifications Solicitation No. CLMP166, to provide engineering services for the Barton Springs Road Bridge over Barton Creek Project in an amount not to exceed $300,000. Related to Item #36.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150521-035, Agenda Backup: Committee Report (Mobility - April 29, 2015), PDF, 78kb
20150521-035, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 81kb
20150521-035, Agenda Backup: Matrix, PDF, 16kb
20150521-035, Agenda Backup: MWBE Summary, PDF, 44kb
20150521-035, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 92kb
Item 36 - May 21, 2015
Authorize negotiation and execution of a professional services agreement with WISS, JANNEY, ELSTNER ASSOCIATES, INC., (staff recommendation) or one of the other qualified responders to Request for Qualifications Solicitation No. CLMP167, to provide engineering services for the peer review of Barton Springs Road Bridge over Barton Creek Project in an amount not to exceed $200,000. Related to Item #35.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150521-036, Agenda Backup: Committee Report (Mobility - April 29, 2015), PDF, 59kb
20150521-036, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 81kb
20150521-036, Agenda Backup: Matrix, PDF, 15kb
20150521-036, Agenda Backup: MWBE Summary, PDF, 35kb
20150521-036, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 76kb
Item 37 - May 21, 2015
Authorize negotiation and execution of a professional services agreement with URS CORPORATION (staff recommendation) or one of the other qualified responders to Request for Qualifications Solicitation No. CLMP168, to provide engineering services for the Redbud Trail Bridge over Lady Bird Lake Project in an amount not to exceed $875,000. Related to Item #38.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150521-037, Agenda Backup: Committee Report (Mobility - April 29, 2015), PDF, 59kb
20150521-037, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 81kb
20150521-037, Agenda Backup: Matrix, PDF, 16kb
20150521-037, Agenda Backup: MWBE Summary, PDF, 44kb
20150521-037, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 80kb
Item 38 - May 21, 2015
Authorize negotiation and execution of a professional services agreement with CHIANG PATEL & YERBY, INC., (staff recommendation) or one of the other qualified responders to Request for Qualifications Solicitation No. CLMP169, to provide engineering services for the peer review of the Redbud Trail Bridge over Lady Bird Lake Project in an amount not to exceed $258,000. Related to Item #37.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150521-038, Agenda Backup: Committee Report (Mobility - April 29, 2015), PDF, 60kb
20150521-038, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 81kb
20150521-038, Agenda Backup: Matrix, PDF, 16kb
20150521-038, Agenda Backup: MWBE Summary, PDF, 36kb
20150521-038, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 78kb
Item 39 - May 21, 2015
Authorize execution of an amendment to the August 2013 Parkland Improvement and Use Agreement with the West Austin Youth Association regarding Lamar Beach and Town Lake Metropolitan Park.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150521-039, Agenda Backup: Backup (Open Space WAYA Presentation), PDF, 945kb
20150521-039, Agenda Backup: Board Recommendation, PDF, 140kb
20150521-039, Agenda Backup: Final Amendment, PDF, 26kb
20150521-039, Agenda Backup: Mayors Referral, PDF, 57kb
20150521-039, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Committee Action, PDF, 74kb
20150521-039, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 75kb
Item 40 - May 21, 2015
Approve a recommendation to expand the CodeNEXT Advisory Group. Related to Item #26.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150521-040, Agenda Backup: Backup (2 More Years Request), PDF, 183kb
20150521-040, Agenda Backup: Backup (Bio for CAG Members), PDF, 330kb
20150521-040, Agenda Backup: Committee Report (Planning and Neighborhoods - April 30, 2015), PDF, 69kb
20150521-040, Agenda Backup: Mayors Committee Recommendation, PDF, 74kb
20150521-040, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 70kb
20150521-040, Agenda Backup: Resolution (No 20121206-074), PDF, 83kb
Item 41 - May 21, 2015
Authorize execution of an amendment to the cost reimbursement agreement with CENTURY LAND HOLDINGS II, LLC. to increase the City's cost reimbursement in the amount of $646,807.24 for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,778,484.43.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150521-041, Agenda Backup: Draft Agreement, PDF, 193kb
20150521-041, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 80kb
20150521-041, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 814kb
20150521-041, Agenda Backup: Map (Location Map), PDF, 281kb
20150521-041, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 71kb
Item 42 - May 21, 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
20150521-042, Agenda Backup: Addendum to Agreement, PDF, 84kb
20150521-042, Agenda Backup: Backup (Summary of Proposal), PDF, 230kb
20150521-042, Agenda Backup: Committee Report (Economic Opportunity - April 13, 2015), PDF, 65kb
20150521-042, Agenda Backup: Committee Report (Economic Opportunity - May 11, 2015), PDF, 71kb
20150521-042, Agenda Backup: Committee Report (Open Space, Environment and Sustainability - May 4, 2015), PDF, 131kb
20150521-042, Agenda Backup: Committee Report (Public Utilities - April 15, 2015), PDF, 99kb
20150521-042, Agenda Backup: Exhibit B - RFQS TVN0102, PDF, 728kb
20150521-042, Agenda Backup: Exhibit C - RFQS response from DLG, PDF, 10.7mb
20150521-042, Agenda Backup: Exhibit D - Community Engagement Plan, PDF, 85kb
20150521-042, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 2.9mb
20150521-042, Agenda Backup: Mayors Committee Recommendation, PDF, 70kb
20150521-042, Agenda Backup: Memo to Mayor and Council, PDF, 112kb
20150521-042, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 77kb
20150521-042, Agenda Backup: Walter E Long Draft Agreement, PDF, 382kb
20150521-042, Agenda Backup: Walter E Long Draft Agreement (04-08-15), PDF, 685kb
Item 43 - May 21, 2015
C14-2015-0007 - Alice Mae Rezoning - District 5 - Approve second and third readings of an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 9500 Alice Mae Lane (Slaughter Creek Watershed) from community commercial-conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning to community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay (GR-MU-CO) combining district zoning. First Reading approved on March 26, 2015. Vote: 11-0. Owner/Applicant: SP Meadows West, Ltd. (David Roche). Agent: Armbrust & Brown, LLC (Richard T. Suttle, Jr.). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 512-974-7719.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20150521-043, PDF, 246kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150521-043, Agenda Backup: Ordinance (C14-2015-0007), PDF, 654kb
20150521-043, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 57kb
20150521-043, Agenda Backup: Staff Report (C14-2015-0007), PDF, 2.7mb
Item 44 - May 21, 2015
Briefing on the possibility of filing a challenge petition with the Appraisal Review Board for the Travis Central Appraisal District relating to commercial property values in the City set by the Travis Central Appraisal District.
There are no documents published for this agenda item.
Item 45 - May 21, 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
20150521-045, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 54kb
Item 46 - May 21, 2015
Discuss matters related to large primary and transmission electric customers (Certain Public Power Utilities: Competitive Matters - Section 551.086 of the Government Code).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150521-046, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 55kb
Item 47 - May 21, 2015
Discuss legal issues associated with City Council Resolution No. 20140612-065 that directs the City Manager to file a challenge petition with the Travis County Appraisal Review Board relating to commercial property values in the City set by the Travis Central Appraisal District (Private consultation with legal counselSection 551.071).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150521-047, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 55kb
Item 48 - May 21, 2015
Conduct a public hearing and consider an appeal by Daniel Llanes, regarding the Planning Commission's approval of a variance from City Code Section 25-2-721(B)(1), which prohibits the construction of a building or parking area within the primary setback of the Waterfront Overlay in the Red Bluff Subdistrict (District 3).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150521-048, Agenda Backup: Backup (Existing Conditions), PDF, 857kb
20150521-048, Agenda Backup: Backup (Neighborhood Agreement), PDF, 195kb
20150521-048, Agenda Backup: Backup (Red Bluff Hotel Appeal), PDF, 932kb
20150521-048, Agenda Backup: Backup (Red Bluff Hotel Site Plan), PDF, 1.8mb
20150521-048, Agenda Backup: Backup (Site Plan with Commission Conditions - Red Bluff Hotel), PDF, 1.7mb
20150521-048, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 264kb
20150521-048, Agenda Backup: Memo (Response to Council Questions), PDF, 2.1mb
20150521-048, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 58kb
20150521-048, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 35kb
Item 49 - May 21, 2015
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance regarding Texas Gas Service's proposal to increase customer rates.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20150521-049, PDF, 471kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150521-049, Agenda Backup: Backup (Final Report), PDF, 1.1mb
20150521-049, Agenda Backup: Committee Report (Public Utilities - April 15, 2015), PDF, 122kb
20150521-049, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 27kb
20150521-049, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A, PDF, 818kb
20150521-049, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 94kb
Item 50 - May 21, 2015
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance relating to Atmos Energy Corporation-MidTex Division's proposal to increase customer gas rates.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20150521-050, PDF, 358kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150521-050, Agenda Backup: Attachment A, PDF, 224kb
20150521-050, Agenda Backup: Attachment B, PDF, 42kb
20150521-050, Agenda Backup: Attachment C, PDF, 42kb
20150521-050, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 89kb
20150521-050, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 73kb
Item 51 - May 21, 2015
Conduct a public hearing regarding the full purpose annexation of the LES Burleson annexation area (approximately 13.2 acres in southern Travis County south of Burleson Road, approximately 870 feet east of the intersection of Burleson Road and Smith School Road; contiguous to Council District 2).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150521-051, Agenda Backup: Backup (Draft Annexation Service Plan), PDF, 69kb
20150521-051, Agenda Backup: Backup (Legal Description), PDF, 73kb
20150521-051, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 228kb
20150521-051, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 58kb
Item 52 - May 21, 2015
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending City Code Chapters 15-2 and 15-9 relating to the drainage charge.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150521-052, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 42kb
20150521-052, Agenda Backup: Backup, PDF, 458kb
20150521-052, Agenda Backup: Committee Report (Public Utilities - April 14, 2015), PDF, 85kb
20150521-052, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 67kb
20150521-052, Agenda Backup: Memo to Mayor and Council (04-10-15 Drainage Charge Revision Process), PDF, 59kb
20150521-052, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 57kb
20150521-052, Agenda Late Backup: Motion Sheet - Ordinance, Part 12, PDF, 40kb
20150521-052, Agenda Late Backup: Motion Sheet - Ordinance, Part 7, PDF, 39kb
20150521-052, Agenda Late Backup: Presentation - Proposed Drainage Charge Revision, PDF, 5.7mb
Item 53 - May 21, 2015
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance on second and third readings amending the electric rate schedules in Ordinance No. 20140908-003 with regard to contract rates for large primary and transmission voltage customers.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20150521-053, PDF, 160kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150521-053, Agenda Backup: LTCExtensionOrdinanceFinal050715, PDF, 131kb
20150521-053, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 58kb
20150521-053, Agenda Late Backup: Draft Ordinance - Proposed Revision, PDF, 81kb
20150521-053, Agenda Late Backup: Proposed Amendment - Law Department, PDF, 172kb
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