Regular Meeting of the Austin City Council
March 21, 2013
Meeting Agenda
Agenda, 161kb
Changes to the Meeting Agenda
Agenda Changes and Corrections Part 1 of 2, 34kb
Agenda Changes and Corrections Part 2 of 2, 35kb
Council Questions and Answers
Agenda Questions and Answers, 686kb
Agenda Questions and Answers Part 2 of 2, 1.5mb
Approved Meeting Minutes
Minutes, 73kb
Closed Caption Transcript
Transcript, 515kb
Video
Agenda Items - March 21, 2013
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Item 1 - March 21, 2013
Approve the minutes of the Austin City Council work session of March 5, 2013 and regular meeting of March 7, 2013.
There are no documents published for this agenda item.
Item 2 - March 21, 2013
Approve a resolution appointing two new individuals to the stakeholders group of the Executive Management Committee of the Austin-LCRA Water Partnership in accordance with the Supplemental Water Supply Agreement between the City and LCRA.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20130321-002, PDF, 49kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20130321-002, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 13kb
20130321-002, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 83kb
Item 3 - March 21, 2013
Authorize execution of an amendment to the cost reimbursement agreement with MAK Marshall Ranch, L.P., assigned to D 71, L.P., to modify the project scope by adding approximately 1,600 linear feet of 24-inch water main to the project located along East State Highway 71 east of Ross Road.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20130321-003, Agenda Backup: Backup (032113 CRA Overall Water Layout-e001), PDF, 332kb
20130321-003, Agenda Backup: Map (032113 CRA Location Map), PDF, 452kb
20130321-003, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 68kb
Item 4 - March 21, 2013
Authorize execution of a construction contract with SMITH CONTRACTING CO., INC., for Polygon 337 Water Rehabilitation Waterline Replacement Project in the amount of $4,513,888 plus a $225,694.40 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $4,739,582.40. ( Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9A of the City Code (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 11.70% MBE and 2.35% WBE subcontractor participation.)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20130321-004, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 38kb
20130321-004, Agenda Backup: M/WBE Summary, PDF, 39kb
20130321-004, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 207kb
20130321-004, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 68kb
Item 5 - March 21, 2013
Authorize execution of a construction contract with GREEN CONSTRUCTOR GROUP, LLC, (WBE/FW-52.01%) for the Oak Valley Road/Old Manchaca Road Waterline Rehabilitation in the amount of $326,169.30 plus a $32,616.93 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $358,786.23. ( 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 13.35% MBE subcontractor participation and 52.01% WBE prime participation.)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20130321-005, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 38kb
20130321-005, Agenda Backup: M/WBE Summary, PDF, 40kb
20130321-005, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 65kb
20130321-005, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 69kb
Item 6 - March 21, 2013
Authorize execution of a construction contract with R.S. ELLIS, INC. DBA SOUTHWEST CORPORATION, for Austin Convention Center Electrical Upgrade 2013 in the amount of $1,112,922 plus a $166,938.30 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,279,860.30. ( Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9A of the City Code (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) through the achievements of Good Faith Efforts with 11.05% MBE and 0.41% WBE subcontractor participation.)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20130321-006, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 43kb
20130321-006, Agenda Backup: M/WBE Summary, PDF, 39kb
20130321-006, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 208kb
20130321-006, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 69kb
Item 7 - March 21, 2013
Authorize execution of change order #4 to the construction contract with TEXAS SOLAR POWER COMPANY (MBE/MH-96.30%) for the restoration of a solar array at the Decker Creek Power Station in the amount of $53,872.45, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,056,370.25. ( Notes: This contract was awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9A of the City Code (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) with 96.30% MBE prime participation and 3.70% WBE subcontractor participation to date including this change order.)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20130321-007, Agenda Backup: Authorization History, PDF, 40kb
20130321-007, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 32kb
20130321-007, Agenda Backup: M/WBE Summary, PDF, 45kb
20130321-007, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 229kb
20130321-007, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 68kb
Item 8 - March 21, 2013
Authorize execution of a construction contract with BLASTCO TEXAS, INC., for the Anderson Mill Reservoir Improvements project in the amount of $1,953,747.00 plus a $195,374.70 contingency for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,149,121.70. ( Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9A of the City Code (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) through the achievement of Good Faith Efforts with 12.65% MBE and 18.02% WBE subcontractor participation.)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20130321-008, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 35kb
20130321-008, Agenda Backup: M/WBE Summary, PDF, 39kb
20130321-008, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 160kb
20130321-008, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 79kb
Item 9 - March 21, 2013
Authorize execution of a construction contract with LAYNE HEAVY CIVIL, INC., for the Martin Hill Transmission Main Project in the amount of $17,242,228.75 plus a $1,724,222.87 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $18,966,451.62. ( Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9A of the City Code (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) through the achievement of Good Faith Efforts with 3.53% MBE and 12.73% WBE subcontractor participation.)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20130321-009, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 38kb
20130321-009, Agenda Backup: M/WBE Summary, PDF, 40kb
20130321-009, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 179kb
20130321-009, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 69kb
Item 10 - March 21, 2013
Authorize negotiation and execution of a professional services agreement with CLARION ASSOC OF COLORADO LLC dba CLARION ASSOCIATES, or one of the other qualified responders to Comprehensive Land Development Code Revision for the City of Austin Solicitation No. CLMP122, to provide professional land development revision planning and engineering services in an amount not to exceed $ 2,000,000. ( Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9B of the City Code (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 18.80% MBE and 15.80% WBE subcontractor participation.)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20130321-010, Agenda Backup: Advisory Group Comments, PDF, 512kb
20130321-010, Agenda Backup: Expense Detail, PDF, 33kb
20130321-010, Agenda Backup: M/WBE Summary, PDF, 46kb
20130321-010, Agenda Backup: Matrix, PDF, 86kb
20130321-010, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 93kb
Item 11 - March 21, 2013
Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2012-2013 Economic Growth and Redevelopment Services Office Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund Ordinance No. 20120910-001 to adopt a budget for the Austin Downtown Public Improvement District, with a beginning balance of $318,523, revenue of $3,271,980, and requirements of $3,271,980.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20130321-011, PDF, 28kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20130321-011, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 18kb
20130321-011, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 48kb
20130321-011, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 67kb
Item 12 - March 21, 2013
Approve the revised Artwork Donation and Loan Policy that will be administered by the Cultural Arts Division of the Economic Growth and Redevelopment Services Office and implemented citywide by various departments to manage the process of reviewing and accepting proposed artwork donations and loans to the City.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20130321-012, Agenda Backup: BackUp (Amendment Summary), PDF, 42kb
20130321-012, Agenda Backup: BackUp (Artwork Donation and Loan Policy), PDF, 82kb
20130321-012, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 75kb
Item 13 - March 21, 2013
Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2012-2013 Financial Services Department Capital Budget (Ordinance No. 20120910-002) to appropriate $2,575,000 for the purchase of various equipment, such as emergency-related equipment, vehicles, grounds maintenance equipment, and body armor..
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20130321-013, PDF, 27kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20130321-013, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 18kb
20130321-013, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 47kb
20130321-013, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 73kb
Item 14 - March 21, 2013
Approve a resolution declaring the City of Austin's official intent to reimburse itself from Contractual Obligations in the amount of $2,575,000 for the purchase of various equipment, such as emergency-related equipment, vehicles, grounds maintenance equipment, and body armor.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20130321-014, PDF, 66kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20130321-014, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 24kb
20130321-014, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 72kb
20130321-014, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 75kb
Item 15 - March 21, 2013
Approve an ordinance authorizing acceptance of $37,596 in grant funds from the TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES, and amending the Fiscal Year 2012-2013 Health and Human Services Department Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund (Ordinance No. 20120910-001) to appropriate $37,596 for programs authorized under the Texas Health and Safety Code: Office of Public Health Practice Program, HIV Surveillance Control Program, Sexually Transmitted Disease Control, Refugee Health Screening Program, Tuberculosis (TB) Prevention and Control Federal Program, TB Prevention and Control State Program, Public Health Emergency Preparedness Program, Immunization Program and Influenza Incidence Surveillance project.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20130321-015, PDF, 37kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20130321-015, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 17kb
20130321-015, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 172kb
20130321-015, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 69kb
20130321-015, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 35kb
Item 16 - March 21, 2013
Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement for early childhood services with TRAVIS COUNTY for a 12-month term in an amount of $250,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $250,000.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20130321-016, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 67kb
Item 17 - March 21, 2013
Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the 12-month social service contract with RIVER CITY YOUTH FOUNDATION, for an increase in an amount not to exceed $73,000, for a total 12-month contract amount not to exceed $146,000 for the period beginning October 1, 2012 through September 30, 2013, for youth services in the 78744 zip code area.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20130321-017, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 68kb
Item 18 - March 21, 2013
Authorize negotiation and execution of a legal services contract with Thompson & Knight, L.L.P. Austin, Texas, for legal services related to the Seaholm redevelopment, in the amount of $60,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $60,000.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20130321-018, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 72kb
Item 19 - March 21, 2013
Authorize the negotiation and execution of all documents and instruments necessary or desirable to purchase approximately 2.005 acres of land in fee simple and to acquire 11,582 square feet of land for an electrical distribution utility easement, 25,255 square feet of land for a water line and access easement, and 16,534 square feet of land for a temporary working space easement, all located at 2801 Montopolis Drive, in Austin, Travis County, Texas, from PRAXAIR DISTRIBUTION INC., for the construction of the Montopolis water reclamation tank and pump station in an amount not to exceed $283,958.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20130321-019, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 37kb
20130321-019, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 459kb
20130321-019, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 68kb
Item 20 - March 21, 2013
Approve an exemption under City Code Section 10-6-3(11) to authorize two temporary designated smoking areas at Auditorium Shores on April 19-21, 2013, for the Austin Reggae Festival.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20130321-020, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 77kb
20130321-020, Agenda Backup: Temporary Designated Smoking Area - Austin Reggae Festival - Application, PDF, 445kb
20130321-020, Agenda Backup: Temporary Designated Smoking Area - Austin Reggae Festival - Map, PDF, 331kb
Item 21 - March 21, 2013
Approve an exemption under City Code Section 10-6-3(11) to authorize two temporary designated smoking areas at Auditorium Shores on March 29 and 30 2013, for the Urban Music Festival.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20130321-021, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 78kb
20130321-021, Agenda Backup: Temporary Designated Smoking Area - Urban Music Festival - Application, PDF, 422kb
20130321-021, Agenda Backup: Temporary Designated Smoking Area - Urban Music Festival - Festival Map, PDF, 204kb
20130321-021, Agenda Backup: Temporary Designated Smoking Area - Urban Music Festival - Smoking Area Map, PDF, 174kb
Item 22 - March 21, 2013
Approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-1 relating to project duration and project dormancy, initiating code amendments to Chapter 25-1 relating to vested rights applications, and declaring an emergency.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20130321-022, Agenda Backup: BackUp (CityofAustinResponse AGO), PDF, 127kb
20130321-022, Agenda Backup: BackUp (Declaration of Greg Guernsey), PDF, 58kb
20130321-022, Agenda Backup: BackUp (Kelly-Hart AGO Brief), PDF, 511kb
20130321-022, Agenda Backup: BackUp (Kelly-Hart Suppl AGO Brief), PDF, 231kb
20130321-022, Agenda Backup: BackUp (Project Duration), PDF, 986kb
20130321-022, Agenda Backup: BackUp (RobertKleeman AGO Brief), PDF, 1.4mb
20130321-022, Agenda Backup: BackUp (TravisCoResponse), PDF, 133kb
20130321-022, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance (Project Duration), PDF, 102kb
20130321-022, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 68kb
20130321-022, Agenda Late Backup , PDF, 413kb
Item 23 - March 21, 2013
Authorize award and execution of a 24-month requirements service contract with AMERICAN FACILITY SERVICES, INC., to provide janitorial services at six Austin Water Utility facilities in an estimated amount not to exceed $582,460, with two 12-month extension options in an estimated amount not to exceed $291,230, per extension option, for a total estimated contract not to exceed $1,164,920. ( Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9C of the City Code (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
20130321-023, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 84kb
Item 24 - March 21, 2013
Authorize award and execution of a 24-month requirements supply contract with ELXSI dba as CUES, INC. for Cues repair parts for the Austin Water Utility in an estimated amount not to exceed $140,000, with two 24-month extension options in an estimated amount not to exceed $140,000 per extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $420,000. ( Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9D of the City Code (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
20130321-024, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 68kb
Item 25 - March 21, 2013
Authorize award, negotiation, and execution of a contract with METRO AVIATION, INC. to provide helicopter completion services for the Austin Police Department in an estimated amount not to exceed $1,178,560. ( Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9C of the City Code (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
20130321-025, Agenda Backup: Helicopter Expense Detail, PDF, 44kb
20130321-025, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 76kb
Item 26 - March 21, 2013
Authorize award and execution of a 36-month requirements supply contract with WHEELED COACH INDUSTRIES for original equipment manufacturer repair parts for Wheeled Coach Ambulances in an estimated amount not to exceed $270,963, with three 12-month extension options in an estimated amount not to exceed $99,398 for the first option, $104,318 for the second option, and $109,484, for the third option for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $584,163. ( Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9D of the City Code (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
20130321-026, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 75kb
Item 27 - March 21, 2013
Authorize award and execution of a contract through the Texas Multiple Award Schedule with SWCA ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS for the purchase of services to survey and inventory golden-cheeked warbler and black-capped vireo birds for Austin Water Utility in an amount not-to-exceed $105,380. ( Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9C of the City Code (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
20130321-027, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 68kb
Item 28 - March 21, 2013
Authorize award and execution of a 36-month requirements service contract with TIBH INDUSTRIES, INC. to provide landscape maintenance services for the Austin Water Utility Department in an estimated amount not to exceed $877,728, with three 12-month extension options in an estimated amount not to exceed $292,576 per option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $1,755,456. ( Notes: This Interlocal Agreement is exempt from the MBE/WBE Ordinance. This exemption is in compliance with Chapter 2-9C of the City Code (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
20130321-028, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 68kb
Item 29 - March 21, 2013
Authorize award, negotiation, and execution of a 12-month requirements service contract with CORIX UTILITIES, or the other qualified offeror to RFP No. OPJ0103, to provide manual meter reading and other related services for Austin Energy and the Austin Water Utility, in an estimated amount not to exceed $3,600,000, with four 12-month extension options in an estimated amount not to exceed $3,600,000 per extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $18,000,000. ( Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9C of the City Code (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
20130321-029, Agenda Backup: Matrix (Corix), PDF, 83kb
20130321-029, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 76kb
Item 30 - March 21, 2013
Authorize award, negotiation, and execution of a 24-month requirements service contract with LANGUAGE & CONTENT SERVICES, or one of the other qualified offerors to RFP No. TVN0019, to provide Spanish translation services in an estimated amount not to exceed $140,000, with two 12-month extension options in an estimated amount not to exceed $70,000 per extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $280,000. ( Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9C of the City Code (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
20130321-030, Agenda Backup: Matrix (Language), PDF, 34kb
20130321-030, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 69kb
Item 31 - March 21, 2013
Approve issuance of a street event permit under City Code Chapter 14-8 for the Art City Austin Festival, a fee-paid event which is to be held on Saturday, April 13, 2013 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Sunday, April 14, 2013 from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20130321-031, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 84kb
Item 32 - March 21, 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.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20130321-032, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 10kb
Item 33 - March 21, 2013
Approve an ordinance waiving additional rental fees for the 2013 Bengali New Year Festival sponsored by the Bangladesh Association of Greater Austin which is to be held Saturday, April 20, 2013 at Fiesta Gardens. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Laura Morrison, Co-sponsor 1: Council Member Mike Martinez, Co-sponsor 2: Council Member Kathie Tovo)
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20130321-033, PDF, 22kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20130321-033, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 18kb
20130321-033, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 53kb
20130321-033, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 70kb
Item 34 - March 21, 2013
Approve an ordinance waiving certain fees for the 15th Annual Mighty Texas Dog Walk which is to be held on Saturday, March 23, 2013, at Auditorium Shores. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Mike Martinez, Co-sponsor 1: Mayor Lee Leffingwell, Co-sponsor 2: Council Member Laura Morrison)
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20130321-034, PDF, 26kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20130321-034, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 18kb
20130321-034, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 40kb
20130321-034, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 71kb
20130321-034, Agenda Backup: Revised Draft Ordinance, PDF, 18kb
Item 35 - March 21, 2013
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to negotiate and execute a five year contract with RunTex Foundation to produce the Trail of Lights. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Lee Leffingwell, Co-sponsor 1: Council Member Chris Riley, Co-sponsor 2: Council Member Kathie Tovo)
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20130321-035, PDF, 49kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20130321-035, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 23kb
20130321-035, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 72kb
20130321-035, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 48kb
Item 36 - March 21, 2013
Approve execution of an amendment to the CAMPO Joint Powers Agreement relating to organization and voting membership. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Lee Leffingwell, Co-sponsor 1: Council Member Chris Riley, Co-sponsor 2: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20130321-036, Agenda Backup: Backup (Joint Powers Agreement), PDF, 49kb
20130321-036, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 56kb
Item 37 - March 21, 2013
Approve an ordinance encouraging support of the Lemonade Day Austin 2013 event on Sunday, May 5, 2013 taking place City-wide, waiving the requirement and fees for a temporary food permit under City Code Chapter 10-3 and waiving the requirement and fees for a license agreement under City Code Chapter 14-11. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Lee Leffingwell, Co-sponsor 1: Council Member Mike Martinez, Co-sponsor 2: Council Member Kathie Tovo)
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20130321-037, PDF, 63kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20130321-037, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 28kb
20130321-037, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 73kb
20130321-037, Agenda Backup: Revised Fiscal Note, PDF, 38kb
Item 38 - March 21, 2013
Approve an ordinance waiving certain fees for the HONK!TX event which is to be held March 22 - 24, 2013 at the Adams-Hemphill and Pan Am Parks; and declaring an emergency. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Chris Riley, Co-sponsor 1: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole)
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20130321-038, PDF, 28kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20130321-038, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 18kb
20130321-038, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 41kb
20130321-038, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 70kb
Item 39 - March 21, 2013
Approve an ordinance reimbursing certain fees for the Saving America's Black Boys Solutions Summit National Campaign launch sponsored by the Portland Development Commission which was held Tuesday, March 5, 2013, at the George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole, Co-sponsor 1: Council Member Kathie Tovo, Co-sponsor 2: Mayor Lee Leffingwell)
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20130321-039, PDF, 24kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20130321-039, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 40kb
20130321-039, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 73kb
20130321-039, Agenda Backup: Revised Draft Ordinance, PDF, 18kb
Item 40 - March 21, 2013
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to provide options and a proposed timeframe for conducting a preliminary study of downtown alleys and stating the policy that the Council shall refrain from amending the City Code regarding downtown alleys and shall carefully consider alley vacations until the study has been completed and reviewed. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Kathie Tovo, Co-sponsor 1: Council Member Laura Morrison)
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20130321-040, PDF, 65kb
Staff Responses to Council
Staff Response 20130321-040, PDF, 45kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20130321-040, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 56kb
20130321-040, Agenda Backup: Revised Draft Resolution, PDF, 23kb
Item 41 - March 21, 2013
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to prepare a comparative report evaluating the performance of both Texas and national public utilities that are governed in whole or in part by an independent board, both individually and with respect to Austin Energy's performance and policy goals. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Kathie Tovo, Co-sponsor 1: Council Member Laura Morrison)
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20130321-041, PDF, 186kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20130321-041, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 167kb
20130321-041, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 69kb
20130321-041, Agenda Backup: Revised Draft Resolution, PDF, 22kb
Item 42 - March 21, 2013
Approve a resolution supporting HJR 138 and HB 3348, allowing for a local-option flat-tax exemption to ad valorem taxes by local governments, and directing the City Manager to add support of HJR 138 and HB 3348 to the City's legislative agenda. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Laura Morrison, Co-sponsor 1: Council Member Mike Martinez)
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20130321-042, PDF, 36kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20130321-042, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 21kb
20130321-042, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 68kb
Item 43 - March 21, 2013
Approve an ordinance amending City Code Section 2-1-164 relating to the Municipal Civil Service Commission. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole, Co-sponsor 1: Council Member Laura Morrison, Co-sponsor 2: Council Member William Spelman)
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20130321-043, PDF, 25kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20130321-043, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 36kb
20130321-043, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 18kb
20130321-043, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 70kb
Item 44 - March 21, 2013
Approve a resolution initiating a City Code amendment to codify the downtown density bonus program as related to the central urban redevelopment (CURE) combining district, directing the manager to process the amendment, and establishing the policy that the City Council will use the adopted Downtown Austin Plan bonus program as guiding principles to review future CURE zoning requests when exercising its discretionary zoning authority. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Kathie Tovo, Co-sponsor 1: Council Member Laura Morrison)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20130321-044, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 31kb
20130321-044, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 70kb
Item 45 - March 21, 2013
Approve a resolution amending the City's legislative agenda to support reinstating pre-2012 funding levels for Women's Preventive Health and Family Planning Services and to endorse the inclusion of unbiased, scientifically founded information in the Women's Right to Know pamphlet published by the Texas Department of State Health Services. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Laura Morrison, Co-sponsor 1: Council Member Mike Martinez, Co-sponsor 2: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole)
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20130321-045, PDF, 96kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20130321-045, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 38kb
20130321-045, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 71kb
Item 46 - March 21, 2013
Approve a resolution supporting land grants for Austin's downtown historic squares and amending the City's Legislative Agenda to reflect that support. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole, Co-sponsor 1: Mayor Lee Leffingwell, Co-sponsor 2: Council Member Chris Riley)
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20130321-046, PDF, 36kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20130321-046, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 21kb
20130321-046, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 71kb
Item 47 - March 21, 2013
Approve a resolution amending the City's legislative agenda to support reinstating prior years funding levels for local air quality programs and redistributing inspection and maintenance funds to counties based on the program's intended purpose. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Chris Riley, Co-sponsor 1: Council Member Kathie Tovo, Co-sponsor 2: Council Member William Spelman)
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20130321-047, PDF, 43kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20130321-047, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 8kb
20130321-047, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 71kb
Item 48 - March 21, 2013
Set a public hearing to consider an ordinance regarding floodplain variances to demolish the existing single-family house at 4515 Speedway and construct a new two story duplex. This request is made by the owner of the property, which is partially in the 25-year floodplain and entirely in the 100-year floodplain of Waller Creek. (Suggested date and time: March 28, 2013, 4:00 p.m., at Austin City Hall, 301 West Second Street, Austin, TX)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20130321-048, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 65kb
20130321-048, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 109kb
Item 49 - March 21, 2013
Approve second and third readings of an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25 pertaining to downtown off-street parking and loading requirements. THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR THIS ITEM WAS HELD AND CLOSED ON FEBRUARY 28, 2013.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20130321-049, Agenda Backup: Backup (Mayors Committee Motion), PDF, 60kb
20130321-049, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 73kb
20130321-049, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 64kb
20130321-049, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 318kb
Item 50 - March 21, 2013
Approve third reading of an ordinance renewing a non-emergency transfer franchise to American Medical Response of Texas, Inc. under City Code Chapter 10-2. THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR THIS ITEM WAS HELD AND CLOSED ON JANUARY 17, 2013.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20130321-050, PDF, 414kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20130321-050, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 37kb
20130321-050, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 73kb
20130321-050, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 80kb
Item 51 - March 21, 2013
Briefing on Parking Reduction Incentive Pilot Program.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20130321-051, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 646kb
Item 52 - March 21, 2013
Briefing on Air Quality Program Recommendations.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20130321-052, Agenda Late Backup , PDF, 1.3mb
Item 53 - March 21, 2013
Discuss legal issues related to Open Government matters (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20130321-053, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 70kb
Item 54 - March 21, 2013
Discuss legal issues related to the November 6, 2012 election (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20130321-054, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 70kb
Item 55 - March 21, 2013
Discuss legal issues related to Cause No. D-1-GN-13-000688; Texas Retailers Association v. City of Austin; in the District Court of Travis County, 53rd Judicial District (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20130321-055, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 71kb
Item 56 - March 21, 2013
Discuss legal issues related to Ordinance No. 20110629-003 and White Lodging Services Corporation's development of J.W. Marriot Hotel (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20130321-056, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 70kb
Item 57 - March 21, 2013
NPA-2011-0025.03 - 7401 West U.S. 290 Hwy (Oak Hill Heights Commercial) - Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20081211-096, the Oak Hill Combined Neighborhood Plan, an element of the Austin Imagine Comprehensive Plan, to change the land use designation on the future land use map (FLUM) on property locally known as 7401 West U.S. 290 Highway (Williamson Creek Watershed-Barton Creek Zone) from Office use to Commercial use. On February 9, 2012, City Council approved first reading to change the future land use map to Commercial use. Vote: 4-3, Council Members Morrison, Riley and Tovo voted nay. Owner/Applicant: Jimmy Nassour. Agent: Alice Glasco Consulting (Alice Glasco). City Staff: Maureen Meredith, 974-2695.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20130321-057, PDF, 94kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20130321-057, Agenda Backup: Additional Backup (item 57 comment card npa 2011 0025 03), PDF, 93kb
20130321-057, Agenda Backup: Ordinance (npa 2011 0025 03), PDF, 193kb
20130321-057, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 63kb
20130321-057, Agenda Backup: Staff Report (npa 2011 0025 03), PDF, 1.3mb
Item 58 - March 21, 2013
C14-2011-0146 - Oak Hill Heights Commercial - Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 7401 West U.S. 290 Highway (Williamson Creek Watershed-Barton Springs Zone) from limited office-neighborhood plan (LO-NP) combining district zoning to neighborhood commercial-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (LR-CO-NP) combining district zoning, as amended. First Reading approved for community commercial-neighborhood plan (GR-CO-NP) combining district zoning on February 9, 2012. Vote: 4-3, Council Members Morrison, Riley and Tovo voted nay. Owner/Applicant: Jimmy Nassour. Agent: Alice Glasco Consulting (Alice Glasco). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 974-7719.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20130321-058, PDF, 201kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20130321-058, Agenda Backup: Ordinance (C14 2011 0146), PDF, 260kb
20130321-058, Agenda Backup: Ordinance (Item 58 C14 2011 0146), PDF, 273kb
20130321-058, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 63kb
20130321-058, Agenda Backup: Staff Report (C14 2011 0146), PDF, 886kb
Item 59 - March 21, 2013
C14-2012-0146.SH - 1044 Norwood Park Blvd. - Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 1044 Norwood Park Boulevard (Little Walnut Creek Watershed) from community commercial-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-CO-NP) combining district zoning to commercial highway services-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CH-CO-NP) combining district zoning. First reading approved on March 7, 2013. Vote: 7-0. Owner: DBSI Village at Norwood, LLC (Conrad Myers). Agent: Conley Engineering, Inc. (Carl Conley). City Staff: Heather Chaffin, 974-2122.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20130321-059, Agenda Backup: Ordinance (C14 2012 0146 SH), PDF, 293kb
20130321-059, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 63kb
20130321-059, Agenda Backup: Restricrive Covenenant (C14 2012 0146 SH), PDF, 182kb
20130321-059, Agenda Backup: Staff Report (C14 2012 0146 SH), PDF, 595kb
Item 60 - March 21, 2013
C14-2012-0028 - 3rd & Colorado - Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 301 and 311 Colorado Street, and 114 West 3rd Street (Town Lake Watershed) from central business district-central urban redevelopment district (CBD-CURE) combining district zoning to central business district-central urban redevelopment district (CBD-CURE) combining district zoning, to change a condition of zoning. First reading approved on August 16, 2012. Vote 7-0. Applicant: S/H Austin Partnership (John Beauchamp). Agent: Winstead, P.C. (Stephen O. Drenner). City Staff: Clark Patterson, 974-7691.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20130321-060, Agenda Backup: Ordinance (C14 2012 0028), PDF, 303kb
20130321-060, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 64kb
20130321-060, Agenda Backup: Staff Report (C14 2012 0028), PDF, 1.0mb
Item 61 - March 21, 2013
C14-2008-0159(RCA) - 3rd & Colorado - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 301 and 311 Colorado Street, and 114 West 3rd Street (Town Lake Watershed) to amend a portion of the Restrictive Covenant as it relates to certain uses and development standards. Staff Recommendation: To grant an amendment to a portion of the Restrictive Covenant. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant an amendment to a portion of the Restrictive Covenant. Applicant: S/H Austin Partnership (John Beauchamp). Agent: Winstead, P.C. (Stephen O. Drenner). City Staff: Clark Patterson, 974-7691.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20130321-061, Agenda Backup: Amended Restrictive Covenant (C14 2008 0159), PDF, 67kb
20130321-061, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 63kb
20130321-061, Agenda Backup: Staff Report (C14 2008 0159), PDF, 837kb
Item 62 - March 21, 2013
C14-75-085(RCT) - Wells Fargo - Enfield #1 - Conduct a public hearing to terminate a restrictive covenant as it relates to certain uses on property locally known as 605 West 15th Street (Town Lake Watershed). Staff Recommendation: To grant the restrictive covenant termination. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant the restrictive covenant termination. Applicant: Well Fargo Bank, N. A. (Joe Zafareo). Agent: Brown McCarrol, L.P.P. (Jerry Harris). City Staff: Clark Patterson, 974-7691.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20130321-062, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 63kb
20130321-062, Agenda Backup: Staff Report (C14 75 085 and C14 84 056), PDF, 2.4mb
20130321-062, Agenda Backup: Termination of Restrictive Covenant (C14 75 085), PDF, 51kb
20130321-062, Restrictive Covenant Termination, PDF, 83kb
Item 63 - March 21, 2013
C14-84-056(RCT) - Wells Fargo - Enfield #2 - Conduct a public hearing to terminate a restrictive covenant as it relates to certain uses on property locally known as 605 West 15th Street (Town Lake Watershed). Staff Recommendation: To grant the restrictive covenant termination. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant the restrictive covenant termination. Applicant: Well Fargo Bank, N. A. (Joe Zafareo). Agent: Brown McCarrol, L.P.P. (Jerry Harris). City Staff: Clark Patterson, 974-7691.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20130321-063, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 63kb
20130321-063, Agenda Backup: Staff Report (C14 75 085 and C14 84 056), PDF, 47kb
20130321-063, Agenda Backup: Termination of Restrictive Covenant (C14 84 056), PDF, 51kb
20130321-063, Restrictive Covenant Termination, PDF, 83kb
Item 64 - March 21, 2013
C14-2012-0158 - 7311 Decker Lane - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 7311 Decker Lane (Elm Creek Watershed) from multi-family residence-medium density-conditional overlay (MF-3-CO) combining district zoning and community commercial (GR) 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 grant general commercial services-conditional overlay (CS-CO) combining district zoning. Owner: SAFA Trading Establishment, Inc. (Adam Ahmad). Agent: Land Strategies, Inc. (Paul W. Linehan). City Staff: Heather Chaffin, 974-2122.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20130321-064, PDF, 270kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20130321-064, Agenda Backup: Ordinance (c14 2012 0158), PDF, 356kb
20130321-064, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 63kb
20130321-064, Agenda Backup: Staff Report (c14 2012 0158), PDF, 525kb
Item 65 - March 21, 2013
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-9, Article 1, Division 2 relating to water and wastewater service extension requests and cost participation in construction costs.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20130321-065, PDF, 611kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20130321-065, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 36kb
20130321-065, Agenda Backup: Backup (Educational Impact Statement), PDF, 33kb
20130321-065, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 138kb
20130321-065, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 69kb
Item 66 - March 21, 2013
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 15-11 relating to private laterals.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20130321-066, PDF, 173kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20130321-066, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 35kb
20130321-066, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 49kb
20130321-066, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 71kb
Item 67 - March 21, 2013
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending various sections of City Code Chapter 25 to clarify definitions, standards, and regulations related to bicycle parking.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20130321-067, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 63kb
20130321-067, Agenda Backup: Request for Postponement, PDF, 17kb
Item 68 - March 21, 2013
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 relating to the issuance of temporary use permits for outdoor assembly.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20130321-068, Agenda Backup: BackUp (Affordability Impact Statement), PDF, 57kb
20130321-068, Agenda Backup: BackUp (Educational Impact Statement), PDF, 171kb
20130321-068, Agenda Backup: BackUp (Notice), PDF, 949kb
20130321-068, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 77kb
20130321-068, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 62kb
20130321-068, Agenda Backup: Review Sheet, PDF, 63kb
Item 69 - March 21, 2013
Conduct a public hearing and consider an appeal by Sarah Crocker of the Zoning and Platting Commission's decision to deny a request for the one-year extension of a site plan for Wells Branch Commercial [SP-2007-0688C(XT)], located at 1205 W. Wells Branch Parkway.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20130321-069, Agenda Backup: BackUp (SP-2007-0688CXT), PDF, 464kb
20130321-069, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 3.5mb
20130321-069, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 66kb
20130321-069, Agenda Backup: Review Sheet (CC Appeal of ZAP Appeal), PDF, 29kb
Item 70 - March 21, 2013
Conduct a public hearing for the limited purpose annexation of the Estancia annexation area (approximately 600 acres in southern Travis County west of IH 35 South approximately eight tenths of a mile south of the intersection of IH 35 South and Onion Creek Parkway).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20130321-070, Agenda Backup: BackUp (Planning Study and Regulatory Plan), PDF, 97kb
20130321-070, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 555kb
20130321-070, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 65kb
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