Regular Meeting of the Austin City Council
January 23, 2014
Meeting Agenda
Agenda, 279kb
Changes to the Meeting Agenda
Agenda Changes and Corrections Part 1 of 2, 78kb
Agenda Changes and Corrections Part 2 of 2, 78kb
Council Questions and Answers
Agenda Questions and Answers, 749kb
Approved Meeting Minutes
Minutes, 91kb
Closed Caption Transcript
Transcript, 542kb
Video
Agenda Items - January 23, 2014
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Item 1 - January 23, 2014
Approve the minutes of the Austin City Council special called meeting of December 5, 2013, work session of December 10, 2013 and regular meeting of December 12, 2013.
There are no documents published for this agenda item.
Item 2 - January 23, 2014
Approve issuance of a rebate to EDR Austin LLC, dba 2400 Nueces, for the installation of energy efficient equipment at its facility located at 2400 Nueces St., Austin, Texas, in an amount not to exceed $170,705.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140123-002, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 77kb
Item 3 - January 23, 2014
Authorize negotiation and execution of an agreement with Crystal Mountain, to provide a performance-based incentive for the generation of solar energy at its facility located at 9433 Bee Cave Road, Austin, Texas, for an estimated $36,419 per year, for a total amount not to exceed $364,190 over a 10-year period.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140123-003, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 76kb
Item 4 - January 23, 2014
Authorize negotiation and execution of an agreement with Woodmark Apartments, to provide a performance-based incentive for the generation of solar energy at its facility located at 1735 Rutland Drive, Austin, Texas, for an estimated $24,645 per year, for a total amount not to exceed $246,450 over a 10-year period.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140123-004, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 76kb
Item 5 - January 23, 2014
Authorize the negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with Board of Regents of the University of Texas System, for the design and construction of reclaimed water improvements required to be installed in the relocated segment of Red River Street between MLK and 15th Street, in an amount not to exceed $650,000.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140123-005, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 63kb
20140123-005, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 5.6mb
20140123-005, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 66kb
Item 6 - January 23, 2014
Approve a resolution requesting that the Travis Central Appraisal District conduct a 2013 reappraisal of properties affected by the October 2013 floods.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20140123-006, PDF, 32kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140123-006, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 17kb
20140123-006, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 56kb
20140123-006, Agenda Backup: Revised Fiscal Note.xlsx, PDF, 42kb
Item 7 - January 23, 2014
Approve an ordinance establishing the value of the exemption from ad valorem taxes for a portion of the appraised value of residential homesteads owned by individuals who are disabled or are 65 years of age or older.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140123-007, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 57kb
20140123-007, Agenda Backup: Revised Draft Ordinance, PDF, 81kb
20140123-007, Agenda Backup: Revised Fiscal Note.xlsx, PDF, 38kb
Item 8 - January 23, 2014
Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with Travis County for the one-time transfer of $314,043 to the City for the purchase of, or reimbursement of costs for, 9-1-1 related equipment, maintenance, services and training to support the Combined Transportation, Emergency and Communications Center Public Safety and Emergency Management agencies. Related to Item #9.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140123-008, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 79kb
Item 9 - January 23, 2014
Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2013-2014 Communications and Technology Management Department Capital Budget (Ordinance No. 20130909-002) to accept and appropriate $314,043 of Capital Area Council of Governments funds provided through Travis County for wireless information technology initiatives including 9-1-1 and Emergency Services operations. Related to Item #8.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20140123-009, PDF, 35kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140123-009, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 18kb
20140123-009, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 45kb
20140123-009, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 59kb
Item 10 - January 23, 2014
Authorize negotiation and execution of a professional services agreement with KLEINFELDER CENTRAL, INC., (staff recommendation) or one of the other qualified responders to RFQ Solicitation No. CLMP135, to provide engineering services for the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Terminal Area Spalling Improvements - Part 2 (Upper Level Embankment) project in an amount not to exceed $750,000.( Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 26.80% MBE and 15.80% WBE subconsultant participation.)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140123-010, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 124kb
20140123-010, Agenda Backup: Matrix, PDF, 92kb
20140123-010, Agenda Backup: MWBE Summary, PDF, 42kb
20140123-010, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 73kb
Item 11 - January 23, 2014
Authorize negotiation and execution of professional services agreements with the following five staff recommended firms or one of the other qualified responders: UNINTECH CONSULTING ENGINEERS, INC.; WISS, JANNEY, ELSTNER ASSOCIATES, INC.; P.E. STRUCTURAL CONSULTANTS, INC.; ENCOTECH ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS, INC.; AND DATUM ENGINEERS, INC. for the 2014 Structural Engineering Services Rotation List for an estimated period of three years or until financial authorization is expended, with the total amount not to exceed $1,250,000 divided among the five firms.( Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 15.80% MBE and 15.80% WBE participation.)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140123-011, Agenda Backup: M/WBE Summary, PDF, 41kb
20140123-011, Agenda Backup: Matrix, PDF, 90kb
20140123-011, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 83kb
Item 12 - January 23, 2014
Authorize negotiation and execution of a professional services agreement with the following three staff recommended firms or one of the other qualified responders to RFQ solicitation No. CLMP131: HDR ENGINEERING, INC., FREESE AND NICHOLS, INC., and CPM CONSULTANTS, for the 2013 Construction Inspection Services Rotation List for an estimated period of three years or until financial authorization is expended, with the total amount not to exceed $2,000,000 divided among the three firms.( Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9B (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
20140123-012, Agenda Backup: M/WBE Summary, PDF, 34kb
20140123-012, Agenda Backup: Matrix, PDF, 93kb
20140123-012, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 82kb
Item 13 - January 23, 2014
Authorize negotiation and execution of professional services agreements with the following five staff recommended firms or one of the other qualified responders: ENCOTECH ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS, INC. JOSE I. GUERRA, INC.; STANLEY CONSULTANTS, INC.; ACR ENGINEERING, INC.; and O'CONNELL ROBERTSON for the 2014 M.E.P. Engineering Services Rotation List for an estimated period of three years or until financial authorization is expended, with the total amount not to exceed $1,500,000 divided among the five firms. ( Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9B (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
20140123-013, Agenda Backup: M/WBE Summary, PDF, 35kb
20140123-013, Agenda Backup: Matrix, PDF, 90kb
20140123-013, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 82kb
Item 14 - January 23, 2014
Authorize execution of a change order to extend the construction contract with PEABODY GENERAL CONTRACTORS, INC. for the Large Diameter Waterline On-Call Services Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity Contract to extend the contract term, for five months, or until the authorized contract amount is expended. The change order does not incur any additional costs to the City, the contract amount remains $5,816,133. ( Notes: This contract was awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) with 75.68% WBE prime participation, 10.50% MBE and 0.59% WBE subcontractor participation to date including this change order.)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140123-014, Agenda Backup: Authorization History, PDF, 67kb
20140123-014, Agenda Backup: M/WBE Summary, PDF, 30kb
20140123-014, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 70kb
Item 15 - January 23, 2014
Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the professional services agreement with CDM Smith Inc., for engineering services related to development of a Master Plan for the Hornsby Bend Biosolids Management Plant in the amount of $400,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,949,832. ( Notes: This contract was awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) with 14.32% MBE and 6.44% WBE subconsultant participation to date.)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140123-015, Agenda Backup: Authorization History, PDF, 39kb
20140123-015, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 70kb
20140123-015, Agenda Backup: M/WBE Summary, PDF, 57kb
20140123-015, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 71kb
Item 16 - January 23, 2014
Authorize execution of a construction contract with SANTA CLARA CONSTRUCTION, LTD., for Wastewater Line Relay and Spot Repair Indefinite Delivery / Indefinite Quantity service contract for an initial year with up to 2 renewal options for a total contract amount not to exceed $8,264,798.91. The duration may be extended until the contract amount is expended. ( 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 90.31% MBE prime participation, 1.99% MBE and 2.14% WBE subcontractor participation.)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140123-016, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 82kb
20140123-016, Agenda Backup: M/WBE Summary, PDF, 46kb
20140123-016, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 69kb
Item 17 - January 23, 2014
Authorize execution of a construction contract with S J LOUIS CONSTRUCTION OF TEXAS, LTD., for the East 5th Street Chilled Water Piping Extension from San Jacinto to Red River Phase II project, in the amount of $4,290,938 plus a $429,093.80 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $4,720,031.80. ( 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 6.29% MBE and 1.70% WBE subcontractor participation.)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140123-017, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 47kb
20140123-017, Agenda Backup: M/WBE Summary, PDF, 47kb
20140123-017, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 1.7mb
20140123-017, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 69kb
Item 18 - January 23, 2014
Authorize execution of a construction contract with S J LOUIS CONSTRUCTION OF TEXAS, LTD., for Harris Branch Interceptor Lower B project in the amount of $4,111,964.29 plus a $411,196.42 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $4,523,160.71 ( 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 6.42% MBE and 4.13% WBE subcontractor participation.)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140123-018, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 64kb
20140123-018, Agenda Backup: M/WBE Summary, PDF, 46kb
20140123-018, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 199kb
20140123-018, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 69kb
Item 19 - January 23, 2014
Authorize execution of a construction contract with SOUTHLAND CONTRACTING, INC., for the North Acres Wastewater Tunnel Project in the amount of $4,550,020.28 plus a $227,501.01 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $4,777,521.29. ( 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 5.73% MBE and 1.28% WBE subcontractor participation.)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140123-019, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 88kb
20140123-019, Agenda Backup: M/WBE Summary, PDF, 46kb
20140123-019, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 90kb
20140123-019, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 67kb
Item 20 - January 23, 2014
Authorize additional contingency to the construction contract with CENTRAL ROAD & UTILITY, LTD., for the Anderson Mill / US 183 Wastewater Improvement project, in the amount of $138,783 for a total contract not to exceed $1,720,399.40. ( Notes: This contract was awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) with 61.72% MBE prime participation; 6.90% MBE and 2.48% WBE subcontractor participation to date.)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140123-020, Agenda Backup: Authorization History, PDF, 74kb
20140123-020, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 82kb
20140123-020, Agenda Backup: M/WBE Summary, PDF, 47kb
20140123-020, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 11.2mb
20140123-020, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 68kb
Item 21 - January 23, 2014
Authorize execution of an interlocal agreement between the City and Austin Community College (ACC) to provide Austin Fire Department cadets with completion certificates from ACC's Department of Continuing Education for training academy courses that are consistent with advanced certification from the Texas Commission on Fire Protection's curriculum and to convert the certificates to ACC college credit hours. The initial term of the agreement is one year and it will automatically renew on an annual basis unless terminated by either party.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140123-021, Agenda Backup: Interlocal Agreement, PDF, 576kb
20140123-021, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 79kb
Item 22 - January 23, 2014
Approve negotiation and execution of an 11-month contract for early childhood services with CHILD INC in an amount not to exceed $575,000, with one 12-month extension option not to exceed $575,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,150,000.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140123-022, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 67kb
Item 23 - January 23, 2014
Approve execution of Amendment No. 1 to the interlocal agreement for early childhood services with TRAVIS COUNTY to change the contract end date to September 30, 2014.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140123-023, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 64kb
Item 24 - January 23, 2014
Approve an ordinance authorizing acceptance of $134,398 in grant funds from the TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES, and amending the Fiscal Year 2013-2014 Health and Human Services Department Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund (Ordinance No. 20130909-001), to appropriate $134,398 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 Community Diabetes.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20140123-024, PDF, 34kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140123-024, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 17kb
20140123-024, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 51kb
20140123-024, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 74kb
Item 25 - January 23, 2014
Authorize the negotiation and execution of Amendment No. 3 to each of the juvenile delinquency prevention services contracts under the 78744 Community Youth Development Program as follows: increase the Mexic-Arte Museum contract by an amount not to exceed $29,085.05 for a total contract amount not to exceed $166,785.05; and increase the Theatre Action Project DBA Creative Action contract by an amount not to exceed $29,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $177,040.82.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140123-025, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 69kb
Item 26 - January 23, 2014
Approve an ordinance waiving up to $2,280 in Library Department photo / digital scan reproduction and publication fees for Arcadia Press, Inc., in exchange for agreements by Arcadia to pay the City royalty payments for use of certain Austin History Center historical photos in a book to be published by Arcadia.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20140123-026, PDF, 20kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140123-026, Agenda Backup: 1-23-14 Library Fee Waiver FN, PDF, 44kb
20140123-026, Agenda Backup: APL Arcadia-Montopolis_final, PDF, 186kb
20140123-026, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 16kb
20140123-026, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 64kb
Item 27 - January 23, 2014
Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with Travis County, through Travis County Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, for sign language interpretation services for the Health and Human Services Department and Municipal Court in an amount not to exceed $43,500 annually.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140123-027, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 66kb
Item 28 - January 23, 2014
Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2013-2014 Neighborhood Housing and Community Development Department Capital Budget (Ordinance No. 20130909-002) to increase appropriations by $15,000,000 for affordable housing. Related to Item #29.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20140123-028, PDF, 26kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140123-028, Agenda Backup: Board or Commission Recommendation, PDF, 110kb
20140123-028, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 18kb
20140123-028, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 86kb
20140123-028, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 82kb
Item 29 - January 23, 2014
Approve a resolution declaring the City's official intent to reimburse itself from November 2013 Affordable Housing General Obligation Bonds to be issued for expenditures in the total amount of $15,000,000. Related to Item #28.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20140123-029, PDF, 50kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140123-029, Agenda Backup: Board or Commission Recommendation, PDF, 110kb
20140123-029, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 23kb
20140123-029, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 70kb
Item 30 - January 23, 2014
Authorize negotiation and execution of Amendment No. 2 to the Fiscal Year 2013-2014 Service Agreement with the Austin Housing Finance Corporation in the amount of $15,000,000 to fund housing and community development programs.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140123-030, Agenda Backup: Board or Commission Recommendation, PDF, 110kb
20140123-030, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 60kb
Item 31 - January 23, 2014
Authorize the conversion of City-owned land located at 4700 Winnebago Lane, managed by Austin Resource Recovery, to dedicated parkland and the execution of an instrument evidencing the conversion of the property to parkland for recordation in the official public records of Travis County, Texas. The property is approximately 9.41 acres of land out of Lot 1, Block E of the Missouri-Pacific Industrial Park, Section One, a subdivision situated in Travis County, Texas, acquired from Austin Resource Recovery.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140123-031, Agenda Backup: Clarification Memo, PDF, 125kb
20140123-031, Agenda Backup: Expense Detail, PDF, 63kb
20140123-031, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 74kb
Item 32 - January 23, 2014
Authorize execution of an amendment to the interlocal agreement with the Capital Area Council of Governments for the service and delivery of meals to Parks and Recreation Department facilities in the amount of $110,500, for a total contract amount not to exceed $292,500.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140123-032, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 89kb
Item 33 - January 23, 2014
Approve a resolution authorizing the City's continued membership in the Capital Area Council of Governments and payment of the related membership fee, in an amount not to exceed $82,722.70.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20140123-033, PDF, 13kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140123-033, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 7kb
20140123-033, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 64kb
Item 34 - January 23, 2014
Approve an ordinance adopting the first amendment to the Strategic Partnership Agreement between the City and Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District No. 2 to correct an error relating to the full purpose annexation conversion date.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20140123-034, PDF, 88kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140123-034, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 18kb
20140123-034, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A (Amendment No. 1), PDF, 14kb
20140123-034, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 62kb
Item 35 - January 23, 2014
Approve an ordinance adopting the first amendment to the Strategic Partnership Agreement between the City and Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District No. 3 to correct an error relating to the full purpose annexation conversion date.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20140123-035, PDF, 88kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140123-035, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 18kb
20140123-035, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A (Amendment No. 1), PDF, 14kb
20140123-035, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 62kb
Item 36 - January 23, 2014
Approve an ordinance adopting the first amendment to the Strategic Partnership Agreement between the City and Southeast Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 2 to correct an error relating to the full purpose annexation conversion date.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20140123-036, PDF, 90kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140123-036, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 18kb
20140123-036, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A (Amendment No. 1), PDF, 14kb
20140123-036, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 62kb
Item 37 - January 23, 2014
Approve an ordinance adopting the first amendment to the Strategic Partnership Agreement between the City and Southeast Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 3 to correct an error relating to the full purpose annexation conversion date.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20140123-037, PDF, 89kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140123-037, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 18kb
20140123-037, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A (Amendment No. 1), PDF, 14kb
20140123-037, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 62kb
Item 38 - January 23, 2014
Approve an ordinance adopting the first amendment to the Strategic Partnership Agreement between the City and Southeast Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 4 to correct an error relating to the full purpose annexation conversion date.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20140123-038, PDF, 90kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140123-038, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 18kb
20140123-038, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A (Amendment No. 1), PDF, 14kb
20140123-038, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 62kb
Item 39 - January 23, 2014
Approve a resolution authorizing the acceptance of $63,000 in grant funding from the State of Texas, Governor's Office, Criminal Justice Division to implement the Austin Police Department project entitled Austin Police Services for Victims of Crime.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20140123-039, PDF, 40kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140123-039, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 22kb
20140123-039, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 77kb
Item 40 - January 23, 2014
Approve an ordinance accepting $63,000 in grant funds from the State of Texas, Governor's Office, Criminal Justice Division; and amending the Fiscal Year 2013-2014 Austin Police Department Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund (Ordinance No. 20130909-001) to appropriate $63,000 for the project entitled Austin Police Services for Victims of Crime.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20140123-040, PDF, 27kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140123-040, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 17kb
20140123-040, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 36kb
20140123-040, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 77kb
Item 41 - January 23, 2014
Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the interlocal agreement between the City and Travis County for the extension of Parmer Lane from US 290 to SH 130 at Blue Bluff (future Braker Lane) project in the amount of $630,500, for a total amount not to exceed $3,532,965.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140123-041, Agenda Backup: Backup (1-24-14 PWD US290 to Braker Lane Expense Detail), PDF, 47kb
20140123-041, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 88kb
20140123-041, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 64kb
Item 42 - January 23, 2014
Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement between the City and the Texas Department of Transportation for materials inspection and testing services for the 2nd Street Bridge and Extension project in an amount not to exceed $85,000.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140123-042, Agenda Backup: Expense Detail, PDF, 44kb
20140123-042, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 287kb
20140123-042, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 64kb
Item 43 - January 23, 2014
Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with HORRY COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA to allow for cooperative procurement of goods and services. ( Notes: This Interlocal Agreement is exempt from the MBE/WBE Ordinance. This exemption is in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9C (Minority -Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this contract.)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140123-043, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 43kb
Item 44 - January 23, 2014
Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with CAMINO REAL REGIONAL MOBILITY AUTHORITY, EL PASO, TEXAS to allow for cooperative procurement of goods and services. ( Notes: This Interlocal Agreement is exempt from the MBE/WBE Ordinance. This exemption is 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 contract.)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140123-044, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 67kb
Item 45 - January 23, 2014
Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with the CITY OF ROUND ROCK, TEXAS to allow for cooperative procurement of goods and services. ( Notes: This Interlocal Agreement is exempt from the MBE/WBE Ordinance. This exemption is in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9C (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this contract.)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140123-045, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 67kb
Item 46 - January 23, 2014
Authorize award, negotiation and execution of a 36-month requirements service contract with VERIZON ENTERPRISE SERVICES to provide Multiple Label Switching Services infrastructure from Verizon Network Operation Centers to the City of Austin in an amount not to exceed $213,975. ( Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9C (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this contract.)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140123-046, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 68kb
Item 47 - January 23, 2014
Authorize award and execution of a 36-month requirements supply contract with BOUND TREE MEDICAL, to provide EMS and AFD with medical bags in an amount not to exceed $80,537, with three 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $26,846 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $161,076. ( 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
20140123-047, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 81kb
Item 48 - January 23, 2014
Authorize award and execution of requirements supply contract through the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (BuyBoard) with FITNESS IN MOTION to provide treadmills for the Austin Fire Department, in an amount not to exceed $73,600. ( 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 contract.)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140123-048, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 67kb
Item 49 - January 23, 2014
Authorize award and execution of a 36-month requirements supply contract with SOUTHWEST GEO-SOLUTIONS, INC. DBA GEO-SOLUTIONS, INC., for erosion control materials in an amount not to exceed $198,909 with three 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $66,303 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $397,818. ( 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
20140123-049, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 79kb
Item 50 - January 23, 2014
Authorize award and execution of a 36-month requirements supply contract with GUARDIAN INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY, LLC (WBE/FW) and SSPS, INC. DBA SMITH MANUFACTURING CO., to provide scarifier and planer replacement parts in a total amount not to exceed $135,000, with three 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $45,000 for each extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $270,000. ( Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9D (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this solicitation.)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140123-050, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 80kb
Item 51 - January 23, 2014
Approve an ordinance amending the City Code relating to utility infrastructure joint-use agreements and management of utility infrastructure in City rights-of-way.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140123-051, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 61kb
20140123-051, Agenda Backup: Revised Draft Ordinance, PDF, 58kb
Item 52 - January 23, 2014
Approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 12 to prohibit vehicles stopping, standing, or parking in designated transit priority lanes, to provide for vehicle removal; to establish a penalty; and to provide for emergency passage.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20140123-052, PDF, 58kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140123-052, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 37kb
20140123-052, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 25kb
20140123-052, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 78kb
Item 53 - January 23, 2014
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
20140123-053, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 37kb
Item 54 - January 23, 2014
Approve an ordinance waiving certain fees and requirements for the Dell Children's Gala 2014 which is to be held on Saturday, January 25, 2014 at the Austin Convention Center. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Laura Morrison, Co-sponsor 1: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole, Co-sponsor 2: Council Member Kathie Tovo)
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20140123-054, PDF, 29kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140123-054, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 18kb
20140123-054, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note.xlsx, PDF, 36kb
20140123-054, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 71kb
20140123-054, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 41kb
Item 55 - January 23, 2014
Approve the waiver or reimbursement of certain fees and requirements under City Code Chapter 14-8, and authorize payment of certain costs for the City co-sponsored 2014 Martin Luther King, Jr. parade which is to be held Monday, January 20, 2014. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole, Co-sponsor 1: Mayor Lee Leffingwell, Co-sponsor 2: Council Member Mike Martinez)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140123-055, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 82kb
20140123-055, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 73kb
Item 56 - January 23, 2014
Approve an ordinance waiving certain fees for the Chinese New Year Celebration sponsored by the Chinese Society of Austin which is to be held on Saturday, February 8, 2014 at the Asian American Resource Center. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Kathie Tovo, Co-sponsor 1: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole, Co-sponsor 2: Council Member Mike Martinez)
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20140123-056, PDF, 21kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140123-056, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 18kb
20140123-056, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 35kb
20140123-056, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 71kb
Item 57 - January 23, 2014
Approve an ordinance waiving certain fees for the Casa Marianella event sponsored by Casa Marianella which is to be held on Wednesday, March 26, 2014 at Fiesta Gardens. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Mike Martinez, Co-sponsor 1: Council Member Kathie Tovo, Co-sponsor 2: Council Member Laura Morrison)
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20140123-057, PDF, 23kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140123-057, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 18kb
20140123-057, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 35kb
20140123-057, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 71kb
Item 58 - January 23, 2014
Approve an ordinance reimbursing certain fees for a kickball tournament sponsored by Austin Kickball Organization which was held Saturday, December 14, 2013 at the Montopolis Youth Sports Complex. (Sponsor: Council Member Mike Martinez, Co-sponsor 1: Council Member Kathie Tovo, Co-sponsor 2: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole)
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20140123-058, PDF, 22kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140123-058, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 18kb
20140123-058, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 35kb
20140123-058, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 72kb
Item 59 - January 23, 2014
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to research best practices for the development of self-contained living spaces 500 square feet and less (micro-units), to identify barriers to development, and report back to Council with recommendations for micro-unit development including necessary code amendments. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member William Spelman, Co-sponsor 1: Council Member Chris Riley, Co-sponsor 2: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole)
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20140123-059, PDF, 37kb
Staff Responses to Council
Staff Response 20140123-059, PDF, 22kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140123-059, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 8kb
20140123-059, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 71kb
Item 60 - January 23, 2014
Approve a resolution directing the Waterfront Planning Advisory Board to call additional meetings, as deemed necessary, in order to complete recommendations for density bonuses within the Waterfront Overlay and to participate in public engagement activities for the small area planning initiative within the Waterfront Overlay. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Chris Riley, Co-sponsor 1: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole)
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20140123-060, PDF, 39kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140123-060, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 8kb
20140123-060, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 69kb
Item 61 - January 23, 2014
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to work with the Austin Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce to evaluate the potential to expand the contract scope and consider increasing the contract amount in 2015 budget; to help facilitate collaboration with Austin Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce and Austin Convention & Visitors Bureau to identify opportunities and recommendations to attract lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender -related tourism, events and conventions; and report to council on status by March 28, 2014. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Laura Morrison, Co-sponsor 1: Council Member William Spelman, Co-sponsor 2: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole)
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20140123-061, PDF, 56kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140123-061, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 72kb
20140123-061, Agenda Backup: Revised Draft Resolution, PDF, 41kb
20140123-061, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 58kb
Item 62 - January 23, 2014
Set a public hearing to consider an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 to allow breweries to sell alcoholic beverages produced on-site, for on-site consumption. (Suggested date and time: February 13, 2014, 4:00 p.m. at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140123-062, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 63kb
Item 63 - January 23, 2014
Set a public hearing to consider an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 (Zoning) regarding density bonus regulations in the Downtown Density Bonus Program and the Rainey Street Subdistrict. (Suggested date and time: February 13, 2014, 4:00 p.m. at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX.).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140123-063, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 67kb
Item 64 - January 23, 2014
Set a public hearing to consider a resolution regarding approval of the permanent use of approximately 23,183 square feet of land and temporary working space use of approximately 21,168 square feet of land for construction, use, maintenance, repair, replacement, and extension of Pressler Street 980 linear feet, including bicycle and pedestrian connectivity, right of way and drainage for the Pressler Street Extension Project, through dedicated parkland known as Lamar Beach in accordance with Chapter 26 of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code. (Suggested date and time of the hearing: February 27, 2014, 4:00 p.m. at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140123-064, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 263kb
20140123-064, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 67kb
Item 65 - January 23, 2014
Set a public hearing to consider a request by the Radisson Hotel, located at 111 E. Cesar Chavez, to construct and operate a deck for its restaurant to be located on parkland directly behind the hotel and adjacent to the Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail. (Suggested date and time, February 27, 2014, 4:00 p.m. at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140123-065, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 71kb
Item 66 - January 23, 2014
Set a public hearing to consider an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 to amend the occupancy limit for unrelated individuals in single-family zoned property. (Suggested date and time: February 13, 2014, 4:00 p.m. at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140123-066, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 58kb
Item 67 - January 23, 2014
Set a public hearing to consider an ordinance creating an economic development program for and authorizing the negotiation and execution of an Economic Development Agreement with athenahealth, Inc. (Suggested date and time: January 30, 2014, 4:00 p.m. at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140123-067, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 57kb
Item 68 - January 23, 2014
Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings for the Howard Lane from Cameron Road to SH-130 Project for approximately 503 square feet of land for a permanent slope easement, being out of and a part of the Mariquita Castro League Survey No. 50, Abstract No. 160, in Travis County, Texas, same being a portion of the remainder of Lot A, M & J Addition Section 3, Recorded in Book 85, Page 1D-2A of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, conveyed to Cynthia S. Schneider AKA Cynthia S. Whitis by Special Warranty Deed executed on January 17, 2005 and filed for Record on February 10, 2005, Recorded in Document No. 2005022777 of the Official Public Records of Travis County, Texas, in the amount of $1,010. The owner of the needed property interests is CYNTHIA S. SCHNEIDER, ALSO KNOWN AS CYNTHIA S. WHITIS, ALSO KNOWN AS CINDY WHITIS. The property is located at the northwest corner of the intersection of Howard Lane and Harris Branch Parkway, on the northeast side of Austin, Travis County, Texas. The general route covered by this project includes Howard Lane from Cameron Road/Harris Branch to Austin city limits, in Austin, Travis County, Texas, and is part of a larger County project that is planned to continue beyond Austin city limits to east of SH-130.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140123-068, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 86kb
20140123-068, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A (Field Notes), PDF, 116kb
20140123-068, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Analysis, PDF, 57kb
20140123-068, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 129kb
20140123-068, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 69kb
Item 69 - January 23, 2014
Approve third reading of ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2, Subchapter C, Article 3, Division 9 (University Neighborhood Overlay District Requirements) relating to affordable housing regulations in the university neighborhood overlay (UNO) district. THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR THIS ITEM WAS HELD AND CLOSED ON AUGUST 22, 2013.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140123-069, Agenda Backup: Back-up (Affordability Impact Statement), PDF, 51kb
20140123-069, Agenda Backup: Back-up (Educational Impact Statement), PDF, 43kb
20140123-069, Agenda Backup: Backup (NHCD Summary of UNO Amendments), PDF, 167kb
20140123-069, Agenda Backup: Back-up (Notice), PDF, 756kb
20140123-069, Agenda Backup: Backup (TDHCA 2014-ProjectIncomeandRentTool for UNO), PDF, 315kb
20140123-069, Agenda Backup: Backup (UNO Income Determ Compl Monit Final Draft 012314), PDF, 153kb
20140123-069, Agenda Backup: Backup (UNO Rent Limit Summary), PDF, 12kb
20140123-069, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 39kb
20140123-069, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 68kb
20140123-069, Agenda Backup: Resolution (No 20091210-044), PDF, 57kb
20140123-069, Agenda Backup: Staff Report (C20-2012-011 UNO Affordability), PDF, 81kb
Item 70 - January 23, 2014
Approve third reading of an ordinance amending Article 11 of City Code Chapter 25-12, the Residential Code, to require additional accessibility or visitability standards for residential single-family and duplex construction. THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR THIS ITEM WAS HELD AND CLOSED ON MAY 23, 2013.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140123-070, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 30kb
20140123-070, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 81kb
Item 71 - January 23, 2014
Briefing on the Social Services Request for Application Process.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140123-071, Agenda Late Backup , PDF, 146kb
Item 72 - January 23, 2014
Staff presentation regarding a proposal to create an economic development program for athenahealth, Inc. (Public comment is permitted on this staff presentation).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140123-072, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 33kb
20140123-072, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 8kb
20140123-072, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 207kb
20140123-072, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 16kb
20140123-072, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 352kb
20140123-072, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 368kb
20140123-072, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 297kb
Item 73 - January 23, 2014
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
20140123-073, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 70kb
Item 74 - January 23, 2014
Discuss legal issues related to the transition to electing the council from single-member districts ( Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Government Code).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140123-074, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 70kb
Item 75 - January 23, 2014
Discuss legal issues related to the July 26, 2013 officer-involved shooting (Private consultation with legal counsel -Section 551.071 of the Government Code).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140123-075, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 55kb
Item 76 - January 23, 2014
Discuss legal issues related to Mike Benavides, et. al v. City of Austin, No. A-11-CA-00438 LY, in the United States District Court, Western District of Texas, Austin Division (Private consultation with legal counsel- Section 551.071 of the Government Code).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140123-076, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 56kb
Item 77 - January 23, 2014
NPA-2013-0019.01 - 710 East 41st Street (Commodore Perry Estate) - Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 040826-056, the Central Austin Combined Neighborhood Plan, an element of the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan, to change the land use designation on the future land use map (FLUM) on a portion of property locally known as 710 East 41st Street (Waller Creek Watershed) from Civic to Mixed Use land use. First Reading approved on December 12, 2013. Vote: 7-0. Owner/Applicant: Perry Estate, L.L.C. (Clark Lyda). Agent: Smith, Robertson, Elliott, Glen, Klein & Douglas, L.L.P. (David Hartman). City Staff: Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140123-077, Agenda Backup: Ordinance (npa 2013 0019 01), PDF, 321kb
20140123-077, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 57kb
20140123-077, Agenda Backup: Staff Report (npa 2013 0019 01), PDF, 5.6mb
20140123-077, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 211kb
Item 78 - January 23, 2014
C14-2013-0040 - Commodore Perry Estate - Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 710 East 41st Street (Waller Creek Watershed) from family residence-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (SF-3-CO-NP) combining district zoning for Tracts 1, 2 and 1A to community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning for Tracts 1 and 2, and community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay-historic landmark-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-CO-H-NP) combining district zoning for Tract 1A, with conditions. First Reading approved on December 12, 2013. Vote: 7-0. Applicant: Perry Estate, L.L.C. (Clark Lyda). Agent: Smith, Robertson, Elliot, Glen, Klein & Douglas, L.L.P. (David Hartman). City Staff: Jerry Rusthoven, 512-974-3207.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140123-078, Agenda Backup: Ordinance (c14 2013 0040), PDF, 1.2mb
20140123-078, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 58kb
20140123-078, Agenda Backup: Revised Staff Report (C14 2013 0040), PDF, 3.7mb
20140123-078, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 26kb
Item 79 - January 23, 2014
NPA-2013-0011.02 - 4914 Bennett Avenue (Tomlinson's Feed & Pets, Inc.) - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 020523-30, the North Loop Neighborhood Plan, an element of the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan, to change the land use designation on the future land use map (FLUM) on property locally known as 4914 Bennett Avenue (Boggy Creek Watershed) from Single Family to Mixed Use land use. Staff Recommendation: To grant Mixed Use/Office land use. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant Mixed Use land use. Owner/Applicant: Tomlinson's Feed & Pets, Inc. (Scott Click). Agent: Thrower Design (A. Ron Thrower). City Staff: Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140123-079, Agenda Backup: Ordinance (npa 2013 0011 02), PDF, 272kb
20140123-079, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 63kb
20140123-079, Agenda Backup: Staff Report (npa 2013 0011 02), PDF, 2.1mb
Item 80 - January 23, 2014
C14-2013-0021 - Tomlinson's Feed & Pets Rezoning - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 4914 Bennett Avenue (Boggy Creek Watershed) from family residence-neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) combining district zoning to community commercial-mixed use-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant general office-mixed use-neighborhood plan (GO-MU-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant community commercial-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Applicant: Tomlinson's Feed & Pets, Inc. (Scott Click). Agent: Thrower Design (Ron Thrower). City Staff: Jerry Rusthoven, 512-974-3207.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140123-080, Agenda Backup: Ordinance (c14 2013 0021), PDF, 374kb
20140123-080, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 63kb
20140123-080, Agenda Backup: Staff Report (C14 2013 0021), PDF, 2.8mb
Item 81 - January 23, 2014
C14-2013-0092 - Eastside Lumber Rezoning - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 2915 and 3013 East Cesar Chavez Street (Lady Bird Lake Watershed) from family residence-neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) combining district zoning to general commercial services-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-CO-NP) combining district for Tract One, and from general commercial services-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning to family residence-neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) combining district zoning for Tract Two. Staff Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning for Tract One and rural residence-neighborhood plan (RR-NP) combining district zoning for Tract Two. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning for Tract One and rural residence-neighborhood plan (RR-NP) combining district zoning for Tract Two. Owner: RAM Ventures LLC (Randall A. Meek). Applicant: Land Answers, Inc. (Jim Wittliff). City Staff: Heather Chaffin, 512-974-2122.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140123-081, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 64kb
20140123-081, Agenda Backup: Staff Memo (C14 2013 0092), PDF, 845kb
Item 82 - January 23, 2014
C14-2013-0104 - Shelley Tract - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 1700 West Avenue (Shoal Creek Watershed) from family residence (SF-3) district zoning to limited office-mixed use (LO-MU) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant limited office-mixed use (LO-MU) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: This case has been withdrawn by the Applicant. Applicant: Blue Dragon, Ltd. (Lance Farrell). Agent: Land Answers, Inc. (Jim Wittliff). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 512-974-7719. A valid petition has been filed in opposition to this rezoning request.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140123-082, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 63kb
20140123-082, Agenda Backup: Staff Memo (C14 2013 0104), PDF, 29kb
Item 83 - January 23, 2014
C14-2013-0119 - Hyde Park Market - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 4429 Duval Street (Waller Creek Watershed) from general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-CO-NP) combining district zoning to commercial-liquor sales-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-1-MU-V-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant commercial-liquor sales-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-1-MU-V-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant commercial-liquor sales-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-1-MU-V-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: 720 Lamar Place L.C. (Guy Oliver). Agent: Husch Blackwell, L.L.P. (Nikelle Meade). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 512-974-7719.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20140123-083, PDF, 127kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140123-083, Agenda Backup: Ordinance (c14 2013 0119), PDF, 262kb
20140123-083, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 58kb
20140123-083, Agenda Backup: Staff Report (C14 2013 0119), PDF, 1.1mb
Item 84 - January 23, 2014
C14-2013-0121 - 946 E. 51st Street Rezoning - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 946 East 51st Street (Tannehill Branch Watershed) from family residence-neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) combining district zoning to community commercial-neighborhood plan (GR-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant community commercial-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant community commercial-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Harmony Cottages, LLC (Ron Ginor). Agent: Thrower Design (Ron Thrower). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 512-974-7719.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20140123-084, PDF, 126kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140123-084, Agenda Backup: Ordinance (c14 2013 0121), PDF, 274kb
20140123-084, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 57kb
20140123-084, Agenda Backup: Staff Report (c14 2013 0121), PDF, 971kb
Item 85 - January 23, 2014
C14-2013-0126 - Archhill Zoning - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 11914, 11915 and 11919 Archhill Drive (Bull Creek Watershed) from single family residence-large lot (SF-1) district zoning to townhouse & condominium residence (SF-6) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant single family residence-standard lot-conditional overlay (SF-2-CO) combining district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To be reviewed on January 21, 2014. Owner/Applicant: Cindy Spoonts; Jeffrey and Pamela Savage; Robin and Thomas Tucker. Agent: Site Specifics (John Hussey). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057. A valid petition has been filed in opposition to this rezoning request.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140123-085, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 57kb
20140123-085, Agenda Backup: Staff Memo (C14 2013 0126), PDF, 75kb
Item 86 - January 23, 2014
C14-2013-0133 - 920 E. 53rd Street - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 920 East 53rd Street (Tannehill Branch Watershed) from family residence-neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) combining district zoning to single family residence-small lot-neighborhood plan (SF-4A-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant single family residence-small lot-neighborhood plan (SF-4A-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant single family residence-small lot-neighborhood plan (SF-4A-NP) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Pamela Romero and Richard Kallus. City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 512-974-7719.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140123-086, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 56kb
20140123-086, Agenda Backup: Revised Ordinance (C14 2013 0142), PDF, 128kb
20140123-086, Agenda Backup: Staff Report (c14 2013 0133), PDF, 1.4mb
Item 87 - January 23, 2014
C14-2013-0138 - Nightcap Dessert Lounge - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 1401 West 6th Street (Lady Bird Lake Watershed) from limited office-neighborhood plan (LO-NP) combining district zoning to community commercial-vertical mixed use building-neighborhood plan (GR-V-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant community commercial-vertical mixed use building-neighborhood plan (GR-V-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant community commercial-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan combining (GR-CO-NP) district zoning. Owner/Applicant: AGSA Group, L.L.C. (Gretchen Alley). Agent: Christin Rowan. City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140123-087, Agenda Backup: - RCA, PDF, 57kb
20140123-087, Agenda Backup: - Staff Report (c14 2013 0138, PDF, 2.2mb
20140123-087, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 2.9mb
Item 88 - January 23, 2014
C14-2013-0142 - Sam Builders - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 2207 West Parmer Lane (Walnut Creek Watershed) from neighborhood commercial (LR) district zoning to neighborhood commercial-mixed use (LR-MU) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant neighborhood commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay (LR-MU-CO) combining district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant neighborhood commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay (LR-MU-CO) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: SAM Builders, L.L.C. (Saeed A. Minhas). Agent: Bennett Consulting (Rodney Bennett). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20140123-088, PDF, 99kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140123-088, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 57kb
20140123-088, Agenda Backup: Staff Report (c14 2013 0142), PDF, 963kb
20140123-088, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 127kb
Item 89 - January 23, 2014
C14-2013-0143 - 3105 West Slaughter Lane - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 3103 and 3105 West Slaughter Lane (Slaughter Creek Watershed-Barton Springs Zone) from single family residence-standard lot (SF-2) district zoning to limited office-conditional overlay (LO-CO) combining district zoning, as amended. Staff Recommendation: To grant limited office-mixed use (LO-MU-CO) combining district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant limited office-conditional overlay (LO-CO) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Philip and Mary Ellen Doak. Agent: McLean & Howard, LLP (Jeffrey S. Howard). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 512-974-7719.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20140123-089, PDF, 101kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140123-089, Agenda Backup: Ordinance (c14 2013 0143), PDF, 194kb
20140123-089, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 57kb
20140123-089, Agenda Backup: Staff Report (c14 2013 0143), PDF, 849kb
Item 90 - January 23, 2014
C14-2013-0145 - Cardinal 1.03 - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by zoning property locally known as 2416 Cardinal Loop (Colorado River Watershed) from interim-single family residence-standard lot (I-SF-2) district zoning to general commercial services (CS) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-conditional overlay (CS-CO) combining district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-conditional overlay (CS-CO) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: KAF II Development Company (Ford Smith, Jr.). Agent: Jim Bennett Consulting (Jim Bennett). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 512-974-7719.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20140123-090, PDF, 85kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140123-090, Agenda Backup: Ordinance (C14 2013 0145), PDF, 267kb
20140123-090, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 56kb
20140123-090, Agenda Backup: Staff Report (c14 2013 0145), PDF, 672kb
Item 91 - January 23, 2014
C14-2013-0146 - Volente Business Park - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by zoning property locally known as 11901 Anderson Mill Road (Lake Travis Watershed) from interim-rural residence (I-RR) district zoning to community commercial (GR) district zoning for Tract 1 and commercial-liquor sales (CS-1) district zoning for Tract 2. Staff Recommendation: To grant community commercial-conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 1 and commercial-liquor sales-conditional overlay (CS-1-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 2. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant community commercial-conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 1 and commercial-liquor sales-conditional overlay (CS-1-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 2. Owner/Applicant: Johnson Four Corners (Brent Johnson). Agent: McLean & Howard, LLP (Jeffrey S. Howard). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, (512) 974-3057.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140123-091, Agenda Backup: Ordinance (c14 2013 0146), PDF, 272kb
20140123-091, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 58kb
20140123-091, Agenda Backup: Staff Report (c14 2013 0146), PDF, 1.3mb
Item 92 - January 23, 2014
C14-02-0183(RCT) - Restrictive Covenant Termination - Conduct a public hearing and approve a restrictive covenant termination on property locally known as 1120 Tillery Street (Boggy Creek Watershed). Staff Recommendation: To grant the restrictive covenant termination. Planning Commission Recommendation: To deny the restrictive covenant termination. Owner: Paul Saustrup. Applicant: Hector Avila. City Staff: Heather Chaffin, 512-974-2122.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140123-092, Agenda Backup: Backup (Restrictive Covenant (C14 02 0183 RCT)), PDF, 253kb
20140123-092, Agenda Backup: Backup (Signed Restrictive Covenant Termination (C14-02-0183 RCT)), PDF, 64kb
20140123-092, Agenda Backup: Letter of Support (C14-02-0183 RCT), PDF, 24kb
20140123-092, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 61kb
20140123-092, Agenda Backup: Staff Report (C14 02 0183 RCT), PDF, 1.1mb
20140123-092, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 11kb
Item 93 - January 23, 2014
C814-88-0001.10 (RCA) - Canyons @ Rob Roy Rezoning - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 800 North Capital of Texas Highway (Bee Creek Watershed) from planned unit development (PUD) district zoning to planned unit development (PUD) district zoning, to change a condition of zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant planned unit development (PUD) district zoning, to change a condition of zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant planned unit development (PUD) district zoning, to change a condition of zoning. Applicant: Brandywine Acquisition Partners (Ralph Bistline). Agent: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Richard Suttle). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 512-974-7719.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140123-093, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 82kb
20140123-093, Agenda Backup: Staff Report (C814 88 0001 RCA), PDF, 1.3mb
Item 94 - January 23, 2014
C814-88-0001.10 - Canyons @ Rob Roy Rezoning - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 800 North Capital of Texas Highway (Bee Creek Watershed) from planned unit development (PUD) district zoning to planned unit development (PUD) district zoning, to change a condition of zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant planned unit development (PUD) district zoning, to change a condition of zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant planned unit development (PUD) district zoning, to change a condition of zoning. Applicant: Brandywine Acquisition Partners (Ralph Bistline). Agent: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Richard Suttle). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 512-974-7719. A valid petition has been filed in opposition to this rezoning request.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140123-094, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 63kb
20140123-094, Agenda Backup: Staff Report (C814 88 001 10), PDF, 4.8mb
Item 95 - January 23, 2014
C814-2012-0085.01 - Estancia Hill Country PUD - First Amendment - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 12814 Interstate Highway 35 South and FM 1327 (Puryear Road) at South IH 35 Service Road Southbound (Onion Creek Watershed) from planned unit development (PUD) district zoning to planned unit development (PUD) district zoning, to change a condition of zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant planned unit development (PUD) district zoning, to change a condition of zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To be reviewed on January 21, 2014. Owner/Applicant: Sevengreen One LTD; Quartersage II LTD; Reverde Three LTD; IV Capitol Pointe LTD; Stone Pointe Five LTD; Saladia VI LTD; Paol Grande Seven LTD; High Point Green VIII LTD; Golondrina Nine LTD; X Cordoniz LTD; Ciero Eleven LTD; Zaguan XII LTD; Thirteen Canard LTD; Ruissea XIV LTD; Dindon Fifteen LTD; Bois de Chene XVI LTD; Etourneau Seventeen LTD; Moineau XVIII LTD; SLF III - Onion Creek LP (The Stratford Company-Ocie Vest); Lennar Homes of Texas Land and Construction, LTD (Ryan Mattox). Agent: City of Austin-Planning and Development Review Department. City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 512-974-7719.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140123-095, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 58kb
20140123-095, Agenda Backup: Staff Memo (C814 2012 0085 01), PDF, 54kb
Item 96 - January 23, 2014
The Mayor will recess the City Council meeting to conduct a Board of Directors' Meeting of the Austin Housing Finance Corporation. Following adjournment of the AHFC Board meeting the City Council will reconvene.
There are no documents published for this agenda item.
Item 97 - January 23, 2014
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance to amend Title 25 of the City Code to allow placement of accessible ramps in required yards setback.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140123-097, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 62kb
20140123-097, Agenda Backup: Request for Postponement, PDF, 22kb
Item 98 - January 23, 2014
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance approving a consent agreement for the Cascades Municipal Utility District No. 1 (MUD) subject to adoption of an ordinance approving a strategic partnership agreement between the City and the MUD.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140123-098, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 70kb
20140123-098, Agenda Backup: Request for Postponement, PDF, 22kb
Item 99 - January 23, 2014
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending Chapter 25-10 to establish regulations for special event signs.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140123-099, Agenda Backup: Backup (C20-2013-006 Temp Signs AAS Notice) pdf, PDF, 1.4mb
20140123-099, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 42kb
20140123-099, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 62kb
20140123-099, Agenda Backup: Staff Report (C20-2013-006 Temp Signs), PDF, 83kb
Item 100 - January 23, 2014
Conduct a public hearing and consider an appeal by co-applicants Rick Engel, Joseph Longaro, and Jimmy Nassour regarding the Planning Commission's denial of a conditional use permit and waiver for Little Woodrow's, located at 5425 Burnet Road.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140123-100, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 65kb
20140123-100, Agenda Backup: Request for Postponement, PDF, 17kb
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