Regular Meeting of the Austin City Council
May 17, 2007
Meeting Agenda
Agenda, 678kb
Changes to the Meeting Agenda
Agenda Addendum, 31kb
Agenda Changes and Corrections, 44kb
Approved Meeting Minutes
The minutes for the Regular Meeting of May 17, 2007 were approved on the 24th day of May, 2007 on Council Member Leffingwell's motion, Council Member Martinez' second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member Cole was absent.
Minutes, 771kb
Closed Caption Transcript
Transcript, 454kb
Agenda Items - May 17, 2007
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Item 1 - May 17, 2007
Approval of the minutes of the Austin City Council from the regularly scheduled meeting of May 3, 2007.
The minutes from the meeting of May 3, 2007 were approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070517-001, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 47kb
Item 2 - May 17, 2007
Approve an ordinance authorizing negotiation and execution of a second amendment to the existing Water Cost Reimbursement Agreement with Lennar Buffington Zachary Scott, L.P. to change the cost reimbursement payment schedule for both Phase One and Phase Two on the construction of a 24-inch water main and appurtenances with a cost not to exceed $3,428,000 to provide water service to the Zachary Scott Tract located in the south corner of the Old Lockhart Highway and Bradshaw Road; and to waive the requirements of Section 25-9-67 of the City Code relating to cost reimbursement payments. No impact to the Capital Budget of the Austin Water Utility. To be reviewed by both the Water and Wastewater Commission and the Environmental Board on May 16, 2007. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission.
Ordinance No. 20070517-002 was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20070517-002, PDF, 54kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070517-002, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 157kb
20070517-002, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 55kb
20070517-002, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 27kb
20070517-002, Contract Cover Sheet, Lennar Buffington Zachary Scott, L.P., PDF, 18kb
Item 3 - May 17, 2007
Approve an ordinance authorizing negotiation and execution of an amendment to the existing Wastewater Cost Reimbursement Agreement with Lennar Buffington Zachary Scott, L.P., to increase the amount of City cost reimbursement for construction of an 18-inch and 30-inch wastewater main and appurtenances to provide wastewater service to the Zachary Scott Tract located in the south corner of the Old Lockhart Highway and Bradshaw Road intersection for a new total actual construction cost for wastewater improvements not to exceed $3,696,000, and for the professional services costs for engineering, design and project management only for the original design, the aerial crossing design and the new wastewater tunnel alignment in an amount not to exceed $774,999, and cost reimbursement of the pump and haul operations in an amount not to exceed $150,000, increasing the original Council approval amount by $3,287,259 for a new overall total amount not to exceed $4,620,999; and waiving the requirements of Section 25-9-63 of the City Code relating to amount of cost reimbursement, waiving the requirements of Section 25-9-67 of the City Code relating to the schedule for cost reimbursement payments. Funding in the amount of $3,287,259 is included in the Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Capital Improvement Budget of the Austin Water Utility. To be reviewed by both the Water and Wastewater Commission and the Environmental Board on May 16, 2007. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission and the Environmental Board
Ordinance No. 20070517-003 was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20070517-003, PDF, 78kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070517-003, Agenda Backup (AWU Fiscal Note), PDF, 9kb
20070517-003, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 205kb
20070517-003, Agenda Backup (Exhibit 2), PDF, 2.4mb
20070517-003, Agenda Backup (Exhibits (1)), PDF, 3.3mb
20070517-003, Agenda Backup (MAP), PDF, 1.8mb
20070517-003, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 62kb
20070517-003, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 60kb
20070517-003, Contract Cover Sheet, Lennar Buffington Zachary Scott, L.P., PDF, 18kb
20070517-003, Contract Cover Sheet, Lennar Buffington Zachary Scott, L.P., PDF, 17kb
Item 4 - May 17, 2007
Amend the Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Department of Aviation Capital Budget of Ordinance No. 20060911-002 to appropriate $1,750,000 for the Baggage Handling System Improvements and the Security System Upgrade. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Capital Fund of the Department of Aviation. Recommended by the Airport Advisory Commission.
Ordinance No. 20070517-004 was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20070517-004, PDF, 22kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070517-004, Agenda Backup (Aviation Cap Bud Fiscal Note), PDF, 57kb
20070517-004, Agenda Backup (Aviation Capital Budget Amendment Ordinance), PDF, 123kb
20070517-004, Agenda Backup (Prior Council Action), PDF, 46kb
20070517-004, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 54kb
20070517-004, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 36kb
Item 5 - May 17, 2007
Authorize acceptance of grant funds in the amount of $71,147 from the United States Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security, Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program for Fire Prevention and Safety; and amend the Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Austin Fire Department Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund of Ordinance No. 20060911-001 to appropriate $71,147 for the purpose of purchasing smoke alarms and publicizing the availability of these resources to a targeted population. Funding is available from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Department of Homeland Security, Assistance to Firefighters Grant Fire Safety and Prevention Program. An in-kind match of $17,787 is required and available in the Austin Fire Department Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Operating Budget. The grant period is April 13, 2007 to April 12, 2008. There is no unanticipated fiscal impact.
Ordinance No. 20070517-005 was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20070517-005, PDF, 29kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070517-005, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 109kb
20070517-005, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Note from Budget Office), PDF, 63kb
20070517-005, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 53kb
Item 6 - May 17, 2007
Approve an amendment to the professional service agreement with Andrews Kurth, L.L.P., Austin, TX, in an amount not to exceed $170,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $340,000, for legal counsel related to the City's Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Program (MBE/WBE), including an updated availability and disparity study of minority-owned and women-owned businesses. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Operating Budgets of various General Fund and Enterprise Fund Departments.
The motion authorizing an amendment to the professional service agreement was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070517-006, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 51kb
Item 7 - May 17, 2007
Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to an outside counsel contract with Cox Smith Matthews, San Antonio, TX, for legal services related to City of Austin v. Harry M. Whittington, et al.; Cause No. 2403 in the County Court at Law No. 1 in Travis County, Texas, in an amount of $50,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $240,000. (concerns the City's condemnation case) Funding in the amount of $25,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Operating Budget of the Austin Convention Center and funding in the amount of $25,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Operating Budget of Austin Energy.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of an amendment to an outside counsel contract was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070517-007, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 51kb
Item 8 - May 17, 2007
Authorize acceptance of grant funds in the amount of $8,000 from the State of Texas Governor's Division of Emergency Management, Fiscal Year 2007 Emergency Management Performance Grant Program; and amend the Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Public Safety and Emergency Management Department Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund of Ordinance No. 20060911-001 to appropriate $8,000 to improve the City of Austin's mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery capabilities. Funding is available from the State of Texas, Governor's Division of Emergency Management. An in-kind match of $122,000 is required and included in the Public Safety and Emergency Management Department Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Operating Budget. The grant period is October 1, 2006 to September 30, 2007. There is no unanticipated fiscal impact.
Ordinance No. 20070517-008 was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20070517-008, PDF, 30kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070517-008, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 110kb
20070517-008, Agenda Backup (fiscal note), PDF, 64kb
20070517-008, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 51kb
Item 9 - May 17, 2007
Approve the naming of the Boggy Creek Pavilion located at 808 Nile Street adjacent to the Conley - Guerrero Senior Center to the "Conley Pavilion". Recommended by the Parks and Recreation Board.
The motion authorizing the naming of the Boggy Creek Pavilion to the Conley Pavilion was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070517-009, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 51kb
20070517-009, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 103kb
Item 10 - May 17, 2007
Authorize an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Austin and Travis County, in the amount of $5,800 per month, for funding a sixth Forensic Chemist Full Time Employee who will perform drug analysis at the Austin Police Department Forensic Science Division Laboratory. Funding for a sixth forensic chemist will be provided by Travis County on a reimbursement basis at the rate of $5,800 per month; compensation for partial months will be prorated.
The motion authorizing an interlocal agreement was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070517-010, Agenda Backup (Interlocal), PDF, 29kb
20070517-010, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb
20070517-010, Agenda Backup (Work Load Projections), PDF, 19kb
Item 11 - May 17, 2007
Approve a resolution authorizing the fee simple acquisition of Lot 23, Block J, Onion Creek Forest, Section 2, Amended Plat, a subdivision in Travis County, Texas, located at 6908 Onion Crossing Court from Ruth A. Lowman for the Onion Creek Voluntary Flood Buyout-FEMA-1606-DR Project, in the amount of $35,000 for the land and improvements and $29,550 in owner assisted relocation benefits, plus moving related expenses not to exceed $10,000, for a total amount not to exceed $74,550. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Capital Budget of the Watershed Protection and Development Review Department.
Resolution No. 20070517-011 was approved.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20070517-011, PDF, 18kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070517-011, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution), PDF, 101kb
20070517-011, Agenda Backup (financial data), PDF, 80kb
20070517-011, Agenda Backup (MAP), PDF, 434kb
20070517-011, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb
Item 12 - May 17, 2007
Approve a resolution authorizing the fee simple acquisition of Lot 5, Block H, Onion Creek Forest, Section 2, Amended Plat, a subdivision in Travis County, Texas, located at 6906 Onion Crossing Drive, from Emma C. Yocum for the Onion Creek Voluntary Flood Buyout-FEMA-1606-DR Project, in the amount of $40,000 for the land and improvements and $54,500 in owner assisted relocation benefits, plus moving related expenses not to exceed $10,000, for a total amount not to exceed $104,500. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Capital Budget of the Watershed Protection and Development Review Department.
Resolution No. 20070517-012 was approved.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20070517-012, PDF, 18kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070517-012, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution), PDF, 101kb
20070517-012, Agenda Backup (financial data), PDF, 81kb
20070517-012, Agenda Backup (MAP), PDF, 583kb
20070517-012, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb
Item 13 - May 17, 2007
Approve a resolution authorizing the fee simple acquisition for the Austin Clean Water Program: Govalle 1- West of Lamar Area Wastewater Project for a temporary working space easement comprising 127 square-feet of land and a temporary ingress and egress easement comprising 22,806 square feet of land out of a portion of Lot 31, Block A, Wallingwood Section II-A P.U.D., a subdivision in Travis County, TX, located at 2800 Barton's Bluff Lane, from UDR Texas Properties, L.P., in an amount not to exceed $52,200. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Capital Improvement Budget of the Austin Water Utility. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission.
Resolution No. 20070517-013 was approved.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20070517-013, PDF, 19kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070517-013, Agenda Backup (AWU FISCAL NOTE), PDF, 8kb
20070517-013, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution), PDF, 100kb
20070517-013, Agenda Backup (MAP), PDF, 540kb
20070517-013, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb
20070517-013, Agenda Backup (Water and Wastewater Recommendation), PDF, 38kb
Item 14 - May 17, 2007
Authorize execution of a construction contract with TURNKEY ENVIRONMENTAL, LLC, (MBE), Austin, TX, for the Old Austin Recreation Center Demolition Project in an amount not to exceed $300,000. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Capital Budget of the Financial Administration Services Department. Lowest compliant bid of four bids received. 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 62.44% MBE and 1.64% WBE subcontractor participation. Recommended by the Historic Landmark Commission and the Parks and Recreation Board.
The motion authorizing the execution of a construction contract with Turnkey Environmental was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070517-014, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Note), PDF, 10kb
20070517-014, Agenda Backup (M/WBE Sub Goals Revised), PDF, 71kb
20070517-014, Agenda Backup (MAP), PDF, 48kb
20070517-014, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb
Item 15 - May 17, 2007
Authorize execution of a construction contract with J.D. RAMMING PAVING CO., LTD., Austin, TX, for the 2007 Miscellaneous Streets Overlay Project in an amount of $3,061,357.11 plus a $153,067.86 contingency for a total contract amount not to exceed $3,214,424.97. Funding in the amount of $1,464,424.97 is available in Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Operating Budget of the Public Works Department. Funding in the amount of $1,750,000 is available in Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Capital Budget of the Public Works Department. Lower of two bids received. 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; 13% MBE and 15.77% WBE subcontractor participation.
The motion authorizing the execution of a construction contract with J.D. Ramming Paving Co. was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070517-015, Agenda Backup (M/WBE SUB GOALS), PDF, 69kb
20070517-015, Agenda Backup (PWD Fiscal Note), PDF, 46kb
20070517-015, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 51kb
20070517-015, Contract Cover Sheet, J.D. RAMMING PAVING CO., LTD, PDF, 19kb
Item 16 - May 17, 2007
Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the professional services agreement with CAMP DRESSER and MCKEE (CDM), (Non-WBE) Austin, TX, for the engineering and construction phase services for the FM 812 Landfill Erosion Control Project in the amount of $213,837 for a total contract amount not to exceed $927,811.54. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Capital Budget of the Solid Waste Services Department. This contract was awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9B of the City Code (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program), 5.93% MBE and 6.24% WBE subconsultant participation to date.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of an amendment to the professional services agreement with Camp Dresser and McKee (CDM) was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070517-016, Agenda Backup (FM812MBE/WBE participation Revised), PDF, 124kb
20070517-016, Agenda Backup (MAP), PDF, 87kb
20070517-016, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 56kb
20070517-016, Agenda Backup (SWS Fiscal Note), PDF, 73kb
Item 17 - May 17, 2007
Authorize negotiation and execution of an Interlocal Agreement between the City and Travis County for relocating existing water facilities as a part of the Howard Lane Improvements - Cameron Road to Dessau Road Project in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Capital Improvement Budget of the Austin Water Utility. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070517-017, Agenda Backup (AWU FISCAL NOTE), PDF, 8kb
20070517-017, Agenda Backup (MAP), PDF, 113kb
20070517-017, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 54kb
20070517-017, Agenda Backup (Water and Wastewater Commission Recommendation), PDF, 29kb
Item 18 - May 17, 2007
Authorize award, negotiation, and execution of a contract with SIEMENS ENERGY & AUTOMATION, INC., DFW Airport, TX, for baggage handling system improvements and equipment installation at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in an amount not to exceed $1,306,312 plus a $40,000 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,346,312. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Capital Budget of the Aviation Department. Sole Source. 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 purchase. Recommended by the Austin Airport Advisory Commission.
The motion authorizing the award, negotiation, and execution of a contract with Siemens Corporation, was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070517-018, Agenda Backup (AAAC Action - Siemens), PDF, 81kb
20070517-018, Agenda Backup (Aviation), PDF, 62kb
20070517-018, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb
Item 19 - May 17, 2007
Authorize award and execution of a 24-month requirements service contract with EAGLE HYDRO BLAST, Pflugerville, TX, for hardscape and paver maintenance services in Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone #15, consisting of Blocks 2 (Silicon Labs), Block 3 (City Hall), Block 4 (CSC), and Block 21 (Stratus), in an estimated amount not to exceed $183,270, with two 12-month extension options in an estimated amount not to exceed $91,635 per extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $366,540. Funding in the amount of $517 is available in the Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Operating Budget of the Finance and Administrative Services Department, Building Services Division. Funding in the amount of $30,028 is available in the Tax Increment Financing Fund for Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone #15. Funding for the remaining 20 months of the original contract period and extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Lowest responsive bid of three bids received. 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. To be reviewed by the Tax Increment Financing Board on May 17, 2007.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of a requirements service contract with Eagle Hydro Blast was approved on Council Member Martinez' motion, Council Member McCracken's second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member was Cole off the dais.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070517-019, Agenda Backup (Eagle Hydro Bid Tab), PDF, 79kb
20070517-019, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 56kb
Item 20 - May 17, 2007
Authorize negotiation and execution of contracts with 18 underwriting firms, including 6 minority owned firms, to provide professional underwriting and negotiated refunding transaction services, each contract for a term of three-years with two 12-month extension options. (Services related to municipal bond sales.) Payment for underwriters will be made from the proceeds of each bond sale. Best 18 qualification statements of 28 responses received. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9B 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.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of contracts with 18 underwriting firms was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070517-020, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 55kb
Item 21 - May 17, 2007
Approve the ratification of Amendment No. 1 to increase the contract amount with E.J. WARD, INC., San Antonio, TX, for the purchase of parts for the Radio Frequency Fueling System Program in an amount of $86,860, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $281,570. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Capital Budget of the Financial and Administrative Services Department, Fleet Fund. Contract Amendment This contract was 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.
The motion authorizing the ratification of amendment number 1 to increase the contract amount with E.J. Ward, Inc. was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070517-021, Agenda Backup (Contract Summary), PDF, 67kb
20070517-021, Agenda Backup (EJ Ward Ratif Memo), PDF, 121kb
20070517-021, Agenda Backup (FISCAL NOTE EJ WARD), PDF, 62kb
20070517-021, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 54kb
Item 22 - May 17, 2007
Authorize award and execution of a 36-month requirements supply contract with GRAPHIC SOLUTIONS GROUP, Dallas, TX, to provide decals for vehicles in an estimated amount not to exceed $229,723, with three 12-month extension options in an estimated amount not to exceed $73,094 for the first extension option, $76,748 for the second extension option, and $80,586 for the third extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $460,151. Funding in the amount of $31,906 is available in the Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Operating Budget of the Finance and Administrative Services Department, Fleet Services Fund. Funding for the remaining 31 months of the original contract period and extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Lowest responsive bid of two bids received. 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.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of a requirements supply contract was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070517-022, Agenda Backup (GRAPHIC SOLUTION BID TAB), PDF, 77kb
20070517-022, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 53kb
Item 23 - May 17, 2007
Authorize award and execution of a 24-month requirements service contract with LONGHORN CAR-TRUCK RENTALS, Austin, TX, to provide vehicle rental services in an estimated amount not to exceed $800,000, with two 12-month extension options in an estimated amount not to exceed $400,000 per extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $1,600,000. Funding in the amount of $166,667 is available in the Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Operating Budget of the Finance and Administrative Services Department, Fleet Services Fund. Funding for the remaining 19 months of the original contract period and extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Best evaluated bid of two bids received. 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.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of a requirements service contract with Longhorn Car-Truck Rentals was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070517-023, Agenda Backup (LONGHORN CAR-TRUCK RENTALS BID TAB), PDF, 78kb
20070517-023, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 55kb
Item 24 - May 17, 2007
Authorize award and execution of two contracts with the following vendors: LONGHORN INTERNATIONAL TRUCKS, LTD., Austin, TX for the purchase of 10 dump trucks in an amount not to exceed $776,881, and BRIGGS EQUIPMENT, Austin, TX for the purchase of one terminal tractor in an amount not to exceed $79,642.74. Funding in the amount of $65,820 is available in the Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Operating Budget of the Aviation Department. Funding in the amount of $153,578 is available in the Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Vehicle Acquisition Fund of the Financial and Administrative Services Department. Funding in the amount of $557,483 is available in the Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Capital Budget of the Austin Water Utility. Funding in the amount of $79,642.74 is available in the Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Capital Budget of the Solid Waste Services Department. Lowest bidders of four bids received. 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.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of two contracts with the following vendors: Longhorn International Trucks, Ltd. and Briggs Equipment was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070517-024, Agenda Backup (AWU FISCAL NOTE), PDF, 26kb
20070517-024, Agenda Backup (Longhorn/Briggs Bid Tab), PDF, 88kb
20070517-024, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 56kb
20070517-024, Agenda Backup (SWS Fiscal Note), PDF, 73kb
Item 25 - May 17, 2007
Authorize award and execution of a contract through the TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT PURCHASING COOPERATIVE (BUYBOARD) with HOLT CAT, Austin, TX for the purchase of one high-lift wheeled loader in an amount not to exceed $223,162. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Capital Budget of the Solid Waste Services Department. Cooperative purchase. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9D of the City Code (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). This contract is a Cooperative Purchase; therefore, it is exempted under Chapter 252.022 of the Texas Local Government Code and no goals were established for this solicitation.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of a contract through the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (Buyboard) with Holt Cat was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070517-025, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 55kb
20070517-025, Agenda Backup (SWS Fiscal Note Holt Wheeled Loader), PDF, 73kb
Item 26 - May 17, 2007
Authorize award and execution of a 12-month service contract with HOLT CAT, Austin TX, for the rental of a bulldozer for the Solid Waste Services Department in an amount not to exceed $80,100, with two 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $80,100 for each extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $240,300. Funding in the amount of $33,375 is available in the Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Operating Budget of the Solid Waste Services Department. Funding for the remaining seven months of the original contract and extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Sole bid received. 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.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of a service contract with Holt Cat was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070517-026, Agenda Backup (HOLT BULLDOZER BID TAB), PDF, 65kb
20070517-026, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 53kb
Item 27 - May 17, 2007
Approve appointments to citizen board and commissions, to Council subcommittees and other intergovernmental bodies and removal and replacement of members.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070517-027, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 47kb
20070517-027, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 9kb
Item 28 - May 17, 2007
Approve an ordinance waiving certain development fees for Salvage Vanguard Theater in an amount not to exceed $6066.50 for redevelopment of property located at 2803 Manor Road, Austin, TX. (Mayor Pro Tem Betty Dunkerley Council Member Mike Martinez Council Member Brewster McCracken)
Ordinance No. 20070517-028 was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20070517-028, PDF, 72kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070517-028, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 159kb
20070517-028, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Impact Memo), PDF, 19kb
20070517-028, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 48kb
20070517-028, Agenda Backup (Revised Draft Ordinance), PDF, 105kb
Item 29 - May 17, 2007
Approve a resolution declaring the Council's intent to maintain ownership of approximately 2853 acres of land on FM 969 in eastern Travis County, Texas, and directing the City Manager to investigate the feasibility of using the property to provide public services and benefits. (Mayor Will Wynn Mayor Pro Tem Betty Dunkerley Council Member Lee Leffingwell)
Resolution No. 20070517-029 was approved with additional directions to the City Manager on Mayor Pro Tem Dunkerley's motion, Council Member Leffingwell's second on a 7-0 vote. The City Manager was directed to provide a public presentation as soon as more technical information about the site is available.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20070517-029, PDF, 21kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070517-029, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution), PDF, 93kb
20070517-029, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Impact Memo), PDF, 19kb
20070517-029, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 48kb
Item 30 - May 17, 2007
Approve a resolution opposing the expansion applications for both the Waste Management Community Landfill and the Allied BFI Landfill and work with Travis County and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality in seeking and planning for permanent closure and enforcing operating standards at both landfills by November 1, 2015. (Council Member Lee Leffingwell Council Member Mike Martinez Council Member Sheryl Cole)
Resolution No. 20070517-030 was approved on Council Member Leffingwell's motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20070517-030, PDF, 36kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070517-030, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution), PDF, 86kb
20070517-030, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Impact Memo), PDF, 19kb
20070517-030, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 48kb
20070517-030, Agenda Backup (REVISED Resolution ), PDF, 12kb
Item 31 - May 17, 2007
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to initiate an amendment to Section 4.3.5 of Chapter 25-2, Subchapter E (Design Standards and Mixed Use) to do the following: (1) provide that a neighborhood that files an opt-in/opt-out application in accordance with the provisions of Section 4.3.5 may file an amendment to the application on or before the 45th day after the original filing date established in Section 4.3.5; and (2) delete the 45-day reference to Council action of an opt-in/opt-out application. (Council Member Brewster McCracken Council Member Mike Martinez Council Member Sheryl Cole)
Resolution No. 20070517-031 was approved.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20070517-031, PDF, 17kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070517-031, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution), PDF, 95kb
20070517-031, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
20070517-031, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 17kb
Item 32 - May 17, 2007
Approve a resolution waiving the entry fee for Deep Eddy Pool for a free swim day on Saturday, June 2, 2007 as part of Deep Eddy's grand re-opening event. (Mayor Pro Tem Betty Dunkerley Council Member Lee Leffingwell Council Member Mike Martinez)
Resolution No. 20070517-032 was approved.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20070517-032, PDF, 12kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070517-032, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution), PDF, 88kb
20070517-032, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Impact Memo), PDF, 19kb
20070517-032, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 48kb
Item 33 - May 17, 2007
Approve a resolution authorizing the use of Town Lake for water events to be held on May 21, 2007 associated with the annual Capital 2K open water swim and the Capital of Texas Triathlon. (Mayor Will Wynn Council Member Mike Martinez)
Resolution No. 20070517-033 was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20070517-033, PDF, 13kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070517-033, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution), PDF, 96kb
20070517-033, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Impact Memo), PDF, 18kb
20070517-033, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 48kb
Item 34 - May 17, 2007
Approve waiver of certain park rental fees for the Equality Texas Pride Festival to be held at Waterloo Park on June 9, 2007. (Mayor Will Wynn Council Member Jennifer Kim Council Member Lee Leffingwell)
The motion authorizing the waiver of certain park rental fees for the Equality Texas Pride Festival was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070517-034, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Impact Memo), PDF, 15kb
20070517-034, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 48kb
Item 35 - May 17, 2007
Approve waiver of Park rental fees and requirements for the 2007 Austin Fire Fighters Association's Annual Retirement Party to be held at Fiesta Gardens May 16, 2007. (Council Member Mike Martinez Council Member Lee Leffingwell Council Member Jennifer Kim)
The motion authorizing the waiver of park rental fees and requirements for the 2007 Austin Fire Fighters Association's Annual Retirement Party was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070517-035, Agenda Backup (Fees), PDF, 63kb
20070517-035, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Impact Memo), PDF, 15kb
20070517-035, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 48kb
Item 36 - May 17, 2007
Approve waiver of fees under Chapter 14 of the City Code and park rental fees for the Freescale Road to Austin: Live Music Capital of the World event to be held at Auditorium Shores on May 19, 2007. (Mayor Will Wynn Mayor Pro Tem Betty Dunkerley Council Member Sheryl Cole)
The motion authorizing the waiver of fees under Chapter 14 of the City Code and park rental fees for the Freescale Road to Austin was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070517-036, Agenda Backup (Fees), PDF, 54kb
20070517-036, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Impact Memo), PDF, 15kb
20070517-036, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 48kb
Item 37 - May 17, 2007
Set a public hearing to consider an ordinance authorizing the addition of new neighborhoods to the Restricted Front Yard Parking Area Map in accordance with Section 12-5-29 of the City Code. (Suggested date and time: May 24, 2007 at 6:00 p.m., Austin City Hall, 301 West Second Street, Austin, TX)
The public hearing was set for May 24, 2007 at 6:00 p.m., Austin City Hall, at 301 West Second Street, Austin, Texas.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070517-037, Agenda Backup (MAP), PDF, 1.1mb
20070517-037, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 54kb
Item 38 - May 17, 2007
Set a public hearing to consider an ordinance designating areas in which additional distance regulations will be applied to mobile food establishments. (Suggested date and time: May 24, 2007 at 6:00 p.m., Austin City Hall, 301 West Second Street, Austin, TX)
The public hearing was set for May 24, 2007 at 6:00 p.m., Austin City Hall, at 301 West Second Street, Austin, Texas.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070517-038, Agenda Backup (MAP), PDF, 868kb
20070517-038, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb
Item 39 - May 17, 2007
Set a public hearing to consider floodplain variances requested by Mr. Jeffry Russell to allow construction of a single-family residence at 8206 Sandalwood Cove in the 25-year and 100-year floodplains of Shoal Creek and to waive the requirement to dedicate a drainage easement to the full limit of the 100-year floodplain to exclude the footprint of the proposed duplex. (Suggested date and time: May 24, 2007 at 6:00 p.m., Austin City Hall, 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, TX)
The public hearing was set for May 24, 2007 at 6:00 p.m., Austin City Hall, at 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070517-039, Agenda Backup (Backup with maps), PDF, 890kb
20070517-039, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb
20070517-039, Agenda Backup (SPH - Sandalwood Cove), PDF, 155kb
Item 40 - May 17, 2007
Presentation from the Affordable Housing Incentive Task Force
The presentation was made by Kristen Vassallo, Chief of Staff; Frank Fernandez, Co-Chair of the Affordable Housing Incentive Task Force; Tim Taylor, Co-Chair of the Affordable Housing Incentive Task Force; and Paul Hilgers, Director of Housing and Community Development.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070517-040, Agenda Backup (Task Force Report), PDF, 1.8mb
20070517-040, Agenda Late Backup Part 1 of 3, PDF, 524kb
20070517-040, Agenda Late Backup Part 2 of 3, PDF, 299kb
20070517-040, Agenda Late Backup Part 3 of 3, PDF, 291kb
Item 41 - May 17, 2007
Discuss legal issues concerning legislation in the 80th Legislative Session. (Private Consultation with Attorney - Section 551.071)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070517-041, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 48kb
Item 42 - May 17, 2007
Discuss legal issues concerning development at Northcross Mall. (Private Consultation with Attorney - Section 551.071)
This item was withdrawn.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070517-042, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 47kb
Item 43 - May 17, 2007
Discuss legal issues regarding the City's Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Program (MBE/WBE), including the availability and disparity study of minority-owned and women-owned businesses. (Private Consultation with Attorney - Section 551.071)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070517-043, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 48kb
Item 44 - May 17, 2007
Discuss legal issues related to City of Austin v. Harry M. Whittington, et al.; Cause No. 2403, in the County Court at Law No. 1, Travis County, Texas. (concerns the City's condemnation case) (Private Consultation with Attorney - Section 551.071)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070517-044, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 48kb
Item 45 - May 17, 2007
Discuss legal issues relating to Cause No. C-1-CV-06-005508; James Harper d/b/a James Harper Landscaping v. Rodriguez Barr, Inc. d/b/a The Barr Company, and the City of Austin, In the County Court at Law No. 2, Travis County, Texas. (concerns the Caswell Tennis Courts construction project) (Private Consultation with Attorney - Section 551.071) (Related to Item #46)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070517-045, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 48kb
Item 46 - May 17, 2007
Approve settlement in Cause No. C-1-CV-06-005508; James Harper d/b/a James Harper Landscaping v. Rodriguez Barr, Inc. d/b/a The Barr Company, and the City of Austin, In the County Court at Law No. 2, Travis County, Texas (concerns the Caswell Tennis Courts construction project). (Related to item #45)
The motion authorizing the settlement in the amount of $60,000 was approved on Council Member McCracken's motion, Council Member Leffingwell's second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Dunkerley was off the dais.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070517-046, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 48kb
Item 47 - May 17, 2007
The Mayor will recess the City Council meeting to conduct a Board of Directors' Meeting of The Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Board #15. Following adjournment of the TIF Board meeting the City Council will re-convene.
There are no documents available for this agenda item.
Item 48 - May 17, 2007
C12M-07-0001 (RCA) - Camden Property - Conduct a public hearing and approve a restrictive covenant amendment to allow multi-family use for the property located at State Farm Way at West Parmer Lane (Lake Creek Watershed). Staff Recommendation: To approve the restrictive covenant amendment to allow multi-family use. Planning Commission Recommendation: To approve the restrictive covenant amendment to allow multi-family use. Applicant: North Austin Utility District No. 1. Agent: Bury+Partners (Melissa Matthiesen). City Staff: Robert Heil, 974-2330.
This item was postponed to May 24, 2007 at the applicant's request.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070517-048, Agenda Backup (Field Notes), PDF, 311kb
20070517-048, Agenda Backup (Land Plan), PDF, 164kb
20070517-048, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
20070517-048, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 420kb
Item 49 - May 17, 2007
C14-06-0236 - 13201 Pond Springs Road - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 13201 Pond Springs Road (Lake Creek Watershed) from interim-rural residence (I-RR) district zoning to 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. 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. Applicant: Priesmeyer Family, L.P. (Victoria Priesmeyer). Agent: Vincent Gerard & Associates (Vince Huebinger). City Staff: Tina Bui, 974-2755.
Ordinance No. 20070517-049 for 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 for was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20070517-049, PDF, 224kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070517-049, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 39kb
20070517-049, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 303kb
20070517-049, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 51kb
20070517-049, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 885kb
Item 50 - May 17, 2007
C14H-07-0001 - Shelby-Matthews-Bergquist House - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 2705 Oakhurst Avenue (Shoal Creek Watershed) from family residence (SF-3) district zoning to family residence-historic (SF-3-H) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant family residence-historic (SF-3-H) combining district zoning. Landmark Commission Recommendation: To grant family-residence-historic (SF-3-H) combining district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant family residence-historic (SF-3-H) combining district zoning. Applicants: Fred and Anne Dure. City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, 974-6454.
Ordinance No. 20070517-050 for family residence-historic (SF-3-H) combining district zoning was approved. Mayor Pro Tem Dunkerley voted no.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20070517-050, PDF, 85kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070517-050, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 37kb
20070517-050, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 117kb
20070517-050, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
20070517-050, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 556kb
Item 51 - May 17, 2007
C14-06-0188 - Parker Lane - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 1406-1506 Parker Lane (Town Lake Watershed) from family residence-neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) combining district zoning to multi-family residence-moderate-high density-neighborhood plan (MF-4-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To deny multi-family residence-moderate-high density-neighborhood plan (MF-4-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To deny multi-family residence-moderate-high density-neighborhood plan (MF-4-NP) combining district zoning. Applicant: J. Ryan Dinepenbrok, Julia Schleber, Michael Hackett and Bryant Colman. Agent: Sergio Lozano-Sanchez (LOC Consulting). City Staff Robert Heil, 974-2330.
This item was postponed to June 7, 2007 at the Council's request.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070517-051, Agenda Backup (Petition), PDF, 111kb
20070517-051, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
20070517-051, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 896kb
20070517-051, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 22kb
Item 52 - May 17, 2007
C14-07-0011 - Lamar/Manchaca Mixed Use - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 2711-2715 South Lamar and 2803-2901 Manchaca (West Bouldin Creek Watershed) from general commercial services (CS) district zoning to general commercial services-conditional overlay (CS-CO) combining district zoning to permit Vertical Mixed use on the site. Staff Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-conditional overlay (CS-CO) combining district zoning to permit Vertical Mixed use on the site. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-conditional overlay (CS-CO) combining district zoning to permit Vertical Mixed use on the site. Applicant: Alexander Madison Land Co. (Robert Watts); JBS Holdings, L.P. (Winston Krause). Agent: Drenner & Golden Stuart Wolff (Michele Rogerson). City Staff: Robert Heil, 974-2330.
This item was postponed to May 24, 2007 at the agent's request.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070517-052, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
20070517-052, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 578kb
Item 53 - May 17, 2007
C14-07-0013 - Caswell Lofts - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 2205 North Lamar Boulevard and 2209 Shoal Creek Boulevard (Shoal Creek Watershed) from general office-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GO-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning to general office-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GO-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning to change a condition of zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant general office-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GO-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning to change a condition of zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant general office-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GO-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning to change a condition of zoning. Applicant: Caswell Lofts, LP (Allen Cowden). Agent: Smith, Robertson, Elliott, Glen, Klein (David Hartman). City Staff: Jorge E. Rousselin, 974-2975.
The public hearing was closed on Council Member Leffingwell's motion, Council Member McCracken's second on a 7-0 vote. The first reading of the ordinance for general office-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GO-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning to change a condition of zoning with a 2,000 trip per day limitation was approved on Council Member Leffingwell's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Dunkerley's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070517-053, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 452kb
20070517-053, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 51kb
20070517-053, Agenda Backup (Staff Report - Pgs. 1-33), PDF, 1.2mb
20070517-053, Agenda Backup (Staff Report - Pgs. 34-55), PDF, 2.4mb
20070517-053, Agenda Late Backup Part 1 of 2, PDF, 415kb
20070517-053, Agenda Late Backup Part 2 of 2, PDF, 265kb
Item 54 - May 17, 2007
Conduct a public hearing to receive citizen comments on the following: (1) the Annual Draft Action Plan Fiscal Year 2007-2008, required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); and (2) Texas Local Government Code Chapter 373 Community Development 2007-2008 Program, including proposed funding allocations for Fiscal Year 2007-2008.
The public hearing was closed on Council Member Martinez' motion, Council Member McCracken's second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member Leffingwell was off the dais.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070517-054, Agenda Backup (DRAFT Action Plan), PDF, 983kb
20070517-054, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb
20070517-054, Agenda Late Backup Part 1 of 4, PDF, 149kb
20070517-054, Agenda Late Backup Part 2 of 4, PDF, 803kb
20070517-054, Agenda Late Backup Part 3 of 4, PDF, 48kb
20070517-054, Agenda Late Backup Part 4 of 4, PDF, 862kb
Item 55 - May 17, 2007
Conduct a public hearing regarding a proposed strategic partnership agreement (SPA) between the City and Lost Creek Municipal Utility District (MUD) (approximately 788 acres located in Travis County west of Capital of Texas Highway west of the intersection of Lost Creek Boulevard and Capital of Texas Highway).
The public hearing was closed on Council Member Martinez' motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070517-055, Agenda Backup (Map), PDF, 535kb
20070517-055, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 54kb
20070517-055, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 2.1mb
Item 56 - May 17, 2007
Conduct a public hearing to amend Section 25-8-514(A) of the City Code, grant a waiver to Section 25-8-213(D) of the City Code, and grant variances to Sections 25-8-65, 25-8-301, 25-8-341, 25-8-342, and 25-8-454 of the City Code to allow construction of the Westbank Community Library facility and parking at the intersection of Bee Caves Road and Cuernavaca Drive. This action requires a site-specific amendment of the Save Our Springs Initiative and concerns property in the Barton Springs Zone. Recommended by the Planning Commission and the Environmental Board, with conditions.
The public hearing was closed and Ordinance No. 20070517-056 limiting the use to a library was approved on Council Member Leffingwell's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Dunkerley's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20070517-056, PDF, 84kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070517-056, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 37kb
20070517-056, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 239kb
20070517-056, Agenda Backup (Environmental Board Motion), PDF, 182kb
20070517-056, Agenda Backup (PC Recommendations), PDF, 62kb
20070517-056, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 56kb
20070517-056, Agenda Backup (Resolution 20070412-016), PDF, 16kb
20070517-056, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 94kb
Item 57 - May 17, 2007
Conduct a public hearing to amend Section 25-8-514(A) of the City Code, grant a waiver of Section 25-8-213(D) of the City Code, and grant a variance to Section 25-8-483 of the City Code to allow construction of the Zion Rest Baptist Church facility and parking at 3341 Paisano Trail. This action requires a site-specific amendment of the Save Our Springs Initiative and concerns property in the Barton Springs Zone. Recommended by the Planning Commission and the Environmental Board, with conditions.
The public hearing was closed and Ordinance No. 20070517-057 was approved on Council Member Cole's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Dunkerley's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20070517-057, PDF, 64kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070517-057, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 38kb
20070517-057, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 90kb
20070517-057, Agenda Backup (Environmental Board Motion), PDF, 161kb
20070517-057, Agenda Backup (PC Recommendations), PDF, 62kb
20070517-057, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 56kb
20070517-057, Agenda Backup (Resolution No. 20070412-016), PDF, 30kb
Item 58 - May 17, 2007
Conduct a public hearing for the full purpose annexation of the following areas: (1) Avery Ranch Area, Group 3: (a) Tract One: approximately one acre in Williamson County south of Brushy Creek and east of Parmer Lane; (b) Tract Two: approximately 185 acres in Williamson County south of Brushy Creek and west of Parmer Lane; (c) Tract Three: approximately 30 acres in Williamson County south of Avery Ranch Boulevard and west of Parmer Lane; (d) Tract Four: approximately 19 acres in Williamson County south of the intersection of Avery Ranch Boulevard and Staked Plains Drive; and (2) Avery Ranch Blvd Area (approximately 5 acres in Williamson County including Avery Ranch Boulevard right-of-way approximately 800 feet east of the intersection of Avery Ranch Boulevard and US-183A).
The public hearing was closed on Council Member Martinez' motion, Council Member Leffingwell's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070517-058, Agenda Backup (Map), PDF, 386kb
20070517-058, Agenda Backup (Map), PDF, 364kb
20070517-058, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb
20070517-058, Agenda Late Backup Part 1 of 2, PDF, 356kb
20070517-058, Agenda Late Backup Part 2 of 2, PDF, 356kb
Item 59 - May 17, 2007
Conduct a public hearing for the full purpose annexation of the Dakota Springs Area (approximately 102 acres in Travis County south of Frate Barker Road at the intersection of Frate Barker Road and Brodie Lane).
The public hearing was closed on Mayor Pro Tem Dunkerley's motion, Council Member Leffingwell's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070517-059, Agenda Backup (Map), PDF, 343kb
20070517-059, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
20070517-059, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 351kb
Item 60 - May 17, 2007
Conduct a public hearing for the full purpose annexation of the Goodnight Ranch North Area (approximately 239 acres in southern Travis County north of the proposed Slaughter Lane extension, approximately 680 feet east of the intersection of Slaughter Lane and Old Lockhart Road).
The public hearing was closed on Council Member Martinez' motion, Council Member McCracken's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070517-060, Agenda Backup (Map), PDF, 314kb
20070517-060, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 51kb
20070517-060, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 354kb
Item 61 - May 17, 2007
Conduct a public hearing for the full purpose annexation of the IH-35 Service Road Right-of-Way at FM 1327 Area (approximately 17 acres in southern Travis County at the intersection of IH-35 and FM 1327).
The public hearing was closed on Council Member McCracken's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Dunkerley's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070517-061, Agenda Backup (Map), PDF, 25kb
20070517-061, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
20070517-061, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 354kb
Item 62 - May 17, 2007
Conduct a public hearing for the full purpose annexation of the Sweetwater Glen Area (approximately 90 acres in Travis County east of Manchaca Road, approximately 1,070 feet south of the intersection of Slaughter Lane and Manchaca Road).
The public hearing was closed on Mayor Pro Tem Dunkerley's motion, Council Member Leffingwell's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070517-062, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 48kb
20070517-062, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 357kb
Item 63 - May 17, 2007
Conduct a public hearing on the full purpose annexation of the US 290 East/Ed Bluestein Right-of-Way Area (approximately 16.32 acres in Travis County southeast of the intersection of US 290 East and Ed Bluestein).
The public hearing was closed on Mayor Pro Tem Dunkerley's motion, Council Member McCracken's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070517-063, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 48kb
20070517-063, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 355kb
Item 64 - May 17, 2007
Approve an ordinance on third reading awarding a franchise to operate a taxicab service in the City, pursuant to Section 13-2-309(C) of the City Code; and waiving the provisions of Section 13-2-309(B) of the City Code pertaining to the maximum number of permits which may be allocated to a franchise applicant.
Ordinance No. 20070517-064, awarding the franchise to Lone Star Cab, was approved on Council Member Martinez' motion, Council Member Kim's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20070517-064, PDF, 175kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070517-064, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 39kb
20070517-064, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 160kb
20070517-064, Agenda Backup (Evaluation Matrix), PDF, 68kb
20070517-064, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 53kb
20070517-064, Agenda Late Backup Part 1 of 2, PDF, 286kb
20070517-064, Agenda Late Backup Part 2 of 2, PDF, 232kb
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