Regular Meeting of the Austin City Council
November 3, 2005
Meeting Agenda
Agenda (Regular Called and AHFC), 653kb
Changes to the Meeting Agenda
Agenda Addendum, 23kb
Agenda Changes and Corrections, 77kb
Approved Meeting Minutes
The minutes for the Regular Meeting of November 3, 2005 were approved on the 17th day of November, 2005 on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Council Member Leffingwell's second on a 7-0 vote.
Minutes, 555kb
Closed Caption Transcript
Transcript, 223kb
Agenda Items - November 3, 2005
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Item 1 - November 3, 2005
Approval of the minutes from the meeting of October 27, 2005.
The minutes from the meeting of October 27, 2005 were approved by consent on Mayor Pro Tem Thomas' motion, Council Member Leffingwell's second on a 7-0 vote.
There are no documents published for this agenda item.
Item 2 - November 3, 2005
Approve a resolution adopting the Austin Downtown Public Improvement District Service Plan and Budget for 2006-2007. (The Downtown Austin Alliance submitted a 2006-2007 budget for the PID in the amount of $1,401,458. This budget will be funded from a total of $1,501,458. This amount includes $1,287,980 in 2006 assessments (at a 96% collection rate), $63,478 in collections from 2005, interest accrued in the PID Account and late payments; and a $150,000 annual contribution from the City of Austin ($75,000 Austin Convention Center Fund, and $75,000 in the Water & Wastewater Utility Fund). Appropriation of the $1,501,458 in the Economic Growth and Redevelopment Services Department Special Revenue Fund will require City Council authorization, and possible adjustment, after the assessment roll hearing on December 1, 2005. $100,000 of the total amount will be retained as a reserve fund to cover revenue adjustments to the assessment roll.) (Related Items 3, 21)
Resolution No. 20051103-002 was approved by consent on Mayor Pro Tem Thomas' motion, Council Member Leffingwell's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20051103-002, PDF, 184kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051103-002, Agenda Backup, PDF, 244kb
20051103-002, Agenda Late Backup , PDF, 21kb
Item 3 - November 3, 2005
Approve an ordinance setting the assessment rate and proposed 2006 assessment roll for the Austin Downtown Public Improvement District (PID). (The 2006 assessment rate of $0.10/$100 valuation is estimated to produce $1,287,980 at a 96% collection rate.) (Related Items 2, 21)
Ordinance No. 20051103-003 was approved by consent on Mayor Pro Tem Thomas' motion, Council Member Leffingwell's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20051103-003, PDF, 488kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051103-003, Agenda Backup, PDF, 550kb
20051103-003, Agenda Late Backup , PDF, 559kb
Item 4 - November 3, 2005
Approve a Resolution adopting the East 6th Street Public Improvement District Service Plan and Budget for 2006-2007. (The Pecan Street Owners Association (PSOA) submitted a 2006-2007 budget for the East Sixth Street Public Improvement District (PID) in the amount of $125,304. This budget will be funded from a total of $129,304. This amount includes $36,304 in 2006 assessments (at a 90% collection rate); $775 in interest accrued in the PID Account and late payments; $50,239 in donations to be raised by the PSOA; a $43,500 annual contribution from the City of Austin (Electric Utility Fund), reduced by a $1,514 shortfall in 2005 collections. Appropriation of the $129,304 in the Economic Growth and Redevelopment Services Department Special Revenue Fund will require City Council authorization, and possible adjustment, after the assessment roll hearing on December 1, 2005. $4,000 of the total amount will be retained as a reserve fund to cover revenue adjustments to the assessment roll.) (Related Items 5, 22)
Resolution No. 20051103-004 was approved by consent on Mayor Pro Tem Thomas' motion, Council Member Leffingwell's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20051103-004, PDF, 120kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051103-004, Agenda Backup, PDF, 175kb
20051103-004, Agenda Late Backup , PDF, 17kb
Item 5 - November 3, 2005
Approve an Ordinance setting the assessment rate and proposed 2006 assessment roll for the East Sixth Street Public Improvement District (PID). (The 2006 assessment rate of $0.10/$100 valuation is estimated to produce $36,304 at a 90% collection rate.) (Related Items 4, 22)
Ordinance No. 20051103-005 was approved by consent on Mayor Pro Tem Thomas' motion, Council Member Leffingwell's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20051103-005, PDF, 212kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051103-005, Agenda Backup, PDF, 301kb
20051103-005, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 136kb
Item 6 - November 3, 2005
Amend the City's parking lease agreement with Crescent Real Estate Funding VIII, L.P. to reduce the number of parking spaces the City leases in the 816 Congress parking garage from 150 to 55, to lease 65 unreserved spaces in the Ninth Street parking garage at 901 Lavaca, and to reduce the rental rates accordingly. (Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Budget of the Capital Projects Management Fund.)
The motion authorizing amendment to the City's parking lease agreement was approved by consent on Mayor Pro Tem Thomas' motion, Council Member Leffingwell's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051103-006, Agenda Backup, PDF, 67kb
Item 7 - November 3, 2005
Authorize the negotiation and execution of an agreement with AMLI Downtown Austin, L.P., a Delaware Limited Partnership (AMLI), to provide two hours free parking in the City Hall parking garage at certain times through December 31, 2010 for patrons of retail shops and restaurants in AMLI's 2nd Street District multi-use development on Block 20.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of an agreement was approved by consent on Mayor Pro Tem Thomas' motion, Council Member Leffingwell's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051103-007, Agenda Backup, PDF, 44kb
Item 8 - November 3, 2005
Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to approve or deny a surcharge application filed by Texas Gas Service (TGS) to recover utility relocation costs. (Approved by Council Committee for Emerging Technology and Telecommunications)
Resolution No. 20051103-008 was approved approved by consent on Mayor Pro Tem Thomas' motion, Council Member Leffingwell's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20051103-008, PDF, 14kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051103-008, Agenda Backup, PDF, 69kb
Item 9 - November 3, 2005
Approve a resolution directing ONEOK, Inc. (Texas Gas Service) to submit to a management audit of the company's operations in Austin. (Funding is provided through the Texas Gas Service franchise agreement.) (Approved by Council Committee for Emerging Technology and Telecommunications)
Resolution No. 20051103-009 was approved by consent on Mayor Pro Tem Thomas' motion, Council Member Leffingwell's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20051103-009, PDF, 48kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051103-009, Agenda Backup, PDF, 113kb
20051103-009, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 54kb
Item 10 - November 3, 2005
Approve an ordinance to annex the Walnut Creek Municipal Annexation Plan Area for full purposes (approximately 319 acres northwest of the intersection of Braker Lane and Dessau Road). (Funding necessary to provide general governmental services to this tract is available in the budgets of the departments which will be providing the services.)
Ordinance No. 20051103-010 was approvedapproved by consent on Mayor Pro Tem Thomas' motion, Council Member Leffingwell's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20051103-010, PDF, 646kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051103-010, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 37kb
20051103-010, Agenda Backup, PDF, 766kb
Item 11 - November 3, 2005
Approve an ordinance to annex the Springfield Phase C Municipal Annexation Plan Area for full purposes (approximately 56 acres located approximately 135 feet south of the intersection of Alum Rock Drive and Thaxton Road in southeast Travis County). (Funding necessary to provide general governmental services to this tract is available in the budgets of the departments which will be providing the services.)
Ordinance No. 20051103-011 was approved by consent on Mayor Pro Tem Thomas' motion, Council Member Leffingwell's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20051103-011, PDF, 595kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051103-011, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 36kb
20051103-011, Agenda Backup, PDF, 783kb
Item 12 - November 3, 2005
Approve an ordinance reimbursing San Jacinto Hotel Partners, L.P., for utility relocation costs associated with the Hampton Inn and Suites development project located at 200 San Jacinto Street in an amount not to exceed $137,119. (Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Capital Budget of the Neighborhood Planning and Zoning Department from Great Streets Parking Meter Revenue.)
Ordinance No. 20051103-011 was approved approved by consent on Mayor Pro Tem Thomas' motion, Council Member Leffingwell's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20051103-012, PDF, 42kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051103-012, Agenda Backup, PDF, 89kb
20051103-012, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 57kb
Item 13 - November 3, 2005
Authorize execution of a contract with VALDEZ REMODELING & WEATHERIZATION, INC. (MBE/FH 100%), Austin, TX, for the repair or replacement of pier and beam foundations for four homes for the Neighborhood Housing and Community Development Department on behalf of Austin Energy's Holly Good Neighbor Program, in an amount not to exceed $65,196. (Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Approved Operating Budget of Austin Energy's Holly Good Neighbor Program. Funds are administered by the Neighborhood Housing and Community Development Department.) Lowest bid of four bids received. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9 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 execution of a contract was approved approved by consent on Mayor Pro Tem Thomas' motion, Council Member Leffingwell's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051103-013, Agenda Backup, PDF, 71kb
20051103-013, Contract Cover Sheet, Valdez Remodeling and Weatherization - Foundation Repair/Replace, PDF, 18kb
Item 14 - November 3, 2005
Authorize negotiation and execution of a 12-month service agreement with CONVERGENT STRATEGIES CONSULTING INC., (M/DBE-100%), Kennett Square, PA, for consulting services related to the Shared Tenant Services program for the Aviation Department in an amount not to exceed $58,495, with one 12-month extension option in an amount not to exceed $35,835, for a total agreement amount not to exceed $94,330. (Funding in the amount of $53,620.42 is available in the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Approved Operating Budget of the Department of Aviation. Funding for the remaining one month of the original contract period and extension option is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.) Best evaluated proposal of three proposals received. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9 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. (Approved by the Airport Advisory Board.)
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of a service agreement was approved approved by consent on Mayor Pro Tem Thomas' motion, Council Member Leffingwell's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051103-014, Agenda Backup, PDF, 89kb
Item 15 - November 3, 2005
Appointments to citizen board and commissions, to Council subcommittees and other intergovernmental bodies, and removal and replacements of members.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051103-015, Agenda Backup, PDF, 15kb
20051103-015, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 8kb
Item 16 - November 3, 2005
Approve an ordinance repealing Ordinance number 040325-31, and establishing compensation and benefits for the Municipal Court Clerk. (Related Item 24)(Mayor Will Wynn, Mayor Pro Tem Danny Thomas and Council Member Raul Alvarez)
Ordinance No. 20051103-016 was approved on Council Member Leffingwell's motion, Dunkerley's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20051103-016, PDF, 51kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051103-016, Agenda Backup, PDF, 14kb
20051103-016, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 54kb
Item 17 - November 3, 2005
Approve a resolution giving the City of Austin's approval for the City of Ames Higher Education Facilities Corporation to issue one or more loans to St. Andrew's Episcopal School as provided under Chapter 53 of the Texas Education Code, as amended, for the purpose of financing or refinancing the acquisition, construction, renovation, and equipment of educational facilities at the St. Andrew's campus at 1112 West 31st Street and at the St. Andrew's Southwest Parkway campus, both within the City of Austin. (Council Member Betty Dunkerley, Mayor Pro Tem Danny Thomas and Council Member Lee Leffingwell)
Resolution No. 20051103-017 was approved approved by consent on Mayor Pro Tem Thomas' motion, Council Member Leffingwell's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20051103-017, PDF, 43kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051103-017, Agenda Backup, PDF, 20kb
20051103-017, Agenda Late Backup Part 1 of 3, PDF, 34kb
20051103-017, Agenda Late Backup Part 2 of 3, PDF, 15kb
20051103-017, Agenda Late Backup Part 3 of 3, PDF, 22kb
Item 18 - November 3, 2005
Approve waiver of certain fees and requirements for the Mother's Against Drunk Driving's Jingle Bell 5K, to be held on December 18, 2005. (Council Member Betty Dunkerley, Mayor Will Wynn and Council Member Brewster McCracken)
The motion authorizing the waiver of certain fees and requirements was approved by consent on Mayor Pro Tem Thomas' motion, Council Member Leffingwell's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051103-018, Agenda Backup, PDF, 24kb
Item 19 - November 3, 2005
Authorize waiver of certain fees and payment of certain costs for the Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA) of Greater Austin's seminar -"Racism, Poverty & PTSD in the Wake of Katrina," to be held on November 4, 2005, at the George Washington Carver Museum Theatre. (Council Member Betty Dunkerley, Council Member Raul Alvarez and Council Member Jennifer Kim)
The motion authorizing the waiver of certain fees and payment of certain cost was approved by consent on Mayor Pro Tem Thomas' motion, Council Member Leffingwell's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051103-019, Agenda Backup, PDF, 25kb
20051103-019, Agenda Late Backup , PDF, 24kb
Item 20 - November 3, 2005
Presentation to Council from the River of Trade Corridor Coalition on the organization and its programs. (Council Member Lee Leffingwell, Mayor Will Wynn and Council Member Brewster McCracken)
The presentation was made by Bill Blaydes, City of Dallas Councilman ' District 10; and Honorable Mike Pappas, Office of Commissioner.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051103-020, Agenda Backup, PDF, 13kb
Item 21 - November 3, 2005
Set a public hearing on the Austin Downtown Public Improvement District (PID) 2006 assessments. (Suggested date and time: December 1, 2005 at 6:00 p.m., City Hall Council Chambers, 301 West 2nd Street) (Related Items 2, 3)
The public hearing was set for December 1, 2005 at 6:00 p.m., City Hall Council Chambers, 301 West 2nd Streetby consent on Mayor Pro Tem Thomas' motion, Council Member Leffingwell's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051103-021, Agenda Backup, PDF, 37kb
Item 22 - November 3, 2005
Set a public hearing on the East Sixth Street Public Improvement District (PID) 2006 assessments. (Suggested date and time: December 1, 2005 at 6:00 p.m., City Hall Council Chambers, 301 West 2nd Street) (Related Items 4, 5)
The public hearing was set for December 1, 2005 at 6:00 p.m., City Hall Council Chambers, 301 West 2nd Street, by consent on Mayor Pro Tem Thomas' motion, Council Member Leffingwell's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051103-022, Agenda Backup, PDF, 39kb
Item 23 - November 3, 2005
Discuss legal issues regarding the November 3, 2003 explosion at the North Austin Service Center located at 10715 Burnet Road and the legal service contract with Kemp Smith LLC.
This item was postponed to November 17, 2005 as part of the Consent Agenda action on Mayor Pro Tem Thomas' motion, Council Member Leffingwell's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051103-023, Agenda Backup, PDF, 16kb
Item 24 - November 3, 2005
Evaluate the performance of and consider compensation and benefits for the Municipal Court Clerk. (Related Item 16)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051103-024, Agenda Backup, PDF, 14kb
Item 25 - November 3, 2005
C14-05-0100 - Lake Creek Park - Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 10101-10113 Lake Creek Parkway (Lake Creek Watershed) from interim-rural residence (I-RR) district zoning, single-family-standard lot (SF-2) district zoning, limited office (LO) district zoning, and limited office-conditional overlay (LO-CO) combining district zoning to limited office-conditional overlay (LO-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 1, townhouse and condominium residence (SF-6) district zoning for Tract 2, and single-family residence-small lot (SF-4A) district zoning for Tract 3. First reading approved on September 29, 2005. Vote: 7-0. Applicant: Ardennes, L.P. By CGA Ardennes GP, LLC (David E. Castilla and Paula Vangrieken). Agent: Armbrust & Brown, L.L.P. (Richard Suttle, Jr.) City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 974-3057.
This item was postponed to November 17, 2005, by consent on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Council Member Dunkerley's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051103-025, Agenda Backup, PDF, 1.4mb
20051103-025, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 43kb
Item 26 - November 3, 2005
C14-04-0150 - Manchaca Mixed Use (formerly known as Neighbor's Stop & Go) - Approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 6008 Manchaca Road (Williamson Creek Watershed) from limited office (LO) district zoning to limited office-mixed use-conditional overlay (LO-MU-CO) combining district zoning for Tracts 1 and 2. First reading for Tract 1 on May 12, 2005 to approve limited office-mixed use-conditional overlay (LO-MU-CO) combining district zoning. Vote: 7-0. Second reading for Tract 1 on October 6, 2005 to approve limited office-mixed use-conditional overlay (LO-MU-CO) combining district zoning. Vote: 6-1 (Kim-Nay). First reading for Tract 2 on October 6, 2005 to approve limited office-mixed use-conditional overlay (LO-MU-CO) combining district zoning. Vote: 7-0. Applicant: Anthony R. Bertucci. Agent: Brown McCarroll, L.L.P. (Annick C. Beaudet). City Staff: Wendy Walsh, 974-7719. A valid petition has been filed in opposition to this rezoning request.
Ordinance No. 20051103-026 for limited office-mixed use-conditional overlay (LO-MU-CO) combining district zoning for Tracts 1 and 2 was approved by consent on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Council Member Dunkerley's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20051103-026, PDF, 120kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051103-026, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 35kb
20051103-026, Agenda Backup, PDF, 3.9mb
Item 27 - November 3, 2005
C14-05-0034.SH - Peaceful Hill Subdivision - Approve second reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 308 Ralph Ablanedo Drive and 8319 Peaceful Hill Lane (South Boggy Creek Watershed; Onion Creek Watershed) from townhouse and condominium residence (SF-6) district zoning; warehouse-limited office (W/LO) district zoning; limited industrial services (LI) district zoning; and development reserve (DR) district zoning to single-family residence-small lot-conditional overlay (SF-4A-CO) combining district zoning with conditions. First reading approved on September 29, 2005. Vote: 7-0. Applicant: Southwest Strategies Group (John Rosato). Agent: Main Street Homes (Ken Blaker). City Staff: Wendy Walsh, 974-7719.
This item was postponed to November 17, 2005 at the adjoining land owner's request, by consent on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Council Member Dunkerley's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051103-027, Agenda Backup, PDF, 1.7mb
20051103-027, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 26kb
Item 28 - November 3, 2005
NP-05-0020 - Pleasant Hill Subdistrict, Tract 30 - Approve third reading of an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20050818-Z001, adopting the South Congress Combined Neighborhood Plan as an element of the Austin Tomorrow Comprehensive Plan, and establishing the land use designation on the future land use map for Tract 30, located at 103 Red Bird Lane and 0 Red Bird Lane (Pleasant Hill Addition south 68 feet average of lot 20 and east 50 feet of Lot 21, Block 1), in the Pleasant Hill Subdistrict of the West Congress Neighborhood Planning Area. The north boundary for the Pleasant Hill Subdistrict is the northern boundary of the Pleasant Hill Addition Subdivision, the eastern boundary is South Congress Avenue, the southern boundary is Stassney Lane, and the western boundary is Hummingbird Lane, which includes those lots with front and side yard frontages along Hummingbird Lane. The proposed change to the future land use map is from single-family to office mixed-use. On September 1, 2005, single-family land use designation was approved on First reading. Vote: 6-1, Mayor Wynn Nay. On October 6, 2005, office mixed-use land use designation was approved on Second reading. Vote: 6-1, Thomas Nay. The Council may consider single-family, high-density single-family, multi-family, office, office mixed-use, commercial, or commercial mixed-use land use designation. Applicant: City of Austin. Agent: Neighborhood Planning and Zoning Department. City Staff: Mark Walters, 974-7695. (Related Item 29)
This item was postponed to December 15, 2005 at staff's request, by consent on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Council Member Dunkerley's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051103-028, Agenda Backup, PDF, 1.0mb
20051103-028, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 41kb
Item 29 - November 3, 2005
C14-05-0106 West Congress Neighborhood Plan Area Rezonings, Pleasant Hill Subdistrict, Tract 23a (116 Red Bird Lane) and Tract 30 Approve final readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as Tract 23a, located at 116 Red Bird Lane and Tract 30, located at 103 Red Bird Lane and 0 Red Bird Lane (Pleasant Hill Addition south 68 feet average of Lot 20 and south 68 feet average and East 50 feet of Lot 21, Block 1), within the Pleasant Hill Subdistrict.
This item was postponed to December 15, 2005 at staff's request, by consent on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Council Member Dunkerley's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051103-029, Agenda Backup, PDF, 77kb
20051103-029, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 41kb
Item 30 - November 3, 2005
C14-05-0106.02 - West Congress Neighborhood Plan Rezonings, Tract B - Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 400-414 West Stassney Lane (Williamson Creek Watershed) from family residence-neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) combining district zoning to general office mixed use-neighborhood plan (GO-MU-NP) combining district zoning. First reading approved on October 6, 2005. Vote: 7-0. Applicant: City of Austin. Agent: Neighborhood Planning and Zoning Department. City Staff: Wendy Walsh, 974-7719.
Ordinance No. 20051103-030 was approved by consent on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Council Member Dunkerley's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20051103-030, PDF, 144kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051103-030, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 36kb
20051103-030, Agenda Backup, PDF, 1.2mb
20051103-030, Agenda Late Backup Part 1 of 2, PDF, 41kb
20051103-030, Agenda Late Backup Part 2 of 2, PDF, 36kb
Item 31 - November 3, 2005
Presentation and approval of a resolution relating to the alignment of the Pfluger Bridge Extension and the Bowie Street pedestrian undercrossing of the Union Pacific Railroad.(Related Item 36)
This item was postponed to December 15, 2005 on Council Member Leffingwell's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Thomas' second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member McCracken was off the dais.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051103-031, Agenda Backup, PDF, 554kb
Item 32 - November 3, 2005
Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Section 25-9-347 of the City Code to increase the number of housing fee waivers from 1,000 to 1,500 service units of affordable housing and to reduce some time periods during which affordable housing units must remain affordable to retain the exemption. (Recommended by Water and Wastewater Commission, Community Development Commission, and Planning Commission.)
The public hearing was closed and Ordinance No. 20051103-032 was approved on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Mayor Wynn's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20051103-032, PDF, 39kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051103-032, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 36kb
20051103-032, Agenda Backup, PDF, 53kb
20051103-032, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 41kb
Item 33 - November 3, 2005
Conduct a public hearing for the full purpose annexations of the following Avery Ranch Areas:Tract One: Avery South Section Two, Phase Three: Approximately 8.618 acres in Williamson County (approximately 197 feet north of the intersection of Fernhill Drive and Castle Pines Drive);Tract Two: Avery South Section Two, Phase Four: Approximately 7.380 acres in Williamson County (approximately 112 feet south of the intersection of Fernhill Drive and Morgan Creek Drive);Tract Three: Avery South Section Two, Phase Five: Approximately 17.314 acres in Williamson County (approximately 180 feet south of the intersection of Morgan Creek Drive and Branhall Drive);Tract Four: Avery South Section Two, Phase Six: Approximately 22.866 acres in Williamson County (approximately 147 feet south of the intersection of Edenderry Drive and Caves Valley Drive);Tract Five: Avery Far West Phase 1, Section 6: Approximately 16.998 acres in Williamson County west of the intersection of Staked Plains Loop and Springs Head Loop.
The public hearing was closed on Council Member Dunkerley's motion, Council Member Alvarez' second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051103-033, Agenda Backup, PDF, 188kb
20051103-033, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 347kb
Item 34 - November 3, 2005
Conduct a public hearing for the full purpose annexation of the Pond Springs Road Area (Approximately 55 acres in Williamson County east of Pond Springs Road from the intersection of Pond Springs Road and Hunters Chase Drive extending northwest to approximately 400 feet past the intersection of Pond Springs Road and Eddystone Street.)
The public hearing was closed on Council Member McCracken's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Thomas' second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051103-034, Agenda Backup, PDF, 200kb
20051103-034, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 364kb
Item 35 - November 3, 2005
Conduct a public hearing for the full purpose annexation of the Interport area (approximately 626 acres) located in eastern Travis County north of State Highway 71 East approximately 720 feet east of the intersection of State Highway 71 East and Fallwell Lane.
The public hearing was closed on Mayor Pro Tem Thomas' motion, Council Member McCracken's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051103-035, Agenda Backup, PDF, 99kb
20051103-035, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 344kb
Item 36 - November 3, 2005
Conduct a public hearing and adopt a resolution authorizing the realignment of the road known as Sandra Muraida Way and construction of a water quality pond in the area of dedicated parkland known as The Sand Beach Reserve in accordance with Sec. 26.001 et seq. of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code. (Recommended by the Parks Board and the Environmental Board.) (Related Item 31)
This item was postponed to December 15, 2005 on Council Member Leffingwell's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Thomas' second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member McCracken was off the dais.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051103-036, Agenda Backup, PDF, 204kb
Item 37 - November 3, 2005
Conduct a public hearing to consider a variance request by Janet Maykus to allow construction of an addition to a single-family residence at 403 West 55 1/2 Street in the 25-year and 100-year floodplains of Waller Creek and to waive requirement to dedicate a drainage easement to the full limit of the 100-year floodplain.
The public hearing was closed and Ordinance No. 20051103-037 was approved on Council Member McCracken's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Thomas' second on a 6-1 vote. Council Member Leffingwell voted no.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20051103-037, PDF, 70kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051103-037, Agenda Backup, PDF, 457kb
20051103-037, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 79kb
Item 38 - November 3, 2005
Approve a resolution to name the pavilion at the Givens Recreation Center for Martin Banks. (Council Member Raul Alvarez and Mayor Pro Tem Danny Thomas)
Resolution No. 20051103-038 was approved on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Mayor Pro Tem Thomas' second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20051103-038, PDF, 60kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051103-038, Agenda Late Backup , PDF, 44kb
Item Z001 - November 3, 2005
C14-82-121 (RCA) - Navona - Conduct a public hearing and approve a restrictive covenant amendment for the property locally known as 805 West Martin Luther King Boulevard (Shoal Creek Watershed). Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To approve the restrictive covenant amendment. Applicant: 19th and West Ltd. (B. Hale). Agent: Jim Bennett. City Staff: Jorge Rousselin, 974-2975.
The motion authorizing a restrictive covenant amendment was approved. The public hearings were closed and consent items were approved on Council MemberLeffingwell's motion, Council Member Kim's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051103-Z001, Agenda Backup, PDF, 48kb
20051103-Z001, Restrictive Covenant Amendment, PDF, 89kb
Item Z002 - November 3, 2005
C14-05-0106.03 - West Congress Neighborhood Plan Rezonings, Tract 23c - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 5402 South Congress Avenue (Williamson Creek Watershed) from single-family residence-standard lot - neighborhood plan (SF-2-NP) combining district zoning and general commercial services-neighborhood plan (CS-NP) combining district zoning to general commercial services-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Applicant: City of Austin. Agent: Neighborhood Planning and Zoning Department. City Staff: Wendy Walsh, 974-7719.
Ordinance No. 20051103-Z002 for general commercial services-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning with the following prohibited uses: pawn shop; auto sales; auto washing; and auto repair was approved on Council Member Dunkerley's motion, Council Member McCracken's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20051103-Z002, PDF, 153kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051103-Z002, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 38kb
20051103-Z002, Agenda Backup, PDF, 905kb
20051103-Z002, Agenda Late Backup Part 1 of 3, PDF, 23kb
20051103-Z002, Agenda Late Backup Part 2 of 3, PDF, 49kb
20051103-Z002, Agenda Late Backup Part 3 of 3, PDF, 42kb
Item Z003 - November 3, 2005
C814-82.006.01(83) - Lake Austin Commons AKA Hartland Plaza - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 1717 West 6th Street and 1711 West 5th Street from planned unit development (PUD) district zoning to planned unit development (PUD) district zoning to allow a change in the permitted uses. Planning Commission Recommendation: Postponed to November 8, 2005. Applicant: Lake Austin Commons Ltd. (William F. Burrow, Jr. Agent: Armbrust & Brown, L.L.P. (Richard Suttle, Jr.) City Staff: Jerry Rusthoven, 974-3207.
This item was postponed to November 17, 2005 at applicant's request. The public hearings were closed and consent items were approved on Council MemberLeffingwell's motion, Council Member Kim's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051103-Z003, Agenda Backup, PDF, 1.1mb
Item Z004 - November 3, 2005
C14-05-0110 - Bouldin Meadows - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as Barton Skyway at the Union Pacific Railroad (West Bouldin Creek Watershed) from general commercial services (CS) district zoning to family residence (SF-3) district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant family residence (SF-3) district zoning. Applicant: Forest Cove Ltd. Agent: John Hussey. City Staff: Robert Heil, 974-2330.
This item was postponed to November 17, 2005 at staff's request. The public hearings were closed and consent items were approved on Council MemberLeffingwell's motion, Council Member Kim's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051103-Z004, Agenda Backup, PDF, 786kb
20051103-Z004, Agenda Late Backup , PDF, 14kb
Item Z005 - November 3, 2005
C14-05-0094 - Car Wash - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as Rutherford Lane (Walnut Creek Watershed) from family residence (SF-3) district zoning to community commercial-conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To deny community-commercial-conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning. Applicant: Sokna Loeung. Agent: Austin American Property (Kim Xong Tran). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 974-3057.
This item was postponed to November 17, 2005 at neighborhood's request, The public hearings were closed and consent items were approved on Council MemberLeffingwell's motion, Council Member Kim's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051103-Z005, Agenda Backup, PDF, 2.3mb
20051103-Z005, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 17kb
Item Z006 - November 3, 2005
C14-05-0136 - Spring Condominiums - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as West 3rd Street and Bowie Street (Town Lake Watershed) from downtown mixed use (DMU) district zoning to downtown mixed use-central urban redevelopment (DMU-CURE) combining district zoning with conditions. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant downtown mixed use-central urban redevelopment-conditional overlay (DMU-CURE-CO) combining district zoning with conditions. Applicant: Third Street Offices, Ltd. (Diana G. Zuniga). Agent: Perry Lorenz. City Staff: Jorge Rousselin, 974-2975.
This item was postponed to November 17, 2005 at Austin Neighborhoods Council's request.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051103-Z006, Agenda Backup, PDF, 1.8mb
20051103-Z006, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 58kb
Item Z007 - November 3, 2005
C14-05-0080 - CTVS Offices - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 3919 and 3921 Medical Parkway (Shoal Creek Watershed) from neighborhood commercial (LR) district zoning and family residence (SF-3) district zoning to general commercial services (CS) district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant neighborhood commercial (LR) district zoning for the SF-3 zoned portion of the tract, and to deny commercial services (CS) district zoning. Applicant: Thoracic & Cardiovascular Realty (Tom Johnston). Agent: Bryant, Campbell & Swartz, LLP (Henry Gilmore). City Staff: Jorge Rousselin, 974-2975.
This item was postponed to November 17, 2005. The public hearings were closed and consent items were approved on Council MemberLeffingwell's motion, Council Member Kim's second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member McCracken abstained.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051103-Z007, Agenda Backup, PDF, 1.9mb
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