Regular Meeting of the Austin City Council
December 15, 2005
Meeting Agenda
Agenda, 1.5mb
Changes to the Meeting Agenda
Agenda Changes and Corrections Part 1 of 2, 90kb
Agenda Changes and Corrections Part 2 of 2, 128kb
Council Questions and Answers
Agenda Questions and Answers, 594kb
Approved Meeting Minutes
The minutes for the Regular Meeting of December 15, 2005 were approved on the 12th day of January, 2006 on Council Member McCracken's motion, Council Member Dunkerley's second on a 5-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Thomas' was absent. Council Member Alvarez was off the dais.
Minutes, 1.6mb
Closed Caption Transcript
Transcript, 545kb
Agenda Items - December 15, 2005
Scroll down to view each item on the meeting agenda or click on a number to go directly to that item.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
| 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 |
| 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 |
| 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 |
| 41 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 46 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 50 |
| 51 | 52 | 53 | 54 | 55 | 56 | 57 | 58 | 59 | 60 |
| 61 | 62 | 63 | 64 | 65 | 66 | 67 | 68 | 69 | 70 |
| 71 | 72 | 73 | 74 | 75 | 76 | 77 | 78 | 79 | 80 |
| 81 | 82 | 83 | 84 | 85 | 86 | 87 | 88 | 89 | 90 |
| 91 | 92 | 93 | 94 | 95 | 96 | 97 | 98 | 99 | 100 |
| 101 | 102 | 103 | 104 | 105 | 106 | 107 | 108 | 109 | Z001 |
| Z002 | Z003 | Z004 | Z005 | Z006 | Z007 | Z008 | Z009 | Z010 | Z011 |
| Z012 | Z013 | Z014 | Z015 | Z016 | Z017 | Z018 | Z019 | Z020 | Z021 |
| Z022 | Z023 | Z024 | Z025 | Z026 | Z027 |
Item 1 - December 15, 2005
Approval of minutes from the meeting of December 1, 2005, amended to correct item 35 to change the date of the Mobility Plan Study from October 27, 2005 to October 20, 2005.
The minutes from the meeting of December 1, 2005, amended to correct item 35 were approved by consent on Council Member Dunkerley's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Thomas' second on a 7-0 vote.
There are no documents published for this agenda item.
Item 2 - December 15, 2005
Approve the issuance of a Letter of Intent for a rebate in the amount of $99,423 to COURTYARD TENNIS AND SWIM CLUB, Austin, TX, for the installation of a solar photovoltaic system at their facility located at 5608 Courtyard Drive (Funding in the amount of $99,423 is available in the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Operating Budget of Austin Energy in the Conservation Rebates and Incentives Fund.) (Recommended by the Resource Management Commission.)
The motion authorizing the issuance of a letter of intent was approved by consent on Council Member Dunkerley's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Thomas' second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051215-002, Agenda Backup, PDF, 72kb
Item 3 - December 15, 2005
Approve an ordinance authorizing negotiation and execution of a cost reimbursement agreement with SCA 101 ONION CREEK HOLDINGS L.P., providing terms and conditions for construction of 24 and 36-inch water mains and appurtenances to provide water service to the Alexan Onion Creek development located at 10701 I.H. 35 South with City cost reimbursement in an amount not to exceed $684,000, for actual hard construction costs and professional services "soft" costs in amount not to exceed 15% of the actual hard construction costs of the 36-inch water main and appurtenances or $75,600, whichever is less; waiving the requirements of Section 25-9-63 of the City Code relating to amount of cost reimbursement, Section 25-9-67 of the City Code relating to cost reimbursement payments, and waiving construction inspection and review fees established in Ordinance 20050914-004, in an amount not to exceed $27,720. (Funding in the amount of $759,600 is included in the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Capital Budget of the Austin Water Utility.)
Ordinance No. 20051215-003 was approved by consent on Council Member Dunkerley's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Thomas' second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20051215-003, PDF, 54kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051215-003, Agenda Backup, PDF, 309kb
20051215-003, Contract Cover Sheet, SCA 101 ONION CREEK HOLDINGS L.P., PDF, 21kb
Item 4 - December 15, 2005
Authorize execution of change order # 2 to the construction contract with AUSTIN ENGINEERING COMPANY, INC., Austin, TX, for the Mueller Cameron Road 16-Inch Waterline Phase One North Water Pressure Zone Water Improvements (RMMA Redevelopment) in the amount of $15,213.51, for a total contract amount not to exceed $922,007.01.(Funding in the amount of $15,213.51 is included in the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Capital Budget of the Austin Water Utility.) 11.61% MBE and 16.10% WBE subcontractor participation to date.
The motion authorizing the execution of change order #2 to the construction contract was approved by consent on Council Member Dunkerley's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Thomas' second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051215-004, Agenda Backup, PDF, 178kb
Item 5 - December 15, 2005
Authorize the negotiation and execution of an amendment to the 2nd Street Retail Disposition and Development Agreement with AMLI Austin Retail, L.P., to reimburse AMLI in an amount not to exceed $142,860 for the installation of Great Streets Program benches, chairs, bike racks and waste bins at 400 and 200 West Cesar Chavez Street (CSC Blocks 2 and 4), 301 West 2nd Street (City Hall Block 3), 201 Lavaca Street (AMLI Block 20) and 311 West 5th Street (Plaza Lofts). (Funding in the amount of $142,860 is available in the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 approved Capital Budget of the Neighborhood Planning and Zoning Department, as part of the Great Streets Parking Meter Revenue Fund.) 95.8% MBE/MN subcontractor participation. (Related Item 6)
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of an amendment was approved by consent on Council Member Dunkerley's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Thomas' second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051215-005, Agenda Backup, PDF, 89kb
Item 6 - December 15, 2005
Approve an ordinance waiving the development fees for AMLI Austin Retail, L.P., in an amount not to exceed $22,010 for the installation on the City's behalf of Great Streets Program benches, chairs, bike racks and waste bins at 400 and 200 West Cesar Chavez Street (CSC Blocks 2 and 4), 301 West 2nd Street (City Hall Block 3), 201 Lavaca Street (AMLI Block 20) and 311 West 5th Street (Plaza Lofts). (Related Item 5)
Ordinance No. 20051215-006 was approved by consent on Council Member Dunkerley's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Thomas' second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20051215-006, PDF, 26kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051215-006, Agenda Backup, PDF, 105kb
Item 7 - December 15, 2005
Approve an Interlocal Agreement between the City, Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority (CMTA) and the Austin-San Antonio Intermunicipal Commuter Rail District for joint funding of a feasibility study on the location of an intermodal transit station in the vicinity of the Seaholm District, bounded on the west by North Lamar Boulevard, on the north by West Fifth Street, on the east by West Avenue and on the south by West Cesar Chavez Street in an amount not to exceed $51,413.43. (Funding is available in the Capital Budget of the Economic Growth and Redevelopment Services Office, with City and CMTA funding derived from CMTA quarter cent funds previously made available to the City in the Fiscal Year 2002 quarter cent allocation.) (Recommended by the Land Use and Transportation Subcommittee.)
The motion authorizing an Interlocal Agreement was approved by consent on Council Member Dunkerley's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Thomas' second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051215-007, Agenda Backup, PDF, 83kb
Item 8 - December 15, 2005
Approve execution of a 12-month contract with CARITAS OF AUSTIN, Austin, TX for the Best Single Source Program, a new delivery system for basic needs assistance, at a total cost of $300,429 with five 12-month renewal options in a total amount not to exceed $300,429 per renewal option, for a combined total cost to the City not to exceed $1,802,574. (Funding in the amount of $225,322 is included in the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Approved Operating Budget of the Health and Human Services Department. Funding for the balance of the contracts is contingent on available funding in future budgets.)
The motion authorizing the execution of a contract was approved by consent on Council Member Dunkerley's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Thomas' second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051215-008, Agenda Backup, PDF, 102kb
Item 9 - December 15, 2005
Approve an ordinance authorizing the acceptance of $75,000 in grant funds from the ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON FOUNDATION, Princeton, NJ, and amending the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Health and Human Services Department Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund of Ordinance No. 20050912-001, to appropriate $75,000 for the Health Promotion/Disease Prevention Unit to create an infrastructure and long-term strategic plan to explore opportunities for improving patient care and public health through the interactive exchange of health information between the local health department and community stakeholders. (Funding in the amount of $75,000 is available from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The grant period is from December 1, 2005 through November 31, 2006. No City match is required.)
Ordinance No. 20051215-009 was approved by consent on Council Member Dunkerley's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Thomas' second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20051215-009, PDF, 29kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051215-009, Agenda Backup, PDF, 136kb
Item 10 - December 15, 2005
Approve an ordinance amending Chapter 5-1 of the City Code (Housing Discrimination), Chapter 5-3 of the City Code (Discrimination In Employment Generally) and Chapter 5-4 of the City Code (Discrimination In Employment By City Contractors) to unify requirements and to clarify the responsibilities of the Austin Human Rights Commission and the Human Resource Department's Equal Employment /Fair Housing Office (EE/FHO). (Recommended by the Austin Human Rights Commission.)
Ordinance No. 20051215-010 was approved by consent on Council Member Dunkerley's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Thomas' second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20051215-010, PDF, 396kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051215-010, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 36kb
20051215-010, Agenda Backup, PDF, 860kb
20051215-010, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 395kb
Item 11 - December 15, 2005
Approve second/third readings of an ordinance to annex the Lowe's at Brodie Area (approximately 35 acres located in Travis County west of Brodie Lane approximately three tenths of a mile north of the intersection of Brodie Lane and William Cannon Drive). (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. 20051215-011 was approved by consent on Council Member Dunkerley's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Thomas' second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20051215-011, PDF, 643kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051215-011, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 36kb
20051215-011, Agenda Backup, PDF, 805kb
Item 12 - December 15, 2005
Approve a resolution amending the City's Municipal Annexation Plan (MAP) to include the following areas: Anderson Mill Road Annexation Area (approximately 183 acres) located along Anderson Mill Road in Williamson County and Travis County approximately two thirds of a mile east of the intersection of Anderson Mill Road and FM 620); North Acres Annexation Area (approximately 381 acres) in northeast Travis County located between North IH 35 and Dessau Road just south of East Braker Lane); Peninsula Annexation Area (approximately 432 acres) in Travis County located west of Westlake Drive approximately 210 feet south of the intersection of Westlake Drive and Trailview Mesa Drive); and Lost Creek MUD Annexation Area (approximately 789 acres) in Travis County located west of Capital of Texas Highway west of the intersection of Lost Creek Boulevard and Capital of Texas Highway. (Including an area in the Municipal Annexation Plan does not create an obligation to annex an area and does not have a fiscal impact. It begins a three-year process that may lead to annexation.)
Resolution No. 20051215-012 was approved by consent on Council Member Dunkerley's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Thomas' second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20051215-012, PDF, 669kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051215-012, Agenda Backup, PDF, 263kb
20051215-012, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 367kb
Item 13 - December 15, 2005
Approve issuing a free lifetime swim pass for Barton Springs Pool to Wayne Holtzman. (On November 9, 1993 the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board recommended awarding swim passes to citizens 80 years of age or older who are active swimmers at Barton Springs pool.)
The motion issuing a free lifetime swim pass for Barton Springs Pool was approved by consent on Council Member Dunkerley's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Thomas' second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051215-013, Agenda Backup, PDF, 39kb
Item 14 - December 15, 2005
Authorize an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Austin and the City of Dallas to allow the City of Austin to participate in the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force and to receive up to $15,000 in reimbursement costs associated with the investigation of Internet crimes against children. (Funding is available from the City of Dallas through the Department of Justice grant fund, Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force for the period April 1, 2005 through September 30, 2006.)
The motion authorizing an Interlocal Agreement was approved by consent on Council Member Dunkerley's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Thomas' second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051215-014, Agenda Backup, PDF, 209kb
Item 15 - December 15, 2005
Approve an ordinance authorizing the acceptance of $40,786 in supplemental grant funding from the U.S. Department of Justice, Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN); and amending the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Police Department Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund of Ordinance No. 20050912-001 to appropriate $40,786 for the PSN program to reduce gun-related crime in Austin. (Funding is available for the grant period April 1, 2004 to August 31, 2007. A cash match is not required.)
Ordinance No. 20051215-015 was approved by consent on Council Member Dunkerley's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Thomas' second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20051215-015, PDF, 23kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051215-015, Agenda Backup, PDF, 82kb
Item 16 - December 15, 2005
Approve a resolution authorizing application for $750,000 in continuation grant funds from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Violence Against Women Grants Office, Grants to Encourage Arrest Policies and Enforcement of Protection Orders to provide comprehensive services to the victims of domestic violence. (Funding is available from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Violence Against Women Grants Office "Grant to Encourage Arrest Policies and Enforcement of Protection Orders" for the 24-month grant period September 1, 2006 through October 31, 2008.)
Resolution No. 20051215-016 was approved by consent on Council Member Dunkerley's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Thomas' second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20051215-016, PDF, 41kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051215-016, Agenda Backup, PDF, 92kb
Item 17 - December 15, 2005
Approve an ordinance amending Section 9-4-13 (Aggressive Solicitation Prohibited), Section 9-4-14 (Sitting or Lying Down on Public Sidewalks in the Downtown Area Prohibited), Section 9-4-22 (Solicitation between Certain Hours Prohibited), and Section 12-1-27 (Solicitations Between an Occupant of a Motor Vehicle and a Pedestrian) of the City Code.
Ordinance No. 20051215-017, with the following amendments, was approved on Council Member Leffingwell's motion, Council Member Dunkerley's second on a 6-1 vote. Mayor Pro Tem voted no. Please refer to minutes for amendments.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20051215-017, PDF, 96kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051215-017, Agenda Backup, PDF, 68kb
20051215-017, Agenda Late Backup Part 1 of 2, PDF, 164kb
20051215-017, Agenda Late Backup Part 2 of 2, PDF, 42kb
Item 18 - December 15, 2005
Approve an ordinance amending Section 12-4-24 of the City Code by adding Caddo Street from North Lamar Boulevard (Loop 275) to Hornsby Street to the list of streets having a maximum speed limit of 25 miles per hour at all times.
Ordinance No. 20051215-018 was approved by consent on Council Member Dunkerley's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Thomas' second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20051215-018, PDF, 23kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051215-018, Agenda Backup, PDF, 228kb
Item 19 - December 15, 2005
Approve an ordinance amending Section 12-4-42 of the City Code by adding Old Bee Caves Road from West US Highway 290/State Highway 71 to the Austin City Limits Line (2,075 feet from State Highway 71) to the list of streets having a maximum speed limit of 40 miles per hour.
Ordinance No. 20051215-019 was approved by consent on Council Member Dunkerley's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Thomas' second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20051215-019, PDF, 25kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051215-019, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 34kb
20051215-019, Agenda Backup, PDF, 115kb
Item 20 - December 15, 2005
Approve an ordinance amending Section 12-4-63 of the City Code to extend the existing school zone on Mesa Drive from 91 feet north of Austin Woods Drive to 250 feet south of Greenflint Lane. (Funding in the amount of $3,900 is available in the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Approved Operating Budget of the Public Works Department.)
Ordinance No. 20051215-020 was approved by consent on Council Member Dunkerley's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Thomas' second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20051215-020, PDF, 23kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051215-020, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 34kb
20051215-020, Agenda Backup, PDF, 265kb
Item 21 - December 15, 2005
Approve a resolution to amend an interlocal agreement between the City of Austin and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for improvements to FM 1826 at Alta Mira Subdivision. (Funding in the amount of $294,323 has been provided by D R Horton-Emerald Ltd. The escrow account for this project has a $298,381.04 balance.)
Resolution No. 20051215-021 was approved by consent on Council Member Dunkerley's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Thomas' second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20051215-021, PDF, 76kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051215-021, Agenda Backup, PDF, 132kb
Item 22 - December 15, 2005
Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings for the Govalle 3- Carson Creek at Montopolis Drive Project of the Austin Clean Water Program to acquire a permanent wastewater easement comprised of 15,397 square feet of land, a permanent access easement comprised of 10,570 square feet of land, a temporary work space easement comprised of 18,409 square feet of land and a temporary staging area and material storage site easement comprised of 20,000 square feet of land out of a portion of the Santiago Del Valle Grant, Abstract 24, City of Austin, in the amount of $39,541. The owner of the property sought to be condemned is LEIGH ACRES, LTD., a Texas Limited Partnership. The property is located at 7119 East Ben White Boulevard, Austin, Travis County, Texas. (Funding is included in the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Capital Budget of the Austin Water Utility.)
Resolution No. 20051215-022 was approved by consent on Council Member Dunkerley's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Thomas' second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20051215-022, PDF, 819kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051215-022, Agenda Backup, PDF, 233kb
Item 23 - December 15, 2005
Authorize negotiation and execution of a professional services agreement with each of the following six firms: TURNER COLLIE & BRADEN, INC., Austin, TX; CAMP DRESSER & MCKEE, INC., Austin, TX; ALAN PLUMMER ASSOCIATES, INC., Austin, TX; BLACK & VEATCH CORPORATION, Austin, TX; WESTON SOLUTIONS, INC., Austin, TX; and CH2M HILL, INC., Austin, TX for engineering design services for the Water Transmission Main Rotation List 2005-2007 for an estimated period of two years or until financial authorization is expended in an amount not to exceed $5,500,000 with a total of six agreements not to exceed $5,500,000 (estimated approximately $1,000,000 each of the first four top ranked firms and $750,000 for each of the next two ranked firms). (Funding in the amount of $5,500,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Capital and/or Operating Budget of the Austin Water Utility for which services are needed.) Best qualification statements of 37 received. 16.5% MBE and 14.2% WBE subcontractor participation. (Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission.)
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of a professional services agreement was approved on Council Member Dunkerley's motion, Council Member McCracken's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051215-023, Agenda Backup, PDF, 360kb
Item 24 - December 15, 2005
Authorize execution of a construction contract with MUNIZ CONCRETE AND CONTRACTING, INC., (MH 78.36%), Austin, TX, for South Austin Transfer Station - Water Quality Pond and Lift Station Project in an amount not to exceed $174,680. (Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Capital Budget of the Solid Waste Services Department.) Lowest bid of two responsive bids received. 0.00% MBE and 1.90% WBE subcontractor participation.
The motion authorizing the execution of a construction contract was approved by consent on Council Member Dunkerley's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Thomas' second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051215-024, Agenda Backup, PDF, 193kb
Item 25 - December 15, 2005
Authorize execution of a construction contract with FACILITIES REHABILITATION, INC. (MBE, 96.55%), Fort Worth, TX for Austin Clean Water Program: Govalle 3-Montopolis Drive Area-Country Club Creek Stabilization in an amount not to exceed $194,510. (Funding is included in the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Capital Budget of the Austin Water Utility.) Lowest bid of three received. 0.00% MBE and 3.45% WBE subcontractor participation.
The motion authorizing the execution of a construction contract was approved by consent on Council Member Dunkerley's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Thomas' second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051215-025, Agenda Backup, PDF, 190kb
Item 26 - December 15, 2005
Authorize execution of a construction contract with McLEAN CONSTRUCTION, LTD., Killeen, TX, for Del Valle Service to Annexed Area 3B in an amount not to exceed $184,307. (Funding is included in the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Capital Budget of the Austin Water Utility.) Lowest bid of four received. 14.20% MBE and 3.52% WBE subcontractor participation.
The motion authorizing the execution of a construction contract was approved by consent on Council Member Dunkerley's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Thomas' second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051215-026, Agenda Backup, PDF, 173kb
Item 27 - December 15, 2005
Authorize execution of a contract with THE DOMAIN SHOPPING CENTER, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, to receive funds from this company and apply them towards construction of an auxiliary acceleration/deceleration lane on Loop 1 frontage roads. ($619,555.06 has been provided by The Domain Shopping Center, L.P., to be deposited into an escrow account for this project.) (Related Item 28)
The motion authorizing the execution of a contract was approved by consent on Council Member Dunkerley's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Thomas' second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051215-027, Agenda Backup, PDF, 302kb
Item 28 - December 15, 2005
Approve a resolution authorizing execution of an Interlocal Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation to provide funds received from the Domain Shopping Center, L.P., for construction of an auxiliary acceleration/deceleration lane on the Loop 1 frontage road. ($602,148.89 has been provided by The Domain Shopping Center, L.P., to be deposited into an escrow account for this project.) (Related Item 27)
Resolution No. 20051215-028 was approved by consent on Council Member Dunkerley's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Thomas' second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20051215-028, PDF, 14kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051215-028, Agenda Backup, PDF, 415kb
Item 29 - December 15, 2005
Authorize execution of a contract with POWER SUPPLY, INC. Austin, TX, for transformer bushings in an amount not to exceed $47,350. (Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Amended Operating Budget of Austin Energy.) Lowest bid of two 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 by consent on Council Member Dunkerley's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Thomas' second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051215-029, Agenda Backup, PDF, 49kb
Item 30 - December 15, 2005
Authorize execution of an Interlocal Agreement with THE LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY, Austin, TX, for technical services in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000 per year and which shall continue on a year-to-year basis until either party chooses to terminate the agreement. (Funding in the amount of $833,333 is available in the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Amended Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining two months of the original contract period and future years is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.)
The motion authorizing the execution of an Interlocal Agreement was approved by consent on Council Member Dunkerley's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Thomas' second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051215-030, Agenda Backup, PDF, 45kb
Item 31 - December 15, 2005
Authorize execution of Amendment No. 4 to the supply contract for spot coal supply with ARCH COAL SALES INC., St. Louis, MO, CABALLO COAL COMPANY, St. Louis, MO, DUKE ENERGY MERCHANTS LLC, Houston, TX, FOUNDATION ENERGY COMPANY, Gillette, WY, MIDAMERICAN ENERGY COMPANY, St. Louis, MO, WESTERN FUELS ASSOCIATION, Westminster, CO, and WESTERN RESOURCES INC., Topeka, KS, to increase the annual authorization in an amount not to exceed $13,400,000, for a revised annual contract amount not to exceed $25,500,000. (Funding in the amount of $13,400,000 will be provided through the Electric Fuel Charge revenue.) This contract was 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 Amendment No. 4 was approved by consent on Council Member Dunkerley's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Thomas' second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051215-031, Agenda Backup, PDF, 67kb
Item 32 - December 15, 2005
Authorize execution of Amendment No. 4 to the service agreement with REMEDY INTELLIGENT STAFFING, Austin, TX, for temporary customer contact center personnel services, to increase the first extension option in an amount not to exceed $310,800, for a revised total agreement not to exceed $5,650,815. (Funding in the amount of $310,800 is available in the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Approved Operating Budget Austin Energy.) This contract was 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 Amendment No. 4 to the service agreement was approved by consent on Council Member Dunkerley's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Thomas' second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051215-032, Agenda Backup, PDF, 60kb
Item 33 - December 15, 2005
Authorize execution of a 12-month supply agreement with PENCCO, INC., San Felipe, TX for fluorosilicic acid for the Austin Water Utility in an amount not to exceed $218,225 with two 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $218,225 per extension, for a total contract amount not to exceed $654,675. (Funding in the amount of $163,668.75 is available in the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Approved Operating Budget of the Austin Water Utility. Funding for the remaining three months of the initial contract period and extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.) Lowest bid of two 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 supply agreement was approved by consent on Council Member Dunkerley's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Thomas' second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051215-033, Agenda Backup, PDF, 61kb
Item 34 - December 15, 2005
Authorize execution of a contract through the United States General Services Administration 1122 Program with MPRI, INC., Alexandria, VA, for the purchase of a driver training simulator for the Austin Police Department in an amount not to exceed $116,700. (Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Approved Operating Budget of the Austin Police Department through the COPS 2004 Technology Grant.) Purchasing Cooperative.
The motion authorizing the execution of a contract was approved by consent on Council Member Dunkerley's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Thomas' second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051215-034, Agenda Backup, PDF, 57kb
Item 35 - December 15, 2005
Authorize execution of a 12-month supply agreement with BACOU-DALLOZ PROTECTIVE APPAREL, LTD., Montreal, Quebec, Canada, for the purchase of fire fighting bunker coats and pants for use by the Austin Fire Department in an amount not to exceed $260,543.52, with two 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $260,543.52 per extension option, for a total agreement amount not to exceed $781,630.56. (Funding in the amount of $195,407.54 is included in the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Approved Operating Budget of the Austin Fire Department. Funding for the remaining three months of the original contract period and extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.) 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 supply agreement was approved by consent on Council Member Dunkerley's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Thomas' second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051215-035, Agenda Backup, PDF, 70kb
Item 36 - December 15, 2005
Authorize execution of a contract through the TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT PURCHASING COOPERATIVE (BUYBOARD), with PHILPOTT MOTORS, LTD., Nederland, TX, for the purchase of 112 emergency service light duty vehicles for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,540,689.57. (Funding in the amount of $1,959,468.17 is available in the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Approved Vehicle Acquisition Fund. Funding in the amount of $38,943.03 is available in the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Approved Police Federal Seized Fund. Funding in the amount of $347,282.04 is available in the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Approved Austin Police Department One-Time Expenditure Fund. Funding in the amount of $134,185.88 is available in the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Approved Operating Budget of the Austin Police Department. Funding in the amount of $60,810.45 is available in the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Approved Operating Budget of the Public Safety and Emergency Management Department.) Purchasing Cooperative.
The motion authorizing the execution of a contract was approved by consent on Council Member Dunkerley's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Thomas' second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051215-036, Agenda Backup, PDF, 87kb
Item 37 - December 15, 2005
Authorize execution of a contract with LONE STAR BMW TRIUMPH, Austin, TX, for the purchase of 20 replacement police motorcycles in an amount not to exceed $378,780. (Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Approved Vehicle Acquisition Fund of the Financial and Administrative Services Department.) Only bid 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 by consent on Council Member Dunkerley's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Thomas' second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051215-037, Agenda Backup, PDF, 75kb
Item 38 - December 15, 2005
Authorize execution of a contract through the State of Texas Multiple Awards Schedule (TXMAS) with HAWORTH, INC., c/o FURNITURE MARKETING GROUP, INC., Austin, TX, for the disassembly, inventory, storage and reconfiguration of modular furniture at the Emerson Building for the Building Services Division of the Finance and Administrative Services Department in an amount not to exceed $67,642. (Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Approved Capital Budget of the Finance and Administrative Services Department.) Purchasing Cooperative.
The motion authorizing the execution of a contract was approved by consent on Council Member Dunkerley's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Thomas' second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051215-038, Agenda Backup, PDF, 55kb
Item 39 - December 15, 2005
Authorize execution of Amendment No. 10 to the contract with SKILLPOINT ALLIANCE, Austin, TX, to add three 12-month extension options for the continuation of the Community Technology and Training Center Program in an amount not to exceed $278,100 per extension option, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $2,554,300. (Funding in the amount of $278,100 is available in the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Approved Sustainability Fund of the Finance and Administrative Services Department. Funding for the extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.) This contract was 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. (4/9/97-Austin Telecommunications Commission adopted the CTTC (fka TPI). Reviewed and recommended for award to Skillpoint Alliance (fka CATF) by the Telecommunications Commission on 5/27/98.)
The motion authorizing the execution of Amendment No. 10 to the contract was approved by consent on Council Member Dunkerley's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Thomas' second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051215-039, Agenda Backup, PDF, 117kb
Item 40 - December 15, 2005
Authorize negotiation and execution of a five-year revenue concession contract with ROWING DOCK, INC. DBA ZILKER PARK CANOE AND KAYAK, Austin, TX for the operation and management of a canoe rental concession at Town Lake for an estimated amount of $93,526, with two five-year extension options for an estimated revenue amount of $108,422 and $124,700 respectively, for an estimated total revenue amount of $326,648. (Revenue in the amount of $13,212 will be included in the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Approved Operating Budget of the Parks and Recreation Department. Revenue for the remaining 51 months will be included in future budgets.) Best proposal of five 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 Parks and Recreation Board)
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of a revenue concession contract was approved with Zilker Park Boat Rentals on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Council Member Leffingwell's second on a 5-1 vote. Council Member Kim voted no. Mayor Pro Tem Thomas was off the dais.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051215-040, Agenda Backup, PDF, 82kb
20051215-040, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 56kb
Item 41 - December 15, 2005
Authorize execution of a 12-month service agreement with PAMPERED LAWNS, INC., Austin, TX, for median mowing services in an amount not to exceed $60,960, with two 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $60,960 per extension option, for a total agreement amount not to exceed $182,880. (Funding in the amount of $45,720 is available in the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Approved Operating Budget of the Parks and Recreation Department. Funding for the remaining three months of the original contract period and extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.) Lowest bid meeting specifications of eight 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 service agreement was approved by consent on Council Member Dunkerley's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Thomas' second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051215-041, Agenda Backup, PDF, 88kb
Item 42 - December 15, 2005
Authorize execution of a 12-month contract with SUPERIOR SEPTIC, Round Rock, TX, for rental and maintenance of portable toilets in an amount not to exceed $68,078, with three 12-month extension options in the amount not to exceed $68,078 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $272,312. (Funding in the amount of $51,058.50 is included in the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Approved Operating Budget of the Parks and Recreation Department. Funding for the remaining three months of the original contract period and extension periods is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.) Low bid of two bids received. This contract will be awarded in accordance 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 by consent on Council Member Dunkerley's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Thomas' second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051215-042, Agenda Backup, PDF, 68kb
Item 43 - December 15, 2005
Authorize execution of Amendment No. 5 to the contract with MASTEC OF NORTH AMERICA - AUSTIN DIVISION, Austin, TX, to increase the contract in an amount not to exceed $305,430.46, for traffic signal installation and related services for the Public Works Department, Traffic Signal & Control Division, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $3,970,595.98. (Funding in the amount of $38,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Approved Operating Budget for the Public Works Department. Funding in the amount of $267,430.46 is available in the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Approved Capital Budget for the Public Works Department.) 48.09% MBE and 6.88% WBE subcontractor participation to date.
The motion authorizing the execution of Amendment No. 5 to the contract was approved by consent on Council Member Dunkerley's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Thomas' second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051215-043, Agenda Backup, PDF, 97kb
Item 44 - December 15, 2005
Authorize execution of a 12-month service agreement with COOPER EQUIPMENT COMPANY, Austin, TX, for the purchase of captive repair parts, and repair and preventive maintenance services for street maintenance equipment in an amount not to exceed $190,000, with three 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $190,000 per extension option, for a total agreement amount not to exceed $760,000. (Funding in the amount of $142,500 is available in the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Approved Operating Budget of the Public Works Department. Funding for the remaining three months of the original contract period and the extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.) Only bid 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 service agreement was approved by consent on Council Member Dunkerley's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Thomas' second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051215-044, Agenda Backup, PDF, 77kb
Item 45 - December 15, 2005
Authorize negotiation and execution of a five-year contract with ZURICH NORTH AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY, Chicago, IL, for the purchase of workers' compensation, general liability and excess liability insurance coverage in an amount not to exceed $10,086,800, to provide coverage for all tiers of contractors working on construction improvement projects participating in the Rolling Owner Controlled Insurance Program IV. (Funding for the current year is included in the various Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Capital Budgets of Austin Water Utility, Parks and Recreation Department, Public Works Department, and Library Department. Funding for future years will be contingent upon available funding of future CIP budgets.) Best evaluated proposal of three proposals received.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of a contract was approved by consent on Council Member Dunkerley's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Thomas' second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051215-045, Agenda Backup, PDF, 82kb
Item 46 - December 15, 2005
Authorize execution of a 12-month supply agreement with CAREFREE UNIFORMS, Scottsdale, AZ, for the purchase of uniform work trousers and shirts in an amount not to exceed $73,155, with two 12-month extension options in an amount not exceed $73,155 per extension option, for a total agreement amount not to exceed $219,465. (Funding in the amount of $54,866.25 is included in the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Approved Operating Budgets for various City departments. Funding for the remaining three months of the original contract period and extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.) Lowest bid of six 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 supply agreement was approved by consent on Council Member Dunkerley's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Thomas' second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051215-046, Agenda Backup, PDF, 78kb
20051215-046, Contract Cover Sheet, Carefree Uniforms - Uniforms Annual Supply Agreement, PDF, 21kb
Item 47 - December 15, 2005
Authorize execution of an Interlocal Agreement with TRAVIS COUNTY, TX, to establish a cooperative purchasing agreement authorizing Travis County to purchase traffic safety vests from the City's supply contract number C040282. Cooperative Purchasing.
The motion authorizing the execution of an Interlocal Agreement was approved by consent on Council Member Dunkerley's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Thomas' second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051215-047, Agenda Backup, PDF, 39kb
Item 48 - December 15, 2005
Approve an ordinance amending Section 2-9-27 of the City Code to extend the Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program.
Ordinance No. 20051215-048 was approved by consent on Council Member Dunkerley's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Thomas' second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20051215-048, PDF, 21kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051215-048, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 35kb
20051215-048, Agenda Backup, PDF, 47kb
Item 49 - December 15, 2005
Approve a resolution authorizing execution of a license agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation to temporarily close state roadways for special events that utilize both city streets and state roadways in 2006.
Resolution No. 20051215-049 was approved by consent on Council Member Dunkerley's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Thomas' second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20051215-049, PDF, 12kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051215-049, Agenda Backup, PDF, 47kb
Item 50 - December 15, 2005
Approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 040527-72, to amend the Settlement Agreement with John S. Lloyd and the Bunny Bend Condominium Unit Owner's Association, Inc. to substitute a new buffer zone map.
Ordinance No. 20051215-050 was approved by consent on Council Member Dunkerley's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Thomas' second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20051215-050, PDF, 52kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051215-050, Agenda Backup, PDF, 79kb
Item 51 - December 15, 2005
Approve 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
20051215-051, Agenda Backup, PDF, 14kb
20051215-051, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 12kb
Item 52 - December 15, 2005
Approve a resolution re-establishing a day labor advisory committee to advise City Council about day labor issues. (Council Member Raul Alvarez and Council Member Betty Dunkerley)
Resolution No. 20051215-052 was approved by consent on Council Member Dunkerley's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Thomas' second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20051215-052, PDF, 76kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051215-052, Agenda Backup, PDF, 14kb
20051215-052, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 11kb
Item 53 - December 15, 2005
Approve an ordinance appointing the Presiding Judge, Associate Judges including the Downtown Community Court Judge and Substitute Judges, to the City of Austin Municipal Court for the 2006-2007 judicial term, and setting compensation and benefits. (Recommended by the Council Judicial Subcommittee) (Related Item 70)(Mayor Will Wynn, Mayor Pro Tem Danny Thomas and Council Member Raul Alvarez)
This item was postponed to January 12, 2006 on Mayor Pro Tem Thomas' motion, Mayor Wynn's second on a 5-0 vote. Council Members Alvarez and McCracken were off the dais.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051215-053, Agenda Backup, PDF, 18kb
20051215-053, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 14kb
Item 54 - December 15, 2005
Set a public hearing to consider an amendment to City Code Section 25-10-6, "Scenic Roadways Described," to add State Highway 130 to the list of scenic roadways. (Suggested date and time: January 12, 2006 at 6:00 p.m. in City Hall Council Chambers, 301 West 2nd Street) (Council Member Lee Leffingwell and Council Member Betty Dunkerley)
The public hearing was set by consent on Council Member Dunkerley's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Thomas' second on a 7-0 vote.for January 12, 2006 at 6:00 p.m. in City Hall Council Chambers 301 West 2nd Street.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051215-054, Agenda Backup, PDF, 16kb
Item 55 - December 15, 2005
Approve a resolution expressing the City Council's opposition to the activities of the Minutemen and directing the City Manager to report to the City Council any identified activity of the Minutemen within the City. (Council Member Raul Alvarez, Mayor Pro Tem Danny Thomas and Council Member Jennifer Kim)
Resolution No. 20051215-055 was approved on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Council Member Kim's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20051215-055, PDF, 46kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051215-055, Agenda Backup, PDF, 16kb
20051215-055, Agenda Late Backup Part 1 of 3, PDF, 13kb
20051215-055, Agenda Late Backup Part 2 of 3, PDF, 31kb
20051215-055, Agenda Late Backup Part 3 of 3, PDF, 49kb
Item 56 - December 15, 2005
Approve a resolution (1) adopting a scope of work for developing a Downtown Austin Redevelopment and Transit Strategy, which shall include, but not be limited to, the drafting of land use, transit and environmental recommendation, (2) integrating the Downtown Neighborhood Plan and Convention Center Station Area Planning efforts into one plan, and (3) directing the City Manager to return to Council with the completed plan to be adopted by ordinance. (Council Member Brewster McCracken, Council Member Betty Dunkerley and Council Member Lee Leffingwell)
Resolution No. 20051215-056 was approved as amended below on Council Member Leffingwell's motion, Council Member McCracken's second on a 7-0 vote. Please refer to minutes for amendments.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20051215-056, PDF, 71kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051215-056, Agenda Backup, PDF, 20kb
20051215-056, Agenda Late Backup Part 1 of 2, PDF, 68kb
20051215-056, Agenda Late Backup Part 2 of 2, PDF, 24kb
Item 57 - December 15, 2005
Approve an ordinance waiving certain fees and requirements under Chapter 14-8 of the Code, and authorizing payment of certain costs for the Austin Area Heritage Council's 2006 Martin Luther King Jr. Parade to be held on January 16, 2006. (Mayor Will Wynn, Council Member Lee Leffingwell and Council Member Jennifer Kim)
Ordinance No. 20051215-057 was approved by consent on Council Member Dunkerley's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Thomas' second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20051215-057, PDF, 40kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051215-057, Agenda Backup, PDF, 17kb
20051215-057, Agenda Late Backup Part 1 of 2, PDF, 23kb
20051215-057, Agenda Late Backup Part 2 of 2, PDF, 60kb
Item 58 - December 15, 2005
Approve the waiver of certain fees under Chapter 14-8 for the Southwest Key's fifth Annual Go For the Gold 10K and Fiesta 5K Fun Run charity races being held on Saturday, March 6, 2006. (Council Member Betty Dunkerley, Council Member Raul Alvarez and Council Member Jennifer Kim)
Ordinance No. 20051215-058 was approved by consent on Council Member Dunkerley's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Thomas' second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20051215-058, PDF, 36kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051215-058, Agenda Backup, PDF, 16kb
20051215-058, Agenda Late Backup Part 1 of 3, PDF, 49kb
20051215-058, Agenda Late Backup Part 2 of 3, PDF, 11kb
20051215-058, Agenda Late Backup Part 3 of 3, PDF, 27kb
Item 59 - December 15, 2005
Approve an ordinance waiving certain fees and requirements under Chapter 14-8 of the Code, and authorizing payment of certain costs for the 2006 Austin Farmers Market, a City co-sponsored event. (Mayor Will Wynn, Council Member Lee Leffingwell and Council Member Jennifer Kim)
Ordinance No. 20051215-059 was approved by consent on Council Member Dunkerley's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Thomas' second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20051215-059, PDF, 43kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051215-059, Agenda Backup, PDF, 16kb
20051215-059, Agenda Late Backup Part 1 of 2, PDF, 22kb
20051215-059, Agenda Late Backup Part 2, PDF, 72kb
Item 60 - December 15, 2005
Approve and ordinance waiving certain fees and requirements under Chapter 14-8 of the Code, and authorizing payment of certain costs for the 2005 Candlelight Holiday at the Governor's Mansion to be held December 26 and 27, 2005. (Mayor Will Wynn and Council Member Betty Dunkerley)
Ordinance No. 20051215-060 was approved by consent on Council Member Dunkerley's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Thomas' second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20051215-060, PDF, 38kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051215-060, Agenda Backup, PDF, 16kb
20051215-060, Agenda Late Backup Part 1 of 3, PDF, 52kb
20051215-060, Agenda Late Backup Part 2 of 3, PDF, 10kb
20051215-060, Agenda Late Backup Part 3 of 3, PDF, 25kb
Item 61 - December 15, 2005
Set a public hearing to consider a request for a waiver from the minimum distance requirement of City Code Section 4-9-4(A) which requires 300 feet between a proposed business that will sell alcoholic beverages at 4800 Burnet Road and a public school, Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired, at 1100 West 45th Street. (Suggested date and time: January 12, 2006 at 6:00 p.m., City Hall Council Chambers, 301 West 2nd Street.)
The public hearing was set by consent on Council Member Dunkerley's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Thomas' second on a 7-0 vote for January 12, 2006 at 6:00 p.m., City Hall Council Chambers, 301 West 2nd Street.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051215-061, Agenda Backup, PDF, 214kb
Item 62 - December 15, 2005
Set a public hearing to consider variance requests by Dan and Cristina Self to allow construction of an addition to a single-family residence at 4512 Avenue D in the 25-year and 100-year floodplains of Waller Creek and to limit the requirement to dedicate a drainage easement to the full limit of the 100-year floodplain to exclude the footprints of the residence and garage apartment. (Suggested date and time: at January 12, 2006 at 6:00 p.m., City Hall Council Chambers, 301 West 2nd Street).
The public hearing was set by consent on Council Member Dunkerley's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Thomas' second on a 7-0 vote for January 12, 2006 at 6:00 p.m., City Hall Council Chambers, 301 West 2nd Street.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051215-062, Agenda Backup, PDF, 131kb
Item 63 - December 15, 2005
Set a public hearing to consider variance requests by Mark and Renee Keeney to allow construction of an addition to a single-family residence at 3000 Vinewood Cove in the 25-year and 100-year floodplains of Shoal Creek and to limit the requirement to dedicate a drainage easement to the full limit of the 100-year floodplain to exclude the footprint of the residence. (Suggested date and time: at January 12, 2006 at 6:00 p.m., City Hall Council Chambers, 301 West 2nd Street)
The public hearing was set by consent on Council Member Dunkerley's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Thomas' second on a 7-0 vote for January 12, 2006 at 6:00 p.m., City Hall Council Chambers, 301 West 2nd Street.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051215-063, Agenda Backup, PDF, 135kb
Item 64 - December 15, 2005
Discuss legal issues related to the proposed amendments to the City's public order ordinances.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051215-064, Agenda Backup, PDF, 15kb
Item 65 - December 15, 2005
Discuss legal issues in Cause No. A-04-CA-340-LY; Velma Pickens, as Next Friend of KH and JH, Jr., in Their Individual Capacities and as Representatives of Sophia King's Estate v. The City of Austin, The Housing Authority of the City of Austin and John Coffey; filed in the U.S. District Court, Western District, Austin Division. (Concerns an allegation of use of force and an allegation of a violation of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act.)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051215-065, Agenda Backup, PDF, 21kb
Item 66 - December 15, 2005
Discuss legal issues relating to state law alternatives available to promote land banks, land trusts and funding options including the Homestead Preservation Act (HB 525).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051215-066, Agenda Backup, PDF, 16kb
Item 67 - December 15, 2005
Discuss legal issues related to proposed amendments to the Land Standards Development Agreement between the City and Austin Independent School District. Certain provisions of the agreement amend Chapter 25-8, Article 12 (Save of Springs Initiative) as it applies to the development of school facilities in the Barton Springs Zone.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051215-067, Agenda Backup, PDF, 19kb
Item 68 - December 15, 2005
Discuss legal issues related to the sale of Block 21 to Stratus/Trammel Crow.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051215-068, Agenda Backup, PDF, 15kb
Item 69 - December 15, 2005
Discuss legal issues relating to proposed changes in South Texas Project ownership agreements and to proposed acquisition by NRG Energy, Inc., of Texas Genco LLC and its partial ownership interest in the South Texas Project.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051215-069, Agenda Backup, PDF, 17kb
Item 70 - December 15, 2005
Discuss the appointment of City of Austin Municipal Court Judges including appointment of the Presiding Judge, individual Associate Judges including the Downtown Community Court Judge, and individual Substitute Judges; and discuss the compensation and benefits of each individual judge. (Related Item 53)
No discussion was held on this item.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051215-070, Agenda Backup, PDF, 18kb
Item 71 - December 15, 2005
Presentation to Council on the City's Traffic Management Program.
The Mayor announced this presentation would not be done today.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051215-071, Agenda Backup, PDF, 11kb
20051215-071, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 749kb
Item 72 - December 15, 2005
Presentation to Council regarding land banks, land trusts and funding options under the Homestead Preservation Act (HB 525).
The Mayor announced this presentation would not be done today.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051215-072, Agenda Backup, PDF, 13kb
Item 73 - December 15, 2005
C14-05-0100 - Lake Creek Park - Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by zoning and 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 January 12, 2006 at the applicant's request approved by consent on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Council Member Dunkerley's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051215-073, Agenda Backup, PDF, 1.5mb
Item 74 - December 15, 2005
C14-05-0025 - 1706 & 1708 West 6th Street - Approve third reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 1706 & 1708 West 6th Street (Town Lake/Johnson Creek Watersheds) from family residence-neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) combining district zoning to neighborhood office-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (NO-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning. First reading approved on September 1, 2005. Vote: 7-0. Second reading approved on October 20, 2005. Vote: 7-0. Applicant: City of Austin. Agent: Neighborhood Planning and Zoning Department. City Staff: Jorge E. Rousselin, 974-2975. Note: A valid petition has been filed in opposition to this rezoning request.
This item was postponed to January 12, 2006 at staff's request approved by consent on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Council Member Dunkerley's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051215-074, Agenda Backup, PDF, 2.7mb
Item 75 - December 15, 2005
C814-99-0001.04 - Avery Ranch PUD Amendment #4 - Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 14900 Avery Ranch Boulevard and 10550 Parmer Lane (Brushy Creek Watershed) from planned unit development (PUD) district zoning to planned unit development (PUD) district zoning (amendment to allow additional permitted uses). First reading approved on October 6, 2005. Vote: 7-0. Applicant: Shoal Creek, Ltd. Robert D. Wunsch. Agent: Waterstone Development (Theresa Canchola). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 974-3057.
This item was postponed to January 12, 2006 at staff's request, approved by consent on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Council Member Dunkerley's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051215-075, Agenda Backup, PDF, 1.7mb
Item 76 - December 15, 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. On November 3, 2005 this item was postponed to December 15, 2005 at staff's request. 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 77)
Action on Tract 30 was postponed to January 12, 2006 with direction to staff to write an alternate ordinance and secure a restrictive covenant on Council Member Leffingwell's motion, Council Member Dunkerley's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051215-076, Agenda Backup, PDF, 1.3mb
20051215-076, Agenda Late Backup Part 1 of 3 , PDF, 439kb
20051215-076, Agenda Late Backup Part 2 of 3, PDF, 367kb
20051215-076, Agenda Late Backup Part 3 of 3 , PDF, 117kb
Item 77 - December 15, 2005
C14-05-0106 - West Congress Neighborhood Plan Area Rezonings, Pleasant Hill Subdistrict, Tract 23a (116 Red Bird Lane) and Tract 30 - Approve 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.
Ordinance No. 20051215-077 to approve CS-MU-NP zoning for Tract 23A, 116 Red Bird Lane, was approved on Council Member Kim's motion, Council Member Alvarez' second on a 7-0 vote. Action on Tract 30 was postponed to January 12, 2006 with direction to staff to write an alternate ordinance and secure a restrictive covenant on Council Member Leffingwell's motion, Council Member Dunkerley's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20051215-077, PDF, 253kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051215-077, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 35kb
20051215-077, Agenda Backup, PDF, 1.6mb
20051215-077, Agenda Late Backup Part 2 of 2 , PDF, 439kb
20051215-077, Agenda Late Backup Part1 of 2 , PDF, 117kb
Item 78 - December 15, 2005
NP-05-0022.001 - Greater South River City Neighborhood Plan - Approve second/third readings of an ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 20050929-Z001 (Greater South River City Combined Neighborhood Plan), an element of the Austin Tomorrow Comprehensive Plan, to change the Future Land Use Map for the property located at 0 South IH-35 (ABS 24 Del Valle S Acr. 2.31) (Tract 35). Council may approve a land use designation change to Office or Commercial. At first reading on December 1, 2005, Council approved a Commercial land use designation for Tract 35. Vote: 4-2 (Mayor Wynn and Council Member Leffingwell nay; Council Member McCracken off the dais). Applicant: City of Austin. Agent: Neighborhood Planning and Zoning Department. City Staff: Adam Smith, 974-7685. (Related Item 79)
This item was postponed to January 12, 2006 at staff's request, approved by consent on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Council Member Dunkerley's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051215-078, Agenda Backup, PDF, 24kb
20051215-078, Agenda Late Backup Part 1 of 2, PDF, 34kb
20051215-078, Agenda Late Backup Part 2 of 2, PDF, 92kb
Item 79 - December 15, 2005
C14-05-0139.001 Greater South River City Combined Neighborhood Plan (South River City neighborhood) - Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by zoning and rezoning locally known as 118-134 E. Riverside Dr. (Tract 1), 201-309 E. Riverside Dr. (Tract 3), 2100 S. IH-35 (Tract 28), 2016 S. IH-35 (Tract 29a), 2000 S. IH-35 (Tract 29b) and 0 S. IH-35 (ABS 24 Del Valle S Acr. 2.31) (Tract 35) (Blunn Creek, East Bouldin Creek, Harpers Branch & Town Lake watersheds).
Ordinance No. 20051215-079 was approved excluding tract 35, which was postponed to January 12, 2006, approved by consent on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Council Member Dunkerley's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20051215-079, PDF, 287kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051215-079, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 36kb
20051215-079, Agenda Backup, PDF, 3.5mb
20051215-079, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 351kb
Item 80 - December 15, 2005
C14-05-0084 - Manor Commercial - Approve second/third readings of an ordinance rezoning property locally known as 7700 Old Manor Road (Decker Creek Watershed) from interim-rural residence (I-RR) district zoning to limited industrial-conditional overlay (LI-CO) combining district zoning. First reading approved on November 17, 2005. Vote: 7-0. Applicant: Dan Herd. Agent: Jim Gallegos. City Staff: Robert Heil, 974-2330.
Ordinance No. 20051215-080 was approved by consent on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Council Member Dunkerley's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20051215-080, PDF, 90kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051215-080, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 35kb
20051215-080, Agenda Backup, PDF, 681kb
Item 81 - December 15, 2005
C14-05-0033 - 2529 South Lamar Blvd. - Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 2529 South Lamar Blvd. (West Bouldin Creek Watershed) from family residence (SF-3) district zoning to limited office-mixed use-conditional overlay (LO-MU-CO) combining district zoning. First reading approved on July 28, 2005. Vote: 7-0. Applicant: Gene Payne. Agent: Jim Bennett. City Staff: Robert Heil, 974-2330.
Ordinance No. 20051215-081 was approved by consent on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Council Member Dunkerley's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20051215-081, PDF, 219kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051215-081, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 35kb
20051215-081, Agenda Backup, PDF, 1.7mb
20051215-081, Restrictive Covenant, PDF, 130kb
Item 82 - December 15, 2005
C14-05-0142 - Corners II Shopping Center - Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 2919 Manchaca Road (West Bouldin Creek Watershed) from limited office (LO) district zoning and neighborhood commercial (LR) district zoning to neighborhood commercial-conditional overlay (LR-CO) combining district zoning. First reading approved on November 17, 2005. Vote: 7-0. Applicant: Lily Saad. Agent: Monica Moore. City Staff: Robert Heil, 974-2330.
Ordinance No. 20051215-082 was approved by consent on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Council Member Dunkerley's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20051215-082, PDF, 133kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051215-082, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 36kb
20051215-082, Agenda Backup, PDF, 809kb
Item 83 - December 15, 2005
C14-05-0155 - Vivas Lane - Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 4009, 4021, 4025 Vivas Lane (Barton Creek Watershed - Barton Creek Zone) from interim rural residence (I-RR) district zoning to single-family residence-large lot (SF-1) district zoning. First reading approved on November 17, 2005. Vote: 7-0. Applicant: Gene Sheppard. Agent: Mike McHone. City Staff: Robert Heil, 974-2330.
Ordinance No. 20051215-083 was approved approved by consent on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Council Member Dunkerley's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20051215-083, PDF, 67kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051215-083, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 35kb
20051215-083, Agenda Backup, PDF, 559kb
Item 84 - December 15, 2005
C14-05-0147 - Miravue - Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 1704 South Lamar (Bouldin Creek Watershed) from general commercial services (CS) to general commercial services-mixed use-conditional overlay (CS-MU-CO) combining district zoning. First reading approved on November 17, 2005. Vote: 7-0. Applicant: Darin Davis. Agent: QMET (Gordon Bolmfalk). City Staff: Robert Heil, 974-2330.
Ordinance No. 20051215-084 was approved by consent on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Council Member Dunkerley's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20051215-084, PDF, 467kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051215-084, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 35kb
20051215-084, Agenda Backup, PDF, 1.3mb
Item 85 - December 15, 2005
C14-05-0156 - 4909 Commercial Park Drive - Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 4909 Commercial Park Drive (Decker Creek Watershed) from interim single-family residence-standard lot (I-SF-2) district zoning to limited industrial services-conditional overlay (LI-CO) combining district zoning. First reading approved on November 17, 2005. Applicant: Jack Wolfe. Agent: Carroll Kelly. City Staff: Robert Heil, 974-2330.
Ordinance No. 20051215-085 was approved by consent on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Council Member Dunkerley's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20051215-085, PDF, 83kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051215-085, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 35kb
20051215-085, Agenda Backup, PDF, 707kb
Item 86 - December 15, 2005
C14-05-0118 - Pflugerville West Shopping Center - Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 15400, 15417, 15420 and 15424 Pecan Street (F.M. 1825 Road) (Harris Branch, Walnut Creek Watersheds) from community commercial-conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning to community commercial-conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning with conditions. First reading approved on December 1, 2005. Vote: 6-0 (Council Member McCracken off the dais). Applicant: Retail Pflugerville Partners, L.P. (Casey Beasley), HI-LO Auto Parts Stores, L.P. (James R. Batten), PBA Holdings, L.L.P. (Keri Chorba, Pricino VIII, L.P. (David Little). Agent: L.M. Holder III, FAIA (Mac Holder/Philip Southwick). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 974-3057.
This item was postponed to January 12, 2006 at staff's request, approved by consent on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Council Member Dunkerley's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051215-086, Agenda Backup, PDF, 428kb
Item 87 - December 15, 2005
C14-05-0170 - Pecan Park Condominiums - Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 10701-10807 Pecan Park Boulevard (Lake Creek Watershed) from community commercial (GR) district zoning and general office (GO) district zoning to community commercial-mixed use (GR-MU) combining district zoning. First reading approved on December 1, 2005. Vote: 6-0 (Council Member McCracken off the dais). Applicant: Pecan Park, J.L.C. (John P. Chudy). Agent: Doucet & Associates (Carol M. Stewart). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 974-3057.
Ordinance No. 20051215-087 was approved by consent on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Council Member Dunkerley's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20051215-087, PDF, 143kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051215-087, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 39kb
20051215-087, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 35kb
20051215-087, Agenda Backup, PDF, 523kb
Item 88 - December 15, 2005
C814-90-0003.13 - Harris Branch PUD Amendment #13 - Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property located at 1375 U.S. Highway 290 East at Proposed State Highway 130 (Harris Branch, Gilleland Creek, Decker Creek Watersheds) from planned unit development (PUD) district zoning to planned unit development (PUD) district zoning to change a condition of zoning. First reading approved on October 27, 2005. Vote: 6-0 (Council Member Alvarez off the dais). Applicant: Austin HB Residential Properties (John McCullough). Agent: Minter, Joseph & Thornhill, P.C. (John M. Joseph). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 974-3057.
This item was postponed to January 12, 2006 at staff's request. Approved by consent on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Council Member Dunkerley's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051215-088, Agenda Backup, PDF, 3.4mb
Item 89 - December 15, 2005
C14H-05-0012 Hearn House - Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 902 Blanco Street from family residence-neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) combining district zoning to family residence-historic-neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-NP) combining district zoning. First reading approved on December 1, 2005. Vote: 6-0 (Council Member McCracken off the dais). Applicants: Isaac and Janine Barchas. City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, 974-6454.
Ordinance No. 20051215-089 was approved approved by consent on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Council Member Dunkerley's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20051215-089, PDF, 120kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051215-089, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 37kb
20051215-089, Agenda Backup, PDF, 1.8mb
Item 90 - December 15, 2005
C14H-04-0032 Gordon and Margaret Catterall Mills House - Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 2524 Harris Boulevard from family residence (SF-3) district zoning to family residence-historic (SF-3-H) combining district zoning. First reading approved on December 1, 2005. Vote: 6-0 (Council Member McCracken off the dais). Applicants: Bryan and Jenni Chester. City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, 974-6454.
Ordinance No. 20051215-090 was approved by consent on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Council Member Dunkerley's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20051215-090, PDF, 85kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051215-090, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 34kb
20051215-090, Agenda Backup, PDF, 1.1mb
Item 91 - December 15, 2005
C14H-05-0024 Reed Estate - Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 2407 Harris Boulevard from family residence (SF-3) district to family residence-historic (SF-3-H) combining district zoning. First reading approved on December 1, 2005. Vote: 6-0 (Council Member McCracken off the dais). Applicants: Steven and Donna Stockton Hicks. City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, 974-6454.
Ordinance No. 20051215-091 was approved by consent on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Council Member Dunkerley's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20051215-091, PDF, 195kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051215-091, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 35kb
20051215-091, Agenda Backup, PDF, 1.9mb
Item 92 - December 15, 2005
C14H-05-0025 Miller House - Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 900 Rio Grande Street from general office (GO) district zoning to general office-historic (GO-H) combining district zoning. First reading approved on December 1, 2005. Vote: 6-0 (Council Member McCracken off the dais). Applicant: Carol Sims, Eidschun Partners, L.P. City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, 974-6454.
Ordinance No. 20051215-092 was approved by consent on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Council Member Dunkerley's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20051215-092, PDF, 97kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051215-092, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 35kb
20051215-092, Agenda Backup, PDF, 1.6mb
Item 93 - December 15, 2005
C14H-05-0028 Cox-Craddock House - Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 720 East 32nd Street from family residence-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (SF-3-CO-NP) combining district zoning to family residence-historic-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-CO-NP) combining district zoning. First reading approved on December 1, 2005. Vote: 6-0 (Council Member McCracken off the dais). Applicant: Daniel Leary. City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, 974-6454.
Ordinance No. 20051215-093 was approved by consent on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Council Member Dunkerley's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20051215-093, PDF, 119kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051215-093, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 37kb
20051215-093, Agenda Backup, PDF, 1.4mb
Item 94 - December 15, 2005
C14H-05-0013 Weller-Meyers-Morrison House - Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 1400 Lorrain Street from family residence-neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) combining district zoning to family residence-historic-neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-NP) combining district zoning. First reading approved on December 1, 2005. Vote: 6-0 (Council Member McCracken off the dais). Applicants: Steven and Mary Nichols. City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, 974-6454.
Ordinance No. 20051215-094 was approved by consent on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Council Member Dunkerley's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20051215-094, PDF, 105kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051215-094, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 37kb
20051215-094, Agenda Backup, PDF, 3.0mb
Item 95 - December 15, 2005
C14-05-0172 - Colina Vista - Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 9716 F.M. 2222 (West Bull Creek Watershed) from limited office (LO) district zoning and community commercial (GR) district zoning to townhouse and condominium residence-conditional overlay (SF-6-CO) combining district zoning. First reading approved on December 1, 2005. Vote: 6-0 (Council Member McCracken off the dais). Applicant: 2222 Research Park, Ltd. (Tim Jamail). Agent: Armbrust & Brown, L.L.P. (Richard T. Suttle, Jr.) City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 974-3057.
This item was postponed to January 26, 2006 at the applicant's request. Approved by consent on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Council Member Dunkerley's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051215-095, Agenda Backup, PDF, 1.2mb
Item 96 - December 15, 2005
C14-05-0034.SH - Peaceful Hill Subdivision - Approve third 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. Second reading approved on November 17, 2005. Vote: 7-0. Applicant: Southwest Strategies Group (John Rosato). Agent: Main Street Homes (Ken Blaker). City Staff: Wendy Walsh, 974-7719. Note: A valid petition has been filed in opposition to this zoning request.
Ordinance No. 20051215-096 was approved with the following conditions: 30 foot setback adjacent to non-residential, 25 decimal noise reduction, and a single story height limitation for the area adjacent to Crippen Sheet Metal property on Council Member Kim's motion, Council member Dunkerley's second on a 6-1 vote. Council Member Leffingwell voted no.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20051215-096, PDF, 337kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051215-096, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 38kb
20051215-096, Agenda Backup, PDF, 3.6mb
20051215-096, Agenda Late Backup Part 1 of 3, PDF, 39kb
20051215-096, Agenda Late Backup Part 2 of 3, PDF, 268kb
20051215-096, Agenda Late Backup Part 3 of 3, PDF, 100kb
20051215-096, Restrictive Covenant, PDF, 273kb
Item 97 - December 15, 2005
C14-05-0157 - Champion Tract 3 - City Park Road East - Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 6011-6411 City Park Road and 5801-6507 FM 2222 Road (West Bull Creek Watershed) from general office-conditional overlay (GO-CO) combining district zoning to general office-mixed use-conditional overlay (GO-MU-CO) combining district zoning. First reading approved on December 1, 2005. Vote: 4-2 (Council Members Alvarez and Kim - Nay. Council Member McCracken off the dais). Property Owner: Champion Assets, Ltd.; Champion Legacy; Champion Meier Assets (Michael J. Whellan). Applicant: City of Austin. Agent: Neighborhood Planning and Zoning Department. City Staff: Jerry Rusthoven, 974-3207. A valid petition has been filed in opposition to this rezoning request.
The second reading of the ordinance for general office-mixed use-conditional overlay (GO-MU-CO) combining district zoning was approved on Council Member Leffingwell's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Thomas' second on a 4-3 vote. Those voting aye were: Mayor Wynn, Mayor Pro Tem Thomas, and Council Members Dunkerley, and Leffingwell. Those voting nay were: Council Members Alvarez, Kim, and McCracken.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051215-097, Agenda Backup, PDF, 279kb
20051215-097, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 412kb
Item 98 - December 15, 2005
C14-05-0158 - Champion Tract 2 - City Park Road West - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 6100-6404 City Park Road and 6509-6909 FM 2222 (West Bull Creek Watershed) from neighborhood commercial-conditional overlay (LR-CO) combining district zoning to community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay (GR-MU-CO) combining district zoning. First reading approved on December 1, 2005. Vote: 4-2 (Council Members Alvarez and Kim - Nay. Council Member McCracken off the dais). Property Owner: Champion Assets, Ltd.; Champion Legacy; Champion Meier Assets (Michael J. Whellan). Applicant: City of Austin. Agent: Neighborhood Planning and Zoning Department. City Staff: Jerry Rusthoven, 974-3207.
The second reading of the ordinance for community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay (GR-MU-CO) combining district zoning was approved on Council Member Leffingwell's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Thomas' second on a 4-3 vote. Those voting aye were: Mayor Wynn, Mayor Pro Tem Thomas, and Council Members Dunkerley, and Leffingwell. Those voting nay were: Council Members Alvarez, Kim, and McCracken.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051215-098, Agenda Backup, PDF, 289kb
20051215-098, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 412kb
Item 99 - December 15, 2005
C14-05-0159 - Champion Tract - Tract 1 - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 5800-6802 FM 2222 and 6100-6172 Loop 360 and 6507 Winterberry Drive (West Bull Creek Watershed) from multi-family residence-limited density-conditional overlay (MF-1-CO) combining district zoning, neighborhood commercial-conditional overlay (LR-CO) combining district zoning, general office-conditional overlay (GO-CO) combining district zoning, and single-family residence-standard lot (SF-2) district zoning to multi-family residence-limited density-conditional overlay (MF-1-CO) combining district zoning, community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay (GR-MU-CO) combining district zoning, general office-mixed use-conditional overlay (GO-MU-CO) combining district zoning, and single-family residence-standard lot (SF-2) district zoning. First reading approved on December 1, 2005. Vote: 4-2 (Council Members Alvarez and Kim - Nay. Council Member McCracken off the dais). Property Owners: Champion Assets, Ltd.; Champion Legacy; Champion Meier Assets (Michael J. Whellan). Applicant: City of Austin. Agent: Neighborhood Planning and Zoning Department. City Staff: Jerry Rusthoven, 974-3207.
The second reading of the ordinance for multi-family residence-limited density-conditional overlay (MF-1-CO) combining district zoning, community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay (GR-MU-CO) combining district zoning, general office-mixed use-conditional overlay (GO-MU-CO) combining district zoning, and single-family residence-standard lot (SF-2) district zoning was approved on Council Member Leffingwell's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Thomas' second on a 4-3 vote. Those voting aye were: Mayor Wynn, Mayor Pro Tem Thomas, and Council Members Dunkerley, and Leffingwell. Those voting nay were: Council Members Alvarez, Kim, and McCracken.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051215-099, Agenda Backup, PDF, 310kb
20051215-099, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 412kb
Item 100 - December 15, 2005
Conduct a public hearing and adopt a resolution authorizing the realignment of the road known as Sandra Muraida Way and construction of a biofiltration meadow 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 101)
This item was postponed to January 12, 2006 at 6:00 p.m. on Mayor Pro Tem Thomas' motion, Mayor Wynn's second on a 5-0 vote. Council Members Alvarez and McCracken were off the dais.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051215-100, Agenda Backup, PDF, 255kb
Item 101 - December 15, 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 100)
This item was postponed to January 12, 2006 at 6:00 p.m. on Mayor Pro Tem Thomas' motion, Mayor Wynn's second on a 5-0 vote. Council Members Alvarez and McCracken were off the dais.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051215-101, Agenda Backup, PDF, 778kb
Item 102 - December 15, 2005
Approve an ordinance authorizing the negotiation and execution of an agreement with Lion Gables Realty Limited Partnership, including an agreement to exchange and vacate right-of-way and public street dedications, to facilitate public improvements in and adjacent to the area known as the Sand Beach Reserve, generally bounded on the north by Lumbermen's Investment Corporation property, on the west by North Lamar Boulevard, on the south by Cesar Chavez and on the east by the Seaholm Power Plant Property, in an amount not to exceed $2,024,107. (Funding in the amount of $2,024,107 is available in the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Approved Capital Budgets in the following departments: $1,867,588 Economic Growth and Redevelopment Services, $89,519 Public Works and Transportation, and $67,000 Watershed Protection and Development Review.)
This item was postponed to January 12, 2006 at 6:00 p.m. on Mayor Pro Tem Thomas' motion, Mayor Wynn's second on a 5-0 vote. Council Members Alvarez and McCracken were off the dais.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051215-102, Agenda Backup Part 1 of 4, PDF, 2.3mb
20051215-102, Agenda Backup Part 2 of 4, PDF, 2.0mb
20051215-102, Agenda Backup Part 3 of 4, PDF, 2.1mb
20051215-102, Agenda Backup Part 4 of 4, PDF, 2.3mb
20051215-102, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 129kb
Item 103 - December 15, 2005
Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance to adjust the corporate boundary between the City of Austin and the City of Sunset Valley in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section 43.031 (The proposed boundary adjustment includes approximately 2.81 acres of greenbelt located east of Brodie Lane and south of Oakdale Drive).
The public hearing was closed and Ordinance No. 20051215-103 was approved on Council Member McCracken's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Thomas' second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20051215-103, PDF, 49kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051215-103, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 38kb
20051215-103, Agenda Backup, PDF, 256kb
20051215-103, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 55kb
Item 104 - December 15, 2005
Conduct a public hearing to consider variance requests by James Mansour to allow construction of an addition to a single-family residence at 208 W. North Loop Boulevard in the 25-year and 100-year floodplains of Waller Creek and to waive the requirement to dedicate a drainage easement to the full limit of the 100-year floodplain for the footprint of the residence.
The public hearing was closed and motion to deny the variance requests was approved on Council Member Kim's motion, Council Member Leffingwell's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051215-104, Agenda Backup, PDF, 397kb
20051215-104, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 82kb
Item 105 - December 15, 2005
Conduct a public hearing to approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-12, Article 7 of the City Code (Fire Code) to adopt the 2003 International Fire Code with local amendments. (Recommended by the Building & Fire Code Board of Appeals; and the Environmental Board.)
The public hearing was closed and Ordinance No. 20051215-105 was approved on Council Member McCracken's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Thomas' second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20051215-105, PDF, 3.0mb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051215-105, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 34kb
20051215-105, Agenda Backup, PDF, 139kb
20051215-105, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 3.3mb
Item 106 - December 15, 2005
Conduct a public hearing to approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-12 of the City Code (Building Code) to adopt the 2003 International Building Code and local amendments and readopting the 2000 International Energy Code and local amendments. (Recommended by the Building and Fire Code Board on November 9, 2005.)
The public hearing was closed and Ordinance No. 20051215-106 was approved on Council Member McCracken's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Thomas' second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member McCracken was off the dais.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20051215-106, PDF, 3.3mb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051215-106, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 39kb
20051215-106, Agenda Backup, PDF, 4.1mb
20051215-106, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 4.1mb
Item 107 - December 15, 2005
Conduct a public hearing to consider an ordinance repealing and replacing Article 5 of Chapter 25-12 of the City Code (Mechanical Code) to adopt the 2003 Uniform Mechanical Code and local amendments. (Approved by the Mechanical, Plumbing and Solar Board on October 29, 2004. Approved 5-0.)
The public hearing was closed and Ordinance No. 20051215-107 was approved on Council Member McCracken's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Thomas' second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20051215-107, PDF, 1.5mb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051215-107, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 36kb
20051215-107, Agenda Backup, PDF, 1.5mb
20051215-107, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 1.8mb
Item 108 - December 15, 2005
Conduct a public hearing to consider an ordinance repealing and replacing Article 6 of Chapter 25-12 of the City Code (Plumbing Code) to adopt the 2003 Uniform Plumbing Code and local amendments. (Approved by the Mechanical, Plumbing and Solar Board on October 29, 2004. Approved 4-1.)
The public hearing was closed and Ordinance No. 20051215-108 was approved on Council Member McCracken's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Thomas' second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20051215-108, PDF, 1.2mb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051215-108, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 35kb
20051215-108, Agenda Backup, PDF, 79kb
20051215-108, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 1.3mb
Item 109 - December 15, 2005
Conduct a public hearing to consider an ordinance repealing and replacing Article 4 of Chapter 25-12 of the City Code (Electrical Code) to adopt the 2005 National Electrical Code and local amendments. (Approved by the Electrical Board on November 10, 2005. Approved 5-0.)
The public hearing was closed and Ordinance No. 20051215-109 was approved on Council Member McCracken's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Thomas' second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20051215-109, PDF, 1.1mb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051215-109, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 36kb
20051215-109, Agenda Backup, PDF, 1.3mb
Item Z001 - December 15, 2005
C14-05-0135 - Highway 183/Highway 71/Ben White - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 1200-1324 Dalton Lane; 1301-1421 Bastrop Highway Service Road (Carson Creek Watershed) from interim rural residence (I-RR) district zoning and general commercial services (CS) district zoning to commercial highway (CH) district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant commercial highway-conditional overlay (CH-CO) combining district zoning with conditions. Applicant: JHX2/Lampting Joint Venture (C.W. Hetherly). Agent: Graves, Dougherty, Hearon & Moody, P.C. (Peter J. Cesaro). City Staff: Wendy Walsh, 974-7719.
Ordinance No. 20051215-Z001 for commercial highway-conditional overlay (CH-CO) combining district zoning with conditions was approved on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Mayor Wynn's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20051215-Z001, PDF, 282kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051215-Z001, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 37kb
20051215-Z001, Agenda Backup, PDF, 2.0mb
20051215-Z001, Restrictive Covenant, PDF, 247kb
Item Z002 - December 15, 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 in order to allow a change in the permitted uses. Planning Commission Recommendation: Postponed to December 13, 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.
The first reading of the ordinance was approved by consent on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Council Member Dunkerley's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051215-Z002, Agenda Backup, PDF, 919kb
Item Z003 - December 15, 2005
C14-05-0174 - 6411 Highway 290 West - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 6411 U.S. Highway 290 West (Williamson Creek Watershed - Barton Creek Zone) from single-family residence-standard lot (SF-2) district zoning to community commercial (GR) district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant community commercial-conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning. Applicant and Agent: B.C. Birdwell, Inc. (Brian Birdwell). City Staff: Wendy Walsh, 974-7719.
Ordinance No. 20051215-Z003 for community commercial-conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning was approved by consent on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Council Member Dunkerley's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20051215-Z003, PDF, 167kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051215-Z003, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 35kb
20051215-Z003, Agenda Backup, PDF, 795kb
Item Z004 - December 15, 2005
C814-99-0001 (RCA) - Avery Ranch PUD Restrictive Covenant Amendment - Conduct a public hearing and approve a restrictive covenant amendment for the property locally known as Avery Ranch at Parmer Lane (Brushy Creek Watershed) . Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant the restrictive covenant amendment. Applicant: Pebble Creek Joint Venture (Edward R. Rathgeber, President), Continental Homes of Texas, L.P. (Richard Maier), Rathgeber Investment Company, Ltd. (Edward R. Rathgeber, Jr.), Developers of Avery Ranch (Robert D. Wunsch, President). Agent: Waterstone Development (Theresa Canchola). City Staff: Sherri Gager, 974-3057. (Related Item Z-16)
This item was postponed to January 12, 2006 at staff's request. Approved by consent on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Council Member Dunkerley's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051215-Z004, Agenda Backup, PDF, 340kb
Item Z005 - December 15, 2005
C14-05-0181 Verde Stone Creek - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 700 Block of West Slaughter Lane (Slaughter Creek Watershed) from development reserve (DR) district zoning to multi-family residence-low density (MF-2) district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant multi-family residence-low density-conditional overlay (MF-2-CO) combining district zoning. Applicant: Cabot-Chase, Ltd. (Jimmy Nassour). Agent: Drenner Stuart Wolff Metcalfe von Kreisler, L.L.P. (Michele Hausmann). City Staff: Wendy Walsh, 974-7719.
Ordinance No. 20051215-Z005 for multi-family residence-low density-conditional overlay (MF-2-CO) combining district zoning was approved by consent on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Council Member Dunkerley's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20051215-Z005, PDF, 152kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051215-Z005, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 35kb
20051215-Z005, Agenda Backup, PDF, 856kb
Item Z006 - December 15, 2005
C14-05-0161 - Prunty Tracts - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 7720 South First Street; 7801-7805 Cooper Lane; 630-640 Dittmar Road (South Boggy Creek Watershed) from development reserve (DR) district zoning and limited office (LO) district zoning to general commercial services (CS) district zoning for Tract 1 and multi-family residence-limited density (MF-1) district zoning for Tract 2. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-conditional overlay (CS-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 1; and multi-family residence-limited density-conditional overlay (MF-1-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 2. Applicant: Prunty, L.P. (Kurt Prunty). Agent: Thrower Design (Ron Thrower). City Staff: Wendy Walsh, 974-7719. (Related Item Z-7)
Ordinance No. 20051215-Z006 for grant general commercial services-conditional overlay (CS-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 1; and multi-family residence-limited density-conditional overlay (MF-1-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 2 was approved by consent on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Council Member Dunkerley's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20051215-Z006, PDF, 439kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051215-Z006, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 37kb
20051215-Z006, Agenda Backup, PDF, 1.3mb
Item Z007 - December 15, 2005
C14-05-0162 - Prunty Tracts - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 7800-7804 South First Street (South Boggy Creek Watershed) from development reserve (DR) district zoning to community commercial (GR) district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay (GR-MU-CO) combining district zoning. Applicant: Prunty, L.P. (Kurt Prunty). Agent: Thrower Design (Ron Thrower). City Staff: Wendy Walsh, 974-7719. (Related Item Z-6)
Ordinance No. 20051215-Z007 for community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay (GR-MU-CO) combining district zoning was approved by consent on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Council Member Dunkerley's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20051215-Z007, PDF, 241kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051215-Z007, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 35kb
20051215-Z007, Agenda Backup, PDF, 1.2mb
Item Z008 - December 15, 2005
C14-05-0196A - Lowe's on Brodie Lane - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by zoning property locally known as Brodie Lane at Ben Garza Lane (Williamson Creek Watershed - Barton Springs Zone) from interim-rural residence (I-RR) district zoning to general commercial services-conditional overlay (CS-CO) combining district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-conditional overlay (CS-CO) combining district zoning. Applicant: City of Austin. Agent: Neighborhood Planning and Zoning Department. City Staff: Wendy Walsh, 974-7719. (Related Item Z-9)
Ordinance No. 20051215-Z008 for general commercial services-conditionalapproved by consent on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Council Member Dunkerley's second on a 7-0 vote. overlay (CS-CO) combining district zoning was
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20051215-Z008, PDF, 215kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051215-Z008, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 36kb
20051215-Z008, Agenda Backup, PDF, 1.2mb
Item Z009 - December 15, 2005
C14-05-0196B - Lowe's on Brodie Lane - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by zoning property locally known as Brodie Lane at Ben Garza Lane (Williamson Creek Watershed - Barton Springs Zone) from interim-rural residence (I-RR) district zoning to general commercial services-conditional overlay (CS-CO) combining district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning. Applicant: City of Austin. Agent: Neighborhood Planning and Zoning Department. City Staff: Wendy Walsh, 974-7719. (Related Item Z-8)
Ordinance No. 20051215-Z009 for general commercial services-conditional overlay (CS-CO) combining district zoning was approved by consent on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Council Member Dunkerley's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20051215-Z009, PDF, 143kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051215-Z009, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 36kb
20051215-Z009, Agenda Backup, PDF, 1.1mb
Item Z010 - December 15, 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.
The public hearing was closed and the first reading of the ordinance for family residence (SF-3) district zoning was approved on Council Member Dunkerley's motion, Council Member McCracken's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051215-Z010, Agenda Backup, PDF, 217kb
Item Z011 - December 15, 2005
C14-05-0178 - Caplin Veterinary Clinic - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 7958 Shoal Creek Boulevard (Shoal Creek Watershed) from limited office (LO) district zoning to neighborhood commercial (LR) district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant neighborhoood commercial (LR) district zoning. Applicant: John M Barnett. Agent: Land Answers (Jim Whitliff). City Staff: Jorge E. Rousselin, 974-2975.
Ordinance No. 20051215-Z011 for neighborhood commercial (LR) district zoning was approved by consent on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Council Member Dunkerley's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20051215-Z011, PDF, 91kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051215-Z011, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 34kb
20051215-Z011, Agenda Backup, PDF, 590kb
Item Z012 - December 15, 2005
C14-05-0173 - 4903 Commercial Park Drive - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 4903 Commercial Park Drive (Decker Creek Watershed) from interim single-family residence-standard lot (I-SF-2) district zoning to limited industrial services-conditional overlay (LI-CO) combining district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant limited industrial services-conditional overlay (LI-CO) combining dsitrict zoning. Applicant and Agent: Eugene Reeder. City Staff: Robert Heil, 974-2330.
Ordinance No. 20051215-Z012 for limited industrial services-conditional overlay (LI-CO) combining district zoning was approved by consent on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Council Member Dunkerley's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20051215-Z012, PDF, 86kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051215-Z012, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 35kb
20051215-Z012, Agenda Backup, PDF, 450kb
Item Z013 - December 15, 2005
C14-05-0185 - Tennis Center at Johnny Morris Road - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 7800 Johnny Morris Road (Decker Creek Watershed) from interim rural residence (I-RR) district zoning to public (P) district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant public (P) district zoning. Applicant and Agent: City of Austin - Parks and Recreation Department. City Staff: Robert Heil, 974-2330.
Ordinance No. 20051215-Z013 for public (P) district zoning was approved approved by consent on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Council Member Dunkerley's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20051215-Z013, PDF, 90kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051215-Z013, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 35kb
20051215-Z013, Agenda Backup, PDF, 899kb
Item Z014 - December 15, 2005
C14-00-2062 (RCA)(2) - Martens Zoning - Conduct a public hearing and approve a restrictive covenant amendment for the property located at 807 East 11th Street (Waller Creek Watershed). Planning Commission Recommendation: To be considered on December 13, 2005. Applicant: Steven Martens. Agent: David Armbrust. City Staff: Robert Heil, 974-2330. (Related Item Z-15)
This item was postponed to January 26, 2006 at staff's request. Approved by consent on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Council Member Dunkerley's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051215-Z014, Agenda Backup, PDF, 95kb
Item Z015 - December 15, 2005
C14-00-2062 (RCA)(3) - AMJRH Zoning - Conduct a public hearing and approve a restrictive covenant amendment for the property located at 811 East 9th Street and 808-818 East 8th Street (Waller Creek Watershed). Planning Commission Recommendation: To be considered on December 13, 2005. Applicant: AMJRH Investments Ltd. Agent: David Armbrust. City Staff: Robert Heil, 974-2330. (Related Item Z-14)
This item was postponed to January 26, 2006 at staff's request. Approved by consent on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Council Member Dunkerley's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051215-Z015, Agenda Backup, PDF, 90kb
Item Z016 - December 15, 2005
C814-99-0001.03 - Avery Ranch PUD, Amendment #3 - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as Avery Ranch Boulevard at Parmer Lane (Brushy Creek Watershed) from planned unit development (PUD) district zoning to planned unit development (PUD) district zoning to change a condition of zoning.. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant planned unit development (PUD) amendment. Applicant: Pebble Creek Joint Venture (Edward Rathgeber, President), Developers of Avery Ranch (Robert D. Wunsch), Continental Homes of Texas, L.P. (Richard Maier). Agent: Waterstone Development (Theresa Canchola). City Staff: Sherri Gager, 974-3057 (Related Item Z-4)
This item was postponed to January 12, 2006 at staff's request. Approved by consent on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Council Member Dunkerley's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051215-Z016, Agenda Backup, PDF, 1.5mb
Item Z017 - December 15, 2005
C14-05-0180 - 2043 South Lamar - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 2043 South Lamar from (West Bouldin Creek Watershed) from family residence (SF-3) district zoning and general commercial services (CS) district zoning to general commercial services-mixed use-conditional overlay (CS-MU-CO) combining district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-mixed use-conditional overlay (CS-MU-CO) combining district zoning. Applicant and Agent: Scott Trainer. City Staff: Robert Heil, 974-2330.
Ordinance No. 20051215-Z017 for general commercial services-mixed use-conditional overlay (CS-MU-CO) combining district zoning was approved by consent on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Council Member Dunkerley's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20051215-Z017, PDF, 160kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051215-Z017, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 35kb
20051215-Z017, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 35kb
20051215-Z017, Agenda Backup, PDF, 862kb
Item Z018 - December 15, 2005
C14-05-0182 - Cox Office Supply - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 10938 Research Boulevard (U.S. Highway 183) (Bull Creek and Walnut Creek Watersheds) from single-family residence-standard lot (SF-2) district zoning to general commercial services (CS) district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-conditional overlay (CS-CO) combining district zoning. Applicant: Cox Office Products (Benny R. Cox). Agent: Bennett Consulting (Jim Bennett). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 974-3057.
Ordinance No. 20051215-Z018 for general commercial services-conditional overlay (CS-CO) combining district zoning was approved by consent on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Council Member Dunkerley's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20051215-Z018, PDF, 190kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051215-Z018, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 34kb
20051215-Z018, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 35kb
20051215-Z018, Agenda Backup, PDF, 803kb
Item Z019 - December 15, 2005
C14-04-0206 - Parke Corners Section 1 and the Parke Recreation Area, Phase A - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 7400 R.M. 620 North and 11620 Bullick Hollow Road (Lake Travis Watershed) from interim-rural residence (I-RR) distrct zoning to community commercial-conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning with conditions. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant community commercial-conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning with conditions. Applicant: Parke Properties, L.L.P., (Fred Purcell), GDF Realty Investment, LTD. (R James George). Agent: Bennett Consulting (Jim Bennett). Agent: Bennett consulting (Jim Bennett). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 974-3057.
The first reading of the ordinance for community commercial-conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning with conditions was approved by consent on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Council Member Dunkerley's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051215-Z019, Agenda Backup, PDF, 1.9mb
Item Z020 - December 15, 2005
C14-04-0030 - Time Insurance, Inc. - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 1405 & 1415 East Riverside Drive (Town Lake Watershed) from limited office (LO) district zoning and family residence (SF-3) district zoning to community commercial-mixed use (GR-MU) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To deny community commercial-mixed use (GR-MU) combining district zoning. Applicant and Property Owner: Schuler Family Trust 1998 (John Schuler) Agent: Thrower Design (Ron Thrower). City Staff: Robert Heil, 974-2330. A valid petition has been filed in opposition to this rezoning request.
This item was postponed to January 26, 2006 at staff's request. Approved by consent on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Council Member Dunkerley's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051215-Z020, Agenda Backup, PDF, 1.7mb
Item Z021 - December 15, 2005
C14-05-0137 - 1109 South Lamar - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 1109 South Lamar (West Bouldin Creek Watershed) from general commercial services (CS) district zoning to commercial-liquor sales-conditional overlay (CS-1-CO) combining district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To deny commercial-liquor-sales-conditional overlay (CS-1-CO) combining district zoning. Applicant and Agent: Bobbie Lemmond. City Staff: Robert Heil, 974-2330.
The motion was made by Council Member Leffingwell and seconded by Council Member Kim to close the public hearing and to deny commercial-liquor-sales-conditional overlay (CS-1-CO) combining district zoning. A substitute motion to close the public hearing and postpone this item to January 26, 2006, with direction to staff to negotiate a restrictive covenant with the owners, was approved on Council Member Dunkerley's motion, Council Member Alvarez's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051215-Z021, Agenda Backup, PDF, 548kb
Item Z022 - December 15, 2005
C14-05-0108 - 5717 Balcones Drive - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 5717 Balcones Drive (Shoal 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 grant community commercial (GR-CO) combining district zoning. Applicant: SWD Partners, Ltd. (Mark Banta). Agent: Armbrust & Brown, L.L.P. (Richard T. Suttle, Jr.). City Staff: Jorge E. Rousselin, 974-2975.
The public hearing was closed and the first reading of the ordinance for community commercial (GR-CO) combining district zoning with the limitations outlined by the Zoning and Platting Commission and with the following additional requirements was approved on Council Member McCracken's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Thomas' second on a 7-0 vote. Please refer to Minutes for requirements.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051215-Z022, Agenda Backup, PDF, 1.6mb
20051215-Z022, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 67kb
Item Z023 - December 15, 2005
NPA-05-0016.01 - 7th & Gunter - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Ordinance 030327-11 (Govalle/Johnston Terrace Combined Neighborhood Plan) an element of the Austin Tomorrow Comprehensive Plan to change the future land use map from commercial land use designation to mixed use designation for the property located at 704 Gunter Street (Boggy Creek Watershed). Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant mixed use designation. Applicant and Agent: Teresa Saldana. City Staff: Scott Whiteman, 974-6054. (Related Item Z-24)
This item was postponed to January 26, 2006 at the neighborhood association's request. Approved by consent on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Council Member Dunkerley's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051215-Z023, Agenda Backup, PDF, 103kb
Item Z024 - December 15, 2005
C14-05-0122 - 7th & Gunter St. - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 704 Gunter Street (Boggy Creek Watershed) from general commercial services-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-CO-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 commercial services-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Applicant and Agent: Teresa Saldana. City Staff: Robert Heil, 974-2330. A valid petition has been filed in opposition to this rezoning request. (Related Item Z-23)
This item was postponed to January 26, 2006 at the neighborhood association's request. Approved by consent on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Council Member Dunkerley's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051215-Z024, Agenda Backup, PDF, 705kb
20051215-Z024, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 250kb
Item Z025 - December 15, 2005
C14-05-0179 - Spring Lake Subdivision - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 9009 Spring Lake Drive (Bull Creek Watershed) from rural residence (RR) district zoning to single-family residence-large lot (SF-1) district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant single-family residence-large lot-conditional overlay (SF-1-CO) combining district zoning. Applicant: Rahul Deshmukh and Mrudula Yadav. Agent: Land Answers: (Jim Witliff). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 974-3057.
This item was postponed to January 12, 2006 at staff's request. Approved by consent on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Council Member Dunkerley's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051215-Z025, Agenda Backup, PDF, 709kb
Item Z026 - December 15, 2005
C14-05-0005 - Gables/Park Plaza - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 901 West Cesar Chavez Street (Tracts 1 and 2) (Town Lake and Shoal Creek Watersheds) 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 (DMU-CURE) combining district zoning with conditions. Applicant: Lumberman's Investment Corporation (Wayne McDonald). Agent: Drenner, Stuart, Wolff, Metcalfe (Michele R. Allen). City Staff: Jorge E. Rousselin, 974-2975.
This item was postponed to January 12, 2006 at the neighborhood's request. Approved by consent on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Council Member Dunkerley's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20051215-Z026, Agenda Backup, PDF, 3.4mb
Item Z027 - December 15, 2005
C14-05-0093 - The Crescent - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by zoning property locally known as the 900 Block of West Cesar Chavez Street (Town Lake and Shoal Creek Watersheds) from public right-of-way to downtown-mixed use (DMU) district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant downtown mixed use (DMU) district zoning. Applicant: City of Austin (Real Estate Division). Agent: Neighborhood Planning and Zoning Department. City Staff: Jorge E. Rousselin, 974-2975.
This item was postponed to January 12, 2006 at staff's request. Approved by consent on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Council Member Dunkerley's second on a 7-0 vote.
There are no documents published for this agenda item.
Page updated: 6/17/2019, 11:40am
Office of the City Clerk