Regular Meeting of the Austin City Council
May 27, 2004
Meeting Agenda
Agenda (Regular Called and AHFC), 931kb
Changes to the Meeting Agenda
Agenda Changes and Corrections Part 1 of 2, 72kb
Agenda Changes and Corrections Part 2 of 2, 102kb
Council Questions and Answers
Agenda Questions and Answers, 173kb
Approved Meeting Minutes
The minutes for the Regular Meeting of May 27, 2004 were approved on the 10th day of June, 2004 on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Council Member Dunkerley's second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Goodman was off the dais.
Minutes, 937kb
Closed Caption Transcript
Transcript, 148kb
Agenda Items - May 27, 2004
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Item 1 - May 27, 2004
Approval of minutes from the meetings of April 15, 2004 and May 20, 2004.
The minutes from the meetings of April 15, 2004 and May 20, 2004 were approved. A motion to reconsider Item 1 was approved on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Mayor Pro Tem Goodman's second on a 5-0 vote. Mayor Wynn was absent. Council Member McCracken was off the dais.The minutes from the meetings of April 15, and May 13, 2004 were approved on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Mayor Pro Tem Goodman's second on a 5-0 vote. Mayor Wynn was absent. Council Member McCracken was off the dais.
There are no documents available for this agenda item.
Item 2 - May 27, 2004
Approve a resolution adopting revised purchasing procedures for the City's municipally-owned electric utility, Austin Energy, in accordance with provisions of the electric utility restructuring legislation (Senate Bill 7) enacted into law by the 76th Session of the Texas Legislature. (Recommended by the Electric Utility Commission.)
Postponed to June 10, 2004.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20040527-002, Agenda Backup, PDF, 216kb
20040527-002, Agenda Late Backup Part 1 of 2, PDF, 176kb
20040527-002, Agenda Late Backup Part 2 of 2, PDF, 176kb
Item 3 - May 27, 2004
Amend Ordinance No. 030908-04, the Fiscal Year 2003-2004 Approved Fees, Fines and Other Charges, that establishes Austin Energy's competitively priced electric utility products and services, to authorize Austin Energy to offer new wholesale market services in the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc. ('ERCOT') wholesale market, including certain scheduling, dispatching, communication services, and a range of other services related to the ERCOT wholesale market. (Recommended by the Electric Utility Commission.)
Ordinance No. 040527-03 was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20040527-003, PDF, 31kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20040527-003, Agenda Backup, PDF, 84kb
Item 4 - May 27, 2004
Approve execution of a new lease between the City of Austin, the Lower Colorado River Authority and Union Pacific Railroad Company for continued use of the Smithville Railroad Car Maintenance Facility serving the Fayette Power Project over a 20-year term in an amount not to exceed $130,000. (Funding is included in the Fiscal Year 2003-2004 Approved Operating Budget of the Electric Utility Department.)
The motion authorizing the execution of a new lease between the City of Austin, the Lower Colorado River Authority and Union Pacific Railroad Company was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20040527-004, Agenda Backup, PDF, 44kb
Item 5 - May 27, 2004
Authorize negotiation and execution of an agreement with THE REALTY ASSOCIATES FUND V, L.P, a Delaware Partnership, c/o TA Associates Realty, Boston MA, for an eighty-four month lease renewal and expansion for 23,533 square feet of office space and an eighteen month lease for 5,271 square feet of office, located at 811 Barton Springs Road, in an amount not to exceed $4,063,996.31. (Funding in the amount of $23,719.50 is included in the Fiscal Year 2003-2004 Approved Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Additional funding is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.) (Recommended by the Electric Utility Commission.)
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of an agreement was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20040527-005, Agenda Backup, PDF, 73kb
Item 6 - May 27, 2004
Approve a resolution authorizing Austin Energy's Solar Photovoltaic Rebate Incentive Program and associated rebate limits and rebate caps for residential and commercial customers. (Funding in the amount of $933,000 is included in the Fiscal Year 2003-2004 Amended Operating Budget of the Austin Energy Conservation Rebates and Incentives Fund.) (Recommended by the Electric Utility Commission and the Resource Management Commission.)
Resolution No. 040527-06 was approved.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20040527-006, PDF, 79kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20040527-006, Agenda Backup, PDF, 148kb
20040527-006, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 44kb
20040527-006, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 44kb
Item 7 - May 27, 2004
Approve Service Extension Request No. 2335 for wastewater service not to exceed a peak wet weather flow of 1 gallon per minute (gpm) for a tract of approximately .4 acres owned by Ronald and Debbie Horne, located within the Drinking Water Protection Zone in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of Austin at 1303 Silver Hill Drive. (Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission)
The motion authorizing the Service Extension Request No. 2335 was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20040527-007, Agenda Backup, PDF, 100kb
Item 8 - May 27, 2004
Approve Service Extension Request No. 2336 for water service not to exceed a peak hour flow of 2 gallon per minute (gpm) for a tract of approximately 1.57 acres owned by Henry O. Atkinson, located within the Drinking Water Protection Zone in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of Austin at 9727 #4 F.M. 1826. (Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission)
The motion authorizing the Service Extension Request No. 2336 was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20040527-008, Agenda Backup, PDF, 92kb
Item 9 - May 27, 2004
Approve Service Extension Request No. 2246 for wastewater utility service not to exceed a peak wet weather flow of 36 gallons per minute (gpm) for a tract of approximately 12.26 acres owned by Leon Schmidt, located within the Drinking Water Protection Zone in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of Austin in the 2500 block of Loop 360. (Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission) (Related Item 10)
The motion authorizing the Service Extension Request No. 2246 was approved on Council Member Slusher's motion, Council Member Alvarez' second on a 5-0 vote. Mayor Wynn was absent. Council Member Dunkerley was off the dais.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20040527-009, Agenda Backup, PDF, 154kb
Item 10 - May 27, 2004
Approve Service Extension Request No. 2309 for water utility service not to exceed a peak hour flow of 92 gallon per minute (gpm) for a tract of approximately 12.26 acres owned by Leon Schmidt, located within the Drinking Water Protection Zone in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of Austin in the 2500 block of Loop 360. (Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission) (Related Item 9)
The motion authorizing the Service Extension Request No. 2309 was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20040527-010, Agenda Backup, PDF, 145kb
Item 11 - May 27, 2004
Approve execution of a construction contract with KEYSTONE CONSTRUCTION, INC, Austin, TX, for construction of Northeast Area Polybutylene Service Replacements in the amount of $1,094,200.00. (Funding is included in the Fiscal Year 2002-2003 Amended Capital Budget of the Austin Water Utility.) 15.95% MBE and 7.15% WBE subcontractor participation (Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission)
The motion authorizing the execution of a construction contract was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20040527-011, Agenda Backup, PDF, 120kb
Item 12 - May 27, 2004
Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with Wells Branch Municipal Utility District and North I-35 Business Park, L.P. through its general partner North I-35 Business Park GP, L.L.C. to provide pass through wastewater service to the 'Schultz 45 Acre' tract located 1,900 feet north of the IH-35 and Wells Branch Parkway intersection on the west side of IH-35. (No City funds are required by this action. The developer will construct the necessary water and wastewater infrastructure.) (Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission)
The motion authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20040527-012, Agenda Backup, PDF, 100kb
Item 13 - May 27, 2004
Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the existing Cost Reimbursement Agreement with Austin Revitalization Authority, a Texas non-profit corporation, to use $25,000.00 of the approved 'hard' construction cost dollars for 'soft' construction costs and increase the 'soft' construction costs total not to exceed $149,635.00; and revise the cost reimbursement schedule. (Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission)
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of an amendment was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20040527-013, Agenda Backup, PDF, 204kb
Item 14 - May 27, 2004
Authorize negotiation and execution of a cost participation agreement with Austin Blue Sky Investments, Inc., providing terms and conditions for construction of an appropriately sized wastewater lift station, force main, 12-inch gravity wastewater main and appurtenances to provide wastewater service to the Nelson 155 Acre Tract located in the 9000 block of F.M. 969, approximately 500 feet east of the F.M. 969 and Decker Lane intersection with City cost reimbursement in an amount not to exceed $795,732, for 56.0% of the actual 'hard' construction costs in an amount not to exceed $694,680.00 whichever is less, and 'soft' costs for engineering, design and project management in an amount not to exceed 15% of the 'hard' construction costs or $101,052 whichever is less; approve an Ordinance waiving the requirements of Section 25-9-61 of the City Code relating to eligible facilities and the maximum cost reimbursement of a facility; and waiving the requirements of Section 25-9-63 of the City Code relating to amount of cost reimbursement. (Funding in the amount of $795,732 is included in the Fiscal Year 2003-2004 Capital Budget of the Austin Water Utility.) (Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission)
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of a cost participation agreement and Ordinance No. 040527-14 was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20040527-014, PDF, 34kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20040527-014, Agenda Backup, PDF, 330kb
20040527-014, Agenda Late Backup Part 1 of 2, PDF, 53kb
20040527-014, Agenda Late Backup Part 2 of 2, PDF, 58kb
20040527-014, Contract Cover Sheet, Austin Blue Sky Investments, Inc, PDF, 21kb
Item 15 - May 27, 2004
Authorize acceptance of grant funds in the amount of $650,000 from the United States Health Resources and Services Administration Healthcare for the Homeless grant program; and amend the Fiscal Year 2003-2004 Community Care Services Department Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund of Ordinance No. 030909-01 to appropriate $650,000 and create 10 full-time equivalent positions. (Funding is available in the United States Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Healthcare for the Homeless grant program. The grant period is from March 1, 2004 to February 28, 2007. No City match is required.)
The motion authorizing the acceptance of grant funds and Ordinance No. 040527-15 was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20040527-015, PDF, 35kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20040527-015, Agenda Backup, PDF, 136kb
Item 16 - May 27, 2004
Authorize execution of a construction contract with TOTAL ROOFING SERVICES, INC., Austin, TX, for the Fire Station #8 roof replacement project in an amount not to exceed $90,598. (Funding is available in the 2003-2004 Approved Capital Budget of the Financial and Administrative Services Department.) Lowest bid of three received. 4.87% MBE and 1.27% WBE subcontractor participation.
The motion authorizing the execution of a construction contract was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20040527-016, Agenda Backup, PDF, 115kb
Item 17 - May 27, 2004
Amend Ordinance No. 030909-01, the Fiscal Year 2003-2004 Operating Budget to increase revenue from Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority by an amount of $96,790 for a total of $427,523 to the Combined Transportation Emergency & Communications Center (CTECC) Fund and appropriate $96,790 for a total appropriation of $7,747,656 for expenditures associated with additional computer equipment and other technology advancements associated with Capital Metro's operations at the the Combined Transportation Emergency & Communications Center (CTECC). (Funding in the amount of $96,790 is available from the Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority.) (Approved by the Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority Board.)
Ordinance No. 040527-17 was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20040527-017, PDF, 39kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20040527-017, Agenda Backup, PDF, 118kb
Item 18 - May 27, 2004
Approve a resolution confirming the reappointment of Gerald F. Henderson to Firefighters' and Police Officers' Civil Service Commission.
Resolution No. 040527-18 was approved.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20040527-018, PDF, 13kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20040527-018, Agenda Backup, PDF, 75kb
Item 19 - May 27, 2004
Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the legal services agreement with BELL, NUNNALLY & MARTIN, PLLC, Dallas, TX, for legal services in connection with various real estate matters, including but not limited to assignment of the City's subleases with CSC (Computer Sciences Corporation) for development of the Second Street Retail District, for an increase of $200,000, with a total contract amount not to exceed $598,000. (Funding in the amount of $200,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2003-2004 Amended Operating Budget for the Economic Growth & Redevelopment Services Office.) (Related Item 65)
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of an amendment was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20040527-019, Agenda Backup, PDF, 46kb
Item 20 - May 27, 2004
Approve the negotiation and execution of a deferred forgivable loan to FOUNDATION COMMUNITIES, INC., Austin, TX, or its affiliate in an amount not to exceed $150,000 under the Public Facilities Program for construction of a learning center in the Vintage Creek Apartments, 7224 Northeast Drive, to provide various resources to at-risk youth, including tutoring, job-readiness classes and mentoring activities. (Funding is available in Community Development Block Grant Funds (CDBG) in the Fiscal Year 2004-2005 Neighborhood Housing and Community Development budget allocation under the Public Facilities Program.)
Postponed to June 10, 2004.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20040527-020, Agenda Backup, PDF, 42kb
Item 21 - May 27, 2004
Accept $420,000 in funds from the Austin Men's Soccer Association (AMSA) and amend Ordinance No. 030908-02 the Fiscal Year 2003-2004 Capital Budget of the Parks and Recreation Department by appropriating $420,000 for costs related to the construction of the South Soccer Complex. (Funding is available from the Austin Men's Soccer Association.) (Related Item 29)
The motion accepting funds and Ordinance No. 040527-21 was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20040527-021, PDF, 33kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20040527-021, Agenda Backup, PDF, 92kb
Item 22 - May 27, 2004
Approve the execution of an Interlocal Agreement to authorize the City to assume a lease agreement with Travis County for jointly occupied lease space at Austin State Hospital. The City agrees to pay the County $250.00 per month for monthly lease and $848.83 per month in associated costs for the period June 1, 2004 through April 30, 2005. This agreement shall automatically renew on October 1, 2004, for a term of one (1) year and shall automatically renew for one year terms thereafter for four (4) additional terms. (Funding is included in the Fiscal 2003-2004 Operating Budget for the Police Department.) (Related Item 25)
The motion authorizing the execution of an Interlocal Agreement was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20040527-022, Agenda Backup, PDF, 134kb
Item 23 - May 27, 2004
Approve a resolution to authorize the acquisition of (1) a temporary working space easement comprised of 44,953 square-feet of land; (2) a temporary staging area and material storage site easement comprised of 7,586 square-feet of land, and (3) a temporary ingress and egress easement comprised of 15,747 square-feet of land, out of a portion of the Outlot 49, Division "B", City of Austin, in Travis County, TX, located at 0 East Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, from BLT PROPERTIES, LTD. in the amount not to exceed $127,600 for the Austin Clean Water Program. (Funding is included in the Fiscal Year 2003 - 2004 Capital Budget of the Austin Water Utility.)
Resolution No. 040527-23 was approved.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20040527-023, PDF, 21kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20040527-023, Agenda Backup, PDF, 148kb
Item 24 - May 27, 2004
Approve a resolution to authorize negotiation and execution of the sale of a permanent and temporary easement from the City of Austin to KINDER MORGAN TEXAS PIPELINE, L.P., Houston, TX, on Lots 17, 18, 19, 31, and 32 of the Linda Vista Subdivision in Travis County, TX, located at 10806, 10808, 10900, 10809 and 10807 Linda Vista Drive, respectively, in an amount not less than $9,673.23.
Resolution No. 040527-24 was approved.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20040527-024, PDF, 1.0mb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20040527-024, Agenda Backup, PDF, 51kb
20040527-024, Agenda Late Backup Part 1 of 2, PDF, 102kb
20040527-024, Agenda Late Backup Part 2 of 2, PDF, 103kb
Item 25 - May 27, 2004
Authorize negotiation and execution of a fifty-two month lease with the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation (TDMHMR), for approximately 3,600 square feet of office space at Austin State Hospital, Building 631, 4110 Guadalupe Street, Austin, TX, for use by the Crisis Intervention Team (CIS) of the Austin Police Department, in an amount not-to exceed $52,743. (Funding in the amount of $4,395.32 is available in the Fiscal Year 2003-2004 operating budget for the Austin Police Department. Funding for the remaining forty-eight months of the contract is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.) (Related Item 22)
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of a lease was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20040527-025, Agenda Backup, PDF, 45kb
Item 26 - May 27, 2004
Approve an ordinance vacating Moffett Drive between Gilbert Street and Windsor Road to The Episcopal Church of the Good Sheperd, to consolidate their development and parking. (Approved by the Zoning and Platting Commission and the Urban Transportation Commission.)
Postponed to June 10, 2004.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20040527-026, Agenda Backup, PDF, 234kb
Item 27 - May 27, 2004
Approve a resolution authorizing negotiation and execution of a Community Facilities Contract (CFC) between Escarpment Village, L.P., and the City of Austin to reimburse the City of Austin for costs incurred in connection with the acquisition or condemnation of a portion of the Escarpment Boulevard right-of-way between Slaughter Lane and Salcon Cliff Drive, to be acquired by the City to complete the roadway section in Parcel 103, for an amount not to exceed $190,000. (Funding will be provided by Escarpment Village, L.P. and placed in Escrow.)
Resolution No. 040527-27 was approved.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20040527-027, PDF, 19kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20040527-027, Agenda Backup, PDF, 133kb
Item 28 - May 27, 2004
Authorize execution of a construction contract with PRISM DEVELOPMENT, INC., (DBE 24%), Austin, TX, for Boggy Creek Trail Bridge Improvements in an amount not to exceed $273,936.34. (Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 1998-1999 Amended Capital Budget of the Transportation, Planning and Sustainability Department.) Public Health & Safety Exemption. 24% DBE prime contractor participation.
The motion authorizing the execution of a construction contract was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20040527-028, Agenda Backup, PDF, 64kb
20040527-028, Agenda Late Backup Part 1 of 3, PDF, 39kb
20040527-028, Agenda Late Backup Part 2 of 3, PDF, 36kb
20040527-028, Agenda Late Backup Part 3 of 3, PDF, 22kb
20040527-028, Contract Cover Sheet, Prism Development Inc - Boggy Creek Trail Improvements, PDF, 27kb
Item 29 - May 27, 2004
Authorize execution of a construction contract with CAPITAL EXCAVATION COMPANY, Austin, TX, for (1) street reconstruction of East William Cannon Drive from east of the intersection of South Pleasant Valley Road / East William Cannon Drive to east of the intersection of East William Cannon Drive / Running Water Drive and (2) the construction of the South Austin Soccer Complex east of Onion Creek and north of East William Cannon Drive in the amount of $5,887,527.68 plus a $294,376.38 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $6,181,904.06. (Funding in the amount of $5,355,625.24 is available in the Fiscal Year 2002-2003 Amended Capital Budget for the Transportation, Planning, and Sustainability Department; $826,278.82 is available in the Fiscal Year 2002-2003 Amended Capital Budget of the Parks and Recreation Department, with $420,000 available from the Austin Men's Soccer Association private contribution.) Lowest compliant bid of six received. 9.08% DBE subcontractor participation. (Related Item 21)
The motion authorizing the execution of a construction contract was approved on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Mayor Pro Tem Goodman's second on a 5-0 vote. Mayor Wynn was absent. Council Member Dunkerley was off the dais.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20040527-029, Agenda Backup, PDF, 199kb
Item 30 - May 27, 2004
Authorize execution of a construction contract with THE BARR COMPANY, AIA, (MBE/FH 80.62%), Austin, TX, for the Spicewood Springs Branch Library Site Work Improvements Re-Bid in an amount not to exceed $384,149.52. (Funding in the amount of $384,149.52 is available in the Fiscal Year 2003-2004 Approved Capital Budget of the Library Department.) 80.62% MBE and 1.13% WBE subcontractor participation. (Approved by the Zoning and Platting Commission.)
The motion authorizing the execution of a construction contract was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20040527-030, Agenda Backup, PDF, 206kb
Item 31 - May 27, 2004
Authorize execution of a construction contract with W. L. HAILEY AND COMPANY, INC., Nashville, TN, for the Austin Clean Water Program - Shoal Creek Wastewater Improvements, 29th to 34th Street Tunnel in the amount of $8,917,265.85 plus a $891,726 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $9,808,991.85. (Funding in the amount of $9,808,991.85 is included in the Fiscal Year 2003-2004 Capital Budget of the Austin Water Utility.) Lowest bid of four received. 16.05% MBE and 6.25% WBE subcontractor participation.
The motion authorizing the execution of a construction contract was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20040527-031, Agenda Backup, PDF, 190kb
Item 32 - May 27, 2004
Authorize execution of a construction contract with KM AND M JOINT VENTURE, Solon, OH, for the Austin Clean Water Program - Little Walnut - South Tunnel project in the amount of $12,698,300 plus a $1,269,830 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $13,968,130. (Funding in the amount of $13,968,130 is included in the Fiscal Year 2003-2004 Capital Budget of the Austin Water Utility.) Lowest bid of three received. 12.49% MBE and 6.81% WBE subcontractor participation.
The motion authorizing the execution of a construction contract was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20040527-032, Agenda Backup, PDF, 176kb
Item 33 - May 27, 2004
Authorize execution of a construction contract with TEXAS ROAD AND UTILITIES, INC., (WBE/FR 72.40 %), Buda, TX, for the Austin Clean Water Program - West Gate Neighborhood Wastewater Collection System Improvement Project in the amount of $1,871,791.50 plus a $187,179 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,058,970.50. (Funding in the amount of $2,058,970.65 is included in the Fiscal Year 2003-2004 Capital Budget of the Austin Water Utility.) Lowest bid of four bids received. 16.25% MBE and 0.00% WBE subcontractor participation.
The motion authorizing the execution of a construction contract was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20040527-033, Agenda Backup, PDF, 143kb
20040527-033, Contract Cover Sheet, TEXAS ROAD & UTILITIES, INC., PDF, 20kb
Item 34 - May 27, 2004
Authorize execution of a construction contract with AUTO GATE, Austin, TX, for security gates improvements at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in an amount not to exceed $240,180.04. (Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2003-2004 Approved Capital Budget of the Department of Aviation and FAA Grant 3-48-0359-27-02.) Lowest bid of four responsive bids received. 21.88% DBE subcontractor participation.
The motion authorizing the execution of a construction contract was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20040527-034, Agenda Backup, PDF, 146kb
20040527-034, Contract Cover Sheet, Auto Gate - ABIA Security Gates Improvements, PDF, 27kb
Item 35 - May 27, 2004
Authorize execution of change order # 3 to the construction contract with THE BARR COMPANY, AIA, Austin, TX, (MBE/FH 83.24%) for the HVAC system replacement and asbestos/mold remediation at the Webberville Service Center, located at 2600 Webberville Road in the amount of $115,904, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,002,834.(Funding in the amount of $115,904 is available in the Fiscal Year 2002-2003 Amended Capital Budget of the Austin Water Utility.) 31.95% MBE and 13.74% WBE project participation to date, including this change order.
The motion authorizing the execution of change order #3 to the construction contract was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20040527-035, Agenda Backup, PDF, 115kb
Item 36 - May 27, 2004
Authorize negotiation and execution of a professional services agreement with URS CORPORATION, Austin, TX, for engineering services for the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport East Runway System Perimeter Road Project in an amount not to exceed $100,000. (Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2003-2004 Approved Capital Budget of the Aviation Department and anticipated FAA grant award.) Best qualification statement of nine received. 55% DBE subconsultant participation.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of a professional services agreement was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20040527-036, Agenda Backup, PDF, 184kb
Item 37 - May 27, 2004
Authorize an increase in the owner's contingency for the construction contract with Construction Manager at Risk, HENSEL PHELPS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, Austin, TX, for change orders related to the New City Hall - Building and Public Plaza (Phase III) in the amount of $625,854, for a total contract amount not to exceed $33,912,854. (Funding in the amount of $625,854 is available in the Fiscal Year 2003-2004 Capital Budget of the Economic Growth and Redevelopment Services Office.) 13.84% MBE and 12.75% WBE subcontractor participation to date.
The motion authorizing an increase in the owner's contingency for the construction contract was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20040527-037, Agenda Backup, PDF, 210kb
20040527-037, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 25kb
Item 38 - May 27, 2004
Authorize negotiation and execution of a claim for additional work outside the scope of the professional services agreement with COTERA + REED ARCHITECTS (MH/MBE, 35.14%), Austin, TX, for the New City Hall, Public Plaza and Parking Garage, in the amount of $259,630, for a total contract amount not to exceed $6,276,995. (Funding in the amount of $259,630 is available in the Fiscal Year 2002-2003 Amended Capital Budget for Economic Growth & Redevelopment Services Office.) 40.88% MBE and 15.89% WBE subconsultant participation to date.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of a claim was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20040527-038, Agenda Backup, PDF, 174kb
Item 39 - May 27, 2004
Authorize execution of a contract with TECHLINE, INC., Austin, TX, for the purchase of drake transmission line conductor, ACSS-795 KCMIL, in an amount not to exceed $1,127,670.76. (Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2003-2004 Approved Capital Budget of the Austin Energy Department.) Lowest bidder meeting specification of seven 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.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20040527-039, Agenda Backup, PDF, 86kb
Item 40 - May 27, 2004
Ratify Amendment No. 2 to the contract with ORCOM SOLUTIONS, INC., Bend, OR, DBA ALLIANCE DATA SYSTEMS, for costs incurred for the Customer Information System's production services rendered in excess of authorized spending limits in an amount not to exceed $261,337, for a revised total contract not to exceed $52,389,937. (Funding in the amount of $261,337 is available in the 2003-2004 Amended Operating Budget for the Electric Utility Department.) 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 Amendment No. 2 to the contract was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20040527-040, Agenda Backup, PDF, 88kb
Item 41 - May 27, 2004
Authorize negotiation and execution of Amendment No. 3 to the service agreement with ORCOM SOLUTIONS, INC., Bend, OR, DBA ALLIANCE DATA SYSTEMS, to purchase additional software modules and services (Online Customer Care and Electronic Bill Presentment and Payment) and to pay for increased volume and services to the Customer Information System in an amount not to exceed $14,996,505, for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $67,386,442. (Funding in the amount of $1,367,345 is available in the 2003-2004 Amended Operating Budget for the Electric Utility Department. Funding for future years 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. established for this solicitation.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of Amendment No. 3 to the service agreement was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20040527-041, Agenda Backup, PDF, 106kb
Item 42 - May 27, 2004
Authorize execution of a contract with TRANS AMERICAN POWER PRODUCTS, INCORPORATED, Houston, TX, for the purchase of 137 steel transmission poles in an amount not to exceed $3,299,035. (Funding is included in the Fiscal Year 2003-2004 Approved Capital Budget of the Electric Utility Department.) Lowest bid meeting specification of nine 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.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20040527-042, Agenda Backup, PDF, 91kb
Item 43 - May 27, 2004
Authorize execution of a 12-month supply agreement with SHADES OF GREEN (WBE/FR-100%), Austin, TX, for large locally grown trees in an amount not to exceed $100,722, with four 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $100,722 per extension option, for a total agreement amount not to exceed $503,610. (Funding in the amount of $33,574 is available in Fiscal Year 2003-2004 Amended Operating Budget for the Electric Utility Department. Funding for the remaining eight months of the original 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.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20040527-043, Agenda Backup, PDF, 83kb
Item 44 - May 27, 2004
Authorize execution of amendment No. 2 to increase the interlocal agreement between the City of Austin and NEW MEXICO STATE PURCHASING AGENT (NMSPA) to participate in the Western States Contracting Alliance (WSCA) for the purchase of servers, laptops, desktops, monitors, extended warranties and internal parts in an amount not to exceed $3,360,589, for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $11,429,639. The City is in the final extension option of this agreement which ends on September 2, 2004. (Funding in the amount of $830,451 is available in fiscal year 2003-04 Operating Budgets; $149,800 is available in Grant Funding; and $2,392,890 is available in Capital Budgets, of various City Departments.) Cooperative Purchasing.
The motion authorizing the execution of amendment No. 2 to increase the interlocal agreement was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20040527-044, Agenda Backup, PDF, 221kb
Item 45 - May 27, 2004
Authorize execution of a 11-month supply agreement through the TEXAS BUILDING AND PROCUREMENT COMMISSION with VALERO MARKETING AND SUPPLY COMPANY, San Antonio, TX, for the supply of ultra low sulfur motor vehicle diesel fuel for Fleet Services in an amount not to exceed $2,750,000, with one 12-month extension option in an amount not to exceed $3,000,000, for a total agreement amount not to exceed $5,750,000. (Funding in the amount of $1,000,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2003-2004 Approved Operating Budget of the Financial and Administrative Services Department, Fleet Fund. Funding for the remaining seven months of the original contract period and extension option is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.) Cooperative Purchasing.
The motion authorizing the execution of a supply agreement was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20040527-045, Agenda Backup, PDF, 57kb
20040527-045, Contract Cover Sheet, VALERO MARKETING & SUPPLY CO., PDF, 22kb
Item 46 - May 27, 2004
Authorize execution of three contracts with: LONGHORN INTERNATIONAL TRUCKS LTD., Austin, TX, for nine heavy trucks in an amount not to exceed $635,601; FREIGHTLINER OF AUSTIN, Austin, TX, for six heavy trucks in an amount not to exceed $973,458; and with POSTON EQUIPMENT SALES, INC., Pearland, TX, for one mini-derrick and trailer in an amount not to exceed $70,599. (Funding in the amount of $113,538 is available in the Fiscal Year 2003-2004 Approved Operating Budget of the Finance and Administrative Services Department, Vehicle Acquisition Fund. Funding in the amount of $87,667 is available in the Fiscal Year 2003-2004 Approved Operating Budget of the Aviation Department. Funding in the amount of $119,290 is available in the Fiscal Year 2003-2004 Approved Operating Budget of the Public Works Department, Transportation Fund. Funding in the amount of $160,611 is available in the Fiscal Year 2003-2004 Approved Capital Budget of the Solid Waste Services Department. Funding in the amount of $133,604 is available in the Fiscal Year 2003-2004 Approved Capital Budget of the Watershed Protection and Development Review Department. Funding in the amount of $1,064,948 is available in the Fiscal Year 2003-2004 Approved Capital Budget of the Electric Utility Department.) Lowest bids 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 the contracts was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20040527-046, Agenda Backup, PDF, 201kb
20040527-046, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 18kb
Item 47 - May 27, 2004
Authorize execution of a 12-month revenue agreement with AUSTIN METAL & IRON COMPANY, INC., Austin, TX, for the sale of scrap metal in an amount of $216,873.58, with three 12-month extension options in an amount of $216,873.58 per extension option, for a total agreement amount of $867,494.32. (Revenue generated for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2003-2004 will be placed in the Operating Budgets of the following Departments: Electric Utility ($188,879.19), Austin Water Utility ($16,905.51), Public Works ($8,532.04), and Financial and Administrative Services ($2,556.84). Revenue for the extension options will be placed in Operating Budgets.) One 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 revenue agreement was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20040527-047, Agenda Backup, PDF, 67kb
Item 48 - May 27, 2004
Authorize execution of Amendment No. 2 for the purchase of an additional 40 Megawatts (MW) of wind power over a 12-year term with RES NORTH AMERICA LLC, Palm Beach Gardens, FL, in an amount not to exceed $18,000,000, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $110,000,000. (Funding will be provided through future GreenChoice Power 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. 2 was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20040527-048, Agenda Backup, PDF, 66kb
Item 49 - May 27, 2004
Approve an ordinance amending City Code Section 12-4-42 by adding Old Bee Caves Road from William Cannon Drive (West) to Travis County Line (2,075 feet from SH 71) to the list of streets having a maximum speed limit of 40 miles per hour. (Funding in the amount of $900 is available in the Fiscal Year 2003-2004 Operating Budget of the Transportation, Planning & Sustainability Department for the installation of necessary signs.)
Ordinance No. 040527-49 was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20040527-049, PDF, 28kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20040527-049, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 32kb
20040527-049, Agenda Backup, PDF, 155kb
Item 50 - May 27, 2004
Amend Ordinance No. 030908-02, the Fiscal Year 2003-2004 Capital Budget of the Transportation, Planning & Sustainability Department by appropriating $21,619,500 in Capital Metro Transit Authority funding for regional mobility, roadway improvement, sidewalk, bicycle and traffic signalization projects; amend Ordinance No. 030908-02, the Fiscal Year 2003-2004 Capital Budget of the Public Works Department by appropriating $4,500,000 for roadway improvements. (Funding is available from an Interlocal Agreement with Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority (1/4 cent of each cent collected within the City's jurisdiction).)
Ordinance No. 040527-50 was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20040527-050, PDF, 38kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20040527-050, Agenda Backup, PDF, 337kb
20040527-050, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 23kb
Item 51 - May 27, 2004
Approve execution of an Interlocal Agreement with governmental entities in the Colorado River basin for membership in the Texas Colorado River Floodplain Coalition. (Funding in the amount of $1,500 is included in the Fiscal Year 2003-2004 Operating Budget of the Watershed Protection and Development Review Department.)
The motion authorizing the execution of an Interlocal Agreement was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20040527-051, Agenda Backup, PDF, 387kb
Item 52 - May 27, 2004
Board and Commission Appointments.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20040527-052, Agenda Backup, PDF, 12kb
20040527-052, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 14kb
Item 53 - May 27, 2004
Approve waiver of certain fees for the Lesbian Gay Rights Lobby Gay Pride Festival to be held at Fiesta Gardens on June 5th and 6th, 2004. (Council Member Brewster McCracken, Mayor Pro Tem Jackie Goodman and Council Member Raul Alvarez)
The motion authorizing the waiver of certain fees and payment of certain costs was approved. Council Member Thomas voted no.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20040527-053, Agenda Backup, PDF, 21kb
20040527-053, Agenda Late Backup Part 1 of 2, PDF, 11kb
20040527-053, Agenda Late Backup Part 2 of 2, PDF, 19kb
Item 54 - May 27, 2004
Approve an ordinance authorizing the payment of an amount not to exceed $3,818.80 for the employment of off-duty peace officers in connection with the Austin Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce's Gay Pride Parade to be held on June 5, 2004. (Council Member Brewster McCracken and Mayor Pro Tem Jackie Goodman)
Ordinance No. 040527-54 was approved. Council Member Thomas voted no.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20040527-054, PDF, 25kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20040527-054, Agenda Backup, PDF, 15kb
20040527-054, Agenda Late Backup Part 1 of 2, PDF, 28kb
20040527-054, Agenda Late Backup Part 2 of 2, PDF, 16kb
Item 55 - May 27, 2004
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to initiate the renaming of Ft. Branch Boulevard in honor of Reverend J. R. Williams. (Mayor Pro Tem Jackie Goodman)
Resolution No. 040527-55 was approved.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20040527-055, PDF, 11kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20040527-055, Agenda Backup, PDF, 13kb
20040527-055, Agenda Late Backup Part 1 of 2, PDF, 10kb
20040527-055, Agenda Late Backup Part 2 of 2, PDF, 11kb
Item 56 - May 27, 2004
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to initiate the renaming process for the Southeast Service Center located at 3907 South Industrial Drive, in honor of former City employee Glen Bell. (Mayor Pro Tem Jackie Goodman)
Resolution No. 040527-56 was approved.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20040527-056, PDF, 12kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20040527-056, Agenda Backup, PDF, 14kb
20040527-056, Agenda Late Backup Part 1 of 2, PDF, 12kb
20040527-056, Agenda Late Backup Part 2 of 2, PDF, 11kb
Item 57 - May 27, 2004
Approve a resolution establishing an interim City/County Healthcare Subcommittee to establish conflict of interest standards for the appointment of the Travis County Hospital District Board of Managers and to consider Hospital District transition issues and appoint two City Council members to the Subcommittee. (To be reviewed by the Council Healthcare Subcommittee on May 25, 2004) (Council Member Betty Dunkerley)
Resolution No. 040527-57 was approved.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20040527-057, PDF, 69kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20040527-057, Agenda Backup, PDF, 17kb
20040527-057, Agenda Late Backup Part 1 of 2, PDF, 60kb
20040527-057, Agenda Late Backup Part 2 of 2, PDF, 15kb
Item 58 - May 27, 2004
Set a public hearing on an appeal by Melton West of the Planning Commission's decision to deny a compatibility height waiver for property located at 1106 West 6th Street, Unit 301. (Suggested date and time: June 17, 2004 at 6:00 p.m., Lower Colorado River Authority, Hancock Building) (Denied by the Planning Commission.)
The public hearing was set for June 17, 2004 at 6:00 p.m., Lower Colorado River Authority, Hancock Building.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20040527-058, Agenda Backup, PDF, 37kb
Item 59 - May 27, 2004
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 business, Baja Fresh, that proposes to sell alcoholic beverages at 2100 Guadalupe and a church, St. Austin's Catholic Parish, located at 2026 Guadalupe. (Suggested date and time: June 10, 2004 at 6:00 p.m., Lower Colorado River Authority, Hancock Building.)
The public hearing was set for June 10, 2004 at 6:00 p.m., Lower Colorado River Authority, Hancock Building.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20040527-059, Agenda Backup, PDF, 184kb
Item 60 - May 27, 2004
Set a public hearing to consider amendments to Chapter 25-2, 25-3, and 25-6 of the City Code to modify the definitions for custom manufacturing and general retail sales (convenience); delete the definitions related to art and craft studios; and to add definitions and associated parking requirements for art gallery, art workshop, food production, and printing and publishing services. (Suggested date and time: June 17, 2004 at 6:00 p.m., Lower Colorado River Authority, Hancock Building.)
The public hearing was set for June 17, 2004 at 6:00 p.m., Lower Colorado River Authority, Hancock Building.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20040527-060, Agenda Backup, PDF, 22kb
Item 61 - May 27, 2004
Set a public hearing to receive public comment regarding proposed modifications to the Brackenridge Urban Renewal Plan, the Blackshear Urban Renewal Plan, and Glen Oaks Urban Renewal Plan which will terminate the plans and the project controls with respect to each of these urban renewal plans. (Suggested date and time: August 5, 2004 at 6:00 p.m., Lower Colorado River Authority, Hancock Building.) (Recommended by the Urban Renewal Board. The Planning Commission will make recommendations on June 22, 2004.)
The public hearing was set for August 5, 2004 at 6:00 p.m., Lower Colorado River Authority, Hancock Building.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20040527-061, Agenda Backup, PDF, 46kb
Item 62 - May 27, 2004
Set a public hearing regarding changing the building heights, setbacks, impervious cover and parking requirements along the East Twelfth Street corridor and changing definitions in the plan to exempt single story buildings with less than 2,000 square feet on East Twelfth Street of single story buildings on East Eleventh Street from the mixed use requirements, to allow personal services in the downtown and entertainment oriented retail use and to provide publicly-funded community parking in the East 11th and 12th Streets Urban Renewal Plan. (Suggested date and time: August 5, 2004 at 6:00 p.m., Lower Colorado River Authority, Hancock Building.) (Urban Renewal Board will make recommendations on June 21, 2004; the Planning Commission will make recommendations on June 22, 2004.)
The public hearing was set for August 5, 2004 at 6:00 p.m., Lower Colorado River Authority, Hancock Building.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20040527-062, Agenda Backup, PDF, 42kb
Item 63 - May 27, 2004
Discuss legal issues related to a proposed amendment to the regulations applicable to the Mission Bethany Subdivision to allow the transfer of impervious cover within the subdivision and to extend the expiration date of Ordinance No. 980507-A which established regulations for the subdivision. The subdivision is generally located at the intersection of Slaughter Lane and Wolftrap Drive in the area subject to the Save Our Springs Initiative. No discussion was held on this item.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20040527-063, Agenda Backup, PDF, 20kb
Item 64 - May 27, 2004
Discuss legal issues concerning violations of Chapter 25-8 of the City Code related to development of the tract located at 4110 Bunny Run, Austin, Texas (concerns the Bunnybend Condominiums). (Related Item 72)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20040527-064, Agenda Backup, PDF, 16kb
Item 65 - May 27, 2004
Discuss legal issues regarding the City's subleases with CSC (Computer Sciences Corporation) for development of the Second Street Retail District and the legal services agreement with Bell, Nunnally & Martin, PLLC. (Related Item 19)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20040527-065, Agenda Backup, PDF, 17kb
Item 66 - May 27, 2004
Discuss legal issues regarding the terms of a lease, irrigation and maintenance agreement between Northwest Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 2, Balcones Country Club Membership Association, Inc., and Technology Hydraulics, Inc.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20040527-066, Agenda Backup, PDF, 17kb
Item 67 - May 27, 2004
Discuss legal issues regarding wastewater utility service to customers in Davenport Ranch area located generally east of Capital of Texas Highway (Loop 360) and south of Lake Austin in the vicinity of intersection of Capital of Texas Highway (Loop 360), Westlake Drive, and Ravine Ridge in northwest Travis County.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20040527-067, Agenda Backup, PDF, 19kb
Item 68 - May 27, 2004
Discuss legal issues in City of Austin, et al. v. Les Brownlee, Acting Secretary of the Army, et al., No. 03-1428, in the United States Supreme Court. (Regarding operation of the Longhorn Pipeline.)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20040527-068, Agenda Backup, PDF, 16kb
Item 69 - May 27, 2004
Discuss legal issues in Cypress Construction v. City of Austin, Cause No. GN103911, in the 250th Judicial District Court of Travis County, Texas. (relating to William Cannon Bridge Project, Westover Drive Storm Sewer Project, and the East Austin Sidewalk Project construction contracts) (Related Item 73)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20040527-069, Agenda Backup, PDF, 19kb
Item 70 - May 27, 2004
Discuss terms of sale for the former Robert Mueller Municipal Airport site to Catellus Austin, L.L.C.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20040527-070, Agenda Backup, PDF, 15kb
Item 71 - May 27, 2004
Discuss the performance review of the Energy Risk Management Pilot Program of Austin Energy.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20040527-071, Agenda Backup, PDF, 17kb
Item 72 - May 27, 2004
Approve an ordinance adopting a settlement agreement regarding development tract located at 4110 Bunny Run, Austin, Texas; and granting variances to Sections 25-8-211 and 25-8-454 of the City Code to implement the settlement.(Related Item 64)
Ordinance No. 040527-72 was approved on Council Member Slusher's motion, Council Member Dunkerley's second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor Wynn was absent.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20040527-072, PDF, 178kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20040527-072, Agenda Backup, PDF, 17kb
20040527-072, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 166kb
Item 73 - May 27, 2004
Approve a settlement in Cypress Construction v. City of Austin, Cause No. GN103911, in the 250th Judicial District Court of Travis County, Texas. (relating to William Cannon Bridge Project, Westover Drive Storm Sewer Project, and the East Austin Sidewalk Project construction contracts)(Related Item 69)
The motion authorizing a settlement in Cypress Construction v. City of Austin in the amount of $300,000 was approved on Council Member McCracken's motion, Council Member Thomas' second on a 5-0 vote. Mayor Wynn was absent. Council Member Alvarez was off the dais.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20040527-073, Agenda Backup, PDF, 19kb
Item 74 - May 27, 2004
Update on the activities of the Community Action Network.
The presentation was made by Fred Butler, Community Action Network.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20040527-074, Agenda Backup, PDF, 180kb
20040527-074, Agenda Late Backup Part 1 of 3, PDF, 95kb
20040527-074, Agenda Late Backup Part 2 of 3, PDF, 68kb
20040527-074, Agenda Late Backup Part 3 of 3, PDF, 97kb
Item 75 - May 27, 2004
C14-03-0147 - Rich Retail Center - Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 8700 Block of South First Street (Slaughter Creek Watershed) from development reserve (DR) district zoning to community commercial-conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 3; neighborhood commercial-conditional overlay (LR-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 2; townhouse & condominium residence (SF-6) district zoning for Tract 1, with conditions. First reading on March 25, 2004. Vote: 7-0. Conditions met as follows: Conditional Overlay and Restrictive Covenant incorporates the conditions imposed or accepted by City Council at first ordinance reading. Applicant: Mickey Rich Plumbing and Heating (Mickey Rich). Agent: Land Answers (Jim Wittliff). City Staff: Wendy Walsh, 974-7719.
Ordinance No. 040527-75 was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20040527-075, PDF, 330kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20040527-075, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 36kb
20040527-075, Agenda Backup, PDF, 2.5mb
20040527-075, Restrictive Covenant, PDF, 226kb
Item 76 - May 27, 2004
Amend Ordinance No. 040226-Z-4, to clarify the conditions of zoning for the property known as 13497 U.S. Highway 183 North, further described in file number C14-03-0180. Applicant: Pecan Center (Louis R. Williams). Agent: Richard H. Crank, ASLA. City Staff: Sherri Gager, 974-3057.
Ordinance No. 040527-76 was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20040527-076, PDF, 30kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20040527-076, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 35kb
20040527-076, Agenda Backup, PDF, 1.3mb
Item 77 - May 27, 2004
C14-03-0098 - Southwest Parkway II - Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as Southwest Parkway at Terravista Drive (Barton Creek Watershed-Barton Springs Zone) from community commercial (GR) district zoning, general office (GO) district zoning and limited office (LO) district zoning to townhouse and condominium residence (SF-6) district zoning with conditions. First reading on August 28, 2003. Vote: 7-0. Conditions met as follows: Restrictive Covenant incorporates the conditions accepted by Council on first ordinance reading. Applicant: Hilltop Joint Venture (Mac Spellman Jr.). Agent: Urban Design Group (Laura Toups). City Staff: Glenn Rhoades, 974-2775.
Ordinance No. 040527-77 was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20040527-077, PDF, 281kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20040527-077, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 35kb
20040527-077, Agenda Backup, PDF, 1.4mb
20040527-077, Restrictive Covenant, PDF, 402kb
Item 78 - May 27, 2004
C14-04-0004.002 - Approve third reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 7700-7720 North Lamar Boulevard and 822 Taulbee Lane (Tract 123) (Waller Creek Watershed.) The Neighborhood Mixed Use Building special use is proposed for Tract 123. The proposed zoning change will also change the base district on the tract of land from general commercial services (CS) to general commercial services-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning. First reading on March 4, 2004. Vote: 6-0, McCracken off the dais. Second Reading on April 1, 2004. Vote: 6-0, Goodman off the dais. Conditions met as follows: Conditional Overlay incorporates the conditions imposed by Council on second ordinance reading. Applicant: City of Austin. Agent: Neighborhood Planning and Zoning Department. City Staff: Wendy Walsh, 974-7719 and Scott Whiteman, 974-2865.
This item was postponed to July 29, 2004.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20040527-078, Agenda Backup, PDF, 1.7mb
20040527-078, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 65kb
Item 79 - May 27, 2004
Conduct a public hearing and amend the Electric Rate Schedule in Exhibit A of Ordinance No. 030908-4 to add a Distributed Generation from Renewable Sources Rider for customers who own and operate on-site generating systems powered by renewable resources and that produce 20 kilowatts (kW) or less (this proposed rider would establish rates and terms and conditions for renewable generation interconnected with the Austin Energy system).
The public hearing was closed on Council Member Slusher's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Goodman's second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor Wynn was absent.Ordinance No. 040527-79 with the following friendly amendment was approved on Council Member Slusher's motion, Council Member McCracken's second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor Wynn was off the dais. The friendly amendment to the ordinance from Council Member Slusher was for the utility to come back to Council with the recommendation on the lead certified buildings issue.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20040527-079, PDF, 107kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20040527-079, Agenda Backup, PDF, 172kb
20040527-079, Agenda Late Backup Part 1 of 2, PDF, 43kb
20040527-079, Agenda Late Backup Part 2 of 2, PDF, 14kb
Item 80 - May 27, 2004
Conduct a public hearing and consider action on an appeal by Mike McHone of the Planning Commission's decision to deny a conditional use permit for transitional housing at 5117 North Lamar. (Not Recommended by the Planning Commission.)
This item was postponed to June 24, 2004 on Council Member Thomas' motion, Council Member Dunkerley's second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor Wynn was absent.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20040527-080, Agenda Backup, PDF, 1.9mb
Item Z001 - May 27, 2004
Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance to amend the Montopolis Neighborhood Plan for a portion of 900 Bastrop Hwy and a portion of 7300-7320 Riverside Drive, to change the Future Land Use Map from commercial to single family residential. (Planning Commission supported staff recommendation to deny the plan amendment request.) (Related Item Z-2)
This item was postponed to July 29, 2004.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20040527-Z001, Agenda Backup, PDF, 476kb
Item Z002 - May 27, 2004
C14-03-0154.SH - Steiner Tract - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 7300-7320 Riverside Drive and 900 Bastrop Highway (Tract 3) (Carson Creek Watershed) from general commercial services-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-CO-NP) combining district zoning to single-family residence small lot (SF-4A) district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To deny single-family residence small lot (SF-4A) district zoning. Applicant: Robert Steiner. Agent: Minter, Joseph, and Thornhill, P.C. (John Joseph, Jr.). City Staff: Annick Beaudet, 974-2975. (Related Item Z-1)
This item was postponed to July 29, 2004.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20040527-Z002, Agenda Backup, PDF, 1.2mb
Item Z003 - May 27, 2004
C14-04-0054 - Manchaca Heights - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by zoning property locally known as 11003 Manchaca Road (Slaughter Creek Watershed) from interim-rural residence (I-RR) district zoning to single family residence small lot (SF-4A) district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant single family residence small lot - conditional overlay (SF-4A-CO) combining district zoning. Applicant: Samuel Alexander. Agent: Waterloo Development, Inc. (Chris Blackburn). City Staff: Wendy Walsh, 974-7719.
This item was postponed to June 10, 2004.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20040527-Z003, Agenda Backup, PDF, 938kb
20040527-Z003, Agenda Late Backup Part 1 of 2, PDF, 53kb
20040527-Z003, Agenda Late Backup Part 2 of 2, PDF, 28kb
Item Z004 - May 27, 2004
C14-04-0043 - Attal Site - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as Zimmerman Lane, east of R.M. 620 (Bull Creek Watershed) from development reserve (DR) district zoning to single family residence standard lot (SF-2) district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant single family residence standard lot (SF-2) district zoning. Applicant: Wolfred Attal. Agent: Trammell Crow Company (Jill Allison). City Staff: Sherri Gager, 974-3057.
Ordinance No. 040527-Z-4 was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20040527-Z004, PDF, 193kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20040527-Z004, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 35kb
20040527-Z004, Agenda Backup, PDF, 1.0mb
Item Z005 - May 27, 2004
C14H-04-0001 - Driver-Metcalfe House. Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 1204 Travis Heights Boulevard from family residence (SF-3) district to family residence-historic (SF-3-H) combining district. Historic Landmark Commission Recommendation: To grant family residence-historic (SF-3-H) combining district. Planning Commission Recommendation: To deny family residence-historic (SF-3-H) combining district. Applicant: Historic Landmark Commission. City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, Transportation, Planning and Sustainability Department, 974-6454.
This item was postponed to June 10, 2004 with direction to staff to mediate on Council Member McCracken's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Goodman's second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor Wynn was absent.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20040527-Z005, Agenda Backup, PDF, 1.1mb
20040527-Z005, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 15kb
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