Regular Meeting of the Austin City Council
April 12, 2012
Meeting Agenda
Agenda, 151kb
Changes to the Meeting Agenda
Agenda Changes and Corrections Part 1 of 2, 33kb
Agenda Changes and Corrections Part 2 of 2, 35kb
Approved Meeting Minutes
Minutes, 254kb
Closed Caption Transcript
Transcript, 234kb
Video
Agenda Items - April 12, 2012
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Item 1 - April 12, 2012
Approve the minutes of the Austin City Council special work session of March 27, 2012, work session of April 3, 2012, special work session of April 3, 2012 and regular meeting of April 5, 2012.
There are no documents available for this agenda item.
Item 2 - April 12, 2012
Approve an ordinance regarding the revised rates and tariff proposed by Aqua Texas, Inc. in its Statement of Intent dated December 21, 2011 for water service provided to its customers in two areas within the City of Austin known as Rivercrest and Morningside.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20120412-002, PDF, 1.9mb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20120412-002, Agenda Backup: Backup, PDF, 63kb
20120412-002, Agenda Backup: Draft ordinance, PDF, 98kb
20120412-002, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A, PDF, 965kb
20120412-002, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 87kb
Item 3 - April 12, 2012
Authorize execution of a construction contract with CS ADVANTAGE USAA, Inc., for roof replacement at Austin Energy's Town Lake Center facility, in the amount of $598,000 plus a $89,700 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $687,700.( Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9A of the City Code (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) through the achievements of Good Faith Efforts with 1.67% MBE and 11.54% WBE subcontractor participation. )
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20120412-003, Agenda Backup: Expense Detail, PDF, 48kb
20120412-003, Agenda Backup: M/WBE Summary, PDF, 37kb
20120412-003, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 194kb
20120412-003, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 68kb
Item 4 - April 12, 2012
Authorize execution of a construction contract with ZACHRY CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION, for the Waller Creek Tunnel's Waller Beach Site Improvements Outlet Facility Project in the amount of $13,162,313 plus a $350,000 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $13,512,313.( Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9A of the City Code (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) through the achievements of Good Faith Efforts with 10.76% MBE and 1.55% WBE subcontractor participation. )
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20120412-004, Agenda Backup: Expense Detail, PDF, 47kb
20120412-004, Agenda Backup: M/WBE Summary, PDF, 41kb
20120412-004, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 236kb
20120412-004, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 70kb
Item 5 - April 12, 2012
Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the professional services agreement with CDM SMITH, INC., for engineering services for the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (ABIA) Stormwater Drainage Master Plan Update project in the amount of $115,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $668,000.( Notes: This contract was awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9B of the City Code (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) with 18.47% MBE and 10.67% WBE sub-consultant participation to date.)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20120412-005, Agenda Backup: Authorization History, PDF, 38kb
20120412-005, Agenda Backup: Expense Detail, PDF, 74kb
20120412-005, Agenda Backup: M/WBE Summary, PDF, 47kb
20120412-005, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 26kb
20120412-005, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 70kb
Item 6 - April 12, 2012
Authorize execution of change order #6 to the construction contract with BARECKY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, for the Emergency Medical Station No. 33 in the amount of $104,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,040,125.( Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9A of the City Code (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) with 0.15% MBE and 11.41% WBE subcontractor participation to date.)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20120412-006, Agenda Backup: Authorization History, PDF, 42kb
20120412-006, Agenda Backup: Expense Detail, PDF, 46kb
20120412-006, Agenda Backup: M/WBE Summary, PDF, 55kb
20120412-006, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 60kb
20120412-006, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 68kb
Item 7 - April 12, 2012
Authorize the negotiation and execution of an amendment to the legal services agreement with Andrews Kurth, LLP, to provide legal services related to the City's Minority-Owned/ Women-Owned Business Enterprise Program (MBE/WBE), to increase funding in the amount of $115,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $315,000.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20120412-007, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 71kb
Item 8 - April 12, 2012
Approve a resolution to apply for and accept $74,986 in grant funding from the State of Texas, Governor's Office, Criminal Justice Division to implement the Austin Police Department project entitled APD Central Records Project. Related to Item #9.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20120412-008, PDF, 40kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20120412-008, Agenda Backup: DRAFT Resolution, PDF, 22kb
20120412-008, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 77kb
Item 9 - April 12, 2012
Approve an ordinance accepting $74,986 in grant funds from the State of Texas, Office of Governor, Criminal Justice Division; and amending the Fiscal Year 2011-2012 Police Department Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund (Ordinance No. 20110912-005) to appropriate $74,986 for the Police Department project entitled APD Central Records Project. Related to Item #8.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20120412-009, PDF, 26kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20120412-009, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 17kb
20120412-009, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 40kb
20120412-009, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 72kb
Item 10 - April 12, 2012
Authorize negotiation and execution of an agreement between the City of Austin and AboveNet Communications, Inc. (AboveNet) for the relocation of existing AboveNet fiber optic lines in connection with roadway/intersection improvements within the State Highway 71 (East) at Riverside Road Project (CSJ: 0113-13-149) in the amount of $94,893.56 plus an $18,978.71 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $113,872.27.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20120412-010, Agenda Backup: AWU Fiscal Note, PDF, 37kb
20120412-010, Agenda Backup: BACKUP interlocal agreement, PDF, 159kb
20120412-010, Agenda Backup: BACKUP map, PDF, 148kb
20120412-010, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 67kb
Item 11 - April 12, 2012
Authorize award and execution of a 60-month requirements service contract with ENTECH SALES & SERVICE INC., to provide maintenance and repair services for the security control systems for the Austin Police Department in an estimated amount not to exceed $87,748 with five 12-month extension options in estimated amounts not to exceed $16,149 for the first extension option, $16,957 for the second extension option, $17,805 for the third extension option, $18,695 for the fourth extension option, and $19,630 for the fifth extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $176,984.( Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9C of the City Code (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this contract.)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20120412-011, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 67kb
Item 12 - April 12, 2012
Authorize award, negotiation, and execution of a 12-month requirements service contract with BICKMORE RISK SERVICES, or one of the other qualified offerors to RFP No. JSD0109Rebid for the workers' compensation third party administrator claims management audit services for the City of Austin in an estimated amount not to exceed $48,130 with three 12-month extension options in an estimated amount not to exceed $48,130 for the first extension option, $50,562 for the second extension option, and $50,562 for the third extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $197,384.( Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9C of the City Code (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this solicitation.)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20120412-012, Agenda Backup: Backup (Matrix - Brickmore), PDF, 51kb
20120412-012, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 78kb
Item 13 - April 12, 2012
Authorize award and execution of a 12-month requirements service contract with AUS-TEX PRINTING & MAILING, INC. for printing of the PowerPlus newsletter for Austin Energy in an estimated amount not to exceed $74,736, with two 12-month extension options in an estimated amount not to exceed $74,736 per extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $224,208.( Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9C of the City Code (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this solicitation.)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20120412-013, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 77kb
Item 14 - April 12, 2012
Authorize award and execution of a 36-month requirements service contract with ARTHUR W. BELL dba KIL-A-BUG PROFESSIONAL PEST CONTROL, or one of the other qualified bidders for IFB-BV No. PAX0216, to provide pest and termite control services for various City Departments at various City locations, in an estimated amount not to exceed $830,700, with three 12-month extension options in an estimated amount not to exceed $395,280 for the first extension option, $474,336 for the second extension option, and $569,203 for the third extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $2,269,519.( Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9C of the City Code (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this solicitation.)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20120412-014, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 84kb
Item 15 - April 12, 2012
Authorize award and execution of a contract with HOWARD INDUSTRIES, INC, for the purchase and installation of two isolation power transformers for Austin Energy in an amount not to exceed $992,436.( Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9D of the City Code (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this solicitation.)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20120412-015, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 85kb
Item 16 - April 12, 2012
Approve an ordinance authorizing (i) the replacement of the Letter of Credit and Reimbursement Agreement between the City of Austin (City) and KBC Bank related to the $236,300,000 currently outstanding City of Austin, Airport System Variable Rate Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2005 with a Letter of Credit and Reimbursement Agreement issued by State Street Bank and Trust Company (State Street), and (ii) all necessary related documents actions, and fees.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20120412-016, PDF, 7.9mb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20120412-016, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 72kb
Item 17 - April 12, 2012
Approve appointments and certain related waivers to citizen boards and commissions, to Council subcommittees and other intergovernmental bodies and removal and replacement of members.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20120412-017, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 8kb
Item 18 - April 12, 2012
Authorize the director to issue a street closure permit under City Code Chapter 14-8-3(B)(3) for the VIVA STREETS! event which is to be held on East Sixth Street on May 20, 2012. (Sponsor: Council Member Chris Riley, Co-sponsor 1: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20120412-018, Agenda Backup: Backup (14-8-3), PDF, 10kb
20120412-018, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 66kb
Item 19 - April 12, 2012
Approve execution of a co-sponsorship agreement between the City and Capital Area Statues, Inc. to sponsor the event dedicating the Willie Nelson statue to be held on April 20, 2012. (Sponsor: Mayor Lee Leffingwell, Co-sponsor 1: Council Member Mike Martinez)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20120412-019, Agenda Backup: Backup (Willie Nelson cosponsorship agreement), PDF, 19kb
20120412-019, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 65kb
Item 20 - April 12, 2012
Approve an ordinance placing a charter amendment on the November 2012 ballot to permit the members of the city council and the city council's appointees to hire and manage their own staffs. (Sponsor: Council Member William Spelman, Co-sponsor 1: Council Member Kathie Tovo, Co-sponsor 2: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole)
Ordinance No. 20120412-020 was approved on Council Member Spelman's motion, Council Member Tovo's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
20120412-020, Ordinance (English Version), PDF, 103kb
20120412-020, Ordinance (Spanish Version), PDF, 114kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20120412-020, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance (charter 2012 personnel), PDF, 84kb
20120412-020, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 65kb
20120412-020, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 107kb
Item 21 - April 12, 2012
Approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 13-2 (Ground Transportation Passenger Services) to adopt regulations for the operation of pedicabs. (Sponsor: Council Member Chris Riley, Co-sponsor 1: Council Member William Spelman)
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20120412-021, PDF, 255kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20120412-021, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 37kb
20120412-021, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 71kb
20120412-021, Agenda Backup: Revised Draft Ordinance, PDF, 48kb
20120412-021, Agenda Backup: Revised Draft Pedicab Rules, PDF, 178kb
20120412-021, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 84kb
Item 22 - April 12, 2012
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to create and implement a system of street markings designating pedicab staging areas. (Sponsor: Council Member Chris Riley, Co-sponsor 1: Council Member William Spelman)
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20120412-022, PDF, 34kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20120412-022, Agenda Backup: DRAFT Resolution, PDF, 16kb
20120412-022, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 65kb
Item 23 - April 12, 2012
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to prepare and post ordinances for consideration on the April 26, 2012 meeting agenda of the City Council to achieve certain recommendations of the Charter Review Committee regarding expanding the jurisdiction of the Ethics Review Commission to include campaign finance violations, requiring special reporting of campaign contributions made in the last 9 days before an election, enhancing reporting of independent expenditures in City elections, creating a campaign finance database, enhancing required reporting regarding bundlers of campaign contributions; and creating limits on the amounts of campaign contributions that may be bundled by lobbyists. (Sponsor: Council Member Laura Morrison, Co-sponsor 1: Council Member Mike Martinez, Co-sponsor 2: Council Member Kathie Tovo)
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20120412-023, PDF, 94kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20120412-023, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution (IFC Charter Review Committee Campaign Finance 4-6-12), PDF, 32kb
20120412-023, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 67kb
Item 24 - April 12, 2012
Approve a resolution initiating amendments to the City Code Chapter 25-2 (Zoning) and directing the City Manager to develop a proposed ordinance making outdoor amphitheatres or similar structures a conditional use in all zoning districts, even if an amphitheatre or similar structure is associated with a civic or residential use.( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Laura Morrison, Co-sponsor 1: Council Member Kathie Tovo )
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20120412-024, PDF, 57kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20120412-024, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 8kb
20120412-024, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 65kb
20120412-024, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 43kb
Item 25 - April 12, 2012
Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2011-2012 schedule of fees, fines, and other charges (Ordinance No. 20110912-0077) for the Renaissance Market Vendor's License Fees. (Sponsor: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole, Co-sponsor 1: Council Member Kathie Tovo, Co-sponsor 2: Council Member William Spelman)
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20120412-025, PDF, 52kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20120412-025, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance (PARD License Fee Exemption ord), PDF, 27kb
20120412-025, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 66kb
20120412-025, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 57kb
Item 26 - April 12, 2012
Set a public hearing to consider an ordinance amending Title 30 of the City Code related to provisions for the authority of the County Executive for subdivisions in the Travis County extra-territorial jurisdiction (ETJ) (C2O-2010-0016). (Suggested date and time: May 24, 2012, 4:00 p.m. at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX.)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20120412-026, Agenda Backup: Back-up (Definitions), PDF, 26kb
20120412-026, Agenda Backup: Back-up (Proposed Amendment), PDF, 14kb
20120412-026, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 64kb
20120412-026, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 13kb
Item 27 - April 12, 2012
Set a public hearing to receive public comment and consider approval of an ordinance adopting the sixth plan modification to the East 11th and 12th Streets Urban Renewal Plan. (Suggested date and time: April 26, 2012, 4:00 p.m. at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin TX)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20120412-027, Agenda Backup: Map (1123 E. 11th Street), PDF, 93kb
20120412-027, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 73kb
Item 28 - April 12, 2012
Set a public hearing to consider an ordinance approving amendments to the Seaholm Power Plant Redevelopment Tax Increment Financing (TIF) #18 Project and Financing Plan. (Suggested date and time: April 26, 2012, 4:00 p.m., at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20120412-028, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 64kb
Item 29 - April 12, 2012
Re-entry Roundtable Annual Update.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20120412-029, Agenda Late Backup Part 1 of 2, PDF, 31kb
20120412-029, Agenda Late Backup Part 2 of 2, PDF, 788kb
Item 30 - April 12, 2012
Discuss legal issues related to Open Government matters. (Private consultation with legal counsel pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Government Code).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20120412-030, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 68kb
Item 31 - April 12, 2012
Conduct a public hearing to receive citizen input on a Substantial Amendment to the City's Fiscal Year 2011-2012 Action Plan and the Community Development 2011-2012 Program as required by Texas Local Government Code Chapter 373.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20120412-031, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 75kb
Item 32 - April 12, 2012
Conduct a public hearing regarding a Strategic Partnership Agreement (SPA) between the City of Austin and the Southeast Travis County Municipal Utility District 1 (MUD) and limited purpose and full purpose annexation of approximately 188 acres.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20120412-032, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 69kb
Item 33 - April 12, 2012
Conduct a public hearing regarding a Strategic Partnership Agreement (SPA) between the City of Austin and the Southeast Travis County Municipal Utility District 2 (MUD) and limited purpose and full purpose annexation of approximately 475 acres.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20120412-033, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 69kb
Item 34 - April 12, 2012
Conduct a public hearing regarding a Strategic Partnership Agreement (SPA) between the City of Austin and the Southeast Travis County Municipal Utility District 3 (MUD) and limited purpose and full purpose annexation of approximately 563 acres.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20120412-034, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 69kb
Item 35 - April 12, 2012
Conduct a public hearing regarding a Strategic Partnership Agreement (SPA) between the City of Austin and the Southeast Travis County Municipal Utility District 4 (MUD) and limited purpose and full purpose annexation of approximately 378 acres.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20120412-035, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 69kb
Item 36 - April 12, 2012
Conduct a public hearing regarding a Strategic Partnership Agreement (SPA) between the City of Austin and the Pilot Knob Municipal Utility Districts 1 (MUD) and limited purpose and full purpose annexation of approximately 340 acres.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20120412-036, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 69kb
Item 37 - April 12, 2012
Conduct a public hearing regarding a Strategic Partnership Agreement (SPA) between the City of Austin and the Pilot Knob Municipal Utility Districts 2 (MUD) and limited purpose and full purpose annexation of approximately 557 acres.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20120412-037, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 69kb
Item 38 - April 12, 2012
Conduct a public hearing regarding a Strategic Partnership Agreement (SPA) between the City of Austin and the Pilot Knob Municipal Utility Districts 3 (MUD) and limited purpose and full purpose annexation of approximately 644 acres.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20120412-038, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 69kb
Item 39 - April 12, 2012
Conduct a public hearing regarding a Strategic Partnership Agreement (SPA) between the City of Austin and the Pilot Knob Municipal Utility Districts 4 (MUD) and limited purpose and full purpose annexation of approximately 346 acres.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20120412-039, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 69kb
Item 40 - April 12, 2012
Conduct a public hearing regarding a Strategic Partnership Agreement (SPA) between the City of Austin and the Pilot Knob Municipal Utility Districts 5 (MUD) and limited purpose and full purpose annexation of approximately 327 acres.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20120412-040, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 69kb
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