April 19, 2007 Austin City Council Regular Meeting
Regular Meeting of the Austin City Council
April 19, 2007
Meeting Agenda
Agenda, 514kb
Changes to the Meeting Agenda
Agenda Changes and Corrections, 43kb
Approved Meeting Minutes
The minutes for the Regular Meeting of April 19, 2007 were approved on the 3rd day of May, 2007 on Mayor Pro Tem Dunkerley's motion, Council Member Martinez' second on a 7-0 vote.
Minutes, 583kb
Closed Caption Transcript
Transcript, 219kb
Agenda Items - April 19, 2007
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Item 1 - April 19, 2007
Approval of the minutes of the Austin City Council from the regularly scheduled meeting of April 12, 2007.
The minutes from the regularly scheduled meeting of April 12, 2007 were approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070419-001, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 47kb
Item 2 - April 19, 2007
Approve Service Extension Request No. 2519 with M.D. ENTERPRISES, L.P for water service not to exceed a peak hour flow of 18 gallons per minute (gpm) for a tract of approximately three acres located within the Drinking Water Protection Zone in the City's extraterritorial jurisdiction at 2009 South Capital of Texas Highway. There is no unanticipated fiscal impact. Recommended by the Environmental Board and the Water and Wastewater Commission.
The motion authorizing the service extension request number 2519 was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070419-002, Agenda Backup (Environmental Board Recommendation), PDF, 85kb
20070419-002, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 55kb
20070419-002, Agenda Backup (TEJAS PLAZA, SER 2519 MAP), PDF, 874kb
20070419-002, Agenda Backup (Water and Wastewater Commission Recommendation), PDF, 33kb
Item 3 - April 19, 2007
Approve a resolution authorizing the City to participate in the Texas Radio Coalition to plan and develop a statewide wireless interoperable communication system with local and regional government entities, and authorizing the City Manager to take necessary action.
Resolution No. 20070419-003 was approved.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20070419-003, PDF, 33kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070419-003, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb
20070419-003, Agenda Backup (Revised Draft Resolution), PDF, 138kb
20070419-003, Agenda Backup (Revised Fiscal Note), PDF, 35kb
Item 4 - April 19, 2007
Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract with PUSH UP FOUNDATIONS, INC., Austin, TX to provide men's shelter services, on a month-to-month contract basis from April 1, 2007 - July 31, 2007, for a monthly amount of $14,166.66, and a total contract amount not to exceed $56,666.64. Funding is included in the Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Operating Budget of the Health and Human Services Department.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of a contract with Push-Up Foundations, Inc. was approved on Council Member Martinez' motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070419-004, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 55kb
20070419-004, Contract Cover Sheet, PUSH UP FOUNDATIONS, INC, PDF, 20kb
Item 5 - April 19, 2007
Approve a resolution appointing Art Alfaro to the Board of Directors of Austin Convention Enterprises, Inc.
Resolution No. 20070419-005 was approved.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20070419-005, PDF, 10kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070419-005, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution), PDF, 85kb
20070419-005, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 51kb
Item 6 - April 19, 2007
Authorize the negotiation and execution of an Interlocal Agreement between the City and the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) to conduct a Lake Austin boating use study in an amount not to exceed $71,000. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Operating Budget for the Parks and Recreation Department.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070419-006, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 51kb
20070419-006, Contract Cover Sheet, Lower Colorado River Authority, PDF, 24kb
Item 7 - April 19, 2007
Approve an ordinance authorizing the acceptance of $93,000 in grant funds from the State of Texas, Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division; and amending the Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Austin Police Department Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund of Ordinance No. 20060911-001 to appropriate $93,000 for overtime forensic services and to purchase equipment and supplies for DNA analysis. Funding is available from the State of Texas, Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division for the grant period of January 1, 2007 - June 30, 2007. A match is not required.
Ordinance No. 20070419-007 was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20070419-007, PDF, 26kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070419-007, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 44kb
20070419-007, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb
Item 8 - April 19, 2007
Authorize execution of a construction contract with JAY-REESE CONTRACTORS, INC., Austin, TX, for the Circle S Road at Boggy Creek Bridge Repair Project in an amount not to exceed $140,930. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Capital Budget of the Public Works Department. Lowest of two bids received. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9A of the City Code (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) through the achievements of Good Faith Efforts; 0.18% MBE and 4.71% WBE subcontractor participation.
The motion authorizing the execution of a construction contract with Jay-Reese Contractors, Inc. was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070419-008, Agenda Backup (M/WBE SUB GOALS REVISED), PDF, 71kb
20070419-008, Agenda Backup (MAP), PDF, 94kb
20070419-008, Agenda Backup (Public Works fiscal note), PDF, 10kb
20070419-008, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb
20070419-008, Contract Cover Sheet, JAY-REESE CONTRACTORS, INC, PDF, 19kb
Item 9 - April 19, 2007
Approve a resolution authorizing the fee simple acquisition of Lot 31, Block K, Onion Creek Forest, Section 2, Amended Plat, a subdivision in Travis County, Texas, located at 6902 Thatch Court from Robert W. Archibald for the Onion Creek Voluntary Flood Buyout-FEMA-1606-DR Project, in the amount of $44,000 for the land and improvements and $34,900 owner assisted relocation benefits, plus moving related expenses not to exceed $10,000 for a total amount not to exceed $88,900. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Capital Budget of the Watershed Protection and Development Review Department.
Resolution No. 20070419-009 was approved.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20070419-009, PDF, 18kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070419-009, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution), PDF, 36kb
20070419-009, Agenda Backup (financial data), PDF, 80kb
20070419-009, Agenda Backup (MAP), PDF, 413kb
20070419-009, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb
Item 10 - April 19, 2007
Approve a resolution authorizing the fee simple acquisition of Lot 7, Block C, Onion Creek Forest, Section 1, a subdivision in Travis County, Texas, located at 5302 Sand Hill Drive from Earnest R. and Cathy S. Jones for the Onion Creek Voluntary Flood Buyout-FEMA-1606-DR Project, in the amount of $40,000 for the land and improvements and $35,000 owner assisted relocation benefits, plus moving related expenses not to exceed $10,000, for a total amount not to exceed $85,000. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Capital Budget of the Watershed Protection and Development Review Department.
Resolution No. 20070419-010 was approved.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20070419-010, PDF, 18kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070419-010, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution), PDF, 36kb
20070419-010, Agenda Backup (financial information), PDF, 80kb
20070419-010, Agenda Backup (MAP), PDF, 410kb
20070419-010, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb
Item 11 - April 19, 2007
Approve a resolution authorizing the fee simple acquisition of Lot 2, Block G, Onion Creek Forest, Section 1, a subdivision in Travis County, Texas, located at 5303 Sand Hill Drive from Anthony L. Mickelson and Carolyn A. Mickelson for the Onion Creek Voluntary Flood Buyout-FEMA-1606-DR Project, in the amount of $120,000 for the land and improvements and $25,000 owner assisted relocation benefits, plus moving related expenses not to exceed $10,000 for a total amount not to exceed $155,000. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Capital Budget of the Watershed Protection and Development Review Department.
Resolution No. 20070419-011 was approved.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20070419-011, PDF, 18kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070419-011, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution), PDF, 36kb
20070419-011, Agenda Backup (financial data), PDF, 80kb
20070419-011, Agenda Backup (MAP), PDF, 420kb
20070419-011, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb
Item 12 - April 19, 2007
Approve a resolution authorizing the fee simple acquisition of Lot 4, Block M, Onion Creek Forest, Section 2, Amended Plat, a subdivision in Travis County, Texas, located at 5405 Vine Hill Drive from Larry L. Tebben for the Onion Creek Voluntary Flood Buyout-FEMA-1606-DR Project, in the amount of $46,000 for the land and improvements and $30,500 owner assisted relocation benefits, plus moving related expenses not to exceed $10,000, for a total amount not to exceed $86,500. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Capital Budget of the Watershed Protection and Development Review Department.
Resolution No. 20070419-012 was approved.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20070419-012, PDF, 18kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070419-012, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution), PDF, 36kb
20070419-012, Agenda Backup (financial data), PDF, 80kb
20070419-012, Agenda Backup (MAP), PDF, 412kb
20070419-012, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb
Item 13 - April 19, 2007
Authorize the advertisement for sealed bid offers for the sale of a tract of land consisting of approximately 11,376 square feet of land located at the northeast corner of West Third Street at Lamar, commonly known as 301 North Lamar, for not less than the fair market value of $1,200,000 and subject to certain restrictions. (Related to Item #36)
The motion authorizing the advertisement for sealed bid offers for the sale of a tract of land was approved on Council Member Leffingwell's motion, Council Member Martinez' second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member McCracken was off the dais.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070419-013, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
Item 14 - April 19, 2007
Approve an ordinance vacating Cinco Street to Ocean Stone, L.P., to be used for future unified development. Recommended by the Planning Commission and the Urban Transportation Commission. (Related to items 43 and 44)
Ordinance No. 20070419-014 was approved on Council Member Martinez' motion, Council Member Leffingwell's second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member Kim was off the dais.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20070419-014, PDF, 84kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070419-014, Agenda Backup (BOARD AND COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION), PDF, 120kb
20070419-014, Agenda Backup (BOARD AND COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION), PDF, 28kb
20070419-014, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 44kb
20070419-014, Agenda Backup (Field Notes), PDF, 215kb
20070419-014, Agenda Backup (LETTER), PDF, 64kb
20070419-014, Agenda Backup (MAPS), PDF, 193kb
20070419-014, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 51kb
20070419-014, Agenda Backup (REVISED staff report), PDF, 66kb
20070419-014, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 87kb
Item 15 - April 19, 2007
Approve an ordinance vacating four street segments totaling 4,636 square feet out of the Westminster Falcon Trinity LLP 223.268 acre tract adjacent to Sendero Hills Parkway to Westminster Falcon Trinity LLP, to be incorporated into single-family SMART Housing lots. Recommended by the Zoning and Platting Commission; and, the Urban Transportation Commission.
Ordinance No. 20070419-015 was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20070419-015, PDF, 418kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070419-015, Agenda Backup (BOARD AND COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION), PDF, 11kb
20070419-015, Agenda Backup (BOARD AND COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION), PDF, 64kb
20070419-015, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 128kb
20070419-015, Agenda Backup (FIELD NOTES), PDF, 1.2mb
20070419-015, Agenda Backup (LETTER), PDF, 105kb
20070419-015, Agenda Backup (MAP), PDF, 526kb
20070419-015, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 51kb
Item 16 - April 19, 2007
Approve an ordinance amending Section 12-4-24 of the City Code to establish a maximum speed limit of 25 miles per hour on certain streets within an area bounded by Kramer Lane to the north, Lamar Boulevard (Loop 275) (North) to the east, Rutland Drive to the south, and Metric Boulevard to the west. Funding in the amount of $6,380 is available in the Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Operating Budget of the Public Works Department for the installation of necessary signs.
Ordinance No. 20070419-016 was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20070419-016, PDF, 137kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070419-016, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 39kb
20070419-016, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 57kb
Item 17 - April 19, 2007
Approve an ordinance on second reading awarding a franchise to operate a taxicab service in the City pursuant to Section 13-2-309(C) of the City Code; and waiving the provisions of Section 13-2-309(B) of the City Code relating to the maximum number of permits which may be allocated to a franchise applicant. The taxicab permit fee of $400 per year per permit is a revenue source. Expected annual revenue is $22,000.
The motion to approve the second reading of the ordinance awarding the franchise to Lone Star Cab was approved with the following direction to staff on Council Member Martinez' motion, Council Member Leffingwell's second on a 4-3 vote. Those voting aye were: Mayor Wynn and Council Members Kim, Leffingwell and Martinez. Those voting nay were: Mayor Pro Tem Dunkerley and Council Members Cole and McCracken. Staff was directed to bring the item back for Council action on May 17 and to provide Council with some suggested wording that could be included in the franchise ensuring the franchisee will provide computer dispatch services and setting criteria for the owner/operator structure proposed by the franchisee.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070419-017, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 39kb
20070419-017, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 19kb
20070419-017, Agenda Backup (EVALUATION MATRIX), PDF, 64kb
20070419-017, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 55kb
Item 18 - April 19, 2007
Authorize award, negotiation, and execution of a contract with IFACTOR CONSULTING, INC., Westminster, CO for the purchase and implementation of Storm Center Enterprise License, a graphical outage web based reporting software to include annual maintenance and support in an amount not to exceed $64,000, with four 12-month extension options in an estimated amount not to exceed $5,000 per extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $84,000. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Operating Budget for Austin Energy. Best evaluated proposal of three proposals received. This purchase will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9C of the City Code (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this solicitation.
The motion authorizing the award, negotiation, and execution of a contract with Ifactor Consulting, Inc. was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070419-018, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb
Item 19 - April 19, 2007
Authorize ratification of award and execution of a contract with SOUTHWEST ELECTRIC COMPANY, Oklahoma City, OK, for the remanufacture of a Patton Substation power transformer in an amount not to exceed $540,000. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Capital Budget of Austin Energy. Sole bid. 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 identified; therefore, no goals were established for this solicitation.
The motion authorizing ratification of award and execution of a contract with Southwest Electric Company was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070419-019, Agenda Backup (CBN SOUTHWEST ELECTRIC), PDF, 96kb
20070419-019, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Note), PDF, 10kb
20070419-019, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 53kb
Item 20 - April 19, 2007
Authorize award and execution of a 24-month requirements service contract with JG ARCO-IRIS PAINTING CONTRACTORS, LLC, Austin, TX for painting services in an estimated amount not to exceed $500,000, with two 12-month extension options in an estimated amount not to exceed $250,000 per extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $1,000,000. Funding in the amount of $125,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Operating Budget of the Finance and Administrative Services Department, Building Services Division. Funding for the remaining 18 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 2-9C of the City Code (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified, therefore, no goals were established for this solicitation.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of a requirements service contract with JG Arco-Iris Painting Contractors was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070419-020, Agenda Backup (JG ARCO-IRIS BID TAB), PDF, 77kb
20070419-020, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 53kb
Item 21 - April 19, 2007
Authorize award and execution of a contract through the TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT PURCHASING COOPERATIVE (BUYBOARD) with FREIGHTLINER OF AUSTIN, Austin, TX, for the purchase of one knuckleboom loader dump truck in an amount not to exceed $147,479. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Capital Budget of the Watershed Protection and Development Review Department. Cooperative purchase.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of a contract through the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (Buyboard) with Freightliner of Austin was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070419-021, Agenda Backup (financial data), PDF, 80kb
20070419-021, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 51kb
Item 22 - April 19, 2007
Authorize award and execution of Amendment No. 5 with TEXAS INDUSTRIES FOR THE BLIND & HANDICAPPED (TIBH), Austin, TX, to increase the second extension option for temporary personnel services in an estimated amount not to exceed $104,000, for a revised total estimated contract amount not to exceed $926,375. Funding in the amount of $104,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Operating Budgets of various departments. Contract Amendment.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of amendment number 5 with Texas Industries for the Blind and Handicapped was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070419-022, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 53kb
20070419-022, Agenda Backup (TIBH CONTRACT SUMMARY 041907), PDF, 78kb
Item 23 - April 19, 2007
Authorize award and execution of a 36-month service contract with AUSTIN COMMUNITY RADIO/KAZI, Austin, TX, for radio broadcast services of the City Council meetings in an amount not to exceed $163,200, with three 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $60,000 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $343,200. Funding in the amount of $21,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Operating Budget of the Public Information Office. Funding for the remaining 31 months of the original contract period and extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Sole bid received. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9C of the City Code (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this solicitation.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of a service contract with Austin Community Radio/KAZI was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070419-023, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb
Item 24 - April 19, 2007
Approve appointments to citizen board and commissions, to Council subcommittees and other intergovernmental bodies and removal and replacement of members.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070419-024, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 47kb
20070419-024, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 9kb
Item 25 - April 19, 2007
Approve a resolution initiating appropriate amendments to Title 25 of the City Code to provide for appeals to Council of all variances granted for developments within the Waterfront Overlay District, City Code Sections 25-2-671 through 25-2-746. (Council Member Lee Leffingwell Mayor Pro Tem Betty Dunkerley and Council Member Mike Martinez)
Resolution No. 20070419-025 was approved.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20070419-025, PDF, 13kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070419-025, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution), PDF, 94kb
20070419-025, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 48kb
20070419-025, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 26kb
Item 26 - April 19, 2007
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to evaluate and recommend strategies for limiting the use of non-compostable plastic bags by stores located in the City, and promoting the use of compostable plastic bags, recyclable paper bags or reusable checkout bags. (Council Member Lee Leffingwell Mayor Will Wynn Council Member Mike Martinez)
Resolution No. 20070419-026 was approved.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20070419-026, PDF, 14kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070419-026, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution), PDF, 35kb
20070419-026, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Analysis), PDF, 19kb
20070419-026, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 48kb
Item 27 - April 19, 2007
Approve a resolution supporting the housing tax credit allocation application (TDHCA #07606) to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for a proposed multi-family residential development located at 1805 Frontier Valley Drive in Austin, Texas. (Council Member Mike Martinez Council Member Sheryl Cole)
Resolution No. 20070419-027 was approved.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20070419-027, PDF, 53kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070419-027, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution), PDF, 72kb
20070419-027, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Analysis), PDF, 19kb
20070419-027, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 48kb
Item 28 - April 19, 2007
Approve a resolution amending the City's Legislative Program to support Senate Bill 1054, a bill relating to the conduct that constitutes hazing. (Council Member Jennifer Kim Council Member Sheryl Cole)
Resolution No. 20070419-028 was approved.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20070419-028, PDF, 18kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070419-028, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution), PDF, 90kb
20070419-028, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Analysis), PDF, 18kb
20070419-028, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 48kb
Item 29 - April 19, 2007
Approve waiver of park rental fees for the Tuskegee Airmen Exhibition to be held April 29 through May 2, 2007, at Doris Miller Auditorium. (Council Member Sheryl Cole Mayor Pro Tem Betty Dunkerley)
The motion authorizing the waiver of park rental fees was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070419-029, Agenda Backup (Fees), PDF, 82kb
20070419-029, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Analysis), PDF, 15kb
20070419-029, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 48kb
Item 30 - April 19, 2007
Set public hearings for the full purpose annexation of the following annexation areas: (1) Avery Ranch Area, Group 3: (a) Tract One: Approximately 51.71 acres in Williamson County, south of Brushy Creek and east of Parmer Lane; (b) Tract Two: Approximately 1.28 acres in Williamson County, south of Brushy Creek and east of Parmer Lane; (c) Tract Three: Approximately 185.05 acres in Williamson County, south of Brushy Creek and west of Parmer Lane; (d) Tract Four: Approximately 30.04 acres in Williamson County, south of Avery Ranch Boulevard and west of Parmer Lane; and (e) Tract Five: Approximately 18.64 acres in Williamson County, south of the intersection of Avery Ranch Boulevard and Staked Plains Drive; (2) Avery Ranch Boulevard Area (approximately 3 acres in Williamson County including Avery Ranch Blvd right-of-way, approximately 800 feet east of the intersection of Avery Ranch Boulevard and US-183 A); (3) Goodnight Ranch North Area (approximately 293 acres in southern Travis County, north of the proposed Slaughter Lane extension approximately 680 feet east of the intersection of Slaughter Lane and Old Lockhart Road) (4) Dakota Springs (approximately 101 acres in Travis County, south of Frate Barker Road at the intersection of Frate Barker Road and Brodie Lane) (5) Sweetwater Glen (approximately 92 acres in Travis County, east of Manchaca Road approximately 1,070 feet south of the intersection of Slaughter Lane and Manchaca Road); (6) IH-35 Service Road Right-of-Way at FM 1327: (approximately 5.6 acres in southern Travis County at the intersection of IH-35 and FM 1327); (7) US 290 East/Ed Bluestein Right-of-Way (approximately 16.32 acres in Travis County, southeast of the intersection of US 290 East and Ed Bluestein) (Suggested dates and times: May 17, 2007 and May 24, 2007 at 6:00 p.m., Austin City Hall, 301 West Second Street, Austin, TX)
The public hearings were set for May 17 and 24, 2007 at 6:00 p.m., Austin City Hall, at 301 West Second Street, Austin, Texas.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070419-030, Agenda Backup (Map), PDF, 20kb
20070419-030, Agenda Backup (Map), PDF, 25kb
20070419-030, Agenda Backup (Map), PDF, 399kb
20070419-030, Agenda Backup (Map), PDF, 343kb
20070419-030, Agenda Backup (Map), PDF, 314kb
20070419-030, Agenda Backup (Map), PDF, 364kb
20070419-030, Agenda Backup (Map), PDF, 477kb
20070419-030, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 57kb
Item 31 - April 19, 2007
Set public hearings regarding a proposed strategic partnership agreement (SPA) between the City of Austin and Lost Creek Municipal Utility District (MUD) (approximately 788 acres located in Travis County west of Capital of Texas Highway west of the intersection of Lost Creek Boulevard and Capital of Texas Highway). Suggested dates and times: May 3, 2007 and May 17, 2007 at 6:00 p.m., Austin City Hall, 301 West Second Street, Austin, TX)
The public hearings were set for May 3 and 17, 2007 at 6:00 p.m., Austin City Hall, at 301 West Second Street, Austin, Texas.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070419-031, Agenda Backup (Map), PDF, 535kb
20070419-031, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 54kb
Item 32 - April 19, 2007
Set a public hearing to receive citizen comments on the annual draft Action Plan Fiscal Year 2007-2008, required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and (2) the Texas Local Government Code Chapter 373 Community Development 2007-2008 Program, including proposed funding allocations for Fiscal Year 2007-2008. (Suggested date and time: May 17, 2007 at 6:00 p.m., Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX)
The public hearing was set for May 17, 2007 at 6:00 p.m., Austin City Hall, at 301 West Second Street, Austin, Texas.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070419-032, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb
Item 33 - April 19, 2007
Set a public hearing to discuss and receive public comments on the 2007 Draft FAR Part 150 Noise Study Update Noise Exposure Maps and the recommended Noise Compatibility Program elements for Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. (Suggested date and time: May 24, 2007 at 6:00 p.m., Austin City Hall, 301 West Second Street, Austin, TX) Recommended by the Austin Airport Advisory Commission.
The public hearing was set for May 24, 2007 at 6:00 p.m., Austin City Hall, at 301 West Second Street, Austin, Texas.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070419-033, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 48kb
Item 34 - April 19, 2007
Discuss legal issues concerning legislation in the 80th Legislative Session. (Private Consultation with Attorney - Section 551.071)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070419-034, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 47kb
Item 35 - April 19, 2007
Discuss legal issues concerning development at Northcross Mall. (Private Consultation with Attorney - Section 551.071)
This item was withdrawn.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070419-035, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 47kb
Item 36 - April 19, 2007
Discuss legal issues regarding an invitation for sealed bids for sale of approximately 11,376 square feet of land on the northeast corner of West 3rd Street and North Lamar Boulevard, commonly known as 301 North Lamar Boulevard. (Private Consultation with Attorney - Section 551.071) (Related to Item #13)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070419-036, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 48kb
Item 37 - April 19, 2007
Discuss legal issues concerning Cause No. D-1-GN-07-000655, Austin Filter Systems, Inc. v. City of Austin; in the 353rd District Court of Travis County, Texas. (Concerns the Thornberry Road Project) (Private Consultation with Attorney - Section 551.071) (Related to item #38)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070419-037, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 48kb
Item 38 - April 19, 2007
Approve a settlement in Cause No. D-1-GN-07-000655, Austin Filter Systems, Inc. v. City of Austin; in the 353rd District Court of Travis County, Texas. (Concerns the Thornberry Road Project) (Related to item #37)
The motion to approve the settlement in the amount of $60,000 and to provide a contingency of $25,000 for the Thornberry Road project was approved on Mayor Pro Tem Dunkerley's motion, Council Member McCracken's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070419-038, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 48kb
Item 39 - April 19, 2007
C14-2007-0011 - Lamar/Manchaca Mixed Use - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 2711-2715 South Lamar and 2803-2901 Manchaca (West Bouldin Creek Watershed) from general commercial services (CS) district zoning to general commercial services-conditional overlay (CS-CO) combining district zoning to permit Vertical Mixed use on the site. Staff Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-conditional overlay (CS-CO) combining district zoning to permit Vertical Mixed use on the site. Planning Commission Recommendation: To be reviewed on April 24, 2007. Applicant: Alexander Madison Land Co. (Robert Watts); JBS Holdings, L.P. (Winston Krause). Agent: Drenner & Golden Stuart Wolff (Michele Rogerson). City Staff: Robert Heil, 974-2330.
This item was postponed to May 3, 2007 at the staff's request.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070419-039, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
20070419-039, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 867kb
Item 40 - April 19, 2007
C14-06-0203 - Cullen Zoning - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 9006 Cullen Lane (Onion Creek Watershed) from interim-rural residence (I-RR) district zoning to community commercial (GR) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant 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: Weldon J. Schmidt. Agent: Armbrust & Brown, L.L.P. (Richard T. Suttle, Jr.) City Staff: Wendy Walsh, 974-7719.
The first reading of the ordinance for community commercial-conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning with conditions was approved with an amendment to the restrictive covenant. The amendment was: Item 9 in the Restrictive Covenant should read as follows, "The noise level of mechanical equipment including outdoor speakers may not exceed 70 decibels at the west property line. Any outdoor speakers shall either be oriented away from the single-family residential neighborhood to the west, or be screened by a device, wall, fence, structure, or other screening device."
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070419-040, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 705kb
20070419-040, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
20070419-040, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 1.6mb
20070419-040, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 264kb
Item 41 - April 19, 2007
C14-06-0204 - Slaughter Zoning - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 160 Slaughter Lane (Onion Creek Watershed) from interim-rural residence (I-RR) district zoning to community commercial (GR) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant 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: A. King Enterprises Management (Alma King Fancher). Agent: Armbrust & Brown, L.L.P. (Richard T. Suttle, Jr.) City Staff: Wendy Walsh, 974-7719.
The first reading of the ordinance for community commercial-conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning with conditions was approved with an amendment to the restrictive covenant. The amendment was: Item 9 in the Restrictive Covenant should read as follows, "The noise level of mechanical equipment including outdoor speakers may not exceed 70 decibels at the west property line. Any outdoor speakers shall either be oriented away from the single-family residential neighborhood to the west, or be screened by a device, wall, fence, structure, or other screening device."
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070419-041, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 519kb
20070419-041, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
20070419-041, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 1.6mb
20070419-041, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 268kb
Item 42 - April 19, 2007
C14-07-0013 - Caswell Lofts - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 2205 North Lamar Boulevard and 2209 Shoal Creek Boulevard (Shoal Creek Watershed) from general office-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GO-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning to general office-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GO-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning to change a condition of zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant general office-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GO-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning to change a condition of zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To be reviewed on April 24, 2007. Applicant: Caswell Lofts, LP (Allen Cowden). Agent: Smith, Robertson, Elliott, Glen, Klein (David Hartman). City Staff: Jorge E. Rousselin, 974-2975.
This item was postponed May 3, 2007 at the staff's request.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070419-042, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
20070419-042, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 2.4mb
Item 43 - April 19, 2007
C14-06-0123 - Ardent 1 - Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 1500 South Lamar Boulevard (West Bouldin Creek Watershed) from community commercial (GR) district zoning and general commercial services (CS) district zoning to community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay (GR-MU-CO) combining district zoning. First reading approved on November 16, 2007. Vote: 7-0. Applicant: Ocean Stone SC, L.L.C. (Robert S. Peek Jr.). Agent: Drenner & Golden Stuart Wolff, SSP (Michele Rogerson). City Staff: Robert Heil, 974-2330. (Related to items 14 and 44)
Ordinance No. 20070419-043 for community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay (GR-MU-CO) combining district zoning was approved. The conditional overlay regarding trip limitations was replaced with item number 1 of the restrictive covenant limiting trips to 2,980 per day.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20070419-043, PDF, 179kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070419-043, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 39kb
20070419-043, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
20070419-043, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 416kb
20070419-043, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 66kb
20070419-043, Restrictive Covenant, PDF, 75kb
Item 44 - April 19, 2007
C14-06-0124 - Ardent 2 - Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 1418 South Lamar Boulevard (West Bouldin Creek Watershed) from multi-family residence-medium density (MF-3) district zoning and general commercial services (CS) district zoning to community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay (GR-MU-CO) combining district zoning. First reading approved on November 16, 2007. Vote: 7-0. Applicant: Ocean Stone SC, L.L.C. (Robert S. Peek Jr.). Agent: Drenner & Golden Stuart Wolff, SSP (Michele Rogerson). City Staff: Robert Heil, 974-2330. (Related to items 14 and 43)
Ordinance No. 20070419-044 for community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay (GR-MU-CO) combining district zoning was approved. The conditional overlay regarding trip limitations was replaced with item number 1 of the restrictive covenant limiting trips to 2,980 per day.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20070419-044, PDF, 181kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070419-044, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 40kb
20070419-044, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
20070419-044, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 420kb
20070419-044, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 67kb
Item 45 - April 19, 2007
C14-06-0191 - Fox Hill - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by zoning property locally known as 11421-11717 South IH-35 Service Road Northbound (Onion Creek Watershed) from interim-rural residence (I-RR) district zoning to rural residence-conditional overlay (RR-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 1 and multi-family residence-low density-conditional overlay (MF-2-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 2. Staff Recommendation: To grant rural residence-conditional overlay (RR-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 1 and multi-family residence-low density-conditional overlay (MF-2-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 2 with conditions. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant rural residence (RR) district zoning for Tract 1 and multi-family residence-low density-conditional overlay (MF-2-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 2 with conditions. Applicant: Onion Associates, Ltd. (Bruce T. Morrison). Agent: Vaughn & Associates, Ltd. (Rick Vaughn). City Staff: Wendy Walsh, 974-7719.
The public hearing was closed and Ordinance No. 20070419-045 for rural residence (RR) district zoning for Tract 1 and multi-family residence-low density-conditional overlay (MF-2-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 2 with conditions was approved on Council Member Leffingwell's motion and Mayor Pro Tem Dunkerley's second on a 7-0 vote. The additional conditional overlay for Tract 1 was: improvements are limited to drainage underground utility improvements, hike and bike trails, or other improvements which otherwise may be required by the City of Austin or specifically authorized in the ordinance. The additional conditional overlay for Tract 2 was to limit 12 units per acre. The restrictive covenant ties the development to the assumptions in the Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) and the applicant has posted $44,000 in fiscal for improvements at Onion Creek Parkway at I-35.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20070419-045, PDF, 319kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20070419-045, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 41kb
20070419-045, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 762kb
20070419-045, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 51kb
20070419-045, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 2.3mb
20070419-045, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 805kb
20070419-045, Restrictive Covenant, PDF, 277kb
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