Regular Meeting of the Austin City Council
August 4, 2011
Meeting Agenda
Agenda, 161kb
Changes to the Meeting Agenda
Agenda Changes and Corrections Part 1 of 2, 37kb
Agenda Changes and Corrections Part 2 of 2, 39kb
Approved Meeting Minutes
The minutes for the work regular meeting of August 4, 2011 were approved on the 18th day of August 2011 on Council Member Spelman's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Cole's second on a 7-0 vote.
Minutes, 391kb
Closed Caption Transcript
Transcript, 449kb
Video
Agenda Items - August 04, 2011
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Item 1 - August 4, 2011
Approve the minutes of the Austin City Council work session of July 26, 2011, budget work session of July 27, 2011, and regular meeting of July 28, 2011.
The minutes from the Council work session of July 26, 2011, budget work session of July 27, 2011, and regular meeting of July 28, 2011 were approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Mayor Pro Tem Cole's motion, Council Member Spelman's second on a 7-0 vote.
There are no documents available for this agenda item.
Item 2 - August 4, 2011
Approve issuance of a rebate to CJUF II STRATUS BLOCK 21 LLC for the installation of energy efficient equipment in an amount not to exceed $63,475.
The motion to approve the issuance of a rebate to CJUF II Stratus Block 21 LLC was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Mayor Pro Tem Cole's motion, Council Member Spelman's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20110804-002, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 76kb
Item 3 - August 4, 2011
Approve the issuance of a Letter of Intent for a rebate to LENNAR HOMES, Austin, TX, for the installation of solar energy systems designed to serve 12 new construction residential homes in the BRADSHAW CROSSING, COLORADO CROSSING, and STONEY RIDGE CROSSING SUBDIVISIONS, for a total amount not to exceed $120,000.
The motion to approve the issuance of a letter of intent for a rebate to Lennar Homes was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Mayor Pro Tem Cole's motion, Council Member Spelman's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20110804-003, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 75kb
Item 4 - August 4, 2011
Authorize the negotiation and execution of all documents and instruments necessary or desirable for the fee simple acquisition of a 12.62-acre tract of land out of Lot 4, Block H, Interport Planned Development, Travis County, Texas, located on Fallwell Lane, Austin, Texas, from New Interport, Ltd., a Texas Limited Partnership, to increase the land buffer and to support the planned expansion of Austin Energy's Sand Hill Energy Center in an amount not to exceed $998,000.
This item was withdrawn on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Mayor Pro Tem Cole's motion, Council Member Spelman's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20110804-004, Agenda Backup: CIP Expense Detail - Austin Energy, PDF, 34kb
20110804-004, Agenda Backup: Exhibit, PDF, 67kb
20110804-004, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 364kb
20110804-004, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 72kb
Item 5 - August 4, 2011
Authorize execution of a construction contract with PIATRA INC. (WBE/FW - 81.66%), Austin, TX for Austin Energy's Mueller Substation Security Enclosure in an amount not to exceed $199,897.50.
The motion authorizing the execution of a construction contract with Piatra Inc. was approved on Council Member Spelman's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Cole's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20110804-005, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note (080411 AE MUELLER SUBSTATION SECURITY ENCLOSURE), PDF, 37kb
20110804-005, Agenda Backup: M/WBE Summary (080411 AE MUELLER SUBSTATION SECURITY ENCLOSURE), PDF, 50kb
20110804-005, Agenda Backup: Map (080411 AE MUELLER SUBSTATION SECURITY ENCLOSURE), PDF, 158kb
20110804-005, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 67kb
Item 6 - August 4, 2011
Approve a resolution nominating Gila, LLC for designation by the Governor's Office of Economic Development and Tourism as a single Texas Enterprise Project in accordance with Texas Government Code Chapter 2303 ("Texas Enterprise Zone Act"). The qualifying project consists of a renovation and expansion of its new facility located at 8325 Tuscany Way, Building 4, Austin, Texas.
Resolution No. 20110804-006 was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Mayor Pro Tem Cole's motion, Council Member Spelman's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20110804-006, PDF, 75kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20110804-006, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 28kb
20110804-006, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 74kb
20110804-006, Agenda Backup: Summary, PDF, 55kb
20110804-006, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 78kb
Item 7 - August 4, 2011
Authorize the negotiation and execution of amendment to the outside counsel contract with Thompson & Knight, LLP for legal services relating to the redevelopment of the Green Water Treatment Plant property, in the amount of $75,000, for a total contract amount of $267,000.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of amendment to the outside counsel contract with Thompson & Knight, LLP was approved on Council Member Spelman's motion, Council Member Martinez's second on a 5-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Cole and Council Member Tovo were off the dais.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20110804-007, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 70kb
Item 8 - August 4, 2011
Approve an Ordinance amending City Code Chapters 12-4, 25-1, and 25-2 to correct typographical errors.
Ordinance No. 20110804-008 was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Mayor Pro Tem Cole's motion, Council Member Spelman's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20110804-008, PDF, 76kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20110804-008, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 37kb
20110804-008, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 30kb
20110804-008, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 67kb
Item 9 - August 4, 2011
Approve a settlement in Dominic Chavez et al v. City of Austin et al. Cause No. D-1-GN-11-001063, In the 419th Judicial District Court of Travis County, Texas; and - to effectuate the settlement - approve an Ordinance amending City Code Chapter 11-1 relating to partial exemptions from ad valorem taxes for Historic Landmarks, and approve changes to the application form for historic property tax exemptions.
The motion to approve a settlement in Dominic Chavez et al v. City of Austin et al. was approved on Council Member Martinez' motion, Council Member Spelman's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20110804-009, PDF, 104kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20110804-009, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 39kb
20110804-009, Agenda Backup: Backup (Chavez application language), PDF, 7kb
20110804-009, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance (Chavez action), PDF, 115kb
20110804-009, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 68kb
Item 10 - August 4, 2011
Authorize the negotiation and execution of an amendment to the legal services agreement Andrews Kurth, L.L.P., Austin, TX, to provide legal services related to the City's Minority-Owned Business Enterprise Program (MBE/WBE), to increase funding in the amount of $100,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $200,000. Partial funding of $50,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Operating Budget of the Small & Minority Business Resources Department. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future fiscal years.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of an amendment to the legal services agreement with Andrews Kurth, L.L.P. was approved on Council Member Martinez' motion, Council Member Morrison's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20110804-010, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 71kb
Item 11 - August 4, 2011
Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings for the Group 11 Phase 2 Southeast Residential Collector Streets Project for 736 square feet of land for a permanent drainage easement, situated in the Santiago Del Valle Grant, and being a portion of Lot 1, Block A, Douglas Landing Subdivision, a subdivision according to the Plat of Record in Volume 102, Pages 188-189 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, in the amount of $1,095. The owners of the needed property interests are DOUGLAS STREET LANDINGS, LTD., A TEXAS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP. The property is located at 2347 Douglas Street, Austin, Travis County, Texas.
Resolution No. 20110804-011 was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Mayor Pro Tem Cole's motion, Council Member Spelman's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20110804-011, PDF, 183kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20110804-011, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 66kb
20110804-011, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A, PDF, 398kb
20110804-011, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 40kb
20110804-011, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 526kb
20110804-011, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 78kb
Item 12 - August 4, 2011
Approve an ordinance authorizing the negotiation and execution of a Managed Growth Agreement with CRVI Loop 360 LP, for the 16.24 acre tract located at 2500 Walsh Tarlton, known as the Tarlton 360 Townhomes site plan, SPC-2010-0071C.MGA, to extend the time for which the approved site plan can be constructed. Related to Item #48.
The motion to approve the ordinance and the Managed Growth Agreement for five years was made by Council Member Tovo. This motion failed for lack of a second. There was a friendly amendment made by Council Member Spelman to approve the ordinance and approve the Managed Growth Agreement for 10 years. This was not accepted by the maker of the motion. The substitute motion made by Council Member Spelman, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Cole to approve Ordinance No. 20110804-012 and the Managed Growth Agreement for 10 years was approved on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20110804-012, PDF, 212kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20110804-012, Agenda Backup: Back-up (Applicant Information), PDF, 5.7mb
20110804-012, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 18kb
20110804-012, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A, PDF, 186kb
20110804-012, Agenda Backup: Letter (from Applicant), PDF, 380kb
20110804-012, Agenda Backup: Letter of Opposition, PDF, 64kb
20110804-012, Agenda Backup: Letter of Support, PDF, 26kb
20110804-012, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 71kb
20110804-012, Agenda Backup: Review Sheet, PDF, 785kb
Item 13 - August 4, 2011
Authorize award and execution of a 12-month requirements supply contract with S&C ELECTRIC COMPANY, Chicago, IL for the purchase of circuit switchers for Austin Energy in an estimated amount not to exceed $798,085, with four 12-month extension options in an estimated amount not to exceed $798,085 per extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $3,990,425.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of a requirements supply contract with S&C Electric Company was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Mayor Pro Tem Cole's motion, Council Member Spelman's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20110804-013, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 82kb
Item 14 - August 4, 2011
Authorize award, negotiation, and execution of a 28-month professional services agreement with GATEWAY PLANNING GROUP, Fort Worth, TX, to provide planning and implementation services related to the Sustainable Communities Analytical Tool in an amount not to exceed $83,040.
The motion authorizing the award, negotiation and execution of a professional services agreement with Gateway Planning Group was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Mayor Pro Tem Cole's motion, Council Member Spelman's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20110804-014, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 80kb
Item 15 - August 4, 2011
Authorize award, negotiation, and execution of a contract with ELECTRONIC DATA INC. (EDI), St. Petersburg, FL for the Phase II implementation of Maximo software, including technical and training services, as the EnterpriseAsset Management (EAM) System for the Department of Aviation in an amount not to exceed $319,500. EDI is the single source provider for these services.
The motion authorizing the award, negotiation and execution of a contract with Electronic Data Inc. was approved on Council Member Martinez' motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member Morrison was off the dais.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20110804-015, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 67kb
Item 16 - August 4, 2011
Authorize award, negotiation, and execution of a contract through the State of Texas Department of Information Resources cooperative purchasing program with MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC. for hardware and related services, support, and training to replace the 9-1-1 recording system at the Combined Transportation Emergency Communications Center in an amount not to exceed $864,286.
The motion authorizing the award, negotiation and execution of a contract through the State of Texas Department of Information Resources cooperative purchasing program with Motorola Solutions, Inc. was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Mayor Pro Tem Cole's motion, Council Member Spelman's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20110804-016, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 85kb
Item 17 - August 4, 2011
Authorize award and execution of a 12-month requirements service contract with ABB, INC., Raleigh, NC for support and maintenance of Austin Energy's STATCOM System in an estimated amount not to exceed $100,000, with four 12-month extension options in an estimated amount not to exceed $100,000 per extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $500,000.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of a requirements service contract with ABB, Inc. was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Mayor Pro Tem Cole's motion, Council Member Spelman's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20110804-017, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 68kb
Item 18 - August 4, 2011
Authorize award, negotiation, and execution of a 1-year revenue concession contract with BRIGHT BLUE MARKETING INCORPORATED DBA BRIGHT BLUE COMBO PLATTER, Austin, TX, for the City of Austin Annual Holiday Festival with five 12-month extension options.
The motion authorizing the award, negotiation and execution of a revenue concession contract with Bright Blue Marketing Incorporated doing business as Bright Blue Combo Platter was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Mayor Pro Tem Cole's motion, Council Member Spelman's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20110804-018, Agenda Backup: Matrix - Bright Blue, PDF, 56kb
20110804-018, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 78kb
Item 19 - August 4, 2011
Approve the ratification of a contract with ALFRED CONHAGEN, INC., OF TEXAS, La Marque, TX, to rebuild a water circulating pump at Austin Energy's Sand Hill Energy Center in an estimated amount not to exceed $86,790.
The motion to ratify a contract with Alfred Conhagen, Inc. was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Mayor Pro Tem Cole's motion, Council Member Spelman's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20110804-019, Agenda Backup: CBN Memo - Conhagen, PDF, 277kb
20110804-019, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 82kb
Item 20 - August 4, 2011
Approve appointments and certain related waivers to citizen boards and commissions, to Council subcommittees and other intergovernmental bodies and removal and replacement of members.
The appointments and waivers were approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Mayor Pro Tem Cole's motion, Council Member Spelman's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20110804-020, PDF, 87kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20110804-020, Agenda Late Backup Part 1 of 3, PDF, 52kb
20110804-020, Agenda Late Backup Part 2 of 3, PDF, 102kb
20110804-020, Agenda Late Backup Part 3 of 3, PDF, 79kb
Item 21 - August 4, 2011
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to develop a city ordinance providing a comprehensive phase-out of single-use retail plastic bags offered at retail checkouts within the city limits.(Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Lee Leffingwell CO 1: Council Memeber Mike Martinez CO 2: Council Member Chris Riley)
Resolution No. 20110804-021 was approved on Council Member Martinez' motion, Council Member Morrison's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20110804-021, PDF, 54kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20110804-021, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 68kb
20110804-021, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 62kb
20110804-021, Agenda Late Backup Part 1 of 3, PDF, 48kb
20110804-021, Agenda Late Backup Part 2 of 3, PDF, 145kb
20110804-021, Agenda Late Backup Part 3 of 3, PDF, 239kb
Item 22 - August 4, 2011
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to work with residents of the East Cesar Chavez Neighborhood to pursue recognition of the Tejano Healthy Walking and Tejano Music Legends Trails as a National Recreational Trail by the United States Secretary of the Interior(Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Mike Martinez CO 1: Mayor Lee Leffingwell CO 2: Council Member Laura Morrison)
Resolution No. 20110804-022 was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Mayor Pro Tem Cole's motion, Council Member Spelman's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20110804-022, PDF, 46kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20110804-022, Agenda Backup: Draft resolution (Tejano Walking Trail), PDF, 24kb
20110804-022, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 66kb
Item 23 - August 4, 2011
Approve a resolution recognizing the National Association of City Transportation Officials' Urban Bikeway Design Guide as a resource for guidance on the development of bicycle facilities in Austin.(Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Chris Riley CO 1: Council Member Mike Martinez)
Resolution No. 20110804-023 was approved on Council Member Riley's motion, Council Member Martinez' second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20110804-023, PDF, 24kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20110804-023, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution (NACTO guidelines), PDF, 7kb
20110804-023, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 66kb
Item 24 - August 4, 2011
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to work with City staff and community stakeholders and to recommend to Council amendments to the Code of Ordinances and the City's National Wildlife Federation Community Wildlife Habitat program in order to resolve conflicts that exist between the provisions of the Code and the program.(Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Mike Martinez CO 1: Mayor Lee Leffingwell CO 2: Council Member Chris Riley)
Resolution No. 20110804-024 was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Mayor Pro Tem Cole's motion, Council Member Spelman's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20110804-024, PDF, 43kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20110804-024, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 66kb
20110804-024, Agenda Backup: Revised Draft Resolution, PDF, 24kb
Item 25 - August 4, 2011
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to transmit copies of this resolution supporting federal legislation to regulate conditions for egg laying hens to federal officials.(Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Mike Martinez CO 1: Council Member Chris Riley CO 2: Council Member Laura Morrison)
Resolution No. 20110804-025 was approved on Council Member Martinez' motion, Council member Spelman's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20110804-025, PDF, 66kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20110804-025, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution (Federal Legislation), PDF, 36kb
20110804-025, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 65kb
Item 26 - August 4, 2011
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to identify options and related costs for administration of a May 2012 city election.(Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Laura Morrison CO 1: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole)
Resolution No. 20110804-026 was approved with an amendment on Mayor Pro Tem Cole's motion, Council Member Morrison's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20110804-026, PDF, 46kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20110804-026, Agenda Backup: DRAFT Resolution, PDF, 27kb
20110804-026, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 68kb
20110804-026, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 46kb
20110804-026, Agenda Late Backup Part 1 of 2, PDF, 155kb
20110804-026, Agenda Late Backup Part 2 of 2, PDF, 147kb
Item 27 - August 4, 2011
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager and Austin Energy General Manager to report back to Council on the strategy related to reaching adopted policy goals for solar generation in Austin.(Notes:SPONSOR: Council Member Chris Riley CO 1: Council Member William Spelman CO 2: Mayor Lee Leffingwell)
Resolution No. 20110804-027 was approved on Council Member Riley's motion, Council Member Spelman's second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member Morrison was off the dais.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20110804-027, PDF, 77kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20110804-027, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution (2011-07-26 AE Solar Update), PDF, 33kb
20110804-027, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 66kb
Item 28 - August 4, 2011
Approve a resolution establishing the Charter Revision Committee to gather public input and provide council with recommendations regarding proposed charter amendments and districting plans.(Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole CO 1: Council Member Laura Morrison CO 2: Mayor Lee Leffingwell)
Resolution No. 20110804-028 was approved on Mayor Pro Tem Cole's motion, Council Member Morrison's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20110804-028, PDF, 68kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20110804-028, Agenda Backup: DRAFT Resolution, PDF, 24kb
20110804-028, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 65kb
Item 29 - August 4, 2011
Approve a resolution initiating amendments to City Code Title 25 and Chapter 11-1 and directing the City Manager to develop an ordinance, make recommendations, and take other actions relating to the City's historic preservation program.
Resolution No. 20110804-029 was approved with the friendly amendments on Council Member Spelman's motion, Council Member Morrison's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20110804-029, PDF, 227kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20110804-029, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 56kb
20110804-029, Agenda Backup: Revised Resolution, PDF, 58kb
Item 30 - August 4, 2011
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to delay implementation of Ordinance 20110303-025 as it pertains to extended parking meter hours in the area bounded by Lady Bird Lake, IH-35, 10th Street and Lamar Boulevard until January 1, 2012, and to conduct a public process to allow stakeholders the opportunity to provide input and express concerns regarding extended parking meter hours in this area.
This item was postponed on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. to August 18, 2011 on Mayor Pro Tem Cole's motion, Council Member Spelman's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20110804-030, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 66kb
20110804-030, Agenda Backup: Revised Draft Resolution, PDF, 21kb
Item 31 - August 4, 2011
Approve the waiver of closure notice and deadline requirements under City Code Chapter 14-8 that allow objection to the closure of right-of-way; approve the waiver of certain other fees relating to right-of-way events under City Code Chapter 14-8; and authorize payment of certain costs for the City co-sponsored Night of the Bat event which is to be held on August 27, 2011, at the Ann Richards Bridge on Congress Avenue.(Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Lee Leffingwell CO 1: Council Member Chris Riley CO 2: Council Member Mike Martinez)
The motion to approve the waiver of closure notice and deadline requirements was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Mayor Pro Tem Cole's motion, Council Member Spelman's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20110804-031, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Memo, PDF, 31kb
20110804-031, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 66kb
20110804-031, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 24kb
Item 32 - August 4, 2011
Set a Public Hearing to receive public comment on the City of Austin Fiscal Year 2011-2012 Proposed Budget. (Suggested date and time: September 1, 2011, 4:00 p.m. at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX).
The public hearing was set on consent for September 1, 2011 at 4:00 p.m., City Hall at 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX on Mayor Pro Tem Cole's motion, Council Member Spelman's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20110804-032, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 69kb
Item 33 - August 4, 2011
Set a public hearing to consider an appeal submitted by event promoter David Grice, president of Raceworks, Inc., on behalf of Susan G. Komen Austin of a decision by the Director of the Transportation Department denying a street closure application because of the proposed route for the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure event scheduled for Sunday, November 13, 2011. (Suggested dated and time: August 18, 2011, 4:00p.m., at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX).
The public hearing was set for September 1, 2011, 4:00 p.m., at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin TX on Council Member Spelman's motion, Council Member Morrison's second on a 7-0 vote. The motion to reconsider and amend item 33 to set the public hearing for August 25, 2011, 4:00 p.m., at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin TX was approved on Council Member Spelman's motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 6-0. Council Member Morrison was off the dais.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20110804-033, Agenda Backup: Map (Komen Race for the Cure 080411), PDF, 110kb
20110804-033, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 90kb
Item 34 - August 4, 2011
AE Quarterly Briefing.
The presentation was made by Larry Weis, General Manager, and Elaine Hart, Sr. Vice President of Finance for Austin Energy.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20110804-034, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 1.4mb
Item 35 - August 4, 2011
Discuss legal issues related to No. 10-0316; City of Austin, Petitioner v. Harry M. Whittington, et al., Respondents; In the Supreme Court of Texas (Private consultation with legal counsel pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Government Code).
This item was withdrawn from the agenda.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20110804-035, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 69kb
Item 36 - August 4, 2011
Discuss legal issues related to an Open Meetings Act complaint, associated requests made under the Public Information Act, the retention of records and financial disclosure (Private consultation with legal counsel pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Government Code).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20110804-036, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 68kb
Item 37 - August 4, 2011
Discuss legal issues relating to districting, proposed city charter amendments, and election legislation (Private consultation with legal counsel pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Government Code).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20110804-037, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 68kb
Item 38 - August 4, 2011
Discuss legal issues in Nathaniel Sanders, Sr., Individually and As Heir to the Estate of Nathaniel Sanders II, and Yulonda Sanders, Individually, and As Heir to the Estate of Nathaniel Sanders II. v. Leonardo Quintana; In the United States District Court, for the Western District of Texas - Austin Division; Case No. A 09 CA 426 SS and Sir Smith v. Leonardo Quintana and City of Austin, Case No. A-10-CA-778-SS; in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas - Austin Division. (Private consultation with legal counsel pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Government Code).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20110804-038, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 70kb
Item 39 - August 4, 2011
Discuss legal issues related to Dominic Chavez, Alfred Stanley, and Michael Levy v. City of Austin and City Council Members, Lee Leffingwell, Mayor, Chris Riley, Place 1, Mike Martinez, Place 2, Mayor Pro Tem, Randi Shade, Place 3, Laura Morrison, Place 4, Bill Spelman, Place 5, and Sheryl Cole, Place 6. Cause No. D-1-GN-11-001063, In the 419th Judicial District Court of Travis County, Texas. (Private consultation with legal counsel pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Government Code).
This item was withdrawn from the agenda.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20110804-039, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 69kb
Item 40 - August 4, 2011
C14-04-0022.01 - North University NCCD Amendment - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by amending ordinance number 040826-58, the North University Neighborhood Conservation Combining District (NCCD) bounded by 38th Street to the north, San Jacinto Boulevard and 27th Street to the south, Guadalupe Street to the west and Duval Street to the east (Waller Creek Watershed, Boggy Creek Watershed, Shoal Creek Watershed) to change certain conditions of zoning. Staff Recommendation: To amend the North University Neighborhood Conservation Combining District (NCCD) to change certain conditions of zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To amend the North University Neighborhood Conservation Combining District (NCCD) to change certain conditions of zoning. Applicant: City of Austin. Agent: Planning and Development Review Department. City Staff: Clark Patterson, 974-7691.
The public hearing was conducted and the motion to close the public hearing and adopt Ordinance No. 20110804-040 to amend the North University Neighborhood Conservation Combining District -neighborhood plan (NCCD-NP) to change certain conditions of zoning was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Mayor Pro Tem Cole's motion, Council Member Spelman's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20110804-040, PDF, 249kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20110804-040, Agenda Backup: Ordinance (c14 04 0022 01), PDF, 165kb
20110804-040, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 71kb
20110804-040, Agenda Backup: Staff Report (c14 04 0022 01), PDF, 1.9mb
Item 41 - August 4, 2011
C14-2011-0031 - Pour House Pub - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 6701 Burnet Road (Shoal Creek Watershed) from general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-CO-NP) combining district zoning to commercial-liquor sales-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-1-MU-V-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant commercial-liquor sales-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-1-MU-V-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant commercial-liquor sales-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-1-MU-V-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Applicant: Spiritual Urban Warrior, L.L.C. (Andrew Creixell). Agent: McLean & Howard, L.L.P. (Jeff Howard). City Staff: Clark Patterson, 974-7691.
The public hearing was conducted and the motion to close the public hearing and adopt Ordinance No. 20110804-041 for commercial-liquor sales-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-1-MU-V-CO-NP) combining district zoning was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Mayor Pro Tem Cole's motion, Council Member Spelman's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20110804-041, PDF, 212kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20110804-041, Agenda Backup: Ordinance (C14 2011 0031), PDF, 123kb
20110804-041, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 72kb
20110804-041, Agenda Backup: Staff Report (C14 2011 0031), PDF, 341kb
Item 42 - August 4, 2011
C14-2011-0055 - Kessler Zoning Change - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 12502 and 12504 Tomanet Trail (Walnut Creek Watershed) from single family residence-large lot (SF-1) district zoning to neighborhood commercial (LR) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To deny neighborhood commercial (LR) district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To deny neighborhood commercial (LR) district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Illan David Kessler. City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 974-3057.
This item was postponed on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. to September 22, 2011 at the applicant's request on Mayor Pro Tem Cole's motion, Council Member Spelman's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20110804-042, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 70kb
20110804-042, Agenda Backup: Staff Report (c14 2011 0055), PDF, 597kb
Item 43 - August 4, 2011
C14-2011-0060 - West Gibson Commercial - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 108 West Gibson Street (East Bouldin Creek Watershed) from general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-CO-NP) combining district zoning to general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Applicant: SC Investors, LLC. (Peter Barlin). Agent: Alice Glasco Consulting (Alice Glasco). City Staff: Stephen Rye, 974-7604.
This item was postponed on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. to August 25, 2011 at the applicant's request on Mayor Pro Tem Cole's motion, Council Member Spelman's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20110804-043, Agenda Backup: Ordinance (C14 2011 0060), PDF, 44kb
20110804-043, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 71kb
20110804-043, Agenda Backup: Staff Report (c14 2011 0060), PDF, 749kb
Item 44 - August 4, 2011
C814-2008-0136.01 - North Austin Medical Centre Planned Unit Development Amendment #1 - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 12221 North Mo-Pac Expressway Northbound and 2311-2511 Park Bend Drive (Walnut Creek Watershed) from planned unit development (PUD) district zoning to planned unit development (PUD) district zoning, to change a condition of zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant the 1st amendment of the North Austin Medical Centre PUD. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To be reviewed on August 2, 2011. Owner/Applicant: St. David's Healthcare Partnership L.P., LLP (Malcolm Bellsie). Agent: City of Austin-Parks and Recreation Department (Chris Yanez), Coats Rose Yale Ryman & Lee, P.C. (John M. Joseph). Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 974-3057.
This item was postponed on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. to August 25, 2011 at the staff's request on Mayor Pro Tem Cole's motion, Council Member Spelman's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20110804-044, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 72kb
20110804-044, Agenda Backup: Staff Report (c814 2008 0136 01), PDF, 13kb
Item 45 - August 4, 2011
C14-2011-0043 - 753 Montopolis - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 753 Montopolis Drive (Country Club East Watershed) from general commercial services-neighborhood plan (CS-NP) combining district zoning and commercial-liquor sales-neighborhood plan (CS-1-NP) combining district zoning to commercial-liquor sales-neighborhood plan (CS-1-NP) combining district zoning and general commercial services-neighborhood plan (CS-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant commercial-liquor sales-neighborhood plan (CS-1-NP) combining district zoning and general commercial services-neighborhood plan (CS-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant commercial liquor sales-neighborhood plan (CS-1-NP) combining district zoning and general commercial services-neighborhood plan (CS-NP) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Babubhai Mohammad. Agent: Rafiq B. Mohammad. City Staff: Stephen Rye, 974-7604.
This item was postponed to August 18, 2011 at the applicant's request on Council Member Morrison's motion, Council Member Spelman's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20110804-045, Agenda Backup: Ordinance (C14 2011 0043), PDF, 169kb
20110804-045, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 71kb
20110804-045, Agenda Backup: Staff Report (C14 2011 0043), PDF, 1.2mb
20110804-045, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 142kb
Item 46 - August 4, 2011
C14-2011-0049 - Pioneer Hill - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 9900-10324 Dessau Road (Lake Creek Watershed) from traditional neighborhood district (TND) zoning to multi-family residence-limited density (MF-1) district zoning for Tract 1, townhouse and condominium residence (SF-6) district zoning for Tract 2, multi-family residence-medium density (MF-3) district zoning for Tract 3, community commercial (GR) district zoning for Tract 4, and limited industrial (LI) district zoning for Tracts 5A and 5B. Staff Recommendation: To grant multi-family residence-limited density-conditional overlay (MF-1-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 1, townhouse and condominium residence-conditional overlay (SF-6-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 2, multi-family residence-medium density-conditional overlay (MF-3-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 3, community commercial-conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 4, and limited industrial-conditional overlay (LI-CO) combining district zoning for Tracts 5A and 5B, with conditions. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant multi-family residence-limited density-conditional overlay (MF-1-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 1, townhouse and condominium residence-conditional overlay (SF-6-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 2, multi-family residence-medium density-conditional overlay (MF-3-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 3, community commercial-conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 4, and limited industrial-conditional overlay (LI-CO) combining district zoning for Tracts 5A and 5B, with conditions. Owner/Applicant: Continental Homes of Texas, LP/D.R. Horton (Richard N. Maier), Estate of Fred Morse (Scott Morse). Agent: Alice Glasco Consulting (Alice Glasco). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 974-3057.
The public hearing was conducted and the motion to close the public hearing and adopt the first reading of ordinance for multi-family residence-limited density-conditional overlay (MF-1-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 1, townhouse and condominium residence-conditional overlay (SF-6-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 2, multi-family residence-medium density-conditional overlay (MF-3-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 3, community commercial-conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 4, and limited industrial-conditional overlay (LI-CO) combining district zoning for Tracts 5A and 5B, with conditions with access provided through Brown Lane was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Mayor Pro Tem Cole's motion, Council Member Spelman's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20110804-046, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 72kb
20110804-046, Agenda Backup: Staff Report (c14 2011 0049), PDF, 160kb
Item 48 - August 4, 2011
Conduct a public hearing to consider appeals by CRVI LOOP 360 LP (David Armbrust, Armbrust and Brown, PLLC) and South Beecave Woods Neighborhood Association (Lynn Harrison-David, Chair) of the Land Use Commission's (Zoning and Platting Commission) decision to approve a Hill Country Roadway Site Plan application with waivers for Tarlton 360 Townhomes, SPC-2010-0071C.MGA. The project is located at 2500-2530 Walsh Tarlton. Related to Item #12.
The public hearing was conducted and the motion to close the public hearing and deny the appeals with the Zoning and Platting Commission's recommendation to eliminate three residential units was approved on Mayor Pro Tem Cole's motion, Mayor Leffingwell's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20110804-048, Agenda Backup: Back-up (Applicant Appeal), PDF, 5.7mb
20110804-048, Agenda Backup: Back-up (Neighborhood Appeal), PDF, 499kb
20110804-048, Agenda Backup: Back-up (PP Request), PDF, 142kb
20110804-048, Agenda Backup: Back-up (Tarlton letter Welch), PDF, 42kb
20110804-048, Agenda Backup: Back-up (Tarlton-request for pp), PDF, 102kb
20110804-048, Agenda Backup: Back-up (ZAP Bylaws-Rules), PDF, 384kb
20110804-048, Agenda Backup: Letter (Notice of Appeal- Applicant), PDF, 199kb
20110804-048, Agenda Backup: Letter (Notice of Appeal- Neighborhood Association), PDF, 220kb
20110804-048, Agenda Backup: Letter (tarlton withdrawal ltr.pdf), PDF, 135kb
20110804-048, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 76kb
20110804-048, Agenda Backup: Review Sheet, PDF, 1.6mb
Item 49 - August 4, 2011
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending Chapters 25-1 and 25-2 of the City Code to modify requirements for open space (C20-2010-020).
This item was postponed to September 22, 2011 on Council Member Spelman's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Cole's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20110804-049, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 71kb
Item 50 - August 4, 2011
Conduct a public hearing relating to the proposed assessments on the Public Improvement District for the Whisper Valley Area (approximately 2,066 acres in Travis County east of FM 973 and approximately 782 feet north of the intersection of FM 969 and Taylor Lane).
The public hearing was conducted and the motion to close the public hearing was approved on Council Member Spelman's motion, Council Member Morrison's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20110804-050, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 79kb
Item 51 - August 4, 2011
Conduct a public hearing relating to the proposed assessments on the Public Improvement District for the Indian Hills Area (approximately 234 acres in Travis County west of SH130 and east of FM 973 at the intersection of FM 973 and Decker Lake Road).
The public hearing was conducted and the motion to close the public hearing was approved on Council Member Spelman's motion, Council Member Morrison's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20110804-051, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 79kb
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