Regular Meeting of the Austin City Council
January 26, 2012
Meeting Agenda
Agenda, 171kb
Changes to the Meeting Agenda
Agenda Changes and Corrections Part 1 of 2, 27kb
Agenda Changes and Corrections Part 2 of 2, 31kb
Approved Meeting Minutes
Minutes, 490kb
Closed Caption Transcript
Transcript, 370kb
Video
Agenda Items - January 26, 2012
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Item 1 - January 26, 2012
Approve the minutes of the Austin City Council work session of January 10, 2012, regular meeting of January 12, 2012, and special called meeting of January 17, 2012.
There are no documents available for this agenda item.
Item 2 - January 26, 2012
Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an amendment to the wholesale wastewater service agreement between the City of Austin and the City of West Lake Hills allowing wholesale wastewater service to be provided to new commercial development located within the City of West Lake Hills without increasing the level of service specified in the agreement.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20120126-002, Agenda Backup: Letter1, PDF, 79kb
20120126-002, Agenda Backup: Letter2, PDF, 361kb
20120126-002, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 655kb
20120126-002, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 64kb
Item 3 - January 26, 2012
Authorize execution of a construction contract with DENUCCI CONSTRUCTORS, LLC for the Highway 290 and Airport Boulevard Wastewater Line Relocation Project, in an amount not to exceed $165,781.17.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20120126-003, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 34kb
20120126-003, Agenda Backup: M/WBE Summary, PDF, 38kb
20120126-003, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 50kb
20120126-003, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 67kb
Item 4 - January 26, 2012
Authorize execution of a construction contract with CASH CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. for Anderson Mill Estates - Phase 2 in the amount of $548,837.50 plus a $27,441.88 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $576,279.38.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20120126-004, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 35kb
20120126-004, Agenda Backup: M/WBE Summary, PDF, 39kb
20120126-004, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 535kb
20120126-004, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 67kb
Item 5 - January 26, 2012
Authorize execution of change order #7 to the construction contract with NATIONAL POWER RODDING CORPORATION for Project 1: Canterbury, Highway and Bergstrom Shafts and Lateral Rehabilitation in the amount of $227,461.83 for a total contract amount not to exceed $5,192,178.57.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20120126-005, Agenda Backup: Authorization History, PDF, 36kb
20120126-005, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 37kb
20120126-005, Agenda Backup: M/WBE Summary, PDF, 48kb
20120126-005, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 1.9mb
20120126-005, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 69kb
Item 6 - January 26, 2012
Authorize execution of change order #1 to the construction contract with BRH-GARVER CONSTRUCTION L.P. for the Main to Montopolis Reclaimed Water Main in the amount of $488,558, for a total contract amount not to exceed $5,831,414.89.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20120126-006, Agenda Backup: Authorization History, PDF, 38kb
20120126-006, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 39kb
20120126-006, Agenda Backup: M/WBE Summary, PDF, 48kb
20120126-006, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 264kb
20120126-006, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 81kb
Item 7 - January 26, 2012
Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the professional services agreement with HALFF ASSOCIATES, INC.,for additional engineering design and construction phase services for the Southern Walnut Creek Hike & Bike Trail in an amount not to exceed $102,673 for a total authorization of $1,752,210.97.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20120126-007, Agenda Backup: Authorization History, PDF, 28kb
20120126-007, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 37kb
20120126-007, Agenda Backup: M/WBE Summary, PDF, 45kb
20120126-007, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 301kb
20120126-007, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 68kb
Item 8 - January 26, 2012
Authorize execution of change order #6 to the construction contract with McLEAN CONSTRUCTION, LTD. for the Blunn Creek - Long Bow Storm Drain Improvements in the amount of $55,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $3,513,446.40.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20120126-008, Agenda Backup: Authorization History, PDF, 65kb
20120126-008, Agenda Backup: M/WBE Summary, PDF, 47kb
20120126-008, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 56kb
20120126-008, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 68kb
20120126-008, Agenda Backup: Revised Fiscal Note, PDF, 41kb
Item 9 - January 26, 2012
Authorize execution of a construction contract with LAUGHLIN-THYSSEN, INC. for the Williamson Creek - Blarwood Storm Drain Improvements in the amount of $5,485,443 plus a $548,544.30 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $6,033,987.30.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20120126-009, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 48kb
20120126-009, Agenda Backup: M/WBE Summary, PDF, 40kb
20120126-009, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 1.1mb
20120126-009, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 70kb
Item 10 - January 26, 2012
Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the Construction Manager at Risk contract with HENSEL PHELPS CONSTRUCTION CO. for additional preconstruction phase services for the New Central Library and related improvements in an amount not to exceed $450,000 for a total preconstruction authorization of $748,339.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20120126-010, Agenda Backup: Authorization History, PDF, 38kb
20120126-010, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 40kb
20120126-010, Agenda Backup: M/WBE Summary, PDF, 53kb
20120126-010, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 69kb
Item 11 - January 26, 2012
Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2011-2012 Economic Growth and Redevelopment Services Office Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund Ordinance 20110912-005 to appropriate funds to adopt a budget for the East Sixth Street Public Improvement District with a beginning balance of $69,624, revenue of $105,815, and requirements of $105,815.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20120126-011, PDF, 28kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20120126-011, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 8kb
20120126-011, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 50kb
20120126-011, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 66kb
Item 12 - January 26, 2012
Authorize execution of an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Austin and the Austin Independent School District regarding the continuation of the Fire Technology Program at Lyndon Baines Johnson High School.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20120126-012, Agenda Backup: Interlocal Agreement, PDF, 47kb
20120126-012, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 71kb
Item 13 - January 26, 2012
Authorize negotiation and execution of Amendment No.1 to the Agreement for Social Services with THE SALVATION ARMY, INC. to increase funding to provide for replacement of the air conditioning system, telephone system and plumbing repairs at the Women and Children's Shelter, in an amount not to exceed $261,450 for a total contract amount not to exceed $4,899,916.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20120126-013, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 70kb
Item 14 - January 26, 2012
Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to an Interlocal Agreement with the TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES to increase the contract amount by $200,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $400,000 for purchasing human immunodeficiency virus medication for eligible clients under the City's Ryan White Part A HIV Emergency Relief Project grant, for a seven-month term from August 1, 2011 through February 29, 2012
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20120126-014, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 68kb
Item 15 - January 26, 2012
Approve an ordinance authorizing acceptance of $10,629 in grant funds from the AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS (ASPCA), New York, NY; and amending the Fiscal Year 2011-2012 Health and Human Services Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund Ordinance No. 20110912-005 to appropriate $10,629 to provide identification tags for as many pets as possible.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20120126-015, PDF, 27kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20120126-015, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 17kb
20120126-015, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 15kb
20120126-015, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 66kb
Item 16 - January 26, 2012
Approve an amendment of the outside counsel contract with Robert Icenhauser-Ramirez for legal representation in connection with Bryon Carter, Sr. et al v. Nathan Wagner, et al; Cause No. A-11-CA-887-LY, in an amount not to exceed $300,00 for a total contract amount not to exceed $350,000.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20120126-016, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 69kb
Item 17 - January 26, 2012
Approve an Ordinance repealing Chapter 10-9 of the City Code, relating to notices at limited service pregnancy centers.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20120126-017, PDF, 44kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20120126-017, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 37kb
20120126-017, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 23kb
20120126-017, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 69kb
20120126-017, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 2.8mb
Item 18 - January 26, 2012
Approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20111103-019 to change the date for the February retreat appearing in the Council Meeting Schedule for calendar year 2012 to February 29, 2012.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20120126-018, PDF, 66kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20120126-018, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 17kb
20120126-018, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A, PDF, 54kb
20120126-018, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 60kb
Item 19 - January 26, 2012
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to identify the City's legal basis for eminent domain authority and execute the necessary documents to comply with Chapter 2206 of the Texas Government Code (SB 18) as required by state law.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20120126-019, PDF, 25kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20120126-019, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 13kb
20120126-019, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 67kb
Item 20 - January 26, 2012
Authorize award, negotiation, and execution of a 60-month revenue contract with AMPCO SYSTEM PARKING or one of the other qualified offerors to RFP No. PAX0102, to provide the operation and management of parking facilities at City Hall and One Texas Center in an estimated contract amount not to exceed $2,250,000, with two 36-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $1,620,000 for the first extension option and $1,944,000 for the second extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $5,814,000.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20120126-020, Agenda Backup: Matrix, PDF, 7kb
20120126-020, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 77kb
Item 21 - January 26, 2012
Authorize award and execution of a 36-month requirements supply contract with HARD ROCK TRANSPORTATION dba AUSTIN EQUIPMENT COMPANY to provide one-inch river rock for the Austin Water Utility to be used in pipeline repair in an estimated amount not to exceed $512,850, with three 12-month extension options in an estimated amount not to exceed $170,950 per extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $1,025,700.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20120126-021, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 77kb
Item 22 - January 26, 2012
Authorize award and execution of a 12-month requirements service contract with INTERNATIONAL BUILDING SERVICES for janitorial services at the Balcones Wildland Conservation Division of the Austin Water Utility in an estimated amount not to exceed $13,148, with four 12-month extension options in an estimated amount not to exceed $13,148 per extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $65,740.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20120126-022, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 78kb
Item 23 - January 26, 2012
Authorize award and execution of a 12-month requirements service contract with TRUGREEN LANDCARE, or one of the other qualified bidders for IFB-BV No. KDW0065, to provide landscaping services for various Austin Energy locations in an estimated amount not to exceed $51,380 with three 12-month extension options in an estimated amount not to exceed $51,380 per extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $205,520.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20120126-023, Agenda Backup: Matrix - TruGreen, PDF, 10kb
20120126-023, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 78kb
Item 24 - January 26, 2012
Authorize award and execution of Amendment No. 5 to a contract with ADS, LLC, for Insta-Valve, Hydra-Stop fittings and cutters for the Austin Water Utility for repair work to the City's water distribution system, to extend the contract for one 12-month period in an estimated amount not to exceed $20,000, for a revised total estimated amount not to exceed $110,000.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20120126-024, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 72kb
Item 25 - January 26, 2012
Authorize award and execution of Amendment No. 1 to a requirements supply contract with HD SUPPLY WATER WORKS in an estimated amount not to exceed $30,490 each for the second and third years of the original 36-month term, with three 12-month extension options in an estimated amount not to exceed $10,163 per extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $60,981, and with MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS SUPPLY in an estimated amount not to exceed $44,384 each for the second and third years of the original 36-month term, with three 12-month extension options in an estimated amount not to exceed $14,794 per extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $88,768 and with ACT PIPE & SUPPLY, INC. in an estimated amount not to exceed $15,113 each for the second and third years of the original 36-month term, with three 12-month extension options in an estimated amount not to exceed $5,037 per extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $30,227, for water fittings and accessories for the Austin Water Utility.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20120126-025, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 73kb
Item 26 - January 26, 2012
Authorize award and execution of a 36-month requirements supply contract with HD SUPPLY WATERWORKS to provide clamps and couplings used for repairs of existing water lines for the Austin Water Utility in an estimated amount not to exceed $214,373 with three 12-month extension options in an estimated amount not to exceed $71,458 per extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $428,746.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20120126-026, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 77kb
Item 27 - January 26, 2012
Authorize award and execution of a 24-month requirements supply contract with VWR INTERNATIONAL, LLC, to provide laboratory chemicals used for water quality testing for the Austin Water Utility in an estimated amount not to exceed $190,000, with two 12-month extension options in an estimated amount not to exceed $95,000 per extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $380,000.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20120126-027, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 79kb
Item 28 - January 26, 2012
Authorize award and execution of a contract with HYUNDAI HEAVY INDUSTRIES for the purchase of a three-phase autotransformer to be installed at the newly developed Dunlap Station for Austin Energy in an amount not-to-exceed $4,318,559.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20120126-028, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 85kb
Item 29 - January 26, 2012
Authorize award, negotiation, and execution of a 13-month requirements service contract with CYTEL GROUP, INC., to provide assistance in the preparation and execution of the Austin Urban Area Security Initiative training exercise for the Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management in an estimated amount not to exceed $350,000.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20120126-029, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 68kb
Item 30 - January 26, 2012
Authorize award and execution of a contract through Texas Procurement and Support Services Cooperative Purchasing Program (TPASS) administered by the State of Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts (CPA) with TOTER INCORPORATED for the purchase of 32-, 64-, and 96-gallon residential garbage carts and single-stream recycling carts for the Austin Resource Recovery Department in an amount not to exceed $1,678,961.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20120126-030, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 68kb
Item 31 - January 26, 2012
Authorize award and execution of a contract with TOTER INCORPORATED for the purchase of 21-gallon residential garbage carts for the Austin Resource and Recovery Department in an amount not to exceed $127,944. Toter Incorporated is the sole manufacturer and supplier of this product.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20120126-031, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 67kb
Item 32 - January 26, 2012
Authorize award, negotiation, and execution of a contract through the State of Texas Department of Information Resources cooperative purchasing program with EMA INC. for Maximo software customization for spill investigation and site inspection for the Watershed Protection Department in an estimated amount not to exceed $309,400.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20120126-032, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 40kb
20120126-032, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 67kb
Item 33 - January 26, 2012
Authorize award, negotiation, and execution of a 12-month agreement through U.S. Communities IT Products Services and Solutions Cooperative with INSIGHT PUBLIC SECTOR, INC., for the purchase of equipment, installation, hardware and software support services, commissioning, and online hosting for new mobile communication services for Emergency Medical Services ambulances in an amount not to exceed $156,695.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20120126-033, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 26kb
20120126-033, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 81kb
Item 34 - January 26, 2012
Authorize award, negotiation, and execution of a 12-month service agreement with CSDC SYSTEMS INC., (formerly PCSS, Inc.) to purchase software maintenance, licenses, consulting, enhancements and upgrades to the Municipal Court's Judicial Enforcement Management System (JEMS) in an amount not to exceed $595,359 with five 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $457,270 for the first option, $485,102 for the second option, $512,711 for the third option, $540,554 for the fourth option and $568,639 for the fifth option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $3,159,635. CSDC is the sole source provider for this product.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20120126-034, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 68kb
Item 35 - January 26, 2012
Authorize award, negotiation, and execution of a 12-month requirements service contract ARINC ENGINEERING SERVICES, LLC, to provide radio frequency engineering support at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in an estimated amount not to exceed $171,026, with four 12-month extension options in an estimated amount not to exceed $176,202 for the first option, $181,534 for the second option, $187,026 for the third option, and $192,707 for the fourth option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $908,495.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20120126-035, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 71kb
Item 36 - January 26, 2012
Authorize award and execution of a 5-month requirements contract through the State of Texas Procurement and Support Services Cooperative Purchasing Program (State of Texas COOP-TXMAS), with STROUHAL TIRE RECAPPING PLANT, INC., for the purchase of retread tires for Fleet Services in an estimated amount not to exceed $270,750, with two 12-month extension options in an estimated amount not to exceed $779,761 for the first option and $935,713 for the second option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $1,986,225.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20120126-036, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 69kb
Item 37 - January 26, 2012
Authorize award and execution of a 60-month secondary requirements supply contract with MILLER UNIFORMS, to provide brand-specific uniforms and related services for public safety and security department users in an estimated amount not to exceed $2,745,330, with one 60-month extension option in an estimated amount not to exceed $2,879,905, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $5,625,235. These award amounts reflect City of Austin usage only; should other jurisdictions use this contract, their expenditures are independent of the amounts shown above.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20120126-037, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 72kb
Item 38 - January 26, 2012
Authorize negotiation and execution of an updated Multiple Use Agreement between the Texas Department of Transportation and the City of Austin for the operation, maintenance, and charging of parking fees on the surface parking lots located under IH-35 between East 6th and East 8th Streets in Austin, Texas.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20120126-038, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 72kb
Item 39 - January 26, 2012
Approve a resolution authorizing negotiation and execution of an Advance Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to provide funds received from SPG Arbor Walk, LP, a Texas limited partnership, for a roadway safety improvements project along a portion of the MoPac (Loop 1) frontage road at Arbor Walk Development in the amount of $315,271 to be secured with a cash deposit and other fiscal security.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20120126-039, PDF, 15kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20120126-039, Agenda Backup: Draft resolution, PDF, 52kb
20120126-039, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 67kb
Item 40 - January 26, 2012
Approve negotiation and execution of a Roadway Improvement Agreement with SPG Arbor Walk, LP, a Texas limited partnership, to receive funds from this company and apply them towards construction of a Texas Department of Transportation roadway safety improvements project along a portion of the MoPac (Loop 1) frontage road at Arbor Walk Development in the amount of $315,271 to be secured with a cash deposit and other fiscal security.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20120126-040, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 65kb
Item 41 - January 26, 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
20120126-041, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 9kb
Item 42 - January 26, 2012
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to provide recommendations for implementation and enforcement strategies for a $100.00 taxicab clean-up fee and to prepare the necessary ordinance to establish the fee. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Laura Morrison, Co-sponsor 1: Council Member Kathie Tovo)
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20120126-042, PDF, 25kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20120126-042, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 13kb
20120126-042, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 56kb
Item 43 - January 26, 2012
Approve an ordinance amending Ordinance 20100225-052 relating to taxicab rates of fare to establish a peak hour surcharge to be added to the initial rate of fare. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Laura Morrison, Co-sponsor 1: Council Member Kathie Tovo, Co-sponsor 2: Council Member Mike Martinez)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20120126-043, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 16kb
20120126-043, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 56kb
Item 44 - January 26, 2012
Approve a resolution naming the oak grove found on the approximately 24-acre tract of land located east of the Montopolis Practice Fields and west of Bastrop Highway 183 that was dedicated to the City on December 31, 2011 by the McElhenney family the McElhenney Oak Grove, and waiving the applicable requirements of Chapter 14-1 of the City Code related to naming this feature of the property. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Chris Riley, Co-sponsor 1: Council Member Mike Martinez)
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20120126-044, PDF, 209kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20120126-044, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A, PDF, 502kb
20120126-044, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 57kb
20120126-044, Agenda Backup: Revised Draft Resolution, PDF, 10kb
Item 45 - January 26, 2012
Approve an ordinance amending the City Code to add Chapter 10-10, relating to limited service pregnancy centers. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member William Spelman, Co-sponsor 1: Council Member Mike Martinez)
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20120126-045, PDF, 61kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20120126-045, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 37kb
20120126-045, Agenda Backup: - Backup (2007 Report), PDF, 5.2mb
20120126-045, Agenda Backup: - Backup (2008 Report), PDF, 7.6mb
20120126-045, Agenda Backup: - Backup (2009 Report), PDF, 6.5mb
20120126-045, Agenda Backup: - Backup (2010 Report), PDF, 5.2mb
20120126-045, Agenda Backup: - Backup (2011 Report), PDF, 30.7mb
20120126-045, Agenda Backup: - Backup (Agreement)f, PDF, 877kb
20120126-045, Agenda Backup: - Backup (Audit Report)f, PDF, 2.2mb
20120126-045, Agenda Backup: - Backup (Report 1), PDF, 269kb
20120126-045, Agenda Backup: - Draft Ordinance, PDF, 26kb
20120126-045, Agenda Backup: - IFC, PDF, 56kb
20120126-045, Agenda Late Backup Part 1 of 2, PDF, 2.9mb
20120126-045, Agenda Late Backup Part 2 of 2, PDF, 61kb
Item 46 - January 26, 2012
Authorize the City Manager to execute a co-sponsorship agreement with the Nosotros Los Tejanos Parade Committee to waive special event fees not to exceed $10,500 relating to the Nosotros Los Tejanos Parade to be held on Saturday, March 31, 2012. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Mike Martinez, Co-sponsor 1: Mayor Lee Leffingwell)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20120126-046, Agenda Backup: Backup, PDF, 14kb
20120126-046, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 30kb
20120126-046, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 57kb
Item 47 - January 26, 2012
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to work with the Graywater Working Group to make recommendations to Council on code amendments, a permitting process, a technical guidance document, and a program for staff support of graywater systems. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Chris Riley, Co-sponsor 1: Council Member Mike Martinez)
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20120126-047, PDF, 55kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20120126-047, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 56kb
20120126-047, Agenda Backup: Revised Resolution (second revision.pdf), PDF, 18kb
Item 48 - January 26, 2012
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to analyze progress on new contract management procedures, present options for an electronic contract management system, and assess misuse of City resources; and directing the City Auditor to conduct follow-up audit to Audit AU 10113 and directing the City Manager and City Auditor to report back to the Council's Audit and Finance Committee with findings and options. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member William Spelman, Co-sponsor 1: Council Member Laura Morrison, Co-sponsor 2: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole)
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20120126-048, PDF, 62kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20120126-048, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 9kb
20120126-048, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 57kb
Item 49 - January 26, 2012
Approve an ordinance amending Section 2-1-182 of the City Code to change the name and revise the duties of the Solid Waste Advisory Commission . ( Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole, Co-sponsor 1: Council Member Laura Morrison, Co-sponsor 2: Council Member William Spelman)
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20120126-049, PDF, 144kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20120126-049, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 37kb
20120126-049, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 56kb
20120126-049, Agenda Backup: Revised Draft Ordinance, PDF, 38kb
Item 50 - January 26, 2012
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to facilitate and promote the 13th Annual African American Community Heritage Festival by identifying vendor opportunities and making City departments available at the Festival to provide information and other services, and to identify and make other financial and in-kind support available to the Festival. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole, Co-sponsor 1: Mayor Lee Leffingwell, Co-sponsor 2: Council Member Chris Riley)
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20120126-050, PDF, 44kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20120126-050, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 14kb
20120126-050, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 56kb
Item 51 - January 26, 2012
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to conduct a comprehensive review of the administrative appeals process for land development decisions and initiating amendments to Title 25 and related provisions of the City Code. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Laura Morrison, Co-sponsor 1: Council Member Kathie Tovo, Co-sponsor 2: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole)
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20120126-051, PDF, 55kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20120126-051, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 9kb
20120126-051, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 56kb
Item 52 - January 26, 2012
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to implement a pilot program using Quick Response Codes to provide information about City projects and operations to citizens. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Chris Riley, Co-sponsor 1: Council Member Laura Morrison, Co-sponsor 2: Council Member Mike Martinez)
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20120126-052, PDF, 49kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20120126-052, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 23kb
20120126-052, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 56kb
Item 53 - January 26, 2012
Approve the waiver of certain fees and requirements and authorize payment of certain costs for the City co-sponsored 2012 Zilker Park Kite Festival which is to be held Sunday, March 4, 2012. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Chris Riley, Co-sponsor 1: Mayor Lee Leffingwell, Co-sponsor 2: Council Member Mike Martinez)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20120126-053, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 57kb
20120126-053, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 56kb
Item 54 - January 26, 2012
Set public hearings to consider a request for city consent to the creation of the Southeast Travis County Municipal Utility Districts 1-4 (MUDs). (Suggested date and time: March 1, 2012, at 4:00 p.m. at Austin City Hall, 301 W Second Street, Austin, TX)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20120126-054, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 152kb
20120126-054, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 68kb
Item 55 - January 26, 2012
Set public hearings to consider a request for city consent to the creation of the Pilot Knob Municipal Utility Districts 1-5 (MUDs). (Suggested date and time: March 1, 2012, 4:00 p.m. at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX.)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20120126-055, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 209kb
20120126-055, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 68kb
Item 56 - January 26, 2012
Set a public hearing to receive public comments and consider an ordinance amending the North Burnet Gateway Regulating Plan to allow certain legal non-conforming uses to continue or change in the Neighborhood Residential subdistrict for a set period of time. (Suggested date and time: March 1, 2012, 4:00 p.m. at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin TX)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20120126-056, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 66kb
Item 57 - January 26, 2012
Set a public hearing to consider an ordinance amending Chapter 15-6 of the City Code phasing in a prohibition of single-use carryout bags within the city limits. (Suggested date and time: March 1, 2012, 4:00 p.m. at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX.)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20120126-057, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 46kb
20120126-057, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 65kb
Item 58 - January 26, 2012
Set a public hearing to consider the use of approximately 2,027 square feet of land for construction, use, maintenance, repair, and replacement of the existing electric transmission lines for the Seaholm District Redevelopment and the new Central Library Project through dedicated parkland known as Town Lake Shoal Beach and the Shoal Creek Greenbelt, in accordance with Sec. 26.001 et seq. of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code. (Suggested date and time, February 9, 2012, 4:00 p.m. at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20120126-058, Agenda Backup: Field Notes, PDF, 290kb
20120126-058, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 393kb
20120126-058, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 65kb
Item 59 - January 26, 2012
Austin Energy Quarterly briefing.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20120126-059, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 521kb
20120126-059, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 993kb
Item 60 - January 26, 2012
New City web-site demonstration.
There are no documents available for this agenda item.
Item 61 - January 26, 2012
Discuss legal issues related to Southern Walnut Creek Hike & Bike trail (Private consultation pursuant to Section 551.71 of the Government Code)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20120126-061, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 67kb
Item 62 - January 26, 2012
Discuss legal issues related to Open Government matter (Private consultation with legal counsel pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Government Code).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20120126-062, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 75kb
Item 63 - January 26, 2012
Discuss legal issues related to approval of a zoning determination and site plan for Dream City aka Promiseland Church, at 8901 W. Highway 71 (Private consultation pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Government Code).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20120126-063, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 68kb
Item 64 - January 26, 2012
C14-2011-0047 - 801 S. Lamar - Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 801 South Lamar Boulevard from family residence (SF-3) district zoning to general commercial services-vertical mixed use building (CS-V) combining district zoning. First reading approved on January 12, 2012. Vote: 7-0. Applicant: 801 Ltd., (Daryl Kunik). Agent: Thrower Design (Ron Thrower). City Staff: Stephen Rye 974-7604.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20120126-064, PDF, 232kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20120126-064, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 62kb
20120126-064, Agenda Backup: Revised Ordinance (C14 2011 0047), PDF, 159kb
20120126-064, Agenda Backup: Revised Staff Report (C14 2011 0047), PDF, 400kb
Item 65 - January 26, 2012
C14-2011-0153 - Hanover South Lamar 1 - Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 807, 809 and a portion of 811 South Lamar Boulevard from community commercial-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay (GR-MU-V-CO) combining district, family residence (SF-3) district, community commercial-vertical mixed use building (GR-V) combining district and rural residence district (RR) district to multifamily residence highest density-conditional overlay (MF-6-CO) combining district zoning. First reading approved on January 12, 2012. Vote: 7-0. Applicant: Lamar Building Partners, LP (Thomas Rogers). Agent: Metcalfe Wolff Stuart & Williams, LLP (Michele Rogerson-Lynch). City Staff: Stephen Rye 974-7604.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20120126-065, PDF, 335kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20120126-065, Agenda Backup: Ordinance (C14 2011 0153), PDF, 474kb
20120126-065, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 64kb
20120126-065, Agenda Backup: Staff Report (C14 2011 0153), PDF, 515kb
20120126-065, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 57kb
Item 66 - January 26, 2012
C14-2011-0154 - Hanover South Lamar 2 - Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 903 and 905 South Lamar Boulevard from community commercial-conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district and family residence (SF-3) district to multifamily-highest density (MF-6-CO) combining district zoning. First reading approved on January 12, 2012. Vote: 7-0. Applicant: Fine Art Services, Inc. (John Traber), SOLA Management, LLC. (Daryl Kunik). Agent: Metcalfe Wolff Stuart & Williams, LLP (Michele Rogerson-Lynch). City Staff: Stephen Rye 974-7604.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20120126-066, PDF, 285kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20120126-066, Agenda Backup: Ordinance (C14 2011 0154), PDF, 464kb
20120126-066, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 63kb
20120126-066, Agenda Backup: Staff Report (C14 2011 0154), PDF, 454kb
20120126-066, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 59kb
Item 67 - January 26, 2012
NPA-2011-0025.03 - 7401 West U.S. 290 Hwy (Oak Hill Heights Commercial) - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20081211-096, the Oak Hill Combined Neighborhood Plan, an element of the Austin Tomorrow Comprehensive Plan, to change the land use designation on the future land use map (FLUM) on property locally known as 7401 West U.S. 290 Highway (Williamson Creek Watershed-Barton Creek Zone) from Office to Commercial land use. Staff Recommendation: To grant the change in the FLUM to Neighborhood Mixed Use land use. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant the change in the FLUM to Neighborhood Mixed Use land use. Owner/Applicant: Jimmy Nassour. Agent: Alice Glasco Consulting (Alice Glasco). City Staff: Maureen Meredith, 974-2695.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20120126-067, Agenda Backup: Ordinance (npa 2011 0025 03), PDF, 84kb
20120126-067, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 63kb
20120126-067, Agenda Backup: Staff Report (NPA 2011 0025.03), PDF, 872kb
Item 68 - January 26, 2012
NPA-2011-0025.04 - 8739 & 8743 West State Highway 71 - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20081211-096, the Oak Hill Combined Neighborhood Plan, an element of the Austin Tomorrow Comprehensive Plan, to change the land use designation on the future land use map (FLUM) on property locally known as 8739 and 8743 West State Highway 71 (Williamson Creek Watershed-Barton Springs Zone) from Rural Residential to Mixed Use and Multifamily land use. Staff Recommendation: To grant the change in the FLUM to Mixed Use and Multifamily land use. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant the change in the FLUM to Mixed Use and Multifamily land use. Owner/Applicant: CBAL Whitecrowe, LLC, a Texas Limited Liability Company. Agent: Thrower Design (A. Ron Thrower). City Staff: Maureen Meredith, 974-2695.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20120126-068, PDF, 167kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20120126-068, Agenda Backup: Ordinance (npa 2011 0025 04), PDF, 183kb
20120126-068, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 63kb
20120126-068, Agenda Backup: Staff Report (NPA 2011 0025.04), PDF, 603kb
Item 69 - January 26, 2012
C14-2011-0148 - 620 JMJ Zoning - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 14926 North FM 620 Road (Lake Creek Watershed) from development reserve (DR) district zoning to general commercial services (CS) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-conditional overlay (CS-CO) combining district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To be reviewed February 7, 2012. Owner/Applicant: 620 JMJ, Ltd. (John Barizza). Agent: Cunningham-Allen, Inc. (Jana Rice). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 974-3057.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20120126-069, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 63kb
20120126-069, Agenda Backup: Staff Memo (C14 2011 0148), PDF, 24kb
Item 70 - January 26, 2012
C14-2011-0054 - Alarid Residence - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 8004 Two Coves Drive (West Bull Creek Watershed) from development reserve (DR) district zoning to rural residence (RR) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant rural residence-conditional overlay (RR-CO) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant rural residence-conditional overlay (RR-CO) combining district zoning. Applicant: David Alarid. Agent: Jim Bennett Consulting (Jim Bennett). City Staff: Clark Patterson, 974-7691.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20120126-070, PDF, 75kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20120126-070, Agenda Backup: Ordinance (C14 2011 0054), PDF, 65kb
20120126-070, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 62kb
20120126-070, Agenda Backup: Staff Report (C14 2011 0054), PDF, 1.1mb
Item 71 - January 26, 2012
C14-2011-0157 - Animal Allergy & Dermatology Center of Central Texas - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 2207 Lake Austin Boulevard (Town Lake Watershed) from neighborhood office-neighborhood plan (NO-NP) combining district zoning to neighborhood commercial-neighborhood plan (LR-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant neighborhood commercial-neighborhood plan (LR-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To be reviewed on February 28, 2012. Applicant: Minerva, Ltd. (Doug Kadison). Agent: Animal Allergy & Dermatology Center of Central Texas (Patrick Nichols, DVM). City Staff: Clark Patterson, 974-7691.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20120126-071, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 63kb
20120126-071, Agenda Backup: Staff Memo (C14 2011 0157), PDF, 17kb
Item 72 - January 26, 2012
C14-2011-0162 - Frazer-Merle - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 4406 Merle Drive (Williamson Creek Watershed) from limited office (LO) district zoning to family residence (SF-3) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant family residence (SF-3) district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant family residence (SF-3) district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Karen E. Frazer, D.D.S. City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 974-7719.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20120126-072, PDF, 80kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20120126-072, Agenda Backup: Ordinance (C14 2011 0162), PDF, 55kb
20120126-072, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 62kb
20120126-072, Agenda Backup: Staff Report (C14 2011 0162), PDF, 511kb
Item 73 - January 26, 2012
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending City Code Section 25-1-21 and Chapter 25-4 relating to requirements for flag lots.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20120126-073, Agenda Backup: Backup (Affordability Impact Statement), PDF, 92kb
20120126-073, Agenda Backup: Backup (Review Sheet), PDF, 90kb
20120126-073, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 26kb
20120126-073, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 76kb
20120126-073, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 51kb
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