Regular Meeting of the Austin City Council
July 24, 2008
Meeting Agenda
Agenda, 1.4mb
Changes to the Meeting Agenda
Agenda Addendum, 28kb
Agenda Changes and Corrections Part 1 of 2, 111kb
Agenda Changes and Corrections Part 2 of 2, 117kb
Approved Meeting Minutes
The minutes for the Regular meeting of July 24, 2008 were approved on the 7th day of August 2008 on Council Member Martinez' motion, Council Member Leffingwell's second on a 7-0 vote.
Minutes, 2.2mb
Closed Caption Transcript
Transcript, 387kb
Agenda Items - July 24, 2008
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Item 1 - July 24, 2008
Authorize negotiation and execution of one or more lease amendments with T-C Barton Springs LLC for office space at 811 Barton Springs Road in an amount not to exceed $1,169,753.88, and ratify execution of previous lease amendments with T-C Barton Springs LLC for office space at 811 Barton Springs Road and with HP Lester, Ltd. for office furnishings and equipment in an amount not to exceed $2,093,189.76, for a total authorized amount not to exceed $7,326,939.95. Funding in the amount of $1,695,968 is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining months of the contract period is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Reviewed by Electric Utility Commission.
The motion authorizing negotiation and execution of lease amendments with T-C Barton Springs LLC was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-001, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 54kb
Item 2 - July 24, 2008
Approve issuance of a rebate in the amount of $200,000 to Advanced Micro Devices at 7171 Southwest Parkway, Austin, Texas, for the installation of energy-efficient equipment including lighting, reflective roof coatings, efficiency motors, variable frequency drives and an uninterruptible power supply (UPS). Funding in the amount of $200,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Conservation Rebates and Incentives Budget of Austin Energy. Recommended by the Electric Utility Commission and by the Resource Management Commission.
The motion for issuance of a rebate to Advanced Micro Devices was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-002, Agenda Backup (Electric Utility Commission Recommendation), PDF, 24kb
20080724-002, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 56kb
20080724-002, Agenda Backup (Resource Management Commission Recommendation), PDF, 488kb
Item 3 - July 24, 2008
Approve the issuance of a Letter of Intent for a rebate in the amount of $100,000 the Employees Incentive Plans, Inc. for the installation of a solar photovoltaic system at the project located at 12466 Los Indios, Austin, Texas, 78729. Funding in the amount of $100,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Operating Budget of Austin Energy in the Conservation Rebates and Incentives Fund. Recommended by the Electric Utility Commission and the Resource Management Commission.
The motion for the issuance of a Letter of Intent was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-003, Agenda Backup (Electric Utility Commission Recommendation), PDF, 24kb
20080724-003, Agenda Backup (Project Fact Sheet), PDF, 25kb
20080724-003, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 53kb
20080724-003, Agenda Backup (Resource Management Commission Recommendation), PDF, 507kb
Item 4 - July 24, 2008
Authorize negotiation and execution of an 18-month Interlocal Agreement between Austin Energy and the State Energy Conservation Office (SECO) for grant funding in an amount not to exceed $100,000 for the design, purchase and installation of solar photovoltaic systems in six schools within Austin Energy's service area. Funding in the amount of $100,000 is available from the State Energy Conservation Office (SECO). Austin Energy will fund an in-kind match in the amount of $50,000, available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Operating Budget of Austin Energy in the Conservation Rebates and Incentives Fund. Recommended by the Resource Management Commission. Related to Item #5.
This item was withdrawn.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-004, Agenda Backup (Interlocal Agreement), PDF, 3.4mb
20080724-004, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 56kb
20080724-004, Agenda Backup (Resource Management Commission Recommendation), PDF, 535kb
Item 5 - July 24, 2008
Approve an ordinance authorizing acceptance of $100,000 grant funds from the State Energy Conservation Office (SECO) through an Interlocal Agreement and amending the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Austin Energy Operating Budget of Ordinance No. 20070910-003 to appropriate $100,000 for the design, purchase and installation of solar photovoltaic systems in six schools within Austin Energy's service area. Funding in the amount of $100,000 is available from the State Energy Conservation Office (SECO). Austin Energy will fund an in-kind match in the amount of $50,000, available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Austin Energy Operating Budget in the Conservation Rebates and Incentives Fund. Recommended by the Resource Management Commission. Related to Item #4.
This item was withdrawn.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-005, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 51kb
20080724-005, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Note), PDF, 11kb
20080724-005, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 56kb
20080724-005, Agenda Backup (Resource Management Commission Recommendation), PDF, 535kb
Item 6 - July 24, 2008
Authorize negotiation and execution of a two-year Interlocal Agreement between the University of Texas and the City of Austin, Texas for consulting services. Funding in the amount of $119,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Operating Budget of the Austin Water Utility. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of an Interlocal Agreement between the University of Texas and the City of Austin was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-006, Agenda Backup (Interlocal Agreement), PDF, 53kb
20080724-006, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 53kb
20080724-006, Agenda Backup (Water and Wastewater Commission Recommendation), PDF, 37kb
20080724-006, Contract Cover Sheet, University of Texas, PDF, 18kb
20080724-006, Contract Cover Sheet, University of Texas, PDF, 23kb
Item 7 - July 24, 2008
Approve an ordinance authorizing negotiation and execution of an amendment to the existing cost reimbursement agreement with Austin Goodnight Ranch L.P., to allow accelerated cost reimbursement and waiving the requirements of Section 25-9-67 of the City Code relating to cost reimbursement payment schedule. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Capital Budget of the Austin Water Utility. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission.
Ordinance No. 20080724-007 was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20080724-007, PDF, 40kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-007, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 20kb
20080724-007, Agenda Backup (EXHIBIT 1), PDF, 424kb
20080724-007, Agenda Backup (EXHIBIT 2), PDF, 630kb
20080724-007, Agenda Backup (EXHIBIT 3), PDF, 434kb
20080724-007, Agenda Backup (EXHIBIT 4), PDF, 492kb
20080724-007, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 57kb
20080724-007, Agenda Backup (Revised Draft Ordinance), PDF, 23kb
Item 8 - July 24, 2008
Authorize negotiation and execution of an agreement to acquire certain water and wastewater infrastructure from the Cherry Hill Homeowners Association, Inc. for the City's ownership, operation, and maintenance. No City funds are required for the purchase of these facilities. The Austin Water Utility's Operating Budget will fund future operations and maintenance expenses associated with these facilities, as needed. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of an agreement to acquire certain water and wastewater infrastructure from the Cherry Hill Homeowners Association, Inc. was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-008, Agenda Backup (Map), PDF, 322kb
20080724-008, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 55kb
Item 9 - July 24, 2008
Approve an ordinance authorizing negotiation and execution of an amendment to the Cost Reimbursement Agreement with LOC 261 LLC, and waiving the requirements of Section 25-9-67 of the City Code relating to cost reimbursement payment schedule. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Capital Budget of the Austin Water Utility. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission.
Ordinance No. 20080724-009 was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20080724-009, PDF, 35kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-009, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 22kb
20080724-009, Agenda Backup (MAP EXHIBIT), PDF, 404kb
20080724-009, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 55kb
20080724-009, Contract Cover Sheet, LOC 261 LLC, PDF, 17kb
Item 10 - July 24, 2008
Authorize negotiation and execution of an agreement with Shady Hollow Municipal Utility District ("Shady Hollow") for the provision of out-of-district water and wastewater service to approximately 4 and 3 acre tracts respectively located 250 feet north of Shady Hollow's northern boundary. Shady Hollow and the developer will be responsible for the necessary infrastructure improvements. No City funding is required for this agreement. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission.
This item was withdrawn.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-010, Agenda Backup (EXHIBIT 1), PDF, 356kb
20080724-010, Agenda Backup (EXHIBIT 2), PDF, 319kb
20080724-010, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 53kb
20080724-010, Agenda Backup (WWW Commission Recommendation), PDF, 38kb
Item 11 - July 24, 2008
Approve the appointment of Assistant City Manager Robert Goode to the Board of Directors of Austin-Bergstrom Landhost Enterprises, Inc., to replace Assistant City Manager Rudy Garza.
The motion for the appointment of Assistant City Manager Robert Goode to the Board of Directors of Austin-Bergstrom Landhost Enterprises, Inc. was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-011, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
Item 12 - July 24, 2008
Authorize an amendment to the airport concession lease agreement with Lone Star Dreams Inc. d/b/a Auntie Anne's to extend the term, require the concessionaire to renovate and make improvements including improved signage to the facility, and to modify and update other lease terms including the authorized menu, percentage rent, and events of default. Revenue Generating Lease. Recommended by the Austin Airport Advisory Commission.
The motion authorizing an amendment to the airport concession lease agreement with Lone Star Dreams Inc. doing business as Auntie Anne's was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-012, Agenda Backup (Aviation), PDF, 20kb
20080724-012, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 53kb
Item 13 - July 24, 2008
Authorize an amendment to the airport concession lease agreement with China Palace, Inc. d/b/a Wok N Roll to extend the term, require the concessionaire to renovate and make improvements including improved signage to the facility, and to modify and update other lease terms including the authorized menu, percentage rent, and events of default. Revenue Generating Lease. Recommended by the Austin Airport Advisory Commission.
The motion authorizing an amendment to the airport concession lease agreement with China Palace, Inc. doing business as Wok N Roll was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-013, Agenda Backup (Aviation), PDF, 20kb
20080724-013, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 54kb
Item 14 - July 24, 2008
Authorize an amendment to the airport concession lease agreement with Harlon's Bar-B-Q Bergstrom IV L.T.D./Sierra Concessions Joint Venture to extend the term, require the concessionaire to renovate and make improvements including improved signage to the facility, and to modify and update other lease terms including the authorized menu, percentage rent, and events of default, and to authorize the assignment of the concession agreement, as amended, to NGSI-ACS, LLC a new company formed by News and Gift Shops International. Revenue Generating Lease. Recommended by the Austin Airport Advisory Commission.
The motion authorizing an amendment to the airport concession lease agreement with Harlon's Bar-B-Q Bergstrom IV L.T.D./Sierra Concessions Joint Venture was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-014, Agenda Backup (Aviation), PDF, 20kb
20080724-014, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 57kb
Item 15 - July 24, 2008
Authorize an amendment to the airport concession lease agreement with Armadillo Cafe & Cantina Inc. d/b/a Waterloo Ice House to extend the term, require the concessionaire to renovate and make improvements, including improved signage to the facility, and to modify and update other lease terms including the authorized menu, percentage rent, and events of default. Revenue Generating Lease. Recommended by the Austin Airport Advisory Commission.
The motion authorizing an amendment to the airport concession lease agreement with Armadillo Cafe & Cantina Inc. doing business as Waterloo Ice House was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-015, Agenda Backup (Aviation), PDF, 20kb
20080724-015, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 54kb
Item 16 - July 24, 2008
Authorize an airport food and beverage concession lease agreement with NGSI-NL LLC for a term of five years, with an option to extend for an additional period of two years. Revenue Generating Lease. Recommended by the Austin Airport Advisory Commission.
The motion authorizing an airport food and beverage concession lease agreement with NGSI-NL LLC was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-016, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 53kb
Item 17 - July 24, 2008
Approve a resolution adopting the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 budget briefing schedule, and setting public hearings to receive public comment on the City of Austin Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2008-2009. Proposed dates and times: August 7, 2008, August 21, 2008 and August 28, 2008 at 6:00 p.m., Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, Texas. There is no unanticipated fiscal impact. A fiscal note is not required.
Resolution No. 20080724-017 was approved.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20080724-017, PDF, 19kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-017, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution), PDF, 16kb
20080724-017, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb
20080724-017, Agenda Backup (Revised Draft Resolution), PDF, 16kb
20080724-017, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 18kb
Item 18 - July 24, 2008
Approve the negotiation and execution of a lease and facilities use agreement with Austin Community College for a five year initial term with one 5-year extension option for a firefighter-training program to be located on approximately 2 acres of land on the City-owned Bill Roberts Fire Training Center at 4800B Shaw Lane, Austin, TX.
The motion for the negotiation and execution of a lease and facilities use agreement with Austin Community College was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-018, Agenda Backup (Map), PDF, 659kb
20080724-018, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 53kb
Item 19 - July 24, 2008
Approve the termination of a 10 year lease for approximately 215.426 acres out of the Lime Creek Quarry Site located in Cedar Park, Texas.
The motion for the termination of a 10 year lease with the following amendment was approved on Council Member Cole's motion, Mayor Wynn's second on a 7-0 vote. The amendment was that if the property was not sold at the end of the 9 month termination notice, the lease be amended to include a 90 day notice provision.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-019, Agenda Backup (Map 1), PDF, 527kb
20080724-019, Agenda Backup (Map 2), PDF, 527kb
20080724-019, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 53kb
Item 20 - July 24, 2008
Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings for the Little Walnut Upper Fort Branch Sanitary Sewer Overflow Wastewater Improvement Project, a portion of the Austin Clean Water Program, for a 4,742 square foot permanent wastewater line easement, a 4,644 square foot temporary working space easement, and a 15,633 square foot temporary staging area and material storage easement out of the Thomas Eldridge Survey Number 26, Abstract Number 258, containing 1.64 acres and being the remaining portion of the Bostic Subdivision, a 1.86 acre lot recorded in Book 8, Page 91, of the Travis County Plat Records, in the amount of $16,448. The owner of the needed property interests is Willie James Hayes. The property is located at 2906 Rogge Lane, Austin, Travis County, Texas. Funding is included in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Capital Budget of the Budget of the Austin Water Utility.
Resolution No. 20080724-020 was approved.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20080724-020, PDF, 451kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-020, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution), PDF, 27kb
20080724-020, Agenda Backup (Exhibit A field notes), PDF, 224kb
20080724-020, Agenda Backup (Exhibit B field notes), PDF, 212kb
20080724-020, Agenda Backup (Exhibit C field notes), PDF, 202kb
20080724-020, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Note), PDF, 32kb
20080724-020, Agenda Backup (MAP), PDF, 301kb
20080724-020, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 53kb
Item 21 - July 24, 2008
Authorize execution of a construction contract with PEAK PURE AIR, Jonestown, Texas for the purchase and installation of Cooling Towers at the Rutherford Lane Campus in an amount not to exceed $681,914. Funding is available in Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Capital Improvement Project Fund of the Finance and Administrative Services Department. Lower 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 with 0.00% MBE, 3.18% WBE participation to date for this project.
The motion authorizing the execution of a construction contract with Peak Pure Air was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-021, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Note), PDF, 17kb
20080724-021, Agenda Backup (M/WBE), PDF, 14kb
20080724-021, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 53kb
Item 22 - July 24, 2008
Authorize execution of a construction contract with SOUTHWEST CORPORATION, Austin, Texas for Reicher Ranch Renovations for Offices Rebid in an amount not to exceed $617,677. Funding in the amount of $617,677 is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Capital Budget of the Austin Water Utility. One bid 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) by meeting the goals with 6.96% MBE and 11.61% WBE subcontractor participation. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission.
The motion authorizing the execution of a construction contract with Southwest Corporation was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-022, Agenda Backup (COMMISSION ACTION), PDF, 34kb
20080724-022, Agenda Backup (FISCAL NOTE), PDF, 24kb
20080724-022, Agenda Backup (M/WBE TOTALS), PDF, 17kb
20080724-022, Agenda Backup (MAP), PDF, 226kb
20080724-022, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 56kb
Item 23 - July 24, 2008
Authorize execution of change order #3 to the construction contract with FACILITIES REHABILITATION, INC., Taylor, TX, (MBE PRIME, 84.21 %) for the ACWP Cross-town Sanitary Sewage Overflow (SSO) - Harris Park in the amount of $138,150, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,108,970. Funding in the amount of $138,150 is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Capital Budget of the Austin Water Utility. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9A of the City Code (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) with 0.00% MBE and 12.81% WBE subcontractor participation to date including this change order. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission.
The motion authorizing the execution of change order number 3 to the construction contract with Facilities Rehabilitation, Inc. was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-023, Agenda Backup (COMMISSION ACTION), PDF, 37kb
20080724-023, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Note), PDF, 26kb
20080724-023, Agenda Backup (M/WBE and Authorization History ), PDF, 25kb
20080724-023, Agenda Backup (MAP), PDF, 525kb
20080724-023, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 54kb
Item 24 - July 24, 2008
Authorize execution of a contract through THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT PURCHASING COOPERATIVE with L. D. TEBBEN COMPANY INC (Non M/WBE 70.89%), Austin, TX for the purchase of Roof Improvements and HVAC Upgrades at the Glen Bell Service Center in the amount of $992,734 plus a $49,600 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,042,334 and rescind the action taken on June 18, 2008 for Item No. 15. Funding in the amount of $1,042,334 is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Capital Budget of the Austin Water Utility. Cooperative Purchase This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9D of the City Code (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). This contract is a Cooperative Purchase; therefore, it is exempted under Chapter 252.022 of the Texas Local Government Code and no goals were established for this solicitation. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission.
The motion authorizing the execution of a contract through the Local Government Purchasing Cooperative with L.D. Tebben Company Inc. was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-024, Agenda Backup (M/WBE), PDF, 9kb
20080724-024, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 55kb
Item 25 - July 24, 2008
Authorize execution of a contract through THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT PURCHASING COOPERATIVE with L. D. TEBBEN COMPANY INC, Austin, TX, for the purchase of roofing services at the Rosewood-Zaragosa Neighborhood facility in an amount not to exceed $276,769. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Capital Improvement Fund of the Finance and Administrative Services Department. Cooperative Purchase This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9D of the City Code (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). This contract is a Cooperative Purchase; therefore, it is exempted under Chapter 252.022 of the Texas Local Government Code and no goals were established for this solicitation.
The motion authorizing the execution of a contract through the Local Government Purchasing Cooperative with L.D. Tebben Company Inc. was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-025, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Note), PDF, 17kb
20080724-025, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 53kb
Item 26 - July 24, 2008
Authorize negotiation and execution of professional service agreements with the following seven firms: CAMP, DRESSER & MCKEE, INC. (CDM), Austin, TX; CHIANG, PATEL & YERBY, INC., Austin, TX; KALLURI GROUP, INC., (MBE/MA) HOUSTON, TX; ALAN PLUMMER ASSOCIATES, INC., Austin, TX; CH2M HILL, INC., Austin, TX; KENNEDY/JENKS CONSULTANTS, INC., Austin, TX and MWH AMERICAS, INC., Austin, TX to provide engineering services for the Water and Wastewater System Facility Engineering Rotation List, for the years 2008 through 2011 or until available funding authorization is expended, with a total of the seven agreements in an amount not to exceed $7,000,000. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Capital Budget and/or Operating and Maintenance Budgets of the Austin Water Utility. Best qualification statements of 28 statements received. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9B of the City Code (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 16.5% MBE and 14.2% WBE subcontractor participation. Reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of professional service agreements with the following seven firms: Camp, Dresser & McKee, Inc. (CDM), Chiang, Patel & Yerby, Inc., Kalluri Group, Inc., (MBE/MA), Alan Plummer Associates, Inc., CH2M Hill, Inc., Kennedy/Jenks Consultants, Inc., and MWH Americas, Inc. was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-026, Agenda Backup (COMMISSION ACTION), PDF, 33kb
20080724-026, Agenda Backup (M/WBE TOTALS), PDF, 30kb
20080724-026, Agenda Backup (MATRIX), PDF, 103kb
20080724-026, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 58kb
20080724-026, Agenda Backup (Revised M/WBE Totals), PDF, 34kb
Item 27 - July 24, 2008
Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the professional services agreement with PARSONS WATER & INFRASTRUCTURE, INC., Austin, TX for additional engineering services for the Downtown Wastewater Tunnel in the amount of $843,382, for a total contract amount not to exceed $5,366,656. Funding in the amount of $843,382 is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Capital Budget of the Austin Water Utility. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9B of the City Code (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) with 15.7% MBE and 16.9% WBE subconsultant participation to date. Reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of an amendment to the professional services agreement with Parsons Water & Infrastructure, Inc. was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-027, Agenda Backup (COMMISSION ACTION), PDF, 38kb
20080724-027, Agenda Backup (FISCAL NOTE), PDF, 27kb
20080724-027, Agenda Backup (M/WBE), PDF, 24kb
20080724-027, Agenda Backup (MAP), PDF, 2.5mb
20080724-027, Agenda Backup (MATRIX), PDF, 70kb
20080724-027, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 56kb
Item 28 - July 24, 2008
Authorize negotiation and execution of a professional services agreement with HDR ENGINEERING, INC., Austin, TX for design, preliminary engineering and construction phase services for the Mopac Bicycle Bridge project, in an amount not to exceed $600,000. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Capital Budget of the Public Works Department. Best qualification statement of five received. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9B of the City Code (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals of 16.50% MBE and 14.20% WBE subcontractor participation.
This item was postponed to August 7, 2008.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-028, Agenda Backup (FISCAL NOTE), PDF, 11kb
20080724-028, Agenda Backup (M/WBE TOTALS), PDF, 15kb
20080724-028, Agenda Backup (MAP), PDF, 1.6mb
20080724-028, Agenda Backup (MATRIX), PDF, 94kb
20080724-028, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 56kb
Item 29 - July 24, 2008
Authorize negotiation and execution of a professional services agreement with six firms THE ARIZPE GROUP, INC., (MBE/MH), Austin, TX; CARTER & BURGESS, INC, Austin, TX; ENCOTECH ENGINEERING CONSULTS, INC., (MBE/MA), Austin, TX; O'CONNELL ROBERTSON, Austin, TX; ACR ENGINEERING, INC., Austin, TX; GOODWIN ENGINEERING, INC., Austin TX, for providing professional mechanical, electrical and plumbing engineering consulting services for City of Austin projects for a period of approximately two years or until financial authorization is expended, with the total amount of the six agreements not to exceed $1,200,000. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Capital and/or Operating Budget of the Public Works and various departments for which services are needed. MBE/WBE: This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9A of the City Code (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals of 7.00% MBE and 2.40% WBE.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of a professional services agreement with the following six firms: The Arizpe Group, Inc., (MBE/MH), Carter & Burgess, Inc., Encotech Engineering Consults, Inc., (MBE/MA), O'Connell Robertson, ACR Engineering, Inc., and Goodwin Engineering, Inc. was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-029, Agenda Backup (MWBE ), PDF, 21kb
20080724-029, Agenda Backup (PSA Mep Rotation List Matrix), PDF, 106kb
20080724-029, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 55kb
Item 30 - July 24, 2008
Approve an ordinance authorizing execution of the First Amendment to the Fee Reimbursements and Streetscape Construction Cost Reimbursements Agreement with Ballet Austin, Inc. to allow accelerated partial reimbursement in an amount not to exceed $250,000; and provide for emergency passage.
Ordinance No. 20080724-030 was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20080724-030, PDF, 82kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-030, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 28kb
20080724-030, Agenda Backup (Exhibit), PDF, 8kb
20080724-030, Agenda Backup (Ordinance 20061214-003), PDF, 407kb
20080724-030, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 54kb
Item 31 - July 24, 2008
Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 EMS Fee Schedule, Ordinance No. 20070910-008, to approve changes made by Travis County Commissioners Court to the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 STAR Flight patient transport and mileage fees.
Ordinance No. 20080724-031 was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20080724-031, PDF, 40kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-031, Agenda Backup (CountyMinutesJuly1), PDF, 43kb
20080724-031, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 33kb
20080724-031, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 53kb
Item 32 - July 24, 2008
Approve an ordinance authorizing acceptance of $21,902 in grant funds from the TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT, Austin, TX; and amending the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Health and Human Services Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund of Ordinance No. 20070910-003 to appropriate $21,902 for the delivery of basic needs, case management and preventive health services to low-income residents. Funding in the amount of $21,902 is available from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, Community Services Block Grant. The grant period is January 1, 2008 through December 31, 2008. No City match is required. Community Development Commission approved the Community Services Block Grant 2008 Budget, March 11, 2008.
Ordinance No. 20080724-032 was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20080724-032, PDF, 27kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-032, Agenda Backup (CDC Minutes), PDF, 89kb
20080724-032, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 52kb
20080724-032, Agenda Backup (FN), PDF, 11kb
20080724-032, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 54kb
Item 33 - July 24, 2008
Approve an ordinance authorizing acceptance of $59,620 in grant funds from the TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES, INFECTIOUS DISEASE AND CONTROL BRANCH, BUREAU OF HIV AND STD PREVENTION, Austin, TX; and amending the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Health and Human Services Department Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund of Ordinance No. 20070910-003 to appropriate $59,620 to conduct active surveillance and reporting of human immunodeficiency virus and acquired immune deficiency syndrome cases in Travis County and to add one full-time equivalent position. Funding is available from the Texas Department of State Health Services, Infectious Disease Intervention and Control Branch, Bureau of HIV and STD Prevention. The grant period is January 1, 2008 through December 31, 2008. No City match is required.
Ordinance No. 20080724-033 was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20080724-033, PDF, 31kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-033, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 59kb
20080724-033, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Note from Budget Office), PDF, 11kb
20080724-033, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 55kb
Item 34 - July 24, 2008
Approve negotiation and execution of a 29-month contract with CARITAS OF AUSTIN, Austin, TX for a collaborative pilot project to rapidly re-house homeless/near homeless families and individuals in an amount not to exceed $282,000. Funding in the amount of $136,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Operating Budget of the Health and Human Services Department. Funding for the remaining contract amount is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. The contract period is August 1, 2008 through December 31, 2010.
The motion for the negotiation and execution of a contract with Caritas of Austin was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-034, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 58kb
Item 35 - July 24, 2008
Approve payment of a judgment in the amount of $165,000 in Kenneth Roberson v. City of Austin, No. 98-05750 in the 98th Judicial District Court of Travis County, Texas (concerns the City's acquisition of a waste water line easement).
The motion for payment of a judgment in the amount of $165,000 in Kenneth Roberson v. City of Austin was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-035, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
Item 36 - July 24, 2008
Authorize the negotiation and execution of an amendment to the legal services agreement with Richards, Rodriguez & Skeith, Attorneys at Law, for legal services related to annexation of the Peninsula area in the amount of $25,500, for a total contract amount not to exceed $75,200. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Operating Budget of the Neighborhood Planning and Zoning Department.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of an amendment to the legal services agreement with Richards, Rodriguez & Skeith, Attorneys at Law was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-036, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 50kb
Item 37 - July 24, 2008
Authorize the negotiation and execution of an agreement with the law firm of Thompson & Knight, LLP, for legal services relating to the redevelopment of the Green Water Treatment Plant property and the Austin Energy Control Center property in an amount not to exceed $192,000. Funding of $50,000 is available in Economic Growth and Redevelopment Services Office's Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Budget. The balance of $142,000 is contingent on approval of the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Budget.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of an agreement with the law firm of Thompson & Knight, LLP was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-037, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb
Item 38 - July 24, 2008
Approve an amendment to the outside counsel contract with Scott, Douglass & McConnico, LLP, Austin, TX, for legal counsel concerning issues relating to the design and construction issues of the airport parking garage, in the amount of $30,000, for a total contract amount of $385,000. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Budget of the Aviation Department.
The motion for an amendment to the outside counsel contract with Scott, Douglass & McConnico, LLP was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-038, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 50kb
Item 39 - July 24, 2008
Approve an ordinance authorizing the acceptance of $12,889 in grant funds from the Texas State Library and Archives Commission for a total grant amount of $12,889 for the TexTreasures Grant Program; and amending the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Operating Budget Library Department Special Revenue Fund of Ordinance No. 20070910-003 to appropriate $12,889. Funding is available from the Texas State Library and Archives Commission. The grant period is September 1, 2008 through August 31, 2009.
Ordinance No. 20080724-039 was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20080724-039, PDF, 26kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-039, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 51kb
20080724-039, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Note-TexTreasures Grant), PDF, 8kb
20080724-039, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 53kb
Item 40 - July 24, 2008
Approve an ordinance amending Chapter 14-2 and Chapter 2-1 of the City Code relating to the People's Renaissance Market; repealing Section 14-2-42 relating to an appeal by an applicant or licensee to sell merchandise at the People's Renaissance Market and Section 2-1-166 of the City Code relating to the Renaissance Market Commission; and dissolving the Renaissance Market Commission.
Ordinance No. 20080724-040 was approved with the following amendments on Council Member Leffingwell's motion, Mayor Wynn's second on a 7-0 vote. The amendments were to delete Parts 2, 10 and 11 and renumber accordingly and repeal subsections A, B and D of section 2-1-166 of the Code and renumber accordingly.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20080724-040, PDF, 98kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-040, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 38kb
20080724-040, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 38kb
20080724-040, Agenda Backup (Ordinance Amendment Memo to Mayor and Council), PDF, 82kb
20080724-040, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 53kb
20080724-040, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 74kb
Item 41 - July 24, 2008
Approve a resolution authorizing the city manager and other city officers to negotiate and execute all documents necessary to execute a Housing and Urban Development loan in an amount not to exceed $3,000,000 under Section 108 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to finance the continuation and expansion of the Neighborhood Commercial Management Program. $3,000,000 in loan funds guaranteed by HUD's Section 108 Loan Guarantee Assistance program. The first year approximate debt service in the amount of $156,000 will be included in the proposed Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Neighborhood Housing and Community Development Department (NHCD) budget. Recommended by the Community Development Commission (CDC).
Resolution No. 20080724-041 was approved.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20080724-041, PDF, 1.8mb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-041, Agenda Backup (DRAFT RESOLUTION), PDF, 46kb
20080724-041, Agenda Backup (EXHIBIT A ), PDF, 64kb
20080724-041, Agenda Backup (EXHIBIT B), PDF, 74kb
20080724-041, Agenda Backup (EXHIBIT C), PDF, 22kb
20080724-041, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 57kb
Item 42 - July 24, 2008
Approve a resolution adopting the City's (1) Action Plan for Fiscal Year 2008-2009, related to allocation of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) grant funds, and (2) Community Development Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Program required by Texas Local Government Code Chapter 373, including proposed funding allocations for Fiscal Year 2008-2009. No unanticipated fiscal impact. The Community Development Commission conducted a needs assessment public hearing was conducted on March 31, 2008, and a public hearing on the Draft Action Plan on June 26, 2008. The Community Development Commission recommended to approve the Draft Action Plan with amendments.
Resolution No. 20080724-042 was approved on Council Member Martinez' motion, Council Member Shade's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Resolution
20080724-042, Resolution Part 1 of 5, PDF, 89kb
20080724-042, Resolution Part 2 of 5 , PDF, 1.4mb
20080724-042, Resolution Part 3 of 5, PDF, 2.4mb
20080724-042, Resolution Part 4 of 5, PDF, 1.3mb
20080724-042, Resolution Part 5 of 5, PDF, 1.5mb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-042, Agenda Backup (Action Plan FY 08-09 Resolution), PDF, 37kb
20080724-042, Agenda Backup (CDC Resolution), PDF, 25kb
20080724-042, Agenda Backup (CDC Resolution), PDF, 25kb
20080724-042, Agenda Backup (Change Log to Action Plan), PDF, 9kb
20080724-042, Agenda Backup (Change Log), PDF, 9kb
20080724-042, Agenda Backup (Draft Action Plan), PDF, 3.7mb
20080724-042, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution), PDF, 37kb
20080724-042, Agenda Backup (Exhibit A), PDF, 23kb
20080724-042, Agenda Backup (Exhibit A), PDF, 23kb
20080724-042, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 57kb
20080724-042, Agenda Late Backup Part 1 of 2, PDF, 296kb
20080724-042, Agenda Late Backup Part 2 of 2, PDF, 689kb
Item 43 - July 24, 2008
Approve a resolution appointing Randi Shade and Laura Morrison and reappointing Lee Leffingwell as Directors of the Austin Housing Finance Corporation for terms expiring on the earlier to occur of the date the officer is no longer a member of the Austin City Council, or June 24, 2011, and appointing Mayor Pro Tem Brewster McCracken as Vice President.
Resolution No. 20080724-043 was approved.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20080724-043, PDF, 16kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-043, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution), PDF, 17kb
20080724-043, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 53kb
Item 44 - July 24, 2008
Approve an ordinance correcting the 2008 Restricted Parking Area Map (Front and Side Yard Parking) by deleting two areas that were erroneously added to the map.
Ordinance No. 20080724-044 was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20080724-044, PDF, 2.3mb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-044, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 18kb
20080724-044, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb
20080724-044, Agenda Backup (Revised Map), PDF, 2.3mb
Item 45 - July 24, 2008
Approve second/third readings of an ordinance adopting an interim update to the Austin Tomorrow Comprehensive Plan. Recommended by the Planning Commission.
This item was postponed to August 21, 2008.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-045, Agenda Backup (Chapter 1), PDF, 28kb
20080724-045, Agenda Backup (Chapter 2), PDF, 963kb
20080724-045, Agenda Backup (Chapter 3 Maps), PDF, 1.2mb
20080724-045, Agenda Backup (Chapter 3), PDF, 108kb
20080724-045, Agenda Backup (Chapter 4 Maps), PDF, 1.9mb
20080724-045, Agenda Backup (Chapter 4), PDF, 181kb
20080724-045, Agenda Backup (City Council Resolution), PDF, 22kb
20080724-045, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 18kb
20080724-045, Agenda Backup (Memo), PDF, 128kb
20080724-045, Agenda Backup (Planning Commission Resolution), PDF, 7kb
20080724-045, Agenda Backup (Public Comment), PDF, 31kb
20080724-045, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 54kb
20080724-045, Agenda Backup (Update - Pages 1-6), PDF, 101kb
Item 46 - July 24, 2008
Approve a resolution authorizing the application for $93,000 in grant funds from the State of Texas, Governor's Office, Criminal Justice Division, Coverdell Forensic Sciences Improvement Program, for supplies, equipment, and overtime for existing laboratory personnel. Funding in the amount of $93,000 is available from the State of Texas, Governor's Office, Criminal Justice Division, Coverdell Forensic Sciences Improvement Program for the grant period October 1, 2008 to June 30, 2009. There is no required match.
Resolution No. 20080724-046 was approved.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20080724-046, PDF, 40kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-046, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution), PDF, 80kb
20080724-046, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 53kb
Item 47 - July 24, 2008
Authorize the negotiation and execution of an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Austin and Travis County to allow the City to accept and administer the Justice Assistance Grant Program (JAG) on behalf of the City and the Travis County Sheriff's Office. Funding in the amount of $140,005 is available from the Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance for the Justice Assistance Grant Program. Related to item #48.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement between the City of Austin and Travis County was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-047, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb
Item 48 - July 24, 2008
Approve a resolution authorizing the application for $140,005 in grant funding from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, Justice Assistance Grant Program (JAG), to be equally shared by the City and Travis County. The City will use its JAG funds to pay for community policing operations by the Austin Police Department. Funding is available from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, Justice Assistance Grant Program, for the grant period October 1, 2008 to September 30, 2010. A cash match is not required. Related to Item #47.
Resolution No. 20080724-048 was approved.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20080724-048, PDF, 40kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-048, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution), PDF, 26kb
20080724-048, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 53kb
Item 49 - July 24, 2008
Approve an ordinance amending Section 12-4-64(D) of the City Code to establish a maximum speed limit of 25 miles per hour on certain streets within the area bounded by East 51st Street, Manor Road and Springdale Road. Funding in the amount of $5,900 is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Operating Budget of the Public Works Department for the installation of necessary signs.
Ordinance No. 20080724-049 was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20080724-049, PDF, 80kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-049, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 37kb
20080724-049, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 31kb
20080724-049, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 57kb
Item 50 - July 24, 2008
Approve an ordinance amending Section 12-4-64(D) of the City Code to establish a maximum speed limit of 25 miles per hour on certain streets within the area bounded by E. Ben White Boulevard, E. Stassney Lane, S. Congress Avenue, and S. I.H. 35 West Service Road. Funding in the amount of $3,750 is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Operating Budget of the Public Works Department for installation of necessary signs.
Ordinance No. 20080724-050 was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20080724-050, PDF, 72kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-050, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 39kb
20080724-050, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 31kb
20080724-050, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 58kb
Item 51 - July 24, 2008
Approve an ordinance amending Section 12-4-64(D) of the City Code to establish a maximum speed limit of 25 miles per hour on certain streets within a neighborhood bounded by Elmont Drive and Country Club Creek, E. Riverside Drive, S. Pleasant Valley Road and Montopolis Drive. Funding in the amount of $3,750 is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Operating Budget of the Public Works Department for installation of necessary signs.
Ordinance No. 20080724-051 was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20080724-051, PDF, 82kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-051, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 40kb
20080724-051, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 36kb
20080724-051, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 57kb
Item 52 - July 24, 2008
Approve an ordinance amending Section 12-4-64(D) of the City Code to establish a maximum speed limit of 25 miles per hour on certain streets within the area bounded by Loyola Lane, Johnny Morris Road, Colony Loop Drive and the current Austin city boundary line. Funding in the amount of $3,100 is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Operating Budget of the Public Works Department for the installation of necessary signs.
Ordinance No. 20080724-052 was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20080724-052, PDF, 63kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-052, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 39kb
20080724-052, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 29kb
20080724-052, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 56kb
Item 53 - July 24, 2008
Approve a resolution authorizing the negotiation and execution of a Roadway Improvement Agreement with Endeavor, in the amount of $1,475,536 to fund construction of Texas Department of Transportation roadway improvements along the I-35 southbound frontage road at Southpark Meadows Retail Center south of East Slaughter Lane. $1,475,536 will be submitted to the City of Austin by Endeavor for deposit into escrow. Related to Item #54.
This item was withdrawn.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-053, Agenda Backup (DRAFT AGREEMENT), PDF, 62kb
20080724-053, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution), PDF, 16kb
20080724-053, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 54kb
Item 54 - July 24, 2008
Authorize negotiation and execution of an Advance Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation in the amount of $1,360,975.22 to provide funds for construction of roadway improvements along the I-35 southbound frontage road at Southpark Meadows Retail Center south of East Slaughter Lane. $1,360,975.22 and $114,860.78 in fees and contingency will be submitted to the City of Austin by Endeavor for deposit into escrow pending future payment to Texas Department of Transportation for this project. Related to Item #53.
This item was withdrawn.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-054, Agenda Backup (AGREEMENT), PDF, 287kb
20080724-054, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 54kb
Item 55 - July 24, 2008
Authorize award, negotiation, and execution of a 24-month requirements service contract with CREDIT SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL, INC., Fort Worth, TX for the tertiary collection of delinquent utility accounts in an estimated amount not to exceed $1,013,200, with three 12-month extension options in an estimated amount not to exceed $506,600 per extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $2,533,000. Funding in the amount of $84,433 is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining 22 months of the original contract period and extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Best evaluated proposal of three proposals 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, negotiation and execution of a requirements service contract with Credit Systems International, Inc. was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-055, Agenda Backup (MATRIX), PDF, 18kb
20080724-055, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 54kb
Item 56 - July 24, 2008
Authorize award, negotiation, and execution of a 16-month service contract with ECOLOGIC ANALYTICS LLC, Bloomington, MN for the purchase and installation of a meter data management software system for Austin Energy in an amount not to exceed $1,063,306, with four 12-month extension options for maintenance and support in amounts not to exceed $131,031.45 for the first extension option, $134,962.39 for the second extension option, $139,011.26 for the third extension option, and $143,181.59 for the fourth extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,611,492.69. Funding in the amount of $1,063,306 is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Capital Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Best evaluated proposal of five proposals 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, negotiation and execution of a service contract with Ecologic Analytics LLC was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-056, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Note), PDF, 11kb
20080724-056, Agenda Backup (MATRIX), PDF, 12kb
20080724-056, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 55kb
20080724-056, Contract Cover Sheet, ECOLOGIC ANALYTICS LLC, PDF, 25kb
Item 57 - July 24, 2008
Authorize award and execution of four 6-month requirements supply contracts for electrical supplies with Techline Inc, Austin, TX, in an estimated amount not to exceed $79,836, with four 6-month extension options in an estimated amount not to exceed $79,836, per extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $399,180; Stuart C. Irby Co., Austin, TX, in an estimated amount not to exceed $18,207, with four 6-month extension options in an estimated amount not to exceed $18,207, per extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $91,035; KBS Electrical Distributors, Inc., Austin, TX, in an estimated amount not to exceed $16,153, with four 6-month extension options in an estimated amount not to exceed $16,153, per extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $80,765; and with Texas Meter & Device, Waco, TX, in an estimated amount not to exceed $6,716, with four 6-month extension options in an estimated amount not to exceed $6,716 per extension option, for a total estimated amount not to exceed $33,580. Funding in the amount of $40,304 is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining four months of the original contract period and extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Lowest evaluated bids and low bids meeting specification of nine bids received. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9D of the City Code (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this solicitation.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of four requirements supply contracts with Techline Inc., Stuart C. Irby Company, KBS Electrical Distributors, Inc., and Texas Meter & Device was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-057, Agenda Backup (BID TAB), PDF, 15kb
20080724-057, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 54kb
Item 58 - July 24, 2008
Authorize award, negotiation, and execution of a 24-month requirements service contract with VERTEX OUTSOURCING, Corinth, TX and I.C. SYSTEM, INC., St. Paul, MN for the secondary collection of delinquent utility accounts in an estimated amount not to exceed $467,326 each and combined, with three 12-month extension options in an estimated amount not to exceed $233,663 per extension option each and combined, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $1,168,315 each and combined. Funding in the amount of $38,944 is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining 22 months of the original contract period and extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Best two evaluated proposals of four proposals 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, negotiation and execution of a requirements service contract with Vertex Outsourcing was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-058, Agenda Backup (MATRIX), PDF, 21kb
20080724-058, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 53kb
Item 59 - July 24, 2008
Authorize award and execution of a 12-month requirements service contract with ADS, LLC, Huntsville, AL to provide leak detection services for the Austin Water Utility in an estimated amount not to exceed $210,000, with two 12-month extension options in an estimated amount not to exceed $262,500 per extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $735,000. Funding in the amount of $35,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Operating Budget of the Austin Water Utility. Funding for the remaining 10 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. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of a requirements service contract with ADS, LLC was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-059, Agenda Backup (BID TAB), PDF, 12kb
20080724-059, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 54kb
20080724-059, Agenda Backup (WWC ACTION), PDF, 38kb
20080724-059, Contract Cover Sheet, ADS, LLC, PDF, 23kb
Item 60 - July 24, 2008
Authorize award and execution of a 24-month requirements supply contract with ALPHA READY MIX, LLC, Austin, TX, for ready mix concrete for the Austin Water Utility in an estimated amount not to exceed $153,258, with three 12-month extension options in estimated amounts not to exceed $95,786 for the first extension option, $105,365 for the second extension option, and $115, 900 for the third extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $470,309. Funding in the amount of $12,772 is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Operating Budget of the Austin Water Utility. Funding for the remaining 22 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 2-9D of the City Code (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore no goals were established for this solicitation. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of a requirements supply contract with Alpha Ready Mix, LLC was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-060, Agenda Backup (BID TAB), PDF, 13kb
20080724-060, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 55kb
20080724-060, Agenda Backup (WWC ACTION), PDF, 39kb
20080724-060, Contract Cover Sheet, ALPHA READY MIX, LLC, PDF, 23kb
Item 61 - July 24, 2008
Authorize award and execution of a contract with CARBONITE FILTER CORPORATION, Delano, PA for the purchase of anthracite mono-filter material for the Austin Water Utility in an amount not to exceed $63,049.98. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Operating Budget of the Austin Water Utility. Lowest bid of four bids received. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9D of the City Code (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this solicitation. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of a contract with Carbonite Filter Corporation was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-061, Agenda Backup (BID TAB), PDF, 14kb
20080724-061, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 53kb
20080724-061, Agenda Backup (WWC ACTION), PDF, 35kb
20080724-061, Contract Cover Sheet, CARBONITE FILTER CORPORATION, PDF, 23kb
Item 62 - July 24, 2008
Authorize award and execution of a contract through the TEXAS MULTIPLE AWARD SCHEDULE (TXMAS) with FIRETROL PROTECTION SYSTEMS, INC., Austin, TX for the purchase of a fire alarm system for the Austin Water Utility in an amount not to exceed $52,235. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2007- 2008 Operating Budget of the Austin Water Utility. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9D of the City Code (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). This contract is a Cooperative Purchase; therefore, it is exempted under the Chapter 791 of the Texas Government Code and no goals were established for this procurement. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of a contract through the Texas Multiple Award Schedule (TXMAS) with Firetrol Protection Systems, Inc. was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-062, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 53kb
20080724-062, Agenda Backup (WWC ACTION), PDF, 37kb
20080724-062, Contract Cover Sheet, FIRETROL PROTECTION SYSTEMS, INC, PDF, 23kb
Item 63 - July 24, 2008
Authorize award, negotiation, and execution of a 12-month service contract with HANSEN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES, Rancho Cordova, CA, for the purchase of software maintenance and support in an amount not to exceed $104,136.84, with two 12-month extension options in amounts not to exceed $106,219.55 for the first extension option, and $108,344 for the second extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $318,700.39. Funding in the amount of $104,136.84 is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Operating Budget of the Austin Water Utility. Funding for the extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Sole source. 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. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission.
The motion authorizing award, negotiation and execution of a service contract with Hansen Information Technologies was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-063, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 55kb
20080724-063, Agenda Backup (WWC ACTION), PDF, 39kb
20080724-063, Contract Cover Sheet, HANSEN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES, PDF, 26kb
Item 64 - July 24, 2008
Authorize award and execution of a 36-month Interlocal Agreement with the TEXAS FOREST SERVICE to provide services for the propagation, cultivation, and delivery of trees and shrubs to be used for endangered species habitat restoration and enhancement of the Balcones Canyonlands Preserve in an estimated amount not to exceed $99,000. Funding in the amount of $5,500 is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Operating Budget of the Austin Water Utility. Funding for the remaining 32 months of the original contract period is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Interlocal Agreement. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9D of the City Code (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). This contract is a Cooperative Purchase; therefore it is exempted under Chapter 791 of the Texas Government Code and no goals were established for this solicitation. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of an interlocal agreement with the Texas Forest Service was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-064, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 55kb
20080724-064, Agenda Backup (WWC ACTION ), PDF, 38kb
20080724-064, Contract Cover Sheet, TEXAS FOREST SERVICE, PDF, 23kb
Item 65 - July 24, 2008
Authorize award and execution of a contract through the TEXAS MULTIPLE AWARD SCHEDULE (TXMAS) with TRIMBLE NAVIGATION LIMITED, Dayton, OH, for the purchase of Global Positioning System (GPS) equipment for the Austin Water Utility in an amount not to exceed $54,010. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Operating Budget of the Austin Water Utility. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9D of the City Code (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). This contract is a Cooperative Purchase; therefore it is exempted under Chapter 791 of the Texas Government Code and no goals were established for this solicitation. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of a contract through the Texas Multiple Award Schedule (TXMAS) with Trimble Navigation Limited was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-065, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 53kb
20080724-065, Agenda Backup (WWC ACTION), PDF, 35kb
20080724-065, Contract Cover Sheet, TRIMBLE NAVIGATION LIMITED, PDF, 23kb
Item 66 - July 24, 2008
Authorize award and execution of a contract through the Texas Multiple Award Schedule (TXMAS) with INTERTECH FLOORING, Austin, TX, for the purchase and installation of carpet in an amount not to exceed $125,190.18. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Operating Budget of the Aviation Department. Cooperative Purchase This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9D of the City Code (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). This contract is a cooperative purchase; therefore, it is exempted under Chapter 791 of the Texas Government Code and no goals were established for this solicitation. Recommended by the Austin Airport Advisory Commission.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of a contract through the Texas Multiple Award Schedule (TXMAS) with Intertech Flooring was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-066, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 53kb
Item 67 - July 24, 2008
Authorize award, negotiation, and execution of an Interlocal Agreement with THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS COMMONS CONFERENCE CENTER, Austin, TX, to provide facility rental, equipment, wireless internet access, parking, and refreshments for the City of Austin IT Business Development Conference and Expo in an estimated amount not to exceed $7000. Funding in the amount of $7000 is included in the proposed Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Operating Budget of the Financial and Administrative Services Department, Communications and Technology Management. Interlocal. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9D of the City Code (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). This contract is a cooperative purchase; therefore, it is exempted under Chapter 791 of the Texas Government Code and no goals were established for this solicitation.
The motion authorizing the award, negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with The University of Texas Commons Conference Center was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-067, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 56kb
Item 68 - July 24, 2008
Authorize award, negotiation, and execution of a 12-month Interlocal Agreement with THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CENTER, Austin, TX, for business analysis and project management related training in an estimated amount not to exceed $37,500, with one 12-month extension option in an estimated amount not to exceed $37,500, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $75,000. Funding in the amount of $37,500 is included in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Operating Budget of the Financial and Administrative Services Department, Communications and Technology Management. Funding for the extension option is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Interlocal Agreement. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9D of the City Code (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). This contract is a cooperative purchase; therefore, it is exempted under Chapter 791 of the Texas Government Code and no goals were established for this solicitation.
The motion authorizing the award, negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with The University of Texas Professional Development Center was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-068, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 55kb
Item 69 - July 24, 2008
Approve award and execution of a 36-month requirements service contract with AAA FIRE & SAFETY EQUIPMENT CO., INC., Austin, TX, for the maintenance, inspection, repair, and replacement of fire extinguishers in an estimated amount not to exceed $357,924, with three 12-month extension options in an estimated amount not to exceed $119,308 per extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $715,848. Funding in the amount of $19,885 is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Operating Budget for various City Departments. Funding for the remaining 34 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. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission and the Austin Airport Advisory Commission.
The motion for the award and execution of a requirements service contract with AAA Fire & Safety Equipment Co., Inc. was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-069, Agenda Backup (AAAC ACTION), PDF, 23kb
20080724-069, Agenda Backup (BID TAB), PDF, 14kb
20080724-069, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 55kb
20080724-069, Agenda Backup (WWC ACTION), PDF, 38kb
20080724-069, Contract Cover Sheet, AAA FIRE & SAFETY EQUIPMENT CO., INC, PDF, 26kb
Item 70 - July 24, 2008
Authorize award and execution of four 36-month requirements service contracts with NORRIS CONFERENCE CENTERS, Houston, TX; SHERATON AUSTIN HOTEL, Austin, TX; HYATT REGENCY AUSTIN, Austin, TX; and the HILTON AUSTIN AIRPORT, Austin, TX, for conference services and facility rental in an estimated amount not to exceed $795,000 each and combined, with three 12-month extension options in an estimated amount not to exceed $265,000 per extension option, each and combined, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $1,590,000, each and combined. Funding in the amount of $44,166 is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Operating Budgets of various City departments. Funding for the remaining 34 months of the original contract period and extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Four best-value bids of six 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 four requirements service contracts with Norris Conference Centers, Sheraton Austin Hotel, Hyatt Regency and the Hilton Austin Airport was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-070, Agenda Backup (BID TAB), PDF, 14kb
20080724-070, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 55kb
20080724-070, Contract Cover Sheet Part 1 of 4, NORRIS CONFERENCE CENTERS, PDF, 25kb
20080724-070, Contract Cover Sheet Part 2 of 4, SHERATON AUSTIN HOTEL, PDF, 25kb
20080724-070, Contract Cover Sheet Part 3 of 4, HYATT REGENCY AUSTIN, PDF, 25kb
20080724-070, Contract Cover Sheet Part 4 of 4, HILTON AUSTIN AIRPORT, PDF, 25kb
Item 71 - July 24, 2008
Authorize award and execution of a 20-month supply contract through the Texas Multiple Award Schedule (TXMAS) with VF IMAGEWEAR, INC., Nashville TN, for the purchase of uniforms in an estimated amount not to exceed $385,000, with one 60-month extension option in an estimated amount not to exceed $1,155,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,540,000. Funding in the amount of $385,000 is available in the 2007-2008 Operating Budget of various City departments. Funding for the remaining 18 months of the original contract period and extension option is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Cooperative Purchase. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9D of the City Code (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). This contract is a Cooperative Purchase; therefore, it is exempted under Chapter 791 of the Texas Government Code and no goals were established for this procurement.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of a supply contract through the Texas Multiple Award Schedule (TXMAS) with VF Imagewear, Inc. was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-071, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 53kb
Item 72 - July 24, 2008
Authorize award and execution of a 36-month requirements supply contract with RLS SERVICES, INC., Garland, TX for the purchase of non-captive repair parts for garbage truck bodies for Fleet Services in an estimated amount not to exceed $1,103,375, with three 12-month extension options in estimated amounts not to exceed $405,169 for the first extension option, $425,428 for the second extension option, and $446,700 for the third extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $2,380,672. Funding in the amount of $61,299 is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Operating Budget of the Financial and Administrative Services Department, Fleet Fund. Funding for the remaining 34 months of the original contract period and extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Lowest bid of three bids received. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9D of the City Code (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this solicitation.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of a requirements supply contract with RLS Services, Inc. was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-072, Agenda Backup (BID TAB), PDF, 14kb
20080724-072, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 53kb
20080724-072, Contract Cover Sheet, RLS SERVICES, INC, PDF, 23kb
Item 73 - July 24, 2008
Authorize award and execution of a 12-month requirements supply contract with CD LISTENING BAR d/b/a SUPER D, Irvine, CA, for the purchase of music compact discs for the Austin Public Library in an estimated amount not to exceed $130,400, with two 12-month extension options in an estimated amount not to exceed $130,400 per extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $391,200. Funding in the amount of $21,733 is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Operating Budget of the Library Department. Funding for the remaining 10 months of the original contract period and extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Lowest bid of three bids received. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9D of the City Code (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this solicitation.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of a requirements supply contract with CD Listening Bar doing business as Super D was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-073, Agenda Backup (BID TAB), PDF, 13kb
20080724-073, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 53kb
Item 74 - July 24, 2008
Authorize award and execution of a contract with EDUCATOR'S DEPOT, INC., Sugarland, TX, for the purchase of library shelving in an amount not to exceed $75,495. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Capital Budget of the Library Department. Sole source. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9D of the City Code (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this solicitation.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of a contract with Educator's Depot, Inc. was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-074, Agenda Backup (Educator's Depot FN), PDF, 11kb
20080724-074, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb
20080724-074, Contract Cover Sheet, EDUCATOR'S DEPOT, INC, PDF, 24kb
Item 75 - July 24, 2008
Authorize award and execution of a 36-month requirements supply contract with COMMERCIAL CHEMICAL d/b/a POOLSURE, Houston, TX for the purchase of sodium hypochlorite and muriatic acid in an estimated amount not to exceed $270,000, with three 12-month extension options in an estimated amount not to exceed $90,000 per extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $540,000. Funding in the amount of $22,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Operating Budget of the Parks and Recreation Department. Funding for the remaining 10 months of the original contract period and extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Lowest bid of three 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 supply contract with Commercial Chemical doing business as Poolsure was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-075, Agenda Backup (BID TAB), PDF, 14kb
20080724-075, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 54kb
20080724-075, Contract Cover Sheet, COMMERCIAL CHEMICAL, PDF, 25kb
Item 76 - July 24, 2008
Authorize award and execution of a contract through the TEXAS MULTIPLE AWARD SCHEDULE (TXMAS) with PRINT LOGICS, Austin, TX, for printing services in an amount not to exceed $183,300. Funding in the amount of $183,300 is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Operating Budget of the Solid Waste Services Department. Cooperative Purchase. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9C of the City Code (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). This contract is a Cooperative Purchase; therefore, it is exempted under Chapter 791 of the Texas Government Code and no goals were established for this solicitation.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of a contract through the Texas Multiple Award Schedule (TXMAS) with Print Logics was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-076, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 53kb
20080724-076, Agenda Backup (SWS Fiscal Note PrintLogics), PDF, 17kb
Item 77 - July 24, 2008
Approve an ordinance authorizing acceptance of $6,070 in grant funds from the Capital Area Council of Governments (CAPCOG), 2009 Regional Solid Waste Grant Program; and amending the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Solid Waste Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund of Ordinance No. 20070910-003 to appropriate $6,070 for the Solid Waste Services Code Enforcement Division for surveillance cameras. Funding is available from CAPCOG under the 2009 Regional Solid Waste Grant Program. Approved by the Solid Waste Advisory Commission.
Ordinance No. 20080724-077 was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20080724-077, PDF, 27kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-077, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 21kb
20080724-077, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Note), PDF, 16kb
20080724-077, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 50kb
Item 78 - July 24, 2008
Approve an ordinance denying the proposed change in rates of Oncor Electric Delivery Company and providing notice of this ordinance to Oncor Electric Delivery Company,LLC.
Ordinance No. 20080724-078 was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20080724-078, PDF, 35kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-078, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 10kb
20080724-078, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 53kb
Item 79 - July 24, 2008
Authorize and direct publication of an Official Notice of Intention to Issue $10,700,000 City of Austin, Texas, Certificates of Obligation, Series 2008. There is no unanticipated fiscal impact. A fiscal note is not required.
Resolution 20080724-079 was approved on Council Member Leffingwell's motion, Mayor Pro Tem McCracken's second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member Martinez was off the dais.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20080724-079, PDF, 101kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-079, Agenda Backup (DRAFT RESOLUTION), PDF, 41kb
20080724-079, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 50kb
Item 80 - July 24, 2008
Approve a resolution giving the City's consent as required by Internal Revenue Code Section 147(f) to Ogelsby Education Facilities Corporation's loan to the Texas Empowerment Academy, a Texas charter school and non-profit corporation, in an amount not to exceed $1,400,000 to purchase a building at 3613 Bluestein Drive, Austin, Texas.
Resolution No. 20080724-080 was approved.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20080724-080, PDF, 70kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-080, Agenda Backup (ACADEMY NEWSPAPER NOTICE), PDF, 78kb
20080724-080, Agenda Backup (DRAFT RESOLUTION), PDF, 31kb
20080724-080, Agenda Backup (LETTER TO CITY COUNCIL), PDF, 75kb
20080724-080, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 53kb
20080724-080, Agenda Backup (REVISED BELOW LINE LANGUAGE), PDF, 23kb
20080724-080, Agenda Backup (REVISED FOR MORE INFORMATION LANGUAGE), PDF, 8kb
20080724-080, Agenda Backup (REVISED POSTING LANGUAGE), PDF, 9kb
Item 81 - July 24, 2008
Approve negotiation and execution of a twelve (12) month contract with AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (AISD) for the provision of transportation services for students participating in the Earth Camp program for Fiscal Year 2008-2009 in the estimated annual amount of $18,000, and to include five (5) additional one-year extension options, for a total contract not to exceed $108,000. $1,500 (one month) is included in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Operating Budget of the Watershed Protection and Development Review Department. The balance of $16,500 is contingent on approval of the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 budget and the availability of funding in future budgets for the extension options.
The motion for negotiation and execution of a contract with Austin Independent School District (AISD) was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-081, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb
Item 82 - July 24, 2008
Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the City Code relating to the use, site development, and permitting requirements applicable to a fly tower within a performing arts theater.
Ordinance No. 20080724-082 with the following amendment was approved. The amendment was as follows: Add a new Subsection (G) to Part 1 to read, "(G) A fly tower that is constructed within a performing arts theater that seats 300 or more people may be up to 80 feet in height, regardless of the zoning district height limit, unless a lower height limit is required by City Code Chapter 25-2, Article 10 (Compatibility Standards). The fly tower must be: (1) located on land owned by the City of Austin; and (2) designed and used for moving set pieces, lights, microphones, and other equipment on and off stage." Add a new Part 2 and renumber the remaining sections accordingly. Part 2 should read: "The city council finds that public performing arts theaters of sufficient size to include a fly tower for moving set pieces, lights, microphones and other equipment on and off stage generally provide significant community benefits."
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20080724-082, PDF, 36kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-082, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 36kb
20080724-082, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 12kb
20080724-082, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 19kb
20080724-082, Agenda Backup (Draft Planning Commission Minutes), PDF, 33kb
20080724-082, Agenda Backup (Fly Tower Example), PDF, 41kb
20080724-082, Agenda Backup (Ordinance - Planning Commission Recommendation), PDF, 12kb
20080724-082, Agenda Backup (Ordinance Amendment Review Sheet), PDF, 22kb
20080724-082, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 54kb
Item 83 - July 24, 2008
Authorize negotiation and execution of a Joint Funding Agreement with the United States Department of the Interior Geological survey (USGS) for water resources investigation projects for Fiscal Year 2008-2009, in the amount of $417,770 with six (6) twelve (12) month extension options, with each option in an amount not to exceed the amount of the previous twelve (12) months authorized limit plus up to 11% for potential increases in the cost of service and additional stations added to the scope of work, for a total contract amount not to exceed $4,087,158. Funding in the amount of $248,770 is included in the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Proposed Operating Budget of the Watershed Protection & Development Review Department. Funding in the amount of $169,000 is included in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Capital Budget of the Watershed Protection & Development Review Department. Funding for future fiscal years is dependant on the approval of future budgets.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of a Joint Funding Agreement with the United States Department of the Interior Geological survey (USGS) was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-083, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Note), PDF, 11kb
20080724-083, Agenda Backup (Map), PDF, 553kb
20080724-083, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 56kb
Item 84 - July 24, 2008
Approve appointments to citizen board and commissions, to Council subcommittees and other intergovernmental bodies and removal and replacement of members.
Resolution No. 20080724-084 was approved.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20080724-084, PDF, 82kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-084, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
20080724-084, Agenda Late Backup Part 1 of 2, PDF, 101kb
20080724-084, Agenda Late Backup Part 2 of 2, PDF, 77kb
Item 85 - July 24, 2008
Approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20080605-045 to increase the number of members of the Downtown Street Event Closure Task Force, and related items. (Council Member Lee Leffingwell Mayor Will Wynn Council Member Mike Martinez)
Ordinance No. 20080724-085 and the motion to appoint Tomas Pantin to the Downtown Street Event Closure Task Force were approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20080724-085, PDF, 42kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-085, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 21kb
20080724-085, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Memo), PDF, 18kb
20080724-085, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
Item 86 - July 24, 2008
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to cease negotiation and execution of a lease with Mobile Loaves and Fishes for its Habitat on Wheels program on land owned by the City adjacent to the East Service Center located on Harold Court for a period of twelve (12) months. (Council Member Mike Martinez Council Member Sheryl Cole)
Resolution No. 20080724-086 was approved.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20080724-086, PDF, 50kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-086, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution), PDF, 26kb
20080724-086, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Memo), PDF, 19kb
20080724-086, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
Item 87 - July 24, 2008
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to review City Code provisions and operating policies related to large annual events in the downtown area to address public safety issues and to provide a report to Council on or before August 28, 2008. (Council Member Sheryl Cole Council Member Lee Leffingwell)
This item was withdrawn.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-087, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution), PDF, 27kb
20080724-087, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Memo), PDF, 19kb
20080724-087, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
Item 88 - July 24, 2008
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to initiate amendments to the East 12th Street Neighborhood Conservation Combining District to ensure consistency with proposed revisions to the Urban Renewal Plan for the East 11th and 12th Streets Urban Renewal Area. (Council Member Sheryl Cole Council Member Lee Leffingwell and Mayor Pro Tem Brewster McCracken)
Resolution No. 20080724-088 was approved.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20080724-088, PDF, 58kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-088, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution), PDF, 21kb
20080724-088, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Memo), PDF, 19kb
20080724-088, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
Item 89 - July 24, 2008
Approve waiver of banner fees under Chapter 25-10 of the City Code for the 2008 Austin Gay and Lesbian International Film Festival taking place at the Alamo Ritz located on 320 E. 6th St, to be held September 3-7, 2008. (Mayor Will Wynn Mayor Pro Tem Brewster McCracken Council Member Randi Shade)
The motion for the waiver of banner fees for the 2008 Austin Gay and Lesbian International Film Festival was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-089, Agenda Backup (Fees), PDF, 8kb
20080724-089, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Memo), PDF, 8kb
20080724-089, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
Item 90 - July 24, 2008
Set a public hearing to consider an amendment to Chapter 25-2 of the City Code relating to the applicability of development incentives for affordable housing. (Suggested date and time: August 7, 2008, 6:00 p.m. at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX.)
The public hearing was set for August 7, 2008 at 6:00 p.m., Austin City Hall at 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-090, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 53kb
Item 91 - July 24, 2008
Set a public hearing to consider an ordinance amending the Austin Tomorrow Comprehensive Plan by adopting the Oak Hill Combined Neighborhood Plan, generally bounded by Southwest Parkway to the north, Barton Creek Greenbelt to the east, FM 1826, Davis Lane, Clairmont Drive, Abilene Trail, Convict Hill Rd, and Loop 1 to the south, and Thomas Springs Road, Circle Drive and West View Road to the west. The watersheds are Williamson Creek, Slaughter Creek, and Barton Creek - Barton Springs Zone Watershed. (Suggested date and time: August 7, 2008 at 4:00 p.m., City Hall Council Chambers, 301 West Second Street.)
The public hearing was set for August 7, 2008 at 4:00 p.m., Austin City Hall at 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-091, Agenda Backup (Map), PDF, 94kb
20080724-091, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 54kb
Item 92 - July 24, 2008
Set a public hearing to consider the use of approximately 46,100 square feet for Temporary Working Space use for the Green Water Treatment Plant Decommissioning and Deconstruction Project through dedicated parkland known as Sand Beach Reserve Park and Shoal Beach Park on Lady Bird Lake and portions of Shoal Creek Greenbelt, in accordance with Sec. 26.001 et seq. of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code. (Suggested date and time: August 21, 2008, 6:00 p.m. at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX). All costs associated with construction, as well as any parkland restoration will be paid by requester. Recommended by the Parks and Recreation Board.
The public hearing was set for August 21, 2008 at 6:00 p.m., Austin City Hall at 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-092, Agenda Backup (COMMISSION ACTION), PDF, 9kb
20080724-092, Agenda Backup (MAP), PDF, 3.1mb
20080724-092, Agenda Backup (MEMO OF UNDERSTANDING), PDF, 337kb
20080724-092, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 54kb
Item 93 - July 24, 2008
Set a public hearing to consider an ordinance adopting new floodplain maps and amending City Code Section 25-12-3 (Local Amendments to the Building Code) and Section 25-12-243 (Local Amendments to the Residential Code) to update the old floodplain maps. (Suggested date and time: August 7, 2008, 6:00 p.m. at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX) Recommended by Building and Fire Code Board.
The public hearing was set for August 7, 2008 at 6:00 p.m., Austin City Hall at 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-093, Agenda Backup (Backup New Floodplain Maps), PDF, 18kb
20080724-093, Agenda Backup (Building & Fire Code Board Meeting Minutes-070908), PDF, 17kb
20080724-093, Agenda Backup (Map-Adoption of New Floodplain Maps), PDF, 161kb
20080724-093, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 54kb
Item 94 - July 24, 2008
Presentation of Downtown Austin Plan Rail Analysis
The presentation was made by Jim Robertson, Neighborhood Planning and Zoning Department, and Jim Adams, ROMA Design Group.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-094, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 2.2mb
Item 95 - July 24, 2008
Discuss legal issues relating to Nora Tijerina, as next friend of Joseph Cruz v. Gary Griffin, Cause No. A 07 CA 521 LY, In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas - Austin Division. (Private Consultation with Attorney - Section 551.071). Related to Item #98.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-095, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
Item 96 - July 24, 2008
Discuss legal issues related to In the Matter of the Application of Hays County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 for Amendment to Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES)Permit No. WQ0014293001, Before the State Office of Administrative Hearings, SOAH Docket No. 582-08-0202, TCEQ Docket No. 2007-1426-MWD (concerns permit for direct discharge of waste water into Bear Creek)(Private consultation with Attorney - Section 551.071). Related to Item #97.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-096, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
Item 97 - July 24, 2008
Take possible action related to the Matter of the Application of Hays County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 for Amendment to Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) Permit No. WQ0014293001, Before the State Office of Administrative Hearings, SOAH Docket No. 582-08-0202, TCEQ Docket No. 2007-1426-MWD (concerns permit for direct discharge of waste water into Bear Creek). Related to Item #96.
This item was withdrawn without objection.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-097, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
Item 98 - July 24, 2008
Approve a settlement in Nora Tijerina, as next friend of Joseph Cruz v. Gary Griffin, Cause No. A 07 CA 521 LY, In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas - Austin Division. Related to Item #95.
The motion for a settlement in the amount of $55,000 was approved on Mayor Pro Tem McCracken's motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-098, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
Item 99 - July 24, 2008
Approve the 2008 General Obligation Bond Sale Schedule ($76,045,000 in Public Improvement Bonds, $10,700,000 in Certificates of Obligation, and $26,715,000 in Contractual Obligations). $76,045,000 in Public Improvement Bonds, $10,700,000 in Certificates of Obligation, and $26,715,000 in Contractual Obligations.
The motion for the 2008 General Obligation Bond Sale Schedule was approved on Council Member Leffingwell's motion, Mayor Pro Tem McCracken's second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member Martinez was off the dais.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-099, Agenda Backup (Bond Sale Schedule), PDF, 10kb
20080724-099, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 56kb
Item 100 - July 24, 2008
Approve an ordinance authorizing the issuance of City of Austin, Texas, Electric Utility System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2008A, in an amount not to exceed $175,000,000, and approving related documents. $7,291,667 in the first year debt service requirement and $150 estimated annual administration fee for the paying agent/registrar for the proposed bond sale will be included in the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Proposed Budget of the Utility Revenue Bond Redemption Fund.
Ordinance No. 20080724-100 authorizing the issuance of City Austin, Texas, Electric Utility System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2008A in an amount not to exceed $175,000,000 was approved on Council Member Cole's motion, Council Member Leffingwell's second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member Martinez was off the dais.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20080724-100, PDF, 2.4mb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-100, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 243kb
20080724-100, Agenda Backup (Exhibit A), PDF, 53kb
20080724-100, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb
20080724-100, Agenda Late Backup Part 1 of 2, PDF, 4.2mb
20080724-100, Agenda Late Backup Part 2 of 2, PDF, 164kb
Item 101 - July 24, 2008
Approve an ordinance authorizing the issuance of City of Austin, Texas, Hotel Occupancy Tax Subordinate Lien Variable Rate Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2008, in an amount not to exceed $135,000,000; providing for payments secured by the net revenues of the City's Hotel Tax Revenue Bond Redemption Fund; and delegating to City officials the authority to establish the interest rate and other key terms and provisions for the bonds and to negotiate and execute related documents. Costs of issuance totaling $2,500,000 and the reserve fund totaling $8,300,000 will be paid from the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Budget of the Hotel Tax Revenue Bond Redemption Fund. The first year debt service requirement of approximately $4,000,000 and all estimated annual administration fees are included in the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Proposed Budget of the Hotel Tax Revenue Bond Redemption Fund. Recommended by Audit and Finance Committee.
Ordinance No. 20080724-101 authorizing the issuance of City of Austin, Texas, Hotel Occupancy Tax Subordinate Lien Variable Rate Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2008 in an amount not to exceed $135,000,000 was approved on Council Member Cole's motion, Council Member Leffingwell's second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member Martinez was off the dais.
Executed Ordinance
20080724-101, Ordinance Part 1 of 5, PDF, 4.9mb
20080724-101, Ordinance Part 2 of 5, PDF, 4.7mb
20080724-101, Ordinance Part 3 of 5, PDF, 3.5mb
20080724-101, Ordinance Part 4 of 5, PDF, 3.6mb
20080724-101, Ordinance Part 5 of 5, PDF, 3.3mb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-101, Agenda Backup (APPENDIX A - EXHIBIT 1), PDF, 78kb
20080724-101, Agenda Backup (APPENDIX A), PDF, 116kb
20080724-101, Agenda Backup (DRAFT ORDINANCE), PDF, 286kb
20080724-101, Agenda Backup (EXHIBIT A), PDF, 36kb
20080724-101, Agenda Backup (EXHIBIT B - CREDIT SUPPORT ANNEX), PDF, 25kb
20080724-101, Agenda Backup (EXHIBIT B - ISDA CREDIT SUPPORT ANNEX), PDF, 41kb
20080724-101, Agenda Backup (EXHIBIT B - MASTER AGREEMENT), PDF, 91kb
20080724-101, Agenda Backup (EXHIBIT B - REPLACEMENT TRANSACTION AGREEMENT), PDF, 45kb
20080724-101, Agenda Backup (EXHIBIT B - SCHEDULE TO MASTER AGREEMENT), PDF, 66kb
20080724-101, Agenda Backup (EXHIBIT C - REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT ), PDF, 225kb
20080724-101, Agenda Backup (EXHIBIT D - REMARKETING AGREEMENT SERIES A), PDF, 46kb
20080724-101, Agenda Backup (EXHIBIT D - REMARKETING AGREEMENT SERIES B), PDF, 48kb
20080724-101, Agenda Backup (EXHIBIT E), PDF, 35kb
20080724-101, Agenda Backup (EXHIBIT F - BOND PURCHASE AGREEMENT SERIES A), PDF, 63kb
20080724-101, Agenda Backup (EXHIBIT F - BOND PURCHASE AGREEMENT SERIES B), PDF, 62kb
20080724-101, Agenda Backup (EXHIBIT G), PDF, 16kb
20080724-101, Agenda Backup (EXHIBIT H - BOND IN DAILY OR WEEKLY MODE), PDF, 30kb
20080724-101, Agenda Backup (EXHIBIT I - AUCTION RATE MODE BOND), PDF, 28kb
20080724-101, Agenda Backup (EXHIBIT J - COMMERCIAL PAPER TERM FIXED MODE), PDF, 33kb
20080724-101, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 58kb
20080724-101, Agenda Late Backup Part 1 of 2, PDF, 9.4mb
20080724-101, Agenda Late Backup Part 2 of 2, PDF, 7.3mb
Item 102 - July 24, 2008
Austin Energy's Future Energy Resources and CO2 Cap & Reduction Planning
The presentation was made by Roger Duncan, Acting Director of Austin Energy.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-102, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 669kb
Item 103 - July 24, 2008
NPA-2007-0015.02 - Rogge Lane - Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Ordinance 20021107-Z-11, the East MLK Combined Neighborhood Plan, an element of the Comprehensive Plan, by changing the land use designation for 2906 Rogge Lane from single-family to neighborhood mixed use. First reading approved on November 8, 2007. Vote: 7-0. Applicant: Willie Hays, Virginia Conley & Jody Self. Agent: Reg. Inc. (Stephen Jensen). City Staff: Robert Heil, 974-2330.
Ordinance No. 20080724-103 changing the land use designation to neighborhood mixed use was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20080724-103, PDF, 105kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-103, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 18kb
20080724-103, Agenda Backup (Map), PDF, 18kb
20080724-103, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 50kb
20080724-103, Agenda Backup (Revised Draft Ordinance), PDF, 30kb
20080724-103, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 750kb
20080724-103, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 750kb
Item 104 - July 24, 2008
C14-2007-0130 - Rogge Lane - Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 2906 Rogge Lane (Fort Branch Watershed) from family residence-neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) combining district zoning to community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning and neighborhood commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (LR-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning. First reading approved on November 8, 2007. Vote: 7-0. Applicant: Willie Hays, Virginia Conley & Jody Self. Agent: Reg Inc. (Stephen Jensen). City Staff: Robert Heil, 974-2330.
Ordinance No. 20080724-104 for community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning and neighborhood commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (LR-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20080724-104, PDF, 232kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-104, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 30kb
20080724-104, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 50kb
20080724-104, Agenda Backup (Revised Draft Ordinance), PDF, 39kb
20080724-104, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 797kb
20080724-104, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 750kb
Item 105 - July 24, 2008
C14-2008-0049 - South Edge II (Part 3) - Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 6224 Crow Lane (Williamson Creek Watershed) from family residence-neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) combining district zoning to multi-family residence-low-density-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (MF-2-CO-NP) combining district zoning. First reading approved on May 8, 2008. Vote: 7-0. Applicant: Captuity Investments Three, L.P (Darin Davis). Agent: Alice Glasco Consulting (Alice Glasco). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 974-7719.
Ordinance No. 20080724-105 for multi-family residence-low-density-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (MF-2-CO-NP) combining district zoning was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20080724-105, PDF, 253kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-105, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 279kb
20080724-105, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 50kb
20080724-105, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 1.3mb
Item 106 - July 24, 2008
C14-2007-0144 - 800 West Avenue - Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 800 West Avenue (Shoal Creek Watershed) from general office (GO) district zoning and limited office (LO) district zoning to downtown mixed use-conditional overlay (DMU-CO) combining district zoning. First reading approved on November 29, 2007. Vote: 7-0. Applicant: Joseph T. Wells. Agent: Armbrust and Brown (Lynn Ann Carley.) City Staff: Robert Heil, 974-2330.
This item was postponed to August 21, 2008 at the applicant's request.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-106, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 50kb
20080724-106, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 852kb
Item 107 - July 24, 2008
C14-2008-0020 - Sundberg Tract - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 8219 Burleson Road (Onion Creek Watershed) from interim-rural residence (I-RR) district zoning to limited industrial service-conditional overlay (LI-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 1; and general commercial services-mixed use (CS-MU) combining district zoning with conditions for Tract 2. Staff Recommendation: To grant limited industrial service-conditional overlay (LI-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 1; and general commercial services-mixed use-conditional overlay (CS-MU-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 2. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant limited industrial service-conditional overlay (LI-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 1, and general commercial services-mixed use-conditional overlay (CS-MU-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 2 with conditions. Applicants: Joan Elaine Frensley Smith; Frances E and Robert W. Bauman; Sundberg Farm Limited Partnership (Jean and Marvin Chernosky); Sundberg C&C Partners, Ltd. (Camille C. Mealy); Ralph & Olga Schneider Family Parnership (Elaine Schnieder and John P. Schneider, M.D.); and Robert Carl Wolter. Agent: Bury & Partners (Melissa Matthiesen). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 974-7719.
This item was postponed to August 7, 2008 at the staff's request.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-107, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 563kb
20080724-107, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb
20080724-107, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 1.2mb
Item 108 - July 24, 2008
C14-2008-0077 - Spicewood Kingdom Hall - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 13405 Lyndhurst Street (Lake Creek Watershed) from interim-rural residence (I-RR) district zoning to townhouse and condominium residence (SF-6) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant multi-family residence-medium density-conditional overlay (MF-3-CO) combining district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant townhouse and condominium residence-conditional overlay (SF-6-CO) combining district zoning. Applicant: Spicewood Springs Congregation of Jehovahs Witness (Terry Polston). Agent: Kari Blachly. City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 974-3057.
Ordinance No. 20080724-108 for townhouse and condominium residence-conditional overlay (SF-6-CO) combining district zoning was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20080724-108, PDF, 114kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-108, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 62kb
20080724-108, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 50kb
20080724-108, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 725kb
Item 109 - July 24, 2008
C14-2008-0080 - Lakeline Hotel - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 11225 Pecan Park Boulevard (Buttercup Creek and Lake Creek Watersheds) from community commercial (GR) district zoning to commercial highway services(CH) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant commercial highway services (CH) district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant commercial highway services (CH) district zoning. Applicant: M&I Industries (Terry Stevens). Agent: Alice Glasco Consulting (Alice Glasco). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 974-3057.
Ordinance No. 20080724-109 for commercial highway services (CH) district zoning was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20080724-109, PDF, 124kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-109, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 132kb
20080724-109, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 50kb
20080724-109, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 752kb
Item 110 - July 24, 2008
C14-2008-0082 - 1403 Morgan Lane - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 1403 Morgan Lane (West Bouldin Creek Watershed) from family residence (SF-3) district zoning and limited office (LO) district zoning to neighborhood office-mixed use-conditional overlay (NO-MU-CO) combining district zoning on Tract 1 and general office-conditional overlay (GO-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 2 with conditions. Staff Recommendation: To grant neighborhood office-mixed use-conditional overlay (NO-MU-CO) combining district zoning on Tract 1 and general office-conditional overlay (GO-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 2. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant neighborhood office-mixed use-conditional overlay (NO-MU-CO) combining district zoning on Tract 1 and general office-conditional overlay (GO-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 2. Applicant and Agent: Robb Buchanan. City Staff: Jerry Rusthoven, 974-3207.
The first reading of the ordinance for neighborhood office-mixed use-conditional overlay (NO-MU-CO) combining district zoning on Tract 1 and general office-conditional overlay (GO-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 2 was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-110, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 225kb
20080724-110, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb
20080724-110, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 431kb
Item 111 - July 24, 2008
C14-2008-0091 - 2W Homestead Zoning - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 14000 Block of U.S. Highway 183 North (Buttercup Creek Watershed) from community commercial-conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning and general commercial services (CS) district zoning to commercial highway services (CH) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant commercial highway services (CH) district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant commercial highway services (CH) district zoning. Applicant: 2W Homestead, L.P., Hesten Family Partnership (Thomas J. Wolf, Jr.). Agent: Thrower Design (Ron Thrower). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 974-3057.
Ordinance No. 20080724-111 for commercial highway services (CH) district zoning was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20080724-111, PDF, 178kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-111, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 109kb
20080724-111, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 50kb
20080724-111, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 624kb
Item 112 - July 24, 2008
C14-2008-0092 - Parmer Park - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 12123, 12127, 12133, 12139, and 12201 Dessau Road (Harris Banch and Walnut Creek Watersheds) from interim-community commercial (I-GR) district zoning to community commercial-mixed use (GR-MU) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant community commercial-mixed use (GR-MU) combining district zoning with conditions. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant community commercial-mixed use (GR-MU) combining district zoning with conditions. Applicant: Armbrust & Brown (Richard Suttle). Agent: Parmer Park, L.P. (Keith Stone). City Staff: Joi Harden, 974-2122.
Ordinance No. 20080724-112 for community commercial-mixed use (GR-MU) combining district zoning with conditions was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20080724-112, PDF, 75kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-112, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 43kb
20080724-112, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 50kb
20080724-112, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 258kb
20080724-112, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 85kb
20080724-112, Restrictive Covenant, PDF, 92kb
Item 113 - July 24, 2008
C14-2008-0093 - Continental Club Rezoning - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 1313-1315 South Congress Avenue (East Bouldin Creek Watershed) from general commercial services-vertical mixed use building-neighborhood conservation combining district-neighborhood plan (CS-V-NCCD-NP) combining district zoning to commercial-liquor sales-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-neighborhood conservation combining district-neighborhood plan (CS-1-V-CO-NCCD-NP) combining district zoning for Tracts 1 and 2. Staff Recommendation: To grant commercial-liquor sales-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-neighborhood conservation combining district-neighborhood plan (CS-1-V-CO-NCCD-NP) combining district zoning for Tracts 1 and 2. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant commercial-liquor sales-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-neighborhood conservation combining district-neighborhood plan (CS-1-V-CO-NCCD-NP) combining district zoning for Tracts 1 and 2. Applicant: Sonja Hunter. Agent: Thrower Design (Ron Thrower). City Staff: Jerry Rusthoven, 974-3207.
Ordinance No. 20080724-113 for commercial-liquor sales-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-neighborhood conservation combining district-neighborhood plan (CS-1-V-CO-NCCD-NP) combining district zoning for Tracts 1 and 2 was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20080724-113, PDF, 236kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-113, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 219kb
20080724-113, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb
20080724-113, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 339kb
Item 114 - July 24, 2008
C14H-2008-0018 - Continental Club Historic Zoning - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning a property locally known as 1315 S. Congress Avenue (East Bouldin Creek Watershed) from general commercial services-vertical mixed use building-neighborhood conservation combining district-neighborhood plan (CS-V-NCCD-NP) combining district zoning to commercial-liquor sales-historic landmark-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-neighborhood conservation combining district-neighborhood plan (CS-1-H-V-CO-NCCD-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant commercial-liquor sales-historic landmark-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-neighborhood conservation combining district-neighborhood plan (CS-1-H-V-CO-NCCD-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To be reviewed on August 12, 2008. Applicant: Stephen Wertheimer. Agent: Thrower Design (Ron Thrower). City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, 974-6454.
This item was postponed to August 21, 2008 at the staff's request.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-114, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 50kb
20080724-114, Agenda Backup (Request for Postponement), PDF, 15kb
Item 115 - July 24, 2008
C14-2008-0104 - Schiffgens Tract - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 9621 North IH-35 Service Road Northbound (Little Walnut Creek Watershed) from single-family residence-standard lot (SF-2) district zoning to general commercial services-conditional overlay (CS-CO) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-conditional overlay (CS-CO) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-conditional overlay (CS-CO) combining district zoning. Applicant: McMinn Land Surveying Co. (Mike McMinn.) Agent: Mark E. Schiffgens. City Haff: Joi Harden, 974-2122.
Ordinance No. 20080724-115 general commercial services-conditional overlay (CS-CO) combining district zoning was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20080724-115, PDF, 178kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-115, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 98kb
20080724-115, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 50kb
20080724-115, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 327kb
Item 116 - July 24, 2008
C14-2008-0108 - 6805 Manchaca - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 6805 Manchaca (Williamson Creek Watershed) from neighborhood commercial (LR) district zoning to community commercial (GR) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant community commercial-conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant community commercial-conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning. Applicant: Hyden Family Partnership, L.P. (William E. Hyden). Agent: Drenner & Golden Stuart Wolff, L.L.P. (Michele Rogerson). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 974-7719.
Ordinance No. 20080724-116 for community commercial-conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20080724-116, PDF, 137kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-116, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 75kb
20080724-116, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 50kb
20080724-116, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 738kb
Item 117 - July 24, 2008
C814-96-0003.07 - Pioneer Crossing PUD Amendment #7 - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as the northeast intersection of Samsung Boulevard and Sprinkle Cutoff Road (Harris Branch and Walnut Creek Watersheds) from planned unit development (PUD) district zoning to planned unit development (PUD) district zoning to change a condition of zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant planned unit development (PUD) district zoning to change a condition of zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant planned unit development (PUD) district zoning to change a condition of zoning. Applicant: Pioneer Austin East Development I, Ltd. (Ralph Reed). Agent: Longaro & Clarke L.P. (Alex G. Clarke/Walter Hoysa). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 974-3057.
The public hearing was closed and the first reading of the ordinance for planned unit development (PUD) district zoning to change a condition of zoning with a condition was approved on Mayor Pro Tem McCracken's motion, Council Member Morrison's second on a 7-0 vote. The condition was to require detached single family homes.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-117, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 825kb
20080724-117, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 50kb
20080724-117, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 1.3mb
20080724-117, Agenda Backup (Zoning Communication Statement), PDF, 20kb
20080724-117, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 80kb
Item 118 - July 24, 2008
C14-2008-0069 - IABA Phase-1 - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by zoning property locally known as 12460 Los Indios Trail (Rattan Creek Watershed) from interim-rural residence (I-RR) district zoning to limited office-conditional overlay (LO-CO) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant limited office-conditional overlay (LO-CO) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant townhouse and condominium residence-conditional overlay (SF-6-CO) combining district zoning. Applicant: Islamic Ahlul Bayt Association (Jabir Yusufali). Agent: Syed Riaz Jafri. City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 974-3057.
The first reading of the ordinance for townhouse and condominium residence-conditional overlay (SF-6-CO) combining district zoning with restrictions was approved on Council Member Cole's motion, Council Member Martinez' second on a 7-0 vote. The restrictions were as follows: no attached single family dwellings and 35' height limitation with exceptions allowed under the Code up to 40'. The parking will be agreed upon by involved parties.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-118, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 103kb
20080724-118, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 50kb
20080724-118, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 1.0mb
20080724-118, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 364kb
Item 119 - July 24, 2008
C14-2008-0096 - 2102 W. Ben White Blvd. - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 2102 W. Ben White Boulevard (Williamson Creek Watershed) from family residence (SF-3) district zoning and limited office (LO) district zoning to limited office-mixed use (LO-MU) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant limited office-mixed use (LO-MU) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant limited office-mixed use (LO-MU) combining district zoning. Applicant and Agent: Annie Rice. City Staff: Jerry Rusthoven, 974-3207.
Ordinance No. 20080724-119 for limited office-mixed use (LO-MU) combining district zoning was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20080724-119, PDF, 106kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-119, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 65kb
20080724-119, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 50kb
20080724-119, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 351kb
Item 120 - July 24, 2008
C14-2008-0013 - Cantarra Zoning - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as Gregg Lane (Lake Travis Watershed) from interim-single family residence-small lot (I-SF-4A) district zoning to single-family residence-small lot (SF-4A) district zoning for Tract 1 and community commercial (GR) district zoning for Tract 2. Staff Recommendation: To grant single-family residence-small lot (SF-4A) district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant single-family residence-small lot (SF-4A) district zoning. Applicant: Cantarra Ventures, Ltd. (Doyle Wilson). Agent: Carlson, Brigance & Doering, Inc. (Jennifer Rummel). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 974-3057.
Ordinance No. 20080724-120 for single-family residence-small lot (SF-4A) district zoning was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20080724-120, PDF, 222kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-120, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 102kb
20080724-120, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 50kb
20080724-120, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 420kb
Item 121 - July 24, 2008
C14-81-113 (RCA) - SAM - Conduct a public hearing to approve amendment of a restrictive covenant by terminating the restrictive covenant for the property locally known as 6700 Manchaca Road (Williamson Creek Watershed). Staff Recommendation: To approve termination of the restrictive covenant for the subject property. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To approve termination of the restrictive covenant for the subject property. Applicant and Agent: Janice Godwin and George W. Godwin. City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 974-7719.
The motion terminating the restrictive covenant was approved.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-121, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 50kb
20080724-121, Agenda Backup (Restrictive Covenant), PDF, 130kb
20080724-121, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 724kb
20080724-121, Restrictive Covenant Amendment, PDF, 180kb
Item 122 - July 24, 2008
C14-2008-0036 - SAM - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 6700 Manchaca Road (Williamson Creek Watershed) from multi-family residence-low density (MF-2) district zoning to limited office-mixed use (LO-MU) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant limited office-mixed use-conditional overlay (LO-MU-CO) combining district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant limited office-mixed use-conditional overlay (LO-MU-CO) combining district zoning. Applicant and Agent: Janice and George W. Godwin. City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 974-7719.
Ordinance No. 20080724-122 for limited office-mixed use-conditional overlay (LO-MU-CO) combining district zoning was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20080724-122, PDF, 219kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-122, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 143kb
20080724-122, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 50kb
20080724-122, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 990kb
Item 123 - July 24, 2008
C14-2008-0106 - Lundelius-McDaniel Water Quality Retrofit Project - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 3401 Paisano Trail (Williamson Creek Watershed - Barton Springs Zone) from single-family residence-standard lot (SF-2) district zoning to public (P) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant public (P) district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant public (P) district zoning. Applicant: City of Austin. Agent: Watershed Protection and Development Review Department (Tom Franke). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 974-7719.
Ordinance No. 20080724-123 for public (P) district zoning was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20080724-123, PDF, 228kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-123, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 125kb
20080724-123, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 50kb
20080724-123, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 1.0mb
Item 124 - July 24, 2008
C14-2008-0107 - Lundelius-McDaniel Water Quality Retrofit Project - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 7415 Brodie Lane (Williamson Creek Watershed - Barton Springs Zone) from single-family residence-standard lot (SF-2) district zoning to public (P) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant public (P) district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant public (P) district zoning. Applicant: City of Austin. Agent: Watershed Protection and Development Review Department (Tom Franke). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 974-7719.
Ordinance No. 20080724-124 for public (P) district zoning was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20080724-124, PDF, 156kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-124, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 99kb
20080724-124, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 50kb
20080724-124, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 1.3mb
Item 125 - July 24, 2008
C14H-2007-0017 - Dorothy Nichols Duplex - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 1206 Lorrain Street (Shoal Creek Watershed) from multi-family residence-medium density-neighborhood plan (MF-3-NP) combining district zoning to multi- family residence-medium density-historic landmark-neighborhood plan (MF-3-H-NP) combining district zoning. Staff recommendation: To grant multi-family residence-medium density-historic landmark-neighborhood plan (MF-3-H-NP) combining district zoning. Historic Landmark Commission recommendation: To grant multi-family residence-medium density-historic landmark-neighborhood plan (MF-3-H-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission recommendation: To grant multi-family residence-medium density-historic landmark-neighborhood plan (MF-3-H-NP) combining district zoning. Applicant: Historic Landmark Commission. City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, 974-6454.
This item was postponed to September 25, 2008 at the staff's request.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-125, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 50kb
20080724-125, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 388kb
Item 126 - July 24, 2008
C14H-2007-0244 - Keller Zoning and McKinney's Mill Historic Site - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 2935 East SH 71 Westbound; 2901, 2903 and 2905 Ellon Road; and 2936 Terry Lane (Colorado River Watershed) from interim-rural residence (I-RR) district zoning and interim-single-family residence-standard lot (I-SF-2) district zoning to general commercial services (CS) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-conditional overlay (CS-CO) combining district zoning for Tracts 1 and 2; and general commercial services-historic landmark (CS-H) combining district zoning for Tract 3 with conditions. Historic Landmark Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-historic landmark (CS-H) combining district zoning for Tract 3. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-conditional overlay (CS-CO) combining district zoning for Tracts 1 and 2, and general commercial services-historic landmark (CS-H) for Tract 3 with conditions. Applicant: Keller Family Investments, Ltd.; Paul Keller Investments, Ltd. (Kerry A. Keller). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 974-7719; Steve Sadowsky, 974-6454.
Ordinance No. 20080724-126 for general commercial services-conditional overlay (CS-CO) combining district zoning for Tracts 1 and 2, and general commercial services-historic landmark (CS-H) for Tract 3 with conditions was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20080724-126, PDF, 367kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-126, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 285kb
20080724-126, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb
20080724-126, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 3.1mb
Item 127 - July 24, 2008
C14H-2008-0012 - T.N. and Edythe Porter House. Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 3009 Washington Square (Waller Creek Watershed) from family residence-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (SF-3-CO-NP) combining district zoning to family residence - historic landmark-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Staff recommendation: To grant family residence-historic Landmark-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Historic Landmark Commission recommendation: To grant family residence-historic landmark-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission recommendation: To grant family residence-historic landmark-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Applicants: Betsy Greenberg and Wade Odell. City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, 974-6454.
Ordinance No. 20080724-127 for family residence-historic landmark-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-CO-NP) combining district zoning was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20080724-127, PDF, 132kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-127, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 109kb
20080724-127, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 50kb
20080724-127, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 935kb
Item 128 - July 24, 2008
C14H-2008-0013 - Cuyler House - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 1216 W. 22nd Street (Shoal Creek Watershed) from family residence-conditional overlay-neighborhood Plan (SF-3-NP) combining district zoning to family residence-historic landmark-conditional overlay-neighborhood Plan (SF-3-H-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant family residence-historic landmark-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Historic Landmark Commission Recommendation: To grant family residence-historic landmark-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: No action - pulled from agenda. Applicants: Bryan Balfour and Mary Beth Cishek. City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, 974-6454.
This item was withdrawn.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-128, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 92kb
20080724-128, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 50kb
20080724-128, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 917kb
Item 129 - July 24, 2008
NPA-2008-0001.02 - Fort Magruder - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 980827-B, the Dawson Neighborhood Plan, an element of the Austin Tomorrow Comprehensive Plan, to change the land use designation from single-family to mixed use on the future land use map (FLUM) for the properties located at 3900 Wadford Street and 3907-B Reyna Street. Staff Recommendation: To grant mixed use designation for 3907-B Reyna Street only. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant mixed use designation for 3900 Wadford Street and 3907-B Reyna Street. Applicant: Agent: City of Austin. City Staff: Andrew Holubeck, 974-2054.
This item was postponed to August 7, 2008 at the staff's request.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-129, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 43kb
20080724-129, Agenda Backup (Map), PDF, 547kb
20080724-129, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 50kb
20080724-129, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 210kb
20080724-129, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 52kb
Item 130 - July 24, 2008
C14-2007-0048 - Fort Magruder 1 - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 3811 Wadford Street (East Bouldin Creek Watershed) from family residence (SF-3) 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 community commercial-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-V-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant community commercial-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-V-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Applicant: Sonja Hunter. Agent: Thrower Design (Ron Thrower). City Staff: Jerry Rusthoven, 974-3207.
This item was postponed to August 7, 2008 at the applicant's request.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-130, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 50kb
20080724-130, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 169kb
Item 131 - July 24, 2008
C14-2008-0072 - Fort Magruder 3A - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 3902 & 3904 Wadford Street (East Bouldin Creek Watershed) from family residence (SF-3) district zoning to community commercial-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-V-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant community commercial-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-V-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant community commercial-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-V-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Applicant: KCGR 620 LLP (A Thrower). Agent: Thrower Design (Ron Thrower). City Staff: Jerry Rusthoven, 974-3207.
This item was postponed to August 7, 2008 at the applicant's request.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-131, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 50kb
20080724-131, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 1.0mb
Item 132 - July 24, 2008
C14-2008-0084 - Fort Magruder 3B - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 3906 Wadford Street (East Bouldin Creek Watershed) from family residence (SF-3) 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 community commercial-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-V-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant community commercial-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-V-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Applicant: Gladys Long. Agent: Thrower Design (Ron Thrower). City Staff: Jerry Rusthoven, 974-3207.
This item was postponed to August 7, 2008 at the applicant's request.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-132, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 50kb
20080724-132, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 92kb
Item 133 - July 24, 2008
C14-2008-0074 - Fort Magruder 3C - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 207 Dunlap Street (East Bouldin Creek Watershed) from family residence (SF-3) district zoning to community commercial-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-V-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant community commercial-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-V-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant community commercial-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-V-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Applicant: James Lacey. Agent: Thrower Design (Ron Thrower). City Staff: Jerry Rusthoven, 974-3207.
This item was postponed to August 7, 2008 at the applicant's request.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-133, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 50kb
20080724-133, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 881kb
Item 134 - July 24, 2008
C14-2008-0073 - Fort Magruder 3D - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 213 Dunlap St. and 3907 A and B Reyna Street (East Bouldin Creek Watershed) from family residence (SF-3) district zoning to community commercial-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-V-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant community commercial-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-V-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant community commercial-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-V-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Applicant: Colonnetta Family L.P. (Mike Colonnetta), Janie Ybarra and Al Reyna. Agent: Thrower Design (Ron Thrower). City Staff: Jerry Rusthoven, 974-3207.
This item was postponed to August 7, 2008 at the applicant's request.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-134, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 190kb
20080724-134, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 50kb
20080724-134, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 904kb
Item 135 - July 24, 2008
C14-2008-0034 - University Hills Neighborhood Planning Area Vertical Mixed Use Building (V) Zoning Opt-in/Opt-Out Process - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by applying Vertical Mixed Use Building (V) zoning regulations to certain tracts within the University Hills Neighborhood Planning Area, bounded by U.S. Highway 290 and U.S. Highway 183 on the north, U.S. Highway 183 on the east, Manor Road on the south and Northeast Drive on the west (Little Walnut Creek Watershed). Regulations governing Vertical Mixed Use Building dimensional standards; allowable uses for a Vertical Mixed Use Building in office base district zoning; relaxed parking standards for commercial uses in a Vertical Mixed Use Building; and affordability requirements for Vertical Mixed Use Building developments will be considered for adoption. The Austin City Council may consider adopting all or some of these regulations, or amending the Vertical Mixed Use (VMU) overlay district to exclude properties within the University Hills Neighborhood Planning Area from the overlay district. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant vertical mixed use building (V) district and to exclude certain tracts from the mixed use overlay district. Applicant and Agent: Neighborhood Planning and Zoning Department. City Staff: Minal Bhakta, 974-6453.
The public hearing was closed and the motion by Mayor Pro Tem McCracken to approve the first reading of the ordinance to opt in Tracts 1, 2 and 5 at 60% MFI and to opt out Tracts 3, 4 and 6 failed due to the lack of a second. The public hearing was closed and the first reading of the ordinance was approved as follows on Council Member Leffingwell's motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 7-0 vote. Tract 1 was zoned vertical mixed use building (V) with dimensional standards, parking reduction and additional ground floor uses in office districts. Tracts 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 were excluded from the VMU overlay district. An affordability level of 60% of the median family income for 10% of rental units was included. Direction was given to staff to bring back information on what is being proposed for Tract 2.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-135, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 328kb
20080724-135, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb
20080724-135, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 1.0mb
Item 136 - July 24, 2008
NPA-2008-0023.01 - Windsor Park Development - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20070809-055, the University Hills/Windsor Park Neighborhood Plan, an element of the Comprehensive Plan, to change the land use designation of 5908 Manor Road from high density single-family residential to mixed use. Staff Recommendation: To deny mixed use for Tract 1 and to grant mixed use for Tracts 2 and 3. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant mixed use. Applicant: Community Partnership for the Homeless (Frank Fernandez). Agent: Arthur Sampson. City Staff: Paul DiGiuseppe, 974-2865.
This item was postponed to August 7, 2008 at the neighborhood's request.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-136, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 18kb
20080724-136, Agenda Backup (Map), PDF, 909kb
20080724-136, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 50kb
20080724-136, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 1.5mb
Item 137 - July 24, 2008
C14-2008-0057.SH - Windsor Park Development - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 5908 Manor Road (Boggy Creek Watershed) from townhouse and condominium residence-neighborhood plan (SF-6-NP) combining district zoning to multi-family residence-medium density-neighborhood plan (MF-3-NP) combining district zoning for Tracts 1 and 3, and neighborhood commercial-neighborhood plan (LR-NP) combining district zoning for Tract 2. Staff Recommendation: To grant townhouse and condominium residence-neighborhood plan (SF-6-NP) combining district zoning for Tract 1, and neighborhood commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (LR-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning for Tracts 2 and 3. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant multi-family residence-medium density-neighborhood plan (MF-3-NP) combining district zoning for Tracts 1 and 3, and neighborhood commercial-neighborhood plan (LR-NP) combining district zoning for Tract 2. Applicant: Community Partnership for the Homeless (Frank Fernandez). Agent: Arthur Sampson. City Staff: Joi Harden, 974-2122. A valid petition has been filed in opposition to this rezoning request.
This item was postponed to August 7, 2008 at the neighborhood's request.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-137, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb
20080724-137, Agenda Backup (Staff Report - Part 1 of 4), PDF, 1.5mb
20080724-137, Agenda Backup (Staff Report - Part 2 of 4), PDF, 1.2mb
20080724-137, Agenda Backup (Staff Report - Part 3 of 4), PDF, 2.8mb
20080724-137, Agenda Backup (Staff Report - Part 4 of 4), PDF, 1.2mb
20080724-137, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 73kb
Item 138 - July 24, 2008
C14-2008-0088 (PART)- Allandale Neighborhood Planning Area Vertical Mixed Use Building (V) Zoning Opt-in/Opt-Out Process - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by applying Vertical Mixed Use Building (V) zoning regulations to tract 5 (6318-6546 1/2 Burnet Road), tract 14 (2917-3025 West Anderson Lane; 7847-7849 Shoal Creek Blvd), and tract 15 (7800-7858 Shoal Creek Blvd) within the Allandale Neighborhood Planning Area, bounded by West Anderson Lane on the north; Burnet Road on the east; West North Loop Boulevard and Hancock Drive on the south; and North MoPac Expressway Northbound on the west (Shoal Creek watershed). Regulations governing Vertical Mixed Use Building dimensional standards; allowable uses for a Vertical Mixed Use Building in office base district zoning; relaxed parking standards for commercial uses in a Vertical Mixed Use Building; and affordability requirements for Vertical Mixed Use Building developments will be considered for adoption. The Austin City Council may consider adopting all or some of these regulations, or amending the Vertical Mixed Use (VMU) overlay district to exclude tracts 5, 14, and 15 from the overlay district. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant vertical mixed use building (V) district. Applicant and Agent: Neighborhood Planning and Zoning Department. City Staff: Andrew Holubeck, 974-2054.
The public hearing was held open and the first reading of the ordinance was approved as follows. Tracts 14A, 14B and 15 were zoned vertical mixed used building (V) zoning with dimensional standards, parking reduction and additional uses in the office districts. Tracts 5A and 5B were zoned vertical mixed use building (V) zoning with no incentives.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-138, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 53kb
20080724-138, Agenda Backup (Staff Report - Part 1 of 2), PDF, 3.0mb
20080724-138, Agenda Backup (Staff Report - Part 2 of 2), PDF, 1.6mb
Item 139 - July 24, 2008
NPA-2008-0001.01 - Oak Meadows - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 980827-B, the Dawson Neighborhood Plan, an element of the Austin Tomorrow Comprehensive Plan, to change the land use designation of 3715 South 1st Street (East Bouldin Creek Watershed) from civic to mixed use and multi-family use. Staff Recommendation: To grant civic use. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant mixed use and multi-family use. Applicant: South First Baptist Church (Susan Maipalni). Agent: Drenner & Golden Stuart Wolff, L.I.P. (Michele Rogerson). City Staff: Andrew Holubeck, 974-2054.
The public hearing was closed and the first reading of the ordinance to change the land use designation to mixed use for the first 150' East of South 1st Street and multi-family use for remainder designation was approved on Council Member Cole's motion, Council Member Morrison's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-139, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 21kb
20080724-139, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 50kb
20080724-139, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 190kb
Item 140 - July 24, 2008
C14-2008-0105 - Oak Meadows - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 3715 S. 1st Street (East Bouldin Creek Watershed) from family residence-neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) combining district zoning to general office-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay (GO-V-CO) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant general office-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay (GO-V-CO) combining district zoning and multi-family residence-medium density-neighborhood plan (MF-3-NP) combining district zoning with conditions. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant general office-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay (GO-V-CO) combining district zoning. Applicant: South First Baptist Church (Susan Maipalni). Agent: Drenner & Golden Stuart Wolff, L.L.P. (Michele Rogerson). City Staff: Jerry Rusthoven, 974-3207.
The public hearing was closed and the first reading of the ordinance for general office-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay (GO-V-CO) combining district zoning with conditions was approved on Council Member Cole's motion, Council Member Morrison's second on a 7-0 vote. The conditions were: limiting multi-family 150' East of the west property line; limit overall impervious cover to 65% over the entire site; as part of the V component no discount or reduction in the parking requirement but could take advantage of the dimensional breaks that might deal with side area building coverage; reduce setbacks; take advantage of the retail uses and office districts which would include food sales, general retail sales, general convenience, restaurants, general limited, and consumer convenience services.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-140, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 50kb
20080724-140, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 587kb
20080724-140, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 130kb
Item 141 - July 24, 2008
C14-2008-0112 - Minware - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 4209 Clawson Road (West Bouldin Creek Watershed) from family residence (SF-3) district zoning to community commercial (GR) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant limited office (LO) district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: No action - pulled from agenda for renotification. Applicant and Agent: Robert W. Anderson, Jr. City Staff: Jerry Rusthoven, 974-3207.
This item was withdrawn.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-141, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 50kb
20080724-141, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 78kb
Item 142 - July 24, 2008
C14H-2008-0014 - Webb-Simms-Aldridge House - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 108 W. 32nd Street (Waller Creek Watershed) from family residence-neighborhood conservation combining district-neighborhood Plan (SF-3-NCCD-NP) combining district zoning to family residence-historic landmark-neighborhood conservation combining district-neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-NCCD-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant family residence-historic landmark-neighborhood conservation combining district-neighborhood Plan (SF-3-H-NCCD-NP) combining district zoning. Historic Landmark Commission recommendation: To grant family residence-historic landmark-neighborhood conservation combining district-neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-NCCD-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission recommendation: To grant family residence-historic landmark-neighborhood conservation combining district-neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-NCCD-NP) combining district zoning. Applicants: Bruce Robison and Kelly Willis. City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, 974-6454.
Ordinance No. 20080724-142 for family residence-historic landmark-neighborhood conservation combining district-neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-NCCD-NP) combining district zoning was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20080724-142, PDF, 113kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-142, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 50kb
20080724-142, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 1.5mb
Item 143 - July 24, 2008
C14H-2008-0015. Crusemann-Marsh-Bell House - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 1509 Marshall Lane (Shoal Creek Watershed) from single-family residence-standard lot (SF-2) district zoning to single-family residence-standard lot-historic landmark (SF-2-H) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant single family residence-standard lot-historic landmark (SF-2-H) combining district zoning. Historic Landmark Commission Recommendation: To grant single family Residence-standard lot-historic landmark-neighborhood plan (SF-2-H-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant single-family residence-standard lot-historic landmark-neighborhood plan (SF-2-H-NP) combining district zoning. Applicants: Thomas and Melanie Tucker. City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, 974-6454.
Ordinance No. 20080724-143 for single-family residence-standard lot-historic landmark (SF-2-H) combining district zoning was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20080724-143, PDF, 79kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-143, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 48kb
20080724-143, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 50kb
20080724-143, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 1.7mb
Item 144 - July 24, 2008
C14H-2008-0019 - Blondie Pharr House - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 801 Highland Avenue (Shoal Creek Watershed) from multi-family residence-moderate high density-neighborhood plan (MF-4-NP) combining district zoning to multi-family residence-moderate high density-historic landmark-neighborhood Plan (MF-4-H-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant multi-family residence-moderate high density-historic Landmark-neighborhood Plan (MF-4-H-NP) combining district zoning; or in the alternative, to require HABS Level II documentation of the structure prior to demolition. Historic Landmark Commission recommendation: To grant multi-family residence-moderate high density-historic landmark-neighborhood plan (MF-4-H-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: No action - pulled from agenda for renotification. Applicant: Historic Landmark Commission. City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, 974-6454.
This item was withdrawn.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-144, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 64kb
20080724-144, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb
20080724-144, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 2.0mb
Item 145 - July 24, 2008
C14H-2008-0016 - Davis-Sibley House. - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 2210 Windsor Road (Shoal Creek Watershed) from family residence (SF-3) district zoning to family residence-historic landmark (SF-3-H) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant family residence-historic landmark (SF-3-H) combining district zoning. Historic Landmark Commission Recommendation: To grant family residence-historic landmark (SF-3-H) combining district zoning. Planning Commission recommendation: To grant family residence-historic landmark (SF-3-H) combining district zoning. Applicant: Jane Dunn Sibley. City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, 974-6454.
Ordinance No. 20080724-145 for family residence-historic landmark (SF-3-H) combining district zoning was approved.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20080724-145, PDF, 72kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-145, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 61kb
20080724-145, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 50kb
20080724-145, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 1.5mb
Item 146 - July 24, 2008
C14-2008-0070 - South Lamar and Bluebonnet - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 2323 S. Lamar, 2315 S. Lamar and 2421 Bluebonnet (West Bouldin Creek Watershed) from family residence (SF-3) district zoning and general commercial services-vertical mixed use building (CS-V) combining district zoning to community commercial (GR) district zoning for Tracts 1 and 2; and community commercial-vertical mixed use building (GR-V) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant limited office-mixed use-conditional overlay (LO-MU-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 1; community commercial-conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 2; and community commercial-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay (GR-V-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 3. Planning Commission Recommendation: No action - pulled from agenda for renotification. Applicant: Talisman Group, Inc. (James T. Ross). Agent: Dubois, Bryant and Campbell (Henry Gilmore). City Staff: Jerry Rusthoven, 974-3207.
This item was withdrawn.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-146, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb
20080724-146, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 108kb
Item 147 - July 24, 2008
C14-2007-0262 - Central Austin Combined Neighborhood Planning Area Vertical Mixed Use Building (V) Zoning Opt-in/Opt-Out Process - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by applying Vertical Mixed Use Building (V) zoning regulations to certain tracts within the Central Austin Combined Neighborhood Planning Area, bounded by 38th Street on the north, IH-35 on the east, Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard on the south, excluding the University of Texas at Austin campus, and Lamar Boulevard and 45th Street on the west (Shoal Creek, Waller Creek watersheds). Regulations governing Vertical Mixed Use Building dimensional standards; allowable uses for a Vertical Mixed Use Building in office base district zoning; relaxed parking standards for commercial uses in a Vertical Mixed Use Building; and affordability requirements for Vertical Mixed Use Building developments will be considered for adoption. The Austin City Council may consider adopting all or some of these regulations, or amending the Vertical Mixed Use (VMU) overlay district to exclude properties within the Central Austin Combined Neighborhood Planning Area from the overlay district. Planning Commission Recommendation: To be reviewed on August 26, 2008. Applicant and Agent: Neighborhood Planning and Zoning Department. City Staff: Andrew Holubeck, 974-2054.
This item was postponed to September 25, 2008 at the staff's request.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-147, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb
20080724-147, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 12kb
Item 148 - July 24, 2008
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending Chapter 25 of the City Code relating to the application of the Central Urban Redevelopment (CURE) combining district to property designated Downtown Mixed Use (DMU) district. Not recommended by the Planning Commission.
This item was postponed to September 25, 2008.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-148, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 26kb
20080724-148, Agenda Backup (Ordinance Review Sheet), PDF, 24kb
20080724-148, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb
Item 149 - July 24, 2008
Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the City Code relating to University Neighborhood Overlay (UNO) District redevelopment requirements. Recommended by Planning Commission
This item was postponed to August 7, 2008.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-149, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 317kb
20080724-149, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 53kb
20080724-149, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 548kb
Item 150 - July 24, 2008
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance regarding floodplain variances requested by Mr. Gabriel A. Bruehl, P.E. of Bury & Partners, Inc. on behalf of their client, Fortis Communities - Austin, L.P., to allow construction of a commercial office building and parking garage at 800 West 6th Street and 600-700 West Avenue in the 25-year and 100-year floodplains of Shoal Creek. The applicant proposes finished floor elevations two feet above the 100-year floodplain elevation and limiting the requirement to dedicate a drainage easement to the full limit of the 100-year floodplain by excluding the footprint of the proposed structures from the easement dedication requirement.
This item was postponed to August 21, 2008.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-150, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 33kb
20080724-150, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 54kb
20080724-150, Agenda Backup (Summary of Findings), PDF, 39kb
Item 151 - July 24, 2008
Conduct a public hearing and consider an appeal by Helen and Charles Heard, Niyanta and Bill Spelman, and John Mayfield of an administrative site plan (SP-2007-0321C) for a proposed religious assembly/education building for the Hyde Park Baptist Church located at 3901 Speedway.
This item was postponed to September 25, 2008.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-151, Agenda Backup (Appeal Form), PDF, 720kb
20080724-151, Agenda Backup (Applicant's demonstration of Exhibit C-1), PDF, 618kb
20080724-151, Agenda Backup (Council Review Sheet), PDF, 32kb
20080724-151, Agenda Backup (Map Tract 6), PDF, 147kb
20080724-151, Agenda Backup (Ordinance 020131-20), PDF, 1.4mb
20080724-151, Agenda Backup (Ordinance 900830-Q), PDF, 590kb
20080724-151, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 55kb
20080724-151, Agenda Backup (Site Plan), PDF, 381kb
20080724-151, Agenda Backup (Summary), PDF, 33kb
Item 152 - July 24, 2008
Conduct a public hearing and consider a resolution authorizing the use of approximately 118,740 square feet (2.7259 acres) for Drainage use, approximately 34,705 square feet (0.7967 acre) for Storm Water Subterranean Tunnel use, approximately 3,898 square feet (0.0895 acre) for Access use, approximately 76,947 square feet (1.7664 acres) for Temporary Working Space use and approximately 17,162 square feet (0.3940 acres) for Temporary Staging Area and Material Storage Site use for the construction of the Waller Creek Tunnel Project through dedicated parkland known as Waterloo Park, Waller Creek Greenbelt, Palm Park and Waller Beach Park near Lady Bird Lake, in accordance with Sec. 26.001 et seq. of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code. All costs associated with construction, as well as any parkland restoration will be paid by requester. Recommended by the Parks and Recreation Board.
The public hearing was closed and Resolution No. 20080724-152 was approved on Council Member Cole's motion, Mayor Pro Tem McCracken's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20080724-152, PDF, 261kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-152, Agenda Backup (COMMISSION ACTION), PDF, 11kb
20080724-152, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution), PDF, 26kb
20080724-152, Agenda Backup (EXHIBIT), PDF, 392kb
20080724-152, Agenda Backup (FIELD NOTES), PDF, 3.3mb
20080724-152, Agenda Backup (MAP), PDF, 386kb
20080724-152, Agenda Backup (MEMO OF UNDERSTANDING 1), PDF, 123kb
20080724-152, Agenda Backup (MEMO OF UNDERSTANDING 2), PDF, 139kb
20080724-152, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 57kb
Item 153 - July 24, 2008
Approval of the Austin City Council minutes from the June 18, 2008 meeting.
The minutes from the meeting of June 18, 2008 were approved. Council Member Morrison abstained.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20080724-153, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 48kb
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