Regular Meeting of the Austin City Council
March 20, 2008

Meeting Agenda

Changes to the Meeting Agenda

Agenda Changes and Corrections Part 1 of 2, 34kb

Agenda Changes and Corrections Part 2 of 2, 41kb

Approved Meeting Minutes

The minutes for the Regular Meeting of March 20, 2008 were approved on the 27th day of March 2008 on Council Member McCracken's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Dunkerley's second on a 7-0 vote.

Minutes, 1.2mb

Closed Caption Transcript

Transcript, 290kb

Agenda Items - March 20, 2008

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Item 1 - March 20, 2008

Approval of the minutes from the meeting of March 6, 2008 and amendment to the minutes from the meeting of February 28, 2008.

The minutes from the meeting of March 6, 2008 and amendment to the minutes from the meeting of February 28, 2008 were approved.

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

20080320-001, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 47kb

Item 2 - March 20, 2008

Authorize negotiation and execution of a Utilities Contribution Agreement with the Film Society of Austin, Inc., a Texas nonprofit corporation to reimburse costs for improvements and renovations to Austin Studios in an amount not to exceed $1,012,156. Funding in the amount of $330,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Capital Budget of the Austin Water Utility. Funding in the amount of $682,156 is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Capital Budget of Austin Energy. Recommended by the Electric Utility Commission. To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission on March 19, 2008.

The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of a utilities contribution agreement with the Film Society of Austin, Inc. was approved.

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

20080320-002, Agenda Backup (AE Fiscal Note), PDF, 11kb

20080320-002, Agenda Backup (Aerial Exhibit), PDF, 1.6mb

20080320-002, Agenda Backup (AFS Agreement), PDF, 19kb

20080320-002, Agenda Backup (AFS Letter ), PDF, 534kb

20080320-002, Agenda Backup (AWU Fiscal Note), PDF, 11kb

20080320-002, Agenda Backup (Electric Utility Commission Recommendation), PDF, 77kb

20080320-002, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 59kb

Item 3 - March 20, 2008

Authorize negotiation and execution of a professional services agreement with Connie Arismendi and Laura Garanzuay for artwork, in an amount not to exceed $75,000. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Holly Good Neighbor Fund. Recommended by the Austin Arts Commission.

The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of a professional services agreement with Connie Arismendi and Laura Garanzuay for artwork was approved.

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

20080320-003, Agenda Backup (Commission results), PDF, 41kb

20080320-003, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb

Item 4 - March 20, 2008

Approve an ordinance on second reading regarding the application submitted by American Medical Response of Texas, Inc. to renew a non-emergency medical transfer franchise under Chapter 10-2 of the City Code. Recommended by the Austin-Travis County EMS Advisory Board.

The second reading of the ordinance was approved.

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

20080320-004, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 43kb

20080320-004, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 327kb

20080320-004, Agenda Backup (EMS AMR Staff Recommendation), PDF, 94kb

20080320-004, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb

Item 5 - March 20, 2008

Approve a resolution appointing Mayor Will Wynn as Chairman of the Board of Directors for Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Reinvestment Zone No. 17 (Waller Creek Tunnel Project).

Resolution No. 20080320-005 was approved.

Executed Resolution

Resolution No. 20080320-005, PDF, 13kb

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

20080320-005, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution), PDF, 35kb

20080320-005, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 51kb

Item 6 - March 20, 2008

Approve the execution of an agreement with Travis County to fund and participate in the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Reinvestment Zone No. 17 (Waller Creek Tunnel Project). To be reviewed by the Board of Directors of the TIF Reinvestment Zone No. 17 on March 20, 2008. Related to item #42

The motion approving the execution of an agreement with Travis County was approved on Council Member Cole's motion, Council Member Leffingwell's second on a 7-0 vote.

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

20080320-006, Agenda Backup (Agreement), PDF, 51kb

20080320-006, Agenda Backup (Exhibit A), PDF, 10kb

20080320-006, Agenda Backup (Exhibit B), PDF, 1.8mb

20080320-006, Agenda Backup (Exhibit C), PDF, 23kb

20080320-006, Agenda Backup (Exhibit D), PDF, 61kb

20080320-006, Agenda Backup (Exhibit E), PDF, 13kb

20080320-006, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 54kb

Item 7 - March 20, 2008

Approve an ordinance approving the project and financing plan for Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Reinvestment Zone No. 17 (Waller Creek Tunnel Project); and provide for emergency passage. Related to item #42

Ordinance No. 20080320-007 was approved on Council Member Cole's motion, Council Member Leffingwell's second on a 7-0 vote.

Executed Ordinance

Ordinance No. 20080320-007, PDF, 5.4mb

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

20080320-007, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 41kb

20080320-007, Agenda Backup (Exhibit 1), PDF, 798kb

20080320-007, Agenda Backup (Exhibit 2), PDF, 795kb

20080320-007, Agenda Backup (Exhibit 3), PDF, 577kb

20080320-007, Agenda Backup (Exhibit 4), PDF, 791kb

20080320-007, Agenda Backup (Exhibit 5), PDF, 143kb

20080320-007, Agenda Backup (Exhibit 6), PDF, 115kb

20080320-007, Agenda Backup (Exhibit 7), PDF, 1.4mb

20080320-007, Agenda Backup (Exhibit 8 ), PDF, 53kb

20080320-007, Agenda Backup (Exhibit 9), PDF, 139kb

20080320-007, Agenda Backup (Project and Financing Plan), PDF, 61kb

20080320-007, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 56kb

Item 8 - March 20, 2008

Approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20070621-151, the Waller Creek Tunnel Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone creation ordinance, to amend the termination provision; and provide for emergency passage.

Ordinance No. 20080320-008 was approved on emergency passage.

Executed Ordinance

Ordinance No. 20080320-008, PDF, 59kb

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

20080320-008, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 72kb

20080320-008, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb

Item 9 - March 20, 2008

Authorize execution of 12-month extension contracts, to be effective March 1, 2008, for HIV-related services with AIDS SERVICES OF AUSTIN, INC., Austin, TX in an amount not to exceed $225,705; AUSTIN TRAVIS COUNTY MHMR Austin, TX in an amount not to exceed $51,858; THE WRIGHT HOUSE WELLNESS CENTER, INC., Austin, TX in an amount not to exceed $118,611; PROJECT TRANSITIONS, INC., Austin, TX in an amount not to exceed $84,878. Funding in the amount of $280,614 is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Approved Operating Budget of the Health and Human Services Department. The term of each contract is for the period of March 1, 2008 to February 28, 2009. Funding for the final months of each contract, or for any extension options is contingent on available funding in future budgets.

The motion authorizing the execution of extension contracts to be effective March 1, 2008 with AIDS Services of Austin, Inc., Austin Travis County MHMR, The Wright House Wellness Center, Inc. and Project Transitions, Inc. was approved.

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

20080320-009, Agenda Backup (Back Up documents), PDF, 1.4mb

20080320-009, Agenda Backup (MHMR Center), PDF, 2.2mb

20080320-009, Agenda Backup (Project Transitions), PDF, 1.7mb

20080320-009, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 56kb

20080320-009, Agenda Backup (WHWC Contract - part 1), PDF, 2.5mb

20080320-009, Agenda Backup (WHWC Contract - part 2), PDF, 2.7mb

20080320-009, Contract Cover Sheet Part 1 of 4, PROJECT TRANSITIONS, INC, PDF, 24kb

20080320-009, Contract Cover Sheet Part 2 of 4, AUSTIN TRAVIS COUNTY MHMR, PDF, 24kb

20080320-009, Contract Cover Sheet Part 3 of 4, THE WRIGHT HOUSE WELLNESS CENTER, INC, PDF, 25kb

Item 10 - March 20, 2008

Approve execution of amendment No. 4 to the Interlocal Agreement among the CITY OF AUSTIN, AUSTIN TRAVIS COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH MENTAL RETARDATION CENTER, Austin, TX, and TRAVIS COUNTY for substance abuse treatment services, adding an additional $294,315 to the existing Travis County portion for an annual amount not to exceed $1,843,157 ($937,043 City; $906,114 County) from January 1, 2008 through December 31, 2008, with one remaining 12-month renewal option in an amount not to exceed $1,843,157($937,043 City; $906,114 County). Funding in the amount of $470,282 is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Operating Budget of the Health and Human Services Department; $232,500 is available from the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Operating Budget of Community Court. Travis County will provide a total of $753,164.25 ($458,849.25 General Fund and $294,315 Grant Funds). Funding for the final months of the agreement and any renewal option is contingent on available funding in future budgets.

The motion approving the execution of amendment number 4 to the interlocal agreement among the City of Austin, Austin Travis County Mental Health Mental Retardation Center and Travis County was approved.

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

20080320-010, Agenda Backup (Amendment Pg 1-19), PDF, 298kb

20080320-010, Agenda Backup (Amendment Pg 20-38), PDF, 284kb

20080320-010, Agenda Backup (Perf Meas), PDF, 63kb

20080320-010, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 59kb

Item 11 - March 20, 2008

Approve an ordinance adopting a service plan for the Anderson Mill Municipal Utility District (MUD) full purpose annexation area and providing for the annexation of the area, in accordance with the terms of the Strategic Partnership Agreement (SPA) between the City of Austin and the Anderson Mill MUD, as amended. Properties to be annexed include the limited purpose commercial property and the residential property (approximately 1,091 acres located in Williamson and Travis Counties, Texas generally bounded by RM 620 to the west, US 183 to the north, and Anderson Mill Road to the south). Funding necessary to provide general governmental services to this tract is available in the budgets of the departments which will be providing the services.

Ordinance No. 20080320-011 was approved on Mayor Pro Tem Dunkerley's motion, Council Member Leffingwell's second on a 7-0 vote. If the limited district is not ratified, the City Manager was directed to come back to Council for direction to have the funds set aside for either enhanced maintenance or capital projects within the area from which the funds were collected.

Executed Ordinance

Ordinance No. 20080320-011, PDF, 983kb

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

20080320-011, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 106kb

20080320-011, Agenda Backup (January 10, 2008 Council Resolution), PDF, 48kb

20080320-011, Agenda Backup (Legal Description), PDF, 41kb

20080320-011, Agenda Backup (Map), PDF, 362kb

20080320-011, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 53kb

20080320-011, Agenda Backup (Service Plan), PDF, 175kb

20080320-011, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 913kb

Item 12 - March 20, 2008

Approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20080214-081 to correct the name of the neighborhood plan for the property located at 1100 Linden Street and described in Zoning Case No. C14-2007-0146.SH.

Ordinance No. 20080320-012 was approved.

Executed Ordinance

Ordinance No. 20080320-012, PDF, 34kb

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

20080320-012, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 37kb

20080320-012, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 32kb

20080320-012, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb

Item 13 - March 20, 2008

Approve a resolution authorizing the fee simple acquisition of Lot 45, Block E, Yarrabee Bend South Section 1, an addition in Travis County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Book 79, Pages 259-261, of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, located at 7208 Dixie Drive, Austin, Texas from Mary Rosalez for the Streambank Restoration and Erosion Management Program, in the amount of $109,500 for the land and improvements plus $5,250 in tenant assisted relocation benefits, and moving related expenses not to exceed $10,000, for a total amount not to exceed $124,750. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Capital Budget of the Watershed Protection and Development Review Department.

Resolution No. 20080320-013 was approved.

Executed Resolution

Resolution No. 20080320-013, PDF, 21kb

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

20080320-013, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution), PDF, 36kb

20080320-013, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Note), PDF, 79kb

20080320-013, Agenda Backup (MAP), PDF, 642kb

20080320-013, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb

Item 14 - March 20, 2008

Approve a resolution authorizing the fee simple acquisition of Lot 22, Block K, Yarrabee Bend Section 3, an addition in Travis County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Volume 75, Page 358, of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, located at 7212 Firefly Drive, Austin, Texas from Teresa Sanchez for the Onion Creek Voluntary Flood Buyout-FEMA-1606-DR Project, in the amount of $127,000 for the land and improvements and $32,500 in owner assisted relocation benefits, plus moving related expenses not to exceed $10,000, for a total amount not to exceed $169,500. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Capital Budget of the Watershed Protection and Development Review Department.

Resolution No. 20080320-014 was approved.

Executed Resolution

Resolution No. 20080320-014, PDF, 21kb

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

20080320-014, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution), PDF, 95kb

20080320-014, Agenda Backup (FISCAL NOTE), PDF, 81kb

20080320-014, Agenda Backup (MAP), PDF, 383kb

20080320-014, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb

Item 15 - March 20, 2008

Approve a resolution authorizing the fee simple acquisition of Lot 8, Block J, Onion Creek Forest, Section 2, amended plat, a subdivision in Travis County, Texas, according to the map or plat recorded in Volume 68, Page 54, of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, located at 5405 Thornwood Drive, Austin, Texas from Rosalva Torres for the Onion Creek Voluntary Flood Buyout-FEMA-1606-DR Project, in the amount of $60,000 for the land and improvements and $39,900 in owner assisted relocation benefits, plus moving related expenses not to exceed $10,000, for a total not to exceed $109,900. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Capital Budget of the Watershed Protection and Development Review Department.

Resolution No. 20080320-015 was approved.

Executed Resolution

Resolution No. 20080320-015, PDF, 21kb

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

20080320-015, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution), PDF, 36kb

20080320-015, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Note), PDF, 80kb

20080320-015, Agenda Backup (MAP), PDF, 412kb

20080320-015, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb

Item 16 - March 20, 2008

Accept sealed bid offer of $12,250 for the sale of a 12,176 square feet access easement over, upon, and across a portion of a 5.00 acre tract of City owned 9-1-1 antenna site land, being a part of the T.C. RR. Co. Survey No. 193 in Travis County, Texas, and located at 11941 Lime Creek Road.

The motion accepting the sealed bid was approved.

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

20080320-016, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution), PDF, 35kb

20080320-016, Agenda Backup (map), PDF, 407kb

20080320-016, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 51kb

Item 17 - March 20, 2008

Approve a resolution authorizing the fee simple acquisition of Lot 14, Block D, Onion Creek Forest, Section 2, amended plat, a subdivision in Travis County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Volume 68, Page 54, of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, located at 6907 Shady Cedar Drive, Austin, Texas from Richard Young for the Onion Creek Voluntary Flood Buyout-FEMA-1606-DR Project, in the amount of $55,000 for the land and improvements and $34,000 in owner assisted relocation benefits, plus moving related expenses not to exceed $10,000 for a total amount not to exceed $99,000. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Capital Budget of the Watershed Protection and Development Review Department.

Resolution No. 20080320-017 was approved.

Executed Resolution

Resolution No. 20080320-017, PDF, 21kb

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

20080320-017, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution), PDF, 36kb

20080320-017, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Note), PDF, 80kb

20080320-017, Agenda Backup (MAP), PDF, 403kb

20080320-017, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb

Item 18 - March 20, 2008

Approve a resolution authorizing the negotiation and execution of a contract for the fee simple acquisition of Lots 40, 41 and 42, Block B, COMANCHE CANYON RANCH AREA THREE, a subdivision in Travis County, Texas fronting on Bullick Hollow Road, from Comanche Canyon Development, Inc., a Texas corporation, by Robert H. Theriot, its President, in a total amount not to exceed $7,200,000. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Capital Budget of the Austin Water Utility Department.

This item was withdrawn.

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

20080320-018, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution), PDF, 36kb

20080320-018, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Note), PDF, 18kb

20080320-018, Agenda Backup (Map), PDF, 2.1mb

20080320-018, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb

Item 19 - March 20, 2008

Approve the negotiation and execution of a 50-year lease with two 25-year renewal options for approximately 1 acre of land for the Austin Yellow Bike Project located at 1200 Webberville Rd, from the City of Austin, Austin TX, in return for the public services outlined in the attached terms sheet.

The motion approving the negotiation and execution of a lease was approved.

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

20080320-019, Agenda Backup (LEASE TERMS), PDF, 116kb

20080320-019, Agenda Backup (Map), PDF, 386kb

20080320-019, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 51kb

Item 20 - March 20, 2008

Authorize negotiation and execution of a design build agreement with HARVEY-CLEARY BUILDERS, INC., Austin, TX, for design-build services for the design and construction of the Public Safety Training Facility, in an amount not to exceed $14,000,000. Funding is available in the 2007-2008 Capital Budget of the Financial and Administrative Services 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 with 23.93% MBE and 14.34% WBE subcontractor participation.

The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of a design build agreement with Harvey-Cleary Builders, Inc. was approved.

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

20080320-020 (Matrix), Agenda Backup, PDF, 21kb

20080320-020, Agenda Backup (FASD FISCAL NOTE), PDF, 63kb

20080320-020, Agenda Backup (MBE/WBE Totals), PDF, 86kb

20080320-020, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 54kb

Item 21 - March 20, 2008

Authorize ratification of a contract payment and associated Change Order # 1 to the construction contract with VIKING CONSTRUCTION, INC., Georgetown, TX for the 2007 Miscellaneous Streets Slurry Seal and Micro-Surfacing in the amount of $105,105.70, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,715,174.05. Funding in the amount of $105,105.70 is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Operating Budget of Public Works Department; $44,105.70 from the Street and Bridge Preventive Maintenance Program and $61,000 from the Bicycle and Pedestrian Program. The contract was awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9A of the City Code (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprises Procurement Program) with 3.55% MBE and 20.56% WBE subcontractor participation to date including this change order.

The motion authorizing the ratification of a contract payment and associated change order #1 to the construction contract with Viking Construction, Inc. was approved.

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

20080320-021, Agenda Backup (Authorization History and MBE/WBE ), PDF, 77kb

20080320-021, Agenda Backup (Ratification Memo), PDF, 43kb

20080320-021, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 53kb

Item 22 - March 20, 2008

Authorize the selection process to be used for Design Team for the New Central Library Project.

This item was postponed to March 27, 2008.

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

20080320-022, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 57kb

Item 23 - March 20, 2008

Authorize award and execution of a contract with POWER SUPPLY, INC., Austin, TX, for the purchase of a main breaker for the Sand Hill Energy Center, in an amount not to exceed $56,327. Funding is available in the FY 2007-2008 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. 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.

The motion authorizing the award and execution of a contract with Power Supply, Inc. was approved.

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

20080320-023, Agenda Backup (POWER SUPPLY BID TAB), PDF, 13kb

20080320-023, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb

Item 24 - March 20, 2008

Authorize award and execution of a contract with POWER SUPPLY INC., Austin, TX, for the purchase of power transformer bushings in an amount not to exceed $68,958. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. 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 Power Supply Inc. was approved.

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

20080320-024, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 51kb

20080320-024, Contract Cover Sheet, POWER SUPPLY INC, PDF, 25kb

Item 25 - March 20, 2008

Authorize award and execution of three 24-month requirements supply contracts for luminaries, floodlights, and associated parts with TECHLINE INC., Austin, TX, in an estimated amount not to exceed $798,876, with two 12-month extension options in an estimated amount not to exceed $399,438 per extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $1,597,752; and with POWER SUPPLY, Austin, TX in an estimated amount not to exceed $95,070, with two 12-month extension options in an estimated amount not to exceed $47,535 per extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $190,140; and with PRIESTER-MELL & NICHOLSON, Austin, TX in an estimated amount not to exceed $71,732, with two 12-month extension options in an estimated amount not to exceed $35,866 per extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $143,464. Funding in the amount of $241,420 is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining 18 months of the original contract period and extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Lowest bids meeting specifications 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 three requirements supply contracts with Techline Inc., Power Supply and Priester-Mell and Nicholson was approved.

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

20080320-025, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 53kb

20080320-025, Agenda Backup (TECHLINE - LUMINAIRES), PDF, 14kb

Item 26 - March 20, 2008

Authorize award and execution of Amendment No. 1 to the service contract with 3D/INTERNATIONAL INC., Austin, TX, for additional services to develop 3D modeling for additional areas within the City of Austin in an estimated amount not to exceed $200,000 for a revised estimated total contract amount not to exceed $249,000. Funding in the amount of $200,000 is available in Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Operating Budget of the Financial Services Department, Communications and Technology Management. Contract Amendment. 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 professional services contract; therefore, it is exempted under Chapter 252 of the Texas Local Government Code and no goals were established for this solicitation. May 3, 2007 - Resolution approved directing the City Manager to analyze the potential benefits of making a 3D model of the City available for public use; recommended by the Design and Planning Commissions.

The motion authorizing the award and execution of amendment number 1 to the service contract with 3D/International Inc. was approved.

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

20080320-026, Agenda Backup (CONTRACT SUMMARY - 3D), PDF, 14kb

20080320-026, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 53kb

20080320-026, Contract Cover Sheet, 3D/INTERNATIONAL INC, PDF, 84kb

Item 27 - March 20, 2008

Authorize award and execution of a 36-month requirements service contract with UNIFIRST CORPORATION, Austin TX, for floor mat rental services for various city departments in an estimated amount not to exceed $212,933, with three 12-month extension options in an estimated amount not to exceed $70,978 per extension option, for an estimated contract amount not to exceed $425,867. Funding in the amount of $41,404 is included in the FY 2007-2008 Operating Budget of various City departments. Funding for the remaining 29 months of the original contract period and extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Sole bid received. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9C of the City Code (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this solicitation.

The motion authorizing the award and execution of a requirements service contract with Unifirst Corporation was approved.

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

20080320-027, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 53kb

20080320-027, Agenda Backup (UNIFIRST BID TAB), PDF, 13kb

20080320-027, Contract Cover Sheet, UNIFIRST CORPORATION, PDF, 24kb

Item 28 - March 20, 2008

Authorize award and execution of a four-month contract through the Texas Cooperative Purchasing Network (TCPN) with HERTZ EQUIPMENT RENTAL CORPORATION, Houston, TX, for the rental of heavy duty, commercial, industrial, and construction equipment and in an estimated amount not to exceed $200,000, with four 12-month extension options in an estimated amount not to exceed $600,000 per extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $2,600,000. Funding in the amount of $300,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Operating Budget of the Financial and Administrative Services Department, Fleet Fund. Funding for the extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. 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 and execution of a four-month contract through the Texas Cooperative Purchasing Network (TCPN) with Hertz Equipment Rental Corporation was approved.

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

20080320-028, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb

Item 29 - March 20, 2008

Authorize award and execution of a 36-month requirements supply contract with EBSCO INFORMATION SERVICES, Westminster, CO for periodical subscriptions for the Austin Public Library in an estimated amount not to exceed $436,509, with three 12-month extension options in an estimated amount not to exceed $145,503 per extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $873,018. Funding in the amount of $84,877 is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Operating Budget of the Library Department. Funding for the remaining 29 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 2-9D 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 EBSCO Information Services was approved.

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

20080320-029, Agenda Backup (EBSCO BID TAB), PDF, 13kb

20080320-029, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 53kb

20080320-029, Contract Cover Sheet, EBSCO INFORMATION SERVICES, PDF, 22kb

Item 30 - March 20, 2008

Authorize award and execution of a 24-month requirements service contract with MINOR MOVING, L.L.C., Austin, TX for moving, packing, and storage services for residential properties in an estimated amount not to exceed $444,722, with two 12-month extension options in an estimated amount not to exceed $233,479 for the first extension option and $245,153 for the second extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $923,354. Funding in the amount of $111,180 is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Special Revenue Fund of the Neighborhood Housing and Community Development Department. Funding for the remaining 18 months of the original contract period and extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Lowest bid of two bids received. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9C of the City Code (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this solicitation.

The motion authorizing the award and execution of a requirements service contract with Minor Moving L.L.C. was approved.

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

20080320-030, Agenda Backup (MINOR MOVING), PDF, 13kb

20080320-030, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 54kb

20080320-030, Contract Cover Sheet, MINOR MOVING, LLC, PDF, 15kb

Item 31 - March 20, 2008

Authorize award and execution of a 36-month requirements service contract with AUSTIN RECLAIMED MATERIALS, Austin, TX for aggregate screening services in an estimated amount not to exceed $259,000, with three 12-month extension options in an estimated amount not to exceed $86,400 per extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $518,200. Funding in the amount of $50,361 is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Operating Budget of the Public Works Department. Funding for the remaining 29 months of the original contract period and extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Sole bid received. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9C of the City Code (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this solicitation.

The motion authorizing the award and execution of a requirements service contract with Austin Reclaimed Materials was approved.

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

20080320-031, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 54kb

20080320-031, Contract Cover Sheet, AUSTIN RECLAIMED MATERIALS, PDF, 15kb

Item 32 - March 20, 2008

Authorize award and execution of a contract through the State of Texas, Comptroller of Public Accounts (CPA) with TOTER INCORPORATED, Statesville, NC, for the purchase of residential garbage carts, single-stream recycling carts, multi color lid graphics, and assembly and distribution services in an amount not to exceed $10,340,767.84. Funding in the amount of $706,137.84 is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Operating Budget of the Solid Waste Services Department. Funding in the amount of $9,634,630 is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Capital Budget of the Solid Waste 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 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 State of Texas, Comptroller of Public Accounts (CPA) with Toter Incorpoated was approved.

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

20080320-032, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Note for Single Stream Carts.), PDF, 68kb

20080320-032, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 54kb

Item 33 - March 20, 2008

Authorize negotiation and execution of an Interlocal Agreement with the University of Texas at Austin (UT) for the time and expertise of UT engineers and staff to conduct research, data analysis, testing, and model development for stormwater filtration systems in a cooperative project with City of Austin staff for an amount not to exceed $249,770. The Interlocal Agreement will have a 12 month term, with annual renewals for up to 36 months. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Capital budget of the Watershed Protection and Development Review Department, Water Quality Protection projects. 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 an interlocal agreement; 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 negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with the University of Texas was approved.

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

20080320-033, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Note), PDF, 78kb

20080320-033, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb

Item 34 - March 20, 2008

Authorize negotiation and execution of an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Austin and the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) for the coordination of preconstruction engineering and design (PED) activities for the Onion Creek Watershed between the City and the US Army CORPS of Engineers (CORPS). The PED activities will be performed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (CORPS) and the City of Austin will convey through the LCRA to the CORPS, in an amount not to exceed $239,250, its 25% share of the preconstruction engineering and design costs. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Capital Budget of the Watershed Protection and Development Review Department. 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 an interlocal agreement; 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 negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement between the City of Austin and the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) was approved.

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

20080320-034, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Note), PDF, 78kb

20080320-034, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 55kb

20080320-034, Agenda Backup (Revised Fiscal Note), PDF, 11kb

Item 35 - March 20, 2008

Approve appointments to citizen board and commissions, to Council subcommittees and other intergovernmental bodies and removal and replacement of members.

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

20080320-035, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 47kb

20080320-035, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 10kb

Item 36 - March 20, 2008

Approve a resolution identifying projects for the Webberville tract, directing the City Manager to complete the Environmental Site Assessment for the Webberville tract, based on the identified projects, and stating the Council's intent to move forward with the identified projects. (Mayor Pro Tem Betty Dunkerley Mayor Will Wynn Council Member Lee Leffingwell)

This item was withdrawn.

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

20080320-036, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution), PDF, 36kb

20080320-036, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Analysis), PDF, 19kb

20080320-036, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 48kb

Item 37 - March 20, 2008

Approve a resolution establishing criteria that must be met before Council considers a proposal to conduct a charter election on single member districts. (Council Member Sheryl Cole Council Member Brewster McCracken Mayor Pro Tem Betty Dunkerley)

This item was withdrawn.

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

20080320-037, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution), PDF, 127kb

20080320-037, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Analysis), PDF, 19kb

20080320-037, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 48kb

Item 38 - March 20, 2008

Set a public hearing to consider floodplain variances requested by Mr. Mark Hill Dorsett to allow the enclosure and modification of an existing screened porch at his single-family residence at 5906 Cherry Creek Drive in the 100-year floodplain of Williamson Creek with proposed finished floor elevation being below the 100-year floodplain elevation and including a request to waive the requirement to dedicate a drainage easement to the full limit of the 100-year floodplain to exclude the footprint of the existing and modified structure. (Suggested date and time: March 27, 2008, 6:00 p.m. at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX.)

The public hearing was set for March 27, 2008 at 6:00 p.m., Austin City Hall at 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX.

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

20080320-038, Agenda Backup (Backup Floodplain Variance Request 5906 Cherry Creek Drive), PDF, 134kb

20080320-038, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 53kb

Item 39 - March 20, 2008

Set a public hearing to consider an ordinance amending: (1) provisions of the 2006 International Residential Code relating to inspector qualifications and requirements for exterior walls; and (2) provisions of the 2003 Plumbing Code relating to permitting, inspection, and registration. (Suggested date and time: March 27, 2008, 6:00 p.m. at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX.) Amendments to the 2006 International Residential Code were recommended by the Building and Fire Code Board of Appeals.

The public hearing was set for March 27, 2008 at 6:00 p.m., Austin City Hall at 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX.

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

20080320-039, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 51kb

Item 40 - March 20, 2008

Briefing on the New Central Library Project.

The presentation was made by Rudy Garza, Assistant City Manager, and Bert Lumbreras, Assistant City Manager.

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

20080320-040, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 492kb

Item 41 - March 20, 2008

Presentation on current services and future plans of the Solid Waste Services Department.

The presentation was made by Willie Rhodes, Director of Solid Waste Services Department.

There are no documents available for this agenda item.

Item 42 - March 20, 2008

The Mayor will recess the City Council meeting to conduct a Board of Directors' Meeting of the Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone #17 (Waller Creek). Following adjournment of the Board meeting the City Council will re-convene.

There are no documents available for this agenda item.

Item 43 - March 20, 2008

C14-2007-0229 - South Edge II (Part 2) - Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 6204 Crow Lane (Williamson Creek Watershed) from family residence-neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) combining district zoning to multi-family residence-low density-neighborhood plan (MF-2-NP) combining district zoning with conditions. First reading approved on January 10, 2008. Vote: 7-0. Applicant: Ellen N. Smith (Sue Ellen Smith Crossfield). Agent: Alice Glasco Consulting (Alice Glasco). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 974-7719.

Ordinance No. 20080320-043 for multi-family residence-low density-neighborhood plan (MF-2-NP) combining district zoning with conditions was approved.

Executed Ordinance

Ordinance No. 20080320-043, PDF, 250kb

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

20080320-043, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 38kb

20080320-043, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 249kb

20080320-043, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb

20080320-043, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 470kb

20080320-043, Restrictive Covenant, PDF, 170kb

Item 44 - March 20, 2008

C14-2008-0003 - Windsor Road Neighborhood Planning Area Vertical Mixed Use Building (V) Zoning Opt-in/Opt-Out Process, Tracts 3-21 - Approve second/third readings of 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 Windsor Road Neighborhood Planning Area, bounded by West 35th Street on the north, North Lamar Boulevard on the east, Enfield Road on the south and North MoPac Expressway Northbound on the west (Town Lake, Shoal Creek, Johnson 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 Windsor Road Neighborhood Planning Area from the overlay district. First Reading approved on February 14, 2008. Vote: 6-0 (Kim-absent). Applicant and Agent: Neighborhood Planning and Zoning Department. City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 974-7719. A valid petition has been filed in opposition to the rezoning request for a portion of Tract 3.

This item was postponed to April 24, 2008 at the staff's request.

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

20080320-044, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 239kb

20080320-044, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 51kb

20080320-044, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 1.8mb

20080320-044, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 259kb

Item 45 - March 20, 2008

C14-2007-0222 - 3116 SoCo - Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 3116 South Congress (West Bouldin Creek Watershed) from general commercial services-neighborhood plan (CS-NP) combining district zoning and multi-family residence-moderate high density-neighborhood plan (MF-4-NP) combining district zoning to commercial-liquor sales-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-1-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 February 28, 2008. Vote: 7-0. Applicant and Agent: Rani Ilai. City Staff: Robert Heil, 974-2330.

Ordinance No. 20080320-045 for commercial-liquor sales-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-1-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. 20080320-045, PDF, 279kb

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

20080320-045, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 43kb

20080320-045, Agenda Backup (Letter), PDF, 52kb

20080320-045, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb

20080320-045, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 532kb

20080320-045, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 283kb

Item 46 - March 20, 2008

NPA-2008-0011.01 - North Loop Neighborhood Planning Area Vertical Mixed Use Building (V) Zoning Opt-in/Opt-Out Process - Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 020523-30, the North Loop Neighborhood Plan, to change the land use designation on the future land use map (FLUM) from commercial to mixed use or office mixed use on certain tracts, bounded by IH-35 on the east; 45th Street, Red River Street and 51st Street on the south, Lamar Boulevard on the west, and Koenig Lane on the north (Waller Creek, East Boggy Creek watersheds). First Reading approved on February 14, 2008. Vote: 6-0 (Kim - absent). Applicant and Agent: Neighborhood Planning and Zoning Department. City Staff: Andrew Holubeck, 974-2054.

Ordinance No. 20080320-046 was approved changing the land use designation on the future land use map as follows on Council Member McCracken's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Dunkerley's second on a 7-0 vote: Tracts 10, 22, 23, 24B, 103, and 104A was changed to Mixed Use. Tracts 21, 24A, and 26 was changed to Office Mixed Use.

Executed Ordinance

Ordinance No. 20080320-046, PDF, 1.2mb

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

20080320-046, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 37kb

20080320-046, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 76kb

20080320-046, Agenda Backup (Map), PDF, 1.2mb

20080320-046, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb

20080320-046, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 1.7mb

20080320-046, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 127kb

Item 47 - March 20, 2008

C14-2008-0002 - North Loop Neighborhood Planning Area Vertical Mixed Use Building (V) Zoning Opt-in/Opt-Out Process - Approve second / third readings of 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 North Loop Neighborhood Planning Area, bounded by IH-35 on the east, 45th Street, Red River Street and 51st Street on the south, Lamar Boulevard on the west and Koenig Lane on the north (Waller Creek, East Boggy 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 North Loop Neighborhood Planning Area from the overlay district. First Reading approved on February 14, 2008. Vote: 6-0 (Kim-absent). Applicant and Agent: Neighborhood Planning and Zoning Department. City Staff: Andrew Holubeck, 974-2054.

Ordinance No. 20080320-047 was approved as follows on Council Member McCracken's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Dunkerley's second on a 7-0 vote. Tracts 1-23, 24A, 24B, 25-32, 101-103, 104A, 104B, 105-106, and 121 were zoned vertical mixed use building (V) with dimensional standards, parking reduction and additional uses in the office districts. An affordability level of 80% was included.

Executed Ordinance

Ordinance No. 20080320-047, PDF, 528kb

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

20080320-047, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 37kb

20080320-047, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 51kb

20080320-047, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 1.7mb

20080320-047, Agenda Late Backup Part 1 of 2, PDF, 129kb

20080320-047, Agenda Late Backup Part 2 of 2, PDF, 55kb

Item 48 - March 20, 2008

C14-2007-0258 - East MLK Combined Neighborhood Planning Area Vertical Mixed Use Building (V) Zoning Opt-in/Opt-Out Process - Approve second/third readings of 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 East MLK Combined Neighborhood Planning Area, bounded by Loyola Lane, Ed Bluestein Boulevard and Little Walnut Creek on the north, the former Missouri-Kansas right-of-way on the east, the Austin and Northwestern Railroad on the south, and Airport Boulevard, Anchor and Manor Road on the west (East Boggy Creek, Tannehill Branch, Fort Branch, Little Walnut 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 East MLK Combined Neighborhood Planning Area from the overlay district. First Reading approved on February 28, 2008. Vote: 7-0. Applicant and Agent: Neighborhood Planning and Zoning Department. City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 974-7719.

Ordinance No. 20080320-048 to apply Vertical Mixed Use Building (V) zoning regulations to all properties and adopting a 60% MFI was approved Council Member McCracken's motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 7-0 vote.

Executed Ordinance

Ordinance No. 20080320-048, PDF, 463kb

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

20080320-048, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 37kb

20080320-048, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 435kb

20080320-048, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb

20080320-048, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 1.0mb

Item 49 - March 20, 2008

C14-2007-0235 - Judges' Hill Neighborhood Association (Portion of Downtown Planning Area) Vertical Mixed Use Building (V) Zoning Opt-in/Opt-Out Process - Approve second/third readings of 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 Judges' Hill Neighborhood Association (Portion of Downtown Planning Area), bounded by Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard on the north, West Avenue on the east, 15th Street on the south, and Shoal Creek 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 and requirements for Vertical Mixed Use Building developments. First reading approved on January 31, 2008. Vote: 6-1 (Leffingwell voted Nay). Applicant and Agent: Neighborhood Planning and Zoning Department. City Staff: Jorge Rousselin, 974-2975. A valid petition has been filed in opposition to this rezoning request.

The motion to amend the boundaries of the Vertical Mixed Use Overlay District to exclude Tracts 1 and 2 failed on Council Member Kim's motion, Council Member Leffingwell's second on a 4-3 vote. Those voting aye were: Council Members Cole, Kim, Leffingwell and McCracken. Those voting nay were: Mayor Wynn, Mayor Pro Tem Dunkerley and Council Member Martinez. While this was a majority vote, there was a valid petition requiring an affirmative vote of 6. Ordinance No. 20080320-049 for VMU zoning and associated development incentives and making them eligible for the affordable housing density bonus for Tracts 1-4 was approved on Council Member McCracken's motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 7-0 vote.

Executed Ordinance

Ordinance No. 20080320-049, PDF, 246kb

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

20080320-049, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 38kb

20080320-049, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 193kb

20080320-049, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 51kb

20080320-049, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 809kb

Item 50 - March 20, 2008

C14-2008-0029 - Plaza Saltillo Station Area Plan - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance adopting the Plaza Saltillo Station Area Plan and TOD base district zoning for all properties within the boundaries of the Plaza Saltillo Station Area, generally bounded by E. 7th Street and the E. 7th Street alley on the north; the east side of Chicon Street on the east; E. 3rd Street, the alley between E. 3rd and 4th Streets, and E. 4th Street on the south; and the northbound frontage road of IH-35 on the west. Planning Commission Recommendation: To be reviewed on April 8, 2008. Applicant: City of Austin, Neighborhood Planning and Zoning Department. City Staff: Sonya Lopez, 974-7694.