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  3. March 22, 2007 Austin City Council Regular Meeting

March 22, 2007 Austin City Council Regular Meeting

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Regular Meeting of the Austin City Council
March 22, 2007


Meeting Agenda

  Agenda,  639kb

 

Changes to the Meeting Agenda

  Agenda Addendum,  32kb

  Agenda Changes and Corrections Part 1 of 3,  53kb

  Agenda Changes and Corrections Part 2 of 3,  56kb

  Agenda Changes and Corrections Part 3 of 3,  60kb

 

Approved Meeting Minutes

The minutes for the Regular Meeting of March 22, 2007 were approved on the 5th day of April, 2007 on Council Member Cole's motion, Council Member Kim's second on a 7-0 vote.

  Minutes,  793kb

 

Closed Caption Transcript

  Transcript,  248kb



Agenda Items - March 22, 2007

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Item 1 - March 22, 2007

Approval of the minutes of the Austin City Council from the regularly scheduled meetings of March 1, and March 8, 2007.

 

The minutes from the regularly scheduled meetings of March 1 and March 8, 2007 were approved.

 

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20070322-001, Agenda Backup,  PDF,  28kb

 


Item 2 - March 22, 2007

Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Financial and Administrative Services Department Capital Budget of Ordinance No. 20060911-002 to increase appropriations by $500,000 for the Mexican American Cultural Center. Funding in the amount of $500,000 will be provided by the future issuance of Public Improvement Bonds, approved by the voters on November 7, 2006. (Related to item #3).

 

Ordinance No. 20070322-002 was approved.

 

Executed Ordinance

  Ordinance No. 20070322-002,  PDF,  24kb


Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20070322-002, Agenda Backup,  PDF,  38kb

  20070322-002, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Note),  PDF,  60kb

  20070322-002, Agenda Late Backup,  PDF,  24kb

 


Item 3 - March 22, 2007

Approve a resolution declaring the City of Austin's official intent to reimburse itself from November 2006 Proposition 4 General Obligation Bonds to be issued for expenditures in the amount of $500,000 related to Community and Cultural facility projects. Funding of $500,000 in General Obligation Public Improvement Bonds to be issued in August 2007 or later. (Related to item #2).

 

Resolution No. 20070322-003 was approved.

 

Executed Resolution

  Resolution No. 20070322-003,  PDF,  43kb


Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20070322-003, Agenda Backup,  PDF,  44kb

  20070322-003, Agenda Late Backup,  PDF,  38kb

 


Item 4 - March 22, 2007

Approve an ordinance authorizing execution of an economic development agreement with NBC Universal, Inc., for the Friday Night Lights television program, providing for economic development incentive payments of $40,000 for each of the first two seasons filmed in the Austin area, and subsequent annual incentive payments for each season filmed in the Austin area, estimated to be between $40,000 and $45,000 per year. Funding in the amount of $40,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Approved Budget of the General Fund Economic Incentives Reimbursements. Funding for subsequent years is contingent upon approval of future budgets.

 

Ordinance No. 20070322-004 was approved.

 

Executed Ordinance

  Ordinance No. 20070322-004,  PDF,  232kb


Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20070322-004, Agenda Backup,  PDF,  50kb

  20070322-004, Agenda Late Backup,  PDF,  238kb

 


Item 5 - March 22, 2007

Approve an amendment to the legal service contract with Kemp Smith, L.L.P. for legal counsel regarding City of Austin v. Reichhold Inc., et al.; Cause No. A-06-CA-0015SS; in the U.S. District Court, Western District, Austin Division, in an amount of $300,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,025,000. Funding in the amount of $300,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Operating Budget of the Liability Reserve Fund. (Related to item #47)

 

The motion authorizing an amendment to the legal service contract was approved on Council Member Martinez' motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem was absent.

 

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20070322-005, Agenda Backup,  PDF,  47kb

 


Item 6 - March 22, 2007

Approve an ordinance amending Section 7-1-1(A) of the City Code ("Right of Public to Free Access") to provide free library cards to City employees who are not residents of the City.

 

Ordinance No. 20070322-006 was approved.

 

Executed Ordinance

  Ordinance No. 20070322-006,  PDF,  24kb


Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20070322-006, Affidavit of Publication,  PDF,  32kb

  20070322-006, Agenda Backup,  PDF,  39kb

  20070322-006, Agenda Backup (Change to RCA),  PDF,  66kb

  20070322-006, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance),  PDF,  134kb

  20070322-006, Agenda Backup (Fee Schedule Ordinance),  PDF,  34kb

 


Item 7 - March 22, 2007

Approve an ordinance authorizing the acceptance of $93,000 in grant funds from the State of Texas, Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division; and amending the Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Austin Police Department Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund of Ordinance No. 20060911-001 to appropriate $93,000 for overtime forensic services and to purchase equipment and supplies for DNA analysis. Funding is available from the State of Texas, Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division for the grant period of January 1 - June 30, 2007. A match is not required.

 

This item was postponed to April 5, 2007.

 

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20070322-007, Agenda Backup,  PDF,  54kb

  20070322-007, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance),  PDF,  126kb

 


Item 8 - March 22, 2007

Approve a resolution authorizing the extension of line of duty injury leave at full-time pay for Austin Police Department Officer David Erskine. Funding is included in the Fiscal Year 2006 - 2007 Operating Budget for the Police Department.

 

Resolution No. 20070322-008 was approved.

 

Executed Resolution

  Resolution No. 20070322-008,  PDF,  24kb


Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20070322-008, Agenda Backup,  PDF,  41kb

  20070322-008, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution),  PDF,  93kb

 


Item 9 - March 22, 2007

Approve an ordinance authorizing acceptance of $250,000 in grant funds from the State of Texas, Governor's Division of Emergency Management, Homeland Security Grant Program; and amending the Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Public Safety and Emergency Management Department Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund of Ordinance No. 20060911-001 to appropriate $250,000 for a total grant amount of $1,993,870 for the enhancement of local first response capabilities for terrorist incidents. Funding in the amount of $1,993,870 is available from the State of Texas, Governor's Division of Emergency Management.

 

Ordinance No. 20070322-009 was approved.

 

Executed Ordinance

  Ordinance No. 20070322-009,  PDF,  29kb


Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20070322-009, Agenda Backup,  PDF,  57kb

  20070322-009, Agenda Backup (fiscal note),  PDF,  63kb

  20070322-009, Agenda Late Backup,  PDF,  30kb

 


Item 10 - March 22, 2007

Authorize execution of change order #2 to the construction contract with BRH-GARVER CONSTRUCTION, LP, Houston, TX, for the Seaholm Utility Redevelopment Project in the amount of $191,660.20, for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,253,520.20. Funding in the amount of $191,660.20 is included in the Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Capital Improvement Budget of the Austin Water Utility. 6.28% MBE and 79.71% WBE subcontractor participation to date.

 

The motion authorizing the execution of change order number 2 to the construction contract was approved.

 

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20070322-010, Agenda Backup,  PDF,  52kb

  20070322-010, Agenda Backup (AUTHORIZATION HISTORY REVISED M/WBE GOALS),  PDF,  77kb

  20070322-010, Agenda Backup (AWU FISCAL NOTE),  PDF,  7kb

 


Item 11 - March 22, 2007

Approve a resolution authorizing the fee simple acquisition of Lot 11, Block H, of Onion Creek Forest, Sec. 4 Re-Subdivision of Lots 11, 12, 13 and 14, Block H and Lots 10, 11, 12. 13, 14 and 15 of Block M, a subdivision in Travis County, Texas, located at 7100 Onion Crossing Drive from Jose O. and Maria Garza for the Onion Creek Voluntary Flood Buyout-FEMA-1606-DR Project, in the amount of $120,000 for the land and improvements and $5,000 owner assisted relocation benefits, plus moving related expenses not to exceed $10,000 for a total amount not to exceed $135,000. Funding in the amount of $135,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Capital Budget of the Watershed Protection and Development Review Department.

 

Resolution No. 20070322-011 was approved.

 

Executed Resolution

  Resolution No. 20070322-011,  PDF,  19kb


Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20070322-011, Agenda Backup,  PDF,  53kb

  20070322-011, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution),  PDF,  101kb

  20070322-011, Agenda Backup (financial data),  PDF,  81kb

  20070322-011, Agenda Backup (MAP),  PDF,  128kb

 


Item 12 - March 22, 2007

Approve a resolution to authorize the fee simple acquisition of Lot 10, Block J, Onion Creek Forest, Section 2, a subdivision in Travis County, Texas, located at 6902 Shady Cedar Drive, from Jose and Raquel Lopez for the Onion Creek Voluntary Flood Buyout-FEMA-1606-DR Project, in the amount of $55,000 for the land and improvements, plus moving related expenses not to exceed $10,000 for a total amount not to exceed $65,000. Funding in the amount $65,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Capital Budget of the Watershed Protection and Development Review Department.

 

Resolution No. 20070322-012 was approved.

 

Executed Resolution

  Resolution No. 20070322-012,  PDF,  17kb


Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20070322-012, Agenda Backup,  PDF,  52kb

  20070322-012, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution),  PDF,  99kb

  20070322-012, Agenda Backup (financial data),  PDF,  80kb

  20070322-012, Agenda Backup (MAP),  PDF,  357kb

 


Item 13 - March 22, 2007

Approve a resolution authorizing the fee simple acquisition of Lot 11, Block J, Onion Creek Forest, Section 2, a subdivision in Travis County, Texas, located at 6904 Shady Cedar Drive, from Jose and Raquel Lopez for the Onion Creek Voluntary Flood Buyout-FEMA-1606-DR Project, in the amount of $50,000 for the land and improvements plus moving related expenses not to exceed $10,000 for a total amount not to exceed $60,000. Funding in the amount of $60,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Capital Budget of the Watershed Protection and Development Review Department.

 

Resolution No. 20070322-013 was approved.

 

Executed Resolution

  Resolution No. 20070322-013,  PDF,  17kb


Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20070322-013, Agenda Backup,  PDF,  50kb

  20070322-013, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution),  PDF,  100kb

  20070322-013, Agenda Backup (financial data),  PDF,  80kb

  20070322-013, Agenda Backup (MAP),  PDF,  407kb

 


Item 14 - March 22, 2007

Approve a resolution authorizing the fee simple acquisition of Lot 5, Block M, Onion Creek Forest, Section 2, Amended Plat, a subdivision in Travis County, Texas, located at 5407 Vine Hill Drive, from John and Linda Reagan for the Onion Creek Voluntary Flood Buyout-FEMA-1606-DR Project, in the amount of $70,000 for the land and improvements and $29,900 owner assisted relocation benefits, plus moving related expenses not to exceed $10,000, for a total amount not to exceed $109,900. Funding in the amount of $109,900 is available in the Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Capital Budget of the Watershed Protection and Development Review Department.

 

Resolution No. 20070322-014 was approved.

 

Executed Resolution

  Resolution No. 20070322-014,  PDF,  18kb


Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20070322-014, Agenda Backup,  PDF,  55kb

  20070322-014, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution),  PDF,  101kb

  20070322-014, Agenda Backup (financial data),  PDF,  80kb

  20070322-014, Agenda Backup (MAP),  PDF,  409kb

 


Item 15 - March 22, 2007

Approve an ordinance amending Section 12-4-24 of the City Code to establish a maximum speed limit of 25 miles per hour on certain streets within an area bounded by Loop 360 (Capital of Texas Highway) (North) to the north, Jollyville Road to the east, Mesa Drive to the south, and Spicewood Springs Road to the west. Funding in the amount of $9,900 is available in the Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Operating Budget of the Public Works Department for the installation of necessary signs.

 

Ordinance No. 20070322-015 was approved.

 

Executed Ordinance

  Ordinance No. 20070322-015,  PDF,  99kb


Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20070322-015, Affidavit of Publication,  PDF,  34kb

  20070322-015, Agenda Backup,  PDF,  94kb

  20070322-015, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance),  PDF,  259kb

 


Item 16 - March 22, 2007

Approve ratification of a contract with HYUNDAI HEAVY INDUSTRIES, Gardena, CA, for the purchase of four power transformers in an amount not to exceed $3,758,568. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Capital 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 ratification of a contract was approved.

 

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20070322-016, Agenda Backup,  PDF,  68kb

  20070322-016, Agenda Backup (BID TAB AE HYUNDAI ),  PDF,  71kb

  20070322-016, Agenda Backup (CBN AE HYUNDAI),  PDF,  207kb

  20070322-016, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Note),  PDF,  10kb

 


Item 17 - March 22, 2007

Authorize award and execution of a contract with SQUARE D-SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC, Houston, TX, for the supply and installation of redundant switchgear at the Robert Mueller Energy Center in an amount not to exceed $800,000. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Capital 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 was approved.

 

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20070322-017, Agenda Backup,  PDF,  46kb

  20070322-017, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Note),  PDF,  10kb

 


Item 18 - March 22, 2007

Authorize award and execution of a contract with TURBINE AIR SYSTEMS, Houston, TX, for the supply and installation of a water chiller plant at the Robert Mueller Energy Center in an amount not to exceed $2,772,180. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Capital 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 was approved.

 

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20070322-018, Agenda Backup,  PDF,  51kb

  20070322-018, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Note),  PDF,  10kb

 


Item 19 - March 22, 2007

Authorize award and execution of a contract with ESSCO PUMPS AND CONTROLS INC., Los Angeles, CA, for the purchase of two submersible pumps for the Austin Water Utility in an amount not to exceed $109,518. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Capital Budget of the Austin Water Utility. 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 contract was approved.

 

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20070322-019, Agenda Backup,  PDF,  78kb

  20070322-019, Agenda Backup (AWU Fiscal Note),  PDF,  7kb

  20070322-019, Contract Cover Sheet, ESSCO PUMPS AND CONTROLS INC,  PDF,  15kb

 


Item 20 - March 22, 2007

Authorize award and execution of a 24-month requirements supply contract with JAE CONSTRUCTION, INC., Austin, TX, for aggregate materials for the Austin Water Utility in an estimated amount not to exceed $343,259, with two 12-month extension options in an estimated amount not to exceed $171,630 for each extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $686,519. Funding in the amount of $85,815 is available in Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Operating Budget of the Austin Water Utility. Funding for the remaining 18 months of the original contract period and extension options are 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 was approved.

 

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20070322-020, Agenda Backup,  PDF,  68kb

  20070322-020, Agenda Backup (JAE BID TAB 032207),  PDF,  91kb

 


Item 21 - March 22, 2007

Authorize award and execution of a contract through the TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT PURCHASING COOPERATIVE (BUYBOARD) with L.D. TEBBEN CO. INC., Austin, TX, for installation of roof coating material at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport terminal building in an amount not to exceed $167,517. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Capital Budget of the Aviation 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 252.022 of the Texas Local Government Code and no goals were established for this solicitation.

 

The motion authorizing the award and execution of a contract was approved.

 

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20070322-021, Agenda Backup,  PDF,  55kb

  20070322-021, Agenda Backup (TEBBEN FN),  PDF,  62kb

  20070322-021, Agenda Late Backup,  PDF,  20kb

 


Item 22 - March 22, 2007

Authorize award and execution of a 24-month requirements supply contract with BECKER-PARKIN DENTAL SUPPLY CO., New York, NY, for dental supplies in an estimated amount not to exceed $200,000, with two 12-month extension options in an estimated amount not to exceed $100,000 per extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $400,000. Funding in the amount of $50,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Operating Budget of the Community Care Services 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 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 was approved.

 

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20070322-022, Agenda Backup,  PDF,  61kb

  20070322-022, Agenda Backup (BECKER-PARKIN BID TAB),  PDF,  78kb

  20070322-022, Contract Cover Sheet, BECKER-PARKIN DENTAL SUPPLY CO,  PDF,  19kb

 


Item 23 - March 22, 2007

Authorize award and execution of a contract with ROY C. GARRETT, INC., Cibolo, TX, for the purchase and installation of replacement fill media in the Marley Cooling Tower in an amount not to exceed $55,815. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Operating Budget of the Austin Convention Center 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 was approved.

 

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20070322-023, Agenda Backup,  PDF,  54kb

 


Item 24 - March 22, 2007

Authorize award and execution of a contract with WHITE WAY SIGN, Chicago, IL, for the purchase of upgrades, installation and integration services for eight marquee signs in an amount not to exceed $498,407. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Operating Budget of the Austin Convention Center 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 was approved.

 

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20070322-024, Agenda Backup,  PDF,  58kb

 


Item 25 - March 22, 2007

Authorize award and execution of a contract through the TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT PURCHASING COOPERATIVE (BUYBOARD) with PHILPOTT MOTORS, LTD, Nederland, TX, for the purchase of 47 service body trucks in an amount not to exceed $2,438,925.44. Funding in the amount of $38,995.99 is available in the Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Vehicle Acquisition Fund. Funding in the amount of $1,392,878.04 is available in the Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Capital Budget of the Austin Water Utility. Funding in the amount of $874,951.72 is available in the Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Capital Budget of the Austin Energy Department. Funding in the amount of $44,421.49 is available in the Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Capital Budget of the Solid Waste Services Department. Funding in the amount of $87,678.20 is available in the Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Capital Budget of the Department of Public Works, Street & Bridge Division. Cooperative Purchase.

 

The motion authorizing the award and execution of a contract was approved.

 

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20070322-025, Agenda Backup,  PDF,  91kb

  20070322-025, Agenda Backup (AE Fiscal Note 1_4),  PDF,  10kb

  20070322-025, Agenda Backup (AE Fiscal Note 2_4),  PDF,  11kb

  20070322-025, Agenda Backup (AE Fiscal Note 3_4),  PDF,  10kb

  20070322-025, Agenda Backup (AE Fiscal Note 4_4),  PDF,  10kb

  20070322-025, Agenda Backup (AWU Fiscal Note),  PDF,  15kb

  20070322-025, Agenda Backup (PWD Fiscal Note),  PDF,  47kb

  20070322-025, Agenda Backup (SWS Fiscal Note Service Trucks 032207),  PDF,  16kb

  20070322-025, Contract Cover Sheet, PHILPOTT MOTORS, LTD through the TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT PURCHASING COOPERATIVE BUYBOARD,  PDF,  17kb

 


Item 26 - March 22, 2007

Approve an ordinance authorizing the issuance of City of Austin, Texas Electric Utility System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2007 (Delayed Delivery), in the approximate amount of $145,045,000, and authorizing and approving related documents. There is no debt service requirement in Fiscal Year 2007. The Fiscal Year 2008 debt service requirement will be included in the 2007-2008 Proposed Budget of the Utility Revenue Bond Redemption Fund.

 

Ordinance No. 20070322-026 was approved.

 

Executed Ordinance

  Ordinance No. 20070322-026,  PDF,  1.8mb


Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20070322-026, Agenda Backup,  PDF,  61kb

  20070322-026, Agenda Backup (DRAFT BOND COUNSEL ORDINANCE),  PDF,  1.4mb

 


Item 27 - March 22, 2007

Approve an ordinance authorizing the extension of the Letter of Credit and Reimbursement Agreement between the City and JPMorgan relating to the "$350,000,000 City of Austin, Texas Combined Utility Systems Commercial Paper Notes, Series A" program, and the approval of all related documents. The $794,800 Letter of Credit fee will be included in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Proposed Operating Budget of the Austin Water Utility and Electric Utility Department.

 

Ordinance No. 20070322-027 was approved.

 

Executed Ordinance

  Ordinance No. 20070322-027,  PDF,  184kb


Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20070322-027, Agenda Backup,  PDF,  84kb

  20070322-027, Agenda Backup (DRAFT BOND COUNSEL ORDINANCE),  PDF,  165kb

 


Item 28 - March 22, 2007

Approve an ordinance authorizing the issuance of City of Austin, Texas Water and Wastewater System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2007 A and B, in the approximate amount of $220,000,000, and authorizing and approving related documents. There is no debt service requirement in Fiscal Year 2007. The Fiscal Year 2008 debt service requirement will be included in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Proposed Budget of the Utility Revenue Bond Redemption Fund.

 

Ordinance No. 20070322-028 was approved.

 

Executed Ordinance

  Ordinance No. 20070322-028,  PDF,  1.8mb


Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20070322-028, Agenda Backup,  PDF,  65kb

  20070322-028, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance),  PDF,  1.2mb

 


Item 29 - March 22, 2007

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

 

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20070322-029, Agenda Backup,  PDF,  34kb

  20070322-029, Agenda Late Backup Part 1 of 2,  PDF,  11kb

  20070322-029, Agenda Late Backup Part 2 of 2,  PDF,  11kb

 


Item 30 - March 22, 2007

Approve a resolution relating to the compensation and benefits for the City Clerk. (Related to item #49) (Mayor Will Wynn Mayor Pro Tem Betty Dunkerley)

 

Resolution No. 20070322-030 was approved with the following additions to the City Clerk's annual salary and benefits on Council Member Kim's motion, Council Member Martinez' second on a 5-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Dunkerley was absent. Council Member Cole was off the dais. To increase the salary of the City Clerk to $112,484 annually, with an increase of personal leave to 7.67 hours per pay period with a maximum accrual limit of 400 hours.

 

Executed Resolution

  Resolution No. 20070322-030,  PDF,  41kb


Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20070322-030, Agenda Backup,  PDF,  35kb

  20070322-030, Agenda Late Backup Part 1 of 2,  PDF,  10kb

  20070322-030, Agenda Late Backup Part 2 of 2,  PDF,  57kb

 


Item 31 - March 22, 2007

Approve a resolution relating to the compensation and benefits for the City Auditor. (Related to item #50) (Mayor Will Wynn Mayor Pro Tem Betty Dunkerley)

 

Resolution No. 20070322-031 was approved with the following additions to the City Auditor's annual salary and benefits on Council Member Kim's motion, Council Member McCracken's second on a 5-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Dunkerley was absent. Council Member Cole was off the dais. To increase the salary of the City Auditor to $123,592 annually with an increase of personal leave to 7.67 hours per pay period with a maximum accrual limit of 400 hours.

 

Executed Resolution

  Resolution No. 20070322-031,  PDF,  49kb


Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20070322-031, Agenda Backup,  PDF,  42kb

  20070322-031, Agenda Late Backup Part 1 of 2,  PDF,  10kb

  20070322-031, Agenda Late Backup Part 2 of 2,  PDF,  65kb

 


Item 32 - March 22, 2007

Approve a resolution to amend the City's Legislative Program to support the passage of House Bill 1318 and its Senate counterpart, amending the Act governing the Austin Police Retirement System. (Council Member Sheryl Cole, Council Member Mike Martinez, and Council Member Lee Leffingwell)

 

Resolution No. 20070322-032 was approved.

 

Executed Resolution

  Resolution No. 20070322-032,  PDF,  31kb


Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20070322-032, Agenda Backup,  PDF,  64kb

  20070322-032, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution),  PDF,  124kb

  20070322-032, Agenda Late Backup,  PDF,  11kb

 


Item 33 - March 22, 2007

Approve a resolution amending the City's Legislative Program to seek passage of legislation to allow municipalities to create a small business procurement program (Council Member Jennifer Kim Council Member Sheryl Cole)

 

Resolution No. 20070322-033 was approved.

 

Executed Resolution

  Resolution No. 20070322-033,  PDF,  87kb


Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20070322-033, Agenda Backup,  PDF,  41kb

  20070322-033, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution),  PDF,  116kb

  20070322-033, Agenda Backup (Guidelines),  PDF,  99kb

  20070322-033, Agenda Late Backup,  PDF,  11kb

 


Item 34 - March 22, 2007

Approve a resolution amending the City's Legislative Program to show support for Senate Bill 1324, House Bill 3758, and House Bill 2714, which pursues changes necessary in state law to allow the City of Austin to require recycling of electronic waste by the producers of electronic equipment particularly computers and televisions, and direct the City Manager to inform the members of the Austin area delegation of the City's position. (Council Member Lee Leffingwell Mayor Will Wynn Council Member Mike Martinez)

 

Resolution No. 20070322-034 was approved.

 

Executed Resolution

  Resolution No. 20070322-034,  PDF,  17kb


Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20070322-034, Agenda Backup,  PDF,  43kb

  20070322-034, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution),  PDF,  100kb

  20070322-034, Agenda Late Backup Part 1 of 2,  PDF,  16kb

  20070322-034, Agenda Late Backup Part 2 of 2,  PDF,  16kb

 


Item 35 - March 22, 2007

Approve waiver of park rental fees in an amount not to exceed $120 for the Network of Asian American Organizations Leader's Picnic and Awards Ceremony to be held at Emma Long Park on May 5, 2007. (Council Member Jennifer Kim Council Member Brewster McCracken Mayor Pro Tem Betty Dunkerley)

 

The motion authorizing the waiver of park rental fees in an amount not to exceed $120 was approved.

 

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20070322-035, Agenda Backup,  PDF,  41kb

  20070322-035, Agenda Late Backup,  PDF,  23kb

 


Item 36 - March 22, 2007

Approve waiver of park rental fees for the Texas Bengali Cultural Alliance's Bengali and South Asian New Year Festival to be held on April 14, 2007, at Zilker Hillside Theatre. (Council Member Jennifer Kim Council Member Sheryl Cole Mayor Will Wynn)

 

The motion authorizing the waiver of park rental fees was approved.

 

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20070322-036, Agenda Backup,  PDF,  45kb

  20070322-036, Agenda Backup (Fees),  PDF,  83kb

  20070322-036, Agenda Late Backup,  PDF,  24kb

 


Item 37 - March 22, 2007

Approve waiver of the street permit fee under Chapter 14 of the City Code for the Austin American Statesman's Capitol 10,000, to be held on March 25, 2007, in an amount not to exceed $1,100. (Council Member Lee Leffingwell Council Member Jennifer Kim Mayor Will Wynn)

 

The motion authorizing the waiver of the street permit fee was approved.

 

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20070322-037, Agenda Backup,  PDF,  44kb

  20070322-037, Agenda Late Backup,  PDF,  24kb

 


Item 38 - March 22, 2007

Approve waiver of park rental fees in an amount not to exceed $1000 for the Azteca America event, to be held on April 29, 2007, at Fiesta Gardens. (Council Member Mike Martinez Council Member Lee Leffingwell Council Member Sheryl Cole)

 

The motion authorizing the waiver of the park rental fees in an amount not to exceed $1,000 was approved.

 

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20070322-038, Agenda Backup,  PDF,  46kb

  20070322-038, Agenda Late Backup,  PDF,  22kb

 


Item 39 - March 22, 2007

Approve waiver of fees and requirements under Chapter 14 of the Code for the Anderson High School Parent Teacher and Student Association's Shattered Dream's Project, located in the 4000 block of Steck Avenue, to be held on March 28, 2007. (Council Member Mike Martinez Council Member Sheryl Cole Mayor Pro Tem Betty Dunkerley)

 

The motion authorizing the waiver of fees and requirements was approved.

 

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20070322-039, Agenda Backup,  PDF,  41kb

  20070322-039, Agenda Backup (Fees),  PDF,  100kb

  20070322-039, Agenda Late Backup,  PDF,  27kb

 


Item 40 - March 22, 2007

Approve reimbursement of fees in an amount not to exceed $250 for the Young Women's Christian Association of Greater Austin's Event held at the Carver Museum on February 24, 2007. (Council Member Lee Leffingwell Council Member Jennifer Kim Council Member Mike Martinez)

 

The motion authorizing the reimbursement of fees in an amount not to exceed $250 was approved.

 

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20070322-040, Agenda Backup,  PDF,  39kb

  20070322-040, Agenda Late Backup,  PDF,  21kb

 


Item 41 - March 22, 2007

Set a public hearing to consider an amendment to Chapter 25-2, Subchapter E, Article 5, of the Land Development Code (Design Standards & Mixed Use) to add roadways in the University Hills/Windsor Park Combined Neighborhood Planning Area to the list of Core Transit Corridors. (Suggested date and time: May 3, 2007 at 6:00 p.m., City Hall Council Chambers, 301 West Second Street.)

 

The public hearing was set for May 3, 2007 at 6:00 p.m., City Hall Council Chambers, at 301 West Second Street.

 

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20070322-041, Agenda Backup,  PDF,  66kb

  20070322-041, Agenda Backup (Map),  PDF,  127kb

 


Item 42 - March 22, 2007

Set a public hearing to consider an ordinance amending the Austin Tomorrow Comprehensive Plan by adopting the University Hills/Windsor Park Combined Neighborhood Plan. The combined planning area is bounded by IH-35 on the west, Highway 290 on the north, Highway 183 on the east, and Manor Road and East 51st Street on the South. (Suggested date and time: May 3, 2007 at 6:00 p.m., City Hall Council Chambers, 301 West Second Street.)

 

The public hearing was set for May 3, 2007 at 4:00 p.m., City Hall Council Chambers, at 301 West Second Street.

 

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20070322-042, Agenda Backup,  PDF,  61kb

  20070322-042, Agenda Backup (Map of Planning Area),  PDF,  412kb

 


Item 43 - March 22, 2007

Set a public hearing to consider a request for a waiver from the minimum distance requirement of City Code, Section 4-9-4(A) which requires 300 feet between a business that proposes to sell alcoholic beverages at 11220 North Lamar Boulevard ("Hong Duc Supermarket") and a public school, McBee Elementary School, at 1001 West Braker Lane. (Suggested date and time: April 5, 2007 at 6:00 p.m., Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX.)

 

The public hearing was set for April 5, 2007 at 6:00 p.m., Austin City Hall, at 301 W. Second Street, Austin, Texas.

 

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20070322-043, Agenda Backup,  PDF,  62kb

  20070322-043, Agenda Backup (Letters of Opposition),  PDF,  233kb

  20070322-043, Agenda Backup (Map),  PDF,  335kb

  20070322-043, Agenda Backup (Staff Report),  PDF,  85kb

 


Item 44 - March 22, 2007

Discuss legal issues concerning legislation in the 80th Legislative Session. (Private Consultation with Attorney - Section 551.071)

 

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20070322-044, Agenda Backup,  PDF,  42kb

 


Item 45 - March 22, 2007

Discuss legal issues concerning development at Northcross Mall. (Private Consultation with Attorney - Section 551.071)

 

This item was withdrawn as part of the Consent Agenda action.

 

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20070322-045, Agenda Backup,  PDF,  43kb

 


Item 46 - March 22, 2007

Discuss legal issues relating to the labor negotiations for a Meet and Confer contract with the Austin Safety Officers Association. (Private Consultation with Attorney - Section 551.071)

 

This item was withdrawn as part of the Consent Agenda action.

 

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20070322-046, Agenda Backup,  PDF,  44kb

 


Item 47 - March 22, 2007

Discuss legal issues concerning City of Austin v. Reichhold Inc.; Cause No. A-06-CA-0015SS; in the U.S. District Court, Western District, Austin Division. (Concerns the North Service Center) (Private Consultation with Attorney - Section 551.071) (Related to item #5)

 

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20070322-047, Agenda Backup,  PDF,  46kb

 


Item 48 - March 22, 2007

Discuss legal issues concerning Savetownlake.Org v. City of Austin; Cause No. D-1-GN-0700596; in the 353rd Judicial District Court, Travis County, Texas. (Concerns injunctive and declaratory relief regarding City Code Chapter 25 regulations for the Waterfront Overlay Combining District and subdistricts) (Private Consultation with Attorney - Section 551.071)

 

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20070322-048, Agenda Backup,  PDF,  44kb

 


Item 49 - March 22, 2007

Evaluate the performance of and consider compensation and benefits for the City Clerk. (Personnel Matters - Section 551.074) (Related to item # 30)

 

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20070322-049, Agenda Backup,  PDF,  45kb

 


Item 50 - March 22, 2007

Evaluate the performance of and consider compensation and benefits for the City Auditor. (Personnel Matters - Section 551.074) (Related to item #31)

 

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20070322-050, Agenda Backup,  PDF,  45kb

 


Item 51 - March 22, 2007

NP-05-0021 (Part) - East Riverside/Oltorf Combined Neighborhood Plan - 1818 South Lakeshore Boulevard - Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Ordinance 20061116-055, adopting the East Riverside/Oltorf Combined Neighborhood Plan, to establish a land use designation of Mixed Use on the future land use map for the property located at 1818 South Lakeshore Boulevard. First reading approved on March 1, 2007. Vote: 7-0. Applicant and Agent: City of Austin, Neighborhood Planning and Zoning Department. City Staff: Melissa Laursen 974-7226

 

Ordinance No. 20070322-051 was approved.

 

Executed Ordinance

  Ordinance No. 20070322-051,  PDF,  106kb


Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20070322-051, Affidavit of Publication,  PDF,  40kb

  20070322-051, Agenda Backup,  PDF,  51kb

  20070322-051, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance),  PDF,  126kb

  20070322-051, Agenda Backup (Future Land Use Map (FLUM)),  PDF,  894kb

  20070322-051, Agenda Backup (Staff Report),  PDF,  150kb

 


Item 52 - March 22, 2007

C14-05-0112 - Riverside Neighborhood Plan Combining District - 1818 S. Lakeshore Blvd. - Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 1818 S. Lakeshore Blvd. (Town Lake Watershed) from multi-family residence-medium density (MF-3) district zoning to multi-family residence-medium density-neighborhood plan (MF-3-NP) combining district zoning. The proposed zoning change will create the Riverside Neighborhood Plan Combining District (NPCD) and implement the land use recommendations of the East Riverside/Oltorf Combined Neighborhood Plan. Under the proposed Riverside NPCD, "Small Lot Amnesty", "Garage Placement", "Impervious Cover and Parking Placement Restrictions" and "Prohibited Parking in the Front Yard" may apply. First reading approved on March 1, 2007. Vote: 7-0. Applicant and Agent: Neighborhood Planning and Zoning Department. City Staff: Robert Heil, 974-2330.

 

Ordinance No. 20070322-052 for multi-family residence-medium density-neighborhood plan (MF-3-NP) combining district zoning was approved.

 

Executed Ordinance

  Ordinance No. 20070322-052,  PDF,  247kb


Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20070322-052, Affidavit of Publication,  PDF,  40kb

  20070322-052, Agenda Backup,  PDF,  55kb

  20070322-052, Agenda Backup (Staff Report),  PDF,  149kb

 


Item 53 - March 22, 2007

C14-06-0200 - Kingswood Apartments - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 4318 Bull Creek Road (Shoal Creek Watershed) from multi-family residence-moderate high density (MF-4) district zoning to multi-family residence-highest density-conditional overlay (MF-6-CO) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant multi-family residence-highest density-conditional overlay (MF-6-CO) combining district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant multi-family residence-highest density-conditional overlay (MF-6-CO) combining district zoning. Applicant: Alori Properties (Lawrence Aldridge). Agent: Ardent Residential (Brett Denton). City Staff: Jorge E. Rousselin, 974-2975.

 

Ordinance No. 20070322-053 for multi-family residence-highest density-conditional overlay (MF-6-CO) combining district zoning was approved.

 

Executed Ordinance

  Ordinance No. 20070322-053,  PDF,  109kb


Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20070322-053, Affidavit of Publication,  PDF,  39kb

  20070322-053, Agenda Backup,  PDF,  54kb

  20070322-053, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance),  PDF,  74kb

  20070322-053, Agenda Backup (Staff Report),  PDF,  365kb

  20070322-053, Agenda Late Backup Part 1 of 2,  PDF,  104kb

  20070322-053, Agenda Late Backup Part 2 of 2,  PDF,  68kb

 


Item 54 - March 22, 2007

C14-06-0214 - Brentwood Church of Christ - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 11908 North Lamar Boulevard (Walnut Creek Watershed) from urban family residence (SF-5) district zoning and neighborhood office (NO) district zoning to general office-conditional overlay (GO-CO) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant urban family residence-conditional overlay (SF-5-CO) combining district zoning and general office-conditional overlay (GO-CO) combining district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant urban family residence-conditional overlay (SF-5-CO) combining district zoning and general office-conditional overlay (GO-CO) combining district zoning. Applicant: Brentwood Church of Christ (Wallace R. Beasley). Agent: Vaughn & Associates (Rick Vaughn). City Staff: Jorge E. Rousselin, 974-2975.

 

Ordinance No. 20070322-054 for urban family residence-conditional overlay (SF-5-CO) combining district zoning and general office-conditional overlay (GO-CO) combining district zoning was approved.

 

Executed Ordinance

  Ordinance No. 20070322-054,  PDF,  474kb


Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20070322-054, Affidavit of Publication,  PDF,  39kb

  20070322-054, Agenda Backup,  PDF,  56kb

  20070322-054, Agenda Backup (Staff Report),  PDF,  1.7mb

  20070322-054, Agenda Late Backup,  PDF,  740kb

  20070322-054, Restrictive Covenant,  PDF,  412kb

 


Item 55 - March 22, 2007

C14-06-0234 - The Mohawk - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 912 Red River Street (Waller Creek Watershed) from commercial-liquor sales (CS-1) district zoning to central business district (CBD) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant central business district-conditional overlay (CBD-CO) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant central business district-conditional overlay (CBD-CO) combining district zoning. Applicant: Joe J. Joseph. Agent: Jim Bennett Consultant (Jim Bennett). City Staff: Jorge E. Rousselin, 974-2975.

 

Ordinance No. 20070322-055 for central business district-conditional overlay (CBD-CO) combining district zoning was approved.

 

Executed Ordinance

  Ordinance No. 20070322-055,  PDF,  140kb


Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20070322-055, Affidavit of Publication,  PDF,  39kb

  20070322-055, Agenda Backup,  PDF,  51kb

  20070322-055, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance),  PDF,  97kb

  20070322-055, Agenda Backup (Staff Report),  PDF,  97kb

 


Item 56 - March 22, 2007

C14-06-0235 - Zone Swap - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 3424 Greystone Drive (Bull Creek Watershed) from neighborhood commercial (LR) district zoning and commercial-liquor sales (CS-1) district zoning to commercial-liquor sales (CS-1) district zoning and neighborhood commercial (LR) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant commercial-liquor sales-conditional overlay (CS-1-CO) combining district zoning and neighborhood commercial (LR) district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant commercial-liquor sales-conditional overlay (CS-1-CO) combining district zoning and neighborhood commercial (LR) district zoning. Applicant: Chieu H. Ly (Michael) and RJ Kelly Dum. Agent: Chieu H. Ly (Michael). City Staff: Jorge E. Rousselin, 974-2975.

 

Ordinance No. 20070322-056 for commercial-liquor sales-conditional overlay (CS-1-CO) combining district zoning and neighborhood commercial (LR) district zoning was approved.

 

Executed Ordinance

  Ordinance No. 20070322-056,  PDF,  124kb


Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20070322-056, Affidavit of Publication,  PDF,  39kb

  20070322-056, Agenda Backup,  PDF,  54kb

  20070322-056, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance),  PDF,  86kb

  20070322-056, Agenda Backup (Staff Report),  PDF,  3.6mb

 


Item 57 - March 22, 2007

C14H-06-0034 - North Austin Sub-Station - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 3701 Grooms Street (Waller Creek Watershed) from public-neighborhood conservation combining district-neighborhood plan (P-NCCD-NP) combining district zoning to public-historic-neighborhood conservation combining district-neighborhood plan (P-H-NCCD-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant public-historic-neighborhood conservation combining district-neighborhood plan (P-H-NCCD-NP) combining district zoning. Historic Landmark Commission recommendation: To grant public-historic-neighborhood conservation combining district-neighborhood plan (P-H-NCCD-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission recommendation: To grant public-historic-neighborhood conservation combining district-neighborhood Plan (P-H-NCCD-NP) combining district zoning. Applicant: Neighborhood Planning and Zoning Department. City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, 974-6454.

 

Ordinance No. 20070322-057 for public-historic-neighborhood conservation combining district-neighborhood Plan (P-H-NCCD-NP) combining district zoning was approved.

 

Executed Ordinance

  Ordinance No. 20070322-057,  PDF,  126kb


Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20070322-057, Affidavit of Publication,  PDF,  41kb

  20070322-057, Agenda Backup,  PDF,  55kb

  20070322-057, Agenda Backup (Staff Report),  PDF,  569kb

  20070322-057, Agenda Late Backup,  PDF,  128kb

 


Item 58 - March 22, 2007

C14H-06-0040 - Kreisle Building - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 412 Congress Avenue (Town Lake Watershed) from central business district (CBD) district zoning to central business district-historic (CBD-H) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant central business district-historic (CBD-H) combining district zoning. Historic Landmark Commission recommendation: To grant central business district-historic (CBD-H) combining district zoning. Planning Commission recommendation: To grant central business district-historic (CBD-H) combining district zoning. Applicant: Bears and Sons USA, LLC. City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, 974-6454.

 

Ordinance No. 20070322-058 for central business district-historic (CBD-H) combining district zoning was approved.

 

Executed Ordinance

  Ordinance No. 20070322-058,  PDF,  104kb


Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20070322-058, Affidavit of Publication,  PDF,  39kb

  20070322-058, Agenda Backup,  PDF,  51kb

  20070322-058, Agenda Backup (Staff Report),  PDF,  403kb

  20070322-058, Agenda Late Backup,  PDF,  104kb

 


Item 59 - March 22, 2007

C814-88-0001.09 - Davenport West Ranch PUD Amendment - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 3300-3328 Block of North Capital of Texas Highway (Lake Austin Watershed) from planned unit development (PUD) district zoning to planned unit development (PUD) district zoning to change a condition of zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant planned unit development (PUD) district zoning with conditions. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant planned unit development (PUD) district zoning with conditions. Applicant: Robert D. Wunsch. Agent: Waterstone Development (Theresa Canchola). City Staff: Jorge E. Rousselin, 974-2975.

 

Ordinance No. 20070322-059 for planned unit development (PUD) district zoning with conditions was approved.

 

Executed Ordinance

  Ordinance No. 20070322-059,  PDF,  189kb


Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20070322-059, Affidavit of Publication,  PDF,  40kb

  20070322-059, Agenda Backup,  PDF,  72kb

  20070322-059, Agenda Backup (Staff Report),  PDF,  2.1mb

  20070322-059, Agenda Late Backup,  PDF,  178kb

 


Item 60 - March 22, 2007

C14-06-0191 - Fox Hill - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by zoning property locally known as 11421-11717 South IH-35 Service Road Northbound (Onion Creek Watershed) from interim-rural residence (I-RR) district zoning to rural residence-conditional overlay (RR-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 1 and multi-family residence-low density-conditional overlay (MF-2-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 2. Staff Recommendation: To grant rural residence-conditional overlay (RR-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 1 and multi-family residence-low density-conditional overlay (MF-2-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 2 with conditions. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant rural residence (RR) district zoning for Tract 1 and multi-family residence-low density-conditional overlay (MF-2-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 2 with conditions. Applicant: Onion Associates, Ltd. (Bruce T. Morrison). Agent: Vaughn & Associates, Ltd. (Rick Vaughn). City Staff: Wendy Walsh, 974-7719.

 

This item was postponed to April 19, 2007 per the homeowner association's request.

 

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20070322-060, Agenda Backup,  PDF,  58kb

  20070322-060, Agenda Backup (Correspondence re: Floodplain),  PDF,  76kb

  20070322-060, Agenda Backup (Staff Report),  PDF,  818kb

  20070322-060, Agenda Late Backup,  PDF,  20kb

 


Item 61 - March 22, 2007

C14-06-0222 - A.C.S. Corrections - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 3148 S.H. 71 East (Colorado River Watershed) from interim-rural residence (I-RR) district zoning to public (P) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant public (P) district zoning with conditions. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant public (P) district zoning with conditions. Applicant: McDuff Family Limited Partnership (Jeanne E. Loar). Agent: Shaw Hamilton Consultants (Shaw Hamilton). City Staff: Wendy Walsh, 974-7719.

 

Ordinance No. 20070322-061 for public (P) district zoning with conditions was approved.

 

Executed Ordinance

  Ordinance No. 20070322-061,  PDF,  82kb


Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20070322-061, Affidavit of Publication,  PDF,  38kb

  20070322-061, Agenda Backup,  PDF,  51kb

  20070322-061, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance),  PDF,  103kb

  20070322-061, Agenda Backup (Staff Report),  PDF,  339kb

  20070322-061, Restrictive Covenant,  PDF,  80kb

 


Item 62 - March 22, 2007

C14-07-0012 - Post Office - Mixed Use Project (Phase I) - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 506 W. 5th Street (Shoal Creek Watershed) from central business district (CBD) district zoning to central business district-central urban redevelopment (CBD-CURE) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant central business district-central urban redevelopment-conditional overlay (CBD-CURE-CO) combining district zoning with conditions. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant central business district-central urban redevelopment-conditional overlay (CBD-CURE-CO) combining district zoning with conditions. Applicant: Block 51 L.P., (Billy R. Holley). Agent: DLA Piper US, LLP (Jay Hailey). City Staff: Jorge E. Rousselin, 974-2975.

 

Ordinance No. 20070322-062 for central business district-central urban redevelopment-conditional overlay (CBD-CURE-CO) combining district zoning with conditions was approved.

 

Executed Ordinance

  Ordinance No. 20070322-062,  PDF,  241kb


Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20070322-062, Affidavit of Publication,  PDF,  39kb

  20070322-062, Agenda Backup,  PDF,  54kb

  20070322-062, Agenda Backup (Staff Report),  PDF,  713kb

  20070322-062, Agenda Late Backup,  PDF,  54kb

  20070322-062, Agenda Late Backup Part 1 of 2,  PDF,  221kb

  20070322-062, Agenda Late Backup Part 2 of 2,  PDF,  178kb

  20070322-062, Restrictive Covenant,  PDF,  152kb

 


Item 63 - March 22, 2007

C14-07-0013 - Post Office - Mixed Use Project - Phase II - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 417 W. 6th Street (Shoal Creek and Town Lake Watersheds) from central business district (CBD) district zoning to central business district-central urban redevelopment (CBD-CURE) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant central business district-central urban redevelopment (CBD-CURE) combining district zoning with conditions. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant central business district-central urban redevelopment (CBD-CURE) combining district zoning with conditions. Applicant: United States Postal Service (Michael D. Wolfe). Agent: DLA Piper US, LLP (Jay HaileY). City Staff: Jorge E. Rousselin, 974-2975.

 

Ordinance No. 20070322-063 for central business district-central urban redevelopment (CBD-CURE) combining district zoning with conditions was approved.

 

Executed Ordinance

  Ordinance No. 20070322-063,  PDF,  166kb


Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20070322-063, Affidavit of Publication,  PDF,  38kb

  20070322-063, Agenda Backup,  PDF,  50kb

  20070322-063, Agenda Backup (Staff Report),  PDF,  663kb

  20070322-063, Agenda Late Backup Part 1 of 3,  PDF,  154kb

  20070322-063, Agenda Late Backup Part 2 of 3,  PDF,  77kb

  20070322-063, Agenda Late Backup Part 3 of 3,  PDF,  54kb

  20070322-063, Restrictive Covenant,  PDF,  77kb

 


Item 64 - March 22, 2007

NPA-06-0019.01 - East Avenue PUD - Conduct a public hearing and approve third reading of an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 040826-56, the Central Austin Combined Neighborhood Plan, an element of the Austin Tomorrow Comprehensive Plan, to establish high density-mixed use designation on the future land use map (FLUM) for the property located at 3400 N. I.H. 35 (Concordia University). First reading approved on March 1, 2007. Vote: 6-0 (Kim off the dais). Second reading approved on March 8, 2007. Vote: 6-0 (McCracken absent). Applicant: Concordia University (David Lugh). Agent: Alice Glasco Consulting (Alice Glasco), and Armbrust and Brown, L.L.P. (Richard Suttle). City Staff: Mark Walters, 974-7695.

 

Motion was made by Council Member Martinez and seconded by Council Member Leffingwell to postpone this item to April 5, 2007. This motion was withdrawn by Council Member Martinez. This item was postponed to a Special Called meeting on March 26, 2007 at 4:00 p.m. and the public hearing was held open on Council Member Martinez' motion, Council Member Leffingwell's second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Dunkerley was off the dais.

 

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20070322-064, Agenda Backup,  PDF,  53kb

  20070322-064, Agenda Backup (Future Land Use Map (FLUM)),  PDF,  1.3mb

  20070322-064, Agenda Backup (Staff Report),  PDF,  2.5mb

  20070322-064, Agenda Late Backup Part 1 of 2,  PDF,  305kb

  20070322-064, Agenda Late Backup Part 2 of 2,  PDF,  96kb

 


Item 65 - March 22, 2007

C814-06-0175 - East Avenue PUD - Conduct a public hearing and approve third reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 3400 North IH-35 Service Road (Waller Creek and Boggy Creek Watersheds) from general office-neighborhood plan (GO-NP) combining district zoning; limited office-mixed use-neighborhood plan (LO-MU-NP) combining district zoning; and general commercial services-mixed use-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-NP) combining district zoning to planned unit development-neighborhood plan (PUD-NP) combining district zoning. First reading approved on March 1, 2007. Vote 6-0 (Kim off the dais). Second reading approved on March 8, 2007. Vote: 6-0 (McCraken absent). Applicant: Concordia University (David Kluth). Agent: Alice Glasco Consulting (Alice Glasco), and Armburst and Brown, L.L.P. (Richard Suttle). City Staff: Jorge Rousselin, 974-2975.

 

Motion was made by Council Member Martinez and seconded by Council Member Leffingwell to postpone this item to April 5, 2007. This motion was withdrawn by Council Member Martinez. This item was postponed to a Special Called meeting on March 26, 2007 at 4:00 p.m. and the public hearing was held open on Council Member Martinez' motion, Council Member Leffingwell's second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Dunkerley was off the dais.

 

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20070322-065, Agenda Backup,  PDF,  53kb

  20070322-065, Agenda Backup (Staff Report),  PDF,  2.5mb

  20070322-065, Agenda Late Backup Part 1 of 2,  PDF,  734kb

  20070322-065, Agenda Late Backup Part 2 of 2,  PDF,  1.3mb

 


Item 66 - March 22, 2007

Conduct a public hearing and consider an appeal by Nicki Mebane and Walter Olenick of the Planning Commission's decision to approve a revision to a conditional use permit (Section 25-2-491 of the City Code) to increase the number of beds from 35 to 58 for a transitional housing use in CS-CO, Commercial Services, for Bannum, Inc. located at 1109 East 52nd Street. (Site Plan Number: SPC-05-0027A). Conditional Use Permit approved by Planning Commission. Parking variance denied by Board of Adjustment.

 

This item was postponed to April 12, 2007 on Council Member Cole's motion, Council Member McCracken's second on a 6-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Dunkerley was absent.

 

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20070322-066, Agenda Backup,  PDF,  47kb

  20070322-066, Agenda Backup (Backup),  PDF,  74kb

  20070322-066, Agenda Backup (Planning Commission recommendations),  PDF,  3.9mb

  20070322-066, Agenda Backup (Site Plan Appeal Review Sheet),  PDF,  3.3mb

 


Item 67 - March 22, 2007

Authorize negotiation and execution of a Lease Amendment with M.E. Ruby, Jr., Inc. (Ranger Excavation, L.P.) for operation of a stone quarry located immediately south of the intersection of FM 1431, along Lime Creek Road in Cedar Park, TX.

 

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

 

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20070322-067, Agenda Late Backup,  PDF,  51kb

  20070322-067, Contract Cover Sheet, M.E. Ruby, Jr., Inc. (Ranger Excavation, L.P.),  PDF,  17kb

 


Item 68 - March 22, 2007

Approve waiver of park rental fees for the Texas Hill Country Food and Wine Festival's From Farm to Table event to be held on March 31, 2007, at Republic Square Park. (Mayor Pro Tem Betty Dunkerley and Mayor Will Wynn).

 

The motion authorizing the waiver of park rental fees was approved.

 

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20070322-068, Agenda Late Backup Part 1 of 2,  PDF,  30kb

  20070322-068, Agenda Late Backup Part 2 of 2,  PDF,  27kb

 


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