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March 6, 2014 Austin City Council Regular Meeting

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Council

Regular Meeting of the Austin City Council
March 6, 2014


Meeting Agenda

  Agenda,  219kb

 

Changes to the Meeting Agenda

  Agenda Changes and Corrections Part 1 of 2,  104kb

  Agenda Changes and Corrections Part 2 of 2,  104kb

 

Council Questions and Answers

  Agenda Questions and Answers Part 1 of 2,  425kb

  Agenda Questions and Answers Part 2 of 2,  596kb

 

Approved Meeting Minutes

  Minutes,  221kb

 

Closed Caption Transcript

  Transcript,  429kb

 

Video

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Agenda Items - March 06, 2014

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Item 1 - March 6, 2014

Approve the minutes of the Austin City Council work session and discussion meetings of February 25, 2014 and regular meeting of February 27, 2014.

 

There are no documents available for this agenda item.

 


Item 2 - March 6, 2014

Authorize negotiation and execution of an agreement with Staybridge Suites, to provide a performance-based incentive for the generation of solar energy at its new-construction facility located at 13000 North I-35, Austin, Texas 78753, for an estimated $12,152 per year, for a total amount not to exceed $121,520 over a 10-year period.

 

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20140306-002, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action,  PDF,  61kb

 


Item 3 - March 6, 2014

Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with the cities of Round Rock, Leander, and Cedar Park concerning the capacity, operation, maintenance, and improvements to the Southwest Interceptor of the Brushy Creek Regional Wastewater System, and authorize the City's share of funding for capital improvements to portions of the Southwest Interceptor in an amount not to exceed $1,700,000.

 

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20140306-003, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A,  PDF,  435kb

  20140306-003, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note,  PDF,  87kb

  20140306-003, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action,  PDF,  62kb

 


Item 4 - March 6, 2014

Approve an ordinance establishing the value of the exemption from ad valorem taxes for a portion of the appraised value of residential homesteads owned by individuals who are disabled or are 65 years of age or older.

 

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20140306-004, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance,  PDF,  81kb

  20140306-004, Agenda Backup: Memo,  PDF,  508kb

  20140306-004, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action,  PDF,  57kb

  20140306-004, Agenda Backup: Revised Fiscal Note,  PDF,  39kb

 


Item 5 - March 6, 2014

Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the professional services agreement with HDR ENGINEERING, INC. for engineering services for additional design phase and construction phase services for Shoal Creek Greenbelt at Pease Park Water Quality and Stream Restoration (15th to 28th Streets Capital Improvement Project) in the amount of $86,206, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,388,337. Related to Item #6. ( Notes: This contract was awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) with 17.45% MBE and 15.27% WBE subconsultant participation to date.)

 

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20140306-005, Agenda Backup: Authorization History,  PDF,  34kb

  20140306-005, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note,  PDF,  58kb

  20140306-005, Agenda Backup: M/WBE Summary,  PDF,  64kb

  20140306-005, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action,  PDF,  69kb

 


Item 6 - March 6, 2014

Authorize execution of a construction contract with SANTA CLARA CONSTRUCTION, LTD., for Shoal Creek Restoration Project- 15th to 28th Streets in the amount of $6,241,721 plus a $624,172 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $6,865,893. Related to Item #5. ( Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 91.06% MBE and 6.81% WBE participation.)

 

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20140306-006, Agenda Backup: Backup (Shoal Creek Restoration),  PDF,  11.0mb

  20140306-006, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note,  PDF,  62kb

  20140306-006, Agenda Backup: M/WBE Summary,  PDF,  46kb

  20140306-006, Agenda Backup: Map,  PDF,  3.2mb

  20140306-006, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action,  PDF,  68kb

 


Item 7 - March 6, 2014

Authorize negotiation and execution of a construction contract with CHASCO CONSTRUCTORS, LTD. LLP, for the Extend Taxiway A North & South Ends project in the amount of $6,974,681.40 plus a $697,468.60 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $7,672,150. ( Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 26 (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Procurement) and City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 14.38% DBE participation.)

 

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20140306-007, Agenda Backup: DBE Summary,  PDF,  44kb

  20140306-007, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note,  PDF,  121kb

  20140306-007, Agenda Backup: Map,  PDF,  49kb

  20140306-007, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action,  PDF,  69kb

 


Item 8 - March 6, 2014

Authorize execution of a change order to the construction contract with SMITH CONTRACTING CO., INC., for utility and general right-of-way improvements to Davis/Deer Lane from Brodie to Corran Ferry project, in the amount of $382,263.11 for a total contract amount not to exceed $4,882,304.11.

 

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20140306-008, Agenda Backup: Authorization History,  PDF,  41kb

  20140306-008, Agenda Backup: M/WBE Summary,  PDF,  56kb

  20140306-008, Agenda Backup: Map,  PDF,  301kb

  20140306-008, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action,  PDF,  80kb

  20140306-008, Agenda Late Backup,  PDF,  32kb

 


Item 9 - March 6, 2014

Authorize negotiation and execution of an agreement between the City and the COMMUNITY CARE COLLABORATIVE to provide ground emergency medical transport services to the Travis County Healthcare District's (d/b/a Central Health) eligible Medical Access Program beneficiaries for a fee of $696,822, for an initial term of one year beginning October 1, 2013.

 

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20140306-009, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action,  PDF,  58kb

 


Item 10 - March 6, 2014

Approve an ordinance establishing specialized functions, certifications and assignments for firefighters within the Fire Department; establishing requirements and criteria for additional pay; and repealing Ordinance No. 020926-13 relating to specialty pay in the Fire Department.

 

Executed Ordinance

  Ordinance No. 20140306-010,  PDF,  100kb

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20140306-010, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance,  PDF,  35kb

  20140306-010, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action,  PDF,  58kb

 


Item 11 - March 6, 2014

Approve an ordinance authorizing acceptance of $37,596 in grant funds from the TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES, and amending the Fiscal Year 2013-2014 Health and Human Services Department Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund (Ordinance No. 20130909-001), to appropriate $37,596 for programs authorized under the Texas Health and Safety Code: Office of Public Health Practice Program, HIV Surveillance Control Program, Sexually Transmitted Disease Control, Refugee Health Screening Program, Tuberculosis (TB) Prevention and Control Federal Program, TB Prevention and Control State Program, Public Health Emergency Preparedness Program, Immunization Program and Community Diabetes.

 

Executed Ordinance

  Ordinance No. 20140306-011,  PDF,  34kb

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20140306-011, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance,  PDF,  17kb

  20140306-011, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note,  PDF,  41kb

  20140306-011, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action,  PDF,  64kb

 


Item 12 - March 6, 2014

Approve a resolution adopting the Austin Urban Forest Plan: a Master Plan for Public Properties as required under City Code Section 2-1-183(E).

 

Executed Resolution

  Resolution No. 20140306-012,  PDF,  40kb

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20140306-012, Agenda Backup: Austin Urban Forest Plan,  PDF,  12.0mb

  20140306-012, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution,  PDF,  24kb

  20140306-012, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action,  PDF,  87kb

  20140306-012, Agenda Backup: Updated_Urban Forest Plan Letters of Support,  PDF,  380kb

  20140306-012, Agenda Late Backup,  PDF,  78kb

 


Item 13 - March 6, 2014

Approve an exemption under City Code Section 10-6-3(11) to authorize one temporary designated smoking area at Auditorium Shores on March 13, 14, and 15, 2014, for the South by Southwest Music Festival.

 

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20140306-013, Agenda Backup: Backup,  PDF,  414kb

  20140306-013, Agenda Backup: Map,  PDF,  5.7mb

  20140306-013, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action,  PDF,  60kb

 


Item 14 - March 6, 2014

Authorize award and execution of a 36-month requirements supply agreement with INGRAM LIBRARY SERVICES INC. to provide DVD and Blu-Ray videos in an amount not to exceed $1,118,592 with three 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $372,864 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,237,184. ( Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9D (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this contract.)

 

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20140306-014, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action,  PDF,  80kb

  20140306-014, Agenda Backup: Revised Fiscal Note (Austin Public Library-Ingram),  PDF,  43kb

 


Item 15 - March 6, 2014

Authorize award and execution of a 24-month requirements supply agreement with two 12-month extension options with BRENNTAG SOUTHWEST, INC., for the purchase of liquid ammonium sulfate for the Austin Water Utility in an amount not to exceed $145,280 with two 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $72,640 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $290,560. ( Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9D (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore no goals were established for this solicitation.)

 

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20140306-015, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action,  PDF,  82kb

 


Item 16 - March 6, 2014

Authorize award, negotiation, and execution of a 6-month interlocal agreement between the City and the Capital Area Council of Governments for digital aerial imagery in an amount not to exceed $54,946. ( Notes: This Interlocal Agreement is exempt from the MBE/WBE Ordinance. This exemption is in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9C (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this contract.)

 

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20140306-016, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action,  PDF,  66kb

 


Item 17 - March 6, 2014

Approve an ordinance amending City Code Section 12-4-64(D) to add a segment of Manor Road to the table of streets as having a maximum speed limit of 20 miles per hour, during certain times, for students attending Austin Achieve School; and provide for emergency passage.

 

Executed Ordinance

  Ordinance No. 20140306-017,  PDF,  152kb

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20140306-017, Affidavit of Publication,  PDF,  36kb

  20140306-017, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance,  PDF,  17kb

  20140306-017, Agenda Backup: Memo (Speed_Study_AchieveSchool),  PDF,  311kb

  20140306-017, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action,  PDF,  64kb

 


Item 18 - March 6, 2014

Approve appointments and certain related waivers to citizen boards and commissions, to Council subcommittees and other intergovernmental bodies and removal and replacement of members.

 

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20140306-018, Agenda Late Backup,  PDF,  17kb

 


Item 19 - March 6, 2014

Approve an ordinance waiving or reimbursing certain fees for the Hamlet performances sponsored by Something for Nothing Theater which are to be held on May 22-24, 2014, May 29-31, 2014, and June 5-7, 2014, at Ramsey Neighborhood Park. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Kathie Tovo, Co-sponsor 1: Council Member Laura Morrison, Co-sponsor 2: Council Member Mike Martinez)

 

Executed Ordinance

  Ordinance No. 20140306-019,  PDF,  24kb

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20140306-019, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance,  PDF,  18kb

  20140306-019, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note,  PDF,  35kb

  20140306-019, Agenda Backup: Item from Council,  PDF,  71kb

 


Item 20 - March 6, 2014

Approve an ordinance waiving or reimbursing certain fees for the 2014 Marathon Kids Finisher Medal event sponsored by Marathon Kids which was held Saturday, February 22, 2014 at Toney Burger Stadium. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Lee Leffingwell, Co-sponsor 1: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole, Co-sponsor 2: Council Member Kathie Tovo)

 

Executed Ordinance

  Ordinance No. 20140306-020,  PDF,  24kb

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20140306-020, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance,  PDF,  18kb

  20140306-020, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note,  PDF,  35kb

  20140306-020, Agenda Backup: Item from Council,  PDF,  72kb

 


Item 21 - March 6, 2014

Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to conduct a stakeholder process to consider changes to the sidewalk cafT regulations, including associated fees, processes, and use of permits instead of license agreements, and bring a report outlining any changes and recommended code amendments back to Council within 90 days. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Chris Riley, Co-sponsor 1: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole)

 

Executed Resolution

  Resolution No. 20140306-021,  PDF,  56kb

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20140306-021, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution,  PDF,  21kb

  20140306-021, Agenda Backup: Item from Council,  PDF,  70kb

 


Item 22 - March 6, 2014

Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to work with appropriate stakeholders to research the feasibility of a Major League Soccer franchise locating in Austin. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole, Co-sponsor 1: Mayor Lee Leffingwell, Co-sponsor 2: Council Member William Spelman)

 

Executed Resolution

  Resolution No. 20140306-022,  PDF,  50kb

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20140306-022, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution,  PDF,  23kb

  20140306-022, Agenda Backup: Item from Council,  PDF,  72kb

 


Item 23 - March 6, 2014

Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to provide Council with written quarterly Code Compliance reports that provide activity and output-based metrics, to develop outcome-based performance measures for inclusion in the annual budget documents for the Code Compliance Department, and to provide the performance measures to City Council. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member William Spelman, Co-sponsor 1: Council Member Laura Morrison)

 

Executed Resolution

  Resolution No. 20140306-023,  PDF,  77kb

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20140306-023, Agenda Backup: Item from Council,  PDF,  70kb

  20140306-023, Agenda Backup: Revised Draft Resolution,  PDF,  27kb

 


Item 24 - March 6, 2014

Approve a resolution creating an Austin Generation Resource Planning Task Force to examine and make recommendations regarding the 2014 update to Austin Energy's Resource, Generation, and Climate Protection Plan. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Kathie Tovo, Co-sponsor 1: Council Member Laura Morrison, Co-sponsor 2: Council Member William Spelman)

 

Executed Resolution

  Resolution No. 20140306-024,  PDF,  73kb

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20140306-024, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution,  PDF,  126kb

  20140306-024, Agenda Backup: Item from Council,  PDF,  72kb

  20140306-024, Agenda Late Backup Part 1 of 2,  PDF,  67kb

  20140306-024, Agenda Late Backup Part 2 of 2,  PDF,  8kb

 


Item 25 - March 6, 2014

Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to consider the tenets of the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan, keep the community actively informed and engaged throughout the process, and keep as a priority improved east-west connectivity when discussing the potential alternatives for I-35 corridor improvements. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Chris Riley, Co-sponsor 1: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole, Co-sponsor 2: Council Member Laura Morrison)

 

Executed Resolution

  Resolution No. 20140306-025,  PDF,  73kb

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20140306-025, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution,  PDF,  26kb

  20140306-025, Agenda Backup: Item from Council,  PDF,  70kb

  20140306-025, Agenda Late Backup,  PDF,  76kb

 


Item 26 - March 6, 2014

Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to coordinate with the City Clerk and the City Attorney to schedule a Special Called Meeting on one Saturday in 2014 for a three-hour Citizens Forum. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Kathie Tovo, Co-sponsor 1: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole, Co-sponsor 2: Council Member Mike Martinez)

 

Executed Resolution

  Resolution No. 20140306-026,  PDF,  31kb

Staff Responses to Resolution

  Staff Response to Resolution No. 20140306-026,  PDF,  27kb

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20140306-026, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution,  PDF,  72kb

  20140306-026, Agenda Backup: Item from Council,  PDF,  74kb

 


Item 27 - March 6, 2014

Set a public hearing to consider an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 to create a Lake Austin (LA) District Zoning overlay extending environmental protections from the LA base zoning district to all properties within 1,000 feet of Lake Austin. (Suggested date and time: April 10, 2014, 4:00 p.m. at Austin City Hall, 301 West Second Street, Austin, TX.) Related to Item #28.

 

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20140306-027, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action,  PDF,  61kb

 


Item 28 - March 6, 2014

Set a public hearing to consider an ordinance amending sections of City Code Chapters 25-2, 25-5, 25-7 and 25-8 relating to Lake Austin (LA) District zoning regulations and general regulations for boat dock and shoreline development. (Suggested date and time: April 10, 2014, 4:00 p.m. at Austin City Hall, 301 West Second Street, Austin, TX.) Related to Item #27.

 

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20140306-028, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action,  PDF,  61kb

 


Item 29 - March 6, 2014

Discuss legal issues related to Open Government matters (Private consultation with legal counsel-Section 551.071 of the Government Code).

 

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20140306-029, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action,  PDF,  55kb

 


Item 30 - March 6, 2014

Discuss legal issues related to the transition to electing the council from single-member districts (Private consultation with legal counsel- Section 551.071 of the Government Code).

 

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20140306-030, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action,  PDF,  54kb

 


Item 31 - March 6, 2014

Discuss legal issues related to Austin Fire Department hiring process (Private consultation with legal counsel-Section 551.071 of the Government Code).

 

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20140306-031, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action,  PDF,  54kb

 


Item 32 - March 6, 2014

C14-2013-0083 - 2416 E. 6th Street - Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 2416 East 6th Street (Lady Bird Lake Watershed) from limited industrial service-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (LI-CO-NP) combining district zoning to general commercial services-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-V-CO-NP) combining district zoning. First reading approved on February 13, 2014. Vote: 6-0 (Mayor Pro Tem Cole-off the dais). Owner: 2416 East Sixth Street LP (M. Timothy Clark). Applicant: Big Red Dog - Austin, LLC (Bob Brown). City Staff: Heather Chaffin, 512-974-2122.

 

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20140306-032, Agenda Backup: Ordinance (C14 2013 0083),  PDF,  333kb

  20140306-032, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action,  PDF,  57kb

  20140306-032, Agenda Backup: Staff Report (C14 2013 0083),  PDF,  2.2mb

 


Item 33 - March 6, 2014

C814-88-0001.10 - Canyons @ Rob Roy Rezoning - Approve third reading of an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 800 North Capital of Texas Highway (Bee Creek Watershed) from planned unit development (PUD) district zoning to planned unit development (PUD) district zoning, to change a condition of zoning. First Reading approved on January 30, 2014. Vote: 7-0. Second Reading approved on February 13, 2014. Vote: 6-0, Mayor Pro Tem Cole off the dais. Owner: Brandywine Acquisition Partners (Ralph Bistline). Applicant: G5 Texas Development, L.L.C. (Jim Gallegos). Agent: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Richard Suttle). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 512-974-7719. City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 512-974-7719. A valid petition has been filed in opposition to this rezoning request.

 

Executed Ordinance

  Ordinance No. 20140306-033,  PDF,  365kb

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20140306-033, Agenda Backup: Ordinance (C814 88 0001.10),  PDF,  964kb

  20140306-033, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action,  PDF,  58kb

  20140306-033, Agenda Backup: Staff Report (C814 88 0001.10),  PDF,  5.1mb

  20140306-033, Agenda Late Backup,  PDF,  364kb

 


Item 34 - March 6, 2014

C814-88-0001(RCA) - Canyons @ Rob Roy Rezoning - Conduct a public hearing and approve a restrictive covenant amendment on property locally known as 800 North Capital of Texas Highway (Bee Creek Watershed) as it relates to certain uses and development standards. Staff Recommendation: To grant an amendment to a portion of the Restrictive Covenant as it relates to certain uses and development standards. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant an amendment to a portion of the Restrictive Covenant as it relates to certain uses and development standards. Owner: Brandywine Acquisition Partners (Ralph Bistline). Applicant: G5 Texas Development, L.L.C. (Jim Gallegos). Agent: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Richard Suttle). Agent: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Richard Suttle). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 512-974-7719.

 

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20140306-034, Agenda Backup: First Amended Restrictive Covenant (C814 88 001),  PDF,  66kb

  20140306-034, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action,  PDF,  64kb

  20140306-034, Agenda Backup: Staff Report (C814 88 001),  PDF,  1.3mb

  20140306-034, Agenda Late Backup,  PDF,  90kb

  20140306-034, Restrictive Covenant Amendment,  PDF,  116kb

 


Item 35 - March 6, 2014

C14-2012-0067(RCT) - La Estancia del Rio Restrictive Covenant Termination - Conduct a public hearing to terminate a restrictive covenant on property locally known as 1700 1/2 Frontier Valley Drive (Carsen Creek Watershed). Staff Recommendation: To grant the restrictive covenant termination. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant the restrictive covenant termination. Owner: Standard Pacific Homes of Texas, Inc. (Jay Byler). Applicant: Big Red Dog Engineering (Nicholas Kehl, PE). City Staff: Lee Heckman, 512-974-7604.

 

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20140306-035, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action,  PDF,  56kb

  20140306-035, Agenda Backup: Staff Report (C14 2012 0067 RCT),  PDF,  2.4mb

 


Item 36 - March 6, 2014

C14-2013-0107 - 600 Kemp Street - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 600 Kemp Street (Country Club West Watershed) from family residence-neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) combining district zoning to townhouse and condominium residence-neighborhood plan (SF-6-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant townhouse and condominium residence-neighborhood plan (SF-6-NP) combining district zoning, with conditions. Planning Commission Recommendation: To deny townhouse and condominium residence-neighborhood plan (SF-6-NP) combining district zoning, with conditions. Owner: Kemp Street Properties, LLC. Applicant: Thrower Design (Ron Thrower). City Staff: Lee Heckman, 512-974-7604.

 

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20140306-036, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action,  PDF,  57kb

  20140306-036, Agenda Backup: Staff Report (C14 2013 0107),  PDF,  3.1mb

 


Item 37 - March 6, 2014

C14-2013-0136 - Austin Elm Terrace, LP - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 3215 Exposition Boulevard (Taylor Slough South Watershed) from unzoned (UNZ) and family residence (SF-3) district zoning to multi-family residence-low density (MF-2) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant townhouse & condominium residence-conditional overlay (SF-6-CO) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To be reviewed on March 25, 2014. Owner/Applicant: Austin Elm Terrace, LP (Steve Beuerlein). Agent: Husch Blackwell, LLP (Jerry L. Harris). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057.

 

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20140306-037, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action,  PDF,  58kb

  20140306-037, Agenda Backup: Staff Memo (C14 2013 0136),  PDF,  30kb

 


Item 38 - March 6, 2014

The Mayor will recess the City Council meeting to conduct a Board of Directors' Meeting of the Austin Housing Finance Corporation. Following adjournment of the AHFC Board meeting the City Council will reconvene.

 

There are no documents available for this agenda item.

 


Item 39 - March 6, 2014

Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending City Code Chapters 25-1 and 25-5 relating to vested development rights under Chapter 245 and Section 43.002 of the Texas Local Government Code.

 

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20140306-039, Agenda Backup: Back-up (Staff Report Attachment A - Ordinance No 20130328-019),  PDF,  48kb

  20140306-039, Agenda Backup: Back-up (Staff Report Attachment B - Draft Ordinance - Staff Recommendation),  PDF,  1.0mb

  20140306-039, Agenda Backup: Back-up (Staff Report Attachment C - Chapter 245),  PDF,  526kb

  20140306-039, Agenda Backup: Back-up (Staff Report Attachment D - TX Local Government Code),  PDF,  94kb

  20140306-039, Agenda Backup: Back-up (Staff Report Attachment E - COA Dormant Project Regulations),  PDF,  135kb

  20140306-039, Agenda Backup: Back-up (Staff Report Attachment F - Vested Rights Comparison Chart),  PDF,  433kb

  20140306-039, Agenda Backup: Back-up (Staff Report Attachment G & H - Stakeholder Comments),  PDF,  453kb

  20140306-039, Agenda Backup: Back-up (Staff Report Attachment I - Draft Ordinance - Oct 2013 PC Recommendation),  PDF,  1.6mb

  20140306-039, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action,  PDF,  63kb

  20140306-039, Agenda Backup: Request for Postponement,  PDF,  25kb

  20140306-039, Agenda Backup: Staff Report,  PDF,  151kb

 


Item 40 - March 6, 2014

Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance regarding floodplain variances for the construction of a new single-family residence and a second dwelling at 5505 Jim Hogg Avenue as requested by the owner of the property. The property is partially in the 25-year floodplain and entirely in the 100-year floodplain of the Hancock Branch of Shoal Creek.

 

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20140306-040, Agenda Backup: Back-up (Existing Footprint),  PDF,  1.6mb

  20140306-040, Agenda Backup: Back-up (Proposed Footprint),  PDF,  1.6mb

  20140306-040, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance,  PDF,  32kb

  20140306-040, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action,  PDF,  62kb

  20140306-040, Agenda Backup: Staff Report,  PDF,  119kb

  20140306-040, Agenda Late Backup,  PDF,  708kb

 


Item 41 - March 6, 2014

Conduct a public hearing and consider approving the Master Plan for Holly Shores/Edward Rendon Sr. Park at Festival Beach, Fiesta Gardens as developed in conjunction with Michael Van Valkenburgh & Associates, Inc. and the Austin Parks and Recreation Department. The Master Plan area includes approximately 9 acres of newly dedicated parkland and approximately 90 acres of existing parkland along the north shore of Lady Bird Lake from I-35 east to Pleasant Valley Road and south of Canterbury Street.

 

Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation

  20140306-041, Agenda Backup: Backup,  PDF,  2.6mb

  20140306-041, Agenda Backup: Backup (Draft Holly Shores Master Plan),  PDF,  10.8mb

  20140306-041, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action,  PDF,  77kb

  20140306-041, Agenda Late Backup Part 1 of 2,  PDF,  2.7mb

  20140306-041, Agenda Late Backup Part 2 of 2,  PDF,  81kb

 

 

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