Regular Meeting of the Austin City Council
November 1, 2012
Meeting Agenda
Agenda, 161kb
Changes to the Meeting Agenda
Agenda Addendum, 93kb
Agenda Changes and Corrections Part 1 of 2, 41kb
Agenda Changes and Corrections Part 2 of 2, 59kb
Approved Meeting Minutes
Amended Minutes, 62kb
Minutes, 61kb
Closed Caption Transcript
Transcript, 458kb
Video
Agenda Items - November 01, 2012
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Item 1 - November 1, 2012
Approve the minutes of the Austin City Council work session meeting of October 16, 2012 and regular meeting of October 18, 2012.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20121101-001, Agenda Backup: City of Austin Investment Policy FY 12-13, PDF, 140kb
20121101-001, Agenda Backup: DRAFT Resolution, PDF, 18kb
20121101-001, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 74kb
Item 2 - November 1, 2012
Authorize award and execution of a 36-month interlocal agreement with THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CENTER, Austin, TX, to develop and deliver training to small business owners in an amount not to exceed $470,250 with two additional 12 month extension options in an amount not to exceed $156,750, for a total agreement amount not to exceed $783,750.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20121101-002, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 22kb
20121101-002, Agenda Backup: Interlocal Agreement, PDF, 133kb
20121101-002, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 65kb
20121101-002, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 68kb
20121101-002, Agenda Late Backup Part 1 of 2, PDF, 3.2mb
20121101-002, Agenda Late Backup Part 2 of 2, PDF, 1.2mb
Item 3 - November 1, 2012
Authorize execution of an interlocal agreement between the City and the Travis County Healthcare District to provide ground emergency medical services to District's eligible Medical Assistance Program beneficiaries for a fee of $696,822 for an initial term of one year beginning on October 1, 2012, with an option to renew for three additional one-year terms.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20121101-003, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 71kb
20121101-003, Agenda Backup: Revised Interlocal Agreement, PDF, 291kb
Item 4 - November 1, 2012
Authorize execution of an interlocal agreement between the City and Austin Community College to provide classes for college credit to Austin Fire Department employees for cadet and advanced firefighting training.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20121101-004, Agenda Backup: Interlocal Agreement, PDF, 123kb
20121101-004, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 69kb
Item 5 - November 1, 2012
Authorize execution of a 12-month interlocal agreement with the TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES, BUREAU OF VITAL STATISTICS, for remote certification of vital records for a one-year term beginning October 1, 2012 in an amount not to exceed $100,000, with four 12-month extension options not to exceed $120,000 per extension option.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20121101-005, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 66kb
Item 6 - November 1, 2012
Approve a settlement related to Jasmin Ramirez' property and personal injury claim.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20121101-006, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 67kb
Item 7 - November 1, 2012
Authorize the negotiation and execution of a license agreement between the City and the City's development partner, SEAHOLM POWER DEVELOPMENT LLC, to install, operate, maintain, repair and replace a rainwater storage and water quality system for the Seaholm Power Plant Redevelopment Project. Related to Item #56.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20121101-007, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 171kb
20121101-007, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 66kb
Item 8 - November 1, 2012
Approve five temporary designated smoking areas at Auditorium Shores in accordance with City Code Chapter 10-6 for the Fun Fun Fun Fest event on November 2-4, 2012.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20121101-008, Agenda Backup: Backup (FunFunFun Fest TDSA Application), PDF, 179kb
20121101-008, Agenda Backup: Map (FunFunFun Fest), PDF, 2.6mb
20121101-008, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 69kb
Item 9 - November 1, 2012
Authorize execution of a temporary license agreement with American Youth Hostels, Inc., d/b/a Hostelling International-USA (HI-USA), on park land located at 2200 S. Lakeshore Drive, for an initial term of five years with one five-year renewal option, in exchange for a license payment to City of $2,000 per month, and approve a resolution waiving the requirements of the City's policy related to concessions on park land, adopted by Council Resolution No. 980312-025, for a food and beverage and standup paddle board concession agreement between HI-USA and EpicSUP.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20121101-009, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 15kb
20121101-009, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 74kb
Item 10 - November 1, 2012
Approve an ordinance adopting the Marbella Annexation and Development Agreement for approximately 114 acres in southern Travis County east of IH 35 South approximately 3,400 feet north of the intersection of IH 35 and Slaughter Lane.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20121101-010, PDF, 650kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20121101-010, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 17kb
20121101-010, Agenda Backup: Exhibit 1 (Annexation and Development Agreement), PDF, 1.3mb
20121101-010, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 64kb
Item 11 - November 1, 2012
Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement between the City and Travis County to cover the cost of temporary personnel and multiple programming options for juvenile offenders and their families in an amount not to exceed $68,000.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20121101-011, Agenda Backup: Draft Interlocal Agreement, PDF, 81kb
20121101-011, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 71kb
Item 12 - November 1, 2012
Authorize the negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with Texas State University - San Marcos to reimburse costs of law enforcement services for the Fiscal Year 2013 Texas Tobacco Enforcement Program for a total reimbursement not to exceed $26,025.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20121101-012, Agenda Backup: Backup (Interlocal Cooperation Contract), PDF, 115kb
20121101-012, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 70kb
Item 13 - November 1, 2012
Approve an ordinance accepting $1,000,000 in grant funds from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance; and amending the Fiscal Year 2012-2013 Police Department Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund (Ordinance No. 20120910-001) to appropriate $1,000,000 for the Austin Police Department project entitled City of Austin Byrne Criminal Justice Innovation Program.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20121101-013, PDF, 28kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20121101-013, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 36kb
20121101-013, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 101kb
20121101-013, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 74kb
Item 14 - November 1, 2012
Authorize award and execution of a 36-month service contract with ALTEC, INC., to provide original equipment manufacturer parts and repair services for utility equipment for the Fleet Services Department in an amount not to exceed $360,050 with three 12-month extension options in estimated amounts not to exceed $168,910 for the first extension option, $201,742 for the second extension option, and $241,141 for the third extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $971,843. ( Notes: 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.)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20121101-014, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 77kb
Item 15 - November 1, 2012
Authorize award, negotiation, and execution of a 24-month requirements supply contract with SIEMENS ENERGY, INC., or the other qualified offeror to RFP No. GAL0007, for the purchase of 145kV dead tank circuit breakers for use at Austin Energy substations in an estimated amount not to exceed $2,593,952, with three 12-month extension options in an estimated amount not to exceed $1,296,976 per extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $6,484,880. ( Notes: 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.)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20121101-015, Agenda Backup: Matrix (Siemens), PDF, 66kb
20121101-015, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 77kb
Item 16 - November 1, 2012
Authorize award, negotiation, and execution of a 24-month requirements supply contract with CONTROL PANELS USA, INC., or the other qualified offeror to RFP No. GAL0008, for the purchase of relay panels for use at Austin Energy substations in an estimated amount not to exceed $2,524,254, with three 12-month extension options in an estimated amount not to exceed $1,262,127 per extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $6,310,635. ( Notes: 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.)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20121101-016, Agenda Backup: Matrix (Control Panels), PDF, 65kb
20121101-016, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 76kb
Item 17 - November 1, 2012
Authorize award, negotiation, and execution of a contract with BARON USA, INC. for the refurbishment and upgrade of an oil processor for Austin Energy substation equipment in an estimated amount not to exceed $185,000. ( Notes: 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.)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20121101-017, Agenda Backup: Austin Energy - Fiscal Note, PDF, 30kb
20121101-017, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 68kb
Item 18 - November 1, 2012
Authorize award, negotiation and execution of a 12-month requirements supply and service contract with LCG CONSULTING for the purchase of a UPLAN software license and support services for Austin Energy in an estimated amount not to exceed $178,000, with four 12-month extension options in an estimated amount not to exceed $178,000 per extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $890,000. ( Notes: 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.)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20121101-018, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 67kb
Item 19 - November 1, 2012
Authorize award and execution of a supply contract for the purchase of dual socket meter adapters for Austin Energy with TEXAS METER & DEVICE COMPANY, LLC., in an amount not to exceed $106,986, or the following qualified bidder, consistent with local preference law, KBS ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC., in an amount not-to-exceed $109,718. ( Notes: 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.)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20121101-019, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 84kb
Item 20 - November 1, 2012
Authorize award and execution of a 12-month service agreement with LONGHORN INTERNATIONAL TRUCKS LTD., for the lease of a heavy duty hauling truck for Austin Energy in an estimated amount not to exceed $30,220, with two 12-month extension options in an estimated amount not to exceed $30,220 per extension option, for an total estimated contract amount not to exceed $90,660. ( Notes: 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.)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20121101-020, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 79kb
Item 21 - November 1, 2012
Authorize award and execution of a 12-month requirements service contract with PHYSIO-CONTROL, INC., to provide maintenance, repair, and supplies for the cardiac defibrillators monitors used by the Emergency Medical Services Department in an estimated amount not to exceed $270,032, with one 12-month extension option in an estimated amount not to exceed $270,032, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $540,064. ( Notes: 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.)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20121101-021, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 67kb
Item 22 - November 1, 2012
Authorize negotiation and execution of a professional services contract with ESI INTERNATIONAL, for contract monitoring training and materials for all City departments for a twenty-four (24) month term in an estimated amount not to exceed $570,000. ( Notes: 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.)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20121101-022, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 80kb
Item 23 - November 1, 2012
Authorize award and execution of a contract through the Houston-Galveston Area Council of Governments with SANTEX TRUCK CENTERS, LTD for the purchase of four roll-off chassis in an amount not to exceed $484,922. ( Notes: 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 contract.)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20121101-023, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note (Santex).xlsx, PDF, 44kb
20121101-023, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 69kb
Item 24 - November 1, 2012
Authorize award and execution of a contract through the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (BuyBoard) with SIDDONS-MARTIN EMERGENCY GROUP for the purchase of the six pumper fire-trucks in an amount not to exceed $2,850,250. ( Notes: 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 contract.)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20121101-024, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 60kb
20121101-024, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 71kb
Item 25 - November 1, 2012
Authorize award and execution of six contracts through the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (BuyBoard) with: CHASTANG ENTERPISES, INC., dba CHASTANG'S BAYOU CITY AUTOCAR for the purchase of 11 Autocar refuse truck chassis in the amount of $1,586,979; RUSH TRUCK CENTERS OF TEXAS, L.P. for the purchase of 2 UD refuse truck chassis in an amount not to exceed $185,316; LONGHORN INTERNATIONAL TRUCKS, LTD. for the purchase of 1 Crane Carrier CNG refuse truck chassis and 6 Crane Carrier biodiesel refuse truck chassis in an amount not to exceed $1,343,434; TEXAN WASTE EQUIPMENT, INC., dba HEIL OF TEXAS for the purchase of 19 Heil refuse bodies, 4 roll-off bodies, 2 roll-off trailers and 10 roll-off containers in an amount not to exceed $3,863,705; GRANDE FORD TRUCK SALES, INC. for the purchase of 2 Mack truck chassis in an amount not to exceed $231,366 and EQUIPMENT SOUTHWEST, INC. for the purchase of 2 hydraulic loading arms and 2 sidewalk sweepers in an amount not to exceed $285,311. ( Notes: 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 contract.)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20121101-025, Agenda Backup: Expense Detail, PDF, 49kb
20121101-025, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 86kb
Item 26 - November 1, 2012
Authorize award, negotiation, and execution of a 60-month revenue contract with FREEMAN AUDIO VISUAL SOLUTIONS, INC. to provide audio visual and rigging services for the Austin Convention Center Department for a total estimated contract revenue of $2,500,000. ( Notes: 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.)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20121101-026, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 81kb
Item 27 - November 1, 2012
Approve third reading of an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20070517-064, regarding the franchise to Lone Star Cab Company, to allow for additional franchise permits.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20121101-027, PDF, 31kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20121101-027, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 38kb
20121101-027, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 8kb
20121101-027, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 69kb
Item 28 - November 1, 2012
Approve third reading of an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20100527-047, regarding the franchise to Austin Cab I, Inc., DBA Austin Cab, to allow for additional franchise permits.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20121101-028, PDF, 32kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20121101-028, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 39kb
20121101-028, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 17kb
20121101-028, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 71kb
Item 29 - November 1, 2012
Authorize negotiation and execution of an agreement between the City and Travis County regarding the purchase and construction of right-of-way on Slaughter Lane from the eastern limits of Goodnight Ranch Subdivision (Old Lockhart Highway) to Thaxton Road in an amount not to exceed $300,000.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20121101-029, Agenda Backup: Expense Detail, PDF, 52kb
20121101-029, Agenda Backup: Map (EasementsSlaughter Lane Easements Wehbe), PDF, 151kb
20121101-029, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 71kb
Item 30 - November 1, 2012
Authorize negotiation and execution of an agreement between the City and Travis County regarding the construction and purchase of right-of-way on Tuscany Way South from US 290 East to Springdale Road in an amount not to exceed $505,917.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20121101-030, Agenda Backup: Expense Detail, PDF, 54kb
20121101-030, Agenda Backup: Map (Tuscany Way Extension of ROW in COA), PDF, 1.2mb
20121101-030, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 72kb
Item 31 - November 1, 2012
Approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20120910-003, Austin Transportation Department Fee Schedule, to implement fees for special event temporary vehicle and temporary chauffeur permits.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20121101-031, PDF, 30kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20121101-031, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 19kb
20121101-031, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 41kb
20121101-031, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 75kb
Item 32 - November 1, 2012
Approve appointments and certain related waivers to citizen boards and commissions, to Council subcommittees and other intergovernmental bodies and removal and replacement of members.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20121101-032, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 11kb
Item 33 - November 1, 2012
Approve an ordinance waiving certain banner fees for the Edible Austin Eat Drink Local Week sponsored by Edible Austin which is to be held on December 1-8, 2012 throughout Austin. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Mike Martinez, Co-sponsor 1: Council Member Laura Morrison, Co-sponsor 2: Council Member Chris Riley)
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20121101-033, PDF, 23kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20121101-033, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 18kb
20121101-033, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 54kb
20121101-033, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 73kb
Item 34 - November 1, 2012
Approve an ordinance waiving certain banner fees for the Day of Tango Festival sponsored by the Academy of Tango-Texas which is to be held December 8-11, 2012 at the Ben Hur Shrine Temple Auditorium. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Mike Martinez, Co-sponsor 1: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole, Co-sponsor 2: Council Member Laura Morrison)
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20121101-034, PDF, 26kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20121101-034, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 18kb
20121101-034, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 54kb
20121101-034, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 66kb
Item 35 - November 1, 2012
Approve the waiver of certain fees and requirements under City Code Chapter 14-8 and authorize payment of certain costs for the City co-sponsored 2012 Veteran's Day Parade with the Travis County Veterans Service Office, which is to be held on Sunday, November 11, 2012 from the Ann Richards Congress Avenue Bridge to the Capitol Building. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Lee Leffingwell, Co-sponsor 1: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole, Co-sponsor 2: Council Member Kathie Tovo)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20121101-035, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 57kb
20121101-035, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 66kb
Item 36 - November 1, 2012
Approve an ordinance waiving certain fees and requirements for the Koblenz Sister City gathering to be held November 1, 2012, at the Zilker Club House. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Lee Leffingwell, Co-sponsor 1: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole, Co-sponsor 2: Council Member Chris Riley)
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20121101-036, PDF, 30kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20121101-036, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 53kb
20121101-036, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 65kb
20121101-036, Agenda Backup: Revised Draft Ordinance, PDF, 18kb
Item 37 - November 1, 2012
Approve the waiver of certain fees and requirements under City Code Chapter 14-8 for the 5th annual 5K and 1K Run/Walk event sponsored by St. James Missionary Baptist Church which is to be held on Saturday, March 30, 2013 beginning and ending at St. James Missionary Baptist Church. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole, Co-sponsor 1: Mayor Lee Leffingwell, Co-sponsor 2: Council Member Mike Martinez)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20121101-037, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 54kb
20121101-037, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 66kb
Item 38 - November 1, 2012
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to apply for grant funding from the Texas Department of Transportation to implement a program to teach residents how to use car child safety seats correctly and to coordinate with appropriate city departments to encourage registration in the classes. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Kathie Tovo, Co-sponsor 1: Council Member Mike Martinez, Co-sponsor 2: Council Member Chris Riley)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20121101-038, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 22kb
20121101-038, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 65kb
Item 39 - November 1, 2012
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to seek input from interested community stakeholders regarding desirable components of an integrated emergency tenant displacement response plan for rental residents and to communicate the plan once finalized to applicable constituencies. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Kathie Tovo, Co-sponsor 1: Council Member Mike Martinez, Co-sponsor 2: Council Member Laura Morrison)
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20121101-039, PDF, 56kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20121101-039, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 18kb
20121101-039, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 56kb
Item 40 - November 1, 2012
Staff briefing on a process to revise the City of Austin Land Development Code
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20121101-040, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 157kb
Item 41 - November 1, 2012
Briefing on the East Riverside Corridor Regulating Plan
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20121101-041, Agenda Late Backup Part 1 of 2, PDF, 9.4mb
20121101-041, Agenda Late Backup Part 2 of 2, PDF, 14.3mb
Item 42 - November 1, 2012
Discuss legal issues related to Open Government matters (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20121101-042, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 67kb
Item 43 - November 1, 2012
NPA-2012-0018.02 - George Shia NPA - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 040513-30, the Brentwood/Highland Combined Neighborhood Plan, an element of the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan, to change the land use designation on the future land use map (FLUM) on property locally known as 828, 836, 900 and 902 Houston Street, and 5527 Sunshine Drive (Waller Creek Watershed) from Higher Density Single Family land use and Mixed Use/Office land use to Multifamily land use. Staff Recommendation: To grant Multifamily land use. Planning Commission Recommendation: To deny Multifamily land use. Owner/Applicant: George Shia. Agent: Coats, Rose, Yale, Ryman & Lee (John M. Joseph). City Staff: Maureen Meredith, 974-2695.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20121101-043, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 63kb
20121101-043, Agenda Backup: Staff Report (NPA 2012 0018 02), PDF, 2.6mb
Item 44 - November 1, 2012
C14-2012-0052 - George Shia Zoning - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 828 Houston Street and 5527 Sunshine Drive (Waller Creek Watershed) from townhouse and condominium residence-neighborhood plan (SF-6-NP) and limited office-mixed use-neighborhood plan (LO-MU-NP) combining district zoning to multifamily-high density-neighborhood plan (MF-5-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant multifamily-high density-neighborhood plan-conditional overlay (MF-5-NP-CO) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To deny multifamily-high density-neighborhood plan-conditional overlay (MF-5-NP-CO) combining district zoning. Applicant: George Shia. Agent: Coats, Rose, Yale, Ryman, & Lee (John Joseph). City Staff: Clark Patterson, 974-7691. A valid petition has been filed in opposition to this rezoning request.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20121101-044, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 64kb
20121101-044, Agenda Backup: Staff Report (c14 2012 0052), PDF, 4.1mb
Item 45 - November 1, 2012
C14-2009-0055.01 (formerly identified as C14-2012-0053) - Texas State Troopers Zoning - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 5536-5540 North Lamar Boulevard (Waller Creek Watershed) from commercial-liquor sales-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-1-MU-V-CO-NP) combining district zoning and general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-CO-NP) combining district zoning to commercial-liquor sales-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-1-MU-V-CO-NP) combining district zoning and general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-CO-NP) combining district zoning, to change a condition of zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant commercial-liquor sales-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-1-MU-V-CO-NP) combining district zoning and general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-CO-NP) combining district zoning, to change a condition of zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To deny commercial-liquor sales-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-1-MU-V-CO-NP) combining district zoning and general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-CO-NP) combining district zoning, to change a condition of zoning. Applicant: Texas State Troopers Association (Claude Hart). Agent: Coats, Rose, Yale, Ryman, & Lee (John Joseph). City Staff: Clark Patterson, 974-7691.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20121101-045, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 65kb
20121101-045, Agenda Backup: Staff Report (c14 2009 0055 01), PDF, 3.6mb
Item 46 - November 1, 2012
C14-04-0181.SH(RCA) - Shire's Court - Conduct a public hearing to amend a restrictive covenant for the property locally known as 1910 1/2 Wickshire Lane (Country Club East Creek Watershed). Staff Recommendation: To deny the amendment to the restrictive covenant. Planning Commission Recommendation: To be reviewed on November 13, 2012. Owner/Applicant: Shire's Court, Ltd. and the Owners of Edgewick (David Mahn). Agent: Benchmark Development (Myra Goepp). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 974-7719.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20121101-046, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 63kb
20121101-046, Agenda Backup: Staff Memo (C14 04 0181 SH), PDF, 21kb
Item 47 - November 1, 2012
C14-2012-0032 - Del Curto Homes - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 2905 Del Curto Road and 1814 Lightsey Road (West Bouldin Creek Watershed) from family residence (SF-3) district zoning to townhouse and condominium residence- conditional overlay (SF-6-CO) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant townhouse and condominium residence-conditional overlay (SF-6-CO) combining district zoning, with conditions. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant townhouse and condominium residence-conditional overlay (SF-6-CO) combining district zoning, with conditions. Owner/Applicant: PSW Lightsey, LP (J. Ryan Diepenbrock). City Staff: Heather Chaffin, 974-2122.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20121101-047, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 63kb
20121101-047, Agenda Backup: Staff Report (C14 2012 0032), PDF, 2.3mb
Item 48 - November 1, 2012
C14-2012-0094 - MAD Tillman Therapy - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 11007 FM 2222 (West Bull Creek Watershed; Panther Hollow Watershed) from single family residence-standard lot (SF-2) district zoning to community commercial (GR) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant community commercial-conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning, with conditions. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant community commercial-conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning, with conditions. Applicant: MAD Tillman, Inc. (Michael Tillman). Agent: LOC Consultants, Inc. (Sergio Lozano). City Staff: Clark Patterson, 974-7691.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20121101-048, PDF, 96kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20121101-048, Agenda Backup: Ordinance (C14 2012 0094), PDF, 137kb
20121101-048, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 63kb
20121101-048, Agenda Backup: Staff Report (C14 2012 0094), PDF, 1.1mb
Item 49 - November 1, 2012
C14-2012-0103 - Texas PTA Rezoning #1 - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 416 West 11th Street (Town Lake Watershed) from general commercial services (CS) district zoning to downtown mixed use-central urban redevelopment district (DMU-CURE) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant downtown mixed use-central urban redevelopment district (DMU-CURE) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant downtown mixed use-central urban redevelopment district (DMU-CURE) combining district zoning. Applicant: Texas Congress of Parents & Teachers (Kyle Ward). Agent: Garrett-Ihnen Civil Engineers, Inc. (Mike Wilson). City Staff: Clark Patterson, 974-7691.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20121101-049, PDF, 120kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20121101-049, Agenda Backup: Ordinance (C14 2012 0103), PDF, 260kb
20121101-049, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 63kb
20121101-049, Agenda Backup: Staff Report (C14 2012 0103), PDF, 3.2mb
Item 50 - November 1, 2012
C14-2012-0102 - Texas PTA Rezoning #2 - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 408 West 11th Street (Town Lake Watershed) from downtown mixed use (DMU) district zoning to downtown mixed use-central urban redevelopment district (DMU-CURE) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant downtown mixed use-central urban redevelopment district (DMU-CURE) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant downtown mixed use-central urban redevelopment district (DMU-CURE) combining district zoning. Applicant: Texas Congress of Parents & Teachers (Kyle Ward). Agent: Garrett-Ihnen Civil Engineers, Inc. (Mike Wilson). City Staff: Clark Patterson, 974-7691.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20121101-050, PDF, 224kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20121101-050, Agenda Backup: Ordinance (C14 2012 0102), PDF, 480kb
20121101-050, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 63kb
20121101-050, Agenda Backup: Staff Report (C14 2012 0102), PDF, 2.1mb
Item 51 - November 1, 2012
C14-2012-0106 - 5th & San Jacinto Rezoning - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 300 East 5th Street (Town Lake Watershed) from central business district (CBD) district zoning to central business district-central urban redevelopment district (CBD-CURE) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant central business district-central urban redevelopment district (CBD-CURE) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant central business district-central urban redevelopment district (CBD-CURE) combining district zoning. Applicant: Harry Whittington, Mercedes Whittington, Sally May, Mercedes Greg, Margaret Puckett Trust, Sara May Trust, Caroline Puckett Trust, Michael May Trust, Camille May Trust, William Puckett Trust, Claire Whittington Trust. Agent: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Richard Suttle). City Staff: Clark Patterson, 974-7691.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20121101-051, Agenda Backup: Ordinance (C14 2012 0106), PDF, 236kb
20121101-051, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 63kb
20121101-051, Agenda Backup: Staff Report (C14 2012 0106), PDF, 898kb
Item 52 - November 1, 2012
C14-2012-0110 - Arriaga and Maldonado Project - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 7600 Wynne Lane (South Boggy Creek Watershed) from mobile home residence (MH) district zoning to family residence (SF-3) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant family residence (SF-3) district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant family residence (SF-3) district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Jacqueline Arriaga and Martin Maldonado. City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 974-7719.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20121101-052, PDF, 86kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20121101-052, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 125kb
20121101-052, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 62kb
20121101-052, Agenda Backup: Staff Report (C14 2012 0110), PDF, 777kb
Item 53 - November 1, 2012
C14H-2012-0009 - S. Leroy and Josephine Brown House - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 2707 Hemphill Park (Waller Creek Watershed) from multi-family residence-high density-neighborhood conservation- neighborhood plan (MF-5-NCCD-NP) combining district zoning to multi-family residence-high density-historic landmark-neighborhood conservation-neighborhood plan (MF-5-H-NCCD-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant multi-family residence-high density-historic landmark-neighborhood conservation-neighborhood plan (MF-5-H-NCCD-NP) combining district zoning. Historic Landmark Commission Recommendation: To grant multi-family residence-high density-historic landmark-neighborhood conservation-neighborhood plan (MF-5-H-NCCD-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To deny multi-family residence-high density-historic landmark-neighborhood conservation-neighborhood plan (MF-5-H-NCCD-NP) combining district zoning. Applicant: Historic Landmark Commission. Owner: Purple Owl House Corporation. City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, 974-6454.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20121101-053, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 63kb
20121101-053, Agenda Backup: Staff Report (C14H 2012 0009), PDF, 1.2mb
Item 54 - November 1, 2012
Conduct a public hearing and consider an appeal by John Plyler regarding an Outdoor Music Venue permit issued for Cheer Up Charlie's, located at 1104 E 6th Street.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20121101-054, Agenda Backup: Back-up (Appeal), PDF, 92kb
20121101-054, Agenda Backup: Back-up (Sound Impact Plan), PDF, 92kb
20121101-054, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 433kb
20121101-054, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 76kb
20121101-054, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 165kb
Item 55 - November 1, 2012
Conduct a public hearing and consider an appeal by the owner Tamara Hoover regarding conditions placed on an Outdoor Music Venue permit issued for Cheer Up Charlie's, located at 1104 E 6th Street.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20121101-055, Agenda Backup: Back-up (Appeal), PDF, 376kb
20121101-055, Agenda Backup: Back-up (Sound Impact Plan), PDF, 92kb
20121101-055, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 433kb
20121101-055, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 77kb
20121101-055, Agenda Backup: Staff Report, PDF, 164kb
Item 56 - November 1, 2012
Conduct a public hearing in accordance with Section 26.001 et seq. of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code and consider a resolution approving the use of approximately 130,283 square feet of land for construction, operation, maintenance, repair, and replacement of a rainwater storage and water quality system for the Seaholm Power Plant Redevelopment Project through dedicated parkland known as Shoal Beach at Town Lake Park, in accordance with Sec. 26.001 et seq. of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code. Related to Item #7.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20121101-056, PDF, 347kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20121101-056, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 9kb
20121101-056, Agenda Backup: Field Notes (Exhibit A), PDF, 495kb
20121101-056, Agenda Backup: Field Notes (Exhibit B), PDF, 267kb
20121101-056, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 171kb
20121101-056, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 69kb
Item 57 - November 1, 2012
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 to define a new land use Pedicab Storage and Dispatch and to identify the zoning districts in which the use is permitted.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20121101-057, PDF, 60kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20121101-057, Agenda Backup: Backup (AAS), PDF, 904kb
20121101-057, Agenda Backup: Backup (AIS Memo- Pedicab), PDF, 30kb
20121101-057, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 63kb
20121101-057, Agenda Backup: Review Sheet, PDF, 62kb
20121101-057, Agenda Backup: Revised Draft Ordinance, PDF, 25kb
Item 58 - November 1, 2012
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 to make outdoor amphitheaters and similar structures a conditional use in all zoning districts, even if the amphitheater or similar structure is associated with a civic or residential use.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20121101-058, Agenda Backup: Backup (Postponement Request), PDF, 20kb
20121101-058, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 63kb
Item 59 - November 1, 2012
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2, Subchapter C, Article 3, Division 9 (University Neighborhood Overlay District Requirements) relating to affordable housing regulations in the university neighborhood overlay (UNO) district.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20121101-059, Agenda Backup: Back-up (Postponement Request), PDF, 21kb
20121101-059, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 74kb
Item 60 - November 1, 2012
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2, Subchapter C, Article 3, Division 9 (University Neighborhood Overlay District Requirements) relating to the local uses, development standards, and requirements for compliance within the university neighborhood overlay (UNO) district.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20121101-060, Agenda Backup: Back-up (Postponement Request), PDF, 21kb
20121101-060, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 63kb
Item 61 - November 1, 2012
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2-476, relating to the requirements for granting special exceptions from setback regulations.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20121101-061, Agenda Backup: Back-up (Postponement Request), PDF, 20kb
20121101-061, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 62kb
Item 62 - November 1, 2012
Approve a resolution adopting the City of Austin Fiscal Year 2012-13 Investment Policy.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20121101-062, PDF, 655kb
Item 63 - November 1, 2012
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to apply for grant funding from the Texas Department of Transportation and other appropriate agencies to support implementation of a program to teach residents how to use car child safety seats correctly and to coordinate with appropriate city departments to encourage registration in the program's classes.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20121101-063, PDF, 47kb
Staff Responses to Resolution
Staff Response to Resolution No. 20121101-063, PDF, 65kb
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