Regular Meeting of the Austin City Council
October 6, 2011
Meeting Agenda
Agenda, 173kb
Changes to the Meeting Agenda
Agenda Changes and Corrections Part 1 of 2, 37kb
Agenda Changes and Corrections Part 2 of 2, 31kb
Approved Meeting Minutes
The minutes for the regular meeting of October 6, 2011 were approved on the 3rd day of November 2011 on Council Member Martinez' motion, Council Member Riley's second on a 7-0 vote.
Minutes, 543kb
Closed Caption Transcript
Transcript, 525kb
Video
Agenda Items - October 06, 2011
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Item 1 - October 6, 2011
Approve the minutes of the Austin City Council work session of September 20, 2011 and regular meeting of September 22, 2011.
The minutes from the work session of September 20, 2011 and regular Council meeting of September 22, 2011 were approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Morrison's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Cole's second on a 7-0 vote.
There are no documents available for this agenda item.
Item 2 - October 6, 2011
Approve issuance of a rebate to Dell Computers, Inc. for the installation of energy efficient equipment in an amount not to exceed $122,403.
The motion approving the issuance of a rebate to Dell Computers, Inc. was approved on Council Member Spelman's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Cole's second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member Tovo was off the dais.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111006-002, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 68kb
Item 3 - October 6, 2011
Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2011-2012 Operating Budget General Fund, Budget Stabilization Reserve Fund (Ordinance No. 20110912-005) to increase transfers to the General Fund One-Time Critical Fund in the amount of $49,765, and amending the General Fund One-Time Critical Fund (Ordinance No. 20110912-005) by increasing transfers in and appropriation of $49,765 for additional social services contracts.
Ordinance No. 20111006-003 was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Morrison's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Cole's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20111006-003, PDF, 27kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111006-003, Agenda Backup: 10-6-11 health gf and GF Stable Reserve Amend FN, PDF, 40kb
20111006-003, Agenda Backup: 10-6-11 health gf and One-time Critical Amend FN, PDF, 40kb
20111006-003, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance (2012 hhsd _2), PDF, 17kb
20111006-003, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 63kb
Item 4 - October 6, 2011
Authorize the negotiation and execution of an addendum to the contract with Travis County for election services related to the May 2012 General Election in an amount not to exceed $500,464 for the purchase of electronic voting equipment.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of an addendum to the contract with Travis County for election services related to the May 2012 General Election was approved on Council Member Spelman's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Cole's second on a 4-3 vote. Those voting aye were: Mayor Pro Tem Cole, Council Members Morrison, Spelman and Tovo. Those voting nay were: Mayor Leffingwell, Council Members Martinez and Riley.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111006-004, Agenda Backup: Draft Addendum to Agreement, PDF, 24kb
20111006-004, Agenda Backup: May 165 Precinct Costs, PDF, 55kb
20111006-004, Agenda Backup: May 190 Precinct Costs, PDF, 73kb
20111006-004, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 73kb
20111006-004, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 45kb
Item 5 - October 6, 2011
Approve a resolution authorizing negotiation and execution of 12 month Interlocal Agreements, to be known as Public Safety Equipment Loan Agreements, with automatic renewal for up to four subsequent one-year terms, between the City and various governmental agencies and political subdivisions that cooperate with the City's public safety departments in the provision of law enforcement, fire, and emergency medical services to permit the City to loan public safety electronic vehicular and communications equipment on a temporary basis in times of emergency or for purposes of mutual aid and interoperability.
Resolution No. 20111006-005 was approved on Council Member Martinez' motion, Council Member Riley's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20111006-005, PDF, 99kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111006-005, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution (PSEM Loan Agreement), PDF, 18kb
20111006-005, Agenda Backup: EXHIBIT A, PDF, 12kb
20111006-005, Agenda Backup: Interlocal Agreement, PDF, 92kb
20111006-005, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 79kb
Item 6 - October 6, 2011
Authorize the negotiation and execution of an Interlocal Agreement among the City of Austin, Travis County and Austin Travis County Integral Care to provide substance abuse and mental health treatment services for offenders with a history of repeated contact with the criminal justice system, through the program known as Project Recovery, for a total contract amount not to exceed $393,427 for the Fiscal Year 2011-2012.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement among the City of Austin, Travis County and Austin Travis County Integral Care was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Morrison's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Cole's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111006-006, Agenda Backup: Contract, PDF, 260kb
20111006-006, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 73kb
Item 7 - October 6, 2011
Authorize the negotiation and execution of a professional services agreement with DESIGN WORKSHOP, INC., Austin, TX, or one of the other qualified responders to RFQ Solicitation No. CLMP085, to provide Professional Services for the Republic Square Park Phase 2 Planning and Design project for an amount not to exceed $150,000.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of a professional services agreement with Design Workshop, Inc. was approved on Council Member Tovo's motion, Council Member Martinez' second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111006-007, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 46kb
20111006-007, Agenda Backup: M/WBE Summary, PDF, 55kb
20111006-007, Agenda Backup: Matrix, PDF, 48kb
20111006-007, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 70kb
Item 8 - October 6, 2011
Authorize negotiation and execution of an Interlocal Agreement with Austin Independent School District (AISD) for the provision of Emergency Medical Technician-Basic (EMT-B) training in an Austin high school for an initial term of one year, in an amount not to exceed $2,000, with two 12-month renewal options, in an amount not to exceed $2,000 per renewal option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $6,000.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with Austin Independent School District was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Morrison's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Cole's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111006-008, Agenda Backup: Interlocal Agreement, PDF, 45kb
20111006-008, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 68kb
Item 9 - October 6, 2011
Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES to provide an oversampling in Travis County for the Texas Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) to increase the phone survey from 400 to 1,000 Travis County residents for the 2012 survey initiative in an amount not to exceed $35,000 for the term of October 1, 2011 through March 18, 2012.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with Texas Department of State Health Services was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Morrison's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Cole's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111006-009, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 74kb
Item 10 - October 6, 2011
Authorize negotiation and execution of social services contracts with four agencies, each for a six month term beginning on April 1, 2012: CAPITAL INVESTING IN DEVELOPMENT AND EMPLOYMENT OF ADULTS INC. (CAPITAL IDEA), in an amount not to exceed $56,703; TEXAS RIO GRANDE LEGAL AID, in an amount not to exceed $61,825; AUSTIN CHILDREN'S SHELTER, in an amount not to exceed $50,683; and AUSTIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT TEACHER'S TRAC program, in an amount not to exceed $18,400.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of social services contracts with Capital Investing in Development and Employment of Adults Inc. (Capital Idea), Texas Rio Grande Legal Aid, Austin Children's Shelter and Austin Community College District Teacher's Trac program was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Morrison's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Cole's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111006-010, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 66kb
Item 11 - October 6, 2011
Authorize negotiation and execution of a 30-month contract with CAPITAL INVESTING IN DEVELOPMENT AND EMPLOYMENT OF ADULTS, INC. (CAPITAL IDEA), in an amount not to exceed $541,950, and two twelve-month extension options in the amount of $180,650 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $903,250, beginning April 1, 2012.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of a contract with Capital Investing in Development and Employment of Adults, Inc. (Capital Idea) was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Morrison's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Cole's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111006-011, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 64kb
Item 12 - October 6, 2011
Approve an ordinance ordering an election to be held in the City of Austin on May 12, 2012 to elect the mayor and three council members.
The second reading of the ordinance was approved on Council Member Morrison's motion, Council Member Spelman's second on a 4-3 vote. Those voting aye were: Mayor Pro Tem Cole, Council Members Morrison, Spelman, and Tovo. Those voting nay were: Mayor Leffingwell, Council Members Martinez and Riley.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111006-012, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance-English, PDF, 9kb
20111006-012, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance-Spanish, PDF, 27kb
20111006-012, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A-E Spanish, PDF, 6kb
20111006-012, Agenda Backup: Exhibits A-E English, PDF, 6kb
20111006-012, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 61kb
20111006-012, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 45kb
Item 13 - October 6, 2011
Approve an ordinance vacating a 0.0996 acre tract out of lots 3, 4, 5 and 6, Block 18, Glenridge Subdivision, recorded in Book 1, Page 65 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas. (Adjacent to 3500 Crawford Lane).
This item was postponed to October 20, 2011 on Council Member Morrison's motion, Council Member Tovo's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111006-013, Agenda Backup: Draft ordinance, PDF, 17kb
20111006-013, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A (Field Notes), PDF, 118kb
20111006-013, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 89kb
20111006-013, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 76kb
Item 14 - October 6, 2011
Authorize the negotiation and execution of a 60-month lease renewal for approximately 964 square feet of office space, three boat slips, and one mooring for the Lake Patrol Unit of the Austin Police Department, located at 2215 Westlake Drive, Austin, Texas, from LAKE AUSTIN MARINA I L.P., in an amount not to exceed $167,847.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of a lease renewal with Lake Austin Marina I L.P. was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Morrison's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Cole's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111006-014, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 231kb
20111006-014, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 77kb
Item 15 - October 6, 2011
Authorize the negotiation and execution of a 43-month lease for approximately 1,435 square feet of retail space, located at 301 West 2nd Street (City Hall), Austin, Texas to WILD ABOUT MUSIC, INC. Tenant shall pay $103,320 over a 36 month term and shall have rent abated for approximately 7 months equal to but not exceeding $18,500 to recoup the expenditure for tenant improvements.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of a lease with Wild About Music, Inc. was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Morrison's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Cole's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111006-015, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 1.6mb
20111006-015, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 76kb
Item 16 - October 6, 2011
Approve a resolution authorizing the Parks and Recreation Department's application for up to $500,000 in grant funding from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department's Boating Access Grant Program to improve facilities and resources at Walsh Boat Landing.
Resolution No. 20111006-016 was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Morrison's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Cole's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20111006-016, PDF, 37kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111006-016, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 22kb
20111006-016, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 72kb
Item 17 - October 6, 2011
Authorize payment of the City's annual membership dues for Fiscal Year 2011-2012 in the Lone Star Rail District, in an amount not to exceed $49,500.
The motion authorizing the payment of the City's annual membership dues for Fiscal Year 2011-2012 in the Lone Star Rail District was approved on Council Member Riley's motion, Council Member Martinez' second on a 7-0 vote
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111006-017, Agenda Backup: BackUp (Lone Star Rail Invoice), PDF, 50kb
20111006-017, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 66kb
Item 18 - October 6, 2011
Authorize payment of membership fees to the Austin-San Antonio Corridor Council in an amount not to exceed $50,000.
The motion authorizing the payment of membership fees to the Austin-San Antonio Corridor Council was approved on Council Member Martinez' motion, Mayor Pro Tem Cole's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111006-018, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 65kb
Item 19 - October 6, 2011
Approve an ordinance regarding a Managed Growth Agreement with River Place Pointe LP, Pacifica Riverplace LP, and United Heritage Credit Union, for the 22.84 acre tract located at 10815 Ranch Road 2222, known as the River Place Center, site plan SP-2007-0561C(XT2).MGA.
Ordinance No. 20111006-019 was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Morrison's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Cole's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20111006-019, PDF, 251kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111006-019, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 19kb
20111006-019, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A, PDF, 81kb
20111006-019, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 66kb
20111006-019, Agenda Backup: ReviewSheet (RiverPlaceMGA), PDF, 905kb
Item 20 - October 6, 2011
Approve an ordinance regarding a Managed Growth Agreement with New Corridor Development LP for the 27.85 acre tract located at 6701 N FM 620, known as the High Pointe Village, site plan SPC-2007-0466C(XT2).MGA.
Ordinance No. 20111006-020 was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Morrison's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Cole's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20111006-020, PDF, 236kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111006-020, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 19kb
20111006-020, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A, PDF, 74kb
20111006-020, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 76kb
20111006-020, Agenda Backup: Review Sheet, PDF, 494kb
20111006-020, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 49kb
Item 21 - October 6, 2011
Authorize award and execution of Amendment No. 2 to a contract with MCA SERVICES, LLC dba ABBOTT MEDICAL SERVICES, San Antonio, TX, for maintenance services on three autoclave units used to sterilize laboratory equipment for the Austin Water Utility, to authorize the second extension option in an estimated amount not to exceed $14,800, for a total contract amount not to exceed $59,200.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of amendment number two to a contract with MCA Services, LLC doing business as Abbott Medical Services was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Morrison's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Cole's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111006-021, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 71kb
Item 22 - October 6, 2011
Authorize award and execution of a 24-month requirements supply contract with SAFETY SHOE DISTRIBUTORS, Houston, TX, for the purchase of safety shoes and boots for the Austin Water Utility in an estimated amount not to exceed $160,000, with two 12-month extension options in an estimated amount not to exceed $80,000 per extension option, for an estimated contract amount not to exceed $320,000; and for the Public Works Department in an estimated amount not to exceed $120,000, with two 12-month extension options in an estimated amount not to exceed $60,000 per extension option, for an estimated contract amount not to exceed $240,000 for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $560,000.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of a requirements supply contract with Safety Shoe Distributors was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Morrison's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Cole's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111006-022, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 78kb
Item 23 - October 6, 2011
Authorize award and execution of Amendment No. 2 to a contract with MUNICIPAL WATERWORKS SUPPLY, L.P., Royse City, TX, for miscellaneous utility supplies for the Austin Water Utility, to exercise the second extension option in an estimated amount not to exceed $31,005, for a total contract amount not to exceed $111,617.86.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of amendment number two to a contract with Municipal Waterworks Supply, L.P. was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Morrison's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Cole's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111006-023, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 71kb
Item 24 - October 6, 2011
Authorize award and execution of a 24-month requirements supply contract with HD SUPPLY WATER WORKS, Round Rock, TX for the purchase of fire hydrant upper barrels, stems and repair parts for the Austin Water Utility in an estimated amount not to exceed $418,361.96, with two 12-month extension options in an estimated amount not to exceed $209,180.98 per extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $836,723.92, and with MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS SUPPLY, Royse City, TX in an estimated amount not to exceed $345,593.70, with two 12-month extension options in an estimated amount not to exceed $172,796.85 per extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $691,187.40 and with HYDRAFLO, INC., Beaumont, TX in an estimated amount not to exceed $350,450.20, with two 12-month extension options in an estimated amount not to exceed $175,225.10 per extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $700,900.40.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of a requirements supply contract with HD Supply Water Works, Municipal Water Works Supply and Hydraflo, Inc. was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Morrison's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Cole's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111006-024, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 80kb
Item 25 - October 6, 2011
Authorize award and execution of Amendment No. 2 to a contract with FERGUSON WATERWORKS, Georgetown, TX, for fire hydrant upper barrels and stems for the Austin Water Utility, to exercise the first 12-month extension option in an estimated amount not to exceed $31,462.80, and to authorize the final 12-month extension option in an estimated amount not to exceed $31,462.80, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $125,851.20.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of amendment number two to a contract with Ferguson Waterworks was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Morrison's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Cole's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111006-025, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 72kb
Item 26 - October 6, 2011
Authorize award and execution of Amendment No. 2 to the contract with PEOPLE'S COMMUNITY CLINIC, Austin, TX, for immunization outreach services to add the third year funding in the amount of $25,200, and to authorize three additional 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $25,200 per option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $155,442.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of amendment number two to the contract with People's Community Clinic was approved on Council Member Morrison's motion, Council Member Spelman's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111006-026, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 77kb
Item 27 - October 6, 2011
Authorize award and execution of Amendment No. 1 to a 15-year lease agreement with LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY (LCRA), Austin, TX, for radio equipment tower space on the LCRA Sim Gideon communication tower in an estimated amount not to exceed $9,152 for the 9th year lease fee, and the authorization to make actual annual lease payments as appropriate for the remaining six years of the original fifteen year term, with two 5-year extension options in an estimated amount not to exceed $60,000 for the first extension option, and $70,000 for the second extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $265,000.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of amendment number one with Lower Colorado River Authority was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Morrison's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Cole's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111006-027, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 78kb
Item 28 - October 6, 2011
Authorize award and execution of a 24-month requirements service contract with WASTEWATER TRANSPORT SERVICES, LLC, Austin, TX, for sludge and sewage pumping, hauling and disposal services for the Austin Water Utility in an estimated amount not to exceed $83,440, with two 12-month extension options in an estimated amount not to exceed $41,720 per extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $166,880.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of a requirements service contract with Wastewater Transport Services, LLC was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Morrison's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Cole's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111006-028, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 73kb
Item 29 - October 6, 2011
Authorize award and execution of Amendment No. 1 to add funding for the second year of the initial 36-month requirements contract with IDEXX DISTRIBUTION, INC., Westbrook, ME, for IDEXX vessels and trays for the Austin Water Utility, in an estimated amount not to exceed $30,000, for a total of $90,000 and to add three-12 month extension options in an estimated amount not to exceed $30,000 per extension option for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $180,000.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of amendment number one to add funding for the requirements contract with Idexx Distribution, Inc. was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Morrison's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Cole's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111006-029, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 72kb
Item 30 - October 6, 2011
Authorize award and execution of various supply and service contracts during the Fiscal Year 2011-2012 through the STATE OF TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES (DIR) cooperative purchasing program, Austin, TX, for the purchase of computer, telephone, and network hardware, and the related maintenance services in an estimated amount not to exceed $27,563,524.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of various supply and service contracts during the Fiscal Year 2011-2011 through the State of Texas Department of Information Resources was approved on Council Member Martinez' motion, Council Member Spelman's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111006-030, Agenda Backup: FN DIR Hardware 100611, PDF, 17kb
20111006-030, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 95kb
Item 31 - October 6, 2011
Authorize award and execution of various supply and service contracts during the Fiscal Year 2011-2012 through the STATE OF TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES cooperative purchasing program, Austin, TX, for the purchase of computer software and software maintenance and support in an estimated amount not to exceed $13,613,472.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of various supply and service contracts during the fiscal year 2011-2012 through the State of Texas Department of Information Resources was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Morrison's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Cole's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111006-031, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note DIR Software 100611, PDF, 41kb
20111006-031, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 95kb
Item 32 - October 6, 2011
Authorize award and execution of various service contracts during the Fiscal Year 2011-2012 through the STATE OF TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES cooperative purchasing program, Austin, TX, for the purchase of technology services in an estimated amount not to exceed $13,668,486.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of various service contracts during the fiscal year 2011-2012 through the State of Texas Department of Information Resources was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Morrison's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Cole's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111006-032, Agenda Backup: FN DIR Services 106011, PDF, 16kb
20111006-032, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 81kb
Item 33 - October 6, 2011
Authorize award and execution of Amendment No. 2 to a contract with MORNING PRIDE MANUFACTURING LLC, Dayton, OH, for fire proximity gear to extend the contract for one 12-month period in an amount not to exceed $32,828 with two additional 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $32,828 per extension option, for a revised total estimated contract amount not to exceed $196,968.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of amendment number two to a contract with Morning Pride Manufacturing LLC was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Morrison's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Cole's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111006-033, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 68kb
Item 34 - October 6, 2011
Authorize award and execution of a 29-month requirements supply contract through the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (BuyBoard) with MILLER UNIFORMS & EMBLEMS INC., Austin, TX to provide body armor in a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $306,131.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of a requirements supply contract through the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (BuyBoard) with Miller Uniforms & Emblems Inc. was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Morrison's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Cole's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111006-034, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 68kb
Item 35 - October 6, 2011
Authorize award and execution of Amendment No. 3 to a contract with THE ROSEBERRY FINANCIAL GROUP INC., dba TOM'S DIVE & SWIM, Austin, TX, for swift-water dry suits and wet suits to extend the contract for one 12-month period in an amount not to exceed $41,890 and to authorize two additional 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $41,890 per extension option, for a revised total estimated contract amount not to exceed $251,340.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of amendment number three to a contract with The Roseberry Financial Group Inc., doing business as Tom's Dive & Swim, was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Morrison's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Cole's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111006-035, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 69kb
Item 36 - October 6, 2011
Authorize award and execution of a contract with IMMEDIATE RESPONSE TECHNOLOGIES, INC., Glenn Dale, MD to provide two high-capacity decontamination systems in an amount not to exceed $132,540.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of a contract with Immediate Response Technologies, Inc. was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Morrison's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Cole's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111006-036, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 81kb
Item 37 - October 6, 2011
Authorize award and execution of a 36-month requirements supply contract with LEIF JOHNSON FORD, Austin, TX for repair parts for Ford light-duty vehicles in an estimated amount not to exceed $2,186,500, with three 12-month extension options in estimated amounts not to exceed $1,036,800 for the first extension option, $1,244,160 for the second extension option, and $1,492,992 for the third extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $5,960,452.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of a requirements supply contract with Leif Johnson Ford was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Morrison's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Cole's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111006-037, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 83kb
Item 38 - October 6, 2011
Authorize award and execution of Amendment No. 3 to a contract with MERRY X-RAY CORPORATION, San Antonio, TX for x-ray equipment repair and maintenance for the Health and Human Services Department to extend the contract for one 12-month period in an amount not to exceed $13,866, and to authorize one additional 12-month extension option in an amount not to exceed $13,866, for a revised total estimated contract amount not to exceed $86,663
The motion authorizing the award and execution of amendment number three to a contract with Merry X-Ray Corporation was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Morrison's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Cole's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111006-038, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 68kb
Item 39 - October 6, 2011
Authorize award and execution of Amendment No. 2 to a contract with AUSTIN CAB INC. dba AUSTIN CAB COMPANY, Austin, TX for the purchase of taxi vouchers for the Health and Human Services Department to extend the contract for one 12-month period in an amount not to exceed $44,000, and to authorize one additional 12-month extension option in an amount not to exceed $44,000, for a revised total estimated contract amount not to exceed $230,678.65
The motion authorizing the award and execution of amendment number two to a contract with Austin Cab Inc. doing business as Austin Cab Company was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Morrison's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Cole's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111006-039, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 69kb
Item 40 - October 6, 2011
Authorize award and execution of Amendment No. 2 to a contract with WHEELED COACH, Winter Park, FL, for the purchase of repair parts for ambulance light fixtures for Fleet Services, to extend the contract for one 12-month period in an amount not to exceed $35,000 for a revised total estimated contract amount not to exceed $140,000.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of amendment number two to a contract with Wheeled Coach was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Morrison's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Cole's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111006-040, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 67kb
Item 41 - October 6, 2011
Authorize award and execution of a contract through the United States General Services Administration (GSA) with INTERNATIONAL SURVEILLANCE TECHNOLOGY, Deerfield Beach, FL, for the purchase of one surveillance van for the Austin Police Department in an amount not to exceed $187,139.40.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of a contract through the United States General Services Administration with International Surveillance Technology was approved on Council Member Martinez' motion, Council Member Spelman's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111006-041, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 69kb
Item 42 - October 6, 2011
Authorize award and execution of a contract through the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (BUYBOARD) with THE PLAYWELL GROUP, Dallas, TX, for the purchase and installation of playground equipment at the new Roy Guererro Park in an amount not to exceed $322,229.30.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of a contract through the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (Buyboard) with The Playwell Group was approved on Council Member Tovo's motion, Council Member Morrison's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111006-042, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 44kb
20111006-042, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 68kb
Item 43 - October 6, 2011
Authorize award and execution of a 12-month requirements supply contract with JAE GROUP, INC., Austin, TX for the purchase of substation surface rock for Austin Energy in an estimated amount not to exceed $190,976, with four 12-month extension options in an estimated amount not to exceed $190,976 per extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $954,880.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of a requirements supply contract with JAE Group, Inc. was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Morrison's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Cole's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111006-043, Agenda Backup: MWBE Summary - JAE 100611, PDF, 37kb
20111006-043, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 80kb
Item 44 - October 6, 2011
Authorize award and execution of a 12-month requirements service agreement with ENTECH SALES AND SERVICE, INC., Buda, TX to provide corrective chiller repair services for Austin Energy in an estimated amount not to exceed $28,500, with four 12-month extension options in an estimated amount not to exceed $28,500 per extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $142,500.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of a requirements service agreement with Entech Sales and Service, Inc. was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Morrison's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Cole's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111006-044, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 81kb
Item 45 - October 6, 2011
Authorize award and execution of contract with POWER SUPPLY, Austin, TX, for the purchase of station post insulators for Austin Energy in an amount not to exceed $72,292.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of a contract with Power Supply was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Morrison's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Cole's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111006-045, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 83kb
Item 46 - October 6, 2011
Authorize award and execution of a 36-month requirements supply contract with HANSON PIPE & PRECAST INC., Austin, TX for the purchase of concrete pullboxes and manhole covers and rings for Austin Energy in an estimated amount not to exceed $93,675, with three 12-month extension options in an estimated amount not to exceed $31,225 per extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $187,350.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of a requirements supply contract with Hanson Pipe & Precast Inc. was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Morrison's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Cole's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111006-046, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 91kb
Item 47 - October 6, 2011
Authorize award, negotiation, and execution of a 36-month requirements service contract with RIPPNER, LLC, Austin, Texas or with the other qualified respondent to RFQS CB30003, for management and operation of Pharr Tennis Center, in an amount not to exceed $130,500 with two 36-month option periods in an estimated amount not to exceed $130,500 per extension period, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $391,500.
This item was postponed to December 8, 2011, to allow the Parks and Recreation Board to review on Council Member Tovo's motion, Council Member Morrison's second on a 7-0 vote. Staff was directed to take to the Parks Board for review of usage, financial impact of lessons versus court rental etc.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111006-047, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 78kb
Item 48 - October 6, 2011
Authorize award and execution of Amendment No. 1, to add funding for the third year of the initial 36-month requirements contract with OSBURN MATERIALS INC., Austin, TX, for top dressing sand used at golf courses for the Parks and Recreation Department in an estimated amount not to exceed $52,206 and to authorize three 12-month extension options in an estimated amount not to exceed $52,206 per extension option, for a total revised contract amount not to exceed $313,236.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of amendment number one with Osburn Materials Inc. was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Morrison's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Cole's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111006-048, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 79kb
Item 49 - October 6, 2011
Authorize award, negotiation, and execution of 30-month contracts with twenty four separate social service agencies, or other qualified offerors to RFP No. WDJ0004, to provide a variety of social services beginning April 1, 2012, in an amount not to exceed $33,014,097 each and combined, with options to extend each contract for two 12-month periods in a total amount not to exceed $13,205,639 each and combined, for a total contract amount not to exceed $59,425,375 each and combined.
The motion authorizing the award, negotiation and execution of contracts with twenty four separate social service agencies was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Morrison's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Cole's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111006-049, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 69kb
20111006-049, Agenda Backup: Social Service Funding Recommendations, PDF, 15kb
Item 50 - October 6, 2011
Authorize award and execution of a 36-month requirements service contract with AUSTIN BOATS & MOTORS, Austin, TX, to provide repair parts and services for boats and boat engines in an estimated amount not to exceed $512,600, with three 12-month extension options in estimated amounts not to exceed $235,200 for the first extension option, $278,400 for the second extension option, and $330,240 for the third extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $1,356,440.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of a requirements service contract with Austin Boats & Motors was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Morrison's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Cole's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111006-050, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 83kb
Item 51 - October 6, 2011
Approve a resolution confirming actions related to United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Section 108 Guaranteed Notes for the Austin Resource Center for the Homeless.
Resolution No. 20111006-051 was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Morrison's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Cole's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20111006-051, PDF, 433kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111006-051, Agenda Backup: DRAFT Resolution, PDF, 31kb
20111006-051, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A (HUD Section 108 Guaranteed Notes Res).pdf, PDF, 316kb
20111006-051, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 69kb
Item 52 - October 6, 2011
Approve appointments and certain related waivers to citizen boards and commissions, to Council subcommittees and other intergovernmental bodies and removal and replacement of members.
The appointments were approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Morrison's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Cole's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111006-052, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 19kb
Item 53 - October 6, 2011
Approve an ordinance implementing a Parking Benefits District Program.( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Chris Riley CO 1: Council Member Mike Martinez CO 2: Council Member Laura Morrison )
Ordinance No. 20111006-053 was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Morrison's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Cole's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20111006-053, PDF, 192kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111006-053, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 36kb
20111006-053, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance(Parking Benefits District), PDF, 46kb
20111006-053, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 56kb
20111006-053, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 205kb
Item 54 - October 6, 2011
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to prepare an ordinance authorizing the City Manager, the Director of the Parks and Recreation Department or their authorized designees to issue a burn ban or other orders that prohibit smoking, camp fires, grilling, and other fire hazards in City parks, and making a violation of such orders a Class C misdemeanor, and direct the City Manager to analyze other property managed or co-managed by the City to determine appropriateness of ordering a burn ban.( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member William Spelman CO 1: Council Member Mike Martinez CO 2: Council Member Chris Riley )
Resolution No. 20111006-054 was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Morrison's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Cole's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20111006-054, PDF, 42kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111006-054, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 22kb
20111006-054, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 56kb
20111006-054, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 37kb
Item 55 - October 6, 2011
Approve an ordinance ending the no-contact period for RFP# WDJ0004 Social Services Contracting.( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Laura Morrison CO 1: Council Member Kathie Tovo CO 2: Council Member Mike Martinez )
Ordinance No. 20111006-055 was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Morrison's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Cole's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20111006-055, PDF, 32kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111006-055, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 17kb
20111006-055, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 56kb
Item 56 - October 6, 2011
Approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 13-2, Article 2, Division 2, to add a new Subpart G establishing regulations for the operation of electric low-speed vehicles for hire, and providing for criminal penalties.( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Chris Riley CO 1: Council Member Mike Martinez CO 2: Council Member Kathie Tovo)
The public hearing was conducted the motion to close the public hearing and adopt the first reading of the ordinance was approved on Council Member Martinez' motion, Council Member Tovo's second on a 7-0 vote. See Minutes for further details.
Executed Ordinance
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111006-056, Agenda Backup: DRAFT Ordinance, PDF, 224kb
20111006-056, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 56kb
Item 57 - October 6, 2011
Approve a resolution authorizing the creation of a Bond Election Advisory Committee and directing the presentation to council of briefings relating to planning of the 2012 bond propositions. (Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole CO 1: Council Member Laura Morrison CO 2: Mayor Lee Leffingwell)
Resolution No. 20111006-057 was approved. See Minutes for details.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20111006-057, PDF, 79kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111006-057, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 56kb
20111006-057, Agenda Backup: Revised Draft Resolution, PDF, 27kb
Item 58 - October 6, 2011
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to design an application process and implement a pilot program allowing electric low speed vehicles to operate through September 30, 2012 at which time a permanent policy is to be implemented.( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Chris Riley CO 1: Council Member Mike Martinez CO 2: Council Member Kathie Tovo )
Resolution No. 20111006-058 was approved on Council Member Martinez' motion, Mayor Pro Tem Cole's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20111006-058, PDF, 180kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111006-058, Agenda Backup: Backup (ELSV route map), PDF, 155kb
20111006-058, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution (Low Speed electric vehicles resolution), PDF, 33kb
20111006-058, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 56kb
Item 59 - October 6, 2011
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager and the General Manager of Austin Energy to prepare a report that analyzes various strategies for near-term resource, generation and climate protection goals as they relate to Fayette Power Plant and other resources.( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member William Spelman CO 1: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole )
Resolution No. 20111006-059 was approved on Council Member Spelman's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Cole's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20111006-059, PDF, 55kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111006-059, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution (Fayette Power Plant), PDF, 13kb
20111006-059, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 56kb
20111006-059, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 191kb
Item 60 - October 6, 2011
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager and Austin Energy General Manager to report back to Council on the strategy related to reaching Council adopted demand side management and energy efficiency goals.( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Chris Riley CO 1: Council Member William Spelman CO 2: Council Member Mike Martinez )
Resolution No. 20111006-060 was approved on Council Member Martinez' motion, Council Member Riley's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20111006-060, PDF, 64kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111006-060, Agenda Backup: IFC Energy Efficiency Resolution.docx, PDF, 97kb
20111006-060, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 56kb
20111006-060, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 190kb
Item 61 - October 6, 2011
Approve a resolution directing the Comprehensive Plan Citizens Advisory Task Force (the "Task Force") to review the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan and provide recommendations to the Comprehensive Planning and Transportation Committee and directing the City Manager to support the Task Force in meeting its responsibilities.( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Laura Morrison CO 1: Council Member Kathie Tovo )
This item was withdrawn without objection.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111006-061, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution (CompPlan- BL- Revised - Sep30), PDF, 27kb
20111006-061, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 56kb
20111006-061, Agenda Late Backup Part 1 of 3, PDF, 81kb
20111006-061, Agenda Late Backup Part 2 of 3, PDF, 42kb
20111006-061, Agenda Late Backup Part 3 of 3, PDF, 1.3mb
Item 62 - October 6, 2011
Approve the waiver of certain fees for entry to Deep Eddy Municipal Pool on Sunday, October 16, 2011 between the hours of 2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. to allow the public to attend the Deep Eddy Mural Dedication Event.( Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Lee Leffingwell CO 1: Council Member Mike Martinez CO 2: Council Member Chris Riley )
The motion to approve the waiver of certain fees for entry to Deep Eddy Municipal Pool on Sunday, October 16, 2011 between the hours of 2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Morrison's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Cole's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111006-062, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 66kb
Item 63 - October 6, 2011
Approve the waiver of certain fees and requirements under City Code Chapter 14-8 and authorize payment of certain costs for the Texas-Sized Pittie Pride event sponsored by Love-A-Bull which is to be held on Sunday, November 6, 2011 with a parade up Congress Avenue ending with a festival at Republic Square Park.( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Mike Martinez CO 1: Council Member Laura Morrison CO 2: Council Member Chris Riley )
The motion to approve the waiver of certain fees and requirements and authorize payment of certain costs for the Texas-Sized Pittie Pride event sponsored by Love-A-Bull was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Morrison's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Cole's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111006-063, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Memo, PDF, 31kb
20111006-063, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 57kb
Item 64 - October 6, 2011
Approve the waiver of certain fees and requirements under City Code Chapter 14-8 and authorize payment of certain costs for the 24th annual AIDS Walk Austin 2011 event, sponsored by AIDS Services of Austin, which is to be held on Sunday, October 16, 2011, beginning and ending at Austin City Hall Plaza.( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Laura Morrison CO 1: Council Member Kathie Tovo CO 2: Mayor Lee Leffingwell )
The motion to approve the waiver of certain fees and requirements and authorize payment of certain costs for the 24th annual AIDS Walks Austin 2011 event sponsored by AIDS Services of Austin was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Morrison's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Cole's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111006-064, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Memo, PDF, 31kb
20111006-064, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 57kb
Item 65 - October 6, 2011
Approve the waiver of certain fees and requirements under City Code Chapter 14-8 for the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Austin Walk event sponsored by NAMI Austin which is to be held on Saturday, October 8, 2011 beginning at Riverside and South 1st St. and ending at the Texas State Capitol.( Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Lee Leffingwell CO 1: Council Member Chris Riley CO 2: Council Member Mike Martinez )
The motion to approve the waiver of certain fees and requirements for the National Alliance on Mental Illness Austin Walk (NAMI) event sponsored by NAMI Austin was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Morrison's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Cole's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111006-065, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Memo, PDF, 31kb
20111006-065, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 57kb
Item 66 - October 6, 2011
Authorize the reimbursement of certain fees for the Barkitecture Austin 2011 event which was on held Saturday, October 1, 2011 in Austin's 2nd Street District.( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Mike Martinez CO 1: Council Member Laura Morrison CO 2: Council Member Kathie Tovo )
The motion authorizing the reimbursement of certain fees for the Barkitecture Austin 2011 event was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Morrison's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Cole's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111006-066, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Memo, PDF, 30kb
20111006-066, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 56kb
Item 67 - October 6, 2011
Authorize the reimbursement of certain fees for the Marathon Kids 2011-2012 Kick Off Celebration which was held on Saturday, October 1, 2011 at The University of Texas' Mike Myers Track and Field Stadium.( Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Lee Leffingwell CO 1: Council Member Chris Riley CO 2: Council Member Kathie Tovo )
The motion authorizing the reimbursement of certain fees for the Marathon Kids 2011-2012 Kick Off Celebration was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Morrison's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Cole's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111006-067, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Memo, PDF, 30kb
20111006-067, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 74kb
Item 68 - October 6, 2011
Authorize the reimbursement of certain fees for the Leadership Texas event sponsored by the Foundation for Women's Resources which was held on Monday, September 12, 2011 at the George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center.( Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole CO 1: Council Member Chris Riley CO 2: Council Member Laura Morrison )
The motion authorizing the reimbursement of certain fees for the Leadership Texas event sponsored by the Foundation for Women's Resources was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Morrison's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Cole's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111006-068, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Memo, PDF, 30kb
20111006-068, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 56kb
Item 69 - October 6, 2011
Set a public hearing to receive public comment on the City's intent to continue to tax tangible personal property in transit, which would otherwise be exempt from taxation under Texas Tax Code Section 11.253, as amended by Senate Bill 1 of the 82nd Legislature. (Suggested date and time: October 20, 2011, 4:00 p.m. at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX).
The public hearing was set on consent for October 20, 2011 at 4:00 p.m., City Hall at 301 W. Second Street, Austin on Council Member Morrison's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Cole's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111006-069, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 71kb
Item 70 - October 6, 2011
Set a public hearing to consider an ordinance amending the City Code to create a temporary retail use and short-term certificates of occupancy in the central business district. (Suggested date and time: November 3, 2011, 4:00 p.m. at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX).
The public hearing was set on consent for November 3, 2011 at 4:00 p.m., City Hall at 301 W. Second Street, Austin on Council Member Morrison's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Cole's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111006-070, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 64kb
Item 71 - October 6, 2011
Austin Energy Quarterly briefing.
This item was withdrawn from the agenda.
There are no documents available for this agenda item.
Item 72 - October 6, 2011
Urban Parks Stakeholder briefing.
This item was withdrawn from the agenda.
There are no documents available for this agenda item.
Item 73 - October 6, 2011
Discuss legal issues related to Cause No. D-1-GN-09-004161; Chandler, et al. v. The City of Austin, Texas; In the District Court of Travis County, Texas, 353rd Judicial District (Private consultation with legal counsel pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Government Code).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111006-073, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 68kb
Item 74 - October 6, 2011
Discuss legal issues related to Open Government matters (Private consultation with legal counsel pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Government Code.)
This item was withdrawn.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111006-074, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 60kb
Item 75 - October 6, 2011
C14-2011-0049 - Pioneer Hill - Approve third reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 9900-10324 Dessau Road (Lake Creek Watershed) from traditional neighborhood district (TND) zoning to multi-family residence-limited density-conditional overlay (MF-1-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 1, townhouse and condominium residence-conditional overlay (SF-6 -CO) combining district zoning for Tract 2, multi-family residence-medium density-conditional overlay (MF-3 -CO) combining district zoning for Tract 3, community commercial-conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 4, and limited industrial service-conditional overlay (LI -CO) combining district zoning for Tracts 5A and 5B, with conditions. First Reading approved with conditions on August 4, 2011. Vote: 7-0. Second Reading approved with additional conditions on September 22, 2011. Vote: 5-0, Council Members Martinez and Spelman-off the dais. Owner/Applicant: Continental Homes of Texas, LP/D.R. Horton (Richard N. Maier), Estate of Fred Morse (Scott Morse). Agent: Alice Glasco Consulting (Alice Glasco). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 974-3057.
This item was postponed to October 20, 2011 at the applicant's request on Council Member Spelman's motion, Council Member Morrison's second on a 7-0 vote
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111006-075, Agenda Backup: Oridinance (c14 2011 0049), PDF, 969kb
20111006-075, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 64kb
20111006-075, Agenda Backup: Restrictive Covenant (C14 2011 0049), PDF, 145kb
20111006-075, Agenda Backup: Staff Report (c14 2011 0049), PDF, 1.1mb
Item 76 - October 6, 2011
C14-2011-0058 - 707 West Ave. Rezoning - Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 705, 707, 709, 711 West Avenue & 710 West 7th Street (Shoal Creek Watershed) from general office (GO) district zoning to general commercial services-mixed use-conditional overlay (CS-MU-CO) combining district zoning. First reading approved on August 25, 2011. Vote: 7-0. Applicant: Cirrus Logic (Thurman Case). Agent: Armbrust and Brown, P.L.L.C (Richard Suttle). City Staff: Clark Patterson, 974-7691. A valid petition has been filed in opposition to this rezoning request.
The public hearing was conducted and the motion to close the public hearing and approve Ordinance No. 20111006-076 for general commercial services-mixed use-conditional overlay (CS-MU-CO) combining district zoning with the following uses was approved on Council Member Riley's motion, Council Member Spelman's second on a 7-0 vote. The Conditional Overlay permits all general office (GO) uses; allows only the three following CS uses: electronic prototype assembly, electronic testing and research services; and limits the site to GO site development regulations.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20111006-076, PDF, 212kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111006-076, Agenda Backup: Ordinance (c14 2011 0058), PDF, 131kb
20111006-076, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 64kb
20111006-076, Agenda Backup: Staff Report (c14 2011 0058), PDF, 1.2mb
20111006-076, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 201kb
Item 77 - October 6, 2011
C14-2011-0089 - CBL Walden Park - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 13300 North FM 620 Road (Lake Creek Watershed) from community commercial (GR) district zoning to commercial highway services (CH) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant commercial highway services (CH) district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant commercial highway services (CH) district zoning. Owner/Applicant: CBL Walden Park, LLC (Ken W. Wittler). Agent: Coats Rose Yale Ryman & Lee (John M. Joseph). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 974-3057.
The public hearing was conducted and the motion to close the public hearing and adopt Ordinance No. 20111006-077 for commercial highway services (CH) district zoning was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Spelman's motion, Council Member Morrison's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20111006-077, PDF, 430kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111006-077, Agenda Backup: Ordinance (C14 2011 0089), PDF, 296kb
20111006-077, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 64kb
20111006-077, Agenda Backup: Staff Report (C14 2011 0089), PDF, 877kb
Item 78 - October 6, 2011
C14R-85-023.01 - Kallestad Laboratories, Inc.-PDA Amendment - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 10010 F.M. 2222 (West Bull Creek Watershed) from research and development-planned development area (R&D-PDA) combining district zoning to research and development-planned development area (R&D-PDA) combining district zoning, to change a condition of zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant research and development-planned development area (R&D-PDA) combining district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant research and development-planned development area (R&D-PDA) combining district zoning, to change a condition of zoning. Owner/Applicant: Austin Baptist. Church. Agent: Armbrust & Brown, LLP (Richard T. Suttle, Jr.). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 974-3057.
The public hearing was conducted and the motion to close the public hearing and adopt the first reading of the ordinance for research and development-planned development area (R&D-PDA) combining district zoning, to change a condition of zoning, was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Spelman's motion, Council Member Morrison's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111006-078, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 64kb
20111006-078, Agenda Backup: Staff Report (C14r 85 023.01), PDF, 679kb
Item 79 - October 6, 2011
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending Chapter 25-6 of the City Code to modify parking requirements for properties in the downtown area that are zoned P-Public (C2o-2011-010).
The public hearing was conducted and the motion to close the public hearing and adopt Ordinance No. 20111006-079 was approved on Council Member Spelman's motion, Council Member Morrison's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20111006-079, PDF, 86kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111006-079, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 37kb
20111006-079, Agenda Backup: BackUp (ParkingProvisions), PDF, 92kb
20111006-079, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 35kb
20111006-079, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 71kb
20111006-079, Agenda Backup: Review Sheet (C20-2001-010), PDF, 53kb
Item 80 - October 6, 2011
MP-2011-0003 Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending the Austin Tomorrow Comprehensive Plan by adopting the Downtown Austin Plan, directing the City Manager to process code amendments recommended in the Downtown Austin Plan, and initiating re-zonings of properties as recommended in the Downtown Austin Plan. The planning area includes properties bounded approximately by Interstate 35 to the east, the west side of Lamar Blvd. to the west, Lady Bird Lake to the south and Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. to the north.
The public hearing was conducted and the motion to keep the public hearing open and postpone action to November 3, 2011 was approved on Mayor Pro Tem Cole's motion, Council Member Morrison's second on a 7-0 vote. Direction was given to staff to consider the following items over the next 30 days: cure issue, warehouse district issue, conditional use for cocktail lounge, commercial density, and the panhandle area height restrictions and floor area ratio.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20111006-080, Agenda Backup: Backup (ltr from citizen), PDF, 1.3mb
20111006-080, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 21kb
20111006-080, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A, PDF, 29.5mb
20111006-080, Agenda Backup: Exhibit B, PDF, 29.8mb
20111006-080, Agenda Backup: Exhibit C, PDF, 78.4mb
20111006-080, Agenda Backup: Exhibit D, PDF, 133kb
20111006-080, Agenda Backup: Exhibit E, PDF, 16.7mb
20111006-080, Agenda Backup: Exhibit F, PDF, 40kb
20111006-080, Agenda Backup: Exhibit G, PDF, 10kb
20111006-080, Agenda Backup: Exhibit H, PDF, 21kb
20111006-080, Agenda Backup: Exhibit I, PDF, 80kb
20111006-080, Agenda Backup: Exhibit J, PDF, 118kb
20111006-080, Agenda Backup: Exhibit K, PDF, 86kb
20111006-080, Agenda Backup: Exhibit L, PDF, 238kb
20111006-080, Agenda Backup: Exhibit M, PDF, 2.4mb
20111006-080, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 77kb
20111006-080, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 1.2mb
20111006-080, Agenda Late Backup Part 1 of 3, PDF, 35kb
20111006-080, Agenda Late Backup Part 2 of 3, PDF, 172kb
20111006-080, Agenda Late Backup Part 3 of 3, PDF, 253kb
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