Regular Meeting of the Austin City Council
January 30, 2014
Meeting Agenda
Agenda, 220kb
Changes to the Meeting Agenda
Agenda Addendum, 99kb
Agenda Changes and Corrections Part 1 of 2, 80kb
Agenda Changes and Corrections Part 2 of 2, 100kb
Council Questions and Answers
Agenda Questions and Answers, 1.4mb
Approved Meeting Minutes
Minutes, 62kb
Closed Caption Transcript
Transcript, 918kb
Video
Agenda Items - January 30, 2014
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Item 1 - January 30, 2014
Approve the minutes of the Austin City Council work session of January 21, 2014 and regular meeting of January 23, 2014.
There are no documents published for this agenda item.
Item 2 - January 30, 2014
Authorize negotiation and execution of an agreement with Cedars International Academy, to provide a performance-based incentive for the generation of solar energy at its facility located at 8416 North IH 35 in Austin, Texas, for an estimated $17,434 per year, for a total amount not to exceed $174,340 over a 10-year period.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140130-002, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 60kb
Item 3 - January 30, 2014
Authorize reimbursement of costs to Austin 18 Hotel, LLC, an Indiana Limited Liability Company, for the purchase of heat exchangers required to interconnect the JW Marriott Hotel to Austin Energy's Downtown District Cooling System, in an amount not to exceed $295,000.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140130-003, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 78kb
20140130-003, Agenda Backup: Revised Fiscal Note, PDF, 81kb
Item 4 - January 30, 2014
Authorize negotiation and execution of a Family Business Loan Program loan to 11E5 LLC consisting of a building renovation loan not to exceed $167,345 and a working capital loan not to exceed $166,484, for a total loan amount not to exceed $333,829, for redevelopment of property at 1100 East Fifth Street to create a farmer's market.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140130-004, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 76kb
Item 5 - January 30, 2014
Authorize negotiation and execution of Amendment # 4 to the Agreement with CAPITAL INVESTING IN DEVELOPMENT AND EMPLOYMENT OF ADULTS, INC. (CAPITAL IDEA), to increase funding in an amount not to exceed $200,000, for a total 30-month contract not to exceed $3,520,200 for the period April 1, 2012 through September 30, 2014, with two (2) 12-month contract extension options in the amount of $1,130,650 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $4,878,250.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140130-005, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 60kb
Item 6 - January 30, 2014
Authorize negotiation and execution of Amendment # 1 to the Agreement with SKILLPOINT ALLIANCE, to increase funding in an amount not to exceed $150,000 for programs to ensure that residents of Central Texas have the opportunity for career advancement and lifelong learning, and extend the contract period to September 30, 2014, for a contract amount not to exceed $300,000 with one 12-month contract renewal in the amount of $150,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $450,000.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140130-006, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 61kb
Item 7 - January 30, 2014
Approve a settlement of claims asserted by the United States Department of Justice concerning hiring practices within the Austin Fire Department.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140130-007, Agenda Backup: Memo.docx, PDF, 100kb
20140130-007, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 55kb
Item 8 - January 30, 2014
Authorize negotiation and execution of a 36-month lease renewal for approximately 1,440 square feet of nutritional counseling space for the Women Infants and Children Program of the Health and Human Services Department, located at 443 Highway 71 West, Bastrop, Texas, from BASTROP MARKETPLACE, LTD., in an amount not to exceed $73,800.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140130-008, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 40kb
20140130-008, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 67kb
Item 9 - January 30, 2014
Approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20100930-038 to correct an error on the approved Exhibit B of the Castle Hill Local Historic District.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20140130-009, PDF, 345kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140130-009, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 23kb
20140130-009, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A, PDF, 878kb
20140130-009, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 57kb
Item 10 - January 30, 2014
Approve an ordinance authorizing acceptance of $3,444 in grant funds from the Texas Historical Commission and amending the Fiscal Year 2013-2014 Planning and Development Review Department Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund (Ordinance No. 20130909-001) to appropriate funds for rehabilitating the roof on a historic building in the City's Oakwood Cemetery Annex.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20140130-010, PDF, 32kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140130-010, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 18kb
20140130-010, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note.xlsx, PDF, 36kb
20140130-010, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 59kb
Item 11 - January 30, 2014
Authorize award, negotiation, and execution of a contract with AMATERRA ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. to provide cemetery consulting services in an amount not to exceed $200,934. (Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9C (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this solicitation.)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140130-011, Agenda Backup: Matrix (Amaterra), PDF, 30kb
20140130-011, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 77kb
Item 12 - January 30, 2014
Authorize award and execution of a 24-month supply contract through the Houston-Galveston Area Council Cooperative with TOTER, LLC for the purchase of residential garbage, organic materials, and single-stream recycling carts in an amount not to exceed $6,693,602. (Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9D] (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this contract.)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140130-012, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note (Toter), PDF, 53kb
20140130-012, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 69kb
Item 13 - January 30, 2014
Authorize award and execution of a 12-month requirements supply agreement with AUSTIN RIBBON & COMPUTER SUPPLIES INC, for the purchase of laptops, associated docks, and DVR's for use in public safety vehicles in an amount not to exceed $2,500,000, with three 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $2,500,000 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $10,000,000. (Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9D (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this solicitation.)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140130-013, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 82kb
Item 14 - January 30, 2014
Authorize award and execution of a contract with BULLEX, INC. for the purchase of one Smart Fire Safety and Emergency Training Trailer in an amount not to exceed $94,900. (Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9D (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this contract.)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140130-014, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 67kb
Item 15 - January 30, 2014
Authorize award and execution of a 36-month requirements supply contract with INDUSTRIAL DISPOSAL SUPPLY CO., INC., to provide OEM Parts and Repair Services for TYMCO Street Sweepers in an amount not to exceed $384,400, with three 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $140,915 for the first extension option, $147,861 for the second extension option, and $155,154 for the third extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $828,330. (Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9D (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this contract.)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140130-015, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 67kb
Item 16 - January 30, 2014
Authorize award, negotiation, and execution of a 24-month requirements service agreement with THE UNITED STATES BUSINESS COUNCIL FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, or one of the other qualified offerors to RFP SDC0008 to design, develop and maintain a materials exchange system in an amount not to exceed $415,899, with four 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $156,577 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,042,207. (Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9C (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) through the achievements of Good Faith Efforts with 2.40% MBE and 3.66% WBE subcontractor participation.)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140130-016, Agenda Backup: Matrix (US Business Council), PDF, 13kb
20140130-016, Agenda Backup: MWBE SUMMARY (US Business Council), PDF, 17kb
20140130-016, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 77kb
Item 17 - January 30, 2014
Authorize award and execution of a contract through the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (TXMAS) with POLARIS SALES, INC. for the purchase of four light-duty all-terrain vehicles in an amount not to exceed $67,947. (Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9D (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this contract.)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140130-017, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 67kb
Item 18 - January 30, 2014
Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement between the City and The University of Texas to utilize the Sustainable Communities Scenario Software Suite to analyze the Project Connect: Central Corridor high-capacity transit project, for a total contract amount not to exceed $85,090.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140130-018, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 41kb
20140130-018, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 61kb
Item 19 - January 30, 2014
Approve appointments and certain related waivers to citizen boards and commissions, to Council subcommittees and other intergovernmental bodies and removal and replacement of members.
There are no documents published for this agenda item.
Item 20 - January 30, 2014
Set a public hearing to consider a request by the Radisson Hotel, located at 111 E. Cesar Chavez, to construct and operate a deck for its restaurant to be located on parkland directly behind the hotel and adjacent to the Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail. (Suggested date and time, February 27, 2014, 4:00 p.m. at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140130-020, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 71kb
Item 21 - January 30, 2014
Approve third reading of an ordinance amending Article 11 of City Code Chapter 25-12, the Residential Code, to require additional accessibility or visitability standards for residential single-family and duplex construction. THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR THIS ITEM WAS HELD AND CLOSED ON MAY 23, 2013.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20140130-021, PDF, 87kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140130-021, Affidavit of Publication, PDF, 37kb
20140130-021, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 30kb
20140130-021, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 81kb
20140130-021, Agenda Late Backup Part 1 of 3, PDF, 35kb
20140130-021, Agenda Late Backup Part 2 of 3, PDF, 196kb
20140130-021, Agenda Late Backup Part 3 of 3, PDF, 106kb
Item 22 - January 30, 2014
Briefing on potential financial and payment assistance options for small businesses and minority- and women owned businesses. (Follow-up from Council Resolution No. 20131024-055).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140130-022, Agenda Late Backup Part 1 of 2, PDF, 146kb
20140130-022, Agenda Late Backup Part 2 of 2, PDF, 404kb
Item 23 - January 30, 2014
Discuss legal issues related to Open Government matters (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Government Code).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140130-023, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 54kb
Item 24 - January 30, 2014
Discuss legal issues related to the transition to electing the council from single-member districts (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Government Code).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140130-024, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 55kb
Item 25 - January 30, 2014
Discuss legal issues related to Austin Fire Department hiring process (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Government Code).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140130-025, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 54kb
Item 26 - January 30, 2014
C14-2013-0057 - City of Austin-Austin Water Utility - Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 3500 West 35th Street (Taylor Slough North Watershed; Huck's Slough Watershed) from family residence (SF-3) district zoning to public (P) district zoning. First Reading approved on August 22, 2013. Vote: 7-0. Owner/Applicant: City of Austin-Austin Water Utility (Chris Wolter). Agent: AECOM Technical Services, Inc. (Allison Kennaugh). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 512-974-7719.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20140130-026, PDF, 429kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140130-026, Agenda Backup: Ordinance (C14 2013 0057), PDF, 568kb
20140130-026, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 57kb
20140130-026, Agenda Backup: Staff Report (C14 2013 0057), PDF, 1.6mb
Item 27 - January 30, 2014
C14-2013-0110 - 6507, 6603, 6505 E. Riverside Drive & 2108 Thrasher Lane - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Ordinance 20130509-039, which included the adoption of the East Riverside Corridor Regulating Plan, to amend Figure 1-2 (East Riverside Corridor Subdistrict Map) of the East Riverside Corridor Regulating Plan, from Neighborhood Residential subdistrict to Corridor Mixed Use subdistrict, for that portion of the property which is designated Neighborhood Residential subdistrict, on property locally known as 6507, 6603, 6505 East Riverside Drive and 2108 Thrasher Lane (Carson Creek Watershed). Staff Recommendation: To grant an amendment to Figure 1-2 of the East Riverside Corridor Regulating Plan to Neighborhood Mixed Use subdistrict, for the property described above. Planning Commission Recommendation: To be reviewed on April 22, 2014. Owner: Dempsey Buchanan LP (David Buchanan). Applicant: Binkley & Barfield Consulting Engineers (Rey Gonzalez, P.E.). City Staff: Erica Leak, 512-974-2856; Lee Heckman, 512-974-7604.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140130-027, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 57kb
20140130-027, Agenda Backup: Staff Memo (C14 2013 0110), PDF, 26kb
Item 28 - January 30, 2014
C14-2013-0144 - Crescent Tract - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 812 1/2 West Second Street (Lady Bird Lake Watershed) from downtown mixed use-conditional overlay (DMU-CO) combining district zoning to public (P) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant public (P) district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant public (P) district zoning. Owner: Austin Energy (Sonny Poole). Applicant: Austin Energy (Eben Kellogg). City Staff: Lee Heckman, 512-974-7604.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20140130-028, PDF, 384kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140130-028, Agenda Backup: Ordinance C14 2013 0144), PDF, 521kb
20140130-028, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 57kb
20140130-028, Agenda Backup: Staff Report (C14 2013 0144), PDF, 1.4mb
20140130-028, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 148kb
Item 29 - January 30, 2014
C14H-2013-0140 - Louis C., Jr. and Virginia Nalle Page House - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 2507 Kenmore Court (Shoal Creek Watershed) from family residence-neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) combining district zoning to family residence-historic landmark-neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant family residence-historic landmark-neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-NP) combining district zoning. Historic Landmark Commission Recommendation: To grant family residence-historic landmark-neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant family residence-historic landmark-neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-NP) combining district zoning. Applicant: Sarah Crocker, Crocker Consulting, agent. City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, 512-974-6454.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20140130-029, PDF, 75kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140130-029, Agenda Backup: Ordinance (C14h 2013 0140), PDF, 188kb
20140130-029, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 57kb
20140130-029, Agenda Backup: Staff Report (C14h 2013 0140), PDF, 1.6mb
Item 30 - January 30, 2014
C14-2013-0146 - Volente Business Park - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by zoning property locally known as 11901 Anderson Mill Road (Lake Travis Watershed) from interim-rural residence (I-RR) district zoning to community commercial (GR) district zoning for Tract 1 and commercial-liquor sales (CS-1) district zoning for Tract 2. Staff Recommendation: To grant community commercial-conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 1 and commercial-liquor sales-conditional overlay (CS-1-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 2. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant community commercial-conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 1 and commercial-liquor sales-conditional overlay (CS-1-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 2. Owner/Applicant: Johnson Four Corners (Brent Johnson). Agent: McLean & Howard, LLP (Jeffrey S. Howard). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, (512) 974-3057.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140130-030, Agenda Backup: Ordinance (c14 2013 0146), PDF, 272kb
20140130-030, Agenda Backup: Ordinance (c14 2013 0146), PDF, 272kb
20140130-030, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 58kb
20140130-030, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 58kb
20140130-030, Agenda Backup: Staff Report (c14 2013 0146), PDF, 1.3mb
20140130-030, Agenda Backup: Staff Report (c14 2013 0146), PDF, 1.3mb
20140130-030, Agenda Late Backup Part 1 of 2, PDF, 154kb
20140130-030, Agenda Late Backup Part 2 of 2, PDF, 479kb
Item 31 - January 30, 2014
C14-02-0183(RCT) - Restrictive Covenant Termination - Conduct a public hearing and approve a restrictive covenant termination on property locally known as 1120 Tillery Street (Boggy Creek Watershed). Staff Recommendation: To grant the restrictive covenant termination. Planning Commission Recommendation: To deny the restrictive covenant termination. Owner: Paul Saustrup. Applicant: Hector Avila. City Staff: Heather Chaffin, 512-974-2122.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140130-031, Agenda Backup: Backup (Restrictive Covenant (C14 02 0183 RCT)), PDF, 253kb
20140130-031, Agenda Backup: Backup (Restrictive Covenant (C14 02 0183 RCT)), PDF, 253kb
20140130-031, Agenda Backup: Backup (Signed Restrictive Covenant Termination (C14-02-0183 RCT)), PDF, 64kb
20140130-031, Agenda Backup: Backup (Signed Restrictive Covenant Termination (C14-02-0183 RCT)), PDF, 64kb
20140130-031, Agenda Backup: Letter of Support (C14-02-0183 RCT), PDF, 24kb
20140130-031, Agenda Backup: Letter of Support (C14-02-0183 RCT), PDF, 24kb
20140130-031, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 61kb
20140130-031, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 61kb
20140130-031, Agenda Backup: Staff Report (C14 02 0183 RCT), PDF, 1.1mb
20140130-031, Agenda Backup: Staff Report (C14 02 0183 RCT), PDF, 1.1mb
20140130-031, Agenda Late Backup Part 1 of 2, PDF, 127kb
20140130-031, Agenda Late Backup Part 2 of 2, PDF, 379kb
Item 32 - January 30, 2014
C814-88-0001.10 (RCA) - Canyons @ Rob Roy Rezoning - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 800 North Capital of Texas Highway (Bee Creek Watershed) from planned unit development (PUD) district zoning to planned unit development (PUD) district zoning, to change a condition of zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant planned unit development (PUD) district zoning, to change a condition of zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant planned unit development (PUD) district zoning, to change a condition of zoning. Applicant: Brandywine Acquisition Partners (Ralph Bistline). Agent: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Richard Suttle). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 512-974-7719.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140130-032, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 82kb
20140130-032, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 63kb
20140130-032, Agenda Backup: Staff Report (C814 88 0001 RCA), PDF, 1.3mb
20140130-032, Agenda Backup: Staff Report (C814 88 0001 RCA), PDF, 1.3mb
20140130-032, Agenda Late Backup Part 1 of 2, PDF, 661kb
20140130-032, Agenda Late Backup Part 2 of 2, PDF, 8.7mb
Item 33 - January 30, 2014
C814-88-0001.10 - Canyons @ Rob Roy Rezoning - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 800 North Capital of Texas Highway (Bee Creek Watershed) from planned unit development (PUD) district zoning to planned unit development (PUD) district zoning, to change a condition of zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant planned unit development (PUD) district zoning, to change a condition of zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant planned unit development (PUD) district zoning, to change a condition of zoning. Applicant: Brandywine Acquisition Partners (Ralph Bistline). Agent: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Richard Suttle). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 512-974-7719. A valid petition has been filed in opposition to this rezoning request.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140130-033, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 63kb
20140130-033, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 63kb
20140130-033, Agenda Backup: Staff Report (C814 88 001 10), PDF, 4.8mb
20140130-033, Agenda Backup: Staff Report (C814 88 001 10), PDF, 4.8mb
20140130-033, Agenda Late Backup Part 1 of 2, PDF, 1.9mb
20140130-033, Agenda Late Backup Part 2 of 2, PDF, 8.7mb
Item 34 - January 30, 2014
NPA-2013-0019.01 - 710 East 41st Street (Commodore Perry Estate) - Approve third reading of an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 040826-056, the Central Austin 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 a portion of property locally known as 710 East 41st Street (Waller Creek Watershed) from Civic to Mixed Use land use. First Reading approved on December 12, 2013. Vote: 7-0. Owner/Applicant: Perry Estate, L.L.C. (Clark Lyda). Agent: Smith, Robertson, Elliott, Glen, Klein & Douglas, L.L.P. (David Hartman). City Staff: Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20140130-034, PDF, 105kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140130-034, Agenda Backup: Ordinance (npa 2013 0019 01), PDF, 321kb
20140130-034, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 57kb
20140130-034, Agenda Backup: Staff Report (npa 2013 0019 01), PDF, 5.6mb
Item 35 - January 30, 2014
C14-2013-0040 - Commodore Perry Estate - Approve third reading of an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 710 East 41st Street (Waller Creek Watershed) from family residence-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (SF-3-CO-NP) combining district zoning for Tracts 1, 2 and 1A to community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning for Tracts 1 and 2, and community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay-historic landmark-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-CO-H-NP) combining district zoning for Tract 1A, with conditions. First Reading approved on December 12, 2013. Vote: 7-0. Applicant: Perry Estate, L.L.C. (Clark Lyda). Agent: Smith, Robertson, Elliot, Glen, Klein & Douglas, L.L.P. (David Hartman). City Staff: Jerry Rusthoven, 512-974-3207.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20140130-035, PDF, 814kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140130-035, Agenda Backup: Ordinance (c14 2013 0040), PDF, 1.2mb
20140130-035, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 58kb
20140130-035, Agenda Backup: Revised Staff Report (C14 2013 0040), PDF, 3.7mb
20140130-035, Agenda Late Backup Part 1 of 2, PDF, 562kb
20140130-035, Agenda Late Backup Part 2 of 2, PDF, 2.3mb
Item 36 - January 30, 2014
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending City Code Chapters 25-1 and 25-5 relating to vested development rights under Chapter 245 and Section 43.002 of the Texas Local Government Code.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140130-036, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 63kb
20140130-036, Agenda Backup: Request for Postponement, PDF, 77kb
Item 37 - January 30, 2014
Conduct a public hearing and consider approving the Master Plan for Holly Shores/Edward Rendon Sr. Park at Festival Beach, Fiesta Gardens as developed in conjunction with Michael Van Valkenburgh & Associates, Inc. and the Austin Parks and Recreation Department. The Master Plan area includes approximately 9 acres of newly dedicated parkland and approximately 90 acres of existing parkland along the north shore of Lady Bird Lake from I-35 east to Pleasant Valley Road and south of Canterbury Street.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140130-037, Agenda Backup: Backup, PDF, 2.6mb
20140130-037, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 77kb
20140130-037, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 349kb
Item 38 - January 30, 2014
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance creating an economic development program with athenahealth, Inc., and authorizing the negotiation and execution of an Economic Development Agreement with athenahealth, Inc.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20140130-038, PDF, 57kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140130-038, Agenda Backup: Backup (Agreement), PDF, 207kb
20140130-038, Agenda Backup: Backup (Business Information Form), PDF, 379kb
20140130-038, Agenda Backup: Backup (Project Summary), PDF, 33kb
20140130-038, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 88kb
20140130-038, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Analysis, PDF, 8kb
20140130-038, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 368kb
20140130-038, Agenda Backup: Matrix, PDF, 16kb
20140130-038, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 59kb
20140130-038, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 587kb
Item 39 - January 30, 2014
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance approving a consent agreement for the Cascades Municipal Utility District No. 1 (MUD) subject to adoption of an ordinance approving a strategic partnership agreement between the City and the MUD.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140130-039, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance (1), PDF, 436kb
20140130-039, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 70kb
20140130-039, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 423kb
Item 40 - January 30, 2014
Conduct a public hearing and consider an appeal by co-applicants Rick Engel, Joseph Longaro, and Jimmy Nassour regarding the Planning Commission's denial of a conditional use permit and waiver for Little Woodrow's, located at 5425 Burnet Road.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140130-040, Agenda Backup: Backup (Little Woodrows), PDF, 847kb
20140130-040, Agenda Backup: Backup (Opposing Little Woodrows), PDF, 36kb
20140130-040, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 65kb
20140130-040, Agenda Backup: Review Sheet (Little Woodrows), PDF, 35kb
20140130-040, Agenda Late Backup Part 1 of 2, PDF, 153kb
20140130-040, Agenda Late Backup Part 2 of 2, PDF, 2.0mb
Item 41 - January 30, 2014
Authorize additional funding in an amount not to exceed $6,000,000 to the 2013 Job Order Contract with KBR, LLC, Warden Construction Corp., and Jamail & Smith Construction LP, for City Facilities Improvements based on work authorization and availability. (Notes: This contract was awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) with 5.88% MBE and 1.81% WBE subcontractor participation to date.)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140130-041, Agenda Backup: Authorization History, PDF, 55kb
20140130-041, Agenda Backup: M/WBE Summary, PDF, 40kb
20140130-041, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 81kb
Item 42 - January 30, 2014
Authorize negotiation and execution of a Job Order Assignment to KBR, LLC, to renovate existing office space at City Hall to accommodate four new council members for an amount not-to-exceed $1,100,000 plus $55,000 contingency for a total not to exceed amount of $1,155,000. Related to Item #43. (Notes: This contract was awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 5.88% MBE and 1.81% WBE subcontractor participation.)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140130-042, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 52kb
20140130-042, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 69kb
Item 43 - January 30, 2014
Authorize negotiation and execution of a Job Order Assignment to Jamail & Smith Construction, to renovate existing Council Chambers and Executive Session Conference Room to accommodate four new Council members for an amount not-to-exceed $503,000 plus $25,000 contingency for a total not to exceed amount of $528,000. Related to Item #42. (Notes: This contract was awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 5.88% MBE and 1.81% WBE subcontractor participation.)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140130-043, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 54kb
20140130-043, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 69kb
Item 44 - January 30, 2014
Authorize execution of a construction contract with JAY-REESE CONSTRUCTORS, INC., for the River Plantation Bridge Approach project in the amount of $747,775.70 plus a $112,166.36 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $859,942.06. Related to Item #45. (Notes: This contract was awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9A of the City Code (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). This is a health and safety contract; therefore, it is exempt under Chapter 252.022 of the Texas Local Government Code and no goals were established for this solicitation.)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140130-044, Agenda Backup: Backup, PDF, 167kb
20140130-044, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 56kb
20140130-044, Agenda Backup: M/WBE Summary, PDF, 32kb
20140130-044, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 78kb
20140130-044, Agenda Backup: Memo, PDF, 32kb
20140130-044, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 69kb
Item 45 - January 30, 2014
Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2013-2014 Public Works Department Transportation Fund Operating Budget (Ordinance No. 20130909-001) to increase the transfer out in an amount not to exceed $1,072,000 and decrease the Public Works Department Transportation Fund Ending Balance in an amount not to exceed $1,072,000; and amending the Fiscal Year 2013-2014 Public Works Department Capital Budget (Ordinance No. 20130909-002) to transfer in and appropriate an amount not to exceed $1,072,000 for the River Plantation Bridge Approach project.. Related to Item #44.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20140130-045, PDF, 37kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140130-045, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 18kb
20140130-045, Agenda Backup: Expense Detail.xlsx, PDF, 36kb
20140130-045, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note.xlsx, PDF, 46kb
20140130-045, Agenda Backup: MWBE, PDF, 34kb
20140130-045, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 60kb
Item 46 - January 30, 2014
Authorize award, negotiation and execution of two 24-month requirements service contracts with BRAD NORTON and FREDERICK HAWKINS, or another qualified Offeror to RFP No. OPJ0106, for Hearings Officer services for various City departments, in an amount not to exceed $120,000 each and combines, with two 24-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $120,000 each and combined per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $360,000 each and combined. (Notes: These contracts will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9C (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this solicitation.)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140130-046, Agenda Backup: Matrix (Hearings Officer), PDF, 19kb
20140130-046, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 84kb
Item 47 - January 30, 2014
Approve a resolution reflecting City of Austin support for the Mexic-Arte Museum's application for Federal New Market Tax Credits to be used in conjunction with City bond funds to design and construct a new museum facility, and requesting the City Manager to take certain action to demonstrate that support. (Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole, Co-sponsor 1: Council Member William Spelman)
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20140130-047, PDF, 115kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140130-047, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 38kb
20140130-047, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 71kb
Item 48 - January 30, 2014
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to calculate an affordability benchmark that measures residents' ability to pay for general fund services. This benchmark shall serve as a guide during the annual budget process. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member William Spelman, Co-sponsor 1: Mayor Lee Leffingwell)
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20140130-048, PDF, 68kb
Staff Responses to Council
Staff Response 20140130-048, PDF, 54kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140130-048, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 28kb
20140130-048, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 71kb
Item 49 - January 30, 2014
Approve a resolution waiving Section 14-8-15(B) requirements concerning changing the location, nature, or character of a right-of-way event to allow relocation of the Pecan Street Festival and the possible addition of a race. (Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole, Co-sponsor 1: Council Member Mike Martinez, Co-sponsor 2: Council Member Chris Riley)
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20140130-049, PDF, 67kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140130-049, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 29kb
20140130-049, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 71kb
Item 50 - January 30, 2014
Approve an ordinance waiving or reimbursing certain parking fees for the Austin Children's Shelter benefit event sponsored by Austin Children's Shelter which is to be held on Friday, February 21, 2014 at the Parish and the Parish Underground. (Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Lee Leffingwell, Co-sponsor 1: Council Member Kathie Tovo)
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20140130-050, PDF, 23kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140130-050, Agenda Backup: Draft ordinance, PDF, 20kb
20140130-050, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 35kb
20140130-050, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 71kb
Item 51 - January 30, 2014
Approve an ordinance waiving or reimbursing certain parking fees for the Carp Anglers event sponsored by the Carp Anglers Group which is to be held on Friday and Saturday, February 21-22, 2014 at Lady Bird Lake. (Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Lee Leffingwell, Co-sponsor 1: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole, Co-sponsor 2: Council Member Laura Morrison)
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20140130-051, PDF, 22kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20140130-051, Agenda Backup: Draft ordinance, PDF, 20kb
20140130-051, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 35kb
20140130-051, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 71kb
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