Regular Meeting of the Austin City Council
March 12, 2015
Meeting Agenda
Agenda, 198kb
Changes to the Meeting Agenda
Agenda Changes and Corrections, 90kb
Council Questions and Answers
Agenda Questions and Answers, 15.1mb
Approved Meeting Minutes
Minutes, 205kb
Closed Caption Transcript
Transcript, 383kb
Video
Agenda Items - March 12, 2015
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Item 1 - March 12, 2015
Approve the minutes of the Austin City Council special called meeting of March 2, 2015, work session of March 3, 2015 and regular meeting of March 5, 2015.
There are no documents published for this agenda item.
Item 2 - March 12, 2015
Authorize negotiation and execution of interlocal agreements between the City and Lakeway, Rollingwood, West Lake Hills, Pflugerville, and Sunset Valley to obtain address and annexation related data for regional 911 support and ensure compliance with the interlocal agreement between the City and the Capital Area Emergency Communications District.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150312-002, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 58kb
Item 3 - March 12, 2015
Authorize negotiation and execution of a professional services agreement with the following seven staff recommended firms (or other qualified responders) to Request for Qualifications Solicitation No. CLMP172: WISS, JANNEY, ELSTNER ASSOCIATES INC.; RABA-KISTNER CONSULTANTS INC./RABA KISTNER BRYTEST; ENGINEERED EXTERIORS, PLLC; AMTECH BUILDING SCIENCES INC.; BUILDING EXTERIOR SOLUTIONS LLC; PRICE CONSULTING INC.; and ARMKO INDUSTRIES INC. for the 2015 Roofing and Waterproofing Consultant Services Rotation List for an estimated period of three years or until financial authorization is expended, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,400,000 divided among the seven firms. ( Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9B Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. Limited subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore no MBE/WBE participation goals were established for this solicitation.)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150312-003, Agenda Backup: Matrix, PDF, 62kb
20150312-003, Agenda Backup: MWBE Summary, PDF, 36kb
20150312-003, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 97kb
Item 4 - March 12, 2015
Authorize execution of a change order to the construction contract with FORSYTHE BROTHERS INFRASTRUCTURE, LLC, for the Lower Shoal Creek 5th Street to Lady Bird Lake Stream Restoration Project in the amount of $91,084.21, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,217,366. ( 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 17.47% MBE and 1.89% WBE participation.)
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150312-004, Agenda Backup: Authorization History, PDF, 42kb
20150312-004, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 36kb
20150312-004, Agenda Backup: Map, PDF, 145kb
20150312-004, Agenda Backup: MWBE Summary, PDF, 61kb
20150312-004, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 68kb
20150312-004, Agenda Late Backup: Expense Detail, PDF, 20kb
Item 5 - March 12, 2015
Approve an ordinance accepting grant funds from the Texas Department of Public Safety, and amending the Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund (Ordinance No. 20140908-001) in the amount of $1,690,927 for the following departments: Austin Energy, Austin Water Utility, Austin Resource Recovery, Financial Services, Parks and Recreation, and Public Works; and amending the Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Capital Budget (Ordinance No. 20140908-002) to transfer in and appropriate $727,704 from the Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund for the Parks and Recreation Department and Austin Water Utility for repairs to city facilities and replacement of city property damaged or destroyed by the flooding of October 2013.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20150312-005, PDF, 44kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150312-005, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 13kb
20150312-005, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note (Operating Budget), PDF, 192kb
20150312-005, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 70kb
20150312-005, Agenda Backup: Revised Fiscal Note (CIP), PDF, 35kb
20150312-005, Agenda Late Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 34kb
Item 6 - March 12, 2015
Approve negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with Austin Independent School District for the operation and maintenance of an integrated case management software system to track and reduce chronic absenteeism, in an amount not to exceed $15,000, with five twelve-month renewal options, in an amount not to exceed $15,000 each, for a total contract amount not to exceed $90,000.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150312-006, Agenda Backup: Backup (City Council Report), PDF, 88kb
20150312-006, Agenda Backup: Backup(Joint Subcommittees Presentation), PDF, 503kb
20150312-006, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 63kb
Item 7 - March 12, 2015
Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Parks and Recreation Department Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund (Ordinance No. 20140908-001) to accept grant funds in the amount of $725,000 from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department's Local Park Urban Outdoor Grant Program; and amending the Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Parks and Recreation Department Capital Budget (Ordinance No. 20140908-002) to transfer in and appropriate $725,000 from the Austin Parks and Recreation Department Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund for the development of phase 1 of the Colony Park District Park.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20150312-007, PDF, 40kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150312-007, Agenda Backup: Draft Expense Detail, PDF, 227kb
20150312-007, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 80kb
20150312-007, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note (CIP Budget), PDF, 214kb
20150312-007, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note (Operating Budget), PDF, 35kb
20150312-007, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 62kb
Item 8 - March 12, 2015
Approve a resolution naming the deck located at 800 W. Riverside Drive.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20150312-008, PDF, 29kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150312-008, Agenda Backup: Backup (Naming Application A), PDF, 725kb
20150312-008, Agenda Backup: Backup (Naming Application B), PDF, 81kb
20150312-008, Agenda Backup: Board Recommendation, PDF, 83kb
20150312-008, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 7kb
20150312-008, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 57kb
Item 9 - March 12, 2015
Approve an ordinance waiving certain development regulations in City Code Title 25 for a project located at the 12800 block of Research Boulevard.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20150312-009, PDF, 38kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150312-009, Agenda Backup: Backup (Settlement Agreement), PDF, 629kb
20150312-009, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 19kb
20150312-009, Agenda Backup: Exhibit B, PDF, 266kb
20150312-009, Agenda Backup: Exhibit C, PDF, 295kb
20150312-009, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 58kb
Item 10 - March 12, 2015
Approve a resolution authorizing the application for and acceptance of $124,828 in grant funding from the State of Texas, Governor's Office, Criminal Justice Division to implement the Austin Police Department project entitled Austin Police Services for Victims of Domestic Violence.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20150312-010, PDF, 42kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150312-010, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 127kb
20150312-010, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 61kb
Item 11 - March 12, 2015
Authorize award and execution of a 24-month contract through the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative with METRO FIRE APPARATUS SPECIALISTS to provide fire rescue equipment for the Austin Fire Department in an amount not to exceed $150,000. ( Notes: This cooperative 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
20150312-011, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 75kb
Item 12 - March 12, 2015
Authorize award and execution of a contract through the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative with ENTECH SALES & SERVICE INC. for the purchase and installation of a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system for the Austin Police Department in an amount not to exceed $120,999. ( Notes: This cooperative 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
20150312-012, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 38kb
20150312-012, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 76kb
Item 13 - March 12, 2015
Approve an ordinance authorizing a letter of credit and reimbursement agreement between the City and Citibank, National Association, related to the City's Water and Wastewater System Variable Rate Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2008, and approving and authorizing all related documents, agreements, and fees.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20150312-013, PDF, 3.6mb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150312-013, Agenda Backup: Backup (Remarketing Agreement), PDF, 92kb
20150312-013, Agenda Backup: Backup (Tender Agent Agreement), PDF, 96kb
20150312-013, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 185kb
20150312-013, Agenda Backup: Exhibit A, PDF, 825kb
20150312-013, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 67kb
Item 14 - March 12, 2015
Approve appointments and certain related waivers to citizen boards and commissions, to Council committees and other intergovernmental bodies and removal and replacement of members.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150312-014, Agenda Backup: Backup (Nominations and Waivers), PDF, 53kb
20150312-014, Agenda Late Backup: Memo - Nominations and Waivers, PDF, 6kb
Item 15 - March 12, 2015
Approve a resolution initiating a neighborhood plan amendment to the East Cesar Chavez Neighborhood Plan to change the land use from Multi-Family to Mixed Use for the approximately 27 acre site that includes the 17.8 acres owned by Rebekah Baines Johnson Center at 21 Waller Street and the adjoining 8.98 acres owned by the City. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Sabino Pio Renteria, Co-sponsor 1: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo, Co-sponsor 2: Council Member Sheri Gallo CO 3: Council Member Ann Kitchen)
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20150312-015, PDF, 68kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150312-015, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 60kb
20150312-015, Agenda Backup: Revised Draft Resolution, PDF, 10kb
Item 16 - March 12, 2015
Approve an ordinance waiving or reimbursing certain fees and waiving certain requirements for the 2015 Bengali New Year Festival sponsored by the Bangladesh Association of Greater Austin which is to be held Saturday, April 18, 2015 at Fiesta Gardens. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Steve Adler, Co-sponsor 1: Council Member Ora Houston, Co-sponsor 2: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 3: Council Member Delia Garza CO 4: Council Member Ann Kitchen)
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20150312-016, PDF, 27kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150312-016, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 18kb
20150312-016, Agenda Backup: Fiscal Note, PDF, 37kb
20150312-016, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 60kb
Item 17 - March 12, 2015
Approve a resolution declaring support of the Ayotzinapa caravan as they visit the City to bring international awareness to the disappearance of 43 students which occurred in Iguala, Mexico on September 26, 2014. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Gregorio Casar, Co-sponsor 1: Council Member Delia Garza, Co-sponsor 2: Council Member Sabino Pio Renteria CO 3: Council Member Leslie Pool)
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20150312-017, PDF, 52kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150312-017, Agenda Backup: Draft Resolution, PDF, 78kb
20150312-017, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 59kb
Item 18 - March 12, 2015
Approve an ordinance modifying certain requirements of City Code Chapter 8-1 regarding extended hours of operation of sound equipment for events at the Mexican American Cultural Center only during the period March 18-21, 2015. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo, Co-sponsor 1: Mayor Steve Adler, Co-sponsor 2: Council Member Leslie Pool CO 3: Council Member Sabino Pio Renteria)
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20150312-018, PDF, 27kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150312-018, Agenda Backup: Draft Ordinance, PDF, 17kb
20150312-018, Agenda Backup: Item from Council, PDF, 59kb
Item 19 - March 12, 2015
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
20150312-019, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 54kb
Item 20 - March 12, 2015
C14-2014-0096 - Wildhorse Commercial Tract 1 (125.570 acres) - (District 1) - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by zoning property locally known as 9701 East Parmer Lane (Gilleland Creek Watershed) from interim-rural residence (I-RR) district zoning and planned unit development (PUD) district zoning to commercial highway services (CH) district zoning and planned unit development (PUD) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: Pending. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To be reviewed on March 17, 2015. Owner: Butler Family Partnership (Edward A. Butler). Agent: Drenner Group (Amanda Swor). City Staff: Heather Chaffin, 512-974-2122.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150312-020, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 57kb
20150312-020, Agenda Backup: Request for Postponement (C14-2014-0096), PDF, 36kb
Item 21 - March 12, 2015
C14-2014-0136 - Cameron Apartments - (District 1) - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 9201 Cameron Road (Little Walnut Creek Watershed) from limited industrial services (LI) district zoning to multi-family residence-high density (MF-5) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To deny multi-family residence-high density (MF-5) district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-mixed use-conditional overlay (CS-MU-CO) combining district zoning. Owner: FSI Cameron Crossing, LP (Philip Capron). Agent: Husch Blackwell, LLP (Nikelle Meade). City Staff: Heather Chaffin, 512-974-2122.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150312-021, Agenda Backup: Backup (Request to Withdraw - C14-2014-0136), PDF, 47kb
20150312-021, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 56kb
Item 22 - March 12, 2015
C14-2014-0199 - Lakeline Plaza-Total Wine & More - (District 6) - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 11066 Pecan Park Boulevard (Lake Creek Watershed) from general commercial services (CS) district zoning to commercial-liquor sales (CS-1) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant commercial-liquor sales-conditional overlay (CS-1-CO) combining district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant commercial-liquor sales-conditional overlay (CS-1-CO) combining district zoning. Owner: Nathan-Jeffrey LLC & Jefan Trust. Applicant/Agent: Armbrust & Brown (Eric deYoung). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150312-022, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 57kb
20150312-022, Agenda Backup: Staff Report (C14-2014-0199), PDF, 1.6mb
Item 23 - March 12, 2015
Conduct a public hearing and consider an appeal by Gregory Bow and Simmi Mehta, of a decision by the Residential Design and Compatibility Commission to increase the maximum allowable floor-to-area ratio to an existing single-family residence located at 905 Columbus.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20150312-023, Agenda Backup: Backup (Letters of Opposition), PDF, 253kb
20150312-023, Agenda Backup: Backup (Letters of Support), PDF, 3.3mb
20150312-023, Agenda Backup: Backup (Ltr from Bouldin Crk Neighborhood Association), PDF, 31kb
20150312-023, Agenda Backup: Backup (Residential Design and Compatibility Commission Packet), PDF, 10.1mb
20150312-023, Agenda Backup: Backup (TCAD Map of Support Letters), PDF, 293kb
20150312-023, Agenda Backup: Backup (Waiver Application Supplement Material), PDF, 620kb
20150312-023, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Council Action, PDF, 60kb
20150312-023, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 41kb
20150312-023, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 23kb
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