Regular Meeting of the Austin City Council
May 14, 2009
Meeting Agenda
Agenda, 653kb
Changes to the Meeting Agenda
Agenda Changes and Corrections Part 1 of 2, 38kb
Agenda Changes and Corrections Part 2 of 2, 39kb
Approved Meeting Minutes
The minutes for the Regular meeting of May 14, 2009 were approved on the 21st day of May 2009 on Council Member Morrison's motion, Council Member Leffingwell's second on a 7-0 vote. The minutes were amended on June 11, 2009 on Council Member Shade's motion, Council Member Martinez' second on a 6-1 vote. Council Member Cole was absent. Amendment was made to item number 19.
Minutes, 917kb
Minutes (Amended), 949kb
Closed Caption Transcript
Transcript, 309kb
Agenda Items - May 14, 2009
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Item 1 - May 14, 2009
Approve the Minutes of the Austin City Council April 30, 2009 Regular meeting.
The minutes from the meeting of April 30, 2009 were approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Cole's motion, Council Member Leffingwell's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090514-001, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 48kb
Item 2 - May 14, 2009
Approve the issuance of a Letter of Intent for a rebate to Alori Properties - Orleans Apartments for the installation of a solar photovoltaic system at the project located at 206 W. 38th Street, Austin, Texas, in an amount not to exceed $100,000. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Operating Budget of Austin Energy Conservation Rebates and Incentives Fund. Recommended by the Resource Management Commission.
The motion authorizing the issuance of a letter of intent for a rebate to Alori Properties - Orleans Apartments was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Cole's motion, Council Member Leffingwell's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090514-002, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 37kb
20090514-002, Agenda Backup (Resource Management Commission Recommendation), PDF, 16kb
Item 3 - May 14, 2009
Approve the issuance of a Letter of Intent for a rebate to Alori Properties - Turnberry Apartments for the installation of a solar photovoltaic system at the project located at 918 E. 40th Street, Austin, Texas, in an amount not to exceed $100,000. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Operating Budget of Austin Energy Conservation Rebates and Incentives Fund. Recommended by the Resource Management Commission.
The motion to issue a letter of intent for a rebate to Alori Properites - Tumberry Apartments was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Cole's motion, Council Member Leffingwell's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090514-003, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 55kb
20090514-003, Agenda Backup (Resource Management Commission Recommendation), PDF, 16kb
Item 4 - May 14, 2009
Approve the issuance of a Letter of Intent for a rebate to Barton Cove Apartments, II, L.L.C., for the installation of a solar photovoltaic system at the project located at 1123 Hollow Creek Drive, Austin, Texas, in an amount not to exceed $76,205. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Operating Budget of Austin Energy Conservation Rebates and Incentives Fund. Recommended by the Resource Management Commission.
The motion to issue a letter of intent for a rebate to Barton Cove Apartments, II, L.L.C. was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Cole's motion, Council Member Leffingwell's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090514-004, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 55kb
20090514-004, Agenda Backup (Resource Management Commission Recommendation), PDF, 16kb
Item 5 - May 14, 2009
Approve the issuance of a Letter of Intent for a rebate to Foundation Communities - Trails at Vintage Creek for the installation of a solar photovoltaic system at the project located at 7224 Northeast, Austin, Texas, in an amount not to exceed $83,722. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Operating Budget of Austin Energy Conservation Rebates and Incentives Fund. Recommended by the Resource Management Commission.
The motion to issue a letter of intent for a rebate to Foundation Communities - Trails at Vintage Creek was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Cole's motion, Council Member Leffingwell's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090514-005, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 50kb
20090514-005, Agenda Backup (Resource Management Commission Recommendation), PDF, 16kb
Item 6 - May 14, 2009
Approve the issuance of a Letter of Intent for a rebate to H-E-B Store #23 for the installation of a solar photovoltaic system at the project located at 6900 Brodie Lane, Austin, Texas, in an amount not to exceed $100,000. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Operating Budget of Austin Energy Conservation Rebates and Incentives Fund. Recommended by the Resource Management Commission.
The motion to issue a letter of intent for a rebate to H-E-B Store #23 was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Cole's motion, Council Member Leffingwell's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090514-006, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 55kb
20090514-006, Agenda Backup (Resource Management Commission Recommendation), PDF, 16kb
Item 7 - May 14, 2009
Approve the issuance of a Letter of Intent for a rebate to Laura Peters Ngu Ventures, L.L.C. for the installation of a solar photovoltaic system at the project located at 1905 N. Lamar, Austin, Texas, in an amount not to exceed $100,000. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Operating Budget of Austin Energy Conservation Rebates and Incentives Fund. Recommended by the Resource Management Commission.
The motion to issue a letter of intent for a rebate to Laura Peters Ngu Ventures, L.L.C. was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Cole's motion, Council Member Leffingwell's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090514-007, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 55kb
20090514-007, Agenda Backup (Resource Management Commission Recommendation), PDF, 16kb
Item 8 - May 14, 2009
Approve the issuance of a Letter of Intent for a rebate to Verdance Condominiums for the installation of a solar photovoltaic system at the project located at 3200 Grandview, Austin, Texas, in an amount not to exceed $100,000. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Operating Budget of Austin Energy Conservation Rebates and Incentives Fund. Recommended by the Resource Management Commission.
The motion to issue a letter of intent for a rebate to Verdance Condominiums was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Cole's motion, Council Member Leffingwell's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090514-008, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 55kb
20090514-008, Agenda Backup (Resource Management Commission Recommendation), PDF, 16kb
Item 9 - May 14, 2009
Approve the issuance of a Letter of Intent for a rebate to Willow Wood Apartments for the installation of a solar photovoltaic system at the project located at 3503 Bridle Path, Austin, Texas, in an amount not to exceed $100,000. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Operating Budget of Austin Energy Conservation Rebates and Incentives Fund. Recommended by the Resource Management Commission.
The motion to issue a letter of intent for a rebate to Willow Wood Apartments was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Cole's motion, Council Member Leffingwell's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090514-009, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 55kb
20090514-009, Agenda Backup (Resource Management Commission Recommendation), PDF, 16kb
Item 10 - May 14, 2009
Authorize negotiation and execution of a modification to the ten year lease agreement with the Eleven East Corporation for office space and associated parking at 1000 East Eleventh Street for occupancy by the City's Neighborhood Housing and Community Development Department and the Austin Housing Finance Corporation.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of a modification to the lease agreement with the Eleven East Corporation was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Cole's motion, Council Member Leffingwell's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090514-010, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
Item 11 - May 14, 2009
Authorize execution of a construction contract with AUSTIN BRIDGE AND ROAD, LP, Austin, TX, for the 2009 Miscellaneous Streets Overlay project in the amount of $2,448,828.12 plus a $122,441.40 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,571,269.52. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Operating Budget of the Public Works Department. Lowest bid of five (5) bids received. This contract will be awarded in compliance with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 26 (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program) and Chapter 2-9A of the City Code(Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goal with 13.63% DBE subcontractor participation.
The motion authorizing the execution of a construction contract with Austin Bridge and Road, LP was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Cole's motion, Council Member Leffingwell's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090514-011, Agenda Backup (M/WBE), PDF, 44kb
20090514-011, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 50kb
Item 12 - May 14, 2009
Approve an ordinance accepting Austin Parks Foundation grant funds in the amount of $10,000; amending the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Economic Growth and Redevelopment Services Office (EGRSO) Special Revenue Fund of Ordinance 20080908-002 to appropriate $10,000 in grant funds; and amending the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 EGRSO Capital Budget of Ordinance 20080908-003 to appropriate $10,000 from the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 EGRSO Special Revenue Fund for the Susanna Dickinson House Art in Public Places project. The total grant amount of $10,000 will be provided by the Austin Parks Foundation. This grant does not require any local match. The Austin Arts Commission approved selection on March 16, 2009.
Ordinance No. 20090514-012 was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Cole's motion, Council Member Leffingwell's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20090514-012, PDF, 37kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090514-012, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 30kb
20090514-012, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Note- CIP Budget), PDF, 25kb
20090514-012, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Note- Operating Budget), PDF, 23kb
20090514-012, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 54kb
Item 13 - May 14, 2009
Approve an ordinance establishing classifications and positions in the classified service of the Fire Department, eliminating and creating certain positions, and repealing Ordinance No. 20081120-020 relating to Fire Department classifications and positions and declaring an emergency. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Operating Budget of the Austin Fire Department.
The motion to approve the ordinance to establish classifications and positions in the classified service of the Fire Department, eliminating and creating certain positions was made by Council Member Cole's motion and seconded by Council Member Leffingwell. This motion was later withdrawn by Council Member Cole. The motion to postpone this item to June 18, 2009 was approved with the following friendly amendment on Council Member Martinez' motion, Council Member Morrison's second on a 7-0 vote. The friendly amendment was made by Council Member Leffingwell to change the date to June 11, 2009.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090514-013, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 16kb
20090514-013, Agenda Backup (Pay Scale), PDF, 87kb
20090514-013, Agenda Backup (Pay Scale), PDF, 86kb
20090514-013, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 50kb
20090514-013, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 185kb
Item 14 - May 14, 2009
Authorize the negotiation and execution of an amendment to the East Austin Redevelopment Area HUD 108 Loan Program Loan Agreement and associated promissory notes between the City of Austin and the Eleven East Corporation which relates to the development and construction of the Street-Jones and Snell buildings located in the 1000 block of East 11th Street and modify maturity dates, amortization schedules and replacement reserve guidelines.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of an amendment to the East Austin Redevelopment Area HUD 108 Loan Program Loan Agreement and associated promissory notes between the City of Austin and the Eleven East Corporation was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Cole's motion, Council Member Leffingwell's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090514-014, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb
Item 15 - May 14, 2009
Authorize the negotiation and execution of an amendment to the East 11th and 12th Streets Revitalization Program Loan Agreement between the City and the Eleven East Corporation which relates to tenant finish-out at 1050 E. 11th Street to amend job creation requirements.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of an amendment to the East 11th and 12th Streets Revitalization Program Loan Agreement between the City and the Eleven East Corporation was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Cole's motion, Council Member Leffingwell's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090514-015, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 50kb
Item 16 - May 14, 2009
Authorize the negotiation and execution of the 3rd amendment to the Anderson Hill Redevelopment Program Development Agreement (Juniper Olive - Phase 2) with the Austin Revitalization Authority which relates to construction of new homes in the Juniper-Olive neighborhood to amend development deadlines and reporting requirements.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of the 3rd amendment to the Anderson Hill Redevelopment Program Development Agreement (Juniper Olive - Phase 2) with the Austin Revitalization Authority was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Cole's motion, Council Member Leffingwell's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090514-016, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb
Item 17 - May 14, 2009
Authorize the negotiation and execution of amendments to the Anderson Hill Redevelopment Program Loan Agreement (Juniper Olive - Phase 1) between the City and the Austin Revitalization Authority which relates to construction of houses in the Juniper-Olive neighborhood to amend reporting requirements.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of amendments to the Anderson Hill Redevelopment Program Loan Agreement (Juniper Olive - Phase 1) between the City and the Austin Revitalization Authority was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Cole's motion, Council Member Leffingwell's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090514-017, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb
Item 18 - May 14, 2009
Authorize the negotiation and execution of amendments to the East 11th and 12th Streets Program Loan Agreement between the City of Austin and the Austin Revitalization Authority relating to the repayment terms.
The motion authorizing the negotiation and execution of amendments to the East 11th and 12th Streets Program Loan agreement between the City of Austin and the Austin Revitalization Authority was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Cole's motion, Council Member Leffingwell's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090514-018, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 50kb
Item 19 - May 14, 2009
Approve a resolution to adopt a Substantial Amendment to the City's (1) Fiscal Years 2004-2009 Consolidated Plan; (2) Annual Action Plan for Fiscal Year 2008-2009, required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); and (3) the Texas Local Government Code Chapter 373, Community Development 2008-2009 Program. Approval of the Substantial Amendment will allow the City of Austin to administer grant funds made available to the City of Austin from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. The Community Development Commission reviewed and made recommendations to the City Council on additional stimulus funds at their April 14, 2009 and May 12, 2009 meetings. The draft HPRP recommendations were presented to the Austin City Council Public Health & Human Services Subcommittee on April 21, 2009.
Resolution No. 20090514-019 to adopt the staff's recommendation as given in the Minutes was approved on Council Member Cole's motion, Council Member Morrison's second on a 7-0 vote. Original language was approved on May 14, 2009. Amended language was approved on June 11, 2009.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20090514-019, PDF, 50kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090514-019, Agenda Backup (CDBG Staff Recommendations), PDF, 115kb
20090514-019, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution), PDF, 8kb
20090514-019, Agenda Backup (HPRP Application), PDF, 78kb
20090514-019, Agenda Backup (Map), PDF, 416kb
20090514-019, Agenda Backup (Memo to Mayor and Council - REVISED), PDF, 525kb
20090514-019, Agenda Backup (Memo to Mayor and Council), PDF, 525kb
20090514-019, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 57kb
20090514-019, Agenda Backup (Staff Recommendation), PDF, 80kb
20090514-019, Agenda Backup (Substantial Amendment), PDF, 103kb
20090514-019, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 394kb
Item 20 - May 14, 2009
Approve an ordinance accepting $406,000 in renewal grant funds from the Texas Department of Transportation, Texas Automobile Burglary and Theft Prevention Authority; and amending the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Police Department Special Revenue Fund of Ordinance No.20080908-002 to appropriate $20,000 for the Police Department's Auto Burglary and Theft Interdiction Project. Funding is available from the Texas Department of Transportation, Texas Automobile Burglary and Theft Prevention Authority, for the grant period September 1, 2009 to August 31, 2010. A cash match of 20% is required and will be met using the salaries of existing personnel and direct operating expenses. Funding for the program is contingent upon available funding in future APD budgets.
Ordinance No. 20090514-020 was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Cole's motion, Council Member Leffingwell's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20090514-020, PDF, 27kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090514-020, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 21kb
20090514-020, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Note), PDF, 8kb
20090514-020, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 53kb
Item 21 - May 14, 2009
Approve ratification of a 6-month requirements service contract with MOTOROLA COMMUNICATIONS AND ELECTRONICS, INC, Austin, TX, for maintenance and support of Austin Energy's Customer Service Request software system in the amount of $35,300 and authorize the award, negotiation, and execution of a 6-month requirements service contract for the continuation of maintenance and support of the Customer Service Request software system in an estimated amount not to exceed $35,300, with four 12-month extension options in estimated amounts not to exceed $72,718 for the first extension option, $74,899 for the second extension option, $77,146 for the third extension option, and $79,460 for the fourth extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $374,823. Funding in the amount of $70,600 is available in the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Sole Source. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9C of the City Code (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this solicitation.
The motion ratifying a requirements service contract with Motorola Communications and Electronics, Inc. was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Cole's motion, Council Member Leffingwell's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090514-021, Agenda Backup (Ratification Memo), PDF, 56kb
20090514-021, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 54kb
20090514-021, Contract Cover Sheet, MOTOROLA COMMUNICATIONS AND ELECTRONICS, INC, PDF, 26kb
Item 22 - May 14, 2009
Authorize award and execution of a 12-month contract with HDR ENGINEERING, INC., Omaha, NE, for services relating to the location, assessment, study, evaluation, and potential acquisition of parcels of land and easements for electric utility-related purposes in an amount not to exceed $250,000. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for an extension option is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Critical Business Need. Recommended by the Electric Utility Commission.
The motion authorizing an award and execution of a contract with HDR Engineering, Inc. was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Cole's motion, Council Member Leffingwell's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090514-022, Agenda Backup (Electric Utility Commission Recommendation), PDF, 24kb
20090514-022, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb
Item 23 - May 14, 2009
Authorize award and execution of a 24-month requirements supply contract for the purchase of industrial gases and rental of gas cylinders with AIRGAS SOUTHWEST, Austin, TX, in an estimated amount not to exceed $248,973, with three 12-month extension options in an estimated amount not to exceed $124,486 per extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $622,431. Funding in the amount of $51,869 is available in the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Operating Budgets of the following departments: $31,295 Austin Energy; $5,346 Austin Water Utility; $2,857 Aviation; $10,977 Fleet Services; and $1,394 Austin Police Department. Funding for the remaining 19 months of the original contract period and extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Lowest bid of two bids received. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9D of the City Code (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this solicitation. Recommended by the Electric Utility Commission.
The motion authorizing an award and execution of a requirements supply contract was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Cole's motion, Council Member Leffingwell's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090514-023, Agenda Backup ( BID TAB), PDF, 10kb
20090514-023, Agenda Backup (Electric Utility Commission Recommendation), PDF, 24kb
20090514-023, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 56kb
Item 24 - May 14, 2009
Authorize award and execution of Amendment No. 1 to a contract with HPI, LLC, Houston, TX to increase the contract for the upgrade of the gas turbine controls at Austin Energy's Decker Creek Power Station in an amount not to exceed $179,500, for a revised total estimated contract amount not to exceed $1,777,269. Funding in the amount of $178,350 is available in the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Capital Budget of Austin Energy and $1,150 is available in the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Contract Amendment. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9D of the City Code (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this solicitation. Recommended by the Electric Utility Commission.
The motion authorizing an award and execution of amendment number 1 to a contract with HPI, LLC was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Cole's motion, Council Member Leffingwell's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090514-024, Agenda Backup (AE HPI LLC Contract Summary), PDF, 10kb
20090514-024, Agenda Backup (Electric Utility Commission Recommendation), PDF, 24kb
20090514-024, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Note HPI, LLC), PDF, 11kb
20090514-024, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 55kb
Item 25 - May 14, 2009
Authorize award and execution of a 12-month requirements service contract with KONE, INC., Austin, TX for elevator maintenance, repair, and inspection services at various Austin Energy locations in an estimated amount not to exceed $71,219, with four 12-month extension options in an estimated amount not to exceed $71,219 per extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $356,095. Funding in the amount of $29,674 is available in the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining seven months of the original contract period and extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Lowest bid of two bids received. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9C of the City Code (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this solicitation. Recommended by the Electric Utility Commission.
The motion authorizing an award and execution of a requirements service contract with Kone, Inc. was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Cole's motion, Council Member Leffingwell's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090514-025, Agenda Backup (Electric Utility Commission Recommendation), PDF, 24kb
20090514-025, Agenda Backup (KONE BID TAB), PDF, 7kb
20090514-025, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb
20090514-025, Contract Cover Sheet, KONE, Inc., PDF, 20kb
Item 26 - May 14, 2009
Authorize award and execution of a 12-month requirements service contract with POWERPLAN, OIB, Chicago, IL, for the purchase of software maintenance including upgrades, support, and technical maintenance services for Austin Energy, in an estimated amount not to exceed $122,500, with four 12-month extension options in amounts not to exceed $127,400 for the first extension, $132,496 for the second extension, $137,796 for the third extension and $143,308 for the fourth extension, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $663,500. Funding in the amount of $122,500 is available in the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Sole Source. This purchase will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9C of the City Code (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this contract. Recommended by the Electric Utility Commission.
The motion authorizing an award and execution of a requirements service contract with Powerplan, OIB was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Cole's motion, Council Member Leffingwell's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090514-026, Agenda Backup (Electric Utility Commission Recommendation), PDF, 24kb
20090514-026, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 53kb
Item 27 - May 14, 2009
Authorize award, negotiation, and execution of a 24-month requirements service contract with SIEMENS WATER TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION, Conroe, TX, for the leasing and operation of mobile demineralizers and other water treatment equipment for Austin Energy, in an estimated amount not to exceed $400,000, with three 12-month extension options in an estimated amount not to exceed $200,000 per extension option, for a total estimated contract not to exceed $1,000,000. Funding in the amount of $83,333 is available in the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining 19 months of the original contract period and extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Best evaluated proposal of two proposals received. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9C of the City Code (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this solicitation. Recommended by the Electric Utility Commission.
The motion authorizing the award, negotiation and execution of a requirements service contract with Siemens Water Technologies Corporation was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Cole's motion, Council Member Leffingwell's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090514-027, Agenda Backup (Electric Utility Commission Recommendation), PDF, 24kb
20090514-027, Agenda Backup (MATRIX), PDF, 14kb
20090514-027, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 54kb
Item 28 - May 14, 2009
Authorize award, negotiation, and execution of a 12-month requirements service contract with: EFFECTIVE ENVIRONMENTAL, INC, Mesquite, TX; USA ENVIRONMENT, L.P., New Braunfels, TX; TAS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, L.P., Fort Worth, TX; and EAGLE CONSTRUCTION AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, LLC, Eastland, TX, for soil remediation and equipment decontamination services in an estimated amount not to exceed $1,000,000 each and combined, with three 12-month extension options in an estimated amount not to exceed $1,000,000 each and combined per extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $4,000,000 each and combined. Funding in the amount of $416,667 is available in the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining seven months of the original contract period and extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Best four evaluated proposals of six proposals received. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9C of the City Code (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this solicitation. Recommended by the Electric Utility Commission.
The motion authorizing the award, negotiation and execution of a requirements service contract with Effective Environmental, Inc.; USA Environment, L.P.; TAS Environmental Services, L.P.; and Eagle Construction and Environmental Services, LLC was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Cole's motion, Council Member Leffingwell's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090514-028, Agenda Backup (051409 SOIL REMEDIATION MATRIX), PDF, 21kb
20090514-028, Agenda Backup (Electric Utility Commission Recommendation), PDF, 24kb
20090514-028, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 56kb
Item 29 - May 14, 2009
Authorize award and execution of a 36-month requirements supply contract with SOUTHERN SAFETY SALES, Austin, TX for disposable sheets in an estimated amount not to exceed $250,800, with three 12-month extension options in an estimated amount not to exceed $83,600 per extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $501,600. Funding in the amount of $34,833 is available in the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Operating Budget of the Emergency and Medical Services Department. Funding for the remaining 31 months of the original contract period and extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Lowest bid meeting specification of five bids received. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9D of the City Code (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this solicitation.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of a requirements supply contract with Southern Safety Sales was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Cole's motion, Council Member Leffingwell's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090514-029, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 54kb
20090514-029, Agenda Backup (SOUTHERN SAFETY BID TAB), PDF, 11kb
20090514-029, Contract Cover Sheet, SOUTHERN SAFETY SALES, PDF, 33kb
Item 30 - May 14, 2009
Authorize award and execution of a 36-month requirements service contract with ECOLOGY ACTION OF TEXAS, Austin, TX for the management of a recycling drop-off center in an estimated amount not to exceed $396,000, with three 12-month extension options in an estimated amount not to exceed $132,000 per extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $792,000. Funding in the amount of $55,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Operating Budget of the Solid Waste Services Department. Funding for the remaining 31 months of the original contract period and extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Sole bid received. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9C of the City Code (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this solicitation. Recommended by the Solid Waste Advisory Commission.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of a requirements service contract with Ecology Action of Texas was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Cole's motion, Council Member Leffingwell's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090514-030, Agenda Backup (042309 ECOLOGY ACTION SWAC COMMISSION), PDF, 10kb
20090514-030, Agenda Backup (BID TAB), PDF, 12kb
20090514-030, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 57kb
Item 31 - May 14, 2009
Authorize award and execution of a contract with IESI TX CORPORATION, Austin, TX for the purchase of clay dirt and hauling services for the landfill closure requirements of the City of Austin's FM 812 Landfill in an estimated amount not to exceed $2,250,000. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Capital Budget of Solid Waste Services. Lowest bid of six bids received. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9C of the City Code (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this solicitation. To be reviewed by the Solid Waste Advisory Commission on May 13, 2009.
The motion authorizing the award and execution of a contract with IESI TX Corporation was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Cole's motion, Council Member Leffingwell's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090514-031, Agenda Backup (BID TAB), PDF, 10kb
20090514-031, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 53kb
20090514-031, Agenda Backup (SWS FISCAL NOTE), PDF, 17kb
Item 32 - May 14, 2009
Authorize award, negotiation, and execution of a 36-month requirements service contract with BANK OF AMERICA, Houston, TX for Visa and MasterCard processing services in an estimated amount not to exceed $933,667, with three 12-month extension options in an estimated amount not to exceed $388,163 per extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $2,098,156. Funding in the amount of $103,740 is available in the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Operating Budget of the Public Works and Transportation Department. Funding for the remaining 32 months of the original contract period and extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Best evaluated proposal of five proposals received. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9C of the City Code (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this solicitation.
The motion authorizing the award, negotiation and execution of a requirements service contract with Bank of America was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Cole's motion, Council Member Leffingwell's second on a 7-0 vote. Staff was directed to report back on when interviews are conducted and how frequently they impacted the final recommendation.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090514-032, Agenda Backup ( Matrix), PDF, 25kb
20090514-032, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 56kb
20090514-032, Contract Cover Sheet, Bank of America, PDF, 27kb
Item 33 - May 14, 2009
Approve appointments to citizen board 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 Cole's motion, Council Member Leffingwell's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090514-033, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
20090514-033, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 7kb
Item 34 - May 14, 2009
Approve an ordinance naming the Police Training Academy and waiving any applicable requirements of Chapter 14-1 of the City Code. (Mayor Will Wynn Council Member Mike Martinez Council Member Lee Leffingwell)
Ordinance No. 20090514-034 was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Cole's motion, Council Member Leffingwell's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20090514-034, PDF, 43kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090514-034, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Memo), PDF, 18kb
20090514-034, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
20090514-034, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 41kb
Item 35 - May 14, 2009
Approve a resolution relating to supporting the 2010 Census and encouraging community participation. (Council Member Laura Morrison Mayor Will Wynn )
Resolution No. 20090514-035 was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Cole's motion, Council Member Leffingwell's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20090514-035, PDF, 53kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090514-035, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution), PDF, 26kb
20090514-035, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Memo), PDF, 18kb
20090514-035, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
Item 36 - May 14, 2009
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to work with relevant boards and commissions to revise city-wide standards and criteria regarding qualifications for open space, considering needs of families and children, including child-friendly features. (Council Member Laura Morrison Mayor Pro Tem Brewster McCracken and Council Member Sheryl Cole)
Resolution 20090514-036 was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Cole's motion, Council Member Leffingwell's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Resolution
Resolution No. 20090514-036, PDF, 67kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090514-036, Agenda Backup (Draft Resolution), PDF, 27kb
20090514-036, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Memo), PDF, 19kb
20090514-036, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
Item 37 - May 14, 2009
Authorize the reimbursement of certain fees under Chapter 14-8 of the City Code for the Paramount Theater's 93rd & State Theater's 73rd Anniversary Gala, to be held on May 16, 2009. (Mayor Pro Tem Brewster McCracken Mayor Will Wynn Council Member Randi Shade)
The motion authorizing the reimbursement of certain fees for the Paramount Theater's 93rd & State Theater's 73rd Anniversary Gala was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Cole's motion, Council Member Leffingwell's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090514-037, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Memo), PDF, 15kb
20090514-037, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
Item 38 - May 14, 2009
Authorize the reimbursement of certain fees and requirements for the Lady Bird Lake Fest, to be held on May 20, 2009, at Fiesta Gardens. (Council Member Mike Martinez Mayor Pro Tem Brewster McCracken Council Member Laura Morrison)
The motion authorizing the reimbursement of certain fees and requirements for the Lady Bird Lake Fest was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Cole's motion, Council Member Leffingwell's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090514-038, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Memo), PDF, 15kb
20090514-038, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
Item 39 - May 14, 2009
Approve the waiver of certain fees and requirements for the Siempre Amigos event, to be held on September 12, 2009, at the Mexican American Cultural Center (MACC). (Council Member Randi Shade Mayor Pro Tem Brewster McCracken Council Member Lee Leffingwell)
The motion to approve the waiver of certain fees and requirements for the Siempre Amigos event was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Cole's motion, Council Member Leffingwell's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090514-039, Agenda Backup (Fiscal Memo), PDF, 15kb
20090514-039, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
Item 40 - May 14, 2009
Set a public hearing to consider the use of approximately 30,865 square feet (0.71 acre) for a temporary staging area and material storage site use for construction of a reclaimed water main for the Red River to UT Transmission Main Project through dedicated parkland known as the Hancock Golf Course, in accordance with Sec. 26.001 et seq. of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code. All costs associated with construction, as well as any parkland restoration will be paid by requester. (Suggested date and time: June 11, 2009, 6:00 p.m. at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX). Recommended by the Parks and Recreation Board.
The public hearing was set for June 11, 2009 at 6:00 p.m., Austin City Hall at 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Cole's motion, Council Member Leffingwell's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090514-040, Agenda Backup (Board and Commission Action), PDF, 31kb
20090514-040, Agenda Backup (Exhibit), PDF, 738kb
20090514-040, Agenda Backup (Map), PDF, 1.6mb
20090514-040, Agenda Backup (Memorandum of Understanding - Draft), PDF, 117kb
20090514-040, Agenda Backup (MOU Directors ), PDF, 22kb
20090514-040, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 54kb
Item 41 - May 14, 2009
Set a public hearing to consider the use of approximately 4,218 SF (0.10 acre) for right of way use to allow for the construction of the West Gate Boulevard Extension Project from Cameron Loop to Cohoba Drive through dedicated parkland known as the Piney Bend Park in accordance with Sec. 26.001 et seq. of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code. All costs associated with construction, as well as any parkland restoration will be paid by requester. (Suggested date and time: June 11, 2009, 6:00 p.m. at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX). Recommended by the Parks and Recreation Board.
The public hearing was set for June 11, 2009 at 6:00 p.m., Austin City Hall at 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Cole's motion, Council Member Leffingwell's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090514-041, Agenda Backup (Board and Commission Action), PDF, 31kb
20090514-041, Agenda Backup (Map), PDF, 1.6mb
20090514-041, Agenda Backup (PARD Memo), PDF, 110kb
20090514-041, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb
Item 42 - May 14, 2009
Set a public hearing to approve an ordinance adopting the City of Austin 2009 Bicycle Plan Update as an element of the Austin Tomorrow Comprehensive Plan. (Suggested date and time: May 21, 2009, 6:00 p.m. at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX). Reviewed by the Parks and Recreation Board, Comprehensive Plan Subcommittee, Environmental Board, Planning Commission and the Urban Transportation Commission.
The public hearing was set for May 21, 2009 at 6:00 p.m., Austin City Hall at 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Cole's motion, Council Member Leffingwell's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090514-042, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 57kb
Item 43 - May 14, 2009
Discuss legal issues relating to the Bradford-Nohra House zoning case and lawsuit Helen Nohra by her next friend Sylvia Dudney v. City of Austin et al, Case No. D-1-GN-09-G01358, filed in Travis County District Court. (Private Consultation with Attorney - Section 551.071).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090514-043, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
Item 44 - May 14, 2009
Discuss the acquisition of real property relating to the Brushy Creek wastewater treatment system. (Real Property - Section 551.072).
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090514-044, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 49kb
Item 45 - May 14, 2009
Mayor's Mental Health Task Force briefing
The presentation was made by Susan Stone, Chair of the Task Force. Direction was given to staff to place the presentation on the web.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090514-045, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 678kb
Item 46 - May 14, 2009
Arts, Culture & Music Update
The presentation was made by Anthony Snipes, Chief of Staff for the City Manager's Office. Direction was given to staff to visit with University of Texas to determine their costs for the bioscience incubator.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090514-046, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 524kb
Item 47 - May 14, 2009
Austin 2009 Bicycle Master Plan Update - Public Works Department and Austin Transportation Department
The presentation was made by Robert Spillar, Director of the Department of Transportation. Staff was directed to report back on sidewalks on Manor Road.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090514-047, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 525kb
Item 48 - May 14, 2009
NPA-2007-0012.02 - 1600 Block of East MLK (1600, 1602, 1604, and 1606 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.) - Approve third reading of an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 020801-91, the Upper Boggy Creek Neighborhood Plan, an element of the Austin Tomorrow Comprehensive Plan, to change the land use designation on the future land use map (FLUM) from single family to neighborhood mixed use for the properties located at 1600, 1602, 1604, and 1606 E. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. (Boggy Creek Watershed). First reading approved on December 11, 2008. Vote: 5-2 (Leffingwell and Morrison voted Nay). Second Reading approved on January 15, 2009. Vote: 4-3 (Leffingwell, Martinez and Morrison voted Nay.) Applicant: E-MLK Properties LLC. Agent: Ryan Diepenbrock, PSW Real Estate. City Staff: Kathleen Fox, 974-7877
This item was withdrawn on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Morrison's motion, Mayor Pro Tem McCracken's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090514-048, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 193kb
20090514-048, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 50kb
20090514-048, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 525kb
20090514-048, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 18kb
Item 49 - May 14, 2009
C14-2008-0099 - 1600 Block of East MLK - Approve third reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 1600, 1602, 1604 and 1606 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard (Upper Boggy Creek Watershed) from family residence-neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) combining district zoning to neighborhood commercial-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-central urban redevelopment-neighborhood plan (LR-MU-V-CO-CURE-NP) combining district zoning. First reading approved on December 11, 2008. Vote: 5-2 (Leffingwell and Morrison voted Nay). Second Reading approved on January 15, 2009. Vote: 4-3 (Leffingwell, Martinez and Morrison voted Nay.) Applicant: E-MLK Properties, L.L.C. Agent: Ryan Diepenbrock, PSW Real Estate. City Staff: Robert Heil, 974-2330. A valid petition has been filed in opposition to this rezoning request.
This item was withdrawn on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Morrison's motion, Mayor Pro Tem McCracken's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090514-049, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 35kb
20090514-049, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 50kb
20090514-049, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 525kb
Item 50 - May 14, 2009
C14H-2008-0023 - Bradford-Nohra House - Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 4213 Avenue G (Waller Creek Watershed) from townhouse and condominium residence-neighborhood conservation combining district (SF-6-NCCD) combining district zoning to townhouse and condominium residence-historic landmark-neighborhood conservation combining district (SF-6-H-NCCD) combining district zoning. First reading approved on March 26, 2009. Vote: 6-0 (McCracken off the dais). Applicant: Historic Landmark Commission. Agent: Neighborhood Planning and Zoning Department. City Staff: Susan Villarreal, 974-3524. A valid petition has been filed in opposition to this rezoning request.
This item was postponed on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. to May 21, 2009 at the request of the Law Department on Council Member Morrison's motion, Mayor Pro Tem McCracken's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090514-050, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 50kb
20090514-050, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 1.7mb
Item 51 - May 14, 2009
C14-2009-0030 - Beal #1 - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 1503 West Avenue (Shoal Creek Watershed) from family residence-historic landmark (SF-3-H) combining district zoning to limited office-mixed use-historic landmark (LO-MU-H) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant limited office-mixed use-historic landmark (LO-MU-H) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To deny limited office-mixed use-historic landmark (LO-MU-H). Applicant: City of Austin, Contract and Land Management Department. Agent: Neighborhood Planning and Zoning Department. City Staff: Clark Patterson, 974-7691.
This item was postponed on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. to June 11, 2009 at the staff's request on Council Member Cole's motion, Council Member Morrison's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090514-051, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 50kb
20090514-051, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 1.8mb
Item 52 - May 14, 2009
C14-85-339 (RCA) - East Yager Lane Restrictive Covenant Amendment - Conduct a public hearing to approve a restrictive covenant amendment for the property located at 400-900 Block of East Yager Lane (Walnut Creek Watershed). Staff Recommendation: To approve amendment of the restrictive covenant. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To be reviewed on July 7, 2009. Applicant: Armbrust & Brown, L.L.P. (Amanda Morrow). Agent: Allen Samuels Realty (Jeff Wooley); Solo Star Realty, Inc. (John McCormack); Burton Landing L.L. C. (Robert S. Peed Jr.); and Austin Korean Presbyterian Church. City Staff: Joi Harden.
This item was postponed on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. to July 23, 2009 at the staff's request on Council Member Cole's motion, Council Member Morrison's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090514-052, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 50kb
20090514-052, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 564kb
Item 53 - May 14, 2009
C14-2008-0193 - 500 Block of VFW and Yager Lane Rezoning - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as the 500 Block of VFW Road (Walnut Creek Watershed) from multi-family residence-low density (MF-2) district zoning; limited office (LO) district zoning and neighborhood commercial (LR) district zoning to townhouse and condominium residence (SF-6) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant townhouse and condominium residence (SF-6) district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To be reviewed on July 7, 2009. Applicant: Armbrust & Brown, L.L.P. (Amanda Morrow). Agent: Solo Star Realty, Inc. (John McCormack and John Gilbert.) City Staff: Joi Harden, 974-2122.
This item was postponed on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. to July 23, 2009 at the staff's request on Council Member Cole's motion, Council Member Morrison's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090514-053, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 50kb
20090514-053, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 872kb
Item 54 - May 14, 2009
C14-2009-0007 - Regency Nursing and Rehabilitation Center - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 9901 South 1st Street (Slaughter Creek Watershed) from townhouse and condominium residence (SF-6) district zoning to multi-family residence-moderate high density (MF-4) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant multi-family residence-moderate high density-conditional overlay (MF-4-CO) combining district zoning with conditions. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant multi-family residence-moderate high density-conditional overlay (MF-4-CO) combining district zoning with conditions. Applicant: BDDB 27, Ltd. (Chris Ellis). Agent: Armbrust & Brown, L.L.P. (Richard T. Suttle, Jr.). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 974-7719.
The public hearing was closed and Ordinance No. 20090514-054 for multi-family residence-moderate high density-conditional overlay (MF-4-CO) combining district zoning with conditions was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Cole's motion, Council Member Morrison's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20090514-054, PDF, 165kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090514-054, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 360kb
20090514-054, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 50kb
20090514-054, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 1.1mb
20090514-054, Restrictive Covenant, PDF, 161kb
Item 55 - May 14, 2009
C14-2009-0031 - The Moore Redbird Project - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 313 Red Bird Lane (Williamson Creek Watershed) from single-family residence-standard lot-neighborhood plan (SF-2-NP) combining district zoning to family residence-neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant family residence-neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) combining district zoning with conditions. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant family residence-neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) combining district zoning with conditions. Applicant and Agent: Leslie M. Moore. City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 974-7719.
This item was postponed on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. to May 21, 2009 at the neighborhood's request on Council Member Cole's motion, Council Member Morrison's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090514-055, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 50kb
20090514-055, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 1.2mb
20090514-055, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 168kb
Item 56 - May 14, 2009
NPA-2009-0025.01 - 6102 and 6110 Hill Forest Drive (Tract AD) - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20081211-098, the Oak Hill Combined Neighborhood Plan, an element of the Austin Tomorrow Comprehensive Plan, to change the land use designation on the future land use map (FLUM) from high density single family to single family for the properties located at 6102 and 6110 Hill Forest Drive (Williamson Creek Watershed). Staff Recommendation: To deny single-family use on 6102 Hill Forest Drive and approve single family use on 6110 Hill Forest Drive. Planning Commission recommendation: To deny single family use on 6102 Hill Forest Drive and approve single family use on 6110 Hill Forest Drive. Applicant and agent: Neighborhood Planning and Zoning Department. City Staff: Maureen Meredith, 974-2695.
This item was postponed on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. to July 23, 2009 at the agent's request on Council Member Cole's motion, Council Member Morrison's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090514-056, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 212kb
20090514-056, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 50kb
20090514-056, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 2.5mb
20090514-056, Agenda Late Backup, PDF, 28kb
Item 57 - May 14, 2009
NPA-2009-0018.01 - Highland Combined Neighborhood Planning Area Vertical Mixed Use (VMU) Neighborhood Plan Amendment - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 040513-30, the Brentwood/Highland Combined Neighborhood Plan, an element of the Austin Tomorrow Comprehensive Plan, to change the land use designation on the Future Land Use Map (FLUM) from Commercial and Office to Mixed Use and Mixed Use/Office on selected tracts within the Highland Neighborhood Planning Area, bounded by U.S. Highway 183 to the north, Lamar Boulevard to the west, Twin Crest Drive and Middle Fiskville Road to the east, and Koenig Lane to the south (Tannehill Creek, Waller Creek, Buttermilk Branch Watersheds). Planning Commission Recommendation: To approve mixed use and mixed use/office on selected tracts within the Highland Future Land Use Map. Applicant and Agent: Neighborhood Planning and Zoning Department. City Staff: Victoria Craig, 974-2857.
The public hearing was closed and the first reading of the ordinance to change the future land use map (FLUM) to mixed use and mixed use/office designation on selected tracts was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Cole's motion, Council Member Morrison's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090514-057, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 50kb
20090514-057, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 1.2mb
Item 58 - May 14, 2009
C14-2009-0012 - Highland Neighborhood Planning Area Vertical Mixed Use Building (V) Zoning Opt-in/Opt-Out Process - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by applying Vertical Mixed Use Building (V) zoning regulations to certain tracts within the Highland Neighborhood Planning Area, bounded by U.S. Highway 183 to the north, Lamar Boulevard to the west, Twin Crest Drive and Middle Fiskville Road to the east, and Koenig Lane to the south (Tannehill Creek, Waller Creek, Buttermilk Branch Watersheds). Regulations governing Vertical Mixed Use Building dimensional standards; allowable uses for a Vertical Mixed Use Building in office base district zoning; relaxed parking standards for commercial uses in a Vertical Mixed Use Building; and affordability requirements for Vertical Mixed Use Building developments will be considered for adoption. The Austin City Council may consider adopting all or some of these regulations, or amending the Vertical Mixed Use (VMU) overlay district to exclude properties located at from the overlay district. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant vertical mixed use building (V) district zoning and to exclude certain tracts from the vertical mixed use overlay district. Applicant and Agent: Neighborhood Planning and Zoning Department. City Staff: Victoria Craig, 974-2857.
The public hearing was closed and the first reading of the ordinance for vertical mixed use building (V) district zoning and to exclude certain tracts from the vertical mixed use overlay district was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Cole's motion, Council Member Morrison's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090514-058, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb
20090514-058, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 2.2mb
Item 59 - May 14, 2009
C14-2009-0029 - Former Ronald McDonald House - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 403 East 15th Street (Waller Creek Watershed) from multi-family residence-moderate high density (MF-4) district zoning to public (P) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant public (P) district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant public (P) district zoning. Applicant: City of Austin, Contract and Land Management Department (Lauraine Rizer). Agent: Neighborhood Planning and Zoning Department. City Staff: Clark Patterson, 974-7691.
The public hearing was closed and Ordinance No. 20090514-059 for public (P) district zoning was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Cole's motion, Council Member Morrison's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20090514-059, PDF, 106kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090514-059, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 146kb
20090514-059, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 50kb
20090514-059, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 486kb
Item 60 - May 14, 2009
C14-2009-0015 - Reagan 290 - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 9211 East Highway U.S. 290 (Walnut Creek Watershed) from interim-rural residence (I-RR) district zoning, and development reserve (DR) district zoning to limited industrial-conditional overlay (LI-CO) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant limited industrial-conditional overlay (LI-CO) combining district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation; To grant limited industrial-conditional overlay (LI-CO) combining district zoning. Applicant: Reagan National Advertising (William Reagan). Agent: Texas Design Interest, L.L.C. (Jeff Shindler). City Staff: Joi Harden, 974-2122.
The public hearing was closed and Ordinance No. 20090514-060 for limited industrial-conditional overlay (LI-CO) combining district zoning was approved on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. on Council Member Cole's motion, Council Member Morrison's second on a 7-0 vote.
Executed Ordinance
Ordinance No. 20090514-060, PDF, 192kb
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090514-060, Agenda Backup (Draft Ordinance), PDF, 310kb
20090514-060, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 50kb
20090514-060, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 679kb
Item 61 - May 14, 2009
C14-2008-0234 - ZFB, Ltd. Rezoning - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by zoning property locally known as 9710 & 9718 Anderson Mill Road (Lake Creek Watershed) from interim-rural residence (I-RR) district zoning to general commercial services-conditional overlay (CS-CO) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-conditional overlay (CS-CO) combining district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-conditional overlay (CS-CO) combining district zoning. Applicant: Pohl Brown & Associates (William Pohl). Agent: Thrower Design (Ron Thrower). City Staff: Stephen Rye, 974-7604.
This item was postponed on consentAll consent items are acted on by one motion and one vote. to June 11, 2009 at the staff's request on Council Member Cole's motion, Council Member Morrison's second on a 7-0 vote.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090514-061, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 50kb
20090514-061, Agenda Backup (Staff Report), PDF, 2.7mb
Item 62 - May 14, 2009
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending Chapter 25-8, of the City Code relating to protected and heritage trees. Recommended by the Planning Commission, Environmental Board, Urban Forestry Board, and the now disbanded Tree Task Force.
This item was postponed to June 18, 2009 on Council Member Leffingwell's motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 5-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem McCracken and Council Member Martinez were off the dais. Staff was directed to brief Council on June 11, 2009.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090514-062, Agenda Backup (Heritage Tree draft Ordinance), PDF, 67kb
20090514-062, Agenda Backup (Memo), PDF, 23kb
20090514-062, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb
20090514-062, Agenda Backup (UFB Letter of Support ), PDF, 74kb
Item 63 - May 14, 2009
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending Section 25-2-1007 of the City Code relating to parking lot landscaping. Recommended by the Planning Commission, Environmental Board, Urban Forestry Board, and the now disbanded Tree Task Force.
This item was postponed to June 18, 2009 on Council Member Leffingwell's motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 5-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem McCracken and Council Member Martinez were off the dais. Staff was directed to brief Council on June 11, 2009.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090514-063, Agenda Backup (Memo), PDF, 23kb
20090514-063, Agenda Backup (Parking Lot draft Ordinance), PDF, 19kb
20090514-063, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 50kb
20090514-063, Agenda Backup (UFB Letter of Support), PDF, 74kb
Item 64 - May 14, 2009
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2, Subchapter C, Article 9 of the City Code relating to planting of trees in residential subdivisions. Recommended by the Planning Commission, Environmental Board, Urban Forestry Board, and the now disbanded Tree Task Force.
This item was postponed to June 18, 2009 on Council Member Leffingwell's motion, Council Member Cole's second on a 5-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem McCracken and Council Member Martinez were off the dais. Staff was directed to brief Council on June 11, 2009.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20090514-064, Agenda Backup (Memo), PDF, 23kb
20090514-064, Agenda Backup (Recommendation for Council Action), PDF, 52kb
20090514-064, Agenda Backup (Subdivision Draft Ordinance), PDF, 43kb
20090514-064, Agenda Backup (UFB Letter of Support), PDF, 74kb
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