Invocation Lt. Frankie Zuniga, Salvation Army Consent Agenda Items 1-10, 12, 14, 16-21, 23-27, 29, 31-32, 34-38, 41, 43, 45-48
Authorize execution of a construction contract through the TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT PURCHASING COOPERATIVE (TXMAS) with K-CONN BUILDING SYSTEMS, North Charleston, SC, for Chestnut House Building in the amount of $463,059 plus a $46,305.90 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $509,364.90. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Capital Budget of the Parks and Recreation Department. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9D of the City Code (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). This contract is a Cooperative Purchase; therefore, it is exempted under Chapter 791 of the Texas Local Government Code and no goals were established for this solicitation.
Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the professional services agreement with WALLACE, ROBERTS, & TODD, LLC, Philadelphia, PA for professional planning services for the new Comprehensive Plan for the City of Austin in the amount of $1,190,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,340,000. Funding in the amount of $1,190,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Capital Budget of the Planning and Development Review Department. This contract was awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9B of the City Code (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) with 16.80% MBE and 14.20% WBE subconsultant participation.
Approve a settlement regarding Charles Wilks and Eunice Wilks v. The City of Austin; No. D-1-GN-08-002518; In the District Court of Travis County, Texas, 201st Judicial District (concerns a serious injury collision involving an APD vehicle).
Approve ordinance amending section 12-1-1 and creating section 12-1-34 of the City Code to prohibit the use of wireless communication devices for electronic messaging while operating a motor vehicle, and creating an offense.
Linda Greene – Why buy fluoride waste? Ryan Rittenhouse – Austin Energy and the future of the city’s energy mix Olie Pope –Veterans Day parade David Colbert – Repeal the sitting ordinance John Monbelly – Sleeping tickets, sitting tickets and jobs Ronnie Gjemre (Reeferseed) – Peace and freedom Rae Nadler-Olenick – Water fluoridation Paul Robbins – City issues Gus Peña – City issues Stoney Williams – Texas fireworks Dia de los muertos celebration October 31st presented by Planet K and sponsoring charities House the Homeless, Capital Area Food Bank and Mobile Loaves & Fishes
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to prepare an ordinance amending Section 2-1-102 of the City Code (Animal Advisory Commission) to expand the Animal Advisory Commission's role and responsibilities. (Council Member William Spelman Council Member Chris Riley Council Member Randi Shade)
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to implement recycling at City sponsored events. (Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez Mayor Lee Leffingwell Council Member Laura Morrison)
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to study the possible implementation of a program under Chapter 376 of the Local Government Code to provide for the financing of private energy efficiency and renewable energy measures through the issuance of municipal bonds to be repaid by voluntary property assessments on the improved properties. (Mayor Lee Leffingwell Council Member Randi Shade Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez)
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to bar Austin Police Department officers from conducting phlebotomies, and directing preparation of a range of alternative blood specimen collection methods, and report back to Council on or before December 17, 2009. (Council Member William Spelman Mayor Lee Leffingwell Council Member Laura Morrison)
Authorize award and execution of a 36-month requirements service contract with GILA CORPORATION dba MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUREAU, Austin, TX to collect delinquent accounts receivable for the Emergency Medical Services Department in an estimated amount not to exceed $1,085,313, with three 12-month extension options in an estimated amount not to exceed $361,771 per extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $2,170,626. Funding in the amount of $361,771 is available in the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Operating Budget of the Emergency Medical Services Department. Funding for the remaining 24 months of the original contract period and extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Best evaluated bid of nine 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.
Approve ordinance adding a new section 12-1-35 (Vulnerable Road Users) to the City Code relating to restrictions on operating a motor vehicle near vulnerable road users, and creating an offense.
C14-2008-0242 - Mueller Austin Energy Substation - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 2403 East 51st Street (Tannehill Branch Watershed) from community commercial-neighborhood plan (GR-NP) combining district zoning to public-neighborhood plan (P-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant public-neighborhood plan (P-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To deny public (P) district zoning. Applicant: Austin Energy (Dorothy Kester). Agent: Stanley Consultants, Inc. (Charles Steinman). City Staff: Joi Harden, 974-2122.
C814-2008-0087 - South Shore District PUD- Conduct a public hearing and approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 1701 and 1801 S. Lakeshore, 1414 Arena Drive, 1333 Arena Drive, 1200 Tinnin Ford and 1201 Town Creek (Town Lake Watershed) from multi-family residence-medium density (MF-3) district zoning, multi-family residence-medium density-neighborhood plan (MF-3-NP) combining district zoning, and community commercial-neighborhood plan (GR-NP) combining district zoning to planned unit development-neighborhood plan (PUD-NP) combining district zoning with conditions. First reading approved on September 24, 2009. Vote: 5-2 (Mayor Leffingwell and Morrison voted Nay). Applicant: Grayco Town Lake Investments 2007, LP. Agent: Drenner & Golden Stuart Wolff, LLP (Michelle Rogerson). City Staff: Stephen Rye, 974-7604.
C814-2008-0087 - South Shore District PUD- Conduct a public hearing and approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 1701 and 1801 S. Lakeshore, 1414 Arena Drive, 1333 Arena Drive, 1200 Tinnin Ford and 1201 Town Creek (Town Lake Watershed) from multi-family residence-medium density (MF-3) district zoning, multi-family residence-medium density-neighborhood plan (MF-3-NP) combining district zoning, and community commercial-neighborhood plan (GR-NP) combining district zoning to planned unit development-neighborhood plan (PUD-NP) combining district zoning with conditions. First reading approved on September 24, 2009. Vote: 5-2 (Mayor Leffingwell and Morrison voted Nay). Applicant: Grayco Town Lake Investments 2007, LP. Agent: Drenner & Golden Stuart Wolff, LLP (Michelle Rogerson). City Staff: Stephen Rye, 974-7604.
Authorize execution of a construction contract with RANGER EXCAVATING, LP, Austin, TX, for the Water Treatment Plant 4 (WTP4) Raw Water Pump Station Excavation and Stormwater Facilities in the amount of $3,142,550 plus a $157,127.50 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $3,299,677.50. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Capital Budget of the Austin Water Utility. Lowest bid of four (4) bids received. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9A of the City Code (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 18.56% MBE and 2.62% WBE subcontractor participation. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission.
Authorize execution of a construction contract with RANGER EXCAVATING, LP, Austin, TX, for the Water Treatment Plant 4 (WTP4) Raw Water Pump Station Excavation and Stormwater Facilities in the amount of $3,142,550 plus a $157,127.50 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $3,299,677.50. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Capital Budget of the Austin Water Utility. Lowest bid of four (4) bids received. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9A of the City Code (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 18.56% MBE and 2.62% WBE subcontractor participation. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission.
Live Music Julius Young Proclamations Proclamation -- Municipal Court Week -- to be presented by Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez and to be accepted by Judge Evelyn McKee Proclamation -- Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month -- to be presented by Council Member Randi Shade and to be accepted by Greg Petrosewicz Proclamation -- Habitat for Humanity's Pride Build -- to be presented by Council Member Randi Shade and to be accepted by Betty Naylor Distinguished Service Award -- Dorothy Richter, Board of Adjustment -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by the honoree Distinguished Service Award -- Mike Simpson, CTM -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by the honoree
58 PH. Conduct a public hearing and adopt an ordinance amending Chapter 25-5 (Site Plans) to add new section 25-5-5 to require approval of non-City water and wastewater utilities during site plan approval. Recommended by the Planning Commission and the Water and Wastewater Commission. 59 PH. Conduct a public hearing on appeals by Champion Assets, Ltd. and the 2222 Coalition of Neighborhood Associations of the Zoning and Platting Commission's decision to approve a site plan extension for a site located at 6015 N. Capital of Texas Highway, a project known as Champion Commercial Development.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an amendment to the Land Development Agreement between the City and the Round Rock Independent School District to limit building coverage for development of Westwood High School, located at 12400 Mellow Meadow Drive, to 50% of the gross site area.
Authorize execution of a construction contract with RANGER EXCAVATING, LP, Austin, TX, for the Water Treatment Plant 4 (WTP4) Raw Water Pump Station Excavation and Stormwater Facilities in the amount of $3,142,550 plus a $157,127.50 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $3,299,677.50. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Capital Budget of the Austin Water Utility. Lowest bid of four (4) bids received. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9A of the City Code (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 18.56% MBE and 2.62% WBE subcontractor participation. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission.
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to prepare an ordinance amending Section 2-1-102 of the City Code (Animal Advisory Commission) to expand the Animal Advisory Commission's role and responsibilities. (Council Member William Spelman Council Member Chris Riley Council Member Randi Shade)
Oct 22, 2009 City Council Meetings
Invocation Lt. Frankie Zuniga, Salvation Army Consent Agenda Items 1-10, 12, 14, 16-21, 23-27, 29, 31-32, 34-38, 41, 43, 45-48
Authorize execution of a construction contract through the TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT PURCHASING COOPERATIVE (TXMAS) with K-CONN BUILDING SYSTEMS, North Charleston, SC, for Chestnut House Building in the amount of $463,059 plus a $46,305.90 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $509,364.90. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Capital Budget of the Parks and Recreation Department. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9D of the City Code (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). This contract is a Cooperative Purchase; therefore, it is exempted under Chapter 791 of the Texas Local Government Code and no goals were established for this solicitation.
Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the professional services agreement with WALLACE, ROBERTS, & TODD, LLC, Philadelphia, PA for professional planning services for the new Comprehensive Plan for the City of Austin in the amount of $1,190,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,340,000. Funding in the amount of $1,190,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Capital Budget of the Planning and Development Review Department. This contract was awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9B of the City Code (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) with 16.80% MBE and 14.20% WBE subconsultant participation.
Approve a settlement regarding Charles Wilks and Eunice Wilks v. The City of Austin; No. D-1-GN-08-002518; In the District Court of Travis County, Texas, 201st Judicial District (concerns a serious injury collision involving an APD vehicle).
Approve ordinance amending section 12-1-1 and creating section 12-1-34 of the City Code to prohibit the use of wireless communication devices for electronic messaging while operating a motor vehicle, and creating an offense.
Linda Greene – Why buy fluoride waste? Ryan Rittenhouse – Austin Energy and the future of the city’s energy mix Olie Pope –Veterans Day parade David Colbert – Repeal the sitting ordinance John Monbelly – Sleeping tickets, sitting tickets and jobs Ronnie Gjemre (Reeferseed) – Peace and freedom Rae Nadler-Olenick – Water fluoridation Paul Robbins – City issues Gus Peña – City issues Stoney Williams – Texas fireworks Dia de los muertos celebration October 31st presented by Planet K and sponsoring charities House the Homeless, Capital Area Food Bank and Mobile Loaves & Fishes
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to prepare an ordinance amending Section 2-1-102 of the City Code (Animal Advisory Commission) to expand the Animal Advisory Commission's role and responsibilities. (Council Member William Spelman Council Member Chris Riley Council Member Randi Shade)
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to implement recycling at City sponsored events. (Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez Mayor Lee Leffingwell Council Member Laura Morrison)
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to study the possible implementation of a program under Chapter 376 of the Local Government Code to provide for the financing of private energy efficiency and renewable energy measures through the issuance of municipal bonds to be repaid by voluntary property assessments on the improved properties. (Mayor Lee Leffingwell Council Member Randi Shade Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez)
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to bar Austin Police Department officers from conducting phlebotomies, and directing preparation of a range of alternative blood specimen collection methods, and report back to Council on or before December 17, 2009. (Council Member William Spelman Mayor Lee Leffingwell Council Member Laura Morrison)
Authorize award and execution of a 36-month requirements service contract with GILA CORPORATION dba MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUREAU, Austin, TX to collect delinquent accounts receivable for the Emergency Medical Services Department in an estimated amount not to exceed $1,085,313, with three 12-month extension options in an estimated amount not to exceed $361,771 per extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $2,170,626. Funding in the amount of $361,771 is available in the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Operating Budget of the Emergency Medical Services Department. Funding for the remaining 24 months of the original contract period and extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Best evaluated bid of nine 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.
Approve ordinance adding a new section 12-1-35 (Vulnerable Road Users) to the City Code relating to restrictions on operating a motor vehicle near vulnerable road users, and creating an offense.
C14-2008-0242 - Mueller Austin Energy Substation - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 2403 East 51st Street (Tannehill Branch Watershed) from community commercial-neighborhood plan (GR-NP) combining district zoning to public-neighborhood plan (P-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant public-neighborhood plan (P-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To deny public (P) district zoning. Applicant: Austin Energy (Dorothy Kester). Agent: Stanley Consultants, Inc. (Charles Steinman). City Staff: Joi Harden, 974-2122.
C814-2008-0087 - South Shore District PUD- Conduct a public hearing and approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 1701 and 1801 S. Lakeshore, 1414 Arena Drive, 1333 Arena Drive, 1200 Tinnin Ford and 1201 Town Creek (Town Lake Watershed) from multi-family residence-medium density (MF-3) district zoning, multi-family residence-medium density-neighborhood plan (MF-3-NP) combining district zoning, and community commercial-neighborhood plan (GR-NP) combining district zoning to planned unit development-neighborhood plan (PUD-NP) combining district zoning with conditions. First reading approved on September 24, 2009. Vote: 5-2 (Mayor Leffingwell and Morrison voted Nay). Applicant: Grayco Town Lake Investments 2007, LP. Agent: Drenner & Golden Stuart Wolff, LLP (Michelle Rogerson). City Staff: Stephen Rye, 974-7604.
C814-2008-0087 - South Shore District PUD- Conduct a public hearing and approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 1701 and 1801 S. Lakeshore, 1414 Arena Drive, 1333 Arena Drive, 1200 Tinnin Ford and 1201 Town Creek (Town Lake Watershed) from multi-family residence-medium density (MF-3) district zoning, multi-family residence-medium density-neighborhood plan (MF-3-NP) combining district zoning, and community commercial-neighborhood plan (GR-NP) combining district zoning to planned unit development-neighborhood plan (PUD-NP) combining district zoning with conditions. First reading approved on September 24, 2009. Vote: 5-2 (Mayor Leffingwell and Morrison voted Nay). Applicant: Grayco Town Lake Investments 2007, LP. Agent: Drenner & Golden Stuart Wolff, LLP (Michelle Rogerson). City Staff: Stephen Rye, 974-7604.
Authorize execution of a construction contract with RANGER EXCAVATING, LP, Austin, TX, for the Water Treatment Plant 4 (WTP4) Raw Water Pump Station Excavation and Stormwater Facilities in the amount of $3,142,550 plus a $157,127.50 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $3,299,677.50. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Capital Budget of the Austin Water Utility. Lowest bid of four (4) bids received. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9A of the City Code (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 18.56% MBE and 2.62% WBE subcontractor participation. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission.
Authorize execution of a construction contract with RANGER EXCAVATING, LP, Austin, TX, for the Water Treatment Plant 4 (WTP4) Raw Water Pump Station Excavation and Stormwater Facilities in the amount of $3,142,550 plus a $157,127.50 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $3,299,677.50. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Capital Budget of the Austin Water Utility. Lowest bid of four (4) bids received. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9A of the City Code (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 18.56% MBE and 2.62% WBE subcontractor participation. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission.
Live Music Julius Young Proclamations Proclamation -- Municipal Court Week -- to be presented by Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez and to be accepted by Judge Evelyn McKee Proclamation -- Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month -- to be presented by Council Member Randi Shade and to be accepted by Greg Petrosewicz Proclamation -- Habitat for Humanity's Pride Build -- to be presented by Council Member Randi Shade and to be accepted by Betty Naylor Distinguished Service Award -- Dorothy Richter, Board of Adjustment -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by the honoree Distinguished Service Award -- Mike Simpson, CTM -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by the honoree
58 PH. Conduct a public hearing and adopt an ordinance amending Chapter 25-5 (Site Plans) to add new section 25-5-5 to require approval of non-City water and wastewater utilities during site plan approval. Recommended by the Planning Commission and the Water and Wastewater Commission. 59 PH. Conduct a public hearing on appeals by Champion Assets, Ltd. and the 2222 Coalition of Neighborhood Associations of the Zoning and Platting Commission's decision to approve a site plan extension for a site located at 6015 N. Capital of Texas Highway, a project known as Champion Commercial Development.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an amendment to the Land Development Agreement between the City and the Round Rock Independent School District to limit building coverage for development of Westwood High School, located at 12400 Mellow Meadow Drive, to 50% of the gross site area.
Authorize execution of a construction contract with RANGER EXCAVATING, LP, Austin, TX, for the Water Treatment Plant 4 (WTP4) Raw Water Pump Station Excavation and Stormwater Facilities in the amount of $3,142,550 plus a $157,127.50 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $3,299,677.50. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Capital Budget of the Austin Water Utility. Lowest bid of four (4) bids received. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9A of the City Code (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 18.56% MBE and 2.62% WBE subcontractor participation. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission.
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to prepare an ordinance amending Section 2-1-102 of the City Code (Animal Advisory Commission) to expand the Animal Advisory Commission's role and responsibilities. (Council Member William Spelman Council Member Chris Riley Council Member Randi Shade)