Invocation: Brother George Williams, Pastor, East Side Church of Christ. Consent Agenda Items: 1-16, 18, 21-24, 27-35, 37-39, 41-42, 44-45. Item 25 passed on the consent agenda as a postponement to November 19, 2009.
Authorize negotiation and execution of a professional services agreement with the recommended firm, KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC., Irving, TX to provide planning services for the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Capital Budget of the Austin Transportation Department. Best qualification statement of four (4) statements received. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9B of the City Code (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 15.80% MBE and 15.80% WBE subconsultant participation. Briefings on the process were presented to the Urban Transportation Commission, the Council Comprehensive Planning and Transportation Committee on the scope of study prior to the release of the solicitation. No actions were taken by these bodies.
Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to a professional services contract with PICKETT, KELM, AND ASSOCIATES (PKA), Austin, TX, to add the tasks of evaluating and designing repairs to the Barton Springs bypass in an amount not to exceed $98,000, for a total contract not to exceed amount of $148,900. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Capital Budget of the Watershed Protection Department.
Approve negotiation and execution of the third-year renewal of the Interlocal Agreement with AUSTIN/TRAVIS COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH MENTAL RETARDATION CENTER, Austin, TX, to provide Community Development Block Grant eligible services to youth and their families in an amount not to exceed $203,700 from October 1, 2009 through September 30, 2010, for a total contract amount not to exceed $814,800. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Operating Budget of Neighborhood Housing and Community Development Office. The Community Development Block Grant period is October 1, 2009 through September 30, 2010.
Approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 9-2 (Noise and Amplified Sound) relating to noise from sound equipment to include watercraft; and creating an offense. Recommended by Parks and Recreation Board.
Briefing regarding Austin Energy's implementation of federal stimulus funding for low-income weatherization
Approve a resolution declaring the City of Austin’s official intent to reimburse itself from Certificates of Obligation in an amount not to exceed $30,000,000 related to construction projects to be completed by the City and reimbursed by the Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority “Quarter Cent” and “Build Central Texas” programs. Up to $30,000,000 in Certificates of Obligation to be issued in August 2010 or later subject to Council approval.
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to work with the Animal Advisory Commission to develop an implementation plan for the Animal Advisory Commission’s “Reduce Animal Intake and Increase Live Animal Outcomes” recommendations and to present the implementation plan to Council, on or before March 1, 2010. (Council Member Laura Morrison Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez )
Walter Olenick - Water Fluoridation Jake Stewart – Austin climate protection plan-clean energy Glenn Gadbois – Great public spaces Colin Clark – Water rate trap Winston Michael Ray – Economic stimulus program for the City of Austin, Texas Wayne Hensley – ARCH Rae Nadler-Olenick - Water Fluoridation Ronnie Gjemre (Reeferseed) – Peace and freedom generally speaking Gus Peña – City issues Linda Greene –What’s in your dillo dirt? What’s in your water?
48. Discuss legal issues relating to labor negotiations with the Austin Fire department. (Private Consultation with Attorney - Section 551.071). 49. Discuss legal issues related to Northwest Austin Municipal Utility District No. 1, et al v. City of Austin, et al., Cause No. GN 203,378, in the 53rd District Court of Travis County, Texas. (Private Consultation with Attorney - Section 551.071) 50. Discuss legal issues related to city funding of youth sports opportunities. (Private Consultation with Attorney - Section 551.071).
Approve an ordinance authorizing the issuance of City of Austin, Texas, Water and Wastewater System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2009A (the Bonds), in an amount not to exceed $204,000,000, and approving related documents.
C814-2008-0087 - South Shore District PUD - Approve third reading 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). Second reading approved on October 22, 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.
C14-2009-0077 Balcones Place Condos - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 5011 Balcones Drive (Taylor Slough North Watershed) from general commercial services (CS) district zoning to multi-family residence-medium density-conditional overlay (MF-3-CO) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant multi-family residence-medium density-conditional overlay (MF-3-CO) combining district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant multi-family residence-medium density-conditional overlay (MF-3-CO) combining district zoning. Applicant: Oakmont House LTD. (James David). Agent: Jim Bennett Consulting (Jim Bennett). City Staff: Clark Patterson, 974-7691.
C14-2009-0031 – The Moore Redbird Project - Conduct a public hearing and approve second reading of 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-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (SF-3-CO-NP) with conditions. First reading approved on July 23, 2009. Vote: 4-3 (Mayor Leffingwell, Morrison and Riley voted Nay). Applicant: Leslie M. Moore. Agent: Thrower Design (Ron Thrower). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 974-7719. A valid petition has been filed in opposition to this rezoning request.
C14-2009-0071 - Arrow A/C - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 11606 North I.H. 35 Service Road Southbound (Walnut Creek Watershed) from neighborhood commercial (LR) 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 with conditions. Applicant: Arrow A/C (Esmaeil Rowsham). Agent: A.E.C., Inc. (Phil Moncada). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 974-3057.
Austin Housing Finance Corporation Board of Directors Meeting
The Mayor will recess the City Council meeting to conduct a Board of Directors' Meeting of the Austin Housing Finance Corporation. Following adjournment of the AHFC Board meeting the City Council will re-convene.
Live Music Austin Lyric Opera Proclamations Proclamation -- Bob Livingston Trio Days -- to be presented by Council Member Laura Morrison and to be accepted by Bob Livingston Proclamation -- Prematurity Awareness Month -- to be presented by Council Member Sheryl Cole and to be accepted by Dr. Marcel Thompson Proclamation -- Advanced Practice Nurses Week -- to be presented by Council Member Sheryl Cole and to be accepted by Sandra Ransom Proclamation -- National League of Cities - Meet the Lender - Spotlight Day -- to be presented by Council Member Chris Riley and to be accepted by Vicky Valdez Proclamation -- Save the Rainforest Day -- to be presented by Council Member Chris Riley and to be accepted by Niyanta Spelman and Hazel Barbour Proclamation -- Veterans Day honoring families -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by Matthew Harmatuk and family Mayor's Fitness Council Partner Certification Certificates -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by representatives of nFusion, Frost Insurance, Revenue Cycle Inc., Livestrong and Ronald McDonald House Charities Proclamation -- GIS Day -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by Leeanne Pacatte
Conduct a public hearing and consider approval of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-1 of the City Code to establish public notice and hearing requirements for processing a proposed development agreement for a project proposed by a governmental entity.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending Title 25 of the City Code to clarify that a Neighborhood Planning Contact Team may be an interested party for purposes of administrative appeals. Recommended by Planning Commission.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending Chapter 25-1 of the City Code relating to neighborhood plan amendments.
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 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.
Nov 05, 2009 City Council Meetings
Invocation: Brother George Williams, Pastor, East Side Church of Christ. Consent Agenda Items: 1-16, 18, 21-24, 27-35, 37-39, 41-42, 44-45. Item 25 passed on the consent agenda as a postponement to November 19, 2009.
Authorize negotiation and execution of a professional services agreement with the recommended firm, KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC., Irving, TX to provide planning services for the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Capital Budget of the Austin Transportation Department. Best qualification statement of four (4) statements received. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9B of the City Code (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 15.80% MBE and 15.80% WBE subconsultant participation. Briefings on the process were presented to the Urban Transportation Commission, the Council Comprehensive Planning and Transportation Committee on the scope of study prior to the release of the solicitation. No actions were taken by these bodies.
Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to a professional services contract with PICKETT, KELM, AND ASSOCIATES (PKA), Austin, TX, to add the tasks of evaluating and designing repairs to the Barton Springs bypass in an amount not to exceed $98,000, for a total contract not to exceed amount of $148,900. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Capital Budget of the Watershed Protection Department.
Approve negotiation and execution of the third-year renewal of the Interlocal Agreement with AUSTIN/TRAVIS COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH MENTAL RETARDATION CENTER, Austin, TX, to provide Community Development Block Grant eligible services to youth and their families in an amount not to exceed $203,700 from October 1, 2009 through September 30, 2010, for a total contract amount not to exceed $814,800. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Operating Budget of Neighborhood Housing and Community Development Office. The Community Development Block Grant period is October 1, 2009 through September 30, 2010.
Approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 9-2 (Noise and Amplified Sound) relating to noise from sound equipment to include watercraft; and creating an offense. Recommended by Parks and Recreation Board.
Briefing regarding Austin Energy's implementation of federal stimulus funding for low-income weatherization
Approve a resolution declaring the City of Austin’s official intent to reimburse itself from Certificates of Obligation in an amount not to exceed $30,000,000 related to construction projects to be completed by the City and reimbursed by the Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority “Quarter Cent” and “Build Central Texas” programs. Up to $30,000,000 in Certificates of Obligation to be issued in August 2010 or later subject to Council approval.
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to work with the Animal Advisory Commission to develop an implementation plan for the Animal Advisory Commission’s “Reduce Animal Intake and Increase Live Animal Outcomes” recommendations and to present the implementation plan to Council, on or before March 1, 2010. (Council Member Laura Morrison Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez )
Walter Olenick - Water Fluoridation Jake Stewart – Austin climate protection plan-clean energy Glenn Gadbois – Great public spaces Colin Clark – Water rate trap Winston Michael Ray – Economic stimulus program for the City of Austin, Texas Wayne Hensley – ARCH Rae Nadler-Olenick - Water Fluoridation Ronnie Gjemre (Reeferseed) – Peace and freedom generally speaking Gus Peña – City issues Linda Greene –What’s in your dillo dirt? What’s in your water?
48. Discuss legal issues relating to labor negotiations with the Austin Fire department. (Private Consultation with Attorney - Section 551.071). 49. Discuss legal issues related to Northwest Austin Municipal Utility District No. 1, et al v. City of Austin, et al., Cause No. GN 203,378, in the 53rd District Court of Travis County, Texas. (Private Consultation with Attorney - Section 551.071) 50. Discuss legal issues related to city funding of youth sports opportunities. (Private Consultation with Attorney - Section 551.071).
Approve an ordinance authorizing the issuance of City of Austin, Texas, Water and Wastewater System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2009A (the Bonds), in an amount not to exceed $204,000,000, and approving related documents.
C814-2008-0087 - South Shore District PUD - Approve third reading 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). Second reading approved on October 22, 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.
C14-2009-0077 Balcones Place Condos - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 5011 Balcones Drive (Taylor Slough North Watershed) from general commercial services (CS) district zoning to multi-family residence-medium density-conditional overlay (MF-3-CO) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant multi-family residence-medium density-conditional overlay (MF-3-CO) combining district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant multi-family residence-medium density-conditional overlay (MF-3-CO) combining district zoning. Applicant: Oakmont House LTD. (James David). Agent: Jim Bennett Consulting (Jim Bennett). City Staff: Clark Patterson, 974-7691.
C14-2009-0031 – The Moore Redbird Project - Conduct a public hearing and approve second reading of 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-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (SF-3-CO-NP) with conditions. First reading approved on July 23, 2009. Vote: 4-3 (Mayor Leffingwell, Morrison and Riley voted Nay). Applicant: Leslie M. Moore. Agent: Thrower Design (Ron Thrower). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 974-7719. A valid petition has been filed in opposition to this rezoning request.
C14-2009-0071 - Arrow A/C - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 11606 North I.H. 35 Service Road Southbound (Walnut Creek Watershed) from neighborhood commercial (LR) 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 with conditions. Applicant: Arrow A/C (Esmaeil Rowsham). Agent: A.E.C., Inc. (Phil Moncada). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 974-3057.
Austin Housing Finance Corporation Board of Directors Meeting
The Mayor will recess the City Council meeting to conduct a Board of Directors' Meeting of the Austin Housing Finance Corporation. Following adjournment of the AHFC Board meeting the City Council will re-convene.
Live Music Austin Lyric Opera Proclamations Proclamation -- Bob Livingston Trio Days -- to be presented by Council Member Laura Morrison and to be accepted by Bob Livingston Proclamation -- Prematurity Awareness Month -- to be presented by Council Member Sheryl Cole and to be accepted by Dr. Marcel Thompson Proclamation -- Advanced Practice Nurses Week -- to be presented by Council Member Sheryl Cole and to be accepted by Sandra Ransom Proclamation -- National League of Cities - Meet the Lender - Spotlight Day -- to be presented by Council Member Chris Riley and to be accepted by Vicky Valdez Proclamation -- Save the Rainforest Day -- to be presented by Council Member Chris Riley and to be accepted by Niyanta Spelman and Hazel Barbour Proclamation -- Veterans Day honoring families -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by Matthew Harmatuk and family Mayor's Fitness Council Partner Certification Certificates -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by representatives of nFusion, Frost Insurance, Revenue Cycle Inc., Livestrong and Ronald McDonald House Charities Proclamation -- GIS Day -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by Leeanne Pacatte
Conduct a public hearing and consider approval of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-1 of the City Code to establish public notice and hearing requirements for processing a proposed development agreement for a project proposed by a governmental entity.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending Title 25 of the City Code to clarify that a Neighborhood Planning Contact Team may be an interested party for purposes of administrative appeals. Recommended by Planning Commission.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending Chapter 25-1 of the City Code relating to neighborhood plan amendments.
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 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.