Invocation Rev. D. P. Cassidy, Redeemer Presbyterian Church Consent Agenda Items: 1, 4, 6-14,16, 18-26, 28-36, 39 41-45, 47, 49-62, 64-67, 69-80
2. Approve an ordinance authorizing acceptance of $2,900,000 in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) grant funds from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) through the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) as the administering agency, and amending the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Austin Energy Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund of Ordinance No. 20090914-002 to appropriate $2,900,000 for weatherization of homes for low-income, elderly, and disabled customers within Austin Energy’s service area. Funding is available from the Department of Energy (DOE) through the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) as a result of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 for the grant period of October 1, 2009 to August 31, 2011. No match is required. Recommended by the Electric Utility Commission and the Resource Management Commission. Related to Item #3. 3. Authorize negotiation and execution of an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Austin/Austin Energy and Travis County to implement a home weatherization program for low-income, elderly, and disabled residents, as provided for and funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009. Funding for is available from the Department of Energy (DOE) through the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) as a result of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 for the grant period of October 1, 2009 to August 31, 2011. No match is required. Recommended by the Electric Utility Commission and the Resource Management Commission. Related to Item #2.
Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the professional services agreement with CAMP DRESSER & MCKEE, INC., Austin, TX, for engineering services for the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Stormwater Drainage Master Plan Update in the amount of $200,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $500,000. Funding in the amount of $200,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Capital Budget of the Aviation Department. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9B of the City Code (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) with 16.50% MBE and 15.72% WBE subconsultant participation to date. Recommended by the Airport Advisory Commission.
Approve an ordinance establishing classifications and positions in the classified service of the Austin Police Department eliminating and creating certain positions; and repealing Ordinance No. 20090914-007 relating to Police Department classifications and positions. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Operating Budget of the Austin Police Department.
Authorize award and execution of a contract through the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (BuyBoard) with PHILPOTT MOTORS, LTD, Nederland, TX, for the purchase of 58 police patrol sedans in an amount not to exceed $1,473,866.93. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Vehicle Acquisition Fund. 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.
Richard Viktorin - Billing errors-waste water, Austin water and waste water utility Jimmy Castro - ACC-Administrative assistant program Carolannerose Kennedy - THANKSGIVING PREYER Gavino Fernandez - El Concilio Mexican-American neighborhood association supports push up foundation quest for a conditional use permit to operate a carwash Brad Beam - Animal Welfare Michael Campbell - Gargole computers “Guarding your treasures” remote computer services Ronald Torrey – The refuse haulers ordinance Dan McAtee – Solar rebate agenda item 22 of 10.15.09 Dusty Harshman – Austin Energy solar incentives Jeff Carrol – Music program manager position
82. Discuss real estate development options related to the sale or lease of Green Water Treatment Plant and Austin Energy Control Center sites (Real Estate – Section 551.072) 83. Discuss legal issues in Cause No. D-1-GN-06-001319; PPT Development, L.P. v. City of Austin, in the 53rd Judicial District Court of Travis County, Texas. (Private Consultation with Attorney - Section 551.071) backup icon Backup Material
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 (The AHFC agenda is temporarily located at http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/edims/document.cfm?id=130485
Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Austin Water Utility Operating Budget of Ordinance No. 20090914-002 decreasing the Austin Water Utility Operating Fund Ending Balance by $4,000,000 to fund an increase of $500,000 for Water Conservation expenditures including the addition of three full-time equivalent positions; and transfer $3,500,000 to the Conservation Rebates and Incentives Fund; and amending the Conservation Rebates and Incentive Fund of Ordinance No. 20090914-002 to accept the transfer in and to appropriate $3,500,000 for Water Conservation Rebates. Funding in the amount of $4,000,000 is available from the ending balance of the Austin Water Utility Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Operating Fund. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission. To be reviewed by the Citizens Water Conservation Implementation Task Force on November 16, 2009 and the Resource Management Commission on November 17, 2009.
Authorize execution of a construction contract with SAK/QUEST JOINT VENTURE, O’Fallon, MO, for the Downtown Wastewater Tunnel project in the amount of $31,969,696.96 plus a $3,196,970 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $35,166,666.96. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Capital Budget of the Austin Water Utility. Lowest bid of six (6) 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 6.92% MBE and 5.44% WBE subcontractor participation. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission.
Authorize execution of a construction contract with FT WOODS CONSTRUCTION SERVICES INC, Georgetown, TX, for the Water Treatment Plant 4 (WTP4) Plant Stormwater Facilities in the amount of $2,974,750 plus a $446,212.50 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $3,420,962.50. Funding in the amount of $3,420,962.50 is available in the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Capital Budget of the Austin Water Utility. Lowest bid of nine (9) 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 17.07% MBE and 9.50% WBE subcontractor participation. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission.
Live Music Georgia Napolitano Proclamations Presentation to the City -- Bike Friendly Business Silver Designation -- to be presented by Preston Tyree, League of American Bicyclists and to be accepted by Mayor Lee Leffingwell Certificates of Appreciation -- HealthPLUS Liaisons and PE Captains -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by the honorees Proclamation -- Rotary Club of Austin's 3rd Annual "Service Austin" Project Day -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by a Rotary representative Proclamation -- COPD Awareness Month -- to be presented by Council Member Laura Morrison and to be accepted by Kitty Collins Proclamation -- Launch of The Great Austin Tree Roundup -- to be presented by Council Member Laura Morrison and to be accepted by Shannon Halley Proclamation -- Austin Unchained Days -- to be presented by Council Member Sheryl Cole and to be accepted by Dean Lofton Proclamation -- Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week -- to be presented by Council Member Randi Shade and to be accepted by Richard Troxell
Approve a resolution adopting policy goals for urban parks, and directing the City Manager to develop a plan to implement the goals including creating an urban park stakeholder working group. (Council Member Laura Morrison Council Member Chris Riley Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez)
C14H-2008-0027 – Texas Blind, Deaf, and Orphan School – Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 7201 Levander Loop (Colorado River Watershed) from public-neighborhood Plan (P-NP) combining district zoning to public-historic landmark-neighborhood plan (P-H-NP) combining district zoning. First reading approved on December 18, 2008. Vote: 7-0. Applicant: Historic Landmark Commission. City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, 974-6454.
Approve a resolution supporting a conceptual plan for the Health and Human Services Department campus located at 7201 Levander Loop. (Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez Mayor Lee Leffingwell Council Member Laura Morrison)
C14H-2009-0016 - Guadalupe Hotel, Travis House, YWCA – Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 405 West 18th Street (Shoal Creek Watershed) from downtown mixed use (DMU) combining district zoning to downtown mixed use-historic landmark (DMU-H) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant downtown mixed use-historic landmark (DMU-H) combining district zoning. Historic Landmark Commission Recommendation: To grant downtown mixed use-historic landmark (DMU-H) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Action: Forward to Council without a recommendation. Applicant and Agent: City of Austin. City Staff: Susan Villarreal, 974-3524. A valid petition has been filed in opposition to this rezoning request.
C14H-2009-0016 - Guadalupe Hotel, Travis House, YWCA – Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 405 West 18th Street (Shoal Creek Watershed) from downtown mixed use (DMU) combining district zoning to downtown mixed use-historic landmark (DMU-H) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant downtown mixed use-historic landmark (DMU-H) combining district zoning. Historic Landmark Commission Recommendation: To grant downtown mixed use-historic landmark (DMU-H) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Action: Forward to Council without a recommendation. Applicant and Agent: City of Austin. City Staff: Susan Villarreal, 974-3524. A valid petition has been filed in opposition to this rezoning request.
Conduct a public hearing and consider a resolution authorizing the use of approximately 40,000 square feet (0.92 acre) for a temporary staging area and material storage site for construction of storm drain improvements for the Shoal Creek – Rosedale Stormwater & Water Quality Improvements, Phase IIA & IIB Project through dedicated parkland known as the Ramsey 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. Recommended by the Parks and Recreation Board.
Conduct a public hearing and consider a resolution authorizing the use of approximately 136 square feet (0.003 acre) permanent drainage easement, approximately 5,611 square feet (0.129 acre) temporary access and temporary workspace, to construct, use, maintain, repair, and replace a storm drain line and appurtenances for construction of a portion of the Lady Bird Lake/East 4th Street Drainage Improvements (CIP ID 5789.028) through dedicated parkland known as Town Lake – Holly Shores 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. Recommended by the Parks and Recreation Board.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance for floodplain variances requested by Highland Ventures I, Ltd. and McDonald Signet Limited, to develop a commercial bank building with surface parking at 8225 Highway 71 West, which is in the 100-year floodplain of Williamson Creek. Restrictive Covenant per zoning case C14-85-288.33
Nov 19, 2009 City Council Meetings
Invocation Rev. D. P. Cassidy, Redeemer Presbyterian Church Consent Agenda Items: 1, 4, 6-14,16, 18-26, 28-36, 39 41-45, 47, 49-62, 64-67, 69-80
2. Approve an ordinance authorizing acceptance of $2,900,000 in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) grant funds from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) through the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) as the administering agency, and amending the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Austin Energy Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund of Ordinance No. 20090914-002 to appropriate $2,900,000 for weatherization of homes for low-income, elderly, and disabled customers within Austin Energy’s service area. Funding is available from the Department of Energy (DOE) through the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) as a result of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 for the grant period of October 1, 2009 to August 31, 2011. No match is required. Recommended by the Electric Utility Commission and the Resource Management Commission. Related to Item #3. 3. Authorize negotiation and execution of an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Austin/Austin Energy and Travis County to implement a home weatherization program for low-income, elderly, and disabled residents, as provided for and funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009. Funding for is available from the Department of Energy (DOE) through the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) as a result of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 for the grant period of October 1, 2009 to August 31, 2011. No match is required. Recommended by the Electric Utility Commission and the Resource Management Commission. Related to Item #2.
Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the professional services agreement with CAMP DRESSER & MCKEE, INC., Austin, TX, for engineering services for the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Stormwater Drainage Master Plan Update in the amount of $200,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $500,000. Funding in the amount of $200,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Capital Budget of the Aviation Department. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9B of the City Code (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) with 16.50% MBE and 15.72% WBE subconsultant participation to date. Recommended by the Airport Advisory Commission.
Approve an ordinance establishing classifications and positions in the classified service of the Austin Police Department eliminating and creating certain positions; and repealing Ordinance No. 20090914-007 relating to Police Department classifications and positions. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Operating Budget of the Austin Police Department.
Authorize award and execution of a contract through the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (BuyBoard) with PHILPOTT MOTORS, LTD, Nederland, TX, for the purchase of 58 police patrol sedans in an amount not to exceed $1,473,866.93. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Vehicle Acquisition Fund. 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.
Richard Viktorin - Billing errors-waste water, Austin water and waste water utility Jimmy Castro - ACC-Administrative assistant program Carolannerose Kennedy - THANKSGIVING PREYER Gavino Fernandez - El Concilio Mexican-American neighborhood association supports push up foundation quest for a conditional use permit to operate a carwash Brad Beam - Animal Welfare Michael Campbell - Gargole computers “Guarding your treasures” remote computer services Ronald Torrey – The refuse haulers ordinance Dan McAtee – Solar rebate agenda item 22 of 10.15.09 Dusty Harshman – Austin Energy solar incentives Jeff Carrol – Music program manager position
82. Discuss real estate development options related to the sale or lease of Green Water Treatment Plant and Austin Energy Control Center sites (Real Estate – Section 551.072) 83. Discuss legal issues in Cause No. D-1-GN-06-001319; PPT Development, L.P. v. City of Austin, in the 53rd Judicial District Court of Travis County, Texas. (Private Consultation with Attorney - Section 551.071) backup icon Backup Material
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 (The AHFC agenda is temporarily located at http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/edims/document.cfm?id=130485
Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Austin Water Utility Operating Budget of Ordinance No. 20090914-002 decreasing the Austin Water Utility Operating Fund Ending Balance by $4,000,000 to fund an increase of $500,000 for Water Conservation expenditures including the addition of three full-time equivalent positions; and transfer $3,500,000 to the Conservation Rebates and Incentives Fund; and amending the Conservation Rebates and Incentive Fund of Ordinance No. 20090914-002 to accept the transfer in and to appropriate $3,500,000 for Water Conservation Rebates. Funding in the amount of $4,000,000 is available from the ending balance of the Austin Water Utility Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Operating Fund. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission. To be reviewed by the Citizens Water Conservation Implementation Task Force on November 16, 2009 and the Resource Management Commission on November 17, 2009.
Authorize execution of a construction contract with SAK/QUEST JOINT VENTURE, O’Fallon, MO, for the Downtown Wastewater Tunnel project in the amount of $31,969,696.96 plus a $3,196,970 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $35,166,666.96. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Capital Budget of the Austin Water Utility. Lowest bid of six (6) 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 6.92% MBE and 5.44% WBE subcontractor participation. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission.
Authorize execution of a construction contract with FT WOODS CONSTRUCTION SERVICES INC, Georgetown, TX, for the Water Treatment Plant 4 (WTP4) Plant Stormwater Facilities in the amount of $2,974,750 plus a $446,212.50 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $3,420,962.50. Funding in the amount of $3,420,962.50 is available in the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Capital Budget of the Austin Water Utility. Lowest bid of nine (9) 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 17.07% MBE and 9.50% WBE subcontractor participation. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission.
Live Music Georgia Napolitano Proclamations Presentation to the City -- Bike Friendly Business Silver Designation -- to be presented by Preston Tyree, League of American Bicyclists and to be accepted by Mayor Lee Leffingwell Certificates of Appreciation -- HealthPLUS Liaisons and PE Captains -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by the honorees Proclamation -- Rotary Club of Austin's 3rd Annual "Service Austin" Project Day -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by a Rotary representative Proclamation -- COPD Awareness Month -- to be presented by Council Member Laura Morrison and to be accepted by Kitty Collins Proclamation -- Launch of The Great Austin Tree Roundup -- to be presented by Council Member Laura Morrison and to be accepted by Shannon Halley Proclamation -- Austin Unchained Days -- to be presented by Council Member Sheryl Cole and to be accepted by Dean Lofton Proclamation -- Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week -- to be presented by Council Member Randi Shade and to be accepted by Richard Troxell
Approve a resolution adopting policy goals for urban parks, and directing the City Manager to develop a plan to implement the goals including creating an urban park stakeholder working group. (Council Member Laura Morrison Council Member Chris Riley Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez)
C14H-2008-0027 – Texas Blind, Deaf, and Orphan School – Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 7201 Levander Loop (Colorado River Watershed) from public-neighborhood Plan (P-NP) combining district zoning to public-historic landmark-neighborhood plan (P-H-NP) combining district zoning. First reading approved on December 18, 2008. Vote: 7-0. Applicant: Historic Landmark Commission. City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, 974-6454.
Approve a resolution supporting a conceptual plan for the Health and Human Services Department campus located at 7201 Levander Loop. (Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez Mayor Lee Leffingwell Council Member Laura Morrison)
C14H-2009-0016 - Guadalupe Hotel, Travis House, YWCA – Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 405 West 18th Street (Shoal Creek Watershed) from downtown mixed use (DMU) combining district zoning to downtown mixed use-historic landmark (DMU-H) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant downtown mixed use-historic landmark (DMU-H) combining district zoning. Historic Landmark Commission Recommendation: To grant downtown mixed use-historic landmark (DMU-H) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Action: Forward to Council without a recommendation. Applicant and Agent: City of Austin. City Staff: Susan Villarreal, 974-3524. A valid petition has been filed in opposition to this rezoning request.
C14H-2009-0016 - Guadalupe Hotel, Travis House, YWCA – Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 405 West 18th Street (Shoal Creek Watershed) from downtown mixed use (DMU) combining district zoning to downtown mixed use-historic landmark (DMU-H) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant downtown mixed use-historic landmark (DMU-H) combining district zoning. Historic Landmark Commission Recommendation: To grant downtown mixed use-historic landmark (DMU-H) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Action: Forward to Council without a recommendation. Applicant and Agent: City of Austin. City Staff: Susan Villarreal, 974-3524. A valid petition has been filed in opposition to this rezoning request.
Conduct a public hearing and consider a resolution authorizing the use of approximately 40,000 square feet (0.92 acre) for a temporary staging area and material storage site for construction of storm drain improvements for the Shoal Creek – Rosedale Stormwater & Water Quality Improvements, Phase IIA & IIB Project through dedicated parkland known as the Ramsey 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. Recommended by the Parks and Recreation Board.
Conduct a public hearing and consider a resolution authorizing the use of approximately 136 square feet (0.003 acre) permanent drainage easement, approximately 5,611 square feet (0.129 acre) temporary access and temporary workspace, to construct, use, maintain, repair, and replace a storm drain line and appurtenances for construction of a portion of the Lady Bird Lake/East 4th Street Drainage Improvements (CIP ID 5789.028) through dedicated parkland known as Town Lake – Holly Shores 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. Recommended by the Parks and Recreation Board.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance for floodplain variances requested by Highland Ventures I, Ltd. and McDonald Signet Limited, to develop a commercial bank building with surface parking at 8225 Highway 71 West, which is in the 100-year floodplain of Williamson Creek. Restrictive Covenant per zoning case C14-85-288.33