Invocation Rev. Magdalene Holm-Roesler, Holy Cross Lutheran Church Consent Agenda Items 1-4, 6, 9-16, 18-19, 21, 23-25, 37-35, 37-46
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.
8. Approve an ordinance accepting $1,922,498 in grant funds from the TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, HOMELESS HOUSING AND SERVICES PROGRAM, and amending the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Health and Human Services Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund of Ordinance No. 20090914-002 to appropriate $1,922,498 for the delivery of homeless services. Funding is available from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs Homeless Housing and Services Program Funds. The grant period is December 1, 2009 through August 31, 2011. A City match of 10 percent is required. Related to Item #17. 17. Approve negotiation and execution of Amendment No. 1 to the contract with FRONT STEPS, INC., for case management services at the Austin Resource Center for the Homeless for a one-year term beginning October 1, 2009, in an amount not to exceed $113,400 for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,306,980. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Operating Budget of the Health and Human Services Department Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs Texas Homeless Housing and Services Program (HHSP) Special Revenue Fund. Related to Item #8.
Authorize negotiation and execution of an Interlocal Agreement with TRAVIS COUNTY to provide funding and certain services for the Summer Youth Employment Program for a one-year term beginning October 1, 2009, in an amount not to exceed $345,000 with five 12-month renewal options in an amount not to exceed $345,000 per renewal term, for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,070,000. Funding in the amount of $298,777 is available in the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Operating Budget for the Health and Human Services Department. Funding in the amount of $46,223 is available in the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Operating Budget for the Human Resources Department. Funding in the amount of $217,554 is available in the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Operating Budget of the Health and Human Services Department from Travis County. Funding for agreement renewal options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
47. Urban Rail Update 7. Authorize negotiation and execution of a professional services agreement with AUSTIN URBAN RAIL PARTNERS, Austin, TX, for engineering services for the Austin Urban Rail Preliminary Engineering Study, in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Capital Budget of the Public Works Department. Best qualification statement of three (3) 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 16.50% MBE and 19.50% WBE subconsultant participation. Briefings on the process were presented to the Urban Transportation Commission, the Council Comprehensive Plan and the Transportation Committee on the scope prior to the release of the solicitation.
Approve a settlement related to 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.
Sylvia Marroquin – Outdoor music venue permits Daniel Llanes – Outdoor music venue permitting process Susana Almanza – Revise outdoor music permit process: Impacts on East Austin. Lisa Wilson – Animal shelter Richard Troxell – Homelessness in Austin Paul Robbins – City issues Erika Gonzalez – Close pure casting now! Gabriel Padilla - Close pure casting now! Frances Martinez - El Concilio a coalition of Mexican-American Neighborhood Associations would like to wish all Austin City Council members and their families a safe and happy Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2010. Paz en el barrio! Marcelo Tafoya – LULAC convention coming to Austin
48. Discuss matters relating to Austin Energy’s renewable generation resource planning (Public Power Utility Competitive Matter - Section 551.086). 49. Discuss legal issues related to AT&T's claim against the City for property damage. (Private Consultation with Attorney - Section 551.071).
Authorize negotiation and execution of a nine-month contract with Austin Revitalization Authority for operational expenses to continue implementation of the East 11th and 12th Streets Redevelopment Program in an amount not to exceed $110,000. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Operating Budget of Neighborhood Housing and Community Development Office.
Authorize award and execution of a 24-month requirements supply contract with FERGUSON ENTERPRISES, INC., Austin, TX, for the purchase of high-efficiency toilets for the Austin Water Utility in an estimated amount not to exceed $2,242,500. Funding in the amount of $1,121,250 is available in the Fiscal Year 2009–2010 Operating Budget of the Austin Water Utility. Funding for the remaining 12 months of the original contract period 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 Water and Wastewater Commission and the Resource Management Commission.
Zoning Ordinances / Restrictive Covenants
C14-2009-0071 - Arrow A/C - Approve second/third readings of 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. First reading approved on November 5, 2009. Vote: 5-2 (Morrison and Shade voted Nay). 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.
The House of Songs Presentation to the City -- honoring Austin Water Utility -- to be presented by Michael Michaud, EPA, and to be accepted by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and AWU representatives Certificates of Graduation -- CityWorks Graduates -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and City Manager Marc Ott and to be accepted by the honorees Distinguished Service Award (retirement) -- Mike Simpson -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by the honoree Proclamation -- AFSCME's 40th Anniversary Celebration -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by Jack Kirfman and Gregg Powell Proclamation -- Edible Austin Eat Local Week -- to be presented by Council Member Chris Riley and to be accepted by Marla Camp Proclamation -- The Season to Shop Local -- to be presented by Council Member Laura Morrison and to be accepted by the Austin Independent Business Alliance
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance regarding the Downtown Austin Public Improvement District (PID) 2010 assessments and levying 2010 assessments. Funding at the approved 2010 assessment rate of $0.10/$100 valuation is estimated to produce $2,460,368 at a 96% collection rate.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance regarding the East 6th Street Public Improvement District (PID) 2010 assessment roll and levying 2010 assessments. Funding at the approved 2010 assessment rate of $0.15/$100 valuation is estimated to produce $63,486 at a 90% collection rate.
91. Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 relating to a change in the interim zoning designations granted upon annexation, to be consistent with standard and small single-family lots shown on an approved preliminary plan or final plat. Recommended by Environmental Board, Zoning and Platting Commission, and Planning Commission. 92. Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending Title 25 of the City Code regarding the requirements for an application for a local historic district. Recommended by Planning Commission. 93. Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending City Code Section 25-10-152 to prohibit the relocation of billboards within 500 feet of a residential use.
Dec 10, 2009 City Council Meetings
Invocation Rev. Magdalene Holm-Roesler, Holy Cross Lutheran Church Consent Agenda Items 1-4, 6, 9-16, 18-19, 21, 23-25, 37-35, 37-46
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.
8. Approve an ordinance accepting $1,922,498 in grant funds from the TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, HOMELESS HOUSING AND SERVICES PROGRAM, and amending the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Health and Human Services Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund of Ordinance No. 20090914-002 to appropriate $1,922,498 for the delivery of homeless services. Funding is available from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs Homeless Housing and Services Program Funds. The grant period is December 1, 2009 through August 31, 2011. A City match of 10 percent is required. Related to Item #17. 17. Approve negotiation and execution of Amendment No. 1 to the contract with FRONT STEPS, INC., for case management services at the Austin Resource Center for the Homeless for a one-year term beginning October 1, 2009, in an amount not to exceed $113,400 for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,306,980. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Operating Budget of the Health and Human Services Department Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs Texas Homeless Housing and Services Program (HHSP) Special Revenue Fund. Related to Item #8.
Authorize negotiation and execution of an Interlocal Agreement with TRAVIS COUNTY to provide funding and certain services for the Summer Youth Employment Program for a one-year term beginning October 1, 2009, in an amount not to exceed $345,000 with five 12-month renewal options in an amount not to exceed $345,000 per renewal term, for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,070,000. Funding in the amount of $298,777 is available in the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Operating Budget for the Health and Human Services Department. Funding in the amount of $46,223 is available in the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Operating Budget for the Human Resources Department. Funding in the amount of $217,554 is available in the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Operating Budget of the Health and Human Services Department from Travis County. Funding for agreement renewal options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
47. Urban Rail Update 7. Authorize negotiation and execution of a professional services agreement with AUSTIN URBAN RAIL PARTNERS, Austin, TX, for engineering services for the Austin Urban Rail Preliminary Engineering Study, in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Capital Budget of the Public Works Department. Best qualification statement of three (3) 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 16.50% MBE and 19.50% WBE subconsultant participation. Briefings on the process were presented to the Urban Transportation Commission, the Council Comprehensive Plan and the Transportation Committee on the scope prior to the release of the solicitation.
Approve a settlement related to 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.
Sylvia Marroquin – Outdoor music venue permits Daniel Llanes – Outdoor music venue permitting process Susana Almanza – Revise outdoor music permit process: Impacts on East Austin. Lisa Wilson – Animal shelter Richard Troxell – Homelessness in Austin Paul Robbins – City issues Erika Gonzalez – Close pure casting now! Gabriel Padilla - Close pure casting now! Frances Martinez - El Concilio a coalition of Mexican-American Neighborhood Associations would like to wish all Austin City Council members and their families a safe and happy Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2010. Paz en el barrio! Marcelo Tafoya – LULAC convention coming to Austin
48. Discuss matters relating to Austin Energy’s renewable generation resource planning (Public Power Utility Competitive Matter - Section 551.086). 49. Discuss legal issues related to AT&T's claim against the City for property damage. (Private Consultation with Attorney - Section 551.071).
Authorize negotiation and execution of a nine-month contract with Austin Revitalization Authority for operational expenses to continue implementation of the East 11th and 12th Streets Redevelopment Program in an amount not to exceed $110,000. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Operating Budget of Neighborhood Housing and Community Development Office.
Authorize award and execution of a 24-month requirements supply contract with FERGUSON ENTERPRISES, INC., Austin, TX, for the purchase of high-efficiency toilets for the Austin Water Utility in an estimated amount not to exceed $2,242,500. Funding in the amount of $1,121,250 is available in the Fiscal Year 2009–2010 Operating Budget of the Austin Water Utility. Funding for the remaining 12 months of the original contract period 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 Water and Wastewater Commission and the Resource Management Commission.
Zoning Ordinances / Restrictive Covenants
C14-2009-0071 - Arrow A/C - Approve second/third readings of 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. First reading approved on November 5, 2009. Vote: 5-2 (Morrison and Shade voted Nay). 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.
The House of Songs Presentation to the City -- honoring Austin Water Utility -- to be presented by Michael Michaud, EPA, and to be accepted by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and AWU representatives Certificates of Graduation -- CityWorks Graduates -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and City Manager Marc Ott and to be accepted by the honorees Distinguished Service Award (retirement) -- Mike Simpson -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by the honoree Proclamation -- AFSCME's 40th Anniversary Celebration -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by Jack Kirfman and Gregg Powell Proclamation -- Edible Austin Eat Local Week -- to be presented by Council Member Chris Riley and to be accepted by Marla Camp Proclamation -- The Season to Shop Local -- to be presented by Council Member Laura Morrison and to be accepted by the Austin Independent Business Alliance
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance regarding the Downtown Austin Public Improvement District (PID) 2010 assessments and levying 2010 assessments. Funding at the approved 2010 assessment rate of $0.10/$100 valuation is estimated to produce $2,460,368 at a 96% collection rate.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance regarding the East 6th Street Public Improvement District (PID) 2010 assessment roll and levying 2010 assessments. Funding at the approved 2010 assessment rate of $0.15/$100 valuation is estimated to produce $63,486 at a 90% collection rate.
91. Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 relating to a change in the interim zoning designations granted upon annexation, to be consistent with standard and small single-family lots shown on an approved preliminary plan or final plat. Recommended by Environmental Board, Zoning and Platting Commission, and Planning Commission. 92. Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending Title 25 of the City Code regarding the requirements for an application for a local historic district. Recommended by Planning Commission. 93. Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending City Code Section 25-10-152 to prohibit the relocation of billboards within 500 feet of a residential use.