Invocation Pastor Sam Brannon, Messiah Lutheran Church Consent Agenda Items 1-13, 15-23, 25, 27-42, 44-46, 49, 51-58
Authorize execution of a construction contract with CHASCO CONSTRUCTORS, LTD., LLP, Round Rock, TX, for the IH-35 Makeover Re-Bid in the amount of $2,027,880, plus a $101,395 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,129,275. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Capital Budget of the Planning and Development Review Department. 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) through the achievements of Good Faith Efforts with 61.90% MBE and 2.10% WBE subcontractor participation. Related to Item #31.
75. Approve an ordinance on second reading only to renew the Austin Cab I, Incorporated d.b.a. Austin Cab taxicab franchise. Revenue source – taxicab permit fee of $400 per year per permit. Expected annual revenue, $63,600. Recommended by the Urban Transportation Commission. 76. Approve an ordinance on second reading only to renew the Greater Austin Transportation Company d.b.a. Yellow Cab Company taxicab franchise. Revenue source – taxicab permit fee of $400 per year per permit. Expected annual revenue, $182,000. Recommended by the Urban Transportation Commission.
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to reassess eligibility requirements for City home repair and weatherization programs with respect to past-due balances owed to the City by program applicants. (Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez Mayor Lee Leffingwell Council Member Laura Morrison)
Authorize negotiation and execution of amendments as required for construction phase services with DPR Construction, Inc., Austin, TX (Construction Manager at Risk) for Austin Energy's System Control Center for an estimated construction budget not to exceed $67,000,000. Funding in the amount of $64,500,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Capital Budget of Austin Energy. Funding in the amount of $2,500,000 for the related warranty agreements (an operating budget expenditure) for the remainder of the contract is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. This contract and future amendments will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9A of the City Code (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). Recommended by the Electric Utility Commission.
59. Project Prioritization Process and Strategic Mobility Plan Timeline. Related to Item #43. 43. Approve staff recommended Evaluation Criteria for Transportation Investment Projects as part of the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan. Related to Item #59.
Citizen Communications: General Ronnie Reeferseed – Peace and freedom and the constitution Gavino Fernandez - Keep Palm Pool open for this summer, given that we had 98 hot days of 100 degrees last year, one would think, why close a swimming pool? Where will our kids go? Approve $56,000 of Holly program funds to keep Palm Pool open and extend pool hours at Metz and Martin Pools, alike Northwest Pool operating hours Michael Kaid – Working conditions at the Austin Bergstrom Airport Frances Martinez - Boycott Pachanga fest @ Fiesta Gardens for the safety of our neighborhood. Keep Palm pool open this summer. We had over 98 days of 100 degrees last summer and you would think, why close a swimming pool/ where will our children go? Douglas Riley – Capital metro and city issues Rae Nadler-Olenick - Water fluoridation CarolAnneRoseKennedy – HOMETHEHAUSLESS KENNEDYS Gus Peña – City issues
61. Discuss real estate development options related to the sale or lease of the Austin Energy Control Center site (Real Property – Section 551.072). 62. Discuss legal issues related to grandfathering rights under Chapter 245 of the Texas Local Government Code (Private Consultation with Attorney - Section 551.071). 63. Evaluate the performance of and consider compensation and benefits for the City Clerk. (Personnel Matters-Section 551.074). Related to Item #50. 64. Evaluate the performance of and consider compensation and benefits for the Municipal Court Clerk. (Personnel Matters-Section 551.074). Related to Item #47. 65. Discuss legal issues related to Shane Roberts v. City of Austin, No. C-1-CV-09-012681, County Court at Law # 2, Travis County, Texas (Private Consultation with Attorney - Section 551.071). 66. Discuss legal issues related to City of Austin v. Harry M. Whittington, et al, Cause No D-1-GV-07-00942, in the 353rd Judicial District, Travis County, Texas (Private Consultation with Attorney - Section 551.071).
47. Approve an ordinance establishing compensation and benefits for the Municipal Court Clerk. Related to Item #64. (Council Member Randi Shade Mayor Lee Leffingwell) 50. Approve a resolution relating to the compensation and benefits for the City Clerk. Related to Item #63. (Council Member Randi Shade Mayor Lee Leffingwell )
C14H-2010-0003 – Fitzgerald-Upchurch Wilkerson House - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 1710 Windsor Road (Shoal Creek Watershed) from single-family residence–standard lot (SF-2) district zoning to single-family residence–standard lot–Historic Landmark (SF-2-H) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant single family residence–standard lot–Historic Landmark (SF-2-H) combining district zoning. Historic Landmark Commission Recommendation: To grant single-family residence–standard lot–Historic Landmark (SF-2-H) combining district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To deny single-family residence–standard lot–Historic Landmark (SF-2-H) combining district zoning. Applicants: Dean and Andrea McWilliams, owners. City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, Planning and Development Review Department, 974-6454.
C14-2009-0156 - Los Comales - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 2136 East 7th Street (Town Lake Watershed) from general commercial services-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning to commercial liquor sales-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-1-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To deny commercial liquor sales-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-1-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To deny commercial liquor sales-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-1-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Applicant: Merced and Graciela Benitez. Agent: Evergreen Global Group, LLC (Roger Chan). City Staff: Joi Harden, 974-2122.
C14-72-015(RCA) - 1517 E. Anderson Lane Restrictive Covenant Amendment - Conduct a public hearing to approve a restrictive covenant amendment for the property located at 1517 East Anderson Lane (Buttermilk Creek Watershed). Staff Recommendation: To grant the restrictive covenant amendment. Planning Commission Recommendation: To deny the restrictive covenant amendment. Applicant/Owner: ZIF Holdings, Inc. (Iniyat Fidai). Agent: DCI Permitting and Land Consulting (David Cancialosi). City Staff: Joi Harden, 974-2122
C14H-2009-0065 - Judge David J. and Birdie Pickle House - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 1515 Murray Lane (Shoal Creek Watershed) from family residence (SF-3) district zoning to family residence–Historic Landmark (SF-3-H) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant family residence–Historic Landmark (SF-3-H) combining district zoning. Historic Landmark Commission Recommendation: To grant family residence–Historic Landmark (SF-3-H) combining district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To deny family residence–Historic Landmark (SF-3-H) combining district zoning. Applicants: Jordan Steiker and Lori Holleran, owners. City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, Planning and Development Review Department, 974-6454.
Live Music Erin Ivey Proclamations Proclamation -- Bike Month -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by Nadia Barrera Proclamation -- Internal Audit Week -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by Darrell Carter Certificates of Appreciation -- Public Service Recognition Week -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and City Manager Marc Ott and to be accepted by City Department representatives Certificates of Appreciation -- Google Project Participants -- to be presented by Council Member Laura Morrison and to be accepted by the honorees Certificates of Appreciation -- GTOPS Reviewers -- to be presented by Council Member Laura Morrison and to be accepted by the honorees
Apr 29, 2010 City Council Meetings
Invocation Pastor Sam Brannon, Messiah Lutheran Church Consent Agenda Items 1-13, 15-23, 25, 27-42, 44-46, 49, 51-58
Authorize execution of a construction contract with CHASCO CONSTRUCTORS, LTD., LLP, Round Rock, TX, for the IH-35 Makeover Re-Bid in the amount of $2,027,880, plus a $101,395 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,129,275. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Capital Budget of the Planning and Development Review Department. 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) through the achievements of Good Faith Efforts with 61.90% MBE and 2.10% WBE subcontractor participation. Related to Item #31.
75. Approve an ordinance on second reading only to renew the Austin Cab I, Incorporated d.b.a. Austin Cab taxicab franchise. Revenue source – taxicab permit fee of $400 per year per permit. Expected annual revenue, $63,600. Recommended by the Urban Transportation Commission. 76. Approve an ordinance on second reading only to renew the Greater Austin Transportation Company d.b.a. Yellow Cab Company taxicab franchise. Revenue source – taxicab permit fee of $400 per year per permit. Expected annual revenue, $182,000. Recommended by the Urban Transportation Commission.
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to reassess eligibility requirements for City home repair and weatherization programs with respect to past-due balances owed to the City by program applicants. (Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez Mayor Lee Leffingwell Council Member Laura Morrison)
Authorize negotiation and execution of amendments as required for construction phase services with DPR Construction, Inc., Austin, TX (Construction Manager at Risk) for Austin Energy's System Control Center for an estimated construction budget not to exceed $67,000,000. Funding in the amount of $64,500,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Capital Budget of Austin Energy. Funding in the amount of $2,500,000 for the related warranty agreements (an operating budget expenditure) for the remainder of the contract is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. This contract and future amendments will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9A of the City Code (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). Recommended by the Electric Utility Commission.
59. Project Prioritization Process and Strategic Mobility Plan Timeline. Related to Item #43. 43. Approve staff recommended Evaluation Criteria for Transportation Investment Projects as part of the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan. Related to Item #59.
Citizen Communications: General Ronnie Reeferseed – Peace and freedom and the constitution Gavino Fernandez - Keep Palm Pool open for this summer, given that we had 98 hot days of 100 degrees last year, one would think, why close a swimming pool? Where will our kids go? Approve $56,000 of Holly program funds to keep Palm Pool open and extend pool hours at Metz and Martin Pools, alike Northwest Pool operating hours Michael Kaid – Working conditions at the Austin Bergstrom Airport Frances Martinez - Boycott Pachanga fest @ Fiesta Gardens for the safety of our neighborhood. Keep Palm pool open this summer. We had over 98 days of 100 degrees last summer and you would think, why close a swimming pool/ where will our children go? Douglas Riley – Capital metro and city issues Rae Nadler-Olenick - Water fluoridation CarolAnneRoseKennedy – HOMETHEHAUSLESS KENNEDYS Gus Peña – City issues
61. Discuss real estate development options related to the sale or lease of the Austin Energy Control Center site (Real Property – Section 551.072). 62. Discuss legal issues related to grandfathering rights under Chapter 245 of the Texas Local Government Code (Private Consultation with Attorney - Section 551.071). 63. Evaluate the performance of and consider compensation and benefits for the City Clerk. (Personnel Matters-Section 551.074). Related to Item #50. 64. Evaluate the performance of and consider compensation and benefits for the Municipal Court Clerk. (Personnel Matters-Section 551.074). Related to Item #47. 65. Discuss legal issues related to Shane Roberts v. City of Austin, No. C-1-CV-09-012681, County Court at Law # 2, Travis County, Texas (Private Consultation with Attorney - Section 551.071). 66. Discuss legal issues related to City of Austin v. Harry M. Whittington, et al, Cause No D-1-GV-07-00942, in the 353rd Judicial District, Travis County, Texas (Private Consultation with Attorney - Section 551.071).
47. Approve an ordinance establishing compensation and benefits for the Municipal Court Clerk. Related to Item #64. (Council Member Randi Shade Mayor Lee Leffingwell) 50. Approve a resolution relating to the compensation and benefits for the City Clerk. Related to Item #63. (Council Member Randi Shade Mayor Lee Leffingwell )
C14H-2010-0003 – Fitzgerald-Upchurch Wilkerson House - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 1710 Windsor Road (Shoal Creek Watershed) from single-family residence–standard lot (SF-2) district zoning to single-family residence–standard lot–Historic Landmark (SF-2-H) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant single family residence–standard lot–Historic Landmark (SF-2-H) combining district zoning. Historic Landmark Commission Recommendation: To grant single-family residence–standard lot–Historic Landmark (SF-2-H) combining district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To deny single-family residence–standard lot–Historic Landmark (SF-2-H) combining district zoning. Applicants: Dean and Andrea McWilliams, owners. City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, Planning and Development Review Department, 974-6454.
C14-2009-0156 - Los Comales - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 2136 East 7th Street (Town Lake Watershed) from general commercial services-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning to commercial liquor sales-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-1-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To deny commercial liquor sales-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-1-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To deny commercial liquor sales-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-1-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Applicant: Merced and Graciela Benitez. Agent: Evergreen Global Group, LLC (Roger Chan). City Staff: Joi Harden, 974-2122.
C14-72-015(RCA) - 1517 E. Anderson Lane Restrictive Covenant Amendment - Conduct a public hearing to approve a restrictive covenant amendment for the property located at 1517 East Anderson Lane (Buttermilk Creek Watershed). Staff Recommendation: To grant the restrictive covenant amendment. Planning Commission Recommendation: To deny the restrictive covenant amendment. Applicant/Owner: ZIF Holdings, Inc. (Iniyat Fidai). Agent: DCI Permitting and Land Consulting (David Cancialosi). City Staff: Joi Harden, 974-2122
C14H-2009-0065 - Judge David J. and Birdie Pickle House - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 1515 Murray Lane (Shoal Creek Watershed) from family residence (SF-3) district zoning to family residence–Historic Landmark (SF-3-H) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant family residence–Historic Landmark (SF-3-H) combining district zoning. Historic Landmark Commission Recommendation: To grant family residence–Historic Landmark (SF-3-H) combining district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To deny family residence–Historic Landmark (SF-3-H) combining district zoning. Applicants: Jordan Steiker and Lori Holleran, owners. City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, Planning and Development Review Department, 974-6454.
Live Music Erin Ivey Proclamations Proclamation -- Bike Month -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by Nadia Barrera Proclamation -- Internal Audit Week -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by Darrell Carter Certificates of Appreciation -- Public Service Recognition Week -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and City Manager Marc Ott and to be accepted by City Department representatives Certificates of Appreciation -- Google Project Participants -- to be presented by Council Member Laura Morrison and to be accepted by the honorees Certificates of Appreciation -- GTOPS Reviewers -- to be presented by Council Member Laura Morrison and to be accepted by the honorees