Invocation Major John Carter, Salvation Army Consent Agenda 1-3, 5, 9-12, 14-20, 22-29, 31-34, 36, 38-39, 41-43
Authorize negotiation and execution of an Agreement with LAUGHLIN-THYSSEN, INC., Austin, TX for the Waller Creek Tunnel – Lady Bird Lake Hike and Bike Trail Bridge Improvements for an amount not to exceed $575,000. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2009 – 2010 Capital Budget of the Watershed Protection Department. Best Value to the City of Austin of four (4) Proposals 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 1.65% MBE and 1.99% WBE subcontractor participation.
7. Approve an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a Master Development Agreement with CONSTRUCTIVE VENTURES, INC. and TC AUSTIN DEVELOPMENT, INC. for redevelopment of the property currently occupied by the Austin Energy Control Center; adopting building access and area of refuge requirements; and approving a managed growth agreement. No unanticipated financial impact. Related to Item #8. 8. Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Economic Growth and Redevelopment Services Office Capital Budget of Ordinance No. 20090914-003 to appropriate $1,350,000 for improvements in conjunction with revenues received from the Energy Control Center Redevelopment Project. Funding in the amount of $1,350,000 is available in developer contributions in conjunction with the Energy Control Center Master Agreement. Related to Item #7.
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to take steps to cease employee business-related travel to the State of Arizona and to investigate all current and potential City of Austin business with, and investments in, the State of Arizona and report back to Council with a plan to cease such business dealings. (Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez Council Member William Spelman Mayor Lee Leffingwell)
Authorize award and execution of Amendment No. 2 to a contract with ENVIROMEDIA SOCIAL MARKETING, Austin, TX to increase the contract amount for additional water conservation marketing, planning, and outreach assessment services for the Austin Water Utility in an estimated amount not to exceed $175,000, for a revised total estimated contract amount not to exceed $224,500. Funding in the amount of $175,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Operating Budget of the Austin Water Utility. Professional Service. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9B 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. To be reviewed by the Water & Wastewater Commission on May 12, 2010.
Linda Greene – Austin scene is not so green re: fluoride and dillo dirt John Goldstone – ARA and 12th Street Tim Lucus – Illegal immigration and limiting ties to Arizona Dr. Elliott Eagan – Arizona immigration issues and the City’s response Kenneth Synder – North Ridge acres subdivision Robert MacDonald – City policy clarifications Rae Nadler-Olenick – Water fluoridation Ronnie Reeferseed – Peace and freedom generally speaking Douglas Riley – The city budget and where the tax money goes
Discuss legal issues related to the November 2, 2010 election (Private Consultation with Attorney - Section 551.071).
Approve a resolution adopting recommendations made in the March 2010 final report of the Citizens Water Conservation Implementation Task Force, endorsing water conservation goals, and directing the City Manager to continue analysis of the recommendations and develop a 10 year conservation action plan. (Council Member Chris Riley Council Member Randi Shade Mayor Lee Leffingwell)
Approve a settlement related to Shane Roberts v. City of Austin, No. C-1-CV-09-012681, County Court at Law # 2, Travis County, Texas.
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to recommend options for achieving the City’s regional multi-modal transportation goals being discussed as part of the City’s on-going transportation planning while preserving debt capacity for a general obligation bond election in 2013, adhering to all City financial polices, and maintaining a consistent tax rate. (Council Member Sheryl Cole Council Member Laura Morrison Council Member Chris Riley)
Zoning Ordinances / Restrictive Covenants Items 49-50 Zoning and Neighborhood Plan Amendments Items 51-52 54-57 59-60
C14-2010-0030 - 12500 Limerick Ave. - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by zoning and rezoning property locally known as 12500 Limerick Avenue (Walnut Creek Watershed) from neighborhood office-mixed use (NO-MU) combining district zoning to general office (GO) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To deny general office (GO) district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant limited office-conditional overlay (LO-CO) combining district zoning. Applicant: J. B. Phillips. City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 974-3057.
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.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an appeal of the Planning Commission’s decision to approve a four-year site plan extension for Western Oaks Retail Center, located at 4625 W. William Cannon Drive (SPC-2007-0439C(XT2)).
Certificate of Congratulations -- Kealing Middle School Fearless Foodies -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by the honorees Distinguished Service Award (Retirement) -- Chuck Morrison, EMS -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by the honoree Proclamation -- National Public Works Week -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by Howard Lazarus and PWD employees Certificate of Appreciation -- Tory Pylypec -- to be presented by Council Member Chris Riley and to be accepted by the honoree Proclamation -- Asian Pacific American Heritage Month -- to be presented by Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez and to be accepted by Phil Hoang
Conduct a public hearing and consider an appeal of the Zoning and Platting Commission’s decision to deny a Conditional Use Site Plan application for a Hospital Services General (Jefferson Rehabilitation Hospital), located at 1600 W. 38th Street
Proclamation -- Breast Cancer Awareness and "Get a Mammogram" Campaign -- to be presented by Council Member Laura Morrison and to be accepted by Mark Washington and HR staff Proclamation -- River City Youth Recognition Day -- to be presented by Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez and to be accepted by Mona Gonzales and children from RCYF
May 13, 2010 City Council Meetings
Invocation Major John Carter, Salvation Army Consent Agenda 1-3, 5, 9-12, 14-20, 22-29, 31-34, 36, 38-39, 41-43
Authorize negotiation and execution of an Agreement with LAUGHLIN-THYSSEN, INC., Austin, TX for the Waller Creek Tunnel – Lady Bird Lake Hike and Bike Trail Bridge Improvements for an amount not to exceed $575,000. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2009 – 2010 Capital Budget of the Watershed Protection Department. Best Value to the City of Austin of four (4) Proposals 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 1.65% MBE and 1.99% WBE subcontractor participation.
7. Approve an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a Master Development Agreement with CONSTRUCTIVE VENTURES, INC. and TC AUSTIN DEVELOPMENT, INC. for redevelopment of the property currently occupied by the Austin Energy Control Center; adopting building access and area of refuge requirements; and approving a managed growth agreement. No unanticipated financial impact. Related to Item #8. 8. Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Economic Growth and Redevelopment Services Office Capital Budget of Ordinance No. 20090914-003 to appropriate $1,350,000 for improvements in conjunction with revenues received from the Energy Control Center Redevelopment Project. Funding in the amount of $1,350,000 is available in developer contributions in conjunction with the Energy Control Center Master Agreement. Related to Item #7.
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to take steps to cease employee business-related travel to the State of Arizona and to investigate all current and potential City of Austin business with, and investments in, the State of Arizona and report back to Council with a plan to cease such business dealings. (Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez Council Member William Spelman Mayor Lee Leffingwell)
Authorize award and execution of Amendment No. 2 to a contract with ENVIROMEDIA SOCIAL MARKETING, Austin, TX to increase the contract amount for additional water conservation marketing, planning, and outreach assessment services for the Austin Water Utility in an estimated amount not to exceed $175,000, for a revised total estimated contract amount not to exceed $224,500. Funding in the amount of $175,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Operating Budget of the Austin Water Utility. Professional Service. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9B 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. To be reviewed by the Water & Wastewater Commission on May 12, 2010.
Linda Greene – Austin scene is not so green re: fluoride and dillo dirt John Goldstone – ARA and 12th Street Tim Lucus – Illegal immigration and limiting ties to Arizona Dr. Elliott Eagan – Arizona immigration issues and the City’s response Kenneth Synder – North Ridge acres subdivision Robert MacDonald – City policy clarifications Rae Nadler-Olenick – Water fluoridation Ronnie Reeferseed – Peace and freedom generally speaking Douglas Riley – The city budget and where the tax money goes
Discuss legal issues related to the November 2, 2010 election (Private Consultation with Attorney - Section 551.071).
Approve a resolution adopting recommendations made in the March 2010 final report of the Citizens Water Conservation Implementation Task Force, endorsing water conservation goals, and directing the City Manager to continue analysis of the recommendations and develop a 10 year conservation action plan. (Council Member Chris Riley Council Member Randi Shade Mayor Lee Leffingwell)
Approve a settlement related to Shane Roberts v. City of Austin, No. C-1-CV-09-012681, County Court at Law # 2, Travis County, Texas.
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to recommend options for achieving the City’s regional multi-modal transportation goals being discussed as part of the City’s on-going transportation planning while preserving debt capacity for a general obligation bond election in 2013, adhering to all City financial polices, and maintaining a consistent tax rate. (Council Member Sheryl Cole Council Member Laura Morrison Council Member Chris Riley)
Zoning Ordinances / Restrictive Covenants Items 49-50 Zoning and Neighborhood Plan Amendments Items 51-52 54-57 59-60
C14-2010-0030 - 12500 Limerick Ave. - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by zoning and rezoning property locally known as 12500 Limerick Avenue (Walnut Creek Watershed) from neighborhood office-mixed use (NO-MU) combining district zoning to general office (GO) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To deny general office (GO) district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant limited office-conditional overlay (LO-CO) combining district zoning. Applicant: J. B. Phillips. City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 974-3057.
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.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an appeal of the Planning Commission’s decision to approve a four-year site plan extension for Western Oaks Retail Center, located at 4625 W. William Cannon Drive (SPC-2007-0439C(XT2)).
Certificate of Congratulations -- Kealing Middle School Fearless Foodies -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by the honorees Distinguished Service Award (Retirement) -- Chuck Morrison, EMS -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by the honoree Proclamation -- National Public Works Week -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by Howard Lazarus and PWD employees Certificate of Appreciation -- Tory Pylypec -- to be presented by Council Member Chris Riley and to be accepted by the honoree Proclamation -- Asian Pacific American Heritage Month -- to be presented by Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez and to be accepted by Phil Hoang
Conduct a public hearing and consider an appeal of the Zoning and Platting Commission’s decision to deny a Conditional Use Site Plan application for a Hospital Services General (Jefferson Rehabilitation Hospital), located at 1600 W. 38th Street
Proclamation -- Breast Cancer Awareness and "Get a Mammogram" Campaign -- to be presented by Council Member Laura Morrison and to be accepted by Mark Washington and HR staff Proclamation -- River City Youth Recognition Day -- to be presented by Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez and to be accepted by Mona Gonzales and children from RCYF