Invocation Bishop John W. Horne, Jr., Full Gospel Holy Temple Consent Agenda 1-4, 7, 10-12 15-19, 24-35
Authorize execution of a construction contract with CAPITAL EXCAVATION COMPANY, Austin, TX for the Rio Grande Street from West Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard to 24th Street Reconstruction and Utility Adjustments Project, an ACCELERATE AUSTIN PROJECT, in the amount of $4,398,194.69 plus a $219,909.73 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $4,618,104.42. Funding in the amount of $3,487,561.54 is available in the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Capital Budget of the Public Works Department. Funding in the amount of $877,414.88 is available in the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Capital Budget of the Austin Water Utility. Funding in the amount of $253,128 is available in the Fiscal Year 2009–2010 Capital Budget of the Planning and Development Review Department. Lowest bid of 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) through the achievements of Good Faith Efforts with 8.99% MBE and 7.36% WBE subcontractor participation. The Accelerate Austin Program was recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission.
Approve an ordinance ordering a special election to be held on November 2, 2010; and approve an ordinance adopting ballot language for the voters to consider a proposition(s) for the issuance of General Obligation Bonds by the City of Austin. Election funding is contingent upon approval of appropriations for the Fiscal Year 2010-2011.
6. Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Communications and Technology Management Operating Budget of Ordinance No. 20090914-002 to add two full-time equivalent positions related to the digital vehicular video system project. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Communications and Technology Management Operating Budget. Related to Items #13, 14, 20, 21 and 22. 13. Approve a resolution declaring the City of Austin’s official intent to reimburse itself from Contractual Obligations in the amount of $3,500,000 related to service and equipment purchases relating to the digital vehicular video system project. $3,500,000 in Contractual Obligations to be issued in August 2011 or later. Related to Items#6, 14, 20, 21, and 22. 14. Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Police Department Capital Budget of Ordinance No. 20090914-003 to appropriate $3,500,000 for the digital vehicular video system project. Funding in the amount of $3,500,000 is available from a reimbursement resolution. Related to Items #6, 13, 20, 21, and 22. 20. Authorize award, negotiation, and execution of a contract through the State of Texas Department of Information Resources cooperative purchasing program with FREEIT DATA SOLUTIONS (WBE), Cedar Park, TX, for a storage area network to store data related to the digital vehicular video system in amounts not to exceed $1,303,896.26 for Phase I and $1,550,955.04 for Phase II, for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,854,851.30. Funding in the amount of $1,303,896.26 is available in Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Capital Budget of the Austin Police Department. Funding for Phase II is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. This Cooperative Contract is exempt from the MBE/WBE Ordinance. This exemption is 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 contract. The prime contractor is a certified WDB. Related to Items #6, 13, 14, 21, and 22. 21. Authorize award, negotiation, and execution of a 12-month requirements supply contract through the State of Texas Department of Information Resources cooperative purchasing program with INSIGHT NETWORKING, Tempe, AZ, for network hardware and server infrastructure related to implementation of a digital vehicular video system in an estimated amount not to exceed $1,268,331 for Phase I and $78,047 for Phase II, with two 12-month extension options in an estimated amount not to exceed $78,756 per extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $1,503,890. Funding in the amount of $1,268,331 is available in the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Capital Budget of the Austin Police Department. Funding for Phase II and the extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. This Cooperative Purchase is exempt from the MBE/WBE Ordinance. This exemption is in compliance with Chapter 2-9C 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 contract. Related to Items #6, 13, 14, 20, and 22. 22. Authorize award, negotiation, and execution of a 12-month requirements supply contract through the State of Texas Department of Information Resources cooperative purchasing program with INSIGHT PUBLIC SECTOR, INC., Tempe, AZ, for the purchase, installation, integration, and testing of Panasonic digital vehicular video systems and maintenance in estimated amounts not to exceed $370,066 for Phase I and $3,706,595 for Phase II, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $4,076,661. Funding in the amount of $370,066 is available in Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Capital Budget of the Austin Police Department. Funding for Phase II is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. This Cooperative purchase is exempt from the MBE/WBE Ordinance. This exemption is 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 contract. Related to Items #6, 13, 14, 20, and 21.
Authorize negotiation and execution of a design agreement with Jim Isermann, of Palm Springs, CA, for the design of the Seaholm Substation Wall, Art in Public Places project, in an amount not to exceed $144,000. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Capital Budget of Austin Energy and was approved by City Council for this project on February 25, 2010. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9B of the City Code (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program for Professional Services) by meeting the goals of: 7.45% MBE and 3.26% WBE subconsultant participation. Recommended by the Austin Arts Commission and the Art in Public Places Panel.
Authorize the negotiation and execution of an amendment to the existing developer agreement with WANDERING CREEK INVESTMENTS, L.P., related to Service Extension Request No. 2501 to extend the expiration date of the developer agreement for cost reimbursement in water system improvements to serve the Wandering Creek Subdivision. No additional fiscal impact to the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Capital Budget of the Austin Water Utility.
Executive Session (Part 1 of 2)
37 . Discuss legal issues related to the structures located in the right of way and alley adjacent to 201 and 203 Colorado Street. (Private Consultation with Attorney - Section 551.071). 38 . Discuss legal issues related to Dan Huebner v. City of Austin, C-1-CV-08-009807, In the County Court of Travis County, Texas, County Court No. 1 (Private Consultation with Attorney - Section 551.071). 39 . Discuss a real property acquisition of approximately 34 acres located at 1407 W. Stassney (Real Property – Section 551.072).
Aimee Bobruk – The best wurst and park side Walter Olenick – Water fluoridation Ken Vasseau – Green jobs for Austin Paul Robbins – City issues Glen Nessel – Police Corruption Ernest Samudio – Cruelty to animals in circuses Nathan Chelstrom - Single family development at 2700 Edgewater Drive Maria Whitsett - Firefighter Academy in the Budget Sharon Blythe - TBD Nailah Sankofa – Issues related t the black artists in the city
Executive Session (Part 2 of 2)
37 . Discuss legal issues related to the structures located in the right of way and alley adjacent to 201 and 203 Colorado Street. (Private Consultation with Attorney - Section 551.071). 38 . Discuss legal issues related to Dan Huebner v. City of Austin, C-1-CV-08-009807, In the County Court of Travis County, Texas, County Court No. 1 (Private Consultation with Attorney - Section 551.071). 39 . Discuss a real property acquisition of approximately 34 acres located at 1407 W. Stassney (Real Property – Section 551.072).
Approve an ordinance ordering a special election to be held on November 2, 2010; and approve an ordinance adopting ballot language for the voters to consider a proposition(s) for the issuance of General Obligation Bonds by the City of Austin. Election funding is contingent upon approval of appropriations for the Fiscal Year 2010-2011.
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)
Zoning Consent & Postponements
Zoning Ordinances / Restrictive Covenants (HEARINGS CLOSED) Item 40 Zoning and Neighborhood Plan Amendments Items 43-45
41. C14H-2009-0067 - Ernest and Irma Wilde House - Approve third reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 1412 W. 9th Street (Shoal Creek Watershed) from family residence-neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) combining district zoning to family residence–historic landmark-neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-NP) combining district zoning. First and second readings approved June 24, 2010. Vote: 5-2 (Cole and Spelman off-dais). Applicants: Jeffrey and Mary Crawford, owners. City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, 974-6454. 42. C14H-2010-0001 - John House - Approve third reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 1924 Newning Avenue (Blunn Creek Watershed) from family residence-neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) combining district zoning to family residence–historic landmark-neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-NP) combining district zoning. First and second readings approved June 24, 2010. Vote: 5-2 (Cole and Spelman off the dais). Applicant: Ian Reddy, owner. City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, 974-6454.
Public Hearings and Possible Actions Postponements
Public Hearings and Possible Actions Postponements Items 50, 52, 53
Conduct a public hearing for the limited purpose annexation of the Indian Hills Area (approximately 234 acres in Travis County west of SH 130 and east of FM 973 at the intersection of FM 973 and Decker Lake Road).
Conduct a public hearing relating to authorization of a Public Improvement District (PID) for the Indian Hills Area (approximately 240 acres in Travis County west of SH 130 and east of FM 973 at the intersection of FM 973 and Decker Lake Road).
Conduct a public hearing relating to authorization of a Public Improvement District (PID) for the Whisper Valley Area (approximately 2,066 acres in Travis County east of FM 973 and approximately 782 feet north of the intersection of FM 969 and Taylor Lane).
Conduct a public hearing for the limited purpose annexation of the Whisper Valley Area (approximately 2,066 acres in Travis County east of FM 973 and approximately 782 feet north of the intersection of FM 969 and Taylor Lane).
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2, Subchapter F (Residential Design and Compatibility Standards) to include the area bounded by Ben White Boulevard on the north, Interstate Highway 35 on the east, William Cannon Drive on the south, and Manchaca Road on the west. Recommended by Planning Commission.
Distinguished Service Award (retirement) -- James Persons -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by the honoree Distinguished Service Award -- Dr. Pat Crocker, EMS Advisory Board -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by the honoree Proclamation -- Vision is for Learning Month -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by Dr. Emily Schottman Certificate of Congratulations -- 2010 National Soccer Champions -- to be presented by Council Member Sheryl Cole and to be accepted by members of the Lonestar '91 Soccer Girls Red Team
Aug 05, 2010 City Council Meetings
Invocation Bishop John W. Horne, Jr., Full Gospel Holy Temple Consent Agenda 1-4, 7, 10-12 15-19, 24-35
Authorize execution of a construction contract with CAPITAL EXCAVATION COMPANY, Austin, TX for the Rio Grande Street from West Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard to 24th Street Reconstruction and Utility Adjustments Project, an ACCELERATE AUSTIN PROJECT, in the amount of $4,398,194.69 plus a $219,909.73 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $4,618,104.42. Funding in the amount of $3,487,561.54 is available in the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Capital Budget of the Public Works Department. Funding in the amount of $877,414.88 is available in the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Capital Budget of the Austin Water Utility. Funding in the amount of $253,128 is available in the Fiscal Year 2009–2010 Capital Budget of the Planning and Development Review Department. Lowest bid of 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) through the achievements of Good Faith Efforts with 8.99% MBE and 7.36% WBE subcontractor participation. The Accelerate Austin Program was recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission.
Approve an ordinance ordering a special election to be held on November 2, 2010; and approve an ordinance adopting ballot language for the voters to consider a proposition(s) for the issuance of General Obligation Bonds by the City of Austin. Election funding is contingent upon approval of appropriations for the Fiscal Year 2010-2011.
6. Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Communications and Technology Management Operating Budget of Ordinance No. 20090914-002 to add two full-time equivalent positions related to the digital vehicular video system project. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Communications and Technology Management Operating Budget. Related to Items #13, 14, 20, 21 and 22. 13. Approve a resolution declaring the City of Austin’s official intent to reimburse itself from Contractual Obligations in the amount of $3,500,000 related to service and equipment purchases relating to the digital vehicular video system project. $3,500,000 in Contractual Obligations to be issued in August 2011 or later. Related to Items#6, 14, 20, 21, and 22. 14. Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Police Department Capital Budget of Ordinance No. 20090914-003 to appropriate $3,500,000 for the digital vehicular video system project. Funding in the amount of $3,500,000 is available from a reimbursement resolution. Related to Items #6, 13, 20, 21, and 22. 20. Authorize award, negotiation, and execution of a contract through the State of Texas Department of Information Resources cooperative purchasing program with FREEIT DATA SOLUTIONS (WBE), Cedar Park, TX, for a storage area network to store data related to the digital vehicular video system in amounts not to exceed $1,303,896.26 for Phase I and $1,550,955.04 for Phase II, for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,854,851.30. Funding in the amount of $1,303,896.26 is available in Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Capital Budget of the Austin Police Department. Funding for Phase II is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. This Cooperative Contract is exempt from the MBE/WBE Ordinance. This exemption is 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 contract. The prime contractor is a certified WDB. Related to Items #6, 13, 14, 21, and 22. 21. Authorize award, negotiation, and execution of a 12-month requirements supply contract through the State of Texas Department of Information Resources cooperative purchasing program with INSIGHT NETWORKING, Tempe, AZ, for network hardware and server infrastructure related to implementation of a digital vehicular video system in an estimated amount not to exceed $1,268,331 for Phase I and $78,047 for Phase II, with two 12-month extension options in an estimated amount not to exceed $78,756 per extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $1,503,890. Funding in the amount of $1,268,331 is available in the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Capital Budget of the Austin Police Department. Funding for Phase II and the extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. This Cooperative Purchase is exempt from the MBE/WBE Ordinance. This exemption is in compliance with Chapter 2-9C 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 contract. Related to Items #6, 13, 14, 20, and 22. 22. Authorize award, negotiation, and execution of a 12-month requirements supply contract through the State of Texas Department of Information Resources cooperative purchasing program with INSIGHT PUBLIC SECTOR, INC., Tempe, AZ, for the purchase, installation, integration, and testing of Panasonic digital vehicular video systems and maintenance in estimated amounts not to exceed $370,066 for Phase I and $3,706,595 for Phase II, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $4,076,661. Funding in the amount of $370,066 is available in Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Capital Budget of the Austin Police Department. Funding for Phase II is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. This Cooperative purchase is exempt from the MBE/WBE Ordinance. This exemption is 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 contract. Related to Items #6, 13, 14, 20, and 21.
Authorize negotiation and execution of a design agreement with Jim Isermann, of Palm Springs, CA, for the design of the Seaholm Substation Wall, Art in Public Places project, in an amount not to exceed $144,000. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Capital Budget of Austin Energy and was approved by City Council for this project on February 25, 2010. This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9B of the City Code (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program for Professional Services) by meeting the goals of: 7.45% MBE and 3.26% WBE subconsultant participation. Recommended by the Austin Arts Commission and the Art in Public Places Panel.
Authorize the negotiation and execution of an amendment to the existing developer agreement with WANDERING CREEK INVESTMENTS, L.P., related to Service Extension Request No. 2501 to extend the expiration date of the developer agreement for cost reimbursement in water system improvements to serve the Wandering Creek Subdivision. No additional fiscal impact to the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Capital Budget of the Austin Water Utility.
Executive Session (Part 1 of 2)
37 . Discuss legal issues related to the structures located in the right of way and alley adjacent to 201 and 203 Colorado Street. (Private Consultation with Attorney - Section 551.071). 38 . Discuss legal issues related to Dan Huebner v. City of Austin, C-1-CV-08-009807, In the County Court of Travis County, Texas, County Court No. 1 (Private Consultation with Attorney - Section 551.071). 39 . Discuss a real property acquisition of approximately 34 acres located at 1407 W. Stassney (Real Property – Section 551.072).
Aimee Bobruk – The best wurst and park side Walter Olenick – Water fluoridation Ken Vasseau – Green jobs for Austin Paul Robbins – City issues Glen Nessel – Police Corruption Ernest Samudio – Cruelty to animals in circuses Nathan Chelstrom - Single family development at 2700 Edgewater Drive Maria Whitsett - Firefighter Academy in the Budget Sharon Blythe - TBD Nailah Sankofa – Issues related t the black artists in the city
Executive Session (Part 2 of 2)
37 . Discuss legal issues related to the structures located in the right of way and alley adjacent to 201 and 203 Colorado Street. (Private Consultation with Attorney - Section 551.071). 38 . Discuss legal issues related to Dan Huebner v. City of Austin, C-1-CV-08-009807, In the County Court of Travis County, Texas, County Court No. 1 (Private Consultation with Attorney - Section 551.071). 39 . Discuss a real property acquisition of approximately 34 acres located at 1407 W. Stassney (Real Property – Section 551.072).
Approve an ordinance ordering a special election to be held on November 2, 2010; and approve an ordinance adopting ballot language for the voters to consider a proposition(s) for the issuance of General Obligation Bonds by the City of Austin. Election funding is contingent upon approval of appropriations for the Fiscal Year 2010-2011.
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)
Zoning Consent & Postponements
Zoning Ordinances / Restrictive Covenants (HEARINGS CLOSED) Item 40 Zoning and Neighborhood Plan Amendments Items 43-45
41. C14H-2009-0067 - Ernest and Irma Wilde House - Approve third reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 1412 W. 9th Street (Shoal Creek Watershed) from family residence-neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) combining district zoning to family residence–historic landmark-neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-NP) combining district zoning. First and second readings approved June 24, 2010. Vote: 5-2 (Cole and Spelman off-dais). Applicants: Jeffrey and Mary Crawford, owners. City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, 974-6454. 42. C14H-2010-0001 - John House - Approve third reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 1924 Newning Avenue (Blunn Creek Watershed) from family residence-neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) combining district zoning to family residence–historic landmark-neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-NP) combining district zoning. First and second readings approved June 24, 2010. Vote: 5-2 (Cole and Spelman off the dais). Applicant: Ian Reddy, owner. City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, 974-6454.
Public Hearings and Possible Actions Postponements
Public Hearings and Possible Actions Postponements Items 50, 52, 53
Conduct a public hearing for the limited purpose annexation of the Indian Hills Area (approximately 234 acres in Travis County west of SH 130 and east of FM 973 at the intersection of FM 973 and Decker Lake Road).
Conduct a public hearing relating to authorization of a Public Improvement District (PID) for the Indian Hills Area (approximately 240 acres in Travis County west of SH 130 and east of FM 973 at the intersection of FM 973 and Decker Lake Road).
Conduct a public hearing relating to authorization of a Public Improvement District (PID) for the Whisper Valley Area (approximately 2,066 acres in Travis County east of FM 973 and approximately 782 feet north of the intersection of FM 969 and Taylor Lane).
Conduct a public hearing for the limited purpose annexation of the Whisper Valley Area (approximately 2,066 acres in Travis County east of FM 973 and approximately 782 feet north of the intersection of FM 969 and Taylor Lane).
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2, Subchapter F (Residential Design and Compatibility Standards) to include the area bounded by Ben White Boulevard on the north, Interstate Highway 35 on the east, William Cannon Drive on the south, and Manchaca Road on the west. Recommended by Planning Commission.
Distinguished Service Award (retirement) -- James Persons -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by the honoree Distinguished Service Award -- Dr. Pat Crocker, EMS Advisory Board -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by the honoree Proclamation -- Vision is for Learning Month -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by Dr. Emily Schottman Certificate of Congratulations -- 2010 National Soccer Champions -- to be presented by Council Member Sheryl Cole and to be accepted by members of the Lonestar '91 Soccer Girls Red Team