Invocation Minister Roger McCown, Brentwood Oaks Church of Christ Consent Agenda: 1, 6-7, 10-16, 18-20, 27-39, 41-42, 44-49
8. Authorize execution of a construction contract with EXCEL CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, L.L.C., Leander, Texas for Lake Creek Lift Station Improvements in the amount of $309,000 plus a $30,900 contingency, for a total amount not to exceed $339,900. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Capital Budget of the Austin Water Utility. Lowest bid of 3 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 achievement of Good Faith Efforts with 4.5% MBE and 0.9% WBE subcontractor participation. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission. 9. Authorize execution of a construction contract with PEPPER-LAWSON, L.P., Katy, TX for the S IH-35 Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Improvements Program – Pilot Knob Pump Station in the amount of $6,890,000 plus a $689,000 contingency for a total amount not to exceed $7,579,000. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Capital Budget of the Austin Water Utility. Lowest bid of 8 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 achievements of Good Faith Efforts with 2.23 % MBE and 21.26 % WBE subcontractor participation. Reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission.
17. Authorize negotiation and execution of a design agreement with Jim Isermann, of Palm Springs, CA, (staff recommendation) or one of the other qualified responders to RFQ Solicitation No. CLMP044, for design of the Seaholm Substation Wall Art in Public Places project in an amount not to exceed $144,000. Funding in the amount of $144,000 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. The most qualified artist-led team out of twenty-four (24) teams evaluated through the City's Art in Public Places qualification-based selection process. 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 Arts in Public Places, the Arts Commission and the Downtown Commission.
Gus Peña – 1. Do not cut any funding for social service agencies 2.Do not postpone any police cadet academy classes. 3 Please continue to fully fund all youth summer job programs and senior citizen programs. 4. Property taxes go up and property values go down. Not good. 5. The City needs to improve communication with the community. Return tax payers phone calls not just your favorite peoples phone calls. Do not play favorites. You just might not be re elected. 6. Allow community leaders (citizens) to speak to the cadets at the APD Academy. The cadets will learn from the community. 7. Support our military show your appreciation and thank them for their service to our country’s freedom, safety. Christopher Ringstaff - Dying heritage oak Rae Nadler-Olenick - Water flouridation Kathleen Stansbury - Water treatment tunnel Lake Travis Leila Abi-rached – Save Austin money and give good idea. Let people do what they want with their money Pat Valls-Trelles – August 31 film “Shelter” Ken Vasseau – All I know is what I read in the newspaper Ronnie Reeferseed – Peace, freedom and fluoride Paul Robbins – City issues Nailah Sankofa – Arts
17. Authorize negotiation and execution of a design agreement with Jim Isermann, of Palm Springs, CA, (staff recommendation) or one of the other qualified responders to RFQ Solicitation No. CLMP044, for design of the Seaholm Substation Wall Art in Public Places project in an amount not to exceed $144,000. Funding in the amount of $144,000 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. The most qualified artist-led team out of twenty-four (24) teams evaluated through the City's Art in Public Places qualification-based selection process. 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 Arts in Public Places, the Arts Commission and the Downtown Commission. 51. Discuss legal issues relating to a proposed electric franchise agreement with the City of West Lake Hills (Private Consultation with Attorney - Section 551.071). 52. Discuss legal issues relating to development regulations applicable to development of Mission Bethany Subdivision, site of Bethany Lutheran Church, at the intersection of Slaughter Lane and Wolftrap Drive. (This concerns property located in the Barton Springs Zone) (Private Consultation with Attorney - Section 551.071). 53. Discuss legal issues related to the Time Warner Cable franchise (Private Consultation With Attorney - Section 551.071).
55. Approve an ordinance authorizing the issuance of $22,300,000 City of Austin, Certificates of Obligation, Series 2010, and all related documents. $1,839,556 in the first year debt service requirement and $400 estimated annual administration fee for the paying agent/registrar for the proposed Certificate of Obligation sale is included in the 2010-2011 Proposed Operating Budget of the General Obligation Debt Service Fund. 56. Approve an ordinance authorizing the issuance of $16,450,000 City of Austin Public Property Finance Contractual Obligations, Series 2010, and all related documents. $1,413,667 in the first year debt service requirement and $400 estimated annual administration fee for the paying agent/registrar for the proposed contractual obligation sale is included in the 2010-2011 Proposed Operating Budget of the General Obligation Debt Service Fund. 57. Approve an ordinance authorizing the issuance of $26,400,000 City of Austin Public Improvement Bonds, Taxable Series 2010B, and all related documents. $2,363,333 in the first year debt service requirement and $400 estimated annual administration fee for the paying agent/registrar for the proposed bond sale is included in the 2010-2011 Proposed Operating Budget of the General Obligation Debt Service Fund. 58. Approve an ordinance authorizing the issuance of $79,528,000 City of Austin, Texas, Public Improvement Bonds, Series 2010A, and all related documents. $14,648,785 in the first year debt service requirement and $400 estimated annual administration fee for the paying agent/registrar for the proposed bond sale is included in the 2010-2011 Proposed Operating Budget of the General Obligation Debt Service Fund.
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)
Authorize negotiation and execution of a design agreement with Jim Isermann, of Palm Springs, CA, (staff recommendation) or one of the other qualified responders to RFQ Solicitation No. CLMP044, for design of the Seaholm Substation Wall Art in Public Places project in an amount not to exceed $144,000. Funding in the amount of $144,000 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. The most qualified artist-led team out of twenty-four (24) teams evaluated through the City's Art in Public Places qualification-based selection process. 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 Arts in Public Places, the Arts Commission and the Downtown Commission.
17. Authorize negotiation and execution of a design agreement with Jim Isermann, of Palm Springs, CA, (staff recommendation) or one of the other qualified responders to RFQ Solicitation No. CLMP044, for design of the Seaholm Substation Wall Art in Public Places project in an amount not to exceed $144,000. Funding in the amount of $144,000 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. The most qualified artist-led team out of twenty-four (24) teams evaluated through the City's Art in Public Places qualification-based selection process. 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 Arts in Public Places, the Arts Commission and the Downtown Commission. 51. Discuss legal issues relating to a proposed electric franchise agreement with the City of West Lake Hills (Private Consultation with Attorney - Section 551.071). 52. Discuss legal issues relating to development regulations applicable to development of Mission Bethany Subdivision, site of Bethany Lutheran Church, at the intersection of Slaughter Lane and Wolftrap Drive. (This concerns property located in the Barton Springs Zone) (Private Consultation with Attorney - Section 551.071). 53. Discuss legal issues related to the Time Warner Cable franchise (Private Consultation With Attorney - Section 551.071). 54. Discuss legal issues related to the Restated Acquisition, Development and Loan Agreement (tri-party agreement) between the City of Austin, Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Austin and Austin Revitalization Authority (Private Consultation with Attorney - Section 551.071).
Zoning Consent & Postponements
Zoning Ordinances / Restrictive Covenants (HEARINGS CLOSED) Items 59-63 Zoning and Neighborhood Plan Amendments (Public Hearings and Possible Action) Items 69-75, 77-82
78. C14-2010-0019 - Walsh Tarlton and Loop 360 Project - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 2614 Walsh Tarlton Lane (Barton Creek Watershed–Barton Springs Zone) from community commercial (GR) district zoning and limited office (LO) district zoning to community commercial–mixed use (GR-MU) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant community commercial–mixed use (GR-MU) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant community commercial–mixed use (GR-MU) combining district zoning. Applicant: CRVI Loop 360, LP (Timothy Clark). Agent: Armbrust & Brown, L.L.P. (David Armbrust). City Staff: Stephen Rye 974-7604.
Approve a resolution directing the city manager to take action regarding Time Warner Cable’s proposed migration plan of Public, Education and Government (PEG) Channels from analog to digital format. (Council Member Laura Morrison Council Member Randi Shade Council Member Chris Riley)
65. C14-2009-0089 – Indian Hills PUD – Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by zoning and rezoning property locally known as 5609 N FM 973 Road, 5709 N FM 973 Road, 5911 N FM 973 Road and 6513 N FM 973 Road (Elm and Decker Creek Watersheds) from unzoned, public (P) district zoning and development reserve (DR) district zoning to multifamily residence medium density (MF-3) district zoning and limited industrial services-conditional overlay (LI-CO) combining district zoning. First Reading approved on June 10, 2010. Vote: 7-0. Owner/Applicant: Club Deal 116 Indian Hills TX, LP (Doug Gilliland). Agent: Metcalfe Williams, LLP (Michele Rogerson). City Staff: Joi Harden, 974-2122. 66. C814-2009-0094 – Whisper Valley PUD – Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by zoning property locally known as 9605 N FM 973 Road, 9501 N FM 973 Road, Taylor Lane, Nez Perce Trace, 8312 Taylor Lane, and 9015 Taylor Lane (Colorado River and Gilleland Creek Watersheds) from unzoned to Planned Unit Development (PUD) district zoning. First Reading approved on June 10, 2010. Vote: 7-0. Owner/Applicant: Club Deal 120 Whisper Valley LP (Doug Gilliland). Agent: Metcalfe Williams, LLP (Michele Rogerson). City Staff: Jerry Rusthoven, 974-3207.
C14H-2009-0066 - Spires-Seekatz House - Approve third reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 1406 Hardouin Avenue (Shoal Creek Watershed) from family residence (SF-3) district zoning to family residence-historic landmark (SF-3-H) combining district zoning. First and second readings approved June 24, 2010. Vote: 5-2 (Cole and Spelman off-dais). Applicants: Hunter and Pamela Barrier, owners. City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, 974-6454.
C14H-2010-0016 – Callan-Boswell House - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 408 E. 33rd Street (Waller Creek Watershed) from family residence-neighborhood conservation combining district-neighborhood plan (SF-3-NCCD-NP) combining district zoning to family residence-historic landmark–neighborhood conservation combining district-neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-NCCD-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To deny family residence–historic landmark–neighborhood conservation combining district- neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-NCCD-NP) combining district zoning. Historic Landmark Commission Recommendation: To grant family residence–historic landmark–neighborhood conservation combining district-neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-NCCD-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To deny family residence-historic landmark-neighborhood conservation combining district-neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-NCCD-NP) combining district zoning. Applicant: Historic Landmark Commission. Owners: Charles and Christine Boes. City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, 974-6454.
Proclamation -- Childhood Cancer Awareness Month -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by Thomas Molina Proclamation -- Cultural Campus Month -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by Timothy Dillon Proclamation -- Texas Capitol Vietnam War Monument -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by Robert Floyd Proclamation -- Emergency Preparedness Month -- to be presented by Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez and to be accepted by Candice Wade Proclamation -- Austin Magic Week 2010 -- to be presented by Council Member Chris Riley and to be accepted by Hull Youngblood Proclamation -- Take a Loved One for a Check-Up Day -- to be presented by Council Member Sheryl Cole and to be accepted by Sam Price
C14H-2010-0016 – Callan-Boswell House - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 408 E. 33rd Street (Waller Creek Watershed) from family residence-neighborhood conservation combining district-neighborhood plan (SF-3-NCCD-NP) combining district zoning to family residence-historic landmark–neighborhood conservation combining district-neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-NCCD-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To deny family residence–historic landmark–neighborhood conservation combining district- neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-NCCD-NP) combining district zoning. Historic Landmark Commission Recommendation: To grant family residence–historic landmark–neighborhood conservation combining district-neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-NCCD-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To deny family residence-historic landmark-neighborhood conservation combining district-neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-NCCD-NP) combining district zoning. Applicant: Historic Landmark Commission. Owners: Charles and Christine Boes. City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, 974-6454.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an appeal by the Zilker Neighborhood Association regarding the decision to approve an Outdoor Music Venue permit for Opa’s, located at 2050 South Lamar Blvd.
C14-2010-0087 – The Domain Rezoning-Simon – Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 11701, 11733 North Mopac Expressway; 11400, 11500 Domain Drive; 3311 Rogers Road; 3409 Esperanza Crossing; 11600 Century Oaks Terrace (Walnut Creek/Shoal Creek Watershed) from major industrial-planned development area (MI-PDA) combining district zoning to major industrial-planned development area (MI-PDA) combining district zoning to change a condition of zoning. Staff recommendation: To grant major industrial-planned development area (MI-PDA) combining district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: Postponed to August 24, 2010. Owner: RREEF Domain LP Development Trust; Domain Gateway I, LP; Domain Retail I LP (Chad Marsh). Applicant: City of Austin-Planning & Development Review Department (Sherri Sirwaitis). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 974-3057.
C14-2010-0077 – Woodlawn 4 – Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 4600 Manchaca Road (Williamson Creek Watershed) from family residence (SF-3) district zoning to limited office-mixed use-conditional overlay (LO-MU-CO) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant limited office-mixed use-conditional overlay (LO-MU-CO) combining district zoning with conditions. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant limited office-mixed use-conditional overlay (LO-MU-CO) combining district zoning with conditions. Owner/Applicant: Woodlawn Baptist Church (Lane Northcut). Agent: Jim Bennett Consulting (Jim Bennett). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 974-7719.
Conduct a public hearing and approve a resolution authorizing the use of approximately 1.562 acres (68,068 square feet) permanent water line and approximately 3.236 acres (140,978 square feet) temporary working space, access and temporary staging and materials storage site uses, to construct, use, maintain, repair, and replace a water line for construction of a portion of the Montopolis Reclaimed Water Transmission Main Project through dedicated parkland known as Roy G. Guerrero Colorado River 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 Parks and Recreation Board.
Conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on the proposed fee changes and addition of a transmission service adjustment rider to the electric rate schedule of Austin Energy as part of the Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Proposed Budget. No fiscal impact.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance regarding floodplain variances requested by Mr. Alan Rhames of Axiom Engineers on behalf of the owner, M. Station Housing L.P., to develop a childcare services building and associated parking that encroach on the 25-year and 100-year floodplains of Boggy Creek at the address of 2918 East Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard. There is no unanticipated fiscal impact.
Conduct a Public Hearing to receive public comment on the proposed rate and fee changes for the Solid Waste Services Department as part of the Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Proposed Budget.
Conduct a public hearing and consider approval of the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan Vision Statement and the inclusion of additional elements to be incorporated into the plan. Recommended by Planning Commission.
Conduct a Public Hearing to receive public comment on the City of Austin Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Proposed Budget.
Conduct a Public Hearing to receive public comment on the City of Austin Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Proposed Budget.
Conduct a Public Hearing to receive public comment on the City of Austin Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Proposed Budget.
Conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on the proposed rate and fee changes for the Austin Water Utility as part of the Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Proposed Budget There is no fiscal impact.
Conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on the proposed rate and fee changes for the Austin Water Utility as part of the Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Proposed Budget There is no fiscal impact.
Aug 26, 2010 City Council Meetings
Invocation Minister Roger McCown, Brentwood Oaks Church of Christ Consent Agenda: 1, 6-7, 10-16, 18-20, 27-39, 41-42, 44-49
8. Authorize execution of a construction contract with EXCEL CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, L.L.C., Leander, Texas for Lake Creek Lift Station Improvements in the amount of $309,000 plus a $30,900 contingency, for a total amount not to exceed $339,900. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Capital Budget of the Austin Water Utility. Lowest bid of 3 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 achievement of Good Faith Efforts with 4.5% MBE and 0.9% WBE subcontractor participation. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission. 9. Authorize execution of a construction contract with PEPPER-LAWSON, L.P., Katy, TX for the S IH-35 Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Improvements Program – Pilot Knob Pump Station in the amount of $6,890,000 plus a $689,000 contingency for a total amount not to exceed $7,579,000. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Capital Budget of the Austin Water Utility. Lowest bid of 8 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 achievements of Good Faith Efforts with 2.23 % MBE and 21.26 % WBE subcontractor participation. Reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission.
17. Authorize negotiation and execution of a design agreement with Jim Isermann, of Palm Springs, CA, (staff recommendation) or one of the other qualified responders to RFQ Solicitation No. CLMP044, for design of the Seaholm Substation Wall Art in Public Places project in an amount not to exceed $144,000. Funding in the amount of $144,000 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. The most qualified artist-led team out of twenty-four (24) teams evaluated through the City's Art in Public Places qualification-based selection process. 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 Arts in Public Places, the Arts Commission and the Downtown Commission.
Gus Peña – 1. Do not cut any funding for social service agencies 2.Do not postpone any police cadet academy classes. 3 Please continue to fully fund all youth summer job programs and senior citizen programs. 4. Property taxes go up and property values go down. Not good. 5. The City needs to improve communication with the community. Return tax payers phone calls not just your favorite peoples phone calls. Do not play favorites. You just might not be re elected. 6. Allow community leaders (citizens) to speak to the cadets at the APD Academy. The cadets will learn from the community. 7. Support our military show your appreciation and thank them for their service to our country’s freedom, safety. Christopher Ringstaff - Dying heritage oak Rae Nadler-Olenick - Water flouridation Kathleen Stansbury - Water treatment tunnel Lake Travis Leila Abi-rached – Save Austin money and give good idea. Let people do what they want with their money Pat Valls-Trelles – August 31 film “Shelter” Ken Vasseau – All I know is what I read in the newspaper Ronnie Reeferseed – Peace, freedom and fluoride Paul Robbins – City issues Nailah Sankofa – Arts
17. Authorize negotiation and execution of a design agreement with Jim Isermann, of Palm Springs, CA, (staff recommendation) or one of the other qualified responders to RFQ Solicitation No. CLMP044, for design of the Seaholm Substation Wall Art in Public Places project in an amount not to exceed $144,000. Funding in the amount of $144,000 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. The most qualified artist-led team out of twenty-four (24) teams evaluated through the City's Art in Public Places qualification-based selection process. 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 Arts in Public Places, the Arts Commission and the Downtown Commission. 51. Discuss legal issues relating to a proposed electric franchise agreement with the City of West Lake Hills (Private Consultation with Attorney - Section 551.071). 52. Discuss legal issues relating to development regulations applicable to development of Mission Bethany Subdivision, site of Bethany Lutheran Church, at the intersection of Slaughter Lane and Wolftrap Drive. (This concerns property located in the Barton Springs Zone) (Private Consultation with Attorney - Section 551.071). 53. Discuss legal issues related to the Time Warner Cable franchise (Private Consultation With Attorney - Section 551.071).
55. Approve an ordinance authorizing the issuance of $22,300,000 City of Austin, Certificates of Obligation, Series 2010, and all related documents. $1,839,556 in the first year debt service requirement and $400 estimated annual administration fee for the paying agent/registrar for the proposed Certificate of Obligation sale is included in the 2010-2011 Proposed Operating Budget of the General Obligation Debt Service Fund. 56. Approve an ordinance authorizing the issuance of $16,450,000 City of Austin Public Property Finance Contractual Obligations, Series 2010, and all related documents. $1,413,667 in the first year debt service requirement and $400 estimated annual administration fee for the paying agent/registrar for the proposed contractual obligation sale is included in the 2010-2011 Proposed Operating Budget of the General Obligation Debt Service Fund. 57. Approve an ordinance authorizing the issuance of $26,400,000 City of Austin Public Improvement Bonds, Taxable Series 2010B, and all related documents. $2,363,333 in the first year debt service requirement and $400 estimated annual administration fee for the paying agent/registrar for the proposed bond sale is included in the 2010-2011 Proposed Operating Budget of the General Obligation Debt Service Fund. 58. Approve an ordinance authorizing the issuance of $79,528,000 City of Austin, Texas, Public Improvement Bonds, Series 2010A, and all related documents. $14,648,785 in the first year debt service requirement and $400 estimated annual administration fee for the paying agent/registrar for the proposed bond sale is included in the 2010-2011 Proposed Operating Budget of the General Obligation Debt Service Fund.
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)
Authorize negotiation and execution of a design agreement with Jim Isermann, of Palm Springs, CA, (staff recommendation) or one of the other qualified responders to RFQ Solicitation No. CLMP044, for design of the Seaholm Substation Wall Art in Public Places project in an amount not to exceed $144,000. Funding in the amount of $144,000 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. The most qualified artist-led team out of twenty-four (24) teams evaluated through the City's Art in Public Places qualification-based selection process. 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 Arts in Public Places, the Arts Commission and the Downtown Commission.
17. Authorize negotiation and execution of a design agreement with Jim Isermann, of Palm Springs, CA, (staff recommendation) or one of the other qualified responders to RFQ Solicitation No. CLMP044, for design of the Seaholm Substation Wall Art in Public Places project in an amount not to exceed $144,000. Funding in the amount of $144,000 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. The most qualified artist-led team out of twenty-four (24) teams evaluated through the City's Art in Public Places qualification-based selection process. 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 Arts in Public Places, the Arts Commission and the Downtown Commission. 51. Discuss legal issues relating to a proposed electric franchise agreement with the City of West Lake Hills (Private Consultation with Attorney - Section 551.071). 52. Discuss legal issues relating to development regulations applicable to development of Mission Bethany Subdivision, site of Bethany Lutheran Church, at the intersection of Slaughter Lane and Wolftrap Drive. (This concerns property located in the Barton Springs Zone) (Private Consultation with Attorney - Section 551.071). 53. Discuss legal issues related to the Time Warner Cable franchise (Private Consultation With Attorney - Section 551.071). 54. Discuss legal issues related to the Restated Acquisition, Development and Loan Agreement (tri-party agreement) between the City of Austin, Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Austin and Austin Revitalization Authority (Private Consultation with Attorney - Section 551.071).
Zoning Consent & Postponements
Zoning Ordinances / Restrictive Covenants (HEARINGS CLOSED) Items 59-63 Zoning and Neighborhood Plan Amendments (Public Hearings and Possible Action) Items 69-75, 77-82
78. C14-2010-0019 - Walsh Tarlton and Loop 360 Project - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 2614 Walsh Tarlton Lane (Barton Creek Watershed–Barton Springs Zone) from community commercial (GR) district zoning and limited office (LO) district zoning to community commercial–mixed use (GR-MU) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant community commercial–mixed use (GR-MU) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant community commercial–mixed use (GR-MU) combining district zoning. Applicant: CRVI Loop 360, LP (Timothy Clark). Agent: Armbrust & Brown, L.L.P. (David Armbrust). City Staff: Stephen Rye 974-7604.
Approve a resolution directing the city manager to take action regarding Time Warner Cable’s proposed migration plan of Public, Education and Government (PEG) Channels from analog to digital format. (Council Member Laura Morrison Council Member Randi Shade Council Member Chris Riley)
65. C14-2009-0089 – Indian Hills PUD – Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by zoning and rezoning property locally known as 5609 N FM 973 Road, 5709 N FM 973 Road, 5911 N FM 973 Road and 6513 N FM 973 Road (Elm and Decker Creek Watersheds) from unzoned, public (P) district zoning and development reserve (DR) district zoning to multifamily residence medium density (MF-3) district zoning and limited industrial services-conditional overlay (LI-CO) combining district zoning. First Reading approved on June 10, 2010. Vote: 7-0. Owner/Applicant: Club Deal 116 Indian Hills TX, LP (Doug Gilliland). Agent: Metcalfe Williams, LLP (Michele Rogerson). City Staff: Joi Harden, 974-2122. 66. C814-2009-0094 – Whisper Valley PUD – Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by zoning property locally known as 9605 N FM 973 Road, 9501 N FM 973 Road, Taylor Lane, Nez Perce Trace, 8312 Taylor Lane, and 9015 Taylor Lane (Colorado River and Gilleland Creek Watersheds) from unzoned to Planned Unit Development (PUD) district zoning. First Reading approved on June 10, 2010. Vote: 7-0. Owner/Applicant: Club Deal 120 Whisper Valley LP (Doug Gilliland). Agent: Metcalfe Williams, LLP (Michele Rogerson). City Staff: Jerry Rusthoven, 974-3207.
C14H-2009-0066 - Spires-Seekatz House - Approve third reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 1406 Hardouin Avenue (Shoal Creek Watershed) from family residence (SF-3) district zoning to family residence-historic landmark (SF-3-H) combining district zoning. First and second readings approved June 24, 2010. Vote: 5-2 (Cole and Spelman off-dais). Applicants: Hunter and Pamela Barrier, owners. City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, 974-6454.
C14H-2010-0016 – Callan-Boswell House - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 408 E. 33rd Street (Waller Creek Watershed) from family residence-neighborhood conservation combining district-neighborhood plan (SF-3-NCCD-NP) combining district zoning to family residence-historic landmark–neighborhood conservation combining district-neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-NCCD-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To deny family residence–historic landmark–neighborhood conservation combining district- neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-NCCD-NP) combining district zoning. Historic Landmark Commission Recommendation: To grant family residence–historic landmark–neighborhood conservation combining district-neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-NCCD-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To deny family residence-historic landmark-neighborhood conservation combining district-neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-NCCD-NP) combining district zoning. Applicant: Historic Landmark Commission. Owners: Charles and Christine Boes. City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, 974-6454.
Proclamation -- Childhood Cancer Awareness Month -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by Thomas Molina Proclamation -- Cultural Campus Month -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by Timothy Dillon Proclamation -- Texas Capitol Vietnam War Monument -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by Robert Floyd Proclamation -- Emergency Preparedness Month -- to be presented by Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez and to be accepted by Candice Wade Proclamation -- Austin Magic Week 2010 -- to be presented by Council Member Chris Riley and to be accepted by Hull Youngblood Proclamation -- Take a Loved One for a Check-Up Day -- to be presented by Council Member Sheryl Cole and to be accepted by Sam Price
C14H-2010-0016 – Callan-Boswell House - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 408 E. 33rd Street (Waller Creek Watershed) from family residence-neighborhood conservation combining district-neighborhood plan (SF-3-NCCD-NP) combining district zoning to family residence-historic landmark–neighborhood conservation combining district-neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-NCCD-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To deny family residence–historic landmark–neighborhood conservation combining district- neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-NCCD-NP) combining district zoning. Historic Landmark Commission Recommendation: To grant family residence–historic landmark–neighborhood conservation combining district-neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-NCCD-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To deny family residence-historic landmark-neighborhood conservation combining district-neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-NCCD-NP) combining district zoning. Applicant: Historic Landmark Commission. Owners: Charles and Christine Boes. City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, 974-6454.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an appeal by the Zilker Neighborhood Association regarding the decision to approve an Outdoor Music Venue permit for Opa’s, located at 2050 South Lamar Blvd.
C14-2010-0087 – The Domain Rezoning-Simon – Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 11701, 11733 North Mopac Expressway; 11400, 11500 Domain Drive; 3311 Rogers Road; 3409 Esperanza Crossing; 11600 Century Oaks Terrace (Walnut Creek/Shoal Creek Watershed) from major industrial-planned development area (MI-PDA) combining district zoning to major industrial-planned development area (MI-PDA) combining district zoning to change a condition of zoning. Staff recommendation: To grant major industrial-planned development area (MI-PDA) combining district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: Postponed to August 24, 2010. Owner: RREEF Domain LP Development Trust; Domain Gateway I, LP; Domain Retail I LP (Chad Marsh). Applicant: City of Austin-Planning & Development Review Department (Sherri Sirwaitis). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 974-3057.
C14-2010-0077 – Woodlawn 4 – Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 4600 Manchaca Road (Williamson Creek Watershed) from family residence (SF-3) district zoning to limited office-mixed use-conditional overlay (LO-MU-CO) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant limited office-mixed use-conditional overlay (LO-MU-CO) combining district zoning with conditions. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant limited office-mixed use-conditional overlay (LO-MU-CO) combining district zoning with conditions. Owner/Applicant: Woodlawn Baptist Church (Lane Northcut). Agent: Jim Bennett Consulting (Jim Bennett). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 974-7719.
Conduct a public hearing and approve a resolution authorizing the use of approximately 1.562 acres (68,068 square feet) permanent water line and approximately 3.236 acres (140,978 square feet) temporary working space, access and temporary staging and materials storage site uses, to construct, use, maintain, repair, and replace a water line for construction of a portion of the Montopolis Reclaimed Water Transmission Main Project through dedicated parkland known as Roy G. Guerrero Colorado River 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 Parks and Recreation Board.
Conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on the proposed fee changes and addition of a transmission service adjustment rider to the electric rate schedule of Austin Energy as part of the Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Proposed Budget. No fiscal impact.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance regarding floodplain variances requested by Mr. Alan Rhames of Axiom Engineers on behalf of the owner, M. Station Housing L.P., to develop a childcare services building and associated parking that encroach on the 25-year and 100-year floodplains of Boggy Creek at the address of 2918 East Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard. There is no unanticipated fiscal impact.
Conduct a Public Hearing to receive public comment on the proposed rate and fee changes for the Solid Waste Services Department as part of the Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Proposed Budget.
Conduct a public hearing and consider approval of the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan Vision Statement and the inclusion of additional elements to be incorporated into the plan. Recommended by Planning Commission.
Conduct a Public Hearing to receive public comment on the City of Austin Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Proposed Budget.
Conduct a Public Hearing to receive public comment on the City of Austin Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Proposed Budget.
Conduct a Public Hearing to receive public comment on the City of Austin Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Proposed Budget.
Conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on the proposed rate and fee changes for the Austin Water Utility as part of the Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Proposed Budget There is no fiscal impact.
Conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on the proposed rate and fee changes for the Austin Water Utility as part of the Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Proposed Budget There is no fiscal impact.