Invocation Pastor Michael Dennis, North Village Church Consent Agenda Items 1, 3-4, 6-11, 16, 18-34, 36-42, and 58
Approve negotiation and execution of an agreement with the Harvest Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, in an amount not to exceed $75,000, and an Interlocal Agreement among the City of Austin, Travis County and the Austin Independent School District (AISD), in an amount not to exceed $25,000, to hold a series of African American Men and Boys Conferences during the 2010-2011 school year at selected AISD middle and high schools. Funding in the amount of $100,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Operating Budget of Austin Energy.
Approve an ordinance changing the name of GENERAL AVIATION AVE to EMMA BROWNING AVE to honor Emma Browning. As this street name change is being initiated by a city department, no fee will be assessed. The processing fee of $750 for replacement of the street signs located at the corner of GENERAL AVIATION AVE at BURLESON RD, BURLESON RD at S US 183 HWY and at BURLESON RD at S FM 973 RD will be funded by the Public Works Department.
Authorize negotiation and execution of a professional services agreement with one of the following firms: GATEWAY PLANNING GROUP, INC., Austin, TX (staff recommendation); DESIGN WORKSHOP, INC., Austin, TX (alternate firm); or one of the other qualified responders to RFQ Solicitation No. CLMP060 to provide professional planning services for the Airport Boulevard Form-based Code Initiative in an amount not to exceed $453,000. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Operating Budget of the Planning and Development Review Department. Staff recommendation is the most qualified firm out of 5 firms evaluated through the City's 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). All firms met or exceeded the goals for this solicitation, with 15.8% MBE and 15.8% WBE subconsultant participation.
Approve a resolution supporting as part of the City’s legislative agenda for the 2011 session of the Texas State Legislature an amendment to Vernon’s Civil Statutes, Title 109, Article 6243n to provide a separate tier of benefits under the City of Austin Employees’ Retirement System for future employees only, and directing the City Manager to investigate and recommend additional changes to Article 6243n that may be included as part of the City’s legislative agenda for the 2011 session of the Texas State Legislature.
Authorize negotiation and execution of Amendment Number Ten to the Truancy Court Pilot Project Interlocal Agreement between the City, Travis County and the Travis County Juvenile Board for chronic truancy intervention services for a one-year term beginning October 1, 2010, in an amount not to exceed $38,828. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Operating Budget of the Health and Human Services Department. The contract period is October 1, 2010 - September 30, 2011.
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to allocate $25,000 from the Holly Good Neighbor Program “Cultural Arts Projects” fund in the FY2010-11 Austin Energy operating budget to fund the Viva La Vida Fest 2010: 27th Annual Dia de los Muertos celebration to be held October 23, 2010. (Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez Council Member Sheryl Cole Mayor Lee Leffingwell)
Rae Nadler-Olenick - Fluoride action network's Dr. Paul Connett will visit Austin Nov. 4-9 Ronnie Reeferseed – Peace, freedom and fluoride CAROLANNEROSE KENNEDY – AVE…ROSEMARIA…IN HONOR OF ROSEMARY KENNEDY Paul Robbins – City issues Joe Quintero - Agenda 21 - Greater East Austin Neighborhood Association - East Cesar Chavez plan a taking of our land tool used by the City of Austin and their government agent Lori Renteria. Tyrone Anderson –The safety and the conditions of some of the boarding homes that some of the mentally ill patients are being released into Lory Shelton - TBA
13. 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. Related to Item #14. 14. Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Economic Growth and Redevelopment Services Office Capital Budget of Ordinance No. 20100913-003 to appropriate $1,350,000 to fund improvements with revenues related to the Energy Control Center Master Development Agreement. Funding is available in developer contributions in conjunction with the Energy Control Center Master Development Agreement. Related to Item #13.
13. 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. Related to Item #14. 14. Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Economic Growth and Redevelopment Services Office Capital Budget of Ordinance No. 20100913-003 to appropriate $1,350,000 to fund improvements with revenues related to the Energy Control Center Master Development Agreement. Funding is available in developer contributions in conjunction with the Energy Control Center Master Development Agreement. Related to Item #13.
Zoning Consent & Postponements
Zoning Ordinances / Restrictive Covenants Items 45 Zoning and Neighborhood Plan Amendments Items 49-57
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)
55. C14H-2010-0009 – Voss House - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 1501 Northwood Road (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. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant family residence–historic landmark (SF-3-H) combining district zoning. Applicant: Susie Buehler, owner. City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, 974-6454. 57. C14H-2010-0014 – Adams House - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 4300 Avenue G (Waller Creek Watershed) from family residence–neighborhood conservation (SF-3-NCCD) combining district to family residence–historic landmark–neighborhood conservation (SF-3-H-NCCD) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant family residence–historic landmark–neighborhood conservation (SF-3-H-NCCD) combining district zoning. Historic Landmark Commission Recommendation: To grant family residence–historic landmark–neighborhood conservation (SF-3-H-NCCD) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant family residence–historic landmark–neighborhood conservation (SF-3-H-NCCD) combining district zoning. Applicant: Sidney Lock, owner. City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, 974-6454.
46. C14-06-0121(RCA) – The Domain Restrictive Covenant Amendment – Conduct a public hearing and approve a restrictive covenant amendment for property locally known as 10712, 10728, 10800, 11000, 11500, 11600 Burnet Road; 11601 Domain Drive; 2900, 3001, 3101 Esperanza Crossing (Walnut Creek /Shoal Creek Watersheds) to modify the time period associated with the requirements to provide 9-acres of private parkland within the Domain development. Staff Recommendation: To grant the restrictive covenant amendment. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant the public restrictive covenant amendment. Applicant: RREEF Domain LP Development Trust, Domain Gateway I, LP, Domain Retail (Chad Marsh). Agent: Drenner & Golden Stuart Wolff, LLP (Michele Haussmann). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 974-3057. 47. C14-2010-0015 - The Domain Rezoning-Endeavor - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 10712, 10728, 10800, 11000, 11500, 11600 Burnet Road; 11601 Domain Drive; 2900, 3001, 3101 Esperanza Crossing (Walnut Creek/Shoal Creek Watersheds) 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. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant major industrial-planned development area (MI-PDA) combining district zoning. Applicant: RREEF Domain LP Development Trust, Domain Gateway I, LP, Domain Retail I LP (Chad Marsh). Agent: Drenner & Golden Stuart Wolff, LLP (Michele Haussmann). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 974-3057. 48. C14-2010-0087 – The Domain Rezoning-Simon – Approve second/third readings of 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 Watersheds) 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. First reading approved on August 26, 2010. Vote: 7-0. Owner: SPGIL Domain LP, The Domain Shopping Center LP, (Richard S. Sokolov), Heritage Communities LP. Applicant: City of Austin-Planning & Development Review Department (Sherri Sirwaitis). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 974-3057.
C14H-2010-0009 – Voss House - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 1501 Northwood Road (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. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant family residence–historic landmark (SF-3-H) combining district zoning. Applicant: Susie Buehler, owner. City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, 974-6454.
C14H-2010-0014 – Adams House - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 4300 Avenue G (Waller Creek Watershed) from family residence–neighborhood conservation (SF-3-NCCD) combining district to family residence–historic landmark–neighborhood conservation (SF-3-H-NCCD) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant family residence–historic landmark–neighborhood conservation (SF-3-H-NCCD) combining district zoning. Historic Landmark Commission Recommendation: To grant family residence–historic landmark–neighborhood conservation (SF-3-H-NCCD) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant family residence–historic landmark–neighborhood conservation (SF-3-H-NCCD) combining district zoning. Applicant: Sidney Lock, owner. City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, 974-6454.
Parks and Recreation Department Arts and Humanities Awards -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by the honorees Proclamation -- National Forum for Black Public Administrators Conference -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by Kevin Russell and Sherri Fleming Proclamation -- Archives Week -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by Mark Firmin Proclamation -- African American Cultural District Day -- to be presented by Council Member Sheryl Cole and to be accepted by Lisa Byrd and Peter Freeman Proclamation -- Disability Mentoring Day -- to be presented by Council Member Laura Morrison and to be accepted by Denise Sonleitner Proclamation -- Down Syndrome Association's Buddy Walk -- to be presented by Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez and to be accepted by Gerard Jimenez
Oct 14, 2010 City Council Meetings
Invocation Pastor Michael Dennis, North Village Church Consent Agenda Items 1, 3-4, 6-11, 16, 18-34, 36-42, and 58
Approve negotiation and execution of an agreement with the Harvest Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, in an amount not to exceed $75,000, and an Interlocal Agreement among the City of Austin, Travis County and the Austin Independent School District (AISD), in an amount not to exceed $25,000, to hold a series of African American Men and Boys Conferences during the 2010-2011 school year at selected AISD middle and high schools. Funding in the amount of $100,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Operating Budget of Austin Energy.
Approve an ordinance changing the name of GENERAL AVIATION AVE to EMMA BROWNING AVE to honor Emma Browning. As this street name change is being initiated by a city department, no fee will be assessed. The processing fee of $750 for replacement of the street signs located at the corner of GENERAL AVIATION AVE at BURLESON RD, BURLESON RD at S US 183 HWY and at BURLESON RD at S FM 973 RD will be funded by the Public Works Department.
Authorize negotiation and execution of a professional services agreement with one of the following firms: GATEWAY PLANNING GROUP, INC., Austin, TX (staff recommendation); DESIGN WORKSHOP, INC., Austin, TX (alternate firm); or one of the other qualified responders to RFQ Solicitation No. CLMP060 to provide professional planning services for the Airport Boulevard Form-based Code Initiative in an amount not to exceed $453,000. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Operating Budget of the Planning and Development Review Department. Staff recommendation is the most qualified firm out of 5 firms evaluated through the City's 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). All firms met or exceeded the goals for this solicitation, with 15.8% MBE and 15.8% WBE subconsultant participation.
Approve a resolution supporting as part of the City’s legislative agenda for the 2011 session of the Texas State Legislature an amendment to Vernon’s Civil Statutes, Title 109, Article 6243n to provide a separate tier of benefits under the City of Austin Employees’ Retirement System for future employees only, and directing the City Manager to investigate and recommend additional changes to Article 6243n that may be included as part of the City’s legislative agenda for the 2011 session of the Texas State Legislature.
Authorize negotiation and execution of Amendment Number Ten to the Truancy Court Pilot Project Interlocal Agreement between the City, Travis County and the Travis County Juvenile Board for chronic truancy intervention services for a one-year term beginning October 1, 2010, in an amount not to exceed $38,828. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Operating Budget of the Health and Human Services Department. The contract period is October 1, 2010 - September 30, 2011.
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to allocate $25,000 from the Holly Good Neighbor Program “Cultural Arts Projects” fund in the FY2010-11 Austin Energy operating budget to fund the Viva La Vida Fest 2010: 27th Annual Dia de los Muertos celebration to be held October 23, 2010. (Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez Council Member Sheryl Cole Mayor Lee Leffingwell)
Rae Nadler-Olenick - Fluoride action network's Dr. Paul Connett will visit Austin Nov. 4-9 Ronnie Reeferseed – Peace, freedom and fluoride CAROLANNEROSE KENNEDY – AVE…ROSEMARIA…IN HONOR OF ROSEMARY KENNEDY Paul Robbins – City issues Joe Quintero - Agenda 21 - Greater East Austin Neighborhood Association - East Cesar Chavez plan a taking of our land tool used by the City of Austin and their government agent Lori Renteria. Tyrone Anderson –The safety and the conditions of some of the boarding homes that some of the mentally ill patients are being released into Lory Shelton - TBA
13. 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. Related to Item #14. 14. Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Economic Growth and Redevelopment Services Office Capital Budget of Ordinance No. 20100913-003 to appropriate $1,350,000 to fund improvements with revenues related to the Energy Control Center Master Development Agreement. Funding is available in developer contributions in conjunction with the Energy Control Center Master Development Agreement. Related to Item #13.
13. 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. Related to Item #14. 14. Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Economic Growth and Redevelopment Services Office Capital Budget of Ordinance No. 20100913-003 to appropriate $1,350,000 to fund improvements with revenues related to the Energy Control Center Master Development Agreement. Funding is available in developer contributions in conjunction with the Energy Control Center Master Development Agreement. Related to Item #13.
Zoning Consent & Postponements
Zoning Ordinances / Restrictive Covenants Items 45 Zoning and Neighborhood Plan Amendments Items 49-57
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)
55. C14H-2010-0009 – Voss House - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 1501 Northwood Road (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. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant family residence–historic landmark (SF-3-H) combining district zoning. Applicant: Susie Buehler, owner. City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, 974-6454. 57. C14H-2010-0014 – Adams House - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 4300 Avenue G (Waller Creek Watershed) from family residence–neighborhood conservation (SF-3-NCCD) combining district to family residence–historic landmark–neighborhood conservation (SF-3-H-NCCD) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant family residence–historic landmark–neighborhood conservation (SF-3-H-NCCD) combining district zoning. Historic Landmark Commission Recommendation: To grant family residence–historic landmark–neighborhood conservation (SF-3-H-NCCD) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant family residence–historic landmark–neighborhood conservation (SF-3-H-NCCD) combining district zoning. Applicant: Sidney Lock, owner. City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, 974-6454.
46. C14-06-0121(RCA) – The Domain Restrictive Covenant Amendment – Conduct a public hearing and approve a restrictive covenant amendment for property locally known as 10712, 10728, 10800, 11000, 11500, 11600 Burnet Road; 11601 Domain Drive; 2900, 3001, 3101 Esperanza Crossing (Walnut Creek /Shoal Creek Watersheds) to modify the time period associated with the requirements to provide 9-acres of private parkland within the Domain development. Staff Recommendation: To grant the restrictive covenant amendment. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant the public restrictive covenant amendment. Applicant: RREEF Domain LP Development Trust, Domain Gateway I, LP, Domain Retail (Chad Marsh). Agent: Drenner & Golden Stuart Wolff, LLP (Michele Haussmann). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 974-3057. 47. C14-2010-0015 - The Domain Rezoning-Endeavor - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 10712, 10728, 10800, 11000, 11500, 11600 Burnet Road; 11601 Domain Drive; 2900, 3001, 3101 Esperanza Crossing (Walnut Creek/Shoal Creek Watersheds) 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. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant major industrial-planned development area (MI-PDA) combining district zoning. Applicant: RREEF Domain LP Development Trust, Domain Gateway I, LP, Domain Retail I LP (Chad Marsh). Agent: Drenner & Golden Stuart Wolff, LLP (Michele Haussmann). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 974-3057. 48. C14-2010-0087 – The Domain Rezoning-Simon – Approve second/third readings of 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 Watersheds) 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. First reading approved on August 26, 2010. Vote: 7-0. Owner: SPGIL Domain LP, The Domain Shopping Center LP, (Richard S. Sokolov), Heritage Communities LP. Applicant: City of Austin-Planning & Development Review Department (Sherri Sirwaitis). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 974-3057.
C14H-2010-0009 – Voss House - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 1501 Northwood Road (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. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant family residence–historic landmark (SF-3-H) combining district zoning. Applicant: Susie Buehler, owner. City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, 974-6454.
C14H-2010-0014 – Adams House - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 4300 Avenue G (Waller Creek Watershed) from family residence–neighborhood conservation (SF-3-NCCD) combining district to family residence–historic landmark–neighborhood conservation (SF-3-H-NCCD) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant family residence–historic landmark–neighborhood conservation (SF-3-H-NCCD) combining district zoning. Historic Landmark Commission Recommendation: To grant family residence–historic landmark–neighborhood conservation (SF-3-H-NCCD) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant family residence–historic landmark–neighborhood conservation (SF-3-H-NCCD) combining district zoning. Applicant: Sidney Lock, owner. City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, 974-6454.
Parks and Recreation Department Arts and Humanities Awards -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by the honorees Proclamation -- National Forum for Black Public Administrators Conference -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by Kevin Russell and Sherri Fleming Proclamation -- Archives Week -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by Mark Firmin Proclamation -- African American Cultural District Day -- to be presented by Council Member Sheryl Cole and to be accepted by Lisa Byrd and Peter Freeman Proclamation -- Disability Mentoring Day -- to be presented by Council Member Laura Morrison and to be accepted by Denise Sonleitner Proclamation -- Down Syndrome Association's Buddy Walk -- to be presented by Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez and to be accepted by Gerard Jimenez