Approve a resolution authorizing an application to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for funding in an amount up to $8,000,000 in Section 108 Loan Assistance Program Funds and up to $2,000,000 in Brownfields Economic Development Initiative (BEDI) Grant funds to carry out eligible economic development activities pursuant to 24 CFR 570.703 (h)(2) and 570.204. $2,000,000 Brownfields Economic Development Initiative Grants and $8,000,000 in loan funds guaranteed by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development through its Section 108 Loan Guarantee Assistance Program. If the grant applications are approved, the Fiscal Year 2010 - 2011 Operating Budget of the Economic Growth and Redevelopment Services Office will be subsequently amended. Recommended by the Community Development Commission.
Approve an ordinance establishing classifications and positions in the classified service of the Fire Department; creating and eliminating positions; establishing pay rates; and repealing Ordinance No. 20100913-006 relating to Fire Department classifications and positions. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Operating Budget of the Austin Fire Department.
Authorize award, negotiation, and execution of a 12-month requirements contract with i2, INC., McLean, VA, for the purchase of gang tracking software, software maintenance, and training in an amount not to exceed $314,624.30, with four 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $40,353.17 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $476,036.98. i2, Inc., is the single source provided for these services. Funding in the amount of $186,581.94 is available in the Homeland Security and Emergency Management Special Revenue Fund, Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) Grant. Funding in the amount of $128,042.36 is available in the Fiscal Year 2008 Department of Justice Congressionally Mandated Award Fund, Central Texas Regional Gang Database Project. Funding for the extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. This contract 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.
Approve a resolution authorizing the negotiation and execution of an Advance Funding Agreement between the City and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for intersection improvements to the IH 35 Northbound Frontage Road from 53rd Street to Barbara Jordan Boulevard as it relates to the 2010 Transportation Bond. Funding of $1,325,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Capital Budget of the Transportation Department.
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to work with the City Clerk to conduct a cost analysis of the City's boards and commissions system. (Council Member William Spelman Council Member Sheryl Cole )
Ronnie Reeferseed – Peace, freedom and fluoride Walter Olenick – Water fluoridation Cynthia Valdez – Single member districts and East Austin developments Linda Greene – The case against fluoride book Travis Snavely – Body scanners and fluoride Philip Greene – Federal government says lower fluoride levels Anna Maciel – The community development in East Austin Kenneth Lewis – False arrest and compensation Debbie Russell – Social equity Richard Franklin – Social equity
43. Discuss legal issues relating to City Council appointments made under Article VI of the City Charter. (Private consultation with Attorney - Section 551.071.) 44. Evaluate the performance of and consider the compensation and benefits for the City Auditor (personnel matter - Section 551.074). Related to Item #45.
C14H-2010-0039 – Bradford-Nohra House - Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 to rezone property locally known as 4213 Avenue G (Waller Creek Watershed) from townhouse-condominium residence-neighborhood conservation (SF-6-NCCD) combining district zoning to townhouse-condominium residence-historic landmark-neighborhood conservation (SF-6-H-NCCD) combining district zoning. First reading approved on January 13, 2011. Vote: 4-3 (Ayes: Council Members Cole, Morrison, Riley and Spelman; Nays: Mayor Leffingwell and Council Members Martinez and Shade). Applicant: Historic Landmark Commission. Owner: Sylvia Dudney, Trustee for Helen Nohra. City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, 974-6454.
Distinguished Service Awards -- Retirements -- Pat Murphy and Nancy McClintock -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by the honorees Certificate of Congratulations -- Larry Speck -- to be presented by Council Member Sheryl Cole and to be accepted by the honoree Proclamation -- Flipped on Christmas -- to be presented by Council Member Randi Shade and to be accepted by Jan Bozarth and Tim Grivas Proclamation -- Go Red for Women Day -- to be presented by Council Member Laura Morrison and to be accepted by Joel Romo
C14H-2010-0026 – Zeta Tau Alpha House - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 2711 Nueces Street (Shoal Creek Watershed) from multi-family-moderate high density-neighborhood plan (MF-4-NP) combining district zoning to multi-family–moderate high density–historic landmark–neighborhood plan (MF-4-H-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant multi-family–moderate high density–historic landmark–neighborhood plan (MF-4-H-NP) combining district zoning. Historic Landmark Commission Recommendation: To grant multi-family–moderate high density–historic landmark–neighborhood plan (MF-4-H-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant multi-family–moderate high density–historic landmark–neighborhood plan (MF-4-H-NP) combining district zoning. Applicant: Zeta Tau Alpha House Corporation, owner. City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, 974-6454.
C14H-2010-0031 – Cranfill-Beacham Apartments - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 1911 Cliff Street (Shoal Creek Watershed) from multi-family residence–low density–conditional overlay– neighborhood plan (MF-2-CO-NP) combining district zoning to multi-family residence–low density-historic landmark– conditional overlay–neighborhood plan (MF-2 CO-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant multi-family residence–low density-historic landmark–conditional overlay–neighborhood plan (MF-2 CO-NP) combining district zoning. Historic Landmark Commission Recommendation: To grant multi-family residence–low density-historic landmark–conditional overlay–neighborhood plan (MF-2 CO-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant multi-family residence–low density-historic landmark–conditional overlay–neighborhood plan (MF-2 CO-NP) combining district zoning. Applicant: Ernesto Cragnolino, president, Cliff Street Condominium Owners’ Association. City Staff: Steve Sadowsky,974-6454.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance regarding CenterPoint Energy Entex's proposal to increase customer gas rates, establishing reasonable rates and charges, and authorizing intervention in Gas Services Division Docket No. 10038 before the Railroad Commission of Texas.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an appeal by Camille Perry on a decision to approve an Outdoor Music Venue Permit for Irie Bean Coffee Bar, located at 2310 S. Lamar Blvd., Unit 102.
Jan 27, 2011 City Council Meetings
Approve a resolution authorizing an application to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for funding in an amount up to $8,000,000 in Section 108 Loan Assistance Program Funds and up to $2,000,000 in Brownfields Economic Development Initiative (BEDI) Grant funds to carry out eligible economic development activities pursuant to 24 CFR 570.703 (h)(2) and 570.204. $2,000,000 Brownfields Economic Development Initiative Grants and $8,000,000 in loan funds guaranteed by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development through its Section 108 Loan Guarantee Assistance Program. If the grant applications are approved, the Fiscal Year 2010 - 2011 Operating Budget of the Economic Growth and Redevelopment Services Office will be subsequently amended. Recommended by the Community Development Commission.
Approve an ordinance establishing classifications and positions in the classified service of the Fire Department; creating and eliminating positions; establishing pay rates; and repealing Ordinance No. 20100913-006 relating to Fire Department classifications and positions. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Operating Budget of the Austin Fire Department.
Authorize award, negotiation, and execution of a 12-month requirements contract with i2, INC., McLean, VA, for the purchase of gang tracking software, software maintenance, and training in an amount not to exceed $314,624.30, with four 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $40,353.17 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $476,036.98. i2, Inc., is the single source provided for these services. Funding in the amount of $186,581.94 is available in the Homeland Security and Emergency Management Special Revenue Fund, Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) Grant. Funding in the amount of $128,042.36 is available in the Fiscal Year 2008 Department of Justice Congressionally Mandated Award Fund, Central Texas Regional Gang Database Project. Funding for the extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. This contract 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.
Approve a resolution authorizing the negotiation and execution of an Advance Funding Agreement between the City and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for intersection improvements to the IH 35 Northbound Frontage Road from 53rd Street to Barbara Jordan Boulevard as it relates to the 2010 Transportation Bond. Funding of $1,325,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Capital Budget of the Transportation Department.
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to work with the City Clerk to conduct a cost analysis of the City's boards and commissions system. (Council Member William Spelman Council Member Sheryl Cole )
Ronnie Reeferseed – Peace, freedom and fluoride Walter Olenick – Water fluoridation Cynthia Valdez – Single member districts and East Austin developments Linda Greene – The case against fluoride book Travis Snavely – Body scanners and fluoride Philip Greene – Federal government says lower fluoride levels Anna Maciel – The community development in East Austin Kenneth Lewis – False arrest and compensation Debbie Russell – Social equity Richard Franklin – Social equity
43. Discuss legal issues relating to City Council appointments made under Article VI of the City Charter. (Private consultation with Attorney - Section 551.071.) 44. Evaluate the performance of and consider the compensation and benefits for the City Auditor (personnel matter - Section 551.074). Related to Item #45.
C14H-2010-0039 – Bradford-Nohra House - Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 to rezone property locally known as 4213 Avenue G (Waller Creek Watershed) from townhouse-condominium residence-neighborhood conservation (SF-6-NCCD) combining district zoning to townhouse-condominium residence-historic landmark-neighborhood conservation (SF-6-H-NCCD) combining district zoning. First reading approved on January 13, 2011. Vote: 4-3 (Ayes: Council Members Cole, Morrison, Riley and Spelman; Nays: Mayor Leffingwell and Council Members Martinez and Shade). Applicant: Historic Landmark Commission. Owner: Sylvia Dudney, Trustee for Helen Nohra. City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, 974-6454.
Distinguished Service Awards -- Retirements -- Pat Murphy and Nancy McClintock -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by the honorees Certificate of Congratulations -- Larry Speck -- to be presented by Council Member Sheryl Cole and to be accepted by the honoree Proclamation -- Flipped on Christmas -- to be presented by Council Member Randi Shade and to be accepted by Jan Bozarth and Tim Grivas Proclamation -- Go Red for Women Day -- to be presented by Council Member Laura Morrison and to be accepted by Joel Romo
C14H-2010-0026 – Zeta Tau Alpha House - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 2711 Nueces Street (Shoal Creek Watershed) from multi-family-moderate high density-neighborhood plan (MF-4-NP) combining district zoning to multi-family–moderate high density–historic landmark–neighborhood plan (MF-4-H-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant multi-family–moderate high density–historic landmark–neighborhood plan (MF-4-H-NP) combining district zoning. Historic Landmark Commission Recommendation: To grant multi-family–moderate high density–historic landmark–neighborhood plan (MF-4-H-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant multi-family–moderate high density–historic landmark–neighborhood plan (MF-4-H-NP) combining district zoning. Applicant: Zeta Tau Alpha House Corporation, owner. City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, 974-6454.
C14H-2010-0031 – Cranfill-Beacham Apartments - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 1911 Cliff Street (Shoal Creek Watershed) from multi-family residence–low density–conditional overlay– neighborhood plan (MF-2-CO-NP) combining district zoning to multi-family residence–low density-historic landmark– conditional overlay–neighborhood plan (MF-2 CO-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant multi-family residence–low density-historic landmark–conditional overlay–neighborhood plan (MF-2 CO-NP) combining district zoning. Historic Landmark Commission Recommendation: To grant multi-family residence–low density-historic landmark–conditional overlay–neighborhood plan (MF-2 CO-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant multi-family residence–low density-historic landmark–conditional overlay–neighborhood plan (MF-2 CO-NP) combining district zoning. Applicant: Ernesto Cragnolino, president, Cliff Street Condominium Owners’ Association. City Staff: Steve Sadowsky,974-6454.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance regarding CenterPoint Energy Entex's proposal to increase customer gas rates, establishing reasonable rates and charges, and authorizing intervention in Gas Services Division Docket No. 10038 before the Railroad Commission of Texas.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an appeal by Camille Perry on a decision to approve an Outdoor Music Venue Permit for Irie Bean Coffee Bar, located at 2310 S. Lamar Blvd., Unit 102.