Invocation Minister Sheryl Westwick, Red River Church City Council Convenes Consent Agenda
Approve the negotiation and execution of a lease agreement between the City of Austin and Meals on Wheels and More for the lease of two(2) city meal-delivery vehicles to Meals on Wheels and More for the purpose of service and delivery of congregate meals to seven (7) Parks and Recreation Department facilities.
Authorize negotiation and execution of an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Austin and Capital Area Council of Governments (“CAPCOG”) for the service and delivery of congregate meals to seven (7) Parks and Recreation Department supported facilities by Meals on Wheels for one term beginning April 1, 2011 and ending September 30, 2011 in a total not to exceed $145,000 and the option for annual one-year term renewals beginning October 1, 2011 until the contract is terminated by either party, in a per-renewal total not to exceed $182,000. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Operating Budget of the Parks and Recreation Department in the amount of $145,000. The Parks and Recreation Department will in good faith budget $182,000 in future fiscal years for annual agreement renewal. Funding for the agreement is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
Approve an ordinance amending Title 12-3 of the City Code to extend paid parking hours within the downtown area from 8:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. Monday through Saturday and to extend all other paid parking hours to 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Reviewed by the Downtown Commission, the Urban Transportation Commission, and the Joint Subcommittee of the Downtown Commission and Urban Transportation Commission.
Approve an ordinance amending Chapter 9-4, Article 2 of the City Code relating to offenses related to prohibited acts. (Council Member Randi Shade Council Member Laura Morrison Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez)
Babs K. Warren – Poisons in our water (Fluoride, Uranium, and aluminum sprayed on us) Rae Nadler-Olenick - Water fluoridation Gavino Fernandez, Jr. - Austin voters support S. B. 380 by Senator Wentworth, calling for the election of city council members with cities of over 500, 000 be under single- members districts Fidel Acevedo - Support S.B. 380 by Senator Wenworth, The Mexican-American population deserve districts representation. Vamos a Votar! Marco de Leon - Get out the Latino vote for the Austin City Council elections of May 14, 2010. Su vote es su Voz! Frances Martinez - Support S.B. 380, by Senator Wenworth, we deserve districts representation. Ya es tiempo! Marclo Tafoya - Get out the Latino vote for the upcomming Austin City Council elections of May 14, 2010. Joe Quintero - Support S.B. 380 by Senator Wenworth, for fair representation in Austin, Texas Paul Hernandez - Support S.B. 380 by Senator Wentworth, calling for the election of city council members in cities with populations of over 500,000 be under single member districts. Philip Greene – Wasteful spending
Discuss legal issues related to a Texas Open Meetings Act complaint, associated requests made under the Public Information Act, and the retention of records. (private consultation with legal counsel pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Government Code). Discuss legal issues relating to Randall Barnett v. City of Austin, et al., cause no. GN501931; in the 353rd Judicial District Court of Travis County, Texas (private consultation with legal counsel pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Government Code).
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to allocate $90,500 from the Holly Good Neighbor Program "Cultural Arts Projects" fund and $35,000 from the Holly Good Neighbor Program "After School" fund in FY 2010-2011 Austin Energy operating budget to fund various programs. (Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez Mayor Lee Leffingwell)
Approve a resolution directing the Environmental Board and the Zoning & Platting Commission to make a recommendation on extending environmental variances previously approved by Ordinance No. 040513-20 for a project at 10140 and 10300 Old San Antonio Road. (Council Member Randi Shade Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez)
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to examine any agreements and contracts regarding the City-County partnership in Project Recovery, identify any contractual changes needed to allow the DACC to make direct referrals to Project Recovery, and consider the potential impacts of any such changes. The City Manager shall report back to Council by April 28, 2011. (Council Member Chris Riley Mayor Lee Leffingwell Council Member William Spelman)
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to develop and administer a fee waiver program for city-sponsored art projects. Recommended by the Austin Arts Commission. (Council Member Laura Morrison Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez)
Approve a resolution endorsing the Austin Independent School District, Travis County, and City of Austin Joint Subcommittee's recommendation for adoption of an Educational Impact Statement and directing the City Manager to take the appropriate actions as necessary to make educational impact assessment a formal process for code amendments, policy proposals, and permitting for development and redevelopment projects. (Council Member Laura Morrison Council Member William Spelman Mayor Lee Leffingwell)
Approve the waiver of certain fees and requirements for the HONK!TX event which is to be held March 11-13, 2011 at the Adams-Hemphill Park and Oswaldo A.B. Cantu/Pan American Hillside Stage. (Council Member Chris Riley Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez Council Member Laura Morrison)
Zoning Consent and Postponements
Zoning Ordinances / Restrictive Covenants Items 47-48 Zoning and Neighborhood Plan Amendments Items 49-59
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 reconvene.( The AHFC agenda is temporarily located at http://www.ci. austin.tx.us/edims/document.cfm?id = 130485)
Executive Session 45. Discuss legal issues related to a Texas Open Meetings Act complaint, associated requests made under the Public Information Act, and the retention of records. (private consultation with legal counsel pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Government Code). 46. Discuss legal issues relating to Randall Barnett v. City of Austin, et al., cause no. GN501931; in the 353rd Judicial District Court of Travis County, Texas (private consultation with legal counsel pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Government Code).
Proclamation -- The National Week of Prayer for the Healing of AIDS -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by Sam Price and Pastors of participating churches Proclamation -- Peace Corps Week -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by Rich Weller and fellow Returned Peace Corps Volunteers Distinguished Service Awards -- Gerry Moreau and George Gibbons -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by the honorees
Mar 03, 2011 City Council Meetings
Invocation Minister Sheryl Westwick, Red River Church City Council Convenes Consent Agenda
Approve the negotiation and execution of a lease agreement between the City of Austin and Meals on Wheels and More for the lease of two(2) city meal-delivery vehicles to Meals on Wheels and More for the purpose of service and delivery of congregate meals to seven (7) Parks and Recreation Department facilities.
Authorize negotiation and execution of an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Austin and Capital Area Council of Governments (“CAPCOG”) for the service and delivery of congregate meals to seven (7) Parks and Recreation Department supported facilities by Meals on Wheels for one term beginning April 1, 2011 and ending September 30, 2011 in a total not to exceed $145,000 and the option for annual one-year term renewals beginning October 1, 2011 until the contract is terminated by either party, in a per-renewal total not to exceed $182,000. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Operating Budget of the Parks and Recreation Department in the amount of $145,000. The Parks and Recreation Department will in good faith budget $182,000 in future fiscal years for annual agreement renewal. Funding for the agreement is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
Approve an ordinance amending Title 12-3 of the City Code to extend paid parking hours within the downtown area from 8:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. Monday through Saturday and to extend all other paid parking hours to 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Reviewed by the Downtown Commission, the Urban Transportation Commission, and the Joint Subcommittee of the Downtown Commission and Urban Transportation Commission.
Approve an ordinance amending Chapter 9-4, Article 2 of the City Code relating to offenses related to prohibited acts. (Council Member Randi Shade Council Member Laura Morrison Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez)
Babs K. Warren – Poisons in our water (Fluoride, Uranium, and aluminum sprayed on us) Rae Nadler-Olenick - Water fluoridation Gavino Fernandez, Jr. - Austin voters support S. B. 380 by Senator Wentworth, calling for the election of city council members with cities of over 500, 000 be under single- members districts Fidel Acevedo - Support S.B. 380 by Senator Wenworth, The Mexican-American population deserve districts representation. Vamos a Votar! Marco de Leon - Get out the Latino vote for the Austin City Council elections of May 14, 2010. Su vote es su Voz! Frances Martinez - Support S.B. 380, by Senator Wenworth, we deserve districts representation. Ya es tiempo! Marclo Tafoya - Get out the Latino vote for the upcomming Austin City Council elections of May 14, 2010. Joe Quintero - Support S.B. 380 by Senator Wenworth, for fair representation in Austin, Texas Paul Hernandez - Support S.B. 380 by Senator Wentworth, calling for the election of city council members in cities with populations of over 500,000 be under single member districts. Philip Greene – Wasteful spending
Discuss legal issues related to a Texas Open Meetings Act complaint, associated requests made under the Public Information Act, and the retention of records. (private consultation with legal counsel pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Government Code). Discuss legal issues relating to Randall Barnett v. City of Austin, et al., cause no. GN501931; in the 353rd Judicial District Court of Travis County, Texas (private consultation with legal counsel pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Government Code).
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to allocate $90,500 from the Holly Good Neighbor Program "Cultural Arts Projects" fund and $35,000 from the Holly Good Neighbor Program "After School" fund in FY 2010-2011 Austin Energy operating budget to fund various programs. (Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez Mayor Lee Leffingwell)
Approve a resolution directing the Environmental Board and the Zoning & Platting Commission to make a recommendation on extending environmental variances previously approved by Ordinance No. 040513-20 for a project at 10140 and 10300 Old San Antonio Road. (Council Member Randi Shade Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez)
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to examine any agreements and contracts regarding the City-County partnership in Project Recovery, identify any contractual changes needed to allow the DACC to make direct referrals to Project Recovery, and consider the potential impacts of any such changes. The City Manager shall report back to Council by April 28, 2011. (Council Member Chris Riley Mayor Lee Leffingwell Council Member William Spelman)
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to develop and administer a fee waiver program for city-sponsored art projects. Recommended by the Austin Arts Commission. (Council Member Laura Morrison Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez)
Approve a resolution endorsing the Austin Independent School District, Travis County, and City of Austin Joint Subcommittee's recommendation for adoption of an Educational Impact Statement and directing the City Manager to take the appropriate actions as necessary to make educational impact assessment a formal process for code amendments, policy proposals, and permitting for development and redevelopment projects. (Council Member Laura Morrison Council Member William Spelman Mayor Lee Leffingwell)
Approve the waiver of certain fees and requirements for the HONK!TX event which is to be held March 11-13, 2011 at the Adams-Hemphill Park and Oswaldo A.B. Cantu/Pan American Hillside Stage. (Council Member Chris Riley Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez Council Member Laura Morrison)
Zoning Consent and Postponements
Zoning Ordinances / Restrictive Covenants Items 47-48 Zoning and Neighborhood Plan Amendments Items 49-59
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 reconvene.( The AHFC agenda is temporarily located at http://www.ci. austin.tx.us/edims/document.cfm?id = 130485)
Executive Session 45. Discuss legal issues related to a Texas Open Meetings Act complaint, associated requests made under the Public Information Act, and the retention of records. (private consultation with legal counsel pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Government Code). 46. Discuss legal issues relating to Randall Barnett v. City of Austin, et al., cause no. GN501931; in the 353rd Judicial District Court of Travis County, Texas (private consultation with legal counsel pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Government Code).
Proclamation -- The National Week of Prayer for the Healing of AIDS -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by Sam Price and Pastors of participating churches Proclamation -- Peace Corps Week -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by Rich Weller and fellow Returned Peace Corps Volunteers Distinguished Service Awards -- Gerry Moreau and George Gibbons -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by the honorees