Briefing and discussion on City of Austin policies and practices as they relate to open government issues and related case law and legislative developments.
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to explore parking options for the South Congress area and adjacent neighborhoods, including the creation of a Parking Benefits District, Residential Permit Parking districts, and the application of Residential Permit Parking within Vertical Mixed Use districts, and report back to council within 90 days; and initiate a code amendment related to Residential Permit Parking within Vertical Mixed Use districts. (Council Member Chris Riley and Council Member William Spelman)
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to explore parking options for the South Congress area and adjacent neighborhoods, including the creation of a Parking Benefits District, Residential Permit Parking districts, and the application of Residential Permit Parking within Vertical Mixed Use districts, and report back to council within 90 days; and initiate a code amendment related to Residential Permit Parking within Vertical Mixed Use districts. (Council Member Chris Riley and Council Member William Spelman)
Authorize execution of a construction contract with RODRIGUEZ BARR INC. DBA THE BARR COMPANY, AIA, Austin, TX for Ground Transportation Staging Area (GTSA) Relocation and Renovation at the Austin Bergstrom International Airport in the amount of $4,209,000 plus a $420,900 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $4,629,900. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Capital Budget of the Aviation Department. Lowest bid of six 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) by meeting the goals with 7.45% MBE and 14.32% WBE subcontractor participation. To be reviewed by the Airport Advisory Commission on March 9, 2011.
Approve a resolution authorizing the application for grant funding of up to $600,000 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning Prevention program. Funding is available from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning Prevention program, for the grant period July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2014. There is no match requirement.
C14H-2010-0040 – Paulson-Sing House - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 1705 Willow Street (Lady Bird Lake Watershed) from family residence – neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) combining district zoning to family residence – historic landmark – neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To deny family residence – historic landmark – neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-NP) combining district zoning. Historic Landmark Commission Recommendation: To grant family residence – historic landmark – neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant family residence – historic landmark – neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-NP) combining district zoning. Applicant: Raul Hernandez, owner; Suzanne Deaderick, agent. City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, 974-6454.
Authorize the execution of an Interlocal Agreement with Texas Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) , College Station, Texas to conduct Structural Collapse Training Courses for the Austin Fire Department for a 12 month period in an amount not to exceed $193,472. Funding is available from the Federal Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP), 2010 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant. The grant period is August 2, 2010 to February 28, 2013.
Authorize negotiation and execution of a one-month renewal of a lease for 49,911 square feet of office space and a new 72-month lease with a one-year extension option for 71,806 square feet of office space at 811 Barton Springs Road with T-C Barton Springs LLC for an amount not to exceed $12,167,173 with an extension option for an amount not to exceed $2,208,034, for a total new lease amount not to exceed $14,375,207. Funding is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Recommended by the Electric Utility Commission. Adjourn
Mar 08, 2011 City Council Meetings
Briefing and discussion on City of Austin policies and practices as they relate to open government issues and related case law and legislative developments.
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to explore parking options for the South Congress area and adjacent neighborhoods, including the creation of a Parking Benefits District, Residential Permit Parking districts, and the application of Residential Permit Parking within Vertical Mixed Use districts, and report back to council within 90 days; and initiate a code amendment related to Residential Permit Parking within Vertical Mixed Use districts. (Council Member Chris Riley and Council Member William Spelman)
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to explore parking options for the South Congress area and adjacent neighborhoods, including the creation of a Parking Benefits District, Residential Permit Parking districts, and the application of Residential Permit Parking within Vertical Mixed Use districts, and report back to council within 90 days; and initiate a code amendment related to Residential Permit Parking within Vertical Mixed Use districts. (Council Member Chris Riley and Council Member William Spelman)
Authorize execution of a construction contract with RODRIGUEZ BARR INC. DBA THE BARR COMPANY, AIA, Austin, TX for Ground Transportation Staging Area (GTSA) Relocation and Renovation at the Austin Bergstrom International Airport in the amount of $4,209,000 plus a $420,900 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $4,629,900. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Capital Budget of the Aviation Department. Lowest bid of six 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) by meeting the goals with 7.45% MBE and 14.32% WBE subcontractor participation. To be reviewed by the Airport Advisory Commission on March 9, 2011.
Approve a resolution authorizing the application for grant funding of up to $600,000 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning Prevention program. Funding is available from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning Prevention program, for the grant period July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2014. There is no match requirement.
C14H-2010-0040 – Paulson-Sing House - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 1705 Willow Street (Lady Bird Lake Watershed) from family residence – neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) combining district zoning to family residence – historic landmark – neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To deny family residence – historic landmark – neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-NP) combining district zoning. Historic Landmark Commission Recommendation: To grant family residence – historic landmark – neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant family residence – historic landmark – neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-NP) combining district zoning. Applicant: Raul Hernandez, owner; Suzanne Deaderick, agent. City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, 974-6454.
Authorize the execution of an Interlocal Agreement with Texas Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) , College Station, Texas to conduct Structural Collapse Training Courses for the Austin Fire Department for a 12 month period in an amount not to exceed $193,472. Funding is available from the Federal Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP), 2010 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant. The grant period is August 2, 2010 to February 28, 2013.
Authorize negotiation and execution of a one-month renewal of a lease for 49,911 square feet of office space and a new 72-month lease with a one-year extension option for 71,806 square feet of office space at 811 Barton Springs Road with T-C Barton Springs LLC for an amount not to exceed $12,167,173 with an extension option for an amount not to exceed $2,208,034, for a total new lease amount not to exceed $14,375,207. Funding is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Recommended by the Electric Utility Commission. Adjourn