pprove an ordinance authorizing execution of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority and the City of Austin regarding construction of bus stops and associated Americans with Disabilities Act pedestrian improvements throughout the City of Austin; accepting funds of $1,800,000 from Capital Metro; and amending the Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Public Works Department Capital Budget (Ordinance No. 20100913-003) to appropriate $1,800,000. Funding in the amount of $1,800,000 will be provided by Capital Metropolitan Transit Authority. Approved by the Capital Metro Board on January 26, 2010.
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 an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Austin Transportation Department Operating Budget Ordinance No. 201000913-002 to increase parking revenue by $661,723, and increase expenditures by $534,033 for 11 full-time equivalent positions and related commodities associated with extended parking meter hours of operation and enforcement. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Operating Budget of the Transportation Department Parking Management Fund.
Authorize negotiation and execution of Renewal of and Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement for Child Care Voucher Services with YOUTH AND FAMILY ALLIANCE INC., d/b/a LIFEWORKS, to increase the contract amount for the current term, October 1, 2010 through September 30, 2011, by $44,259, for a total contract amount not to exceed $352,531, to increase the amount for the second 12-month renewal term by $44,258, for a total contract renewal amount not to exceed $352,530, and to increase performance measures. Funding for the third and fourth renewal terms remains the same, and the total maximum contract amount for all terms will now be $1,428,159. Funding is available in the amount of $44,259 in the Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Operating Budget of the Neighborhood Housing and Community Services Office through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). The contract period is October 1, 2010 through September 30, 2011. Funding for the renewal options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
Approve a settlement in Randall Barnett v. City of Austin, et al., Cause No. GN501931; in the 353rd Judicial District Court of Travis County, Texas
Approve a resolution amending the City's Legislative Program for the 82nd Texas Legislature to support, House Bill 1677, authored by Representative Eddie Rodriguez. (Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez Mayor Lee Leffingwell )
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 Council Member William Spelman )
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to create a Leadership Committee on Supportive Housing Strategy. (Council Member Sheryl Cole Council Member Chris Riley Council Member Randi Shade)
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 related to Cause No. D-1-GV-08-002666; City of Austin v. Magnum Tunneling, L.L.C., et. al; in the District Court, 201st Judicial District, Travis County, Texas. (private consultation with legal counsel pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Government Code).
Citizen Communications: General
Walter Olenick – Water fluoridation Heather Fazio – TBD Susan Wampler – McKalla property and mobil loaves and fishes Carmen Llanes – Annual Cesar Chavez Si Se Puede social justice march, Saturday March 26 Karen Hadden - Clean safe energy future for Austin Ronnie Reeferseed - Peace, freedom and fluoride Jeffery Tulis - The anti-lobbying ordinance Paul Avina - Black History month Richard Franklin – The African American quality of life Darcy Bloom- Hydrofluorosilicic acid
C14-2010-0205 – 5501 La Crosse Avenue – Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 5501-5617 La Crosse Avenue (Slaughter Creek Watershed – Barton Springs Zone) from community commercial - conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning to community commercial - conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning to change a condition of zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant community commercial - conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning to change a condition of zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant community commercial - conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning to change a condition of zoning. Owner/Applicant: Circle C Land, LP (Erin D. Pickens). Agent: Metcalfe Williams, LLP (Michele Rogerson Lynch). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 974-7719.
C14H-2009-0026 – Byrne-Reed House - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 1410 Rio Grande Street (Shoal Creek Watershed) from general office (GO) district zoning to general office – historic landmark (GO-H) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant general office – historic landmark (GO-H) combining district zoning. Historic Landmark Commission Recommendation: To grant general office – historic landmark (GO-H) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant general office – historic landmark (GO-H) combining district zoning. Applicant: Humanities Texas; Ken Johnson, Clayton and Little, Architects, agent. City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, 974-6454.
C14H-2010-0022 – Bones-Stokes House - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 1107 W. 9th Street (Shoal Creek 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 deny family residence – historic landmark – neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To deny family residence – historic landmark – neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-NP) combining district zoning. Applicants: Albert Percival, III and Kevin “Chuck” Hughes, owners. City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, 974-6454.
C14H-2010-0038 – Goyne-Norris House - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 1208 Hackberry Street (Boggy Creek 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 grant 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: William Fleece, owner. City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, 974-6454.
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.
Conduct a public hearing and consider a resolution to endorse the Imagine Austin Plan Framework and forward the Plan Framework and the Imagine Austin Preferred Growth Scenario to working groups for development of the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan. Recommended by Planning Commission.
Proclamation - Fix-A-Leak Week -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by Greg Mezaros Certificates of Appreciation -- J.J. Seabrook Bridge Renaming Project -- to be presented by Council Member Sheryl Cole and to be accepted by Robert O'Dell and Rev. Frank Costenbader
Mar 10, 2011 City Council Meetings
pprove an ordinance authorizing execution of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority and the City of Austin regarding construction of bus stops and associated Americans with Disabilities Act pedestrian improvements throughout the City of Austin; accepting funds of $1,800,000 from Capital Metro; and amending the Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Public Works Department Capital Budget (Ordinance No. 20100913-003) to appropriate $1,800,000. Funding in the amount of $1,800,000 will be provided by Capital Metropolitan Transit Authority. Approved by the Capital Metro Board on January 26, 2010.
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 an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Austin Transportation Department Operating Budget Ordinance No. 201000913-002 to increase parking revenue by $661,723, and increase expenditures by $534,033 for 11 full-time equivalent positions and related commodities associated with extended parking meter hours of operation and enforcement. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Operating Budget of the Transportation Department Parking Management Fund.
Authorize negotiation and execution of Renewal of and Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement for Child Care Voucher Services with YOUTH AND FAMILY ALLIANCE INC., d/b/a LIFEWORKS, to increase the contract amount for the current term, October 1, 2010 through September 30, 2011, by $44,259, for a total contract amount not to exceed $352,531, to increase the amount for the second 12-month renewal term by $44,258, for a total contract renewal amount not to exceed $352,530, and to increase performance measures. Funding for the third and fourth renewal terms remains the same, and the total maximum contract amount for all terms will now be $1,428,159. Funding is available in the amount of $44,259 in the Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Operating Budget of the Neighborhood Housing and Community Services Office through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). The contract period is October 1, 2010 through September 30, 2011. Funding for the renewal options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
Approve a settlement in Randall Barnett v. City of Austin, et al., Cause No. GN501931; in the 353rd Judicial District Court of Travis County, Texas
Approve a resolution amending the City's Legislative Program for the 82nd Texas Legislature to support, House Bill 1677, authored by Representative Eddie Rodriguez. (Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez Mayor Lee Leffingwell )
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 Council Member William Spelman )
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to create a Leadership Committee on Supportive Housing Strategy. (Council Member Sheryl Cole Council Member Chris Riley Council Member Randi Shade)
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 related to Cause No. D-1-GV-08-002666; City of Austin v. Magnum Tunneling, L.L.C., et. al; in the District Court, 201st Judicial District, Travis County, Texas. (private consultation with legal counsel pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Government Code).
Citizen Communications: General
Walter Olenick – Water fluoridation Heather Fazio – TBD Susan Wampler – McKalla property and mobil loaves and fishes Carmen Llanes – Annual Cesar Chavez Si Se Puede social justice march, Saturday March 26 Karen Hadden - Clean safe energy future for Austin Ronnie Reeferseed - Peace, freedom and fluoride Jeffery Tulis - The anti-lobbying ordinance Paul Avina - Black History month Richard Franklin – The African American quality of life Darcy Bloom- Hydrofluorosilicic acid
C14-2010-0205 – 5501 La Crosse Avenue – Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 5501-5617 La Crosse Avenue (Slaughter Creek Watershed – Barton Springs Zone) from community commercial - conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning to community commercial - conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning to change a condition of zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant community commercial - conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning to change a condition of zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant community commercial - conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning to change a condition of zoning. Owner/Applicant: Circle C Land, LP (Erin D. Pickens). Agent: Metcalfe Williams, LLP (Michele Rogerson Lynch). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 974-7719.
C14H-2009-0026 – Byrne-Reed House - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 1410 Rio Grande Street (Shoal Creek Watershed) from general office (GO) district zoning to general office – historic landmark (GO-H) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant general office – historic landmark (GO-H) combining district zoning. Historic Landmark Commission Recommendation: To grant general office – historic landmark (GO-H) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant general office – historic landmark (GO-H) combining district zoning. Applicant: Humanities Texas; Ken Johnson, Clayton and Little, Architects, agent. City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, 974-6454.
C14H-2010-0022 – Bones-Stokes House - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 1107 W. 9th Street (Shoal Creek 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 deny family residence – historic landmark – neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To deny family residence – historic landmark – neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-NP) combining district zoning. Applicants: Albert Percival, III and Kevin “Chuck” Hughes, owners. City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, 974-6454.
C14H-2010-0038 – Goyne-Norris House - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 1208 Hackberry Street (Boggy Creek 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 grant 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: William Fleece, owner. City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, 974-6454.
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.
Conduct a public hearing and consider a resolution to endorse the Imagine Austin Plan Framework and forward the Plan Framework and the Imagine Austin Preferred Growth Scenario to working groups for development of the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan. Recommended by Planning Commission.
Proclamation - Fix-A-Leak Week -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by Greg Mezaros Certificates of Appreciation -- J.J. Seabrook Bridge Renaming Project -- to be presented by Council Member Sheryl Cole and to be accepted by Robert O'Dell and Rev. Frank Costenbader