2. Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Austin Energy Capital Budget of Ordinance No. 20100913-003 to increase appropriations by $5,500,000 for the Holly Street Power Plant decommissioning costs and amending the Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Austin Energy Operating Budget of Ordinance No. 20100913-002 to increase the Non-Fuel Operations and Maintenance by $5,500,000 for the Holly Street Power Plant decommissioning account and decrease the Austin Energy Operating Fund ending balance by $5,500,000. Related to Item #8. 8. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract with TRC ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATION, Austin, Texas, or one of the other qualified offerors for RFP Solicitation No. CLMB301A, for the Reissue - Holly Street Power Plant Decommissioning Project for $11,502,518, plus $575,126 contingency for a total not-to-exceed amount of $12,077,644. Related to Item #2.
Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Operating Budget (Ordinance No. 20100913-002) of the Sustainability Fund to increase expenses by $150,000 for the African American Youth Resource Center.
Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract with BARECKY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, Wimberley, TX or one of the other qualified offerors to RFP Solicitation No. CLMB310, for the African American Cultural and Heritage Facility, in the amount of $2,450,220 plus a $245,022 contingency for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,695,242.
9. Authorize negotiation and execution of a 12-month Interlocal Agreement with the Capital Area Council of Government for a Sustainable Communities Regional Planning Grant to develop a Sustainable Communities Analytics Software Tool in an amount not to exceed $1,267,360 with one (1) eight month renewal term in an amount not to exceed $633,680 for a total contract not to exceed $1,901,040. 10. Approve an ordinance accepting $1,901,040 in federal pass-through grant funds from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development through the Capital Area Council of Governments; and amending the Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Economic Growth and Redevelopment Services Office Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund (Ordinance No. 20100913-002) to appropriate $1,901,040 to support the City of Austin's participation in the Sustainable Communities Planning Program. 28. Authorize negotiation and execution of three 30-month contracts through the State of Texas Department of Information Resources cooperative purchasing program with INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION, Armonk, NY, for the development and purchase of a Sustainable Places Analytics software tool for Economic Growth and Redevelopment Services in an amounts not to exceed $1,450,000 for a services contract, $350,000 for a software/hosting contract, and $18,000 for a hardware contract.
Rae Nadler-Olenick - Water Fluoridation Pat Valls-Trelles - Animal Adoption Center Carol Butler - Save Norwood Dog Park Coalition Linda Greene - Fluorosilicic Acid is not the same as Fluoride. Why won't City Council stop adding hazardous waste to our water? Katie Stark - Save the Norwood Dog Park Claire Hirschkind - Points of law pertaining to the city and it's businesses Nathan Chelstrom - Clarification of ruling by ZAPCO on September 7, 2010 Cynthia Valadez - Single member districts John Bush - City issues Emily Knight - Changes to S. Lamar Boulevard to make it safer for cyclists
Approve a resolution initiating amendments to City Code Title 25 and Chapter 11-1 and directing the City Manager to develop an ordinance, make recommendations, and take other actions relating to the City's historic preservation program. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member William Spelman CO 1: Council Member Laura Morrison ) Evaluate the performance of and consider the compensation and benefits for the City Manager (Personnel Matters Section 551.074) Discuss legal issues related to a Texas Open Meetings Act complaint, associated requests made under the Public Information Act, the retention of records, and a complaint filed under the City's ethics provisions (Private consultation with legal counsel pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Government Code). Discuss legal issues relating to Civil Action No. 4:11-cv-00791, Environmental Integrity Project, Texas Campaign for the Environment and Environment Texas vs. Lower Colorado River Authority, regarding the Fayette Power Project (Private consultation with legal counsel pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Government Code) Discuss legal issues relating to redistricting and proposed city charter amendments (Private consultation with legal counsel pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Government Code).
Approve a resolution initiating amendments to City Code Title 25 and Chapter 11-1 and directing the City Manager to develop an ordinance, make recommendations, and take other actions relating to the City's historic preservation program. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member William Spelman CO 1: Council Member Laura Morrison ) Evaluate the performance of and consider the compensation and benefits for the City Manager (Personnel Matters Section 551.074) Discuss legal issues related to a Texas Open Meetings Act complaint, associated requests made under the Public Information Act, the retention of records, and a complaint filed under the City's ethics provisions (Private consultation with legal counsel pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Government Code). Discuss legal issues relating to Civil Action No. 4:11-cv-00791, Environmental Integrity Project, Texas Campaign for the Environment and Environment Texas vs. Lower Colorado River Authority, regarding the Fayette Power Project (Private consultation with legal counsel pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Government Code) Discuss legal issues relating to redistricting and proposed city charter amendments (Private consultation with legal counsel pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Government Code).
Proclamation -- National Missing Children's Day -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by Diana Franzetti Proclamation – Exercise is Medicine Month – to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by Veronica Ethridge Proclamation -- School Crossing Guard Day -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by Daria Prendergast Proclamation -- Asian Pacific American Heritage Month -- to be presented by Council Member Laura Morrison and to be accepted by Lei Ye and Bimal Adhikary Proclamation -- Health Needs a Hero -- to be presented by Council Member Laura Morrison and to be accepted by Jen Ohlson Proclamation -- Harvey Milk Day -- to be presented by Council Member Randi Shade and to be accepted by Omar Lopez
Austin Housing Finance Corporation
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 https://austin.siretechnologies.com/sirepub/mtgviewer.aspx?meetid=93&doctype=AGENDA)
42. Approve a resolution initiating amendments to City Code Title 25 and Chapter 11-1 and directing the City Manager to develop an ordinance, make recommendations, and take other actions relating to the City's historic preservation program. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member William Spelman CO 1: Council Member Laura Morrison )
11. Authorize negotiation and execution of a 12-month professional services agreement with Community Initiatives Development Corporation for planning, implementing and financing of economic development projects for an amount not to exceed $49,456 with one twelve month extension option for a total contract amount of $98,912.
Health and Human Services 12. Approve an ordinance authorizing acceptance of $10,000 in grant funds from the TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES; and amending the Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Health and Human Services Department Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund (Ordinance No. 20100913-002) to appropriate $10,000 for the Texas Mother Friendly Worksite Policy Initiative.
72. C14-2010-0154 – La Palma Plaza Rezoning – Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 12030 North Lamar Boulevard (Walnut Creek Watershed) from neighborhood commercial-conditional overlay (LR-CO) combining district zoning to community commercial (GR) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To deny community commercial (GR) district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To deny community commercial (GR) district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Faris Properties (Nasib Nasar). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 974-3057.
72. C14-2010-0154 – La Palma Plaza Rezoning – Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 12030 North Lamar Boulevard (Walnut Creek Watershed) from neighborhood commercial-conditional overlay (LR-CO) combining district zoning to community commercial (GR) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To deny community commercial (GR) district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To deny community commercial (GR) district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Faris Properties (Nasib Nasar). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 974-3057.
May 12, 2011 City Council Meetings
2. Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Austin Energy Capital Budget of Ordinance No. 20100913-003 to increase appropriations by $5,500,000 for the Holly Street Power Plant decommissioning costs and amending the Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Austin Energy Operating Budget of Ordinance No. 20100913-002 to increase the Non-Fuel Operations and Maintenance by $5,500,000 for the Holly Street Power Plant decommissioning account and decrease the Austin Energy Operating Fund ending balance by $5,500,000. Related to Item #8. 8. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract with TRC ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATION, Austin, Texas, or one of the other qualified offerors for RFP Solicitation No. CLMB301A, for the Reissue - Holly Street Power Plant Decommissioning Project for $11,502,518, plus $575,126 contingency for a total not-to-exceed amount of $12,077,644. Related to Item #2.
Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Operating Budget (Ordinance No. 20100913-002) of the Sustainability Fund to increase expenses by $150,000 for the African American Youth Resource Center.
Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract with BARECKY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, Wimberley, TX or one of the other qualified offerors to RFP Solicitation No. CLMB310, for the African American Cultural and Heritage Facility, in the amount of $2,450,220 plus a $245,022 contingency for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,695,242.
9. Authorize negotiation and execution of a 12-month Interlocal Agreement with the Capital Area Council of Government for a Sustainable Communities Regional Planning Grant to develop a Sustainable Communities Analytics Software Tool in an amount not to exceed $1,267,360 with one (1) eight month renewal term in an amount not to exceed $633,680 for a total contract not to exceed $1,901,040. 10. Approve an ordinance accepting $1,901,040 in federal pass-through grant funds from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development through the Capital Area Council of Governments; and amending the Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Economic Growth and Redevelopment Services Office Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund (Ordinance No. 20100913-002) to appropriate $1,901,040 to support the City of Austin's participation in the Sustainable Communities Planning Program. 28. Authorize negotiation and execution of three 30-month contracts through the State of Texas Department of Information Resources cooperative purchasing program with INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION, Armonk, NY, for the development and purchase of a Sustainable Places Analytics software tool for Economic Growth and Redevelopment Services in an amounts not to exceed $1,450,000 for a services contract, $350,000 for a software/hosting contract, and $18,000 for a hardware contract.
Rae Nadler-Olenick - Water Fluoridation Pat Valls-Trelles - Animal Adoption Center Carol Butler - Save Norwood Dog Park Coalition Linda Greene - Fluorosilicic Acid is not the same as Fluoride. Why won't City Council stop adding hazardous waste to our water? Katie Stark - Save the Norwood Dog Park Claire Hirschkind - Points of law pertaining to the city and it's businesses Nathan Chelstrom - Clarification of ruling by ZAPCO on September 7, 2010 Cynthia Valadez - Single member districts John Bush - City issues Emily Knight - Changes to S. Lamar Boulevard to make it safer for cyclists
Approve a resolution initiating amendments to City Code Title 25 and Chapter 11-1 and directing the City Manager to develop an ordinance, make recommendations, and take other actions relating to the City's historic preservation program. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member William Spelman CO 1: Council Member Laura Morrison ) Evaluate the performance of and consider the compensation and benefits for the City Manager (Personnel Matters Section 551.074) Discuss legal issues related to a Texas Open Meetings Act complaint, associated requests made under the Public Information Act, the retention of records, and a complaint filed under the City's ethics provisions (Private consultation with legal counsel pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Government Code). Discuss legal issues relating to Civil Action No. 4:11-cv-00791, Environmental Integrity Project, Texas Campaign for the Environment and Environment Texas vs. Lower Colorado River Authority, regarding the Fayette Power Project (Private consultation with legal counsel pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Government Code) Discuss legal issues relating to redistricting and proposed city charter amendments (Private consultation with legal counsel pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Government Code).
Approve a resolution initiating amendments to City Code Title 25 and Chapter 11-1 and directing the City Manager to develop an ordinance, make recommendations, and take other actions relating to the City's historic preservation program. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member William Spelman CO 1: Council Member Laura Morrison ) Evaluate the performance of and consider the compensation and benefits for the City Manager (Personnel Matters Section 551.074) Discuss legal issues related to a Texas Open Meetings Act complaint, associated requests made under the Public Information Act, the retention of records, and a complaint filed under the City's ethics provisions (Private consultation with legal counsel pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Government Code). Discuss legal issues relating to Civil Action No. 4:11-cv-00791, Environmental Integrity Project, Texas Campaign for the Environment and Environment Texas vs. Lower Colorado River Authority, regarding the Fayette Power Project (Private consultation with legal counsel pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Government Code) Discuss legal issues relating to redistricting and proposed city charter amendments (Private consultation with legal counsel pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Government Code).
Proclamation -- National Missing Children's Day -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by Diana Franzetti Proclamation – Exercise is Medicine Month – to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by Veronica Ethridge Proclamation -- School Crossing Guard Day -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by Daria Prendergast Proclamation -- Asian Pacific American Heritage Month -- to be presented by Council Member Laura Morrison and to be accepted by Lei Ye and Bimal Adhikary Proclamation -- Health Needs a Hero -- to be presented by Council Member Laura Morrison and to be accepted by Jen Ohlson Proclamation -- Harvey Milk Day -- to be presented by Council Member Randi Shade and to be accepted by Omar Lopez
Austin Housing Finance Corporation
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 https://austin.siretechnologies.com/sirepub/mtgviewer.aspx?meetid=93&doctype=AGENDA)
42. Approve a resolution initiating amendments to City Code Title 25 and Chapter 11-1 and directing the City Manager to develop an ordinance, make recommendations, and take other actions relating to the City's historic preservation program. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member William Spelman CO 1: Council Member Laura Morrison )
11. Authorize negotiation and execution of a 12-month professional services agreement with Community Initiatives Development Corporation for planning, implementing and financing of economic development projects for an amount not to exceed $49,456 with one twelve month extension option for a total contract amount of $98,912.
Health and Human Services 12. Approve an ordinance authorizing acceptance of $10,000 in grant funds from the TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES; and amending the Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Health and Human Services Department Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund (Ordinance No. 20100913-002) to appropriate $10,000 for the Texas Mother Friendly Worksite Policy Initiative.
72. C14-2010-0154 – La Palma Plaza Rezoning – Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 12030 North Lamar Boulevard (Walnut Creek Watershed) from neighborhood commercial-conditional overlay (LR-CO) combining district zoning to community commercial (GR) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To deny community commercial (GR) district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To deny community commercial (GR) district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Faris Properties (Nasib Nasar). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 974-3057.
72. C14-2010-0154 – La Palma Plaza Rezoning – Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 12030 North Lamar Boulevard (Walnut Creek Watershed) from neighborhood commercial-conditional overlay (LR-CO) combining district zoning to community commercial (GR) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To deny community commercial (GR) district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To deny community commercial (GR) district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Faris Properties (Nasib Nasar). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 974-3057.