Consent Agenda Items 1-23, 25, 28-30, 32-47, 49-63, 65-72, 75-97, 99-104, 108-109, 111, 113-119
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to determine the costs of postponing completion of Water Treatment Plant 4 for five years and for ten years, relative to the costs of on-time completion, and to halt further issuances of Notices to Proceed for construction of Water Treatment Plant 4 until these cost estimates have been provided to the Council and the public
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to determine the costs of postponing completion of Water Treatment Plant 4 for five years and for ten years, relative to the costs of on-time completion, and to halt further issuances of Notices to Proceed for construction of Water Treatment Plant 4 until these cost estimates have been provided to the Council and the public
Citizen Communications: General Conrad Gonzales - Onion Creek flood plan buy-out program Jeannie Ramirez - The circus is coming to town Philip Greene - City resolution Rae Nadler-Olenick - Water fluoridation Steve Jackobs - IDEA annual report Richard Troxell - Homelessness in Austin Darcy Bloom - Fluoridation nation Zenobia C. Joseph - Texas urban renewal law and board appointments Travis Tybor - Water quality Susana Almanza - Keep Montopolis pool open and continue to fund youth services and programs. Montopolis needs new recreation center, include in next bond election.
121. Discuss legal issues related to City of Austin v. Trudy's Texas Star, Inc. d/b/a South Congress Cafe; Cause No. D-1-GV-05-004526; In the 201st Judicial District Court of Travis County, Texas (private consultation with legal counsel pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Government Code) 122. Discuss legal issues related to Cause No. D-1-GN-11-001063; Dominic Chavez, Alfred Stanley, and Michael Levy v. City of Austin and City Council Members, Lee Leffingwell, Mayor, Chris Riley, Place 2, Mike Martinez, Place 2 and Mayor Pro Tem, Randi Shade, Place 3, Laura Morrison, Place 4, Bill Spelman, Place 5, and Sheryl Cole, Place 6.; In the 419th 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 determine the costs of postponing completion of Water Treatment Plant 4 for five years and for ten years, relative to the costs of on-time completion, and to halt further issuances of Notices to Proceed for construction of Water Treatment Plant 4 until these cost estimates have been provided to the Council and the public
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to determine the costs of postponing completion of Water Treatment Plant 4 for five years and for ten years, relative to the costs of on-time completion, and to halt further issuances of Notices to Proceed for construction of Water Treatment Plant 4 until these cost estimates have been provided to the Council and the public
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to determine the costs of postponing completion of Water Treatment Plant 4 for five years and for ten years, relative to the costs of on-time completion, and to halt further issuances of Notices to Proceed for construction of Water Treatment Plant 4 until these cost estimates have been provided to the Council and the public
24. Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Sustainability Fund (Ordinance No. 20100913-002) by increasing appropriations in the amount of $350,000; amending the Fiscal Year 2010-2011 General Fund Budget Stabilization Reserve Fund (Ordinance No. 20100913-002) by reducing the fund balance in the amount of $200,000; and amending the General Fund Health and Human Services Operating Budget (Ordinance No. 20100913-002) by increasing appropriations in the amount of $200,000, for a total amount of $550,000 of increased funding for Social Services contracts for Youth Programs. Related to Items #26 and 27. 26. Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the Interlocal Agreement between the City of Austin and TRAVIS COUNTY regarding funding and certain services for the Summer Youth Employment Program to provide a one-time funding increase in an amount not to exceed $56,250, for a total contract amount not to exceed $618,804 through September 30, 2011, with one 12-month renewal through September 30, 2012 in an amount not to exceed $562,554, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,181,358. Related to Items # 24 and 27. 27. Authorize negotiation and execution of amendments to the following four social services contracts to provide additional funding for current contract terms, all to expire on September 30, 2011: WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS– CAPITAL AREA WORKFORCE BOARD, in an amount not to exceed $67,500, for a total contract amount not to exceed $870,019; BOOKSPRING, in an amount not to exceed $60,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $97,494; YOUTH AND FAMILY ALLIANCE, DBA LIFEWORKS, in an amount not to exceed $50,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $612,093, and YOUTH AND FAMILY ALLIANCE, DBA LIFEWORKS (Housing and Homeless Services), in an amount not to exceed $186,250, for a total contract amount not to exceed $662,537. Related to Items # 24 and 26.
Approve a resolution adopting the City’s Fiscal Year 2011-2012 Action Plan related to the allocation of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development grant funds, and the 2011-2012 Community Development Program as required by Texas Local Government Code Chapter 373, including proposed funding allocations for Fiscal Year 2011-2012.
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to require compliance with the City's 10 hour Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) approved safety training requirement for all construction workers and the 30 hour OSHA approved safety training requirement for all construction supervisors in the City's third party agreements, including but not limited to developer participation agreements, ground lease agreements, and other third party agreements. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member William Spelman CO 1: Council Member Laura Morrison CO 2: Council Member Chris Riley )
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to delay implementation of Ordinance 20110303-025 as it pertains to extended parking meter hours in the area bounded by Lady Bird Lake, IH-35, 10th Street and Lamar Boulevard until January 1, 2012, and to conduct a public process to allow stakeholders the opportunity to provide input and express concerns regarding extended parking meter hours in this area. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Laura Morrison CO 1: Council Member Kathie Tovo)
Proclamation -- ADA Anniversary and presentation of the Austin Access Awards -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by Tanya Winters and Award honorees Proclamation -- Meet the Lender Day -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by Rosy Jalifi Distinguished Service Awards -- Ruby Roa and Susana Almanza -- to be presented by Council Member Laura Morrison and to be accepted by the honorees Certificates of Appreciation -- The Austin Internet and Global Citizens Project participants -- to be presented by Council Member Laura Morrison and to be accepted by the honorees Proclamation -- Emancipet Mobile Unit Day -- to be presented by Council Member Laura Morrison and to be accepted by Amy Mills
C14-2011-0006 – 701 & 711 West 7th St. Rezoning – Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 701 and 711 West 7th Street (Shoal Creek Watershed) from general office (GO) district zoning to central business district (CBD) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant central business district-conditional overlay (CBD-CO) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant downtown mixed use-central urban redevelopment district-conditional overlay (DMU-CURE-CO) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: LOWA, Ltd. (Daryl Kunik). Agent: Thrower Design (Ron Thrower). City Staff: Clark Patterson, 974-7691.
C14-2010-0207 - Robinson Foundation Offices - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 510 West 8th Street (Shoal Creek Watershed) from multi-family residence-moderate high density (MF-4) district zoning to downtown mixed use-conditional overlay (DMU-CO) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant downtown mixed use-conditional overlay (DMU-CO) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant downtown mixed use-conditional overlay (DMU-CO) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Darnell Robinson Family, LLC (Michael Ginsberg). Agent: AG Consulting (Alice Glasco). City Staff: Stephen Rye, 974-7604.
Conduct a public hearing to consider an appeal by Moncada Consulting (Phil Moncada), representing Pepper’s Bistro (Raul Aguilar), of the Planning Commission’s decision to deny a Conditional Use Site Plan application for a change of use to a Cocktail Lounge for Pepper’s Bistro, 1926 E. Riverside Drive (SPC-2010-0288A).
Conduct a public hearing to consider an appeal by David A. Rodewald of a decision by the Director of the Austin Water Utility approving an On-Site Sewage System at 2700 Edgewater Drive.
Conduct a public hearing to consider an appeal by David A. Rodewald of a decision by the Director of the Austin Water Utility approving an On-Site Sewage System at 2700 Edgewater Drive.
Jul 28, 2011 City Council Meetings
Consent Agenda Items 1-23, 25, 28-30, 32-47, 49-63, 65-72, 75-97, 99-104, 108-109, 111, 113-119
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to determine the costs of postponing completion of Water Treatment Plant 4 for five years and for ten years, relative to the costs of on-time completion, and to halt further issuances of Notices to Proceed for construction of Water Treatment Plant 4 until these cost estimates have been provided to the Council and the public
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to determine the costs of postponing completion of Water Treatment Plant 4 for five years and for ten years, relative to the costs of on-time completion, and to halt further issuances of Notices to Proceed for construction of Water Treatment Plant 4 until these cost estimates have been provided to the Council and the public
Citizen Communications: General Conrad Gonzales - Onion Creek flood plan buy-out program Jeannie Ramirez - The circus is coming to town Philip Greene - City resolution Rae Nadler-Olenick - Water fluoridation Steve Jackobs - IDEA annual report Richard Troxell - Homelessness in Austin Darcy Bloom - Fluoridation nation Zenobia C. Joseph - Texas urban renewal law and board appointments Travis Tybor - Water quality Susana Almanza - Keep Montopolis pool open and continue to fund youth services and programs. Montopolis needs new recreation center, include in next bond election.
121. Discuss legal issues related to City of Austin v. Trudy's Texas Star, Inc. d/b/a South Congress Cafe; Cause No. D-1-GV-05-004526; In the 201st Judicial District Court of Travis County, Texas (private consultation with legal counsel pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Government Code) 122. Discuss legal issues related to Cause No. D-1-GN-11-001063; Dominic Chavez, Alfred Stanley, and Michael Levy v. City of Austin and City Council Members, Lee Leffingwell, Mayor, Chris Riley, Place 2, Mike Martinez, Place 2 and Mayor Pro Tem, Randi Shade, Place 3, Laura Morrison, Place 4, Bill Spelman, Place 5, and Sheryl Cole, Place 6.; In the 419th 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 determine the costs of postponing completion of Water Treatment Plant 4 for five years and for ten years, relative to the costs of on-time completion, and to halt further issuances of Notices to Proceed for construction of Water Treatment Plant 4 until these cost estimates have been provided to the Council and the public
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to determine the costs of postponing completion of Water Treatment Plant 4 for five years and for ten years, relative to the costs of on-time completion, and to halt further issuances of Notices to Proceed for construction of Water Treatment Plant 4 until these cost estimates have been provided to the Council and the public
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to determine the costs of postponing completion of Water Treatment Plant 4 for five years and for ten years, relative to the costs of on-time completion, and to halt further issuances of Notices to Proceed for construction of Water Treatment Plant 4 until these cost estimates have been provided to the Council and the public
24. Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Sustainability Fund (Ordinance No. 20100913-002) by increasing appropriations in the amount of $350,000; amending the Fiscal Year 2010-2011 General Fund Budget Stabilization Reserve Fund (Ordinance No. 20100913-002) by reducing the fund balance in the amount of $200,000; and amending the General Fund Health and Human Services Operating Budget (Ordinance No. 20100913-002) by increasing appropriations in the amount of $200,000, for a total amount of $550,000 of increased funding for Social Services contracts for Youth Programs. Related to Items #26 and 27. 26. Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the Interlocal Agreement between the City of Austin and TRAVIS COUNTY regarding funding and certain services for the Summer Youth Employment Program to provide a one-time funding increase in an amount not to exceed $56,250, for a total contract amount not to exceed $618,804 through September 30, 2011, with one 12-month renewal through September 30, 2012 in an amount not to exceed $562,554, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,181,358. Related to Items # 24 and 27. 27. Authorize negotiation and execution of amendments to the following four social services contracts to provide additional funding for current contract terms, all to expire on September 30, 2011: WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS– CAPITAL AREA WORKFORCE BOARD, in an amount not to exceed $67,500, for a total contract amount not to exceed $870,019; BOOKSPRING, in an amount not to exceed $60,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $97,494; YOUTH AND FAMILY ALLIANCE, DBA LIFEWORKS, in an amount not to exceed $50,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $612,093, and YOUTH AND FAMILY ALLIANCE, DBA LIFEWORKS (Housing and Homeless Services), in an amount not to exceed $186,250, for a total contract amount not to exceed $662,537. Related to Items # 24 and 26.
Approve a resolution adopting the City’s Fiscal Year 2011-2012 Action Plan related to the allocation of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development grant funds, and the 2011-2012 Community Development Program as required by Texas Local Government Code Chapter 373, including proposed funding allocations for Fiscal Year 2011-2012.
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to require compliance with the City's 10 hour Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) approved safety training requirement for all construction workers and the 30 hour OSHA approved safety training requirement for all construction supervisors in the City's third party agreements, including but not limited to developer participation agreements, ground lease agreements, and other third party agreements. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member William Spelman CO 1: Council Member Laura Morrison CO 2: Council Member Chris Riley )
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to delay implementation of Ordinance 20110303-025 as it pertains to extended parking meter hours in the area bounded by Lady Bird Lake, IH-35, 10th Street and Lamar Boulevard until January 1, 2012, and to conduct a public process to allow stakeholders the opportunity to provide input and express concerns regarding extended parking meter hours in this area. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Laura Morrison CO 1: Council Member Kathie Tovo)
Proclamation -- ADA Anniversary and presentation of the Austin Access Awards -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by Tanya Winters and Award honorees Proclamation -- Meet the Lender Day -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by Rosy Jalifi Distinguished Service Awards -- Ruby Roa and Susana Almanza -- to be presented by Council Member Laura Morrison and to be accepted by the honorees Certificates of Appreciation -- The Austin Internet and Global Citizens Project participants -- to be presented by Council Member Laura Morrison and to be accepted by the honorees Proclamation -- Emancipet Mobile Unit Day -- to be presented by Council Member Laura Morrison and to be accepted by Amy Mills
C14-2011-0006 – 701 & 711 West 7th St. Rezoning – Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 701 and 711 West 7th Street (Shoal Creek Watershed) from general office (GO) district zoning to central business district (CBD) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant central business district-conditional overlay (CBD-CO) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant downtown mixed use-central urban redevelopment district-conditional overlay (DMU-CURE-CO) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: LOWA, Ltd. (Daryl Kunik). Agent: Thrower Design (Ron Thrower). City Staff: Clark Patterson, 974-7691.
C14-2010-0207 - Robinson Foundation Offices - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 510 West 8th Street (Shoal Creek Watershed) from multi-family residence-moderate high density (MF-4) district zoning to downtown mixed use-conditional overlay (DMU-CO) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant downtown mixed use-conditional overlay (DMU-CO) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant downtown mixed use-conditional overlay (DMU-CO) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Darnell Robinson Family, LLC (Michael Ginsberg). Agent: AG Consulting (Alice Glasco). City Staff: Stephen Rye, 974-7604.
Conduct a public hearing to consider an appeal by Moncada Consulting (Phil Moncada), representing Pepper’s Bistro (Raul Aguilar), of the Planning Commission’s decision to deny a Conditional Use Site Plan application for a change of use to a Cocktail Lounge for Pepper’s Bistro, 1926 E. Riverside Drive (SPC-2010-0288A).
Conduct a public hearing to consider an appeal by David A. Rodewald of a decision by the Director of the Austin Water Utility approving an On-Site Sewage System at 2700 Edgewater Drive.
Conduct a public hearing to consider an appeal by David A. Rodewald of a decision by the Director of the Austin Water Utility approving an On-Site Sewage System at 2700 Edgewater Drive.