Pledge Roll Call Invocation Pastor DeChard IHM Freeman, Abundant Life Community Baptist Church Call to Order
11. Authorize execution of a construction contract with SMITH CONTRACTING COMPANY, INC., Austin, TX for the Little Shoal Creek Realignment and Utility Relocation - Phase I project in the amount of $4,774,017 plus a $716,102.55 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $5,490,119.55. Related to Item #72. 72. Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Watershed Protection Department Capital Budget (Ordinance No. 20100913-003) to increase appropriations by $2,000,000 for the Little Shoal Creek Tunnel. Related to Item #11. ( Notes: Related to Item #7988 - the request to award the construction contract for the Little Shoal Creek Realignment & Utility Relocation – Phase I project. )
Approve an ordinance vacating the portion of Colorado Street between 10th and 11th Streets and certain other City-owned rights-of-way adjacent to the Texas Governor's Mansion; authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute a master agreement with the State of Texas regarding the use of the vacated City right-of-way; amending Chapter 12-1 of the City Code to restrict vehicular traffic on the vacated portion of Colorado Street; authorizing the reimbursement of costs to relocate City utilities in an amount not-to-exceed $178,440.90; and waiving certain other requirements under Chapter 14-11 relating to vacation of right-of-way.
Approve a settlement in Nan Galvan v. City of Austin, et al; Cause No. D-1-GN-08-003538, In the 353rd Judicial District Court, Travis County, Texas
97. C14-2011-0062 – Junior League Office – Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 8501 Bluffstone Cove (Bull Creek Watershed) from community commercial-conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning and rural residence (RR) district zoning to community commercial-conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning and rural residence (RR) district zoning, to change a condition of zoning. Owner/Applicant: Junior League of Austin (Morgan Hardin). Agent: Winstead PC (Pete Winstead). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 974-3057. 98. C14-2011-0051 – 6104 South 1st Zoning – Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 6104 South 1st Street (Williamson Creek Watershed) from limited office (LO) district zoning to general office (GO) district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Mursch Partners, LP (J. Winston Krause). Agent: Werner Campbell Permits (Danae Falvo). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 974-7719. 99. C14-2011-0058 – 707 West Ave. Rezoning – Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 705, 707, 709, 711 West Avenue & 710 West 7th Street (Shoal Creek Watershed) from general office (GO) district zoning to general commercial services (CS) district zoning. Applicant: Cirrus Logic (Thurman Case). Agent: Armbrust and Brown, P.L.L.C. (Richard Suttle) City Staff: Clark Patterson, 974-7691. 100. C14-2011-0047 – 801 South Lamar – Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 801 South Lamar Boulevard (West Bouldin Creek Watershed) from family residence (SF-3) district zoning to general commercial services-vertical mixed use building (CS-V) combining district zoning. Applicant: 801 Ltd. (Daryl Kunik). Agent: Thrower Design (Ron Thrower). City Staff: Stephen Rye, 974-7604. 101. C14-2011-0064 – Govalle Tunnel Centralized Odor Control Facility – Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 800-814 Patton Avenue (Colorado River Watershed) from family residence (SF-3) district zoning to public (P) district zoning. Owner/Applicant: City of Austin Public Works Department (Jonathan Thompson). Agent: Parsons Corporation (Monica Suarez). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 974-7719. 102. C14-2010-0111 – 10301 Old San Antonio Road Rezone – Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 10301 Old San Antonio Road (Slaughter Creek Watershed) from multi-family residence-low density-conditional overlay (MF-2-CO) combining district zoning to multi-family residence-low density-conditional overlay (MF-2-CO) combining district zoning to change a condition of zoning. Owner/Applicant: Sheldon Stablewood, LP (Rick Sheldon). Agent: Thrower Design (Ron Thrower). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 974-7719. 103. C14-2011-0038 – Mountain Shadows – Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 8800 Sky Mountain Drive (Williamson Creek Watershed - Barton Springs Zone) from rural residential-neighborhood plan (RR-NP) combining district zoning to multi-family residence-limited density-neighborhood plan (MF-1-NP) combining district zoning. Applicant: Judith Elaine Leggett. Agent: Thrower Design (Ron Thrower). City Staff: Stephen Rye, 974-7604. 104. C14-2011-0023 – 1601 Cedar Bend Drive – Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 1601 Cedar Bend Drive (Walnut Creek Watershed) from rural residence (RR) district zoning to limited office-conditional overlay (LO-CO) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Jack Cearley. Agent: Lenworth Consulting (Nash Gonzales). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 974-3057. 105. C14H-2010-0032 – Robert and Helena Ziller House – Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 800 Edgecliff Terrace (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. Applicants: Tim and Pam Walker, owners. City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, 974-6454.
Approve an ordinance amending City Code Section 12-3-5(B) to change the applicability of extended metered parking; and directing the City Manager to provide the council with reports and recommendations regarding extended metered parking hours (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Mike Martinez CO 1: Mayor Lee Leffingwell )
Approve an ordinance amending City Code Section 12-3-5(B) to change the applicability of extended metered parking; and directing the City Manager to provide the council with reports and recommendations regarding extended metered parking hours (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Mike Martinez CO 1: Mayor Lee Leffingwell )
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.
16. Authorize negotiation and execution of contract amendments to TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, HOMELESS HOUSING AND SERVICES PROGRAM (HHSP) grant contracts to provide funding for rent and utility assistance to homeless and near-homeless individuals and families through May 31, 2012 with the following parties: FOUNDATION COMMUNITIES, INC. in an amount not to exceed $50,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $499,689 and TRAVIS COUNTY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT SURVIVAL CENTER (dba SAFEPLACE) in an amount not to exceed $50,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $150,000. 17. Authorize negotiation and execution of Amendment No. 10 to an Interlocal Agreement between the CITY OF AUSTIN, AUSTIN TRAVIS COUNTY INTEGRAL CARE, and TRAVIS COUNTY regarding funding for substance abuse treatment services and related behavioral healthcare services to increase Travis County’s funding by $28,891 for an annual amount not to exceed $1,930,430 ($958,990 City; $971,440 County) from October 1, 2010 through September 30, 2011 with no renewals.
Approve an ordinance authorizing the acceptance of grant funds in the amount of $30,725 from the Downtown Austin Alliance; and amending the Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Police Department Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund (Ordinance No.20100913-002) to appropriate an additional $30,725 for a total of $570,725 in funding for the Downtown Ranger Program.
Proclamation -- National Preparedness Month -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by Otis Latin Proclamation -- The 75th Anniversary of Holy Cross Catholic Church -- to be presented by Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole and to be accepted by TBA Proclamation -- Community Renaissance Market's 1st Anniversary -- to be presented by Council Member Laura Morrison and to be accepted by Ruth Glendinning and Susan Buhrman
Approve an ordinance amending Title 4 (Business Regulation and Permit Requirements) of the City Code to add a new Chapter 4-12 related to the registration of credit access businesses; providing a penalty up to $500 for each offense; and including a defense.
Approve a resolution initiating code amendments to City Code Title 25 (Land Development Code) and directing the City Manager to process code amendments to regulate the location and use of buildings and land for alternative financial services businesses, a proposed new use to include check cashing, payday loan, and car title loan businesses.
Approve an ordinance vacating a 0.482 acre tract out of the S.P.R.R. Co. Survey, Abstract No. 750 and the W.M. Preece Survey, Abstract No. 2470, being a portion of that certain 0.543 acre tract conveyed to the City of Austin by Street and Utilities Deed, recorded in Document Number 2004091614. (Adjacent to 9716 FM 2222).
Approve an ordinance vacating a 0.482 acre tract out of the S.P.R.R. Co. Survey, Abstract No. 750 and the W.M. Preece Survey, Abstract No. 2470, being a portion of that certain 0.543 acre tract conveyed to the City of Austin by Street and Utilities Deed, recorded in Document Number 2004091614. (Adjacent to 9716 FM 2222).
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to allocate $24,500.00 from remaining funds in the Holly Good Neighbor Program in the Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Austin Energy Operating Budget to fund various programs.
C14-2011-0043 – 753 Montopolis – Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 753 Montopolis Drive (Country Club East Watershed) from general commercial services-neighborhood plan (CS-NP) combining district zoning and commercial-liquor sales-neighborhood plan (CS-1-NP) combining district zoning to commercial-liquor sales-neighborhood plan (CS-1-NP) combining district zoning and general commercial services-neighborhood plan (CS-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant commercial-liquor sales-neighborhood plan (CS-1-NP) combining district zoning and general commercial services-neighborhood plan (CS-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant commercial liquor sales-neighborhood plan (CS-1-NP) combining district zoning and general commercial services-neighborhood plan (CS-NP) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Babubhai Mohammad. Agent: Rafiq B. Mohammad. City Staff: Stephen Rye, 974-7604.
Aug 18, 2011 City Council Meetings
Pledge Roll Call Invocation Pastor DeChard IHM Freeman, Abundant Life Community Baptist Church Call to Order
11. Authorize execution of a construction contract with SMITH CONTRACTING COMPANY, INC., Austin, TX for the Little Shoal Creek Realignment and Utility Relocation - Phase I project in the amount of $4,774,017 plus a $716,102.55 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $5,490,119.55. Related to Item #72. 72. Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Watershed Protection Department Capital Budget (Ordinance No. 20100913-003) to increase appropriations by $2,000,000 for the Little Shoal Creek Tunnel. Related to Item #11. ( Notes: Related to Item #7988 - the request to award the construction contract for the Little Shoal Creek Realignment & Utility Relocation – Phase I project. )
Approve an ordinance vacating the portion of Colorado Street between 10th and 11th Streets and certain other City-owned rights-of-way adjacent to the Texas Governor's Mansion; authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute a master agreement with the State of Texas regarding the use of the vacated City right-of-way; amending Chapter 12-1 of the City Code to restrict vehicular traffic on the vacated portion of Colorado Street; authorizing the reimbursement of costs to relocate City utilities in an amount not-to-exceed $178,440.90; and waiving certain other requirements under Chapter 14-11 relating to vacation of right-of-way.
Approve a settlement in Nan Galvan v. City of Austin, et al; Cause No. D-1-GN-08-003538, In the 353rd Judicial District Court, Travis County, Texas
97. C14-2011-0062 – Junior League Office – Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 8501 Bluffstone Cove (Bull Creek Watershed) from community commercial-conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning and rural residence (RR) district zoning to community commercial-conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning and rural residence (RR) district zoning, to change a condition of zoning. Owner/Applicant: Junior League of Austin (Morgan Hardin). Agent: Winstead PC (Pete Winstead). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 974-3057. 98. C14-2011-0051 – 6104 South 1st Zoning – Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 6104 South 1st Street (Williamson Creek Watershed) from limited office (LO) district zoning to general office (GO) district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Mursch Partners, LP (J. Winston Krause). Agent: Werner Campbell Permits (Danae Falvo). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 974-7719. 99. C14-2011-0058 – 707 West Ave. Rezoning – Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 705, 707, 709, 711 West Avenue & 710 West 7th Street (Shoal Creek Watershed) from general office (GO) district zoning to general commercial services (CS) district zoning. Applicant: Cirrus Logic (Thurman Case). Agent: Armbrust and Brown, P.L.L.C. (Richard Suttle) City Staff: Clark Patterson, 974-7691. 100. C14-2011-0047 – 801 South Lamar – Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 801 South Lamar Boulevard (West Bouldin Creek Watershed) from family residence (SF-3) district zoning to general commercial services-vertical mixed use building (CS-V) combining district zoning. Applicant: 801 Ltd. (Daryl Kunik). Agent: Thrower Design (Ron Thrower). City Staff: Stephen Rye, 974-7604. 101. C14-2011-0064 – Govalle Tunnel Centralized Odor Control Facility – Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 800-814 Patton Avenue (Colorado River Watershed) from family residence (SF-3) district zoning to public (P) district zoning. Owner/Applicant: City of Austin Public Works Department (Jonathan Thompson). Agent: Parsons Corporation (Monica Suarez). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 974-7719. 102. C14-2010-0111 – 10301 Old San Antonio Road Rezone – Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 10301 Old San Antonio Road (Slaughter Creek Watershed) from multi-family residence-low density-conditional overlay (MF-2-CO) combining district zoning to multi-family residence-low density-conditional overlay (MF-2-CO) combining district zoning to change a condition of zoning. Owner/Applicant: Sheldon Stablewood, LP (Rick Sheldon). Agent: Thrower Design (Ron Thrower). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 974-7719. 103. C14-2011-0038 – Mountain Shadows – Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 8800 Sky Mountain Drive (Williamson Creek Watershed - Barton Springs Zone) from rural residential-neighborhood plan (RR-NP) combining district zoning to multi-family residence-limited density-neighborhood plan (MF-1-NP) combining district zoning. Applicant: Judith Elaine Leggett. Agent: Thrower Design (Ron Thrower). City Staff: Stephen Rye, 974-7604. 104. C14-2011-0023 – 1601 Cedar Bend Drive – Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 1601 Cedar Bend Drive (Walnut Creek Watershed) from rural residence (RR) district zoning to limited office-conditional overlay (LO-CO) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Jack Cearley. Agent: Lenworth Consulting (Nash Gonzales). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 974-3057. 105. C14H-2010-0032 – Robert and Helena Ziller House – Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 800 Edgecliff Terrace (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. Applicants: Tim and Pam Walker, owners. City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, 974-6454.
Approve an ordinance amending City Code Section 12-3-5(B) to change the applicability of extended metered parking; and directing the City Manager to provide the council with reports and recommendations regarding extended metered parking hours (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Mike Martinez CO 1: Mayor Lee Leffingwell )
Approve an ordinance amending City Code Section 12-3-5(B) to change the applicability of extended metered parking; and directing the City Manager to provide the council with reports and recommendations regarding extended metered parking hours (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Mike Martinez CO 1: Mayor Lee Leffingwell )
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.
16. Authorize negotiation and execution of contract amendments to TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, HOMELESS HOUSING AND SERVICES PROGRAM (HHSP) grant contracts to provide funding for rent and utility assistance to homeless and near-homeless individuals and families through May 31, 2012 with the following parties: FOUNDATION COMMUNITIES, INC. in an amount not to exceed $50,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $499,689 and TRAVIS COUNTY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT SURVIVAL CENTER (dba SAFEPLACE) in an amount not to exceed $50,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $150,000. 17. Authorize negotiation and execution of Amendment No. 10 to an Interlocal Agreement between the CITY OF AUSTIN, AUSTIN TRAVIS COUNTY INTEGRAL CARE, and TRAVIS COUNTY regarding funding for substance abuse treatment services and related behavioral healthcare services to increase Travis County’s funding by $28,891 for an annual amount not to exceed $1,930,430 ($958,990 City; $971,440 County) from October 1, 2010 through September 30, 2011 with no renewals.
Approve an ordinance authorizing the acceptance of grant funds in the amount of $30,725 from the Downtown Austin Alliance; and amending the Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Police Department Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund (Ordinance No.20100913-002) to appropriate an additional $30,725 for a total of $570,725 in funding for the Downtown Ranger Program.
Proclamation -- National Preparedness Month -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by Otis Latin Proclamation -- The 75th Anniversary of Holy Cross Catholic Church -- to be presented by Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole and to be accepted by TBA Proclamation -- Community Renaissance Market's 1st Anniversary -- to be presented by Council Member Laura Morrison and to be accepted by Ruth Glendinning and Susan Buhrman
Approve an ordinance amending Title 4 (Business Regulation and Permit Requirements) of the City Code to add a new Chapter 4-12 related to the registration of credit access businesses; providing a penalty up to $500 for each offense; and including a defense.
Approve a resolution initiating code amendments to City Code Title 25 (Land Development Code) and directing the City Manager to process code amendments to regulate the location and use of buildings and land for alternative financial services businesses, a proposed new use to include check cashing, payday loan, and car title loan businesses.
Approve an ordinance vacating a 0.482 acre tract out of the S.P.R.R. Co. Survey, Abstract No. 750 and the W.M. Preece Survey, Abstract No. 2470, being a portion of that certain 0.543 acre tract conveyed to the City of Austin by Street and Utilities Deed, recorded in Document Number 2004091614. (Adjacent to 9716 FM 2222).
Approve an ordinance vacating a 0.482 acre tract out of the S.P.R.R. Co. Survey, Abstract No. 750 and the W.M. Preece Survey, Abstract No. 2470, being a portion of that certain 0.543 acre tract conveyed to the City of Austin by Street and Utilities Deed, recorded in Document Number 2004091614. (Adjacent to 9716 FM 2222).
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to allocate $24,500.00 from remaining funds in the Holly Good Neighbor Program in the Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Austin Energy Operating Budget to fund various programs.
C14-2011-0043 – 753 Montopolis – Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 753 Montopolis Drive (Country Club East Watershed) from general commercial services-neighborhood plan (CS-NP) combining district zoning and commercial-liquor sales-neighborhood plan (CS-1-NP) combining district zoning to commercial-liquor sales-neighborhood plan (CS-1-NP) combining district zoning and general commercial services-neighborhood plan (CS-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant commercial-liquor sales-neighborhood plan (CS-1-NP) combining district zoning and general commercial services-neighborhood plan (CS-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant commercial liquor sales-neighborhood plan (CS-1-NP) combining district zoning and general commercial services-neighborhood plan (CS-NP) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Babubhai Mohammad. Agent: Rafiq B. Mohammad. City Staff: Stephen Rye, 974-7604.