Consent Agenda Approved: 1-2, 5-6, 8-9, 11-13, 16-17, 19-22, 26-37, 39-50, 52, 58-59, 61-64, 66, 68-69 Withdrawn Items 38 & 72
Approve a resolution authorizing acceptance of grants from the Federal Aviation Administration, the Department of Homeland Security, and other agencies of the United States Government in an amount not to exceed $30,000,000 to the City of Austin, Department of Aviation, for Austin-Bergstrom International Airport for Fiscal Year 2011-2012.
Authorize execution of a construction contract with OSCAR RENDA CONTRACTING, INC., Austin, TX for Waller Creek Tunnel Project – Inlet at Waterloo Park in the amount of $27,825,000 plus a $695,625 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $28,520,625.
Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the professional services agreement with BLACK & VEATCH CORPORATION, Austin, TX, for construction phase engineering services for the Jollyville Transmission Main from Water Treatment Plant 4 project, in the amount of $7,000,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $17,550,000.
CAROLANNEROSE KENNEDY - WASTING H2O AND SAVING FIRES IN TEXAS: SMOKEY THE BEAR WAS WRITE:ONLY Y'ALL CAN PREVENT HAUS FIRES Rae Nadler-Olenick - Water fluoridation - a modest proposal Jeff Williams - Smart grid technology Norman Jacobson - General Alan Roddy - The dark side of the moon Roger Duck - Public housing dispersion Richard Willard - Program designed to ensure that Austin has the highest voter turnout for the November 2012 elections. Linda Greene - Why it is City Council's duty to end water fluoridation Paul Roggins - City issues.
73. Discuss legal issues related to City Council meeting rules and procedures (Private consultation with legal counsel pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Government Code). 74. Discuss legal issues related to rules of decorum during City Council meetings and rules and laws related to public access to City Hall (Private consultation with legal counsel pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Government code).
Authorize the negotiation and execution of a temporary license agreement and such other related documents and instruments reasonably necessary to permit Austin Pets Alive to temporarily occupy and operate the Town Lake Animal Center located at 1156 W. Cesar Chavez, Austin, Texas, for a period of 12 months with one 6-month extension option while the City transitions its animal shelter operations to the new Austin Animal Center.
Approve the waiver of certain fees and requirements for the Austin CROP Hunger Walk which is to be held on Saturday and Sunday, March 3-4, 2012 at Walter E. Long Park.
Approve the waiver of certain fees and requirements for the Ending Community Homelessness coalition (ECHO) 2011 Homeless Resource Fair Even, which is to be held on Saturday, November 5, 2011, at the Oswaldo A.B. Cantu Pan American Recreation Center.
C14-2011-0049 – Pioneer Hill – Approve third reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 9900- 10324 Dessau Road (Lake Creek Watershed) from traditional neighborhood district (TND) zoning to multi-family residence-limited density-conditional overlay (MF-1 - CO) combining district zoning for Tract 1, townhouse and condominium residenceconditional overlay (SF-6 -CO) combining district zoning for Tract 2, multi-family residence-medium density-conditional overlay (MF-3 -CO) combining district zoning for Tract 3, community commercial-conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 4, and limited industrial service-conditional overlay (LI -CO) combining district zoning for Tracts 5A and 5B, with conditions. First Reading approved with conditions on August 4, 2011. Vote: 7-0. Second Reading approved with additional conditions on September 22, 2011. Vote: 5-0, Council Members Martinez and Spelman-off the dais. Owner/Applicant: Continental Homes of Texas, LP/D.R. Horton (Richard N. Maier), Estate of Fred Morse (Scott Morse). Agent: Alice Glasco Consulting (Alice Glasco). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 974-3057.
C14-2011-0066 – Creekside – Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 5616 South 1st Street (Williamson Creek Watershed) from community commercialconditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning to townhouse and condominium residence-conditional overlay (SF-6-CO) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant townhouse and condominium residence-conditional overlay (SF-6-CO) combining district zoning with conditions. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant townhouse and condominium residenceconditional overlay (SF-6-CO) combining district zoning with conditions. Owner/Applicant: Equilibrium Development (Brad Schubert). Agent: PSW Homes (Ryan Diepenbrock). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 974-7719.
Approve a resolution authorizing negotiation and execution of state legislative representative services contracts for a total combined amount not to exceed $678,028.
Approve a resolution confirming the re-appointment of Herbert Martinez to the Firefighters' and Police Officers' Civil Service Commission for a term expiring November 1, 2014.
Authorize an additional two-month extension to the existing agreement with the Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Austin relating to roles, responsibilities and processes for the redevelopment of the East 11th and 12th Street Revitalization Project.
Approve an ordinance vacating a 0.0996 acre tract located northwest of and adjacent to 3500 Crawford Avenue, Austin, Texas, between West 35th Street and West 35th Street Cutoff, and consisting of a portion of lots 3, 4, 5 and 6, Block 18, Glenridge Subdivision, recorded in Book 1, Page 65 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas.
Approve an ordinance amending the City Code to add a new Article 7 to Chapter 8-1 to authorize the City Manager and the director of the Parks and Recreation Department to issue burn ban orders for city parks and nature preserves; creating an offense and imposing a penalty, and declaring an emergency.
Approve an ordinance amending Chapter 2-7, Article 6 of the City Code relating to anti-lobbying and procurement.
Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 13-2, Article 2, Division 2, to add a new Subpart G establishing regulations for the operation of electric low-speed vehicles for hire, and providing for criminal penalties
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to explore the implementation of smartphone technology and the use of volunteers to report abuse of disabled parking and report recommendations to Council within 90 days.
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to prepare an ordinance that prohibits smoking in City parks.
Approve a resolution detailing the Holly Good Neighbor Program funding plan for Fiscal Year 2011-2012, directing the City Manager to allocate $125,000 from the Holly Grants Assistance Program for various community outreach programs for Fiscal Year 2011-2012, and allocating $25,000 from the Holly Good Neighbor Program "Cultural Arts Projects" fund in the FY 2011-12 Austin Energy operating budget to fund the Viva La Vida Fest 2011: 28th Annual Dia de los Muertos celebration to be held October 22, 2011.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending Chapters 25-1 and 25-2 of the City Code to modify requirements for open space (C20-2010-020).
Conduct a public hearing to consider an appeal by Richard Kooris of the Planning and Development Review Department's decision to deny an Outdoor Music Venue Permit for East Side Drive In, located at 1001 E. 6th Street.
Proclamation -- Disability Mentoring Day -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by Denise Sonleitner Certificates of Appreciation -- PARD Partners in the Arts -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by the honorees 2011 Code Professional of the Year Award -- to be presented by Lawrence Crow, Building Officials Association of Texas, and to be accepted by Dan McNabb, Planning Development Review Department Distinguished Service Award - In Memoriam -- Peggy Jennings -- to be presented by Council Member Chris Riley and to be accepted by family members Proclamation -- Food Day -- to be presented by Council Member Mike Martinez and to be accepted by Marla Camp Proclamation -- Domestic Violence Awareness Month -- to be presented by Council Member Laura Morrison and to be accepted by Gretta Gardner
Approve a resolution affirming the City’s support of the 100 Homes Campaign and directing the City Manager to provide resources to ensure its success. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Chris Riley CO 1: Council Member Mike Martinez )
4. Approve an ordinance electing to continue to tax tangible personal property in transit, which would otherwise be exempt from taxation under Texas Tax Code Section 11.253, as amended by SB 1 of the 82nd Legislature. Related to Item # 84. 84. Conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on the City’s intent to continue to tax tangible personal property in transit, which would otherwise be exempt from taxation under Texas Tax Code Section 11.253, as amended by SB 1 of the 82nd Legislature. Related to Item # 4.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending Chapter 25-12, Article 1 of the City Code (Building Code) to amend the local amendments to the Building Code.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending Chapter 25-12-133, Article 5 of the City Code (Mechanical Code) amending certain local amendments.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance repealing and replacing Article 4 (Electrical Code) of Chapter 25-12 of the City Code to adopt the 2011 National Electrical Code, and adopting certain local amendments to the Electrical Code.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending Article 6 of Chapter 25- 12-153 (Plumbing Code) of the City Code to amend local amendments.
Oct 20, 2011 City Council Meetings
Consent Agenda Approved: 1-2, 5-6, 8-9, 11-13, 16-17, 19-22, 26-37, 39-50, 52, 58-59, 61-64, 66, 68-69 Withdrawn Items 38 & 72
Approve a resolution authorizing acceptance of grants from the Federal Aviation Administration, the Department of Homeland Security, and other agencies of the United States Government in an amount not to exceed $30,000,000 to the City of Austin, Department of Aviation, for Austin-Bergstrom International Airport for Fiscal Year 2011-2012.
Authorize execution of a construction contract with OSCAR RENDA CONTRACTING, INC., Austin, TX for Waller Creek Tunnel Project – Inlet at Waterloo Park in the amount of $27,825,000 plus a $695,625 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $28,520,625.
Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the professional services agreement with BLACK & VEATCH CORPORATION, Austin, TX, for construction phase engineering services for the Jollyville Transmission Main from Water Treatment Plant 4 project, in the amount of $7,000,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $17,550,000.
CAROLANNEROSE KENNEDY - WASTING H2O AND SAVING FIRES IN TEXAS: SMOKEY THE BEAR WAS WRITE:ONLY Y'ALL CAN PREVENT HAUS FIRES Rae Nadler-Olenick - Water fluoridation - a modest proposal Jeff Williams - Smart grid technology Norman Jacobson - General Alan Roddy - The dark side of the moon Roger Duck - Public housing dispersion Richard Willard - Program designed to ensure that Austin has the highest voter turnout for the November 2012 elections. Linda Greene - Why it is City Council's duty to end water fluoridation Paul Roggins - City issues.
73. Discuss legal issues related to City Council meeting rules and procedures (Private consultation with legal counsel pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Government Code). 74. Discuss legal issues related to rules of decorum during City Council meetings and rules and laws related to public access to City Hall (Private consultation with legal counsel pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Government code).
Authorize the negotiation and execution of a temporary license agreement and such other related documents and instruments reasonably necessary to permit Austin Pets Alive to temporarily occupy and operate the Town Lake Animal Center located at 1156 W. Cesar Chavez, Austin, Texas, for a period of 12 months with one 6-month extension option while the City transitions its animal shelter operations to the new Austin Animal Center.
Approve the waiver of certain fees and requirements for the Austin CROP Hunger Walk which is to be held on Saturday and Sunday, March 3-4, 2012 at Walter E. Long Park.
Approve the waiver of certain fees and requirements for the Ending Community Homelessness coalition (ECHO) 2011 Homeless Resource Fair Even, which is to be held on Saturday, November 5, 2011, at the Oswaldo A.B. Cantu Pan American Recreation Center.
C14-2011-0049 – Pioneer Hill – Approve third reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 9900- 10324 Dessau Road (Lake Creek Watershed) from traditional neighborhood district (TND) zoning to multi-family residence-limited density-conditional overlay (MF-1 - CO) combining district zoning for Tract 1, townhouse and condominium residenceconditional overlay (SF-6 -CO) combining district zoning for Tract 2, multi-family residence-medium density-conditional overlay (MF-3 -CO) combining district zoning for Tract 3, community commercial-conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 4, and limited industrial service-conditional overlay (LI -CO) combining district zoning for Tracts 5A and 5B, with conditions. First Reading approved with conditions on August 4, 2011. Vote: 7-0. Second Reading approved with additional conditions on September 22, 2011. Vote: 5-0, Council Members Martinez and Spelman-off the dais. Owner/Applicant: Continental Homes of Texas, LP/D.R. Horton (Richard N. Maier), Estate of Fred Morse (Scott Morse). Agent: Alice Glasco Consulting (Alice Glasco). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 974-3057.
C14-2011-0066 – Creekside – Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 5616 South 1st Street (Williamson Creek Watershed) from community commercialconditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning to townhouse and condominium residence-conditional overlay (SF-6-CO) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant townhouse and condominium residence-conditional overlay (SF-6-CO) combining district zoning with conditions. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant townhouse and condominium residenceconditional overlay (SF-6-CO) combining district zoning with conditions. Owner/Applicant: Equilibrium Development (Brad Schubert). Agent: PSW Homes (Ryan Diepenbrock). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 974-7719.
Approve a resolution authorizing negotiation and execution of state legislative representative services contracts for a total combined amount not to exceed $678,028.
Approve a resolution confirming the re-appointment of Herbert Martinez to the Firefighters' and Police Officers' Civil Service Commission for a term expiring November 1, 2014.
Authorize an additional two-month extension to the existing agreement with the Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Austin relating to roles, responsibilities and processes for the redevelopment of the East 11th and 12th Street Revitalization Project.
Approve an ordinance vacating a 0.0996 acre tract located northwest of and adjacent to 3500 Crawford Avenue, Austin, Texas, between West 35th Street and West 35th Street Cutoff, and consisting of a portion of lots 3, 4, 5 and 6, Block 18, Glenridge Subdivision, recorded in Book 1, Page 65 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas.
Approve an ordinance amending the City Code to add a new Article 7 to Chapter 8-1 to authorize the City Manager and the director of the Parks and Recreation Department to issue burn ban orders for city parks and nature preserves; creating an offense and imposing a penalty, and declaring an emergency.
Approve an ordinance amending Chapter 2-7, Article 6 of the City Code relating to anti-lobbying and procurement.
Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 13-2, Article 2, Division 2, to add a new Subpart G establishing regulations for the operation of electric low-speed vehicles for hire, and providing for criminal penalties
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to explore the implementation of smartphone technology and the use of volunteers to report abuse of disabled parking and report recommendations to Council within 90 days.
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to prepare an ordinance that prohibits smoking in City parks.
Approve a resolution detailing the Holly Good Neighbor Program funding plan for Fiscal Year 2011-2012, directing the City Manager to allocate $125,000 from the Holly Grants Assistance Program for various community outreach programs for Fiscal Year 2011-2012, and allocating $25,000 from the Holly Good Neighbor Program "Cultural Arts Projects" fund in the FY 2011-12 Austin Energy operating budget to fund the Viva La Vida Fest 2011: 28th Annual Dia de los Muertos celebration to be held October 22, 2011.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending Chapters 25-1 and 25-2 of the City Code to modify requirements for open space (C20-2010-020).
Conduct a public hearing to consider an appeal by Richard Kooris of the Planning and Development Review Department's decision to deny an Outdoor Music Venue Permit for East Side Drive In, located at 1001 E. 6th Street.
Proclamation -- Disability Mentoring Day -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by Denise Sonleitner Certificates of Appreciation -- PARD Partners in the Arts -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by the honorees 2011 Code Professional of the Year Award -- to be presented by Lawrence Crow, Building Officials Association of Texas, and to be accepted by Dan McNabb, Planning Development Review Department Distinguished Service Award - In Memoriam -- Peggy Jennings -- to be presented by Council Member Chris Riley and to be accepted by family members Proclamation -- Food Day -- to be presented by Council Member Mike Martinez and to be accepted by Marla Camp Proclamation -- Domestic Violence Awareness Month -- to be presented by Council Member Laura Morrison and to be accepted by Gretta Gardner
Approve a resolution affirming the City’s support of the 100 Homes Campaign and directing the City Manager to provide resources to ensure its success. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Chris Riley CO 1: Council Member Mike Martinez )
4. Approve an ordinance electing to continue to tax tangible personal property in transit, which would otherwise be exempt from taxation under Texas Tax Code Section 11.253, as amended by SB 1 of the 82nd Legislature. Related to Item # 84. 84. Conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on the City’s intent to continue to tax tangible personal property in transit, which would otherwise be exempt from taxation under Texas Tax Code Section 11.253, as amended by SB 1 of the 82nd Legislature. Related to Item # 4.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending Chapter 25-12, Article 1 of the City Code (Building Code) to amend the local amendments to the Building Code.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending Chapter 25-12-133, Article 5 of the City Code (Mechanical Code) amending certain local amendments.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance repealing and replacing Article 4 (Electrical Code) of Chapter 25-12 of the City Code to adopt the 2011 National Electrical Code, and adopting certain local amendments to the Electrical Code.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending Article 6 of Chapter 25- 12-153 (Plumbing Code) of the City Code to amend local amendments.