Approve a resolution authorizing the City Manager to prepare and submit an application to the United States Fish and Wildlife Service for a 10(a)(1)(B) Incidental Take permit for the endangered Barton Springs Salamander (Eurycea sosorum) and the Austin Blind Salamander (Eurycea waterlooensis) in anticipation of its listing as endangered. The permit will apply to Barton Springs and adjacent springs located in Zilker Park through 2033.
Approve a May 2012 general election runoff date of June 23, June 30, or July 7 for purposes of finalizing the May 2012 election calendar.
Authorize execution of change order #8 to the construction contract with TEXAS STERLING CONSTRUCTION CO., San Antonio, TX for the Shoal Creek Allandale Storm Drain Improvement in the amount of $223,607, for a total contract amount not to exceed $6,322,263.05.
Authorize execution of a construction contract with JERDON ENTERPRISE, LP, San Antonio, TX for the Rebid-Parkway Channel and Stream Stabilization project in an amount not to exceed $496,688.50.
Approve an ordinance setting the Austin City Council meeting schedule for calendar year 2012 and waiving certain requirements of City Code Section 2-5-24.
Approve a resolution stating the City's preference for proposed sound walls along the Loop 1 (MoPac) corridor as part of the MoPac Improvement Project in the City's capacity as adjacent property owner to the proposed project, and directing the City Manager to draft an agreement for use of the City's Right-of-Way for the potential construction of Wall No. 3.
Set a public hearing to consider proposed changes to the City Code to amend provisions relating to the City’s historic preservation program, including changes to the criteria for designating historic landmarks, property tax exemptions for historic landmarks, and provisions relating to properties located within National Register and Local Historic Districts. (Suggested date and time: December 8, 2011, 4:00 p.m. at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX).
Citizen Communications: General Gus Peña- Happy Veterans Day 1. Please remember and thank all veterans past, present for their service, sacrifices annd dedication to our beloved U.S.A. and other countries freedom, safety and democracy. We gave it our all. 2. Happy birthday to our United States Marine Corps on our 236th birthday Semper Fideles to our glorious United States Marine Corps we were born on November 8th, 1775. 3. Remember and thank all current military personnel. They need jobs, mental health treatment, PTSD treatment, housing, re-entry counseling. Show your appreciation and thanks every day but also on Veterans Day. Walter Olenick- Water Fluoridation Tom Davis- City water policy- specifically, the fact that the term "watering" in city policy is over-broad and needs to be refined into several different categories. Brian J. Overman- Regarding the use of City property designated as public space. Jaime Piedra- TBA Clay Dafoe- Downtown Austin plan. James O'brien- Occupy Austin Philip Greene- To be decided Rae Nader-Olenick- Water fluoridation
Executive Session (Part 1 of 2)
48. Discuss legal issues relating to Austin Firefighters Association, et. al. v. City of Austin, et al.; cause no. D-1-GN-08-003824 in the 250th Judicial District Court of Travis County, Texas; (private consultation with legal counsel pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Government Code). 49. Discuss legal issues related to Open Government matters (Private consultation with legal counsel pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Government Code). 50. Discuss legal issues related to Byron Carter Sr., et al v. City of Austin et al, Cause No A-11-CA 887-LY in the U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas (private consultation with legal counsel pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Government Code)
52. Approve an ordinance authorizing the issuance of City of Austin, Texas Special Assessment Revenue Bonds, Senior Series 2011 (Indian Hills Public Improvement District), in an amount not to exceed $ 3,500,000, and approving all related documents and fees. Related to Items # 11 and 53. 53. Approve an ordinance authorizing the issuance of City of Austin, Texas Special Assessment Revenue Bonds, Subordinate Series 2011 (Indian Hills Public Improvement District), in an amount not to exceed $3,000,000and approving all related documents and fees. Related to Items # 11 and 52. 54. Approve an ordinance authorizing the issuance of City of Austin, Texas Special Assessment Revenue Bonds, Senior Series 2011 (Whisper Valley Public Improvement District), in an amount not to exceed $16,500,000, and approving all related documents and fees. Related to Items # 12 and 55. 55. Approve an ordinance authorizing the issuance of City of Austin, Texas Special Assessment Revenue Bonds, Subordinate Series 2011 (Whisper Valley Public Improvement District), in an amount not to exceed $18,800,000, and approving all related documents and fees. Related to Items # 12 and 54. 11. Approve an ordinance accepting and approving a Service and Assessment Plan and Assessment Roll related to the property located in the Indian Hills Public Improvement District and further related to the City of Austin, Texas Special Assessment Revenue Bonds, Senior Series (Indian Hills Public Improvement District) and the City of Austin, Texas Special Assessment Revenue Bonds, Subordinate Series 2011 (Indian Hills Public Improvement District) and levying special assessments on the property within the Indian Hills Public Improvement District. Related to Items # 52 and 53. 12. Approve an ordinance accepting and approving a Service and Assessment Plan and Assessment Roll related to the property located in the Whisper Valley Public Improvement District and further related to the City of Austin, Texas Special Assessment Revenue Bonds, Senior Series (Whisper Valley Public Improvement District) and the City of Austin, Texas Special Assessment Revenue Bonds, Subordinate Series 2011 (Whisper Valley Public Improvement District) and levying special assessments on the property within the Whisper Valley Public Improvement District. Related to Items # 54 and 55.
Approve an ordinance authorizing the issuance of City of Austin, Texas, Water and Wastewater System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2011, in an amount not to exceed $240,000,000 by May 3, 2012 in accordance with the parameters set out in the ordinance, authorizing related documents, and approving related fees. These funds will be used to refund tax-exempt commercial paper and certain outstanding Water and Wastewater Revenue Refunding Bonds, and Combined Utility System Subordinate Lien Revenue Bonds. Refunding these obligations is intended to free a significant portion of the commercial paper credit line for future borrowing needs as well as result in present value savings exceeding the City’s target guideline of 4.25%
Approve a resolution naming the entire hike and bike trail around Lady Bird Lake as the "Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail", and waiving the applicable requirements of Chapter 14-1 of the City Code related to naming this property. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Lee Leffingwell CO 1: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole CO 2: Council Member William Spelman)
Executive Session (Part 2 of 2)
48. Discuss legal issues relating to Austin Firefighters Association, et. al. v. City of Austin, et al.; cause no. D-1-GN-08-003824 in the 250th Judicial District Court of Travis County, Texas; (private consultation with legal counsel pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Government Code). 49. Discuss legal issues related to Open Government matters (Private consultation with legal counsel pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Government Code). 50. Discuss legal issues related to Byron Carter Sr., et al v. City of Austin et al, Cause No A-11-CA 887-LY in the U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas (private consultation with legal counsel pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Government Code)
Approve an ordinance setting the Austin City Council meeting schedule for calendar year 2012 and waiving certain requirements of City Code Section 2-5-24.
70. C14-2011-0110 – Parmer Lane Luxury Apartments – Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 5922 ½ Parmer Lane (Walnut Creek Watershed) from interim-rural residence (I-RR) district zoning to multi-family residence-moderate-high density (MF-4) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant multi-family residencemoderate- high density-conditional overlay (MF-4-CO) combining district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant multi-family residencemoderate- high density-conditional overlay (MF-4-CO) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Robinson Land Limited Partnership, Et Al (John Oscar Robinson). Agent: Bury & Partners, Inc. (Megan Wanek). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 974-3057. 47. Austin Resource Recovery Master Plan briefing.
Conduct a public hearing for the full purpose annexation of the Burleson-Felter (approximately 97 acres in Travis County south of Burleson Road approximately 1,100 feet west of the intersection of Burleson Road and McKinney Falls Parkway).
Conduct a public hearing for the full purpose annexation of the Ribelin Ranch Preserve (approximately 542 acres in Travis County north of FM 2222 approximately 900 feet north of the intersection of FM 2222 and McNeil Drive).
Conduct a public hearing for the full purpose annexation of the Northridge Park Section 2 (approximately 97 acres in Travis County at the northeast corner of the intersection of Manor Road and Old Manor Road).
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending City Code Sections 25- 1-364 and 25-2-921 to authorize temporary pop-up retail in the Central Business District and Downtown Mixed Use zoning districts.
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).
MP-2011-0003 Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending the Austin Tomorrow Comprehensive Plan by adopting the Downtown Austin Plan, directing the City Manager to process code amendments recommended in the Downtown Austin Plan, and initiating re-zonings of properties as recommended in the Downtown Austin Plan. The planning area includes properties bounded approximately by Interstate 35 to the east, the west side of Lamar Blvd. to the west, Lady Bird Lake to the south and Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. to the north.
Proclamations Proclamation -- Austin Lyric Opera's 25th Anniversary -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by Jo Anne Christian and Rob Hegleberg Certificate of Congratulations -- Adela Garcia, Ms. Fitness Olympia -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by the honoree Distinguished Service Award -- Florence Ponziano -- to be presented by Council Member Bill Spelman and to be accepted by the honoree Certificate of Appreciation -- Manuel Charles Gonzalez -- to be presented by Council Member Mike Martinez and to be accepted by the honoree
MP-2011-0003 Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending the Austin Tomorrow Comprehensive Plan by adopting the Downtown Austin Plan, directing the City Manager to process code amendments recommended in the Downtown Austin Plan, and initiating re-zonings of properties as recommended in the Downtown Austin Plan. The planning area includes properties bounded approximately by Interstate 35 to the east, the west side of Lamar Blvd. to the west, Lady Bird Lake to the south and Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. to the north.
MP-2011-0003 Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending the Austin Tomorrow Comprehensive Plan by adopting the Downtown Austin Plan, directing the City Manager to process code amendments recommended in the Downtown Austin Plan, and initiating re-zonings of properties as recommended in the Downtown Austin Plan. The planning area includes properties bounded approximately by Interstate 35 to the east, the west side of Lamar Blvd. to the west, Lady Bird Lake to the south and Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. to the north.
MP-2011-0003 Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending the Austin Tomorrow Comprehensive Plan by adopting the Downtown Austin Plan, directing the City Manager to process code amendments recommended in the Downtown Austin Plan, and initiating re-zonings of properties as recommended in the Downtown Austin Plan. The planning area includes properties bounded approximately by Interstate 35 to the east, the west side of Lamar Blvd. to the west, Lady Bird Lake to the south and Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. to the north.
MP-2011-0003 Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending the Austin Tomorrow Comprehensive Plan by adopting the Downtown Austin Plan, directing the City Manager to process code amendments recommended in the Downtown Austin Plan, and initiating re-zonings of properties as recommended in the Downtown Austin Plan. The planning area includes properties bounded approximately by Interstate 35 to the east, the west side of Lamar Blvd. to the west, Lady Bird Lake to the south and Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. to the north.
Approve an ordinance setting the Austin City Council meeting schedule for calendar year 2012 and waiving certain requirements of City Code Section 2-5-24.
Nov 03, 2011 City Council Meetings
Approve a resolution authorizing the City Manager to prepare and submit an application to the United States Fish and Wildlife Service for a 10(a)(1)(B) Incidental Take permit for the endangered Barton Springs Salamander (Eurycea sosorum) and the Austin Blind Salamander (Eurycea waterlooensis) in anticipation of its listing as endangered. The permit will apply to Barton Springs and adjacent springs located in Zilker Park through 2033.
Approve a May 2012 general election runoff date of June 23, June 30, or July 7 for purposes of finalizing the May 2012 election calendar.
Authorize execution of change order #8 to the construction contract with TEXAS STERLING CONSTRUCTION CO., San Antonio, TX for the Shoal Creek Allandale Storm Drain Improvement in the amount of $223,607, for a total contract amount not to exceed $6,322,263.05.
Authorize execution of a construction contract with JERDON ENTERPRISE, LP, San Antonio, TX for the Rebid-Parkway Channel and Stream Stabilization project in an amount not to exceed $496,688.50.
Approve an ordinance setting the Austin City Council meeting schedule for calendar year 2012 and waiving certain requirements of City Code Section 2-5-24.
Approve a resolution stating the City's preference for proposed sound walls along the Loop 1 (MoPac) corridor as part of the MoPac Improvement Project in the City's capacity as adjacent property owner to the proposed project, and directing the City Manager to draft an agreement for use of the City's Right-of-Way for the potential construction of Wall No. 3.
Set a public hearing to consider proposed changes to the City Code to amend provisions relating to the City’s historic preservation program, including changes to the criteria for designating historic landmarks, property tax exemptions for historic landmarks, and provisions relating to properties located within National Register and Local Historic Districts. (Suggested date and time: December 8, 2011, 4:00 p.m. at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX).
Citizen Communications: General Gus Peña- Happy Veterans Day 1. Please remember and thank all veterans past, present for their service, sacrifices annd dedication to our beloved U.S.A. and other countries freedom, safety and democracy. We gave it our all. 2. Happy birthday to our United States Marine Corps on our 236th birthday Semper Fideles to our glorious United States Marine Corps we were born on November 8th, 1775. 3. Remember and thank all current military personnel. They need jobs, mental health treatment, PTSD treatment, housing, re-entry counseling. Show your appreciation and thanks every day but also on Veterans Day. Walter Olenick- Water Fluoridation Tom Davis- City water policy- specifically, the fact that the term "watering" in city policy is over-broad and needs to be refined into several different categories. Brian J. Overman- Regarding the use of City property designated as public space. Jaime Piedra- TBA Clay Dafoe- Downtown Austin plan. James O'brien- Occupy Austin Philip Greene- To be decided Rae Nader-Olenick- Water fluoridation
Executive Session (Part 1 of 2)
48. Discuss legal issues relating to Austin Firefighters Association, et. al. v. City of Austin, et al.; cause no. D-1-GN-08-003824 in the 250th Judicial District Court of Travis County, Texas; (private consultation with legal counsel pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Government Code). 49. Discuss legal issues related to Open Government matters (Private consultation with legal counsel pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Government Code). 50. Discuss legal issues related to Byron Carter Sr., et al v. City of Austin et al, Cause No A-11-CA 887-LY in the U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas (private consultation with legal counsel pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Government Code)
52. Approve an ordinance authorizing the issuance of City of Austin, Texas Special Assessment Revenue Bonds, Senior Series 2011 (Indian Hills Public Improvement District), in an amount not to exceed $ 3,500,000, and approving all related documents and fees. Related to Items # 11 and 53. 53. Approve an ordinance authorizing the issuance of City of Austin, Texas Special Assessment Revenue Bonds, Subordinate Series 2011 (Indian Hills Public Improvement District), in an amount not to exceed $3,000,000and approving all related documents and fees. Related to Items # 11 and 52. 54. Approve an ordinance authorizing the issuance of City of Austin, Texas Special Assessment Revenue Bonds, Senior Series 2011 (Whisper Valley Public Improvement District), in an amount not to exceed $16,500,000, and approving all related documents and fees. Related to Items # 12 and 55. 55. Approve an ordinance authorizing the issuance of City of Austin, Texas Special Assessment Revenue Bonds, Subordinate Series 2011 (Whisper Valley Public Improvement District), in an amount not to exceed $18,800,000, and approving all related documents and fees. Related to Items # 12 and 54. 11. Approve an ordinance accepting and approving a Service and Assessment Plan and Assessment Roll related to the property located in the Indian Hills Public Improvement District and further related to the City of Austin, Texas Special Assessment Revenue Bonds, Senior Series (Indian Hills Public Improvement District) and the City of Austin, Texas Special Assessment Revenue Bonds, Subordinate Series 2011 (Indian Hills Public Improvement District) and levying special assessments on the property within the Indian Hills Public Improvement District. Related to Items # 52 and 53. 12. Approve an ordinance accepting and approving a Service and Assessment Plan and Assessment Roll related to the property located in the Whisper Valley Public Improvement District and further related to the City of Austin, Texas Special Assessment Revenue Bonds, Senior Series (Whisper Valley Public Improvement District) and the City of Austin, Texas Special Assessment Revenue Bonds, Subordinate Series 2011 (Whisper Valley Public Improvement District) and levying special assessments on the property within the Whisper Valley Public Improvement District. Related to Items # 54 and 55.
Approve an ordinance authorizing the issuance of City of Austin, Texas, Water and Wastewater System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2011, in an amount not to exceed $240,000,000 by May 3, 2012 in accordance with the parameters set out in the ordinance, authorizing related documents, and approving related fees. These funds will be used to refund tax-exempt commercial paper and certain outstanding Water and Wastewater Revenue Refunding Bonds, and Combined Utility System Subordinate Lien Revenue Bonds. Refunding these obligations is intended to free a significant portion of the commercial paper credit line for future borrowing needs as well as result in present value savings exceeding the City’s target guideline of 4.25%
Approve a resolution naming the entire hike and bike trail around Lady Bird Lake as the "Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail", and waiving the applicable requirements of Chapter 14-1 of the City Code related to naming this property. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Lee Leffingwell CO 1: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole CO 2: Council Member William Spelman)
Executive Session (Part 2 of 2)
48. Discuss legal issues relating to Austin Firefighters Association, et. al. v. City of Austin, et al.; cause no. D-1-GN-08-003824 in the 250th Judicial District Court of Travis County, Texas; (private consultation with legal counsel pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Government Code). 49. Discuss legal issues related to Open Government matters (Private consultation with legal counsel pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Government Code). 50. Discuss legal issues related to Byron Carter Sr., et al v. City of Austin et al, Cause No A-11-CA 887-LY in the U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas (private consultation with legal counsel pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Government Code)
Approve an ordinance setting the Austin City Council meeting schedule for calendar year 2012 and waiving certain requirements of City Code Section 2-5-24.
70. C14-2011-0110 – Parmer Lane Luxury Apartments – Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 5922 ½ Parmer Lane (Walnut Creek Watershed) from interim-rural residence (I-RR) district zoning to multi-family residence-moderate-high density (MF-4) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant multi-family residencemoderate- high density-conditional overlay (MF-4-CO) combining district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant multi-family residencemoderate- high density-conditional overlay (MF-4-CO) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Robinson Land Limited Partnership, Et Al (John Oscar Robinson). Agent: Bury & Partners, Inc. (Megan Wanek). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 974-3057. 47. Austin Resource Recovery Master Plan briefing.
Conduct a public hearing for the full purpose annexation of the Burleson-Felter (approximately 97 acres in Travis County south of Burleson Road approximately 1,100 feet west of the intersection of Burleson Road and McKinney Falls Parkway).
Conduct a public hearing for the full purpose annexation of the Ribelin Ranch Preserve (approximately 542 acres in Travis County north of FM 2222 approximately 900 feet north of the intersection of FM 2222 and McNeil Drive).
Conduct a public hearing for the full purpose annexation of the Northridge Park Section 2 (approximately 97 acres in Travis County at the northeast corner of the intersection of Manor Road and Old Manor Road).
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending City Code Sections 25- 1-364 and 25-2-921 to authorize temporary pop-up retail in the Central Business District and Downtown Mixed Use zoning districts.
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).
MP-2011-0003 Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending the Austin Tomorrow Comprehensive Plan by adopting the Downtown Austin Plan, directing the City Manager to process code amendments recommended in the Downtown Austin Plan, and initiating re-zonings of properties as recommended in the Downtown Austin Plan. The planning area includes properties bounded approximately by Interstate 35 to the east, the west side of Lamar Blvd. to the west, Lady Bird Lake to the south and Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. to the north.
Proclamations Proclamation -- Austin Lyric Opera's 25th Anniversary -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by Jo Anne Christian and Rob Hegleberg Certificate of Congratulations -- Adela Garcia, Ms. Fitness Olympia -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by the honoree Distinguished Service Award -- Florence Ponziano -- to be presented by Council Member Bill Spelman and to be accepted by the honoree Certificate of Appreciation -- Manuel Charles Gonzalez -- to be presented by Council Member Mike Martinez and to be accepted by the honoree
MP-2011-0003 Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending the Austin Tomorrow Comprehensive Plan by adopting the Downtown Austin Plan, directing the City Manager to process code amendments recommended in the Downtown Austin Plan, and initiating re-zonings of properties as recommended in the Downtown Austin Plan. The planning area includes properties bounded approximately by Interstate 35 to the east, the west side of Lamar Blvd. to the west, Lady Bird Lake to the south and Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. to the north.
MP-2011-0003 Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending the Austin Tomorrow Comprehensive Plan by adopting the Downtown Austin Plan, directing the City Manager to process code amendments recommended in the Downtown Austin Plan, and initiating re-zonings of properties as recommended in the Downtown Austin Plan. The planning area includes properties bounded approximately by Interstate 35 to the east, the west side of Lamar Blvd. to the west, Lady Bird Lake to the south and Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. to the north.
MP-2011-0003 Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending the Austin Tomorrow Comprehensive Plan by adopting the Downtown Austin Plan, directing the City Manager to process code amendments recommended in the Downtown Austin Plan, and initiating re-zonings of properties as recommended in the Downtown Austin Plan. The planning area includes properties bounded approximately by Interstate 35 to the east, the west side of Lamar Blvd. to the west, Lady Bird Lake to the south and Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. to the north.
MP-2011-0003 Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending the Austin Tomorrow Comprehensive Plan by adopting the Downtown Austin Plan, directing the City Manager to process code amendments recommended in the Downtown Austin Plan, and initiating re-zonings of properties as recommended in the Downtown Austin Plan. The planning area includes properties bounded approximately by Interstate 35 to the east, the west side of Lamar Blvd. to the west, Lady Bird Lake to the south and Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. to the north.
Approve an ordinance setting the Austin City Council meeting schedule for calendar year 2012 and waiving certain requirements of City Code Section 2-5-24.