5. Authorize execution of a construction contract with CHASCO CONSTRUCTORS LTD., LLP, for repair of Turner Roberts Recreation Center in the amount of $2,388,000 plus a $238,800 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,626,800. Related to Items # 12 & 13. 12. Approve a resolution declaring the City of Austin’s official intent to reimburse itself from Certificates of Obligation in the amount of $3,170,000 for the repair of the Turner Roberts Recreation Center. Related to Items # 5 & 13. 13. Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2011-2012 Parks and Recreation Department Capital Budget (Ordinance No. 20110912-006) to appropriate $3,170,000 for the repair of the Turner Roberts Recreation Center. Related to Items # 5 & 12. ( Notes: )
Approve an ordinance establishing classifications and positions in the classified service of the Police Department; creating and eliminating certain positions; repealing Ordinance No. 20110912-010 relating to Police Department classifications and positions, and declaring an emergency.
Citizen Communications: General Jeff Kantoff- General Ira Yates- Enforcement of Environmental Regulations Heather Fazio- City Issues David Cortez- City finances Michael Perez- Fluoride in the water Jose Quintero- Greater East Austin Neighborhood Association Michael Zitz-Evancih- Place of Worship, Energy rates Julian Gonzales- The closing of the Durwood Senior Activity Center Jesse J. Herrera- Ideas on saving energy for the elderly and families in need Carlos León- 1.) New Chem Trail Data 2.) TBA
Authorize award and execution of a contract through the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (BuyBoard) with CALDWELL COUNTRY CHEVROLET, for the purchase of three Tahoes for the Emergency Medical Services Department and one Equinox for the Austin Convention Center Department in an amount not to exceed $103,932. ( Notes: This Cooperative Purchase is exempt from the MBE/WBE Ordinance. This exemption is in compliance with Chapter 2-9D of the City Code (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this contract. )
Approve an ordinance amending City Code Section 9-2-14 to allow the approval of extended hours of operation for outdoor music in residential areas. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Mike Martinez CO 1: Council Member Laura Morrison )
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to coordinate with the City Clerk and the City Attorney to schedule a Special Called Meeting one Saturday in 2012 for a three-hour Citizens Forum, and further directing the City Manager to report to the City Council the actual costs of the event so it may consider scheduling more in the future. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Kathie Tovo CO 1: Council Member Mike Martinez CO 2: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole )
Authorize award and execution of a contract through the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (BuyBoard) with CALDWELL COUNTRY CHEVROLET, for the purchase of three Tahoes for the Emergency Medical Services Department and one Equinox for the Austin Convention Center Department in an amount not to exceed $103,932. ( Notes: This Cooperative Purchase is exempt from the MBE/WBE Ordinance. This exemption is in compliance with Chapter 2-9D of the City Code (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this contract. )
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 re-convene (The AHFC agenda is temporarily located at https://austin.siretechnologies.com/sirepub/mtgviewer.aspx?meetid=198&doctype=AGENDA
Zoning and Neighborhood Plan Amendments (Public Hearings and Possible Action) Items 45-61
C14H-2012-0001 (formally C14H-2010-0025) - McCrummen-Wroe House - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 2300 Windsor Road (Shoal Creek Watershed) from family residence (SF-3) district zoning to family residence-historic landmark (SF-3-H) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant family residence-historic landmark (SF-3-H) combining district zoning. Historic Landmark Commission Recommendation: To grant family residence-historic landmark (SF-3-H) combining district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: No recommendation, with the further statement that the house is not endangered and the Commission has concerns about the financial cost to the City of a tax exemption on this property. Applicants: David and Kimberly Hood, owners. City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, 974-6454.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending City Code Chapters 25-1 and 25-2 relating to requirements for the issuance, notification, and appeal of zoning use determinations.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance regarding floodplain variances requested by Mr. Hermann Vigil of Vigil & Associates on behalf of the owners, Highland Ventures I, Ltd. and McDonald Signet Limited, to develop a commercial bank building with surface parking at 8225 Highway 71 West, which is in the 100-year floodplain of Williamson Creek.
66. Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance that adopts a consent agreement between the City and the Southeast Travis County Municipal Utility District 1 ("MUD"); the consent agreement will be conditioned on the approval of an ordinance that adopts a strategic partnership agreement between the City and the MUD. 67. Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance that adopts a consent agreement between the City and the Southeast Travis County Municipal Utility District 2 ("MUD"); the consent agreement will be conditioned on the approval of an ordinance that adopts a strategic partnership agreement between the City and the MUD. 68. Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance that adopts a consent agreement between the City and the Southeast Travis County Municipal Utility District 3 ("MUD"); the consent agreement will be conditioned on the approval of an ordinance that adopts a strategic partnership agreement between the City and the MUD. 69. Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance that adopts a consent agreement between the City and the Southeast Travis County Municipal Utility District 4 ("MUD"); the consent agreement will be conditioned on the approval of an ordinance that adopts a strategic partnership agreement between the City and the MUD. 70. Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance that adopts a consent agreement between the City and the Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District 1 ("MUD"); the consent agreement will be conditioned on the approval of an ordinance that adopts a strategic partnership agreement between the City and the MUD. 71. Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance that adopts a consent agreement between the City and the Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District 2 ("MUD"); the consent agreement will be conditioned on the approval of an ordinance that adopts a strategic partnership agreement between the City and the MUD. 72. Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance that adopts a consent agreement between the City and the Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District 3 ("MUD"); the consent agreement will be conditioned on the approval of an ordinance that adopts a strategic partnership agreement between the City and the MUD. 73. Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance that adopts a consent agreement between the City and the Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District 4 ("MUD"); the consent agreement will be conditioned on the approval of an ordinance that adopts a strategic partnership agreement between the City and the MUD. 74. Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance that adopts a consent agreement between the City and the Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District 5 ("MUD"); the consent agreement will be conditioned on the approval of an ordinance that adopts a strategic partnership agreement between the City and the MUD.
66. Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance that adopts a consent agreement between the City and the Southeast Travis County Municipal Utility District 1 ("MUD"); the consent agreement will be conditioned on the approval of an ordinance that adopts a strategic partnership agreement between the City and the MUD. 67. Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance that adopts a consent agreement between the City and the Southeast Travis County Municipal Utility District 2 ("MUD"); the consent agreement will be conditioned on the approval of an ordinance that adopts a strategic partnership agreement between the City and the MUD. 68. Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance that adopts a consent agreement between the City and the Southeast Travis County Municipal Utility District 3 ("MUD"); the consent agreement will be conditioned on the approval of an ordinance that adopts a strategic partnership agreement between the City and the MUD. 69. Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance that adopts a consent agreement between the City and the Southeast Travis County Municipal Utility District 4 ("MUD"); the consent agreement will be conditioned on the approval of an ordinance that adopts a strategic partnership agreement between the City and the MUD. 70. Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance that adopts a consent agreement between the City and the Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District 1 ("MUD"); the consent agreement will be conditioned on the approval of an ordinance that adopts a strategic partnership agreement between the City and the MUD. 71. Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance that adopts a consent agreement between the City and the Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District 2 ("MUD"); the consent agreement will be conditioned on the approval of an ordinance that adopts a strategic partnership agreement between the City and the MUD. 72. Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance that adopts a consent agreement between the City and the Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District 3 ("MUD"); the consent agreement will be conditioned on the approval of an ordinance that adopts a strategic partnership agreement between the City and the MUD. 73. Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance that adopts a consent agreement between the City and the Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District 4 ("MUD"); the consent agreement will be conditioned on the approval of an ordinance that adopts a strategic partnership agreement between the City and the MUD. 74. Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance that adopts a consent agreement between the City and the Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District 5 ("MUD"); the consent agreement will be conditioned on the approval of an ordinance that adopts a strategic partnership agreement between the City and the MUD.
Mar 08, 2012 City Council Meetings
5. Authorize execution of a construction contract with CHASCO CONSTRUCTORS LTD., LLP, for repair of Turner Roberts Recreation Center in the amount of $2,388,000 plus a $238,800 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,626,800. Related to Items # 12 & 13. 12. Approve a resolution declaring the City of Austin’s official intent to reimburse itself from Certificates of Obligation in the amount of $3,170,000 for the repair of the Turner Roberts Recreation Center. Related to Items # 5 & 13. 13. Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2011-2012 Parks and Recreation Department Capital Budget (Ordinance No. 20110912-006) to appropriate $3,170,000 for the repair of the Turner Roberts Recreation Center. Related to Items # 5 & 12. ( Notes: )
Approve an ordinance establishing classifications and positions in the classified service of the Police Department; creating and eliminating certain positions; repealing Ordinance No. 20110912-010 relating to Police Department classifications and positions, and declaring an emergency.
Citizen Communications: General Jeff Kantoff- General Ira Yates- Enforcement of Environmental Regulations Heather Fazio- City Issues David Cortez- City finances Michael Perez- Fluoride in the water Jose Quintero- Greater East Austin Neighborhood Association Michael Zitz-Evancih- Place of Worship, Energy rates Julian Gonzales- The closing of the Durwood Senior Activity Center Jesse J. Herrera- Ideas on saving energy for the elderly and families in need Carlos León- 1.) New Chem Trail Data 2.) TBA
Authorize award and execution of a contract through the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (BuyBoard) with CALDWELL COUNTRY CHEVROLET, for the purchase of three Tahoes for the Emergency Medical Services Department and one Equinox for the Austin Convention Center Department in an amount not to exceed $103,932. ( Notes: This Cooperative Purchase is exempt from the MBE/WBE Ordinance. This exemption is in compliance with Chapter 2-9D of the City Code (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this contract. )
Approve an ordinance amending City Code Section 9-2-14 to allow the approval of extended hours of operation for outdoor music in residential areas. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Mike Martinez CO 1: Council Member Laura Morrison )
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to coordinate with the City Clerk and the City Attorney to schedule a Special Called Meeting one Saturday in 2012 for a three-hour Citizens Forum, and further directing the City Manager to report to the City Council the actual costs of the event so it may consider scheduling more in the future. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Kathie Tovo CO 1: Council Member Mike Martinez CO 2: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole )
Authorize award and execution of a contract through the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (BuyBoard) with CALDWELL COUNTRY CHEVROLET, for the purchase of three Tahoes for the Emergency Medical Services Department and one Equinox for the Austin Convention Center Department in an amount not to exceed $103,932. ( Notes: This Cooperative Purchase is exempt from the MBE/WBE Ordinance. This exemption is in compliance with Chapter 2-9D of the City Code (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this contract. )
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 re-convene (The AHFC agenda is temporarily located at https://austin.siretechnologies.com/sirepub/mtgviewer.aspx?meetid=198&doctype=AGENDA
Zoning and Neighborhood Plan Amendments (Public Hearings and Possible Action) Items 45-61
C14H-2012-0001 (formally C14H-2010-0025) - McCrummen-Wroe House - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 2300 Windsor Road (Shoal Creek Watershed) from family residence (SF-3) district zoning to family residence-historic landmark (SF-3-H) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant family residence-historic landmark (SF-3-H) combining district zoning. Historic Landmark Commission Recommendation: To grant family residence-historic landmark (SF-3-H) combining district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: No recommendation, with the further statement that the house is not endangered and the Commission has concerns about the financial cost to the City of a tax exemption on this property. Applicants: David and Kimberly Hood, owners. City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, 974-6454.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending City Code Chapters 25-1 and 25-2 relating to requirements for the issuance, notification, and appeal of zoning use determinations.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance regarding floodplain variances requested by Mr. Hermann Vigil of Vigil & Associates on behalf of the owners, Highland Ventures I, Ltd. and McDonald Signet Limited, to develop a commercial bank building with surface parking at 8225 Highway 71 West, which is in the 100-year floodplain of Williamson Creek.
66. Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance that adopts a consent agreement between the City and the Southeast Travis County Municipal Utility District 1 ("MUD"); the consent agreement will be conditioned on the approval of an ordinance that adopts a strategic partnership agreement between the City and the MUD. 67. Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance that adopts a consent agreement between the City and the Southeast Travis County Municipal Utility District 2 ("MUD"); the consent agreement will be conditioned on the approval of an ordinance that adopts a strategic partnership agreement between the City and the MUD. 68. Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance that adopts a consent agreement between the City and the Southeast Travis County Municipal Utility District 3 ("MUD"); the consent agreement will be conditioned on the approval of an ordinance that adopts a strategic partnership agreement between the City and the MUD. 69. Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance that adopts a consent agreement between the City and the Southeast Travis County Municipal Utility District 4 ("MUD"); the consent agreement will be conditioned on the approval of an ordinance that adopts a strategic partnership agreement between the City and the MUD. 70. Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance that adopts a consent agreement between the City and the Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District 1 ("MUD"); the consent agreement will be conditioned on the approval of an ordinance that adopts a strategic partnership agreement between the City and the MUD. 71. Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance that adopts a consent agreement between the City and the Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District 2 ("MUD"); the consent agreement will be conditioned on the approval of an ordinance that adopts a strategic partnership agreement between the City and the MUD. 72. Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance that adopts a consent agreement between the City and the Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District 3 ("MUD"); the consent agreement will be conditioned on the approval of an ordinance that adopts a strategic partnership agreement between the City and the MUD. 73. Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance that adopts a consent agreement between the City and the Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District 4 ("MUD"); the consent agreement will be conditioned on the approval of an ordinance that adopts a strategic partnership agreement between the City and the MUD. 74. Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance that adopts a consent agreement between the City and the Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District 5 ("MUD"); the consent agreement will be conditioned on the approval of an ordinance that adopts a strategic partnership agreement between the City and the MUD.
66. Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance that adopts a consent agreement between the City and the Southeast Travis County Municipal Utility District 1 ("MUD"); the consent agreement will be conditioned on the approval of an ordinance that adopts a strategic partnership agreement between the City and the MUD. 67. Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance that adopts a consent agreement between the City and the Southeast Travis County Municipal Utility District 2 ("MUD"); the consent agreement will be conditioned on the approval of an ordinance that adopts a strategic partnership agreement between the City and the MUD. 68. Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance that adopts a consent agreement between the City and the Southeast Travis County Municipal Utility District 3 ("MUD"); the consent agreement will be conditioned on the approval of an ordinance that adopts a strategic partnership agreement between the City and the MUD. 69. Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance that adopts a consent agreement between the City and the Southeast Travis County Municipal Utility District 4 ("MUD"); the consent agreement will be conditioned on the approval of an ordinance that adopts a strategic partnership agreement between the City and the MUD. 70. Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance that adopts a consent agreement between the City and the Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District 1 ("MUD"); the consent agreement will be conditioned on the approval of an ordinance that adopts a strategic partnership agreement between the City and the MUD. 71. Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance that adopts a consent agreement between the City and the Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District 2 ("MUD"); the consent agreement will be conditioned on the approval of an ordinance that adopts a strategic partnership agreement between the City and the MUD. 72. Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance that adopts a consent agreement between the City and the Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District 3 ("MUD"); the consent agreement will be conditioned on the approval of an ordinance that adopts a strategic partnership agreement between the City and the MUD. 73. Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance that adopts a consent agreement between the City and the Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District 4 ("MUD"); the consent agreement will be conditioned on the approval of an ordinance that adopts a strategic partnership agreement between the City and the MUD. 74. Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance that adopts a consent agreement between the City and the Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District 5 ("MUD"); the consent agreement will be conditioned on the approval of an ordinance that adopts a strategic partnership agreement between the City and the MUD.