Withdrawn: Items 7, 71, 72, 84, 113 Postponed: Items 19, 33, 76 & 77, 114 & 115, 117, 119
Approve an ordinance placing a charter amendment on the November 2012 ballot to provide conditions under which the city council may sell or lease a utility facility or lease parkland.
Approve a resolution adopting the City’s Fiscal Year 2012-2013 Action Plan, as required by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development; and the Community Development 2012-2013 Program, as required by Texas Local Government Code Chapter 373.
Approve second reading of an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20100527-047, regarding the franchise to Austin Cab I, Inc., DBA Austin Cab, to allow for additional franchise permits.
Austin Water Utility 10. Approve a resolution adopting the Wholesale Water Supplier Water Conservation Plan. Related to Items #11 and 12. 11. Approve an ordinance amending Chapter 6-4 of City Code relating to water use management. Related to Items #10 and 12. 12. Approve a resolution repealing Resolution No. 20090423-002 and adopting the new Drought Contingency Plan for Retail & Wholesale Public Water Suppliers. Related to Items #10 and 11.
Approve second reading of an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20100527-047, regarding the franchise to Austin Cab I, Inc., DBA Austin Cab, to allow for additional franchise permits.
Approve an ordinance ordering a special election to be held on November 6, 2012, providing for the conduct of the election and authorizing the City Clerk to enter into joint election agreements with other local political subdivisions as may be necessary for the orderly conduct of the election, setting the ballot order for the propositions to be presented to the voters, finalizing the wording of the propositions, and declaring an emergency.
Approve an ordinance placing a petition-initiated charter amendment on the November 2012 ballot amending the city charter to provide for a city council made up of ten members elected from geographic single-member districts with a mayor elected at large, and an independent redistricting commission.
Approve a resolution adopting the City’s Fiscal Year 2012-2013 Action Plan, as required by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development; and the Community Development 2012-2013 Program, as required by Texas Local Government Code Chapter 373.
Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to an existing Interlocal Agreement with the Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority to continue the Regional Transit System Plan, known as "Project Connect", and increase the funding by $250,000, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $750,000.
12:00 PM - Citizen Communications: General Herman Dyal- Sale of lot at MLK & Colorado J.B. Headrick- Dormitory at MLK and Colorado Dora Salazar- Animal rights Alex Salazar- Animal rights Paul Walhus- Proposed student housing complex will block Capitol view at 18th and Lavaca Steve Brensen- American campus community proposed development at MLK and Colorado Angela Williamston- MAl: Updates Jeannie Ramirez- The Circus is coming to town Tellmond Richter- Cambridge Tower proposed student dormitory Janice Galloway- Opposing zoning change at the property on MLK and colorado
Zoning Ordinances / Restrictive Covenants (HEARINGS CLOSED) Items 89-90 Zoning and Neighborhood Plan Amendments (Public Hearings and Possible Action) Items 91-111
Authorize the award and execution of a 12-month requirements service agreement with RADIO FLYERS for the distribution of door hanger delivery services for Austin Energy’s Power Saver Programs™ in an estimated amount not to exceed $66,700, with three 12-month extension options in an estimated amount not to exceed $66,700 per extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $266,800. (Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9C 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 solicitation.)
59. Authorize the negotiation and execution of Amendment No. 1 to the Multiple Use Agreement between the Texas Department of Transportation and the City of Austin for the operation and maintenance of the surface parking lots under IH-35 between East 6th and East 8th Streets in Austin, Texas. Related to Item #65. 65. Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2011-2012 Austin Transportation Department IH-35 Parking Program Fund Operating Budget (Ordinance No. 20110912-005) to increase expenditures by $83,159 and decreasing the ending balance by the same amount for increased expenditures for commodities associated with maintenance, credit card fees, and enforcement.
Authorize award and execution of a 36-month requirements service contract with ALVIN E. HORN dba HORN'S CREW TRUCKING, or the following qualified bidder, consistent with local preference law, MELENDREZ TRUCKING, LLC (MBE), for trucking and hauling services for the Public Works Department and Austin Resource Recovery Department in an estimated amount not to exceed $825,000, with three 12-month extension options in estimated amounts not to exceed $275,000 per extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $1,650,000. (Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9C 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 solicitation.)
Approve an ordinance placing a charter amendment on the November 2012 ballot to provide conditions under which the city council may sell or lease a utility facility or lease parkland.
Approve an ordinance ordering a special election to be held on November 6, 2012, providing for the conduct of the election and authorizing the City Clerk to enter into joint election agreements with other local political subdivisions as may be necessary for the orderly conduct of the election, setting the ballot order for the propositions to be presented to the voters, finalizing the wording of the propositions, and declaring an emergency.
The Mayor will recess the City Council meeting to conduct a Board of Directors' Meeting of th Austin Housing Finance Corporation. Following adjournment of the AHFC Board meeting the City Council will reconvene.(The AHFC agenda is temporarily located at https://austin.siretechnologies.com/sirepub/mtgviewer.aspx?meetid=260&doctype=AGEND
Postponement Items 114, 115, & 119 6pm Time Certain Item 117 6:30pm Time Certain Item 122
Approve third reading of an ordinance renewing a non-emergency medical transfer franchise to Acadian Ambulance Service, Inc. under Chapter 10-2 of the City Code.
Conduct a public hearing and consider a resolution regarding a request by Speedy Shop Food Store #407, located at 1320 E Oltorf St., for a waiver from the distance requirement of City Code Section 4-9-4 which requires a minimum of 300 feet between a business that sells alcoholic beverages and a public school.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an appeal by Mary and Bill Ley regarding the decision to issue an Outdoor Music Venue permit for Home Slice Pizza, located at 1415 S. Congress Avenue.
120. Conduct a public hearing and consider an appeal by David Whitworth of a decision by the Residential Design and Compatibility Commission (RDCC) denying a modification request for 2.8% increase in the allowable Floor-to-Area Ratio (FAR) for a two-story duplex at 5502 Jeff Davis Avenue. 121. Conduct a public hearing and consider an appeal by David Whitworth (appellant) of a decision by the Residential Design and Compatibility Commission (RDCC) denying a modification request for 2.6% increase in the allowable Floor-to-Area Ratio (FAR) for a two-story duplex at 5504 Jeff Davis Avenue.
ADA's 22nd Anniversary -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by Tanya Winters and presentation of the 2012 Austin Access Awards by Mayor Leffingwell and Tanya Winters to be accepted by the honorees
Distinguished Service Award, retirement -- Joseph Bousquet, EMS -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by the honoree
Proclamation -- Vision is for Learning Month -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by Dr. Emily Schottman or Dr. Mary McMains
Proclamation -- Capital City Lions Club 45th Anniversary -- to be presented by Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole and to be accepted by Charles Akins and Club members
Proclamation -- World Breastfeeding Month -- to be presented by Council Member Laura Morrison and to be accepted by Donna Sundstrom
Approve an ordinance placing a charter amendment on the November 2012 ballot to provide conditions under which the city council may sell or lease a utility facility or lease parkland.
Approve an ordinance on second and third readings amending Title 25 of the City Code addressing the short term rental of residential units. (Public Hearing closed)
Approve an ordinance on second and third readings amending Title 25 of the City Code addressing the short term rental of residential units. (Public Hearing closed)
Approve an ordinance on second and third readings amending Title 25 of the City Code addressing the short term rental of residential units. (Public Hearing closed)
Aug 02, 2012 City Council Meetings
Withdrawn: Items 7, 71, 72, 84, 113 Postponed: Items 19, 33, 76 & 77, 114 & 115, 117, 119
Approve an ordinance placing a charter amendment on the November 2012 ballot to provide conditions under which the city council may sell or lease a utility facility or lease parkland.
Approve a resolution adopting the City’s Fiscal Year 2012-2013 Action Plan, as required by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development; and the Community Development 2012-2013 Program, as required by Texas Local Government Code Chapter 373.
Approve second reading of an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20100527-047, regarding the franchise to Austin Cab I, Inc., DBA Austin Cab, to allow for additional franchise permits.
Austin Water Utility 10. Approve a resolution adopting the Wholesale Water Supplier Water Conservation Plan. Related to Items #11 and 12. 11. Approve an ordinance amending Chapter 6-4 of City Code relating to water use management. Related to Items #10 and 12. 12. Approve a resolution repealing Resolution No. 20090423-002 and adopting the new Drought Contingency Plan for Retail & Wholesale Public Water Suppliers. Related to Items #10 and 11.
Approve second reading of an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20100527-047, regarding the franchise to Austin Cab I, Inc., DBA Austin Cab, to allow for additional franchise permits.
Approve an ordinance ordering a special election to be held on November 6, 2012, providing for the conduct of the election and authorizing the City Clerk to enter into joint election agreements with other local political subdivisions as may be necessary for the orderly conduct of the election, setting the ballot order for the propositions to be presented to the voters, finalizing the wording of the propositions, and declaring an emergency.
Approve an ordinance placing a petition-initiated charter amendment on the November 2012 ballot amending the city charter to provide for a city council made up of ten members elected from geographic single-member districts with a mayor elected at large, and an independent redistricting commission.
Approve a resolution adopting the City’s Fiscal Year 2012-2013 Action Plan, as required by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development; and the Community Development 2012-2013 Program, as required by Texas Local Government Code Chapter 373.
Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to an existing Interlocal Agreement with the Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority to continue the Regional Transit System Plan, known as "Project Connect", and increase the funding by $250,000, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $750,000.
12:00 PM - Citizen Communications: General Herman Dyal- Sale of lot at MLK & Colorado J.B. Headrick- Dormitory at MLK and Colorado Dora Salazar- Animal rights Alex Salazar- Animal rights Paul Walhus- Proposed student housing complex will block Capitol view at 18th and Lavaca Steve Brensen- American campus community proposed development at MLK and Colorado Angela Williamston- MAl: Updates Jeannie Ramirez- The Circus is coming to town Tellmond Richter- Cambridge Tower proposed student dormitory Janice Galloway- Opposing zoning change at the property on MLK and colorado
Zoning Ordinances / Restrictive Covenants (HEARINGS CLOSED) Items 89-90 Zoning and Neighborhood Plan Amendments (Public Hearings and Possible Action) Items 91-111
Authorize the award and execution of a 12-month requirements service agreement with RADIO FLYERS for the distribution of door hanger delivery services for Austin Energy’s Power Saver Programs™ in an estimated amount not to exceed $66,700, with three 12-month extension options in an estimated amount not to exceed $66,700 per extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $266,800. (Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9C 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 solicitation.)
59. Authorize the negotiation and execution of Amendment No. 1 to the Multiple Use Agreement between the Texas Department of Transportation and the City of Austin for the operation and maintenance of the surface parking lots under IH-35 between East 6th and East 8th Streets in Austin, Texas. Related to Item #65. 65. Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2011-2012 Austin Transportation Department IH-35 Parking Program Fund Operating Budget (Ordinance No. 20110912-005) to increase expenditures by $83,159 and decreasing the ending balance by the same amount for increased expenditures for commodities associated with maintenance, credit card fees, and enforcement.
Authorize award and execution of a 36-month requirements service contract with ALVIN E. HORN dba HORN'S CREW TRUCKING, or the following qualified bidder, consistent with local preference law, MELENDREZ TRUCKING, LLC (MBE), for trucking and hauling services for the Public Works Department and Austin Resource Recovery Department in an estimated amount not to exceed $825,000, with three 12-month extension options in estimated amounts not to exceed $275,000 per extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $1,650,000. (Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9C 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 solicitation.)
Approve an ordinance placing a charter amendment on the November 2012 ballot to provide conditions under which the city council may sell or lease a utility facility or lease parkland.
Approve an ordinance ordering a special election to be held on November 6, 2012, providing for the conduct of the election and authorizing the City Clerk to enter into joint election agreements with other local political subdivisions as may be necessary for the orderly conduct of the election, setting the ballot order for the propositions to be presented to the voters, finalizing the wording of the propositions, and declaring an emergency.
The Mayor will recess the City Council meeting to conduct a Board of Directors' Meeting of th Austin Housing Finance Corporation. Following adjournment of the AHFC Board meeting the City Council will reconvene.(The AHFC agenda is temporarily located at https://austin.siretechnologies.com/sirepub/mtgviewer.aspx?meetid=260&doctype=AGEND
Postponement Items 114, 115, & 119 6pm Time Certain Item 117 6:30pm Time Certain Item 122
Approve third reading of an ordinance renewing a non-emergency medical transfer franchise to Acadian Ambulance Service, Inc. under Chapter 10-2 of the City Code.
Conduct a public hearing and consider a resolution regarding a request by Speedy Shop Food Store #407, located at 1320 E Oltorf St., for a waiver from the distance requirement of City Code Section 4-9-4 which requires a minimum of 300 feet between a business that sells alcoholic beverages and a public school.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an appeal by Mary and Bill Ley regarding the decision to issue an Outdoor Music Venue permit for Home Slice Pizza, located at 1415 S. Congress Avenue.
120. Conduct a public hearing and consider an appeal by David Whitworth of a decision by the Residential Design and Compatibility Commission (RDCC) denying a modification request for 2.8% increase in the allowable Floor-to-Area Ratio (FAR) for a two-story duplex at 5502 Jeff Davis Avenue. 121. Conduct a public hearing and consider an appeal by David Whitworth (appellant) of a decision by the Residential Design and Compatibility Commission (RDCC) denying a modification request for 2.6% increase in the allowable Floor-to-Area Ratio (FAR) for a two-story duplex at 5504 Jeff Davis Avenue.
ADA's 22nd Anniversary -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by Tanya Winters and presentation of the 2012 Austin Access Awards by Mayor Leffingwell and Tanya Winters to be accepted by the honorees
Distinguished Service Award, retirement -- Joseph Bousquet, EMS -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by the honoree
Proclamation -- Vision is for Learning Month -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by Dr. Emily Schottman or Dr. Mary McMains
Proclamation -- Capital City Lions Club 45th Anniversary -- to be presented by Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole and to be accepted by Charles Akins and Club members
Proclamation -- World Breastfeeding Month -- to be presented by Council Member Laura Morrison and to be accepted by Donna Sundstrom
Approve an ordinance placing a charter amendment on the November 2012 ballot to provide conditions under which the city council may sell or lease a utility facility or lease parkland.
Approve an ordinance on second and third readings amending Title 25 of the City Code addressing the short term rental of residential units. (Public Hearing closed)
Approve an ordinance on second and third readings amending Title 25 of the City Code addressing the short term rental of residential units. (Public Hearing closed)
Approve an ordinance on second and third readings amending Title 25 of the City Code addressing the short term rental of residential units. (Public Hearing closed)