Invocation Pastor Joseph Moore, Central Presbyterian Church CAP Metro Executive Director Linda Watson presents.
Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings for the construction of the 138 kV Gilleland to Techridge Transmission Line Project to acquire a 7.46 acre electric easement out of the William Caldwell Survey Number 66, Abstract Number 162, Travis County, Texas in the amount of $152,931.
Authorize execution of a construction contract with CHASCO CONTRACTING LTD, LLP / CHASCO CONSTRUCTORS, LTD, LLP, for the ABIA New Employee Parking Lot project at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in an amount not to exceed $6,984,973.95, plus a $698,497 contingency for a total contract amount not to exceed $7,683,470.95. ( Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9A of the City Code (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 11.18% MBE and 2.23% WBE subcontractor participation. )
Citizen Communications: General Jerry Davis- Crime related Ronnie Reeferseed- Peace, freedom, fluoride and the kill-grid Linda Greene- Federal Government links Fluoide to brittle bones and risk of bone fracture. Russell Doyle- Water quality Steve Ellsworth- Homeowners Associations Edward Sledge- Group Home regulation Michael Zitz-Evancih- Smoking in public buildings in Austin Larry Graunard- Smokers' rights Scott Johnson- Economic incentives and a liveable city Paul Robbins- City issues
99. Discuss legal issues related to Open Government matters (Private consultation with legal counsel pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Government Code). 100. Discuss legal issues related to Byron Carter Sr., et al v. City of Austin et al, Cause No. A-11-CA-997-LY in the United States District Court, Western District of Texas, Austin Division. (Private consultation with legal counsel- Section 551.071). 101. Discuss legal issues related to Public Utility Commission of Texas Docket No. 40627, Petition of Homeowners United for Rate Fairness to Review Austin Rate Ordinance No. 20120607-055 (Private consultation with legal counsel pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Government Code). 102. Discuss legal issues in Eddie Rodriguez., et al v. Rick Perry et al, Cause No. SA-11-CA-635-OLG-JES-XR [Consolidated case], in U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas, San Antonio. (Private consultation with legal counsel pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Government Code).
Zoning Consent and Postponement (Part 1 of 2)
Zoning and Neighborhood Plan Amendments (Public Hearings and Possible Action) Items 105, 108-109, 129-134, 136-137 Postponed - 103, 104, 106-107, 110-117, 121-127, 135 Withdrawn - 118-120, 128, 138
Austin Housing Finance Corporation Meeting
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 reconvene.
Approve the ratification of a construction contract payment to the HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN (HACA) to provide renovation services to the CTM Riverside location in an amount of $145,598.
Public Hearings and Possible Actions Postponement
Items 142-146 have been postponed until a later meeting date.
Authorize the use of Job Order Contracting and Competitive Sealed Proposal project delivery methods in accordance with Government Code Chapter 2267 and 271 for implementation of Austin Energy's Home Efficiency Assistance Program (HEAP).
Approve a resolution adopting the Austin Convention and Visitors Bureau 2012-2013 Marketing Plan and Proposed Budget of $11,268,530, setting the contract payment in an amount not to exceed $9,586,280 for 2012-2013, and authorizing the City Manager to file the approved documents with the City Clerk’s office as required by the Texas Tax Code.
Approve payment of a judgment in Harold Piatt v. City of Austin et al, Cause No. A-07-CA-520-LY in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division.
Approve a resolution authorizing the City Manager to award cultural arts services contracts for Fiscal Year 2012-2013 in an amount not to exceed $4,641,330, and approving an award of contracts identified in the exhibit attached to the resolution.
Item 41. Authorize negotiation and execution of all documents and instruments necessary or desirable to sell an approximate 0.2699-acre parcel of land, located on Lot A, Rainey River Addition, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume 68, Page 72, Plat Records, Travis County, Texas and locally known as 64 Rainey Street, Austin, Travis County, Texas to 70 RAINEY STREET, LP for $100,000 plus 30 privately managed, controlled access, public parking spaces, with all revenue generated from the spaces, less cost of maintenance and management of the spaces remitted to the City at least quarterly. Related to Items #42 and #43 Item 42. Authorize negotiation and execution of all documents and instruments necessary or desirable to sell an approximate 0.2699 acre parcel of land, located on Lot A, Rainey River Addition, according to the map or plat thereof, recoded in Volume 68, Page 72, Plat Records, Travis County, Texas and locally known as 64 Rainey Street, Austin, Travis County Texas to 70 RAINEY STREET, LP for $1,200,000. Related to Items #41 and #43 Item 43. Authorize negotiation and execution of all documents and instruments necessary or desirable to sell an approximate 0.2699 acre parcel of land, located on Lot A, Rainey River Addition, according to the map or plat thereof, recoded in Volume 68, Page 72, Plat Records, Travis County, Texas and locally known as 64 Rainey Street, Austin, Travis County Texas to 70 RAINEY STREET, LP for a combination of $400,000 plus twenty (20) privately managed, controlled access, public parking spaces, with all revenue generated from the spaces, less cost of maintenance and management of the spaces remitted to the City of Austin at least quarterly. Related to Items #41 and #42
Approve a resolution waiving the requirements of the City's policy related to concessions on parkland, adopted in Resolution No. 980312-025, for a concession agreement with Austin Parks Foundation (Foundation) for a food and beverage concession at 1006 Congress Avenue, adjacent to the Old Bakery and Emporium; authorize an extension of the current Temporary Concession Agreement with the Foundation for up to one hundred and two calendar days, beginning on October 22, 2012, and authorize the negotiation and execution of a new concession agreement with the Foundation for two years in exchange for Foundation's obligation to use concession revenue to fund additional improvements at the site.
Authorize award, negotiation, and execution of a contract with CDM SMITH, INC., or one of the other qualified offerors to RFP No. STA0010 for the analysis and assessment of various City Ordinances, Codes and other regulations related to auxiliary waters for the Austin Water Utility in an estimated amount not to exceed $110,978, with an optional "Design and Construction Manual" for an estimated amount not to exceed $21,512, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $132,490. (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.)
Certificates of Congratulations -- Clean Air Force Public Service Announcement Contest Winners -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by the honorees
Proclamation -- National Night Out -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by Joe Munoz
Meet the Lender Day -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by Rosy Jalifi
Bi-National Health Week -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by Annie Crawford
Livestrong Day -- to be presented by Council Member Laura Morrison and to be accepted by Roland Canales
Domestic Violence Awareness Month -- to be presented by Council Member Laura Morrison and to be accepted by Julia Spann
National Preparedness Month -- to be presented by Council Member Kathie and to be accepted by Otis Latin
Zoning Consent and Postponement (Part 2 of 2)
Zoning and Neighborhood Plan Amendments (Public Hearings and Possible Action) Items 108, 109, 129, & 133
Conduct a public hearing in accordance with Section 26.001 et seq. of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code and consider a resolution approving the use of approximately 1,205 square feet of land for permanent wastewater line, 10,386 square feet for temporary working space, 31,755 square feet for temporary staging area and material storage site and 54,886 square feet for temporary ingress and egress to construct, use, maintain, repair and replace a wastewater line and appurtenances for the North Acres Wastewater Tunnel Project, which is located on dedicated parkland known as Walnut Creek Park.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance creating an economic development program with HID Global Corporation and authorizing the negotiation and execution of an Economic Development Agreement with HID Global Corporation.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance creating an economic development program with HID Global Corporation and authorizing the negotiation and execution of an Economic Development Agreement with HID Global Corporation.
Item 46. Approve an ordinance amending the April 11, 2000 Impervious Cover Allocation Agreement with William S. Walters, III, Trustee and Ordinance No. 000406-13 regarding retention of impervious cover credits associated with the City's purchase in 2000 of the Friesenhahn Tract. The Tract is located southwest of the intersection of Capital of Texas Highway South (Loop 360) and MoPac (Loop One) in an area subject to the Save Our Springs Initiative (City Code Chapter 25-8, subchapter A, Article 12). Related to Item #47 Item 47. Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2011-2012 Operating Budget General Fund Budget Stabilization Reserve Fund (Ordinance 20110912-005) by reducing the fund balance and increasing transfers out to the General Fund in the amount of $887,500; and amending the General Fund Planning and Development Review Operating Budget by increasing appropriations in the amount of $887,500 for a payment related to the Amendment to the Agreement for purchase of the Friesenhahn Tract. Related to Item #46
Approve an ordinance establishing a parking benefit district in the University Neighborhood Overlay District.
Approve first reading of an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20070517-064 awarding a franchise to Lone Star Cab Company, to allow for additional franchise permits
Approve an ordinance readopting and extending City Code Chapter 13-2, Subpart G (electric-low-speed vehicles), and amending City Code Sections 13-2-287 through 13-2-289 regarding certain safety equipment and issuance of city operating authority for electric low-speed vehicles, and declaring an emergency.
Item 131. C14-2012-0063 – Christian Life Austin – Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 4700 West Gate Boulevard and 4701 Sunset Trail (Williamson Creek Watershed) from single family residence standard lot (SF-2) district zoning, single family residence-standard lot conditional overlay (SF-2-CO) combining district zoning, multi-family residence-low density (MF-2) district zoning, and multi-family residence-low density-conditional overlay (MF-2-CO) combining district zoning to general office-conditional overlay (GO-CO) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant general office-conditional overlay (GO-CO) combining district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant general office-conditional overlay (GO-CO) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Christian Life Church of Austin (Josh Reynolds). Agent: Enabler Design (DeVon Wood). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 974-7719. Adjournment.
Sep 27, 2012 City Council Meetings
Invocation Pastor Joseph Moore, Central Presbyterian Church CAP Metro Executive Director Linda Watson presents.
Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings for the construction of the 138 kV Gilleland to Techridge Transmission Line Project to acquire a 7.46 acre electric easement out of the William Caldwell Survey Number 66, Abstract Number 162, Travis County, Texas in the amount of $152,931.
Authorize execution of a construction contract with CHASCO CONTRACTING LTD, LLP / CHASCO CONSTRUCTORS, LTD, LLP, for the ABIA New Employee Parking Lot project at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in an amount not to exceed $6,984,973.95, plus a $698,497 contingency for a total contract amount not to exceed $7,683,470.95. ( Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9A of the City Code (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 11.18% MBE and 2.23% WBE subcontractor participation. )
Citizen Communications: General Jerry Davis- Crime related Ronnie Reeferseed- Peace, freedom, fluoride and the kill-grid Linda Greene- Federal Government links Fluoide to brittle bones and risk of bone fracture. Russell Doyle- Water quality Steve Ellsworth- Homeowners Associations Edward Sledge- Group Home regulation Michael Zitz-Evancih- Smoking in public buildings in Austin Larry Graunard- Smokers' rights Scott Johnson- Economic incentives and a liveable city Paul Robbins- City issues
99. Discuss legal issues related to Open Government matters (Private consultation with legal counsel pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Government Code). 100. Discuss legal issues related to Byron Carter Sr., et al v. City of Austin et al, Cause No. A-11-CA-997-LY in the United States District Court, Western District of Texas, Austin Division. (Private consultation with legal counsel- Section 551.071). 101. Discuss legal issues related to Public Utility Commission of Texas Docket No. 40627, Petition of Homeowners United for Rate Fairness to Review Austin Rate Ordinance No. 20120607-055 (Private consultation with legal counsel pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Government Code). 102. Discuss legal issues in Eddie Rodriguez., et al v. Rick Perry et al, Cause No. SA-11-CA-635-OLG-JES-XR [Consolidated case], in U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas, San Antonio. (Private consultation with legal counsel pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Government Code).
Zoning Consent and Postponement (Part 1 of 2)
Zoning and Neighborhood Plan Amendments (Public Hearings and Possible Action) Items 105, 108-109, 129-134, 136-137 Postponed - 103, 104, 106-107, 110-117, 121-127, 135 Withdrawn - 118-120, 128, 138
Austin Housing Finance Corporation Meeting
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 reconvene.
Approve the ratification of a construction contract payment to the HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN (HACA) to provide renovation services to the CTM Riverside location in an amount of $145,598.
Public Hearings and Possible Actions Postponement
Items 142-146 have been postponed until a later meeting date.
Authorize the use of Job Order Contracting and Competitive Sealed Proposal project delivery methods in accordance with Government Code Chapter 2267 and 271 for implementation of Austin Energy's Home Efficiency Assistance Program (HEAP).
Approve a resolution adopting the Austin Convention and Visitors Bureau 2012-2013 Marketing Plan and Proposed Budget of $11,268,530, setting the contract payment in an amount not to exceed $9,586,280 for 2012-2013, and authorizing the City Manager to file the approved documents with the City Clerk’s office as required by the Texas Tax Code.
Approve payment of a judgment in Harold Piatt v. City of Austin et al, Cause No. A-07-CA-520-LY in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division.
Approve a resolution authorizing the City Manager to award cultural arts services contracts for Fiscal Year 2012-2013 in an amount not to exceed $4,641,330, and approving an award of contracts identified in the exhibit attached to the resolution.
Item 41. Authorize negotiation and execution of all documents and instruments necessary or desirable to sell an approximate 0.2699-acre parcel of land, located on Lot A, Rainey River Addition, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume 68, Page 72, Plat Records, Travis County, Texas and locally known as 64 Rainey Street, Austin, Travis County, Texas to 70 RAINEY STREET, LP for $100,000 plus 30 privately managed, controlled access, public parking spaces, with all revenue generated from the spaces, less cost of maintenance and management of the spaces remitted to the City at least quarterly. Related to Items #42 and #43 Item 42. Authorize negotiation and execution of all documents and instruments necessary or desirable to sell an approximate 0.2699 acre parcel of land, located on Lot A, Rainey River Addition, according to the map or plat thereof, recoded in Volume 68, Page 72, Plat Records, Travis County, Texas and locally known as 64 Rainey Street, Austin, Travis County Texas to 70 RAINEY STREET, LP for $1,200,000. Related to Items #41 and #43 Item 43. Authorize negotiation and execution of all documents and instruments necessary or desirable to sell an approximate 0.2699 acre parcel of land, located on Lot A, Rainey River Addition, according to the map or plat thereof, recoded in Volume 68, Page 72, Plat Records, Travis County, Texas and locally known as 64 Rainey Street, Austin, Travis County Texas to 70 RAINEY STREET, LP for a combination of $400,000 plus twenty (20) privately managed, controlled access, public parking spaces, with all revenue generated from the spaces, less cost of maintenance and management of the spaces remitted to the City of Austin at least quarterly. Related to Items #41 and #42
Approve a resolution waiving the requirements of the City's policy related to concessions on parkland, adopted in Resolution No. 980312-025, for a concession agreement with Austin Parks Foundation (Foundation) for a food and beverage concession at 1006 Congress Avenue, adjacent to the Old Bakery and Emporium; authorize an extension of the current Temporary Concession Agreement with the Foundation for up to one hundred and two calendar days, beginning on October 22, 2012, and authorize the negotiation and execution of a new concession agreement with the Foundation for two years in exchange for Foundation's obligation to use concession revenue to fund additional improvements at the site.
Authorize award, negotiation, and execution of a contract with CDM SMITH, INC., or one of the other qualified offerors to RFP No. STA0010 for the analysis and assessment of various City Ordinances, Codes and other regulations related to auxiliary waters for the Austin Water Utility in an estimated amount not to exceed $110,978, with an optional "Design and Construction Manual" for an estimated amount not to exceed $21,512, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $132,490. (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.)
Certificates of Congratulations -- Clean Air Force Public Service Announcement Contest Winners -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by the honorees
Proclamation -- National Night Out -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by Joe Munoz
Meet the Lender Day -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by Rosy Jalifi
Bi-National Health Week -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by Annie Crawford
Livestrong Day -- to be presented by Council Member Laura Morrison and to be accepted by Roland Canales
Domestic Violence Awareness Month -- to be presented by Council Member Laura Morrison and to be accepted by Julia Spann
National Preparedness Month -- to be presented by Council Member Kathie and to be accepted by Otis Latin
Zoning Consent and Postponement (Part 2 of 2)
Zoning and Neighborhood Plan Amendments (Public Hearings and Possible Action) Items 108, 109, 129, & 133
Conduct a public hearing in accordance with Section 26.001 et seq. of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code and consider a resolution approving the use of approximately 1,205 square feet of land for permanent wastewater line, 10,386 square feet for temporary working space, 31,755 square feet for temporary staging area and material storage site and 54,886 square feet for temporary ingress and egress to construct, use, maintain, repair and replace a wastewater line and appurtenances for the North Acres Wastewater Tunnel Project, which is located on dedicated parkland known as Walnut Creek Park.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance creating an economic development program with HID Global Corporation and authorizing the negotiation and execution of an Economic Development Agreement with HID Global Corporation.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance creating an economic development program with HID Global Corporation and authorizing the negotiation and execution of an Economic Development Agreement with HID Global Corporation.
Item 46. Approve an ordinance amending the April 11, 2000 Impervious Cover Allocation Agreement with William S. Walters, III, Trustee and Ordinance No. 000406-13 regarding retention of impervious cover credits associated with the City's purchase in 2000 of the Friesenhahn Tract. The Tract is located southwest of the intersection of Capital of Texas Highway South (Loop 360) and MoPac (Loop One) in an area subject to the Save Our Springs Initiative (City Code Chapter 25-8, subchapter A, Article 12). Related to Item #47 Item 47. Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2011-2012 Operating Budget General Fund Budget Stabilization Reserve Fund (Ordinance 20110912-005) by reducing the fund balance and increasing transfers out to the General Fund in the amount of $887,500; and amending the General Fund Planning and Development Review Operating Budget by increasing appropriations in the amount of $887,500 for a payment related to the Amendment to the Agreement for purchase of the Friesenhahn Tract. Related to Item #46
Approve an ordinance establishing a parking benefit district in the University Neighborhood Overlay District.
Approve first reading of an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20070517-064 awarding a franchise to Lone Star Cab Company, to allow for additional franchise permits
Approve an ordinance readopting and extending City Code Chapter 13-2, Subpart G (electric-low-speed vehicles), and amending City Code Sections 13-2-287 through 13-2-289 regarding certain safety equipment and issuance of city operating authority for electric low-speed vehicles, and declaring an emergency.
Item 131. C14-2012-0063 – Christian Life Austin – Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 4700 West Gate Boulevard and 4701 Sunset Trail (Williamson Creek Watershed) from single family residence standard lot (SF-2) district zoning, single family residence-standard lot conditional overlay (SF-2-CO) combining district zoning, multi-family residence-low density (MF-2) district zoning, and multi-family residence-low density-conditional overlay (MF-2-CO) combining district zoning to general office-conditional overlay (GO-CO) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant general office-conditional overlay (GO-CO) combining district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant general office-conditional overlay (GO-CO) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Christian Life Church of Austin (Josh Reynolds). Agent: Enabler Design (DeVon Wood). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 974-7719. Adjournment.