Briefing by the City Auditor regarding the implementation of the selection process for the Citizens Independent Redistricting Commission and the Applicant Review Panel required by the City Charter.
Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement between the City of Austin and the University of Texas at Austin in the amount of $300,000 to cover the costs of research and evaluation for the City of Austin Byrne Criminal Justice Innovation Program over the 3-year grant period.
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to negotiate and execute an interlocal agreement with the Texas Facilities Commission to participate in the Texas Facilities Commission's Capitol Area Development Strategy for sites located in the City. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole CO 1: Council Member William Spelman CO 2: Council Member Chris Riley )
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to bring forward for Council consideration amendments to City Code Section 25-8-27 (Redevelopment Exception in the Barton Springs Zone) and other sections of the Code that will improve water quality and redevelopment opportunities in the Barton Springs Zone and other areas of the City. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Lee Leffingwell CO 1: Council Member Mike Martinez CO 2: Council Member Chris Riley )
Approve an ordinance initiating amendments to City Code Chapter 25-6 to establish a pilot program to reduce parking requirements for commercial businesses utilizing trip-reduction strategies; and waiving the requirement of City Code Section 25-1-502. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Chris Riley CO 1: Council Member William Spelman )
Approve a resolution establishing an advisory group to assist in the development and preparation of a new Land Development Code per the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole CO 1: Council Member Chris Riley )
C14-2012-0106 – 5th & San Jacinto Rezoning – Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 300 East 5th Street (Town Lake Watershed) from central business district (CBD) district zoning to central business district-central urban redevelopment district (CBD-CURE) combining district zoning. First reading approved on November 8, 2012. Vote 6-1, Council Member Tovo voted nay. Applicant: Harry Whittington, Mercedes Whittington, Sally May, Mercedes Greg, Margaret Puckett Trust, Sara May Trust, Caroline Puckett Trust, Michael May Trust, Camille May Trust, William Puckett Trust, Claire Whittington Trust. Agent: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Richard Suttle). City Staff: Clark Patterson, 974-7691.
Dec 04, 2012 City Council Work Session
Briefing by the City Auditor regarding the implementation of the selection process for the Citizens Independent Redistricting Commission and the Applicant Review Panel required by the City Charter.
Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement between the City of Austin and the University of Texas at Austin in the amount of $300,000 to cover the costs of research and evaluation for the City of Austin Byrne Criminal Justice Innovation Program over the 3-year grant period.
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to negotiate and execute an interlocal agreement with the Texas Facilities Commission to participate in the Texas Facilities Commission's Capitol Area Development Strategy for sites located in the City. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole CO 1: Council Member William Spelman CO 2: Council Member Chris Riley )
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to bring forward for Council consideration amendments to City Code Section 25-8-27 (Redevelopment Exception in the Barton Springs Zone) and other sections of the Code that will improve water quality and redevelopment opportunities in the Barton Springs Zone and other areas of the City. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Lee Leffingwell CO 1: Council Member Mike Martinez CO 2: Council Member Chris Riley )
Approve an ordinance initiating amendments to City Code Chapter 25-6 to establish a pilot program to reduce parking requirements for commercial businesses utilizing trip-reduction strategies; and waiving the requirement of City Code Section 25-1-502. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Chris Riley CO 1: Council Member William Spelman )
Approve a resolution establishing an advisory group to assist in the development and preparation of a new Land Development Code per the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole CO 1: Council Member Chris Riley )
C14-2012-0106 – 5th & San Jacinto Rezoning – Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 300 East 5th Street (Town Lake Watershed) from central business district (CBD) district zoning to central business district-central urban redevelopment district (CBD-CURE) combining district zoning. First reading approved on November 8, 2012. Vote 6-1, Council Member Tovo voted nay. Applicant: Harry Whittington, Mercedes Whittington, Sally May, Mercedes Greg, Margaret Puckett Trust, Sara May Trust, Caroline Puckett Trust, Michael May Trust, Camille May Trust, William Puckett Trust, Claire Whittington Trust. Agent: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Richard Suttle). City Staff: Clark Patterson, 974-7691.