Approve a resolution amending Resolution No. 20121206-074 relating to membership requirements of the Land Development Code advisory group and ensuring diversity of stakeholder perspectives. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member William Spelman CO 1: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole CO 2: Mayor Lee Leffingwell)
Approve appointments and certain related waivers to citizen boards and commissions, to Council subcommittees and other intergovernmental bodies and removal and replacement of members.
Authorize negotiation and execution of a professional service agreement between the City of Austin and Troublemaker Studios, L.P. to create a pilot program that will establish a creative industry incubator at Troublemaker Studios to promote the film and digital media industry and authorize funding for the program in the amount of $200,000 for a one-year term with two extension options.
40. Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings for the Austin Clean Water Program: Govalle 4 – Webberville/San Bernard/4th Street Wastewater Improvement Project for a 324 square foot permanent wastewater line easement out of Lot 5 and Lot 4, Sam Huston Heights Annex, a subdivision in the City of Austin, of record in Book 4, Page 3, Plat Records, Travis County, Texas in the amount of $689. The owner of the needed property interests is KYLE ORDIORNE. The property is located at 3019 East 12th Street, Austin, Travis County, Texas. The general route covered by this completed project included various streets in central east Austin, including Webberville Road, San Bernard Street and 4th Street. 41. Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings for the North Acres Final Conveyance Project for 445 square feet of land for a permanent wastewater line easement out of the J. Applegait Survey No. 58, Abstract No. 29, Travis County, Texas, being a portion of Lot 12, Block G, North Acres Section Four, a subdivision of record in Volume 46, Page 95 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, conveyed to the Fragosa Family Trust, Antonio Fragosa and Leonila G. Fragosa, Trustees, in Volume 12655, Page 709 of the Real Property Records of Travis County, Texas in the amount of $470. The owners of the needed property interests are THE SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE(S) OF THE FRAGOSA FAMILY TRUST, DATED MARCH 25, 1996. The property is located at 10623 Denell Circle, in Austin, Travis County, Texas 78753. The general route covered by this project is along Polecat Creek, west of Dessau Road.
Joseph Iley - Taxi cab issues Dave Scott - Environmental education Paul Saldana - Hispanic Quality of Life Initiative Clay Dafoe - JFK assassination revealed Alicia Perez-Hodge - Hispanic Quality of Life Tom Jones - The role of government Ronnie Reeferseed - Peace, freedom and the kill-grid Rae Nadler-Olenick - The Buck Stops Here: CDC Oral Health Chief In the Hot Seat - Part 1 Walter Olenick - The Buck Stops Here Paul Robbins - City issues
17. Approve an ordinance regarding a Managed Growth Agreement with Pearson Place at Avery Ranch, LTD, for the 196 acre tract located at Avery Ranch Blvd. and Double Eagle Pass known as the Pearson Place Preliminary Plan, C8J-2008-0056(XT).MGA. 18. Approve an ordinance regarding a Managed Growth Agreement with Shady Hollow Garden Townhomes, for the 34.94 acre tract located at 2601and 2645 Frate Barker Road known as the Shady Hollow Garden Townhomes site plan SP-2008-0061C(XT2).MGA. 28. Approve an ordinance creating a pilot program to authorize walking and biking in certain trails on a 24-hour basis for the 2013 calendar year and waiving City Code Section 8-1-14 regarding park curfews for the limited purpose of walking or biking during the pilot program period. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Chris Riley CO 1: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole CO 2: Council Member Kathie Tovo ) 29. Approve a resolution amending Resolution No. 20121206-074 relating to membership requirements of the Land Development Code advisory group and ensuring diversity of stakeholder perspectives. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member William Spelman CO 1: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole CO 2: Mayor Lee Leffingwell) 44. Discuss legal issues related to Open Government matters (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071). 46. Discuss legal issues related to City of Austin 2013 labor negotiations with employees in the Fire, Police, and EMS departments (Private consultation with legal counsel-Section 551.071)
Zoning Ordinances / Restrictive Covenants (HEARINGS CLOSED) Postponements Items: 48,50,53
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to coordinate with Travis County and Austin Community College District and prepare a report for Council within 45 days on the proposed Lone Star rail service and interlocal agreement. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Lee Leffingwell CO 1: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole CO 2: Council Member Mike Martinez )
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to develop recommendations relating to a Tax Increment Financing Policy that ensures consistent consideration of proposals, transparency and accountability, as well as the financial viability and efficiency of such arrangements and report the recommendations to Council by May 15, 2013. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole CO 1: Mayor Lee Leffingwell CO 2: Council Member Mike Martinez )
Approve an ordinance regarding a Managed Growth Agreement with Pearson Place at Avery Ranch, LTD, for the 196 acre tract located at Avery Ranch Blvd. and Double Eagle Pass known as the Pearson Place Preliminary Plan, C8J-2008-0056(XT).MGA.
Approve an ordinance regarding a Managed Growth Agreement with Shady Hollow Garden Townhomes, for the 34.94 acre tract located at 2601and 2645 Frate Barker Road known as the Shady Hollow Garden Townhomes site plan SP-2008-0061C(XT2).MGA.
Approve an ordinance creating a pilot program to authorize walking and biking in certain trails on a 24-hour basis for the 2013 calendar year and waiving City Code Section 8-1-14 regarding park curfews for the limited purpose of walking or biking during the pilot program period. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Chris Riley CO 1: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole CO 2: Council Member Kathie Tovo )
Certificates of Congratulations - Small Business Development Program Business Success Class Graduates -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by the honorees
Proclamation -- American Society of Civil Engineers Centennial -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by Travis Michel, PE
Proclamation -- 2012 Neighborhood Habitat Challenge Winners -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by the honorees
Social Good Summit Austin for the citywide work-from-home day initiative for February 8th, 2013
C14-2012-0032 – Del Curto Homes – Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 2905 Del Curto Road and 1814 Lightsey Road (West Bouldin Creek Watershed) from family residence (SF-3) district zoning to townhouse and condominium residence-conditional overlay (SF-6-CO) combining district zoning, with conditions. First Reading approved on December 6, 2012. Vote: 7-0. Owner/Applicant: PSW Lightsey, LP (J. Ryan Diepenbrock). City Staff: Heather Chaffin, 974-2122. A valid petition has been filed in opposition to this rezoning request.
C14-2012-0097 – Little Woodrow’s Bar & Restaurant – Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 5425 Burnet Road (Waller Creek Watershed) from general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-CONP) combining district zoning to commercial-liquor sales-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-1-MU-V-CONP) combining district zoning. First reading approved on December 13, 2012. Vote 4-2, Council Members Morrison and Tovo voted nay. Council Member Martinez was off the dais. Applicant: Rick Engel. Agent: Alice Glasco Consulting, Inc. (Alice Glasco). City Staff: Clark Patterson, 974-7691.
C14-2011-0065 - The Austin Hotel - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 800 and 804 Congress Avenue (Town Lake Watershed) from central business district (CBD) and central business districthistoric landmark (CBD-H) combining district zoning to central business district-central urban redevelopment district (CBD-CURE) and central business district-historic landmark-central urban redevelopment district (CBD-H-CURE) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant central business district-central urban redevelopment district (CBDCURE) combining district zoning and central business district-historic landmark-central urban redevelopment district(CBD-H-CURE) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To deny central business district-central urban redevelopment district (CBD-CURE) combining district zoning and central business district-historic landmarkcentral urban redevelopment district (CBD-H-CURE) combining district zoning. Applicant: Gone to Texas Capital One, L.P. (David Kahn), The Karotkin Family Real Estate Trust (Doris Karotkin, Trustee). City Staff: Clark Patterson, 974-7691. A valid petition has been submitted in opposition to this rezoning request.
C814-2012-0055 – Covered Bridge Planned Unit Development – Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 6714 Covered Bridge Drive (Williamson Creek Watershed-Barton Springs Zone) from community commercial- neighborhood plan (GR-NP) combining district zoning, community commercial-conditional overlay- neighborhood plan (GR-CO-NP) combining district zoning, multi-family residence (limited density)-neighborhood plan (MF-1-NP) combining district zoning, townhouse and condominium residence-neighborhood plan (SF-6-NP) combining district zoning, and rural residence-neighborhood plan (RR-NP) combining district zoning to planned unit development-neighborhood plan (PUD-NP) combining district zoning. The land in the PUD is within the area known as the Barton Springs Zone in which the City's Save Our Springs (SOS) ordinance applies. PUD zoning may modify City ordinances applicable to development of the land. Staff Recommendation: To grant planned unit development-neighborhood plan (PUD-NP) combining district zoning, with conditions. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant planned unit development- neighborhood plan (PUD-NP) combining district zoning, with conditions. Owner/Applicant: PPF AMLI Covered Bridge Drive, LLC; CBAL Whitecrowe LLC; Covered Bridge Section 8, LLC. Agent: Thrower Design (Ron Thrower). City Staff: Heather Chaffin, 974-2122.
C14-85-288.45(RCA2) – Covered Bridge Planned Unit Development – Conduct a public hearing and approve a restrictive covenant amendment for property locally known as 6714 Covered Bridge Drive (Williamson Creek Watershed-Barton Springs Zone) to amend a portion of the Restrictive Covenant to remove 32.025 acres out of the 194.74 Restrictive Covenant. Staff Recommendation: To grant an amendment to amend a portion of the Restrictive Covenant to remove 32.025 acres out of the 194.74 Restrictive Covenant. The land in the PUD is within the area known as the Barton Springs Zone in which the City's Save Our Springs (SOS) ordinance applies. PUD zoning may modify City ordinances applicable to development of the land. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant an amendment to amend a portion of the Restrictive Covenant to remove 32.025 acres out of the 194.74 Restrictive Covenant. Owner/Applicant: PPF AMLI Covered Bridge Drive, LLC; CBAL Whitecrowe LLC; Covered Bridge Section 8, LLC. Agent: Thrower Design (Ron Thrower). City Staff: Heather Chaffin, 974-2122..
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending City Code Chapters 25-1, 25-2, and 25-5 to require Land Use Commission approval for construction of outdoor amphitheaters and similar structures, whether associated with a principal or accessory use or not.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance authorizing floodplain variances requested by the owners of a single family residence at 8412 Millway Drive located in the 25-year and 100-year floodplains of Shoal Creek, to convert a portion of the existing garage into a living area. Adjourn
Jan 31, 2013 City Council Meetings
Approve a resolution amending Resolution No. 20121206-074 relating to membership requirements of the Land Development Code advisory group and ensuring diversity of stakeholder perspectives. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member William Spelman CO 1: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole CO 2: Mayor Lee Leffingwell)
Approve appointments and certain related waivers to citizen boards and commissions, to Council subcommittees and other intergovernmental bodies and removal and replacement of members.
Authorize negotiation and execution of a professional service agreement between the City of Austin and Troublemaker Studios, L.P. to create a pilot program that will establish a creative industry incubator at Troublemaker Studios to promote the film and digital media industry and authorize funding for the program in the amount of $200,000 for a one-year term with two extension options.
40. Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings for the Austin Clean Water Program: Govalle 4 – Webberville/San Bernard/4th Street Wastewater Improvement Project for a 324 square foot permanent wastewater line easement out of Lot 5 and Lot 4, Sam Huston Heights Annex, a subdivision in the City of Austin, of record in Book 4, Page 3, Plat Records, Travis County, Texas in the amount of $689. The owner of the needed property interests is KYLE ORDIORNE. The property is located at 3019 East 12th Street, Austin, Travis County, Texas. The general route covered by this completed project included various streets in central east Austin, including Webberville Road, San Bernard Street and 4th Street. 41. Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings for the North Acres Final Conveyance Project for 445 square feet of land for a permanent wastewater line easement out of the J. Applegait Survey No. 58, Abstract No. 29, Travis County, Texas, being a portion of Lot 12, Block G, North Acres Section Four, a subdivision of record in Volume 46, Page 95 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, conveyed to the Fragosa Family Trust, Antonio Fragosa and Leonila G. Fragosa, Trustees, in Volume 12655, Page 709 of the Real Property Records of Travis County, Texas in the amount of $470. The owners of the needed property interests are THE SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE(S) OF THE FRAGOSA FAMILY TRUST, DATED MARCH 25, 1996. The property is located at 10623 Denell Circle, in Austin, Travis County, Texas 78753. The general route covered by this project is along Polecat Creek, west of Dessau Road.
Joseph Iley - Taxi cab issues Dave Scott - Environmental education Paul Saldana - Hispanic Quality of Life Initiative Clay Dafoe - JFK assassination revealed Alicia Perez-Hodge - Hispanic Quality of Life Tom Jones - The role of government Ronnie Reeferseed - Peace, freedom and the kill-grid Rae Nadler-Olenick - The Buck Stops Here: CDC Oral Health Chief In the Hot Seat - Part 1 Walter Olenick - The Buck Stops Here Paul Robbins - City issues
17. Approve an ordinance regarding a Managed Growth Agreement with Pearson Place at Avery Ranch, LTD, for the 196 acre tract located at Avery Ranch Blvd. and Double Eagle Pass known as the Pearson Place Preliminary Plan, C8J-2008-0056(XT).MGA. 18. Approve an ordinance regarding a Managed Growth Agreement with Shady Hollow Garden Townhomes, for the 34.94 acre tract located at 2601and 2645 Frate Barker Road known as the Shady Hollow Garden Townhomes site plan SP-2008-0061C(XT2).MGA. 28. Approve an ordinance creating a pilot program to authorize walking and biking in certain trails on a 24-hour basis for the 2013 calendar year and waiving City Code Section 8-1-14 regarding park curfews for the limited purpose of walking or biking during the pilot program period. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Chris Riley CO 1: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole CO 2: Council Member Kathie Tovo ) 29. Approve a resolution amending Resolution No. 20121206-074 relating to membership requirements of the Land Development Code advisory group and ensuring diversity of stakeholder perspectives. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member William Spelman CO 1: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole CO 2: Mayor Lee Leffingwell) 44. Discuss legal issues related to Open Government matters (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071). 46. Discuss legal issues related to City of Austin 2013 labor negotiations with employees in the Fire, Police, and EMS departments (Private consultation with legal counsel-Section 551.071)
Zoning Ordinances / Restrictive Covenants (HEARINGS CLOSED) Postponements Items: 48,50,53
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to coordinate with Travis County and Austin Community College District and prepare a report for Council within 45 days on the proposed Lone Star rail service and interlocal agreement. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Lee Leffingwell CO 1: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole CO 2: Council Member Mike Martinez )
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to develop recommendations relating to a Tax Increment Financing Policy that ensures consistent consideration of proposals, transparency and accountability, as well as the financial viability and efficiency of such arrangements and report the recommendations to Council by May 15, 2013. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole CO 1: Mayor Lee Leffingwell CO 2: Council Member Mike Martinez )
Approve an ordinance regarding a Managed Growth Agreement with Pearson Place at Avery Ranch, LTD, for the 196 acre tract located at Avery Ranch Blvd. and Double Eagle Pass known as the Pearson Place Preliminary Plan, C8J-2008-0056(XT).MGA.
Approve an ordinance regarding a Managed Growth Agreement with Shady Hollow Garden Townhomes, for the 34.94 acre tract located at 2601and 2645 Frate Barker Road known as the Shady Hollow Garden Townhomes site plan SP-2008-0061C(XT2).MGA.
Approve an ordinance creating a pilot program to authorize walking and biking in certain trails on a 24-hour basis for the 2013 calendar year and waiving City Code Section 8-1-14 regarding park curfews for the limited purpose of walking or biking during the pilot program period. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Chris Riley CO 1: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole CO 2: Council Member Kathie Tovo )
Certificates of Congratulations - Small Business Development Program Business Success Class Graduates -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by the honorees
Proclamation -- American Society of Civil Engineers Centennial -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by Travis Michel, PE
Proclamation -- 2012 Neighborhood Habitat Challenge Winners -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by the honorees
Social Good Summit Austin for the citywide work-from-home day initiative for February 8th, 2013
C14-2012-0032 – Del Curto Homes – Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 2905 Del Curto Road and 1814 Lightsey Road (West Bouldin Creek Watershed) from family residence (SF-3) district zoning to townhouse and condominium residence-conditional overlay (SF-6-CO) combining district zoning, with conditions. First Reading approved on December 6, 2012. Vote: 7-0. Owner/Applicant: PSW Lightsey, LP (J. Ryan Diepenbrock). City Staff: Heather Chaffin, 974-2122. A valid petition has been filed in opposition to this rezoning request.
C14-2012-0097 – Little Woodrow’s Bar & Restaurant – Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 5425 Burnet Road (Waller Creek Watershed) from general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-CONP) combining district zoning to commercial-liquor sales-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-1-MU-V-CONP) combining district zoning. First reading approved on December 13, 2012. Vote 4-2, Council Members Morrison and Tovo voted nay. Council Member Martinez was off the dais. Applicant: Rick Engel. Agent: Alice Glasco Consulting, Inc. (Alice Glasco). City Staff: Clark Patterson, 974-7691.
C14-2011-0065 - The Austin Hotel - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 800 and 804 Congress Avenue (Town Lake Watershed) from central business district (CBD) and central business districthistoric landmark (CBD-H) combining district zoning to central business district-central urban redevelopment district (CBD-CURE) and central business district-historic landmark-central urban redevelopment district (CBD-H-CURE) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant central business district-central urban redevelopment district (CBDCURE) combining district zoning and central business district-historic landmark-central urban redevelopment district(CBD-H-CURE) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To deny central business district-central urban redevelopment district (CBD-CURE) combining district zoning and central business district-historic landmarkcentral urban redevelopment district (CBD-H-CURE) combining district zoning. Applicant: Gone to Texas Capital One, L.P. (David Kahn), The Karotkin Family Real Estate Trust (Doris Karotkin, Trustee). City Staff: Clark Patterson, 974-7691. A valid petition has been submitted in opposition to this rezoning request.
C814-2012-0055 – Covered Bridge Planned Unit Development – Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 6714 Covered Bridge Drive (Williamson Creek Watershed-Barton Springs Zone) from community commercial- neighborhood plan (GR-NP) combining district zoning, community commercial-conditional overlay- neighborhood plan (GR-CO-NP) combining district zoning, multi-family residence (limited density)-neighborhood plan (MF-1-NP) combining district zoning, townhouse and condominium residence-neighborhood plan (SF-6-NP) combining district zoning, and rural residence-neighborhood plan (RR-NP) combining district zoning to planned unit development-neighborhood plan (PUD-NP) combining district zoning. The land in the PUD is within the area known as the Barton Springs Zone in which the City's Save Our Springs (SOS) ordinance applies. PUD zoning may modify City ordinances applicable to development of the land. Staff Recommendation: To grant planned unit development-neighborhood plan (PUD-NP) combining district zoning, with conditions. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant planned unit development- neighborhood plan (PUD-NP) combining district zoning, with conditions. Owner/Applicant: PPF AMLI Covered Bridge Drive, LLC; CBAL Whitecrowe LLC; Covered Bridge Section 8, LLC. Agent: Thrower Design (Ron Thrower). City Staff: Heather Chaffin, 974-2122.
C14-85-288.45(RCA2) – Covered Bridge Planned Unit Development – Conduct a public hearing and approve a restrictive covenant amendment for property locally known as 6714 Covered Bridge Drive (Williamson Creek Watershed-Barton Springs Zone) to amend a portion of the Restrictive Covenant to remove 32.025 acres out of the 194.74 Restrictive Covenant. Staff Recommendation: To grant an amendment to amend a portion of the Restrictive Covenant to remove 32.025 acres out of the 194.74 Restrictive Covenant. The land in the PUD is within the area known as the Barton Springs Zone in which the City's Save Our Springs (SOS) ordinance applies. PUD zoning may modify City ordinances applicable to development of the land. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant an amendment to amend a portion of the Restrictive Covenant to remove 32.025 acres out of the 194.74 Restrictive Covenant. Owner/Applicant: PPF AMLI Covered Bridge Drive, LLC; CBAL Whitecrowe LLC; Covered Bridge Section 8, LLC. Agent: Thrower Design (Ron Thrower). City Staff: Heather Chaffin, 974-2122..
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending City Code Chapters 25-1, 25-2, and 25-5 to require Land Use Commission approval for construction of outdoor amphitheaters and similar structures, whether associated with a principal or accessory use or not.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance authorizing floodplain variances requested by the owners of a single family residence at 8412 Millway Drive located in the 25-year and 100-year floodplains of Shoal Creek, to convert a portion of the existing garage into a living area. Adjourn