Approve a resolution for a conditional commitment of a loan in an amount not to exceed $2,000,000 to 2007 Travis Heights, LP, an affiliate of Eureka Holdings, Inc., for the proposed demolition of existing structures and the new construction of 170 units located at 2324 Wilson Street, with funding being conditional upon the award of tax credits to 2007 Travis Heights, LP by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for the proposed project.
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to explore financing options, including tax increment financing, for infrastructure improvements in the Airport Boulevard Corridor, including the Highland Mall. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Chris Riley CO 1: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole CO 2: Council Member Mike Martinez )
40. Approve a resolution initiating code amendments to City Code Title 25 (Land Development) relating to the regulation of short-term rentals and directing the City Manager to implement related improvements to the permitting, licensure, and enforcement process. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member William Spelman CO 1: Council Member Chris Riley CO 2: Mayor Lee Leffingwell ) 55. C14-2012-0097 - Little Woodrow's Bar & Restaurant - Approve third reading 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 buildingconditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-CO-NP) combining district zoning to commercial liquor sales-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-1-MU-V-CO-NP) combining district zoning. First reading approved on December 13, 2012. Vote 4-2, Council Members Morrison and Tovo voted nay. Council Member Martinez off the dais. Second reading approved on January 31, 2013. Vote 4- 3, Council Members Martinez, Morrison, and Tovo voted nay. Applicant: Rick Engel. Agent: Alice Glasco Consulting, Inc. (Alice Glasco). City Staff: Clark Patterson, 974-7691. 57. C14-2012-0130 - 4th & Guadalupe Rezoning - Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 401 Guadalupe Street, 304 West 4th Street and 400 Lavaca Street (Town Lake Watershed) from central business district (CBD) district zoning to central business district-central urban redevelopment district (CBD-CURE) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant central business district-central urban redevelopment district (CBD-CURE) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant central business district -central urban redevelopment district (CBD-CURE) combining district zoning. Applicant: LG Guadalupe, L.P. (Ben Pisklak) & Austin Trust Company (Ann Graham & Susan Harris). Agent: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Richard Suttle). City Staff: Clark Patterson, 974-7691.
Discuss legal issues related to PUCT Docket No. 40627, Petition by Homeowners United for Rate Fairness to Review City of Austin Rate Ordinance No. 20120607-055 (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071).
Discuss legal issues related to PUCT Docket No. 40627, Petition by Homeowners United for Rate Fairness to Review City of Austin Rate Ordinance No. 20120607-055 (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071).
Feb 26, 2013 City Council Work Session
Approve a resolution for a conditional commitment of a loan in an amount not to exceed $2,000,000 to 2007 Travis Heights, LP, an affiliate of Eureka Holdings, Inc., for the proposed demolition of existing structures and the new construction of 170 units located at 2324 Wilson Street, with funding being conditional upon the award of tax credits to 2007 Travis Heights, LP by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for the proposed project.
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to explore financing options, including tax increment financing, for infrastructure improvements in the Airport Boulevard Corridor, including the Highland Mall. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Chris Riley CO 1: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole CO 2: Council Member Mike Martinez )
40. Approve a resolution initiating code amendments to City Code Title 25 (Land Development) relating to the regulation of short-term rentals and directing the City Manager to implement related improvements to the permitting, licensure, and enforcement process. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member William Spelman CO 1: Council Member Chris Riley CO 2: Mayor Lee Leffingwell ) 55. C14-2012-0097 - Little Woodrow's Bar & Restaurant - Approve third reading 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 buildingconditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-CO-NP) combining district zoning to commercial liquor sales-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-1-MU-V-CO-NP) combining district zoning. First reading approved on December 13, 2012. Vote 4-2, Council Members Morrison and Tovo voted nay. Council Member Martinez off the dais. Second reading approved on January 31, 2013. Vote 4- 3, Council Members Martinez, Morrison, and Tovo voted nay. Applicant: Rick Engel. Agent: Alice Glasco Consulting, Inc. (Alice Glasco). City Staff: Clark Patterson, 974-7691. 57. C14-2012-0130 - 4th & Guadalupe Rezoning - Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 401 Guadalupe Street, 304 West 4th Street and 400 Lavaca Street (Town Lake Watershed) from central business district (CBD) district zoning to central business district-central urban redevelopment district (CBD-CURE) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant central business district-central urban redevelopment district (CBD-CURE) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant central business district -central urban redevelopment district (CBD-CURE) combining district zoning. Applicant: LG Guadalupe, L.P. (Ben Pisklak) & Austin Trust Company (Ann Graham & Susan Harris). Agent: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Richard Suttle). City Staff: Clark Patterson, 974-7691.
Discuss legal issues related to PUCT Docket No. 40627, Petition by Homeowners United for Rate Fairness to Review City of Austin Rate Ordinance No. 20120607-055 (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071).
Discuss legal issues related to PUCT Docket No. 40627, Petition by Homeowners United for Rate Fairness to Review City of Austin Rate Ordinance No. 20120607-055 (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071).