Approve second and third readings of an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25 pertaining to downtown off-street parking and loading requirements. THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR THIS ITEM WAS HELD AND CLOSED ON FEBRUARY 28, 2013.
Approve third reading of an ordinance renewing a non-emergency transfer franchise to American Medical Response of Texas, Inc. under City Code Chapter 10-2. THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR THIS ITEM WAS HELD AND CLOSED ON JANUARY 17, 2013
Approve third reading of an ordinance renewing a non-emergency transfer franchise to American Medical Response of Texas, Inc. under City Code Chapter 10-2. THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR THIS ITEM WAS HELD AND CLOSED ON JANUARY 17, 2013.
Approve execution of an amendment to the CAMPO Joint Powers Agreement relating to organization and voting membership. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Lee Leffingwell CO 1: Council Member Chris Riley CO 2: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole )
Karen Hadden - No unelected Board for Austin Energy. John Mayes - I would like to bring to your attention a development application processing issue for residential property at 3715 Westlake Dr. Kaiba White - Austin Energy Governance. David Cancialosi - 3715 Westlake Dr. development application processing issue. Lauren Ross - The proposal to create an independant board for Austin Energy. Carol Biedrzycki - Unelected Austin Energy Board Disenfranchises Citizen- Owners. James Casey - Keep Austin Energy accountable. Amanda Haas - Utility governance. Alice Canestaro-Garcia - Utility Governance. Ben Ogbodiogwu - Samso funding cut by the COA.
53. Discuss legal issues related to Open Government matters (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071). 54. Discuss legal issues related to the November 6, 2012 election (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071). 55. Discuss legal issues related to Cause No. D-1-GN-13-000688; Texas Retailers Association v. City of Austin; in the District Court of Travis County, 53rd Judicial District (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071). 56. Discuss legal issues related to Ordinance No. 20110629-003 and White Lodging Services Corporation's development of J.W. Marriot Hotel (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071).
Zoning Consent and Postponement
2:00 PM - Zoning Ordinances / Restrictive Covenants (HEARINGS CLOSED) Items 57 - 60 2:00 PM - Zoning and Neighborhood Plan Amendments (Public Hearings and Possible Action) 61 - 64
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to provide options and a proposed timeframe for conducting a preliminary study of downtown alleys and stating the policy that the Council shall refrain from amending the City Code regarding downtown alleys and shall carefully consider alley vacations until the study has been completed and reviewed. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Kathie Tovo CO 1: Council Member Laura Morrison )
Authorize award and execution of a contract through the Texas Multiple Award Schedule with SWCA ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS for the purchase of services to survey and inventory golden-cheeked warbler and black-capped vireo birds for Austin Water Utility in an amount not-to-exceed $105,380. ( 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. )
Authorize negotiation and execution of a professional services agreement with CLARION ASSOC OF COLORADO LLC dba CLARION ASSOCIATES, or one of the other qualified responders to Comprehensive Land Development Code Revision for the City of Austin Solicitation No. CLMP122, to provide professional land development revision planning and engineering services in an amount not to exceed $ 2,000,000. ( Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9B of the City Code (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 18.80% MBE and 15.80% WBE subcontractor participation. )
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to prepare a comparative report evaluating the performance of both Texas and national public utilities that are governed in whole or in part by an independent board, both individually and with respect to Austin Energy's performance and policy goals. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Kathie Tovo CO 1: Council Member Laura Morrison )
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-9, Article 1, Division 2 relating to water and wastewater service extension requests and cost participation in construction costs.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 15-11 relating to private laterals.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an appeal by Sarah Crocker of the Zoning and Platting Commission‘s decision to deny a request for the oneyear extension of a site plan for Wells Branch Commercial [SP-2007- 0688C(XT)], located at 1205 W. Wells Branch Parkway.
Conduct a public hearing for the limited purpose annexation of the Estancia annexation area (approximately 600 acres in southern Travis County west of IH 35 South approximately eight tenths of a mile south of the intersection of IH 35 South and Onion Creek Parkway).
Approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-1 relating to project duration and project dormancy, initiating code amendments to Chapter 25-1 relating to vested rights applications, and declaring an emergency.
Proclamation -- Ron Oliviera Farewell -- to be presented by Council Member Mike Martinez and to be accepted by the honoree
Proclamation -- Safe Digging Month -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by Doug Meeks
Distinguished Service Award -- Rose Farmer, BCCP -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by the honoree
Proclamation -- 100th Anniversary of Rotary -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by Sherry Workman
Presentation to Council -- to be presented by Austin Youth Council and to be accepted by Mayor Lee Leffingwell
Proclamation -- World Water Day -- to be presented by Council Member and to be accepted by Jean Warneke
Approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-1 relating to project duration and project dormancy, initiating code amendments to Chapter 25-1 relating to vested rights applications, and declaring an emergency.
Approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-1 relating to project duration and project dormancy, initiating code amendments to Chapter 25-1 relating to vested rights applications, and declaring an emergency.
Approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-1 relating to project duration and project dormancy, initiating code amendments to Chapter 25-1 relating to vested rights applications, and declaring an emergency.
Approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-1 relating to project duration and project dormancy, initiating code amendments to Chapter 25-1 relating to vested rights applications, and declaring an emergency.
Approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-1 relating to project duration and project dormancy, initiating code amendments to Chapter 25-1 relating to vested rights applications, and declaring an emergency.
Mar 21, 2013 City Council Meetings
Approve second and third readings of an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25 pertaining to downtown off-street parking and loading requirements. THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR THIS ITEM WAS HELD AND CLOSED ON FEBRUARY 28, 2013.
Approve third reading of an ordinance renewing a non-emergency transfer franchise to American Medical Response of Texas, Inc. under City Code Chapter 10-2. THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR THIS ITEM WAS HELD AND CLOSED ON JANUARY 17, 2013
Approve third reading of an ordinance renewing a non-emergency transfer franchise to American Medical Response of Texas, Inc. under City Code Chapter 10-2. THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR THIS ITEM WAS HELD AND CLOSED ON JANUARY 17, 2013.
Approve execution of an amendment to the CAMPO Joint Powers Agreement relating to organization and voting membership. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Lee Leffingwell CO 1: Council Member Chris Riley CO 2: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole )
Karen Hadden - No unelected Board for Austin Energy. John Mayes - I would like to bring to your attention a development application processing issue for residential property at 3715 Westlake Dr. Kaiba White - Austin Energy Governance. David Cancialosi - 3715 Westlake Dr. development application processing issue. Lauren Ross - The proposal to create an independant board for Austin Energy. Carol Biedrzycki - Unelected Austin Energy Board Disenfranchises Citizen- Owners. James Casey - Keep Austin Energy accountable. Amanda Haas - Utility governance. Alice Canestaro-Garcia - Utility Governance. Ben Ogbodiogwu - Samso funding cut by the COA.
53. Discuss legal issues related to Open Government matters (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071). 54. Discuss legal issues related to the November 6, 2012 election (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071). 55. Discuss legal issues related to Cause No. D-1-GN-13-000688; Texas Retailers Association v. City of Austin; in the District Court of Travis County, 53rd Judicial District (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071). 56. Discuss legal issues related to Ordinance No. 20110629-003 and White Lodging Services Corporation's development of J.W. Marriot Hotel (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071).
Zoning Consent and Postponement
2:00 PM - Zoning Ordinances / Restrictive Covenants (HEARINGS CLOSED) Items 57 - 60 2:00 PM - Zoning and Neighborhood Plan Amendments (Public Hearings and Possible Action) 61 - 64
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to provide options and a proposed timeframe for conducting a preliminary study of downtown alleys and stating the policy that the Council shall refrain from amending the City Code regarding downtown alleys and shall carefully consider alley vacations until the study has been completed and reviewed. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Kathie Tovo CO 1: Council Member Laura Morrison )
Authorize award and execution of a contract through the Texas Multiple Award Schedule with SWCA ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS for the purchase of services to survey and inventory golden-cheeked warbler and black-capped vireo birds for Austin Water Utility in an amount not-to-exceed $105,380. ( 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. )
Authorize negotiation and execution of a professional services agreement with CLARION ASSOC OF COLORADO LLC dba CLARION ASSOCIATES, or one of the other qualified responders to Comprehensive Land Development Code Revision for the City of Austin Solicitation No. CLMP122, to provide professional land development revision planning and engineering services in an amount not to exceed $ 2,000,000. ( Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9B of the City Code (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 18.80% MBE and 15.80% WBE subcontractor participation. )
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to prepare a comparative report evaluating the performance of both Texas and national public utilities that are governed in whole or in part by an independent board, both individually and with respect to Austin Energy's performance and policy goals. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Kathie Tovo CO 1: Council Member Laura Morrison )
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-9, Article 1, Division 2 relating to water and wastewater service extension requests and cost participation in construction costs.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 15-11 relating to private laterals.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an appeal by Sarah Crocker of the Zoning and Platting Commission‘s decision to deny a request for the oneyear extension of a site plan for Wells Branch Commercial [SP-2007- 0688C(XT)], located at 1205 W. Wells Branch Parkway.
Conduct a public hearing for the limited purpose annexation of the Estancia annexation area (approximately 600 acres in southern Travis County west of IH 35 South approximately eight tenths of a mile south of the intersection of IH 35 South and Onion Creek Parkway).
Approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-1 relating to project duration and project dormancy, initiating code amendments to Chapter 25-1 relating to vested rights applications, and declaring an emergency.
Proclamation -- Ron Oliviera Farewell -- to be presented by Council Member Mike Martinez and to be accepted by the honoree
Proclamation -- Safe Digging Month -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by Doug Meeks
Distinguished Service Award -- Rose Farmer, BCCP -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by the honoree
Proclamation -- 100th Anniversary of Rotary -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by Sherry Workman
Presentation to Council -- to be presented by Austin Youth Council and to be accepted by Mayor Lee Leffingwell
Proclamation -- World Water Day -- to be presented by Council Member and to be accepted by Jean Warneke
Approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-1 relating to project duration and project dormancy, initiating code amendments to Chapter 25-1 relating to vested rights applications, and declaring an emergency.
Approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-1 relating to project duration and project dormancy, initiating code amendments to Chapter 25-1 relating to vested rights applications, and declaring an emergency.
Approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-1 relating to project duration and project dormancy, initiating code amendments to Chapter 25-1 relating to vested rights applications, and declaring an emergency.
Approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-1 relating to project duration and project dormancy, initiating code amendments to Chapter 25-1 relating to vested rights applications, and declaring an emergency.
Approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-1 relating to project duration and project dormancy, initiating code amendments to Chapter 25-1 relating to vested rights applications, and declaring an emergency.