Approve issuance of a rebate to Sravanthi Limited Partnership for performing comprehensive energy efficiency upgrades at Whisper Hollow Apartments located at 3300 Parker Lane, Austin, Texas, 78741 in an amount not to exceed $134,000.
Approve an ordinance establishing a pilot program to reduce parking requirements for commercial businesses utilizing trip-reduction strategies and to waive the requirements of City Code Chapter 25-6 (Transportation).
Authorize award, negotiation, and execution of a 120-day requirements service contract with INTERMENT SERVICES, INC., for interment and burial serivces at five municipal cemeteries in an amount not to exceed $250,000. ( 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). This is an emergency service contract, therefore, it is exempt under Chapter 252 of the Texas Local Government Code and no goals were established for this contract. )
Approve a resolution initiating a City Code amendment to codify the downtown density bonus program as related to the central urban redevelopment (CURE) combining district, directing the manager to process the amendment, and establishing the policy that the City Council will use the adopted Downtown Austin Plan bonus program as guiding principles to review future CURE zoning requests when exercising its discretionary zoning authority. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Kathie Tovo CO 1: Council Member Laura Morrison )
Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings for the North Acres Final Conveyance Project for 36,300 total square feet of land for three permanent wastewater line easements and 9,257 total square feet of land for three temporary work space easements, all being out of the J. Applegait Survey No. 58, Abstract No. 29 and the J.O. Rice Survey No. 31, Abstract No. 675, Travis County, Texas, being a portion of Lot 41, Block A, Collinwood West, Section II-C, a Planned Unit Development, of Record in Volume 102, Page 115 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, conveyed to the Collinwood West PUD Homeowner's Association, Inc., in a Special Warranty Deed executed on June 28, 2000, and recorded in Document No. 2000104617 of the Official Public Records of Travis County, Texas, in the amount of $4,810. The owner of the needed property interest is COLLINWOOD WEST PUD HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., A TEXAS NON-PROFIT CORPORATION. The property is located along the south and west sides of Stephanie Lee Lane and Claywood Drive, in Austin, Travis County, Texas. The general route covered by this project is along Polecat Creek, west of Dessau Road.
Staff presentation regarding an economic impact analysis of urban agriculture and Austin food sectors pursuant to Resolution 20120802-072.
Paul Robbins - City issues Ronnie Reeferseed - Peace, Liberty, fluoride, etc. Matt McClure - Certifying The Yoga Boat as a new business Gavino Fernandez, Jr. - Pre 4th of July Parade Saturday, June 29, 10 a.m. IBC Bank Cesar Chavez St. to Fiesta Gardens and join the Cristo Rey Jamaica in honor of all Veterans John Beall - In support of Barton Springs grounds improvements Thomas Weber - Barton Springs Pool Master Plan Improvements Robin Cravey - Barton Springs Pool improvements Chris Anderson - Housing Rick Luna - Light pole damaged my car Gary Beyer - Grounds Improvement Project for Barton Springs Pool
Staff presentation regarding an economic impact analysis of urban agriculture and Austin food sectors pursuant to Resolution 20120802-072.
2:00 PM - Zoning Ordinances / Restrictive Covenants (HEARINGS CLOSED): Postpone: Item 50 2:00 PM - Zoning and Neighborhood Plan Amendments (Public Hearings and Possible Action) Approval: Item 51 Postpone: Items 52-54, 57
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).
Proclamation -- St. James Mission's 5K -- to be presented by Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole and to be accepted by Rev. Bobby Clemons
Proclamation -- SBDP's "Getting Connected" Day -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by Vicky Valdez
Distinguished Service Award -- Ken Clonts, Municipal Court -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by the honoree
Proclamation -- National Public Health Week -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by TBA
Certificates of Congratulations -- GTOPs Award Winners -- to be presented by Council Member Laura Morrison and to be accepted by the honorees
Distinguished Service Award -- Tim LaFuente -- to be presented by Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole and to be accepted by the honoree
Proclamation -- Children's Picnic and Real Food Fair -- to be presented by Council Member Mike Martinez and to be accepted by Marla Camp
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance authorizing floodplain variances to demolish the existing single-family house at 4515 Speedway and construct a new two story duplex. This property is partially in the 25-year floodplain and entirely in the 100-year floodplain of Waller Creek.
Approve a resolution initiating a City Code amendment to codify the downtown density bonus program as related to the central urban redevelopment (CURE) combining district, directing the manager to process the amendment, and establishing the policy that the City Council will use the adopted Downtown Austin Plan bonus program as guiding principles to review future CURE zoning requests when exercising its discretionary zoning authority. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Kathie Tovo CO 1: Council Member Laura Morrison)
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. PUBLIC COMMENT ON THIS ITEM WAS HEARD ON MARCH 21, 2013. ADDITIONAL COMMENTS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED.
Approve an ordinance waiving certain requirements of City Code Title 25 and adopting site-specific amendments to Section 25-8-514 for a project located at 7701 Bee Caves Road. The property is located within the Barton Creek Watershed portion of the Barton Springs Zone. Adjourn
Mar 28, 2013 City Council Meetings
Approve issuance of a rebate to Sravanthi Limited Partnership for performing comprehensive energy efficiency upgrades at Whisper Hollow Apartments located at 3300 Parker Lane, Austin, Texas, 78741 in an amount not to exceed $134,000.
Approve an ordinance establishing a pilot program to reduce parking requirements for commercial businesses utilizing trip-reduction strategies and to waive the requirements of City Code Chapter 25-6 (Transportation).
Authorize award, negotiation, and execution of a 120-day requirements service contract with INTERMENT SERVICES, INC., for interment and burial serivces at five municipal cemeteries in an amount not to exceed $250,000. ( 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). This is an emergency service contract, therefore, it is exempt under Chapter 252 of the Texas Local Government Code and no goals were established for this contract. )
Approve a resolution initiating a City Code amendment to codify the downtown density bonus program as related to the central urban redevelopment (CURE) combining district, directing the manager to process the amendment, and establishing the policy that the City Council will use the adopted Downtown Austin Plan bonus program as guiding principles to review future CURE zoning requests when exercising its discretionary zoning authority. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Kathie Tovo CO 1: Council Member Laura Morrison )
Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings for the North Acres Final Conveyance Project for 36,300 total square feet of land for three permanent wastewater line easements and 9,257 total square feet of land for three temporary work space easements, all being out of the J. Applegait Survey No. 58, Abstract No. 29 and the J.O. Rice Survey No. 31, Abstract No. 675, Travis County, Texas, being a portion of Lot 41, Block A, Collinwood West, Section II-C, a Planned Unit Development, of Record in Volume 102, Page 115 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, conveyed to the Collinwood West PUD Homeowner's Association, Inc., in a Special Warranty Deed executed on June 28, 2000, and recorded in Document No. 2000104617 of the Official Public Records of Travis County, Texas, in the amount of $4,810. The owner of the needed property interest is COLLINWOOD WEST PUD HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., A TEXAS NON-PROFIT CORPORATION. The property is located along the south and west sides of Stephanie Lee Lane and Claywood Drive, in Austin, Travis County, Texas. The general route covered by this project is along Polecat Creek, west of Dessau Road.
Staff presentation regarding an economic impact analysis of urban agriculture and Austin food sectors pursuant to Resolution 20120802-072.
Paul Robbins - City issues Ronnie Reeferseed - Peace, Liberty, fluoride, etc. Matt McClure - Certifying The Yoga Boat as a new business Gavino Fernandez, Jr. - Pre 4th of July Parade Saturday, June 29, 10 a.m. IBC Bank Cesar Chavez St. to Fiesta Gardens and join the Cristo Rey Jamaica in honor of all Veterans John Beall - In support of Barton Springs grounds improvements Thomas Weber - Barton Springs Pool Master Plan Improvements Robin Cravey - Barton Springs Pool improvements Chris Anderson - Housing Rick Luna - Light pole damaged my car Gary Beyer - Grounds Improvement Project for Barton Springs Pool
Staff presentation regarding an economic impact analysis of urban agriculture and Austin food sectors pursuant to Resolution 20120802-072.
2:00 PM - Zoning Ordinances / Restrictive Covenants (HEARINGS CLOSED): Postpone: Item 50 2:00 PM - Zoning and Neighborhood Plan Amendments (Public Hearings and Possible Action) Approval: Item 51 Postpone: Items 52-54, 57
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).
Proclamation -- St. James Mission's 5K -- to be presented by Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole and to be accepted by Rev. Bobby Clemons
Proclamation -- SBDP's "Getting Connected" Day -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by Vicky Valdez
Distinguished Service Award -- Ken Clonts, Municipal Court -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by the honoree
Proclamation -- National Public Health Week -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by TBA
Certificates of Congratulations -- GTOPs Award Winners -- to be presented by Council Member Laura Morrison and to be accepted by the honorees
Distinguished Service Award -- Tim LaFuente -- to be presented by Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole and to be accepted by the honoree
Proclamation -- Children's Picnic and Real Food Fair -- to be presented by Council Member Mike Martinez and to be accepted by Marla Camp
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance authorizing floodplain variances to demolish the existing single-family house at 4515 Speedway and construct a new two story duplex. This property is partially in the 25-year floodplain and entirely in the 100-year floodplain of Waller Creek.
Approve a resolution initiating a City Code amendment to codify the downtown density bonus program as related to the central urban redevelopment (CURE) combining district, directing the manager to process the amendment, and establishing the policy that the City Council will use the adopted Downtown Austin Plan bonus program as guiding principles to review future CURE zoning requests when exercising its discretionary zoning authority. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Kathie Tovo CO 1: Council Member Laura Morrison)
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. PUBLIC COMMENT ON THIS ITEM WAS HEARD ON MARCH 21, 2013. ADDITIONAL COMMENTS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED.
Approve an ordinance waiving certain requirements of City Code Title 25 and adopting site-specific amendments to Section 25-8-514 for a project located at 7701 Bee Caves Road. The property is located within the Barton Creek Watershed portion of the Barton Springs Zone. Adjourn