9:55 AM – Invocation Rev. Charles J. Lee, Acts Fellowship Church 10:00 AM – City Council Convenes
Consent Agenda: Items 1-6, 8-26, 28-33, 35-53, 56-69 Pulled Agenda: Items 2, 7, 27, 34, 54, 55 Postponed: 84, 85, 87
Authorize negotiation and execution of agreements with Ecobee, EnergyHub, and other thermostat vendors who qualify for participation in Austin Energy’s Power Partner Program for a demand response program to provide customer incentives in exchange for thermostat data access, for a combined total amount not to exceed $950,000 over a 24-month period.
Approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 15-6 (Solid Waste Service), regarding regulating of recycling and composting.
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to include a partial exemption from ad valorem taxes for certain historically-designated properties in budget calculations for the coming year; to provide this resolution to the Austin Independent School District; and to prepare an ordinance approving these partial exemptions to be considered by Council concurrently with the annual tax levy.
Authorize award, negotiation, and execution of a 60-month services requirements contract with MARSH USA, Inc., for the administration services of the Rolling Owner Controlled Insurance Program (ROCIP VI) in an amount not to exceed $875,000; and to authorize the administrator to negotiate and purchase workers' compensation, general liability, and excess liability insurance coverage for contractors that participate in construction projects included in ROCIP VI in an amount not to exceed $6,455,000 for a total contract not to exceed $7,330,000. ( Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9C (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore no goals were established for this solicitation. )
Rae Nadler-Olenick - Water Fluoridation Carlos León - 1.) Chemtrails got to go 2.) Truth rules 3.) What goes on in the dark must be shown under the light 4.) Repent, pray, seek God Tom Prentice - Electric Utility Anthony Walker - The Byron Carter shooting James Gribble - The Limited District Karrie Mannella - University Hills Optomist Club Cynthia Valadez - 1.) Different neighborhood issues 2.) Funding disparity affecting our community's health Paul Robbins - City issues Ronnie Reeferseed - Peace, freedom, fluoride and the kill-grid Clay Dafoe - How Mayor Shelly Lee Leffingwell interrupts citizens, breaches decorum, violates civil rights, and throws temper tantrums as presiding officer of the Austin City Council.
54. Approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 13-2 relating to ground transportation passenger services. 80. Discuss legal issues related to Austin Fire Department cadet hiring processes (Private consultation with legal counsel-Section 551.071).
Zoning Ordinances / Restrictive Covenants (HEARINGS CLOSED): Approval: Items 91 Postponed: Items 81-87, 89, 90,
Approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 13-2 relating to ground transportation passenger services.
Authorize execution of an interlocal agreement between the City, Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority, and Lone Star Rail District for coordinated planning and development of high-capacity transit projects for Central Texas, including Urban Rail.
C14-2012-0083 - Cirrus Rezoning - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 800 West 6th Street, and 602-702 West Avenue (Shoal Creek Watershed) from downtown mixed use-conditional overlay-central urban redevelopment district (DMU-CO-CURE) combining district zoning for Tract 1, and limited office (LO) district zoning and general office (GO) district zoning for Tract 2 to downtown mixed use-central urban redevelopment district (DMU-CURE) combining district zoning for Tract 1 and downtown mixed use (DMU) district zoning for Tract 2. Staff Recommendation: To grant downtown mixed use-central urban redevelopment district (DMU-CURE) combining district zoning for Tract 1 and downtown mixed use (DMU) district zoning for Tract 2. Planning Commission: To grant downtown mixed use-conditional overlay-central urban redevelopment district (DMU-CURE) combining district zoning for Tract 1 and downtown mixed use (DMU) district zoning for Tract 2. Applicant: Cirrus Logic, Inc. (Thurman Case). Agent: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Richard Suttle). City Staff: Clark Patterson, 974-7691.
C14-2009-0151(RCA) – Shoal Creek Walk – Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 836 West 6th Street (Town Lake Watershed) to amend a portion of the Restrictive Covenant as it relates to open space and Shoal Creek improvements. Staff Recommendation: To grant an amendment to a portion of the Restrictive Covenant as it relates to open space and Shoal Creek improvements. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant an amendment to a portion of the Restrictive Covenant as it relates to open space and Shoal Creek improvements. Applicant: Schlosser Development, L. P. (Bradley Schlosser). Agent: Alice Glasco Consulting (Alice Glasco). City Staff: Clark Patterson, 974-7691.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 relating to the issuance of temporary use permits for outdoor assembly.
102. Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 which established the North Burnet/Gateway Zoning District and adopted the Regulating Plan, to include the North Burnet/Gateway Zoning District Subdistrict Map, which will allow the Regulating Plan to be updated in accordance with zoning procedures. 104. Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20090312-035 concerning the North Burnet Gateway District sign regulations, adding a section related to building stories, defining two-story minimum, and correcting the reference to Urban Watersheds.
National Infant Immunization Awareness Month -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by Coleen Christian
Distinguished Service Award -- Kitzy Daniels, Municipal Court -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by the honoree
20 Years of Unplugged at The Grove -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by Rusty Zagst
Bike Month, Bike to School Day and Bike to Work Day -- to be presented by Council Member Chris Riley and to be accepted by Annick Beaudet and Chris Moore
Pebble Project -- to be presented by Council Member Kathie Tovo and to be accepted by Suki Steinhauser
Distinguished Service Award -- Eric Kaufman, Watershed Protection Department -- to be presented by Council Member Kathie Tovo and to be accepted by the honoree
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 to modify the primary and secondary setbacks of the Auditorium Shores Subdistrict of the Waterfront Overlay District.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2, Subchapter F, relating to maximum allowable ceiling height.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20081211-082 and the Regulating Plan, to make "Indoor Entertainment" a conditional use in the TOD Mixed Use zoning category in the Plaza Saltillo TOD.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 to readopt the conservation single family residential use.
Apr 25, 2013 City Council Meetings
9:55 AM – Invocation Rev. Charles J. Lee, Acts Fellowship Church 10:00 AM – City Council Convenes
Consent Agenda: Items 1-6, 8-26, 28-33, 35-53, 56-69 Pulled Agenda: Items 2, 7, 27, 34, 54, 55 Postponed: 84, 85, 87
Authorize negotiation and execution of agreements with Ecobee, EnergyHub, and other thermostat vendors who qualify for participation in Austin Energy’s Power Partner Program for a demand response program to provide customer incentives in exchange for thermostat data access, for a combined total amount not to exceed $950,000 over a 24-month period.
Approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 15-6 (Solid Waste Service), regarding regulating of recycling and composting.
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to include a partial exemption from ad valorem taxes for certain historically-designated properties in budget calculations for the coming year; to provide this resolution to the Austin Independent School District; and to prepare an ordinance approving these partial exemptions to be considered by Council concurrently with the annual tax levy.
Authorize award, negotiation, and execution of a 60-month services requirements contract with MARSH USA, Inc., for the administration services of the Rolling Owner Controlled Insurance Program (ROCIP VI) in an amount not to exceed $875,000; and to authorize the administrator to negotiate and purchase workers' compensation, general liability, and excess liability insurance coverage for contractors that participate in construction projects included in ROCIP VI in an amount not to exceed $6,455,000 for a total contract not to exceed $7,330,000. ( Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9C (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore no goals were established for this solicitation. )
Rae Nadler-Olenick - Water Fluoridation Carlos León - 1.) Chemtrails got to go 2.) Truth rules 3.) What goes on in the dark must be shown under the light 4.) Repent, pray, seek God Tom Prentice - Electric Utility Anthony Walker - The Byron Carter shooting James Gribble - The Limited District Karrie Mannella - University Hills Optomist Club Cynthia Valadez - 1.) Different neighborhood issues 2.) Funding disparity affecting our community's health Paul Robbins - City issues Ronnie Reeferseed - Peace, freedom, fluoride and the kill-grid Clay Dafoe - How Mayor Shelly Lee Leffingwell interrupts citizens, breaches decorum, violates civil rights, and throws temper tantrums as presiding officer of the Austin City Council.
54. Approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 13-2 relating to ground transportation passenger services. 80. Discuss legal issues related to Austin Fire Department cadet hiring processes (Private consultation with legal counsel-Section 551.071).
Zoning Ordinances / Restrictive Covenants (HEARINGS CLOSED): Approval: Items 91 Postponed: Items 81-87, 89, 90,
Approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 13-2 relating to ground transportation passenger services.
Authorize execution of an interlocal agreement between the City, Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority, and Lone Star Rail District for coordinated planning and development of high-capacity transit projects for Central Texas, including Urban Rail.
C14-2012-0083 - Cirrus Rezoning - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 800 West 6th Street, and 602-702 West Avenue (Shoal Creek Watershed) from downtown mixed use-conditional overlay-central urban redevelopment district (DMU-CO-CURE) combining district zoning for Tract 1, and limited office (LO) district zoning and general office (GO) district zoning for Tract 2 to downtown mixed use-central urban redevelopment district (DMU-CURE) combining district zoning for Tract 1 and downtown mixed use (DMU) district zoning for Tract 2. Staff Recommendation: To grant downtown mixed use-central urban redevelopment district (DMU-CURE) combining district zoning for Tract 1 and downtown mixed use (DMU) district zoning for Tract 2. Planning Commission: To grant downtown mixed use-conditional overlay-central urban redevelopment district (DMU-CURE) combining district zoning for Tract 1 and downtown mixed use (DMU) district zoning for Tract 2. Applicant: Cirrus Logic, Inc. (Thurman Case). Agent: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Richard Suttle). City Staff: Clark Patterson, 974-7691.
C14-2009-0151(RCA) – Shoal Creek Walk – Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 836 West 6th Street (Town Lake Watershed) to amend a portion of the Restrictive Covenant as it relates to open space and Shoal Creek improvements. Staff Recommendation: To grant an amendment to a portion of the Restrictive Covenant as it relates to open space and Shoal Creek improvements. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant an amendment to a portion of the Restrictive Covenant as it relates to open space and Shoal Creek improvements. Applicant: Schlosser Development, L. P. (Bradley Schlosser). Agent: Alice Glasco Consulting (Alice Glasco). City Staff: Clark Patterson, 974-7691.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 relating to the issuance of temporary use permits for outdoor assembly.
102. Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 which established the North Burnet/Gateway Zoning District and adopted the Regulating Plan, to include the North Burnet/Gateway Zoning District Subdistrict Map, which will allow the Regulating Plan to be updated in accordance with zoning procedures. 104. Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20090312-035 concerning the North Burnet Gateway District sign regulations, adding a section related to building stories, defining two-story minimum, and correcting the reference to Urban Watersheds.
National Infant Immunization Awareness Month -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by Coleen Christian
Distinguished Service Award -- Kitzy Daniels, Municipal Court -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by the honoree
20 Years of Unplugged at The Grove -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by Rusty Zagst
Bike Month, Bike to School Day and Bike to Work Day -- to be presented by Council Member Chris Riley and to be accepted by Annick Beaudet and Chris Moore
Pebble Project -- to be presented by Council Member Kathie Tovo and to be accepted by Suki Steinhauser
Distinguished Service Award -- Eric Kaufman, Watershed Protection Department -- to be presented by Council Member Kathie Tovo and to be accepted by the honoree
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 to modify the primary and secondary setbacks of the Auditorium Shores Subdistrict of the Waterfront Overlay District.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2, Subchapter F, relating to maximum allowable ceiling height.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20081211-082 and the Regulating Plan, to make "Indoor Entertainment" a conditional use in the TOD Mixed Use zoning category in the Plaza Saltillo TOD.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 to readopt the conservation single family residential use.