9:55 AM - Invocation Retired Army Brigadier General, Dr. Charles Edwards, US Department of Defense Ministry Chaplain for the Texas Army National Guard 10:00 AM - City Council Convenes
Proclamation ~ 30th Anniversary of Austin's Sister City Relationship with Adelaide, Australia — to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by Sister City Committee members
Postponed: 2, 5 & 6, 110 Withdrawn: 15, 103 Changes: 3, 13, 14, 36, 41, 53, 69
Consent Agenda: Items 1-82 Pulled:Items 13, 16, 18 & 19, 21-23, 27, 29, 30-33, 56, 59& 60, 69, 71, 75
Approve second and third reading of an ordinance relating, to^the creation of a board of trustees to govern Austin Energy and an advisory panel to advise the board and the Council on matters concerning Austin Energy.
Approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 13-2 relating to ground transportation passenger services.
Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings for the Fort Branch Watershed Management Area Reach 6 & 7 Channel RehabiUtation - TrueUght Area and Eleanor Drive Area Project for 4,944 square feet of land for a permanent drainage easement out of and a part of Lot 23, Block 1, Lincoln Gardens Section One, a subdivision in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Book 5, Page 4 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas in the amount of $5,162. The owner of the needed property interests is MAGDALENA LEDESMA. The property is located at 1214 Fort Branch Boulevard, in Austin, Travis County, Texas 78721. The general route covered by this project includes improvements for nearly 5,000 Unear feet along Fort Branch Creek corridor from approximately the creek crossing at Fort Branch Boulevard to the Eleanor Street cul-de-sac. The creek paraUels Fort Branch Boulevard, Lott Avenue and Eleanor Street through this area.
Approve a settlement in Rachel McCuistion et al v. City of Austin, Cause No. C-l-CV-11-004217; In die Travis County Court at Law No. 1.
Approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 13-2 (Ground Transportation Passenger Services) to revise the definitions, amend the regulations, and add requirements related to the operation of Charter Services.
21. Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the existing interlocal cooperation agreement between the City and Travis County to provide additional emergency medical services in an area of Travis County outside the City's corporate limits for a period beginning June 1, 2013 dirough September 30, 2013 in exchange for payment of $259,775 by Travis County. Related to Item #22. 22. Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2012-2013 General Fund Emergency Medical Services Department Operating Budget (Ordinance No. 20120910-001) to increase revenue in the amount of $169,333 and increase expenses in the amount of $169,333 to add six new EMS Medic I full-time equivalent positions. Related to Item #21. 23. Approve an ordinance establishing classifications and positions in the classified service of the Emergency Medical Services Department; eliminating and creating certain positions in the classified service of the Emergency Medical Services Department; and repealing ordinance no. 20130328-015 relating to Emergency Medical Services Department classifications and positions.
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to collect data on multifamily units participating in Austin Energy's Multi-Family Energy Efficiency Program. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Tovo CO 1: Council Member Spelman CO 2: Council Member Mike Martinez )
Approve a resolution authorizing the CIRCUIT EVENTS LOCAL ORGANIZING COMMITTEE to act on the City's behalf to apply to the Texas Comptroller for Texas Event Trust Fund for the Summer X Games 2014, 2015, and 2016, at the Circuit of the Americas facility in Austin and authorizing the City Manager to submit to council fee waivers and in-kind assistance in an amount not to exceed $150,000 if Austin is selected for these games.
30. Approve a resolution consenting to the issuance by Austin Affordable,-PFC, Inc., an affiliate of the Housing Authority of the City of Austin, of $25,000,000 in Multifamily Private Activity Bonds to-finance a proposed 250- unit multi-family rental development to be located at 7000 East Ben White Boulevard. 31. Approve a resolution consenting to the issuance, by Austin Affordable, PFC, Inc., an affiliate of the Housing Authority of the City of Austin, of $17,000,000 in Multi-family Private Activity Bonds to finance, in part, a proposed 183-unit multi-family rental development for seniors to be located at 7016 East Ben White Boulevard. 32. Approve a resolution consenting to the City's support of Beri White Development, LP's application to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for an allocation of non-competitive four percent low income housing tax credits to help finance a proposed 250-unit multi-family rental development to be located at 7000 East Ben White Boulevard. 33. Approve a resolution consenting to the City's support of the Villages of Ben White, LP's application to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for an allocation of non-competitive four percent low income housing tax credits to help finance a proposed 183-unit multi-family rental development for seniors to be located at 7016 East Ben White Boulevard.
Authorize use of the Design-Build method for design and construction services, in accordance with Government Code Chapter 2267 Subchapter G, for the development of an office building and parking structure at Riverside & Montopolis Tokyo electric site purchased by the City of Austin and Austin Energy.
Authorize negotiation and execution of a job order contract with the following Austin, Texas contractors: GO GREEN SQUADS, LLC (WBE/FW); McCULLOUGH HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING INC.; CLIMATE MECHANICAL, INC.; AIRTECH ENERGY SYSTEMS, INC.; GOOD NEIGHBOR MANAGEMENT, INC. dba CITY CONSERVATION; and AMERICAN CONSERVATION & AIR, INC., to perform construction services for the Austin Energy Home Efficiency Assistance Program Tier 2 Basic Weatherization Plus HVAC Project, in an amount not to exceed $1,500,000 for a one-year term and distributed to the six selected contractors based on work authorization and availability. (Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this solicitation. )
Reconsider the denial of partial tax abatements for certain historic properties that were denied the tax abatement for the tax year that starts January 1, 2013, and if granted, amend Resolution No. 20130425-027 to add these properties.
Authorize award, negotiation, and execution of various supply and service agreements for a 48-month period widi vendors through TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT PURCHASING COOPERATIVE (BUYBOARD) for the purchase, installation, maintenance and repair of playscapes for the City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department, in an estimated amount not to exceed $2,360,000.
C14-2013-0046.SH - Skyway Studies - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 2805 and 2807 Skyway Circle and 2800 South Lamar Boulevard (Barton Creek Watershed-Barton Springs Zone) from multi-family residence-medium density (MF-3) district zoning, community commercial-vertical mixed use building (GR-V) combining district zoning, and general commercial services-vertical mixed use building (CS-V) combining district zoning to community commercial-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay (GR-V-CO) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant community commercial-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay (GR-V-CO) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant community commercial vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay (GR-V-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 1 and community commercial-mixed use conditional overlay (GR-MU-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 2. Owner: Goodwill Industries of Central Texas (Gerald L. Davis). Applicant/Agent: FC Austin Three Housing Corporation (Walter Moreau). City Staff Lee Heckman, 974-7604.
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to explore the feasibility of an interlocal agreement with administrators of Camp Mabry Garrison Command that would facilitate the use of Camp Mabry's grounds for public events previously held on City property; and to determine whether or not the City can financially participate in moving some of the displaced events originally slated for Auditorium Shores. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Mike Martinez CO 1: Council Member Laura Morrison)
Authorize execution of a construction contract widi MUNIZ CONCRETE AND CONTRACTING, INC. for die Nordi Acres Trail Improvements in die amount of $683,339.94 plus a $68,333.99 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $751,673.93. ( Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 26 (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program) and City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goal with 35.83% prime and 8.58% DBE subcontractor participation. )
Proclamation — Employee Safety Month and Certificates of Congratulations ~ Children's Art Contest Winners - to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by Jo Ann Cowan and students
Distinguished Sendee Award — Johnny Limon, Community Development Commission — to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by the honoree
Proclamation - Public Works Week and Certificate of Congratulations — Howard Lazarus — for selection as one of the Top 10 Public Works Leaders for 2013 — to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by Howard Lazarus and Public Works employees
Proclamation — Free Swim Day and National Trails Day — to be presented by-Council Member Mike Martinez and to be accepted by TBA
Distinguished Service Award -- Debra Keith-Thompson - to be presented by Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole and to be accepted by the honoree
Proclamation — Mental Health Awareness Month — to be presented by Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole and to be accepted by NAMI representatives
C14-2013-0023 - 6.11 Acre Tract - Westgate and Davis Lane - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 2901 Davis Lane (South Boggy Creek; Slaughter Creek-Barton Springs Zone) from rural residence (RR) district zoning to townhouse and condomimum residence (SF-6) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant townhouse and condominium residence-conditional overlay (SF-6-CO) combining district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant townhouse and condominium residence-conditional overlay (SF-6-CO) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Susan Parker Leigh. Agent: Bleyl & Associates (Vincent G. Huebinger). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 974¬7719.
C14-2013-0046.SH - Skyway Studies - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 2805 and 2807 Skyway Circle and 2800 South Lamar Boulevard (Barton Creek Watershed-Barton Springs Zone) from multi-family residence-medium density (MF-3) district zoning, community commercial-vertical mixed use building (GR-V) combining district zoning, and general commercial services-vertical mixed use building (CS-V) combining district zoning to community commercial-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay (GR-V-CO) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant community commercial-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay (GR-V-CO) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant community commercial vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay (GR-V-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 1 and community commercial-mixed use conditional overlay (GR-MU-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 2. Owner: Goodwill Industries of Central Texas (Gerald L. Davis). Applicant/Agent: FC Austin Three Housing Corporation (Walter Moreau). City Staff Lee Heckman, 974-7604.
C14-2012-0083 - Cirrus Rezoning - Approve second/third reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 800 W. 6th Street & 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 and general office (LO & 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-conditional overlay (DMU-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 2. First reading approved on April 25th, 2013. Vote 5-1. Council Member Tovo voted nay. Applicant: Cirrus Logic, Inc. (Thurman Case). Agent: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Richard Suttle). City Staff: Clark Patterson, 974-7691.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance regarding Texas Gas Sendee's proposal to increase customer gas rates.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending various sections of City Code Tide 25 to clarify definitions and regulations related to bicycle and motor vehicle parking requirements, calculations and reductions; and establishing a bicycle parking fund.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 to encourage the relocation of historically significant buildings in the Rainey Street subdistrict of the Waterfront Overlay Combining District to appropriate locations outside of the subdistrict in lieu of demolition.
108. Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending Article 11 of City Code Chapter 25-12, the Residential Code, to require additional accessibility or visitability standards for residennal smgle-family and duplex construction. Related to Item #109. 109. Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance repealing and replacing Article 11 of City Code Chapter 25-12 to adopt the 2012 International Residential Code and local amendments. Related to Item #108.
108. Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending Article 11 of City Code Chapter 25-12, the Residential Code, to require additional accessibility or visitability standards for residennal smgle-family and duplex construction. Related to Item #109. 109. Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance repealing and replacing Article 11 of City Code Chapter 25-12 to adopt the 2012 International Residential Code and local amendments. Related to Item #108.
108. Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending Article 11 of City Code Chapter 25-12, the Residential Code, to require additional accessibility or visitability standards for residennal smgle-family and duplex construction. Related to Item #109. 109. Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance repealing and replacing Article 11 of City Code Chapter 25-12 to adopt the 2012 International Residential Code and local amendments. Related to Item #108.
108. Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending Article 11 of City Code Chapter 25-12, the Residential Code, to require additional accessibility or visitability standards for residennal smgle-family and duplex construction. Related to Item #109. 109. Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance repealing and replacing Article 11 of City Code Chapter 25-12 to adopt the 2012 International Residential Code and local amendments. Related to Item #108.
Conduct a public heating and consider an ordinance amending Section 25¬12-113 and 25-12-114 relating to requirements of the Electrical Code for registration, inspection, supervision, and suspension.
Approve a resolution creating a City Council Committee on Austin Energy and approve appointments to the committee. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Chris Riley CO 1: Council Member Mike Martinez CO 2: Council Member Laura Morrison )
Approve a resolution creating a City Council Committee on Austin Energy and approve appointments to the committee. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Chris Riley CO 1: Council Member Mike Martinez CO 2: Council Member Laura Morrison )
May 23, 2013 City Council Meetings
9:55 AM - Invocation Retired Army Brigadier General, Dr. Charles Edwards, US Department of Defense Ministry Chaplain for the Texas Army National Guard 10:00 AM - City Council Convenes
Proclamation ~ 30th Anniversary of Austin's Sister City Relationship with Adelaide, Australia — to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by Sister City Committee members
Postponed: 2, 5 & 6, 110 Withdrawn: 15, 103 Changes: 3, 13, 14, 36, 41, 53, 69
Consent Agenda: Items 1-82 Pulled:Items 13, 16, 18 & 19, 21-23, 27, 29, 30-33, 56, 59& 60, 69, 71, 75
Approve second and third reading of an ordinance relating, to^the creation of a board of trustees to govern Austin Energy and an advisory panel to advise the board and the Council on matters concerning Austin Energy.
Approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 13-2 relating to ground transportation passenger services.
Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings for the Fort Branch Watershed Management Area Reach 6 & 7 Channel RehabiUtation - TrueUght Area and Eleanor Drive Area Project for 4,944 square feet of land for a permanent drainage easement out of and a part of Lot 23, Block 1, Lincoln Gardens Section One, a subdivision in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Book 5, Page 4 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas in the amount of $5,162. The owner of the needed property interests is MAGDALENA LEDESMA. The property is located at 1214 Fort Branch Boulevard, in Austin, Travis County, Texas 78721. The general route covered by this project includes improvements for nearly 5,000 Unear feet along Fort Branch Creek corridor from approximately the creek crossing at Fort Branch Boulevard to the Eleanor Street cul-de-sac. The creek paraUels Fort Branch Boulevard, Lott Avenue and Eleanor Street through this area.
Approve a settlement in Rachel McCuistion et al v. City of Austin, Cause No. C-l-CV-11-004217; In die Travis County Court at Law No. 1.
Approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 13-2 (Ground Transportation Passenger Services) to revise the definitions, amend the regulations, and add requirements related to the operation of Charter Services.
21. Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the existing interlocal cooperation agreement between the City and Travis County to provide additional emergency medical services in an area of Travis County outside the City's corporate limits for a period beginning June 1, 2013 dirough September 30, 2013 in exchange for payment of $259,775 by Travis County. Related to Item #22. 22. Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2012-2013 General Fund Emergency Medical Services Department Operating Budget (Ordinance No. 20120910-001) to increase revenue in the amount of $169,333 and increase expenses in the amount of $169,333 to add six new EMS Medic I full-time equivalent positions. Related to Item #21. 23. Approve an ordinance establishing classifications and positions in the classified service of the Emergency Medical Services Department; eliminating and creating certain positions in the classified service of the Emergency Medical Services Department; and repealing ordinance no. 20130328-015 relating to Emergency Medical Services Department classifications and positions.
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to collect data on multifamily units participating in Austin Energy's Multi-Family Energy Efficiency Program. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Tovo CO 1: Council Member Spelman CO 2: Council Member Mike Martinez )
Approve a resolution authorizing the CIRCUIT EVENTS LOCAL ORGANIZING COMMITTEE to act on the City's behalf to apply to the Texas Comptroller for Texas Event Trust Fund for the Summer X Games 2014, 2015, and 2016, at the Circuit of the Americas facility in Austin and authorizing the City Manager to submit to council fee waivers and in-kind assistance in an amount not to exceed $150,000 if Austin is selected for these games.
30. Approve a resolution consenting to the issuance by Austin Affordable,-PFC, Inc., an affiliate of the Housing Authority of the City of Austin, of $25,000,000 in Multifamily Private Activity Bonds to-finance a proposed 250- unit multi-family rental development to be located at 7000 East Ben White Boulevard. 31. Approve a resolution consenting to the issuance, by Austin Affordable, PFC, Inc., an affiliate of the Housing Authority of the City of Austin, of $17,000,000 in Multi-family Private Activity Bonds to finance, in part, a proposed 183-unit multi-family rental development for seniors to be located at 7016 East Ben White Boulevard. 32. Approve a resolution consenting to the City's support of Beri White Development, LP's application to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for an allocation of non-competitive four percent low income housing tax credits to help finance a proposed 250-unit multi-family rental development to be located at 7000 East Ben White Boulevard. 33. Approve a resolution consenting to the City's support of the Villages of Ben White, LP's application to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for an allocation of non-competitive four percent low income housing tax credits to help finance a proposed 183-unit multi-family rental development for seniors to be located at 7016 East Ben White Boulevard.
Authorize use of the Design-Build method for design and construction services, in accordance with Government Code Chapter 2267 Subchapter G, for the development of an office building and parking structure at Riverside & Montopolis Tokyo electric site purchased by the City of Austin and Austin Energy.
Authorize negotiation and execution of a job order contract with the following Austin, Texas contractors: GO GREEN SQUADS, LLC (WBE/FW); McCULLOUGH HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING INC.; CLIMATE MECHANICAL, INC.; AIRTECH ENERGY SYSTEMS, INC.; GOOD NEIGHBOR MANAGEMENT, INC. dba CITY CONSERVATION; and AMERICAN CONSERVATION & AIR, INC., to perform construction services for the Austin Energy Home Efficiency Assistance Program Tier 2 Basic Weatherization Plus HVAC Project, in an amount not to exceed $1,500,000 for a one-year term and distributed to the six selected contractors based on work authorization and availability. (Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this solicitation. )
Reconsider the denial of partial tax abatements for certain historic properties that were denied the tax abatement for the tax year that starts January 1, 2013, and if granted, amend Resolution No. 20130425-027 to add these properties.
Authorize award, negotiation, and execution of various supply and service agreements for a 48-month period widi vendors through TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT PURCHASING COOPERATIVE (BUYBOARD) for the purchase, installation, maintenance and repair of playscapes for the City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department, in an estimated amount not to exceed $2,360,000.
C14-2013-0046.SH - Skyway Studies - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 2805 and 2807 Skyway Circle and 2800 South Lamar Boulevard (Barton Creek Watershed-Barton Springs Zone) from multi-family residence-medium density (MF-3) district zoning, community commercial-vertical mixed use building (GR-V) combining district zoning, and general commercial services-vertical mixed use building (CS-V) combining district zoning to community commercial-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay (GR-V-CO) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant community commercial-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay (GR-V-CO) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant community commercial vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay (GR-V-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 1 and community commercial-mixed use conditional overlay (GR-MU-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 2. Owner: Goodwill Industries of Central Texas (Gerald L. Davis). Applicant/Agent: FC Austin Three Housing Corporation (Walter Moreau). City Staff Lee Heckman, 974-7604.
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to explore the feasibility of an interlocal agreement with administrators of Camp Mabry Garrison Command that would facilitate the use of Camp Mabry's grounds for public events previously held on City property; and to determine whether or not the City can financially participate in moving some of the displaced events originally slated for Auditorium Shores. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Mike Martinez CO 1: Council Member Laura Morrison)
Authorize execution of a construction contract widi MUNIZ CONCRETE AND CONTRACTING, INC. for die Nordi Acres Trail Improvements in die amount of $683,339.94 plus a $68,333.99 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $751,673.93. ( Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 26 (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program) and City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goal with 35.83% prime and 8.58% DBE subcontractor participation. )
Proclamation — Employee Safety Month and Certificates of Congratulations ~ Children's Art Contest Winners - to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by Jo Ann Cowan and students
Distinguished Sendee Award — Johnny Limon, Community Development Commission — to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by the honoree
Proclamation - Public Works Week and Certificate of Congratulations — Howard Lazarus — for selection as one of the Top 10 Public Works Leaders for 2013 — to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by Howard Lazarus and Public Works employees
Proclamation — Free Swim Day and National Trails Day — to be presented by-Council Member Mike Martinez and to be accepted by TBA
Distinguished Service Award -- Debra Keith-Thompson - to be presented by Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole and to be accepted by the honoree
Proclamation — Mental Health Awareness Month — to be presented by Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole and to be accepted by NAMI representatives
C14-2013-0023 - 6.11 Acre Tract - Westgate and Davis Lane - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 2901 Davis Lane (South Boggy Creek; Slaughter Creek-Barton Springs Zone) from rural residence (RR) district zoning to townhouse and condomimum residence (SF-6) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant townhouse and condominium residence-conditional overlay (SF-6-CO) combining district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant townhouse and condominium residence-conditional overlay (SF-6-CO) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Susan Parker Leigh. Agent: Bleyl & Associates (Vincent G. Huebinger). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 974¬7719.
C14-2013-0046.SH - Skyway Studies - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 2805 and 2807 Skyway Circle and 2800 South Lamar Boulevard (Barton Creek Watershed-Barton Springs Zone) from multi-family residence-medium density (MF-3) district zoning, community commercial-vertical mixed use building (GR-V) combining district zoning, and general commercial services-vertical mixed use building (CS-V) combining district zoning to community commercial-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay (GR-V-CO) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant community commercial-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay (GR-V-CO) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant community commercial vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay (GR-V-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 1 and community commercial-mixed use conditional overlay (GR-MU-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 2. Owner: Goodwill Industries of Central Texas (Gerald L. Davis). Applicant/Agent: FC Austin Three Housing Corporation (Walter Moreau). City Staff Lee Heckman, 974-7604.
C14-2012-0083 - Cirrus Rezoning - Approve second/third reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 800 W. 6th Street & 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 and general office (LO & 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-conditional overlay (DMU-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 2. First reading approved on April 25th, 2013. Vote 5-1. Council Member Tovo voted nay. Applicant: Cirrus Logic, Inc. (Thurman Case). Agent: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Richard Suttle). City Staff: Clark Patterson, 974-7691.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance regarding Texas Gas Sendee's proposal to increase customer gas rates.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending various sections of City Code Tide 25 to clarify definitions and regulations related to bicycle and motor vehicle parking requirements, calculations and reductions; and establishing a bicycle parking fund.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 to encourage the relocation of historically significant buildings in the Rainey Street subdistrict of the Waterfront Overlay Combining District to appropriate locations outside of the subdistrict in lieu of demolition.
108. Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending Article 11 of City Code Chapter 25-12, the Residential Code, to require additional accessibility or visitability standards for residennal smgle-family and duplex construction. Related to Item #109. 109. Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance repealing and replacing Article 11 of City Code Chapter 25-12 to adopt the 2012 International Residential Code and local amendments. Related to Item #108.
108. Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending Article 11 of City Code Chapter 25-12, the Residential Code, to require additional accessibility or visitability standards for residennal smgle-family and duplex construction. Related to Item #109. 109. Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance repealing and replacing Article 11 of City Code Chapter 25-12 to adopt the 2012 International Residential Code and local amendments. Related to Item #108.
108. Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending Article 11 of City Code Chapter 25-12, the Residential Code, to require additional accessibility or visitability standards for residennal smgle-family and duplex construction. Related to Item #109. 109. Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance repealing and replacing Article 11 of City Code Chapter 25-12 to adopt the 2012 International Residential Code and local amendments. Related to Item #108.
108. Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending Article 11 of City Code Chapter 25-12, the Residential Code, to require additional accessibility or visitability standards for residennal smgle-family and duplex construction. Related to Item #109. 109. Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance repealing and replacing Article 11 of City Code Chapter 25-12 to adopt the 2012 International Residential Code and local amendments. Related to Item #108.
Conduct a public heating and consider an ordinance amending Section 25¬12-113 and 25-12-114 relating to requirements of the Electrical Code for registration, inspection, supervision, and suspension.
Approve a resolution creating a City Council Committee on Austin Energy and approve appointments to the committee. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Chris Riley CO 1: Council Member Mike Martinez CO 2: Council Member Laura Morrison )
Approve a resolution creating a City Council Committee on Austin Energy and approve appointments to the committee. (Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Chris Riley CO 1: Council Member Mike Martinez CO 2: Council Member Laura Morrison )