Consent Agenda Item 1 - 63, 83 & 84 Pulled Items: 2, 3, 10, 20, 47, 51, 61, 55, 56, 58 Approval of Minutes 1. Approve the minutes of the Austin City Council work session of October 15, 2013 and regular meeting of October 17, 2013. Austin Energy 2. Approve issuance of a rebate to CWS Apartment Homes for performing duct diagnostics and improvements at the Marquis at Center Ridge Apartments, 701 Center Ridge Drive, Austin, Texas, in an amount not to exceed $97,558. 3. Approve issuance of a rebate to CWS Apartment Homes for performing duct diagnostics and improvements at the Marquis at Tech Ridge Apartments, 12800 Center Lake Drive, Austin, Texas, in an amount not to exceed $83,310. 4. Authorize negotiation and execution of a 24-month interlocal agreement with THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS on behalf of the Clean Energy Incubator, a program of the Austin Technology Incubator, for mutual assistance in the clean energy field, in an amount not to exceed $265,000 in the first year and in an amount not to exceed $265,000 in the second year, for a total amount not to exceed $530,000. Contract Management 5. Authorize the use of the competitive sealed proposal method for construction in accordance with Government Code Chapter 2267 Subchapter D for the Terminal Area Spalling Concrete Repairs and Improvements Project at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. 6. Authorize negotiation and execution of a construction contract with AUSTIN CONSTRUCTORS, LLC, for construction and installation of water and wastewater lines and temporary electric service required for temporary chillers to serve several Seaholm Development District facilities in an amount not to exceed $267,756. ( Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 78.66% MBE prime participation; 0.37% MBE and 2.60% WBE subcontractor participation. ) 7. Authorize negotiation and execution of a professional services agreement with the following three firms; MWM DESIGNGROUP; KLOTZ ASSOCIATES, INC. and TRC ENGINEERS, INC. or one of the other qualified responders to fund engineering services for 2013 Field Engineering for Pedestrian, Bicycle, and Urban Trails Rotation List for an estimated period of three years or until financial authorization is expended, for a total amount not to exceed $1,500,000. ( Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 84.20% WBE prime participation; 15.80% MBE and 0.00% WBE subconsultant participation. ) 8. Authorize execution of a construction contract with MUNIZ CONCRETE AND CONTRACTING, INC., for Citywide ADA Ramp and Bus Stop Improvements for 2014 - 2016 in the amount of $3,675,775, plus a $367,577.50 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $4,043,353.00. ( 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 95.64% DBE subcontractor participation. ) Economic Development Department 9. Authorize negotiation and execution of a design and commission agreement with the artist team of Stan Pipkin and Barna Kantor in an amount not to exceed $77,000 for artwork for the 8th St. Streetscape Project. Financial Services 10. Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2013-2014 Capital Budget (Ordinance No. 20130909-002) to create the Rainey Street District Fund, and to appropriate an amount not to exceed $600,000, for the purposes of relocating and rehabilitating residential structures currently in the Rainey Street District that will be relocated outside of the District and preserving the history of the Rainey Street District. Fire 11. Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement between the City and Travis County to integrate management of hazardous material containment, especially responding to hazardous materials incidents, by sharing personnel, equipment, technology, and data. Government Relations 12. Approve a resolution authorizing negotiation and execution of state legislative representative services contracts for a total combined amount not to exceed $805,000. 13. Approve a resolution authorizing negotiation and execution of federal representative services contracts for a total combined amount not to exceed $270,000. Health and Human Services 14. Authorize the negotiation and execution of a 10-month contract with YELLOW BIKE PROJECT for a total amount not to exceed $58,085.05 for the period beginning November 1, 2013, through August 31, 2014, for juvenile delinquency prevention services under the 78744 Community Youth Development Program with no renewal options. 15. Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES to provide an oversampling in Travis County for the Texas Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System to increase the phone survey from 320 to 1,300 Travis County residents for the 2014 survey initiative in an amount not to exceed $100,000 for the term of October 1, 2013 through September 1, 2015. 16. Approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 10-3 by amending provisions regulating certified farmers' markets and vendors, creating offenses and providing penalties, adding annual permits and requirements, and making other miscellaneous changes related to food and food handlers. 17. Approve an ordinance amending Exhibit A to Ordinance No. 20130909-003, the Fiscal Year 2013-2014 Fees, Fines, and Other Charges to be set or charged by the City, to revise Health and Human Services fees to set fees for a new annual permit by category (Class A, B or C) for booths offering products at a farmers’ market. Law 18. Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to a legal services contract with Parker Hudson Ranier and Dobbs, LLP, for services related to Austin Fire Department 2012 and 2013 hiring issues, in the amount of $100,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $150,000. 19. Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to a professional services contract with French & Associates for consulting services related to Austin Fire Department 2012 and 2013 hiring issues, in the amount of $75,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $100,000. Management Services 20. Approve an ordinance setting the council meeting schedule for calendar year 2014. Neighborhood Housing and Community Development 21. Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the interlocal agreement with AUSTIN TRAVIS COUNTY INTEGRAL CARE, to provide Community Development Block Grant eligible services to youth and their families in an amount not to exceed $203,700 from October 1, 2013 through September 30, 2014, with two twelve-month renewal options, in an amount not to exceed $203,700 per option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $814,800. Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management 22. Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement between the City and the Capital Area Council of Governments for the Emergency Notification System (ENS). Office of Real Estate Services 23. Approve an ordinance authorizing the negotiation and execution of any and all documents necessary to purchase in fee simple a tract of land totaling approximately 2 acres in Travis County, Texas, located at 1906 Patton Lane, from Malena L. Pomerleau, for a total amount not to exceed $400,000, authorizing the naming of the tract as the Earl J. Pomerleau Park, and waiving City Code Chapter 14-1 requirements related to naming public property. 24. Authorize the acquisition of a conservation easement consisting of approximately 732.57 acres of land located in Hays County, Texas, and fronting Ruby Ranch Road on Hwy 967, from the Jim and Jesse Ruby Family Partnership, Ltd., a Texas limited partnership, in a total amount not to exceed $2,000,000 from the November 6, 2012, bond package, Proposition 13 Open Space Program. 25. Authorize the negotiation and execution of all documents and instruments necessary or desirable to purchase in fee simple a tract of land totaling approximately 5.1739 acres in Travis County, Texas, located at 7309 North Interstate Highway 35 from CHRYSLER GROUP REALTY COMPANY LLC, in an amount not to exceed $2,900,000. Planning and Development Review 26. Approve an ordinance to annex the State Highway 71 East area for full purposes (approximately 406 acres in southeastern Travis County south of State Highway 71 East, at the southwest corner of the intersection of State Highway 71 and State Highway 130); and approve a service plan. 27. Approve an ordinance to annex the Preserve at Thomas Springs Road area for full purposes (approximately 13 acres in southwestern Travis County south of Thomas Springs Road approximately three tenths of a mile west of the intersection of State Highway 71 and Thomas Springs Road); and approve a service plan. 28. Approve an ordinance to annex the Marbella area for full purposes (approximately 130 acres in southern Travis County east of IH 35 South approximately 3,400 feet north of the intersection of IH 35 and Slaughter Lane); approve a service plan; and approve termination of the Marbella Annexation and Development Agreement concerning annexation and development of the Marbella tract. 29. Approve first reading of an ordinance to annex the Ace Auto Salvage area for full purposes (approximately 6 acres in northwestern Travis County north of Spicewood Springs Road approximately 250 feet west of the intersection of Spicewood Springs Road and Yaupon Drive); and approve a service plan. 30. Approve an ordinance to annex the Prosperity Business Park area for full purposes (approximately 13 acres in southern Travis County south of Slaughter Lane approximately 280 feet east of the intersection of IH 35 South and Oak Hill Lane); and approve a service plan. 31. Approve an ordinance to annex the Avaña-Spillar area for full purposes (approximately 293 acres in southwestern Travis County and northeastern Hays County approximately one and one quarter miles south of the intersection of State Highway 45 and Escarpment Blvd); and approve a service plan. 32. Approve an ordinance to annex the Wildhorse Ranch area for full purposes (approximately 2,164 acres in eastern Travis County south of US Highway 290 East at the intersection of State Highway 130 and US Highway 290 East); and approve a service plan. 33. Approve an ordinance adopting the Bloor Annexation and Development Agreement, concerning annexation and development of approximately 196 acres in Travis County at the northeast corner of the intersection of Bloor Road and Blue Bluff Road. 34. Approve an ordinance to annex the Goodnight Ranch South area for full purposes (approximately 458 acres in southern Travis County approximately 670 feet east of the intersection of East Slaughter Lane and Old Lockhart Road); and approve a service plan. 35. Approve first reading of an ordinance to annex the Morse Tract area for full purposes (approximately 178 acres in Travis County east of the intersection of Ed Bluestein Blvd and US 290 East and west of Springdale Road/Manor Road); and approve a service plan. Police 36. Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with Travis County in an amount not to exceed $20,000 per year for one assistant district attorney position, which is to be devoted to handling criminal matters in the Downtown Business District. 37. Approve an ordinance accepting $204,867 in grant funds from the U.S. Department of Justice, National Institute of Justice; and amending the Fiscal Year 2013-2014 Austin Police Department Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund (Ordinance No. 20130909-001) to appropriate $204,867 for the Austin Police Department project entitled FY 2013 DNA Backlog Reduction Program. 38. Approve an ordinance accepting $321,038 in grant funds from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance; and amending the Fiscal Year 2013-2014 Austin Police Department Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund (Ordinance No. 20130909-001) to appropriate $321,038 for the Austin Police Department project entitled City of Austin and Travis County Justice Assistance Grant Project. 39. Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement between the City and the University of Texas at Austin in an amount not to exceed $40,000 to provide direct services for the City of Austin Joint Juvenile Gang Intervention Unit Juvenile Justice Improvement Project. Purchasing Office 40. Approve ratification of Amendment No. 2 to the contract with HORUS PARTNERS, INC, to increase the contract amount for additional solar energy system repair and maintenance services in an amount not to exceed $12,000, for a total revised contract amount not to exceed $62,000. ( Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9C (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). This is an emergency service contract; therefore, it is exempted under Chapter 791 of the Texas Local Government Code and no goals were established for this solicitation. ) 41. Authorize award and execution of Amendment No. 1 to a requirements service contract with GE POWER & WATER, TRANSCANADA TURBINES, and WOOD GROUP PRATT & WHITNEY, for maintenance and repair services for gas turbines at Austin Energy power plants, to increase the contract amount for the current contract period in an amount not to exceed $6,000,000 each and combined, and the first 24-month extension option in an amount not to exceed $4,000,000 each and combined, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $26,000,000 each and combined. ( Notes: This contract was 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 contract. ) 42. Authorize award and execution of a thirty six-month requirements supply agreement with HD SUPPLY WATERWORKS LTD for cast iron manhole covers & rings for Austin Energy in an amount not to exceed $164,580, with three 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $54,860 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $329,160. ( Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9D (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this solicitation. ) 43. Authorize award and execution of Amendment No. 1 to a 36-month contract with ALMETEK INDUSTRIES, INC., for embossed metal drain markers for the Watershed Protection Department, to add funding for the remaining three 12-months options in an amount not to exceed $11,625 per extension option, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $69,750. ( Notes: This contract was 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 contract. ) 44. Authorize award and execution of a contract through the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (BuyBoard) with SIDDONS-MARTIN EMERGENCY GROUP for the purchase of two pumper fire trucks and two ladder fire trucks in an amount not to exceed $3,000,375. ( Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9D (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this solicitation. ) 45. Authorize award and execution of a contract through the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (BuyBoard) with SOUTHWEST AMBULANCE SALES, LLC for the purchase of thirteen ambulances in an amount not to exceed $2,519,628 and authorize award and execution of a contract through the Houston-Galveston Area Council Cooperative (HGAC) with SOUTHWEST AMBULANCE SALES, LLC for the purchase of one ambulance remount in an amount not to exceed $118,036. ( Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9D (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this solicitation. ) 46. Authorize award and execution of a contract through the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (BuyBoard) with PHILPOTT MOTORS, LTD for the purchase of 190 police vehicles in an amount not to exceed $5,566,291. ( Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9D (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this contract. ) 47. Authorize award, negotiation and execution of a contract with BBC RESEARCH & CONSULTING, for a Housing Market Study and an Impediments to Fair Housing Choice Study in an amount not to exceed $169,000. ( 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. ) Transportation 48. Approve a resolution authorizing negotiation and execution of an advance funding agreement between the City and the Texas Department of Transportation for the Planning and Environmental Linkages Study along the I-35 Corridor between SH45 to the north and SH45 to the south, for a future transportation corridor in an amount not to exceed $2,000,000. Related to Items #49 and #50. 49. Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2013-2014 Austin Transportation Department Capital Budget (Ordinance No. 20130909-002) to increase appropriations by $2,000,000 for transportation corridor mobility improvements. Related to Items #48 and #50. 50. Approve a resolution declaring the City's official intent to reimburse itself from November 2012 General Obligation Bonds to be issued for transportation corridor mobility improvement expenditures in the amount of $2,000,000. Related to Items #48 and #49. 51. Approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 4 to add Chapter 4-15 relating to special events and high-capacity venues, repealing and replacing Chapter 14-8 relating the right-of-way closures for special events; amending Section 10-3-96 relating to temporary food establishments; repealing Section 14-6-3 relating to closures for street festivities; initiating code amendments related to temporary signs during a special event; and creating a penalty. Item(s) from Council 52. Approve appointments and certain related waivers to citizen boards and commissions, to Council subcommittees and other intergovernmental bodies and removal and replacement of members. 53. Approve a resolution amending the Austin Energy Resource, Generation, and Climate Protection Plan to 2020 to specify a goal for the portion of solar generation that will be local distributed solar projects. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Chris Riley CO 1: Council Member Bill Spelman CO 2: Council Member Laura Morrison ) 54. Approve an ordinance waiving certain fees for the Day of Tango Festival sponsored by the Academy of Tango-Texas which is to be held December 6-8, 2013 at the Ben Hur Shrine Temple Auditorium. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Mike Martinez CO 1: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole CO 2: Council Member Laura Morrison ) 55. Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to explore the feasibility of creating a guaranteed loan program, including a collateral pool for small businesses and minority- and women owned businesses (MBE/WBEs) that contract with the City directly, or through companies that contract with the City or have chapter 380 economic incentive agreements with the City. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Mike Martinez CO 1: Council Member Kathie Tovo CO 2: Council Member Laura Morrison ) 56. Approve a resolution to revise the Firm Based Incentive Matrix used to determine firm eligibility for economic development incentives as authorized by Chapter 380 of the Texas Local Government. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Mike Martinez CO 1: Council Member Kathie Tovo CO 2: Council Member Laura Morrison ) 57. Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to participate in the Capital Area Council of Governments' air quality program's Ozone Advance Action Plan, implement appropriate emission reduction measures, and report back to Council by December 16, 2013. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Chris Riley CO 1: Council Member William Spelman CO 2: Council Member Kathie Tovo ) 58. Approve a resolution initiating amendments to the Land Development Code, City Code Title 25, to allow metered parking spaces to count toward minimum parking requirements. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Chris Riley CO 1: Council Member William Spelman ) 59. Approve an ordinance waiving certain requirements and waiving or reimbursing certain fees under City Code Chapter 14-8 and authorizing payment of certain costs for the Texas-Sized Pittie Pride event sponsored by Love-A-Bull which is to be held on Sunday, October 27, 2013 with a parade up Congress Avenue ending with a festival at Republic Square Park. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Mike Martinez CO 1: Council Member Laura Morrison CO 2: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole ) 60. Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to identify areas within the upcoming fiscal year 2014-2015 budget to conduct facilitated discussions of the Asian American quality of life issues in Austin; develop strategies to address the findings coming out of a Community Scorecard and the discussions; report back to Council with recommendations for enhanced or new City programs and practices; provide the Public Health and Human Services Subcommittee with a six-month update and establish an Asian American Quality of Life Advisory committee to guide efforts and the work of the Asian American Resource Center. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Kathie Tovo CO 1: Council Member Mike Martinez CO 2: Council Member Laura Morrison ) 61. Approve an ordinance ending the pilot program which allowed biking on trails on a 24-hour basis by repealing Ordinance No. 20130131-028 and Ordinance No. 20130228-033. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Lee Leffingwell CO 1: Council Member Kathie Tovo ) 62. Approve the waiver or reimbursement of certain fees and requirements under City Code Chapter 14-8 for the 23rd Annual ThunderCloud Subs Turkey Trot which is to be held on Thursday, November 28, 2013 at the Long Center for the Performing Arts. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Mike Martinez CO 1: Mayor Lee Leffingwell CO 2: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole ) 63. Approve a resolution concerning the following: (a) code enforcement processes and legal responses used by the City of Austin and other cities, (b) properties with high criminal activity and code violations, (c) low-interest financing programs related to rehabilitating rental properties, (d) educational programs for tenants and landlords, and (e) possible funding of targeted code enforcement programs through the Department of Justice "Restore Rundberg" grant. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Kathie Tovo CO 1: Council Member Laura Morrison CO 2: Council Member Mike Martinez ) 83. Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 to allow commercial images to be temporarily projected onto building facades in the downtown area during certain special events and to establish permitting requirements.
2. Approve issuance of a rebate to CWS Apartment Homes for performing duct diagnostics and improvements at the Marquis at Center Ridge Apartments, 701 Center Ridge Drive, Austin, Texas, in an amount not to exceed $97,558. 3. Approve issuance of a rebate to CWS Apartment Homes for performing duct diagnostics and improvements at the Marquis at Tech Ridge Apartments, 12800 Center Lake Drive, Austin, Texas, in an amount not to exceed $83,310.
Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2013-2014 Capital Budget (Ordinance No. 20130909-002) to create the Rainey Street District Fund, and to appropriate an amount not to exceed $600,000, for the purposes of relocating and rehabilitating residential structures currently in the Rainey Street District that will be relocated outside of the District and preserving the history of the Rainey Street District.
Approve an ordinance setting the council meeting schedule for calendar year 2014.
Authorize award, negotiation and execution of a contract with BBC RESEARCH & CONSULTING, for a Housing Market Study and an Impediments to Fair Housing Choice Study in an amount not to exceed $169,000. ( 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. )
Approve an ordinance setting the council meeting schedule for calendar year 2014.
Approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 4 to add Chapter 4-15 relating to special events and high-capacity venues, repealing and replacing Chapter 14-8 relating the right-of-way closures for special events; amending Section 10-3-96 relating to temporary food establishments; repealing Section 14-6-3 relating to closures for street festivities; initiating code amendments related to temporary signs during a special event; and creating a penalty.
Approve a resolution initiating amendments to the Land Development Code, City Code Title 25, to allow metered parking spaces to count toward minimum parking requirements. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Chris Riley CO 1: Council Member William Spelman)
Approve an ordinance ending the pilot program which allowed biking on trails on a 24-hour basis by repealing Ordinance No. 20130131-028 and Ordinance No. 20130228-033. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Lee Leffingwell CO 1: Council Member Kathie Tovo )
Robert MacDonald - World vision for Austin Carlos León - 1.) 10/17/13- Chemtrails above City Hall; stop the Chemtrailing of Austin's airspace 2.) Truth defeats lies 3.) Fear God; follow God & depart from evil; put God 1st and at the center Dolores Duffie - Parking on Cherrywood Road Koo-Hyun Kim - Reopening government. Republican law makers are insane. They are terrorists. Ronnie Reeferseed - Ongoing tyranny and the horrific kill-grid Jere Locke - Drought & water CAROLANNROSEFROMTHEDEADKENNEDY - THANKS4GIVING 2013 Will McLeod - 1.) Ted Cruz for President 2016 2.) Austin single-use bag ordinance 3.) TBD Paul Robbins - City and budget issues Discuss legal issues related to the transition to electing the council from single-member districts (Private consultation with legal counsel-Section 551.071 of the Government Code). 70. Discuss legal issues related to the Petition of North Austin Utility District No. 1, Northtown Municipal Utility District, Travis County Water Control and Improvement District, and Wells Branch Municipal Utility District from the Ratemaking Actions of the City of Austin and Request for Interim Rates; TCEQ Docket No. 2013-065-UCR; SOAH Docket No. 582-134617 (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Government Code)
Executive Session 68. Discuss legal issues related to Open Government matters (Private consultation with legal counsel-Section 551.071 of the Government Code). 69. Discuss legal issues related to the transition to electing the council from single-member districts (Private consultation with legal counsel-Section 551.071 of the Government Code). 70. Discuss legal issues related to the Petition of North Austin Utility District No. 1, Northtown Municipal Utility District, Travis County Water Control and Improvement District, and Wells Branch Municipal Utility District from the Ratemaking Actions of the City of Austin and Request for Interim Rates; TCEQ Docket No. 2013-065-UCR; SOAH Docket No. 582-134617 (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Government Code)
Zoning Consent & Postponement Part 1
71. C14-2013-0048 – Westlake Zoning – Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 3715 Westlake Drive (Lake Austin Watershed) from Lake Austin residence (LA) district zoning to single family residence-standard lot (SF-2) district zoning. First Reading approved on August 22, 2013. Vote 6-1. Council Member Tovo voted nay. Applicant: John Mayes. Agent: Permit Partners, Inc. (David Cancialosi). City Staff: Clark Patterson, (512) 974-7691. 72. C14-2013-0060 - Bluff Springs Food Mart - Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 7101 Bluff Springs Road (Onion Creek Watershed) from single family residence-small lot-conditional overlay (SF-4A-CO) combining district zoning and neighborhood commercial-conditional overlay (LR-CO) combining district zoning to neighborhood commercial-conditional overlay (LR-CO) combining district zoning. First Reading approved on September 26, 2013. Vote: 7-0. Owner/Applicant: Bluff Springs Food Mart, Inc. (Tariq Majeed). Agent: Moncada Consulting (Phil Moncada). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 974-7719. 73. C14-2013-0084 Franklin BBQ Kitchen – Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 901 Juniper Street (Waller Creek Watershed) from multi-family residence-medium density-neighborhood conservation combining district-neighborhood plan (MF-3-NCCD-NP) combining district zoning to community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood conservation combining district-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-CO-NCCD-NP) combining district zoning. First reading approved on October 17, 2013. Vote: 7-0. Owner: Bens Long Branch BBQ, Inc., (Perry Lorenz). Applicant:LS Johnston Architects, (Linda Johnston). City Staff: Heather Chaffin, 512-974-2122. 75. C14-2013-0027 - Kincheon Neighborhood Commercial Center - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 7905 Brodie Lane (Williamson Creek Watershed-Barton Springs Zone) from neighborhood office-conditional overlay (NO-CO) combining district zoning to neighborhood office-mixed use-conditional overlay (NO-MU-CO) combining district zoning, as amended. Staff Recommendation: To deny neighborhood commercial (LR) district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To deny neighborhood commercial (LR) district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Shelby Michael Minns and Katherine T. Minns. City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 512-974-7719. 76. C14-2013-0064 - Limerick Center - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 12412 Limerick Avenue (Walnut Creek Watershed) from neighborhood office (NO) district zoning to general office (GO) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant limited office-mixed use-conditional overlay (LO-MU-CO) combining district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant limited office-mixed use-conditional overlay (LO-MU-CO) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: First Network Realty (Son Thai). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057. 77. C14-2013-0069 – 5107 & 5109 Manchaca Road – Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 5107 and 5109 Manchaca Road (Williamson Creek Watershed) from family residence (SF-3) district zoning to townhouse and condominium residence (SF-6) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant townhouse and condominium residence-conditional overlay (SF-6-CO) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant townhouse and condominium residence-conditional overlay (SF-6-CO) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Urban Design Group (John Noell). Agent: John Noell. City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, (512) 974-7719. 78. C14-2013-0086 – RKS Springfield Zoning – Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 6605 and 6801 East William Cannon Drive, and 7300 McKinney Falls Parkway (Marble Creek Watershed, Cottonmouth Creek Watershed) from single family residence-standard lot (SF-2) district zoning, single family residence-small lot (SF-4A) district zoning, multi-family residence-low density (MF-2) district zoning, multi-family residence-medium density (MF-3) district zoning, neighborhood commercial (LR) district zoning and community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay (GR-MU-CO) combining district zoning to single family residence-small lot (SF-4A) district zoning for Tract 1 and community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay (GR-MU-CO) combining district zoning (GR-MU-CO) for Tracts 2 and 3. Staff Recommendation: To grant single family residence-small lot (SF-4A) district zoning for Tract 1, community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay (GR-MU-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 2, and neighborhood commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay (LR-MU-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 3, with conditions. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant single family residence-small lot (SF-4A) district zoning for Tract 1, community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay (GR-MU-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 2, and neighborhood commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay (LR-MU-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 3, with conditions. Owner/Applicant: RKS Texas Investments, L.P. (Rick Sheldon). Agent: Coats Rose (John M. Joseph). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, (512) 974-7719. 79. C14-2013-0103 – 4845 Spicewood Springs Rezone – Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by zoning property locally known as 4845 Spicewood Springs Road (Bull Creek Watershed) from interim-family residence (I-SF-3) district zoning and limited office (LO) district zoning to limited office (LO) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant limited office (LO) district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant limited office (LO) district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Oars Investments LLC. Agent: Thrower Design (A. Ron Thrower). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, (512) 974-3057.
Approve second and third readings of an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2, Subchapter C, Article 3, Division 9 (University Neighborhood Overlay District Requirements) relating to affordable housing regulations in the university neighborhood overlay (UNO) district. THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR THIS ITEM WAS HELD AND CLOSED ON AUGUST 22, 2013.
Approve second and third readings of an ordinance amending the City's water and wastewater impact fee program by adopting updated Austin Water and Wastewater impact fee land use assumptions, capital improvements plan, and assessed fees including the impact fee service area amendments. THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR THIS ITEM WAS HELD AND CLOSED ON OCTOBER 17, 2013. Related to Item #66.
Approve second and third readings of an ordinance amending Exhibit A to Ordinance No. 20130909-003, the Fiscal Year 2013-2014 Fees, Fines, and Other Charges to be set or charged by the City, to revise Austin Water Utility Impact Fees Collection Policy. THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR THIS ITEM WAS HELD AND CLOSED ON OCTOBER 17, 2013. Related to Item #67.
Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2013-2014 Capital Budget (Ordinance No. 20130909-002) to create the Rainey Street District Fund, and to appropriate an amount not to exceed $600,000, for the purposes of relocating and rehabilitating residential structures currently in the Rainey Street District that will be relocated outside of the District and preserving the history of the Rainey Street District.
Zoning Consent & Postponement Part 2
C14-2013-0064 - Limerick Center - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 12412 Limerick Avenue (Walnut Creek Watershed) from neighborhood office (NO) district zoning to general office (GO) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant limited office-mixed use-conditional overlay (LO-MU-CO) combining district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant limited office-mixed use-conditional overlay (LO-MU-CO) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: First Network Realty (Son Thai). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057.
Conduct a public hearing for the full purpose annexation of the Cascades annexation area (approximately 135 acres in southern Travis County east of IH 35 South approximately four-tenths of a mile south of the intersection of IH 35 South and Onion Creek Parkway).
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 to allow commercial images to be temporarily projected onto building facades in the downtown area during certain special events and to establish permitting requirements.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance regarding Atmos Energy Corporation, Mid-Tex Division’s proposal to increase customer rates.
Proclamation -- Patrnerships for Inclusive Communities Program -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by Cema Mastroleo and Kenyan guests Naomy Ruth Esiaba and Joyce A. Opondo
Proclamation -- National Eating Healthy Day -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by Joel Romo
Proclamation -- Save for Retirement Week -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by Art Padilla
Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2013-2014 Capital Budget (Ordinance No. 20130909-002) to create the Rainey Street District Fund, and to appropriate an amount not to exceed $600,000, for the purposes of relocating and rehabilitating residential structures currently in the Rainey Street District that will be relocated outside of the District and preserving the history of the Rainey Street District.
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to explore the feasibility of creating a guaranteed loan program, including a collateral pool for small businesses and minority- and women owned businesses (MBE/WBEs) that contract with the City directly, or through companies that contract with the City or have chapter 380 economic incentive agreements with the City. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Mike Martinez CO 1: Council Member Kathie Tovo CO 2: Council Member Laura Morrison )
Approve a resolution to revise the Firm Based Incentive Matrix used to determine firm eligibility for economic development incentives as authorized by Chapter 380 of the Texas Local Government. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Mike Martinez CO 1: Council Member Kathie Tovo CO 2: Council Member Laura Morrison )
Approve a resolution to revise the Firm Based Incentive Matrix used to determine firm eligibility for economic development incentives as authorized by Chapter 380 of the Texas Local Government. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Mike Martinez CO 1: Council Member Kathie Tovo CO 2: Council Member Laura Morrison )
Approve a resolution to revise the Firm Based Incentive Matrix used to determine firm eligibility for economic development incentives as authorized by Chapter 380 of the Texas Local Government. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Mike Martinez CO 1: Council Member Kathie Tovo CO 2: Council Member Laura Morrison )
Approve a resolution to revise the Firm Based Incentive Matrix used to determine firm eligibility for economic development incentives as authorized by Chapter 380 of the Texas Local Government. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Mike Martinez CO 1: Council Member Kathie Tovo CO 2: Council Member Laura Morrison )
Oct 24, 2013 City Council Meetings
Consent Agenda Item 1 - 63, 83 & 84 Pulled Items: 2, 3, 10, 20, 47, 51, 61, 55, 56, 58 Approval of Minutes 1. Approve the minutes of the Austin City Council work session of October 15, 2013 and regular meeting of October 17, 2013. Austin Energy 2. Approve issuance of a rebate to CWS Apartment Homes for performing duct diagnostics and improvements at the Marquis at Center Ridge Apartments, 701 Center Ridge Drive, Austin, Texas, in an amount not to exceed $97,558. 3. Approve issuance of a rebate to CWS Apartment Homes for performing duct diagnostics and improvements at the Marquis at Tech Ridge Apartments, 12800 Center Lake Drive, Austin, Texas, in an amount not to exceed $83,310. 4. Authorize negotiation and execution of a 24-month interlocal agreement with THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS on behalf of the Clean Energy Incubator, a program of the Austin Technology Incubator, for mutual assistance in the clean energy field, in an amount not to exceed $265,000 in the first year and in an amount not to exceed $265,000 in the second year, for a total amount not to exceed $530,000. Contract Management 5. Authorize the use of the competitive sealed proposal method for construction in accordance with Government Code Chapter 2267 Subchapter D for the Terminal Area Spalling Concrete Repairs and Improvements Project at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. 6. Authorize negotiation and execution of a construction contract with AUSTIN CONSTRUCTORS, LLC, for construction and installation of water and wastewater lines and temporary electric service required for temporary chillers to serve several Seaholm Development District facilities in an amount not to exceed $267,756. ( Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 78.66% MBE prime participation; 0.37% MBE and 2.60% WBE subcontractor participation. ) 7. Authorize negotiation and execution of a professional services agreement with the following three firms; MWM DESIGNGROUP; KLOTZ ASSOCIATES, INC. and TRC ENGINEERS, INC. or one of the other qualified responders to fund engineering services for 2013 Field Engineering for Pedestrian, Bicycle, and Urban Trails Rotation List for an estimated period of three years or until financial authorization is expended, for a total amount not to exceed $1,500,000. ( Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 84.20% WBE prime participation; 15.80% MBE and 0.00% WBE subconsultant participation. ) 8. Authorize execution of a construction contract with MUNIZ CONCRETE AND CONTRACTING, INC., for Citywide ADA Ramp and Bus Stop Improvements for 2014 - 2016 in the amount of $3,675,775, plus a $367,577.50 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $4,043,353.00. ( 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 95.64% DBE subcontractor participation. ) Economic Development Department 9. Authorize negotiation and execution of a design and commission agreement with the artist team of Stan Pipkin and Barna Kantor in an amount not to exceed $77,000 for artwork for the 8th St. Streetscape Project. Financial Services 10. Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2013-2014 Capital Budget (Ordinance No. 20130909-002) to create the Rainey Street District Fund, and to appropriate an amount not to exceed $600,000, for the purposes of relocating and rehabilitating residential structures currently in the Rainey Street District that will be relocated outside of the District and preserving the history of the Rainey Street District. Fire 11. Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement between the City and Travis County to integrate management of hazardous material containment, especially responding to hazardous materials incidents, by sharing personnel, equipment, technology, and data. Government Relations 12. Approve a resolution authorizing negotiation and execution of state legislative representative services contracts for a total combined amount not to exceed $805,000. 13. Approve a resolution authorizing negotiation and execution of federal representative services contracts for a total combined amount not to exceed $270,000. Health and Human Services 14. Authorize the negotiation and execution of a 10-month contract with YELLOW BIKE PROJECT for a total amount not to exceed $58,085.05 for the period beginning November 1, 2013, through August 31, 2014, for juvenile delinquency prevention services under the 78744 Community Youth Development Program with no renewal options. 15. Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES to provide an oversampling in Travis County for the Texas Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System to increase the phone survey from 320 to 1,300 Travis County residents for the 2014 survey initiative in an amount not to exceed $100,000 for the term of October 1, 2013 through September 1, 2015. 16. Approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 10-3 by amending provisions regulating certified farmers' markets and vendors, creating offenses and providing penalties, adding annual permits and requirements, and making other miscellaneous changes related to food and food handlers. 17. Approve an ordinance amending Exhibit A to Ordinance No. 20130909-003, the Fiscal Year 2013-2014 Fees, Fines, and Other Charges to be set or charged by the City, to revise Health and Human Services fees to set fees for a new annual permit by category (Class A, B or C) for booths offering products at a farmers’ market. Law 18. Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to a legal services contract with Parker Hudson Ranier and Dobbs, LLP, for services related to Austin Fire Department 2012 and 2013 hiring issues, in the amount of $100,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $150,000. 19. Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to a professional services contract with French & Associates for consulting services related to Austin Fire Department 2012 and 2013 hiring issues, in the amount of $75,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $100,000. Management Services 20. Approve an ordinance setting the council meeting schedule for calendar year 2014. Neighborhood Housing and Community Development 21. Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the interlocal agreement with AUSTIN TRAVIS COUNTY INTEGRAL CARE, to provide Community Development Block Grant eligible services to youth and their families in an amount not to exceed $203,700 from October 1, 2013 through September 30, 2014, with two twelve-month renewal options, in an amount not to exceed $203,700 per option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $814,800. Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management 22. Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement between the City and the Capital Area Council of Governments for the Emergency Notification System (ENS). Office of Real Estate Services 23. Approve an ordinance authorizing the negotiation and execution of any and all documents necessary to purchase in fee simple a tract of land totaling approximately 2 acres in Travis County, Texas, located at 1906 Patton Lane, from Malena L. Pomerleau, for a total amount not to exceed $400,000, authorizing the naming of the tract as the Earl J. Pomerleau Park, and waiving City Code Chapter 14-1 requirements related to naming public property. 24. Authorize the acquisition of a conservation easement consisting of approximately 732.57 acres of land located in Hays County, Texas, and fronting Ruby Ranch Road on Hwy 967, from the Jim and Jesse Ruby Family Partnership, Ltd., a Texas limited partnership, in a total amount not to exceed $2,000,000 from the November 6, 2012, bond package, Proposition 13 Open Space Program. 25. Authorize the negotiation and execution of all documents and instruments necessary or desirable to purchase in fee simple a tract of land totaling approximately 5.1739 acres in Travis County, Texas, located at 7309 North Interstate Highway 35 from CHRYSLER GROUP REALTY COMPANY LLC, in an amount not to exceed $2,900,000. Planning and Development Review 26. Approve an ordinance to annex the State Highway 71 East area for full purposes (approximately 406 acres in southeastern Travis County south of State Highway 71 East, at the southwest corner of the intersection of State Highway 71 and State Highway 130); and approve a service plan. 27. Approve an ordinance to annex the Preserve at Thomas Springs Road area for full purposes (approximately 13 acres in southwestern Travis County south of Thomas Springs Road approximately three tenths of a mile west of the intersection of State Highway 71 and Thomas Springs Road); and approve a service plan. 28. Approve an ordinance to annex the Marbella area for full purposes (approximately 130 acres in southern Travis County east of IH 35 South approximately 3,400 feet north of the intersection of IH 35 and Slaughter Lane); approve a service plan; and approve termination of the Marbella Annexation and Development Agreement concerning annexation and development of the Marbella tract. 29. Approve first reading of an ordinance to annex the Ace Auto Salvage area for full purposes (approximately 6 acres in northwestern Travis County north of Spicewood Springs Road approximately 250 feet west of the intersection of Spicewood Springs Road and Yaupon Drive); and approve a service plan. 30. Approve an ordinance to annex the Prosperity Business Park area for full purposes (approximately 13 acres in southern Travis County south of Slaughter Lane approximately 280 feet east of the intersection of IH 35 South and Oak Hill Lane); and approve a service plan. 31. Approve an ordinance to annex the Avaña-Spillar area for full purposes (approximately 293 acres in southwestern Travis County and northeastern Hays County approximately one and one quarter miles south of the intersection of State Highway 45 and Escarpment Blvd); and approve a service plan. 32. Approve an ordinance to annex the Wildhorse Ranch area for full purposes (approximately 2,164 acres in eastern Travis County south of US Highway 290 East at the intersection of State Highway 130 and US Highway 290 East); and approve a service plan. 33. Approve an ordinance adopting the Bloor Annexation and Development Agreement, concerning annexation and development of approximately 196 acres in Travis County at the northeast corner of the intersection of Bloor Road and Blue Bluff Road. 34. Approve an ordinance to annex the Goodnight Ranch South area for full purposes (approximately 458 acres in southern Travis County approximately 670 feet east of the intersection of East Slaughter Lane and Old Lockhart Road); and approve a service plan. 35. Approve first reading of an ordinance to annex the Morse Tract area for full purposes (approximately 178 acres in Travis County east of the intersection of Ed Bluestein Blvd and US 290 East and west of Springdale Road/Manor Road); and approve a service plan. Police 36. Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with Travis County in an amount not to exceed $20,000 per year for one assistant district attorney position, which is to be devoted to handling criminal matters in the Downtown Business District. 37. Approve an ordinance accepting $204,867 in grant funds from the U.S. Department of Justice, National Institute of Justice; and amending the Fiscal Year 2013-2014 Austin Police Department Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund (Ordinance No. 20130909-001) to appropriate $204,867 for the Austin Police Department project entitled FY 2013 DNA Backlog Reduction Program. 38. Approve an ordinance accepting $321,038 in grant funds from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance; and amending the Fiscal Year 2013-2014 Austin Police Department Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund (Ordinance No. 20130909-001) to appropriate $321,038 for the Austin Police Department project entitled City of Austin and Travis County Justice Assistance Grant Project. 39. Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement between the City and the University of Texas at Austin in an amount not to exceed $40,000 to provide direct services for the City of Austin Joint Juvenile Gang Intervention Unit Juvenile Justice Improvement Project. Purchasing Office 40. Approve ratification of Amendment No. 2 to the contract with HORUS PARTNERS, INC, to increase the contract amount for additional solar energy system repair and maintenance services in an amount not to exceed $12,000, for a total revised contract amount not to exceed $62,000. ( Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9C (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). This is an emergency service contract; therefore, it is exempted under Chapter 791 of the Texas Local Government Code and no goals were established for this solicitation. ) 41. Authorize award and execution of Amendment No. 1 to a requirements service contract with GE POWER & WATER, TRANSCANADA TURBINES, and WOOD GROUP PRATT & WHITNEY, for maintenance and repair services for gas turbines at Austin Energy power plants, to increase the contract amount for the current contract period in an amount not to exceed $6,000,000 each and combined, and the first 24-month extension option in an amount not to exceed $4,000,000 each and combined, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $26,000,000 each and combined. ( Notes: This contract was 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 contract. ) 42. Authorize award and execution of a thirty six-month requirements supply agreement with HD SUPPLY WATERWORKS LTD for cast iron manhole covers & rings for Austin Energy in an amount not to exceed $164,580, with three 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $54,860 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $329,160. ( Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9D (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this solicitation. ) 43. Authorize award and execution of Amendment No. 1 to a 36-month contract with ALMETEK INDUSTRIES, INC., for embossed metal drain markers for the Watershed Protection Department, to add funding for the remaining three 12-months options in an amount not to exceed $11,625 per extension option, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $69,750. ( Notes: This contract was 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 contract. ) 44. Authorize award and execution of a contract through the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (BuyBoard) with SIDDONS-MARTIN EMERGENCY GROUP for the purchase of two pumper fire trucks and two ladder fire trucks in an amount not to exceed $3,000,375. ( Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9D (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this solicitation. ) 45. Authorize award and execution of a contract through the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (BuyBoard) with SOUTHWEST AMBULANCE SALES, LLC for the purchase of thirteen ambulances in an amount not to exceed $2,519,628 and authorize award and execution of a contract through the Houston-Galveston Area Council Cooperative (HGAC) with SOUTHWEST AMBULANCE SALES, LLC for the purchase of one ambulance remount in an amount not to exceed $118,036. ( Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9D (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this solicitation. ) 46. Authorize award and execution of a contract through the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (BuyBoard) with PHILPOTT MOTORS, LTD for the purchase of 190 police vehicles in an amount not to exceed $5,566,291. ( Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9D (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this contract. ) 47. Authorize award, negotiation and execution of a contract with BBC RESEARCH & CONSULTING, for a Housing Market Study and an Impediments to Fair Housing Choice Study in an amount not to exceed $169,000. ( 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. ) Transportation 48. Approve a resolution authorizing negotiation and execution of an advance funding agreement between the City and the Texas Department of Transportation for the Planning and Environmental Linkages Study along the I-35 Corridor between SH45 to the north and SH45 to the south, for a future transportation corridor in an amount not to exceed $2,000,000. Related to Items #49 and #50. 49. Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2013-2014 Austin Transportation Department Capital Budget (Ordinance No. 20130909-002) to increase appropriations by $2,000,000 for transportation corridor mobility improvements. Related to Items #48 and #50. 50. Approve a resolution declaring the City's official intent to reimburse itself from November 2012 General Obligation Bonds to be issued for transportation corridor mobility improvement expenditures in the amount of $2,000,000. Related to Items #48 and #49. 51. Approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 4 to add Chapter 4-15 relating to special events and high-capacity venues, repealing and replacing Chapter 14-8 relating the right-of-way closures for special events; amending Section 10-3-96 relating to temporary food establishments; repealing Section 14-6-3 relating to closures for street festivities; initiating code amendments related to temporary signs during a special event; and creating a penalty. Item(s) from Council 52. Approve appointments and certain related waivers to citizen boards and commissions, to Council subcommittees and other intergovernmental bodies and removal and replacement of members. 53. Approve a resolution amending the Austin Energy Resource, Generation, and Climate Protection Plan to 2020 to specify a goal for the portion of solar generation that will be local distributed solar projects. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Chris Riley CO 1: Council Member Bill Spelman CO 2: Council Member Laura Morrison ) 54. Approve an ordinance waiving certain fees for the Day of Tango Festival sponsored by the Academy of Tango-Texas which is to be held December 6-8, 2013 at the Ben Hur Shrine Temple Auditorium. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Mike Martinez CO 1: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole CO 2: Council Member Laura Morrison ) 55. Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to explore the feasibility of creating a guaranteed loan program, including a collateral pool for small businesses and minority- and women owned businesses (MBE/WBEs) that contract with the City directly, or through companies that contract with the City or have chapter 380 economic incentive agreements with the City. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Mike Martinez CO 1: Council Member Kathie Tovo CO 2: Council Member Laura Morrison ) 56. Approve a resolution to revise the Firm Based Incentive Matrix used to determine firm eligibility for economic development incentives as authorized by Chapter 380 of the Texas Local Government. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Mike Martinez CO 1: Council Member Kathie Tovo CO 2: Council Member Laura Morrison ) 57. Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to participate in the Capital Area Council of Governments' air quality program's Ozone Advance Action Plan, implement appropriate emission reduction measures, and report back to Council by December 16, 2013. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Chris Riley CO 1: Council Member William Spelman CO 2: Council Member Kathie Tovo ) 58. Approve a resolution initiating amendments to the Land Development Code, City Code Title 25, to allow metered parking spaces to count toward minimum parking requirements. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Chris Riley CO 1: Council Member William Spelman ) 59. Approve an ordinance waiving certain requirements and waiving or reimbursing certain fees under City Code Chapter 14-8 and authorizing payment of certain costs for the Texas-Sized Pittie Pride event sponsored by Love-A-Bull which is to be held on Sunday, October 27, 2013 with a parade up Congress Avenue ending with a festival at Republic Square Park. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Mike Martinez CO 1: Council Member Laura Morrison CO 2: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole ) 60. Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to identify areas within the upcoming fiscal year 2014-2015 budget to conduct facilitated discussions of the Asian American quality of life issues in Austin; develop strategies to address the findings coming out of a Community Scorecard and the discussions; report back to Council with recommendations for enhanced or new City programs and practices; provide the Public Health and Human Services Subcommittee with a six-month update and establish an Asian American Quality of Life Advisory committee to guide efforts and the work of the Asian American Resource Center. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Kathie Tovo CO 1: Council Member Mike Martinez CO 2: Council Member Laura Morrison ) 61. Approve an ordinance ending the pilot program which allowed biking on trails on a 24-hour basis by repealing Ordinance No. 20130131-028 and Ordinance No. 20130228-033. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Lee Leffingwell CO 1: Council Member Kathie Tovo ) 62. Approve the waiver or reimbursement of certain fees and requirements under City Code Chapter 14-8 for the 23rd Annual ThunderCloud Subs Turkey Trot which is to be held on Thursday, November 28, 2013 at the Long Center for the Performing Arts. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Mike Martinez CO 1: Mayor Lee Leffingwell CO 2: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole ) 63. Approve a resolution concerning the following: (a) code enforcement processes and legal responses used by the City of Austin and other cities, (b) properties with high criminal activity and code violations, (c) low-interest financing programs related to rehabilitating rental properties, (d) educational programs for tenants and landlords, and (e) possible funding of targeted code enforcement programs through the Department of Justice "Restore Rundberg" grant. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Kathie Tovo CO 1: Council Member Laura Morrison CO 2: Council Member Mike Martinez ) 83. Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 to allow commercial images to be temporarily projected onto building facades in the downtown area during certain special events and to establish permitting requirements.
2. Approve issuance of a rebate to CWS Apartment Homes for performing duct diagnostics and improvements at the Marquis at Center Ridge Apartments, 701 Center Ridge Drive, Austin, Texas, in an amount not to exceed $97,558. 3. Approve issuance of a rebate to CWS Apartment Homes for performing duct diagnostics and improvements at the Marquis at Tech Ridge Apartments, 12800 Center Lake Drive, Austin, Texas, in an amount not to exceed $83,310.
Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2013-2014 Capital Budget (Ordinance No. 20130909-002) to create the Rainey Street District Fund, and to appropriate an amount not to exceed $600,000, for the purposes of relocating and rehabilitating residential structures currently in the Rainey Street District that will be relocated outside of the District and preserving the history of the Rainey Street District.
Approve an ordinance setting the council meeting schedule for calendar year 2014.
Authorize award, negotiation and execution of a contract with BBC RESEARCH & CONSULTING, for a Housing Market Study and an Impediments to Fair Housing Choice Study in an amount not to exceed $169,000. ( 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. )
Approve an ordinance setting the council meeting schedule for calendar year 2014.
Approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 4 to add Chapter 4-15 relating to special events and high-capacity venues, repealing and replacing Chapter 14-8 relating the right-of-way closures for special events; amending Section 10-3-96 relating to temporary food establishments; repealing Section 14-6-3 relating to closures for street festivities; initiating code amendments related to temporary signs during a special event; and creating a penalty.
Approve a resolution initiating amendments to the Land Development Code, City Code Title 25, to allow metered parking spaces to count toward minimum parking requirements. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Chris Riley CO 1: Council Member William Spelman)
Approve an ordinance ending the pilot program which allowed biking on trails on a 24-hour basis by repealing Ordinance No. 20130131-028 and Ordinance No. 20130228-033. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Lee Leffingwell CO 1: Council Member Kathie Tovo )
Robert MacDonald - World vision for Austin Carlos León - 1.) 10/17/13- Chemtrails above City Hall; stop the Chemtrailing of Austin's airspace 2.) Truth defeats lies 3.) Fear God; follow God & depart from evil; put God 1st and at the center Dolores Duffie - Parking on Cherrywood Road Koo-Hyun Kim - Reopening government. Republican law makers are insane. They are terrorists. Ronnie Reeferseed - Ongoing tyranny and the horrific kill-grid Jere Locke - Drought & water CAROLANNROSEFROMTHEDEADKENNEDY - THANKS4GIVING 2013 Will McLeod - 1.) Ted Cruz for President 2016 2.) Austin single-use bag ordinance 3.) TBD Paul Robbins - City and budget issues Discuss legal issues related to the transition to electing the council from single-member districts (Private consultation with legal counsel-Section 551.071 of the Government Code). 70. Discuss legal issues related to the Petition of North Austin Utility District No. 1, Northtown Municipal Utility District, Travis County Water Control and Improvement District, and Wells Branch Municipal Utility District from the Ratemaking Actions of the City of Austin and Request for Interim Rates; TCEQ Docket No. 2013-065-UCR; SOAH Docket No. 582-134617 (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Government Code)
Executive Session 68. Discuss legal issues related to Open Government matters (Private consultation with legal counsel-Section 551.071 of the Government Code). 69. Discuss legal issues related to the transition to electing the council from single-member districts (Private consultation with legal counsel-Section 551.071 of the Government Code). 70. Discuss legal issues related to the Petition of North Austin Utility District No. 1, Northtown Municipal Utility District, Travis County Water Control and Improvement District, and Wells Branch Municipal Utility District from the Ratemaking Actions of the City of Austin and Request for Interim Rates; TCEQ Docket No. 2013-065-UCR; SOAH Docket No. 582-134617 (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Government Code)
Zoning Consent & Postponement Part 1
71. C14-2013-0048 – Westlake Zoning – Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 3715 Westlake Drive (Lake Austin Watershed) from Lake Austin residence (LA) district zoning to single family residence-standard lot (SF-2) district zoning. First Reading approved on August 22, 2013. Vote 6-1. Council Member Tovo voted nay. Applicant: John Mayes. Agent: Permit Partners, Inc. (David Cancialosi). City Staff: Clark Patterson, (512) 974-7691. 72. C14-2013-0060 - Bluff Springs Food Mart - Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 7101 Bluff Springs Road (Onion Creek Watershed) from single family residence-small lot-conditional overlay (SF-4A-CO) combining district zoning and neighborhood commercial-conditional overlay (LR-CO) combining district zoning to neighborhood commercial-conditional overlay (LR-CO) combining district zoning. First Reading approved on September 26, 2013. Vote: 7-0. Owner/Applicant: Bluff Springs Food Mart, Inc. (Tariq Majeed). Agent: Moncada Consulting (Phil Moncada). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 974-7719. 73. C14-2013-0084 Franklin BBQ Kitchen – Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 901 Juniper Street (Waller Creek Watershed) from multi-family residence-medium density-neighborhood conservation combining district-neighborhood plan (MF-3-NCCD-NP) combining district zoning to community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood conservation combining district-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-CO-NCCD-NP) combining district zoning. First reading approved on October 17, 2013. Vote: 7-0. Owner: Bens Long Branch BBQ, Inc., (Perry Lorenz). Applicant:LS Johnston Architects, (Linda Johnston). City Staff: Heather Chaffin, 512-974-2122. 75. C14-2013-0027 - Kincheon Neighborhood Commercial Center - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 7905 Brodie Lane (Williamson Creek Watershed-Barton Springs Zone) from neighborhood office-conditional overlay (NO-CO) combining district zoning to neighborhood office-mixed use-conditional overlay (NO-MU-CO) combining district zoning, as amended. Staff Recommendation: To deny neighborhood commercial (LR) district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To deny neighborhood commercial (LR) district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Shelby Michael Minns and Katherine T. Minns. City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 512-974-7719. 76. C14-2013-0064 - Limerick Center - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 12412 Limerick Avenue (Walnut Creek Watershed) from neighborhood office (NO) district zoning to general office (GO) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant limited office-mixed use-conditional overlay (LO-MU-CO) combining district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant limited office-mixed use-conditional overlay (LO-MU-CO) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: First Network Realty (Son Thai). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057. 77. C14-2013-0069 – 5107 & 5109 Manchaca Road – Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 5107 and 5109 Manchaca Road (Williamson Creek Watershed) from family residence (SF-3) district zoning to townhouse and condominium residence (SF-6) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant townhouse and condominium residence-conditional overlay (SF-6-CO) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant townhouse and condominium residence-conditional overlay (SF-6-CO) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Urban Design Group (John Noell). Agent: John Noell. City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, (512) 974-7719. 78. C14-2013-0086 – RKS Springfield Zoning – Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 6605 and 6801 East William Cannon Drive, and 7300 McKinney Falls Parkway (Marble Creek Watershed, Cottonmouth Creek Watershed) from single family residence-standard lot (SF-2) district zoning, single family residence-small lot (SF-4A) district zoning, multi-family residence-low density (MF-2) district zoning, multi-family residence-medium density (MF-3) district zoning, neighborhood commercial (LR) district zoning and community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay (GR-MU-CO) combining district zoning to single family residence-small lot (SF-4A) district zoning for Tract 1 and community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay (GR-MU-CO) combining district zoning (GR-MU-CO) for Tracts 2 and 3. Staff Recommendation: To grant single family residence-small lot (SF-4A) district zoning for Tract 1, community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay (GR-MU-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 2, and neighborhood commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay (LR-MU-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 3, with conditions. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant single family residence-small lot (SF-4A) district zoning for Tract 1, community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay (GR-MU-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 2, and neighborhood commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay (LR-MU-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 3, with conditions. Owner/Applicant: RKS Texas Investments, L.P. (Rick Sheldon). Agent: Coats Rose (John M. Joseph). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, (512) 974-7719. 79. C14-2013-0103 – 4845 Spicewood Springs Rezone – Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by zoning property locally known as 4845 Spicewood Springs Road (Bull Creek Watershed) from interim-family residence (I-SF-3) district zoning and limited office (LO) district zoning to limited office (LO) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant limited office (LO) district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant limited office (LO) district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Oars Investments LLC. Agent: Thrower Design (A. Ron Thrower). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, (512) 974-3057.
Approve second and third readings of an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2, Subchapter C, Article 3, Division 9 (University Neighborhood Overlay District Requirements) relating to affordable housing regulations in the university neighborhood overlay (UNO) district. THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR THIS ITEM WAS HELD AND CLOSED ON AUGUST 22, 2013.
Approve second and third readings of an ordinance amending the City's water and wastewater impact fee program by adopting updated Austin Water and Wastewater impact fee land use assumptions, capital improvements plan, and assessed fees including the impact fee service area amendments. THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR THIS ITEM WAS HELD AND CLOSED ON OCTOBER 17, 2013. Related to Item #66.
Approve second and third readings of an ordinance amending Exhibit A to Ordinance No. 20130909-003, the Fiscal Year 2013-2014 Fees, Fines, and Other Charges to be set or charged by the City, to revise Austin Water Utility Impact Fees Collection Policy. THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR THIS ITEM WAS HELD AND CLOSED ON OCTOBER 17, 2013. Related to Item #67.
Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2013-2014 Capital Budget (Ordinance No. 20130909-002) to create the Rainey Street District Fund, and to appropriate an amount not to exceed $600,000, for the purposes of relocating and rehabilitating residential structures currently in the Rainey Street District that will be relocated outside of the District and preserving the history of the Rainey Street District.
Zoning Consent & Postponement Part 2
C14-2013-0064 - Limerick Center - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 12412 Limerick Avenue (Walnut Creek Watershed) from neighborhood office (NO) district zoning to general office (GO) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant limited office-mixed use-conditional overlay (LO-MU-CO) combining district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant limited office-mixed use-conditional overlay (LO-MU-CO) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: First Network Realty (Son Thai). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057.
Conduct a public hearing for the full purpose annexation of the Cascades annexation area (approximately 135 acres in southern Travis County east of IH 35 South approximately four-tenths of a mile south of the intersection of IH 35 South and Onion Creek Parkway).
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 to allow commercial images to be temporarily projected onto building facades in the downtown area during certain special events and to establish permitting requirements.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance regarding Atmos Energy Corporation, Mid-Tex Division’s proposal to increase customer rates.
Proclamation -- Patrnerships for Inclusive Communities Program -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by Cema Mastroleo and Kenyan guests Naomy Ruth Esiaba and Joyce A. Opondo
Proclamation -- National Eating Healthy Day -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by Joel Romo
Proclamation -- Save for Retirement Week -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by Art Padilla
Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2013-2014 Capital Budget (Ordinance No. 20130909-002) to create the Rainey Street District Fund, and to appropriate an amount not to exceed $600,000, for the purposes of relocating and rehabilitating residential structures currently in the Rainey Street District that will be relocated outside of the District and preserving the history of the Rainey Street District.
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to explore the feasibility of creating a guaranteed loan program, including a collateral pool for small businesses and minority- and women owned businesses (MBE/WBEs) that contract with the City directly, or through companies that contract with the City or have chapter 380 economic incentive agreements with the City. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Mike Martinez CO 1: Council Member Kathie Tovo CO 2: Council Member Laura Morrison )
Approve a resolution to revise the Firm Based Incentive Matrix used to determine firm eligibility for economic development incentives as authorized by Chapter 380 of the Texas Local Government. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Mike Martinez CO 1: Council Member Kathie Tovo CO 2: Council Member Laura Morrison )
Approve a resolution to revise the Firm Based Incentive Matrix used to determine firm eligibility for economic development incentives as authorized by Chapter 380 of the Texas Local Government. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Mike Martinez CO 1: Council Member Kathie Tovo CO 2: Council Member Laura Morrison )
Approve a resolution to revise the Firm Based Incentive Matrix used to determine firm eligibility for economic development incentives as authorized by Chapter 380 of the Texas Local Government. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Mike Martinez CO 1: Council Member Kathie Tovo CO 2: Council Member Laura Morrison )
Approve a resolution to revise the Firm Based Incentive Matrix used to determine firm eligibility for economic development incentives as authorized by Chapter 380 of the Texas Local Government. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Mike Martinez CO 1: Council Member Kathie Tovo CO 2: Council Member Laura Morrison )