The City of Austin's Veterans Day Memorial Celebration. Invocation Rev. Ron Bell, Pastor, Hyde Park Church of Christ Item 40: Approve a resolution giving the portion of Metropolis Drive on which the veterans affairs outpatient clinic is located the honorary name of Heroes Way.
Changes and Corrections to the agenda: All time Certain, proclamations and Zoning cases have been withdrawn. Only the Consent Agenda will be Considered today.
Consent Agenda: Items 1-57, 86, 87 Pulled: Items 42-44, 47 & 48, 51 Approval of Minutes 1. Approve the minutes of the Austin City Council work session of October 22, 2013 and regular meeting of October 24, 2013. Austin Energy 2. Authorize negotiation and execution of an agreement with Apple Inc., to provide a performance-based incentive for the generation of solar energy at its facility located at 5501 West Parmer Lane, Austin, Texas 78727, for an estimated $41,726 per year, for a total amount not to exceed $417,260 over a 10-year period. 3. Authorize negotiation and execution of an agreement with HID Global, to provide a performance-based incentive for the generation of solar energy at its facility located at 611 Center Ridge Drive, Austin, Texas 78753, for an estimated $42,179 per year, for a total amount not to exceed $421,790 over a 10-year period. 4. Authorize negotiation and execution of an agreement with Lake Austin Marina, to provide a performance-based incentive for the generation of solar energy at its facility located at 2215 Westlake Drive, Austin, Texas 78746, for an estimated $16,900 per year, for a total amount not to exceed $169,000 over a 10-year period. 5. Authorize negotiation and execution of an agreement with LROC Properties Southwest, LP, to provide a performance-based incentive for the generation of solar energy at its facility located at 44 East Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, for an estimated $6,714 per year, for a total amount not to exceed $67,140 over a 10-year period. 6. Authorize negotiation and execution of an agreement with Samsung Austin Austin Resource Recovery 7. Approve issuance of a rebate to Thomas Properties Group dba TPG One American Center, LLC, for the installation of energy efficient equipment at its facility located at 600 Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, in an amount not to exceed $66,417. 8. Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2013-2014 Austin Resource Recovery Capital Budget (Ordinance No. 20130909-002) to appropriate $4,525,000 for the purchase of land located off of Johnny Morris Road to be used for various city facilities. Related to Item #9 and Item #18. Semiconductor, LLC, to provide a performance-based incentive for the generation of solar energy at its facility located at 12100 Samsung Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78754, for an estimated $41,112 per year, for a total amount not to exceed $411,120 over a 10-year period. Contract Management 10. Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the professional services agreement with LAKE FLATO ARCHITECTS INC. / SHEPLEY BULFINCH RICHARDSON AND ABBOTT INC., A JOINT VENTURE, for architectural services for the New Central Library in the amount of $2,302,700, for a total contract amount not to exceed $10,802,700. Economic Development Department 11. Approve an ordinance setting the assessment rate and approving a proposed 2014 assessment roll for the East Sixth Street Public Improvement District. Related to Item #12 and Item #53. 12. Approve a resolution adopting the East Sixth Street Public Improvement District Service Plan and Budget for 2014. Related to Item #11 and Item #53. 13. Approve an ordinance setting the assessment rate and approving a proposed 2014 assessment roll for the Austin Downtown Public Improvement District Related to Item #14 and Item #54. 14. Approve a resolution adopting the Austin Downtown Public Improvement District Service Plan and Budget for 2014-2015. Related to Item #13 and Item #54. Health and Human Services 15. Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2013-2014 General Fund Operating Budget (Ordinance No. 20130909-001) to increase the number of authorized positions by one full-time equivalent within the Health and Human Services Department to provide administrative support for Travis County Environmental Health Services programs. Law 16. Authorize negotiation and execution of a legal services contract with Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP for services related to the new voter ID law in Texas in an amount not to exceed $120,000. 18. Authorize the negotiation and execution of all documents and instruments necessary or desirable to acquire approximately 64.85 acres of land out of the James Burleson Survey No. 19, Abstract No. 4, Travis County, Texas and approximately 66.364 acres of land out of Lot 2A, amended Plat of Lots 1 and 2, Block "A" of Industrial Group 30.00 and 86.36 acre tracts, situated in Travis County, Texas from INDUSTRIAL GROUP, A NORTH CAROLINA JOINT VENTURE, in an amount not to exceed $4,500,000. Related to Item #8 and Item #9. Parks and Recreation 19. Approve an exemption under City Code Section 10-6-3(11) to authorize five temporary designated smoking areas at Auditorium Shores on November 8-10, 2013, for the Fun Fun Fun Fest. Police 20. Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with Travis County to administer the 2013 Justice Assistance Grant Program on behalf of the City and the Travis County Sheriff's Office. Purchasing Office 21. Authorize award and execution of a 40-month requirements service agreement with EATON CORPORATION, for the preventative and corrective maintenance of the uninterruptible power supply units, power distribution units, and static transfer switches for Austin Energy’s System Control Center, in an amount not to exceed $108,025. 22. Authorize award and execution of a six-month requirements supply agreement with HINKEL EQUIPMENT RENTAL ASSOCIATES, INC., for the lease of a 150-foot aerial device for Austin Energy in an amount not to exceed $194,000, with one six-month extension option in an amount not to exceed $171,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $365,000. 23. Ratify a contract with TEXAS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES for the purchase of a 345kV – 138kV, 480MVA autotransformer to be installed at the Garfield Substation for Austin Energy in an amount not to exceed $3,157,355. 24. Authorize award and execution of a contract with PUREGREEN EQUIPMENT SERVICES, LLC, to provide self-contained, diesel exhaust fluid bulk storage tanks for the Fleet Services Department, in an amount notto exceed $128,185. ( 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. ) 25. Authorize award and execution of a 24-month requirements supply agreement with TXI OPERATIONS LP, to provide concrete materials for the Public Works Department, in an amount not to exceed $174,000, with two 12-month extension options in amounts not to exceed $87,000 for each extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $348,000. ( 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. ) 26. Authorize award and execution of a 36-month supply agreement with ORGANICS BY GOSH, for the purchase of landscape grade topsoil in an amount not to exceed $156,075, with three 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $52,025 per extension option, for a total amount not to exceed $312,150. ( 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. ) 27. Authorize award and execution of a 36-month service agreement with AUSTIN RIBBON AND COMPUTER for the purchase of Panasonic Arbitrator 360 Brand Parts and Accessories for the Wireless Communication Services Division to maintain and support multiple Public Safety Agencies currently using the Panasonic Arbitrator 360 Video System in an amount not to exceed $750,000, with three 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $250,000 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,500,000. ( 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. ) 28. Authorize award and execution of a 36-month requirements supply contract with DOUBLE TUFF TRUCK TARPS, INC., or one of the other qualified bidders for IFB-BV JRD001REBID, to provide custom tarps and tarp system replacement parts in a total amount not to exceed $173,047, with three 12-month extension options in a total amount not to exceed $57,683 for each extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $346,096. ( 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. ) 29. Authorize award and execution of a contract with UNITED ROTORCRAFT to provide a 12-year inspection on the Austin Police Department EC120 helicopter in an amount not to exceed $89,107. ( 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. ) 30. Authorize award and execution of a 72-month requirements supply/service agreement with MUNICIPAL CODE CORPORATION, or the other qualified offeror to RFP No. JSD0136, for publishing/codification services in an amount not to exceed $150,000 with six 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $30,000 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $330,000. ( Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9C (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this solicitation. ) 31. Authorize award and execution of a 60-month requirement supply contract with the TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE through the General Services Administration National Wildfire Program, for purchase of wildfire protection equipment and supplies in an amount not to exceed $500,000. ( 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 contract. ) 32. Authorize award, negotiation, and execution of a 36-month contract with EMANCIPET, INC, for mobile animal sterilization services for the Austin Animal Services Office in an amount not to exceed $2,356,936, with three, 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $939,926 for the first extension option, $1,026,086 for the second extension option, and $1,120,079 for the third extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $5,443,027. ( 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. ) Item(s) from Council 33. Approve appointments and certain related waivers to citizen boards and commissions, to Council subcommittees and other intergovernmental bodies and removal and replacement of members. 37. Approve a resolution appointing Gregory Foster as the City’s representative on the Austin Regional Intelligence Center’s Privacy Policy Advisory Committee. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Laura Morrison CO 1: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole CO 2: Council Member William Spelman ) 38. Approve the waiver or reimbursement of certain fees and requirements under City Code Chapter 14-8 for the 5th annual 5K and 1K Run/Walk event sponsored by St. James Missionary Baptist Church which is to be held on Saturday, March 29, 2014 beginning and ending at St. James Missionary Baptist Church. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole CO 1: Council Member Mike Martinez ) 39. Approve the waiver of the right-of-way closure notice requirements, the security deposit requirement, certain fees and authorize payment of certain costs under City Code Chapter 14-8 for the City co-sponsored 2013 Veteran's Day Parade with Travis County Veterans Service Office, which is to be held on Monday, November 11, 2013 from the Ann Richards Congress Avenue Bridge to the Capitol Building. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Lee Leffingwell CO 1: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole CO 2: Council Member Kathie Tovo ) 40. Approve a resolution giving the portion of Metropolis Drive on which the veterans affairs outpatient clinic is located the honorary name of Heroes Way. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Lee Leffingwell CO 1: Council Member Kathie Tovo ) 41. Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to review the adequacy of soil volume and quality specifications in streetscape tree plantings; review and identify opportunities to review City regulations, programs, and specifications regarding streetscape tree plantings; and provide a report to City Council. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Lee Leffingwell CO 1: Council Member Chris Riley CO 2: Council Member Kathie Tovo )42. Approve a resolution creating a Council Special Committee on the Special Events Ordinance to hold public meetings and compile and report findings; establishing the members of the Committee; and requesting that the City Manager provide staff. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Mike Martinez CO 1: Mayor Lee Leffingwell CO 2: Council Member Chris Riley ) 43. Approve a resolution endorsing the Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) and directing the City Manager to pursue strategies with its CHIP partners to implement the Community Health Improvement Plan. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Laura Morrison CO 1: Council Member Mike Martinez CO 2: Council Member Chris Riley ) 44. Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to work with partners and stakeholders in the community to gather and prepare data, solicit recommendations, and report to the Public Health and Human Services Council Committee, City Council, and other commissions and stakeholders on how to fulfill the CHIP priority goal to establish a Healthy Food Zone ordinance. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Laura Morrison CO 1: Council Member Mike Martinez ) 45. Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to brief Council on the progress of the interlocal agreement negotiations between the City and Lone Star Rail District at the November 19, 2013 Council work session. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member William Spelman CO 1: Mayor Lee Leffingwell CO 2: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole ) 46. Approve a resolution initiating code amendments to allow mobile retail sale of goods on property located in a commercial zoning district. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Mike Martinez CO 1: Council Member Chris Riley ) 47. Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to work with the Urban Land Institute to develop recommendations for the Request for Proposals for the Seaholm Intake Facility redevelopment project. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Chris Riley CO 1: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole ) 48. Approve a resolution initiating a code amendment related to dwelling unit occupancy and directing the City Manager to process the code amendment and to create a stakeholder group to provide recommendations to Council. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Mike Martinez CO 1: Council Member Chris Riley ) 49. Approve a resolution recognizing the "National Association of City Transportation Officials' Urban Street Design Guide" and the "Institute of Transportation Engineers’ Designing Walkable Urban Thoroughfares: A Context Sensitive Approach", as resources for guidance on the development of streets in Austin. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Chris Riley CO 1: CouncilMember William Spelman ) 50. Approve a resolution authorizing the Human Rights Commission to sponsor the 2013 Austin Transgender Day of Remembrance. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Chris Riley CO 1: Mayor Lee Leffingwell CO 2: Council Member Kathie Tovo ) 51. Approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 15-9 relating to deferred payment agreements and restoration of utility service. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Kathie Tovo CO 1: Council Member Laura Morrison ) 52. Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to work with the Discount Steering Committee and other consumer advocates to develop rules for deferred payment agreements and service disconnections and to offer recommendations on an arrearage management plan and education related to utility usage reduction, and to report back to the City Council within six months. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Kathie Tovo CO 1: Council Member Laura Morrison ) Item(s) to Set Public Hearing(s) 53. Set a public hearing to consider the East Sixth Street Public Improvement District 2014 assessments. (Suggested date and time: November 21, 2013, 4:00 p.m., at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX). Related to Item #11 and Item #12. 54. Set a public hearing to consider the Austin Downtown Public Improvement District 2014 assessments. (Suggested date and time: November 21, 2013, 4:00 p.m., at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX). Related to Item #13 and Item #14. 55. Set a public hearing to consider a resolution to nominate eBay, Inc. for designation by the Governor's Office of Economic Development and Tourism as a single Texas Enterprise Project in accordance with Texas Government Code Chapter 2303 ("Texas Enterprise Zone Act"). (Suggested date and time: November 21, 2013, 4:00 p.m. at Austin City Hall, 301 West Second Street, Austin, TX). 56. Set a public hearing to consider the installation of parking meters on parkland at Butler Shores Ball Fields located at 1540 Toomey Road, Austin Texas, 78704 in accordance with Sec. 26.001 et seq. of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code. (Suggested date and time, December 12, 2013, 4:00 p.m. at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX).
Executive Session 61. Discuss legal issues related to Open Government matters (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Government Code). 62. 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). 63. Discuss legal issues related to Austin Fire Department hiring process (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Government Code).
42. Approve a resolution creating a Council Special Committee on the Special Events Ordinance to hold public meetings and compile and report findings; establishing the members of the Committee; and requesting that the City Manager provide staff. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Mike Martinez CO 1: Mayor Lee Leffingwell CO 2: Council Member Chris Riley ) 43. Approve a resolution endorsing the Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) and directing the City Manager to pursue strategies with its CHIP partners to implement the Community Health Improvement Plan. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Laura Morrison CO 1: Council Member Mike Martinez CO 2: Council Member Chris Riley ) 47. Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to work with the Urban Land Institute to develop recommendations for the Request for Proposals for the Seaholm Intake Facility redevelopment project. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Chris Riley CO 1: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole ) 48. Approve a resolution initiating a code amendment related to dwelling unit occupancy and directing the City Manager to process the code amendment and to create a stakeholder group to provide recommendations to Council. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Mike Martinez CO 1: Council Member Chris Riley ) 51. Approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 15-9 relating to deferred payment agreements and restoration of utility service. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Kathie Tovo CO 1: Council Member Laura Morrison ) 58. Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings for the North Acres Final Conveyance Project for approximately 445 square feet of land for a permanent wastewater easement out of the J. Applegait Survey No. 58, Abstract No. 29, Travis County, Texas, being a portion of Lot 12, Block G, North Acres Section Four, a subdivision of record in Volume 46, Page 95 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, conveyed to Robert T. Acosta in Document No. 2013083163 of the Official Public Records of Travis County, Texas in the amount of $532. The owner of the needed property interests is ROBERT T. ACOSTA. The property is located at 10623 Denell Circle, in Austin, Travis County, Texas 78753. The general route covered by this project includes the area south of Ash and north of Floradale Drive, east of Interstate 35 Service Road at Braker and west of Dessau Road.
Nov 07, 2013 City Council Meetings
The City of Austin's Veterans Day Memorial Celebration. Invocation Rev. Ron Bell, Pastor, Hyde Park Church of Christ Item 40: Approve a resolution giving the portion of Metropolis Drive on which the veterans affairs outpatient clinic is located the honorary name of Heroes Way.
Changes and Corrections to the agenda: All time Certain, proclamations and Zoning cases have been withdrawn. Only the Consent Agenda will be Considered today.
Consent Agenda: Items 1-57, 86, 87 Pulled: Items 42-44, 47 & 48, 51 Approval of Minutes 1. Approve the minutes of the Austin City Council work session of October 22, 2013 and regular meeting of October 24, 2013. Austin Energy 2. Authorize negotiation and execution of an agreement with Apple Inc., to provide a performance-based incentive for the generation of solar energy at its facility located at 5501 West Parmer Lane, Austin, Texas 78727, for an estimated $41,726 per year, for a total amount not to exceed $417,260 over a 10-year period. 3. Authorize negotiation and execution of an agreement with HID Global, to provide a performance-based incentive for the generation of solar energy at its facility located at 611 Center Ridge Drive, Austin, Texas 78753, for an estimated $42,179 per year, for a total amount not to exceed $421,790 over a 10-year period. 4. Authorize negotiation and execution of an agreement with Lake Austin Marina, to provide a performance-based incentive for the generation of solar energy at its facility located at 2215 Westlake Drive, Austin, Texas 78746, for an estimated $16,900 per year, for a total amount not to exceed $169,000 over a 10-year period. 5. Authorize negotiation and execution of an agreement with LROC Properties Southwest, LP, to provide a performance-based incentive for the generation of solar energy at its facility located at 44 East Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, for an estimated $6,714 per year, for a total amount not to exceed $67,140 over a 10-year period. 6. Authorize negotiation and execution of an agreement with Samsung Austin Austin Resource Recovery 7. Approve issuance of a rebate to Thomas Properties Group dba TPG One American Center, LLC, for the installation of energy efficient equipment at its facility located at 600 Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, in an amount not to exceed $66,417. 8. Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2013-2014 Austin Resource Recovery Capital Budget (Ordinance No. 20130909-002) to appropriate $4,525,000 for the purchase of land located off of Johnny Morris Road to be used for various city facilities. Related to Item #9 and Item #18. Semiconductor, LLC, to provide a performance-based incentive for the generation of solar energy at its facility located at 12100 Samsung Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78754, for an estimated $41,112 per year, for a total amount not to exceed $411,120 over a 10-year period. Contract Management 10. Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the professional services agreement with LAKE FLATO ARCHITECTS INC. / SHEPLEY BULFINCH RICHARDSON AND ABBOTT INC., A JOINT VENTURE, for architectural services for the New Central Library in the amount of $2,302,700, for a total contract amount not to exceed $10,802,700. Economic Development Department 11. Approve an ordinance setting the assessment rate and approving a proposed 2014 assessment roll for the East Sixth Street Public Improvement District. Related to Item #12 and Item #53. 12. Approve a resolution adopting the East Sixth Street Public Improvement District Service Plan and Budget for 2014. Related to Item #11 and Item #53. 13. Approve an ordinance setting the assessment rate and approving a proposed 2014 assessment roll for the Austin Downtown Public Improvement District Related to Item #14 and Item #54. 14. Approve a resolution adopting the Austin Downtown Public Improvement District Service Plan and Budget for 2014-2015. Related to Item #13 and Item #54. Health and Human Services 15. Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2013-2014 General Fund Operating Budget (Ordinance No. 20130909-001) to increase the number of authorized positions by one full-time equivalent within the Health and Human Services Department to provide administrative support for Travis County Environmental Health Services programs. Law 16. Authorize negotiation and execution of a legal services contract with Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP for services related to the new voter ID law in Texas in an amount not to exceed $120,000. 18. Authorize the negotiation and execution of all documents and instruments necessary or desirable to acquire approximately 64.85 acres of land out of the James Burleson Survey No. 19, Abstract No. 4, Travis County, Texas and approximately 66.364 acres of land out of Lot 2A, amended Plat of Lots 1 and 2, Block "A" of Industrial Group 30.00 and 86.36 acre tracts, situated in Travis County, Texas from INDUSTRIAL GROUP, A NORTH CAROLINA JOINT VENTURE, in an amount not to exceed $4,500,000. Related to Item #8 and Item #9. Parks and Recreation 19. Approve an exemption under City Code Section 10-6-3(11) to authorize five temporary designated smoking areas at Auditorium Shores on November 8-10, 2013, for the Fun Fun Fun Fest. Police 20. Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with Travis County to administer the 2013 Justice Assistance Grant Program on behalf of the City and the Travis County Sheriff's Office. Purchasing Office 21. Authorize award and execution of a 40-month requirements service agreement with EATON CORPORATION, for the preventative and corrective maintenance of the uninterruptible power supply units, power distribution units, and static transfer switches for Austin Energy’s System Control Center, in an amount not to exceed $108,025. 22. Authorize award and execution of a six-month requirements supply agreement with HINKEL EQUIPMENT RENTAL ASSOCIATES, INC., for the lease of a 150-foot aerial device for Austin Energy in an amount not to exceed $194,000, with one six-month extension option in an amount not to exceed $171,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $365,000. 23. Ratify a contract with TEXAS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES for the purchase of a 345kV – 138kV, 480MVA autotransformer to be installed at the Garfield Substation for Austin Energy in an amount not to exceed $3,157,355. 24. Authorize award and execution of a contract with PUREGREEN EQUIPMENT SERVICES, LLC, to provide self-contained, diesel exhaust fluid bulk storage tanks for the Fleet Services Department, in an amount notto exceed $128,185. ( 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. ) 25. Authorize award and execution of a 24-month requirements supply agreement with TXI OPERATIONS LP, to provide concrete materials for the Public Works Department, in an amount not to exceed $174,000, with two 12-month extension options in amounts not to exceed $87,000 for each extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $348,000. ( 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. ) 26. Authorize award and execution of a 36-month supply agreement with ORGANICS BY GOSH, for the purchase of landscape grade topsoil in an amount not to exceed $156,075, with three 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $52,025 per extension option, for a total amount not to exceed $312,150. ( 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. ) 27. Authorize award and execution of a 36-month service agreement with AUSTIN RIBBON AND COMPUTER for the purchase of Panasonic Arbitrator 360 Brand Parts and Accessories for the Wireless Communication Services Division to maintain and support multiple Public Safety Agencies currently using the Panasonic Arbitrator 360 Video System in an amount not to exceed $750,000, with three 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $250,000 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,500,000. ( 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. ) 28. Authorize award and execution of a 36-month requirements supply contract with DOUBLE TUFF TRUCK TARPS, INC., or one of the other qualified bidders for IFB-BV JRD001REBID, to provide custom tarps and tarp system replacement parts in a total amount not to exceed $173,047, with three 12-month extension options in a total amount not to exceed $57,683 for each extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $346,096. ( 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. ) 29. Authorize award and execution of a contract with UNITED ROTORCRAFT to provide a 12-year inspection on the Austin Police Department EC120 helicopter in an amount not to exceed $89,107. ( 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. ) 30. Authorize award and execution of a 72-month requirements supply/service agreement with MUNICIPAL CODE CORPORATION, or the other qualified offeror to RFP No. JSD0136, for publishing/codification services in an amount not to exceed $150,000 with six 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $30,000 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $330,000. ( Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9C (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this solicitation. ) 31. Authorize award and execution of a 60-month requirement supply contract with the TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE through the General Services Administration National Wildfire Program, for purchase of wildfire protection equipment and supplies in an amount not to exceed $500,000. ( 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 contract. ) 32. Authorize award, negotiation, and execution of a 36-month contract with EMANCIPET, INC, for mobile animal sterilization services for the Austin Animal Services Office in an amount not to exceed $2,356,936, with three, 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $939,926 for the first extension option, $1,026,086 for the second extension option, and $1,120,079 for the third extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $5,443,027. ( 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. ) Item(s) from Council 33. Approve appointments and certain related waivers to citizen boards and commissions, to Council subcommittees and other intergovernmental bodies and removal and replacement of members. 37. Approve a resolution appointing Gregory Foster as the City’s representative on the Austin Regional Intelligence Center’s Privacy Policy Advisory Committee. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Laura Morrison CO 1: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole CO 2: Council Member William Spelman ) 38. Approve the waiver or reimbursement of certain fees and requirements under City Code Chapter 14-8 for the 5th annual 5K and 1K Run/Walk event sponsored by St. James Missionary Baptist Church which is to be held on Saturday, March 29, 2014 beginning and ending at St. James Missionary Baptist Church. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole CO 1: Council Member Mike Martinez ) 39. Approve the waiver of the right-of-way closure notice requirements, the security deposit requirement, certain fees and authorize payment of certain costs under City Code Chapter 14-8 for the City co-sponsored 2013 Veteran's Day Parade with Travis County Veterans Service Office, which is to be held on Monday, November 11, 2013 from the Ann Richards Congress Avenue Bridge to the Capitol Building. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Lee Leffingwell CO 1: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole CO 2: Council Member Kathie Tovo ) 40. Approve a resolution giving the portion of Metropolis Drive on which the veterans affairs outpatient clinic is located the honorary name of Heroes Way. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Lee Leffingwell CO 1: Council Member Kathie Tovo ) 41. Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to review the adequacy of soil volume and quality specifications in streetscape tree plantings; review and identify opportunities to review City regulations, programs, and specifications regarding streetscape tree plantings; and provide a report to City Council. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Lee Leffingwell CO 1: Council Member Chris Riley CO 2: Council Member Kathie Tovo )42. Approve a resolution creating a Council Special Committee on the Special Events Ordinance to hold public meetings and compile and report findings; establishing the members of the Committee; and requesting that the City Manager provide staff. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Mike Martinez CO 1: Mayor Lee Leffingwell CO 2: Council Member Chris Riley ) 43. Approve a resolution endorsing the Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) and directing the City Manager to pursue strategies with its CHIP partners to implement the Community Health Improvement Plan. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Laura Morrison CO 1: Council Member Mike Martinez CO 2: Council Member Chris Riley ) 44. Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to work with partners and stakeholders in the community to gather and prepare data, solicit recommendations, and report to the Public Health and Human Services Council Committee, City Council, and other commissions and stakeholders on how to fulfill the CHIP priority goal to establish a Healthy Food Zone ordinance. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Laura Morrison CO 1: Council Member Mike Martinez ) 45. Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to brief Council on the progress of the interlocal agreement negotiations between the City and Lone Star Rail District at the November 19, 2013 Council work session. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member William Spelman CO 1: Mayor Lee Leffingwell CO 2: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole ) 46. Approve a resolution initiating code amendments to allow mobile retail sale of goods on property located in a commercial zoning district. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Mike Martinez CO 1: Council Member Chris Riley ) 47. Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to work with the Urban Land Institute to develop recommendations for the Request for Proposals for the Seaholm Intake Facility redevelopment project. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Chris Riley CO 1: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole ) 48. Approve a resolution initiating a code amendment related to dwelling unit occupancy and directing the City Manager to process the code amendment and to create a stakeholder group to provide recommendations to Council. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Mike Martinez CO 1: Council Member Chris Riley ) 49. Approve a resolution recognizing the "National Association of City Transportation Officials' Urban Street Design Guide" and the "Institute of Transportation Engineers’ Designing Walkable Urban Thoroughfares: A Context Sensitive Approach", as resources for guidance on the development of streets in Austin. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Chris Riley CO 1: CouncilMember William Spelman ) 50. Approve a resolution authorizing the Human Rights Commission to sponsor the 2013 Austin Transgender Day of Remembrance. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Chris Riley CO 1: Mayor Lee Leffingwell CO 2: Council Member Kathie Tovo ) 51. Approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 15-9 relating to deferred payment agreements and restoration of utility service. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Kathie Tovo CO 1: Council Member Laura Morrison ) 52. Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to work with the Discount Steering Committee and other consumer advocates to develop rules for deferred payment agreements and service disconnections and to offer recommendations on an arrearage management plan and education related to utility usage reduction, and to report back to the City Council within six months. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Kathie Tovo CO 1: Council Member Laura Morrison ) Item(s) to Set Public Hearing(s) 53. Set a public hearing to consider the East Sixth Street Public Improvement District 2014 assessments. (Suggested date and time: November 21, 2013, 4:00 p.m., at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX). Related to Item #11 and Item #12. 54. Set a public hearing to consider the Austin Downtown Public Improvement District 2014 assessments. (Suggested date and time: November 21, 2013, 4:00 p.m., at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX). Related to Item #13 and Item #14. 55. Set a public hearing to consider a resolution to nominate eBay, Inc. for designation by the Governor's Office of Economic Development and Tourism as a single Texas Enterprise Project in accordance with Texas Government Code Chapter 2303 ("Texas Enterprise Zone Act"). (Suggested date and time: November 21, 2013, 4:00 p.m. at Austin City Hall, 301 West Second Street, Austin, TX). 56. Set a public hearing to consider the installation of parking meters on parkland at Butler Shores Ball Fields located at 1540 Toomey Road, Austin Texas, 78704 in accordance with Sec. 26.001 et seq. of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code. (Suggested date and time, December 12, 2013, 4:00 p.m. at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX).
Executive Session 61. Discuss legal issues related to Open Government matters (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Government Code). 62. 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). 63. Discuss legal issues related to Austin Fire Department hiring process (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Government Code).
42. Approve a resolution creating a Council Special Committee on the Special Events Ordinance to hold public meetings and compile and report findings; establishing the members of the Committee; and requesting that the City Manager provide staff. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Mike Martinez CO 1: Mayor Lee Leffingwell CO 2: Council Member Chris Riley ) 43. Approve a resolution endorsing the Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) and directing the City Manager to pursue strategies with its CHIP partners to implement the Community Health Improvement Plan. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Laura Morrison CO 1: Council Member Mike Martinez CO 2: Council Member Chris Riley ) 47. Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to work with the Urban Land Institute to develop recommendations for the Request for Proposals for the Seaholm Intake Facility redevelopment project. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Chris Riley CO 1: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole ) 48. Approve a resolution initiating a code amendment related to dwelling unit occupancy and directing the City Manager to process the code amendment and to create a stakeholder group to provide recommendations to Council. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Mike Martinez CO 1: Council Member Chris Riley ) 51. Approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 15-9 relating to deferred payment agreements and restoration of utility service. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Kathie Tovo CO 1: Council Member Laura Morrison ) 58. Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings for the North Acres Final Conveyance Project for approximately 445 square feet of land for a permanent wastewater easement out of the J. Applegait Survey No. 58, Abstract No. 29, Travis County, Texas, being a portion of Lot 12, Block G, North Acres Section Four, a subdivision of record in Volume 46, Page 95 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, conveyed to Robert T. Acosta in Document No. 2013083163 of the Official Public Records of Travis County, Texas in the amount of $532. The owner of the needed property interests is ROBERT T. ACOSTA. The property is located at 10623 Denell Circle, in Austin, Travis County, Texas 78753. The general route covered by this project includes the area south of Ash and north of Floradale Drive, east of Interstate 35 Service Road at Braker and west of Dessau Road.