Invocation Pastor Rodney Shaw, New Life Pentecostal Church 10:00 AM – City Council Convenes
Authorize reimbursement of costs to Austin 18 Hotel, LLC, an Indiana Limited Liability Company, for the purchase of heat exchangers required to interconnect the JW Marriott Hotel to Austin Energy's Downtown District Cooling System, in an amount not to exceed $295,000.
Briefing on potential financial and payment assistance options for small businesses and minority- and women owned businesses. (Follow-up from Council Resolution No. 20131024-055).
Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement between the City and The University of Texas to utilize the Sustainable Communities Scenario Software Suite to analyze the Project Connect: Central Corridor high-capacity transit project, for a total contract amount not to exceed $85,090.
Approve third reading of an ordinance amending Article 11 of City Code Chapter 25-12, the Residential Code, to require additional accessibility or visitability standards for residential single-family and duplex construction. THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR THIS ITEM WAS HELD AND CLOSED ON MAY 23, 2013.
Brian McGiverin - TBD Zoila Vega - Board Working Groups Jose Quintero - Jose Quintero with the Greater East Austin Neighborhood Associations. The # one racist city in the United States. Gentrification planners, displacement of poor neighborhoods, closing of schools, code enforcement criminals, and high taxes. Pat Smith - The indirect connection plumbing requirement for childcare centers where food is not prepared. Debbra Parker - Airgap provisions for childcare centers. Edward Sledge - Distracted driving. Danielle Wright - Slaughter East Development. John Goldstone - Affordable Housing and Land Development Regulations. Ronnie Reeferseed - Peace and Freedom. Alan Roddy - Lake Austin Taskforce.
Approve third reading of an ordinance amending Article 11 of City Code Chapter 25-12, the Residential Code, to require additional accessibility or visitability standards for residential single-family and duplex construction. THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR THIS ITEM WAS HELD AND CLOSED ON MAY 23, 2013.
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to calculate an affordability benchmark that measures residents’ ability to pay for general fund services. This benchmark shall serve as a guide during the annual budget process.
Set a public hearing to consider a request by the Radisson Hotel, located at 111 E. Cesar Chavez, to construct and operate a deck for its restaurant to be located on parkland directly behind the hotel and adjacent to the Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail. (Suggested date and time, February 27, 2014, 4:00 p.m. at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX).
Zoning Ordinances / Restrictive Covenants (HEARINGS CLOSED) Item 26 Zoning and Neighborhood Plan Amendments (Public Hearings and Possible Action) Items 27, 29, 30, 34, & 35
32. C814-88-0001.10 (RCA) - Canyons @ Rob Roy Rezoning - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 800 North Capital of Texas Highway (Bee Creek Watershed) from planned unit development (PUD) district zoning to planned unit development (PUD) district zoning, to change a condition of zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant planned unit development (PUD) district zoning, to change a condition of zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant planned unit development (PUD) district zoning, to change a condition of zoning. Applicant: Brandywine Acquisition Partners (Ralph Bistline). Agent: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Richard Suttle). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 512-974-7719. 33. C814-88-0001.10 - Canyons @ Rob Roy Rezoning - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 800 North Capital of Texas Highway (Bee Creek Watershed) from planned unit development (PUD) district zoning to planned unit development (PUD) district zoning, to change a condition of zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant planned unit development (PUD) district zoning, to change a condition of zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant planned unit development (PUD) district zoning, to change a condition of zoning. Applicant: Brandywine Acquisition Partners (Ralph Bistline). Agent: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Richard Suttle). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 512-974-7719. A valid petition has been filed in opposition to this rezoning request.
C14-2013-0144 – Crescent Tract - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 812 ½ West Second Street (Lady Bird Lake Watershed) from downtown mixed use-conditional overlay (DMU-CO) combining district zoning to public (P) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant public (P) district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant public (P) district zoning. Owner: Austin Energy (Sonny Poole). Applicant: Austin Energy (Eben Kellogg). City Staff: Lee Heckman, 512-974-7604.
C14-02-0183(RCT) - Restrictive Covenant Termination - Conduct a public hearing and approve a restrictive covenant termination on property locally known as 1120 Tillery Street (Boggy Creek Watershed). Staff Recommendation: To grant the restrictive covenant termination. Planning Commission Recommendation: To deny the restrictive covenant termination. Owner: Paul Saustrup. Applicant: Hector Avila. City Staff: Heather Chaffin, 512-974-2122.
C14-02-0183(RCT) - Restrictive Covenant Termination - Conduct a public hearing and approve a restrictive covenant termination on property locally known as 1120 Tillery Street (Boggy Creek Watershed). Staff Recommendation: To grant the restrictive covenant termination. Planning Commission Recommendation: To deny the restrictive covenant termination. Owner: Paul Saustrup. Applicant: Hector Avila. City Staff: Heather Chaffin, 512-974-2122.
C814-88-0001.10 - Canyons @ Rob Roy Rezoning - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 800 North Capital of Texas Highway (Bee Creek Watershed) from planned unit development (PUD) district zoning to planned unit development (PUD) district zoning, to change a condition of zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant planned unit development (PUD) district zoning, to change a condition of zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant planned unit development (PUD) district zoning, to change a condition of zoning. Applicant: Brandywine Acquisition Partners (Ralph Bistline). Agent: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Richard Suttle). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 512-974-7719. A valid petition has been filed in opposition to this rezoning request.
Proclamation -- Mack and Sally Brown Day -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by the honorees
Distinguished Service Award -- Karon Teague, OCC -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by the honoree
Proclamation -- National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day -- to be presented by Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole and to be accepted by Carlos Rivera, Clyde Boyd and Sam Price
Proclamation -- Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month -- to be presented by Council Member Laura Morrison and to be accepted by Kirsha Haverlah
C814-88-0001.10 - Canyons @ Rob Roy Rezoning - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 800 North Capital of Texas Highway (Bee Creek Watershed) from planned unit development (PUD) district zoning to planned unit development (PUD) district zoning, to change a condition of zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant planned unit development (PUD) district zoning, to change a condition of zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant planned unit development (PUD) district zoning, to change a condition of zoning. Applicant: Brandywine Acquisition Partners (Ralph Bistline). Agent: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Richard Suttle). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 512-974-7719. A valid petition has been filed in opposition to this rezoning request.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance creating an economic development program with athenahealth, Inc., and authorizing the negotiation and execution of an Economic Development Agreement with athenahealth, Inc.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an appeal by co-applicants Rick Engel, Joseph Longaro, and Jimmy Nassour regarding the Planning Commission’s denial of a conditional use permit and waiver for Little Woodrow’s, located at 5425 Burnet Road.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an appeal by co-applicants Rick Engel, Joseph Longaro, and Jimmy Nassour regarding the Planning Commission’s denial of a conditional use permit and waiver for Little Woodrow’s, located at 5425 Burnet Road.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an appeal by co-applicants Rick Engel, Joseph Longaro, and Jimmy Nassour regarding the Planning Commission’s denial of a conditional use permit and waiver for Little Woodrow’s, located at 5425 Burnet Road.
Jan 30, 2014 City Council Meetings
Invocation Pastor Rodney Shaw, New Life Pentecostal Church 10:00 AM – City Council Convenes
Authorize reimbursement of costs to Austin 18 Hotel, LLC, an Indiana Limited Liability Company, for the purchase of heat exchangers required to interconnect the JW Marriott Hotel to Austin Energy's Downtown District Cooling System, in an amount not to exceed $295,000.
Briefing on potential financial and payment assistance options for small businesses and minority- and women owned businesses. (Follow-up from Council Resolution No. 20131024-055).
Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement between the City and The University of Texas to utilize the Sustainable Communities Scenario Software Suite to analyze the Project Connect: Central Corridor high-capacity transit project, for a total contract amount not to exceed $85,090.
Approve third reading of an ordinance amending Article 11 of City Code Chapter 25-12, the Residential Code, to require additional accessibility or visitability standards for residential single-family and duplex construction. THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR THIS ITEM WAS HELD AND CLOSED ON MAY 23, 2013.
Brian McGiverin - TBD Zoila Vega - Board Working Groups Jose Quintero - Jose Quintero with the Greater East Austin Neighborhood Associations. The # one racist city in the United States. Gentrification planners, displacement of poor neighborhoods, closing of schools, code enforcement criminals, and high taxes. Pat Smith - The indirect connection plumbing requirement for childcare centers where food is not prepared. Debbra Parker - Airgap provisions for childcare centers. Edward Sledge - Distracted driving. Danielle Wright - Slaughter East Development. John Goldstone - Affordable Housing and Land Development Regulations. Ronnie Reeferseed - Peace and Freedom. Alan Roddy - Lake Austin Taskforce.
Approve third reading of an ordinance amending Article 11 of City Code Chapter 25-12, the Residential Code, to require additional accessibility or visitability standards for residential single-family and duplex construction. THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR THIS ITEM WAS HELD AND CLOSED ON MAY 23, 2013.
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to calculate an affordability benchmark that measures residents’ ability to pay for general fund services. This benchmark shall serve as a guide during the annual budget process.
Set a public hearing to consider a request by the Radisson Hotel, located at 111 E. Cesar Chavez, to construct and operate a deck for its restaurant to be located on parkland directly behind the hotel and adjacent to the Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail. (Suggested date and time, February 27, 2014, 4:00 p.m. at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX).
Zoning Ordinances / Restrictive Covenants (HEARINGS CLOSED) Item 26 Zoning and Neighborhood Plan Amendments (Public Hearings and Possible Action) Items 27, 29, 30, 34, & 35
32. C814-88-0001.10 (RCA) - Canyons @ Rob Roy Rezoning - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 800 North Capital of Texas Highway (Bee Creek Watershed) from planned unit development (PUD) district zoning to planned unit development (PUD) district zoning, to change a condition of zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant planned unit development (PUD) district zoning, to change a condition of zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant planned unit development (PUD) district zoning, to change a condition of zoning. Applicant: Brandywine Acquisition Partners (Ralph Bistline). Agent: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Richard Suttle). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 512-974-7719. 33. C814-88-0001.10 - Canyons @ Rob Roy Rezoning - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 800 North Capital of Texas Highway (Bee Creek Watershed) from planned unit development (PUD) district zoning to planned unit development (PUD) district zoning, to change a condition of zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant planned unit development (PUD) district zoning, to change a condition of zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant planned unit development (PUD) district zoning, to change a condition of zoning. Applicant: Brandywine Acquisition Partners (Ralph Bistline). Agent: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Richard Suttle). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 512-974-7719. A valid petition has been filed in opposition to this rezoning request.
C14-2013-0144 – Crescent Tract - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 812 ½ West Second Street (Lady Bird Lake Watershed) from downtown mixed use-conditional overlay (DMU-CO) combining district zoning to public (P) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant public (P) district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant public (P) district zoning. Owner: Austin Energy (Sonny Poole). Applicant: Austin Energy (Eben Kellogg). City Staff: Lee Heckman, 512-974-7604.
C14-02-0183(RCT) - Restrictive Covenant Termination - Conduct a public hearing and approve a restrictive covenant termination on property locally known as 1120 Tillery Street (Boggy Creek Watershed). Staff Recommendation: To grant the restrictive covenant termination. Planning Commission Recommendation: To deny the restrictive covenant termination. Owner: Paul Saustrup. Applicant: Hector Avila. City Staff: Heather Chaffin, 512-974-2122.
C14-02-0183(RCT) - Restrictive Covenant Termination - Conduct a public hearing and approve a restrictive covenant termination on property locally known as 1120 Tillery Street (Boggy Creek Watershed). Staff Recommendation: To grant the restrictive covenant termination. Planning Commission Recommendation: To deny the restrictive covenant termination. Owner: Paul Saustrup. Applicant: Hector Avila. City Staff: Heather Chaffin, 512-974-2122.
C814-88-0001.10 - Canyons @ Rob Roy Rezoning - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 800 North Capital of Texas Highway (Bee Creek Watershed) from planned unit development (PUD) district zoning to planned unit development (PUD) district zoning, to change a condition of zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant planned unit development (PUD) district zoning, to change a condition of zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant planned unit development (PUD) district zoning, to change a condition of zoning. Applicant: Brandywine Acquisition Partners (Ralph Bistline). Agent: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Richard Suttle). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 512-974-7719. A valid petition has been filed in opposition to this rezoning request.
Proclamation -- Mack and Sally Brown Day -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by the honorees
Distinguished Service Award -- Karon Teague, OCC -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by the honoree
Proclamation -- National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day -- to be presented by Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole and to be accepted by Carlos Rivera, Clyde Boyd and Sam Price
Proclamation -- Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month -- to be presented by Council Member Laura Morrison and to be accepted by Kirsha Haverlah
C814-88-0001.10 - Canyons @ Rob Roy Rezoning - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 800 North Capital of Texas Highway (Bee Creek Watershed) from planned unit development (PUD) district zoning to planned unit development (PUD) district zoning, to change a condition of zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant planned unit development (PUD) district zoning, to change a condition of zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant planned unit development (PUD) district zoning, to change a condition of zoning. Applicant: Brandywine Acquisition Partners (Ralph Bistline). Agent: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Richard Suttle). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 512-974-7719. A valid petition has been filed in opposition to this rezoning request.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance creating an economic development program with athenahealth, Inc., and authorizing the negotiation and execution of an Economic Development Agreement with athenahealth, Inc.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an appeal by co-applicants Rick Engel, Joseph Longaro, and Jimmy Nassour regarding the Planning Commission’s denial of a conditional use permit and waiver for Little Woodrow’s, located at 5425 Burnet Road.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an appeal by co-applicants Rick Engel, Joseph Longaro, and Jimmy Nassour regarding the Planning Commission’s denial of a conditional use permit and waiver for Little Woodrow’s, located at 5425 Burnet Road.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an appeal by co-applicants Rick Engel, Joseph Longaro, and Jimmy Nassour regarding the Planning Commission’s denial of a conditional use permit and waiver for Little Woodrow’s, located at 5425 Burnet Road.