Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with Travis County for the City to provide fiscal impact analysis services to the County in an amount of $1,000 for five analyses and up to $750 for each additional analysis.
Authorize negotiation and execution of a modification to the Neighborhood Commercial Management Program (NCMP) loan to SOUTHWEST KEY PROGRAM, INC., to amend the terms of the loan to "deferred forgivable" through 2030.
Approve a resolution consenting to the issuance of $25,000,000 in multi-family housing revenue bonds by Austin Affordable, PFC, Inc., an affiliate of the Housing Authority of the City of Austin, to finance, in part, a proposed multi-family rental development to be located at 7000 East Ben White Boulevard.
Briefing on a universal city-wide translation service policy (Follow-up from Council Resolution No. 20131017-038).
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to plan for full cost recovery of Austin Energy line extensions, with an exemption for certain affordable housing, beginning October 1, 2014.
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to work with the South Lamar Neighborhood to propose a mitigation plan for needs in the neighborhood that address the challenges of infill development, utilize the area to develop and enhance tools to better anticipate the cumulative effects of increasing density, identify opportunities to coordinate with the rewrite of the Land Development Code, and report back to Council and the Comprehensive Plan and Transportation Council Committee.
Sandy Causey - Harper Park Condominium Development Mary Ingle - Code Next David King - Austin Neighborhoods Ian Dietrich - Harper Park Noel Ting - Solar Access Rights Peter Cesaro - Weekley Homes project at Harper Park Daniel Llanes - The Land Development Code re-write Alan Roddy - Lake Austin Mary Lynn Rogers-Reebel - Harper Park Condominium Development Laura Pressley, Austin Neighborhoods Council - Land Development Code re-write
54. Discuss legal issues related to GHI Investments v. City of Austin et al., Cause No. D-1-GN-11-002658 in the 353rd Judicial District Court of Travis County (Private consultation with legal counsel- Section 551.071 of the Government Code). 55. Discuss legal issues related to Spicewood Springs Coalition et al. v. City of Austin et al., Appeal No. 13-0557 in the Supreme Court of Texas, on Petition for Review from the Third Court of Appeals, Appeal No. 03-11-00260 (Private consultation with legal counsel-Section 551.071 of the Government Code). Recess
Zoning Ordinances / Restrictive Covenants (HEARINGS CLOSED) 56 Zoning and Neighborhood Plan Amendments (Public Hearings and Possible Action) 57, 60 - 65, 67 - 70
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to work with the South Lamar Neighborhood to propose a mitigation plan for needs in the neighborhood that address the challenges of infill development, utilize the area to develop and enhance tools to better anticipate the cumulative effects of increasing density, identify opportunities to coordinate with the rewrite of the Land Development Code, and report back to Council and the Comprehensive Plan and Transportation Council Committee.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance regarding floodplain variances for the construction of a new single-family residence at 1120 Eleanor Street as requested by the owner of the property. The property is partially in the 25-year floodplain and entirely in the 100-year floodplain of the Fort Branch.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending City Code Chapters 25-1 and 25-5 relating to vested development rights and continuing use rights under the Texas Local Government Code and amending Chapters 25-4 and 30-2 relating to subdivision plats.
Proclamation -- Wildfire Awareness Day -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by AFD representatives
Presentation to Austin Water Utility by Jerry Saunders, US Environmental Protection Agency, to be accepted by Raj Bhattarai and AWU staff
Proclamation -- Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by John Johnston, Cycle Stylz
Proclamation -- National Infant Immunization Week -- to be presented by Counci Member Kathie Tovo and to be accepted by Coleen Christian
Proclamation -- Children's Mental Health Day -- to be presented by Council Member Kathie Tovo and to be accepted by LeShawn Arbuckle and Kris Downing
Proclamation -- Old Enfield Neighborhood Association's 100th Anniversary -- to be presented by Council Member Laura Morrison and to be accepted by Jim Christianson
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending City Code Chapters 25-1 and 25-5 relating to vested development rights and continuing use rights under the Texas Local Government Code and amending Chapters 25-4 and 30-2 relating to subdivision plats.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending City Code Chapters 25-1 and 25-5 relating to vested development rights and continuing use rights under the Texas Local Government Code and amending Chapters 25-4 and 30-2 relating to subdivision plats.
C14H-2014-0001 - Baylor House - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 1607 West 10th Street (Shoal Creek Watershed) from family residence-neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) combining district zoning to family residence-historic landmark-neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To forward to Planning Commission without a recommendation. Historic Landmark Commission Recommendation: To grant family residence-historic landmark-neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To forward to City Council without a recommendation. Applicant: Historic Landmark Commission. City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, Planning and Development Review Department, 512-974-6454.
C14H-2014-0001 - Baylor House - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 1607 West 10th Street (Shoal Creek Watershed) from family residence-neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) combining district zoning to family residence-historic landmark-neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To forward to Planning Commission without a recommendation. Historic Landmark Commission Recommendation: To grant family residence-historic landmark-neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To forward to City Council without a recommendation. Applicant: Historic Landmark Commission. City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, Planning and Development Review Department, 512-974-6454.
May 01, 2014 City Council Meetings
Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with Travis County for the City to provide fiscal impact analysis services to the County in an amount of $1,000 for five analyses and up to $750 for each additional analysis.
Authorize negotiation and execution of a modification to the Neighborhood Commercial Management Program (NCMP) loan to SOUTHWEST KEY PROGRAM, INC., to amend the terms of the loan to "deferred forgivable" through 2030.
Approve a resolution consenting to the issuance of $25,000,000 in multi-family housing revenue bonds by Austin Affordable, PFC, Inc., an affiliate of the Housing Authority of the City of Austin, to finance, in part, a proposed multi-family rental development to be located at 7000 East Ben White Boulevard.
Briefing on a universal city-wide translation service policy (Follow-up from Council Resolution No. 20131017-038).
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to plan for full cost recovery of Austin Energy line extensions, with an exemption for certain affordable housing, beginning October 1, 2014.
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to work with the South Lamar Neighborhood to propose a mitigation plan for needs in the neighborhood that address the challenges of infill development, utilize the area to develop and enhance tools to better anticipate the cumulative effects of increasing density, identify opportunities to coordinate with the rewrite of the Land Development Code, and report back to Council and the Comprehensive Plan and Transportation Council Committee.
Sandy Causey - Harper Park Condominium Development Mary Ingle - Code Next David King - Austin Neighborhoods Ian Dietrich - Harper Park Noel Ting - Solar Access Rights Peter Cesaro - Weekley Homes project at Harper Park Daniel Llanes - The Land Development Code re-write Alan Roddy - Lake Austin Mary Lynn Rogers-Reebel - Harper Park Condominium Development Laura Pressley, Austin Neighborhoods Council - Land Development Code re-write
54. Discuss legal issues related to GHI Investments v. City of Austin et al., Cause No. D-1-GN-11-002658 in the 353rd Judicial District Court of Travis County (Private consultation with legal counsel- Section 551.071 of the Government Code). 55. Discuss legal issues related to Spicewood Springs Coalition et al. v. City of Austin et al., Appeal No. 13-0557 in the Supreme Court of Texas, on Petition for Review from the Third Court of Appeals, Appeal No. 03-11-00260 (Private consultation with legal counsel-Section 551.071 of the Government Code). Recess
Zoning Ordinances / Restrictive Covenants (HEARINGS CLOSED) 56 Zoning and Neighborhood Plan Amendments (Public Hearings and Possible Action) 57, 60 - 65, 67 - 70
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to work with the South Lamar Neighborhood to propose a mitigation plan for needs in the neighborhood that address the challenges of infill development, utilize the area to develop and enhance tools to better anticipate the cumulative effects of increasing density, identify opportunities to coordinate with the rewrite of the Land Development Code, and report back to Council and the Comprehensive Plan and Transportation Council Committee.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance regarding floodplain variances for the construction of a new single-family residence at 1120 Eleanor Street as requested by the owner of the property. The property is partially in the 25-year floodplain and entirely in the 100-year floodplain of the Fort Branch.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending City Code Chapters 25-1 and 25-5 relating to vested development rights and continuing use rights under the Texas Local Government Code and amending Chapters 25-4 and 30-2 relating to subdivision plats.
Proclamation -- Wildfire Awareness Day -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by AFD representatives
Presentation to Austin Water Utility by Jerry Saunders, US Environmental Protection Agency, to be accepted by Raj Bhattarai and AWU staff
Proclamation -- Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month -- to be presented by Mayor Lee Leffingwell and to be accepted by John Johnston, Cycle Stylz
Proclamation -- National Infant Immunization Week -- to be presented by Counci Member Kathie Tovo and to be accepted by Coleen Christian
Proclamation -- Children's Mental Health Day -- to be presented by Council Member Kathie Tovo and to be accepted by LeShawn Arbuckle and Kris Downing
Proclamation -- Old Enfield Neighborhood Association's 100th Anniversary -- to be presented by Council Member Laura Morrison and to be accepted by Jim Christianson
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending City Code Chapters 25-1 and 25-5 relating to vested development rights and continuing use rights under the Texas Local Government Code and amending Chapters 25-4 and 30-2 relating to subdivision plats.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending City Code Chapters 25-1 and 25-5 relating to vested development rights and continuing use rights under the Texas Local Government Code and amending Chapters 25-4 and 30-2 relating to subdivision plats.
C14H-2014-0001 - Baylor House - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 1607 West 10th Street (Shoal Creek Watershed) from family residence-neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) combining district zoning to family residence-historic landmark-neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To forward to Planning Commission without a recommendation. Historic Landmark Commission Recommendation: To grant family residence-historic landmark-neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To forward to City Council without a recommendation. Applicant: Historic Landmark Commission. City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, Planning and Development Review Department, 512-974-6454.
C14H-2014-0001 - Baylor House - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 1607 West 10th Street (Shoal Creek Watershed) from family residence-neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) combining district zoning to family residence-historic landmark-neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To forward to Planning Commission without a recommendation. Historic Landmark Commission Recommendation: To grant family residence-historic landmark-neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To forward to City Council without a recommendation. Applicant: Historic Landmark Commission. City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, Planning and Development Review Department, 512-974-6454.