Consent Items 1 - 40 Pulled Items: 2, 7, 10, 12 - 14, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 23, 26, 29, 34, 36
Authorize the use of the construction manager-at-risk method of contracting for construction of the new Parking Garage with Administration Offices Project at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.
Authorize negotiation and execution of a legal services agreement with Webb & Webb, Attorneys at Law, for legal representation, advice, and counsel relating to the administrative appeal to the Public Utility Commission of Texas of retail water and wastewater rates charged to customers within River Place, for a total contract amount not to exceed $777,000.
Authorize execution of an amendment to the August 2013 Parkland Improvement and Use Agreement with the West Austin Youth Association regarding Lamar Beach and Town Lake Metropolitan Park.
Approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 13-6 to authorize contracting with a private vendor to manage tow truck responses to accident scenes and other police requests for towing, and amending Ordinance No. 20140908-003, relating to nonconsent towing fees. Related to Item #17
13. Approve a resolution authorizing the application for and acceptance of $100,000 in grant funding from the State of Texas, Governor's Office, Criminal Justice Division to implement the Austin Police Department Incident-Based Reporting Project. Related to Item #14. 14. Approve an ordinance accepting $100,000 in grant funds from the State of Texas, Governor's Office, Criminal Justice Division, Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant Program; and amending the Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Austin Police Department Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund (Ordinance No. 20140908-001) to appropriate $100,000 for the Austin Police Department Incident-Based Reporting Project. Related to Item #13.
Authorize award and execution of a 36-month contract with CDW GOVERNMENT, LLC., to provide electric visual display systems for Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in an amount not to exceed $1,600,000, with two 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $200,000 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,000,000. ( 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. )
Approve a resolution initiating amendments to City Code Title 25 related to adult oriented business use. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 1: Council Member Don Zimmerman CO 2: Council Member Ora Houston CO 3: Mayor Steve Adler )
Authorize award and execution of a 36-month contract with CDW GOVERNMENT, LLC., to provide electric visual display systems for Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in an amount not to exceed $1,600,000, with two 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $200,000 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,000,000. ( 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. )
Authorize award and execution of a 24-month contract with NEENAH FOUNDRY COMPANY to provide detectable warning plates in an amount not to exceed $160,114. with two 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $80,057 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $320,228. ( Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9 D Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this solicitation. )
Authorize award, negotiation, and execution of three 24-month contracts with KEMA, INC., GDS ASSOCIATES, INC. and LEIDOS INC., or one of the other qualified offerors to RFP No. OPJ0112, for demand side management consulting services in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000 each and combined with two 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $500,000 each and combined, for a total amount not to exceed $2,000,000. ( 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. )
Authorize award and execution of a 36-month contract with MITCHELL ADDING MACHINE COMPANY, INC. DBA MITCHELL TIME & PARKING, to provide parking garage equipment maintenance and repair services and software maintenance and support services for Convention Center parking garages in an amount not to exceed $678,816, with one 36-month extension option in an amount not to exceed $218,548, for a total contract amount not to exceed $897,634. ( Notes: This contract will be awarded as a sole source and is exempt from City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program as specified in Texas Local Government Code Chapter 252.022. )
Authorize award and execution of a 36-month contract with LONGHORN INTERNATIONAL TRUCKS LTD. to provide parts and repairs for Navistar engines in an amount not to exceed $1,209,540, with three 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $403,180 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,419,080. ( Notes: This contract will be awarded as a sole source and is exempt from City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program as specified in Texas Local Government Code Chapter 252.022. )
Authorize award and execution of 15 contracts through the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (BuyBoard) for medium, and heavy-duty vehicles and pieces of equipment with CENTERLINE SUPPLY, LTD. for three striping machines in an amount not to exceed $38,493, CENTRAL TEXAS EQUIPMENT for LED message boards and air compressors in an amount not to exceed $275,390, CLARK EQUIPMENT COMPANY DBA BOBCAT COMPANY for one skid-steer loader and two utility vehicles in an amount not to exceed $54,176, COOPER EQUIPMENT CO. for two crack sealers and one asphalt distributor in an amount not to exceed $223,181, COUFAL PRATER EQUIPMENT, LTD. for four pieces of equipment and three all-terrain vehicles in an amount not to exceed $91,563, JOHN WRIGHT ASSOCIATES, INC. for six vehicles in an amount not to exceed $98,333, KINLOCH EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLY, INC. for eight sand spreaders in an amount not to exceed $173,960, MAGNUM TRAILERS for eight trailers in an amount not to exceed $48,025, PIONEER ATHLETICS for two paint striping machines in an amount not to exceed $17,020, PROFESSIONAL TURF PRODUCTS for two mowers in an amount not to exceed $105,412, RDO EQUIPMENT for 14 pieces of equipment in an amount not to exceed $1,766,829, RIVER CITY MARKETING DBA MISSION GOLF CARS for one utility vehicle in an amount not to exceed $14,562, R.S. EQUIPMENT CO. LLC for one trailer in an amount not to exceed $12,415, VERMEER EQUIPMENT OF TEXAS, INC. for one brush chipper in an amount not to exceed $34,885, and WIRTGEN AMERICA, INC. for three pieces of construction equipment in an amount not to exceed $670,233 for a total amount not to exceed $3,624,477. ( Notes: This cooperative 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. )
Authorize award, negotiation, and execution of a 12-month contract with UNGERBOECK SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL for the purchase and implementation of an event booking software system in an amount not to exceed $600,000, with five 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $120,000 each, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,200,000. ( 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 amending the fee schedule for temporary food permits. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Mike Martinez CO 1: Council Member Laura Morrison )
Zoning Consent & Postponement (Part 1 of 2)
Zoning Ordinances / Restrictive Covenants (HEARINGS CLOSED) Item 45 Zoning and Neighborhood Plan Amendments (Public Hearings and Possible Action) Items 46 - 61
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to estimate the costs to the City relating to uninsured City workers and to estimate the cost to provide health care coverage to all categories of City workers not currently offered coverage, (including part-time, temporary and contract workers) and including workers in all City entities (such as Austin Energy and Austin Water Utility) during the next budget cycle. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Ann Kitchen CO 1: Council Member Sabino "Pio" Renteria CO 2: Council Member Delia Garza CO 3: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 4: Council Member Gregorio Casar )
Zoning Consent & Postponement (Part 2 of 2)
Zoning Ordinances / Restrictive Covenants (HEARINGS CLOSED) Item 45 Zoning and Neighborhood Plan Amendments (Public Hearings and Possible Action) Items 46 - 61
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to identify funding options from the current budget for five full-time equivalent staff positions for the Mayor’s Office and $25,000 for each council office for the purpose of providing enhanced constituent services. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Steve Adler CO 1: Council Member Leslie Pool CO 2: Council Member Sheri Gallo CO 3: Council Member Ann Kitchen )
Approve an ordinance authorizing acceptance of $286,188 in grant funds from the Corporation for National and Community Service, amending the Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Human Resources Department Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund to appropriate these funds to provide funding to implement the AmeriCorps VISTA Program, and ratifying execution of related grant documents.
Authorize negotiation and execution of a 50-year license agreement with DECKER LAKE GOLF, LLC to provide funding, design, development, management, and maintenance services for a golf course at Walter E. Long Metropolitan Park. (THE PUBLIC COMMENT FOR THIS ITEM WAS HELD AND CLOSED ON NOVEMBER 20, 2014).
Approve second and third readings of an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-6 to allow metered parking spaces to be counted towards the minimum off-street parking required for non-residential uses. (THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR THIS ITEM WAS HELD AND CLOSED ON DECEMBER 11, 2014).
Consider an appeal by DeWayne Lofton of a Planning Commission decision to approve a conditional use permit (Springdale Multifamily, SPC-2014-0086C, located at 5605 Springdale Road). (THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR THIS ITEM WAS HELD AND CLOSED ON JANUARY 29, 2015).
50. C14-2014-0011A - Garza Ranch - (District 8) - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 3800 Ben Garza Lane (Williamson Creek Watershed-Barton Springs Zone) from community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning to community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning, to change a condition of zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning, to change a condition of zoning, with conditions. Planning Commission Recommendation: To forward to Council without a recommendation. Owner/Applicant: Rancho Garza, Ltd. (Ron White). Agent: Cunningham-Allen, Inc. (Jana Rice). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 512-974-7719. 51. C14-2014-0011B - Garza Ranch - (District 8) - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 3510 and 4003 Ben Garza Lane (Williamson Creek Watershed-Barton Springs Zone) from community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning to community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning, to change a condition of zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning, to change a condition of zoning, with conditions. Planning Commission Recommendation: To forward to Council without a recommendation. Owner/Applicant: Rancho Garza, Ltd. (Ron White). Agent: Cunningham-Allen, Inc. (Jana Rice). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 512-974-7719.
Creative Ambassadors -- to be presented by Mayor Steve Adler and to be accepted by Usha Akella, Judy Jensen and Anuradha Naimpally
Wildlife Austin and recognition of Habitat Challenge Winners -- to be presented by Mayor Steve Adler and to be accepted by Meredith Gray and Habitat Challenge honorees
Distinguished Service Award -- Boy Scout Troop in District 10 -- to be presented by Council Member Don Zimmerman and to be accepted by the Scouts
50. C14-2014-0011A - Garza Ranch - (District 8) - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 3800 Ben Garza Lane (Williamson Creek Watershed-Barton Springs Zone) from community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning to community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning, to change a condition of zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning, to change a condition of zoning, with conditions. Planning Commission Recommendation: To forward to Council without a recommendation. Owner/Applicant: Rancho Garza, Ltd. (Ron White). Agent: Cunningham-Allen, Inc. (Jana Rice). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 512-974-7719. 51. C14-2014-0011B - Garza Ranch - (District 8) - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 3510 and 4003 Ben Garza Lane (Williamson Creek Watershed-Barton Springs Zone) from community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning to community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning, to change a condition of zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning, to change a condition of zoning, with conditions. Planning Commission Recommendation: To forward to Council without a recommendation. Owner/Applicant: Rancho Garza, Ltd. (Ron White). Agent: Cunningham-Allen, Inc. (Jana Rice). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 512-974-7719.
50. C14-2014-0011A - Garza Ranch - (District 8) - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 3800 Ben Garza Lane (Williamson Creek Watershed-Barton Springs Zone) from community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning to community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning, to change a condition of zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning, to change a condition of zoning, with conditions. Planning Commission Recommendation: To forward to Council without a recommendation. Owner/Applicant: Rancho Garza, Ltd. (Ron White). Agent: Cunningham-Allen, Inc. (Jana Rice). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 512-974-7719. 51. C14-2014-0011B - Garza Ranch - (District 8) - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 3510 and 4003 Ben Garza Lane (Williamson Creek Watershed-Barton Springs Zone) from community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning to community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning, to change a condition of zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning, to change a condition of zoning, with conditions. Planning Commission Recommendation: To forward to Council without a recommendation. Owner/Applicant: Rancho Garza, Ltd. (Ron White). Agent: Cunningham-Allen, Inc. (Jana Rice). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 512-974-7719.
50. C14-2014-0011A - Garza Ranch - (District 8) - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 3800 Ben Garza Lane (Williamson Creek Watershed-Barton Springs Zone) from community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning to community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning, to change a condition of zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning, to change a condition of zoning, with conditions. Planning Commission Recommendation: To forward to Council without a recommendation. Owner/Applicant: Rancho Garza, Ltd. (Ron White). Agent: Cunningham-Allen, Inc. (Jana Rice). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 512-974-7719. 51. C14-2014-0011B - Garza Ranch - (District 8) - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 3510 and 4003 Ben Garza Lane (Williamson Creek Watershed-Barton Springs Zone) from community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning to community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning, to change a condition of zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning, to change a condition of zoning, with conditions. Planning Commission Recommendation: To forward to Council without a recommendation. Owner/Applicant: Rancho Garza, Ltd. (Ron White). Agent: Cunningham-Allen, Inc. (Jana Rice). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 512-974-7719.
50. C14-2014-0011A - Garza Ranch - (District 8) - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 3800 Ben Garza Lane (Williamson Creek Watershed-Barton Springs Zone) from community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning to community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning, to change a condition of zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning, to change a condition of zoning, with conditions. Planning Commission Recommendation: To forward to Council without a recommendation. Owner/Applicant: Rancho Garza, Ltd. (Ron White). Agent: Cunningham-Allen, Inc. (Jana Rice). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 512-974-7719. 51. C14-2014-0011B - Garza Ranch - (District 8) - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 3510 and 4003 Ben Garza Lane (Williamson Creek Watershed-Barton Springs Zone) from community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning to community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning, to change a condition of zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning, to change a condition of zoning, with conditions. Planning Commission Recommendation: To forward to Council without a recommendation. Owner/Applicant: Rancho Garza, Ltd. (Ron White). Agent: Cunningham-Allen, Inc. (Jana Rice). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 512-974-7719.
C14-2014-0114 - 11712 North Lamar Rezoning - (District 7) - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 11712 North Lamar Boulevard (Walnut Creek Watershed) from limited office (LO) district zoning to general commercial services (CS) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant community commercial-conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 1 and limited office-conditional overlay (LO-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 2. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant community commercial-conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 1 and limited office-conditional overlay (LO-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 2, with conditions. Owner: Sheahan Business Center (Dennis W. Sheahan). Applicant/Agent: Thrower Design (A. Ron Thrower). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance regarding floodplain variances for the construction of a new duplex and an accessory building at 5613 Joe Sayers Avenue as requested by the owner of the property. The property is entirely in the 25-year and 100-year floodplains of the Hancock Branch of Shoal Creek.
Feb 26, 2015 City Council Meetings
Consent Items 1 - 40 Pulled Items: 2, 7, 10, 12 - 14, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 23, 26, 29, 34, 36
Authorize the use of the construction manager-at-risk method of contracting for construction of the new Parking Garage with Administration Offices Project at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.
Authorize negotiation and execution of a legal services agreement with Webb & Webb, Attorneys at Law, for legal representation, advice, and counsel relating to the administrative appeal to the Public Utility Commission of Texas of retail water and wastewater rates charged to customers within River Place, for a total contract amount not to exceed $777,000.
Authorize execution of an amendment to the August 2013 Parkland Improvement and Use Agreement with the West Austin Youth Association regarding Lamar Beach and Town Lake Metropolitan Park.
Approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 13-6 to authorize contracting with a private vendor to manage tow truck responses to accident scenes and other police requests for towing, and amending Ordinance No. 20140908-003, relating to nonconsent towing fees. Related to Item #17
13. Approve a resolution authorizing the application for and acceptance of $100,000 in grant funding from the State of Texas, Governor's Office, Criminal Justice Division to implement the Austin Police Department Incident-Based Reporting Project. Related to Item #14. 14. Approve an ordinance accepting $100,000 in grant funds from the State of Texas, Governor's Office, Criminal Justice Division, Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant Program; and amending the Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Austin Police Department Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund (Ordinance No. 20140908-001) to appropriate $100,000 for the Austin Police Department Incident-Based Reporting Project. Related to Item #13.
Authorize award and execution of a 36-month contract with CDW GOVERNMENT, LLC., to provide electric visual display systems for Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in an amount not to exceed $1,600,000, with two 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $200,000 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,000,000. ( 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. )
Approve a resolution initiating amendments to City Code Title 25 related to adult oriented business use. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 1: Council Member Don Zimmerman CO 2: Council Member Ora Houston CO 3: Mayor Steve Adler )
Authorize award and execution of a 36-month contract with CDW GOVERNMENT, LLC., to provide electric visual display systems for Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in an amount not to exceed $1,600,000, with two 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $200,000 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,000,000. ( 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. )
Authorize award and execution of a 24-month contract with NEENAH FOUNDRY COMPANY to provide detectable warning plates in an amount not to exceed $160,114. with two 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $80,057 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $320,228. ( Notes: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9 D Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this solicitation. )
Authorize award, negotiation, and execution of three 24-month contracts with KEMA, INC., GDS ASSOCIATES, INC. and LEIDOS INC., or one of the other qualified offerors to RFP No. OPJ0112, for demand side management consulting services in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000 each and combined with two 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $500,000 each and combined, for a total amount not to exceed $2,000,000. ( 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. )
Authorize award and execution of a 36-month contract with MITCHELL ADDING MACHINE COMPANY, INC. DBA MITCHELL TIME & PARKING, to provide parking garage equipment maintenance and repair services and software maintenance and support services for Convention Center parking garages in an amount not to exceed $678,816, with one 36-month extension option in an amount not to exceed $218,548, for a total contract amount not to exceed $897,634. ( Notes: This contract will be awarded as a sole source and is exempt from City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program as specified in Texas Local Government Code Chapter 252.022. )
Authorize award and execution of a 36-month contract with LONGHORN INTERNATIONAL TRUCKS LTD. to provide parts and repairs for Navistar engines in an amount not to exceed $1,209,540, with three 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $403,180 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,419,080. ( Notes: This contract will be awarded as a sole source and is exempt from City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program as specified in Texas Local Government Code Chapter 252.022. )
Authorize award and execution of 15 contracts through the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (BuyBoard) for medium, and heavy-duty vehicles and pieces of equipment with CENTERLINE SUPPLY, LTD. for three striping machines in an amount not to exceed $38,493, CENTRAL TEXAS EQUIPMENT for LED message boards and air compressors in an amount not to exceed $275,390, CLARK EQUIPMENT COMPANY DBA BOBCAT COMPANY for one skid-steer loader and two utility vehicles in an amount not to exceed $54,176, COOPER EQUIPMENT CO. for two crack sealers and one asphalt distributor in an amount not to exceed $223,181, COUFAL PRATER EQUIPMENT, LTD. for four pieces of equipment and three all-terrain vehicles in an amount not to exceed $91,563, JOHN WRIGHT ASSOCIATES, INC. for six vehicles in an amount not to exceed $98,333, KINLOCH EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLY, INC. for eight sand spreaders in an amount not to exceed $173,960, MAGNUM TRAILERS for eight trailers in an amount not to exceed $48,025, PIONEER ATHLETICS for two paint striping machines in an amount not to exceed $17,020, PROFESSIONAL TURF PRODUCTS for two mowers in an amount not to exceed $105,412, RDO EQUIPMENT for 14 pieces of equipment in an amount not to exceed $1,766,829, RIVER CITY MARKETING DBA MISSION GOLF CARS for one utility vehicle in an amount not to exceed $14,562, R.S. EQUIPMENT CO. LLC for one trailer in an amount not to exceed $12,415, VERMEER EQUIPMENT OF TEXAS, INC. for one brush chipper in an amount not to exceed $34,885, and WIRTGEN AMERICA, INC. for three pieces of construction equipment in an amount not to exceed $670,233 for a total amount not to exceed $3,624,477. ( Notes: This cooperative 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. )
Authorize award, negotiation, and execution of a 12-month contract with UNGERBOECK SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL for the purchase and implementation of an event booking software system in an amount not to exceed $600,000, with five 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $120,000 each, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,200,000. ( 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 amending the fee schedule for temporary food permits. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Mike Martinez CO 1: Council Member Laura Morrison )
Zoning Consent & Postponement (Part 1 of 2)
Zoning Ordinances / Restrictive Covenants (HEARINGS CLOSED) Item 45 Zoning and Neighborhood Plan Amendments (Public Hearings and Possible Action) Items 46 - 61
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to estimate the costs to the City relating to uninsured City workers and to estimate the cost to provide health care coverage to all categories of City workers not currently offered coverage, (including part-time, temporary and contract workers) and including workers in all City entities (such as Austin Energy and Austin Water Utility) during the next budget cycle. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Ann Kitchen CO 1: Council Member Sabino "Pio" Renteria CO 2: Council Member Delia Garza CO 3: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 4: Council Member Gregorio Casar )
Zoning Consent & Postponement (Part 2 of 2)
Zoning Ordinances / Restrictive Covenants (HEARINGS CLOSED) Item 45 Zoning and Neighborhood Plan Amendments (Public Hearings and Possible Action) Items 46 - 61
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to identify funding options from the current budget for five full-time equivalent staff positions for the Mayor’s Office and $25,000 for each council office for the purpose of providing enhanced constituent services. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Steve Adler CO 1: Council Member Leslie Pool CO 2: Council Member Sheri Gallo CO 3: Council Member Ann Kitchen )
Approve an ordinance authorizing acceptance of $286,188 in grant funds from the Corporation for National and Community Service, amending the Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Human Resources Department Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund to appropriate these funds to provide funding to implement the AmeriCorps VISTA Program, and ratifying execution of related grant documents.
Authorize negotiation and execution of a 50-year license agreement with DECKER LAKE GOLF, LLC to provide funding, design, development, management, and maintenance services for a golf course at Walter E. Long Metropolitan Park. (THE PUBLIC COMMENT FOR THIS ITEM WAS HELD AND CLOSED ON NOVEMBER 20, 2014).
Approve second and third readings of an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-6 to allow metered parking spaces to be counted towards the minimum off-street parking required for non-residential uses. (THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR THIS ITEM WAS HELD AND CLOSED ON DECEMBER 11, 2014).
Consider an appeal by DeWayne Lofton of a Planning Commission decision to approve a conditional use permit (Springdale Multifamily, SPC-2014-0086C, located at 5605 Springdale Road). (THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR THIS ITEM WAS HELD AND CLOSED ON JANUARY 29, 2015).
50. C14-2014-0011A - Garza Ranch - (District 8) - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 3800 Ben Garza Lane (Williamson Creek Watershed-Barton Springs Zone) from community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning to community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning, to change a condition of zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning, to change a condition of zoning, with conditions. Planning Commission Recommendation: To forward to Council without a recommendation. Owner/Applicant: Rancho Garza, Ltd. (Ron White). Agent: Cunningham-Allen, Inc. (Jana Rice). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 512-974-7719. 51. C14-2014-0011B - Garza Ranch - (District 8) - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 3510 and 4003 Ben Garza Lane (Williamson Creek Watershed-Barton Springs Zone) from community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning to community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning, to change a condition of zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning, to change a condition of zoning, with conditions. Planning Commission Recommendation: To forward to Council without a recommendation. Owner/Applicant: Rancho Garza, Ltd. (Ron White). Agent: Cunningham-Allen, Inc. (Jana Rice). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 512-974-7719.
Creative Ambassadors -- to be presented by Mayor Steve Adler and to be accepted by Usha Akella, Judy Jensen and Anuradha Naimpally
Wildlife Austin and recognition of Habitat Challenge Winners -- to be presented by Mayor Steve Adler and to be accepted by Meredith Gray and Habitat Challenge honorees
Distinguished Service Award -- Boy Scout Troop in District 10 -- to be presented by Council Member Don Zimmerman and to be accepted by the Scouts
50. C14-2014-0011A - Garza Ranch - (District 8) - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 3800 Ben Garza Lane (Williamson Creek Watershed-Barton Springs Zone) from community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning to community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning, to change a condition of zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning, to change a condition of zoning, with conditions. Planning Commission Recommendation: To forward to Council without a recommendation. Owner/Applicant: Rancho Garza, Ltd. (Ron White). Agent: Cunningham-Allen, Inc. (Jana Rice). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 512-974-7719. 51. C14-2014-0011B - Garza Ranch - (District 8) - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 3510 and 4003 Ben Garza Lane (Williamson Creek Watershed-Barton Springs Zone) from community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning to community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning, to change a condition of zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning, to change a condition of zoning, with conditions. Planning Commission Recommendation: To forward to Council without a recommendation. Owner/Applicant: Rancho Garza, Ltd. (Ron White). Agent: Cunningham-Allen, Inc. (Jana Rice). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 512-974-7719.
50. C14-2014-0011A - Garza Ranch - (District 8) - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 3800 Ben Garza Lane (Williamson Creek Watershed-Barton Springs Zone) from community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning to community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning, to change a condition of zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning, to change a condition of zoning, with conditions. Planning Commission Recommendation: To forward to Council without a recommendation. Owner/Applicant: Rancho Garza, Ltd. (Ron White). Agent: Cunningham-Allen, Inc. (Jana Rice). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 512-974-7719. 51. C14-2014-0011B - Garza Ranch - (District 8) - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 3510 and 4003 Ben Garza Lane (Williamson Creek Watershed-Barton Springs Zone) from community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning to community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning, to change a condition of zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning, to change a condition of zoning, with conditions. Planning Commission Recommendation: To forward to Council without a recommendation. Owner/Applicant: Rancho Garza, Ltd. (Ron White). Agent: Cunningham-Allen, Inc. (Jana Rice). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 512-974-7719.
50. C14-2014-0011A - Garza Ranch - (District 8) - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 3800 Ben Garza Lane (Williamson Creek Watershed-Barton Springs Zone) from community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning to community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning, to change a condition of zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning, to change a condition of zoning, with conditions. Planning Commission Recommendation: To forward to Council without a recommendation. Owner/Applicant: Rancho Garza, Ltd. (Ron White). Agent: Cunningham-Allen, Inc. (Jana Rice). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 512-974-7719. 51. C14-2014-0011B - Garza Ranch - (District 8) - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 3510 and 4003 Ben Garza Lane (Williamson Creek Watershed-Barton Springs Zone) from community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning to community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning, to change a condition of zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning, to change a condition of zoning, with conditions. Planning Commission Recommendation: To forward to Council without a recommendation. Owner/Applicant: Rancho Garza, Ltd. (Ron White). Agent: Cunningham-Allen, Inc. (Jana Rice). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 512-974-7719.
50. C14-2014-0011A - Garza Ranch - (District 8) - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 3800 Ben Garza Lane (Williamson Creek Watershed-Barton Springs Zone) from community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning to community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning, to change a condition of zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning, to change a condition of zoning, with conditions. Planning Commission Recommendation: To forward to Council without a recommendation. Owner/Applicant: Rancho Garza, Ltd. (Ron White). Agent: Cunningham-Allen, Inc. (Jana Rice). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 512-974-7719. 51. C14-2014-0011B - Garza Ranch - (District 8) - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 3510 and 4003 Ben Garza Lane (Williamson Creek Watershed-Barton Springs Zone) from community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning to community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning, to change a condition of zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning, to change a condition of zoning, with conditions. Planning Commission Recommendation: To forward to Council without a recommendation. Owner/Applicant: Rancho Garza, Ltd. (Ron White). Agent: Cunningham-Allen, Inc. (Jana Rice). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 512-974-7719.
C14-2014-0114 - 11712 North Lamar Rezoning - (District 7) - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 11712 North Lamar Boulevard (Walnut Creek Watershed) from limited office (LO) district zoning to general commercial services (CS) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant community commercial-conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 1 and limited office-conditional overlay (LO-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 2. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant community commercial-conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 1 and limited office-conditional overlay (LO-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 2, with conditions. Owner: Sheahan Business Center (Dennis W. Sheahan). Applicant/Agent: Thrower Design (A. Ron Thrower). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance regarding floodplain variances for the construction of a new duplex and an accessory building at 5613 Joe Sayers Avenue as requested by the owner of the property. The property is entirely in the 25-year and 100-year floodplains of the Hancock Branch of Shoal Creek.