William McKinney - Dog walking at Austin Animal Center Jacquie Benestante - Adding ABA benefits for individuals with Autism to COA Health Plan Walter Olenick - Water fluoridation Angelica Noyola - Cesar Chavez Carlos León - 1) God, Jesus Christ & The Holy Spirit get the glory 2) Chemtrails- ¡No Más! 3) Lose your marbles- Part IV Linda Greene - The myth of fluoride as a medicine vs. a hazardous waste. Gavino Fernandez, Jr. - A request for a comprehensive plan for Cesar Chavez St. CAROLANNROSEKENNEDY - COWBOYS AND INDIANS Paul Aviña - El Garrote Rae Nadler-Olenick - Water fluoridation
Approval of Minutes 1.Approve the minutes of the Austin City Council special called meeting of March 6, 2015, work session of March 10, 2015 and regular meeting of March 12, 2015. Contract Management 2. Authorize award and execution of a construction contract with RESTEK, INC. for the Ullrich Water Treatment Plant Concrete Rehabilitation Project in the amount of $424,195 plus $42,419 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $466,614. 3. Authorize negotiation and execution of a professional services agreement with the following 15 staff recommended firms or (qualified responders) to Request for Qualifications Solicitation No. CLMP171: MWM DESIGN GROUP; HALFF ASSOCIATES, INC.; MCGRAY & MCGRAY LAND SURVEYORS, INC.; MACIAS & ASSOCIATES, LP; SURVEYING AND MAPPING, LLC; JACOBS ENGINEERING GROUP, INC.; LANDMARK SURVEYING, LP; JONES & CARTER, INC. dba TERRA FIRMA LAND SURVEYING; MCKIM & CREED INC.; LANDESIGN SERVICES, INC.; PAPE-DAWSON ENGINEERS, INC.; UNINTECH CONSULTING ENGINEERS INC.; COBB FENDLEY & ASSOCIATES, INC.; GORONDONA & ASSOCIATES, INC.; and HEJL, LEE & ASSOCIATES, INC. to provide surveying services for the 2015 surveying services rotation list for an estimated period of two years or until financial authorization is expended, for a total contract amount not to exceed $3,000,000 divided amongst the 15 firms. 4. 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. Economic Development Department 5. Approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 9 relating to audible noises and music and solicitation. 6. Approve a resolution authorizing the City to be a co-applicant with the Film Society of Austin on an application for grant funding in an amount not to exceed $1,008,000 from the U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration to create a creative media facility on City-owned property leased to the Society. Fire 7. Approve an ordinance establishing classifications and positions in the classified service of the Austin Fire Department; creating and eliminating certain positions and repealing Ordinance No. 20140908-004 relating to the Austin Fire Department classifications and positions. Health and Human Services 8. Approve an ordinance authorizing acceptance of $217,500 in grant funds from the TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES; and amending the Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Health and Human Services Department Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund (Ordinance No. 20140908-001) for the Lactation Resource and Training Center (Mom’s Place) Strategic Expansion Program Law 9. Approve a settlement in Sanchez et al v. City of Austin, Cause No. A-11-CV-993-LY, in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas. Office of Real Estate Services 10. Authorize negotiation and execution of an 84-month lease renewal agreement with PAJA PROPERTIES, LTD. for 7,675 square feet of retail, office and storage space for the Book Sales Program of the Austin Public Library, located at 5335 Burnet Road, in an amount not to exceed $1,151,643. 11. Approve an ordinance vacating approximately 4,646 square feet of an unnamed street located between South 1st Street and South 2nd Street (adjacent to 900 South 1st Street); approximately 5,996 square feet of South 2nd Street; and approximately 2,184 square feet of an alley north of Copeland Street, between South 1st Street and South 2nd Street, to 1ST STREET HIGHLANDS, LP, for the appraised value of $137,838, subject to retaining public utility easements, a waterline easement, relocation of utilities at the developer's expense, and concurrent dedication by plat of new right-of-way. Related to Item #12. 12. Approve an ordinance vacating approximately 8,200 square feet of the unconstructed Christopher Street right-of-way (adjacent to 1000 South 2nd Street) to 1ST STREET HIGHLANDS, LP, for the appraised value of $35,274, subject to retaining public utility easements, a waterline easement, relocation of utilities at the developer's expense, and concurrent dedication by plat of new right-of-way. Related to Item #11. 13. Authorize negotiation and execution of an encroachment agreement with SHOAL CREEK WALK, LTD. for the aerial encroachment of the Bowie Street right-of-way by a pedestrian bridge, located between West 5th Street and West 6th Street. Parks and Recreation 14. Approve a resolution concerning naming the Onion Creek Greenbelt, located at 7004 Onion Creek Drive. Planning and Development Review 15. Approve an ordinance extending the expiration date of Ordinance No. 20141120-056 relating to requirements for non-peak hour concrete installation within portions of the Central Business District (CBD) and Public (P) zoning districts. Public Works 16. Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) for the relocation of water, wastewater and reclaimed water lines within the TXDOT State Highway 71 Toll Road Project from east of US 183 to Onion Creek, in the amount of $5,200,000, plus a $520,000 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $5,720,000. Purchasing Office 17. Authorize award and execution of a 12-month contract with CONVERGINT TECHNOLOGIES, LLC to provide maintenance and technical support for the security system at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in an amount not to exceed $191,840, with four 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $197,260 for the first extension option, $197,860 for the second extension option, $198,460 for the third extension option, and $199,060 for the fourth extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $984,480. ( 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. ) 18. Authorize award and execution of a 24-month contract with UCS FACILITY SERVICES to provide maintenance and custodial services for Austin Water Utility in an amount not to exceed $1,245,648, with two 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $622,824 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,491,296. ( 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. ) 19. Authorize award and execution of a 36-month contract with WACHS WATER SERVICES to provide leak detection survey services in an amount not to exceed $304,830, with three 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $101,610 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $609,660. ( 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. ) 20. Authorize award and execution of a 36-month contract with ALLIED TUBE & CONDUIT CORPORATION to provide traffic sign hardware in an amount not to exceed $420,000, with three 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $140,000 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $840,000. ( 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. ) 21. Authorize award and execution of a contract with OSBURN MATERIALS, INC. to provide grass seed mix for the Jimmy Clay Golf Course in an amount not to exceed $400,265. ( 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. ) 22. Authorize award, negotiation, and execution of a contract with MERCURY ASSOCIATES, INC. to provide analysis of the Fleet Services Department fuel support program in an amount not to exceed $187,737. ( 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. ) 23. Authorize award and execution of two 36-month contracts with VIDTRONIX TICKET & LABEL LLC and OMNIDATA SERVICES GROUP LLC for the purchase of as-needed replacement parts for the shared-use passenger processing system at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in an amount not to exceed $450,000 each and combined, with two 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $150,000 each and combined per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $750,000 each and combined. ( 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. ) 24. Authorize award and execution of a 36-month contract with TEXAS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES to provide pressure treated wood poles for Austin Energy in an amount not to exceed $3,767,343 with three 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $1,255,781 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $7,534,686. 25. Authorize award and execution of a 60-month revenue contract with LONE STAR RIVERBOAT, INC. to provide boat excursion services on Lady Bird Lake for an estimated revenue amount of $150,000, with one 60-month extension option in an estimated amount of $150,000 for a total estimated revenue amount of $300,000. 26. Authorize execution of an interlocal agreement with the NATIONAL JOINT POWERS ALLIANCE, a public corporation and agency, to allow the City to participate in this agency's cooperative purchasing program to purchase various types of goods and services. Related to Item #27. ( Notes: This contract is exempt from City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program as specified in Texas Government Code Chapter 252.022. ) 27. Authorize award and execution of a 43-month contract through the National Joint Powers Alliance with W. W. GRAINGER, INC., to purchase industrial supplies, equipment, tools, and services in an amount not to exceed $16,500,000, with one 12-month extension option in an amount not to exceed $4,500,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $21,000,000. Related to Item #26. ( 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. ) Telecommunications and Regulatory Affairs 28. Approve an ordinance suspending a Gas Reliability Infrastructure Program interim customer surcharge proposed by Texas Gas Service Company and requesting reimbursement for expenses necessary to review the rate adjustment. Watershed Protection Department 29. Authorize the negotiation and execution of a community facilities agreement with Austin Eastside Station, LLC, for public storm drain infrastructure improvements to be constructed as part of a development located at 1700 East 4th Street in an amount not to exceed $350,000. Item(s) from Council 30. Approve appointments and certain related waivers to citizen boards and commissions, to Council committees and other intergovernmental bodies and removal and replacement of members. 31. Authorize payment of certain costs under City Code Chapter 14-8 for the annual Cesar E. Chavez "Si Se Puede!" March sponsored by the People Organized in Defense of Earth and her Resources which is to be held Saturday, March 28, 2015. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Gregorio Casar CO 1: Mayor Steve Adler CO 2: Council Member Delia Garza CO 3: Council Member Sabino "Pio" Renteria ) 32. Approve an ordinance waiving or reimbursing certain fees for the Children’s Picnic and Real Food Fair sponsored by Edible Austin, which is to be held on Sunday, March 29, 2015 on the grounds of the French Legation Museum. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Delia Garza CO 1: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 2: Council Member Leslie Pool CO 3: Council Member Sabino "Pio" Renteria ) 33. Approve a resolution expressing Council's support for proposed state legislation to reduce toll rates for certain vehicles traveling on State Highway 130. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Gregorio Casar CO 1: Council Member Leslie Pool CO 2: Council Member Ann Kitchen CO 3: Council Member Sabino "Pio" Renteria CO 4: Mayor Steve Adler ) 34. Approve an ordinance appointing an acting Municipal Court Clerk and setting compensation and benefits. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Steve Adler CO 1: Council Member Don Zimmerman CO 2: Council Member Gregorio Casar CO 3: Council Member Ora Houston ) 35. Approve an ordinance waiving or reimbursing certain fees for the Shakespeare in the Park performances sponsored by Something for Nothing Theater, which are to be held on June 11-13, June 18-20, and June 25-27, 2015 at Ramsey Neighborhood Park. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Sheri Gallo CO 1: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 2: Council Member Leslie Pool CO 3: Mayor Steve Adler ) 36. Approve an ordinance waiving or reimbursing certain fees and and waiving certain requirements for the HONK!TX event, which is to be held March 27-29, 2015 at the Adams-Hemphill and Pan Am Parks. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Sabino "Pio" Renteria CO 1: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 2: Council Member Gregorio Casar CO 3: Mayor Steve Adler ) Item(s) to Set Public Hearing(s) 37. Set a public hearing to consider an ordinance amending City Code Title 2 and Title 25 to dissolve the Residential Design and Compatibility Commission. (Suggested date and time: April 23, 2015, 4:00 p.m. at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX). 38. Set a public hearing to consider an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 to add notification and meeting requirements to the East Riverside Corridor Regulating Plan amendment process. (Suggested date and time: April 23, 2015, 4:00 p.m. at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX).
Approve an ordinance authorizing acceptance of $217,500 in grant funds from the TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES; and amending the Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Health and Human Services Department Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund (Ordinance No. 20140908-001) for the Lactation Resource and Training Center (Mom’s Place) Strategic Expansion Program.
Approve a settlement in Sanchez et al v. City of Austin, Cause No. A-11-CV-993-LY, in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas.
11. Approve an ordinance vacating approximately 4,646 square feet of an unnamed street located between South 1st Street and South 2nd Street (adjacent to 900 South 1st Street); approximately 5,996 square feet of South 2nd Street; and approximately 2,184 square feet of an alley north of Copeland Street, between South 1st Street and South 2nd Street, to 1ST STREET HIGHLANDS, LP, for the appraised value of $137,838, subject to retaining public utility easements, a waterline easement, relocation of utilities at the developer's expense, and concurrent dedication by plat of new right-of-way. Related to Item #12. 12. Approve an ordinance vacating approximately 8,200 square feet of the unconstructed Christopher Street right-of-way (adjacent to 1000 South 2nd Street) to 1ST STREET HIGHLANDS, LP, for the appraised value of $35,274, subject to retaining public utility easements, a waterline easement, relocation of utilities at the developer's expense, and concurrent dedication by plat of new right-of-way. Related to Item #11.
Approve an ordinance establishing classifications and positions in the classified service of the Austin Fire Department; creating and eliminating certain positions and repealing Ordinance No. 20140908-004 relating to the Austin Fire Department classifications and positions.
Authorize negotiation and execution of an 84-month lease renewal agreement with PAJA PROPERTIES, LTD. for 7,675 square feet of retail, office and storage space for the Book Sales Program of the Austin Public Library, located at 5335 Burnet Road, in an amount not to exceed $1,151,643.
Authorize negotiation and execution of an encroachment agreement with SHOAL CREEK WALK, LTD. for the aerial encroachment of the Bowie Street right-of-way by a pedestrian bridge, located between West 5th Street and West 6th Street.
Approve a resolution concerning naming the Onion Creek Greenbelt, located at 7004 Onion Creek Drive.
Approve an ordinance extending the expiration date of Ordinance No. 20141120-056 relating to requirements for non-peak hour concrete installation within portions of the Central Business District (CBD) and Public (P) zoning districts.
Authorize award and execution of a 24-month contract with UCS FACILITY SERVICES to provide maintenance and custodial services for Austin Water Utility in an amount not to exceed $1,245,648, with two 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $622,824 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,491,296. ( 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, negotiation, and execution of a contract with MERCURY ASSOCIATES, INC. to provide analysis of the Fleet Services Department fuel support program in an amount not to exceed $187,737. ( 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. )
26. Authorize execution of an interlocal agreement with the NATIONAL JOINT POWERS ALLIANCE, a public corporation and agency, to allow the City to participate in this agency's cooperative purchasing program to purchase various types of goods and services. Related to Item #27. ( Notes: This contract is exempt from City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program as specified in Texas Government Code Chapter 252.022. ) 27. Authorize award and execution of a 43-month contract through the National Joint Powers Alliance with W. W. GRAINGER, INC., to purchase industrial supplies, equipment, tools, and services in an amount not to exceed $16,500,000, with one 12-month extension option in an amount not to exceed $4,500,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $21,000,000. Related to Item #26. ( 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. )
Approve an ordinance appointing an acting Municipal Court Clerk and setting compensation and benefits. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Steve Adler CO 1: Council Member Don Zimmerman CO 2: Council Member Gregorio Casar CO 3: Council Member Ora Houston )
Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings for the Springdale/290 Improvements Project for approximately 1,676 square feet of land for a permanent waterline easement and approximately 3,089 square feet of land for a temporary working space easement, all being out of Lot 1, Chimneyhill P.U.D. Fourth Installment, a subdivision of record in Book 70, Page 7 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, conveyed to Wayne Allen Barbee by Warranty Deed recorded in Document No. 2001170817 of the Official Public Records of Travis County, Texas, in the total amount of $449. The owner of the needed property interests is Wayne Allen Barbee. The property is a vacant lot located entirely in District 1, off US 290 East, between Springdale Road and Chimney Hill Boulevard, in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas. The general route covered by this project includes the Chimney Hill Subdivision and the Walnut Trace Subdivision on either side of Springdale Road, in Austin, Travis County, Texas.
Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings for the Springdale/290 Improvements Project for approximately 4,814 square feet of land for a permanent waterline easement, situated in the Howell T. Davis Survey No. 30, Abstract No. 214 in Travis County, Texas, out of a called 1.796 acre tract of land conveyed to Jimmy Nassour, Trustee, by Warranty Deed recorded in Document No. 2010046853 of the Official Public Records of Travis County, Texas, in the total amount of $539. The owner of the needed property interests is Jimmy Nassour, Trustee. The property is a vacant lot located entirely in District 1, off US 290 East, between Springdale Road and Chimney Hill Boulevard, in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas. The general route covered by this project includes the Chimney Hill Subdivision and the Walnut Trace Subdivision on either side of Springdale Road, in Austin, Travis County, Texas.
Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings for the University Hills Branch Library Parking Lot Expansion Project for approximately 22,147 square feet of land for a public parking lot, out of Lot 1A, The Bluffs of University Hills, Resubdivision of Lots 1 and 2, Block A, a subdivision in Travis County, Texas, according to the map or plat recorded in Volume 84, Page 43D, Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, conveyed to SAFA Trading Establishment, Inc. by Special Warranty Deed recorded in Volume 12932, Page 1629 of the Real Property Records of Travis County, Texas, in the amount of $155,000. The owner of the needed property interests is SAFA TRADING ESTABLISHMENT, INC. The property is located entirely in District 1, at 4601 Loyola Lane, in Austin, Travis County, Texas 78723. The general route covered by this project includes the University Hills Branch Library area, located on a portion of Loyola Lane, between Manor Road and Ed Bluestein Boulevard (United States Highway 183).
Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings for the Waters Park Relief Main Project for approximately 6,996 square feet of land for a permanent wastewater line easement and approximately 1,029 square feet of land for a temporary working space easement, both being tracts of land in the James Rogers Survey No. 19, Abstract No. 659, Travis County, Texas, a portion of a called 28.69-acre tract of land, having been conveyed to George J. Shia by Correction Special Warranty Deed, recorded August 25, 1993, in Volume 12007, Page 181 of the Real Property Records of Travis County, Texas, in the total amount of $3,124. The owner of the needed property interests is George J. Shia. The property is vacant, un-developed land located entirely in District 7, along the southwest line of Adelphi Lane, northwest of Waters Park Road, in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas. The general route covered by this project includes Adelphi Lane along Scribe Drive and Leaf Lane near MoPac in the Walnut Crossing Subdivision, in Austin, Travis County, Texas 78759.
46. C14-2014-0038 – The Hopper – (District 7) – Approve second and third readings of an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 801 West Wells Branch Parkway (Harris Branch Watershed) from industrial park-conditional overlay (IP-CO) combining district zoning to single family residence-small lot-conditional overlay (SF-4A-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 1 and rural residence-conditional overlay (RR-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 2. First Reading approved on August 7, 2014. Vote: 7-0. Owner/Applicant: Sealy & Company (Michael Sealy). Agent: Garrett-Ihnen Civil Engineers, Inc. (Steve Ihnen, P.E.). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057. 47. C14-2014-0037 – The Sealy – (District 7) – Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 801 West Wells Branch Parkway (Harris Branch Watershed) from industrial park-conditional overlay (IP-CO) combining district zoning and community commercial-conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning to community commercial (GR) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant community commercial (GR) district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant community commercial (GR) district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Sealy & Company (Michael Sealy). Agent: Garrett-Ihnen Civil Engineers, Inc. (Steve Ihnen, P.E.). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057. 48. C14-2014-0171 – MLK Rezone – (District 1) – Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 2927 E. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. (Boggy Creek Watershed) from family residence-neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) combining district zoning to townhouse and condominium residence-neighborhood plan (SF-6-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant urban family residence-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (SF-5-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant urban family residence-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (SF-5-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Owner: Amos413 Ventures, LLC (Jonathan Klaus). Agent: Perales Engineering (Jerome Perales). City Staff: Heather Chaffin, 512-974-2122. 49. C14-2014-0182 – Moore’s Crossing 7.9 Acre Rezone – (District 2) – Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 7400 McAngus Road (Dry Creek East Watershed) from community commercial (GR) district zoning to single family residence-small lot (SF-4A) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant single family residence-small lot (SF-4A) district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant single family residence-small lot (SF-4A) district zoning. Owner/Applicant: SR Development, Inc. (Bill Gurasich). Agent: Carlson, Brigance & Doering, Inc. (Geoff Guerrero). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 512-974-7719. 50. C14-2014-0187 – Moore’s Crossing 1.5 Acre Rezone – (District 2) – Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 7012 Elroy Road (Dry Creek East Watershed) from single family residence-standard lot (SF-2) district zoning, community commercial (GR) district zoning, and community commercial-conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning to multi-family residence-low density (MF-2) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant multi-family residence-low density (MF-2) district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant multi-family residence-low density (MF-2) district zoning. Owner/Applicant: SR Development, Inc. (Bill Gurasich). Agent: Carlson, Brigance & Doering, Inc. (Geoff Guerrero). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 512-974-7719. 51. C14-2015-0007 – Alice Mae Rezoning – (District 5) – Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 9500 Alice Mae Lane (Slaughter Creek Watershed) from community commercial-conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning to community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay (GR-MU-CO) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay (GR-MU-CO) combining district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay (GR-MU-CO) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: SP Meadows West, Ltd. (David Roche). Agent: Armbrust & Brown, LLC (Richard T. Suttle, Jr.). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 512-974-7719.
49. C14-2014-0182 – Moore’s Crossing 7.9 Acre Rezone – (District 2) – Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 7400 McAngus Road (Dry Creek East Watershed) from community commercial (GR) district zoning to single family residence-small lot (SF-4A) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant single family residence-small lot (SF-4A) district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant single family residence-small lot (SF-4A) district zoning. Owner/Applicant: SR Development, Inc. (Bill Gurasich). Agent: Carlson, Brigance & Doering, Inc. (Geoff Guerrero). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 512-974-7719. 50. C14-2014-0187 – Moore’s Crossing 1.5 Acre Rezone – (District 2) – Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 7012 Elroy Road (Dry Creek East Watershed) from single family residence-standard lot (SF-2) district zoning, community commercial (GR) district zoning, and community commercial-conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning to multi-family residence-low density (MF-2) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant multi-family residence-low density (MF-2) district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant multi-family residence-low density (MF-2) district zoning. Owner/Applicant: SR Development, Inc. (Bill Gurasich). Agent: Carlson, Brigance & Doering, Inc. (Geoff Guerrero). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 512-974-7719.
Million Mile Month -- to be presented by Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo and to be accepted by Steve Amos
Distinguished Service Awards - Retirement - Olga Delgado and Cheryl Bonhomme, Municipal Court -- to be presented by Mayor Steve Adler and to be accepted by the honorees
Austin Safe Digging Month -- to be presented by Mayor Steve Adler and to be accepted by Representatives of Texas 811
Drop Everything and Read Texas Day -- to be presented by Mayor Steve Adler and to be accepted by Alan Bourgeois
Austin Fashion Week -- to be presented by Council Member Sheri Gallo and to be accepted by Matt Swinney and AFW representatives
Austin Named among Top 10 Cities for Wildlife -- to be presented by Council Member Leslie Pool and to be accepted by Marya Fowler and Susan Kaderka
Mar 26, 2015 City Council Meetings
William McKinney - Dog walking at Austin Animal Center Jacquie Benestante - Adding ABA benefits for individuals with Autism to COA Health Plan Walter Olenick - Water fluoridation Angelica Noyola - Cesar Chavez Carlos León - 1) God, Jesus Christ & The Holy Spirit get the glory 2) Chemtrails- ¡No Más! 3) Lose your marbles- Part IV Linda Greene - The myth of fluoride as a medicine vs. a hazardous waste. Gavino Fernandez, Jr. - A request for a comprehensive plan for Cesar Chavez St. CAROLANNROSEKENNEDY - COWBOYS AND INDIANS Paul Aviña - El Garrote Rae Nadler-Olenick - Water fluoridation
Approval of Minutes 1.Approve the minutes of the Austin City Council special called meeting of March 6, 2015, work session of March 10, 2015 and regular meeting of March 12, 2015. Contract Management 2. Authorize award and execution of a construction contract with RESTEK, INC. for the Ullrich Water Treatment Plant Concrete Rehabilitation Project in the amount of $424,195 plus $42,419 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $466,614. 3. Authorize negotiation and execution of a professional services agreement with the following 15 staff recommended firms or (qualified responders) to Request for Qualifications Solicitation No. CLMP171: MWM DESIGN GROUP; HALFF ASSOCIATES, INC.; MCGRAY & MCGRAY LAND SURVEYORS, INC.; MACIAS & ASSOCIATES, LP; SURVEYING AND MAPPING, LLC; JACOBS ENGINEERING GROUP, INC.; LANDMARK SURVEYING, LP; JONES & CARTER, INC. dba TERRA FIRMA LAND SURVEYING; MCKIM & CREED INC.; LANDESIGN SERVICES, INC.; PAPE-DAWSON ENGINEERS, INC.; UNINTECH CONSULTING ENGINEERS INC.; COBB FENDLEY & ASSOCIATES, INC.; GORONDONA & ASSOCIATES, INC.; and HEJL, LEE & ASSOCIATES, INC. to provide surveying services for the 2015 surveying services rotation list for an estimated period of two years or until financial authorization is expended, for a total contract amount not to exceed $3,000,000 divided amongst the 15 firms. 4. 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. Economic Development Department 5. Approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 9 relating to audible noises and music and solicitation. 6. Approve a resolution authorizing the City to be a co-applicant with the Film Society of Austin on an application for grant funding in an amount not to exceed $1,008,000 from the U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration to create a creative media facility on City-owned property leased to the Society. Fire 7. Approve an ordinance establishing classifications and positions in the classified service of the Austin Fire Department; creating and eliminating certain positions and repealing Ordinance No. 20140908-004 relating to the Austin Fire Department classifications and positions. Health and Human Services 8. Approve an ordinance authorizing acceptance of $217,500 in grant funds from the TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES; and amending the Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Health and Human Services Department Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund (Ordinance No. 20140908-001) for the Lactation Resource and Training Center (Mom’s Place) Strategic Expansion Program Law 9. Approve a settlement in Sanchez et al v. City of Austin, Cause No. A-11-CV-993-LY, in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas. Office of Real Estate Services 10. Authorize negotiation and execution of an 84-month lease renewal agreement with PAJA PROPERTIES, LTD. for 7,675 square feet of retail, office and storage space for the Book Sales Program of the Austin Public Library, located at 5335 Burnet Road, in an amount not to exceed $1,151,643. 11. Approve an ordinance vacating approximately 4,646 square feet of an unnamed street located between South 1st Street and South 2nd Street (adjacent to 900 South 1st Street); approximately 5,996 square feet of South 2nd Street; and approximately 2,184 square feet of an alley north of Copeland Street, between South 1st Street and South 2nd Street, to 1ST STREET HIGHLANDS, LP, for the appraised value of $137,838, subject to retaining public utility easements, a waterline easement, relocation of utilities at the developer's expense, and concurrent dedication by plat of new right-of-way. Related to Item #12. 12. Approve an ordinance vacating approximately 8,200 square feet of the unconstructed Christopher Street right-of-way (adjacent to 1000 South 2nd Street) to 1ST STREET HIGHLANDS, LP, for the appraised value of $35,274, subject to retaining public utility easements, a waterline easement, relocation of utilities at the developer's expense, and concurrent dedication by plat of new right-of-way. Related to Item #11. 13. Authorize negotiation and execution of an encroachment agreement with SHOAL CREEK WALK, LTD. for the aerial encroachment of the Bowie Street right-of-way by a pedestrian bridge, located between West 5th Street and West 6th Street. Parks and Recreation 14. Approve a resolution concerning naming the Onion Creek Greenbelt, located at 7004 Onion Creek Drive. Planning and Development Review 15. Approve an ordinance extending the expiration date of Ordinance No. 20141120-056 relating to requirements for non-peak hour concrete installation within portions of the Central Business District (CBD) and Public (P) zoning districts. Public Works 16. Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) for the relocation of water, wastewater and reclaimed water lines within the TXDOT State Highway 71 Toll Road Project from east of US 183 to Onion Creek, in the amount of $5,200,000, plus a $520,000 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $5,720,000. Purchasing Office 17. Authorize award and execution of a 12-month contract with CONVERGINT TECHNOLOGIES, LLC to provide maintenance and technical support for the security system at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in an amount not to exceed $191,840, with four 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $197,260 for the first extension option, $197,860 for the second extension option, $198,460 for the third extension option, and $199,060 for the fourth extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $984,480. ( 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. ) 18. Authorize award and execution of a 24-month contract with UCS FACILITY SERVICES to provide maintenance and custodial services for Austin Water Utility in an amount not to exceed $1,245,648, with two 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $622,824 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,491,296. ( 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. ) 19. Authorize award and execution of a 36-month contract with WACHS WATER SERVICES to provide leak detection survey services in an amount not to exceed $304,830, with three 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $101,610 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $609,660. ( 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. ) 20. Authorize award and execution of a 36-month contract with ALLIED TUBE & CONDUIT CORPORATION to provide traffic sign hardware in an amount not to exceed $420,000, with three 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $140,000 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $840,000. ( 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. ) 21. Authorize award and execution of a contract with OSBURN MATERIALS, INC. to provide grass seed mix for the Jimmy Clay Golf Course in an amount not to exceed $400,265. ( 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. ) 22. Authorize award, negotiation, and execution of a contract with MERCURY ASSOCIATES, INC. to provide analysis of the Fleet Services Department fuel support program in an amount not to exceed $187,737. ( 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. ) 23. Authorize award and execution of two 36-month contracts with VIDTRONIX TICKET & LABEL LLC and OMNIDATA SERVICES GROUP LLC for the purchase of as-needed replacement parts for the shared-use passenger processing system at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in an amount not to exceed $450,000 each and combined, with two 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $150,000 each and combined per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $750,000 each and combined. ( 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. ) 24. Authorize award and execution of a 36-month contract with TEXAS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES to provide pressure treated wood poles for Austin Energy in an amount not to exceed $3,767,343 with three 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $1,255,781 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $7,534,686. 25. Authorize award and execution of a 60-month revenue contract with LONE STAR RIVERBOAT, INC. to provide boat excursion services on Lady Bird Lake for an estimated revenue amount of $150,000, with one 60-month extension option in an estimated amount of $150,000 for a total estimated revenue amount of $300,000. 26. Authorize execution of an interlocal agreement with the NATIONAL JOINT POWERS ALLIANCE, a public corporation and agency, to allow the City to participate in this agency's cooperative purchasing program to purchase various types of goods and services. Related to Item #27. ( Notes: This contract is exempt from City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program as specified in Texas Government Code Chapter 252.022. ) 27. Authorize award and execution of a 43-month contract through the National Joint Powers Alliance with W. W. GRAINGER, INC., to purchase industrial supplies, equipment, tools, and services in an amount not to exceed $16,500,000, with one 12-month extension option in an amount not to exceed $4,500,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $21,000,000. Related to Item #26. ( 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. ) Telecommunications and Regulatory Affairs 28. Approve an ordinance suspending a Gas Reliability Infrastructure Program interim customer surcharge proposed by Texas Gas Service Company and requesting reimbursement for expenses necessary to review the rate adjustment. Watershed Protection Department 29. Authorize the negotiation and execution of a community facilities agreement with Austin Eastside Station, LLC, for public storm drain infrastructure improvements to be constructed as part of a development located at 1700 East 4th Street in an amount not to exceed $350,000. Item(s) from Council 30. Approve appointments and certain related waivers to citizen boards and commissions, to Council committees and other intergovernmental bodies and removal and replacement of members. 31. Authorize payment of certain costs under City Code Chapter 14-8 for the annual Cesar E. Chavez "Si Se Puede!" March sponsored by the People Organized in Defense of Earth and her Resources which is to be held Saturday, March 28, 2015. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Gregorio Casar CO 1: Mayor Steve Adler CO 2: Council Member Delia Garza CO 3: Council Member Sabino "Pio" Renteria ) 32. Approve an ordinance waiving or reimbursing certain fees for the Children’s Picnic and Real Food Fair sponsored by Edible Austin, which is to be held on Sunday, March 29, 2015 on the grounds of the French Legation Museum. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Delia Garza CO 1: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 2: Council Member Leslie Pool CO 3: Council Member Sabino "Pio" Renteria ) 33. Approve a resolution expressing Council's support for proposed state legislation to reduce toll rates for certain vehicles traveling on State Highway 130. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Gregorio Casar CO 1: Council Member Leslie Pool CO 2: Council Member Ann Kitchen CO 3: Council Member Sabino "Pio" Renteria CO 4: Mayor Steve Adler ) 34. Approve an ordinance appointing an acting Municipal Court Clerk and setting compensation and benefits. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Steve Adler CO 1: Council Member Don Zimmerman CO 2: Council Member Gregorio Casar CO 3: Council Member Ora Houston ) 35. Approve an ordinance waiving or reimbursing certain fees for the Shakespeare in the Park performances sponsored by Something for Nothing Theater, which are to be held on June 11-13, June 18-20, and June 25-27, 2015 at Ramsey Neighborhood Park. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Sheri Gallo CO 1: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 2: Council Member Leslie Pool CO 3: Mayor Steve Adler ) 36. Approve an ordinance waiving or reimbursing certain fees and and waiving certain requirements for the HONK!TX event, which is to be held March 27-29, 2015 at the Adams-Hemphill and Pan Am Parks. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Sabino "Pio" Renteria CO 1: Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo CO 2: Council Member Gregorio Casar CO 3: Mayor Steve Adler ) Item(s) to Set Public Hearing(s) 37. Set a public hearing to consider an ordinance amending City Code Title 2 and Title 25 to dissolve the Residential Design and Compatibility Commission. (Suggested date and time: April 23, 2015, 4:00 p.m. at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX). 38. Set a public hearing to consider an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 to add notification and meeting requirements to the East Riverside Corridor Regulating Plan amendment process. (Suggested date and time: April 23, 2015, 4:00 p.m. at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX).
Approve an ordinance authorizing acceptance of $217,500 in grant funds from the TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES; and amending the Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Health and Human Services Department Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund (Ordinance No. 20140908-001) for the Lactation Resource and Training Center (Mom’s Place) Strategic Expansion Program.
Approve a settlement in Sanchez et al v. City of Austin, Cause No. A-11-CV-993-LY, in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas.
11. Approve an ordinance vacating approximately 4,646 square feet of an unnamed street located between South 1st Street and South 2nd Street (adjacent to 900 South 1st Street); approximately 5,996 square feet of South 2nd Street; and approximately 2,184 square feet of an alley north of Copeland Street, between South 1st Street and South 2nd Street, to 1ST STREET HIGHLANDS, LP, for the appraised value of $137,838, subject to retaining public utility easements, a waterline easement, relocation of utilities at the developer's expense, and concurrent dedication by plat of new right-of-way. Related to Item #12. 12. Approve an ordinance vacating approximately 8,200 square feet of the unconstructed Christopher Street right-of-way (adjacent to 1000 South 2nd Street) to 1ST STREET HIGHLANDS, LP, for the appraised value of $35,274, subject to retaining public utility easements, a waterline easement, relocation of utilities at the developer's expense, and concurrent dedication by plat of new right-of-way. Related to Item #11.
Approve an ordinance establishing classifications and positions in the classified service of the Austin Fire Department; creating and eliminating certain positions and repealing Ordinance No. 20140908-004 relating to the Austin Fire Department classifications and positions.
Authorize negotiation and execution of an 84-month lease renewal agreement with PAJA PROPERTIES, LTD. for 7,675 square feet of retail, office and storage space for the Book Sales Program of the Austin Public Library, located at 5335 Burnet Road, in an amount not to exceed $1,151,643.
Authorize negotiation and execution of an encroachment agreement with SHOAL CREEK WALK, LTD. for the aerial encroachment of the Bowie Street right-of-way by a pedestrian bridge, located between West 5th Street and West 6th Street.
Approve a resolution concerning naming the Onion Creek Greenbelt, located at 7004 Onion Creek Drive.
Approve an ordinance extending the expiration date of Ordinance No. 20141120-056 relating to requirements for non-peak hour concrete installation within portions of the Central Business District (CBD) and Public (P) zoning districts.
Authorize award and execution of a 24-month contract with UCS FACILITY SERVICES to provide maintenance and custodial services for Austin Water Utility in an amount not to exceed $1,245,648, with two 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $622,824 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,491,296. ( 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, negotiation, and execution of a contract with MERCURY ASSOCIATES, INC. to provide analysis of the Fleet Services Department fuel support program in an amount not to exceed $187,737. ( 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. )
26. Authorize execution of an interlocal agreement with the NATIONAL JOINT POWERS ALLIANCE, a public corporation and agency, to allow the City to participate in this agency's cooperative purchasing program to purchase various types of goods and services. Related to Item #27. ( Notes: This contract is exempt from City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program as specified in Texas Government Code Chapter 252.022. ) 27. Authorize award and execution of a 43-month contract through the National Joint Powers Alliance with W. W. GRAINGER, INC., to purchase industrial supplies, equipment, tools, and services in an amount not to exceed $16,500,000, with one 12-month extension option in an amount not to exceed $4,500,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $21,000,000. Related to Item #26. ( 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. )
Approve an ordinance appointing an acting Municipal Court Clerk and setting compensation and benefits. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Steve Adler CO 1: Council Member Don Zimmerman CO 2: Council Member Gregorio Casar CO 3: Council Member Ora Houston )
Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings for the Springdale/290 Improvements Project for approximately 1,676 square feet of land for a permanent waterline easement and approximately 3,089 square feet of land for a temporary working space easement, all being out of Lot 1, Chimneyhill P.U.D. Fourth Installment, a subdivision of record in Book 70, Page 7 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, conveyed to Wayne Allen Barbee by Warranty Deed recorded in Document No. 2001170817 of the Official Public Records of Travis County, Texas, in the total amount of $449. The owner of the needed property interests is Wayne Allen Barbee. The property is a vacant lot located entirely in District 1, off US 290 East, between Springdale Road and Chimney Hill Boulevard, in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas. The general route covered by this project includes the Chimney Hill Subdivision and the Walnut Trace Subdivision on either side of Springdale Road, in Austin, Travis County, Texas.
Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings for the Springdale/290 Improvements Project for approximately 4,814 square feet of land for a permanent waterline easement, situated in the Howell T. Davis Survey No. 30, Abstract No. 214 in Travis County, Texas, out of a called 1.796 acre tract of land conveyed to Jimmy Nassour, Trustee, by Warranty Deed recorded in Document No. 2010046853 of the Official Public Records of Travis County, Texas, in the total amount of $539. The owner of the needed property interests is Jimmy Nassour, Trustee. The property is a vacant lot located entirely in District 1, off US 290 East, between Springdale Road and Chimney Hill Boulevard, in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas. The general route covered by this project includes the Chimney Hill Subdivision and the Walnut Trace Subdivision on either side of Springdale Road, in Austin, Travis County, Texas.
Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings for the University Hills Branch Library Parking Lot Expansion Project for approximately 22,147 square feet of land for a public parking lot, out of Lot 1A, The Bluffs of University Hills, Resubdivision of Lots 1 and 2, Block A, a subdivision in Travis County, Texas, according to the map or plat recorded in Volume 84, Page 43D, Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, conveyed to SAFA Trading Establishment, Inc. by Special Warranty Deed recorded in Volume 12932, Page 1629 of the Real Property Records of Travis County, Texas, in the amount of $155,000. The owner of the needed property interests is SAFA TRADING ESTABLISHMENT, INC. The property is located entirely in District 1, at 4601 Loyola Lane, in Austin, Travis County, Texas 78723. The general route covered by this project includes the University Hills Branch Library area, located on a portion of Loyola Lane, between Manor Road and Ed Bluestein Boulevard (United States Highway 183).
Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings for the Waters Park Relief Main Project for approximately 6,996 square feet of land for a permanent wastewater line easement and approximately 1,029 square feet of land for a temporary working space easement, both being tracts of land in the James Rogers Survey No. 19, Abstract No. 659, Travis County, Texas, a portion of a called 28.69-acre tract of land, having been conveyed to George J. Shia by Correction Special Warranty Deed, recorded August 25, 1993, in Volume 12007, Page 181 of the Real Property Records of Travis County, Texas, in the total amount of $3,124. The owner of the needed property interests is George J. Shia. The property is vacant, un-developed land located entirely in District 7, along the southwest line of Adelphi Lane, northwest of Waters Park Road, in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas. The general route covered by this project includes Adelphi Lane along Scribe Drive and Leaf Lane near MoPac in the Walnut Crossing Subdivision, in Austin, Travis County, Texas 78759.
46. C14-2014-0038 – The Hopper – (District 7) – Approve second and third readings of an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 801 West Wells Branch Parkway (Harris Branch Watershed) from industrial park-conditional overlay (IP-CO) combining district zoning to single family residence-small lot-conditional overlay (SF-4A-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 1 and rural residence-conditional overlay (RR-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 2. First Reading approved on August 7, 2014. Vote: 7-0. Owner/Applicant: Sealy & Company (Michael Sealy). Agent: Garrett-Ihnen Civil Engineers, Inc. (Steve Ihnen, P.E.). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057. 47. C14-2014-0037 – The Sealy – (District 7) – Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 801 West Wells Branch Parkway (Harris Branch Watershed) from industrial park-conditional overlay (IP-CO) combining district zoning and community commercial-conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning to community commercial (GR) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant community commercial (GR) district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant community commercial (GR) district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Sealy & Company (Michael Sealy). Agent: Garrett-Ihnen Civil Engineers, Inc. (Steve Ihnen, P.E.). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057. 48. C14-2014-0171 – MLK Rezone – (District 1) – Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 2927 E. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. (Boggy Creek Watershed) from family residence-neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) combining district zoning to townhouse and condominium residence-neighborhood plan (SF-6-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant urban family residence-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (SF-5-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant urban family residence-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (SF-5-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Owner: Amos413 Ventures, LLC (Jonathan Klaus). Agent: Perales Engineering (Jerome Perales). City Staff: Heather Chaffin, 512-974-2122. 49. C14-2014-0182 – Moore’s Crossing 7.9 Acre Rezone – (District 2) – Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 7400 McAngus Road (Dry Creek East Watershed) from community commercial (GR) district zoning to single family residence-small lot (SF-4A) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant single family residence-small lot (SF-4A) district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant single family residence-small lot (SF-4A) district zoning. Owner/Applicant: SR Development, Inc. (Bill Gurasich). Agent: Carlson, Brigance & Doering, Inc. (Geoff Guerrero). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 512-974-7719. 50. C14-2014-0187 – Moore’s Crossing 1.5 Acre Rezone – (District 2) – Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 7012 Elroy Road (Dry Creek East Watershed) from single family residence-standard lot (SF-2) district zoning, community commercial (GR) district zoning, and community commercial-conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning to multi-family residence-low density (MF-2) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant multi-family residence-low density (MF-2) district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant multi-family residence-low density (MF-2) district zoning. Owner/Applicant: SR Development, Inc. (Bill Gurasich). Agent: Carlson, Brigance & Doering, Inc. (Geoff Guerrero). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 512-974-7719. 51. C14-2015-0007 – Alice Mae Rezoning – (District 5) – Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 9500 Alice Mae Lane (Slaughter Creek Watershed) from community commercial-conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning to community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay (GR-MU-CO) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay (GR-MU-CO) combining district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay (GR-MU-CO) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: SP Meadows West, Ltd. (David Roche). Agent: Armbrust & Brown, LLC (Richard T. Suttle, Jr.). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 512-974-7719.
49. C14-2014-0182 – Moore’s Crossing 7.9 Acre Rezone – (District 2) – Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 7400 McAngus Road (Dry Creek East Watershed) from community commercial (GR) district zoning to single family residence-small lot (SF-4A) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant single family residence-small lot (SF-4A) district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant single family residence-small lot (SF-4A) district zoning. Owner/Applicant: SR Development, Inc. (Bill Gurasich). Agent: Carlson, Brigance & Doering, Inc. (Geoff Guerrero). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 512-974-7719. 50. C14-2014-0187 – Moore’s Crossing 1.5 Acre Rezone – (District 2) – Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-2 by rezoning property locally known as 7012 Elroy Road (Dry Creek East Watershed) from single family residence-standard lot (SF-2) district zoning, community commercial (GR) district zoning, and community commercial-conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning to multi-family residence-low density (MF-2) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant multi-family residence-low density (MF-2) district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant multi-family residence-low density (MF-2) district zoning. Owner/Applicant: SR Development, Inc. (Bill Gurasich). Agent: Carlson, Brigance & Doering, Inc. (Geoff Guerrero). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 512-974-7719.
Million Mile Month -- to be presented by Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo and to be accepted by Steve Amos
Distinguished Service Awards - Retirement - Olga Delgado and Cheryl Bonhomme, Municipal Court -- to be presented by Mayor Steve Adler and to be accepted by the honorees
Austin Safe Digging Month -- to be presented by Mayor Steve Adler and to be accepted by Representatives of Texas 811
Drop Everything and Read Texas Day -- to be presented by Mayor Steve Adler and to be accepted by Alan Bourgeois
Austin Fashion Week -- to be presented by Council Member Sheri Gallo and to be accepted by Matt Swinney and AFW representatives
Austin Named among Top 10 Cities for Wildlife -- to be presented by Council Member Leslie Pool and to be accepted by Marya Fowler and Susan Kaderka