Austin's Future: Downtown, Parks, & Green Energy
Major Downtown Transformation & City Growth:
Adopting the comprehensive Downtown Austin Plan, advancing significant infrastructure projects like the Waller Creek Tunnel, and considering extensive land annexations to shape the city's expansion.Boost for Green Energy & Sustainability:
Extending the popular GreenChoice solar energy program, funding home weatherization for low-income residents, and supporting local clean energy initiatives and infrastructure.Enhancing Public Spaces & Open Government:
Implementing a ban on smoking in all city parks and committing to an Open Government Framework to improve transparency, open data, and digital services for citizens.Setting Future Financial Priorities:
Approving new guiding principles that will determine how the city plans and funds future bond proposals for major investments.
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AUSTIN CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
Tuesday, December 06, 2011
The Austin City Council will convene at 9:00 AM on Tuesday, December 06, 2011 at Austin City Hall 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX
Mayor Lee Leffingwell Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole Council Member Chris Riley, Place 1 Council Member Mike Martinez, Place 2 Council Member Kathie Tovo, Place 3 Council Member Laura Morrison, Place 4 Council Member William Spelman, Place 5
For meeting information, contact the City Clerk, 974-2210
The City Council will go into a closed session under Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code to receive advice from legal counsel, to discuss matters of land acquisition, to discuss personnel matters, to discuss or take action on a “competitive matter” of Austin Energy as provided for under Section 551.086, or for other reasons permitted by law as specifically listed on this agenda. If necessary, the City Council may go into a closed session as permitted by law regarding any item on this agenda.
Reading and Action on Consent Agenda Action on the Following: Ordinances / Resolutions / Motions - All of the following items may be acted upon by one motion. No separate discussion or action on any of the items is necessary unless desired by a Council Member.
9:00 AM – City Council Convenes
A. Pre-Selected Agenda Items
A.1 NONE SUBMITTED.
B. Council Items of Interest
B.1 Discussion of format and agenda for February 1, 2012 Council Retreat.
B.2 Discussion on Council Meeting procedures.
C. Briefings
C.1 Density Bonus Program briefing.
D. Executive Session
D.1 Discuss legal issues related to development regulations applicable to One World Theatre under Chapter 245 (private consultation with legal counsel pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Government Code).
Regular Council Agenda Approval of Minutes
1. Approve the minutes of the Austin City Council work session of November 8, 2011 and regular meeting of November 10, 2011.
Austin Energy
2. Authorize negotiation and execution of Amendment No. 2 to the Water Sale Contract for Industrial Uses dated January 1, 2000, between the City of Austin and the Lower Colorado River Authority to increase the firm water available to Austin Energy for cooling purposes at the Fayette Power Plant from 3,500 acre-feet to 7,500 acre-feet per year through 2024.
3. Approve the issuance of a Letter of Intent for a rebate to FORTIS REALTY SERVICES, LLC, Austin, TX, for the installation of solar energy systems designed to serve 25 new construction condominium units and one new construction shared house facility in the Pease Place Condominium Complex, 1603 Enfield Road, 78703 for a total amount of $160,253.10.
4. Authorize execution of a 24-month interlocal agreement with THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS, Austin, TX, on behalf of Clean Energy Incubator, a program of the Austin Technology Incubator, for mutual assistance in the clean energy field, in an amount not to exceed $265,000 in the first year, and in an amount not to exceed $265,000 in the second year, for a total amount not to exceed $530,000.
5. Approve an ordinance authorizing acceptance of $200,000 in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) grant funds from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) through the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) as the administering agency, and amending the Fiscal Year 2011-2012 Austin Energy Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund of Ordinance No. 201110912-005 to appropriate $200,000 for weatherization of homes for low-income, elderly, and disabled customers within Austin Energy's service area. Related to item #68.
Contract Management
6. Authorize execution of a construction contract with MUNIZ CONCRETE AND CONTRACTING, INC. (MBE/MH 69.06%), Austin, TX for ADA Sidewalk & Ramp Improvements 2011 Group 11 Re-Bid, a 2010 BOND PROGRAM PROJECT, in the amount of $5,474,220.80 plus a $547,422.08 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $6,021,642.88.
7. Authorize execution of a construction contract with TEXAS SOLAR POWER COMPANY (MBE/MH - 95.87%), Austin, Texas, for the restoration of a solar array at Austin Energy’s Decker Creek Power Station in an amount not to exceed $947,497.80.
8. Authorize execution of a construction contract with JERDON ENTERPRISE, L.P., San Antonio, TX for the Colorado Street Reconstruction and Utility Adjustment from 3rd Street to 7th Street Project, a 2010 BOND PROGRAM and ACCELERATE AUSTIN PROJECT, in the amount of $5,766,645.20 plus a $288,332.26 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $6,054,977.46.
9. Authorize execution of Change Order #6 to the construction contract with AUSTIN UNDERGROUND, INC. Austin, TX, (DBE/MH - 71.11%) for Lake Austin Boulevard Bikeway in the amount of $35,200 for a total contract amount not to exceed $993,552.60.
10. Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the professional services agreement with LOCKWOOD, ANDREWS & NEWNAM, INC, Austin, TX, for construction phase services for the East Bouldin Euclid-Wilson Storm Drain Improvements project in the amount of $377,158 for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,611,833.
11. Authorize execution of a 12-month construction contract with FACILITIES REHABILITATION, INC., (MBE/MH - 96.4%), Taylor, TX for Small Diameter
Waterline General Services in an amount not to exceed $833,000, with two 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $833,000 per extension, for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,499,000 over a three year period.
Economic Growth and Redevelopment Services
12. Authorize negotiation and execution of a design and commission agreement with Sunyong Chung and Philippe Klinefelter for artwork to be displayed at the Asian American Resource Center in an amount not to exceed $72,000.
13. Approve an ordinance setting the assessment rate and proposed 2012 assessment roll for the E. 6th Street Public Improvement District (PID). Related to Items 14 & 84.
14. Approve a resolution adopting the E. 6th Street Public Improvement District (PID) Service Plan and Budget for 2012. Related to Items 13 & 84.
Financial and Administrative Services
15. Approve staff recommended Bond Guiding Principles and Funding Criteria for use in planning a future bond proposal.
Health and Human Services
16. Approve an ordinance accepting grant funds in the amount of $1,026,158 from the U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act 2010, Public Prevention Health Fund: Community Transformation Grant Year 1, and amending the Fiscal Year 2011-2012 Health and Human Services Department Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund (Ordinance No. 20110912-005) to appropriate $1,026,158 for the first year of a 5-year grant period beginning October 1, 2011 through September 30, 2016, with a total grant amount of $5,130,790 to implement evidence- based policy, systems, environmental, programmatic and infrastructure changes that address tobacco-free living, active living and healthy eating, increased use of high impact quality clinical preventive services, social and emotional wellness, and healthy and safe physical environments.
17. Approve an ordinance accepting grant funds in the amount of $100,500 from the TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES, HIV/STD PREVENTION AND CARE BRANCH and amending the Fiscal Year 2011-2012 Health and Human Services Department Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund (Ordinance No. 20110912-005) to appropriate $100,500 for the HIV Prevention Program to provide rapid HIV testing kits to test individuals who are at high risk of acquiring HIV/STDs.
Law
18. Approve payment of a judgment in City of Austin v. Trudy's Texas Star, Inc., d/b/a South Congress Cafe, Cause No. D-1-GV-05-004526 in the 201st Judicial District Court of Travis County, Texas, in the amount of $359,918.75.
19. Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the legal services agreement with Andrews Kurth, LLP for legal advice and representation relating to development of the Boardwalk in the amount of $35,794.00, for a total contract amount not to exceed $110,794.00.
20. Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the legal services agreement with Andrews Kurth, LLP for legal advice and representation relating to the Gilliland Transmission Line Project, in the amount of $80,000.00, for a total contract amount not to exceed $130,000.00.
Office of Real Estate Services
21. Authorize the negotiation and execution of all documents and instruments necessary or desirable for the City of Austin to convey to the CENTRAL TEXAS REGIONAL MOBILITY AUTHORITY fee-simple title to property described as 0.999 acre of land out of the Lucas Munos Survey No. 55, Abstract No. 513, in Austin, Travis County, Texas, such property also being described as 0.9992 acre of land in proceedings in eminent domain in Probate Court No. 1, Cause No. 1602, filed of record in Volume 10718, Page 1417, Real Property Records, Travis County, Texas, also known as "Parcel 39" and locally known as 4704 North IH-35.
22. Authorize the negotiation and execution of a ten year lease with AUSTIN TRAVIS COUNTY INTEGRAL CARE, INC., for the use of a 4,350 square foot, free-standing building located at 5307 E. Riverside Drive in exchange for the provision of shelter and care to homeless individuals with special needs.
23. Authorize the negotiation and execution of a month-to-month lease renewal with funding authorization for up to twelve months, for up to 125 parking spaces for employees of the Faulk Central Library and the Austin History Center of the Austin Public Library Department, located at 800 Lavaca, with TRAVIS COUNTY in an amount not to exceed $150,000.
Parks and Recreation
24. Approve an ordinance amending Chapter 10-6 of the City Code (Smoking in Public Places) by prohibiting smoking in City parks.
Planning and Development Review
25. Approve a resolution authorizing the City’s continued membership in the Capital Area Council of Governments (CAPCOG), and payment of the related 2012 membership fee, in an amount not to exceed $81,023.
26. Approve a resolution approving the relocation of a portion of the Lady Bird Lake shoreline between Tom Miller Dam and Longhorn Dam in order to complete the outlet structure for the Waller Creek Tunnel Flood Control Project.
27. Approve an ordinance adopting the Helen Boothe Et Al Annexation and Development Agreement, concerning annexation and development of approximately 13 acres in southern Travis County south of Burleson Road approximately 870 feet east of the intersection of Burleson Road and Smith School Road.
28. Approve an ordinance annexing for full purposes and approving a service plan for the Burleson-Felter annexation area (approximately 84 acres in southern Travis County south of Burleson Road approximately 1,100 feet west of the intersection of Burleson Road and McKinney Falls Parkway).
29. Approve an ordinance annexing for full purposes and approving a service plan for the Northridge Park Section 2 annexation area (approximately 97 acres in Travis County at the northeast corner of the intersection of Manor Road and Old Manor Road).
30. Approve an ordinance annexing for full purposes and approving a service plan for the Ribelin Ranch Preserve annexation area (approximately 547 acres in Travis County north of FM 2222 approximately 900 feet north of the intersection of FM 2222 and McNeil Drive).
Purchasing Office
31. Authorize award, negotiation, and execution of a 36-month requirements service contract with RIPPNER, LLC, Austin, Texas or with the other qualified respondent to RFQS CB30003, for management and operation of Pharr Tennis Center, in an amount not to exceed $130,500 with two 36-month option periods in an estimated amount not to exceed $130,500 per extension period, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $391,500.
32. Authorize award, negotiation, and execution of a 60-month revenue contract with AMPCO SYSTEM PARKING, Austin, TX, or one of the other qualified offerors to RFP No. PAX0102, to provide the operation and management of parking facilities at City Hall and One Texas Center in an estimated contract amount not to exceed $2,250,000, with two 36-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $1,620,000 for the first extension option and $1,944,000 for the second extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $5,814,000.
33. Authorize award and execution of Amendment No. 2 to a contract with N BUSINESS GRAPHICS, Austin, TX, for printing services for Municipal Court to add the third year funding in the amount of $43,450, with three additional 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $43,450 per option, for a revised total estimated contract amount not to exceed $260,700.
34. Authorize award and execution of a 12-month requirements supply contract with ALAMO IRON WORKS, San Antonio, TX, for the purchase of steel reinforcing bar (rebar) for Austin Energy in an estimated amount not to exceed $109,653 with four 12- month extension options in an estimated amount not to exceed $109,653 per extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $548,265.
35. Authorize award and execution of a 12-month requirements supply contract with PIONEER TRANSFORMERS LTD., Granby, Quebec, Canada, for the purchase of network transformers for Austin Energy in an estimated amount not to exceed $1,159,012, with four 12-month extension options in an estimated amount not to exceed $1,159,012 per extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $5,795,060.
36. Authorize award, negotiation and execution of a 12-month service contract with SAFETEC COMPLIANCE SYSTEMS, Vancouver, WA, for access to and support for a web-based materials safety data sheet management system for Austin Energy in an estimated not to exceed $18,000, with four 12-month extensions options in an estimated amount not to exceed $18,000 per extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $90,000.
37. Authorize award, negotiation and execution of a 24-month service contract with GE POWER & WATER, Houston, TX; TRANSCANADA TURBINES, Houston, TX; and WOOD GROUP PRATT & WHITNEY, Bloomfield, CT, for maintenance and repair services for gas turbines at Austin Energy power plants in an estimated amount not to exceed $8,000,000 each and combined, with two 24-month extensions options in an estimated amount not to exceed $4,000,000 each and combined per extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $16,000,000 each and combined.
38. Authorize award and execution of a 60-month requirements service contract with LEXIS/NEXIS, Miamisburg, OH, for subscription online database services for public records retrieval for Austin Energy in an estimated amount not to exceed $400,000, with two 12-month extension options in an estimated amount not to exceed $80,000 per extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $560,000.
39. Approve ratification of a contract with SOLAR TURBINES, INC. Houston, TX for the purchase and replacement of a gas turbine gearbox at the Mueller Energy Center in an amount not to exceed $132,668.
40. Authorize award and execution of Amendment No. 7 to a requirements supply contract with HYUNDAI HEAVY INDUSTRIES, Orlando, FL, to increase the contract authorization for three-phase power transformers for Austin Energy in an estimated amount not to exceed $2,479,210, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $20,134,970.
41. Authorize award and execution of Amendment No. 14 to a requirements contract with ASPLUNDH TREE EXPERT CO, Corpus Christi, TX, for transmission utility line clearance services for Austin Energy to extend the current contract period by six months and to increase the contract authorization in an estimated amount not to exceed $750,000, for a revised estimated contract amount not to exceed $8,622,228.66.
42. Authorize award and execution of a 12-month service agreement with ENTECH SALES & SERVICE, INC., Buda, TX, to provide preventative maintenance services on heating ventilation and air conditioning services for Austin Energy in an estimated amount not to exceed $17,257, with four 12-month extension options in an estimated amount not to exceed $17,257 per extension option, for an total estimated contract amount not to exceed $86,285.
43. Authorize award and execution of a contract with ATLAS MANUFACTURING CO., INC., Monticello, MS, for the overhaul and repair of traveling water screen equipment located at Austin Energy's Decker Creek Power Station in an amount not to exceed $152,390.
44. Authorize award and execution of Amendment No. 15 to the requirements contracts with ASPLUNDH TREE EXPERTS CO, Corpus Christi, TX and DAVEY TREE
SURGERY CO, Livermore, CA for distribution line clearance services for Austin Energy to extend the current contract period by six months and to increase the contract authorization in an estimated combined amount not to exceed $4,000,000, for a revised estimated combined contract amount not to exceed $64,000,000.
45. Authorize award, and execution of Amendment 6 to the contract with APERTA, INC, St. Louis, MO for the purchase of Aperta software maintenance and support for Austin Energy’s two Quantum 21300 remittance check processors to add an additional seven 12-month extension options in an estimated amount not to exceed $32,216 for the first extension option, $33,827 for the second extension option, $35,518 for the third extension option, $37,295 for the fourth extension option, $39,159 for the fifth extension option, $41,117 for the sixth extension option, and $43,173 for the seventh extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $383,601.
46. Authorize award and execution of Amendment No. 2 to exercise the second of three 12-month extension options of a services contract with PRO QUEST LLC., Ann Arbor. MI, to provide on-line digital microfilm for the Austin Public Library in an estimated amount not to exceed $21,107.76 and add the third 12-month extension option in an estimated amount not to exceed $23,218.53, for a revised total estimated contract amount not to exceed $82,704.03.
47. Authorize award and execution of a 60-month service contract through the State of Texas Procurement and Support Services Cooperative Purchasing Program (State of Texas COOP- TXMAS), with OCE NORTH AMERICA, INC. Chicago, IL for the lease of a wide format printing system and maintenance service for the Planning and Development Review Department in an estimated amount not to exceed $103,542.
48. Authorize award and execution of a contract through the State of Texas Procurement and Support Services Cooperative Purchasing Program (TEXAS MULTIPLE AWARD SCHEDULE (TXMAS), with OCE NORTH AMERICA, INC. Chicago, IL for the purchase and installation of a wide format printing system and maintenance service in an estimated amount not to exceed $72,066.62.
49. Authorize award and execution of a 36-month requirements service agreement with WASHING EQUIPMENT OF TEXAS, Austin, Texas, for truck wash maintenance at the Austin Resource Recovery Department’s Kenneth Gardner Service Center in an amount not to exceed $121,747.05 with three 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $40,582.35 for each option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $243,494.10.
50. Authorize award and execution of Amendment No. 1 to a contract with TEXAS DISPOSAL SYSTEMS, INC., Austin, TX, for organic waste hauling and composting services for the Austin Convention Center Deparmtent, to add the second and third year funding in the amount of $50,000 per year, with three additional 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $50,000 per option, for a revised total estimated contract amount not to exceed $300,000.
51. Authorize the negotiation and execution of an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Austin and the Capital Area Council of Governments (CAPCOG) to acquire digital aerial imagery in an amount not to exceed $67,073 through an existing contract between CAPCOG and Sanborn Map Company, Inc. to extend through September 30, 2012.
52. Authorize award and execution of a 36-month requirements service contract with RZ COMMUNICATIONS, INC., Austin, TX, (MBE/MH) to provide installation and repair services of Motorola Radios and support equipment in an estimated amount not to exceed not to exceed $1,500,000, with three 12-month extension options in an estimated amount not to exceed $500,000 per extension option, for an total estimated contract amount not to exceed $3,000,000.
53. Authorize award and execution of a 36-month requirements service contract with ACE FLOOR SOLUTIONS, LLC., San Antonio, TX and JELCO dba JELLISON, INC., Austin, TX, or one of the other qualified bidders for IFB-BV No. PAX0211, to provide flooring installation and repairs in an estimated amount not to exceed $4,750,200 each and combined, with three 12-month extension options in estimated amounts not to exceed $2,255,040 each and combined for the first extension option, $2,706,048 each and combined for the second extension option, and $3,247,258 each and combined for the third extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $12,958,546 each and combined.
54. Authorize award, negotiation and execution of a 24-month service contract with NAES CORP., Houston, TX, and THIELSCH ENGINEERING INC., Del Valle, TX, for maintenance and repair services for Austin Energy's power plants and district cooling plants in an estimated amount not to exceed $5,400,000 each and combined, with two 24-month extensions options in an estimated amount not to exceed $5,400,000 each and combined per extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $16,200,000 each and combined.
55. Authorize award, negotiation and execution of a 12-month requirements service agreement with APPLIANCE RECYCLING CENTER OF AMERICA, Minneapolis, MN to provide pick-up and recycling services of old energy inefficient appliances and the delivery and installation of new energy efficient appliances to Austin Energy customers, in an estimated amount not to exceed $1,025,000 with three 12-month extension options in an estimated amount not to exceed $1,025,000 per extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $4,100,000.
56. Authorize award and execution of Amendment No. 1 to a contract with ZAKARIA SIHALLA dba HYDROTECH ZS CONSULTING, Austin, TX for multi-probe instruments and repair parts for the Watershed Protection Department, to add funding for the remaining 12-months of the initial 36-month contract period in an estimated amount not to exceed $25,000, with three additional 12-month extension options in an estimated amount not to exceed $25,000 per extension option, for a revised total estimated contract amount not to exceed $150,000.
57. Authorize award and execution of a 36-month requirements supply contract with PROFESSIONAL POLISH, INC., Fort Worth, TX for preventative maintenance, repair services and parts for janitorial equipment at the Aviation and Austin Convention Center Departments in an estimated amount not to exceed $279,000, with three 12-month extension options in an estimated amount not to exceed $93,000 per extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $558,000.
58. Authorize negotiation and execution of Amendment No. 1 to the Interlocal Agreement between the City of Austin and the University of Texas at Austin, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center ("Wildflower Center") to provide for four 12-month extensions with
no additional funding for services to study the hydrologic response of green (vegetated) roofs to Austin rainfall events.
59. Authorize award and execution of Amendment No. 1 to a 36-month contract with MEC ASSOCIATES OF AUSTIN, LLP, Austin, TX for medical surveillance services for the Watershed Protection Department, to add funding for the remaining 12-months of the initial 36-month contract period in an estimated amount not to exceed $27,655 with three additional 12-month extension options in an estimated amount not to exceed $27,655 per option, for a revised total estimated contract amount not to exceed $165,930.
60. Authorize award and execution of seven 36-month requirements supply agreements for the purchase of electrical supplies for Austin Energy with: POWER SUPPLY, INC., Austin, TX, in an estimated amount not to exceed $522,273 with three 12-month extension options in an estimated amount not to exceed $174,091 per extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $1,044,546, STUART C. IRBY CO., Austin, TX, in an estimated amount not to exceed $266,943, with three 12-month extension options in an estimated amount not to exceed $88,981 per extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $533,886, TECHLINE, INC., Austin, TX, in an estimated amount not to exceed $196,734 with three 12-month extension options in an estimated amount not to exceed $65,578 per extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $393,468, KBS ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTORS, Austin, TX, in an estimated amount not to exceed $157,992, with three 12-month extension options in an estimated amount not to exceed $52,664 per extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $315,984, TEXAS METER & DEVICE, Waco, TX, in an estimated amount not to exceed $38,115, with three 12-month extension options in an estimated amount not to exceed $12,705 per extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $76,230, ACE 1 POWER EQUIPMENT, Austin, TX, in an estimated amount not to exceed $33,450, with three 12-month extension options in an estimated amount not to exceed $11,150 per extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $66,900, and with PRIESTER-MELL & NICHOLSON INC., Austin, TX, in an estimated amount not to exceed $33,282, with three 12-month extension options in an estimated amount not to exceed $11,094 per extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $66,564. The annual amount for all electrical supplies required under these contracts will be for a total estimated amount not to exceed $416,263 each and combined.
61. Authorize award and execution of Amendment No. 1 to a contract with NESTLE WATERS NORTH AMERICA, INC., Austin, TX, for drinking water delivery service to extend the contract for one 12-month period in an amount not to exceed $25,185 with two additional 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $25,185 per extension option, for a revised total estimated contract amount not to exceed $151,110.
62. Authorize award and execution of a 12-month requirements supply contract TRILLIUM DEVELOPMENT LTD CO., Scottsdale, AZ for the purchase of 30,000 feet each of Traffic Signal Cable, 5 Conductor 600V, #14 Stranded Copper and 30,000 feet each of Traffic Signal Cable, 20 Conductor 600V, #14 Stranded Copper in an estimated amount not to exceed $59,310 with one 12-month extension option in an amount not to exceed $59,310, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $118,620.
63. Authorize award and execution of a 60-month primary requirements supply contract with GALLS LLC, Lexington, KY, or one of the other qualified bidders for IFB-BV No. CEA0010REBID to provide equipment, uniforms, and related services in an estimated amount not to exceed $21,405,638, with one 60-month extension option in an estimated amount not to exceed $49,345,682, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $70,751,320. These award amounts reflect City of Austin usuage only; should other jurisdictions use this contract, their expenditures are independent of the amounts shown above. Further, the City Council reserves the right to make addiitional contract awards from this solicitation in the future as necessary.
64. Authorize award and execution of Amendment No. 9 to a contract with ASSETWORKS, INC., Wayne, PA, for 1,000 additional licenses and software maintenance for the FleetFocus M5 fleet maintenance and management system for the Fleet Department in an amount not to exceed $29,678 and to increase the final extension option in an amount of $8,610, for a revised total amount not to exceed $1,910,427.71.
65. Authorize award, negotiation, and execution of a 36-month requirements service contract with YANEZ TENNIS, Austin, TX, for management and operation of Pharr Tennis Center, in an amount not to exceed $138,000 with two 36-month option periods in an estimated amount not to exceed $138,000 per extension period, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $414,000.
66. Authorize award and execution of Amendment No. 3 to a requirements service contract with GIVENS COURT REPORTING, Austin, TX for court reporting services for the Law Department to add funds for the first 12-month extension option in an estimated amount not to exceed $25,000, with three additional 12-month extension options in an estimated amount not to exceed $25,000 per extension option, for a total estimated contract amount not to exceed $155,000.
67. Authorize award and execution of Amendment No. 2 to a requirements supply contract with STUART C. IRBY CO., Dallas, TX, for 362kV class dead tank circuit breakers for Austin Energy to increase the contract authorization for the current contract period and remaining two extension options in an estimated amount not to exceed $629,365 each, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $5,034,920.
68. Authorize award, negotiation and execution of Amendment No. 4 to nine requirements service contracts with A-PLUS ENERGY MANAGEMENT & A/C, Austin, TX; AMERICAN CONSERVATION & AIR, Austin, TX; APPLE ENERGY GROUP, LLC, Austin, TX; ATS ENGINEERING & INSPECTORS (WBE/FW), Austin, TX; CITY CONSERVATION, Austin, TX; MCCULLOUGH HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING, INC., Austin, TX; STANDARD RENEWABLE ENERGY, Austin, TX; THE INSTITUTE FOR BUILDING TECHNOLOGY AND SAFETY, Herndon, VA; and THE NELROD COMPANY, Fort Worth, TX, to increase the contract for weatherization test in audit services in an estimated combined amount not to exceed $194,151, for a revised estimated combined contract amount not to exceed $972,500. Related to item #5.
69. Authorize negotiation and execution of an Interlocal Agreement with the CITY OF CEDAR PARK, TEXAS and TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, to allow for cooperative procurement of goods and services.
Transportation
70. Authorize the negotiation and execution of an amendment extending the Interlocal Agreement with LONE STAR RAIL DISTRICT until December 8, 2012 regarding the coordination and sharing of staff and resources necessary for the ongoing Project Connect and other regional rail and mobility efforts.
71. Approve an Ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2011-2012 Austin Transportation Department Parking Management Fund Operating Budget (Ordinance No. 20110912- 005) to transfer out $200,000, and amending the Fiscal Year 2011-2012 Austin Transportation Department Capital Budget (Ordinance No. 20110912-006) to transfer in and appropriate $200,000 from the Parking Management Fund Operating Budget for the Lone Star Rail District Interlocal Agreement. ( Notes: Item ID #11170 )
Item(s) from Council
72. Approve appointments and certain related waivers to citizen boards and commissions, to Council subcommittees and other intergovernmental bodies and removal and replacement of members.
73. Approve an ordinance amending City Code Section 2-1-107 to expand the role and responsibilities of the Austin Community Technology and Telecommunications Commission. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Laura Morrison CO 1: Council Member Chris Riley )
74. Approve a resolution affirming the City Council’s commitment to Open Government and directing the City Manager to work with the Community Technology and Telecommunications Commission to develop recommendations for elements of an Open Government Framework that addresses open data, open source platforms, mobile applications, and social media. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Laura Morrison CO 1: Council Member Chris Riley )
75. Approve a resolution casting Council's votes in the Williamson Central Appraisal District Board of Directors election. ( Notes: SPONSOR - Mayor Lee Leffingwell )
76. Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to notify a Neighborhood Plan Contact Team when payment of a fee is approved instead of sidewalk installation for certain projects within the team's neighborhood plan area. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Chris Riley CO 1: Council Member Mike Martinez )
77. Approve a resolution amending Resolution No. 021003-40 to add the Kite Festival as an annual City Co-sponsored event. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Chris Riley CO 1: Mayor Lee Leffingwell )
78. Approve a resolution initiating the process to rename the Oak Springs Branch Library to the Willie Mae Kirk Branch Library, waiving requirements in City Code Section 14-1- 34(D) related to process time limits, and directing the City Manager to present this item
for council consideration on or before February 2, 2012. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole CO 1: Council Member Kathie Tovo CO 2: Council Member William Spelman )
79. Authorize the City Manager to execute a co-sponsorship agreement with the River City Youth Foundation relating to the 14th Annual Merry Memories for Kids Event to be held on Saturday, December 10, 2011 at the Dove Springs Recreation Center to include a waiver of special event fees. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Mike Martinez CO 1: Council Member Chris Riley )
80. Approve the waiver of certain fees for the Silver Bell Social event sponsored by George Washington Carver Ambassadors, Inc. which is to be held on Thursday, December 15, 2011 at the George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center's Boyd Vance Theatre. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole CO 1: Mayor Lee Leffingwell CO 2: Council Member Kathie Tovo )
81. Approve the waiver of certain fees for the 2011 Santa Special event sponsored by George Washington Carver Ambassadors, Inc. which is to be held on Saturday, December 17, 2011 at the George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center. ( Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole CO 1: Mayor Lee Leffingwell CO 2: Council Member Kathie Tovo )
Item(s) to Set Public Hearing(s)
82. Set a public hearing to consider an ordinance amending Chapter 25 of the City Code pertaining to flag lot requirements for residential subdivision applications. (Suggested date and time: January 12, 2012 at 4:00 p.m. Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX).
83. Set a public hearing to receive public comments and to consider a resolution adopting proposed amendments to the Neighborhood Housing and Community Development Citizen Participation Plan. (Suggested date and time: December 15, 2011, 4:00 p.m., at Austin City Hall, 301 West Second Street, Austin, TX.).
84. Set a public hearing on the E. 6th Street Public Improvement District (PID) 2012 assessments. (Suggested date and time: January 12, 2012, 4:00p.m., at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX). Related to Items 13 & 14.
85. Set a public hearing to consider an ordinance creating an economic development program for and authorizing the negotiation and execution of an Economic Development Agreement with US Farathane Corporation. (Suggested date and time: December 15, 2011, 4:00 p.m. at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX).
Non-Consent Morning Briefings
86. Guiding Principles and Funding Criteria for the Bond Development Process
87. Staff presentation regarding a proposal to create an economic development program for US Farathane Corporation (Public comment is permitted on this staff presentation).
Executive Session 88. Discuss legal issues related to K.D. Contreras, Minor Child of Deceased, By Next Friend and Mother K.M. Berron and Albert Contreras, Father of Deceased, D.R. Contreras v. James Bowen (sic), et al. Cause No. A-11-CV-973-SS; In the U.S. District Court - Western District of Texas (Austin Division). (Private consultation with legal counsel pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Government Code.)
89. Discuss legal issues related to Open Government matters (Private consultation with legal counsel pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Government Code).
90. Discuss legal issues in Eddie Rodriguez, et al v. Rick Perry et al, Cause No. SA-11-CA- 635-OLG-JES-XR [Consolidated case], U.S. District for the Western District of Texas, San Antonio. (Private consultation with legal counsel pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Government Code).
91. Discuss legal issues related to No. 10-0316; City of Austin, Petitioner v. Harry M. Whittington, et al., Respondents; In the Supreme Court of Texas (Private consultation with legal counsel pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Government Code).
92. Discuss legal issues related to development regulations applicable to One World Theatre under Chapter 245 (private consultation with legal counsel pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Government Code).
Zoning Ordinances / Restrictive Covenants (HEARINGS CLOSED)
93. Approve an ordinance on second and third readings amending the Austin Tomorrow Comprehensive Plan by adopting the Downtown Austin Plan, directing the City Manager to process code amendments recommended in the Downtown Austin Plan, and initiating re-zonings of properties as recommended in the Downtown Austin Plan. The planning area includes properties bounded approximately by Interstate 35 to the east, the west side of Lamar Blvd. to the west, Lady Bird Lake to the south and Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. to the north.
94. NPA-2011-0019.02 – 3208 Red River – Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20040826-056, the Central Austin Combined Neighborhood Plan, an element of the Austin Tomorrow Comprehensive Plan, to change the land use designation on the future land use map (FLUM) on property locally known as 3208 Red River Street (Waller Creek Watershed) from Mixed Use/Office to Mixed Use land use. First reading approved on November 10, 2011. Vote: 7-0. Applicant/Owner: River Holdings, L.T.D. Agent: Metcalfe Williams, L.L.P. (Michele Rogerson Lynch). City Staff: Maureen Meredith, 974-2695.
95. C14-2011-0101 – 3208 Red River – Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 3208 Red River (Waller Creek Watershed) from general office-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GO-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning to community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning. First reading approved on November 10, 2011. Vote: 7-0. Applicant: River Holdings, Ltd. (Gerald Kucera) Agent: Metcalfe Williams, L.L.P. (Michele Lynch). City Staff: Clark Patterson, 974-7691.
96. C814-95-0002.10 – Four Points Centre PUD Amendment # 10 – Approve second/ third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 7013 and 7318 ½ River Place Boulevard, 11120 and 11034 Four Points Drive (Bull Creek Watershed) from planned unit development (PUD) district zoning to planned unit development (PUD) district zoning, to change a condition of zoning. First Reading approved with conditions on November 10, 2011. Vote: 7-0. Owner/Applicant: New TPG-Four Points, L.P. (Tom Paradise). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 974-3057.
97. C14-2011-0049 – Pioneer Hill – Approve third reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 9900- 10324 Dessau Road (Lake Creek Watershed) from traditional neighborhood district (TND) zoning to multi-family residence-limited density-conditional overlay (MF-1-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 1, townhouse and condominium residence- conditional overlay (SF-6-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 2, multi-family residence-medium density-conditional overlay (MF-3-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 3, community commercial-conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 4, and limited industrial-conditional overlay (LI-CO) combining district zoning for Tracts 5A and 5B, with conditions. First Reading approved with conditions on August 4, 2011. Vote: 7-0. Second Reading approved with additional conditions on September 22, 2011. Vote: 5-0, Council Members Martinez and Spelman-off the dais. Owner/Applicant: Continental Homes of Texas, LP/D.R. Horton (Richard N. Maier), Estate of Fred Morse (Scott Morse). Agent: Alice Glasco Consulting (Alice Glasco). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 974-3057.
98. C14-2011-0050 – Burnet-Kramer Rezoning – Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 11205 and 11301 Burnet Road (Walnut Creek Watershed; Shoal Creek Watershed) from North Burnet/Gateway-neighborhood plan (NBG-NP) district zoning to North Burnet/Gateway-neighborhood plan (NBG-NP) district zoning. First Reading approved with conditions on November 10, 2011. Vote: 7-0. Owner/Applicant: IBM Corporation. Agent: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Richard T. Suttle, Jr.). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 974-3057.
99. C14-2011-0117 – Crestview Station Residential – Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 950 Banyon Street (Waller Creek Watershed) from transit-oriented development-neighborhood plan (TOD-NP) combining district zoning to transit- oriented development-neighborhood plan (TOD-NP) combining district zoning, to change a condition of zoning. First reading approved on November 10, 2011. Vote 7-0. Applicant: Continental Homes (Richard Maier). Agent: Alice Glasco Consulting (Alice Glasco). City Staff: Clark Patterson, 974-7691.
100. C14R-85-023.01 – Kallestad Laboratories, Inc. – PDA Amendment – Approve second and third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 10010 F.M. 2222 (West Bull Creek Watershed) from research and development-planned development area (R&D-PDA) district zoning to research and development-planned development area (R&D-PDA) district zoning, to change a condition of zoning. On October 6, 2011, the City Council approved 1st reading of research and development-planned development area (R&D-PDA) district zoning, with conditions. Owner/Applicant: Austin Baptist Church. Agent: Armbrust & Brown, LLP (Richard T. Suttle, Jr.). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 974-3057.
Zoning and Neighborhood Plan Amendments (Public Hearings and Possible Action)
101. NPA-2010-0012.01 – 2001 & 2005 Chicon Street – Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20020801-91, the Upper Boggy Creek Neighborhood Plan, an element of the Austin Tomorrow Comprehensive Plan, to change the land use designation on the future land use map (FLUM) on property locally known as 2001 and 2005 Chicon Street (Boggy Creek Watershed) from Single Family to Mixed Use/Office land use. Staff Recommendation: To grant the change on the FLUM to Mixed Use/Office land use. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant the change on the FLUM to Mixed Use/Office land use. Owner/Applicant: Youth and Family Alliance dba LifeWorks. Agent: Metcalfe Williams, LLP (Michele Rogerson Lynch). City Staff: Maureen Meredith, 974-2695.
102. C14-2010-0127 – LifeWorks East Central – Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 2001 and 2005 Chicon Street (Boggy Creek Watershed) from family residence-neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) combining district zoning to limited office- mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (LO-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant limited office-mixed use-conditional overlay- neighborhood plan (LO-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant limited office-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (LO-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Youth and Family Alliance, dba LifeWorks (Susan McDowell). Agent: Metcalfe Williams, LLP (Michele Rogerson Lynch). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 974-7719.
103. NPA-2010-0005.03 – McElhenney Tract – Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20010927-05, the Montopolis Neighborhood Plan, an element of the Austin Tomorrow Comprehensive Plan, to change the land use designation on the future land use map (FLUM) on property locally known as 526 and 626 Bastrop Highway (Carson Creek Watershed) from Single Family to Commercial land use. Staff Recommendation: To grant Commercial land use. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant Commercial land use. Applicants/Owners: Jennifer McElhenney-Bertino; Amy Barbee (nee McElhenney); Thomas McElhenney, Jr.; John McElhenney; Ada McElhenney. Agent: Winstead P.C. (John Donisi). City Staff: Maureen Meredith, 974-2695.
104. C14-2010-0138 – McElhenney Tract – Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 526 and 626 Bastrop Highway (Carson Creek Watershed) from general commercial services-neighborhood plan (CS-NP) combining district zoning, community commercial-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-CO-NP) combining district zoning and single family residence-standard lot- neighborhood plan (SF-2-NP) combining district zoning to general commercial services-neighborhood plan (CS-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-neighborhood plan (CS-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-neighborhood plan (CS-NP) combining district zoning. Applicant: Jennifer McElhenney-Bertino. Agent: Winstead, PC (Michelle Haussmann). City Staff: Stephen Rye, 974-7604.
105. NPA-2011-0009.01 – Wallen/Gamboa (2315 East 8th Street) – Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20011213-41, the Central East Austin Neighborhood Plan, an element of the Austin Tomorrow Comprehensive Plan, to change the land use designation on the future land use map (FLUM) on property locally known as 2315 East 8th Street (Town Lake Watershed) from Single Family land use to Mixed Use land use. Staff Recommendation: To deny the change on the FLUM to Mixed Use land use. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant the change on the FLUM to Mixed Use land use. Owner/Applicant: Rick Wallen. Agent: Jim Bennett Consulting (Jim Bennett). City Staff: Maureen Meredith, 974-2695.
106. C14-2011-0079 – Wallen/Gamboa – Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 2315 E. 8th Street (Shoal Creek Watershed) from family residence- neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) combining district zoning to general office- neighborhood plan (GO-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To deny general office-neighborhood plan (GO-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant general office-conditional overlay- neighborhood plan (GO-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Applicant: Rolling RDR Properties (Rick Wallen). Agent: Jim Bennett Consulting (Jim Bennett). City Staff: Clark Patterson, 974-7691.
107. NPA-2011-0005.02 - CSK Austin Neighborhood Plan Amendment - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20010927-05, the Montopolis Neighborhood Plan, an element of the Austin Tomorrow Comprehensive Plan, to change the land use designation on the future land use map (FLUM) on property locally known as 6914, 7000, and 7016 East Ben White Boulevard. (Carson Creek Watershed) from Commercial and Industry land use to Mixed Use land use. Staff Recommendation: To grant the change in the FLUM to Mixed Use. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant the change in the FLUM to Mixed Use. Owner, Applicant: CSK Partners, L.L.C. Agent: Garrett-Ihnen Civil Engineers, Inc. (Mike Wilson and Steven L. Ihnen). City Staff: Maureen Meredith, 974-2695.
108. NPA-2011-0015.01 – Southern Walnut Creek Hike and Bike Trail – Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20021107-Z-11 of the East MLK Combined Neighborhood Plan, to change the future land use designation on the future land use map (FLUM) on property locally known as 6406 Garden Drive Lane (Walnut Creek Watershed) from Mixed Residential and Mixed Use to Recreation/Open Space land use. Staff Recommendation: To grant the change on the FLUM to Recreation/Open Space land use. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant the change on the FLUM to Recreation Open/Space land use. Owner/Applicant: City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department (Gregory Montes). City Staff: Maureen Meredith, 974-2695.
109. C14-2011-0086 – Southern Walnut Creek Hike & Bike Trail – Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 6406 Garden View Drive (Walnut Creek Watershed) from family residence-neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) combining district zoning to public- neighborhood plan (P-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant public-neighborhood plan (P-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant public-neighborhood plan (P-NP) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department (Gregory Montes). City Staff: Stephen Rye, 974-7604.
110. NPA-2011-0016.01 – Southern Walnut Creek Hike and Bike Trail – Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20030327-12 of the Govalle/Johnston Terrace Combined Neighborhood Plan, to change the future land use designation on the future land use map (FLUM) on property locally known as 5702 ½ Jain Lane (Boggy Creek Watershed) from Single Family and Civic to Recreation/Open Space land use. Staff Recommendation: To grant the change on the FLUM to Recreation/Open Space land use. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant the change on the FLUM to Recreation Open/Space land use. Owner/Applicant: City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department (Gregory Montes). City Staff: Maureen Meredith, 974-2695.
111. C14-2011-0082 – Southern Walnut Creek Hike & Bike Trail – Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 5707 ½ Jain Lane (Boggy Creek Watershed) from family residence-neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) combining district zoning to public- neighborhood plan (P-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant public-neighborhood plan (P-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant public-neighborhood plan (P-NP) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department (Gregory Montes). City Staff: Stephen Rye, 974-7604.
112. NPA-2011-0016.02 – Southern Walnut Creek Hike and Bike Trail – Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20030327-12 of the Govalle/Johnston Terrace Combined Neighborhood Plan, to change the future land use designation on the future land use map (FLUM) on property locally known as 5509 – 5609 Stuart Circle (Boggy Creek Watershed) from Single Family and Water to Recreation/Open Space land use. Staff Recommendation: To grant the change on the FLUM to Recreation/Open Space land use. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant the change on the FLUM to Recreation Open/Space land use. Owner/Applicant: City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department (Gregory Montes). City Staff: Maureen Meredith, 974-2695.
113. C14-2011-0083 – Southern Walnut Creek Hike & Bike Trail – Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 5200 Bolm Road and 5509-5609 Stuart Circle (Boggy Creek Watershed) from family residence-neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) combining district zoning to public-neighborhood plan (P-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant public-neighborhood plan (P-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant public-neighborhood plan (P-NP) combining district zoning. Applicant: City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department (Gregory Montes). City Staff: Stephen Rye, 974-7604.
114. NPA-2011-0023.01 – 6500 Manor Road – Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20070809-55, the University Hills/Windsor Park Neighborhood Plan, an element of the Austin Tomorrow Comprehensive Plan, to change the land use designation on the future land use map (FLUM) on property locally known as 6500 and 6502 Manor Road (Little Walnut Creek Watershed) from Office land use to Neighborhood Mixed Use land use. Staff Recommendation: To grant the change on the FLUM to Neighborhood Mixed Use land use. Planning Commission Recommendation: To be reviewed on December 13, 2011. Owner/Applicant: Kennie and Mildred Sneed. City Staff: Maureen Meredith, 974-2695.
115. C14-2011-0087 – 6500 Manor Road – Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 6500 Manor Road (Little Walnut Creek Watershed) from limited office- neighborhood plan (LO-NP) combining district zoning to general commercial services- neighborhood plan (CS-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant neighborhood commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (LR-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To be reviewed on December 13, 2011. Owner/Applicant: Sneed Realtors (Mildred and Kennie Sneed). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 974-7719.
116. C14-05-0112(RCA) – AMLI Southshore – Conduct a public hearing to approve a restrictive covenant amendment for the property locally known as 1620 East Riverside Drive (Town Lake Watershed). Staff Recommendation: To grant the restrictive covenant amendment. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant the restrictive covenant amendment. Applicant: PPF 1620 East Riverside Drive, LLC. Agent: Alice Glasco Consulting (Alice Glasco). City Staff: Stephen Rye, 974-7604.
117. C14-2011-0081 – Platinum Slaughter Lane – Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 715 West Slaughter Lane (Slaughter Creek Watershed) from development reserve (DR) district zoning to multi-family residence-medium density-conditional overlay (MF-3-CO) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant multi- family residence-medium density-conditional overlay (MF-3-CO) combining district zoning with conditions. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant multi-family residence-medium density-conditional overlay (MF-3-CO) combining district zoning with conditions. Owner/Applicant: Estate of Donald Lamar West and Alma Kay West; Gruene Commercial Property, Ltd. (Alma Kay West). Agent: Smith, Robertson, Elliott, Klein & Douglas, LLP (David Hartman). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 974-7719.
118. C14-2011-0098 – San Gabriel Liquor – Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 2408 San Gabriel Street (Waller Creek Watershed) from neighborhood commercial-neighborhood plan (LR-NP) combining district zoning to commercial- liquor sales-neighborhood plan (CS-1-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant commercial-liquor sales-neighborhood plan (CS-1-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To forward to the City Council without a recommendation. Applicant: Yates Living Trust, Koya Holdings & Louis Kowalski. Agent: The Faust Group (Bill Faust). City Staff: Clark Patterson, 974-7691.
119. C14-2011-0093 – The Grove – Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 3707 Manchaca Road (West Bouldin Creek Watershed) from limited office (LO) district zoning and multi-family residence-low density (MF-2) district zoning to multi-family residence-medium density (MF-3) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant multi-family residence-medium density (MF-3) district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To be reviewed on December 13, 2011. Applicant: FHB Forest Apartments, LP. Agent: WFA Austin (Scott Wuest). City Staff: Stephen Rye, 974-7604.
120. C14-2011-0103 – IBC Mueller View – Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 1206, 1208, 1210, 1212, 1216 & 1218 E. 51st Street (Tannehill Creek Watershed) from community commercial-mixed use-vertical mixed use building- conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-V-CO-NP) combining district zoning to community commercial-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay- neighborhood plan (GR-MU-V-CO-NP) combining district zoning, to change a condition of zoning. Staff Recommendation: Pending. Planning Commission Recommendation: To be reviewed February 14, 2012. Applicant: Tommie Bernal, Gary & Doyle Valdez, Larry Bartling, Thomas McDonald, Mueller View, L.P. & Austin Gay and Lesbian International Film Festival. Agent: Graves, Dougherty, Hearon & Moody, P.C. (Peter Cesaro) City Staff: Clark Patterson, 974-7691.
121. C14-2011-0111 – Naser Rezoning – Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 12030 North Lamar Boulevard (Walnut Creek Watershed) from neighborhood commercial-conditional overlay (LR-CO) combining district zoning to neighborhood commercial-conditional overlay (LR-CO) combining district zoning, to change a condition of zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant neighborhood commercial-conditional overlay (LR-CO) combining district zoning, to change a condition of zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant neighborhood commercial-conditional overlay (LR-CO) combining district zoning, to change a condition of zoning, with conditions. Owner/Applicant: Faris Properties (Nasib Naser). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 974-3057.
122. C14-2011-0120 – Shops at Volente, Ltd. – Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by zoning property locally known as 11416 North FM 620 Road (Lake Austin Watershed) from interim-rural residence (I-RR) district zoning to community commercial (GR) district zoning for Tract 1 and commercial-liquor sales (CS-1) district zoning for Tract 2. Staff Recommendation: To grant community commercial-conditional overlay (GR-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 1 and commercial-liquor sales-conditional overlay (CS-1-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 commercial-liquor sales-conditional overlay (CS-1-CO) combining district zoning for Tract 2. Owner/Applicant: Shops at Volente, Ltd. (Sandy P. Aron, President). Agent: Greenblum & Associates (J. Bradley Greenblum). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 974-3057.
123. C14-2011-0121 –13825 FM 2769 – Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 13825 FM 2769 Road (Lake Travis Watershed) from development reserve (DR) district zoning to community commercial (GR) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant limited office-conditional overlay (LO-CO) combining district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To be reviewed on December 20, 2011. Owner/Applicant: Linda Carter. Agent: Conley Engineering, Inc. (Carl Conley). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 974-3057.
124. C14-2011-0122 – Atlantic-14 – Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by zoning property locally known as 15433 FM 1325 Road (Rattan Branch Watershed) from interim-rural residence (I-RR)
district zoning to multi-family residence-medium density (MF-3) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant multi-family residence-medium density-conditional overlay (MF-3-CO) combining district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant multi-family residence-medium density-conditional overlay (MF-3-CO) combining district zoning, with additional conditions. Owner/Applicant: Mike McCarty. Agent: Jim Bennett Consulting (Jim Bennett). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 974-3057.
125. C14-2011-0123 – Wells Branch Properties – Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 1215, 1301 and 1307 Wells Branch Parkway (Harris Branch Watershed) from rural residence (RR) district zoning to limited industrial service (LI) district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant general commercial services (CS) district zoning. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-conditional overlay (CS-CO) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: River City Partners, Ltd. (Lee T. Raines). Agent: The Faust Group (William M. Faust). City Staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, 974-3057.
126. C14-2011-0125 – 2500 and 2502 Manor Road – Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 2500 and 2502 Manor Road (Boggy Creek Watershed) from neighborhood commercial-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay- neighborhood plan (LR-MU-V-CO-NP) combining district zoning to community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning on Tract 1, and commercial- liquor sales-mixed use- conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-1-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning on Tract 2. Staff Recommendation: To grant community commercial-mixed use- conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning on Tract 1, and commercial-liquor sales-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-1-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning on Tract 2. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay- neighborhood plan (GR-MU-CO-NP) combining district zoning on Tract 1, and commercial-liquor sales-mixed use-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-1-MU- CO-NP) combining district zoning on Tract 2. Owner/Applicant: Jason Berkowitz. Agent: Land Answers, Inc. (Jim Wittliff). City Staff: Heather Chaffin, 974-2122.
127. C14-2011-0126 – 813 and 813 ½ E. 13th Street – Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 813 and 813 ½ East 13th Street (Waller Creek Watershed) from neighborhood commercial-neighborhood plan (LR-NP) combining district zoning to family residence-neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant family residence-neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant family residence- neighborhood plan (SF-3-NP) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: Roger Easley. Agent: Land Answers, Inc. (Jim Wittliff). City Staff: Heather Chaffin, 974-2122.
128. C14-2011-0127 – Bluff Springs Commercial – Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 7001 Bluff Springs Road (Onion Creek Watershed; Slaughter Creek Watershed) from general commercial services-conditional overlay (CS-CO) combining district zoning to general commercial services-conditional overlay (CS-CO) combining district zoning, to change a condition of zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant
general commercial services-conditional overlay (CS-CO) combining district zoning, to change a condition of zoning, with conditions. Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-conditional overlay (CS-CO) combining district zoning, to change a condition of zoning, with conditions. Owner/Applicant: NL Land Holdings, Ltd. (Jimmy J. Nassour). Agent: Alice Glasco Consulting (Alice Glasco). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 974-7719.
129. C14-2011-0128 – 4500 East 51st Street – Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 4500 East 51st Street (Fort Branch Watershed) from community commercial- conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-CO-NP) combining district zoning to community commercial-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-CO-NP) combining district zoning, to change a condition of zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant community commercial-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-CO-NP) combining district zoning, to change a condition of zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To deny community commercial-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (GR-CO-NP) combining district zoning, to change a condition of zoning. Owner/Applicant: Benjamin P. Rosas. Agent: McClendon & Associates Development Consulting (Carl McClendon). City Staff: Wendy Rhoades, 974-7719.
130. C14-2011-0130.SH – 2712 E. 12th Street – Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 2712 E. 12th Street (Boggy Creek Watershed) from transit-oriented development-neighborhood plan (TOD-NP) combining district zoning to transit- oriented development-neighborhood plan (TOD-NP) combining district zoning, to change a condition of zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant transit-oriented development-neighborhood plan-conditional overlay (TOD-NP-CO) combining district zoning, to change a condition of zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant transit- oriented development-neighborhood plan- conditional overlay (TOD-NP-CO) combining district zoning, to change a condition of zoning. Owner/Applicant: South End MLK TOD, LLP. Agent: Pegasus Planning, LLC (Sean Garretson). City Staff: Heather Chaffin, 974-2122.
131. C14-2010-0206 – Arabella – Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 1502 West Avenue (Shoal Creek Watershed) from limited office-historic landmark (LO- H) combining district zoning to general office-historic landmark (GO-H) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation: To grant general office-historic landmark (GO- H) combining district zoning. Historic Landmark Commission Recommendation: To grant general office-historic land mark (GO-H) combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To forward the case to City Council without a recommendation. Applicant/Agent: William & Cynthia Baschnagel. City Staff: Clark Patterson, 974-7691. A valid petition has been filed in opposition to this rezoning request.
Austin Housing and Finance Corporation Meeting)
132. The Mayor will recess the City Council meeting to conduct a Board of Directors' Meeting of the Austin Housing Finance Corporation. Following adjournment of the AHFC Board meeting the City Council will re-convene (The AHFC agenda is temporarily located at https://austin.siretechnologies.com/sirepub/mtgviewer.aspx?meetid=166&doctype=AGENDA)
Public Hearings and Possible Actions 133. Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending the GreenChoice® Energy Rider in Ordinance No. 20110912-007 to extend the Batch 6 subscription expiration date to December 31, 2021.
134. Conduct a public hearing in accordance with Section 26.001 et seq. of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code and consider a resolution approving the use of approximately 274 square feet of land for permanent sidewalk purposes and approximately 1,315 square feet for temporary workspace purposes in connection with the construction, use, maintenance, repair and replacement of a sidewalk that is a portion of the Group 10 ADA Sidewalk Improvements – Brodie Lane Project through a dedicated scientific area that is part of the Austin Water Utility’s Water Quality Protection Lands known as Lot 7, Block “A”, Mission Bethany Subdivision.
135. Conduct a public hearing in accordance with Sec. 26.001 et seq. of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code and approve a resolution to consider the use of approximately 31,861 square feet temporary access route for the decommissioning and demolition of the Holly Street Power Plant through dedicated parkland known as Metz Park.
136. Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending Chapters 25-1 and 25-2 of the City Code to modify requirements for open space (C20-2010-020).
137. Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending Title 11 and Title 25 of the City Code to revise the City's historic preservation program, including changes to the criteria for designating historic landmarks, property tax exemptions for historic landmarks, and provisions relating to properties located within National Register and Local Historic Districts.
138. Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance setting the Downtown Austin Public Improvement District (PID) 2012 assessment rate and approving its proposed 2012 assessment roll.
139. Conduct a public hearing and consider a resolution regarding a request by The Market on Collier, located at 1700 South Lamar Blvd., Suite 230 for a waiver from the distance requirement of City Code Section 4-9-4(A) which requires a minimum of 300 feet between a business that sells alcoholic beverages and a church.
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