October 6, 2011 City Council Meetings
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Invocation - – Invocation
Pastor Ismael Flores, South Austin Church of the Nazarene
– City Council Convenes
Invocation
– Invocation
Pastor Ismael Flores, South Austin Church of the Nazarene
– City Council Convenes
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Consent Agenda - Consent Agenda:
Items: 1-70
Items Pulled: 2, 4 & 5, 7, 12 & 13, 17 & 18, 26, 30, 41 & 42, 47, 56-61
Consent Agenda
Consent Agenda:
Items: 1-70
Items Pulled: 2, 4 & 5, 7, 12 & 13, 17 & 18, 26, 30, 41 & 42, 47, 56-61
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Item 12 (Part 1 of 3) - Approve an ordinance ordering an election to be held in the City of Austin on May 12, 2012 to elect the mayor and three council members.
Item 12 (Part 1 of 3)
Approve an ordinance ordering an election to be held in the City of Austin on May 12, 2012 to elect the mayor and three council members.
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Item 12 (Part 2 of 3) - Approve an ordinance ordering an election to be held in the City of Austin on May 12, 2012 to elect the mayor and three council members.
Item 12 (Part 2 of 3)
Approve an ordinance ordering an election to be held in the City of Austin on May 12, 2012 to elect the mayor and three council members.
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Citizen Communications - Oralia Garza de Cortes- I am speaking for support for an item on the Health and
Human Services Committee, as well as on the RFP process as applied to the social
service agencies.
John "Mike" Ford- Putting dangerous chemicals in my water and it undermines my
thyroid!
Reverend Ira L. Lewis- East 12th Street Missionary Baptist Church 2205 E. 12th
Street Austin, TX 78702
Dr. Laura Pressley- Health dangers of fluoridation
Stacey Hopp- Against fluoridating the water supply
Paul Robbins- City issues
Gavino Fernandez, Jr.- LULAC District 12 support the Allocation of $200,000 from
Austin Energy Holly Good neighbor Program to fund a Parents Education Summit to be held at Eastside Memorial High School on March 3, 2012 and a Latino Male Summit in the Fall of 2012, to be followed with a similar summits at Martin Middle Schools. And $100.00 for the operation of a LULAC LNESC academic center to be located at 2121 East 6th street next to Lance Armstrong Cancer Senter and U.T. Elementary
charter school.
Marcelo Tafoya- LULAC District 12 supports the Allocation of $200,000 from Austin Energy Holly Good neighbor Program to fund a Parents Education Summit to be held at Eastside Memorial High School on March 3, 2012 and a Latino Male Summit in the Fall of 2012, to be followed with similar summits at Martin Middle School. And $100.00 for the operation of a LULAC LNESC academic center to be located at 2121 East 6th street next to Lance Armstrong Cancer Center and U.T. Elementary charter
school.
Fidel Acevedo- LULAC District 12 supports the Allocation of $200,000 from Austin Energy Holly Good neighbor Program to fund a Parents Education Summit to be held at Eastside Memorial High School on March 3, 2012 and a Latino Male Summit in the Fall of 2012, to be followed with similar summits at Martin Middle School. And $100.00 for the operation of a LULAC LNESC academic center to be located at 2121 East 6th street next to Lance Armstrong Cancer Center and U.T. Elementary charter
school.
Marcos de Leon- LULAC District 12 supports the Allocation of $200,000 from Austin Energy Holly Good neighbor Program to fund a Parents Education Summit to be held at Eastside Memorial High School on March 3, 2012 and a Latino Male Summit in the Fall of 2012, to be followed with similar summits at Martin Middle School. And $100.00 for the operation of a LULAC LNESC academic center to be located at 2121 East 6th street next to Lance Armstrong Cancer Center and U.T. Elementary charter
school.
Citizen Communications
Oralia Garza de Cortes- I am speaking for support for an item on the Health and
Human Services Committee, as well as on the RFP process as applied to the social
service agencies.
John "Mike" Ford- Putting dangerous chemicals in my water and it undermines my
thyroid!
Reverend Ira L. Lewis- East 12th Street Missionary Baptist Church 2205 E. 12th
Street Austin, TX 78702
Dr. Laura Pressley- Health dangers of fluoridation
Stacey Hopp- Against fluoridating the water supply
Paul Robbins- City issues
Gavino Fernandez, Jr.- LULAC District 12 support the Allocation of $200,000 from
Austin Energy Holly Good neighbor Program to fund a Parents Education Summit to be held at Eastside Memorial High School on March 3, 2012 and a Latino Male Summit in the Fall of 2012, to be followed with a similar summits at Martin Middle Schools. And $100.00 for the operation of a LULAC LNESC academic center to be located at 2121 East 6th street next to Lance Armstrong Cancer Senter and U.T. Elementary
charter school.
Marcelo Tafoya- LULAC District 12 supports the Allocation of $200,000 from Austin Energy Holly Good neighbor Program to fund a Parents Education Summit to be held at Eastside Memorial High School on March 3, 2012 and a Latino Male Summit in the Fall of 2012, to be followed with similar summits at Martin Middle School. And $100.00 for the operation of a LULAC LNESC academic center to be located at 2121 East 6th street next to Lance Armstrong Cancer Center and U.T. Elementary charter
school.
Fidel Acevedo- LULAC District 12 supports the Allocation of $200,000 from Austin Energy Holly Good neighbor Program to fund a Parents Education Summit to be held at Eastside Memorial High School on March 3, 2012 and a Latino Male Summit in the Fall of 2012, to be followed with similar summits at Martin Middle School. And $100.00 for the operation of a LULAC LNESC academic center to be located at 2121 East 6th street next to Lance Armstrong Cancer Center and U.T. Elementary charter
school.
Marcos de Leon- LULAC District 12 supports the Allocation of $200,000 from Austin Energy Holly Good neighbor Program to fund a Parents Education Summit to be held at Eastside Memorial High School on March 3, 2012 and a Latino Male Summit in the Fall of 2012, to be followed with similar summits at Martin Middle School. And $100.00 for the operation of a LULAC LNESC academic center to be located at 2121 East 6th street next to Lance Armstrong Cancer Center and U.T. Elementary charter
school.
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Executive Session - 73. Discuss legal issues related to Cause No. D-1-GN-09-004161; Chandler, et al. v. The
City of Austin, Texas; In the District Court of Travis County, Texas, 353rd Judicial
District (Private consultation with legal counsel pursuant to Section 551.071 of the
Government Code).
74. Discuss legal issues related to Open Government matters (Private consultation with
legal counsel pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Government Code.)
Executive Session
73. Discuss legal issues related to Cause No. D-1-GN-09-004161; Chandler, et al. v. The
City of Austin, Texas; In the District Court of Travis County, Texas, 353rd Judicial
District (Private consultation with legal counsel pursuant to Section 551.071 of the
Government Code).
74. Discuss legal issues related to Open Government matters (Private consultation with
legal counsel pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Government Code.)
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Item 12 (Part 3 of 3) - Approve an ordinance ordering an election to be held in the City of Austin on May 12, 2012 to elect the mayor and three council members.
Item 12 (Part 3 of 3)
Approve an ordinance ordering an election to be held in the City of Austin on May 12, 2012 to elect the mayor and three council members.
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Item 4 - Authorize the negotiation and execution of an addendum to the contract with Travis County for election services related to the May 2012 General Election in an amount not to exceed $500,464 for the purchase of electronic voting equipment.
Item 4
Authorize the negotiation and execution of an addendum to the contract with Travis County for election services related to the May 2012 General Election in an amount not to exceed $500,464 for the purchase of electronic voting equipment.
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Item 61 (Part 1 of 3) - Approve a resolution directing the Comprehensive Plan Citizens Advisory Task Force
(the "Task Force") to review the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan and provide recommendations to the Comprehensive Planning and Transportation Committee and directing the City Manager to support the Task Force in meeting its responsibilities.
( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Laura Morrison CO 1: Council Member Kathie Tovo )
Item 61 (Part 1 of 3)
Approve a resolution directing the Comprehensive Plan Citizens Advisory Task Force
(the "Task Force") to review the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan and provide recommendations to the Comprehensive Planning and Transportation Committee and directing the City Manager to support the Task Force in meeting its responsibilities.
( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Laura Morrison CO 1: Council Member Kathie Tovo )
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Item 61 (Part 2 of 3) - Approve a resolution directing the Comprehensive Plan Citizens Advisory Task Force
(the "Task Force") to review the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan and provide recommendations to the Comprehensive Planning and Transportation Committee and directing the City Manager to support the Task Force in meeting its responsibilities.
( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Laura Morrison CO 1: Council Member Kathie Tovo )
Item 61 (Part 2 of 3)
Approve a resolution directing the Comprehensive Plan Citizens Advisory Task Force
(the "Task Force") to review the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan and provide recommendations to the Comprehensive Planning and Transportation Committee and directing the City Manager to support the Task Force in meeting its responsibilities.
( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Laura Morrison CO 1: Council Member Kathie Tovo )
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Item 61 (Part 3 of 3) - Approve a resolution directing the Comprehensive Plan Citizens Advisory Task Force
(the "Task Force") to review the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan and provide recommendations to the Comprehensive Planning and Transportation Committee and directing the City Manager to support the Task Force in meeting its responsibilities.
( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Laura Morrison CO 1: Council Member Kathie Tovo )
Item 61 (Part 3 of 3)
Approve a resolution directing the Comprehensive Plan Citizens Advisory Task Force
(the "Task Force") to review the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan and provide recommendations to the Comprehensive Planning and Transportation Committee and directing the City Manager to support the Task Force in meeting its responsibilities.
( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Laura Morrison CO 1: Council Member Kathie Tovo )
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Item 7 - Authorize the negotiation and execution of a professional services agreement with DESIGN WORKSHOP, INC., Austin, TX, or one of the other qualified responders to RFQ Solicitation No. CLMP085, to provide Professional Services for the Republic Square Park Phase 2 Planning and Design project for an amount not to exceed
$150,000.
Item 7
Authorize the negotiation and execution of a professional services agreement with DESIGN WORKSHOP, INC., Austin, TX, or one of the other qualified responders to RFQ Solicitation No. CLMP085, to provide Professional Services for the Republic Square Park Phase 2 Planning and Design project for an amount not to exceed
$150,000.
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Item 13 - Authorize award and execution of a contract through the Texas Local Government
Purchasing Cooperative (BUYBOARD) with THE PLAYWELL GROUP, Dallas, TX,
for the purchase and installation of playground equipment at the new Roy Guererro
Park in an amount not to exceed $322,229.30.
Item 13
Authorize award and execution of a contract through the Texas Local Government
Purchasing Cooperative (BUYBOARD) with THE PLAYWELL GROUP, Dallas, TX,
for the purchase and installation of playground equipment at the new Roy Guererro
Park in an amount not to exceed $322,229.30.
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Item 42 - Authorize award and execution of a contract through the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (BUYBOARD) with THE PLAYWELL GROUP, Dallas, TX, for the purchase and installation of playground equipment at the new Roy Guererro
Park in an amount not to exceed $322,229.30.
Item 42
Authorize award and execution of a contract through the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (BUYBOARD) with THE PLAYWELL GROUP, Dallas, TX, for the purchase and installation of playground equipment at the new Roy Guererro
Park in an amount not to exceed $322,229.30.
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Items 56 & 58 - 56. Approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 13-2, Article 2, Division 2, to add
a new Subpart G establishing regulations for the operation of electric low-speed vehicles for hire, and providing for criminal penalties.
( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Chris Riley CO 1: Council Member Mike Martinez CO 2: Council Member Kathie Tovo )
58. Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to design an application process and
implement a pilot program allowing electric low speed vehicles to operate through September 30, 2012 at which time a permanent policy is to be implemented.
( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Chris Riley CO 1: Council Member Mike Martinez CO 2: Council Member Kathie Tovo )
Items 56 & 58
56. Approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 13-2, Article 2, Division 2, to add
a new Subpart G establishing regulations for the operation of electric low-speed vehicles for hire, and providing for criminal penalties.
( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Chris Riley CO 1: Council Member Mike Martinez CO 2: Council Member Kathie Tovo )
58. Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to design an application process and
implement a pilot program allowing electric low speed vehicles to operate through September 30, 2012 at which time a permanent policy is to be implemented.
( Notes: SPONSOR: Council Member Chris Riley CO 1: Council Member Mike Martinez CO 2: Council Member Kathie Tovo )
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Item 47 - 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.
Item 47
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.
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Item 57 - Approve a resolution authorizing the creation of a Bond Election Advisory Committee and directing the presentation to council of briefings relating to planning of the 2012 bond propositions.
( Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole CO 1: Council Member Laura Morrison CO 2: Mayor Lee Leffingwell )
Item 57
Approve a resolution authorizing the creation of a Bond Election Advisory Committee and directing the presentation to council of briefings relating to planning of the 2012 bond propositions.
( Notes: SPONSOR: Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole CO 1: Council Member Laura Morrison CO 2: Mayor Lee Leffingwell )
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Live Music - Live Music by Lex Land
Live Music
Live Music by Lex Land
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Presentations and Proclamations - Presentations and Proclamations
Presentations and Proclamations
Presentations and Proclamations
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Item 2 - Approve issuance of a rebate to Dell Computers, Inc. for the installation of energy
efficient equipment in an amount not to exceed $122,403.
Item 2
Approve issuance of a rebate to Dell Computers, Inc. for the installation of energy
efficient equipment in an amount not to exceed $122,403.
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Item 76 - C14-2011-0058 - 707 West Ave. Rezoning – Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 705, 707, 709, 711 West Avenue & 710 West 7th Street (Shoal Creek Watershed) from general office (GO) district zoning to general commercial servicesmixed use-conditional overlay (CS-MU-CO) combining district zoning. First reading approved on August 25, 2011. Vote: 7-0. Applicant: Cirrus Logic (Thurman Case). Agent: Armbrust and Brown, P.L.L.C (Richard Suttle). City Staff: Clark Patterson, 974-7691. A valid petition has been filed in opposition to this rezoning request.
Item 76
C14-2011-0058 - 707 West Ave. Rezoning – Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 705, 707, 709, 711 West Avenue & 710 West 7th Street (Shoal Creek Watershed) from general office (GO) district zoning to general commercial servicesmixed use-conditional overlay (CS-MU-CO) combining district zoning. First reading approved on August 25, 2011. Vote: 7-0. Applicant: Cirrus Logic (Thurman Case). Agent: Armbrust and Brown, P.L.L.C (Richard Suttle). City Staff: Clark Patterson, 974-7691. A valid petition has been filed in opposition to this rezoning request.
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Item 18 - Authorize payment of membership fees to the Austin-San Antonio Corridor Council in
an amount not to exceed $50,000.
Item 18
Authorize payment of membership fees to the Austin-San Antonio Corridor Council in
an amount not to exceed $50,000.
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Item 41 - Authorize award and execution of a contract through the United States General
Services Administration (GSA) with INTERNATIONAL SURVEILLANCE TECHNOLOGY, Deerfield Beach, FL, for the purchase of one surveillance van for the Austin Police Department in an amount not to exceed $187,139.40.
Item 41
Authorize award and execution of a contract through the United States General
Services Administration (GSA) with INTERNATIONAL SURVEILLANCE TECHNOLOGY, Deerfield Beach, FL, for the purchase of one surveillance van for the Austin Police Department in an amount not to exceed $187,139.40.
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Item 5 - Approve a resolution authorizing negotiation and execution of 12 month Interlocal Agreements, to be known as Public Safety Equipment Loan Agreements, with automatic renewal for up to four subsequent one-year terms, between the City and various governmental agencies and political subdivisions that cooperate with the City's
public safety departments in the provision of law enforcement, fire, and emergency medical services to permit the City to loan public safety electronic vehicular and communications equipment on a temporary basis in times of emergency or for purposes of mutual aid and interoperability.
Item 5
Approve a resolution authorizing negotiation and execution of 12 month Interlocal Agreements, to be known as Public Safety Equipment Loan Agreements, with automatic renewal for up to four subsequent one-year terms, between the City and various governmental agencies and political subdivisions that cooperate with the City's
public safety departments in the provision of law enforcement, fire, and emergency medical services to permit the City to loan public safety electronic vehicular and communications equipment on a temporary basis in times of emergency or for purposes of mutual aid and interoperability.
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Item 17 - Authorize payment of the City's annual membership dues for Fiscal Year 2011-2012 in the Lone Star Rail District, in an amount not to exceed $49,500.
Item 17
Authorize payment of the City's annual membership dues for Fiscal Year 2011-2012 in the Lone Star Rail District, in an amount not to exceed $49,500.
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Item 59 - Approve a resolution directing the City Manager and the General Manager of Austin Energy to prepare a report that analyzes various strategies for near-term resource, generation and climate protection goals as they relate to Fayette Power Plant and other resources.
Item 59
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager and the General Manager of Austin Energy to prepare a report that analyzes various strategies for near-term resource, generation and climate protection goals as they relate to Fayette Power Plant and other resources.
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Item 60 - Approve a resolution directing the City Manager and Austin Energy General Manager to report back to Council on the strategy related to reaching Council adopted demand side management and energy efficiency goals.
Item 60
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager and Austin Energy General Manager to report back to Council on the strategy related to reaching Council adopted demand side management and energy efficiency goals.
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Item 79 - Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending Chapter 25-6 of the City Code to modify parking requirements for properties in the downtown area that are zoned P-Public (C2o-2011-010).
Item 79
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending Chapter 25-6 of the City Code to modify parking requirements for properties in the downtown area that are zoned P-Public (C2o-2011-010).
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Item 80 (Part 1 of 3) - MP-2011-0003 Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance 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.
Item 80 (Part 1 of 3)
MP-2011-0003 Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance 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.
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Item 80 (Part 2 of 3) - MP-2011-0003 Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance 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.
Item 80 (Part 2 of 3)
MP-2011-0003 Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance 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.
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Item 80 (Part 3 of 3) - MP-2011-0003 Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance 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.
Item 80 (Part 3 of 3)
MP-2011-0003 Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance 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.
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Item 30 - Authorize award and execution of various supply and service contracts during the Fiscal Year 2011-2012 through the STATE OF TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES (DIR) cooperative purchasing program, Austin, TX, for the purchase of computer, telephone, and network hardware, and the related maintenance services in an estimated amount not to exceed $27,563,524.
Item 30
Authorize award and execution of various supply and service contracts during the Fiscal Year 2011-2012 through the STATE OF TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES (DIR) cooperative purchasing program, Austin, TX, for the purchase of computer, telephone, and network hardware, and the related maintenance services in an estimated amount not to exceed $27,563,524.
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