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Council rejects Pemberton McMansion appeal
The City Council has denied the appeal of a decision from the Residential Design and Compatibility Commission on a so-called McMansion duplex case, a case that emphasized how subjective some commission choices can be. Owners Betty Trent and Jeff Barger…
Uncategorized • By Kimberly Reeves • Jun 6, 2011
Shade, Tovo both claim small business support in runoff campaign
Backed by a cross-section of leaders from the Hispanic and African-American communities, Council Member Randi Shade portrayed herself as a friend to small and minority businesses at a press conference on Thursday morning. “I have been able to work with…
Uncategorized • By Michael Kanin • Jun 3, 2011
Landmark Commission postpones vote on Sixth Street rooftop deck
Vocally opposed, but uncertain whether they had the authority to prevent it, the Historic Landmark Commission voted unanimously last week to postpone making a recommendation on a proposed rooftop deck that would extend over East Sixth Street’s sidewalk. Shakespeare’s…
Uncategorized • By Elizabeth Pagano • Jun 3, 2011
Motion reveals officials’ roles in alleged Fire Department discrimination
Attorneys for former Austin firefighters Don Smith and Greg Nye have filed a motion for partial summary judgment in their racial discrimination case against the Austin Fire Department. According to those attorneys, the motion, which contains portions of the depositions…
Uncategorized • By Josh Rosenblatt • Jun 2, 2011
New law could cause major problems for Austin, Travis County elections
Senate Bill 100, passed by the Texas Legislature last week, could spell chaos for local elections. With the measure, elections officials across Texas would have to bring their calendars in line with a federal law that requires jurisdictions to mail…
Uncategorized • By Michael Kanin • Jun 2, 2011
Council approves Mueller site for AISD performing arts center
The Mueller development will soon be home to a 1,200-seat performing arts center. At their meeting Thursday, City Council members voted unanimously to approve the sale of a 4.5-acre parcel at the corner of Mueller Boulevard and 51st Street by…
Uncategorized • By Josh Rosenblatt • Jun 1, 2011
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Council rezones annexed property over objections by neighbors
Council unanimously sided with a long-time business on Corral Lane last week, agreeing to re-zone annexed property for a commercial use over the objections of some neighbors. The case reflected many of the issues currently in contention, and under review,…
Uncategorized • By Kimberly Reeves • Jun 1, 2011
Council to study moving call center staff from temp to permanent
In an effort to create more full-time city jobs, Council voted last week to limit the length of a contract between the city and an employment agency to provide temporary staffing services for two of the city’s call centers. Staff…
Uncategorized • By Josh Rosenblatt • May 31, 2011
Utility says WTP4 costs up, but project on track to come in under budget
The estimated cost of Water Treatment Plant 4 has grown by almost $7 million over the past three months, though the Austin Water Utility says it still expects the project to ultimately come in about $5 million under budget when…
Uncategorized • By Elizabeth Pagano • May 31, 2011
Under criticism, Council approves $550,000 for at-risk youth services
With criticism rising among some social service providers that the city isn’t concentrating enough on prevention in its assessments of prospective social service contracts, City Council approved a resolution Thursday transferring a total of $550,000 from the sustainability and general…
Uncategorized • By Josh Rosenblatt • May 31, 2011
Oak Hill plan amendment put on hold after neighbor’s complaint
The Planning Commission this week chose to put an Oak Hill plan amendment on hold after a last-minute protest from a neighboring landowner over an existing easement. Agent Ron Thrower, with the blessing of the local contact team, asked…
Uncategorized • By Kimberly Reeves • May 27, 2011
Council corrects mistake that threatened to repeal Waller Creek Master Plan
City Council scrambled Thursday to amend a memo of understanding passed just a month ago after being confronted by the fact that it would have effectively repealed the Waller Creek Master Plan entirely. The newly drafted MOU suspends the…
