_ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 1078 4 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting September 19, 1974 1:00 Ρ.Μ. Electric Auditorium 301 West Avenue The meeting was called to order with Mayor Butler presiding. Roll Call: Present: Councilmen Binder, Dryden, Friedman, Handcox, Lebermann, Mayor Butler, Mayor Pro Tem Love Absent: None The Invocation was delivered by REVEREND KEITH HUGGINS, Trinity Presbyterian Church. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mayor Pro Tem Love moved that the Council approve the Special Meeting Minutes of September 10, 1974, and the Regular Meeting Minutes of September 12, 1974. The motion, seconded by Councilman Lebermann, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Butler, Mayor Pro Tem Love, Councilmen Dryden, Friedman, Noes: Handcox, Lebermann None Not in Council Chamber when roll was called: Councilman Binder NATIONAL DOG WEEK Mayor Butler read and then presented a proclamation to Mrs. Edythe Melbern, Mrs. Kathleen Ginn, and Mr. Will Reece proclaiming September 22-28, 1974, as "National Dog Week." Mr. Reece thanked the Council. - CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS September 19, 1974 1079 HEARING ON AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE Mayor Butler opened the public hearing scheduled for 1:00p.m. on an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to allow fast-copy duplicating services in "0" Office District rather than the "GR" General Retail District that is presently required. Mr. Dick Lillie, Planning Department Director, noted that the Planning Commission had recommended this, excluding blueprint and lithograph type service. Mayor Butler introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 45 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1967 BY ADDING INSTANT PRINTING-COPY DUPLICATING SERVICES (EXCLUDING BLUE PRINT AND LITHOGRAPH TYPE SERVICES) TO USES ALLOWED IN "O" OFFICE DISTRICTS; DELETING LETTERS AND MIMEOGRAPH SHOPS FROM USES ALLOWED IN "GR" GENERAL RETAIL DISTRICTS; SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Councilman Dryden moved the Council waive the requirement for three readings, declare an emergency and finally pass the ordinance effective immediThe motion, seconded by Councilman Friedman, carried by the following ately. vote: Ayes: Councilmen Dryden, Friedman, Handcox, Lebermann, Mayor Butler Noes: None Abstain: Mayor Pro Tem Love Not in Council Chamber when roll was called: Councilman Binder The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. ΑΝΝΕΧATION HEARING Mayor Butler opened the public hearing scheduled for 1:00 p.m. to consider the annexation of and directing the administration to institute annexation proceedings to annex the following: 16.97 acres of land out of the Wilkenson Sparks Survey. Portion of Lots 41 through 53, LAKE SHORE ADDITION, portion of WEST LAKE DRIVE and unplatted land. by Mrs. Thalbert R. Thomas, owner.) (Requested MRS. GAYLORD HUMBERGER stated that she lived on a part of the property under consideration, and she was opposed to the annexation of this western side of Lake Austin in that she felt it was piecemeal annexation. She hoped the Council would annex a much larger portion of this part of the Lake. MR. ALVIN GOLDEN, attorney representing the estate of Thalbert R. Thomas and the applicant, felt that there was a definite need for the City to be able to control development on this side of the Lake and that this would be a logical starting point. He noted that it had been recommended by the staff. September 19, 1974 1080 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS- In response to Councilman Friedman's question, Mr. Golden stated that Mr. Thomas had submitted a subdivision proposal to the Planning Department, which had been tentatively approved, with relatively low density housing on the 10 acres to be annexed, In response to Mayor Butler's question, it was Mr. Golden's understanding that Mrs. llumberger's opposition was based on the City's inability to provide services to this area. However, Mr. Golden stated that he had understood the City undertook this as soon as possible upon annexation. In connection with Mrs. Humberger's statement that a larger portion of the area should be annexed, Mr. Lillie suggested an alternative of only acting on the request of the applicant and leaving the remainder, In response to Councilman Dryden's question, Mr. Lillie stated that water and wastewater services could be extended to this tract, but police and fire protection and refuse collection would not be available. He pointed out that the property owners were well aware of this. Councilman Dryden moved that the Council close the public hearing and direct the administration to institute annexation proceedings to annex the afore-mentioned. The motion, seconded by Councilman Lebermann, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Binder, Dryden, Friedman, Handcox, Lebermann, Mayor Butler Noes: Mayor Pro Tem Love CONTINUED HEARING ON PROPOSED 1974-75 OPERATING BUDGET Mayor Butler opened the continued public hearing scheduled for 1:00 p.m. on the proposed 1974-75 Operating Budget. Motion Councilman Binder moved that the Council be reimbursed for their time, beginning October 1, 1974, in the amount of $12,000 per year and $14,000 per year for the Mayor's position. Councilman Handcox seconded the motion. Roll call showed the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Binder, Handcox, Mayor Pro Tem Love Noes: Councilmen Dryden, Friedman, Lebermann, Mayor Butler The Mayor announced that the motion failed to carry. Motion Councilman Friedman moved that the Council be reimbursed, beginning May 15, 1.975, in the amounts of $12,000 and $14,000 annually. The motion died for lack of a second. Comments Mayor Butler felt it appropriate to comment that on April 7, 1973, the same voters who elected the Council also voted 2 to 1 against pay for the Council. He felt that since the Council set the City Manager's and other department heads' CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS September 19, 1974 1081 salaries, the voters should set the Council's salary. He suggested that this issue could be placed on the ballot for the next election and let the voters decide. Councilman Binder stated that since the issue was now moot, comments would make no difference at this time. Councilman Lebermann understood Councilman Binder's position and sympathized with it, but he agreed with Mayor Butler in that the people should be allowed to speak to this issue. Motion Councilman Lebermann moved that this be a part of the next Council election ballot as a referendum, with the salaries becoming effective May 15, 1975. The motion, seconded by Councilman Friedman, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lebermann, Friedman, Handcox, Binder, Mayor Butler Noes: Mayor Pro Tem Love, Councilman Dryden Comments Councilman Binder commented that you would not know until after the election whether or not you would be compensated for your time. Mayor Pro Tem Love felt that it was a decision to be reached by each Council after being elected, as stated in the Charter. raise. Councilman Dryden indicated that he would feel guilty if he requested a Councilman Handcox felt that there were many people who would be deserving of the position and would be dedicated and motivated to serve in the office but simply could not afford to do so. It was noted that the Council had before it grant requests from various organizations, along with the staff's recommendations. Councilman Binder wanted to know the extent of funding by the County, but a definite total could not be determined. Councilman Binder felt that some relationship could be reached between the City and County for joint funding. It was pointed out that the total amount for grant requests, as recommended by the staff, was $471,898. There was mention of extending this amount to $721,000 and different ways to accomplish this. Councilman Friedman suggested that some of the funds that had been allocated as revenue sharing funds for the Red River Street widening project could be used for this. City Manager Davidson did not recommend that the Council alter the arrangement with the University Board of Regents for financing this project. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS September 19, 1974105 The Council took the following action on the grant requests: CAPCO CAPCO-Health Humane Society Horticulturist Recommended Approved $ 25,181 $ 25,181 12,500 36,000 4,400 12,500 36,000 4,400 Councilman Lebermann moved that the Council fund as recommended. The motion, seconded by Councilman Friedman, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Butler, Mayor Pro Tem Love, Councilmen Binder, Dryden, Friedman, Handcox, Lebermann Noes: None Austin Association for Retarded Citizens (Advocacy Program) Councilman Friedman moved that the Council fund in the amount of $7,200. The motion died for lack of a second. Austin Association for Retarded Citizens (Horizon Camp) 0 0 7,904 7,904 Councilman Lebermann moved that the Council fund as recommended. The motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Love, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Binder, Dryden, Friedman, Handcox, Lebermann, Mayor Butler, Mayor Pro Tem Love Noes: None Councilman Friedman had made a substitute motion for funding in the amount of $12,9043; however, the substitute motion died for lack of a second. Austin Child Guidance Center 47,738 47,738 Mayor Pro Tem Love moved that the Council fund as recommended. The motion, seconded by Councilman Friedman, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Dryden, Friedman, Handcox, Lebermann, Mayor Butler, Mayor Pro Tem Love Noes: None Austin Evaluation Center 0 Councilman Friedman moved that the Council fund this in the amount of $3,900. The motion, seconded by Councilman Handcox, showed the following vote: 0 _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS September 19, 1974 1083 Recommended Approved Aves: Noes: Councilmen Friedman, Handcox Councilman Lebermann, Mayor Butler, Mayor Pro Tem Love, Councilmen Binder, Dryden The Mayor announced that the motion had failed to carry. Austin Rape Crisis Center 0 5,000 Councilman Friedman moved that the Council fund this in the amount of $5,000. The motion, seconded by Councilman Lebermann, carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Handcox, Lebermann, Mayor Butler, Mayor Pro Tem Love, Councilmen Binder, Dryden, Friedman Noes: None Ms. Karen Duggan, Vice-President of the Board of Directors, distributed copies of a letter addressed to the Council from Judge Tom Blackwell and Mr. Joe Roddy, Foreman of the Grand Jury. In response to Mayor Butler's question, she stated that they expected to receive $20,000 from a Criminal Justice Grant. Capital Area Rehabilitation Center 13,750 Councilman Lebermann moved that the Council fund this in the amount of $12,500, The motion, seconded by Councilman Dryden, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Lebermann, Mayor Butler, Mayor Pro Tem Love, Councilmen Binder, Dryden, Friedman, Handcox Noes: None MH/MR 172,549 Councilman Friedman moved that the Council fund in the amount of $225,000. Councilman Dryden seconded the motion. Councilman Lebermann made a substitute motion that the Council fund this as recommended. The motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Love, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Love, Councilmen Binder, Handcox, Lebermann, Mayor Butler Noes: Councilmen Dryden, Friedman People's Free Clinic 0 12,500 172,549 20,000 Mayor Pro Tem Love moved that this be funded in the amount of $7,500. Councilman Lebermann seconded the motion. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS September 19, 1974 1084 Recommended Approved Councilman Friedman made a substitute motion to fund this in the amount of $20,000. The motion, seconded by Councilman Binder, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Friedman, Binder, Handcox, Dryden Noes: Councilman Lebermann, Mayor Butler, Mayor Pro Tem Love South Austin Community Clinic 0 Councilman Friedman moved that this be funded in the amount of $7,500. Councilman Handcox seconded the motion. Roll call showed the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Friedman, Handcox Noes: Councilman Lebermann, Mayor Butler, Mayor Pro Tem Love, Councilmen Binder, Dryden The Mayor announced that the motion had failed to carry. United Cerebral Palsy 0 Councilman Friedman moved that this be funded in the amount of $7,500. Councilman Dryden seconded the motion. Roll call showed the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Friedman, Dryden Noes: Councilman Lebermann, Mayor Butler, Mayor Pro Tem Love, Councilmen Binder, Handcox The Mayor announced that the motion had failed to carry. Ilotline 5,000 0 0 5,000 Councilman Lebermann moved that the Council fund as recommended. The motion, seconded by Councilman Handcox, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Butler, Mayor Pro Tem Love, Councilmen Binder, Dryden, Friedman, Handcox, Lebermann Noes: None Middle Earth 0 5,500 Councilman Friedman moved that this be funded in the amount of $10,000. Councilman Lebermann seconded the motion. Roll call showed the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Friedman, Lebermann, Binder Noes: Mayor Pro Tem Love, Councilmen Dryden, Handcox, Mayor Butler The Mayor announced that the motion had failed to carry. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS September 19, 1974 Recommended Approved In response to Mayor Butler's question as to the reason for staff's not recommending this, City Manager Davidson pointed out that on two occasions he had had to call the organization into his office to answer complaints about their publication. Ms. Sue Doty, Director of the Drug Crisis Center, noted that this had been 1-1/2 years ago and that the mistake had been aired. After discussion, Councilman Binder, moved that the Council fund this in the amount of $5,500. The motion, seconded by Councilman Handcox, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Binder, Dryden, Friedman, Handcox, Lebermann, Mayor Butler, Mayor Pro Tem Love Noes: None Youth Emergency Services (YES) 3,300 3,300 Councilman Friedman's motion to fund this in the amount of $4,000 died for lack of a second. Councilman Handcox moved that the Council fund this as recommended. The motion, seconded by Councilman Friedman, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Dryden, Friedman, Handcox, Lebermann, Mayor Butler, Mayor Pro Tem Love, Councilman Binder Noes: None Austin Rehabilitation Center 30,824 30,824 Councilman Friedman moved that the Council fund this as recommended. The motion, seconded by Councilman Binder, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Friedman, Handcox, Lebermann, Mayor Butler, Mayor Pro Tem Love, Councilmen Binder, Dryden Noes: None Caritas 37,752 Mayor Pro Tem Love moved that the Council fund this as recommended. The motion, seconded by Councilman Lebermann, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Handcox, Lebermann, Mayor Butler, Mayor Pro Tem Love, Councilmen Binder, Dryden, Friedman Noes: None 37,752 1085 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS- September 19, 1.974 1086 Recommended Approved 0 0 Community Development Corporation of Austin Councilman Friedman moved that the Council fund this in the amount of $25,000. Councilman Handcox seconded the motion. Roll call showed the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Friedman, Handcox Noes: Councilmen Lebermann, Mayor Butler, Mayor Pro Tem Love, Councilmen Binder, Dryden The Mayor announced that the motion had failed to carry. Montopolis Transportation 0 Councilman Friedman moved that the Council fund this in the amount of $18,750. The motion died for lack of a second. Child and Family Services (Services for the Elderly) 0 0 43,000 Councilman Friedman moved that the Council fund this in the amount of $43,000. The motion, seconded by Councilman Dryden, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Binder, Dryden, Friedman, Handcox, Jebermann Noes: Mayor Butler, Mayor Pro Tem Love Meals on Wheels 0 Ms. Janet Perrino, Coordinator, appeared in regard to this request and stated that they had requested funds to use for expansion to feed an additional 65 people in that there was a waiting list of 1.50. Councilman Friedman moved that the Council fund this in the amount of $10,000. Councilman Binder seconded the motion. Roll call showed the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Friedman, Binder Noes: Councilmen Dryden, Handcox, Lebermann, Mayor Butler, Mayor Pro Tem Love The Mayor announced that the motion had failed to carry. Retired Senior Volunteers Program 0 Councilman Friedman moved that this be funded in the amount of $7,000. The motion died for lack of a second. 0 0 - CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS September 19, 1974 1087 Recommended Approved Consumer Counseling 0 0 Councilman Lebermann moved that the Council fund this in the amount of $19,800. Councilman Binder seconded the motion. Roll call showed the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Friedman, Lebermann, Binder Councilman Handcox, Mayor Butler, Mayor Pro Tem Love, Councilman Dryden The Mayor announced that the motion had failed to carry. Councilman Friedman moved that the Council fund Consumer Counseling in the amount of $15,000 and Retired Senior Volunteers Program in the amount of $4,800. The motion died for lack of a second. Austin Community College Austin Independent School District Big Brothers 0 0 0 0 0 3,000 Councilman Friedman moved that the Council fund this in the amount of $15,000. Councilman Handcox seconded the motion. Mayor Pro Tem Love made a substitute motion that the Council fund this in the amount of $1,570, The substitute motion died for lack of a second, After determining that this organization had been funded by the County last year in the amount of $10,000, Councilman Friedman withdrew his motion for $15,000. Councilman Lebermann moved that the Council fund this in the amount of $3,000. The motion, seconded by Councilman Friedman, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Binder, Dryden, Friedman, Handcox, Lebermann, Mayor Butler Noes: Mayor Pro Tem Love Boys Club 0 Councilman Lebermann moved that the Council fund this in the amount of $10,000. The motion, seconded by Councilman Dryden, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Binder, Dryden, Friedman, Handcox, Lebermann, Mayor Butler, Mayor Pro Tem Love Noes: None 10,000 Child, Inc. - CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS September 19, 1974 1088 Recommended Approved 0 225,000 Councilman Friedman moved that the Council fund this in the amount of $225,000. Councilman Handcox seconded the motion. Substitute Motion Councilman Lebermann moved that the Council fund this in the amount of $120,000. Mayor Pro Tem Love seconded the motion. Discussion In response to Councilman Binder's question, Mr. Jimmy Snell stated that this was one-year funding and that they were only asking for what they had needed to run the program last year. He noted that any cut would mean the elimination of a lot of children. In response to Mayor Butler's comment that this organization had requested to get away from City leadership, Mr. Al Moore, Chairman of the Policy Council, stated that they had requested to be allowed to negotiate directly with funding sources rather than through the City in that in some cases it would allow them to negotiate on a more personal basis. Mr. James Strickland, Executive Director, stated that unless they received the amount requested, they were faced with no other alternative than to cut children from the program and cut administrative staff down. Roll Call on Substitute Motion Roll call on Councilman Lebermann's substitute motion, Mayor Pro Tem Love's second, for $120,000 showed the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Lebermann, Mayor Pro Tem Love, Mayor Butler Noes: Councilmen Friedman, Handcox, Binder, Dryden The Mayor announced that the substitute motion failed to carry by a 3 to 4 vote. Roll Call on Original Motion Roll call on Councilman Friedman's motion, Councilman Handox's second, for $225,000 showed the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Friedman, Handcox, Binder, Dryden Noes: Councilman Lebermann, Mayor Butler, Mayor Pro Tem Love The Mayor announced that the motion had carried, CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS September 19, 1974 1089 Recommended Approved 0 0 West Austin Neighborhood Center Councilman Friedman moved that the Council fund this in the amount of $6,000. The motion died for lack of a second. Austin Ballet Theater Austin Civic Ballet Austin Symphony in-kind in-kind in-kind in-kind 24,000 30,440 Councilman Lebermann moved that the Council fund this in the amount of $30,440, The motion, seconded by Councilman Binder, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Butler, Mayor Pro Tem Love, Councilmen Binder, Dryden, Friedman, Handcox, Lebermann Noes: None Austin Women's Theater In response to Councilman Friedman's question, 0 0 Ms. Sheila Womack, President, stated that there would be a spot open in November at Zachary Scott Theater but felt that this would not be enough in that they hoped to become professional within a few years. She pointed out that they had hopes not to have to request any grants next year. Councilman Friedman moved that the Council fund this in the amount of $5,000. The motion died for lack of a second. Zachary Scott Theater 18,000 Councilman Friedman moved that the Council fund this as recommended. The motion, seconded by Councilman Lebermann, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Binder, Dryden, Friedman, Handcox, Lebermann, Mayor Butler, Mayor Pro Tem Love Noes: None Austin Community TV Laguna Gloria 18,000 0 0 33,000 33,000 Councilman Friedman moved that the Council fund this as recommended. The motion, seconded by Councilman Dryden, carried by the following vote: CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS September 19, 1974 1090 Recommended Approved Ayes: Councilmen Dryden, Friedman, Handcox, Lebermann, Mayor Butler, Mayor Pro Tem Love, Councilman Binder Noes: None It was determined that the total amount that had been funded was $788,588 ($316,690 increase over the recommendation by staff of $471,898). It was noted that the Council had before it various alternatives as set out by staff to reach (1) 7.5¢ tax reduction plus $2,000 Homestead increase, (2) 12ç reduction, (3) 14c reduction, and (4) 164 reduction. It was the general. consensus of the Council to accept the recommendations of the staff for a 7.5¢ tax reduction plus $2,000 Homestead increase. Construction Management Councilman Friedman moved that the Council take the following action: 1. Reduce administrative expenses (travel). 2. Reduce program to accelerate Capital Improvements Program (pro-rated costs of Environmental Architect and CIP Project Inspector) (2 positions). 3. Eliminate program to accelerate Capital Improvements Program (pro-rated costs of Architect and Specification Writer) (2 positions). (Note: This was an alternative for a 12ç reduction.) 4. Cancel program to increase in-house architectural capability (pro-rated costs of Architect) (1 position). (Note: This was an alternative for a 14¢ reduction.) 1,000 11,928 11,928 2,781 The motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Love, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Friedman, Handcox, Mayor Butler, Mayor Pro Tem Love, Councilmen Binder, Dryden None Not in Council Chamber when roll was called: Councilman Lebermann Environmental Resource Management Research and Budget Councilman Friedman moved that the Council take the following action: 1. Reduce travel 2. Eliminate City membership in Public Technology, Inc., an applied urban research program. 1,000 12,500 == CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS September 19, 1974 3. Limit CIP Administration program expansion (Project Coordinator, capital and operating costs) (1 position). (Note: This was an alternative for a 164 reduction.) 1091 15,535 The motion, seconded by Councilman Handcox, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Handcox, Mayor Butler, Mayor Pro Tem Love, Noes: Councilmen Binder, Dryden, Friedman None Not in Council Chamber when roll was called: Councilman City Attorney Lebermann Councilman Friedman moved that the Council take the following action: Delete investigator to assume investigative work now contracted. (Investigator, capital and net operating expenses) (1 position). (Note: This was an alternative for a 12ç reduction.) 11.,916 The motion, seconded by Councilman Binder, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Butler, Mayor Pro Tem Love, Councilmen Binder, Noes: Dryden, Friedman, Handcox None Not in Council Chamber when roll was called: Councilman City Clerk Lebermann Mayor Pro Tem Love moved that the Council take the following action: 1. Eliminate vacant Associate City Clerk's position, reduce capital requirements (1 position). 16,463 2. Decelerate program to eliminate file maintenance 10,000 backlog. (Note: This was a portion of the $20,000 alternative for a 12ç reduction.) The motion, seconded by Councilman Friedman, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Butler, Mayor Pro Tem Love, Councilmen Binder, Dryden, Friedman, Handcox, Lebermann Noes: None Personnel Councilman Friedman moved that the Council take the following action: 1. Reduce personnel recruitment programs (advertising, interview expenses). 4,500 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS September 19, 1974 2. Reduce administrative expenses (maintenance, capital equipment). 3. Eliminate Tuition Reimbursement Program. (Note: This was a portion of the $18,210 alternative for a 14c reduction.) 1092 2,593 1.0,000 The motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Love, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Binder, Dryden, Friedman, Handcox, Lebermann, Mayor Butler, Mayor Pro Tem Love Ayes: Noes: None Mayor Pro Tem Love's motion to eliminate the Tuition Reimbursement Program and Management Training Program ($18,210) died for lack of a second. Planning Reduced administrative expenses: Cancelled 2 vacancies (2 positions) Human Relations 29,466 Mayor Pro Tem Love moved that the Council take the following action: Cancel supplementary staff for office at Rosewood-Zaragosa Center (1 position). (Note: This was an alternative for a 124 reduction.) 6,685 The motion, seconded by Councilman Dryden, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Dryden, Handcox, Mayor Butler, Mayor Pro Tem Love Noes: Councilmen Friedman, Lebermann, Binder Public Information 1. Deleted recommended additional photographer in General Fund, transferred responsibility to printing services account, and reduced number of offset operators by 1 (photographer, equipment and operating costs) (1 position). 2. Cancelled funding for Employe magazine; established requirement for self-supporting financing. Data Systems 1. Reduced training and travel allowances 2. Accelerated changes in equipment and software; delayed equipment purchase. 13,530 20,000 2,650 40,300 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS September 19, 19741093 Finance Cancelled capital equipment; reduced travel expense. 2,432 Property Management Councilman Friedman made a substitute motion that the Council take the following action: 1. Reduce program to accelerate right of way and property acquisition. (Property Agent, capital and operating expenses) (1 position). 2. Reduce program to rehabilitate City-owned historic structures. 3. Cancel program to rehabilitate City-owned 12,757 10,000 20,000 historic structures. alternative for a 12 (Note: This was an reduction.) The motion, seconded by Councilman Handcox, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Love, Councilmen Binder, Dryden, Friedman, Handcox Noes: Councilman Lebermann, Mayor Butler Note: Mayor Pro Tem Love moved the following with Councilman Handcox's second: Eliminate program to accelerate property acquisition program. (Assistant Property Manager, capital and operating expenses) (1 position). (This was an alternative for a 164 reduction). 20,021 Roll call showed the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Love, Councilman Handcox, Mayor Butler Noes: Councilmen Binder, Dryden, Friedman, Lebermann The Mayor announced that the motion had failed to carry. Purchases and Stores Mayor Pro Tem Love moved that the Council take the following action: 1. Reduce administrative expense. ment, travel expenses). (Capital equip- 2. Eliminate plan to open second office supply center in Annex (2 positions). 9,040 14,740 September 19, 1.974 =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 1094 21,770 3. Curtail recommended additions for Purchasing Division staff. (Specifications Writer, Purchasing Clerk, capital and operating expense) (2 positions). (Note: This was an alternative for a 12ç reduction.) The motion, seconded by Councilman Friedman, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Binder, Dryden, Friedman, Handcox, Lebermann, Mayor Butler, Mayor Pro Tem Love Ayes: Noes: None Councilman Lebermann moved that the Council take the following action: Delete equipment purchase to initiate automated inventory control system. (Note: This was an alternative for a 14c reduction.) 10,750 The motion, seconded by Councilman Friedman, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Friedman, Handcox, Lebermann, Mayor Butler, Mayor Pro Tem Love, Councilmen Binder, Dryden Ayes: Noes: None Police Councilman Friedman moved that the Council take the following action: 1. Limited expansion of Headquarters' staff by cancelling 5 Police Aides and 2 clerical positions (7 positions). 2. Postpone equipment purchases (motorcycles, chairs) 3. Curtail travel expenses 4. Delay completion of first floor renovation at the Police and Courts Building. (Note: This was an alternative for a 124 reduction.) 54,155 20,505 2,000 15,000 The motion, seconded by Councilman Binder, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Dryden, Friedman, Handcox, Lebermann, Binder Noes: Mayor Butler, Mayor Pro Tem Love Fire Mayor Pro Tem Love moved that the Council take the following action: 1. Curtail program to increase safety inspection of blasting operations (specialist, capital and operating expenses) (1 position). 19,077 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS September 19, 1974 2. Cancel program to improve fire protection for multi-story structures (ladder truck, crew, and operating expense) (12 positions), 240,383 3. Reduce administrative expenses (clerical position, travel expense) (1 position). 6,500 4. Eliminate plan to increase supervision in Fire Fighting Division (Section Chief, vehicle, operating expense) (1 position). (Note: This was an alternative for a 12c reduction.) 23,250 1095 The motion, seconded by Councilman Lebermann, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Handcox, Lebermann, Mayor Butler, Mayor Pro Tem Love, Councilmen Binder, Friedman None Not in Council Chamber when roll was called: Councilman Dryden Urban Transportation Councilman Friedman moved that the Council take the following action: 1. Reduce administrative expenses (sedan, travel, office supplies). 2. Restore program to expand edge marking, bike lanes and routine traffic marking (machines, crew, and operating expenses) (2 positions). In response to Council's questions, Mr. Joe Ternus, Urban Transportation Director, pointed out that about $13,000 of the $40,492 would be used for marking other than bike lanes. 3. Cancel present bus service for Brackenridge Hospital employees. 7,212 +40,492 35,000 The motion, seconded by Councilman Lebermann, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Lebermann, Binder, Dryden, Friedman, Handcox Noes: Mayor Butler, Mayor Pro Tem Love Councilman Friedman moved that the Council take the following action: Reduce night-time bus service. (Note: This was an alternative for a 12ç reduction,) It had been recommended that this be cut one hour by stopping at 9:00p.m.; however, Mr. Ternus requested that he be allowed to review this. The motion included leeway for Mr. Ternus to cut bus service by one hour or in alternative fashion, if so desired. 65,000 - CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS September 19, 1974 1096 The motion, seconded by Councilman Binder, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Butler, Mayor Pro Tem Love, Councilmen Binder, Dryden, Friedman, Handcox, Lebermann Noes: None Councilman Friedman moved that the Council take the following action: Reduce additional clerical support (typist, equipment) (1 position). (Note: This was an alternative for a 12c reduction.) 9,573 The motion, seconded by Councilman Handcox, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Love, Councilmen Binder, Dryden, Friedman, Handcox, Lebermann, Mayor Butler Noes: None Public Works Mayor Pro Tem Love moved that the Council take the following action: 1. Cancel staff for Pitch-In Program (1 position) 2. Eliminate plan to increase supervision. (Assistant Director, capital and operating expense) (1 position). 12,004 27,757 3. Delete Material Mixing Plant and Dump truck. (Equipment, operator and driver, operating expense) (2 positions). 56,021 4. Delete accelerated gravel street maintenance program. (Equipment, operators, operating expenses) (2 positions). 43,649 5. Reduce equipment rental charges because of reduction in equipment expansion. 50,100 6. Reduce expanded street sweeping program. 25,1.82 (Equipment, operator, and operating expenses) (1 position). 7. Cancel expanded street sweeping program. 23,000 (Note: This was an alternative for a 124 reduction.) The motion, seconded by Councilman Lebermann, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Binder, Dryden, Friedman, Handcox, Lebermann, Mayor Butler, Mayor Pro Tem Love Noes: None CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS September 19, 1974 10.97 Councilman Lebermann moved that the Council take the following action: Cancel purchase of portable radios recommended for present field crews. (Note: This was an alternative for a 14ç reduction.) 5,775 The motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Love, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Dryden, Friedman, Handcox, Lebermann, Mayor Butler, Mayor Pro Tem Love, Councilman Binder Noes: None Engineering 1. Cancelled commercial driveway program. Existing staff will be reassigned to eliminate requirement for additional survey party in recommended budget. (Survey crew, capital and operating expense) (4 positions). 31,331 30,976 2. Limited capability to accelerate Capital Improvements Program. (Inspectors, vehicles, operating expense) (2 positions) 3. Reduced overtime, travel, and capital requirements; increased CIP charges and level of interdepartmental expense refund. Health Department 65,890 Mayor Pro Tem Love moved that the Council take the following action: 1.. Reduce travel expenses and office equipment. 2. Cancel expansion of prenatal care program (staff, supplies, operating expense) (1.5 positions). (Note: This was an alternative for a 12ç reduction.) In response to Councilman Friedman's comment that he hated to cut this out, Councilman Dryden noted that with the proper education program being continued in the neighborhood clinics, these women could be enrolled in the clinic at Brackenridge. 4,600 34,495 The motion, seconded by Councilman Lebermann, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Handcox, Lebermann, Mayor Butler, Mayor Pro Tem Love, Councilmen Binder, Dryden Noes: Councilman Friedman _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS September 19, 1974 1098 Parks and Recreation Department 1. Cancelled forestry and tree maintenance (crew, equipment, operating expense) (2 positions). Councilman Lebermann's motion, Councilman Dryden's second, to restore the $33,840 failed to carry by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lebermann, Dryden, Binder Noes: Councilmen Friedman, Handcox, Mayor Butler, Mayor Pro Tem Love 33,840 2. Deleted summer recreation programs at Pecan Springs and Linder playgrounds. Councilman Friedman moved that the Council restore the $9,969. The motion, seconded by Councilman Handcox, failed to carry by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Friedman, Handcox Councilman Lebermann, Mayor Butler, Mayor Pro Tem Love, Councilmen Binder, Dryden 3. Reduced capital requirements and travel expense 4. Cancelled planned expansion of Park Ranger force (Rangers, equipment, operating expense) (2 positions). 5. Eliminated expansion of maintenance program in East District (Crew and equipment) (2 positions). 6. Eliminated summer tennis instruction programs. Councilman Friedman moved that the Council restore the $7,582. The motion, seconded by Councilman Handcox, failed to carry by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Friedman, Handcox Noes: Mayor Butler, Mayor Pro Tem Love, Councilmen Binder, Dryden, Lebermann 7. Cancelled expansion of playground programs at Becker and Doss. Councilman Friedman moved that the Council restore the $5,315. The motion died for lack of a second. 9,969 9,392 21,137 23,759 7,582 5,315 Councilman Lebermann moved that the Council take the following action: Eliminate expansion of Parks Planning capability (draftsman 1 position), (Note: This was a portion of the $32,833 alternative for a 12¢ reduction.) 10,401 The motion, seconded by Councilman Friedman, carried by the following vote: = _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS September 19, 1974 1099 Ayes: Councilmen Handcox, Lebermann, Mayor Butler, Mayor Pro Tem Love, Councilmen Binder, Dryden, Friedman Noes: None Mayor Pro Tem Love moved that the Council take the following action: Eliminate repairs at Natural Science Center, water line replacement at Zilker Park, and water line installation at Lake Long. (Note: This was a portion of the $19,000 alternative for a 12c reduction.) 16,750 The motion, seconded by Councilman Friedman, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Dryden, Friedman, Handcox, Lebermann, Mayor Butler, Mayor Pro Tem Love, Councilman Binder Noes: None Mayor Pro Tem Love moved that the Council take the following action: Close recreation centers and curtail playground programs by one day per week. (Note: This was an alternative for a 144 reduction.) 50,000 The motion, seconded by Councilman Dryden, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Friedman, Mayor Butler, Mayor Pro Tem Noes: Love, Councilman Dryden Councilmen Friedman, Lebermann, Binder It had been recommended that the centers be closed 1 day per week; however, Mr. Jack Robinson, Parks and Recreation Director, requested that he be allowed latitude. The motion included Mr. Robinson's being able to work this out. Councilman Friedman stated that he did not think they should be closed at all. Office of Bicentennial Affairs Returned City-owned vehicle to pool; reduced purchase of decorative commodities. 9,056 Libraries 1. Reduced book budget to 1973-74 level. 75,000 2. Reduced equipment purchases for 2 new branches (Northwest Hills, Rosewood-Zaragosa). 12,000 3. Reduced administrative expenses (travel). 300 September 19, 1974 =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 1100 Mayor Pro Tem Love moved that the Council take the following action: Close all branch libraries 1 day per week or to be worked out by Mr. David Holt, Library Director. (Note: This was an alternative for a 1.2ç reduction.) 110,000 The motion, seconded by Councilman Dryden, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Lebermann, Mayor Butler, Mayor Pro Tem Love, Councilmen Dryden, Handcox Noes: Councilmen Binder, Friedman Councilman Friedman's motion that the libraries only be closed on a half-day basis, thereby effecting a reduction of $50,000, died for lack of a second. Hospital 1. Limited response to requests for increased personnel in the following ancillary service areas: a. Radiology (X-Ray Technician, auto processor, 31,699 1 mobile unit) (1 position.) b. Laboratory (Medical Technologist) (1 position). 11,230 c. Inhalation Therapy (Therapist and 2 Technicians) (3 positions). 28,466 2. Reduced administrative and operating expenses in the following divisions: a. Fiscal Services (Cost Accountant, capital and operating expense) (1 position). b. Medical Records (Clerk and capital expense) (1 position). c. Plant operation and maintenance (Mechanic; cut by one-half the scheduled replacement of air-conditioning units) (1 position). d. Housekeeping (2 Janitors, operating expense) (2 positions). 3. Reduced administrative costs (travel). 4. Deleted replacement of cafeteria chairs; cancelled scheduled annual replacement of beds on one floor. 5. Curtailed expansions of staff in: a. Social Service Division (3 social workers, 1 clerical) (4) positions). b. Emergency Room (clerks) (2 positions). 18,103 7,586 15,465 14,1.15 5,000 36,970 39,526 14,780 CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS September 19, 1974 1101 Councilman Friedman moved that the Council restore the $39,526 and $14,780. The motion, seconded by Councilman Dryden, failed to carry by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Friedman, Dryden, Binder Noes: Mayor Butler, Mayor Pro Tem Love, Councilmen Handcox, Lebermann 6. Deleted program to expand food service in the Dietary Division. (Food Service Aides) (4 positions). 28,230 7. Revised projection of the annual cost of the CTMF Medical Education Program. 49,252 Vehicle and Equipment Services 1. Reduced maintenance staff at East Service Center 17,091 (Mechanic, Serviceman, operating expenses) (2 positions). 2. Reduced vehicle replacements and absorbed within the 286,264 vehicle replacement fund the cost of replacing and upgrading individual pieces of rolling stock. Upgraded costs which are now included within departmental budgets would be assumed from accumulated depreciation. Auditorium/Coliseum +1.6,666 It was noted that the Council had before it an alternative of revising the contract with the Chamber of Commerce for promotion of tourism and conventions from its present 1/3 formula to a formula which would provide for a contract amount of 1/6 or $100,000, whichever is greater. In response to Councilman Binder's question, Mr. Don Butler, City Attorney, pointed out that bed tax money could be spent 3 different ways, as stipulated by the Statute: 1. 2. Acquisition of site and construction improvement, operation, etc., of convention centers. Furnishing of facilities, personnel, materials, etc,, for registration of convention delegates. 3. Advertising or for general promotional purposes for tourist advertising. Ile pointed out that 1/6 of the bed tax had to be spent for this purpose. Councilman Binder moved that the contract be revised to provide for a contract amount of 1/6 and retain the rest internally for City's own use. Councilman Friedman seconded the motion. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS September 19, 1974110 Mr. Vic Mathias, representing the Chamber of Commerce, stated that if the 1/6 program were approved, he would have to give serious consideration to the fact of turning the entire program to the City; and it was his opinion that the City would find that if it continued any type of competitive program with any other city in the United States, the cost would increase by $100,000 to $200,000 per year to the City rather than saving. He made the following points: 1. The Chamber was adding room space and putting about 3 2. more motels on the tax rolls, with 2 under consideration. They process over 40,000 letters of inquiry per year. 3. They have the benefit of a lot of volunteers. He requested that the current level of the contract be maintained. There was discussion with regard to the number of Chamber members and their dues and the possibility of increasing them by 10%. After further discussion, Mayor Pro Tem Love made a substitute motion that the Council maintain the status quo of the present contract (put back in budget the $16,666). The motion, seconded by Councilman Dryden, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Dryden, Handcox, Lebermann, Mayor Butler, Mayor Pro Tem Love Noes: Electric Councilmen Binder, Friedman 1. Deleted Environmental Engineer (1 position). 20,517 2. Reduced increase in electrical engineering staff because of reduced growth trends. and skilled positions) (4 positions). 43,417 (Sub-professional 3. Postponed air preheater replacement at 1 power plant (2 positions). 21,962 44,235 4. Deferred additional mechanic and operator positions in Power Production Division (mechanics, operators, maintenance trainee; adjusted for anticipated increased overtime) (7 positions). 5. Reduced purchases of supplies for Plant Maintenance in Production Division 6. Reduced current Home Service Program (1 position). 7. Reduced increase in construction capability in Transmission and Distribution Division because of reduced growth trend. Includes construction materials. (3 positions). 230,000 13,900 73,736 _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS September 19, 1974. 8. Reduced capital outlay purchases (rolling stock construction equipment, automated equipment). 100,006 9. Curtailed Consumer Service Program (home service demonstrations, recipe releases, cook books, novelties). 10,413 It was pointed out that the Council had before it the alternative of cancelling the Economic Development contract with the Chamber of Commerce ($25,000). Mr. Mathias stated this was not for the benefit of himself or the staff but for the people trying to fund welfare and other charitable operations and that this was for the purpose of providing employment through job opportunities. lle felt that the deletion of this would cost the City money. In response to Mayor Butler's question as to whether or not this could be handled through the Department, Mr. R. L. Hancock, Electric Utility Director, believed that the most the money would allow would be to put one employee on the pay roll and support him with the necessary materials and expenses. He felt that it would cost the Department considerably more than $25,000 to take care of this in-house as opposed to being carried by the Chamber. Councilman Dryden moved that the Council take the following action: Restore Economic Development contract with Chamber of Commerce. +25,000 1103 The motion, seconded by Councilman Lebermann, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Dryden, Handcox, Lebermann, Mayor Butler, Mayor Pro Tem Love Noes: Councilmen Friedman, Binder Councilman Binder prefaced his negative vote by stating that this was another organization applying for funds; and in line with the spirit of tightening up, he voted "no." Councilman Handcox felt that this offered opportunities. For the record, Mayor Butler commented that not one penny of this money would stay in the Chamber's budget. Water and Wastewater 1. Deleted Environmental Engineer and related capital expense (1 position). 1.2,353 2. Curtailed capability to accelerate water utility 55,080 adjustments required by paving program (Construction Inspectors, Water and Sewer Construction Serviceman) (9 positions). _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS September 19, 1974 3. Deleted new program of scheduled maintenance for valves and fire hydrants (Water and Sewer Maintenance Serviceman, Equipment Operator, Public Service Maintenance Man) (9 positions). 27,989 4. Deleted expansion of Water Meter Maintenance program. (1 position) 9,541 106,021 1101 5. Cancelled purchase of construction equipment for crews deleted above (12 items of rolling stock and transportation charges). 6. Cancelled materials and supplies for construction crews. 7. Cancelled purchase of sludge removal equipment for Hornsby Bend Lagoons (operator, equipment, operating expenses) (1 position). 8. Delayed purchase of equipment (8 items of rolling stock, radios, operating expenses). 9. Reduced administrative expenses (travel). 10. Postponed program to establish long-range engineering staff (2 positions, capital and operating expenses) (2 positions). 33,920 114,569 116,608 1,000 32,403 It was determined that the budget was within the 7.5¢ tax reduction with the $2,000 increase for homestead exemption, Mr. Joe Liro, Management and Budget Administrator, noted that there was a surplus of $55,529. City Manager Davidson stated that the Council had determined cuts and could now determine the effective tax decrease and the total amount of the operating budget for 1.974-75. Councilman Friedman suggested going back and taking a portion of the remaining $55,529 and possibly funding some of the programs that had not received funds. There was discussion by Mayor Butler with regard to an 84 tax cut instead of 7.54. Mr. Liro announced that there was at present a 7.81¢ reduction plus $2,000 for homestead exemption. There was discussion by Councilman Binder in regard to the Aqua Festival. Motion Mayor Pro Tem Love moved that the Council aide program be eliminated from the City for a total reduction of $58,000. Councilman Lebermann seconded the motion. Comments Mayor Butler thought the aide program had been good but felt that this was a good suggestion in that it would set an example. Councilman Lebermann concurred with Mayor Butler's statements. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS September 19, 1974 1105 Councilman Binder felt that it would be absolutely impossible to properly perform the job without aides, and he stated that he would rather do without his office and furniture at City Hall rather than the people. Councilman Friedman felt that there would not be that much of a reduction by eliminating the aides in that clerical staff would have to be increased. He suggested that this be considered on an individual basis. Councilman Dryden commented that he had not had the privilege of having an aide but felt that he could use Mayor Butler's secretary and was not critical of his colleagues for having had aides. In response to Council's questions, Ms. Andrea Beatty, Personnel Director, stated that the policy had been to work with people whose jobs had been deleted, but there was no guarantee as such. Substitute Motion Councilman Friedman moved that the Council aide program not be deleted except when an aide leaves, that position would not be filled. Councilman Binder seconded the substitute motion. Roll call showed the following vote: Councilmen Friedman, Binder Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Handcox, Lebermann, Mayor Butler, Mayor Pro Tem Love, Councilman Dryden The Mayor announced that the substitute motion had failed to carry. Second Substitute Motion Councilman Binder moved that this item not be considered until the next The motion died for regular session when all 7 Council members were present. lack of a second. Roll Call on Original Motion Roll call on Mayor Pro Tem Love's motion, Councilman Lebermann's second, to eliminate the aide program, showed the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Love, Councilmen Lebermann, Dryden, Noes: Mayor Butler Councilmen Handcox, Binder, Friedman The Mayor announced that the motion had carried. Ordinance Adopting Budget Mayor Butler introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING AND APPROVING THE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 1974, AND TERMINATING SEPTEMBER 30, 1975, AND MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR EACH DEPARTMENT, PROJECT AND ACCOUNT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS= September 19, 1974 161106 Mayor Pro Tem Love moved that the Council waive the requirement for three readings, declare an emergency and finally pass the ordinance effective immediately. The motion, seconded by Councilman Lebermann, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Butler, Mayor Pro Tem Love, Councilmen Dryden, Handcox, Lebermann Noes: Councilmen Binder, Friedman The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Councilman Binder prefaced his negative vote by stating that he did not see how the citizens could be served without a full-time Council and aides to assist. Councilman Friedman felt that this was the most disastrous thing the citizens ever faced. (Copy of budget at the end of this meeting) At this point, Mr. Thomas J. Harwell, requested that the salaries and equipment expenses not be cut for the Police and Fire Departments. Resolution Approving Tax Rolls Councilman Lebermann moved that the Council adopt a resolution approving the 1974 Tax Rolls ($1,885,975,830). The motion, seconded by Councilman Dryden, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Butler, Mayor Pro Tem Love, Councilman Binder, Dryden, Friedman, Handcox, Lebermann Noes: None At this point, Councilman Dryden announced that Councilman Binder had to leave the Chambers due to illness. Mayor Butler announced that the non-funding of the aides would amount to a reduction of $66,759 including fringe benefits, Mr. Liro stated that the approved budget would effect an 8.19¢ tax reduction. Ordinance Adopting Tax Rate Mayor Butler introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE FIXING AND LEVYING MUNICIPAL AD VALOREM TAXES FOR THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, FOR THE YEAR 1974; AND FOR EACH YEAR THEREAFTER UNTIL OTHERWISE PROVIDED; DIRECTING THE ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION THEREOF VALIDATING ALL PRIOR AD VALOREM TAX LEVIES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. _ CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS September 19, 1974 1107 Councilman Friedman moved that the Council waive the requirement for three readings, declare an emergency and finally pass the ordinance adopting the 1974 Tax Rate (87ç for general and 32ç for debt service) with a $2,000 increase for homestead exemption, effective immediately. The motion, seconded by Councilman Lebermann, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Love, Councilmen Dryden, Friedman, Noes: Handcox, Lebermann, Mayor Butler None Not in Council Chamber when roll was called: Councilman Binder The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. (Note: Transcript of this hearing is on file in the City Clerk's office.) The Council recessed at 5:20 p.m. Mayor Butler called the meeting to order at 5:45 p.m. HEARING ON AMENDMENT TO LICENSE AGREEMENT Mayor Butler opened the public hearing scheduled for 4:00p.m. on an amendment to a license agreement with Jones-Lake Company. Mr. Irwin Salmanson, representing Jones-Lake, reviewed this by stating that a restrictive covenant had required the previous owner of the land, John Byram, to build a 6-foot high fence along the property line; however, the location of the fence, as set out in the agreement, would be in violation of the creek ordinance. He added that they were proposing to change the location of the fence. lle submitted the City Clerk with letters signed by some of the residents in agreement to this along with a map of the proposal. Mr. Dick Lillie, Planning Department Director, noted that this was recommended. Councilman Friedman moved that the Council close the public hearing and adopt a resolution approving the amendment to the license agreement with Jones-Lake Company. The motion, seconded by Councilman Lebermann, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Dryden, Friedman, Handcox, Lebermann, Mayor Butler, Mayor Pro Tem Love None Not in Council Chamber when roll was called: Councilman Binder CONTRACTS AWARDED Councilman Lebermann moved that the Council adopt a resolution awarding the following contract: WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC CORPORATION 201 North St. Mary's Street San Antonio, Texas Four 1.8/24/30 MVA Power Transformers for Electric Department. Item 1; 1 ea. @ $175,884.00 Item 2; 3 ea. @ $187,383.00 Total $738,033.00 (subject to escalation) CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS: September 19, 1974 110 The motion, seconded by Councilman Dryden, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Dryden, Friedman, Handcox, Lebermann, Mayor Butler, Mayor Pro Tem Love None Not in Council Chamber when roll was called: Councilman Binder Councilman Lebermann moved that the Council adopt a resolution awarding the following contract: CHICAGO BRIDGE AND IRON COMPANY 2801. South Post Oak Road Houston, Texas For construction of Jollyville Reservoir at U.S. 183 and McNeil Road. C. I.Ρ. 4066 0 $1,424,890,00 The motion, seconded by Councilman Dryden, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Dryden, Friedman, Handcox, Lebermann, Mayor Butler, Mayor Pro Tem Love None Not in Council Chamber when roll was called: Councilman Binder CASH SETTLEMENT Councilman Dryden moved that the Council adopt a resolution authorizing cash settlement as follows: C. C. COOK, Trustee 60%/40% cash settlement in lieu of a refund contract for the installation of water and wastewater mains serving Rutland Square, Resubdivision of Lot 2, Subdivision. Total cost $6,704.78; City's share @ 60% $4,022.87 and Owner's share @ 40% $2,681.91. The motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Love, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Handcox, Lebermann, Mayor Butler, Mayor Pro Tem Love, Councilman Dryden Councilman Friedman Not in Council Chamber when roll was called: Councilman Binder COST DIFFERENCE PAYMENT Councilman Dryden moved that the Council adopt a resolution authorizing payment to S-C PARTNERS NO. 1, LTD., E. J. CUMMINS & J. C. SHINDLER, General Partners, the cost difference of 12"/8" water main and appurtenances installed in Shindler-Cummins Subdivision in the amount of $2,939.75. The motion, seconded by Councilman Friedman, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Handcox, Lebermann, Mayor Butler, Mayor Pro Tem Love, Councilmen Dryden, Friedman None Not in Council Chamber when roll was called: Councilman Binder =CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS: September 19, 1974 1109 ACQUISITION OF LAND FOR MOPAC EXPRESSWAY Mayor Pro Tem Love moved that the Council adopt a resolution authorizing the acquisition of certain land for the MoPac Expressway: 7800 Block Balcones Drive (Robert Mueller, Jr., et al) The motion, seconded by Councilman Dryden, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Lebermann, Mayor Butler, Mayor Pro Tem Love, Noes: Councilmen Dryden, Friedman, Handcox None Not in Council Chamber when roll was called: Councilman Binder Mayor Pro Tem Love moved that the Council adopt a resolution authorizing the acquisition of certain land for the MoPac Expressway: Balcones Drive at Spicewood Springs Road (Koger Properties, Inc.) The motion, seconded by Councilman Dryden, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Lebermann, Mayor Butler, Mayor Pro Tem Love, Noes: Councilmen Dryden, Friedman, Handcox None Not in Council Chamber when roll was called: Councilman Binder ACQUISITION OF LAND FOR ST. JOHNS DRAINAGE PROJECT Mayor Pro Tem Love moved that the Council adopt a resolution authorizing the acquisition of certain land for the St. Johns Drainage Project: 7510 Carver (Mrs. Henry W. Hall) The motion, seconded by Councilman Dryden, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Lebermann, Mayor Butler, Mayor Pro Tem Love, Noes: Councilmen Dryden, Friedman, Handcox None Not in Council Chamber when roll was called: Councilman Binder Mayor Pro Tem Love moved that the Council adopt a resolution authorizing the acquisition of certain land for the St. Johns Drainage Project: 7506 Carver (Walter Spence) The motion, seconded by Councilman Dryden, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilman Lebermann, Mayor Butler, Mayor Pro Tem Love, Councilmen Dryden, Friedman, Handcox None Not in Council Chamber when roll was called: Councilman Binder - CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS September 19, 1974 1110 ACQUISITION OF LAND FOR TOWN LAKE DEVELOPMENT PLAN Mayor Pro Tem Love moved that the Council adopt a resolution authorizing the acquisition of 709-711 Cummings Street (S. A. Garza, et ux) for the Town Lake Development Plan. The motion, seconded by Councilman Dryden, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Lebermann, Mayor Butler, Mayor Pro Tem Love, Councilmen Dryden, Friedman, Handcox Noes: None Not in Council Chamber when roll was called: Councilman Binder HEARING SET TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT TO HISTORIC DESIGNATION Councilman Friedman moved that the Council set a public hearing for 1:00 p.m., October 10, 1974, to consider amendment to the historic designation section of the Zoning Ordinance. The motion, seconded by Councilman Lebermann, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Butler, Mayor Pro Tem Love, Councilmen Dryden, Noes: Friedman, Handcox, Lebermann None Not in Council Chamber when roll was called: Councilman Binder PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT Councilman Friedman moved that the Council adopt a resolution approving a Participation Agreement between the City of Austin and Lower Colorado River Authority for the construction and operation of a coal-fired power production facility. The motion, seconded by Councilman Lebermann, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Love, Councilman Binder, Dryden, Friedman, Noes: Handcox, Lebermann, Mayor Butler None Not in Council Chamber when roll was called; Councilman Binder GRANT REQUEST FOR "AUSTIN RAPE CRISIS CENTER, INC." Councilman llandcox moved that the Council adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant request to the Texas Criminal Justice Division for the "Austin Rape Crisis Center, Inc." to extend from October 1, 1974, through September 30, 1975. (Project cost $20,000,00, Criminal Justice Division support). The motion, seconded by Councilman Friedman, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Dryden, Friedman, Handcox, Lebermann, Mayor Noes: Butler, Mayor Pro Tem Love None Not in Council Chamber when roll was called: Councilman Binder CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS- September 19, 1974 //// ASSIGNMENT OF LEASE AGREEMENT Councilman Friedman moved that the Council adopt a resolution authorizing the assignment of a Lease Agreement to the Capital National Bank. The motion, seconded by Councilman Dryden, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Dryden, Friedman, Handcox, Lebermann, Mayor Butler, Mayor Pro Tem Love None Not in Council Chamber when roll was called: Councilman Binder SELECTION OF RATE CONSULTANT Mayor Pro Tem Love moved that the Council select the firm of HESS & LIM as the rate consultant to consider Southwestern Bell Telephone Company's application for a rate increase. The motion, seconded by Councilman Lebermann, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Friedman, Handcox, Lebermann, Mayor Butler, Noes: Mayor Pro Tem Love, Councilman Dryden None Not in Council Chamber when roll was called: Councilman Binder REQUEST TO HANG BANNER Mayor Pro Tem Love moved that the Council approve a request by Ms. Ila Kutch, Secretary of McCallum Athletic Booster Club, for permission to hang a school banner reading "THIS IS KNIGHT COUNTRY" to be hung across Koenig Lane at Sunshine Drive through football season only, The motion, seconded by Councilman Lebermann, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Handcox, Lebermann, Mayor Butler, Mayor Pro Tem Love, Councilmen Dryden, Friedman Noes: None Not in Council Chamber when roll was called: Councilman Binder REQUEST CONCERNING TOWN LAKE Mr. Kenneth E. Houp, Jr., Attorney, appeared before the Council requesting permission to send a scuba diver into Town Lake for the purpose of retrieving certain evidence deposited off the north bank of Town Lake in the vicinity of Festival Beach. In response to Councilman Dryden's question, Mr. Houp stated this could be done within 2 or 3 weeks. Mayor Butler requested that Mr. Houp notify the City Manager as to a specific termination date. Councilman Lebermann moved that the Council approve the request with the date to be established later. The motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Love, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilman Lebermann, Mayor Butler, Mayor Pro Tem Love, Councilmen Dryden, Friedman, Handcox None Not in Council Chamber when roll was called: Councilman Binder __ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS September 19, 1974 /112 DISCUSSION CONCERNING POLLUTION ON SHOAL CREEK It was noted that Messrs. Robert Ilorn and Robert Spitzmiller had requested to appear before the Council to discuss pollution on Shoal Creek. However, since neither were present, this matter was not considered. REQUEST FOR USE OF CITY BUILDINGS Councilman Friedman moved that the Council approve a request by Mrs. Doris Shropshire, County Clerk, for use of the following City buildings as polling places for the November 5, 1974, General Election: Doris Miller Auditorium Ullrich Water Treatment Plant City of Austin Communications Bldg. Austin Recreation Center West Rural. Neighborhood Center Pan American Center City of Austin Fire Station #2 The motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Love, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Butler, Mayor Pro Tem Love, Councilmen Dryden, Noes: Friedman, Handcox, Lebermann None Not in Council Chamber when roll was called: Councilman Binder REFUND CONTRACTS ALL READINGS Mayor Butler introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR THE DEPUTY CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO CERTAIN REFUND CONTRACTS WITH WALTER CARRINGTON BUILDER, INC., AND S. C. PARTNERS NO. 1, LTD. (The Park at Quail Creek [PUD); Shindler-Cummins Subdivision) Councilman Handcox moved that the Council waive the requirement for three readings, declare an emergency and finally pass the ordinance effective immediately. The motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Love, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Love, Councilmen Dryden, Handcox, Lebermann, Mayor Butler Noes: Councilman Friedman Not in Council Chamber when roll was called: Councilman Binder The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. PAVING Mayor Butler introduced the following ordinance: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS- September 19, 1974 /// AN ORDINANCE RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK OF IMPROVING PORTIONS OF CAPITOL COURT AND SUNDRY OTHER STREETS IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, WITHIN THE LIMITS HEREINBELOW DEFINED, PERFORMED BY ED H. PAGE; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT CERTIFICATES IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY UPON ITS PASSAGE. (Contract No. 73-Pa-105) Councilman Friedman moved that the Council waive the requirement for three readings, declare an emergency and finally pass the ordinance effective immediately. The motion, seconded by Councilman Lebermann, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Dryden, Friedman, Handcox, Lebermann, Noes: None Mayor Butler, Mayor Pro Tem Love Not in Council Chamber when roll was called: Councilman Binder The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. HEARING SET IN CONNECTION WITH PAVING ASSESSMENTS Mayor Butler introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE WRITTEN STATEMENT AND REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS, SHOWING THE ESTIMATES OF THE TOTAL COSTS OF ALL THE IMPROVEMENTS, THE ESTIMATES OF THE COSTS PER FRONT FOOT PROPOSED TO BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF, AND THE ESTIMATES OF VARIOUS OTHER COSTS FOR THE IMPROVING OF PORTIONS OF SUNDRY STREETS IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, WITHIN THE LIMITS HEREINBELOW DESCRIBED, AND OF OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO DETERMINING AND FIXING THE PORTION OF SAID COSTS AND THE RATE THEREOF PROPOSED TO BE ASSESSED AGAINST AND PAID BY THE ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF; DETERMINING THE NECESSITY OF LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT AGAINST SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF FOR THE PORTION OF SAID COSTS APPORTIONED TO THEM ORDERING AND SETTING A HEARING AT 1:00 O'CLOCK P.M. ON THE 17TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 1974, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN ELECTRIC AUDITORIUM, AS THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE HEARING OF THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS OF SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY AND ALL OTHERS INTERESTED IN SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY OR IN ANY OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND CONTRACT CONCERNING SAID ASSESSMENTS, PROCEEDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS; DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, TO GIVE NOTICE OF SAID HEARING AS REQUIRED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS AND THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN; DECLARING AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY UPON ITS PASSAGE. (Contract 74-Pa-115) Mayor Pro Tem Love moved that the Council waive the requirement for three readings, declare an emergency and finally pass the ordinance effective immediately. The motion, seconded by Councilman Friedman, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Dryden, Friedman, Handcox, Lebermann, Mayor Noes: Butler, Mayor Pro Tem Love None Not in Council Chamber when roll was called: Councilman Binder The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS- September 19, 1974 4 Mayor Butler introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE WRITTEN STATEMENT AND REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS, SHOWING THE ESTIMATES OF THE TOTAL COSTS OF ALL THE IMPROVEMENTS, THE ESTIMATES OF THE COSTS PER FRONT FOOT PROPOSED TO BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF, AND THE ESTIMATES OF VARIOUS OTHER COSTS FOR THE IMPROVING OF PORTIONS OF SUNDRY STREETS IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, WITHIN THE LIMITS HEREINBELOW DESCRIBED, AND OF OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO DETERMINING AND FIXING THE PORTION OF SAID COSTS AND THE RATE THEREOF PROPOSED TO BE ASSESSED AGAINST AND PAID BY THE ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF; DETERMINING THE NECESSITY OF LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT AGAINST SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF FOR THE PORTION OF SAID COSTS APPORTIONED TO THEM; ORDERING AND SETTING A HEARING AT 1:00 O'CLOCK P.M. ON THE 17TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 1974, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN ELECTRIC AUDITORIUM, AS THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE HEARING OF THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS OF SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY AND ALL OTHERS INTERESTED IN SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY OR IN ANY OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND CONTRACT CONCERNING SAID ASSESSMENTS, PROCEEDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS; DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, TO GIVE NOTICE OF SAID HEARING AS REQUIRED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS AND THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: DECLARING AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY UPON ITS PASSAGE. (Contract 74-Pa-110) Mayor Pro Tem Love moved that the Council waive the requirement for three readings, declare an emergency and finally pass the ordinance effective immediately. The motion, seconded by Councilman Friedman, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Dryden, Friedman, Handcox, Lebermann, Mayor Noes: Butler, Mayor Pro Tem Love None Not in Council Chamber when roll was called: Councilman Binder The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Butler introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE WRITTEN STATEMENT AND REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS, SHOWING THE ESTIMATES OF THE TOTAL COSTS OF ALL THE IMPROVEMENTS, THE ESTIMATES OF THE COSTS PER FRONT FOOT PROPOSED TO BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF, AND THE ESTIMATES OF VARIOUS OTHER COSTS FOR THE IMPROVING OF PORTIONS OF SUNDRY STREETS IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, WITHIN THE LIMITS HEREINBELOW DESCRIBED, AND OF OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO DETERMINING AND FIXING THE PORTION OF SAID COSTS AND THE RATE THEREOF PROPOSED TO BE ASSESSED AGAINST AND PAID BY THE ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF; DETERMINING THE NECESSITY OF LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT AGAINST SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF FOR THE PORTION OF SAID COSTS APPORTIONED TO THEM; ORDERING AND SETTING A HEARING AT 1:00 O'CLOCK P.M. ON THE 17TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 1974, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN ELECTRIC AUDITORIUM, AS THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE HEARING OF THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS OF SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY AND ALL OTHERS INTERESTED IN SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY OR IN ANY OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND CONTRACT CONCERNING SAID ASSESSMENTS, PROCEEDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS; DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, TO GIVE NOTICE OF SAID HEARING AS REQUIRED BY THE LAWS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS September 19, 1974 1115 STATE OF TEXAS AND THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN; DECLARING AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY UPON ITS PASSAGE. (Contract 74-Pa-121) Mayor Pro Tem Love moved that the Council waive the requirement for three readings, declare an emergency and finally pass the ordinance effective immediately. The motion, seconded by Councilman Friedman, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Dryden, Friedman, Handcox, Lebermann, Mayor Noes: Butler, Mayor Pro Tem Love None Not in Council Chamber when roll was called: Councilman Binder The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. REFUND CONTRACTS SECOND & THIRD READINGS Mayor Butler brought up the following ordinance for its second reading. AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR THE DEPUTY CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO CERTAIN REFUND CONTRACTS WITH WOODSHADOWS APARTMENTS, LTD. (Woodshadows, Section IVB Woodshadows, Section V) The ordinance was read the second time, and Mayor Pro Tem Love moved that the Council waive the requirement for the third reading, declare an emergency and finally pass the ordinance effective immediately. The motion, seconded by Councilman Dryden, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Handcox, Lebermann, Mayor Butler, Mayor Noes: Pro Tem Love, Councilman Dryden Councilman Friedman Not in Council Chamber when roll was called: Councilman Binder The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. REFUND CONTRACT THIRD READING Mayor Butler brought up the following ordinance for its third reading. AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR THE DEPUTY CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CERTAIN REFUND CONTRACT WITH GLENN W. CASEY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INCORPORATED. (Indian Oaks Subdivision) The ordinance was read the third time, and Mayor Pro Tem Love moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Handcox, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Ilandcox, Lebermann, Mayor Butler, Mayor Noes: Pro Tem Love, Councilman Dryden Councilman Friedman Not in Council Chamber when roll was called: Councilman Binder The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS September 19, 1974 1116 ZONING ORDINANCES Mayor Butler introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE ORDERING A CHANGE IN USE AND HEIGHT AND AREA AND CIIANGING THE USE AND HEIGHT AND AREA MAPS ACCOMPANYING CHAPTER 45 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1967 AS FOLLOWS: A 7.32 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 4500-4524 SOUTH I. H. 35 AND 9141210 SHELBY LANE, FROM INTERIM "A" RESIDENCE, INTERIM FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO ")" INDUSTRIAL, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT, SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED IN AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. (James P. Nash, C14-70-001) Councilman Dryden moved that the Council waive the requirement for three readings, declare an emergency and finally pass the ordinance effective immediately. ing vote: The motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Love, carried by the followAyes: Councilmen Handcox, Lebermann, Mayor Butler, Mayor Pro Tem Love, Councilmen Dryden, Friedman Noes: None Not in Council Chamber when roll was called: Councilman Binder The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Butler introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE ORDERING A CHANGE IN USE AND CHANGING THE USE MAPS ACCOMPANYING CHAPTER 45 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1967 AS FOLLOWS: LOT 1-A, JOE L. MATOCHA SUBDIVISION, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 503-507 EAST RUNDBERG LANE, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "GR" GENERAL RETAIL DISTRICT, SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED IN AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. (Sam Harris, et ux & Vernon Lemens, C14-73-216) Councilman Dryden moved that the Council waive the requirement for three readings, declare an emergency and finally pass the ordinance effective immediately. ing vote: The motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Love, carried by the followAyes: Councilmen Handcox, Lebermann, Mayor Butler, Mayor Pro Tem Love, Councilmen Dryden, Friedman Noes: None Not in Council Chamber when roll was called: Councilman Binder The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS= September 19, 1974 ///7 Mayor Butler introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE ORDERING A CHANGE IN USE AND CHANGING THE USE MAPS ACCOMPANYING CHAPTER 45 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1967 AS FOLLOWS: (1) TRACT 1: A 0.826 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, FROM "O" OFFICE DISTRICT TO "GR" GENERAL RETAIL DISTRICT; AND, TRACT 2: A 0.964 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, FROM "O" OFFICE DISTRICT TO "GR" GENERAL RETAIL DISTRICT; AND, TRACT 1-A: A 0.418 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, FROM "O" OFFICE DISTRICT TO "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT AND, TRACT 2-A: A 0.066 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, FROM "O" OFFICE DISTRICT TO "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT, AND, TRACT 1-B: A 0.385 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, FROM "O" OFFICE DISTRICT TO "B" RESIDENCE DISTRICT, AND, TRACT 2-B: A 0.045 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, FROM "O" OFFICE DISTRICT TO "B" RESIDENCE DISTRICT; SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED AT THE REAR OF THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF MANCHACA ROAD AND STASSNEY LANE; AND, (2) LOT "A," SPELCE ADDITION, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "GR" GENERAL RETAIL DISTRICT, SAVE AND EXCEPT THE SOUTH FIVE FEET WHICH SHALL REMAIN ZONED "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT, AND SAVE AND EXCEPT THE WEST TWENTY-FIVE FEET WHICH IS HEREBY ZONED FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "B" RESIDENCE DISTRICT, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 111-203 STASSNEY LANE AND 110-212 SANDRA STREET AND, (3) LOT 13, AND LOT 12 SAVE AND EXCEPT THE NORTH SIXTY FEET, BLOCK 1, R. NILES GRAHAM SUBDIVISION NO. 1, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 1.600-1602 WEST 5TH STREET AND 500502 WEST LYNN STREET, FROM "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT TO "C-2" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT; ALL OF SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED IN AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS: SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. (Manchaca-Stassney, Ltd., C14-73-219; Bennie Fojtik, C14-74-007; Robert L. Ogden, C14-74-038) Councilman Dryden moved that the Council waive the requirement for three readings, declare an emergency and finally pass the ordinance effective immediately. ing vote: Ayes: Noes: The motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Love, carried by the followCouncilmen Ilandcox, Lebermann, Mayor Butler, Mayor Pro Tem Love, Councilmen Dryden, Friedman None Not in Council Chamber when roll was called: Councilman Binder The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Butler introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE ORDERING A CHANGE IN USE AND HEIGHT AND AREA AND CHANGING THE USE AND HEIGHT AND AREA MAPS ACCOMPANYING CHAPTER 45 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1967 AS FOLLOWS: (1.) THE EAST 85.5 FEET OF LOT 59, OUTLOT 6, DIVISION "Z," ENFIELD A SUBDIVISION, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 1101 ENFIELD ROAD, FROM "8" RESIDENCE, SECOND HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "O" OFFICE, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; AND, (2) A 15 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, SAVE AND EXCEPT THE WESTERNMOST 2 ACRES, FROM INTERIM "A" RESIDENCE, INTERIM FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "GR" GENERAL RETAIL, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT, SAVE AND EXCEPT THE WEST 150 FEET WHICH =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS September 19, 1974 1118 IS HEREBY ZONED FROM INTERIM "A" RESIDENCE, INTERIM FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "BB" RESIDENCE, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 8112-8212 CAMERON ROAD AND 1316-1430 RUTHERFORD I.AΝΕ; ALL OF SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED IN AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. (Fred Eby, Jr., C14-74-107; Wayne T. Dayton, C14-74-108) Councilman Dryden moved that the Council waive the requirement for three readings, declare an emergency and finally pass the ordinance effective immediately. ing vote: The motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Love, carried by the followAyes: Councilmen Handcox, Lebermann, Mayor Butler, Mayor Pro Tem Love, Councilmen Dryden, Friedman None Noes: Not in Council Chamber when roll was called: Councilman Binder The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Butler introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE ORDERING A CHANGE IN USE AND CHANGING THE USE MAPS ACCOMPANYING CHAPTER 45 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1967 AS FOLLOWS: THE EAST 140 FEET OF LOT 1, RESUBDIVISION OF A PORTION OF BLOCK 25, THEODORE LOW HEIGHTS, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 3700 VALLEY VIEW ROAD, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "B" RESIDENCE DISTRICT, SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED IN AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. (Earl Rosen, C14-74-1.09) Councilman Dryden moved that the Council waive the requirement for three readings, declare an emergency and finally pass the ordinance effective immediately. ing vote: Ayes: Noes: The motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Love, carried by the followCouncilmen Handcox, Lebermann, Mayor Butler, Mayor Pro Tem Love, Councilmen Dryden, Friedman None Not in Council Chamber when roll was called: Councilman Binder The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Butler introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE ORDERING A CHANGE IN USE AND CHANGING THE USE MAPS ACCOMPANYING CHAPTER 45 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1.967 AS FOLLOWS: (1) THE SOUTII 35.8 FEET OF LOT 4, BLOCK 79, ORIGINAL CITY OF AUSTIN, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 700 SAN ANTONIO STREET AND 500 WEST 7TH STREET, FROM "O" OFFICE DISTRICT TO "O-II" OFFICE-HISTORIC DISTRICT, AND, (2) 128.5 FEET X 315 FEET, OUTLOT 8, DIVISION "E," ORIGINAL CITY OF AUSTIN, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 1406-1408 WEST AVENUE, ALSO BOUNDED BY WEST 15TH STREET, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "A-H" RESIDENCE-HISTORIC DISTRICT; ALL OF SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED IN AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. (Sam Houston Clinton, Jr., C14h-74-001; City of Austin, C14h-74-003) =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS September 19, 1974 ///7 Councilman Dryden moved that the Council waive the requirement for three readings, declare an emergency and finally pass the ordinance effective immediately. ing vote: The motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Love, carried by the followAyes: Councilmen Handcox, Lebermann, Mayor Butler, Mayor Pro Tem Love, Councilmen Dryden, Friedman Noes: None Not in Council Chamber when roll was called: Councilman Binder The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. NOISE CONTROL SURVEY It was noted that the Council had been submitted a Noise Control Survey, prepared by Tracor, Inc., for review and study. City Manager Davidson pointed out that the staff had not carefully analyzed the recommendations in the survey, and they were not in a position to answer questions. He suggested that the staff be allowed to take another two or three weeks and come back to the Council with a City Manager's report relating this better to the Council. It was the general consensus of the Council that this was agreeable. CONSIDERATION OF YOUTH COUNCIL It was noted that the Council had before it the possible consideration of establishing a Youth Council. Councilman Lebermann asked that the Council approve this notion and principle and allow the group to develop a program and come back for final consideration. In response to Mayor Pro Tem Love's question, Councilman Lebermann suggested that this might come under Parks and Recreation as a separate kind of activity but with no additional staff. Councilman landcox pointed out that there was grant money available for funding such a program. Councilman Lebermann requested the City Manager to do some preliminary work in connection with this. REQUEST BY ENERGY STUDY COMMISSION Mr. Dick Whorrall, Chairman of the Energy Study Commission, appeared before the Council and stated that the Energy Conservation Commission had approved for Council's consideration a proposal entitled "A Study to Determine Plausible Energy Performance Guidelines for Commercial Buildings for the City of Austin." lle added that this would be a 13-month computerized study to determine necessary building code revisions and guidelines for structural orientation, materials, design, and other factors having a bearing on consumption of energy for a given commercial structure. He further noted that if approved, the study would be conducted by Dr. Francisco Arumi of the U. T. School of Architecture. He pointed out that this had been recommended by the Building Department, and the funds required for this ($18,650) were available in the Department's current operating budget. =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS September 19, 1974 1120 He felt that the resulting guidelines of this study could have a profoundly beneficial effect on the future demand placed on the electric utility system by construction of new buildings. There was discussion by Mayor Butler and Mr. Whorrall with regard to whether or not this study would only be peculiar to Austin, Councilman Friedman pointed out that it was pretty well localized because of climate. Mayor Butler was in favor of this concept but wondered if there was a similar program like this underway where two groups could work together. In connection with this, Dr. Arumi stated that this would deal with performance guidelines as opposed to specific. It was noted that this would more directly apply to new structures, and the report would be made available to the City through Building Inspection. Councilman Friedman added that this could also be included in the Building Code. In response to Mayor Butler's question, Mr. Mac Holder, member of the Commission, did not believe this would increase the cost of construction. He pointed out that this study would give them the background on which to base further work in this field. He stated that the 8-member Code Division Committee would be monitoring this study. City Manager Davidson suggested that the staff also monitor this. Councilman Friedman moved that the Council approve the study with funding in the amount of $18,650. The motion, seconded by Councilman Lebermann, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilman Lebermann, Mayor Butler, Mayor Pro Tem Love, Councilmen Dryden, Friedman, Handcox None Not in Council Chamber when roll was called: Councilman Binder HEARING SET ON REQUESTED GAS RATE INCREASE Upon the request of Mr. Don Butler, City Attorney, the Council set a public hearing for October 17, 1974, at 1:00 p.m. on Southern Union Gas Company's requested rate increase. ATTEST: ADJOURNMENT The Council adjourned at 6:20 p.m. Grace Momar City Clerk APPROVED Mayor