CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS- MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting May 29, 1975 1:00 Ρ.Μ. Council Chambers 301 West Second Street The meeting was called to order with Mayor Pro Tem Snell presiding. Roll Call: Present: Councilmembers Himmelblau, Hofmann, Lebermann, Linn, Trevino, Mayor Pro Tem Snell Absent: Mayor Friedman The Invocation was delivered by REVEREND WAYNE G. SMITH, Asbury United Methodist Church. 24 EXECUTIVE SESSION ACTION Mayor Pro Tem Snell announced that the Council had been in an executive session earlier that day to consider a personnel matter and to consider board and commission appointments, and the following appointment was before Council for action: Historic Landmark Commission Councilmember Linn moved that the Council appoint MS. INA RAY SMITH to fill the vacancy on the Historic Landmark Commission. (Vacancy occurred when Councilmember Linn resigned.) The motion, seconded by Councilmember Lebermann, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Snell, Councilmembers Himmelblau, Hofmann, Lebermann, Linn, Trevino Noes: None Absent: Mayor Friedman _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS May 29, 1975 RECOGNITION Mayor Pro Tem Snell read and then presented a resolution signed by the Council to Mrs. Goldie Huddleston in recognition of her many contributions to the citizens of this community through her devotion to Brackenridge Hospital for 49 years; and he called on all residents to join the Council in commending her for her loyal service to the City. Mrs. Huddleston thanked the Council and thanked everyone who had made this possible. PRESENTATION Mr. Patrick Nugent and Ms. Maline McCalla, Co-Chairpersons of the Bicentennial Commission, appeared before the Council to present Bicentennial flag kits to the Council. RESOLUTION FOR BICENTENNIAL Mayor Pro Tem Snell read and then presented a resolution signed by the Council to the following, announcing that the year of July 4, 1975, through July 4, 1976, is the period of celebration honoring the American Bicentennial in the City; and he called on all residents to join hands in recognition of this important observance throughout the celebration year: Uncle Sam, Ray A. Short Ms. Maline McCalla and Patrick Nugent, Co-Chairpersons of the Bicentennial Commission Members of Austin Re-enactment Society Ms. McCalla thanked the Council and was glad to announce the beginning of the festivities and the sale of the Bicentennial flag kits. Councilmember Lebermann noted that over 260 counties across Texas had applied for and had been successful in achieving National/State Bicentennial recognition. He commented that the ramifications had a genuine significance for each small community and each great city across the United States and Texas. He announced that Austin was leading the Bicentennial effort in Texas. RENT-A-KID WEEK Councilmember Himmelblau read and then presented a proclamation to the following, proclaiming the week of June 2-8, 1975, as "Rent-A-Kid Week" and urged all citizens to make every effort to provide jobs for the 600 young people with unskilled or skilled labor requirements in their homes: Father Joe Znotas, Saint Julia's Catholic Church Mr. Martina Barrera Mr. Randy Gonzalez Mr. Martin Frausto _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS. May 29, 1975 532 It was noted that the Rent-A-Kid Program was sponsored bySaint Julia's Catholic Church and existed to implement the desire of youngsters to find gainful, part-time and full-time employment. CONSTABLES WEEK Councilmember Linn read and then presented a proclamation to Charlie Jones, Constable of Precinct 5, and Joe Parks, President of the Travis County Constable Association, proclaiming the week of May 31 to June 7, 1975, as "Constables Week" and called on all residents to recognize the many contributions of peace officers to our community. Mr. Parks thanked the Council and noted that if anyone needed any help, they would be glad to assist in any way they could. KVET/PEARL CAN PICKIN' DAY Councilmember Trevino read and then presented a proclamation to Messrs. Vernon Brown and Terry Boothe, proclaiming Saturday, May 31, 1975, as "KVET/ Pearl Can Pickin' Day" and urged all Austin citizens to congratulate the Pearl Brewing Company and radio station KVET for their effort in maintaining a clean and beautiful community, and utilizing our natural resources in a most productive manner. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilmember Linn moved that the Council approve the Minutes of May 22, 1975. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Himmelblau, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Snell, Councilmembers Himmelblau, Hofmann, Noes: Lebermann, Linn, Trevino None Absent: Mayor Friedman HEARING ON VACATION OF STREETS AND ALLEYS Mayor Pro Tem Snell opened the public hearing scheduled for 1:00 p.m. on the proposed vacation of the following streets and alleys and passage of the ordinances: 1. The portion of WEST 6TH STREET ALLEY that traverses Block 72 of the Original City of Austin from the west line of Lavaca Street in a westerly direction to the east line of Guadalupe Street. (Requested by Lamar Savings Association, owner of all properties adjacent to said portion of West 6th Street Alley.) Councilmember Linn noted that the Palm-Goeth House was located on the corner of this block and that the Landmark Commission had wanted to designate this as "H" Historic District. She submitted that this was an important buffer between the commercial area and residential area. She also noted that before _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS. May 29, 1975 533 the Historic Zoning Commission was able to get an "H" Historic District, Lamar Savings took out a demolition permit and have renewed that permit over the last few months in order to demolish the house if they choose to do so. She suggested that the vacation should be postponed until some sort of solution could be worked out for the house. She felt that if it were vacated, it might encourage immediate demolition. It was her understanding that Lamar Savings representatives appeared before the Landmark Commission and reported that the house was being considered as a part of the Lamar Savings design to be incorporated into the building they would be using. In response to Councilmember Lebermann pointed out that this was the reason the revolving fund was necessary to enter into a purchase agreement. his question, Councilmember Linn suggested that this be referred to the Landmark Commission; and they could tell the Council what sort of time they would need to work this out. She suggested a month's postponement, MR. EDWARD BACON requested to see more slides of the proposed vacations. MS. CANDY CAROTHERS, representing Robert Sargent (property owner across the street and founder of Fine Arts for Austin), stated that Fine Arts for Austin was interested in acquiring art for businesses, particularly in the downtown area. She noted that Mr. Sargent's concern was that this area really belonged to the taxpayers, and he wanted to arrange some sort of trade so that the design of the new building would be expected to be given back to the City in the form of some kind of park or mall. Councilman Lebermann explained that it was Council's policy that the vacation of an alley or property which was owned or dedicated by the City must be purchased by the adjacent land owners at current market value or the value on the tax rolls. Councilmember Lebermann moved that the Council postpone consideration of the vacation of the portion of WEST 6TH STREET ALLEY for one month. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Himmelblau, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Himmelblau, Hofmann, Lebermann, Linn, Trevino, Mayor Pro Tem Snell Noes: None Absent: Mayor Friedman 2. SABINE STREET from East 13th Street to East 14th Street; EAST 13TH STREET from Red River Street to Sabine Street; EAST 14TH STREET from Sabine Street to East Avenue; EAST 13TH STREET ALLEY from Red River Street to Sabine Street and from Sabine Street to East Avenue; and EAST 14TH STREET ALLEY from East Avenue to that portion of Sabine Street that was vacated by Ordinance No. 580515-B. (Requested by the Construction Management Department of the City of Austin in connection with the Brackenridge Hospital expansion project.) 3. Portions of ONION CROSSING DRIVE and WILD ONION DRIVE, cul-de-sac streets in Onion Creek Forest, Section 4, a subdivision. (Requested by Creekside Properties, Inc., owner of all the property contiguous with said street portions requested to be vacated.) _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS. May 29, 1975 4. Portion of present right of way of WEST RUNDBERG LANE at the northwest corner of its intersection with the proposed northerly extension of Slayton Drive. (Requested by Property Management Department of the City of Austin in connection with proposed realignment of West Rundberg Lane.) Mayor Pro Tem Snell introduced the following ordinance: 534 AN ORDINANCE VACATING AND PERPETUALLY CLOSING THOSE CERTAIN PORTIONS OF EAST 13TH STREET, EAST 13TH STREET ALLEY, SABINE STREET, EAST 14TH STREET, AND EAST 14TH STREET ALLEY, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; RETAINING EASEMENTS IN THE CITY FOR DRAINAGE AND PUBLIC UTILITY, ELECTRIC UTILITY, GAS UTILITY AND WATER UTILITY PURPOSES SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF AN ORDINANCE ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Councilmember Lebermann moved that the Council waive the requirement for three readings, declare an emergency and finally pass the ordinance effective immediately. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Himmelblau, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Himmelblau, Hofmann, Lebermann, Linn, Trevino, Mayor Pro Tem Snell Noes: None Absent: Mayor Friedman The Mayor Pro Tem announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Pro Tem Snell introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE VACATING AND PERPETUALLY CLOSING THOSE CERTAIN PORTIONS OF ONION CROSSING DRIVE AND WILD ONION DRIVE, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF AN ORDINANCE ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Councilmember Lebermann moved that the Council waive the requirement for three readings, declare an emergency and finally pass the ordinance effective immediately. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Himmelblau, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Himmelblau, Hofmann, Lebermann, Linn, Trevino, Mayor Pro Tem Snell Noes: None Absent: Mayor Friedman The Mayor Pro Tem announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Pro Tem Snell introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE VACATING AND PERPETUALLY CLOSING THAT CERTAIN PORTION OF WEST RUNDBERG LANE, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; RETAINING AN EASEMENT IN THE CITY FOR GAS PIPE LINE PURPOSES SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF AN ORDINANCE ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS May 29, 1975 535 Councilmember Lebermann moved that the Council waive the requirement for three readings, declare an emergency and finally pass the ordinance effective immediately. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Himmelblau, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Himmelblau, Hofmann, Lebermann, Linn, Trevino, Mayor Pro Tem Snell Noes: None Absent: Mayor Friedman The Mayor Pro Tem announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. HEARING SET TO CONSIDER ANNEXATION Councilmember Himmelblau moved that the Council adopt a resolution setting a public hearing for June 19, 1975, at 1:00 p.m. to consider annexing the following: 650.86 acres of land (Case No. C7a-75-006) 1. 85.40 acres of unplatted land out of the Thomas Anderson League. (Initiated by the City.) 2. 70.95 acres of land out of the Thomas Anderson League, Western Oaks, Section Two, unplatted land and portion of Beckett Lane, Convict Hill Road, and McCarty Lane. (Initiated by the City.) 3. 219.93 acres of unplatted land out of the Thomas Anderson League. (Requested by J. W. Smith, owner.) 4. 274.58 acres of unplatted land out of the Thomas Anderson League. (Requested by Provident Development Company, owner.) The motion, seconded by Councilmember Lebermann, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Hofmann, Lebermann, Linn, Trevino, Mayor Pro Tem Snell, Councilmember Himmelblau Noes: None Absent: Mayor Friedman CHANGE ORDER Councilmember Lebermann moved that the Council adopt a resolution approving a Change Order to Farrow Company, Inc., in the amount of $90,701.15 for 15 miscellaneous additions and deductions to Decker Unit #22. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Himmelblau, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Lebermann, Linn, Trevino, Mayor Pro Tem Snell, Councilmembers Himmelblau, Hofmann Noes: None Absent: Mayor Friedman -CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS May 29, 1975 536 UTILITY JOINT USE AGREEMENT Councilmember Lebermann moved that the Council adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Utility Joint Use Agreement with the Texas Highway Department for the purpose of utility installations in Loop 1 from the north end of Colorado River Bridge southwest to U. S. Highway 290. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Himmelblau, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Linn, Trevino, Mayor Pro Tem Snell, Councilmembers Himmelblau, Hofmann, Lebermann Noes: None Absent: Mayor Friedman LEASE AGREEMENT FOR BRANCH LIBRARY Councilmember Lebermann moved that the Council adopt a resolution approving a lease agreement for the Windsor Village Branch Library from December 14, 1975, through December 14, 1980, for the rental of approximately 3,400 square feet located in the Windsor Village Shopping Center at 5825 Berkman Drive. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Linn, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmember Trevino, Mayor Pro Tem Snell, Councilmembers Himmelblau, Hofmann, Lebermann, Linn Noes: None Absent: Mayor Friedman APPLICATION FOR RENEWAL OF LIBRARY MEMBERSHIP Councilmember Lebermann moved that the Council adopt a resolution approving an application for renewal of Austin Public Library membership in the Texas State Library System under the Texas Library Services Act. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Nimmmelblau, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Snell, Councilmembers Himmelblau, Hofmann, Lebermann, Linn, Trevino Noes: None Absent: Mayor Friedman ITEMS CONCERNING COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING ASSISTANCE FUNDS Councilmember Linn moved that the Council adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign and submit an application for Comprehensive Planning Assistance funds under Section 701 of the Housing Act of 1954, as amended; and authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary assurances on behalf of the City as required to submit an application for Comprehensive Planning Assistance funds under Section 701 of the Housing Act of 1954, as amended. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Trevino, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Snell, Councilmembers Himmelblau, Hofmann, Lebermann, Linn, Trevino Noes: None Absent: Mayor Friedman May 29, 1975 537 _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS CONTRACTS AWARDED Councilmember Lebermann moved that the Council adopt a resolution awarding the following contract: TRANS-TEX SUPPLY COMPANY 4618 East 7th Street Austin, Texas - 12" Class 200 Asbestos Cement Pipe and Adapters Item Nos. 1 through 5 $6,452.10 The motion, seconded by Councilmember Hofmann, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Himmelblau, Hofmann, Lebermann, Linn, Trevino, Mayor Pro Tem Snell Noes: None Absent: Mayor Friedman Councilmember Lebermann moved that the Council adopt a resolution awarding the following contract: FIRESTONE SYNTHETIC RUBBER AND LATEX Latex Modifier, Street and Bridge Division 381 West Wilbeth Road Akron, Ohio 12-month supply agreement Item No. 1; 2,750 gallons @ $3,058 Estimated total $8,409.50 The motion, seconded by Councilmember Hofmann, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Himmelblau, Hofmann, Lebermann, Linn, Noes: Trevino, Mayor Pro Tem Snell None Absent: Mayor Friedman Councilmember Lebermann moved that the Council adopt a resolution awarding the following contracts: Bid Award: CHEMICAL COMPANY CADILLAC PLASTIC AND 2546 Irving Boulevard Dallas, Texas HANDI HUT, INC. 2 Brighton Avenue Passaic, New Jersey Bus Stop Shelters, Urban Transportation Department Item 1; 2 ea. @ $3,197.81 Total $6,395.62 Item 2; 3 ea. @ $1,959.00 Item 3; 3 ea. @ $1,252.00 Total - $8,733.00 The motion, seconded by Councilmember Hofmann, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Himmelblau, Hofmann, Lebermann, Linn, Trevino, Mayor Pro Tem Snell Noes: None Absent: Mayor Friedman CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS May 29, 1975 538 Councilmember Lebermann moved that the Council adopt a resolution awarding the following contracts: Bid Award: Cast Iron and Ductile Iron Water Pipe TRANS-TEX SUPPLY COMPANY 4618 East 7th Street Austin, Texas UNITED STATES PIPE AND FOUNDRY COMPANY 2401-A Vinson Street Dallas, Texas 12-month supply agreement - Item Nos. 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, and 2.6 $27,463.84 Item Nos. 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, and 3.7 $700,438.66 (subject to escalation) The motion, seconded by Councilmember Hofmann, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Himmelblau, Hofmann, Lebermann, Linn, Trevino, Mayor Pro Tem Snell Noes: None Absent: Mayor Friedman APPLICATION FOR COMMUNITY FOOD AND NUTRITION PROGRAM FUNDS Councilmember Linn moved that the Council adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit an application to the Community Services Administration for $66,300 for the Community Food and Nutrition Program funds. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Trevino, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Hofmann, Lebermann, Linn, Trevino, Mayor Pro Tem Snell, Councilmember Himmelblau Noes: None Absent: Mayor Friedman LEASE OF CITY-OWNED LAND FOR COMMUNITY GARDENS SITE The Council had before it the authorization of a lease of 4.23 acres of City-owned land northeast of Municipal Airport to the University YMCA/YWCA for the purpose of a Community Gardens site. Mr. Tom Ellison, Coordinator of Austin Community Gardens, reviewed this by noting that they were setting up a Fall program to begin August 1; and they would be taking applications on June 2. He further noted that 20' x 30' plots would rent for $7.00 for the 6-month trial period, and 30' x 30' plots would rent for $10.00. He stated that they were having a donation drive to purchase tools, books, etc., and donations would be tax deductible. Councilmember Linn moved that the Council adopt a resolution authorizing the lease of 4.23 acres of City-owned land northeast of Municipal Airport to the University YMCA/YWCA for the purpose of a Community Gardens site. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Trevino, carried by the following vote: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS May 29, 1975 539 Ayes: Councilmembers Lebermann, Linn, Trevino, Mayor Pro Tem Snell, Councilmembers Himmelblau, Hofmann Noes: None Absent: Mayor Friedman EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS Councilmember Lebermann moved that the Council adopt a resolution authorizing eminent domain proceedings to acquire the following tract of land for MoPac Boulevard: 1.78 acres of land out of Tract 4B, Subdivision of Mrs. A. A. Payton Estate (owner, John Joseph) The motion, seconded by Councilmember Himmelblau, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Linn, Trevino, Mayor Pro Tem Snell, Councilmembers Himmelblau, Hofmann, Lebermann Noes: None Absent: Mayor Friedman HEARINGS SET ON APPEALS Councilmember Linn moved that the Council set a public hearing for June 19, 1975, at 1:00 p.m. on an appeal by Mrs. Jean S. Buster of the decision of the Planning Commission's not granting a special permit. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Himmelblau, carried by theffollowing vote: (C14P-75-18) 'Ayes: Councilmember Trevino, Mayor Pro Tem Snell, Councilmembers Himmelblau, Hofmann, Lebermann, Linn Noes: None Absent: Mayor Friedman Councilmember Linn moved that the Council set a public hearing for June 26, 1975, at 1:00 p.m. on an appeal by Ms. Harriet E. Buxkemper of the decision of the Planning Commission's granting a special permit to Teague-Buda to reroute Harper's Branch, install new wastewater mains and watering system for trees adjacent to the fill area, and to place the Ramble in a 5' x 6' box culvert. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Lebermann, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Snell, Councilmembers Himmelblau, Hofmann, Lebermann, Linn, Trevino Noes: None Absent: Mayor Friedman _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS- May 29, 1975 540 ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FOR MODEL CITIES FAMILY PLANNING PROGRAM Councilmember Lebermann moved that the Council adopt a resolution authorizing the acceptance of a Department of Health, Education and Welfare grant of $71,324 for the Austin Model Cities Family Planning Program. (Grant period will be from March 1, 1975, through February 28, 1976.) The motion, seconded by Councilmember Linn, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Snell, Councilmembers Himmelblau, Hofmann, Lebermann, Linn, Trevino Noes: None Absent: Mayor Friedman TERMINATION OF SUB SHUTTLE BUS SYSTEM The Council had before it the consideration of terminating the S.U.B. (State-University-Business) Shuttle Bus System, effective June 6, 1975. Mr. Bill Moore, Assistant Director for Transportation Services (Urban Transportation Department), reviewed this by stating that in January, 1975, the Council authorized the implementation of the S.U.B. System; and at the time it was initiated, it was felt that enough ridership could be attracted to place it on a financially self-sustaining basis. He pointed out that to do this, it required approximately 800 passengers per day to offset the cost of operation. He pointed out that during the first week, average daily ridership was approximately 100 passengers; and during the succeeding weeks and up until the week of April 7-11, ridership increased and peaked during that week at 166 riders. During the subsequent 3 weeks the number was 149, 136, and 100 respectively. In each of the latest 2 weeks of operation (May 5-9 and May 12-16) average daily ridership has been 73. He announced that additional data that had just come in indicated that last week's operation was only 58 per day. In response to Councilmember Lebermann's question, Mr. Moore stated that the primary reason for the decrease in ridership was the fact that the University classes had been dismissed for the semester. With regard to the overall low ridership, Mr. Moore submitted that Urban Transportation had been quite disappointed with the outcome. Mr. Moore submitted that at the present time it was costing approximately $125 per day for operation, with only around $11.00 of average daily revenues. He suggested that not only would removal of the vehicles from the S.U.B. System save a minimum of $2,475.00 per month, but the vehicles would be available for use as a Charter Service. Councilmember Lebermann moved that the Council adopt a resolution terminating the S.U.B. (State-University-Business) Shuttle Bus System, effective June 6, 1975. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Hofmann, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Himmelblau, Hofmann, Lebermann, Linn, Trevino, Mayor Pro Tem Snell Noes: None Absent: Mayor Friedman CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS. May 29, 1975 541 PARADE PERMIT Councilmember Lebermann moved that the Council approve a request by W. H. McGregor, American Legion Boys State, for a parade permit on Tuesday, June 6, 1975, from 8:00 to 8:30 a.m. from 19th Street along North Congress Avenue, proceeding south to State Capitol, circle Capitol, and arrive at Capitol steps by marching up South Capitol walkway from 11th Street. motion, seconded by Councilmember Himmelblau, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Hofmann, Lebermann, Linn, Trevino, Mayor Pro Tem Snell, Councilmember Himmelblau Noes: None Absent: Mayor Friedman The APPEARANCE CONCERNING CITY IMPROVEMENTS Mr. Jeff Case appeared before the Council concerning City improvements. He stated that he had been a resident of northeast Austin for 8 years, and he had come across some very serious issues which he felt was abuse of this section of town. He presented the Council with a diagram that depicted the area in question, and he noted that it had been inside the City limits for 24 years. He addressed himself to the following issues: 1. Bread oversight had been made in not paving Atkinson Road. He submitted that it was paved through the business area; but as it entered the black neighborhood, it was gravel, dust, and rocks. He indicated that on three different occasions, beginning in 1971, letters had been written to the City in regard to this matter. He suggested that this was discrimination against the black people in this area in that out of 13 streets in this area, only one was completely paved. 2. Vacant lots in the area. He indicated that there were vacant lots that were full of trash and weeds, and the Health Department had been contacted. Mr. Case recommended the following action be taken: 1. Immediate vote of affirmation from the Council concerning the need to pave in the St. John's area and find out why the work was so far behind schedule. 2. Instruct the Manager to take action on preparing a statement in answer to these allegations with regard to the paving and vacant lots. He requested that the Manager have this information prepared by the next Council meeting. 3. Requested that the paving of Atkinson Road be included in the 1976 fiscal budget. _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS May 29, 1975 542 4. Council call a public hearing on the vacant lot issue because he felt there should be strong laws to deal with unconcerned landowners. 5. Recommended the Council come out to see this area. City Manager Davidson stated that he would have a written report ready and added that since Mr. Case had communicated with the City in 1972 with regard to the street paving, a considerable amount of action has been taken by the City and the Council. He noted that there was a contract for construction work for $318,000 to provide creek improvements and three bridges. He added that storm sewer work was under way for an estimated $125,000; and paving for every street that had been indicated on the diagram that he had submitted would cost $620,000. Utility relocation would be in the amount of $600,000; therefore, the total program would entail $1,663,000. He submitted that the program would be intended to alleviate each of the conditions that had been described by Mr. Case. Mr. Davidson continued by stating that a contract would be awarded for utilities and storm sewer relocation about June 5, 1975, with the work having been designed and bids advertised. Work would begin on this about July 1, 1975. He noted that paving and drainage plans would be completed July 20, 1975, by the consulting engineer who had already been hired by the Council. He further noted that the City would advertise the water utility relocations in a separate contract on August 20, 1975; and work would begin on these relocations by September 20 and completed by January 1, 1976. He indicated that paving and drainage contract would be awarded about January 1, 1976, and would include every street that had been indicated. In response to Mr. Case's question, Mr. Davidson stated that on an overall basis the expenditures had been approved in connection with the last two Capital Improvement Programs, which included a 5-year plan. He noted that these had been reaffirmed last July by the Council as recommended by the Planning Commission; and because he was talking about contractual obligations, the expenditures had also been approved during the current year. In relation to Mr. Case's comment that certain streets had been paved, Mr. Davidson noted that they had been paved by abutting property owners as a part of their development under the subdivision ordinance. He submitted that there was probably no other section of Austin right now where so much effort and money was being spent to upgrade the conditions that had been described. With regard to the lot clearance program, he indicated that the CityCounty Health Department was periodically overloaded in that there was a successful program. He noted that several million feet of lots were cleared each year at the request of property owners or citizens. He described the program by stating that the City will send a property owner a notice to clear the lot, and he has 10 or 20 days to take action himself. If no action is taken, the City clears the property and sends him a bill; and if it is not paid, it is assessed as a lien against his property. He noted that this was done on an annual contract basis awarded by the Council each year. Mr. Davidson stated that the City would check on the specific location mentioned by Mr. Case to see what action has been taken; and if none, action would be taken because he submitted that the program was effective. He added that the City would conduct 543 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS May 29, 1975 an inspection of the St. John's area to see if there needed to be additional enforcement of the ordinance in these sections. He informed Mr. Case that he would get back with him on a full report of this issue. Mr. Davidson concluded that the Council would be reviewing the overall Capital Improvements Program this summer; and in the meantime, he would provide them with a written report with the dates and amounts of money and the schedules that he had described. APPEARANCE CONCERNING PANHANDLING ORDINANCE Mr. Lou A. Bellone appeared before the Council concerning the Panhandling Ordinance and requested that it be repealed. It was noted that the ordinance prohibited begging in public places, and he submitted that this was contrary to the will of God, and it was his religious obligation to request the repeal. PASSAGE OF ZONING ORDINANCE Mayor Pro Tem Snell introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE ORDERINGRA 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: TRACT 1: A 7.96 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, FROM INTERIM "A" RESIDENCE, INTERIM FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "GR" GENERAL RETAIL, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT, SAVE AND EXCEPT THE WESTERNMOST TWENTY-FIVE FEET WHICH ARE HEREBY ZONED FROM INTERIM "A" RESIDENCE, INTERIM FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "A" RESIDENCE, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; AND, TRACT 2: A 3.07 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, FROM INTERIM "A" RESIDENCE, INTERIM FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "O" OFFICE, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT, SAVE AND EXCEPT, THE WESTERNMOST TWENTY-FIVE FEET WHICH ARE HEREBY ZONED FROM INTERIM "A" RESIDENCE, INTERIM FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "A" RESIDENCE, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED ON ED BLUESTEIN BOULEVARD AT THE PLANNED INTERSECTION OF EAST 51ST STREET AND BOUNDED BY TANNEHILL LANE; 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. (Texas Motor Transportation Association, Inc., C14-74-164) Councilmember Lebermann moved that the Council waive the requirement for three readings, declare an emergency and finally pass the ordinance effective immediately. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Himmelblau, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Lebermann, Linn, Trevino, Mayor Pro Tem Snell, Councilmembers Himmelblau, Hofmann Noes: None Absent: Mayor Friedman The Mayor Pro Tem announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS May 29. 1975 544 DENIAL OF ZONING ORDINANCE Motion Councilmember Lebermann moved that an ordinance be passed to amend Chapter 45 of the Austin City Code of 1967 (Zoning Ordinance) to cover the following change: CNTRAL TEXAS SERVICE CORPORATION By Bill Williams C14-75-010 Intersection of Brodie From Interim "A" Residence Lane and Eskew Drive and Brodie Lane and Woodstone Drive The motion was seconded by Councilmember Himmelblau. following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Lebermann, Himmelblau Noes: 1st Height and Area Το "LR" Local Retail 1st Height and Area (Tracts 1A, 1B, 2A and 2B) Roll call showed the Councilmembers Linn, Trevino, Mayor Pro Tem Snell, Councilmember Hofmann Absent: Mayor Friedman The Mayor Pro Tem announced that the motion had failed to carry by a 2 to 4 vote. AMENDMENT TO HEATING, AIR CONDITIONING, AND REFRIGERATION CODE The Council had before it the second and third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 39, Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Code, to provide for restricted Masters licenses; reinstate permit and inspection authority out of the City; use of PVC piping with .060 inches minimum wall thickness for condensate drain lines. Mr. James Hamrick, Business Agent for Plumber's Steamfitters, recommended that the amendment be approved with a change as presented by the Heating and Air Conditioning Appeals Board. Mr. Hamrick explained that the Board's recommendation concerned PVC, ABC, and DWV piping and that these need not be insulated when used as aа condensate drain line, except in the attic units where manufacurers' specifications require a trap. He noted that the trap shall be located within 12 inches of the units and the line, and the trap shall be insulated for this distance, as required for copper or steel lines. Mr. Lonnie Davis, Building Department Director, felt that this was an acceptable substitute; and he requested that he be given the prerogative of choosing a proper place to put the amendment in the ordinance. In response to Councilmember Linn's question, he stated that it would be included where the elimination of insulation was recommended. Mayor Pro Tem Snell brought up the following ordinance for its second reading: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 39 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1967; REPEALING CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 30; RENUMBERING CERTAIN PROVISIONS; SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS May 29, 1975 545 The ordinance was read the second time, and Councilmember Linn moved that the Council waive the requirement for the third reading with the amendment concerning insulation of PVC, ABC, and DWV piping as mentioned earlier, declare an emergency and finally pass the ordinance effective immediately. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Lebermann, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Snell, Councilmembers Himmelblau, Hofmann, Lebermann, Linn, Trevino Noes: None Absent: Mayor Friedman The Mayor Pro Tem announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. POSTPONEMENT OF REFUND CONTRACTS Councilmember Hofmann moved that the Council postpone consideration of the following refund contracts: AUSTIN CORPORATION David B. Barrow, President EDWARD R. RATHGEER GARY L. THORNTON JIM CASKEY For the purchase of water and wastewater mains installed in Northwest Hills, Sections 14A and 14C - $40,226.84 For the purchase of water and wastewater mains serving Onion Creek Forest, Sections 3 and 4 - $51,931.97 The motion, seconded by Councilmember Lebermann, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Snell, Councilmembers Himmelblau, Hofmann, Lebermann, Linn, Trevino Noes: None Absent: Mayor Friedman ORDINANCE REGULATING SALE OF CERTAIN INTOXICATING SUBSTANCES The Council had before it an ordinance amending Section 23-8, Chapter 23, of the Austin City Code of 1967 by substituting in lieu thereof new Section 23-8, regulating the sale of certain intoxicating substances and decriminalizing the inhalation of such substances. Councilmember Trevino noted that both the representatives of the community and the businesses have met and have agreed that this was an ordinance that was acceptable to both parties and that both have realized this was not the perfect answer, but it was an answer to a serious problem. He pointed out that the ordinance involved the regulation of modeling glue, modeling cement, or copper, silver, gold, bronze, brass, or aluminum aerosol paint containing toluol or toluene. Mayor Pro Tem Snell introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 23 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1967 BY AMENDING SECTION 23-8 REGULATING THE SALES, DISPLAY AND RECORD KEEPING OF SALES OF CERTAIN TYPES OF GLUE, CEMENT AND PAINT; SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF AN ORDINANCE ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS May 29. 1975 546 Councilmember Trevino moved that the Council waive the requirement for three readings, declare an emergency and finally pass the ordinance effective immediately. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Lebermann, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Snell, Councilmembers Himmelblau, Hofmann, Lebermann, Linn, Trevino Noes: None Absent: Mayor Friedman The Mayor Pro Tem announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Councilmember Trevino announced that it had been requested that the Council appoint a committee to study the glue and paint sniffing problem in the future. He suggested that the Council appoint a committee in the next two weeks. It was determined that this item be placed on the agenda for June 5, 1975, for consideration. ITEM CONCERNING CHARTER REVISION COMMITTEE Mayor Pro Tem Snell introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 740919-B, ANNUAL BUDGET ORDINANCE FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 1974, AND TERMINATING SEPTEMBER 30, 1975, BY APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL FUNDS TO THE CITY CLERK'S DEPARTMENT BUDGET FOR ADDITIONAL PERSONNEL IN ORDER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE STAFF AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE CHARTER REVISION COMMITTEE; SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Councilmember Linn moved that the Council waive the requirement for three readings, declare an emergency and finally pass the ordinance effective immediately. Councilmember Trevino seconded the motion. It was determined that the Committee wait until later on to see what their future staff needs will be. Councilmember Lebermann noted that he had distributed copies to the Council of a document relating to every aspect of Charter revision as printed by the National Municipal League, with the most important aspects having just been endorsed by the Travis County Democratic Women. He suggested that this document be reviewed when discussing additional staffing of the Committee in the future, and he stated that he wanted to provide copies of the document to the Committee. He pointed out that there were some very professional and excellent guidelines that were important for this Council and the Committee to look at. In response to Councilmember Hofmann's question as to what extent Manpower funds could be used to pay the salary of the coordinator and possibly any future staff, Mr. Homer Reed, Deputy City Manager, felt that it would be unlikely Manpower funds could be used for the coordinator's position; however, they might be used for some other support staff. Councilmember Trevino pointed out that if the coordinator was hired through Manpower, that person would be under direct supervision of the City Manager or a department head. Councilmember Linn noted that the intent of Manpower was to employ unemployable and untrained people. CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS: May 29, 1975 547 In response to Councilmember Trevino's question, Ms. Mary Beth Rogers, Vice Chairperson of the Committee, noted that the Chairperson of the Budget Committee had contacted Mr. Joe Liro, Management and Budget Administrator, and had requested information on a position of this sort and what the standard City salary was; therefore, the duties and salary would be commensurate with the City. In response to Councilmember Hofmann's question, Ms. Rogers stated that the coordinator would be hired by the City Clerk's office and responsible to the City Clerk. Roll Call on Motion Roll call on Councilmember Linn's motion, Councilmember Trevino's second, to pass an ordinance through all three readings to amend the City Clerk's budget to provide for and fund a coordinator for the Charter Revision Committee for 6.5 months at $1,089 per month for a total expenditure of $7,078, showed the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Linn, Trevino, Hofmann, Lebermann, Mayor Pro Tem Snell Noes: Councilmember Himmelblau Absent: Mayor Friedman The Mayor Pro Tem announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Ms. Joan Bartz, member of the Committee, thanked the Council for the action that had been taken but noted that there was another matter that needed attention. She stated that she had been informed that there would be no one available to record accurately the minutes of their meetings, except for the full Committee meetings. She felt that this was a bad situation and needed to be changed; but after discussions with the City Clerk, she realized the City Clerk's office did not have the personnel to assist them. She pointed out that when she had checked with the Manager's office, she found an offer had been made for help; and in the minutes of their meeting, she found the offer of help had been arbitrarily dismissed. She submitted that she had no problem working with City staff and found them courteous and competent. She requested that the Council address this question so that they could have adequate recording secretarial help until the matter of additional staff was settled. Councilmember Linn suggested that the Committee needed to go to the Manager and ask for help; and City Manager Davidson submitted that if they requested that assistance, his office would provide it. In response to Ms. Bartz' question as to whether or not Mr. Davidson had the staff if the Committee made their request, Mr. Davidson stated that he would arrange it. Mr. Charles Miles, Chairperson of the Committee, clarified the matter by stating that the Manager had offered assistance; and they had accepted and would be getting in contact with him regarding this help. Ms. Carolyn Goldston, member of the Committee, appeared on behalf of herself and addressed her remarks to the document that had been presented. She suggested that when a committee was appointed in the future, it might be helpful to start off with as much information as possible and felt that they had not asked for enough. - CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS May 29, 1975 The Council thanked the Committee for working out their budget and making their requests and hoped that they would come to the Council with additional requests. 548 ITEM CONCERNING POLICE-COMMUNITY RELATIONS TASK FORCE Dr. John Warfield, Vice Chairperson of the Police-Community Relations Task Force, appeared before the Council requesting assistance to complete the Task Force report. He made the following requests: 1. The Council reaffirm the original mandate given to the Task Force and offer a clear vote of confidence in its capacity to produce a complete and competent report, and the Council urge the full cooperation of all City departments and agencies with the Task Force and its staff. 2. Dr. John Warfield be appointed Chairperson of the Task Force and that he submit weekly progress reports on the activities of the Task Force to the Council and City Manager. 3. The Task Force be allowed 60 days for the completion of the final document and submission to the Council, with the 60-day period to begin upon hiring of the Task Force staff and all editing to be the responsibility of the Task Force. 4. The Council authorize the hiring and/or rehiring of two staff persons to be full-time employees for the full 60-day period. 5. The Task Force staff be accorded full and adequate office facilities, office equipment and machinery, clear access to copying machines, account numbers for supplies, and other procedures necessary to the office functions. 6. The Chairperson of the Task Force shall have the responsibility for the immediate and direct supervision of the Task Force staff essential to the work program designed to carry out the goals and objectives of the Task Force as put forthe by the Chairperson, with the Chairperson working in liason with the City Manager. 7. At the appointed time the Council will authorize the assistance necessary to the styling and drafting needs for the final preparation of the report submissable for printing and publication. Motion Councilmember Trevino moved that the Council approve the requests that had been made by the Task Force as enumerated above. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Himmelblau, carried by the following vote: May 29, 1975 549 _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Ayes: Councilmembers Hofmann, Lebermann, Linn, Trevino, Mayor Pro Tem Snell, Councilmember Himmelblau Noes: None Absent: Mayor Friedman Dr. Warfield thanked the Council and stated that they would have a definite product as an outcome of their labor. APPEARANCE CONCERNING 9TH AND 10TH STREETS PROJECT Messrs. Ted Siff and Ken McHam appeared before the Council regarding the 9th and 10th Streets Project. Mr. Siff, President of the Old Austin Neighborhood Association, noted that the Council voted to approve a Capital Improvements Program amendment in August, 1974, to provide for a 36 to 44 foot wide street to be built from West Avenue to Lamar Boulevard at 9th Street on City property and expand 10th Street to approximately the same, thereby creating a one-way pair of major arterial streets. He pointed out that three other organizations were in opposition: (1) Parks and Recreation Board, (2) Citizens Board of Natural Resources and Environmental Quality, and (3) Historic Landmark Commission. He indicated that he was representing these groups along with 13 others who opposed the project and were at this time presenting two alternatives aimed at not terminating the project but to mitigate the damaging effects of it. He indicated that the purpose of their opposition was to prevent destruction of the neighborhood park and the harmful effects caused by major arterial streets going into a neighborhood that contained more than 100 homes over 90 years old. He submitted that this project would create such pressure on the land values of the neighborhood as to change the land use pattern in the neighborhood from primarily residential to primarily eithermoffice space or general commercial space. He presented their alternatives as follows: 1. a. First Alternative 9th Street between Lamar and West Avenue not be opened to motorized vehicular traffic. 9th Street between West Avenue and the new Shoal Creek bridge at 9th Street be used as an entrance and extension to the Shoal Creek hike-and-bike trail for pedestrian and non-motorized vehicular traffic. 9th Street between the new Shoal Creek bridge at 9th Street and West Avenue be used as a parking area for the 9th Street neighborhood park. b. 10th Street between Lamar and West Avenue be improved in accordance with the following work order changes: (1) 10th Street between Lamar and West Avenue be used as a two-way neighborhood street. Traffic control signs be placed at 10th Street between Lamar and West Avenue reading "Slow, Children at Play." Stop signs be retained or, where not in place, be installed at 10th and West Avenue, 10th and Rio Grande, 10th and Nueces, and 10th and San Antonio. 2. a. Second Alternative CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS. May 29, 1975 (2) The historic character of the Shoal Creek bridge at 10th Street be enhanced by the construction of an all-weather cover over the bridge containing a way station facility for Shoal Creek hike-and-bike trail users. (3) Those items in the present construction specifications solely related to the safety of the Shoal Creek bridge at 10th Street be pursued in a way that is compatible with the other items as described above. 9th Street between Lamar and West Avenue be opened to two-way motorized vehicular traffic. Traffic control signs be placed on 9th Street between Lamar and West Avenue reading "Slow, Children at Play." Stop signs be retained or, where not in place, be installed at 9th Street and West Avenue, 9th and Rio Grande, 9th and Nueces, and 9th and San Antonio to stop traffic on 9th Street. b. 10th Street between Lamar and West Avenue be improved solely in accordance with the following work order changes: (1) 10th Street between Lamar and West Avenue be used as a one-way street for traffic headed in a westerly direction. Traffic control signs be placed at 10th Street between Lamar and West Avenue reading "Slow, Children at Play." Stop signs be retained or, where not in place, be installed at 10th and West Avenue, 10th and Rio Grande, 10th and Nueces, and 10th and San Antonio to stop traffic on 10th Steet. (2) The historic character of the Shoal Creek bridge at 10th Street be enhanced by the construction of an all-weather cover over the bridge containing a way station facility for the Shoal Creek hike-andbike trail users. (3) Those items in the present construction specifications solely related to the safety of the Shoal Creek bridge at 10th Street be pursued in a way that is compatible with the other items as described above. 550 In response to Councilmember Linn's question, Mr. Siff stated that either alternative would be saving the City over $200,000 because the expansion of 10th Street would not be pursued. In response to Councilmember Hofmann's question concerning whether or not there had been any expenditure on the 10th Street project other than acquisition of right of way, he submitted that there had been no money spent on labor that would actually change 10th Street as it existed; and no money had been expended for materials going into the project; however, he suggested that if so, the materials could be used for some other project. _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS May 29, 1975 551 Councilmember Linn felt that the second alternative was very interesting and felt that the City should encourage residential growth in the downtown area. Mayor Pro Tem Snell requested that the Council be given information concerning the City's recommendations when the project first began, and he commented that he had not seen any recommendations from the three referenced groups in opposition during the time of the hearing before the Council. City Manager Davidson requested that he be given the opportunity to come back with some kind of report with regard to certain liabilities. He noted that the Council had awarded a $785,000 contract for the total project that included both streets. He added that there was certain utility work undertaken for 10th Street which was not a problem. He pointed out that the Telephone Company had been requested to relocate cable under the 10th Street bridge, which was going to have to require considerable cost on their part. He suggested that if the City delayed that work they were now trying to schedule, the City might incur some liabilities to the contractor in connection with the overall project. He requested that he might have the opportunity to come back possibly at the next meeting to discuss the legality and other ramifications of the alternatives suggested. Mr. Siff noted that it was very difficult for citizens groups to participate on a continuing basis in public policy, decision-making processes. He felt that to delay any further would cause some substantial difficulty in citizen participation, and he did not believe what Mr. Davidson had said spoke to the recommendations with regard to 9th Street. He urged the Council to make some kind of motion with regard to 9th Street; and if merited, he urged the Council vote a moratorium on 10th Street for a set period until the Manager could come back. It was determined that there was a penalty per day for delay; and the Manager believed that there was not any amount of work going to be done for one week, and he hated to see the Council "cloud" the contract. In response to Councilmember Lebermann's comment that a public policy had been made and the project was here and now, Mr. Siff pointed out the following: 1. Not asking for a termination or reversal but an adjustment in policy. 2. A new Council had been sworn in. 3. AUSTIN TOMORROW Goals had included the value of green space and the value of neighborhoods. Councilmember Himmelblau suggested that if every two years a new Council did not honor the actions of the previous Council especially with regard to the Capital Improvements Program, the City would be in a "heck" of a financial situation. _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS May 29, 1975 Councilmember Lebermann suggested that the Council ask the Manager to come forward promptly with addiitional data that would help in the determinations, and there was no point in going through the reasons for the project. He did not see any need for Council action at this time. 552 Councilmember Linn felt that if the Council intended to change the speed of the action on 9th Street, perhaps the Council needed to take some kind of action. Mayor Pro Tem Snell requested a full report including the recommendations of the three committees in the original study. He asked that he be furnished this next week. Councilmember Linn particularly wanted information concerning the things that would be required to make 9th Street a two-way street and keep traffic slow through the neighborhood. City Manager Davidson stated that he could have the requested information for the June 5, 1975, meeting; and he would try to touch on every aspect of this project that had been brought up; and Mr. Siff would be furnished a copy of this report. In response to Councilmember Hofmann's question, Mr. Davidson did not believe anything would happen on the project for the following week; but he indicated that he would check on this. It was determined that this would be placed on the agenda for June 5, 1975, for consideration. ADJOURNMENT The Council adjourned at 3:55 p.m. SPECIAL SESSION CONFERENCE ROOM Mayor Pro Tem Snell and Councilmembers Trevino and Hofmann attended a presentation of the Travis Heights Master Plan in the First Floor Conference Room at 301 West Second, as requested by Mr. Wayne Gronquist, South River City Citizens. Mr. Don Cox, President of the Association, presented information regarding the development with a slide presentation to fully review the process of their arrival at various proposals. issues: In summation, their requests made to the Council involved the following 1. Transportation 2. Zoning 3. Schools 4. Parks and Recreation 5. Code Enforcement ) ) May 29, 1975 553 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS APPROVED Mayor Pro Tem ATTEST: Grace Monise City Clerk {