C CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS. MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting September 09, 1976 10:00 Α.Μ. Council Chambers 301 West Second Street The meeting was called to order with Mayor Friedman presiding. Roll Call: Present: Mayor Friedman, Mayor Pro Tem Snell, Councilmembers Himmelblau, Hofmann, Linn, Trevino Councilmember Lebermann Absent: The Invocation was delivered by REVEREND CLARENCE M. WALTON, Trinity United Methodist Church. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilmember Himmelblau moved that the Council approve the Minutes for the Special Meeting on August 31, 1976, and the Regular Meeting Minutes for September 2, 1976. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Trevino, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Friedman, Mayor Pro Tem Snell, Councilmembers Himmelblau, Hofmann, Linn, Trevino Noes: None Absent: Councilmember Lebermann Mayor Pro Tem Snell had a question regarding the Solar Pilot Plant Project that was discussed at the September 2, 1976, Council meeting and asked if the application had been submitted. Mayor Friedman noted that the Council authorized the application to be submitted even though there was not a unanimous vote for the submittal, 26 =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS September 9, 1976 APPEARANCE CONCERNING AUSTIN POLICE 2007 MR. PERICLES CRISS appeared before the Council to discuss a matter involving the Austin Police. Mr. Criss related two incidents in which he felt the police had not acted properly. The first one involved a friend of Mr. Criss who was placed in jail; Mr. Criss attempted to obtain the friend's release by posting bond, but the police would not release her until the next day since she was still intoxicated. When the prisoner was released, the fine was taken out of the money that Mr. Criss had posted for bond without the consent of Mr. Criss. Later on, the balance of the money was sent to Mr. Criss. The second incident involved several officers attempting to arrest Mr. Criss because he had several traffic violations that had not been taken care of. Mr. Criss was offended that it took five officers to make this arrest as well as having the lights flashing when the arrest was made. In conclusion, Mr. Criss felt that the officers had not displayed a very desirable attitude when the arrest occurred. Police Chief Frank Dyson stated that if Mr. Criss had taken care of his warrants this matter would not have occurred. Chief Dyson agreed that an operational error had been made in making the arrest and more police cars responded to the call than was needed. In the matter of the flashing lights, Chief Dyson commented that the officer denied using the red lights. Mr. Criss pointed out that there are several witnesses that saw the flashing lights and was very disappointed with the comments of Chief Dyson. City Manager Davidson pointed out that Mr. Criss had been contacted by registered mail as well as several other requests to take care of this matter before any of the officers were sent to arrest him. Mayor Pro Tem Snell felt that the attitude of the police officers was very important and that it should be one of friendliness toward the citizens. He noted that he could see this type of attitude occurring every day and felt it was commendable. City Manager Davidson stated that this was one of the objectives of the Police Academy that is being conducted at the present time within the Police Dpartment. The officers involved in this incident related that they felt this matter had been handled well and thought that Mr. Criss had been treated with all due respect. Councilmember Linn expressed concern about the flashing lights, and Councilmember Himmelblau was concerned about the back-up unit that was sent to aid in serving the warrant on a man who does not have a criminal record. Chief Dyson noted that the Police Department had about 17,000 warrants and trying to execute them can be very frustrating. Mayor Friedman referred to a comment made by Mr. Criss about the amount of the bond or fine and stated that there is no set formula determining it. City Attorney Jerry Harris explained the procedure of arriving at the fine. Mr. Criss felt that the matter of truth was in question and asked what additional steps he could take in this matter. Mayor Friedman suggested that Mr. Criss contact the Internal Affairs Office to investigate this matter further. _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS September 9, 1976 2008 REQUEST TO SET PUBLIC HEARING ON SOUTHERN UNION GAS COMPANY'S RATE INCREASE APPLICATION Mr. R. M. LACZKO, District Manager, Southern Union Gas Company, appeared before the Council requesting them to set a public hearing on Southern Union Gas Company's rate increase application. Mr. Laczko noted that on September 1, 1976, he filed with the City a rate increase application requesting that an adjustment in the rates be made for natural gas service charge to customers in Austin. Mayor Friedman moved that the Council set a public hearing on Southern Union Gas Company's Rate Increase Application for October 14, 1976, at 3:30 p.m. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Hofmann, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Snell, Councilmembers Himmelblau, Hofmann, Linn, Trevino, Mayor Friedman Noes: None Absent: Councilmember Lebermann Mayor Friedman noted that the Council discussed in Executive Session the LoVaca situation and a public hearing on the potential settlement offer will be set today. He invited Mr. Laczko to attend the hearing which will probably be held on September 16, 1976, at 3:00 p.m., to inform the Council on the position of Southern Union Gas regarding this matter. Mr. Laczko noted that he had not personally participated in the negotiations with LoVaca, but he would have a representative present at the Council meeting. REQUEST TO USE TOWN LAKE WITHDRAWN The Council was supposed to consider a request from Ms. Eva Monley, Associate Producer, Sequoia Pictures International, concerning permission to use 2 to 3 boats on Town Lake between MoPac and Tom Miller Dam in connection with a film production; however, the request was withdrawn. City Manager Davidson noted that this item would be placed on a future agenda. In response to Councilmember Trevino's question, Mr. Davidson stated that this request had been considered by the Navigation Board. ZONING ROSRPONED Mayor Friedman announced that the Council would hear the following zoning case scheduled for 10:00 am. for public hearing at this time: DOS BANDEROS David C. Graeber, owner C14h-74-044 410 East 6th Street From "C-2" Commercial 4th Height and Area Το "C-2-H" Commercial-Historic 4thMBadghthand Area RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission MS. GAIL METCALF, assistant to Mr. David C. Graeber, owner of the property being considered for the zoningichange, requested that this zoning hearing be postponed until September 16, 1976, since Mr. Graeber was out of town. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS September 9, 1976 2009 Councilmember Hofmann felt that it had already been postponed once and since Mr. Phillip Creer, Chairman of the Landmark Commission, was present, it should be acted upon. Councilmember Trevino felt that in all fairness to the applicant, it should be postponed. Councilmember Trevino moved that the Council postpone consideration of the aforementioned zoning change until September 23, 1976, at 10:00 a.m. The motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Snell, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Himmelblau, Trevino, Mayor Friedman, Noes: Mayor Pro Tem Snell Councilmember Hofmann Abstain: Councilmember Linn Absent: Councilmember Lebermann Mayor Friedman regretted that the case had to be postponed but felt it was only fair to the applicant. RELEASE OF EASEMENT Councilmember Linn moved that the Council adopt a resolution authorizing the release of the following easement: Portion of a Drainage and Public Utilities easement located in hoon50, Blockchiouniona Graekd Sectionuas tamendedir. (Raquested by Mr. James T. Watson, Consulting Engineer, representing Onion Creek Development Company, owners of said Onion Creek Section 2, Amended) The motion, seconded by Councilmember Trevino, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Hofmann, Linn, Trevino, Mayor Friedman, Noes: Mayor Pro Tem Snell, Councilmember Himmelblau None Absent: Councilmember Lebermann ADJUSTING CITY LIMIT LINE OF LAKEWAY TO INCLUDE SEVEN LOTS Councilmember Linn moved that the Council adopt a resolution for authorization to adjust the City limit line of Lakeway to include seven (7) lots. The motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Snell, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Linn, Trevino, Mayor Friedman, Mayor Pro Tem Snell, Councilmembers Himmelblau, Hofmann Noes: None Absents Councilmember Lebermann CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS September 9, 1976 2010 CONTRACT AWARDED Councilmember Trevino moved that the Council adopt a resolution awarding the following contract: CORPORATION INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES 1609 Shoalcreek Boulevard Austin, Texas Information Storage Disk System, Disks and Disk Drives, Data Systems Depart- ment. $6,879.00/month. Two (2) year Extended Term Plan including options for up to three (3) one (1) year extensions. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Linn, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Linn, Trevino, Mayor Friedman, Mayor Pro Tem Snell, Councilmembers Himmelblau, Hofmann Noes: None Absent: Councilmember Lebermann CONTRACT WITHDRAWN The following contract was withdrawn: Bid Award: Services, Materials, and Parts, for Decker No. 2. WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC CORPORATION 1455 West Loop South Houston, Texas Technical supervision in the estimated amount of $20,000.00 for installation of turbine and generator for Decker No. 2 by City forces. Various other suppliers for support parts and materials in the estimated amount of $20,000.00 MODIFICATION TO BARRICADE STANDARDS Councilmember Linn moved that the Council adopt a resolution authorizing modification to the barricade standards of the "Manual on Uniform Construction Barricade Standards." The motion, seconded by Councilmember Trevino, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmember Trevino, Mayor Friedman, Mayor Pro Tem Snell, Councilmembers Himmelblau, Hofmann, Linn None Noes: Absent: Councilmember Lebermann In response to Mayor Friedman's question, Mr. Joe Ternus, Director of Urban Transportation, stated that this request is a loosening of the standards rather than a restriction of them. It had been requested by an engineer who works in the development of the subdivision because of problems they have experienced. Mayor Friedman asked Mr. Ternus to contact the President of the Austin General Contractors and advise him of these changes. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS September 9, 1976 201 TRANSIT MARKETING DEMONSTRATION GRANT Councilmember Linn moved that the Council adopt a resolution for authorization to apply for a Transit Marketing Demonstration grant with the Urban Mass Transportation Administration. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Hofmann, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Friedman, Mayor Pro Tem Snell, Councilmembers Himmelblau, Hofmann, Linn, Trevino Noes: None Absent: Councilmember Lebermann In response to Councilmember Himmelblau's question, Mr. Ternus commented that UMTA would pick-up the cost differences for the duration of the grant, which is 14 months. After this time, the City would pay the difference. CONTRACT FOR TRANSPORTATION PLANNING CONSULTING SERVICES Councilmember Linn moved that the Council adopt a resolution for authorization to enter into contract with Alan M. Voorhees and Associates, Inc., effective February 3, 1976, for transportation planning consulting services. ($35,689.50: federal funding) The motion, seconded by Councilmember Trevino, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Snell, Councilmembers Himmelblau, Hofmann, Noes: Linn, Trevino, Mayor Friedman None Absent: Councilmember Lebermann SPECIAL TRANSIT ROUTES AND FARES FOR UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS FOOTBALL GAMES Councilmember Trevino moved that the Council adopt a resolution establishing special transit routes and fares to be implemented on those days of the University of Texas football home games. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Linn, carried by the following vote: Friedman, Mayor Pro Tem Snell None Ayes: Councilmembers Himmelblau, Hofmann, Linn, Trevino, Mayor Noes: Absent: Councilmember Lebermann City Manager Davidson noted that the need had been expressed for the north and south collection points. SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON CERTAIN PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS TO WEST 1ST STREET AND B. R. REYNOLDS Councilmember Trevino moved that the Council set a public hearing on the proposed improvements to West 1st Street and B. R. Reynolds, and right-of-way dedication on B. R. Reynolds on October 14, 1976, at 10:30 a.m. seconded by Councilmember Linn, carried by the following vote: The motion, Ayes: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS September 9, 1976 2012 Councilmembers Hofmann, Linn, Trevino, Mayor Friedman, Mayor Pro Tem Snell, Councilmember Himmelblau Noes: None Absent: Councilmember Lebermann TEMPORARY STREET CLOSURE Councilmember Trevino moved that the Council adopt a resolution temporarily closing the 2500 block of Pearl Street from 2:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on September 17, 1976, as requested by Mr. Curt Johnson, Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity, University of Texas at Austin. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Hofmann, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Linn, Trevino, Mayor Friedman, Mayor Pro Tem Snell, Councilmembers Himméiblau, Hofmann None Noes: Absent: Councilmember Lebermann GRANT APPLICATION FOR AUSTIN/TRAVIS COUNTY SENIOR LUNCHEON PROJECT Councilmember Himmelblau moved that the Council adopt a resolution for authorization to submit a grant application of $29,331 for year-end supplemental funds to the existing Austin/Travis County Senior Luncheon Project, Title VII of the Older Americans Act. The motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Snell, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Linn, Trevino, Mayor Friedman, Mayor Pro Tem Snell, Councilmembers Himmelblau, Hofmann None Noes: Absent: Councilmember Lebermann GRANT APPLICATION FOR PROJECT "GREATER AUSTIN AREA ORGANIZED CRIME UNIT" Councilmember Linn moved that the Council adopt a resolution for authorization to submit a grant application to the Texas Criminal Justice Division for the project entitled "Greater Austin Area Organized Crime Unit," in the amount of $134,843, Criminal Justice Division support. (Program period: November 1, 1976, through October 30, 1977) The motion, seconded by Councilmember Trevino, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmember Trevino, Mayor Friedman, Mayor Pro Tem Snell, Noes: Councilmembers Himmelblau, Hofmann, Linn None Absent: Councilmember Lebermann CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS. September 9, 1976 2013 GRANT APPLICATION FOR PROJECT "PSYCHOLOGIST SERVICES FOR THE AUSTIN POLICE DEPARTMENT" Councilmember Trevino moved that the Council adopt a resolution for authorization to submit a grant application to the Texas Criminal Justice Division for the project entitled "Psychologist Services for the Austin Police Department," in the amount of $24,157, Criminal Justice Division support. (Program period: November 1, 1976, through October 31, 1977) The motion, seconded by Councilmember Linn, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Friedman, Mayor Pro Tem Snell, Councilmembers Noes: Himmelblau, Hofmann, Linn, Trevino None Absent: Councilmember Lebermann LEASE AGREEMENT FOR SPACE IN ROSEWOOD VILLAGE SHOPPING CENTER FOR DENTAL CLINIC The Council had before it for approval the Lease Agreement for space in the Rosewood Village Shopping Center for use as a Dental Clinic. Councilmember Hofmann asked for some reassurance that this money would not be used at the expense of the South Austin Dental Clinic. Councilmember Trevino pointed out that there is a need to remove the clinic from Chestnut to another location. After looking at other alternatives, Councilmember Trevino felt that by going into the Rosewood Village Shopping Center site this would better serve the clientele. Councilmember Trevino concurred with the staff's recommendation supporting the Rosewood Village Shopping Center site. As regards the equal access for all, Councilmember Trevino felt that this would be addressed later on. He had met with members of the County Health Department and others regarding this matter of serving people, and a report will be brought to the Council in the very near future. Mayor Pro Tem Snell moved that the Council adopt a resolution for approval of a Lease Agreement for space in the Rosewood Village Shopping Center for use as a Dental Clinic. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Trevino, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Snell, Councilmembers Himmelblau, Hofmann, Linn, Trevino, Mayor Friedman Noes: None Absent: Councilmember Lebermann ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN LAND FOR EXTENSION OF EAST 26TH STREET The Council had before it for possible authorization the acquisition of certain land for the extension of East 26th Street to Manor Road: 2700 French Place (Cleburne Price, et al) _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS September 9, 1976 2014 Councilmember Himmelblau noted that this repeatedly comes up where there is an assessed tax value and a recommended value and asked if the City was looking at what the tax rate is being based on, and Mr. Joe Morahan, Director of Property Management, stated that the tax assessment value was not taken into consideration in trying to establish a fair market value. Councilmember Himmelblau noted that there had been a lot of right-of-way acquisition in the last year with the City paying inflated value rather than tax value. Councilmember Himmelblau moved that the Council adopt a resolution authorizing the acquisition of certain land for the extension of East 26th Street to Manor Road: 2700 French Place (Cleburne Price, et al) The motion, seconded by Councilmember Trevino, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Himmelblau, Hofmann, Trevino, Mayor Friedman Noes: Councilmember Linn, Mayor Pro Tem Snell Absent: Councilmember Lebermann APPROVAL OF RIGHT-OF-WAY PURCHASE AGREEMENT The Council had before it for consideration approving a 50-50 Right-of-way Purchase Agreement with the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation covering additional right-of-way at the intersection of U.S. Highway 183 (Ed Bluestein Boulevard) with Springdale Road. In response to Mayor Friedman's question, Mr. Joe Ternus stated that the 50-50 type agreement assures the City more control. Mayor Friedman felt that possibly an agreement of 60-40 would be better and felt that this should be looked at. Mr. Ternus stated that the Committees, such as the one Mayor Friedman was involved with, would enable the City to acquire new programs and new sources of revenues without giving up any controls. In response to Councilmember Hofmann's question as to the final design, Mr. Ternus noted that the Council would have the final approval of the design. Councilmember Linn moved that the Council adopt a resolution approving a 50-50 Right-of-Way Purchase Agreement with the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation covering additional right-of-way at the intersection of U.S. Highway 183 (Ed Bluestein Boulevard) with Springdale Road. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Trevino, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Hofmann, Linn, Trevino, Mayor Friedman, Mayor Pro Tem Snell, Councilmember Himmelblau Noes: None Absent: Councilmember Lebermann CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS September 9, 1976 2015 ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING TEMPORARY ONE-WAY STREETS Mayor Friedman introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING THE DIRECTIONS IN WHICH TRAFFIC SHALL MOVE IN THE VICINITY OF MEMORIAL STADIUM ON SAN JACINTO BOULEVARD, RED RIVER STREET AND MANOR ROAD, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 21-39 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1967; 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. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Himmelblau, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Linn, Trevino, Mayor Friedman, Mayor Pro Tem Snell, Councilmembers Himmelblau, Hofmann Noes: Absent: Councilmember Lebermann None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. SETTING PUBLIC HEARING IN CONNECTION WITH CERTAIN PAVING ASSESSMENTS Mayor Friedman 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 LEVIING 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 10:30 O'CLOCK A.M. ON THE 14TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 1976, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN MUNICIPAL ANNEX, AT 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. (Alamo Street and sundry other streets covering 25-1/2 blocks) Councilmember Trevino moved that the Council waive the requirement for three readings, declare an emergency and finally pass the ordinance. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Linn, carried by the following vote: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS September 9, 1976 2016 Ayes: Councilmembers Linn, Trevino, Mayor Friedman, Mayor Pro Tem Snell, Councilmembers Himmelblau, Hofmann Noes: None Absent: Councilmember Lebermann The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Friedman 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 10:30 O'CLOCK A.M. ON THE 14TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 1976, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN MUNICIPAL ANNEX, AT 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. (Alamo Street and sundry other streets (Non-Interest Bearing] covering 25-1/2 blocks) Councilmember Trevino moved that the Council waive the requirement for three readings, declare an emergency and finally pass the ordinance. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Linn, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Linn, Trevino, Mayor Friedman, Mayor Pro Tem Snell, Councilmembers Himmelblau, Hofmann Noes: None Absent: Councilmember Lebermann The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Friedman 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 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS: September 9, 1976 2017 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 10:30 O'CLOCK A.M. ON THE 14TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 1976, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN MUNICIPAL ANNEX, AT 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. (Alf Avenue and sundry other streets covering 33-1/2 blocks.) Councilmember Trevino moved that the Council waive the requirement for three readings, declare an emergency and finally pass the ordinance. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Linn, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Linn, Trevino, Mayor Friedman, Mayor Pro Tem Snell, Councilmembers Himmelblau, Hofmann Noes: None Absent: Councilmember Lebermann The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Friedman 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 AHEARING AT 10:30 O'CLOCK A.M. ON THE 14TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 1976, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN MUNICIPAL ANNEX, AT 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. (Alexander Avenue and sundry other streets covering 26-1/2 blocks) 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 Linn, carried by the following vote: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS September 9, 1976 2018 Ayes: Councilmembers Linn, Trevino, Mayor Friedman, Mayor Pro Tem Snell, Councilmembers Himmelblau, Hofmann Noes: None Absent: Councilmember Lebermann The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Friedman 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 10:30 O'CLOCK A.M. ON THE 14TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 1976, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN MUNICIPAL ANNEX, AT 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. (Alexander Avenue and sundry other streets [Non-Interest Bearing] covering 26-1/2 blocks.) 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 Linn, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Linn, Trevino, Mayor Friedman, Mayor Pro Tem Snell, Councilmembers Himmelblau, Hofmann Noes: None Absent: Councilmember Lebermann The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Friedman 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 _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS September 9, 1976 2019 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 10:30 O'CLOCK A.M. ON THE 14TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 1976, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN MUNICIPAL ANNEX, AT 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 CHARGER OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN; DECLARING AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY UPON ITS PASSAGE. (Burnet Road covering 18 blocks) 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 Linn, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Linn, Trevino, Mayor Friedman, Mayor Pro Tem Snell, Councilmembers Himmelblau, Hofmann Noes: None Absent: Councilmember Lebermann The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Friedman 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 10:30 O'CLOCK A.M. ON THE 14TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 1976, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN MUNICIPAL ANNEX, AT 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. (Rundberg Lane covering 4-1/2 blocks) 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 Linn, carried by the following vote: = CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS September 9, 1976 2020 Ayes: Councilmembers Linn, Trevino, Mayor Friedman, Mayor Pro Tem Snell, Councilmembers Himmelblau, Hofmann Noes: None Absent: Councilmember Lebermann The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Friedman 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; DETERMININGH 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 10:30 O'CLOCK A.M. ON THE 14TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 1976, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN MUNICIPAL ANNEX, AT 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. (Webberville Road [Non-Interest Bearing) covering 5 blocks) 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 Linn, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Linn, Trevino, Mayor Friedman, Mayor Pro Tem Snell, Councilmembers Himmelblau, Hofmann Noes: None Absent: Councilmember Lebermann The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Friedman 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 IMPROVENGNOS 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 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS September 9, 1976 2021 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 10:30 O'CLOCK A.M. ON THE 14TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 1976, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN MUNICIPAL ANNEX, AT 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. (North Lamar Boulevard covering 6 blocks) 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 Linn, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Linn, Trevino, Mayor Friedman, Mayor Pro Tem Snell, Councilmembers Himmelblau, Hofmann Noes: None Absent: Councilmember Lebermann The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. AMENDING ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING QUORUM REQUIREMENTS FOR HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION - WITHDRAWN It was noted that consideration of an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 741024-C, Section 45-46(g), establishing quorum requirements and replacement procedures for the Historic Landmark Commission had been withdrawn. APPROVING THE 1976-81 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM Mayor Friedman introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING AND APPROVING THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 1976, AND TERMINATING SEPTEMBER 30, 1977, AND MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR EACH DEPARTMENT, PROJECT AND ACCOUNT; SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE BEPARATE DAYS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Coundilmember Linn moved that the Council waive the requirement for three readings, declare an emergency and finally pass the ordinance. seconded by Councilmember Trevino, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmember Trevino, Mayor Friedman, Mayor Pro Tem Snell, Councilmembers Himmelblau, Hofmann, Linn Noes: None Absent: Councilmember Lebermann The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. The motion, CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS September 9, 1976 2022 The following amendments were included in the ordinance: Projects to be readjusted: PUBLIC WORKS 1. Stassney Lane Widening/Congress Avenue Manchaca Road (73/62-30) contract in FY 76-77 - - construction 2. Spicewood Springs Road/Balcones Drive West Loop 360 (73/62-23) 36 foot roadway between Balcones and Mesa in FY 77-78 - $1,100,000 $ 400,000 3. Extension of 1st Street paving to Williams No additional cost School - One block addition. (73/62-25) PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT 1. Walnut Creek Park (73/86-46) - including lighting, utility service and restrooms in FY 77-78 $ 150,000 2. Neighborhood Swimming Pool Montopolis $ 300,000 3. Ricky Guerrero - Wading Pool $ 50,000 4. Gillis Park - Diving Well and Filter System $ 125,000 5. Walsh Boat Landing Improvements (75/86-21) $ 60,000 6. Park Site in Northwest Hills $ 148,000 7. Clarksville area improvements (76-86-38) $ 83,000 8. Pan American Recreation Center $ 10,000 Total Funds $ 926,000 In order to fund the aforementioned projects, the following projects will be deleted from current funding years: PUBLIC WORKS Project Amount Deferred/Deleted 1. Right-of-way Acquisition associated with $ 50,000 Texas Highway Department Projects (76/60-01) 2. Riverside Drive Paving (73/62-03) $ 100,000 Project CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS September 9, 1976 2023 Amount Deferred/Deleted 3. MoPac Boulevard Impact Projects (76/62-13) $ 100,000 4. New Subdivisions (77/62-03) Paving Intersections $ 75,000 5. New Subdivisions Unscheduled Bridges - $ 75,000 and Culverts (75/65-01) Total Funds PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT $ 400,000 1. Deferral of the Civitan Park Pool Improvements $ 123,000 2. Deferral of the Great Hills District Park Acquisition to FY 78-79 $ 360,000 3. Deferral tó FY 78-79 of the Sprinkler System and Restrooms for the Garden Center at Zilker Park (76/86-31) $ 50,000 4. Deferral of the last phase of the Barton Creek Acquisition Program to FY 78-79 (75/86013) $ 350,000 Total Funds $ 883,000 It was also requested that the Barton Creek Acquisition Program be deferred until the study on the entire watershed area is completed. to the above projects, the following irrigation projects will be deleted or reduced in order to balance the Capital Improvements Program document. In addition Serial Number Project Funds 75/86-24 Barton Hills Irrigation and Tennis Courts $ 15,000 73/86-14 Givens Park Improvements $ 15,000 75/86-47 Bartholomew Park $ 15,000 Total Funds $ 45,000 Councilmember Himmelblau asked about the improvements to the Civitan Pool, and Councilmember Trevino stated that the Planning Commission recommended that since a pool was being built in Montopolis, it would not be necessary to proceed with the improvements at Civitan. Mayor Friedman also stated that this authorization will also give the administration the opportunity to adjust some of the utility relocations that will be needed to finish the street projects. = CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS September 9, 1976 2024 Councilmember Trevino read the following statement for the record and congratulated the Mayor in helping the Council to create this document: "Before us is the 1976-81 Capital Improvements Program, an essential part of our municipal efforts to upgrade the facilities and services which Austin offers its citizens. The staff has provided us with an excellent document, reflecting many man-hours of work; the Council has made a number of wise adjustments in response to the public's comments upon this program. At this point, I feel it incumbent upon me to interject some comments about the harsh realities surrounding our CIP and to make some suggestions as to the handling of future CIP's. Since Capital Improvements are funded with bond money, citizens and their leaders sometimes fall into the error of disconnecting these expenditures from their effects upon the operating budget of the City. But a widened street and a new building require increased upkeep. Some CIP projects, when completed, may require the City to expand the size of the staff and consequently the payroll. The increased expendituness will not be paid for by bond money but out of the operating budget. Where will those needed revenues originate? Much of the time from increased taxes or user fees. Yet not one of us desires increases in these areas. Here are some examples of how our CIP projects relateeto future operating budgets. If we add a recreation center through bond money, at approximately one million dollars, we will need the following amounts to run a full-fledged program when the building is completed. We will need about $35,000 to equip the center and about $120,000 to operate it annually (this includes a staff payroll of about $95,000). Likewise a branch library - recognized as an important community asset by all of us, requires (at today's prices--which are bound to rise) annual personnel costs which total more than $50,000 in addition to contractual services and commodities at a cost of more than $25,000 per year. When capital equipment is added in, even the smallest fully-equipped branch library amounts to $85,000 at a minimum in its annual cost. All these dollars are to come from annual operating budgets after a bonded half million dollars; based on an 8000 square foot branch library, already has been spent from a Capital Improvements Program to build the branch library. So we add to our annual operating expenses, as well as to our bonded indebtedness, when we pursue CIP projects. With the example of New York City before us, we realize that the relatively small cost of servicing bond obligations today, if not kept in check, can become an overwhelming budgetary burden in the future. All cities have limits on expansion of their bonded indebtedness. Austin is nowhere near that limit; but each increment of bonded debt, no matter how small, brings us closer to that limit. With these factors in mind, I would propose that we do even more comprehensive planning for future CIP's. I believe that the format of the Capital Improvements Program presentation should be expanded CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS September 9, 1976 2025 to reflect additional information. I would like to ask the staff to prepare a space in the CIP volume to list the cost of possible alternative modes of handling projects whenever these exist. For example, how much would it cost the City to rent a building for the library or to procure a long-term lease on an appropriate facility. In addition, the CIP book, in my opinion, should contain estimates of the cost added to the operating budget by the completion of specific programs. With this additional information in our CIP book--information about possible alternatives to construction and about operating costs of the facilities--future councils will be able to make decisions even more informed than those at which we have arrived this year through many long hours of study and work. I hope that the staff will be able to take these recommendations under consideration and to look at a new approach for presenting the CIP, beginning with the 1977-82 document. We begin hearings next week on an operating budgetwwhich has been confined within strict and frugal guidelines. If future budgets are to remain on the fragile edge of fiscal solvency, then our Capital Improvements Program must adhere to guidelines within which each program is checked against the citizens' needs, the project's cost and the City's ability to maintain and stafffthe facility once built. I believe that the Council has made every effort to meet such guidelines in reviewing this year's CIP. Hopefully, utilizing the recommendations I have just made, we will be able to pursue such guidelines even further in the years to come and that we will be able to continue Austin on a path of both sound finance and adequate services for all its citizens." Mayor Friedman felt that the aforementioned are good points that the administration and the Council will support. He complimented Mr. Reuben Rountree, Director of Public Works; Mr. Jack Robinson, Director of Parks and Recreation; Mr. Jorge Carrasco, Budget Officer; and City Manager Davidson for their work in creating some of the alternatives in order to allow room for other projects in the current CIP funding area. Mayor Friedman noted that all of the Councilmembers had worked very hard on the document and congratulated them for their hard work. City Manager Davidson, on behalf of the staff, noted his appreciation for the compliments extended to them. He felt that the Council hasaa good grasp on the CIP projects which has helped create a very comprehensive CIP program. Mr. Davidson stated that he would do his best in seeing that every detail of this program is carried out in accordance with City Council policy. SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR LICENSE OF ROOFING AND SIDING CONTRACTORS ORDINANCE Councilmember Himmelblau moved that the Council set a public hearing on October 28, 1976, at 2:30 p.m. for the License of Roofing and Siding Contractors Ordinance. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Linn, carried by the following vote: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS September 9, 1976 Ayes: Mayor Friedman, Mayor Pro Tem Snell, Councilmembers Noes: Himmelblau, Hofmann, Linn, Trevino None Absent: Councilmember Lebermann PAINT AND GLUE SNIFFING ORDINANCE Councilmember Trevino again thanked the Council and members of the media and others involved in the passage of the Ordinance. He extended a special thanks to Charles Bluntzer, Assistant City Attorney, who has worked very hard on the creation of the ordinance. AUTHORIZATION FOR CITY TO INTERVENE IN STATEWIDE RATE INCREASE APPLICATION FILED BY SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE Councilmember Linn moved that the Council authorize the City of Austin to intervene in the statewide rate increase application filed with the Public Utilities Commission by Southwestern Bell Telephone Company on September 1, 1976. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Trevino, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Snell, Councilmembers Himmelblau, Hofmann, Noes: Linn, Trevino, Mayor Friedman None Absent: Councilmember Lebermann Mayor Friedman noted that this would instruct the City Attorney to bring back to the Council any and all ordinances that might be necessary. MANCHACA ROAD BIKE PATH DESIGN MR. BILL BULLOCH, Assistant Director of Urban Transportation, reviewed the 1975-76 Sidewalk/Bikeway Construction Program with the Council and stated that Austin's first bicycle paths are proposed to be developed along both sides of Manchaca Road between Jones Road and Stassney Lane. After working with the Engineering Department and other concerned groups, a preliminary design has been developed for the Council's consideration. Mr. Bulloch noted that the bicycle path will be between the roadway and the pedestrianway, and will be constructed six feet in width co provide a safe bicycle facility where there are no trees, utility poles, and other obstacles, on which cyclists can ride abreast or pass. At this time, Mr. Bulloch presented slides depicting the proposed Sidewalk/Bikeway Program. MR. VIC WILLIAMS, Project Engineer, also reviewed with the Council some of the design aspects of the facility by way of a slide program. Mr. Bulloch concluded the presentation by stating that all precautions have been taken to insure that the right-of-way for the cyclists and pedestrians has been properly identified. He extended his thanks to members of the Austin Cycling Committee for their help in developing this program as well as the Engineering and Parks and Recreation Departments for their aid. =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS September 9, 1976 2027 Councilmember Linn inquired if the people in the area had been notified and stated that she had received one complaint. She noted her support of the program. Councilmember Hofmann made the following statement for the record: "I would like to make two comments. I am very pleased with this development. This way of getting the bicycles off the road onto a separate path on both sides of the street is the common procedure in Germany back as long as I can remember, and has been very beneficial. This also reminds me of my earlier encounters with the City Council when I attempted to get sidewalks built, and I was told that children might as well walk in the street, we don't need any sidewalks, there are hardly any kids around walking to school anyway; and finally the first sidewalks were built and the kids were indeed gotten off the street onto sidewalks, and nobody now would say we shouldn't have sidewalks. I hope this is the procedure we would now be following with bike lanes, and it will become the policy that we will make increasing attempts to get the bicycles off the road, also onto a separate path. Even if we do stripe off bicycle paths on the road, still it is the risks that kids take, knowing that not all cars observe those marked-offllanes. I would like to make the motion of telling how very pleased weaare and that we approve this path and we look forward to many more like it." The motion, seconded by Councilmember Trevino, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Himmelblau, Hofmann, Linn, Trevino, Mayor Friedman, Mayor Pro Tem Snell Noes: None Absent: Councilmember Lebermann EXECUTIVE SESSION ACTION Mayor Friedman announced that the Council had met in an Executive Session prior to the Council meeting and discussed the need for a hearing on the proposed settlement of the Coastal States situation. Mayor Friedman moved that the Council call a Special Council Meeting on September 16, 1976, at 3:00 p.m. for a public hearing on the City's position on the proposed settlement with LoVaca. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Linn, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Hofmann, Linn, Trevino, Mayor Friedman, Noes: Mayor Pro Tem Snell, Councilmember Himmelblau None Absent: Councilmember Lebermann Mayor Friedman noted that Mr. Laczko, District Manager, Southern Union Gas Company would be invited to participate. Also discussed in the Executive Session were appointments to the Manpower Consortium Board which were now before the Council for action. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS September 9, 1976 2028 Capital Area Manpower Consortium Executive Committee Councilmember Trevino moved that the Council appoint the following to the Capital Area Manpower Consortium Executive Committee: Mr. Ray McClure SER (Community Agency) Mr. John B. Greer, Jr. TEC (Public Agency) Mr. Claude C. Mathis TEA (Public Agency) Mr. Marcel Rocha Mexican-American Chamber of Commerce (Community Agency) Ms. Andrea Beatty City of Austin (Public Agency) Mr. W. W. McFarland Texas Rehabilitation Commission (Public Agency) Mr. Tom Mayes Austin Chamber of Commerce Affairs (Community Agency) Mayor Pro Tem Snell (Elected Official) Councilmember John Trevino (Elected Official) Pat Thomas Dave Pulatie - new appointment representing Women in Construction Tom Viola Deane Armstrong Willie Davidson - new appointment representing Motorola new appointmenttrepresenting IBM new appointment representing Labor Union. new appointment representing an Enrollee from Manpower The motion, seconded by Councilmember Hofmann, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Linn, Trevino, Mayor Friedman, Mayor Pro Noes: Tem Snell, Councilmembers Himmelblau, Hofmann None Absent: Councilmember Lebermann CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS September 9, 1976 2027 Mayor Friedman stated that the Executive Session was recessed until 7:30 p.m. this evening when the Council would reconvene to interview applicants for the Municipal Judge position. AFTERNOON SESSION 2:00 Ρ.Μ. Mayor Friedman called the afternoon session to order. SPECIAL TRANSIT SERVICES Mr. Joe Ternus, Director of Urban Transportation, presented this report to the Council concerning the operation of the new Special Transit Services Program. He noted that this service provides 160 hours of operation per week and utilizes five specially equipped vans. Since the systemss operation began, the number of persons using the service has substantially increased. During the first five weeks of operation, more than 831 trips have been taken. Mr. Ternus noted that he was very happy with the type of trips and activities that the people are now able to enjoy because of this new program. Most of the persons utilize the new service for work and other trips such as shopping, meetings, rrecreational and personal welfare purposes. Mr. Ternus felt that this new service has provided for the public very rewarding experiences. Mr. Ternus stated that the first financial report for the month of August had been received today which showed that the City was ahead in the projection of revenues. He felt that the Council's decision of the 50 cent fare is well justified, and the financial characteristics of the system are very sound. MRS. PAT POUND stated that she was extremely happy with the cooperation of the City regarding the service and felt that the City had done an outstanding job in creation of the service. She also felt that the new fare was extremely helpful and she would be looking forward to more new buses. MARTHA ARBUCKLE concurred with the comments of Mrs. Pound and also extended her appreication to the City for all of their cooperation. Mayor Friedman extended his thanks to Mr. Ternus and City Manager Davidson for this outstanding program. PUBLIC HEARING ON 1976-77 ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET Mayor Friedman opened the public hearing scheduled for 2:30 p.m. to consider the 1976-77 Annual Operating Budget. He noted that this was the first of several public hearings that would be conducted on the Budget. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS September 9, 1976 2030 MR. DONALD BELL referred to the Operating Budget and the section regarding the Building Inspection Department. Mr. Bell noted that the department is one of the finest departments in the City and urged the Council not to decrease the number of inspectors in the department. He felt that more personnel was needed in order for the department to meet the public needs. DIANE LYONS, Campus Coordinator for the Community Schools at Rosedale and Brykerwoods, stated that the Community Development Commission has recommended that the Commmity Schools be funded at $97,000. She noted that the programs presented at the Community Schools are very successful and urged the Council to continue their support. Mayor Friedman stated that this would be discussed next week at the Council meeting and the representative would be present to request the necessary support. LAWRENCE BROWN, Director of the Alamo Recreation Center, asked if the center was going to be closed. Mr. Jack Robinson, Director of Parks and Recreation, stated that the Alamo Recreation Center was established last year as a pilot program and has been recommended to be deletedffromtthe budget. He noted that if funds are not available to fund this program at the capacity of $17,938, then he would attempt to have it operate with volunteer service and reduced staff; however, it could not be operated on a fulltime basis. Mr. Brown commented that the Center had never been operated on a fulltime basis and asked Mr. Robinson to review the figures on how the $17,938 was arrived at. Mr. Robinson stated that this program can continue to be operated but not on the level that the citizens would like to have. In response to Mayor Friedman's question, Mr. Robinson commented that the program can be operated on the level that it was operated on last year. He felt that it would be necessary to have the assistance of MHMR to keep the program going. Mayor Friedman stated that it had been established that the Council would designate just where some of the grant to MHMR would go. Mr. Robinson commended Mr. Brown for his work with the Alamo Recreation Center and appreciated his support. JIM CHRISTENSON, Democratic Precinct Chairman for 127, referred to a project which involves the repaving of Manor Road from I.H. 35 to Cherrywood Road. He noted that the project has been delayed for 2 years and could be possibly delayed for another year. He urged the Council not to postpone this and commented that he had sent a letter to the Council which had been signed by 26 people who live on or near this street urging the Council not to postpone the project. Mayor Friedman responded that the Council would be working with the Public Works Department on this to see what could be done. Mr. Christenson thanked the Council for helping an elderly lady in his area to get a street light installed. Mr. Donald Bell spoke again on another item concerning the golf courses of the Parks and Recreation Department. He felt that the persons using the courses should pay for them and did not think they served that many citizens. Mr. Bell felt that some money shouldbbe spent on buying new clubs. Mayor Friedman pointed out that the clubs are rented and handled by the pro's. City Manager Davidson stated that the City does contract with the pro's and would bring this matter to their attention. Mayor Friedman recessed theppublic hearing on the 1976-77 Annual Operating Budget until September 16, 1976. =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS September 9, 1976 203/ ADJOURNMENT The Council adjourned at 2:45 p.m. with the understanding that the Council would convene at 7:30 p.m. for the continuation of the Executive Session which would be continued on September 10, 1976, at 3:00p.m. at the Mayor's office. ATTEST: Arace Momse City Clerk APPROVED Mayor