CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting September 16, 1976 7:00 Ρ.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 Absent: Himmelblay, HHoffmann, LLáng, TTrevino Councilmember Lebermann The Invocation was delivered by REVEREND RICHARD MCCABE, Catholic Charities and Pastor at St. Theresa Catholic Church. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mayor Pro Tem Snell moved that the Council approve the Minutes for September 9, 1976. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Himmelblau, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmember Himmelblau, Hofmann, Trevino, Mayor Friedman, Mayor Pro Tem Snell Noes: None Absent: Councilmember Lebermann Not in Council Chamber when roll was called: Councilmember Trevino NATIONAL DOG WEEK Councilmember Hofmann read a proclamation proclaiming the week of September 19-25, 1976, as "National Dog Week" in Austin and urggå all citizens to observe this worthy occasion. She noted that National Dog Week seeks to educate dog owners in kindness and consideration, as the companionship of a dog teaches an appreciation and respect for the animal kingdom. Ms. Sarah Montgomery, Publicity Chairperson, was not present to accept the proclamation, and Mayor Friedman noted that it would be mailed to here. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS September 16, 1976 36 CONSTITUTION WEEK Mayor Friedman read and then presented a proclamation to Mrs. Lynn Harding, Mrs. Camel Brandt, Mrs. Winnie Murphy, Mrs. Griffin Hardin, Mrs. Milton Boswell, and Mrs. Richard D. Jones proclaiming the week of September 1723, 1976, as "Constitution Week" in Austin and called upon all citizens to join the Council in this important recognition and urged all citizens to pay special attention during this week to our Federal Constitution and the advantages of American Citizenship. One of the members of the Daughters of the American Revolution thanked the Council for the proclamation and expressed their gratitude for our wonderful government. APPEARANCE TO DISCUSS COST OF LIVING WAGE INCREASE FOR CITY EMPLOYEES POSTPONED Mr. Joseph F. Pinelli, Business Agent Local 1624, had requested to appear before the Council to present AFSCME'S proposal on cost of living wage increase for City employees; however, this item was postponed. APPEARANCE TO DISCUSS USE OF THE "BATTS HOUSE" BY MARCH OF DIMES Mrs. Jerry Bell, representing the 45 heighbors of the City-owned Batts House, appeared before the Council stating that it was her understanding that the March of Dimes would not be using the Batts House as a fund-raising haunted house for twelve consecutive nights in October and asked that this be clarified. Mayor Friedman stated that this was correct and that he had been informed by the Chairman of the Board for the March of Dimes that the haunted house would be relocated. APPEARANCE TO DISCUSS DELETION OF SOUTH AUSTIN COMMUNITY CLINIC FROM 1976 CITY BUDGET WITHDRAWN Mr. Orlando Mata, Ms. Marie Bruffey and Ms. Margaret Loera had requested to appear beforet the Council to discuss the deletion of the South Austin Community Clinic from the 1976 Fiscal Year City budget; however, this item was withdrawn. PERMISSION TO HANG BANNER Councilmember Himmelblau moved that the Council approve a request from Mr. Edward L. Karaback, President, Kara Mac Productions, Inc., for permission to place a banner at 2500 North Lamar, from September 27, 1976, through October 11, 1976. The motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Snell, 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 16, 1976 2037 PARADE PERMIT Councilmember Trevino moved that the Council approve a request from Mr. Vance D. Russell, representing Spiritual Awareness Group, for a Parade Permit for October 9, 1976, from 12:00 p.m. until 3:00p.m., beginning on 2nd Street, proceed up Congress Avenue and disassemble on Capitol grounds. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Hofmann, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Linn, Trevino, Mayor Friedman, Mayor Pro Tem Snell, Councilmembers Himmelblau, Hofmann Noes: None Absent: Councilmember Lebermann APPEARANCE TO DISCUSS TRANSPORTATION ENTERPRISES, INC. AND THEIR UNIONIZED WORKERS Mr. Hunter Ellinger had requested to appear before the Council to discuss the danger to the public safety and to the well-being of Austin wage-earners posed by the labor confrontation between Transportation Enterprises, Inc., and their unionized workers; however, Mr. Ellinger was not present at the Council meeting. APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER IN CONNECTION WITH DECKER UNIT #2 Councilmember Himmelblau moved that the Council adopt a resolution for approval of a Change Order to BABCOCK & WILCOX in the amount of $69,140.00 for revisions and additions to the boiler structural steel at Decker Unit $2. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Trevino, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmember Trevino, Mayor Friedman, Mayor Pro Tem Saell, Councilmembers Himmelblau, Hofmann, Linn None Noes: Absent: Councilmember Lebermann CONTRACT AWARDED Councilmember Trevino moved that the Council adopt a resolution awarding the following contract: BROWN & ROOT, INC. P. 0. Box 3 Houston, Texas - High Pressure Bypass Addition for Decker Unit #1,- $18,500.00 The motion, secondedoby Councilmember Himmelblau, 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 Linn's question, Mr. Gilbert Pokorny, Superintendent of Power Production in the Electric Department, stated that this item was not a replacement but an addition to the Decker Unit. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS September 16, 1976 2038 EXTENSION OF CONTRACT BETWEEN CITY OF AUSTIN AND UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS Councilmember Hofmann moved that the Council adopt a resolution for authorization to extend a contract between the City of Austin for Brackenridge Hospital and the University of Texas at Austin, Department of Speech Communications Disorders. (October 1, 1976, through September 30, 1977) The motion, seconded by Councilmember Trevino, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Snell, Councilmembers Himmelblau, Hofmann, Lebermann, Linn, Mayor Friedman Noes: None Absent: Councilmember Lebermann AGREEMENT WITH THE TEXAS HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT ENGINEERING SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH BRACKENRIDGE HOSPITAL POSTPONED Councilmember Himmelblau noted that possible authorization to extend an Agreement with the Texas Hospital Association Management Engineering Services to provide Brackenridge Hospital continued Productivity Management Reporting Systems and a 12-month continuing Improvement Program had been postponed for two weeks. CONTRACT WITH CAPITAL AREA PLANNING COUNCIL Councilmember Himmelblau moved that the Council adopt a resolution for authorization to enter into a contract with the Capital Area Planning Council (CAPCO) for passing-through $20,740 of technical studies grant TX-09-0042 from the Urban Mass Transportation Administration. 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 TEMPORARY STREET CLOSING - WITHDRAWN A request to consider temporarily closing the 1500 block of Windsor Road from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. on October 19, 1976, through October 24, 1976, and from October 26, 1976, through October 31, 1976, by Mr. David Jarrott, Capital Area Chapter/March of Dimes was withdrawn. SETTING PUBLIC HEARING AMENDING CITY CODE RELATING TO LANDMARK COMMISSION Councilmember Trevino moved that the Council set a public hearing on October 7, 1976, at 2:30 p.m. to amend Chapter 45 of the Austin City Code relating to the Landmark Commission. The motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Snell, carried by the following vote: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS September 16, 1976 203 Ayes: Councilmembers Linn, Trevino, Mayor Friedman, Mayor Pro Tem Snell, Councilmembers Himmelblau, Hofmann Noes: None Absent: Councilmember Lebermann ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING ONE-WAY STREET The Council had before it an ordinance establishing the following oneway street: ON Home Lane FROM West 34th Street TO DIRECTION West 35th Street Northbound Mayor Friedman introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING THE DIRECTION IN WHICH TRAFFIC SHALL MOVE ON THE STREET KNOWN AS HOMMELANE, BETWEEN WEST 34TH STREET AND WEST 35TH STREET, 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 effective immediately. 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 Absent: Councilmember Lebermann The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Councilmember Hofmann asked that this be reviewed in six months. ORDINANCE AMENDING SCHOOL ZONES The Council had before it an ordinance amending school zones as follows: Part 1 Deleting from Subsection (d): ON E. 1st St. (Palm School) E. 2nd St. (Palm School) E. IH 35 S.R. (Palm School) W. IH 35 S.R. (Palm School) Fairfield (Lanier School) FROM 300' W. of IH 35 S.R. 185' E. of E. IH 35 S.R. 241' S. of E. 1st St. 150' N. of E. 1st St. 168' E. of Brookfield TO 247 E. of E. IH 35 S.R. Center Line of E. 1st St. 287' N. of E. 1st St. 300' S. of E. 1st St. 225 W. of Brookfield CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS September 16, 1976 2040 Part 2 - Adding to Subsection (d): ON Mario St. (Williamson School) Blue Valley Drive Fairfield (Lanier School) FROM TO 112' W. of Belclaire 76' E. of Blue Valley 60 N. of Mario 114' W. of Parkfield 53' S. of Cold Stream Dr. 285' E. of Parkfield Mayor Friedman introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 21-41, SUBSECTION (d), OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1967, MAKING CERTAIN ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS TO SAID SUBSECTION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE "UNIFORM ACT REGULATING TRAFFIC ON HIGHWAYS" (VERNON'S ANN. CIV. ST., ART. 6701d); REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT WITH THIS ORBINANCE; 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. The motion, 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. ZONING ORDINANCES Mayor Friedman brought up the following ordinance for its first reading: AN ORDINANCE ORDERING A CHANGE IN USE AND CHANGING THE USE MAPS ACCOMPANYING CHAPTER 455OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1967 AS FOLLOWS: THE SOUTH 128.75 FEET OF THE WEST 87.12 FEET OF LOT 14, BANISTER HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION, LOCALLY KNOWN AS THE REAR OF 1401 MORGAN LANE, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "O" OFFICE DISTRICT; SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED IN AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Jack Sullivan, C14-76-002) The ordinance was read the first time, and Councilmember Himmelblau, moved that the Council pass the ordinance to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Trevino, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Snell, Councilmembers Himmelblau, Hofmann, Trevino Noes: Abstain: Councilmembers Linn Mayor Friedman Absent: Councilmember Lebermann The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been passed through its first reading only. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Mayor Friedman introduced the following ordinanceL September 16, 1976 2041 AN ORDINANCE ORDERING A CHANGE IN USE AND HEIGHT AND AREA AND CHANGING THE USE AND HEIGHT AND AREA MAPS ACCOMPANYING CHAPTER 45 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1967 AS FOLLOWS: (1) TRACT 1: A 2,780 SQUARE FOOT TRACT OF LAND, FROM "C-2" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT TO "GR" GENERAL RETAIL DISTRICT; AND, TRACT 2: A 4,866.75 SQUARE FOOT TRACT OF LAND, FROM "C-2" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT TO "GR" GENERAL RETAIL DISTRICT; AND; TRACT 3: A 5,983 SQUARE FOOT TRACT OF LAND, FROM "GR" GENERAL RETAIL DISTRICT TO "C-2" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT; ALL OF SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCALLY KNOWN AS 2003-2011 EAST RIVERSIDE DRIVE, AND ALSO BEING BOUNDED BY BURTON DRIVE AND ROYAL CREST DRIVE; AND, (2) THE ENTIRE BLOCK BOUNDED BY EAST 41ST STREET, RED RIVER STREET, PECK AVENUE, AND EAST 38TH STREET (HANCOCK RECREATION CENTER), CONSISTING OF APPROXIMATELY 50 ACRES, FROM "B" RESIDENCE, SECOND HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "A" RESIDENCE, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; AND, (3) A 1,245 SQUARE FOOT TRACT OF LAND, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 9400 NORTH INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 35, AND ALSO BOUNDED BY EAST RUNDBERG LANE, FROM "GR" GENERAL RETAIL DISTRICT TO "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT; AND, (4) Α 5.427 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 6900-7010 EAST RIVERSIDE DRIVE, AND 1705-1905 FRONTIER VALLEY DRIVE, FROM INTERIM "AA" RESIDENCE, INTERIM FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "C" COMMERCIAL, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; AND, (5) TRACT 1: A 2.430 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, FROM "C" COMMERCIAL, SIXTH HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "C-2" COMMERCIAL, THIRD HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; AND TRACT 2: A 14.099 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, SAVE AND EXCEPT THE WESTERN AND SOUTHERN SEVENTY-FIVE FEET WHERE ADJACENT TO INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 35 AND U. S. HIGHWAY 290, FROM "C" COMMERCIAL, SECOND HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT AND "C" COMMERCIAL, SIXTH HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "C" COMMERCIAL, THIRD HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; ALL OF SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF U. S. HIGHWAY 290 AND NORTH INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 35; AND, (6) A 0.0507 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 1206 WEST 38TH STREET, AND ALSO BEING BOUNDED BY WEST 39TH STREET, FROM "O" OFFICE DISTRICT TO "LR" LOCAL RETAIL DISTRICT; AND, (7) A TWO ACRE TRACT OF LAND (ONION CREEK MASONIC LODGE), FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "A-H" RESIDENCE-HISTORIC DISTRICT; ALL OF SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED IN AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Pioneer Trust & Savings Bank, C14-76-061; City of Austin, C14-76-062; B. F. McCOY, C14-76-065; Andy F. Wagner, C14-76-067; Land Equities, Inc., C14-76-073; Lynn & Scott Storm, C14-76-074; Onion Creek Masonic Lodge 220; C14h-76-011) Councilmember Linn moved that the Council waive the requirement for three readings, declare an emergency and finally pass the ordinance. The motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Snell, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Snell, Councilmembers Himmelblau, Hofmann, Linn, Noes: Trevino, Mayor Friedman None Absent: Councilmember Lebermann The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. 1 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS September 16, 1976 2042 Mayor Friedman brought up the following ordinance for its first reading: AN ORDINANCE ORDERING A CHANGE IN USE AND CHANGING THE USE MAPS ACCOMPANYING CHAPTER 45 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1967 AS FOLLOWS: LOT 4, BLOCK 4, FREEWATER ADDITION, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 3804-3810 SOUTH 2ND STREET, FROM "BB" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "O" OFFICE DISTRICT; SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED IN AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (B. J. Williams, C14-76-068) The ordinance was read the first time, and Councilmember Trevino moved that the ordinance be passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Himmelblau, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Himmelblau, Trevino, Mayor Friedman, Mayor Noes: Pro Tem Snell Nouncilmembers Hofmann, Linn Absent: Councilmember Lebermann The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been passed through its first reading only. Mayor Friedman introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE ORDERING A CHANGE IN USE AND HEIGHT AND AREA AND CHANGING THE USE AND HEIGHT AND AREA MAPS ACCOMPANYING CHAPTER 45 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1967 AS FOLLOWS: THE SOUTH 200 FEET OF LOT 22, BLOCK "B," CIRCLE S RIDGE SUBDIVISION, SECTION ONE, AND LOTS 1, 2, AND 3 OF THE RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 21 AND THE NORTH PART OF LOT 22, BLOCK "B," CIRCLE S RIDGE SUBDIVISION, SECTION ONE, (SAVE AND EXCEPT A STRIP OF LAND TEN FEET IN WIDTH RUNNING ALONG THE WESTERN BOUNDARY FROM CHAPARRAL ROAD FOR A DISTANCE OF TWO HUNDRED FEET, NORTH, WHICH IS HEREBY ZONED FROM INTERIM "AA" RESIDENCE, INTERIM FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "A" RESIDENCE, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT), LOCALLY KNOWN AS 6540 SOUTH INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 35, AND ALSO BOUNDED BY CHAPARRAL ROAD, FROM INTERIM "AA" RESIDENCE, INTERIM FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "C" COMMERCIAL, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED IN AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Forrest C. Walker, C14-76-064) Councilmember Himmelblau moved that the Council waive the requirement for three readings, declare an emergency and finally pass the ordinance. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Hofmann, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Hofmann, Trevino, Mayor Friedman, Mayor Noess: Absent: Pro Tem Snell, Councilmember Himmelblau Councilmember Linn Councilmember Lebermann The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS September 16, 1976 20444 Mayor Friedman brought up the following ordinance for its first reading: AN ORDINANCE ORDERING A CHANGE IN USE AND CHANGING THE USE MAPS ACCOMPANYING CHAPTER 45 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1967 AS FOLLOWS: THE WEST ONE-HALF OF LOT 4, BLOCK 59, OF THE ORIGINAL CITY OF AUSTIN, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 421 EAST 6TH STREET, FROM "C-2" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT TO "C-2-H" COMMERCIAL-HISTORIC DISTRICT, SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED IN AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Paggi Carriage Shop, C14h-76-013) The ordinanee was read the first time, and Councilmember Trevino moved that the ordinance be passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Himmelblau, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmember Trevino, Mayor Friedman, Councilmembers Himmelblau, Hofmann Noes: Mayor Pro Tem Snell Abstain: Councilmember Linn Absent: Councilmember Lebermann The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been passed through its first reading only. REQUEST TO LIMIT USE OF BATTS HOUSE BY THE MARCH OF DIMES WITHDRAWN Councilmember Himmelblau had placed an item on the agenda requesting that the use of the Batts House by the March of Dimes be limited to seven nights and to limit the hours from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.; however, due to the change in plans of relocating the haunted house in connection with the event the request was withdrawn. PROPOSED INFORMATION PAMPHLET FOR PROSPECTIVE HOME OWNERS Councilmember Linn stated that she had been working on a pamphlet for prospective home owners due to a number of citizens complaining that they were unaware of such things as a six-lane divided roadway would be constructed very near to them; that Commercial development was near their neighborhood; and that electric service could not be provided to certain sites. Councilmember Linn felt that these types of things would be avoided if an information pamphlet was provided for the citizens through realtors, bankers, developers and the utility system. The pamphlet will contain such information as the telephone numbers and departments to contact in order to obtain information before purchasing a home. She requested that the Council approve the request to include the information pamphlet for prospective home owners and that perhaps Mayor Friedman might want to include this in his Truth in Selling Ordinance. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS: September 16, 1976 2043 Mayor Friedman introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE ORDERING A CHANGE IN USE AND CHANGING THE USE MAPS ACCOMPANYING CHAPTER 45 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1967 AS FOLLOWS: LOT 2, BLOCK 68, OF THE ORIGINAL CITY OF AUSTIN, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 204-206 EAST 6TH STREET, FROM "G-2" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT TO "C-2-H" COMMERCIAL-HISTORIC DISTRICT; SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED IN AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Hannig Building, Cl4h-74-041) 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 Hofmann, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmember Trevino, Mayor Friedman, Mayor Pro Tem Snell, Councilmembers Himmelblau, Hofmann Noes: None Councilmember Lebermann Abstain: Absent: Councilmember Linn The Mayor announced thattuhe ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Friedman introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE ORDERING A CHANGE IN USE AND CHANGING THE USE MAPS ACCOMPANYING CHAPTER 45 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1967 AS FOLLOWS: THE WEST 23 FEET OF LOT 10, BLOCK 57, OF THE ORIGINAL CITY OF AUSTIN, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 209 EAST 6TH STREET, FROM "C-2" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT TO "C-2-H" COMMERCIAL-HISTORIC DISTRICT; SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED IN AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Morley Brothers Building, C14h-76-012) 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 Hofmann, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmember Trevino, Mayor Friedman, Mayor Pro Tem Snell, Councilmembers Himmelblau, Hofmann Noes: None Abstain: Councilmember Linn Absent: Councilmember Lebermann The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS September 16, 1976 2045 Mayor Friedman stated that he felt Councilmember Linn's idea for the information pamphlet was very good and that it should be incorporated with the Truth in Selling Ordinance. City Manager Davidson commented that this has been reviewed by a number of City department heads and all agreed that this would be a very valuable service to prospective property owners as well as assisting the City in assuring that accurate information is dispensed to the citizens. If the Council so desires, Mr. Davidson noted that the final design and printing of the brochure would proceed and be circulated to the Home Builder's Association, Board of Realtors and all City departments for any additional suggestions or corrections. He stated that Mr. Dick Lillie, Director of Planning, suggested that if this program is successful, the City could possibly consider putting these pamphlets into the utility billsaas an insert. Mr. Davidson stated that he was in full support of this program. Councilmember Linn moved that the Council instruetstre Ofty Manager to proceed with the pprepadation anetheepamphlet and to reconsfdernit'in conjunction with the Truth in Sellingeordinando. SeThengo Didripapsconded by Mayor Pro Tem Snell, was approved unanimously. Councilmember Lebermann entered the Council Chamber at this time. PUBLIC HEARING ON USE OF A PORTION OF KEALING PARK AS SITE FOR CARVER BRANCH LIBRARY Mayor Friedman opened the public hearing scheduled for 7:30 p.m. to consider using a portion of Kealing Park as a site for a new Carver Branch Library. MR. DAVID EARL HOLT, Director of the Library, presented a slide program showing the proposed site for the Carver Branch Library in Kealing Park. He stated that the funding for the new Carver Branch had been approved in the 1976-1981 Capital Improvements Program. Mr. Holt noted that after the Federal regulations pertaining to Housing and Community Development Act funding were changed to specifically include branch libraries in impacted areas, a group of interested East Austin citizens began meetings to seek means of obtaining HCD funds to construct the new Carver Branch Library. Dr. John King was selected as spokesman for this project. Because the site being considered is on Urban Renewal park land, there are certain steps required in order to acquire it for library purposes such as review and approval by pertinent boards and commissions. The Library Commission's approval included a recommendation that $60,000 be utilized to either replace the park land taken up for the library's use or to improve existing park land in the Kealing area. The funding for the new Carver Branch Library also includes money for renovating and restoring the present Carver Branch Library. MRS. WILLIE MAE KIRK, Chairperson of the East Austin Committee for a new Carver Branch Library, stated that the Site Selection Committee considered certain points in connection with the Carver Branch Library site such as (1) the present Carver Branch being preserved at the present location; (2) the present library building be renovated and a new structure built to the south of the present building with adequate parking spaces. This site at Kealing Park =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS September 16, 1976 2044 was selected because it is the center of most activity in the service area; it is within walking distance of most of the educational facilities in the area; it is located near three bus routes and many citizens in the area favor this site as the location for the new Carver Branch Library. Mrs. Kirk then reviewed statistical figures of enrollment in the various schools in the area and apartment occupancy that would be utilizing the library. In response to Mayor Pro Tem Snell's question as to this location being the one most of the residents preferred, Mrs. Kirk commented that the citizens, especially in the immediate area, want the library to be located at Kealing Park. MRS. O. B. CONLEY, 1319 Rosewood, a member of the community urged the Council to place the Carver Branch Library at the Kealing Park site. In response to Mayor Friedman's question as to whether or not this site was necessary to improve the quality of library services in the neighborhood, Mrs. Conley stated she felt this was needed for the community and would definitely be a benefit for the neighborhood. ADA SIMON stated that this ground is something very sacred and dear to many of the older Blacks in the area and would like to see the land preserved and felt that the construction of the Carver Branch Library in this spot would certainly serve this purpose. In response to Mayor Friedman's question as to this being the best location in order to improve the neighborhood and give adequate library service, Mrs. Simon agreed that there could not be a better site. Mayor Pro Tem Snell moved that the Council close the public hearing and locate the new Carver Branch Library in a portion of Kealing Park. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Linn, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Friedman, Mayor Pro Tem Snell, Councilmembers Himmelblau, Hofmann, Lebermann, Linn, Trevino None Noes: PUBLIC HEARING ON 1976-1977 ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET Mayor Friedman opened the public hearing scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on the 1976-1977 Annual Operating Budget. The Mayor stated the Council would hear requests for funding of various community services and cultural programs but no decisions would be made tonight. The following were heard: AFRO-AMERICAN PLAYERS FY-77 Request $20,000 Arts Commission Recommendation $12,000 GLODINE BAKER, Artistic Director, reviewed the pruposes of the AfroAmerican Players. =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS September 16, 1976 2047 In response to Councilmember Linn's question, Ms. Baker stated that last year's budget request was for $12,000. The increase this year was an improvement in facilities and for a part-time secretary. In conjunction with Project Create, there was a $47,000 federal grant to work with local schools. Project Create was a pilot project, and if successful, could have additional federal funding next year. No money was presently being provided by Travis County, but that funding source was being explored. About $4,000 had been raised last year through individual contributions. ALVIN GOLDEN, Chairman, Austin Arts Commission, spoke on behalf of all agencies as recommended by the Commission. After reviewing the requests of each group, the Commission had recommended to the Council what it felt was a minimum funding level for those groups. AUSTIN AREA URBAN LEAGUE FY-77 Request Community Development Commission Basic Budget Recommendations Human Services Review Team Basic Budget Recommendations I II $59,639 $25,000 0 0 REVEREND FREDDIE DIXON, representing the League, introduced Mr. M. T. Puryear, Deputy Field Director for Field Services, and Mr. George Dawson, with the Office of Manpower Development and Training from the League's national headquarters in New York. MR. PURYEAR discussed the kinds of services that could be provided by the national office and the kinds of services that could be provided with a local affiliation with the national office. MR. DAWSON stated that the services rendered by the Urban League would come back to the community. In response to Councilmember Hofmann's question, Mr. Puryear stated that in other cities where the League operated, it was supported by the United Fund and was tax exempt. Mayor Friedman pointed out that no other local government was funding the Urban League's affiliates, but that it was done through the United Fund. Mr. Puryear stated that in the last six years the League had received $22 million in federal funds to do apprenticeship programs. $22 million had generated $359 million in salaries. The In response to Councilmember Trevino's question, Reverend Dixon stated that to secure United Way funding an organization had to prove itself and be in operation for one year. If the Council approved the request, then next year the League would request funding from United Way and probably the City also. In response to Councilmember Trevino's statement that the League did nothing for the Chicanos, Reverend Dixon stated that the League was trying to secure Chicano representation for the local affiliateship. Funding would also be requested from the Travis County Commissioners Court. AUSTIN ASSOCIATION FOR RETARDED CITIZENS FY-77 Request $7,750 Community Development Commission Basic Budget Recommendations Human Services Review Team Basic Budget Recommendations I II $ 4,646 0 0 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS- September 16, 1976 2048 BARBARA GIVENS, Chairman of the Advisory Board for the Citizen Advocacy Program, stated that the budget request would be used for matching funds. She urged the Council to grant the request. LINDA GUERRERO, member of the Advisory Board, discussed the various programs and activities she had been involved in as a citizen advocate. She urged the Council grant the full budget request. In response to Councilmember Hofmann's question, Ms. Givens stated that if a smaller amount of money were given by the Council, the loss would be three times as much (3 to 1 match). FY-77 Request General Outpatient Psychiatric - $65,099 Sexual Exploitation of Youth - $12,750 AUSTIN CHILD GUIDANCE CENTER CDC Basic Budget Recommendations Human Services Review Team Basic Budget Recommendations $50,424 I $50,424 II $50,424 0 0 DR. DURWARD L. BELL, Director, Austin Child Guidance Center, described the activities of the Center during the past year. This year the Center was requesting an additional therapist and a staff child psychiatrist as well as funding for a new program entitled Services to Exploited Children. The $12,750 initially requested for the program had been reduced to $5,750. In response to questions from Councilmember Linn, Dr. Bell pointed out the differences between services rendered by the Center and MHMR stating the Center handled the more different cases with more expertise. FY-77 Request $28,854 AUSTIN COMMUNITY NURSERY Community Development Human Services Review Team Commission Basic Budget Basic Budget Recommendations Recommendations I $ 27,959 $27,959 II $27,959 VICTORIA LOWE, Center Director, North Austin Community Nursery, stated that the amount requested was 30% of the total budget, and was an increase of $2,000 over last year's request. In response to Councilmember Himmelblau's question, Ms. Lowe stated that the Nursery's hours were from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The hours did not seem to be a problem for working mothers. In response to Councilmember Hofmann's question, Ms. Lowe stated that the cost per child was $216 per month and was comparable to other nurseries. There was no charge to the parents, and the maximum income varied with the size of the family. AUSTIN COMMUNITY RADIO Community Development Human Services Review Team Commission Basic Budget Basic Budget Recommendations Recommendations FY-77 Request $109,360 $ 30,000 I II 0 0 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS September 16, 1976 2049 DR. JOHN WARFIELD, Chairman, Austin Community Radio, stated that the station would serve the minority community of Austin. Funds being requested were for construction of the station. In response to a question from Councilmember Linn, Dr. Warfield stated that the matter of representation on the Board of Directors was not a closed issue. Chicanos and Anglo women would be considered. DAVID STRONG, Vice President, Austin NAACP, endorsed Austin Community Radio and urged the Council to fund it. AUSTIN COMMUNITY TELEVISION FY-77 Request Community Development Commission Basic Budget Recommendations Human Services Review Team Basic Budget Recommendations I II $34,404 0 0 0 HOYT PURVIS, President, Austin Community Television, spoke for the organization. SALLY KILGORE, Treasurer, ACTV, discussed areas of increases over last year's budget. DAVID STRONG, Secretary, ACTV, spoke in support of the Station. AUSTIN EVALUATION CENTER Community Development Human Services Review Team FY-77 Request $11,550 0 Commission Basic Budget Basic Budget Recommendations Recommendations I II 0 0 No one appeared to be heard. AUSTIN RAPE CRISIS CENTER Community Development Human Services Review Team FY-77 Request $24,192 Commission Basic Budget Basic Budget Recommendations Recommendations $ 6,645 I $ 6,645 II $ 6,645 BETSY DIXON, with the Center, read a statement from Lt. Colin Jordan of the Austin Police Department regarding rapes in Austin. The statement endorsed funding of the Center. ARLENE LYONS, Executive Director of the Center, stated that the budget request was being reduced to $16,800. The greatest portion of the money would be speant to hire a volunteer coordinator who would impact on the Black and Chicano community. The Center had done a credible job of reaching White women in the community regarding the reporting of rapes but had not begun to impact the Black and Chicano women. The staff member to be hired would be either a Black or Chicano and would work with the women and recruit volunteers. In response to Councilmember Trevino's questions, Ms. Lyon stated that the Center had tried to work with minority victimes of rape and that 24% of the victims were minorities. Councilmember Linn stated that she received calls during the night from rape victims because the Center was understaffed. She felt that it was important to increase the staff of the Center. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS September 16, 1976 2050 AUSTIN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Arts Commission Recommendations FY-77 Request In School Concerts All City Competition Instrumental Musician Support $ 8,800 $ 1,650 $23,200 $ 8,800 $ 1,650 $23,200 JOHN TABOR, Manager, Austin Symphony, stated that the funds requested did not go into the Symphony Square operation or the normal subscription series of the Symphony. The Symphony would give 10 free children's concerts this season. In response to Councilmember Linn's question, Mr. Tabor stated that there was no financial support from the Austin Independent School District for the school concerts. In response to Councilmember Linn's question, Mr. Tabor stated that no arrangements had been maderto transport children to the free concerts. Individual arrangements had to be made. FY-77 Request $30,719 Human Services Review Team Basic Budget Recommendations AUSTIN TENANT'S COUNCIL Community Development Commission Basic Budget Recommendations $ 18,684 I $ 18,684 II 0 CICELY SIMS, head of the Board of Directors, Austin Tenant's Council, introduced Jackie Cox, Executive Director of the Council. MS. COX reviewed the performance of the Council during the past several months. She asked for full funding, but stated that the Council could survive on the $18,684 recommendation. In response to questions from Councilmembers Linn and Trevino, Ms. Cox stated that in terms of ethnicity, there were complaints from about 3 or 4 Anglos to one minority. Councilmember Trevino stated that he had been told that the Council was catering mainly to the student community. In response to Councilmember Himmelblau's question, Ms. Cox stated that Student Government at the University of Texas would pay for some expenses. In response to Councilmember Linn's questions, Ms. Cox stated that she was working with the Advisory Boards at the neighborhood community centers to circulate information about the Austin Tenant's Council. Councilmember Trevino encouraged the Tenant's Council to concentrate more on reaching the minority community of Austin rather than the student community. September 16, 1976 205/ AUSTIN-TRAVIS COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH/MENTAL RETARDATION FY-77 Request Human Services Review Team CDC Basic Budget Basic Budget Recommendations Recommendations I II Austin-Travis County Mental Health/ Mental Retardation Central Administration Program Administration Public Education and Consultation Training Quality Assurance Emergency Referral Collier Street HDC San Gabriel HDC East First HDC $ 19,685 $ 15,960 26,168 8,355 809 19,211 $ 15,960 19.211 $ 10,839 13,044 0 0 0 0 0 0 756 0 0 0 3,450 2,453 2,453 0 23,967 23,967 23,967 23,967 10,941 10,941 10.941 10,941 15,220 15,220 15.220 15,220 Rosewood HDC 14,416 14,416 14,416 14,416 Houston 20,756 20,756 20,756 20,756 Methodone 16,125 Diagnostic Unit 4,750 Infant/Parent 13,058 16,125 4,750 12,273 16,125 14,125 4,750 0 12,273 12,273 MR Extended Care 764 0 0 0 Darrell Royal Workshop 15,992 14,804 14.804 14,804 Adult Activity 9,079 7,058 7,058 0 Roving Leader 2,263 2,263 2.263 0 Day Treatment Center South 3,260 2,671 2.671 2,671 Day Treatment Center North 3,445 2,087 2,087 2,087 Day Treatment Center East 3,697 0 0 0 Big Buddy 2,774 0 0 0 Summer Camp (Horizon) 1,147 1,147 1,147 0 Day Glo 3,708 0 0 0 Junior High CMH 1,085 0 0 0 C & A Crisis/Shelter 1,634 0 0 0 CMH Residential Camp (Wilderness) 4,241 0 0 0 Transitional Living, Alcohol (Stratford) 649 0 0 0 Transitional Living Center (Gateway) 3,253 3,253 3,253 3,253 C & A Transitional Living 1,429 1,429 1,429 1,429 Residential Treatment/Transitional Living (Drug) 8,605 7,820 7,820 7,820 Detoxification (Alcohol) $ 6,018 $ 6,018 $ 6,018 $ 6,018 Children's Mental Health Psychiatric Unit MR Respite Care Total ATCMHRMR 13,695 1.206 266,400 0 0 0 204,622 0 204,622 0 0 173,663 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS September 16, 1976 2052 MARY HELEN VALADEZ, Chairperson, Board of Trustees, Austin-Travis County MHMR, gave an overview of the type of services provided by the organization. Emphasis was being placed on decentralization of facilities and long range planning. In response to Councilmember Himmelblau's question as to what percentage of total income did the request represent, she was told that it was 5.6%. She was concerned over the amount of money being expended in this area and funding requests of the City in addition to those funds. In response to Councilmember Himmelblau's question, MR. DAVID WILLIAMS, Deputy Director, stated that the Executive Director headed the organization, held a Master's Degree in Educational Psychology and was licensed as a Psychological Associate. He was supervised by the Board of Trustees. The Medical Director performed the clinical supervision and was a Board certified psychiatrist. In response to Councilmember Linn's question, Mr. Williams stated that the Center did not have a child psychiatric program, but did have children's mental health services. Dr. Bruce Kruger was in charge of the program He was a psychologist licensed by the State of Texas. In response to Councilmember Linn's question, DR. LODIS RHODES stated that the Center had 14 psychologists, 6 at the Ph.D. level, 9 whe were licensed or certified and 5 were in the process of receiving certification or license. In response to Councilmember Linn's question, Mr. Williams stated that unit managers of treatment centers were not licensed either in psychiatry, psychology or social work. They were more like high school príncipals or hospital administrators. Clinical supervision was vested in the appropriate qualified people. In response to Councilmember Linn's question regarding hiring and firing, Mr. Williams stated that it did not take licensure to judge the competency of the person to perform clinical practices. When requfréd by law to have licensed individuals perform supervision, the Center did so, but otherwise it was a tradition of the Board to hire the most competent person based upon the job to be done. In response to Councilmember Linn's question regarding the combining of overlapping programs, Ms. Valadez stated that that was a matter which the Board of Trustees would have to discuss. She could not speak for them. In response to Councilmember Himmelblau's question regarding which MHMR program overlapped or paralleled the Austin Child Guidance Center's program, Ms. Valadez stated that it would be Mental Health Services for Children. In response to Councilmember Linn's question, Ms. Valadez stated that it would be possible to provide services by licensed social workers and psychologists to other agencies in Austin. FY-77 Request AUSTIN-TRAVIS COUNTY ALCOHOLIC COUNSELING SERVICE Community Development Commission Basic Budget Recommendation $ 31,461 Human Services Review Team Basic Budget Recommendations $47,875 I $ 31,461 II $ 7,866 GIL ORTIZ, Director, stated that 47% of all arrests in Austin involved alcohol. The agency was trying to work more closely with public intoxication. In response to Councilmember Himmelblau's question, Mr. Ortiz stated that the program was free except that the County assessed a $10 fee for supervision by a counselor. Councilmember Himmelblau wondered if the $10 to the County should go to the Counseling Service and that the City assess each client a fee. - CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS September 16, 1976 2053 FY-77 Request $32,969 Human Services Review Team Basic Budget Recommendations BIG BROTHERS/BIG SISTERS Community Development Commission Basic Budget Recommendation $ 27,454 I $ 27,454 II 0 FORREST COOK, President, Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Austin, introduced several individuals associated with the organization. He then discussed the proposed growth of the program for 1977. The overall goal was the prevention of juvenile delinquency. In response to Mayor Friedman's question, Mr. Cook stated that the $11,000 in CETA funds which would terminate at the end of the month were in addition to the $30,000 granted by the City last year. In response to Councilmember Linn's question, Mr. Cook stated that he would agree to have MHMR provide case workers to be trained and officed with Big Brothers/Big Sisters and paid for by MHMR. In response to Mayor Pro Tem Snell's question, Mr. Cook stated that presently there was no Black staff members, but a foundation proposal was in process. One-half of the funding for a Black recruiter had been agreed to. The recruiter would serve as half-time recruiter and half-time case worker. case worker position was currently open which they were trying to fill with a Black. A KEN BALL discussed the ethnic breakdown of the organization as well as the ethnicity of the children being served. In response to Councilmember Linn's question, Mr. Cook stated that there were 90 matches in the Big Sisters program with 20 young girls on the waiting list. Regarding the budget figures presented by the Community Development staff, Mr. Ball stated that the figures contained inaccuracies. Twenty percent of total funding came from United Way instead of 52%. The total budget for 1976 was $107,529 with the following breakdown: CETA funds City of Austin Travis County Unrestricted funds $11,091 30,000 16,000 50,000 The unrestricted funds included $21,380 from United Way. The 1977 budget requested $72,326 in unrestricted funds, of which $37,000 would be from United Way. BOYS CLUB OF AUSTIN FY-77 Request Community Development Commission Basic Budget Recommendation Human Services Review Team Basic Budget Recommendations I II $54,938 0 0 0 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS September 16, 1976 The 2054 DON KROMER, Executive Director, stated that the $26,400 figure for a youth advocacy program should not have been included in their request since the South Austin Neighborhood Council had agreed to undertake the project. correct figure should have been $28,538. NORMA GUERRA read a statement from Emma Barrientos, Chairperson, South Austin Neighborhood Council which urged the Council to fund the Development and Advocacy for Youth (DAY) proposal. Mr. Kromer then reviewed the proposed programs of the Boys Club. Included was an experimental program for girls. The Boys Club attempted to dovetail its programs into the activities provided by other service agencies. CLARENCE PRIESTLY, a Board member, spoke in terms of what Boys Club really means to boys. In response to Councilmember Himmelblau's question, Mr. Priestly stated the reason the program segregated boys from girls was that there were elements of the guidance program and recreation program that gave an opportunity by specializing to point in and direct all effort on those problems that were peculiar to boys. In response to Councilmember Trevino's question, Mr. Priestly stated that there were major elements of the Club's program that were unduplicated by other service agencies. In response to Councilmember Linn's question, Mr. Priestly stated that they had tried to provide a program for girls, but were understaffed and could not get the program going. FY-77 Request CAMPFIRE GIRLS BALCONES COUNCIL Human Services Review Team Community Development Commission Basic Budget Basic Budget Recommendations Recommendation I 0 II 0 $18,947 0 KEN BROWN, President of the Campfire Council, stated that the money being requested was for a program in the minority areas, MARIE LEWIS, Executive Director, stated that the proposal was for one Black worker and one worker from the Mexican-American community. About 10% of council membership was from the Black community and about 8% in the Mexican-American community and some improvements needed to be made. Mr. Brown stated that if the City could not fund two full-time people, the two half-time people would be acceptable. JEANINE ALLEN, an East Austin Resident who had worked seven years with Campfire Girls, endorsed the need for an East Austin program. She indicated that little boys were also being served (Blue Jays). FY-77 Request $40,964 CAPITAL AREA REHABILITATION CENTER Community Development Commission Basic Budget Recommendations $ 33,343 Human Services Review Team Basic Budget Recommendations I $ 33,343 II $ 30,260 SUSAN BOLERAN, a social worker at Austin Community Nursery School, spoke in support of funding for the Center. FY-77 Request $54,000 _ CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS CARITAS OF AUSTIN Community Development Commission Basic Budget Recommendations $ 48,000 September 16, 1976 2055 Human Services Review Team Basic Budget Recommendations I $ 48,000 II $ 48,000 CLINT BUTLER, Director, outlined the areas of need which Caritas filled and pointed out that its main purpose was to give direct assistance to the poor and to do things for the poor that other public supported agencies were unable to do by their regulations or requirements. This year's budget reflected an increase of $6,000 In response to Councilmember Himmelblau's question, Mr. Butler stated that all of the funding devoted to transients was supported by local churches and not the City. Mr. Butler stated that since he took over as Director he had reduced operating costs by 20% by eliminating one case worker. The City money represented 52% of the total budget. In response to Councilmembers Trevino's question, Mr. Butler stated that no support came from United Way. Councilmember Trevino pointed out that last year the Council suggested that Caritas incorporate as a non-profit organization. He noted that CDC has also recommended incorporation. Mr. Butler stated that the present Advisory Board was very effective, but he would look into the possibility of incorporating. Regarding incorporation, Mayor Friedman stated that last year he had a commitment from Caritas that the matter of incorporation would be pursued. In response to a question from Councilmember Linn, Mr. Butler stated that he would contact the members of the churches who were contributing to Caritas to get approval for a Board of Directors. FY-77 Request $72,023 CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES Community Development Human Services Review Team Commission Basic Budget Basic Budget Recommendations Recommendations 0 I 0 II 0 GERARD MOSELEY, President of the Board of Directors, spoke in terms of services for the elderly. Mr. Mosely stated that the budget request was being reduced to $57,000, but if it was reduced, then they could work with less. In response to Mayor Friedman's question, Mr. Moseley stated that the operation would remain at 99 Waller Street instead of moving to a West 6th Street location. In response to Councilmember Linn's question, Mr. Moseley stated that social work programs were carried out by qualified personnel. In response to Mayor Friedman's question, Mr. Moseleyystated that if his Agency were awarded a contract, he would be willing to get back together with members of the Advisory Board who had resigned and work with them. That group had organized a separate organization and was also trying to get City funds. Mayor Friedman stated that the City could not fund both groups. MRS. SANCHEZ, a member of the Advisory Board, stated that she was not familiar with the conflicts between the two groups, but she did know that people in the Center and Services for the Elderly were very unhappy about many changes that were taking place. Since she was told that she would be the Chairperson of _ CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS September 16, 1976 2056 the Advisory Board, she had not received any formal resignations from the former members of the Board. Also she had not received a letter of appointment for herself as Chairperson. The purpose of both groups was to serve, and she felt that something could be worked out between the two groups. There had been a lack of communication. WOODROW SLEDGE, who served on the Advisory Board of Services to the Elderly, stated that a heavy majority of the Advisory Board felt that a decision had been made by Child and Family Services to move from the Waller Street location without having consulted the Advisory Board. Board members were hurt and very unhappy. Later the group led by two members of the Board, Mr. Davila and Mr. Hunt, organized an effort to have the Advisory Board members resign and apply for incorporation and a new grant. Mr. Sledge indicated his willingness to work with the new group if they could get organized. Since last July, however, he had had no communication from the new group. He was ready to serve on either board. He asked that the Council look carefully at the capability and end result of Services to the Elderly. Mr. Moseley stated that he had talked to the new Executive Director of Child and Family Services this afternoon. He was anxious to work with the Advisory Group. If it seemed advisable to splinter off the organization after another year of funding, then it wouldbbe splintered off. In response to Mayor Friedman's question, Mr. Moseley stated that his group could work with Services for the Elderly. CHILD, INC. Human Services Review Team Community Development Commission Basic Budget Basic Budget Recommendations FY-77 Request $334,997 Recommendations $324,190 I $324,190 II $242,329 DAVID LOWE, Chairman of Parents Policy Council, stated that the Agency had not increased its budget request from last year, but was still serving essentially the same number of children. He then introduced Mr. Burrell County, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Child, Inc. Mr. County reviewed some of the functions of Child, Inc. He asked that the Council grant the full amount of funding requested. In response to Councilmember Himmelblau's question, Mr. County stated that the new program for infants instituted last year had been very successful. In response to Councilmember Linn's question, Mr. County stated that he did not think that there was any overlapping of programs between Child, Inc., and MHMR. In response to Councilmember Hofmann's question, Mr. County stated that the cost per child was between $167 and $200 per month. In response to Councilmember Hofmann's question, Mr. James Strickland, Executive Director, Child, Inc., stated that his agency and Austin Community Nursery served the same type of children. Cost per child was essentially the same for both agencies. FY-77 Request $38,370 _ CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS September 16, 1976 2057 COMMUNITY CROSSROADS HOME Community Development Human Services Review Team Commission Basic Budget Basic Budget Recommendations Recommendation $ 12,500 I 0 II 0 MRS. RUTH ROBINSON, Directress, reviewed the program of the Home. Other than contract money from MHMR, there was no other source of funding at present. She asked the Council for any consideration. FY-77 Request $162,391 COMMUNITY EDUCATION Community Development Commission Basic Budget Recommendation Human Services Review Team Basic Budget Recommendations I II $ 97,842 0 $ 97,842 MS. PAT OTIS, Director, Community School Program in Austin, introduced Sally Nelson, Cook Elementary School, who discussed the Community School program at that school. Councilmember Trevino asked for a show of hands by everyone who appeared to speak for Community Schools. He then asked for a show of hands by everyone who also appeared before the AISD School Board budget hearing. He wondered what effort had been made by Ms. Otis and staff to convince the School Board of the importance of the Community School concept. Mr. Otis stated that the recommendation to the School Board was an increase and that that had something to do with the difference. MANUEL NAVARRO, Becker Elementary neighborhood, felt that the community education concept should be a part of every neighborhood and needed to be expanded. Councilmember Trevino asked Mr. Navarro if when the South Austin multipurpose center was built and asaffed, could the center provide the same type of services which were offered at Becker Community School. Mr. Navarro stated that the services being asked for at the center were not provided at Becker. Councilmember Trevino felt that if the multipurpose center could provide the services through in-kind contributions, then money could be available to expand the community school concept to other neighborhoods. Mayor Friedman pointed out that the School District decreased their cash contribution to community schools and made it up through in-kind services. He felt perhaps that the City Council should do the same thing. Mr. Otis stated that the School District was contributing more than 50% and based on a funding level of $162,000, the City was contributing about 35% to 40%. Councilmember Trevino felt that the City staff should have as much to say about the preparation of the Community Education budget as the School District. Councilmember Trevino stated that he had had calls from Chicanos stating that they had heard that scholarships for attending community schools would be cut off by the Council. He stated that if scholarships were cut off, that decision would not be made by the Council. _ CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS September 16, 1976 2058 Ms. Otis stated that if the $97,000 funding level were carried out, then there were three choices available: 1. Close the Center. 2. Lay off the staff. 3. Eliminate the scholarship program. Even by eliminating the scholarship program, there would still have to be a staff reduction. In response to Mayor Pro Tem Snell's question, Ms. Otis stated that the figures relating to increases furnished to the Council by City staff were incorrect. JOSE GUERRA, a member of the Brooke Community School Advisory Council, stated that he had tried to call Councilmember Trevino about the budget request, but had not been successful. Mr. Guerro then reviewed the programs at Brooke. He asked the Council to continue its support of community schools. JOAN BARTZ, who served on the Community Schools Task Force, regretted that the School Board did not hold more of a public hearing on the matter and come up with more funding than they did. She recommended that the Council continue to support community schools but suggested that the Council request that the School District make more facilities available to use. DAN LITTLE, a member of the Advisory Committee for Community Education, Maplewood Elementary School, thanked the Council for its support of community education. WOODROW SLEDGE, representing the Austin Independent School District, suggested that on a jointly funded program such as community schools that in the future a joint hearing be held by both the City Council and the School Board. Mayor Friedman agreed with Mr. Sledge's suggestion. REVEREND BILL JACKSON thought that Austin citizens were confident that the Council and the School Board would work together on the community schools program. He thanked the Council for helping to meet the needs of his neighborhood through the community school (Brykerwoods-Rosedale) VAL MENDOZA, a member of the Brykerwoods-Rosedale Advisory Council, stated that he supported community education and commended the Council for its support. HELEN MCBETH, Matthews School district, spoke with regard to the accountability of the City of Austin and the Austin Independent School District for the education of its citizens. She felt that through community schools the accountability process could be serviced. INGRID LEKSTED, University of Texas graduate student, felt that the community school helped students to become a part of Austin by participating in activities with permanent residents. ROSEMARY KARAM, a member of the Matthews School Advisory Board, spoke to the issue of appeal of the community school. She pointed out that the population of children had grown considerably in the Matthews School area since the introduction of the community school. Mayor Friedman stressed that it was not so much a matter of who matched what but where would matching funds come from. _ CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS September 16, 1976 2059 JANE PARSONS, a member of the Advisory Committee of Cook Community School, spoke on the use of the community school as a public forum on a neighborhood basis, particularly with regard to issues such as busing which the City would be facing. KAY HART, a member of the Advisory Board of Matthews Community School, spoke on the issue of eliminating duplication of services in the neighborhood. Mayor Friedman stated that the Council wanted to fund and would fund as much as possible the community schools and others but there was only so much money available. FY-77 Request $4,400 COUNTY HORTICULTURIST No one appeared to be heard CRISTO REY MONTESSORI SCHOOL FY-77 Request $12,530 Community Development Human Services Review Team Commission Basic Budget Basic Budget Recommendations Recommendations I Om II 0 0 MARCAS DE LEON, parent of a three-year-old student at the School, spoke in support of Cristo Rey. RESENDO GOMEZ, stated that the Directress was sick and could not attend the hearing. Regarding the issue of separation of church and state, Mr. Gomez stated that the School had filed today for incorporation. Mayor Pro Tem Snell pointed out that there were no Blacks on the School's Board of Directors. Mr. Gomez stated that the School was tri-ethnic and that Black board members would be welcome. In response to Mayor Pro Tem Snell's question, Mr. Gomez stated that the school charged $35 per month for in-neighborhood students and $55 per month for out-of-neighborhood ones. The School was located in the 2200 block of East 2nd. In response to Councilmember Linn's question, Mr. Gomez stated that he did not know the poverty level but that there were poor people in the program who were not turned away because they could not afford to pay tuition. In response to Councilmember Trevino's question, Mr. Gomez stated that the School would not charge an in-neighborhood student $55 per month even if the parents could afford it. Councilmember Hofmann felt that a sliding scale should be considered for parents who could afford to pay more. In response to Councilmember Linn's question, Mr. Gomez stated that the School had an aide who would stay with children who had to stay at the School after classes were over. HORTENSA PALOMARES DE LEON, speaking as a concerned parent, endorsed the school and asked the Council to grant the funds requested. FY-77 Request $6,685 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS September 16, 19762060 DELTA SIGMA THETA BLACK HERITAGE COMMITTEE Arts Commission Recommendation $ 6,685 MS. FANNIE M. LAWLESS, representing the Committee, described one project, the Black Heritage exhibit. She asked the Council for continuing financial support. FY-77 Request $84,390 DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE FOR REHABILITATION Community Development Commission Basic Budget Recommendations $ 72,348 Human Services Review Team Basic Budget Recommendations I $ 72,348 II $ 43,409 SISTO RAMIREZ, Project Director, stated that the program was for ex-offenders coming out of the Texas Department of Corrections. Services offered included counseling, training, direct job placement, housing referrals to other agencies. In the past 30 months of operation, about 460 individuals had been helped at a cost of about $400 each. The estimated cost of keeping a man in prison was about $11,000 per year. The rate of prison recidivism for the Austin area was between 25% and 30%. Individuals being helped by Development Assistance for Rehabilitation had a prison recidivism rate of under 3%, one of the best in the United States. In response to Councilmember Linn's question, Mr. Ramirez stated that he had a tentative commitment of approximately $33,000 from the Criminal Justice Division, which was about 40% of the budget. FY-77 Request $15,718 EAST AUSTIN YOUTH FOUNDATION Community Development Human Services Review Team Commission Basic Budget Basic Budget Recommendations Recommendations 0 I 0 ΣΙ 0 LAWRENCE BRITTON, Vice President of the Foundation, reviewed the athletic program of the Foundation. He asked that the Council at least grant a large part of the budget request. FY-77 Request EXTEND-A-CARE Human Services Review Team Community Development Commission Basic Budget Basic Budget Recommendations Recommendations I II Summer Care (1977) - $8,971 After School $ 6,805 (1976-77) $5,101 0 $ 6,805 $ 6,805 0 0 =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS September 16, 1976 206/ ROSE LANCASTER, Executive Director, stated that the $5,101 requested was to cover 55 additional low-income children to be added to the program. All of the funds in the request would be used as 30% matching funds with the Department of Public Welfare under Title XX. An additional $33,000 would thus be generated for the program. Other support came from local churches and the United Urban Council. The program was tri-ethnic and included about the same number from each group. Primary emphasis was on individuals in the low income bracket but above the welfare level, and included about 50% of the children in the program. FY-77 Request FRENCH LEGATION Arts Commission Recommendation $3,000 $ 3,000 BRONSON DORSEY, Vice Chairman, Austin Arts Commission, read a statement from Ms. Gethrel Franke, Chairman of the French Legation. The $3,000 request was for utilities which had formerly been donated by the City. FY-77 Request $181,142 HUMANE SOCIETY OF AUSTIN AND TRAVIS COUNTY Community Development Human Services Review Team Commission Basic Bugget Basic Budget Recommendations Recommendations 0 I 0 II 0 DOYLE NORDYKE, Executive Director, stated that the budget request had been reduced to $144,000. He then outlined some new programs which the Society hoped to undertake after the first of the year. Mr. Nordyke and the Council discussed the progress of the Society's neutering program. Mr. Norlyke stated that the Society could not become fully accredited until a full neutering program (male and female) was undertaken. At present all female dogs leaving the Shelter were spayed and some males. Student veterinarians from Texas A&M were able to come only one day a week to participate in the program, JOHN MEADOWS, Vice President of the Society, stated that in reducing the budget request, the male neutering program had been eliminated because it was the least effective. An agreement had not been worked out with local veterinarians to neuter male dogs at a reduced práce. Councilmember Linn stated that she would not vote for the budget request until a male neutering program was undertaken. INFORMATION AND CRISIS CENTER (HOTLINE) FY-77 Request Community Development Commission Basic Budget Recommendations Human Services Review Team Basic Budget Recommendations I II $6,750 $ 6,750 $ 6,750 0 _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS September 16, 19762062 ED PETERS, Director, stated that he represented 80 volunteers who would handle about 30,000 calls next year. He indicated that a Directory of Human Services would again be printed in the Austin American-Statesman and that the Daily Texan would also print it in one of its issues. LAGUNA GLORIA MUSEUM FY-77 Request Museum Operation and Support Museum Educational Program $ 45,950 13,550 Museum Botanical Garden 6,400 Arts Commission Recommendations $ 45,950 13,550 1,800 { LAWRENCE MILLER, Director of Laguna Gloria Art Museum, thanked the Council for creating the Austin Arts Commission and asked for continuing support of the Museum. He stated that the Museum could accept the funding recommendation of the Arts Commission. RICHARD HALPIN, who worked with the jail arts and education program, stated that the Museum had been very helpful in working with people who were in jail. FY-77 Request $37,700 LEGAL AID AND DEFENDER SOCIETY Community Development Human Services Review Team Commission Basic Budget Basic Budget Recommendations Recommendations $ 35,770 I $ 35,770 II 0 JOE WEAVER, Director, stated that the funding request was for four para-legal workers for the office. Three of the workers were minorities. Paralegals enabled the Society to serve more clients and increase the overall quality. The request was not inflated nor was it an expansion of services for funding by the City. MIDDLE EARTH UNLIMITED, INC. FY-77 Request Community Development Commission Basic Budget Recommendations Human Services Review Team Basic Budget Recommendations I II Crisis and Informa- 0 0 0 tion $80,450 Youth Services 0 0 0 Program $16,394 JIM COX, Director, stated that it was difficult to evaluate Middle Earth's services due to the anonymity of the people serveer Follow-up on the people served was impossible. The $16,394 request was for clean local money to be used for matching federal funds. The funds would be used for the runaway and youth services program. Middle Earth had the only runaway and emergency shelter _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS September 16, 1976 2063 in central Texas. More than 75% of the clients were Austin and Travis County residents. The remaining fund request was for revenue sharing funds. The current request was about $2,000 less than last year's request. Councilmember Trevino expressed concern over the lack of information by which the program could be evaluated and monitored by the City staff. Regarding the types of people served and type of counseling, Mr. Cox stated that after talking to the Human Resources Department he had agreed to change his record keeping to the greatest extent possible to provide that information. In response to Councilmember Trevino's question, Mr. Cox stated that the board members were financially liable under the law for any misappropriation of money. There were no paid staff members on the Board of Directors, but there were volunteer staff members on the Board. Councilmember Trevino read the following statement from Middle Earth's proposalt S "The combined salaried and volunteer staff then actually control Middle Earth. Members of the Board of Directors are appointed by a two-thirds vote of the combined staff. Decisions of the Board may be overridden by a like vote. Board members may be dismissed at any time by a two-thirds vote of the combined staff." Councilmember Trevino expressed concern about who really was in charge. Mr. Cox stated that the system was similar to New England town meetings, and that it worked well for Middle Earth. In response to Councilmember Himmelblau's question, Mr. Cox stated that salary money from the City for the runaway houseewussmatched by federal money and local money raised through foundations and fund raising efforts. Salaries for the Crisis and Information Center primarily were paid from City funds in conjunction with Travis County funds. Promoters covered any expenses incurred at rock concerts in which Middle Earth participated. In response to Councilmember Linn's question, Mr. Cox stated that Middle Earth would serve about 13,000 people per year through the Crisis and Information Center. Between 100 and 125 people were handled each month by the youth services program, including runaways. In response to Councilmember Trevino's question, Mr. Cox stated that it was difficult to determine what percentage of calls were crisis and what percentage were just for information. The Center treated each call as a potential crisis. In response to Councilmember Trevino's question, Mr. Cox stated that it was difficult to tell how many walk-ins there were and how many call-ins due to the record-keeping system. The system would be corrected. The present log sheet showed only what the person wanted and what was done. On a sample basis it appeared that there were about 70% call-ins and 30% walk-ins. In conjunction with the Human Resources Department, new forms were being designed to answer that question. Mr. Cox stated that the ethnic breakdown of clientele served approximated the ethnic breakdown of Austin, which was about 70% White and 30% Chicano and Black. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS September 16, 1976 2064 In response to Councilmember Himmelblau's question, Mr. Cox stated that the program took care of a lot of mental health needs that other programs handled. He felt that Middle Earth saved the City money by keeping certain problems out of the system. Councilmember Trevino felt that that was why the information being requested from Middle Earth would be so valuable in evaluating their program. Mr. Cox stated that they were working with the Human Resources Department on the matter, but trying not to violate anonymity was the big problem. In response to Councilmember Linn's question, Mr. Cox stated that Middle Earth's Crisis and Information Center was a great deal broader in scope than the Hotline, in terms of services provided. Also Middle Earth was a walk-in Center for 20 hours a day. Volunteers at the Center identified themselves by name and were available for walk-ins. In response to Councilmember Trevino's question, Mr. Cox stated that from personal experience, frequently persons using the Center were reluctant to use the University's counseling service or other agencies. The Center also served as an access point to a much larger mental health system for many people who distrusted large establishments. WOODROW SLEDGE, stated that his daughter worked for two years for Dr. Iscoe's University Telephone Counseling Service. She had told her father repeatedly that when working the night shift, the only reliable help she could get in referring traumatic cases at night was Middle Earth. DR. NEIL TRACKMAN, Medical Director of Middle Earth, spoke on the use of drugs in society and Middle Earth's role in working with drug-related problems. STEVE ALLEN, a volunteer at Middle Earth, spoke in support of Middle Earth's Youth Services program. He and other residents of Spectrum Youth Services were forming a youth advisory board to help youths between the ages of 13 and 18 in Austin. JERRY MOSELEY, a Dean at the University of Texas in the College of Natural Sciences, stated that he had used the services of Middle Earth because his students with drug problems preferred ananymity. SUE DOTY, Chairperson of the Board of Middle Earth, stated that the best resources of the psychological community today have not developed adequate outcome measures of counseling. Mayor Friedman stated that he had long supported Middle Earth but one problem with their organizational setup was that it worked because other groups were funding them. FY-77 Request $22,679 NATIONAL COUNCIL ON CRIME AND DELINQUENCY Human Services Review Team Community Development Commission Basic Budget Basic Budget Recommendations Recommendations I 0 II 0 0 JOHN ALBACH, State Director of the Texas Council on Crime and Delinquency, reviewed the proposed program for the Council. The funds requested would be used to set up a pilot project in Austin to help crime victims in distress. Most of the victims to be helped were the poor and minorities. A $16,600 challenge grant had recently been received from the Hogg Foundation and other sources of funds were being sought. In response to Councilmember Hofmann's question, Mr. Albach stated that unless other funding was received, the program could not be started and the Hogg Foundation check would be returned. FY-77 Request ✓ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS September 16, 1976 2065 PARAMOUNT THEATRE FOR PERFORMING ARTS Arts Commission Recommendation $25,000 $ 12,500 Mayor Friedman read a letter from MR. JOHN M. BERNARDONI, President of the Paramount Theatre for Performing Arts, regarding a request for $25,000 funding. The $25,000 represented 9% of the Theatre's budget. The Theatre was willing to accept the $12,500 recommended by the Arts Commission, but disagreed with the justifications used by the Commission. There would have to be changes in the proposed program for the upcoming year. FY-77 Request $23,139 PEOPLE'S COMMUNITY CLINIC Community Development Human Services Review Team Commission Basic Budget Basic Budget Recommendations Recommendations $ 23,139 I $ 23,139 II $ 23,139 SUSAN RALEIGH, Director, reviewed the program of the Clinic. She cited some statistics regarding the incomes of the people being served to show that as a group they were poor. Some of the people who could not pay for medicine volunteered time at the Clinic. She asked that the Council grant full funding. In response to Councilmember Trevino's questions, Ms. Raleigh stated that 48% of the Clinic's patients were below the poverty level and that the Clinic did refer patients to Brackenridge for a possible clinic card whenever it was thought to be desirable. In response to Councilmember Linn's question, Ms. Raleigh stated that the Clinic used a sliding fee scale, but did not refuse service to anyone based on ability to pay. In response to Councilmember Trevino's question, Ms. Raleighostated that she did not know what percentage of the patients were transients. In response to Mayor Pro Tem Snell's question, Ms. Raleigh stated that the Clinic did serve minorities. However, the Clinic was located in an Anglo neighborhood composed of poor people, and most of its patients were Anglo. FY-77 Request $50,400 SERVICES FOR THE ELDERLY, INC. Community Development Commission Basic Budget Recommendations $ 50,400 Human Services Review Team Basic Budget Recommendations I $ 50,400 II $ 50,400 JOSE DAVILA, representing the Agency, stated that approximately 250 clients were being served each month, plus about 50 walk-in clients. The new agency was formed to replace Child and Family Services. Last spring a factional split had developed between the Executive Board of Child and Family Services and the Advisory Committee. It was felt that the Advisory Committee was not allowed to contribute any input regarding community needs. If the Council granted the request, there would be 70% matching funds from the Department of Welfare. _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS September 16, 1976 2066 WILLIAM HUNT, Acting Secretary of the Advisory Board of Services for the Elderly, stated that last spring both the Advisory Board and staff objected to relocating to 419 West 6th Street because 70% of the poor elderly lived in the vicinity of 99 Waller Street, the present location. The relocation was proposed by Child and Family Services without consulting the Advisory Board. The East First Neighborhood Center, after investigating procedures going on between Child and Family Services and the staff for the Elderly, recommended that Services for the Elderly be funded by the Council. In response to Mayor Friedman's question, Mr. Hunt stated that he did not think that he would have remained on the Advisory Board at 99 Waller Street. He did not want to be just a rubber stamp. In response to Mayor Friedman's question, Mr. Hunt stated that even if Child and Family Services remained at 99 Waller Street, no one on the Advisory Board that he knew of would return to the Board because of the way they were handled. In response to Councilmember Trevino's question, Mr. Hunt stated that a majority of the former Advisory Board for Child and Family Services were now part of Services for the Elderly. In response to Councilmember Trevino's questions, Mr. Hunt stated that if the Council decided to fund Services for the Elderly instead of Child and Family Services, then they would have the same Advisory Board and staff that had been operating the program for some time. In response to Councilmember Trevino's question, Mr. Davila stated that there were 4 Anglos, 3 Blacks and 3 Chicanos on the Board. Mr. Davila responded to Councilmember Trevino's question concerning secondary activities by stating that many of the elderly felt that they were being let down and that they had lost confidence in the staff because those secondary services were not provided. Mr. Davila stated that a meeting had been held back in July at which time a collection had been taken to incorporate the agency and that a lawyer was also present. In response to Councilmember Linn's question, he stated that the grant had been prepared by him and Mr. Hunt with additional help from the Department of Public Welfare. He stated that in their budget apoposal there was a request for an increase in salaries of 5%, and an increase for utilities and rent. Mr. Davila stated the need for immediate action on their funding so that valuable personnel would not be lost because of the threat of possible defunding of the agency. SOUTH AUSTIN COMMUNITY WELFARE UNIT No one appeared to be heard. STARTER FRIENDS, INCORPORATED FY-77 Request $27,360 MS. MARGARET GILLAN, Director, stated that the attitudes towards ex-offenders are hard to change and commented that the Agency had received good response from the Austin community which had responded with furnishings and other things to help build a half-way house for women just out of prison. Ms. Gillan stated that hercorganization had been let down last year by the City because of an unsettled litigation problem and that they felt this was a negative attitude indicative of discrimination against women. She also stated that it shows a lack of concern for cutting down crime in the community. ✗ CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS September 16, 1976 2067 DR. BROWNING WARE voiced his support for this agency. In response to Councilmember Hofmann's question, Ms. Gillan replied that this Agency was a half-way house that Church Women United were working with. She stated that they had received a $5,000 grant from Church Women United to help women ex-offenders in Austin. FY-77 Request TELEVISION POR LOS NINOS $47,573 No one appeared to be heard. TEXAS LABOR CENTER FY-77 Request $177,400 No one appeared to be heard. FY-77 Request $30,000 UNITED ACTION FOR THE ELDERLY, INC. Community Development Commission Basic Budget Recommendations $ 23,470 Human Services Review Team Basic Budget Recommendations I $ 23,470 II $ 23,470 MS. ANN ARMSBY, Program Director, stated that they were asking the City for $30,000 on a matching basis of 70/30. She stated that they had some money that was applied for under the Community Services Act by the City, the County, and the United Action for the Elderly, Inc. She commented that this pastwweek the grant had been finalized and that they were receiving $15,000, and their share of that money was $5,500. Ms. Armsby noted that their basic budget request was $23,470 and a supplemental fund of $6,000, but that in lieu of the new funding, they were only asking for a supplemental fund of $1,030 which made their total request $24,500. She said this would make up their $30,000 of matching money. It was noted that this request was $1,263 less than the request made last year. She also commented that three new locations would be opened including a Clarksville site on the 15th of October. MR. ANDY RAMIREZ, Director of Human Resources, stated that the Community Services Administration money was not matching money and that it could not be matched with the Department of Public Welfare money. Ms. Armsbycommmented that in lieu of this, their request was back to the original $30,000. It was noted that $5,500 of the CSA money could be used to entirely fund the Clarksville project. - CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS September 16, 1976 2068 UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY FY-77 Request $18,194 MS. ELAINE ROBERTS, Program Director of the organization, pointed out that their organization helped people with Cerebral Palsy become average members of society, and because of the progress made with their agency, it had become more easy for their clients to receive help from other agencies. In response to Mayor Friedman's question, Ms. Roberts stated that they wanted funding from April so that next year they could apply for funding for fiscal 1977-78. DR. WILLIAM WOLF, Vice President in charge of program services for the state of Texas, stated that Austin had a good reputation for its facility to treat persons with Cerebral Palsy and he voiced strong support for the organization. UNIVERSITY YMCA/YWCA FY-77 Request $26,106 MS. SISSY LOFTON stated that in their first year of operation, they had served over a thousand women. She commented that in 1975 statistics showed that about 20% of Austin's female population sought mental health services. Councilmember Linn mentioned that MHMR was decentralizing some of their operation and Ms. Lofton noted that she was very happy with the communications they had had with them and would be willing to work further with them. FY-77 Request $17,739 YOUTH ADVOCACY PROGRAM Community Development Commission Basic Budget Recommendations $ 15,631 Human Services Review Team Basic Budget Recommendations I $ 15,631 II $ 15,631 MR. JESSE FLORES, Director, stated that his organization provides counseling services to youth and said that a 50/50 matching stipulation had been placed upon his organization that the money received from the City be used as matching funds. The ethnic breakdown of his organization was about 80-85% Chicanos, some Anglos, and one Black; the female breakdown was about 70/30 or 65/35. He said that these percentages pertained to persons served by the organization. As for the organizations' board, he stateddthat there were five Chicano males and one Chicano woman on the board. He noted there were no Blacks or Whites. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS September 16, 1976 2069 YWCA FY-77 Request $16,431 No one appeared to be heard. YOUTH EMPLOYMENT SERVICES FY-77 Request $51,625 Community Development Human Services Review Team Commission Basic Budget Basic Budget Recommendations Recommendations $ 21,437 I $ 21,437 II 0 MS. JULIE SYKORA, Director, distributed to the Council a report from which she drew her remarks, which included the following financial breakdown: 1. Secretary-receptionist 2. Job Supervisor 3. Job Counselor 4. Director - Currently Receiving $5,280 $5,520 $6,413 Budget Request $7,343 $7,988 $9,027 Ms. Sykora stated that the EEO statement issued by City stated that the minimum salary for this individual should be at least $10,000. She stated that she wanted these staff salary increases because their staff had been paid a very low salary from the very beginning and they just wanted an increase commensurate with the same type of job within the City of Austin. She stated that it would also upgrade the staff if the salaries were to be raised. Mayor Friedman commented that while there was a definite need to increase the salaries within this organization, it was not possible to do it all in one year, especially with the City employees due a raise this year. FATHER JOE ZNOTAS suggested that the Council maintain commitments already made to programs this year. He stated that regarding the Youth Employment Service about 98% of the youth they were working with were Black or Chicano and that their main objective was to curtail the drop-out rate. He stated that a lot of time is spent counseling youth on the job market. Father Znotas said they were receiving help from churches and IBM, which had already given four contracts and technical assistance to the organization. He stated that $21,000 will not be enough to keep their operation going. They would lose two staff persons. FY-77 Request $27,130 ZACHARY SCOTT THEATRE Arts Commission Recommendation $ 24,530 _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS September 16, 1976 2070 JOHN ROAN, Treasurer of Zachary Scott Theatre, spoke before the Council. He stated that for the last 4 years, the City had provided $18,000 a year to the Theatre which represented 50% of their budget, but said that because of recent expansion that figure represented only 22% of their budget needs. He also stated that the $27,000 request being made this year would still be only 25% of their budget needs. He stated that the funds would be broken down into 6 major areas: 1. Building use. 2. Free tickets would be issued to special population groups. 3. Project Interact, which is an outreach program, would provide 4. theatre-art classes. Fun Theatre scholarships: He stated that the Theatre would award 24 scholarships and ask that the City match this with an additional 24 scholarships. 5. Fun Theatre Productions which would offer 2 full-scale productions which would be aimed at the young people. 6. The community productions which give an opportunity to other people to come into the Theatre and put on productions. He concluded by stating that they were very pleased with what they have accomplished with the Arts Commission. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Friedman then asked for a motion to adjourn the meeting. The motion to adjourn was made by Councilmember Hofmann. Mayor Friedman announced that there would be a budget work session at 10:00 a.m. Saturday morning in the City Council Chambers. The Council adjourned at 2:25 a.m. ATTEST: Momse City Clerk APPROVED syor