CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS: MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting May 12, 1977 10:00 Α.Μ. Council Chambers 301 West Second Street The meeting was called to order with Mayor Friedman presiding. Roll Call: Church. Present: Mayor Friedman, Mayor Pro Tem Snell, Councilmembers Himmelblau, Hofmann, Lebermann, Linn, Trevino Absent: None The Invocation was given by Dr. Leslie Green of Hyde Park Christian APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilmember Himmelblau moved that the Council approve the Minutes for May 5, 1977; April 21, 1977 and May 2, 1977. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Hofmann, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Friedman, Mayor Pro Tem Snell, Councilmembers Himmelblau, Hofmann, Lebermann, Linn, Trevino Noes: None EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Friedman announced that the Council had met in Executive Session to discuss a legal matter concerning the City Manager and City Attorney with the City's intervention in the law suit based on the Unemployment Compensation legislation that has passed Congress. The Council also discussed appointments to the Building Standards Commission. =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS May 12, 1977 Building Standards Commission Mayor Pro Tem Snell moved that the Council appointed the following to the Building Standards Commission, for terms of two years except that upon the original appointment the terms of six members shall be for a period of one year to be determined by the drawing of a lot: Registered Architect Mortgage Loan Banker Home Builder Licensed Real Estate Broker Social Welfare Low-income Tenant Landlord Community Interest Leon Whitney Joe Farmer Ray Ramirez Harold Legge Velma Roberts Jim Rock Steve Colella John Harms Lee Kirk Bill Dorman Nella Cunningham The motion, seconded by Councilmember Trevino, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Snell, Councilmembers Himmelblau, Hofmann, Noes: None Lebermann, Linn, Trevino, Mayor Friedman HELEN FANNIN RAGLAND DAY A proclamation honoring Ms. Helen Fannin Ragland who has dedicated 10 years in service to the Community Action Peogram and the South Austin community, was read by Councilmember Himmelblau. Ms. Fannin accepted it with thanks and appreciation. May 12, 1977, was declared Helen Fannin Ragland Day. FOSTER GRANDPARENT DAY Councilmember Hofmann read a proclamation citing the blessing Austin has by having 67 "adopted grandparents" who unselfishly give 20 hours per week to provide love and guidance to special children of the Austin State School. Two of the members of the Foster Grandparent Program, Lee Anna Smith and Exa Hayes, thanked Councilmember Hofmann for the proclamation on behalf of their organization. May 13, 1977, was Foster Grandparent Day. NATIONAL ACTION FOR FOSTER CHILDREN WEEK A proclamation urging all citizens to volunteer their talents and energies to support the vitallrole played by foster parents in enabling these children to develop into mature, responsible, productive adults was read by Councilmember Trevino. The week of May 16-20 has been set aside as National Action for Foster Children Week. Accepting the proclamation with his thanks was Don Hanzel. May 12, 1977 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS- OLDER TEXANS MAYFAIR WEEKEND Mayor Friedman declared the weekend of May 20-22 as Older Texans Mayfair Weekend in a proclamation he read and presented to Mr. Tom Johnson, who was representing the Older Texans. The general purpose of this weekend is to focus attention on the expanding role of senior adults in the social, economic and spiritual life of the community. MISS AUSTIN INTRODUCED Nancy Crosby, who was recently selected "Miss Austin", was introduced by Mr. Ed Gardner, her sponsor. Ms. Crosby told the Council, and audience that she will be representing Austin in the Miss Texas Pageant, July 6-9 in Ft. Worth. PARADE PERMIT Councilmember Linn moved that the Council approve the request for a parade permit from W. H. McGregor, Department Adjutant, The American Legion, Department of Texas, for the American Legion Boys State from 8:15 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, June 14, 1977, beginning from Martin L. King, Jr., Boulevard along North Congress Avenue proceeding south to State Capitol, circle Capitol on west side and arrive at Capitol steps by marching up South Congress walkway from 11th Street. The motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Snell, carried by the following vote: Councilmembers Himmelblau, Hofmann, Lebermann, Linn, Trevino, Mayor Friedman, Mayor Pro Tem Snell Ayes: Noes: None SOUTH AFRICA LIBERATION ACTION COMMITTEE REQUEST EDWARD STEINHART, representing the South African Liberation Action Committee, appeared before Council to demonstrate why the Krugerrand (gold coin) should not be sold within the City limits. He told the Council that Mrs. Don Estes would read a resolution that had been passed by the Denver, Colorado, City Council earlier this year. After she read the resolution, Mr. Steinhart showed slides of South African people and talked somewhat regarding their oppresion and the fact that the government of South Africa was marketing the Krugerrand in order to increase the flow of money from the United States through the banks. He asked that the Council pass a resolution banning the same of the coin in Austin. Councilmember Linn moved that the Council adopt a resolution urging all of the citizens of Austin to refuse to support the apartheid system by refusing to purchase the Krugerrand and that local banks and other institutions offering the Kruggerand for sale should withdraw the Krugerrand from sale to the general public and refuse to sell such coins, which are repeesentative of an offensive situation. The motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Snell, carried by the following vote: _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS May 12, 1977 Ayes: Councilmembers Hofmann, Linn, Trevino, Mayor Friedman, Noes: Mayor Pro Tem Snell None Not in Council Chamber when roll was called: Councilmembers Lebermann, Himmelblau Mayor Friedman pointed out that a resolution has no effect of law....we cannot order anybody to do anything by resolution. He also pointed out we have been working too hard to eliminate racism in this country to let it exist anywhere else. PUBLIC HEARING ON ANNEXATION SET Councilmember Trevino moved that the Council adopt a resolution setting a public hearing June 2, 1977, at 10:30 a.m. on annexation of the following: 108.08 acres of land out of the John Applegait Survey and the John C. Brooke Survey in Travis County, Texas, known as Quail Hollow. (Requested by Mr. Thomas B. Watts for NPC Realty Company) The motion, seconded by Councilmember Linn, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Linn, Trevino, Mayor Friedman, Mayor Pro Noes: Tem Snell, Councilmember Hofmann None Not in Council Chamber when roll was called: Councilmembers Lebermann, Himmelblau EASEMENT RELEASE Councilmember Linn moved that the Council adopt a resolution authorizing release of the following Easements: Two (2) Public Utilities Easements out of Lot 8, Sunset Hill, Enfield F Subdivision in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas. (Requested by Mr. Tom E. Smith, Mortgage and Real Estate Office of the University of Texas) The motion, seconded by Councilmember Trevino, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Linn, Trevino, Mayor Friedman, Mayor Pro Tem Noes: Snell, Councilmembers Himmelblau, Hofmann None Not in Council Chamber when roll was called: Councilmember Lebermann CONGRESS AVENUE BRIDGE IMPROVEMENTS Councilmember Linn moved that Snowden & Meyer, Inc., be selected for Soils and Foundation Investigation Services for Congress Avenue Bridge. The motion died for lack of a second. =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS May 12, 1977 Councilmember Trevino moved that the Council select FRANK G. BRYANT for The motion, Soils and Foundation Investigation Services for the Congress Avenue Bridge. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM, CONGRESS AVENUE BRIDGE IMPROVEMENTS. seconded by Councilmember Himmelblau, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Friedman, Councilmembers Himmelblau, Hofmann, Lebermann, Trevino Noes: Mayor Pro Tem Snell, Councilmember Linn CONTRACTS AWARDED Councilmember Linn moved that the Council adopt a resolution awarding the following contracts: Bid Award: HOBBS TRAILERS 1605 Ackerman Road - - - San Antonio, Texas COMMERCIAL BODY CORP. - Fifth at Pedernales Austin, Texas TRUCK SPECIALTY COMPANY 6540 S. Interregional Austin, Texas MOBILE EQUIPMENT CORP. 211 Meadow Lea Houston, Texas - Truck Bodies, Vehicles & Equipment Services Department Items LB-1, LB-2, LB-4, LB-7, LB-16 and LB-21 - $29,289.00 - Items LB-3, LB-5, LB-8, LB-10, LB-14, LB-15, LB-17, LB-18, and LB-21 $78,157.00 Items LB-6, LB-9, LB-11, LB-12, LB-22 and LB-23 - $22,913.90 Items LB-13 and LB-19 - $13,766.00 The motion, seconded by Councilmember Trevino, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Snell, Councilmembers Himmelblau, Hofmann, Lebermann, Linn, Trevino, Mayor Friedman Noes: None Councilmember Linn moved that the Council adopt a resolution awarding the following contract: Bid Award: - Printing Equipment, Public Information Department. Item 1 - $8,746.70 ADDRESSOGRAPH-MULTIGRAPH 223 West Anderson Lane Austin, Texas The motion, seconded by Councilmember Trevino, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Snell, Councilmembers Himmelblau, Hofmann, Lebermann, Linn, Trevino, Mayor Friedman Noes: None CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS May 12, 1977 Councilmember Linn moved that the Council adopt a resolution awarding the following contracts: Bid Award: ROOSTER ANDREWS SPORTING GOODS 3901 Guadalupe Street Austin, Texas U. S. GAMES, INC 1029 Aurora Road Melbourne, Florida - - Athletic Equipment, Parks and Recreation Department. Twelve Month Supply Agreement including option for extension up to 90 days. Items 4, 8, 9, 20, 25, 30, 38, 41, 42, 44, 47, 49-51, 62-66, 71, 91, 93, 95, 97, 98, 100, 102, 110, 117, 123, 125, 129, 132, 133, 138 and 139 $13,874.87 - Items 5, 6, 10, 12, 14, 15, 17, 21, 26-29, 31, 33, 35, 36, 43, 45, 48, 53, 54, 79, 81-86, 89, 94, 96, 99, 101, 104-107, 112, 116, 118, 121, 124, 126, 134, 135, 137 and 140 - $11,933.77 OSHMAN'S SPORTING GOODS 5467 N. Interregional Highway Austin, Texas - Items 1-3, 7, 13, 16, 18, 19, 22-24, 37, 39, 40, 46, 52, 56-58, 60, 61, 68, 87, 88, 90, 92, 111, 114, 115, 120, 122, 128, 130, 109 and 131 - $11,015.05 Items 113 and 119 - $2,517.60 PAUL EL ALLEN CO., INC. 6200 Richmond Avenue Houston, Tехав SELECT SERVICE & SUPPLY CO, INC. 180 Allen Road Atlanta, Georgia Items 11, 32, 34, 55, 59, 67, 69, 70, 72-78, 80, 103, 108, 127 and 136 $2,531.20 - The motion, seconded by Councilmember Trevino, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Snell, Councilmembers Himmelblau, Hofmann, Lebermann, Linn, Trevino, Mayor Friedman Noes: None Councilmember Linn moved that the Council adopt a resolution awarding the following contract: N. B. BUSINESS SYSTEMS, INC. 11020 Old Katy Road Houston, Texas - Automatic Card File System for Brackenridge Hospital Department Item 1 $10,475.00 The motion, seconded by Councilmember Trevino, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Snell, Councilmembers Himmelblau, Hofmann, Lebermann, Linn, Trevino, Mayor Friedman Noes: None CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS May 12, 1977 Councilmember Linn moved that the Council adopt a resolution awarding the following contract: TEXAS CRUSHED STONE COMPANY North I.H. 35 Georgetown, Texas - Crushed Road Stone, Street and Bridge Division Twelve Months Supply Agreement including option for a six-months extension Item 1-3 - $45,400.00 The motion, seconded by Councilmember Trevino, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Snell, Councilmembers Himmelblau, Hofmann, Lebermann, Linn, Trevino, Mayor Friedman Noes: None Consideration of the following contract was withdrawn: Bid Award: HEIDELBERG EAST 2100 Faulkner Road, N.Ε. Atlanta, Georgia - - Printing Equipment, Public Information Department Items 2 and 3 - $9,425.00 YOUTH CONSERVATION CORPS GRANT Councilmember Linn moved that the Council adopt a resolution to enter into a contractual agreement with the Texas Department of Community Affairs for a Youth Conservation Corps Grant of $13,500. (City's share of grant will be in-kind matching services) The motion, seconded by Councilmember Hofmann, carried by the following vote; Ayes: Councilmembers Himmelblau, Hofmann, Lebermann, Linn, Trevino, Mayor Friedman, Mayor Pro Tem Snell Noes: None TRANSPORTATION FOR THE ELDERLY Mayor Pro Tem Snell moved that the Council adopt a resolution submitting a third year grant renewal application to the State Department of Public Welfare for transportation for the elderly Contract period June 1, 1977, to May 31, 1978. (Grant total: $35,222.00; City share is 30% of actual eligible contract costs) The motion, seconded by Councilmember Linn, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Hofmann, Lebermann, Linn, Trevino, Mayor Friedman, Mayor Pro Tem Snell, Councilmember Himmelblau Noes: None CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS. May 12, 1977 CENTRAL TEXAS LIBRARY EXPENSES Mayor Pro Tem Snell moved that the Council adopt a resolution approving an application for $363,156 to cover expenses of the Central Texas Library System in the provision of Materials and support services to member libraries, funded under the State Library Systems Act and the Federal Library Services and Construction Act, Title 1. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Linn, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Hofmann, Lebermann, Linn, Trevino, Mayor Friedman, Mayor Pro Tem Snell, Councilmember Himmelblau Noes: None TEMPORARY STREET CLOSING Councilmember Trevino moved that the Council adopt a resolution to temporarily close 35th Street at the intersection of Balcones, Foothill Drive at the intersection of Foothill Parkway and Mt. Bonnell Drive at the Water Treatment Plant near the bridge, from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., Friday, May 20, 1977; from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00p.m., Saturday, May 21, 1977; and from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., Sunday, May 22, 1977, as requested by Mr. Scott Keller, representing the Women's Art Guild/Laguna Gloria Fiesta. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Himmelblau, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Hofmann, Lebermann, Linn, Trevino, Mayor Friedman, Mayor Pro Tem Snell, Councilmember Himmelblau Noes: None LAND DISPOSITION Councilmember Linn moved that the Council adopt a resolution to approve of the disposition of Parcel R-65, located in the Glen Oaks Project, Texa-4-11-4. 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, Lebermann Noes: None LEASE AGREEMENTS The Council postponed until May 19, 1977, consideration of the execution of a Lease Agreement providing for office space in the Stewart Title Building for the Law Department. Councilmember Trevino moved that the Council adopt a resolution for the execution of Lease Agreements for the Police Community Relations Service Centers at 2142 East 7th Street and 745 Montopolis Drive. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Linn, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Friedman, Mayor Pro Tem Snell, Councilmembers Himmelblau, Hofmann, Lebermann, Linn, Trevino Noes: None =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS May 12, 1977 STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY Councilmember Trevino moved that the Council adopt a resolution approving the dedication of certain City-owned property for street right-of-way purposes: 0.33 of one acre of land out of Lot 21 through 25, Enfield A (Enfield Road, West 15th Street and Harrell Lane) 0.30 of one acre out of that certain 25.589-acre tract of Outlots 53, 54 and 59, Division "A" Government Outlots (Tillery Street) The motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Snell, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Snell, Councilmembers Himmelblau, Hofmann, Lebermann, Linn, Trevino, Mayor Friedman Noes: None RAPE CRISIS CONTRACT AMENDMENT Councilmember Trevino moved that the Council adopt a resolution to amend the contract with Austin Rape Crisis Center to permit use of City funds as local match for State funds. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Hofmann, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Himmelblau, Hofmann, Lebermann, Linn, Trevino, Mayor Friedman, Mayor Pro Tem Snell Noes: None SPECIAL PERMIT TO DEVELOP A THREE-STORY OFFICE BUILDING Mayor Friedman opened the public hearing at 10:30 a.m. on the application of Harold V. Simpson, Night Hawk Foods, Inc., and Vackar Interest, Inc. requesting a special permit to develop a three-story office building with parking for nine cars under first floor, property known as "L" Lake Development. (File C14p-77-014) The applicant was present and there was no opposition. Mr. Lillie reviewed the application on Town Lake, just west of Christie's, near the First Street Bridge. All requirements for the application had been met, he said, and in addition to the Planning Commission, the Navigation Board, Parks and Recreation Board, and Citizens Board of Natural Resources and Environmental Quality, had approved the building proposed at the site location. Councilmember Linn asked if some buffering would be provided later on. Mr. Lillie said yes, and that the Hike and Bike Trail would be extended through the property. Councilmember Linn moved that the Council close the public hearing and approve the Special Permit as requested. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Lebermann, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Lebermann, Linn, Trevino, Mayor Friedman, Mayor Pro Tem Snell, Councilmember Himmelblau Noes: Councilmember Hofmann =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS May 12, 1977 SECOND PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED MASTER PLAN Mayor Friedman opened the Public Hearing at 10:30 a.m. on the proposed Master Plan and the consideration of adopting the proposed Master Plan. JOAN BARTZ, President of the Goals Assembly, presented a report on her views of the Master Plan. Ms. Bartz was critical of the fact that it had taken two years since the simple statements of the people, the Goals report, had evolved into the proposed Comprehensive Plan. She objected to the language used in the Plan and said, "I have been urged to support the total package as presented by the Planning Commission and the administration, on the basis that any plan is better than what we now have. Very true! But I don't plan to totally endorse something with which I don't really agree." She went on to point out specifics. She wanted an answer concerning the criteria for establishing a neighborhood's boundaries. Mayor Friedman informed Mrs. Bartz that many things will come through the implementation of ordinances and policies adopted by the next Council. Ms. Bartz said that she had hoped she would get an answer from staff. Mayor Friedman answered that he had given her an answer. "Let the records show," retorted Ms. Bartz, "that there was no answer given." Mayor Friedman reiterated that the policies and ordinances will be passed on by the next Council, and told her that she should speak to them about her specific concerns. Ms. Bartz said there was only one statement in the Neighborhood Planning Process section that could be directly related to the Goals plan. Mayor Friedman asked her if she had attended the meetings of the Ongoing Goals Committee, who had supervised this. She answered that she had not, since she was ex-officio and they met on an evening when she could not attend. Mayor Friedman said many of the things had been developed by that Committee, and their representative, Jim Wells, had appeared at the first hearing and stated that the Master Plan did coincide with the Goals plan. Ms. Bartz said she had spoken with Mr. Wells. Councilmember Linn asked if she was not satisfied with what Mr. Wells had told her, or what? Ms. Bartz replied, "No comment at this time." Mayor Friedman stated, "Let the record show there is no answer to the question." After more comments on her opinion of the Master Plan, Ms. Bartz presented the following recommendations for amending the proposed Master Plan: 1. Include a proposed current arterial plan in the master plan. 2. Address directly decentralized health services of population. and the subject 3. Remove the bureaucratic structuring of neighborhood planningthis is not master plan material. 4. Correct documented map materials to show that residential subdivisions do exist east of Bluestein and south of 290 East. 5. Clarify the placement of industrial areas. 6. Be less restrictive in the boundaries for proposed development both east and west of the City. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS May 12, 1977 7. Include citizen involvement in the monitoring process, by official mandate. 8. Cut the excess verbage to more closely track the clear cut statements of the people in the Goals document. KATHY PATMAN, representing the Environmental Board, and also a member of the Environmental Board Sub-Committee which for more than a year has been closely monitoring the progress of the Master Plan, appeared to say they had spent hours and hours with members of the Planning Commission, interested citizens, city staff, and their board. She told the Council that they earnestly urge their support for the Master Plan. She said it was a fine document, vital to the growth of Austin and its future, and recommended its immediate adoption. HELEN L. MACBETH, realtor, said she has supported the Master Plan and has been working on various neighborhood groups. She said she was concerned with both Clarksville and MoPac. Her concern is the pollution from MoPac and crossings for school children over MoPac. City Manager Dan Davidson said the crossings were being looked at and plans being made for their development. MR. ALLEN McCREE, former Vice-President of the Austin Tomorrow Program and current President of the West Austin Neighborhood Group, appeared to say that in his capacity with those groups and as an architect, the Master Plan would assure that no one would eat the icing off Austin's cake and leave nothing but the problems. Heesaid the Plan had a few shortcomings and some items that had to be worked out, but he wholeheartedly endorsed the Plan and urged its adoption and implementation as quickly as possible. MS. MARILYN SEMPSON appeared to say she has been active in the neighborhood association for more than a year, and was speaking as a neighborhood advocate. She went over several points of the plan. She felt that rate of growth and development should be slowed rather than encourage urban sprawl. Ms. Simpson compared the Master Plan to a rubber band which will go anyway it is pulled, and felt it may create more problems than it solves. She urged that a plan be written in plain English following the Austin Tomorrow goals. JOHN SCANLON, Lake Austin Hill Country Neighborhood Association, told the members of the Council and audience, that the Master Plan is brilliant and deserves the Council's support. NADINE WHITELY, who had appeared at the previous meeting with concerns, appeared to state she had more concerns. She said the Master Plan had many worthwhile implementations which she would work for, and she would work against the areas she found wasteful, unnecessary or detrimental to the City in part or whole. She then pointed out the areas where she found the Plan lacking such as arterial highways and water or sewer facilities. She pointed out that some portions are hard to read and understand and urged the Council to lay aside politics, decide what is best for everyone, revise the plan, and then vote. Mr. Davidson, City Manager, intervened at this point to say that it was stated in one of the letters of transmittal from the Planning Commission to him and the City Council that there is every intention to have the entire document properly edited after all of the amendments have been decided upon. He said he thought the comments being made were in order but he did think people should understand an editor would be utilized to clear up the language. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS May 12. 1977 MARY ALICE BROWN, President of the University Hills Homeowners Association, stated they were concerned about the autonomy of neighborhood associations and many of the points in the Master Plan do support the autonomy. She said there were some areas that indicated an advisory role which they do not support. She felt that when something was going to effect the neighborhood, not only the organization should be notified, but the residents too. She said she did agree with increased power for neighborhood residents in decisions effecting the neighborhood. Ms. Brown expressed a hope that neighborhood residents would be given a chance for input before thousands of dollars are spent on design and planning and drawings. Councilmember Hofmann noted that the recommendation to change from organizations to residents issaachange that can be made very easily, and she was for that. Ms. Brown referred to the section on noise abatement. She said the policy as it is written does not meet the goal of abating noise disturbances. She cited the example of Bergstrom Air Force Base. Mayor Friedman answered that there is no way we can control the Air Force. He said they had worked with F.A.A. for several years, and the Air Force, but there was no way they could change the flight plans because of the direction in which the runways are built. TOM SHEFELMAN, member of the Austin Tomorrow Program, addressed the Council by saying the biggest rubber band ever made was the United States Constitution. In formulating the Master Plan, the efforts of the staff to get everyone heard has risked it being a plan that everyone can find something to be against. If we defeat the Master Plan on the basis we can find something wrong with it, then those who speak against it could wake up in the future and regret it, he said. He felt Austin was suffering by not having a good set of guidelines to go by. By adopting the Master Plan it could resolve people to planning the implementation of the policies and getting everyone involved. HARRIETT BUXKEMPER, member of South River City Citizens, read a letter from her organization. It expressed strong support for the new City Master Plan and stated that many residents of that neighborhood have participated during the past two years in the Austin Tomorrow Goals Program which formed the basis for the Master Plan, and are grateful for the opportunity this participation has given them to shape the future of their City in a real and meaningful way. However, they did express the following reservations about the Planning Commission's chosen alternative of directed expansion and inner city development: 1. While we believe the quality of inner city neighborhoods should certainly be stabilized," as stated in the alternative, we do not think this expresses a strong enough commitment on the part of the City to improve and enhance such neighborhoods. 2. In addition, the alternative statement does not express a firm commitment on the part of theCity to revitalize our downtown area, a goal which we sincerely support. 3. The alternative statement does not fully express the responsibility of our City to develop comprehensive public transportation systems as viable alternatives to use of the automobile. We firmly believe that the vitality and health of our taner city neighborhoods and downtown area are irrevocably tied to the successful development of such alternative systems of transportation. =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS May 12, 1977 The letter continued, saying, "to insure that the new Master Plan, once it is formally adopted, be used, we would urge the following measures be approved by the City Council at the time of, and concurrent with, the adoption of the new Master Plan: 1. That the Austin Tomorrow Ongoing Assembly be continued, with the responsibility of overseeing implementation of the Master Plan by City departments and reporting on such implementation to the City Council. 2. That all projects recommended for inclusion in the City's CIP budget be required to show in what way they further goals expressed in the Master Plan as condition for their inclusion. Councilmember Hofmann stated she liked the two recommendations and that the Austin Tomorrow Ongoing Assembly be continued. Mayor Friedman said that was something for the next Council. Councilmember Hofmann said she wanted it put on the record that she is in favor of the two suggestions. Councilmember Hofmann said she wanted Barton Creek Watershed added after Lake Austin Watershed on Line 2, Page III-8 of the Austin Tomorrow Comprehensive Plan. Mayor Friedman replied that they would make sure the watershed is specifically mentioned. Councilmember Hofmann also commented on the absence of the arterial plan which would be developed by the Austin Transportation Study in compliance with the Master Plan and then added to it. Mayor Friedman agreed and wanted it stated for the record: "again both the mention of neighborhood groups should include neighborhood groups and individuals, and I think in editing, the language can be clarified to indicate that neither the Planning Commission nor the Planning Department has ever intended that they shall control the neighborhood associations. They are advisory their advice can be sought or not sought, or listened to if it's ever offered, and I think that clearly is a matter of wording again, Mr. Lillie, that you can work through the editing. That is not the intent of this Council, nor the Goals program, to supersede any of the individual effort of the neighborhood association or individuals." Coumailmember Linn said, "And also where it indicates that the staff shall meet with developers to discuss alternatives. I think that also should be added to neighborhood groups." Mayor Friedman replied, "Or individuals who are effected. Again that is a matter of specific implementation policies that the next Council will speak to. And I also would like reference made, I think, to Mrs. Hofmann's point about the ATS transportation development needs to be referenced to in the transportation section. And I think the development concept for inner city and downtown renovation also needs to be spoken to by reference to the urban alternative program as ongoing with the Master Plan." CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS May 12, 1977 Motion Councilmember Linn moved that the Council approve the Master Plan as recommended by the Planning Commission with those amendments. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Trevino, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Linn, Trevino, Mayor Friedman, Mayor Pro Tem Snell, Councilmembers Himmelblau, Hofmann, Lebermann Noes: None It Mayor Friedman said he wanted to thank all of those who had participated at both hearings, and also the thousands of citizens over the past 2-1/2 years for their work. But, he said, this is not the end of anything whatsoever. is the continuation of developing a quality City for all of us to enjoy in the future. He said the people's diligence, concerns and dissents are still going to be required over the next few years as the implementations are made in this program. He spoke on behalf of Councilmember Lebermann and himself when he said it has been a joy to behold to see the kind of citizen input activity that has led to the culmination of the approval of the plan. Mayor Pro Tem Snell said he also wanted to say he supported it and wanted to see it passed, mainly because he would be around to help see that it is implemented. PUBLIC HEARING ON THE 1977-78 HCD PROGRAM AND CONSIDER AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF THE 1977-78 HCD PROGRAM Mayor Friedman opened the public hearing scheduled for 11:00 a.m. by stating that the questions in regards to funding status of certain projects that were raised at the previous HCD meeting (May 5, 1977) had not yet been answered by the Department of Housing and Urban Development in Washington. In lieu of this, the Mayor suggested proceeding with the submission of the proposed funding requests in the hope that HUD would agree with the proposals. Mayor Friedman indicated that they would try and do what is right for the community based on the needs of the City and not what the Federal government interprets. Ms. Martha Arbuckle thanked the Council for supporting the proposals that had been made. She indicated that she hoped that the proposed ramps would be installed along Congress Avenue. Mayor Friedman stated that the entire Council wanted to see the ramps completed as soon as possible. Motion Postponed Until Afternoon Meeting Councilmember Trevino then made the following motion: "At this time, I would like to move the appropriations for the 1977, HCD block grant. The list of projects which follows is one which draws upon recommendations from citizens representing both the low income and the moderate income community. These are projects which, I believe, fall within both the spirit and the letter of the federal law because they are projects aimed at benefitting our low and moderate income citizens, and at preventing urban blight from destroying the center of our City. City staff is instructed to provide any and all materials necessary to back up the truth of this assertion." _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS: May 12, 1977 Councilmember Trevino then moved that the following projects be allocated monies from the HCD Block grant in the amounts indicated: Givens Park Buttermilk Creek Park Senior Activity Center Clarksville, Phase IIa CDD #12 (Model Cities) Tillery Street Area drainage Congress Avenue area drainage Paramount Theatre Addition to a City facility (Rosewoad MHMR) East 6th Street Multipurpose Canter Family Outpatient Clinic Family Planning Clinic Dental Clinic Minority Entrepreneurial Training Glen Oaks Urban Renewal Blackshear Urban Renewal Brackenridge Urban Renewal Standard Housing Rehabilitation Emergency House Repair Section 312 Housing Rehabilitation Loans Housing Rehabilitation Loan Indemnification Housing Acquisition-Rehabilitation Housing Relecation Assistance Urban Renewal Administration Human Resources Department Planning Department Wooten Park Alamo Park Zaragosa Park St. Elmo Park Martin Playground Southeast Austin EMS Station SUB TOTAL Contingency TOTAL $ 175,000 23,000 63,000 150,000 800,000 20,000 1,200,000 (Changed to $1,257,800 in afternoon meeting) 120,000 30,000 72,000 589,100 18,300 89,400 90,000 24,000 270,500 185,000 1,723,000 79,900 37,100 150,000 176,000 36,000 301,070 293,000 158,000 40,000 10,000 24,200 25,000 36,000 57,800 (deleted in afternoon meeting) $7,066,870 269.130 $7.336.000 Councilmember Trevino also moved that the Congress Avenue Paving project be completed in its original concept. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Lebermann. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS May 12, 1977. Friendly Amendment Mayor Friedman made a friendly amendment to fight diligently through the staff to have all of the proposed projects approved and to not just accept the word of the Federal government if they said no. Councilmember Trevino indicated that this staff instruction was included in his motion. Councilmember Linn asked Councilmember Trevino if there was addifference between his recommendations and those of the joint subcommittees of the Planning Commission and the Community Development Commission as to the funding of the Congress Avenue project. Councilmember Trevino stated that within his recommendations, there had been a reduction of $184,000 of the funds recommended for the Congress Avenue project. He indicated that this was done to keep from cutting other neighborhood projects to which the Council was already committed. Councilmember Himmelblau stated that she would rather rent space for the Southeast Austin EMS Station and put the $57,800 back into another project such as the Congress Avenue project. Councilmember Trevino stated that this was one of the programs that was questionable as to its funding status and that it might have to be reprogrammed. He suggested submitting the program to the Federal government and then if it is not approved, it could be reprogrammed by the new Council. Councilmember Linn asked that the Council postpone the hearing until the afternoon so that she could have time to go over the funding proposals made by Councilmember Trevino. Motion Later in the afternoon, Councilmember Trevino moved to adopt the proposed funding allocations and to exclude the Southeast Austin EMS Station, the funds from which to go back into the Congress Avenue project. This would raise the allocation for the Congress Avenue project to $1,257,800. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Lebermann, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmember Trevino, Mayor Friedman, Mayor Pro Tem Snell, Councilmembers Himmelblau, Hofmann, Lebermann, Linn Noes: None Mayor Friedman indicated that some of the funding problems for the projects would have to be met through the C.I.P. and that they would be dependent upon what the proposed cost figures are for the complete drainage project. Councilmember Lebermann expressed the hope that some of the projects would be funded through the C.I.P. in the event that they were not funded by the Federal government. LAND ANNEXATION Mayor Friedman introduced the following ordinance: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS May 12, 1977 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF CERTAIN BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN ADDITIONAL TERRITORY CONSISTING OF 199.13 ACRES OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE WILLIAM FRAMPTON SURVEY, ELISHA ALLEN SURVEY, JAMES C. IRVINE SURVEY, HENRY RHODES SURVEY, JAMES HOWLETT SURVEY AND JAMES D. GOODE SURVEY IN TRAVIS AND WILLIAMSON COUNTIES, TEXAS; WHICH SAID ADDITIONAL TERRITORY LIES ADJACENT TO AND ADJOINS THE PRESENT BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, IN PARTICULARS STATED IN THE ORDINANCE; SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Councilmember Trevino moved that the Council waive the requirement for three readings, declare an emergency and finally passethe ordinance effective immediately. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Himmelblau, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Friedman, Mayor Pro Tem Snell, Councilmembers Himmelblau, Hofmann, Lebermann, Trevino Noes: None Abstain: Councilmember Linn The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Friedman introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF CERTAIN BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN ADDITIONAL TERRITORY CONSISTING OF 63.10 ACRES OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE JAMES D. GOODE SURVEY, THE WILLIAM BELL SURVEY, THE JAMES ROGERS SURVEY, AND THE F. G. SECREST SURVEY, IN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; WHICH SAID ADDITIONAL TERRITORY LIES ADJACENT TO AND ADJOINS THE PRESENT BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, IN PARTICULARS STATED IN THE ORDINANCE; SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. 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 Himmelblau, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Friedman, Mayor Pro Tem Snell, Councilmembers Himmelblau, Hofmann, Lebermann, Trevino Noes: None Abstain: Councilmember Linn The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Ε.Ψ. and No. 770517-C caption goes here delete speed limits on N. Lamar betireen Morrows and 21-43.1 Powell. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS May 12, 1977 Mayor Friedman introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF CERTAIN BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN ADDITIONAL TERRITORY CONSISTING OF 95.40 ACRES OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE WILLIAM FRAMPTON SURVEY AND ELISHA ALLEN SURVEY IN WILLIAMSON COUNTY, TEXAS; WHICH SAID ADDITIONAL TERRITORY LIES ADJACENT TO AND ADJOINS THE PRESENT BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, IN PARTICULARS STATED IN THE ORDINANCE; SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. 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 Himmelblau, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Friedman, Mayor Pro Tem Snell, Councilmembers Himmelblau, Hofmann, Lebermann, Trevino Noes: None Abstain; Councilmember Linn The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. 770512-C E4 (5) N. Jamar SPEED ZONE CHANGES Mayor Friedman introduced the following ordinance: 21-43.1 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: Mayor Pro Tem Snell, Councilmembers Himmelblau, Hofmann, Noes: None Lebermann, Linn, Trevino, Mayor Friedman The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS May 12, 1977 Mayor Friedman introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 21-42 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1967, MAKING CERTAIN ADDITIONS TO SUBSECTIONS (a), (b), (c), (d), AND (e), AND CERTAIN DELETIONS TO SUBSECTIONS (a), (c), (d), AND (e) THEREOF, THEREBY DECLARING THE MAXIMUM PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMITS UPON CERTAIN STREETS AND HIGHWAYS WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE "INIFORM ACT REGULATING TRAFFIC ON HIGHWAYS" (VERNON'S ANN. CIV. ST., ART. 6701d); REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT WITH THIS ORDINANCE; 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, adding the speed zones shown on Attachment "A" and by deleting the speed zones shown on Attachment "B". The motion, seconded by Councilmember Trevino, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Snell, Councilmembers Himmelblau, Hofmann, Lebermann, Linn, Trevino, Mayor Friedman Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. (Attachments "A" and "B" on the following pages) CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS: May 12. 1977 ON Barton Springs Road Montopolis Drive Teri Road Duval Road South First Street ON Cameron Road (FM 3015) Teri Road US 183 (Northbound) US 183 (Southbound) ON Bee Caves Road (RM 2244) Bluff Springs Road (Old Lockhart Road) Brodie Lane ATTACHMENT Subsection (a) 35 MPH FROM South Congress Avenue Crumley Lane East Service Road of IH 35 US 183 (Research Blvd) Barton Springs Road Subsection (b) - 40 MPH FROM US 183 South Pleasant Valley Road Montopolis Interchange (Station 859 + 12) 2,042 feet South of Bolm Road (Station 850 + 47) Subsection (c) FROM - 45 MPH 255.7 feet west of Centerline of MoPac Boulevard (Loop 1) North Bluff Drive North City Limits Bannockburn Drive TO MoPac Boulevard (Loop 1) East Riverside Drive South Pleasant Valley Road North City Limit (L&GN Railroad Tracks) South City Limit (330 feet south of Mairo Street) TO North City Limit (580 feet north of Brighton Lane) Nuckols Crossing Road 2,042 feet South of Belm Road (Station 850+-47) Montopolis Interchange (Station 866 + 11.86) TO West City Limits (1264.18 feet west of the centerline of MoPac Boulevard (Loop 1) South City Limits (200 feet south of Blue Meadow Drive) South City Limits (365 feet south of Plantation Road) CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS: May 12, 1977 ON Burleson Road South Congress Avenue (Loop 275) Decker Lake Road Jollyville Road (Old US 183) Kramer Lane North Lamar Boulevard (Loop 275) Manchaca Road McCarty Lane Montopolis Drive North Bluff Drive Nuckols Crossing Road US 183 (Southbound) ON North Lamar Boulevard Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard (FM 969) - 45 MPH (continued) TO ATTACHMENT A Subsection (c) FROM Ben White Boulevard 354 feet South of the Centerline of Oltorf Street (Station 142 + 43) US 183 (Ed Bluestein Boulevard) Balcones Drive North Lamar Boulevard Airport Boulevard William Cannon Drive Beckett Lane East Riverside Drive Bluff Springs Road (Old Lockhart Road) Teri Road Montopolis Interchange (Station 33 + 93.15) Subsection (d) - 50 MPH FROM 971 feet north of Rutland Drive (Station 243 + 00) Airport Boulevard (Station 0 + 60) East City Limits (Montopo- lis Drive) 1,311 feet South of William Cannon Drive (Station 337 + 80) East City Limits (920 feet east of Decker Lane) US 183 (Research Boulevard) Burnet Road (FM 1325) 971 feet North of Rutland Drive (Station 243 + 00) South City Limit (365 feet south of Shiloh Drive) Brodie Lane South City Limit (Burleson Road) Nuckols Crossing Road North Bluff Drive South of Hergotz Lane (Station 59 + 97) TO North City Limit (Kramer Lane, Station 293 + 02) 276 feet East of Springdale Road (Station 71 + 22) ATTACHMENT CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS May 12, 1977 Subsection (d) - 50 MPH (continued) TO ON US 183 (Research Boulevard) US 183 (Anderson Lane) US 183 (Ed Bluestein Boulevard) US 183 (Ed Bluestein Boulevard) US 183 (Northbound) US 183 (Southbound) ON Ben White Boulevard (S.H. 71) Burnet Road (FM 1325) South Congress Avenue (Loop 275) Decker Lane (FM 3177) Decker Lane (FM 3177) Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard (FM 969) US 183 (Research Boulevard) FROM 730 feet West of Burnet Road (Station 299 + 75) North Lamar Boulevard IH 35 820 feet South of Bolm Road (Station 838 + 25) South of Thompson Lane (Station 81 + 00) South of Hergotz Lane (Station 59 + 97) Subsection (e) - 55 MPH FROM 1,510 feet East of Centerline of IH 35 (Station 174 + 88) US 183 (Station 223 + 00) 1,311 feet South of William Cannon Drive (Station 337 + 80) 590 feet south of Larical Trail 1580 feet south of Larical Trail 276 feet East of Springdale Road (Station 71 + 22) North City Limits (Station 51 + 76) North Lamar Boulevard IH 35 675 feet East of IH 35 (Station 446 + 50) 2,042 feet South of Bolm Road (Station 850 + 47) Montopolis Interchange (Station 37 + 39.25) South of Thompson Lane (Station 81 + 00) TO City Limits, 340 feet East of Centerline of Brandt Drive (Station 100 + 82) North City Limits, Marble Falls Llano Branch Railroad Tracks (Station 368 + 06.3) South City Limit, 750 feet South of Foremost Drive (Station 381 + 69.92) 1400 feet south of Larical Trail 765 feet south of Decker Lake Road East City Limit, Entrance Travis State School (Station 217 + 0536) 730 feet West of Burnet Road (Station 299 + 75) CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS May 12, 1977 ATTACHMENT A Subsection (e) - 55 MPH (continued) ON US 183 (Ed Bluestein Boulevard) US 183 (Southbound) US 183 (Northbound) FROM 675 feet East of IH 35 (Station 446 + 50) South of Thompson Lane (Station 81 + 00) South City Limits (Station 94 + 52) TO 820 feet South of Bolm Road (Station 838 +25) South City Limits (Station 94 + 52) South of Thompson Lane (Station 81 + 00) CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS May 12, 1977 ATTACHMENT B (DELETIONS) Subsection (a) - 35 MPH ON Barton Springs Road Montopolis Drive South First Street South First Street ON Bee Caves Road (RM 2244) South Congress Avenue North Lamar North Lamar Boulevard Manchaca Road US 183 US 183 Right Lane (SB) South Congress Avenue FROM Stratford Drive Carson Ridge Barton Springs Road Orland Boulevard Subsection (c) FROM - West City Limits TO Congress Avenue Crumley Lane Orland Boulevard King Edward Place 45 MPH TO Stratford Drive 354 feet South of the Centerline of Oltorf Street Airport Boulevard 900 feet North of Powell Lane (Station 175 + 30) William Cannon Drive 300 feet North of Anderson Square (Station 359 + 00) Station 33 + 93.15 (North Colorado River) Subsection (d) 50 MPH 1810 feet South of the Centerline of East St. Elmo Road (Station 246 + 00) 1,810 feet South of the Centerline of East St. Elmo Road A point 200 feet South of Morrow Street North City Limits (Station 226 + 56) South City Limits (Mathews Lane) 300 feet east of Northcrest Boulevard (Station 412 + 00 Hergotz Lane for a distance of .493 miles (Station 59 + 97) 823 feet South of Bluff Springs Road (Station 313 + 03) ATTACHMENT B CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS May 12, 1977 Subsection (d) - 50 MPH (continued) ON Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard (FM 969) US 183 (Anderson Lane) US 183 (Research Boulevard) US 183 (Northbound) US 183 (Southbound) ON Ben White Boulevard (Loop 360) Ben White Boulevard (Loop 360) Burnet Road South Congress Avenue US 183 (Research Boulevard) US 183 (Anderson Lane) FROM Airport Boulevard 300 feet East of Northcrest Boulevard (Station 412 + 00) 728 feet West of Burnet Road (Station 299 +75) City limits at South end of Colorado River Bridge Hergotz Lane Subsection (e) 55 MPH FROM 1,510 feet East of Centerline of IH 35 2,346 feet West of Riverside Drive US 183 823 feet South of Bluff Springs Road (Station 313 + 03) 200 feet East of Balcones (Station 257 + 43) 675 feet East of IH 35 (Station 446 + 50) TO Scottsdale Road A point 675 feet East of IH 35 (Station 446 + 50) 300 feet North of Anderson Square (Station 359 + 00) Thompson Lane for a dis- tance of 615 miles (Station 81 +00) Thompson Lane for a dis- tance of .398 miles (Station 81 + 00) TO Burleson Road for a dis- tance of.745 miles 340 feet East of Centerline of Brandt Drive North City Limits (North of Rutland Drive) 1.301 miles South of Bluff Springs Road to a point South of Boggy Creek Bridge (Station 381 + 69.92) 240 feet East of United Drive (Station 282 + 00) 617 feet South of Decker Lake Road (Station 634 + 64.69) ATTACHMENT B =CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS May 12, 1977 Subsection (e) - 55 MPH (continued) ON US 183 (Southbound) US 183 (Northbound) US 183 (Research Boulevard) US 183 (Left lane) FROM Station 56 + 70 Station 94 + 52 (South City limits) 240 feet East of United Drive (Station 282 + 00) Station 81 + 00 TO Station 94 + 52 (South City limits) for a distance of 716 miles Station 58 + 25 for a distance of 687 miles 728 feet West of Burnet Road (Station 299 +75) Station 58 + 25 for a distance of 629 miles US 183 (Right lane) Station 81 + 00 Station 56 + 70 for a distance of 590 miles CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS May 12, 1977 ZONING ORDINANCES 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 EASTERN SEVENTY-FIVE FEET OF AN 11,155 SQUARE FOOT TRACT OF LAND, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 704 WEST ST. JOHNS AVENUE, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "GR" GENERAL RETAIL DISTRICT; SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED IN AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Pope, John D. and Betty, C14-77-015) 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 Lebermann, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Himmelblau, Hofmann, Lebermann, Linn, Mayor Friedman, Mayor Pro Tem Snell Noes: None Abstain: Councilmember Trevino The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. 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: (1) (a) A 3 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, SAVE AND EXCEPT THE WESTERNMOST 215 FEET, FROM INTERIM "AA" RESIDENCE, INTERIM FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "DL" LIGHT INDUSTRIAL, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; AND, (b) THE WESTERNMOST 215 FEET OF A 3 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, FROM INTERIM "AA" RESIDENCE, INTERIM FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "GR" GENERAL RETAIL, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; ALL OF SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCALLY KNOWN AS 9411-9417 CAMERON ROAD; AND, (2) LOT 1, BROZ ADDITION, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 1605 DUNGAN LANE, AND LOTS 6 AND 7, DUNGAN ACRES, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 1701-1703 DUNGAN LANE, FROM INTERIM "AA" RESIDENCE, INTERIM FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "DL" LIGHT INDUSTRIAL, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA 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. (Chester Schutz, et al, C14-76-096) 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 Lebermann, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Himmelblau, Hofmann, Lebermann, Linn, Trevino, Mayor Friedman, Mayer Pro Tem Snell Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. =CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS May 12, 1977 Mayor Friedman introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 45 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1967 BY PERMITTING A 7.28 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, LOCATED ON WESTLAKE DIRVE, TO BE USED FOR A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT; 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. (Harvey H. Lane and John Van Winkle, C814-76011) 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 Lebermann, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Hofmann, Lebermann, Trevino, Mayor Pro Noes: Councilmember Linn, Mayor Friedman Tem Snell, Councilmember Himmelblau The Mayor announced that the 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: LOT 1, BLOCK 2, AND LOT 2 SAVE AND EXCEPT THE EAST 36 FEET, BLOCK 2, FAIRGROUNDS ADDITION, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 2000 EAST 1ST STREET AND ALSO BOUNDED BY ARANSAS STREET, FROM "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT TO "C-2" COMMERCIAL 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. (Buster T. Capuchino, C14-77-024) 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 Lebermann, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Himmelblau, Hofmann, Lebermann, Linn, Mayor Friedman, Mayor Pro Tem Snell Noes: None Abstain: Councilmember Trevino The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. The following zoning ordinance was POSTPONED: WILLIAM J. JOSEPH ET AL By Arthur Pihlgren C14-77-032 5500 and 5534 North Lamar Boulevard 800-816 Houston Street From "C" Commercial Το "C-2" Commercial May 12, 1977 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS COMMERCIAL SOLICITATION ORDINANCE The Council had before it for consideration the adoption of the Commercial Solicitation Ordinance. Councilmember Linn said that if one solicited for charity one had to go before a Board and have approval, but if you solicit for profit you may go door to door without any licensing, and this ordinance is an attempt to protect the citizens of Austin by requiring a licensing. She said they should consider exempting two groups, people with a physical handicap and senior citizens. Mayor Friedman suggested that this ordinance be set for a public hearing. Councilmember Linn said she did not want to act on it that day, but wanted to introduce it. Councilmember Linn moved that the Council set a public hearing for June 16, 1977, at 8:00 p.m. to consider the adoption of the Commercial Solicitation Ordinance. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Lebermann, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Lebermann, Linn, Trevino, Mayor Friedman, Noes: Councilmembers Himmelblau, Hofmann None Not in Council Chamber when roll was called: Mayor Pro Tem Snell The Council recessed at 12:10 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED FAIR HOUSING ORDINANCE Mayor Friedman opened the public hearing scheduled for 2:00 p.m. by stating that he supported the ordinance but did not want to pass it that day because of the problems involved with having a last minute hearing on a very long term ordinance. MS. JANNA ZUMBRUN, Chairperson of the Housing Sub-committee of the Human Relations Commission, spoke before the Council. She indicated that the committee had started work on the ordinance in October of 1975 and began research on housing problems in the Spring of 1976. She pointed out that they reviewed housing discrimination complaints that had come into the Human Relations Commission over the last 8 years and broke all the complaints into specific categories. These complaints were compared to information received from the Austin Tenants Council and the Legal Aid Society. The sub-committee then studied ordinances that have been passed by other cities and the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968. These ordinances were used as a base by which the sub-committee developed their ordinance. During July and August, the committee conducted four public hearings in various parts of town. Much of the input from these meetings was incorporated into the ordinance. Ms. Zumbrun stated that last November they had asked the Council to schedule a public hearing on the ordinance but that no action was ever taken. She then summarized the ordinance as follows: 1. The ordinance would prohibit discrimination in housing in the areas of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical handicap, marital status, occupation and parenthood. These would be the protected classes. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS May 12, 1977 2. It would be illegal to deny anyone a housing loan (for financing or repair) for the above reasons. Also no differentiation could be made in the terms of the loan as to race, color, etc.. 3. Ms. Zumbrun indicated that person who wanted to sell a house who did not own more than three houses and did not sell more than one within a 24-month period; or go through a real estate broker or place the house on a public market, would be considered to be exempt from the terms of the ordinance. The ordinance also exempts the rental of rooms inhhousing units with less than four rooms when the owner of the unit occupies one of the four rooms. The ordinance exempts religious organizations or churches that have housing which they use for reasons other than commercial purposes. They can give preferences to church members. Also exempted are private clubs that provide housing for their members on other than a commercial basis. This would apply to fraternities and sororities. Also, dormitory type facilities where students may be housed which have congregate dining facilities and living-room facilities, are exempted from the ordinance. 4. Enforcement of this ordinance would be incumbent upon the Human Relations Commission. The enforcement section of the ordinance is identical to the enforcement sections of the City Equal Employment Opportunity ordinance and the Public Accommodations ordinance. Complaints would be investigated by HRC at which time a determination would be made as to whether discrimination had occurred. If it is found that discrimination had occurred, a conciliation would be attempted between the HRC and the parties involved. If no conciliation is worked out, the case would be referred to the City Attorney for presecution in Municipal Court. The penalty provided by the ordinance is a fine of up to $200. MR. TOM CURTIS, representing the Austin Association of Builders and the Capital National Bank, spoke before the Council. Mr. Curtis felt that the ordinance was premature and that they needed more time to review it. He stated that there was much duplication in the ordinance in that it paralleled the Federal Fair Housing Act and Federal Regulation "B," the Equal Opportunity Credit Act. Mr. Curtis presented the Council with a comparison of the Federal laws and the Fair Housing Ordinance. Mayor Friedman pointed out that the ordinance does track the Federal regulations in order to make them applicable on a local basis. MS. NANCY BENE, of the Austin League of Women Voters, indicated that her organization was in full support of the ordinance. She said that there was a lack of appeal for the property owner and that the process of appeal should assure every possible protection for both the complainant and the persons or institutions against whom the complaints are lodged. She stated that there should be extensive education to inform the citizens of the provisions of the ordinance. They felt that adequate funding should be made available for mediation and speedy enforcement. In regards to the other categories of discrimination in the ordinance, Ms. Bene raised the following questions: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS: May 12, 1977 1. Why the ordinance does not speak to geographical discrimination? 2. Should planned units for the elderly be required to provide for children? 3. Do the other tenants not have any say as to what kind of neighbors they prefer? Ms. Bene stated that the ordinance did not deal with all of the issues involved. Ms. Bene suggested that the ordinance be revised to address all the concerns raised before it is finally passed. Ms. Nadine Whitely, President of the Pecan Springs Integrated Neighborhood Association and representative of the Austin Neighborhoods Council, stated that both of the organizations she represented endorsed the proposed Fair Housing Ordinance. MS. HELEN L. MacBETH, realtor, indicated that she was in disagreement with the ordinance. Ms. MacBeth pointed out that the inability of property owners to deny renting or letting their property to certain undesirable individuals could effect the whole neighborhood as well as the particular premises. Also, the owner would lose contact with his property because the ordinance would sanction constant sub-leasing of property. Mayor Friedman pointed out that the ordinance did not prevent a landlerd from refusing to sub-lease property. ordinance does not permit a tenant to sub-lease himself without the permission of the owner. The MR. STANDISH MEACHAM, President of the Central Texas Chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union, spoke before the Council. Mr. Meacham stated that even though the ordinance parallels the Federal Fair Housing Act, a complainant would have a better chance of getting action on a local level than he would on a Federal level. He felt that the ordinance was good because it protected the civil liberties of the citizens of Austin. MR. CRAIG CLARK, representing the Austin Apartment Association, spoke before the Council. Mr. Clark stated that the ordinance prohibits them from selecting what market they can appeal to. He indicated that the ordinance denies people the right to live in exclusive housing complexes if they so choose. He said that some projects are just not designed for particular groups of people to live in them. Mr. Clark pointed out that some properties have a particular appeal to a certain group of people and if they were not allowed to advertise to that group of people, they would be at an economic disadvantage. He said that if they can't refuse housing to certain persons, they would have no way of preventing large groups of people from living in small room accommodations. This type of overcrowding would pose certain health and safety problems, also. Mr. Clark indicated that their prime ojection to the ordinance was that, as it was written, it did not serve the interest of the consumers in Austin. MR. TED HENDRICKS, member of the Austin Apartment Association, felt that there would be a problem with imposing upon lenders who did not live within Austin. He said that it would be unfair to tell someone in Houston that they could not deny renting their property to somebody because of the specifications of an ordinance in Austin. He also said that if a renter could not investigate CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS May 12, 1977 the background of an individual such as employment stability, there would be a certain economic risk. Mr. Hendricks also indicated that, personally, he lived in an adult apartment complex and would like to retain the right to be able to do this. MR. MOE TERRELL, President of the Austin Board of Realtors, stated that by action of the Board of Realtors on May 10, 1977, it was requested that the Council delay implementation of the Housing ordinance. They felt that it would be a disservice to the community to pass the ordinance so speedily. MRS. RUTH EPSTEIN, representing the Travis County Democratic Women, asked that the Council pass on first reading the Fair Housing ordinance. She also suggested that the Council amend the ordinance to allow for exclusive living accommodations such as for the elderly. MR. JIM PIPER, staff attorney with the Travis County Legal Aid Society, spoke before the Council. Mr. Piper was in disagreement with the exemption the ordinance extended to persons who owned less than three houses. He felt that Federal enforcement of the Fair Housing Act was inadequate and that the City needed to adopt a policy of its own. He said that even small property owners should not be allowed to discriminate. He asked that the Council pass the ordinance but exclude the section exempting small property owners (persons owning less than three houses) from the confines of the ordinance. FATHER JOE ZNOTAS, Chairman of the Human Relations Commission, stated that the Commission had set up five hearings throughout the City so that people would have the opportunity to express their opinions on the ordinance. He indicated that no one had really said anything negative about the ordinance at any of the hearings. He felt that the ordinance was a good one. Mayor Pro Tem Snell asked if the ordinance could be carried out without any additional funds from the City. Father Znotas indicated that they would deal with it for a year without any more money unless the case load became too big. Father Znotas urged the Council to pass the ordinance because there was a great need for it within the City. Motion Councilmember Lebermann moved that the Council close the public hearing and postpone taking any action on the ordinance until the following week when the new Council could then reschedule the continuation of the ordinance for further action. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Himmelblau. Substitute Motion Mayor Friedman introduced the followingiordinance AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE POLICY OF THE CITY TO BE IN FURTHERANCE OF THE RIGHT OF EACH INDIVIDUAL TO PROVIDE A DWELLING FOR SUCH PERSON AND/OR SUCH PERSON'S FAMILY, INCLUDING THE FINANCING THEREOF WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, PHYSICAL HANDICAP, OR STATUS AS A STUDENT; DEFINING TERMS; ADOPTING REGULATIONS CONCERNING FINANCING OF DWELLING; PROVIDING REGULATIONS CONCERNING BROKERAGE SERVICES; PROVIDING CERTAIN EXEMPTIONS AND EXCLUSIONS; ESTABLISHING A PROCEDURE FOR THE HANDLING OF COMPLAINTS; PROVIDING FOR REFERRAL OF CASES TO THE CITY ATTORNEY; OUTLINING THE DUTIES OF THE DIRECTOR AND THE COMMISSION; PROVIDING PENALTIES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS: May 12. 1977 The ordinance was read the first time, and Councilmember Linn moved that it be passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Trevino, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmember Trevino, Mayor Pro Tem Snell, Councilmembers Hofmann, Linn Noes: Mayor Friedman, Councilmembers Himmelblau, Lebermann The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been passed through its first reading only. Mayor Friedman suggested putting the ordinance back on the agenda on May 19, 1977, for the second and third readings. Motion Later, Councilmember Trevino moved that the Council schedule the second The reading of the Fair Housing ordinance on May 26, 1977, at 10:30 a.m. motion, seconded by Councilmember Linn, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Snell, Councilmembers Himmelblau, Hofmann, Lebermann, Linn, Trevino, Mayor Friedman Noes: None SPECIAL TRANSIT SERVICE OPERATIONAL POLICY MODIFICATIONS Mr. Ternus appeared before the Council to say that they had been provided with a copy of the revised operational policy which limits the service area to within the City limits of Austin. He reviewed a letter he had written to Mr. Dan Davidson in response to a recent memorandum from Martha Arbuckle, President of MIGHT! He concluded his letter by saying, "If the City Council feels that additional studies should be undertaken, I suggest that Mrs. Arbuckle's comments be returned to the Commission for restudy prior to further consideration by the Council. However, it is my suggestion that the Operational Policy as recommended by the Urban Transportation Commission with the service area limited to the Austin City limits, be adopted by the City Council." Councilmember Linn asked a question concerning the blind. She wondered if they would be eligible for the special transit service if they did not live on the bus stop. Mr. Ternus said that many blind individuals do ride the regular bus stops. He said they felt like the need of the transportation service was to deal with those with the greatest needs. Through the use of taxicabs in the Special Transit Service, they will be able to provide rides to everyone. He said the cab service should start by July,1, 1977, They are developing the specifications and working with the cab companies and will be working with the users. The cost, he continued, will be less than if they extended the service by buying additional vans. Cab service, he pointed out, would not be for restricted individuals, because they need special equipment to get on and off a vehicle. There will be three new buses in October and three more in December. Councilmember Lebermann asked specific questionssconcerning the cost of cab service. Mr. Ternus replied the individual would call a cab, be taken to his destination and pay 50 cents. At the end of the month, the City of Austin would disburse the difference to the cab company. He also felt it would be easier to deal with just one cab company. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS May 12, 1977 Mayor Friedman asked Mr. Ternus if basically his report was to go with the report of the Urban Transportation Commission with slight modifications. Ternus replied affirmatively. Mr. PAM WETZELS, testifying for Jane Allison, who was sitting in the audience, said Ms. Allison wanted clarification on the reservation service. She wanted to know if it included any type of trip or if it was restricted to a particular type. Mr. Ternus answered that it is open to any type of trip. It can be for work, medical, school, and fun. Motion Resolution Councilmember Linn moved that the Council adopt a resolution for the Special Transit Service Operational Policy Modifications as recommended by the Transportation Commission with modification that the service area be limited to the Austin City limits. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Lebermann, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Friedman, Mayor Pro Tem Snell, Councilmembers Himmelblau, Hofmann, Lebermann, Linn, Trevino Noes: None Motion Ordinance Mayor Friedman introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 760708-B; ESTABLISHING THE RATES TO BE CHARGED FOR SPECIAL TRANSIT SERVICE OF THE AUSTIN TRANSIT SYSTEM; PROVIDING FOR WHO SHALL BE ELIGIBLE FOR SUCH SERVICE; SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THAT ORDINANCES SHALL BE READ ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Councilmember Linn moved that the Council waive the requirement for three readings, declare an emergency and finally pass the ordinance. seconded by Councilmember Lebermann, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Friedman, Mayor Pro Tem Snell, Councilmembers Himmelblau, Hofmann, Lebermann, Linn, Trevino Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Fares established for Special Transit Service were: ELIGIBLE RIDERS The motion, One-way trip $ .50 Tun ride ticket card 5.00 Twenty ride ticket card 10.00 Monthly pass (unlimited use) 25.00 Charter Rate 15.00/hour (2 hours minimum $ -0- ONE MEDICAL ATTENDANT OR ADBE OTHER ELIGIBLE PASSENGER PER TRIP (SPACE AVAILABLE BASIS) $ .50 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS May 12, 1977 Mr. Ternus indicated that during the two years of the present Council, he felt that this program was the most significant transportation program enacted by the City of Austin. MR. BILL MOORE, Chairperson, Urban Transportation Commission, said he appreciated the Council's support, and also wanted to recognize Mrs. Joanna Cornell, who chaired the Task Force that developed the policy document. MRS. JOANNA CORNELL introduced MRS. THELMA HEINRICH, who is the wife of a handicapped person. Mrs. Heinrich told the Council she was there to thank them personally for the Special Transit Service. Her husband is bed-ridden, and without the system she had to call an ambulance to transport him for any kind of service outside of the home. Now, she told the, he can be transported in his wheelchair in the special buses. EXTENSION OF CONTRACT FOR MINORITY BUSINESS AFFAIRS PROGRAM Councilmember Linn moved that the Council adopt a resolution to extend contracts between the City of Austin and community-based organizations for minority business affairs programs. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Trevino, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Himmelblau, Hofmann, Lebermann, Linn, Trevino, Mayor Friedman, Mayor Pro Tem Snell Noes: None Councilmember Linn had raised a question. She said that all three project directors were not paid equally under the old agreement and wanted to know if they would be under the new contract. Mr. Liro nodded affirmatively. TEMPORARY CLOSING OF RED RIVER STREET Councilmember Linn moved that the Council adopt a resolution approving the temporary closing of the 1100 block of Red River Street on Saturday, June 18, 1977, from 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. for activities related to the premier of "Outlaw Blues". The motion, seconded by Councilmember Trevino, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Hofmann, Lebermann, Linn, Trevino, Mayor Noes: None Pro Tem Snell, Councilmember Himmelblau Abstain: Mayor Friedman Mayor Friedman abstained as he was a paid actor in the movie. HISTORIC PRESERVATION REVOLVING FUND Councilmember Lebermann moved that the Council establish the recommended mechanism for the City Manager to take the recommendations for the Historic Preservation Revolving Fund through the proper channels to Council for theér eventual approval. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Linn, carried by the following vote: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXASMay 12, 1977 Ayes: Councilmembers Lebermann, Linn, Trevino, Mayor Friedman, Mayor Pro Tem Snell, Councilmembers Himmelblau, Hofmann Noes: None NORTH AUSTIN TRANSMISSION MAIN Councilmember Lebermann moved that the Council approve the request of the City Manager to study the relocation of the north Austin transmission main further north, along Duval Road, and submit a report to the next Council. motion, seconded by Councilmember Linn, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Linn, Trevino, Mayor Friedman, Mayor Pro Tem Snell, Councilmembers Himmelblau, Hofmann, Lebermann Noes: None The SOUTHERN UNION GAS COMPANY The City attorney submitted a report on a matter concerning the Southern Union Gas Company's re-instatement of service policies. MAYOR FRIEDMAN'S FINAL REMARKS Mayor Friedman made the following statement: "It's been an honor to work with this Council and staff, and Mr. Manager, if you would convey to all members of the City departments that they have outshown themselves. Lowell and I have for six years seen what can and cannot be done by the staff and employees. It has been an excellent relationship. To my Council colleagues..you have been sterling. This has not been a rubber stamping Council..it has not been a Council of backdoors. And it's been a Council of quite a large number of controversies that have always resolved themselves in the fairest and most equitable fashion I think compromises could be developed. I have been honored to serve with you all these years, Lowell, and my other colleagues for the last two years. And, to the citizens of Austin, I appreciate the honor for the past six years. And, I'll be back. So watch out!" ADJOURNMENT Mayor Friedman adjourned the 1975-76 Council at 3:05 p.m. would be one more called meeting at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, May 15, 1977. ATTEST: Trace Monive City Clerk APPROVED Mayor He said there