=CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting June 09, 1977 10:00 Α.Μ. Council Chambers 301 West Second Street The meeting was called to order with Mayor McClellan presiding. Roll Call: Present: Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Snell, Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman, Mullen, Trevino Councilmember Himmelblau Absent: The Invocation was delivered by Rastor Clay Boyer of the University Christian Church. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor McClellan announced the Council had met in Executive Session at 9:30 a.m. She said there were some Councilmember appointments to be made to boards and commissions. Employee Retirement System Mayor Pro Tem Snell moved that the Council appoint Councilmember Mullen to the Employee Retirement System, City of Austin Board of Trustees. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Cooke, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Snell, Councilmembers Noes: Cooke, Goodman, Mullen, Trevino None Absent: Councilmember Himmelblau 20 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS June 9, 1977 Metropolitan Austin Criminal Justice Advisory Committee Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council appoint Councilmember Goodman to serve on the Metropolitan Austin Criminal Justice Advisory Committee. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Trevino, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Snell, Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman, Mullen, Trevino, Mayor McClellan Noes: None Absent: Councilmember Himmelblau Joint Legislative Council Committee Councilmember Trevino moved that the Council appoint Councilmember Cooke to the Joint Legislative Council Committee. The motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Snell, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman, Mullen, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Snell Noes: None Absent: Councilmember Himmelblau Board of Trustees, MHMR Center Mayor McClellan said they had a letter forwarded to them from MHMR with three appointees made by the University of Texas, Austin Independent School District and City of Austin, which need to be approved. Councilmember Cooke moved that the Council approve the appointment of Gloria Williams, Austin Independent School District; William G. Hill, University of Texas; and Travis E. Benford, City of Austin, to the Board of Trustees, Mental Health-Mental Retardation Center. The motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Snell, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Goodman, Mullen, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Snell, Councilmember Cooke Noes: None Absent: Councilmember Himmelblau Announcement Mayor McClellan announced that next week, the Council intends to appoint members to the Hospital Board; one member to the Austin Arts Commission that is a vacancy because of a resignation and will be a delegate from Laguna Gloria Art Museum; one member to the MHMR Board due to a resignation; three members to the Plumbing Board of Appeals appliance dealer. - one property owner, one architect, and one MINUTES APPROVED Councilmember Cooke moved that the Council approve the Minutes of the Meeting for June 2, 1977, with the following corrections: June 9, 1977 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Page 19 and 21, the spelling of the name "Juan Cotera." Page 13, corrected motion, "Councilmember Goodman made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Trevino that the City Manager take administrative action for the sole purpose of making Council members eligible for City of Austin Group Insurance Program. Participation by Council members is purely optional. The dependent coverage will be paid for by Council members." Roll call on motion corrected to "5-2 vote." Councilmembers Cooke and Himmelblau voted, "No." Page 14, corrected second to the motion, "Councilmember Trevino," and the date to January 1, 1978. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Goodman, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Mullen, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Noes: Tem Snell, Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman None Absent: Councilmember Himmelblau DATE OF TEMPORARY CLOSING OF RED RIVER STREET CHANGED Mayor Pro Tem Snell moved that the Council approve the date for the temporary closing of the 1100 block of Red River Street be changed from June 18, 1977, 1:30 p.m. to 4:00p.m., (previously granted May 12, 1977) to Friday, July 1, 1977, same time, as requested by Ms. Charlotte Guindon, Publicity Director of "Outlaw Blues." The motion, seconded by Councilmember Trevino, carried by the following vote: Councilmembers Mullen, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Snell, Councilmember Cooke Ayes: Noes: Abstain: Absent: None Councilmember Goodman Councilmember Himmelblau FIRE LANES Mr. Donald Bell appeared before the City Council to discuss Fire Lanes and requested a public hearing be set. He said his concern was fire lanes in shopping centers and he had first observed the problem four or five months ago when he moved to south Austin and began shopping in large centers. He noted there were fire lanes marked but people were constantly violating them and sometimes exits were blocked. In some cases stores displayed merchandise in their fire lane. During the past week, Mr. Bell talked with various members of the City staff trying to come up with an ordinance acceptable to the Council and have the Council set a public hearing for it. He had looked at a Dallas ordinance as an example. Mr. Bell explained Austin needed fire lanes as an access for emergency vehicles in the event a fire should occur. Also, he said due to the architectural design of stores, customers walk directly into the line of traffic. If a car is parked in the fire lane it obstructs the vision of drivers and a pedestrian could be injured. He pointed out that this was also a hazard to traffic. He found in his discussion with members of the staff that the major problem seemed to be enforcement of such an ordinance. They thought it was a good idea. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS June 9, 1977 Mr. Bell thought if the Council would ask the City Manager to ask the staff to make some recommendations, and perhaps use the Dallas ordinance as a basis, it could be worked out. Mr. Bell continued that Councilmember Goodman had mentioned to him that he occasionally parks in the fire lane because he has a son who is in a wheelchair and there are no provisions for handicapped citizens to get into stores. He pointed out that he had sent a membeto Councilmembers regarding state ordinances that give the Council authority to regulate private parking lots. He suggested an added-on provision to put a ramp in for handicapped people. Mr. Bell acknowledged there were a lot of problems in this. He said it was his understanding this issue had been presented before, "but had been pigeon-holed for various reasons, which I am not going into." He urged the passage of an ordinance. Councilmember Goodman asked when it had been brought up before. Mr. Bell said he was not certain it had been brought up before Council, but apparently, from what he gathered, the Chamber of Commerce, through the City Attorney's office had asked for the City to enforce fire lanes by giving citations. At that time, according to Mr. Bell, Mr. Ternus had opposed it because he thought it would require too much manpower, and be too great an expense. Mr. Bell said he had a letter from Hancock Center written to the City Attorney's office where they had requested permission to ticket violaters. Mr. Bell said he had discussed the problem with Chief Kirkham. City Manager Davidson told Mr. Bell he had stated to Council during their Wednesday work session that he had raised a good point. His belief is that they do look into this matter and come back with a recommendation. He asked Chief Kirkham to come up to the podium to relate what the two of them (Mr. Davidson and Chief Kirkham) had discussed. Chief Kirkham told the Council had had discussed the matter at length with the Fire Marshal and operations chief who head the fire fighting. He said that of course they recognize clear space around fire lanes is the most desirable, but he could not cite a case in the last nine years where not having this has had any bearing on loss of life or property. Chief Kirkham had checked with Dallas that week concerning their ordinance. He had been told they feel it is not very effective because there are not enough people out in the evenings to enforce it. They were under the impression a state law had been passed during the last legislative session which put the matter in the hands of property owners or business owners, and they in turn could be cited by the police or fire department for not enforcing this. Actually, said Chief Kirkham, House Bill 527 did not pass. Chief Kirkham indicated his willingness to work with Mr. Ternus, Building Inspection, and his various divisions, and come back at any time at the City Manager's direction, with a recommendation as to some way of administering the enforcement concerning fire lanes. Mr. Davidson stated his intention, unless the Council wanted something else done, is to form a team headed by Chief Kirkham to involve appropriate departments, survey the state as to what is being done in other areas, evaluate the problem existing either with a lack of something here or what we now have in Austin, and then develop a recommendation they can bring back to the Council. Mayor McClellan asked the Council if they wanted to authorize the City Manager to proceed and come back with a report of whatever changes may be necessary. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS June 9, 1977 Motion Councilmember Trevino moved that the Council authorize the City Manager to proceed and come back with a report of whatever changes may be necessary. He Mr. Bell asked if there could be a time limit, such as 60 or 90 days. said he would hate to see the same thing happen to it that had happened before. Mr. Davidson remarked he did not mind a time limit, but in fairness to the present Council and the last Council, he did not think it had ever been on the Council table. Mayor McClellan asked Councilmember Trevino if he wanted to put a 60 or 90 day time limit on his motion, He answered affirmatively. Councilmember Mullen said, "What is it, 60 or 90 days?" Mayor McClellan said, "The motion is 60 to 90?" Councilmember Mullen said, "Let's make it, you know, whatever." Councilmember Trevino answered, "53 days." Second to Motion Mayor McClellan seconded the motion and asked the Clerk to call the roll. Councilmember Mullen asked if the motion was 53 days, and Mayor McClellan answered that it was. Councilmember Trevino then stated, "Let's give the City Manager sufficient time. Ninety days, if not before." Amended Motion Councilmember Trevino amended his motion to authorize the City Manager to proceed and come back with a report of whatever changes may be necessary, in 90 days if not before. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Mullen, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmember Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Snell, Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman, Mullen Noes: None Absent: Councilmember Himmelblau RELEASE OF EASEMENT Councilmember Trevino moved that the Council adopt a resolution to authorize the following easement: A portion of two Drainage and Public Utilities Easements 7.50 feet in width out of Lots 31 and 40, Vista Grande, a subdivision in Travis County, Texas. (Requested by Don Cavness, Trustee of property) The motion, seconded by Councilmember Goodman, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Snell, Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman, Mullen, Trevino Noes: None Absent: Councilmember Himmelblau June 9, 1977 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS CONSTRUCTION CHANGE ORDER Councilmember Goodman moved that the Council adopt a resolution to approve a Construction Change Order in the amount of $8,896.44 to J. T. Waggoner Construction Company for Exposition Boulevard Street and Drainage Improvements Project. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Cooke, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Snell, Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman, Mullen, Noes: Trevino, Mayor McClellan None Absent: Councilmember Himmelblau LICENSE AGREEMENT Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council adopt a resolution to enter into a License Agreement with the Missouri Pacific Railroad Company for the purpose of installing a 12-inch water main beneath said Railroad's Right-of-way at 1,682 feet South of Mile Post #171.32, an 18-inch wastewater main at 1,552 feet South of Mile Post #173, and an 18-inch wastewater main at 1,848 feet north of Mile Post #173 in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Trevino, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman, Mullen, Trevino, Mayor Noes: McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Snell None Absent: Councilmember Himmelblau Councilmember Cooke asked, "What is the time frame on this?" City Manager Davidson answered that there is no time frame on the easement but Mr. Johnson indicated to him the day before yesterday that if this is approved and if we get the clearance from the Texas Highway Department, we would be in a position to advertise for construction bids in two weeks. Mayor McClellan asked if the contracts would still have to come back to the Council. Mr. Davidson said they would. CONTRACT AWARD Councilmember Goodman moved that the Council adopt a resolution to award the following contract: AUSTIN CONCRETE WORKS, INC. 801 Airport Boulevard Austin, Texas : - Concrete Pipe, Street and Bridge Division. Twelve Months Supply Agreement and may be extended for an additional 12 months. Items Nos. 1 through 17 - $18,108.36 The motion, seconded by Councilmember Trevino, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Goodman, Mullen, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Snell, Councilmember Cooke Noes: None Absent: Councilmember Himmelblau CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS June 9, 1977 GOLF COURSE PRO-MANAGER REPORTS Councilmember Trevino moved that the Council adopt a resolution to amend the following Golf Pro-Manager contracts maintaining current revenue formula, change from unlimited numbers of one-year extensions to three-year contracts, including options to exercise 3 one-year extensions thereafter: 1. Morris Williams Golf Course Pro-Manager, George Hannon new expiration date of May 31, 1980. 2. Jimmy Clay Golf Course Pro-Manager, Joe J. Ballander, Jr. new expiration date of May 31, 1980. 3. Hancock Golf Course Pro-Manager, Lloyd Morrison new expiration date of May 31, 1980. 4. Extend the Golf Pro-Manager contract with Pro-Manager, Mel Turner, Lions Municipal Golf Course through August 31, 1977, at present terms and conditions. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Goodman, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Mullen, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Mayor Noes: Pro Tem Snell, Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman None Absent: Councilmember Himmelblau Mayor Pro Tem Snell had inquired about the purpose of the change. Mr. Robinson, Director of Parks and Recreation, answered that the investment in the equipment in the pro shop, and golf carts, is greater than a one-year period. The carts last about three years, he said. This change in contracts is an effort to allow a pro to replace his golf carts on a three-year basis and not have the investment this year, and then next year not have a contract. The carts, along with the other merchandise in the pro shop helps him to maintain a good supply in the pro shop with the security of being able to have it for a period of time. Mr. Davidson asked Mr. Robinson what would happen if the pro's performance was not satisfactory during the three-year period. Mr. Robinson replied they had a 60-day period in which they could cancel the contract. Councilmember Goodman asked if this would be a discretionary matter. Mr. Robinson answered that it was subjective in that it was an evaluation of the services provided, the equipment the pro may have, the reaction from the public, and the working with an over-all provision of a satisfactory golf program. Mayor Pro Tem Snell said he did not like to see so much emphasis put on equipment rather than on services performed. Mr. Robinson answered that while the equipment is one part of it, the new contract regulation is an effort to have the stability the City needs to draw top-flight pro's. He said the investment in a pro shop and equipment is quite extensive and there is no way to draw the top-flight pro's on a one-year basis. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS June 9, 1977 POLICE TRAINING GRANT The Council had before it for consideration the authorization of an application to the Texas Department of Highways and Public Transportation for a Police Training Grant in the amount of $14,230.00. (In-kind match of $14,456.00) Motion Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council adopt a resolution approving the above. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Cooke. Councilmember Goodman asked Mr. Ternus to explain one more time what they actually do in this school. He said someone could be sent to college for four years for this amount of money. Mr. Ternus said he was sorry he could not give Councilmember Goodman details of how that money is going to be spent. It will be spent in general police administration, traffic accidents and analysis. They go through an extensive course encompassing all of these things and then come back to Austin to impart that training as part of Austin's in-house training in the City Police Department. Mr. Ternus said he assumed enforcement training for police officers costs more than just general administrative type personnel. The one person who will attend this school will be selected by the Chief of Police based on their internal criteria. Councilmember Goodman also asked how the City of Austin will determine their share of the $14,230.00 because that is based on salary, and we don't know who the person will be. They have different salaries. Mr. Ternus was certain they had a specific position in mind. member Goodman asked if someone had been sent to the school previously. Mr. Davidson answered yes, but he was not certain if we had utilized a grant to do it. He said that this school was sought out by every police department in the country because it is an outstanding traffic management and evaluation school. He calculated that since 1970 we have probably sent five people to the school. Mr. Davidson said there was no out-of-pocket expense for the City of Austin, as the amount spent by the City would be spent anyway. Mayor McClellan said it seemed like, for a nine-month period, $14,230.00 is a lot of money for one person. Motion Withdrawn Councilmember Mullen withdrew his motion to acdept the grant. Motion Council- Councilmember Trevino moved that the Council adopt the resolution. It was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Snell. Councilmember Cooke asked about Mr. Davidson's comment that the City of Austin had already sent several people to that school. He said he understood this was going to be an individual who was going to come back and impart knowledge and information in regard to the information presented at the school to other officers of the City of Austin. "What, " he asked, "has been done by the other people that have attended this school, and what programs have been implemented by their expertise in coming back from the school?" Mr. Davidson said that whether Councilmember Trevino's motion passes or not, he will get the Council a complete report on the entire matter. He said he would also get the specifics regarding what has occurred to the people and the actual number who have attended the school previously. In most cases, he said, over that period of years, an individual who may have been a sergeant working in the traffic CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS June 9, 1977 division has since been promoted to lieutenant or captain, transferred to another section and is not now in a position to continue with that sort of training. He stated that this type of training cannot be done just one time with the expectation that it will last for several years. He thinks the idea of periodically sending someone to this school is a similar pattern followed by most modern police departments in the country. Motion Withdrawn Councilmember Trevino withdrew his motion, and Mayor Pro Tem Snell withdrew his second since some of the Council members had questions. Mr. Ternus told the Council that in the grant that would be submitted to the State there are cost figures by category and he would be happy to give copies to the Council. Motion Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council postpone this resolution for one week, until June 16, 1977. Councilmember Goodman seconded the motion. Mr. Davidson also requested a one-week postponement because he wanted to have Chief Dyson there with a complete report covering all the questions that have been asked this morning. Councilmember Goodman asked if the person who leaves for nine months will have a replacement in the Police Department. Mr. Davidson said that he would not be replaced. They would have to do without. He cited similar situations in connection with the F.B.I. Academy, schools for water treatment plant operators, and sewer treatment plant operators, computer programmers...there are certain fields where it is advantageous to use budgeted funds to pay for this type of training to enhance the expertise of City employees and enhance our production. He stated this is one of 30 or 40 areas in the budget dedicated to this sort of an effort. Roll Call on Motion Roll call on Councilmember Mullen's motion, Councilmember Goodman's second, to postpone the resolution for one week, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmember Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Snell, Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman, Mullen Noes: None Absent: Councilmember Himmelblau YOUTH CONSERVATION CORPS GRANT The Council had before it consideration of a resolution to authorize submission of a grant application to the Texas Department of Community Affairs for a Youth Conservation Corp Geant in the amount of $12,224.00. (City in-kind match of $6,851.00) The notion, seconded by CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS June 9, 1977 Motion Mayor Pro Tem Snell moved that this resolution be postponed until they receive a report from the Parks and Recreation Department. Councilmember Goodman seconded the motion, Councilmember Cooke asked if approval was needed quickly. Mr. Robinson said the program was scheduled to begin June 20, 1977. Councilmember Goodman asked if in addition to information concerning this group, if there was also a breakdown of the first group hired. Mr. Robinson said this information is in the forthcoming report. Mr. Robinson said the Texas Department of Community Affairs will allow them to go out and solicit applicants....before they had a five-day period to interview and hire applicants. This time the people will be brought in and personally interviewed with quotas concerning affirmative action, equal opportunity, and there will be a complete balance. Councilmember Goodman asked if the balance would include the first group hired, or just the new group. Councilmember Mullen asked what balance they were looking for. After discussion concerning the balance, Mr. Davidson suggested they instruct the City Managerrto see that they have in effect affirmative action effort with all of the additional positions that will become effective under this grant. After a question concerning the selection of the first group and the 12-2-2 ethnic breakdown, Mr. Davidson said Mr. Robinson did not have control of the applicants on the first portion of the grant. "To be very honest with you," he said, "we can do without this program. We followed the guidelines provided us by the State agency involved and we'll do it any way you want to do it. We did not know the ethnic breakdown of the applicants that were sent to us by the State agency. Now that we see what happened, Mr. Robinson has gone back to them and asked for permission to have more time to interview on a personal basis the applicants who would qualify for the fundings. I don't think we failed to carry out the Council's instructions. We fully understand what you want in this matter. I don't think we need any detailed quotas. We know what has to be done and we intend to do it." Councilmember Mullen commented further on quota figures. Mayor Pro Tem Snell said Mr. Davidson had made it clear the department knows what they are looking for so, he said, let's leave it in their hands. Councilmember Mullen replied that was great if everyone was happy, but he was just trying to make it specific. More conversation ensued concerning percentages. Mayor McClellan stated she thought Mr. Robinson understood their concern and that they do want it to reflect as closely as possible the make-up of our corporate limits. She said there is a problem when ane gets very concise with inflexible quotas, and there might be more qualified minorities shis time, and if there are, she would like to see more. Councilmember Cooke asked Mr. Robinson if he had said the program needed to be implemented by June 20, 1977. Mr. Robinson answered affirmatively. Council member Cooke asked, "If this is delayed, what will that do to your time table in order to be able to interview these applicants?" Mr. Robinson replied they had eight weeks in which to complete the project, and if it were started at a later date, it would run into the time when school starts. June 9, 1977 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Motion Withdrawn Mayor Pro Tem Snell withdrew his motion to postpone the resolution. Motion Councilmember Cooke moved that the Council adopt a resolution to authorize submission of a grant application to the Texas Department of Community Affairs for a Youth Conservation Corp Grant in the amount of $12,224.00 (City in-kind match of $6,851.00) and instruct the City Manager to give balances as far as affirmative action, and the first flight of hiring be used as part of the balance enforced, not only ethnic breakdowns be applied to the second flight of hiring, but also to the first one, looking at it in the composite. The motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Snell, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Snell, Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman, Mullen, Trevino, Mayor McClellan Noes: None Absent: Councilmember Himmelblau Mayor McClellan asked the City Manager to send her a written report. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council adopt a resolution to select the UNIVERSAL FIELD SERVICES for professional services required in connection with procurement of easements for an electric power transmission line improvements for the Electric Department. (Fayette Generation Facility to Austrop Substation) CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Cooke, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman, Mullen, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Snell Noes: None Absent: Councilmember Himmelblau Councilmember Goodman moved that the Council adopt a resolution to acquire, including by condemnation, if necessary, the rights-of-way for this proposed electric transmission line. (Electric Power Transmission Line Rightof-way Easement Acquisition). CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Trevino, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Goodman, Mullen, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Snell, Councilmember Cooke Noes: None Absent: Councilmember Himmelblau TRANSMISSION LINES The Council had before it a resolution authorizing entrance into agreement with the participants in the South Texas Project designating Central Power and Light Company as project manager to construct and maintain all transmission _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS June 9, 1977 lines within the designated 20-mile-long common corridor, and establishing the percentage of ownership of the lines as a basis for prorating costs. This is under the CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM. Mr. R. L. Hancock, Electric Utility Detector, said this request is for the City Manager to be authorized to execute an agreement on behalf of the City of Austin that provides for management of the transmission line construction section. In the corridor, Houston Power and Light, Central Power and Light, City of Austin, and City Public Service in San Antonio will have the transmission circuits emanating out of that plant back into their systems. At the end of the common corridor, the line sections for all of the utilities will split and go in diverse areas. This agreement is under the participation agreement in the South Texas Project. In the interest of minimizing costs and land impact it was determined that it was more economical and better to select one project manager to manage the whole project and install all the facilities and prorate cost of line construction in accordance with the utilization of the facilities within that common corridor. This request, he said, is for the City Manager to execute the agreement. Councilmember Goodman asked if this would come back to the Counėtl. Mr. Hancock answered he had an estimated cost of $2.3 million for Austin's portion of that cost. Under the agreement this would authorize Austin's participation and the doumment would not come back to the Council unless the Council wanted specific information on it. Councilmember Cooke said, "One vacancy is shown to be open." He asked, "If this means it gives us excess capability to transmit power through this common corridor. You say 5 positions will be occupied and one position will be vacant." That's cerrect, replied Mr. Hancock, "That vacant position will be shared by each of the entities and in the event one of the entitiesewish to occupy that tower position they would re-imburse the other participants for their share of ownership in that vacant position."? The concept, he continued, is three tower lines which provides normally six positions. The current need is for only five positions and so that becomes a spare position. If an additional unit were added at that plant or another utility had need for another high voltage transmission line in that area, then that spare position would be occupied, Councilmember Cooke asked how the decision was made with regard to Central Power and Light being the project manager. Mr. Hancock said they were selected primarily because this is in their service area. They are accustomed to dealing with the people, and have facilities in the area that this line will have to cross and it will be easier for them to coordinate than any of the other entities. Councilmember Cooke asked if maintenance was included in the $2.3 million. Mr. Hancock answered that it was not. Councilmember Goodman moved that the Council adopt a resolution to authorize entrance into agreement with the participants in the South Texas Project designating Central Power and Light Company as project manager to construct and maintain all transmission lines within the designated 20-mile-long common corridor, and establishing the percentage of ownership of the lines as a basis for prorating costs. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Trevino, carried by the following vote: Councilmembers Mullen, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Snell, Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman Ayes: Noes: None Absent: Councilmember Himmelblau CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS June 9, 1977 WATER AND WASTEWATER OPERATION CONTRACT Councilmember Trevino moved that the Council adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement concerning: Water and Wastewater Operation Contract with Williamson County Municipal Utility District No. One. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Goodman, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Mullen, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Snell, Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman Noes: None Absent: Councilmember Himmelblau LAW DEPARTMENT LEASE AGREEMENT Councilmember Cooke moved to let the City Manager withdraw from the agenda the consideration of a lease agreement providing for office space in the Stewart Title Building for the Law Department, in order to prepare procedures, receive bids, and bring the matter back before the Council in 30 to 45 days. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Trevino, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmember Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Noes: Snell, Councilmembers Cooke, Mullen None Abstain: Councilmember Goodman Absent: Councilmember Himmelblau PUBLIC HEARINGSS SET Councilmember Trevino moved that the Council set a public hearing for July 7, 1977, at 10:30 a.m. on the Cantral Business District Parking Proposal. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Cooke, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Snell, Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman, Mullen, Trevino Noes: None Absent: Councilmember Himmelblau Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council set a public hearing for July 7, 1977, at 11:00 a.m. on the utilization of Federal General Revenue Sharing Funds for Fiscal Year 1977-78. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Goodman, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Snell, Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman, Mullen, Trevino, Mayor McClellan Noes: None Absent: Councilmember Himmelblau June 9. 1977 _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS ENERGY EFFICIENT RATIO ORDINANCE The Council had before it for consideration an amendment to the Energy Efficient Ratio Ordinance. Mayor McClellan called the Council's attention to a letter submitted by Mac Holder, Chairperson of the Energy Conservation Commission, as an explanation for his reasoning for not delaying implementation of the increased EER requirements for heat pumps and roof-top package units above 65,000 BTU for an additional six months. His letter is as follows: "I am viewing the EER requirements from an energy saving perspective. The higher the EER value, the less electitéfty is consumed bo provide the cooling. The air-conditioning units under discussion are primarily installed in commercial applications where the equipment is operated approximately 8 months each year as opposed to 3 months of operation each year for residential equipment. Better efficiency of units used in commercial applications would thus have a greater impact on conserving electrical usage than would the residential units. These units are not installed in great numbers in Austin. I have spaken to two local suppliers who feel there is an adequate supply of units to meet the increased values if effective July 1, and they feel there would be no cost increases for these units. Manufacturers have had sufficient warning of the increased EER values and the dates for implementation since the City's ERR ordinance was adopted in late 1974. Some of the EER values have already had a six month delay. Some manufacturers can provide units to meet the EER values on July 1; some cannot. I feel we should retain the current EER values which would recognize the efforts of those manufacturers that have upgraded their equipment to meet our long known EER values." Councilmember Goodman referred to: "Some of the EER values have already had a six-month delay." He asked if this was one of them. Lonnie Davis, Director, Building Inspection, answered that this has already been delayed from January 1, 1977, up until this time, and now the respective boards are asking that it be delayed until January 1, 1978. CouncilMr. Holder appeared before Council to say he was one of the minority in favor of not delaying. He said he was there to say the Energy Conservation Commission did vote by a 10 to 4 majority to go along with the delay. member Goodman asked if Mr. Holder felt the additional six-month delay should not be granted, and wondered if it would really make a significant difference to have the six-month delay. Mr. Holder said they reviewed ordinances from the standpoint of energy conservation, purely. The units to be installed are primarily on strip-type shopping cneters... Winn stores, drug stores, etc. Councilmember Goodman wanted to know about how many units will be installed in the near future. Mr. Holder said probably not many and he felt this was why the Commission has voted the way they have. Councilmember Goodman, wondered how many of the manufacturers will be meeting the EER requirements at the end of six months delay. Mr. Holder replied that this might change in six months because California will require a 7 EER on every piece of equipment they have installed in either in sometime in August, or sometime in October. At that June 9, 1977 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS point, said Mr. Holder, we think the national manufacturers who have not complied with Austin's standards up to this point will begin to work toward that end. He felt that there will be more manufacturers units available in 1978 than at this time. Councilmember Goodman asked, "If we don't grant the six month extension, how many manufacturers produce the equipment that qualifies under the present EER requirement?" Mr. Holder answered, "Three manufacturers and four suppliers." Mr. Davis added that there are nine manufacturers. Councilmember Goodman referred to last week's meeting and said the concern of the majority was that the competitive bidding would have been limited. Mr. Davis answered this was part of it, in addition to the fact two machines would have been prohibited because they would not comply with the new requirement. This was because the unit has two compressors, one for light loads and one for peak loads. Mr. Holder stated EER is not the total answer to energy conservation in an air-conditioning unit. How you put the system together, how much outside air, etc., are factors entering into the energy consumption of a unit. Motion Mayor McClellan introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 39-70(n) OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1967, AND ORDINANCES NUMBERED 761109-F, 761209-K AND 770428-H, BY DELAYING UNTIL JANUARY 1, 1978, THE REQUIREMENT THAT CERTAIN AIR CONDITIONING UNITS MEET A 7.0 EER; SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF AN ORDINANCE ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Councilmember Mullen 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 Goodman, carried by the following vote: Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman, Mullen, Trevino, Mayor Ayes: Noes: None McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Snell Absent: Councilmember Himmelblau The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. ZONING ORDINANCE Mayor McClellan untedduced 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 5.21 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 1600-1622 STASSNEY LANE, AND ALSO BOUNDED BY ST. GEORGE'S GREEN, FROM MA" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "O" OFFICE DISTRICT; AND, (2) TRACT 2, A. R. FOSTER SUBDIVISION, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 3201 MANCHACA ROAD, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "BB" RESIDENCE DISTRICT; AND, (3) LOT 1, SPRAY SUBDIVISION, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 10611 RESEARCH BOULEVARD (U.S. 183) AND ALSO BOUNDED BY CELETA LANE, FROM INTERIM "AA" RESIDENCE, INTERIM FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "GR" GENERAL RETAIL, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; AND, CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXASJune 9, 1977 (4) AN 8,131.20 SQUARE FOOT TRACT OF LAND, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 4208 SOUTH 1ST STREET FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT; AND (5) A 13.849 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 1700-1800 MEARNS MEADOW DRIVE; 1700-1800 PINE KNOLL DRIVE; 10400 BLOCK OF MACMORA ROAD; AND 10400-10500 ROBINWOOD CIRCLE, FROM "BB" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT; AND (6) A 4.7276 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF I. H. 35 AND U. S. 290, AND ALSO BEING BOUNDED BY MIDDLE FISKVILLE ROAD, CLAYTON LANE AND 6000-6008 BROOKS STREET, FROM "C" COMMERCIAL, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "C" COMMERCIAL, THIRD HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; AND, (7) TRACT 1: THE NORTHERNMOST TWO HUNDRED FEET OF A 1.966 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "LR" LOCAL RETAIL DISTRICT; AND TRACT 2: A 1.966 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, SAVE AND EXCEPT THE NORTHERNMOST TWO HUNDRED FEET, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "BB" RESIDENCE DISTRICT; LOCALLY KNOWN AS 6601-6603 EAST RIVERSIDE DRIVE; AND (8) THE SOUTH 56.8 FEET OF LOT 8, THE SOUTH 56.8 FEET OF THE WEST 37 FEET OF LOT 7, AND ADJACENT TEN FEET OF VACATED ALLEY OUT OF BLOCK 77, ORIGINAL CITY OF AUSTIN, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 711 WEST AVENUE, FROM "B" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "O" OFFICE DISTRICT; AND, (9) A 10,600 SQUARE FOOT TRACT OF LAND, SAVE AND EXCEPT THE WESTERNMOST FIFTEEN FEET, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 1302 WEST AVENUE, AND ALSO BEING BOUNDED BY WEST 13TH STREET, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "O" OFFICE DISTRICT; AND, (10) LOT 1 AND THE 2.74 FEET BY 24.3 FEET OF THE VACATED PORTION OF WEST 9TH STREET OF HOOPER'S RESUBDIVISION OF BLOCK 104, ORIGINAL CITY OF AUSTIN, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 809 WEST AVENUE, AND ALSO BEING BOUNDED BY WEST 9TH STREET, FROM "в" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "O" OFFICE DISTRICT; AND, (11) LOTS 1 AND 2, RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 1, OMEGA SUBDIVISION, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 710 DEEN AVENUE AND 8801 NORTH LAMAR BOULEVARD, FROM "AR" LOCAL RETAIL DISTRICT ΤΟ "GR" GENERAL RETAIL DISTRICT; AND, (12) TRACT 1: A 6.78 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, SAVE AND EXCEPT THE NORTHERNMOST 137 FEET (FACING KEN STREET), FROM INTERIM "AA" RESIDENCE, INTERIM FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "GR" GENERAL RETAIL, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; AND, TRACT 2: THE NORTHERNMOST 137 FEET (FACING KEN STREET) OF A 6.78 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, FROM INTERIM "AA" RESIDENCE, INTERIM FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "A" RESIDENCE, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; LOCALLY KNOWN AS 9910-10010 NORTH LAMAR BOULEVARD, AND ALSO BEING BOUNDED BY KEN STREET; AND, (13) TRACT 1: A 21.1 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, SAVE AND EXCEPT THE NORTHERNMOST THIRTY FEET, FROM INTERIM "A" RESIDENCE, INTERIM FIRST HEECHY AND AREA DISTRICT AND "LR" LOCAL RETAIL, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "GR" GENERAL RETAIL, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; AND, TRACT 2: THE NORTHERNMOST THIRTY FEET OF A 21.1 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, FROM "LR" LOCAL RETAIL DISTRICT TO "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT; LOCALLY KNOWN AS 1509-1903 MONTOPOLIS DRIVE; 1508-1902 VARGAS ROAD; AND THE REAR OF 6300-6506 EAST RIVERSIDE DRIVE; AND, (14) A 4.189 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, LOCATED ON PROPOSED BURTON COURT, FROM "GR" GENERAL RETAIL DISTRICT TO "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT; AND, (15) LOT 3, BERKMAN DRIVE ADDITION, SECTION 2, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 6701-6717 BERKMAN DRIVE, FROM "LR" LOCAL RETAIL DISTRICT TO "GR" GENERAL RETAIL DISTRICT; AND, (16) A 10,047 SQUARE FOOT TRACT OF LAND, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 1548-1606 BURTON DRIVE, FROM "GR" GENERAL RETAIL DISTRICT TO "C-2" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT; AND, June 9, 1977 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS (17) TRACT 4, SUSAN M. ROBERTSON ESTATE SUBDIVISION, (SHEEKS-ROBERTSON HOUSE), LOCALLY KNOWN AS 610 WEST LYNN, FROM "B" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "B-H" RESIDENCEHISTORIC DISTRICT; AND, (18) A 0.25 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, (OLD LAND OFFICE BUILDING), LOCALLY KNOWN AS 112 EAST 11TH STREET, FROM EXEMPT TO EXEMPT "H" HISTORIC DISTRICT; AND, (19) LOT 7, BLOCK 46, ORIGINAL CITY OF AUSTIN, (CARRINGTON-COVERT HOUSE), LOCALLY KNOWN AS 1511 COLORADO, FROM "B" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "B-H" RESIDENCE-HISTORIC DISTRICT; AND, (20) LOT 6, BLOCK 46, ORIGINAL CITY OF AUSTIN, (GETHSEMANE LUTHERAN CHURCH), LOCALLY KNOWN AS 1510 CONGRESS AVENUE, FROM "B" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "B-н" RESIDENCE-HISTORIC DISTRICT; AND, (21) A01,936 SQUARE FOOT TRACT OF LAND, (MADISON LOG CABIN), LOCATED IN ROSEWOOD PARK, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "A-H" RESIDENCE-HISTORIC DISTRICT; AND (22) LOT 3, BLOCK 124, ORIGINAL CITY OF AUSTIN, (THE OLD BAKERY), LOCALLY KNOWN AS 1006 CONGRESS AVENUE, FROM "G-2" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT TO "C-2-H" COMMERCIALHISTORIC DISTRICT; AND, (23) PART OF THE WEST 60 FEET OF LOT 1, AND THE WEST 42 FEET OF LOT 2, BLOCK 10, ORIGINAL CITY OF AUSTIN, (THE TRASK HOUSE), LOCALLY KNOWN AS 105 NECHES STREET, FROM "C-2" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT TO "C-2-H" COMMERCIAL-HISTORIC DISTRICT; AND, (24) LOTS 1, 2, 3, AND 4, BLOCK 10, HYDE PARK NO. 2, (SMITH-MARCUSE-LOWRY HOUSE), LOCALLY KNOWN AS 3913 AVENUE "C," FROM "B" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "B-H" RESIDENCE-HISTORIC DISTRICT; AND, (25) LOT 2, BLOCK 60, ORIGINAL CITY OF AUSTIN, (OLD DEPOT HOTEL), LOCALLY KNOWN AS 504 EAST 5TH STREET, FROM "C-2" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT TO "C-2-H" COMMERCIALHISTORIC DISTRICT; AND,, (26) A 1.74 ACRE TRACT OF LAND (A. C. HORTON HOME [HORTON-DUVAL HOME]), LOCATED AT NORTH BLUFF DRIVE AND OLD LOCKHART HIGHWAY, 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. ((1) Joe Gilbreth & Co., Inc, C14-75-006; [2] Robert A. Petty, et ux, C14-76-116; [3] Texas Star Oil Co., C14-77-011; [4] John 0. Raney, C14-77-017; [5] Annco, C14-77-020; [6] Nash Phillips & Clyde Copus, Jr., C14-77-025; [7] J. A. Sunday, C14-77-026; [8] Raymond J. Powell, Jr., C14-77-028; [9] Phillip Presse, C14-77-031; [10] James A. Martindale, C14-77-034; [11] David W. Stuart, C14-77-035; [12] Carl T. Norwood, et al, C14-77-036; [13] John A. Flache and Delmo M. Pearce, C14-77-037; [14] CLR Development, Inc., C14-77-042; [15] Dr. Cleto Elequin, M. D., C14-77-043; [16] Pioneer Trust & Savings Bank, C14-77-044; [17] Sheeks-Robertson House, C14h-76-001; [18] Old Land Office Building, Cl4h-76-018; [19] Carrington-Covert House, C14h-76-019; [20] Gethsemane Lutheran Church, C14h-76-020; [21] Madison Log Cabin, Cl4h-76-021; [22] Old Bakery, C14h-76-024; [23] The Trask House, C14h-74-026; [24] SmithMarcuse-Lowry House, C14h-76-002; [25] Old Depot Hotel, C14h-77-008; [26] Horton-Duval House, Cl4h-77-009.) Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council waive the requirement for three readings, declare an emergency and finally pass the ordinance.efThethetion, seconded by Councilmember Cooke, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Goodman, Mullen, Trevino, Mayor McCčellan, Mayor Pro Tem Snell, Councilmember Cooke Noes: None Absent: Councilmember Himmelblau The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. -CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS- June 9, 1977 Mayor McClellan 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: TRACT 1: A 4,582 SQUARE FOOT TRACT OF LAND, FROM INTERIM "AA" RESIDENCE, INTERIM FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "C-2" COMMERCIAL, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; AND, TRACT 2: A 12,516 SQUARE FOOT TRACT OF LAND, FROM INTERIM "AA" RESIDENCE, INTERIM FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "C" COMMERCIAL, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; AND, TRACT 3: A 19,575 SQUARE FOOT TRACT OF LAND, SAVE AND EXCEPT A 4,582 SQUARE FOOT 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 10701-10715 RESEARCH BOULEVARD (U. S. 183), IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Royce R. Myers, et ux, C14-77-030) 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 Cooke, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Mullen, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Snell, Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman Noes: None Absent: Councilmember Himmelblau The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council POSTPONE the ordinance for the following zoning: From "GR" General Retail 2nd Height and Area CAMPBELL MCGINNIS, 801-907 Clermont Avenue ROBERT C. MCGINNIS, 800-906 Flores Street, ROBERT CLIFT McGINNIS and MIKE McGINNIS also bounded by East Avenue and San Marcos Street To C14-77-033 "GR" Beneral Retail 3rd Height and Area The motion, seconded by Councilmember Cooke, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Mullen, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Snell, Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman None Noes: Absent: Councilmember Himmelblau Mayor McClellan said they had received a request from the applicant to postpone this for one week. Mayor Pro Tem Snell inquired as to the reason for the postponement. The request stated it was because of their scheduling. Mr. Tom Knickerbocker of the Planning Department answered that the applicant desired a full Council to be present for the vote. Councilmember Goodman stated in future he would like the real reason for postponement requests. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS June 9, 1977 Mayor McClellan introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 45 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1967 BY PERMITTING TRACT 2, THE CROSSING, PHASE I, LOCATED AT 5200 EAST RIVERSIDE DRIVE, 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. (Austin Country Club Estates, C814-76-004) Councilmember Mullen 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: Councilmember Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Snell, Councilmembers Cooke, Muldenn, Mullen Councilmember Goodman Noes: Absent: Councilmember Himmelblau The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Säveral of the Council members asked why this was coming up now and wondered if they had heard this. City Attorney Jerry Harris answered that this goes back because of a Law Department request several years ago. The person got the zoning approved subject to certain conditions. The conditions have been met and the Law Department brings the zoning back for the final formal passage. Councilmember Trevino asked if this was the development considered in recent weeks, regarding the vacation of streets. Mr. Harris answered it was, that this is a PUD with private streets and the request had been to allow the streets to be dedicated to the public. The Council had turned down that request and now it is going to be approved as a regular Planned Unit Development. Councilmember Goodman asked why it had taken so long (since August, 1976) for this to come back to Council. Mr. Knickerbocker replied that at the time the original PUD was requested, the ordinance provided that the streets have to be dedicated and all requirements met. At that time the developer wanted to seek an amendment to allow him not to meet all of those requirements, so while that amendment was pending and coming through the channels which resulted in the denial of the revision, the original case has been on "hold" and we are back to the original requirements of the PUD ordinance. TELEPHONE NO. 911 FOR ALL EMERGENCY SERVICES Councilmember Mullen discussed his proposal to utilize No. 911 as the A citizen telephone number for all emergency services within the Austin area. could dial 911, be connected to a central switchboard, which in turn would connect him to the proper emergency service. He stated that City Manager Davidson's staff is preparing a study report and will make the report to the Council on this issue in about three weeks. Mayor Pro Tem Snell asked if this was just for the City of Austin. Councilmember Mullen replied that it would have to be the Sheriff's Department too, and we would have to get their cooperation. All emergency areas would be covered then. ATTEST: June 9, 1977 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS ADJOURNMENT The meeting of the City Council was adjourned at 11:42 a.m. Gra Monroe City Clerk APPROVED Mayor