CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting July 14, 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, Himmelblau, Mullen, Trevino Absent: None The Invocation was delivered by Homer Reed, Deputy City Manager. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor McClellan announced that the Council had been meeting in Executive Session. The Council discussed the order of rotation for Mayor Pro Tem and appointments to Boards and Commissions. Rotation of Mayor Pro Tem Mayor Pro Tem Snell moved that the Council approve the following order of rotation for Mayor Pro Tem: Councilmember Himmelblau Councilmember Trevino Councilmember Mullen Councilmember Cooke Councilmember Goodman The motion, seconded by Councilmember Goodman, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Snell, Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen Noes: Councilmember Trevino _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS July 14, 1977 Building Standards Commission Mayor Pro Tem Snell moved that the Council appoint Thomas Hatch, Registered Architect, and George Baker, real estate broker, to the Building Standards Commission for unspecified terms. member Himmelblau, carried by the following vote: The motion, seconded by CouncilAyes: Mayor Pro Tem Snell, Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Trevino, Mayor McClellan Noes: None Citizens Board of Natural Resources and Environmental Quality Councilmember Himmelblau moved that the Council reappoint Brother Daniel Lynch, Kathy Patman and Dr. Robert J. Finley to three-year terms expiring July 1, 1980, and appoint Neal Graham, Aubrey Ron Cartlidge, Betty Hendrix, Roger Duncan and Ed Hill to three-year terms expiring July 1, 1980, to the Citizens Board of Natural Resources and Environmental Quality. motion, seconded by Councilmember Mullen, carried by the following vote: The Ayes: Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Snell Noes: None Manpower Advisory Planning Council Councilmember Trevino moved that the Council appoint Claudia Allen, Marge Ball, Marlene Friske and Billy Howard to terms expiring September 1, 1977, to the Manpower Advisory Planning Council. The motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Snell, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Snell, Councilmember Cooke Noes: None Urban Renewal Board of Directors Councilmember Goodman moved that the Council appoint Susanne Ethridge Cannon to a two-year term expiring May 5, 1979, to the Urban Renewal Board of Directors. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Himmelblau, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Himmelblau, Mullen, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Snell, Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman Noes: None Mayor McClellan stated that next week appointments would be made for one vacancy on the Planning Commission and one vacancy on the Building Standards Commission. On August 11, six appointments would be made to the Community Development Commission, three appointments to the Solicitation Board and three appointments to the Plumbing Board of Appeals. Some revisions to the Plumbing Board of Appeals Ordinance probably would be considered at that time. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS July 14, 1977 Mayor McClellan stated that a Resolution relating to MoPac would be considered as an emergency item at 2:00p.m., after which there would be a policy work session. RELEASE OF EASEMENT Councilmember Trevino moved that the Council adopt a resolution authorizing release of the following easement: A portion of a Drainage and Public Utilities Easement out of Lot 4, Block B, the Bluffs of University Hills, Section 1, a subdivision in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas according to a map of Record in Plat Book 42 at Page 12 of the Travis County Plat Records. (Requested by Pat Dugan, Fort Worth Mortgage Corporation representing the purchaser, Tyree Shaw, Sr.) The motion, seconded by Councilmember Goodman, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Mullen, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Snell, Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman, Himmelblau Noes: None ITEM POSTPONED Mayor McClellan stated that the following item was postponed: Consider request of Mr. Jerry Angerman for a Wastewater Approach Main in Scenic Brook West Subdivision. 1977 AUSTIN AQUA FESTIVAL ACTIVITIES Mr. Steve Harris, President, Austin Aqua Festival for 1977, appeared before the Council to request approval of the following activities: a. Texas Water Ski Championship: - July 30-- 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 31 12 noon to 5 p.m. World Gas and Fuel Drag Boat Race: August 13 August 14 - - 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. 1. Use of Town Lake and Festival Beach as an event and spectator area. 2. Use of inboard and outboard motorboats in promoting, staging, and conducting this event. b. Aqua Festival Sports Car Races: August 13 - 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. August 14 - 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. c. - CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS July 14, 1977 1. Request resolution temporarily closing the following streets adjacent to Municipal Auditorium. (a) Riverside Drive from Lee Barton Drive to South 1st Street (b) Dawson Road from Barton Springs Road to Riverside Drive (c) Bouldin Avenue from Barton Springs Road to Riverside Drive 2. Request use of Auditorium and Coliseum Parking lots for this event. Motorcycle Trials: July 31 - 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Request permission to use Walnut Creek Park for the event and trophy presentation. d. Twilight Land Parade: August 5-7 p.m. to 9 p.m. e. 1. Request for a Parade Permit from Mr. Art Keller from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Friday, August 5, 1977, beginning at Auditorium parking lot on South 1st and West 1st to Congress Avenue, up Congress to 11th Street, west on 11th Street to Guadalupe, return to forming area. 2. Request permission to use City Barns behind Coliseum for storage of floats from August 5th to August 16th at $5.00 per day. 3. Request resolution temporarily closing Riverside Drive between South 1st and Lamar from 12 noon to 10:30 p.m. Flatwater Canoe Races: - August 6 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Request permission for a power safety boat on Town Lake between Tom Miller Dam and Festival Beach. - f. Motorcycle Road Races: August 7 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. 1. Request resolution temporarily closing the following streets adjacent to Municipal Auditorium and Coliseum: (a) Riverside Drive from Lamar to South 1st Street. (b) Dawson Road from Barton Springs Road to Riverside Drive. (c) Bouldin Avenue from Barton Springs Road to Riverside Drive. 2. Request use of the Coliseum parking lot and a portion of the Auditorium parking lot for the event. 3. Request use of West Auditorium lobby for display of antique motorcycles. 8. Water Parade: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS July 14, 1977 August 12 - 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. 1. Use of Town Lake and Festival Beach as an event and spectator area. 2. Use of motorboats on Town Lake in conjunction with staging area and practice sessions prior to parade date. 3. Permission to hold aerial fireworks display at the Lake Shore area on south bank of Town Lake. 4. Permission for high dive performance into Town Lake in front of grandstand. 5. Permission for conducting Coast Guard rescue demonstration on Town Lake. h. Small Fry Fishing Derby: August 13 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Request permission to use Northwest Park Pond. 1. Arts and Crafts Flea Market: August 6 August 7 - 12 noon to 7 p.m. 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. 1. Request permission to utilize Auditorium Shores for an Arts and Crafts Show. 2. Request permission to sell beer. j. Street Banners: July 29 to August 15 Installation of street banners at First & Congress, Seventh and Congress, and Martin Luther King, Jr., Boulevard and San Antonio. k. Aqua Fest Nights at Fiesta Gardens: Request permission to use Fiesta Gardens for Fest Nights on August 5, 6, 7, 8,99, 10, 11, 12, and 13. 1. Texas State Sports Car Auto-Cross: July 16 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. m. п. Request permission to use a portion of the Auditorium parking lot for this event. Deaf Cultural Theatre: August 5 and 6 Request permission to use a portion of the Auditorium shores west of Gazebo for this event. Concours de Elegance: August 14 All day Request permission to use park area in front of Parks and Recreation Buildingfor display of Jaguar sport cars. _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS July 14, 1977 0. Aqua Fest Criterium Bicycle Race: August 13 - All day. Request permission to use River Road area at Zilker Park for event. Additionally, the World Gas and Fuel Drag Boat Races scheduled for August 13 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and August 14 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. have previously been approved by the City Council. Mayor McClellan stated that the Navigation Board unanimously recommended approval of the proposed events and the City administration also recommended approval. Lonnie Davis, Director of the Building Inspection Department, stated that notices had been sent to neighborhood groups and that there was no opposition to the proposed events. Mayor McClellan stated that she appreciated the efforts of the Aqua Festival officials and City administration to hold down costs of the events. In response to Councilmember Trevino's question, Mr. Davis stated that there had been no calls or complaints regarding blocked driveways or debris scattered throughout the streets on the north bank of Town Lake during the boat races which the Council had authorized previously. Councilmember Cooke expressed his pleasure with cost reductions in some of the departments working with Aqua Festival, but hoped to see future reductions in the other departments involved. Councilmember Trevino stated that for future events perhaps the Aqua Festival Board of Directors should consider raising the price of the Skipper pin to help offset costs to the City. Motions Councilmember Cooke moved that the Council approve the use of City facilities and assistance to conduct several events in conjunction with the 1977 Austin Aqua Festival as requested. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Trevino, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmember Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Snell, Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen Noes: None Councilmember Cooke moved that the Council adopt a resolution temporarily closing the following streets adjacent to Municipal Auditorium on August 13, 1977, from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and on August 14, 1977, from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 1. 2. a Riverside Drive from Lee Barton Drive to South 1st Street. Dawson Road from Barton Springs Road to Riverside Drive. 3. Bouldin Avenue from Barton Springs Road to Riverside Drive. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Trevino, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmember Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Snell, Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen Noes: None _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS July 14, 1977 Councilmember Cooke moved that the Council adopt a resolution temporarily closing Riverside Drive between South 1st and Lamar from 12 noon to 10:30 p.m. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Trevino, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmember Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Snell, Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen Noes: None Councilmember Cooke moved that the Council adopt a resolution temporarily closing the following streets adjacent to Municipal Auditorium and Coliseum on August 7, 1977, from 7:30 a.m. to 6:30p.m.: 1. 2. Riverside Drive from Lamar to South 1st Street. Dawson Road from Barton Springs Road to Riverside Drive. 3. Bouldin Avenue from Barton Springs Road to Riverside Drive. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Trevino, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmember Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Snell, Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen Noes: None Mr. Harris introduced Commodore Russell Fish, the new Executive Director of Aqua Festival, Art Keller and Duchesses Cindy Lake and Beth Brown, who presented certificates to the gentlemen of the Council, designating them honorary Commanders of the Fleet. Mayor McClellan and Councilmember Himmelblau were presented certificates designating them as Queens of the Fleet, and each member of the Council received a Skipper pin. APPEARANCE TO DISCUSS EMS EMPLOYEE REPORT MR. JOE PINNELLI, Business Agent for AFSCME, MR. RAY JORDAN and MR. MALCOLM SWINNEY appeared before the Council in connection with the EMS Employees Report. Mr. Pinnelli stated that of all the City employees they represented, they were probably the most impressed with the EMS department. He indicated that the majority of their concerns have been over health care. Mr. Pinnelli introduced Mr. Ray Jordan, who is Chairperson for the EMS Employees Council. Mr. Jordan did not speak himself but introduced MR. MALCOLM SWINNEY, ViceChairman for External Affairs for AFSCME's Emergency Medical Service Professional Unit. Mr. Swinney stated that the most outstanding trademark of EMS employees was the desire to improve themselves. He pointed out that EMS employees went to management and requested map study courses, defensive driving courses and the appointment of a Medical Director. Mr. Swinney indicated that 55% of the EMS employees are members of the AFSCME Professional Unit. He stated that the final version of their recommendations was drafted and submitted to the City Manager's Office last week. They looked forward to working with his office to arrive at solutions within the next few weeks. Mr. Swinney stated that it was of paramount importance that the City begin a diligent and thorough search for a new EMS Director. He indicated that there were several persons in the Central Texas area that are highly qualified for the position and should be given immediate consideration. He stated that it was crucial that the new Director CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS July 14, 1977 have the kind of qualifications and experience in emergency medical service that the position demands if Austin is to have a superior system. Mr. Swinney indicated that the employees want to play a role in the selection of the new Director. They hoped that Dr.Pape, EMS Medical Director, could play a role in the selection of the new Director, preferably the right of final approval. Councilmember Goodman asked Mr. Swinney about on the job inspections. Mr. Swinney indicated that he and his partner gave critiques to one another, but at the present time there were no kinds of administrative inspection made of the employees. Councilmember Goodman asked City Manager Dan Davidson what effect the EMS program was having on the City operating budget. Mr. Davidson stated that a report on this could be brought back to the Council. He indicated that a report relative to this would be presented next week in connection with the annual operating budget proposals. Mr. Davidson stated that in regards to the Fire, Police and EMS Department, where human lives are at stake, the budget office is much more lenient in accepting the need for an emergency expenditure or a request to the Council for an emergency appropriation than they would be in other departments. Mr. Swinney stated that they felt the 60-day time period designated for the hiring of a new EMS Director was too long. Mr. Davidson indicated, however, that they would not appoint someone unacceptable just to meet a 30-day reduced deadline. Councilmember Goodman asked Mr. Swinney if they were requesting two more ambulances in addition to the ones already approved by the Council the week before. Mr. Swinney stated that they were not and that the two requests were one and the same. Councilmember Goodman asked Mr. Swinney if they were having mechancial problems with their ambulance units. Mr. Swinney indicated that the life expectancy for the units was 2-1/2 years and that all of their units had exceeded that limit. Mr. Davidson pointed out that a program was already under way to overhaul the present units. Councilmember Goodman asked what would be needed for the employees of EMS to receive more training. Mr. Swinney stated that Dr. Pape was currently trying to acquire more in-hospital training for the employees both in the emergency room and the operating room so that the employees can receive better training in the administration of I-V feeding. Councilmember Goodman asked about the lack of legal protection accorded the EMS employees from the City Legal Department. Mr. Swinney stated that as paramedics they were not covered under any insurance program. He stated that no insurance company would give them malpractice coverage. Mr. Jerry Harris, City Attorney, stated that his department has not been called upon to render any legal service to the EMS Department and that he had met with Dr. Pape and they were in the process of drafting some formal written procedures for what the City's legal responsibilities are. He indicated that this could be brought before the Council as a policy resolution. Councilmember Goodman asked if vehicles were a priority in the department. Mr. Swinney stated that they felt that if they had better equipment, they could get to the scene and provide better care. Councilmember Goodman asked what would happen to the report that the EMS employees have submitted. Mr. Davidson stated that each item would be addressed. Councilmember Cooke stated that he was concerned about the vehicle maintenance priority and the "roving" ambulance unit which served as a replacement for any unit which had to be pulled out of service. He also stated that he was concerned about the time it took to change out the unit chassis. Councilmember Cooke stated that he was concerned about the need for a supervisor who CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXASJuly 14, 1977 would ride in the ambulances and evaluate the job performance of the crews. was stated that what is needed is a Clinical Nursing Specialist who could go into the field. The current supervisory staff does not have the time to render such services. It Councilmember Trevino asked Mr. Davidson why the City could not pursue a program to provide CPR training for the general public. He made mention of such programs that were currently in operation in the private sector. Mr. Davidson stated that there would be a report on this but that it was not ready at the time. Mr. Davidson personally did not think the City had the resources to render such a program but stated that a study would be done to determine what it would take to offer such a program to the public. Mr. Swinney indicated that CPR instruction has been offered by the American Heart Association at no charge. He said that this has been done on a volunteer basis. He asked that EMS employees be involved in teaching such classes. Councilmember Trevino suggested that this program could be offered on a periodic basis. MS. PEGGY GRAHAM of the local American Heart Association spoke before the Council. She told the Council that an AHA Board of Directors meeting Wednesday night instituted a CPR Task Force comprised of various CPR professionals in the community. Ms. Graham made mention of the Seattle CPR program which she noted was a Federally funded program. Councilmember Trevino told Ms. Graham that the City Council would appreciate a copy of the minutes of that particular meeting. Ms. Graham stated that she would look into this. Mayor McClellan extended thanks to Ms. Graham and the EMS ELECTRIC RATE STUDY Mayor McClellan stated that a recommendation had been received from the Electric Utility Commission urging the Council to accept the goals outlined by Touche Ross Rate Consultants concerning electric rate design. These goals were as follows: 1. Provide adequate, safe and reliable service to all customers. 2. Maintain the financial integrity of the utility enabling it to raise capital as necessary. 3. Price service in a manner which is consistent with the over all goals of the City of Austin concerning growth, economic development, and environmental impact. 4. Price electric rates first on the basis of cost and then allow rate of return differences to reflect social and risk factors. 5. Establish rate structures that are easily understood and communicate to customers appropriate price signals as to the cost of generation at varying times. 6. Promote the most economical generating mix and yet maintain the most efficient use of existing and future fuel resources. 7. Establish rate schedules that promote improvement of the system load factor. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS July 14, 1977 8. Allow the utility to earn a return comparable to what other utilities would earn under similar circumstances, as long as financial integrity is maintained. 9. Provide transfers to the general fund in a manner consistent with the dividend payment policy of other comparable utilities. 10. Maintain to the degree possible, both revenue stability to the utility and price stability to the customer. 11. Conform to the guidelines established by the Texas Public Utilities Commission to the extent applicable and appropriate. Councilmember Himmelblau moved that the Council accept the above goals submitted by the Touche Ross Consulting Firm. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Cooke, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Snell, Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Trevino Noes: None STREET NAME CHANGES Mayor McClellan introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE NAMES OF CERTAIN STREETS IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN FROM EAST LIVE OAK STREET TO EAST OLTORF STREET, FROM BAYWOOD DRIVE TO HEDGEWOOD DRIVE, FROM HERMATAGE DRIVE TO HERMITAGE DRIVE, FROM WOODCREST DRIVE TO CHELSEA MOOR; SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council waive the requirement for three readings, declare an emergency and finally pass the ordinance. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Goodman, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Snell, Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Trevino, Mayor McClellan Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. LICENSE AGREEMENT Mayor Pro Tem Snell moved that the Council adopt a resolution to enter into a License Agreement with Missouri Pacific Railroad Company for the purpose of installing a 36-inch water main beneath said railroad's Right-Of-Way at Mile Post 168.67 in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Goodman, carried by the following vote: Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Snell Ayes: Noes: None =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS- July 14, 1977 CONTRACTS AWARDED Councilmember Trevino moved that the Council adopt a resolution to award the following contract: SCHMIDT CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. 7230 U. S. Highway 290 West Austin, Texas - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM 36" concrete steel cylinder water trans- mission main for the Davis Reservoir - $522,825.00. The motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Snell, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Snell, Councilmember Cooke Noes: None Councilmember Trevino moved that the Council adopt a resolution to award the following contract: HEIDELBERG EAST 2100 Faulkner Road N.E. Atlanta, Georgia - Power Paper Cutter, Public Information Department. Items 1 and 2 - $8,445.00 The motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Snell, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Snell, Councilmember Cooke Noes: None Councilmember Trevino moved that the Council adopt a resolution to award the following contract: BURNUP & SIMS OF TEXAS, INC. 2716 East 5th Street Austin, Texas CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM, Construc- tion of an Electric Ductline at La Posada Drive and North IH 35 Frontage Road $81,020.00 The motion, seconded by Mayor ProoTem Snell, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Snell, Councilmember Cooke Noes: None Councilmember Trevino moved that the Council adopt a resolution to award the following contract: A. B. CHANCE COMPANY 12317 Almeda Road Houston, Texas - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM - CIRCUIT 940, WILLIAMSON AND HAMILTON SUBSTATIONS Design Fabrication and Shipping of Galvanized Steel Transmission Line Structures, Electric Department Item 1-30 $129,850.00 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS July 14, 1977 The motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Snell, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Snell, Councilmember Cooke Noes: None Councilmember Trevino moved that the Council adopt a resolution to award the following contract: PUFFER-SWEIVEN, INC. Representatives of FISHER CONTROLS COMPANY 10502 Fallstone Houston, Texas - Modification of Analog System, Holly #2, Electric Department $13,935.00 - The motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Snell, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Snell, Councilmember Cooke Noes: None Councilmember Trevino moved that the Council adopt a resolution to award the following contract: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION 1609 Shoal Creek Boulevard Austin, Texas - Extended Term Plan, Two-Module Disk Storage Unit, Data Systems Department. Two (2) year Extended Term Plan (lease) including options for three (3) one (1) year extensions. Item 1 - 1 ea. @ $1,739.00/month The motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Snell, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Snell, Councilmember Cooke Noes: None HEARING TO AMEND SIGN REQUIREMENTS Mayor McClellan opened the public hearing scheduled for 11:15 a.m. to amend the Austin City Code providing for special exception to be granted by the Board of Adjustment in connection with on-premise church accessory signs located on sites zoned "B" Residence or more restrictive use districts; providing for the discontinuance of non-conforming uses not conducted within a building in "B" Residence and more restrictive use districts. No one appeared to be heard. Mr. Lonnie Davis, Director of the Building Inspection Department, stated that the first proposal under the Board of Adjustment was reviewed by a City of Austin Sign Committee which spent the major part of 1975 reviewing and recommending adoption of a comprehensive sign ordinance. One of the problems _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS July 14, 1977 posed at those hearings was by churches which claimed that the standard 2' x 3' sign limit was not large enough for these purposes. The Committee made a recommendation at the conclusion of these hearings that the Zoning Ordinance (Chapter 45) be amended to give authority to the Board of Adjustment to hear any request by a church for a sign which exceeded 6 square feet and rather than the church or the applicant being required to request a variance, that they be permitted to request a special exception. There is a distinct difference in the Zoning Ordinance between a variance and a special exception. The Sign Committee made a recommendation to bring this case before the Planning Commission since the Planning Commission may recommend a change to the Zoning Ordinance. The Planning Commission recommended by unanimous vote that this change be brought before the Council.. Mayor McClellan asked Mr. Davis if persons in the neighborhood were still notified of zoning hearings even with the new change in the ordinance. Mr. Davis indicated that persons living in the area would still be notified. Mayor McClellan introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE III OF CHAPTER 45 OF THE 1967 CODE OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, AS AMENDED, BY ADDING A NEW SECTION 45-31(h); PROVIDING FOR A SPECIAL EXCEPTION TO BE GRANTED BY THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT IN CONNECTION WITH ON-PREMISE CHURCH ACCESSORY SIGNS LOCATED ON SITES ZONED "B" RESIDENCE OR MORE RESTRICTIVE USE DISTRICTS; AMENDING SECTION 45-32(f) OF ARTICLE III OF CHAPTER 45; PROVIDING FOR THE DISCONTINUANCE OF NONCONFORMING USES NOT CONDUCTED WITHIN A BUILDING IN "B" RESIDENCE AND MORE RESTRICTIVE USE DISTRICTS; SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Councilmember Goodman 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 Himmelblau, Mullen, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Snell, Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. EMERGENCY PAYMENT OF UTILITY BILLS FOR THE ELDERLY AND HANDICAPPED Mayor Pro Tem Snell moved that the Council adopt a resolution to enter into a contract with the Texas Department of Community Affairs for $98,000 for a program of emergency payment of utility bills for the elderly and handicapped. (No matching funds required; Program period: July 1, 1977 - August 31, 1977.) The motion, seconded by Councilmember Goodman, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Mullen, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Snell, Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman, Himmelblau Noes: None Mayor Pro Tem Snell commented that two years ago he talked to a group of people about something in this nature and is certainly happy to see it put into effect. Mr. Davidson, City Manager, noted that Mr. Andy Ramirez, Department of CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXASJuly 14, 1977 Human Resources Director, and his staff have pursued this type of item wholeheartedly, and said he knew they appreciated Mayor Pro Tem Snell's comments. Councilmember Cooke asked how it would be administered. Mr. Ramirez told the Council that under the Federal program, money will not change hands until all the work has been done, and people certified. Then one check will be paid to the City of Austin, which will be distributed according to need. This will include electric, water and gas utility bills, but not telephone. He said that with this grant, people who have had their utilities cut off can be granted up to $250.00 in advance with the utility company to help them get through the winter months. In rural areas, butane or wood can be purchased for the use of those in need. Councilmember Cooke asked how this would be handled in the future when the present program period has run out. Mr. Ramirez said they have applied for and expect to receive approximately anywhere between $42,000 and $100,000 weatherization money, which, he said, can also be used for the same purpose as above. This will begin October 1, 1977, after the application has been submitted to the Council for the grant award. Councilmember Goodman asked what the criteria was in determining the handicap of a person. Mr. Ramirez responded that certification by a medical doctor, S.S.I., or an agency that is working with the individual. Councilmember Goodman asked how they would be able to spend $98,000 in about 43 days. Mr. Ramirez said that amount of money was really not enough. He said in the Department of Public Welfare alone there are 400 people who could use $250 each. He said the money basically would be used to augment the paying of bills. AUSTIN AREA URBAN LEAGUE SECOND-YEAR HCD FUNDS Mayor Pro Tem Snell moved that the Council adopt a resolution to authorize a 12-month contract with the Austin Area Urban League for $70,000 of SecondYear HCD Funds. (Contract period: July 1, 1977 June 30, 1978) The motion, seconded by Councilmember Trevino, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmember Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Snell, Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen Noes: None POLICE ACADEMY DIRECTOR Councilmember Trevino moved that the Council adopt a resolution to authorize acceptance of a grant award in the amount of $30,000 from the Texas Criminal Justice Division for the project entitled "Police Academy Director." (Texas Criminal Justice support; Program period: July 1, 1977 - June 30, 1978) The motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Snell, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Snell, Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Trevino Noes: None Councilmember Mullen asked what would happen after June 30, 1978. Mr. Homer Reed, Deputy City Manager, answered that this is the second year for the program under Federal funds. He said funds for a third year is uncertain and probably unlikely and will probably have to be picked up with City funds at the end of the present term. Assistant Police Chief Goerge Phifer told the Council CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS July 14, 1977 this has been the first year the Police Academy has had a director who is a non-law enforcement person. The present person in charge has his doctorate in Educational Psychology. Chief Phifer said the idea behind this was to start a new trend in the police training department in the evaluation of personnel and the training program itself. He pointed out that it is their intention to ask for the amount of money in the next budget that this position would require. He feels it is an essential position within the Police Department to give the training that is necessary...not only recruit training, which consists of more than 1,000 hours, but also continuous in-service programs for all personnel plus a supervisory and command training program. He encouraged the Council to think positively about this vital program. TEMPORARY STREET CLOSING Councilmember Himmelblau moved that the Council adopt a resolution to temporarily close the 200 block of West Tenth Street, between Colorado and Lavaca, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00p.m., Saturday, July 23, 1977, as requested by Mr. Sam O. Kimberlin, Jr., of Texas Bankers Association. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Goodman, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Snell, Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Trevino, Mayor McClellan Noes: None WOODWARD STREET Councilmember Trevino moved that the Council adopt a resolution to authorize payment in the amount of $14,245.93 to the Lower Colorado River Authority for cost incurred by the Authority to relocate structures on LCRA transmission line #54 in and along Woodward Street from Congress Avenue to Interstate Highway 35. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM, WOODWARD STREET. The motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Snell, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Snell Noes: None RON RIGSBY PARK Mayor Pro Tem Snell moved that the Council adopt a resolution to name the park located in the 1100 block of Little Elm Drive, "Ron Rigsby Park." The motion, seconded by Councilmember Goodman, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Snell, Councilmember Cooke Noes: None =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS July 14, 1977 C.I.P. HEARINGS SET Councilmember Trevino moved that the Council adopt a resolution to set public hearings on the 1977-82 Capital Improvements Program as follows: July 25 7:00 p.m. Council Chamber July 27 7:00 p.m. Porter Junior High August 1 7:00 p.m. Reagan Senior High August 2 7:00 р.м. Burnet Junior High August 3 7:00 p.m. Rosewood-Zaragosa Center The motion, seconded by Councilmember Goodman, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Himmelblau, Mullen, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Snell, Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman Noes: None ONE-WAY STREETS Mayor McClellan introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING THE DIRECTION IN WHICH TRAFFIC SHALL MOVE ON THE EAST AND WEST SERVICE ROADS OF I.H. 35 BETWEEN ST. ELMO ROAD AND SOUTH CONGRESS AVENUE, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 21-39 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1967; SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Councilmember Goodman moved that the Council waive the requirement for three readings, declare an emergency and finally pass the ordinance effective immediately. The motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Snell, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Mullen, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Snell, Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman, Himmelblau Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. SPEED ZONES MODIFIED Mayor McClellan introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 21-42 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1967 BY MAKING CERTAIN ADDITIONS TO SUBSECTIONS (a), (b), (c), (d), AND (e), AND BY MAKING CERTAIN DELETIONS TO SUBSECTIONS (c), (d), AND (e) THEREOF, THEREBY DECLARING MAXIMUM PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMITS UPON CERTAIN STREETS AND HIGHWAYS WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, PURSUANT TO AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE "UNIFORM ACT REGULATING TRAFFIC ON HIGHWAYS" (VERNON'S ANN. CIV. ST., ART. 6701d); REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT WITH THIS ORDINANCE; SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. (Bee Caves Road and others) _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS July 14, 1977 Councilmember Goodman moved that the Council waive the requirement for three readings, declare an emergency and finally pass the ordinance effective immediately. The motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Snell, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmember Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Snell, Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. ZONING ORDINANCES 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: (1) PARCEL NO. 2, BARRINGTON OAKS COMMERCIAL SUBDIVISION, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 8666 SPICEWOOD SPRINGS ROAD AND ALSO BOUNDED BY BARRINGTON OAKS DRIVE, FROM INTERIM "AA" RESIDENCE, INTERIM FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "GR" GENERAL RETAIL, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; AND, (2) LOTS 1 THROUGH 7, BLOCK "A," AND LOTS 1 THROUGH 27, BLOCK "B," PARKER HEIGHTS SECTION ONE-B, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 2508-2604 BURLESON ROAD AND 2603-2621 METCALFE ROAD, FROM "BB" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT; AND, (3) THE EASTERNMOST FIFTY FEET OF LOT 4 AND LOTS 7, 8, AND 9, OUTLOT 50, DIVISION "B", AIRPORT AND MANOR ROAD SUBDIVISION NO. 3, LOCALLY KNOWN AS THE REAR OF 2201 AIRPORT BOULEVARD AND ALSO BOUNDED BY THEO DRIVE; AND, (4) A 3.23 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, SAVE AND EXCEPT THE SOUTHERNMOST 120 FEET, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 12452-12536 บ. S. HIGHWAY 183, 11936-12020 ΟΑΚ ΚNOLL DRIVE AND 1202312049 JOLLYVILLE ROAD, FROM INTERIM "AA" RESIDENCE, INTERIM FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "GR" GENERAL RETAIL, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; AND, (5) A 1,200 SQUARE FOOT TRACT OF LAND, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 7113 BURNET ROAD, SUITE 109, FROM "GR" GENERAL RETAIL DISTRICT TO "C-1" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT; AND, (6) A 2.445 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 3811 SOUTH LAMAR BOULEVARD AND ALSO BOUNDED BY VICTORY LANE, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "GR" GENERAL RETAIL DISTRICT; AND, (7) LOTS A, B, AND C OF RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 2 AND 3, BLOCK "C," AND LOTS A, B, AND C OF RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 2 AND 3, BLOCK "B," SUMMIT OAKS SUBDIVISION, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 11803-11807 BELL AVENUE AND 11716-11720 BELL AVENUE, FROM INTERIM "AA" RESIDENCE, INTERIM FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "A," RESIDENCE, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; AND, (8) TRACT 1: A 13,972 SQUARE FOOT TRACT OF LAND, FROM INTERIM "AA" RESIDENCE, INTERIM FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "C-1" COMMERCIAL, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; AND, TRACT 2: AN 11,099 SQUARE FOOT TRACT OF LAND, FROM INTERIM "AA" RESIDENCE, INTERIM FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "GR" GENERAL RETAIL, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; LOCALLY KNOWN AS 11637 RESEARCH BOULEVARD (U.S. H IGHWAY 183); 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. (First Kin-Co Properties, Inc., C14-77-046; CLR Develop- ment, Inc., C14-77-050; E. C. Waagner, C14-77-055; Richard L. Matz & Emile Jamail, C14-77-056; James K. Eichelberger, Jr, et al, C14-77-059; Lynn W. Storm, C14-77-060; Thomas R. McElhenney, C14-77-048, Kenneth W. Pittman, C14-77-052 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS July 14, 1977 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 Mullen, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Snell, Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Trevino Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. 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: AN 11.019 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, SAVE AND EXCEPT THE SOUTHERNMOST 240 FEET, FROM INTERIM "A" RESIDENCE, INTERIM FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "D" INDUSTRIAL, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; AND, TRACT 1A: THE SOUTHERNMOST 240 FEET OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED 11.019 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, FROM INTERIM "A" RESIDENCE, INTERIM FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "B" RESIDENCE, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; AND, TRACT 2: A 0.286 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, FROM INTERIM "A" RESIDENCE, INTERIM FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "B" RESIDENCE, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; AND, TRACT 3: A 3.67 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, SAVE AND EXCEPT THE SOUTHERNMOST 240 FEET, FROM INTERIM "A" RESIDENCE, INTERIM FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "D" INDUSTRIAL, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; AND, TRACT 3A: THE SOUTHERNMOST 240 FEET OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED 3.67 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, FROM INTERIM "A" RESIDENCE, INTERIM FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "B" RESIDENCE, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; ALL OF SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCALLY KNOWN AS THE REAR OF 1868-2040 RUNDBERG LANE AND 9429-9701 RUNNING BIRD LANE, 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. (KVET Broadcasting Co., Inc., C14-73-211) 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 Mullen, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Snell, Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Trevino Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS July 14, 1977 EMERGENCY PASSAGE OF ORDINANCE Mayor McClellan 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 EAST 120 FEET OF LOT 3, ANN DAYTON ADDITION, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 8410-8412 BEECH DRIVE, FROM "B" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "O" OFFICE DISTRICT; SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED IN AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. (City of Austin, C14-74-137) Councilmember Trevino moved that the Council waive the requirement for three readings, declare an emergency and finally pass the ordinance, with an emergency clause. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Mullen, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Snell, Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Trevino Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed, with an emergency clause. 1977-82 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM City Manager Dan Davidson told the Council and audience that every City has its dreams and goals for improvements, to be put on a shelf and then never referred to again. He said he did not know of another City which in the first two or three years reflected and reported such a high percentage of completion of every project presented by the Planning Commission to the Austin City Council. He said he does know of some major cities in America where once the program is adopted by the City they find they do not have the money to pursue their plans, and it is very seldom pursued after that. Mr. Davidson said that the report Mr. Carrasco of the Budget Office is going to present does include things which can and will be completed. Mr. Carrasco told the Bouncil that the proposed program has developed from broad citizen participation, participation of a number of City boards and commissions and the City staff. The program was started in January of this year in which time numerous work sessions and hearings were held to try and develop the program, Mr. Carrasco stated that the Planning Commission had held 5 work sessions and one public hearing and developed recommendations on the Capital program which are included in the first part of the book transmitted to the Council. He stated that the scope of the program totals $572 million. This is $28 million less than the currently approved program. Mr. Carrasco indicated that some of the sources for funding would be Federal assistance ($20 million); State assistance ($1 million) and a total of $59 million in current revenues that would be set aside for Capital projects. He pointed out that new authority that would be required for the next five years to completely finance the program, both utilities and general government, is $247 million. Mr. Carrasco stated that for utilities and general government the first year of the program would be funded. In the case of water and wastewater, two years are completely funded. =CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS July 14, 1977 The reason for this is the passage of the Bond proposal for water and wastewater which was approved by voters last November. The Bond allowed for 3 years of funding for capital projects. The first year is being implemented now which leaves the remaining two years. Mr. Carrasco stated that there were four broad priorities that were emphasized during the development of the program: 1. The program being proposed in compliance with the Bond program approved by voters which are supposed to finance the proposed projects. 2. Whether the program was affordable not only in terms of capital cost but operating cost as well. 3. That the program try to meet changing conditions and changing needs. 4. Whether the program was in compliance with existing plans and policies of the City of Austin. Mr. Carrasco stated that the actual document has sixteen sections. Each section has a front summary that identifies the total requirements of the proposed Capital program and also the choises of financing that are anticipated over the next five years. The introductory section includes the letter of transmittal from the City Manager as well as the recommendation from the Planning Commission. Mr. Carrasco indicated that at the back of the document is a project index which lists the projects in alphabetical order by section. For each of the project descriptions, a statement of operating cost is included if there is an operating impact that has been identified. However, only the first year impact is included in the statement. Mayor McClellan stated that the Council was pleased to receive the report at this point in time. Councilmember Cooke asked if there was any kind of CIP summary report from about 3 years back that could be referred to. Mr. Davidson indicated that 100% of the first year projects are usually accomplished as the first year projects are funded projects. The second through fifth years are subject to changes. He indicated that a report such as Councilmember Cooke suggested could be submitted to the Council. Mr. Carrasco pointed out that each year serves as a new reference point. Each year, changes are made to accommodate new needs and priorities. Councilmember Trevino asked Mr. Carrasco when the City would have to go back and receive new water and wastewater authority. Mr. Carrasco indicated that the 1977-78 water and wastewater project was already funded and that it would be 1979-80 before new authority would be needed. Councilmember Goodman asked why CIP improvements for the hospital were recommended deferred. Mr. Carrasco indicated that the staff felt that there might be some changes in what the capital requirements for the hospital might be over the next five depending on the results of the current health care study. He stated that any current recommendation would be valid if it was assumed the hospital would be remaining as it is today, five years from now. Mr. Davidson stated that this recommendation came from the Planning Commission and also from his office. _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS July 14, 1977 PROPOSED REVISIONS TO THE BARRICADE ORDINANCE Mr. Joe Ternus, Director of the Urban Transportation Department, stated that the Council had copies of the proposed ordinance change report before them. He indicated that the City was currently losing $50 for every barricade permit that it granted and that the ordinance would bring this situation into line. The ordinance also provides for the separation of commercial and non-commercial permits. On the commercial permits, the City will receive exact cost for what its expenses are. Mayor Pro Tem Snell moved that the Council accept the report and have it brought back to the Council in the form of an ordinance the following week. motion, seconded by Councilmember Trevino, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Snell, Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Trevino, Mayor McClellan Noes: None The The Council recessed at 12:30 p.m. to return at 2:00p.m. for consideration of a Resolution regarding MoPac and for a policy work session. AFTERNOON SESSION Mayor McClellan called the recessed meeting to order, noting that all Councilmembers were present. MOPAC PROJECT RESOLUTION Mayor McClellan read the following Resolution: WHEREAS, the authorities of the Federal government have approved the Final Environmental Impact Statement for Highway Loop 1 (MoPac Boulevard) in Austin; and, WHEREAS, the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation can now proceed with the construction of Loop 1 from Northland Drive north to U.S. Highway 183; and, WHEREAS, an extreme public necessity demands the expeditious completion of this section of Loop 1 at the earliest possible time; and, WHEREAS, standard procedure permitted by authorities of the Federal government would require that the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation not proceed with the construction of the facility until after the City of Austin and other utility entities complete all utility adjustments, a process which is estimated to delay the initiation of construction until August, 1978; and, CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS July 14, 1977 WHEREAS, the approval by the Federal Highway Administration of an exception to standard policy to permit the City of Austin to proceed with the utility adjustment and simultaneously permit the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation to proceed with the award of bids for highway construction is estimated to permit construction to be initiated as early as October, 1977, for a savings in time of approximately eleven (11) months; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the City Council of the City of Austin hereby requests that the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration establish an exception to normal policy se as to permit simultaneous utility adjustment and highway construction in order that the completion of this essential link in the Austin transportation system may be expedited. Councilmember Goodman moved that the Council adopt the foregoing Resolution. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Mullen, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Snell Noes: None ZONINGS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING The City Manager reported that the following zoning applications had been referred to the Planning Commission for recommendation and had been set for public hearing before the City Council on August 25, 1977. EMILE JAMAIL By John Noell C14-77-074 COMMUNITY SAVINGS & LOAN ASSOC. By James Woodworth C14-77-075 JAMES L. BOWMAN, D.D.S. C14-77-076 GEORGE GALE PRICE C14-77-077 From Interim "AA" Residence 12100 Jollyville Road To 1000-2206 Ed Blue- stein Boulevard 6302-6516 Bolm Road 315 West 35th Street 1st Height and Area "A" Residence 1st Height and Area From Interim "A" Residence To 1st Height and Area "D" Industrial 6th Height and Area From "A" Residence To 1st Height and Area "0" Office 1st Height and Area From Interim "AA" Residence 11611 U.S. Highway 183 To 1st Height and Area "GR" General Retail 1st Height and Area SUSIE E. GATLIFF & RAMON W. SMITH C14-77-078 JOHN MANG C14-77-079 ARCHIE H. GOLDEN, ET AL C14-77-080 MERI RANΝΙΚΚΟ By Robert Connolly, Jr. C14-77-081 LEON SCHMIDT, TRUSTEE C14-77-082 _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 11585 Jollyville Road 5350-5352 בלבד Thunder Creek Road 13629 U.S. Highway 183 2803 Sweeney Lane 11573 Jollyville Road 10623 U.S. Highway 183 ODUS S. CRUMLEY C14-77-084 1207 Clearfield ODUS S. CRUMLEY & ALBERT HEINE C14-77-085 THOMAS T. SMITH, TRUSTEE By Wm. Terry Bray C14-77-086 EDWARD J. PETRUS By Leopold Danze C14-77-087 JOHN JOSEPH By Tom Curtis C14-77-088 1408-1410 Koenig Lane 3400-3418 Spicewood Springs Road,, also bounded by Balcones Drive and MoPac Boulevard (northwest) corner) 1110 William Cannon Drive North I. Η. 35 July 14, 1977 From Interim "AA" Residence 1st Height and Area "C" Commercial To 1st Height and Area From Interim "AA" Residence 1st Height and Area "C" Commercial, To 1st Height and Area From "A" Residence To 1st Height and Area "0" Office 1st Height and Area From Interim "AA" Residence To 1st Height and Area "LR" Local Retail 1st Height and Area From Interim "AA" Residence 1st Height and Area To "C" Commercial and "C-1" Commercial 1st Height and Area From Interim "A" Residence 1st Height and Area "C" Commercial 1st Height and Area To From "A" Residence 1st Height and Area To "LR" Local Retail 1st Height and Area From Interim "A" Residence 1st Height and Area To "0" Office (Tract 1) and "GR" General Retail (Tract 2) 1st Height and Area From "0" Office 1st Height and Area To "LR" Local Retail 1st Height and Area From Interim "A" Residence To 1st Height and Area "GR" General Retail 1st Height and Area : H. E. BUTT GROCERY By Tom Curtis C14-77-089 RICHARD L. MATZ & EMILE JAMAIL By S. A. Garza C14-77-090 LEONARD FRANKLIN By Mark Summers C14-77-091 E. D. BOHLS By Robert Davis C14-77-092 KENNETH S. HAWKINS C14-77-093 MRS. ALICE EMMONS By Douglas Wohlfahrt C14-77-094 RICHARD DAYWOOD By Katherine Ammer C14-77-095 JOE GILBRETH & CO., INC., ET AL By Phil Mockford C14-76-078 MECON PROPERTIES By Dr. Walter Meyer C14-77-062 HEIERMAN BUILDING Joe Colbert, owner C14h-77-013 BERTRAM STORE BUILDING Taylor Gaines, owner C14h-77-016 =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Southeast corner of I. H. 35 (south) and North Bluff Drive 11474-11484 U. S. Highway 183 11901-11947 Oak Knoll Drive 12004-12014 & 11981- 12013 Jollyville Road 619 West 31-1/2 Street 622 West 31st Street 2810-2818 Manor Road 3301-3411 Randolph Road July 14, 1977 From "GR" General Retail 1st Height and Area To "GR" General Retail 2nd Height and Area From Interim "AA" Residence 1st Height and Area To "GR" General Retail (Tract 1) "0" Office (Tract 2) and "A" Residence (Tract 3) 1st Height and Area From "BB" Residence To 1st Height and Area "B" Residence 1st Height and Area From "B" Residence To 1st Height and Area "0" Office 1st Height and Area From Interim "AA" Residence 11232-11304 Jollyville Road To 1004-1006 West 31st Street 7701 East M.L.K. Boulevard U. S. Highway 183, Oceanaire Boulevard & Country Club Drive 908 Romería Drive 115 East 5th Street 1601 Guadalupe Street 1st Height and Area "O" Office 2nd Height and Area From "A" Residence To 5th Height and Area "0" Office 5th Height and Area From Interim "AA" Residence To 1st Height and Area "LR" Local Retail 1st Height and Area From Interim "AA" Residence 1st Height and Area To "GR" General Retail 1st Height and Area From "A" Residence To 1st Height and Area "B" Residence 1st Height and Area From "C-2" Commercial 4th Height and Area Το "C-2-H" Commercial-Historic 4th Height and Area From "C" Commercial 3rd Height and Area To "C-H" Commercial-Historic 3rd Height and Area SMITH-SMITH HOUSE Homer D. Smith, Jr., owner C14h-77-017 SWEDISH LOG CABIN City of Austin, owner C14h-77-021 ESPARANZA SCHOOL City of Austin, owner C14h-77-022 JOHNSON HOME American Legion, Travis Post #76, owner C14h-77-023 MILLBROOK Ernest R. Hardin and Kenneth Newell, owners C14h-77-024 TMI CASTLE Henry F. Kunz, et al, owners C14h-77-026 CRUCHON HOME Lou Nora Spiller, owner C14h-77-027 504 West 14th Street July 14, 1977 =CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS From "0" Office 2nd Height and Area To "O-H" Office-Historic 2nd Height and Area Garden Center, Zilker Park From Interim "A" Residence 1st Height and Area To "A-H" Residence-Historic 1st Height and Area Garden Center, Zilker Park 2201 West 1st Street 1803 Evergreen Avenue 1111 West 11th Street 1200 Windsor Road From Interim "A" Residence 1st Height and Area To "A-H" Residence-Historic 1st Height and Area From "C" Commercial 1st Height and Area To "C-H" Commercial-Historic 1st Height and Area From "B" Residence 1st Height and Area To "B-H" Residence-Historic 1st Height and Area From "B" Residence 2nd Height and Area To "B-H" Residence 2nd Height and Area From "B" Residence 1st Height and Area Το "B-H" Residence-Historic 1st Height and Area ADJOURNMENT The Council adjourned its regular business at 2:25 p.m. to conduct a policy work session for the establishment of public priorities. ATTEST: APPROVED Mayor race Mouse City Clerk