=CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS December 14, 1978 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting December 14, 1978 9:00 Α.Μ. Council Chambers 301 West Second Street The meeting was called to order with Mayor McClellan presiding. Roll Call: Present: Mayor Pro Tem Cooke, Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan Absent: None INVOCATION Reverend Richard E. McCabe, Lakeway Church, gave the Invocation. AUSTIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE WEEK Mayor McClellan read a proclamation designating the week of December 14-21, 1978, as Austin Community College Week. Reverend Griffin thanked her for the proclamation, and accepted it along with Dr. Cecil Groves and Mr. Marvin Swift. Dr. Groves presented Councilmembers with a copy of the college catalog and a course schedule for the coming semester. WILLIE NELSON APPRECIATION WEEK Willie Nelson Appreciation Week will be observed December 17-23, 1978, according to a proclamation read by Mayor McClellan and accepted by Mr. Nelson's daughter, ter, LANA FOWLER, who expressed her father's appreciation. STUDENT INTERN INTRODUCED Mayor McClellan introduced her new student intern, DAVID RUSK, from Lanier High School. "i CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS December 14, 1978 Mayor McClellan announced that the following Boards and Commissions are to be appointed December 21, 1978: Building Standards Commission - 3 Vending Commission - 1 Community Development Commission - Communi 1 MH/MR - 1 Wrecker Standards Commission - 7 Medical Assistance Advisory Committee 2 Construction Advisory Committee - 4 Human Relations Commission 7 - Commission on the Status of Women 1 Dental Health Advisory Committee On-Going Goals Committee - - 2 - 6 Building Code Board of Appeals - 1 Elizabet Ney Museum MINUTES APPROVED Councilmember Himmelblau moved that the Council approve the Minutes for Special Meeting of November 8, 1978, and Regular Meetings of November 30, 1978, and December 7, 1978. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Trevino, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Cooke, Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino Noes: None STASSNEY LANE, PHASE 2, PROJECT Councilmember Trevino moved that the Council adopt a resolution to authorize the acquisition of certain land for the Stassney Lane, Phase 2, project, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT No. 73/62-30: 12,632 square feet of street right-of-way and 3,437 square feet for a Drainage Easement, both out of Lot A, Fairview Village. (Windmill Corner, Ltd.) The motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Cooke, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Cooke, Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan Noes: None -CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS December 14, 1978 Councilmember Trevino moved that the Council adopt a resolution to institute condemnation proceedings to acquire the following tract of land for the widening and improvement of Pleasant Valley Road: 700 square feet of land out of Lot 23, Block 2, Chernosky Subdivision No. 12. (Manuel Rios, et al, owners) The motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Cooke, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Cooke, Councilmember Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan Noes: None CONTRACTS APPROVED Councilmember Trevino moved that the Council adopt a resolution to approve the following contracts: Bid Award: B. F. GOODRICH COMPANY 116 Congress Avenue Austin, Texas GOODYEAR SERVICE STORE 101 Congress Avenue Austin, Texas WALKER TIRE COMPANY 7107 North Lamar Boulevard Austin, Texas - Tires & Tubes, Vehicle and Equipment Services Department. Items 1-35, 38-82, 91-96, 99 and 100, 163-169, 173-188 - $99,964.02 Items 104-160, 161 and 162, 189-222 - $37,262.67. - Items 83-90, 97 and 98 $31,667.80 YOUNGBLOOD GENERAL TIRE, INC. 506 North Lamar Boulevard - Items 101-103, 170-172 - $4,653.72 Austin, Texas The motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Cooke, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Cooke, Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan Noes: None Councilmember Trevino moved that the Council adopt a resolution to approve the following contract: AUSTIN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, INC. 1125 West 6th Street Austin, Texas - Overhaul of Automatic Transmission, Vehicle & Equipment Services Department. Item 1 through 10 and hard parts - $23,606.20. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS December 14, 1978 The motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Cooke, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Cooke, Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan Noes: None Councilmember Trevino moved that the Council adopt a resolution to approve the following contract: C-E POWER SYSTEMS COMBUSTION ENGINEERING, INC. 3334 Richmond Avenue Suite 102 Houston, Texas - - Repair of Decker Unit No. 1 boiler superheater and reheater header seal boxes, Electric Utility Department $65,000.00 The motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Cooke, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Cooke, Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan Noes: None Councilmember Trevino moved that the Council adopt a resolution to approve the following contract: KLENZOID EQUIPMENT COMPANY 912 Spring Mill Avenue Conshohocken, Pennsylvania - Anion Exchange Resin, Electric Utility Department. Item 1 - $5,889.87 The motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Cooke, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Cooke, Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan Noes: None Counci Imember Trevino moved that the Council adopt a resolution to approve the following contract: DEXTER INSTRUMENT COMPANY P. 0. Box 29185 San Antonio, Texas Zeiss Surgical Microscope with Sony TV and Recording System, Brackenridge Hospital, Phase 2B. Items 1 and 2 $18,769.00 - The motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Cooke, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Cooke, Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan Noes: None -CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS December 14, 1978 Councilmember Trevino moved that the Council adopt a resolution to approve the following contract: U.S. PIPE AND FOUNDRY COMPANY - 11325 Pegasus Street, Suite E-226 Dallas, Texas Ductile Iron Pipe, Water and Wastewater Department. Items 1-8-$136,848.24 The motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Cooke, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Cooke, Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan Noes: None Councilmember Trevino moved that the Council adopt a resolution to approve the following contract: BLAND CONSTRUCTION COMPANY 9225 Lockhart Highway Austin, Texas - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM - Installation of approximately 790 linear feet of 12-inch water transmission main in U. S. Highway 183 $21,720.00 CIP. No. 75/40-04 - The motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Cooke, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Cooke, Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan Noes: None PAYMENT AUTHORIZED Councilmember Trevino moved that the Council adopt a resolution to authorize payment to the following: CAPITAL NATIONAL BANK - The cost difference of 21"/8" wastewater main installed to serve Western Oaks Section 1-6, - $41,577.35. The motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Cooke, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Cooke, Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan Noes: None CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS December 14, 1978 WATER APPROACH MAIN CONTRACTS Councilmember Trevino moved that the Council adopt a resolution to authorize the following water approach main contract: NPC REALTY COMPANY - For construction of a 24-inch water approach main to serve Buckingham Estates Phase III Subdivision. (Estimated cost to City will be $37,755.00) The motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Cooke, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Cooke, Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan Noes: None Councilmember Trevino moved that the Council adopt a resolution to authorize the following water approach main contract: CONANN DEVELOPMENT. COMPANY Construction of a 12-inch water approach main to serve Anderson Mill Estates, Section 4, subdivision (Estimated cost to City $27,300.00) - The motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Cooke, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Cooke, Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan Noes: None WATER AND WASTEWATER APPROACH MAINS Councilmember Trevino moved that the Council adopt a resolution to authorize the following water and wastewater approach mains to serve Texas Oaks Subdivision: DON BECKER - Construction of a 12-inch water approach main $13,220.00 estimated cost by City, under the outside the City policy and construction of an 8-inch water approach main estimated cost to City $23,825.00 if annexed within one year. The motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Cooke, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Cooke, Council members Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan Noes: None December 14, 1978 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS UTILITY JOINT USE AGREEMENT Councilmember Trevino moved that the Council adopt a resolution to enter into a Utility Joint Use Agreement with the State Department of Highways and Transportation to be used for the adjustment of a 48-inch water main crossing Loop 1. (MoPac) The motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Cooke, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Cooke, Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan Noes: None 290? JOINT USE AGREEMENT Councilmember Trevino moved that the Council adopt a resoltuion to enter into a Joint Use Agreement with the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation for Loop 1 from North End Colorado River Bridge Southwest to Loop 360 Interchange. The motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Cooke, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Cooke, Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan Noes: None GRANT AWARD Councilmember Trevino moved that the Council adopt a resolution to accept a grant award from the Governor's Office of Energy Resources for $20,318 to accumulate and analyze power generation data and analyze power generation data and heat rates at Decker Unit #1. The motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Cooke, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Cooke, Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan Noes: None AUSTIN GBF/DIME FILE AND MAPS Councilmember Trevino moved that the Council adopt a resolution to enter into an agreement with the Bureau of Census for Federal funding participation in extending and correcting the Austin area GBF/DIME file and associated maps. The motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Cooke, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Cooke, Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan Noes: None ì CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS December 14. 1978 PAVING ASSESSMENT POLICY Councilmember Trevino moved that the Council adopt a resolution to revise the Paving Assessment Policy. The motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Cooke, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Cooke, Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan Noes: None FIREMAN'S RELIEF AND RETIREMENT FUND Councilmember Trevino moved that the Council adopt a resolution to approve the following in reference to House B111 56; Senate Bill 9 and Article 6243e. 1, V.T.C.S., relating to Firemen's Relief & Retirement Fund, City of Austin: 1. Proposed changes in the law to remove all indications of sex in the language of the law. 24. To raise minimum monthly benefit for off-duty disabilities from $100 to $200. 3. To change the pension allowance formula from the highest of 60 months of salary to the highest of three calendar years. The motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Cooke, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Cooke, Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan Noes: None 1978 ΝΑΤΙΟNAL ELECTRIC CODE PUBLIC HEARING Counci Imember Trevino moved that the Council adopt a resolution to set a public hearing on January 11, 1979, at 2:00 p.m., to consider adoption of the 1978 National Electric Code as amended into Chapter 37 of the City Code as recommended by the Electric Board. The motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Cooke, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Cooke, Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Noes: None Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan AGENDA ITEM NOT ACTED UPON No action was taken by Council to consider authorization to seek proposals for the purchase of all or a portion of Austin's 16% share of the South Texas Nuclear Project. -CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS December 14, 1978 AUSTIN CITY CODE AMENDMENTS Mayor McClellan introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 42 OF THE 1967 CODE OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN BY ADDING SECTION 42-1008(c)(3) REQUIRING THAT WHERE METALLIC PIPING IS USED IN THE PLUMBING SYSTEM, THE WATER SUPPLY LINE BE EXTENDED AT LEAST TWELVE (12) FEET OUTSIDE OF THE FOUNDATION'S PERIMETER; 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 Himmelblau, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Cooke Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor McClellan introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 21-6 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE; PROVIDING THAT NO PERSON SHALL KNOWINGLY FAIL OR REFUSE TO COMPLY WITH THE LAWFUL ORDER OR DIRECTION OF A POLICE OFFICER; PROVIDING THAT NO PERSON SHALL KNOWINGLY OBSTRUCT, PREVENT OR INTERFERE IN ANY MANNER WITH ANY POLICE OFFICER ENGAGED IN THE LAWFUL DISCHARGE OF HIS OR HER OFFICIAL DUTY; SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Counci Imember Mullen moved that the Council waive the requirement for three readings, declare an emergency and finally pass the ordinance. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Himmelblau, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Cooke Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. C =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS December 14, 1978 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: LOT 9, FREEMAN SUBDIVISION, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 9606-9623 NORTH INTERREGIONAL HIGHWAY 35; FROM INTERIM "AA" RESIDENCE, INTERIM FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "C" COMMERCIAL, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED IN AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Clyde Troutman and Forest Troutman, C14-78-174) 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 Himmelblau, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Cooke 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: A 400 SQUARE FOOT TRACT OF LAND, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 13780 U. S. HIGHWAY 183 AND 10300 LAKECREEK PARKWAY; FROM "GR" GENERAL RETAIL, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "GR" GENERAL RETAIL, SECOND HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED IN AUSTIN, TRAVIS AND WILLIAMSON COUNTIES, TEXAS; SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Allied Development Company, C14-78-180) 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 Himmelblau, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Cooke Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS December 14, 1978 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: AN APPROXIMATE 7.79 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, LOCATED ON GREAT HILLS TRAIL, OLD U. S. HIGHWAY 183, AND NEW U. S. HIGHWAY 183; FROM INTERIM "AA" RESIDENCE, INTERIM FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "GR" GENERAL RETAIL, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED IN AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Leon & Barbara Schmidt Family Trust, Schmidt & Simon Children's Trust, Leon A. Schmidt Children's Trust #1-2 Thru 5, C14-78-181) 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 Himmelblau, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Cooke 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: 108 FEET ON WEST AVENUE BY 195 FEET ON WEST 15TH STREET OUT OF OUTLOT 9, DIVISION E, ORIGINAL CITY, LOCALLY KNOWN AS THE WILLIAM T. CASWELL HOUSE AT 1502 WEST AVENUE; FROM "A" RESIDENCE, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "0" OFFICE, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED IN AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Dr. & Mrs. John C. Buckley, C14-78-184) (Caswell House) 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 Himmelblau, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Cooke Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS December 14, 1978 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: AN APPROXIMATE 0.08 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 808 KOENIG LANE; FROM "A" RESIDENCE, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "C" COMMERCIAL, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED IN AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (City of Austin, C14-78-185) 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 Himmelblau, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Cooke 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: AN APPROXIMATE 300 SQUARE FOOT TRACT OF LAND, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 11693 RESEARCH BOULEVARD; FROM "A" RESIDENCE, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "GR" GENERAL RETAIL, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT, SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED IN AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS: SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (P. M. Bryant, C14-78-186) 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 Himmelblau, mmelblau, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Cooke 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: A 0.60 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 12687 RESEARCH BOULEVARD; FROM INTERIM "AA" RESIDENCE, INTERIM FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "GR" GENERAL RETAIL, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT, SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED IN AUSTIN, TRAVIS AND WILLIAMSON COUNTIES, TEXAS; SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (James D. Wood, C14-78-187) CITY OF AUSTIN、TEXAS December 14, 1978 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 Himmelblau, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Cooke 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: A 2.17 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 203-217 COMAL AND 1601-1611 EAST THIRD STREET; FROM "B" RESIDENCE, SECOND HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT AND "C" COMMERCIAL, SECOND HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "O" OFFICE, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED IN AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (City of Austin, C14-78-196) 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 Himmelblau, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Cooke 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: 108 FEET ON WEST AVENUE BY 195 FEET ON WEST 15TH STREET OUT OF OUTLOT 9, DIVISION E, ORIGINAL CITY, LOCALLY KNOWN AS THE WILLIAM T. CASWELL HOUSE AT 1502 WEST AVENUE; FROM "A" RESIDENCE, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "O-H" OFFICEHISTORIC, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED IN AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (William T. Caswell House, C14h-77-041) (See Dr. & Mrs. John C. Buckley zoning, C14-78-184) 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 Himmelblau, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Cooke Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. -CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS December 14.1978 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: LOT 2, BLOCK B, ACRES WEST, SAVE AND EXCEPT THE WESTERNMOST 10 FEET WHICH IS HEREBY ZONED FROM INTERIM "AA" RESIDENCE, INTERIM FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "A" RESIDENCE, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 13548-13552 U. S. HIGHWAY 183; FROM INTERIM "AA" RESIDENCE, INTERIM FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "GR" GENERAL RETAIL, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED IN AUSTIN, TRAVIS AND WILLIAMSON COUNTIES, TEXAS; SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (John Gary Johnson, C14-78-201) 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 Himmelblau, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Cooke 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: LOTS 43 AND 44, OUTLOT 41, DIVISION B, ORIGINAL CITY, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 810 EAST 13780STREET (LIMERICK-FRAZIER HOUSE); FROM "B" RESIDENCE, SECOND HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "B-H" RESIDENCE-HISTORIC, SECOND HEIGHT AND ARKA DISTRICT; SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED IN AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Limerick-Frazier House, C14h-78-027) 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 Himmelblau, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Cooke Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS December 14, 1978 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: THE NORTH 50 FEET OF LOT 28, THE NORTH 50 FEET OF THE WEST 6 FEET OF LOT 47, SHADOW LAWN ADDITION, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 3913 AVENUE G (PAGE-GILBERT HOUSE); FROM "A" RESIDENCE, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "A-H" RESIDENCE-HISTORIC, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED IN AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Page-Gilbert House, C14h-78-040) 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 Himmelblau, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Cooke 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: LOT 24-B, RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 24, SHADOW LAWN ADDITION, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 3816 AVENUE G. (M. M. SHIPE HOUSE); FROM "A" RESIDENCE, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "A-H" RESIDENCE-HISTORIC, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED IN AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (M. M. Shipe Home, C14h-78-043) 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 Himmelblau, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Cooke Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. - CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS December 14, 1978 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: LOTS 1-10, BLOCK A, OAK FOREST, SECTION 1; LOTS 1-31, BLOCK D, OAK FOREST, SECTION 1; LOTS 1-16, BLOCK F, OAK FOREST, SECTION 1; LOTS 1-12, BLOCK G, OAK FOREST, SECTION 1; LOTS 1-12, HIGHLAND OAKS, SECTION 3; LOTS 25-37, HIGHLAND OAKS, SECTION 3; LOTS 1-15, BLOCK A., HIGHLAND OAKS, SECTION 2; LOTS 1-16, BLOCK B, HIGHLAND OAKS, SECTION 2; LOTS 1-9 A AND B, BLOCK D, SUMMIT OAKS SUBDIVISION; LOTS A-D, LIZZIE SEIDERS SUBDIVISION; LOTS 1, 4, 5 AND 6, BLOCK B, SUMMIT OAKS SUBDIVISION; LOTS 1 AND 2, BLOCK A, SUMMITS OAKS SUBDIVISION; LOTS 1, 4 AND 5, BLOCK C, SUMMIT OAKS SUBDIVISION; LOTS 4-18, BLOCK H, SUMMIT OAKS SUBDIVISION; LOTS 5-20, BLOCK F, SUMMIT OAKS SUBDIVISION; LOTS A-D, RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 2-4, BLOCK F, SUMMIT OAKS SUBDIVISION; LOT 1, BLOCK F, SUMMIT OAKS SUBDIVISION; AND LOTS 5-10, BLOCK E, SUMMIT OAKS; LOCALLY KNOWN AS 11713 JOLLYVILLE ROAD; 11700, 11722-11906, 11719-11801, 11901, 11903, 12007-12201 AND 12104-12200 BELL AVENUE; 12100-12202 AND 12101-12203 CONRAD ROAD; 12100-12106 AVENUE: AND 12101-12109 TWEED COURT; 5900-5906 AND 5901-5905 BURLINGTON COURT; 1220212204 AND 12201-12207 HOWLETT COURT; 5801-5913 ARABIAN TRAIL; 11800-11910 AND 11801-11911 ARABIAN TRAIL; 11800-11910 AND 11801-11911 HIGHLAND OAKS TRAIL; 11900-11902 AND 11901-11905 HAMRICH COURT; 11706-11816 AND 11707-11815 THREE OAKS TRAIL; 6600-6606 AND 6601-6607 THREE OAKS DRIVE; 11708-11810 AND 11709-11811 BROAD OAKS DRIVE; 11708-11808 AND 11709-11809 OAK KNOLL DRIVE; 6600-6606 AND 6601-6607 WILD OAK DRIVE; AND 6506-6800 WOOD CREST DRIVE; FROM INTERIM "AA" RESIDENCE, INTERIM FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "AA" RESIDENCE, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED IN AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (U. S. 183 Area Study, C14-78-062) 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 Himmelblau, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Cooke 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: A 16.07 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, FROM INTERIM "A" RESIDENCE, INTERIM FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "DL" LIGHT INDUSTRIAL, SECOND HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT, SAVE AND EXCEPT FOR A 100-FOOT PERIMETER OF SUBJECT TRACT; AND, TRACT 2: A 100-FOOT INTERIOR PERIMETER AROUND SUBJECT TRACT AS DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE TRACT 1, A 16.07 ACRE TRACT, FROM INTERIM "A" RESIDENCE, INTERIM FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "DL" LIGHT INDUSTRIAL, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; ALL OF SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCALLY KNOWN AS 6000 EAST BEN WHITE BOULEVARD; 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. (John Bushman, C14-78-183) C CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS December 14, 1978 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 Himmelblau, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Cooke Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. AUSTIN TRANSIT FARE ORDINANCE Mayor McClellan brought up the following ordinance for its third reading: AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCES NO. 740314-A, NO. 740314-1, NO. 741114-1, AND NO. 760708-B ESTABLISHING THE RATES TO BE CHARGED FOR USING THE AUSTIN TRANSIT SYSTEM; PROVIDING FOR NO CHARGE FOR ZONE CHANGES; PROVIDING FOR TRANSFERS; ESTABLISHING CHARTER SERVICE FEES; ESTABLISHING CONTRACT SERVICES FEES; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The ordinance was read the third time, and Councilmember Mullen moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Himmelblau, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Cooke Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS December 14, 1978 AERIAL SURVEY AND MAPPING SERVICES Councilmember Himmelblau moved that the Council adopt a resolution approving the extension of aerial survey and mapping services, for detailed terrain studies, planimetric and topographic mapping, in connection with the Engineering Department's Mapping Program Phase 11B. The motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Cooke, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Cooke, Councilmember Goodman Noes: None CREATION OF M.U.D. Mayor Pro Tem Cooke moved that the Council adopt a resolution granting consent of City of Austin to the Creation of the Northwest Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 1. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Goodman, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Cooke, Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau Noes: None Mayor Pro Tem Cooke moved that the Council adopt a resolution authorizing of the execution of the District creation agreement. The motion, seconded by following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Cooke, Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau Noes: None WITHDRAWAL OF ZONING CASE MR. WILLIAM T. CARSON appeared before the Council to request the withdrawal of Zoning Case No. C14-74-006. Councilmember Trevino moved that the Council accept the withdrawal. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Goodman, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Cooke, Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen Noes: None December 14, 1978 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS THOROUGHBRED ESTATES SUBDIVISION Councilmember Trevino moved that the Council postpone until December 21, 1978, a request for approval of preliminary plat on the Thoroughbred Estates Subdivision. The motion, seconded by Counc Councilmember Mullen, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmember Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Councilmembers Noes: Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell None Not in Council Chamber when roll was called: Mayor Pro Tem Cooke ZONING HEARING Mayor McClellan opened the zoning hearing scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on the following zoning case. Pursuant to published notice thereof, the following zoning case was publicly heard: N.P.C. REALTY COMPANY By Robert L. Davis C14-78-200 2701-2801 Deatonhill 2624 William Cannon Drive 2620 Lazy Oaks Drive 7001 Deatonh111 Drive 7000 Deatonhill Drive 2804 William Cannon Drive From Interim "A" Residence, "BB" Residence, "0" Office, and "GR" General Retail Ist Height and Area To "A" Residence (Tracts 1, 2, 3, 5, 6 and 7) and "B" Residence (Tract 4) (amended request and area) RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission "A" Residence on Tracts 1, 2, 3, 5, 6 and 7 and "B" Residence on Tract 4 as amended by applicant subject to restrictive covenant as agreed to by the Neighborhood Associa- tions and applicant. Councilmember Snell moved that the Council grant "A" Residence on Tracts 1, 2, 3, 5, 6 and 7 and "B" on Tract 4 as amended by the applicant subject to conditions, as recommended by the Planning Commission. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Trevino, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor McClellan, Councilmembers Goodman, Kimmelblau, Noes: Mullen, Snell, Trevino None Not in Council Chamber when roll was called: Mayor Pro Tem Cooke The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "A" Residence on Tracts 1, 2, 3, 5, 6 and 7 and "B" Residence on Tract 4 as amended by applicant, subject to conditions, and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. - CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS PUBLIC HEARING December 14,1978 Mayor McClellan opened the public hearing scheduled for 10:00 Α.Μ., to consider annexation of and directing the administration to institute annexation proceedings to annex the following: a. 127.87 acres of land in the Shinoak Valley area. (Case No. C7a-78-006) b. 96.00 acres of land in the Western Hills area. (Case No. C7a-78-007) c. 45.00 acres of land in the Gracywood Section 4 area. (Case No. C7a-78-008) d. 72.00 acres of land out of Beecave Woods, Sections 1 & 2 area. (Case No. C7a-78-009) e. 14.127 acres of land in the Meadows Mountain P.U.D. area. (Case No. C7a-78-010) No one appeared to be heard. Motion Councilmember Himmelblau moved that the Council close the public hearing, approve annexation, and direct administration to institute annexation proceedings to annex the following: a. 127.87 acres of land in the Shinoak Valley area. (Case No. C7a-78-006) b. 96.00 acres of land in the Western Hills area. (Case No. C7a-78-007) c. 45.00 acres of land in the Gracywood Section 4 area. (Case No. C7a-78-008) d. 72.00 acres of land out of Beecave Woods, Section 1 & 2 area. (Case No. C7a-78-009) e. 14.127 acres of land in the Meadows Mountain P.U.D. area. (Case No. C7a-78-010) The motion, seconded by Councilmember Mullen, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Mayor McClellan Noes: None Abstained: Councilmember Trevino Not in Council Chamber when roll was called: Mayor Pro Tem Cooke = CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS December 14, 1978 LICENSE AGREEMENT Mr. John German, Director of Public Works, spoke on this issue, saying that he had been asked by Council to look into locations and one of the locations considered was the 23rd street market area. He said that he went to the Vending Commission and they recommended approval to locate the recycling depot at the west end of the 23rd street market area. He added that the vendors are very much in favor of it. MICHAEL KLEINMAN, representing Youth Emergency Service, Inc., addressed Council next, saying that there was not much more to say that he had not previously said, but stated that they planned to put a mural on the depot. He added that they would like to have this granted today because of the weather. He went on to say that they are planning a telephone book recycling drive to start things off and that they would be seeking cooperation from the City on that project. MR. MATHEWS addressed Council, saying that he had received a letter on the matter but as far as he knows, no one else in the neighborhood had been contacted. He went on to say that he spoke to Betty Philips who is President of the Save The University Neighborhood and she is extremely opposed to it, and he says that he is not sure if he is opposed to it or not. He said that being on a University campus it may be something that is needed, however, the building that is now there has just recently been remodeled at a cost of $20,000, and to put something like a depot there would probably undo all that was done to make that building look nice. Mayor McClellan at this time asked Mr. Kleinman if he had visited with any of the people about this project at this location. He answered that he assumed that since the City had recommended this spot, there would be no problems. Mayor McClellan suggested Mr. Kleinman work out any concern prior to the time that the depot is opened, as there seemed to be a lack of communication between him and the residents of the University area. She also suggested to Council that they wait a week and get the City staff to work with all concerned. After further discussion, it was decided that Mr. Kleinman, Mr. Mathews and Mr. German go into another room and talk over any problem and bring back to Council in the afternoon and see if this could be settled on this day. The City Manager said the Fire Marshal would look into Mr. Mathews fire insurance. Mr. German was called upon to speak again in the afternoon. He said there had been a lot of discussion and there seemed to be at least one option. That would be to consider a license agreement that had only 90 days of life and a requirement that it come back before the Council for renewal after a trial period and discuss whatever problems they might have with it. Councilmember Goodman asked Mr. German that if a license is issued to operate the stand, what standard means are there for revoking that license in the event Council chooses to do that later. Mr. German answered it could be written into the license agreement that the Council or some designated person could take action if it did not work out. MS. BETTY PHILLIPS spoke, expressing her concern about traffic problems arising if the project is allowed. Parking is very limited and people who would be using the recycling depot would be forced to double park would would create traffic congestion. Further discussion followed until an agreement was finally reached. December 14, 1978 ☐ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Motion Councilmember Goodman moved that the Council adopt a resolution to approve a request from Michael Kleinman, representing Youth Emergency Service, Inc., for a License Agreement for a proposed recycling depot (12 foot x 8 foot non-permanent structure) to be located in the designated vending area on West 23rd Street approximately 1/2 block west of San Antonio Street, for a 90-day period to test the project, and waive the fee. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Mullen, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Councilmember Noes: Mayor Pro Tem Cooke Goodman, Mullen PERSONNEL RELATED ISSUES DISCUSSED MR. LARRY T. HILL, business agent of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO, appeared before Council, requesting to discuss personnel related issues. "Mr. Hill says that he realizes that they only represent a percentage of the City, but the problems they are concerned with effects the whole city. He said that he would like to talk about the merit system and that the City Manager's proposal came back and stated that we asked that merit increases be automatic, and we never did ask such a thing. We asked that if there was an administrative delay that they be retroactive, not make merit increases themselves be automatic, and the manager's recommendation is to stay with the PPR Program, and we say that the PPR Program has been defective for over a year and a half and it's not working. We still feel that too many merit increases are being denied because of sick time. "The next issue we want to address to Council is a memorandum sent out by the City Manager's staff in reference to drop cards. They are kept in each department now. We are saying that the Fire and Police Departments do not have drop cards, and we have no way of controlling our membership that way." City Manager Dan Davidson asked Mr. Hill if it is necessary for an employee to go to the Personnel Department to sign a card to have the payroll deduction to become a member of the union. Mr. Hill answered that they felt if it is kept that way, it is possible for them to keep up with how many members they have. Mr. Davidson again asked about the sign-up cards when the payroll deduction is initially initiated and if members had to go to the Personnel Department to do so. Mr. Hill said that no it is not, to which Mr. Davidson said that he didn't think that it should be necessary for anyone to have to come all the way to the Personnel Department in order to drop out either. Councilmember Goodman asked Mr. Davidson why the system had been changed, to which Mr. Davidson explained that employees had complained about the inconvenience about having to go all the way to the Personnel Department in order to conduct their business. Mr. Davidson went on to tell Mr. Hill that if that created a problem, he welcomed him to bring specifics to his attention and he would work with him to correct any deficiencies in this or any other aspects of the program. Mr. Goodman asked how many employees had wanted this drop card system changed and Mr. Davidson said that he did not have any figures, but he assured Mr. Goodman i CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS December 14, 1978 that they had sufficient inquiries about it and Mr. Goodman then asked Mr. Jimmy Flakes, Director of the City's Personnel Department, if he knew and Mr. Flakes assured him that there was a sufficient number. Mayor Pro Tem Cooke commented at this time that he did not feel that it was the supervisor's place to come and get the drop cards for their employees. Mr. Flakes again pointed out that it was verified by another employee relations person in that department who said indeed that the employees had come to the supervisor and asked and he said that he personally dealt with that so no one would get into any trouble. Mr. Cooke again expressed that he thought it's not a good idea for the supervisor to act on this as at a later date, as a policy point of view, if it should appear that the supervisor were acting for only a handful of employees, the City could get into trouble. Councilmember Snell asked if it is true that what Mr. Hill said about Council operating under two sets of standards. Mr. Hill said that it is correct, one set of standards for management and one set for employees. Mr. Davidson said that he did not agree with that. Mayor McClellan asked that Mr. Davidson look into the specifics that Mr. Hill brought up and provide the Council with a written report on it. Mayor Pro Tem Cooke expressed heartily his feelings about merit increases. He said that he does feel that if an employee has a pay raise coming and it is delayed because his supervisor has not had the time to get the necessary papers processed in time, that the pay increase indeed should be retroactive. Councilmember Goodman agreed with Mr. Cooke and Mr. Davidson assured everyone that steps will be taken to improve the system. PUBLIC HEARING Mayor McClellan opened the public hearing scheduled for 10:30 A.M., on vacating the following and passage of Ordinance: MOUNTAIN RIDGE DRIVE between Great Hills Trail and Loop 360. (Requested by Cotton Texas, Ltd. and Austin Independent School District) No one appeared to be heard. Mayor McClellan introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE VACATING AND PERPETUALLY CLOSING THAT CERTAIN PORTION OF MOUNTAIN RIDGE DRIVE IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF AN ORDINANCE 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 Mayor Pro Tem Cooke, carried by the following vote: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS December 14, 1978 Ayes: Councilmembers Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Cooke, Councilmember Goodman Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM OUTDOOR LIGHTED MARQUEE Council had before it a resolution to approve a contract for one outdoor lighted marquee for the Municipal Auditorium to be purchased from American Sign and indicator for $88,308.00. Mayor McClellan pointed out that this recommended sign was not the lowest bid. Mr. Ron Wood, Acting Director, Municipal Auditorium, told Council that there is a $21,000.00 difference between the recommended bid and the low bid. He showed slides of signs in order to justify the staff recommendation for a two-level sign. Motion Councilmember Goodman moved that the Council adopt a resolution to approve the following contract: AMERICAN SIGN & INDICATOR 2512 Program Dallas, Texas CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM One Outdoor Lighted Marquee, Municipal Auditorium Item 1 - $88,308.00 CIP. No. 78/80-03 Councilmember Mullen expressed concern that the specs were written so only one person could bid and win. Mr. Solon Bennett, Purchases and Stores, stated that they canvass the market and advertise. Once in a while it happens that only one person bids because they are the only ones really addressing the market. MR. LEONARD CALICUTT, Federal Signs, the low bidder, pointed out the salient features of their proposed sign. Councilmember Himmelblau pointed out that Federal Signs have flashing lights and she has an adversion to them because in her opinion they are a menace. Discussion followed on cost effectiveness and cost of maintaining signs. It was then brought out that the cost proposal does not include the installation of the sign. sign. Mr. Wood said that bid would be taken after Council decides which sign it wants used. Councilmember Himmelblau said she would rather look at the whole package and asked what the installation charges would be. Mr. Wood answered that it would be somewhere between $12,000 and $15,000. Mr. Joe Liro stated that they split the bid between the sign itself and installation of same in the hope that local companies will bid for the installation. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Himmelblau, and roll call showed the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Cooke, Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau Noes: None CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS LEARN-TO-SWIM PROGRAM December 14, 1978 Council had before it for consideration the amending of ordinances to initiate a fee for the Learn-to-Swim program. Mayor McClellan said that she had a request from a member of the Parks Board to discuss this to see if there is any alternative. They are particularly looking at those who are unable to pay $3.50, she commented. Motion Councilmember Goodman moved that the Council refer the amending of ordinances to initiate a fee for the Learn-to-Swim program to the Parks Board for their recommendation. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Snell, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmember Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Cooke, Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell Noes: None Mr. Ehrler, Director of Parks and Recreation, told Council that they are putting together a resolution that will appear before Council sometime in late January or February to set policies on fees and charges. "We don't have anything to work off of," he said, "and would like to get some direction from Council. This particular item is a reaction to the budget cuts." Councilmember Himmelblau said that at budget time the Council was all anxious to see some of the programs pay for themselves. Councilmember Mullen said he thought they need to know that Council is looking for options. Mr. Ehrler said they have already discussed options and the only other one in order to do this is to close some of the junior pools for up to 30 days in order to meet the budget cuts. He said they felt it would be more detrimental to the communities to close recreational swimming, than a program structured for instruction that they can contract out. This way the pools can be kept open free during the summer, until they arrive at some other direction. That's why they decided on the fee rather than close the pools. Councilmember Himmelblau asked if there are some funds somewhere outside of the Parks Board that would pay for the poverty level brackets swim lessons. Mr. Davidson said that "We have never before been reluctant to adopt an equitable fee for certain services until we found out what would happen to those who could not pay. That's always been a separate issue, a separate concern. This is a fee that happens to be charged in any city I know about, except the cost may be as much as $12.00. One suggestion might be that Council could adopt this fee and then direct us to work with Parks Board and others and coming up with some options that could be used in connection for those who cannot pay." Mayor McClellan said she did not think they needed to act on anything today if all the fee discussion was going to be done in January. Motion to Reconsider Mayor Pro Tem Cooke moved that the Council reconsider the question. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Himmelblau, carried by the following vote: ! CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS December 14. 1978 Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Cooke, Councilmembers Himmelblau, Mullen, Trevino Noes: Mayor McClellan Not in Council Chamber when roll was called: Councilmembers Goodman, Snell It was decided to take this up after recess since two of the Councilmembers were gone. Later Council discussed the matter again and made the following motion: Motion Mayor Pro Tem Cooke moved that the Council pass the ordinance amending ordinances to initiate a fee for the Learn-to-Swim Program. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Himmelblau. Substitute Motion Councilmember Trevino made a substitute motion that the Council refer the amending of ordinances to initiate a fee for the Learn-to-Swim program to the Parks Board for their recommendation. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Goodman, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmember Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Councilmembers Goodman, Snell Noes: Mayor Pro Tem Cooke, Councilmembers Himmelblau, Mullen RECESS Council recessed its meeting at 11:55 a.m. and resumed the Council meeting at 2:30 p.m. BOND ELECTION Council had before it for consideration an ordinance calling an Election for Saturday, January 20, 1979, for the purpose of submitting to the voters, for adoption or rejection, a proposition authorizing the sale of as much of Austin's 16% interest in the South Texas Project (nuclear) as cannot be financed with $161,000,000 in bonds previously authorized for said project. Mayor Pro Tem Cooke stated, "The decision on STP today will influence the economy and the lives of the citizens of Austin for many years to come. I've studied this issue, we all have, for hundreds of hours. I will vote and recommend to the citizens of Austin that we retain one half of our share of the South Texas Project, $161,000,000, and sell the rest. Many serious questions have been raised about STP and our entire electric generation plan since we took office a year and a half ago. Because of these questions and the high cost overruns, I will vote to reduce our share of the project. But, I also strongly feel that we should keep the $161,000,000 already approved and committed in STP and sell the remainder. These are my reasons: C _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS December 14, 1978 1. The fiscal condition of the City is at stake if we risk default on the project or the bonds. Default would cloud our fiscal condition for many years. 2. We must not become dependent on one fuel source again, as we were in 1972. STP provides diversification. 3. STP is still economical, even with the cost overruns. Again, I want to note that $250 million of the overrun is for the contingency. 4. We need the new power since our three gas-fired plants must be phased down by the mid 1980's, impacting our capacity. 5. In weighing the environmental impact of nuclear and coal, I believe that coal would have as severe or even more severe environmental problems for Austin. "The electric generation plan, developed six years ago, is still a good plan. It is flexible enough to allow for new information and changes. Reducing our share to the authorized level gives us a chance to re-examine this plan without devastating Austin's energy future and without over-committing ourselves to STP. I sincerely encourage all Austinites to support our continued participation in STP at $161,000,000. This important election on January 20th needs your personal attention as it will effect Austin for generations." Motion Mayor Pro Tem Cooke moved that the Council pass an ordinance that the City Council of the City of Austin, Texas, be authorized to sell as much of Austin's 16% interest in the South Texas Project (Nuclear), as cannot be financed with the $161,000,000 in bonds previously authorized for said project. Second to the Motion Councilmember Himmelblau seconded the motion, and made the following statement: "I have studied Austin's electric fuel source needs since the problems became apparent in early 1973. Austin's fundamental problem has been its total dependence upon one fuel source for fuel, natural gas. To solve this problem, I am firmly committed to as much diversification in fuel sources as possible. I previously supported Austin's participation in the South Texas Project in 1973; I supported Austin's continued participation in the nuclear election of 1976, and am convinced that it is to the best interest of Austin's ratepayers and the citizens in the community to continue that support now and in the future. In order to maintain diversification, I also endorsed the 1973 generation plan proposal to develop coal-fueled activities. I have supported the Fayette project, and continue to do so. The preponderance of evidence indicates that nuclear energy to date has been more economical than the only alternative option, coal. The evidence also indicates that nuclear will continue to be the most economical source of energy available for producing electricity. One of our prime responsibilities is to insure a steady, reliable and economical source of electric energy to our citizens. In my view, diversification of fuels improves reliability; and the utilization of nuclear energy offers our best hope for electrical energy that is less expensive than any other CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS December 14, 1978 alternative. For these reasons, I believe we should preserve our $161,000,000 investment the voters approved that will meet our essential needs through 1990. This will give us time to develop other energy sources for the future. I will vote to support retention of as much of the South Texas Project as can be acquired with our existing $161,000,000 in bond authority." Mayor McClellan said she wants to underscore what Mayor Pro Tem Cooke and Councilmember Himmelblau have said, and "I think our responsibility to the citizens is very clear in that we need to insure adequate energy resources and I think this is best achieved through some energy diversification, but it also has to be at a price that our overburdened ratepayers can afford. I believe this is a sound position, a workable position, and a most reasonable position for our citizens." Roll Call on Motion Mayor McClellan brought up the following ordinance for its first reading: AN ORDINANCE ORDERING AN ELECTION TO BE HELD IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN ON JANUARY 20, 1979, FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING TO THE VOTERS, FOR ADOPTION OR REJECTION, A PROPOSITION AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF AS MUCH OF AUSTIN'S SIXTEEN PERCENT INTEREST IN THE SOUTH TEXAS PROJECT (NUCLEAR) AS CANNOT BE FINANCED WITH THE $161,000,000 IN BONDS PREVIOUSLY AUTHORIZED FOR SAID PROJECT, MAKING PROVISION FOR THE CONDUCT OF THE ELECTION AND OTHER PROVISIONS INCIDENT AND RELATED TO THE PURPOSE OF THIS ORDINANCE; SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THAT ORDINANCES BE READ ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The ordinance was read the first time, and Mayor Pro Tem Cooke moved that the ordinance be passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Himmelblau, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Cooke, Councilmembers Himmelblau, Mullen, Mayor McClellan Noes: Counci Imembers Goodman, Snell, Trevino The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been passed through its first reading only. At the time of Roll Call, Councilmember Goodman said, "I agree with Councilman Cooke that this is a decision that will effect the lives of Austinites for many years to come. I think it important then that they have the decision and I think it is unwise for us to arbitrarily reduce our participation in this project by as much as 8%, and all those other phrases used to describe what will be left after they continue on this project. We've already seen a 100% increase and the end is not in sight." Because the ordinance passed first reading only, the Mayor and Council set two Special Called Meetings for second and third readings of the ordinance; one on Friday, December 15, 1978 at 2:00p.m., and one on Saturday, December 16, at noon in the Conference Room in City Hall. ---- CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS December 14, 1978 Council had before it for consideration an ordinance calling a General Obligation Bond Election for Saturday, January 20, 1979; and an ordinance callint a Revenue Bond Election for Saturday, January 20, 1979. Motion Mayor Pro Tem Cooke moved that the Council, based on information provided by staff, submit to the voters for Revenue Bonds a two-year electric program which would be contingent on the motion just passed that we would be dropping to $161,000,000. Mayor Pro Tem Cooke asked for a clarification from Mr. Hancock on the amount he is talking about. Mr. R. L. Hancock, Director of Electric Utility, stated: "At an 8% level of participation for a two-year period, this fiscal year and the next fiscal year, that required bond authority would be $82,430,000." Mr. Cooke said, "Mayor, I would enter that but I personally would like to see Fayette Power Project broken out as a separate item of those monies. ....I'd also like the exact numbers from Mr. Hancock for the motion. Mr. Hancock, if we pulled out the Fayette Power Project of this particular amount could you give us those two figures?" Mr. Hancock replied, "The recommendation of the Electric Utility Commission grouped the remaining appropriation required for the Fayette project, the remaining appropriation for the transmission lines and the force majeure of coal pile into one group to have that identified separately. Do you wish to include those or just the plant proper?" Mayor Pro Tem Cooke said he would lean toward the recommendation of the Commission on that one item. Mr. Hancock answered, "That figure would be $58,622,000 which would cover the next two fiscal years and would complete the Fayette Project. The difference would be $23,808,000." ballot: Motion Re-stated and Second Mayor Pro Tem Cooke moved that the Council have two propositions on the 1. Shall the City Council of the City of Austin, Texas, be authorized to issue Revenue Bonds for said City in the amount of $23,808,000 maturing serially in such installments as it may be fixed by the City Council; the maximum maturity being not more than 40 years from their date to be issued and sold in any price or prices and bear interest at any rate or rates as shall be determined within the discretion of the City Council at the time of issuance for the purpose of extending and improving the City electric and power system; 2. Shall the City Council of the City of Austin, Texas, be authorized to issue Revenue Bonds for said City in the amount of $58,622,000 maturing serially in such installments as may be fixed by the City Council; the maximum maturity being not more than 40 years from their date to be issued and sold in any price or prices and bear interest at any rate or rates as shall be determined within the discretion of the City Council at the time of issuance for the purpose of extending and improving the Fayette Power Project, C CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS December 14, 1978 coal-fired Fayette project generating plant, transmission lines thereof, and coal and stock pile thereof and therefor.. Councilmember Himmelblau seconded the motion, and Roll Call showed the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Cooke Noes: None Councilmember Goodman asked, "That was a recommendation of the Electric Utilities Commission to separate the system improvements and the Fayette money?" Mayor Pro Tem Cooke answered affirmatively. Councilmember Goodman asked if there were other recommendations...and wondered if they separated out the transmission lines for the nuclear plant. Mr. Cooke said they did. Motion to Reconsider Councilmember Goodman moved that the Council reconsider the motion just made. The motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Cooke, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Snell. Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Cooke, Councilmember Goodman Noes: Councilmembers Mullen, Himmelblau Councilmember Goodman asked MR. PECK YOUNG of the Electric Utilities Commission to explain the motion that passed. He said he thought it inconsis tent to separate out the transmission lines for the Fayette facility and not for the nuclear facility. Mr. Young stated, "The logic of the motion we made was that basically the major items on the ballot should be identified specifically to the voters. One of those major items was the Fayette Plant and all associated costs, including the force majeure pile of coal and all necessary transmission lines. It was our position, secondly, that the nuclear power plant, second from the question of the plant's construction, which you already have settled, and which we settled before we dealt with this question, is also a separate item and it is transmission lines, and fuel supply and should be handled as an independent issue. And finally, that the remaining general improvements, transmission distribution, street lighting, should be settled in as a separate item. Frankly, my intent in making the motion was that the ballot should be clear to the voters what they are buying, it should be clear to the voters how much money they're being asked to invest under each of these items, and frankly it would be the intention to prevent the kind of misunderstanding that we had relating to the Fayette Power Plant this summer." At this point, the proposed ordinance was explained to Council by Mr. Harris, City Attorney. Motion Died for Lack of Second Councilmember Goodman moved that the Council adopt propositions number 11, 12 and 13. The motion died for lack of a second. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS December 14, 1978 Mr. Hancock stated, "If we break the cost in accordance with the components as outlined by the Electric Utility Commission....we have $21,000,000 in current funds that will have to be allocated to one of those three categories and they can be allocated to whichever category the Council might desire, but we would need some direction as to which ones to allocate them to. ....My recommendation would be that the current funds be allocated to dund the nuclear fuel and the STP transmission. The principle reason for that is that nuclear fuel is an expenditure that will extend over a five-year period as opposed to a two-year period. If we only cover two years in a bond funding then we have to make other arrangements for that funding for the remaining three-year period." Councilmember Goodman said, "If it's not allocated to nuclear fuel, we're just going to have to have an ample bond program, assuming we stay in the nuclear project, on-going, through the next five years." Mr. Davidson, City Manager, said, "You can go too far in the ear-making of funds in any category, and now that the Council has reduced its percentage in STP, therefore reducing the amount of nuclear fuel required, I don't think that's an appropriate break-out item for a ballot on the bond election. It's something that can be handled with cash money." (Council at this point discussed General Obligation Bonds, and then resumed their discussion on Revenue Bonds as follows.) Motion Councilmember Goodman moved that the Council follow the propositions as submitted to them by the City Attorney, starting with Proposition 11, and that the figure for Proposition Il will be $11,109,000; for Proposition 12, $12,699,000; for Proposition position 13, $58,622,000; and that the $21,000,000 existing in current revenue at present be allocated to the general system improvements account, and that this be placed before the voters as listed. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Trevino. Substitute Motion Mayor Pro Tem Cooke made a substitute motion to have two propositions on the ballot as follows: 1. Shall the City Council of the City of Austin, Texas, be authorized to issue Revenue Bonds for said City in the amount of $23,808,000 maturing serially in such installments as it may be fixed by the City Council; the maximum maturity being not more than 40 years from their date to be issued and sold in any price or prices and bear interest at any rate or rates as shall be determined within the discretion of the City Council at the time of issuance for the purpose of extending and improving the City electric and power system; 2. Shall the City Council of the City of Austin, Texas, be authorized to issue Revenue Bonds for sald City in the amount of $58,622,000 maturing serially in such installments as may be fixed by the City Council; the maximum maturity being not more than 40 years from their date to be issued and sold in any price or prices and bear interest at any rate or rates as shall be determined within the C _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS December 14. 1978 discretion of the City Council at the time of issuance for the purpose of extending and improving the Fayette Power Project, coal-fired Fayette project generating plant, transmission lines thereof, and coal and stock pile thereof and therefor. Councilmember Mullen seconded the motion. There was discussion among the Council, the Mayor, Mr. Hancock and Mr. Davidson. Councilmember Goodman pointed out that figures are being quoted as an 8% participation on the part of Austin in STP with Mayor Pro Tem Cooke's motion. He said that it will not necessarily be 8% because of fluctuations in the economy and stated, "I just want the record to reflect that that confusion existed and nobody sought to clear it up." Mr. Davidson said that until the voters have made their decision, and the City has met with the other participants in the project, we can call it anything we like. Roll Call on Substitute Motion Ayes: Councilmembers Himmelblau, Mullen, Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Cooke Noes: Councilmembers Snell, Trevino, Goodman General Obligation Bonds Councilmember Mullen discussed the propositions recommended by Mayor Pro Tem Cooke, Councilmember Himmelblau, and himself; copies of which had been given to the Council. He said they are proposing a two-year reduced program as opposed to a three-year program and reducing the two-year total new bonding requirements from $63,932,800 down to $49,937,100. He continued, "This is a substantial drop, a reduction of bare bones type of bond election. I think the voters will know this Council is serious about only asking for the things we feel are absolutely necessary. Certain economic conditions in the United States are uncertain at the present time. We're talking about high interest rates, a recession may be around the corner. I think a two-year program is better paced than a three-year program. I think we can manage it better and accomplish in the early time frame that we as elected officials come into office, our programs in two and two and one half years, keeping a better hold and a better look on them. These aren't passed on to future Councils who really don't know what was voted in, many times, since the Councils change. We're committed to holding the tax rate on bonded indebtedness to 28 cents. There is more accountability during a two-year program than a three-year program. He then enumerated how much they propose to cut the bonding authority requirements. Included in the proposal was $9,000,000 for construction on Brackenridge Hospital. Mayor McClellan stated, "One suggestion that perhaps can be incorporated in a friendly amendment and not take the necessity of a formal one, and that is that we not reduce the scope on Brackenridge Hospital." Councilmember Himmelblau stated, "I'll change on that one, Mayor, and put the hospital back ($17,000,000). I'd like to see the total package the way we have it, but I think we need to see if we can finish up and get rid of the old red brick." Councilmember Trevino said that he also supports $17,000,000 for the hospital. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS December 14, 1978 The Mayor, Councilmembers, Mr. Davidson, Mr. Daron Butler and Mr. Harris had a long discussion on the proposed figures. Then Councilmember Mullen said, "I would like to request that we divide the question on all these except the hospital....vote on them all as a block and separate out the hospital. If the Council, as a whole votes to go on the hospital, then I'll go along with it, but I would like that voted on separately." Motion Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council make Proposition 2 to be $9,000,000. Mayor Pro Tem Cooke seconded the motion. Substitute Motion Councilmember Goodman made a substitute motion that Proposition 2 be $17,000,000. Councilmember Trevino seconded the motion, and roll call on the substitute motion showed the following vote: Ayes: Mayor McClellan, Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Snell, Trevino Noes: Mayor Pro Tem Cooke, Councilmember Mullen Motion Councilmember Trevino moved that the Council approve the items for General Obligation Bonds as follows: Proposition 1 Parks and Recreation $ 6,005,000 Proposition 2 Hospital Proposition 3 Fire Proposition 4 Aviation Proposition 5 Street Improvements 17,000,000 2,235,000 3,185,000 16,715,000 Proposition 6 Storm Drainage 2,155,000 Proposition 7 Emergency Medical Services 620,000 Proposition 8 Police Building Bonds 9,715,000 Proposition 9 Traffic Signalization 1,080,000 Proposition 10 Public Works Service Center Bonds 480,000 59,190,000 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS December 14, 1978 Counci Imember Goodman seconded the motion, and roll call showed the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Cooke, Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan Noes: None Motion Mayor McClellan introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, CALLING A BOND ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY FOR THE AUTHORIZATION OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND REVENUE BONDS, MAKING PROVISION FOR THE CONDUCT OF THE ELECTION AND OTHER PROVISIONS INCIDENT AND RELATED TO THE PURPOSE OF THIS ORDINANCE; SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THAT ORDINANCES BE READ ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Mayor Pro Tem Cooke moved that the Council waive the requirement for three readings, declare an emergency and finally pass the ordinance. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Himmelblau, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Cooke, Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau Noes: None PROPOSED ORDINANCES NOT ACTED UPON No action was taken by Council on the two following ordinance considerations listed in the agenda: 1. Consider an Ordinance calling an Election for Saturday, January 20, 1979, for the purpose of placing before the electorate a proposition authorizing the City Council to sell all of Austin's sixteen percent (16%) interest in the South Texas Nuclear Project. 2. Consider an Ordinance calling an Election for Saturday, January 20, 1979, for the purpose of placing a proposition before the electorate concerning the disposition of any proceeds that might be obtained from a sale of all or a part of Austin's share of the South Texas Nuclear Project. CITY MANAGER REPORTS POSTPONED The Council, by unanimous agreement, postponed until January 25, 1979, two City Manager Reports. They are: Analysis of New Comprehensive Employment and Training Act (CETA), and Proposed Fees for Zoning Signs. C ATTEST: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS December 14, 1978 CDBG FUNDED HEALTH SERVICES Mr. Buck Apelt, Acting Director, Human Services, presented the City Manager's report on Community Development Block Grant Health Services. Many questions arose, so Council, by unanimous agreement, postponed further discussion until December 21, 1978. ADJOURNMENT Council adjourned its meeting at 4:15 p.m. Grace Monir City Clerk APPROVED Mayor