CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting February 01, 1979 10:00 Α.Μ. Council Chambers 301 West Second Street Roll Call: The meeting was called to order with Mayor McClellan presiding. Present: Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Goodman, Councilmembers Cooke, Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino Absent: None The Invocation was delivered by Reverend Richard E. McCabe, Lakeway Church. CHIEF PINCKNEY RETIRES Mayor McClellan read a resolution, signed by all Councilmembers, honoring Chief Thomas Dudley Pinckney on his forthcoming retirement on February 28, 1979 from the Fire Department after completion of 41 years and one month of invaluable service to the community. Chief Pinckney accepted the resolution and thanked the Mayor and Council. He warmly commended the Mayor for her part in city government and then introduced his son and daughter to the Councilmembers and Chamber audience. After expressing her personal appreciation for Chief Pinckney's years of service for the City of Austin, Mayor McClellan presented him with a framed Distinguished Service Award. February 1, 1979 -CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS BLACK HISTORY MONTH Councilmember Snell read a proclamation designating February, 1979, as Black History Month in Austin and urged all citizens to join in this observance honoring the enriching and worthy contributions of black Americans to America's growth. Cecil H. Young accepted the proclamation and thanked Council. LULAC WEEK Councilmember Trevino read a proclamation designating the week of February 11-17, 1979, as Lulac Week in Austin. Naomi Villareal accepted the Proclamation and thanked Council. AUSTIN THEATRES WEEK Mayor Pro Tem Goodman read a Proclamation designating the week of February 4-10, 1979, as Austin Theatres Week. Peter O'Rourke, President of Austin Circle of Theatres, accepted the Proclamation and thanked Council. AUSTIN SALESMEN'S MOΝΤΗ Councilmember Mullen read a Proclamation designating the month of February 1979, as Austin Salesmen's Month. Hank McNamara, President of Sales and Marketing Executives of Austin, accepted the Proclamation and thanked the Council. NATIONAL DENTAL HEALTH WEEK Councilmember Himmelblau read a Proclamation designating the week of February 3-11, 1979 as National Dental Health Week, and urged all citizens to make dental hygiene an important part of their daily life. Dr. Paul Stubbs accepted the Proclamation and thanked the Council. MINUTES APPROVED Councilmember Cooke moved that the Council approve minutes for Special Called Council Meetings of December 12, 1978 and January 22, 1979, and the regular meeting of January 25, 1979. The motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Goodman, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor McClellan, Councilmember Cooke, Mayor Pro Tem Goodman, Noes: Councilmembers Himmelblau, Snell, Trevino None Abstain: Councilmember Mullen CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS February 1, 1979 SUNSET HEARINGS Mayor McClellan opened the public hearing scheduled for 10:00 Α.Μ. on Sunset Hearings for Boards and Commissions. The Mayor stated she would read through the boards and commissions and if the chairman or someone representing the chairman wishes to say something about the board or commission, they should feel free to do so. The Mayor reminded Council and chamber audience that an extensive sunset review was done last year, and unless there is a particular area of concern she did not feel this year would be as extensive. She then began to call out the names of boards and commissions as follows: Airport Advisory Committee, Arts Commission, Board of Adjustment, Board of Equalization. No one appeared to be heard. Councilmember Himmelblau commented she wanted to thank, in advance the chairman and their boards or commission members for their service to Austin. Mayor McClellan agreed that the efforts of these people are greatly appreciated. She continued listing as follows: Boggy Creek Ad Hoc Committee, Building Code Board of Appeals, (an audience member commented they do not have much to do because of the efficiency of the Building Inspector's office), Building Standards Commission, Civil Service Commission. Dr. King told Council the Civil Service Commission with the capable assistance of the City Attorney's office is in the process of reviewing the rules of procedure and hope they can soon begin a series of public hearings on the rules of procedure for review and updating. Mayor McClellan continued and listed: Construction Advisory Committee, Dental Health Advisory Committee, Electric Utility Commission, Electrical Board, EMS Quality Assurance Team, Energy Conservation Commission. Dr. Strait, Energy Conservation Commission, said they hope to be on the agenda soon to make a few minor recommendations. The Commission primarily wants to recognize that a part of energy conservation is in resources and they are working on same and propose to change the emphasis. When the Mayor listed the Ethics Review Commission, Colin Carl proceeded to give his report listed on the agenda under Boards and Commissions Report, titled "To Present Proposed Amendments to the Ethics and Financial Disclosure Ordinance". Mr. Carl stated, "There were some changes that the City Attorney's office notified you of some time ago that were necessitated by their discovery that the state ethics law pre-empted portions of the city ordinance. We met with Assistant City Attorney Sheila Finneran about that and concluded that their conclusion was correct. You will get the draft of that later when it is on the agenda as an ordinance change. He pointed out there would be a change in Article VI, concerning conflict of interest; and in addition to that there are some minor changes. The first has to do with the composition of the Commission..."When you changed all the boards and commissions to two-year terms last year, there was a mistake as to how many of the Ethics Commission expired in the odd and how many in the even years so we corrected that. We are proposing you make another change based on the experience of the Commission with the difficulty of finding lawyers and accountants. We feel if you accept the changes and have more latitude in the CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS February 1, 1979 future we propose the Commission be composed of five members, four appointed by the Council, one to be a minority, and one appointed by Common Cause. Finally, we've always had some doubt as to whether the Commission could act on the financial disclosure statements themselves. We felt that since this is an administerial matter rather than a matter of conduct the Commission could be authorized to handle these failures to file which is merely a question of either you have filed a piece of paper or you havn't, on its own, with a notification from the City Clerk's office. So, we are proposing a change in that regard." Mayor McClellan thanked Mr. Carl for his report and said "I would like to have our City Attorney's office put all these changes in ordinance form and put it on a future agenda as soon as it's ready." The Mayor continued listing as follows: On-Going Goals Committee, Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Appeals Board, Historic Landmark Commission. Mr. Philip Creer told the Mayor and Councilmembers that the Historic Landmark Commission wish to express their appreciation to them for their consideration of recommendations which have been made in the past. At their next meeting, he said the Landmark Commission will consider refinements to their criteria as recommended by Council. Mayor McClellan continued and listed, Housing Authority of the City of Austin, and Mr. Duke commented they are in the process of screening guards for the home for the aged which have recently been approved. The Mayor continued with Human Relations Commission, Library Commission. Councilmember Himmelblau commented she would like to see the duties of the Library Commission expanded so they check the budget for Council and go into regular bud- get review sessions with their staff. Mr. Sachett, Library Commission, stated, "That's marvelous and we have been after that for years. I can speak for the Commission in saying we wholeheartedly endorse that." Councilmember Cooke said, "We talked about that concept last year and there wasn't a great deal of support for it although I feel it's the right thing to do and I know several boards and commissions have participated in the budget process. I think it should be expanded to allow any of those that are applicable to participate in the budget process. I welcomed it last year, and think we should look at all boards and commissions and not only encourage them but make it part of their responsibility." Mr. Sackett said, "Liberally interpreted the charge given to us under the City Code would actually dictate that. We're charged with responsibility of advising the City Manager, the Council and the Librarian with all matters pertaining to libraries. But I think a specific change in the code in that direction would be highly desirable." Mayor McClellan continued with Natural Resources and Environmental Quality Commission. Ms. Kathy Patman of the Commission thanked the staff and Dr. Maureen McReynolds for their good work. The Mayor continued, Parks and Recreation Board, Planning Commission, Plumbing Advisory Board, Solicitation February 1, 1979 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Board, Status of Women, Traffic Safety Commission. Mr. Noler addressed Council and told them they, as a commission, are very aware for the competency and cooperation of the department heads and commend the excellent job they are doing. Councilmember Cooke commented the Council has increasing concerns for visibility of traffic signals on railroads, the traffic on 183, and the increase of deaths on the streets in 1978. "We feel encumbered that your Commission has a real challenge in the next year." Mayor McClellan continued with Urban Renewal Board of Directors, Urban Transportation Commission. Mr. Bill Moore, Urban Transportation Commission, expressed his thanks to the City Council for approving their approach to the C.I.P. and the bond election. The Vending Commission was announced next. Ms. Carol Packwood, Vending Commission, stated they would like to thank city staff members Alfredo Delgado and Rachel Kolberg for working with them the past year. She went on to say that from nominations taken from vendors in November, as of December 1 they have an advisory group of 11 working on a number of projects to improve the physical set-up of the vendors. Mayor McClellan announced the list of boards and commissions was complete and if there were no more comments the hearing could be closed. Motion Mayor Pro Tem Goodman moved that the Council close the public hearing on Sunset Hearings. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Cooke, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmember Cooke, Mayor Pro Tem Goodman, Councilmembers Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan Noes: None EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS Councilmember Snell moved that the Council adopt a resolution authorizing eminent domain proceedings on the following described tract of land for the widening and improvement of Stassney Lane: 2,718 square feet of land out of and a part of lots 1, 2 and 30, Block 1, Pleasant Hill Addition. (T.E. Bowles, et ux and Sallie Bowles, owners) The motion, seconded by Councilmember Himmelblau, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Goodman, Councilmembers Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Councilmember Cooke Noes: None February 1, 1979 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION Councilmember Snell moved that the Council adopt a resolution approving joint participation with the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation in the acquisition of right-of-way from the National Bank of Commerce for U.S. 183/Loop 1. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Himmelblau, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Goodman, Councilmembers Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Councilmember Cooke Noes: None INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS Councilmember Snell moved that the Council adopt a resolution approving authorization to enter into an agreement with the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation for intersection improvements, South First Street at Oltorf Street. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Himmelblau, carried by the following vote: (CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM) Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Goodman, Councilmembers Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Councilmember Cooke Noes: None EASEMENT RELEASE Councilmember Snell moved that the Council adopt a resolution authorizing release of the following Easement: A 50.00 foot Drainage and Public Utility Easement, which was retained by the City when Maywood Drive was vacated in June 1968, and recorded in Volume 3503, Page 1449, of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas. (Requested by Mr. Larry Niemann, Attorney, representing Woodstone Square Development Company, Inc.) The motion, seconded by Councilmember Himmelblau, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Goodman, Councilmembers Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Councilmember Cooke Noes: None _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS February 1, 1979 CONTRACTS APPROVED Councilmember Snell moved that the Council adopt a resolution approving the following Contract: STANDARD REGISTER 7115 Burnet Road Austin, Texas Statements, Receivable for Bracken- ridge Hospital $8,619.75 The motion, seconded by Councilmember Himmelblau, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Goodman, Councilmembers Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Councilmember Cooke Noes: None Councilmember Snell moved that the Council adopt a resolution approving the following Contract: CHANCE MANUFACTURING COMPANY 4219 Irving Wichita, Kansas CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM Repair, Maintenance Parts for Buses for the Handicapped, Urban Transportation Department. Items 1 thru 66 $19,856.33 The motion, seconded by Councilmember Himmelblau, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Goodman, Councilmembers Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Councilmember Cooke Noes: None Councilmember Snell moved that the Council adopt a resolution approving the following Contract: CHANCE MANUFACTURING COMPANY 4219 Irving Wichita, Kansas CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM Caterpillar Engine, Urban Transportation Department. Item 11 ea. @ $5,820,37 The motion, seconded by Councilmember Himmelblau, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Goodman, Councilmembers Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Councilmember Cooke Noes: None February 1, 1979 = CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Councilmember Snell moved that the Council adopt a resolution approving the following Contract: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES 1609 Shoal Creek Boulevard Austin, Texas - Lease with purchase option of a Remittance Processing Facility, Data Systems Department. Item 1 1 ea. @ $4,418.00/month The motion, seconded by Councilmember Himmelblau, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Goodman, Councilmembers Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Councilmember Cooke Noes: None Councilmember Snell moved that the Council adopt a resolution to approve the following contracts: Bid Award: COURTESY DODGE 7309 N. Interregional Austin, Texas LEIF JOHNSON FORD 501 Koenig Lane Austin, Texas GRAHAM FORD 1600 N. Main Taylor, Texas LEIF JOHNSON FORD TRUCK CITY 502 E. Ben White Austin, Texas COMPTON CHEVROLET 911 Austin Georgetown, Texas - Annual Purchase of Light Duty Trucks, Vehicle and Equipment Services Department. Items LT-1, LT-5.2, LT-5.3, LT-5.4, LT-6.1, LT-6.2, and LT-7.1 $94,965.00 Items LT-3.1, LT-3.2 and LT-4 $43,960.00 Items LT-6.3, LT-7.2, LT-7.3, LT-7.4, LT-8.2, LT-8.3, LT-9.1, LT-10.1, LT-11.2 and LT-12 $134,754.99 Items LT-9.1, LT-9.3, LT-10.2 and LT-11.3 $35,010.00 Items LT-2.1 and LT-2.2 $44,663.58 The motion, seconded by Councilmember Himmelblau, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Goodman, Councilmembers Himmelblau, Mullen, Noes: None Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Councilmember Cooke February 1, 1979 =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS.. Councilmember Snell moved that the Council adopt a resolution to approve the following contracts: Bid Award: JAY SMITH CHRYSLER PLYMOUTH 841 West 6th Street Austin, Texas COURTESY DODGE 7309 Interregional Austin, Texas GRAHAM FORD SALES 1600 Main Street Sedans, Vehicle & Equipment Services Department. Items AS-1, PS-1 & 2, PS-3 (1 ea.) $255,025.00 PS-3 (1 ea.), PS-4A.3 - $11,277.00 Items PS-3 (1 ea.), PS-4A. 1 & 2- $18,062.19 Item PS-5 $481,581.00 Taylor, Texas LEIF JOHNSON FORD 501 Koenig Lane Austin, Texas The motion, seconded by Councilmember Himmelblau, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Goodman, Councilmembers Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Councilmember Cooke Noes: None Councilmember Snell moved that the Council adopt a resolution to approve the following contract: ANDERSON MACHINERY COMPANY 9415 NE Loop 410 San Antonio, Texas Repair parts for Fiat-Allis Loader, Vehicle and Equipment Services Items 1 thru 83 $8,317.65 The motion, seconded by Councilmember Himmelblau, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Goodman, Councilmembers Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Councilmember Cooke Noes: None February 1, 1979 =CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS Councilmember Snell moved that the Council adopt a resolution to approve the following contract: GERSTENSLAGER COMPANY Wooster, Ohio One large Bookmobile, Vehicle & Equipment Services Department. Item 1 $58,899.00 The motion, seconded by Councilmember Himmelblau, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Goodman, Councilmembers Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Councilmember Cooke Noes: None Councilmember Snell moved that the Council adopt a resolution to approve the following contracts: Bid award: AMIGOS BIBLIOGRAPHIC COUNCIL 11300 North Central Expwy. Dallas, Texas CL SYSTEMS, INC. 81 Norwood Avenue Newtonville, Ma. - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT Computer Peripherals, Terminals and Printer, Library Department. Item 1 $3,700.00 Items 2,4,5,6 $94,820.00 The motion, seconded by Councilmember Himmelblau, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Goodman, Councilmembers Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Councilmember Cooke Noes: None Councilmember Snell moved that the Council adopt a resolution to approve the following contract: GETTYS-EADS-ADAIR, INC. 3920 Braxton Houston, Texas Three 125 Volt, Storage Batteries & Accessories, Electric Department. Item 13 ea. @ $3,766.50 Total $11,299.50 The motion, seconded by Councilmember Himmelblau, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Goodman, Councilmembers Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Councilmember Cooke Noes: None February 1, 1979 =CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS Councilmember Snell moved that the Council adopt a resolution to approve the following contract: D & D SYLVESTER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. 8008 Tisdale Drive Austin, Texas - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM Replacement of Gym Wall Panels & Front Window Walls, Pan American Recreation Center $49,946.00 C.I.P. No. 77/86-25 The motion, seconded by Councilmember Himmelblau, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Goodman, Councilmembers Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Councilmember Cooke Noes: None Councilmember Snell moved that the Council adopt a resolution to approve the following contract: JOE MCDANIEL 150203 Highway 71W Austin, Texas CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT Construction of North Austin 26- inch Water Transmission Main, Phase III $323,725.00 The motion, seconded by Councilmember Himmelblau, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Goodman, Councilmembers Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Councilmember Cooke Noes: None Councilmember Snell moved that the Council adopt a resolution to approve the following contract: ROBERT C. GRAY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY P.O. Box 9442 Austin, Texas CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM Community Development District #12, HCD, Gunter & Medina Streets $34,319.50 C.I.P. No. 76/62-15 The motion, seconded by Councilmember Himmelblau, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Goodman, Councilmembers Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Councilmember Cooke Noes: None February 1, 1979 =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Councilmember Snell moved that the Council adopt a resolution to approve the following contract: PACIFIC STATE AIRLINES SERVICES, INC. 600 World Way Los Angeles, California Skycap Service with Curbside Passenger Checking, Department of Aviation. Five (5) Year Contract $527,220.00 The motion, seconded by Councilmember Himmelblau, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Goodman, Councilmembers Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Councilmember Cooke Noes: Councilmember Mullen had a question about Pacific State Airlines Services, Inc.. He said he did not see in the agenda, any information on how that bid was picked. Mr. Solon Bennett, Director of Purchases and Stores, answered the question saying, "two requests for proposals were issued to two companies indicated and the proposals were evaluated by a team which consisted of personnel of Purchases and Stores and the Airport, and assistant City Manager Joe Liro. Subsequently we met with the airlines who will be utilizing this service and had a discussion with their management personnel and discussed our evaluation of both firms and it was their unanimous decision to recommend to us Pacific State. This was based on their knowledge of the firm and on the information given to them by us." Mayor McClellan took this opportunity to thank Councilmember Snell for all the time, work and effort he spent on this project. Councilmember Snell said he thoroughly enjoyed working on this particular contract and said he had an opportunity to look at both firms who were bidding for this contract, and if this bid is awarded, he said, it will be the first time this big a contract was ever awarded to a minority group. Councilmember Himmelblau commented at this time that she too had asked the same question as Mr. Mullen, and she added that this was the company the airline seemed to favor. Councilmember Snell at this time took the opportunity to thank Mr. Joe Liro, City Manager, who helped a great deal in this matter. BRACKENRIDGE HOSPITAL PHASE 2B Councilmember Snell moved that the Council adopt a resolution to approve a construction change order in the amount of $23,766.00 to Robert E. Mckee for Brackenridge Hospital Phase 2B. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Himmelblau, carried by the following vote: (CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM) Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Goodman, Councilmembers Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Councilmember Cooke Noes: None February 1, 1979 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS: AIRPORT ACCESS ROAD AND PARKING LOT Councilmember Snell moved that the Council adopt a resolution approving a construction change order in the amount of $9,691.00 to Austin Road Company for Robert Mueller Municipal Terminal Access Road Re-Alignment and Parking Lot. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Himmelblau, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Goodman, Councilmembers Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Councilmember Cooke Noes: None TRANSIT SERVICES Councilmember Snell moved that the Council adopt a resolution authorizing city assurance of public hearings with reference to substantial changes of Transit Services. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Himme 1blau, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Goodman, Councilmembers Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Councilmember Cooke Noes: None MODIFICATION OF ROUTE SCHEDULE Councilmember Snell moved that the Council adopt a resolution approving a minor modification to the Manchaca Transit Route Schedule. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Himmelblau, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Goodman, Councilmembers Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Councilmember Cooke Noes: None PARKING METER ZONES Councilmember Snell moved that the Council adopt a resolution establishing 30/60/90/120 minute parking zones, Central Library parking lot at the following location: Lot bounded by West 9th Street on the north, West 8th Street on the south, Guadalupe Street on the east and San Antonio Street on the West. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Himmelblau, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Goodman, Councilmembers Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Councilmember Cooke Noes: None February 1, 1979 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS BRACKENRIDGE CONTRACTS AND AFFILIATION AGREEMENTS Councilmember Snell moved that the Council adopt a resolution approving execution of a contract with members of the Capital Neurosurgical Association, as well as Byron Neely, M.D. in the amount of $60,000 to defray the cost of professional liability insurance related to the neurosurgeon's volunteer services at Brackenridge Hospital for the period from January 1, 1979 through December 31, 1979. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Himmelblau, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Goodman, Councilmembers Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Councilmember Cooke Noes: None Councilmember Snell moved that the Council adopt a resolution granting approval for the City of Austin/Brackenridge Hospital to enter into a twelve-month contract with the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston to provide OB/GYN services at the hospital. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Himmelblau, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Goodman, Councilmembers Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Councilmember Cooke Noes: None Councilmember Snell moved that the Council adopt a resolution granting approval of a 12-month Affiliation Agreement between the University of Texas Health Science Center at Dallas, Department of Physical Therapy and the City of Austin/Brackenridge Hospital to allow students to engage in clinical education experience as part of professional preparation. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Himmelblau, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Goodman, Councilmembers Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Councilmember Cooke Noes: None Councilmember Snell moved that the Council adopt a resolution approving a 12-month Affiliation Agreement between the State University of New York at Buffalo, Department of Physical Therapy and the City of Austin/ Brackenridge Hospital to allow students to engage in clinical education experience as part of their professional preparation. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Himmelblau, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Goodman, Councilmembers Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Councilmember Cooke Noes: None February 1, 1979 - CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS Councilmember Snell moved that the Council adopt a resolution approving a 12-month Affiliation Agreement between the University of Texas at San Antonio, Department of Physical Therapy and the City of Austin/Brackenridge Hospital to allow students to engage in clinical education experience as part of their professional preparation. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Himmelblau, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Goodman, Councilmembers Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Councilmember Cooke Noes: None Councilmember Snell moved that the Council adopt a resolution approving authorization to contract with Travis County for $31,654 in City funds so as to provide Austin-Travis County Alcohol Counseling Services at the City of Austin Municipal Court. (January 1, 1979 to December 31, 1979) The motion, seconded by Councilmember Himmelblau, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Goodman, Councilmembers Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Councilmember Cooke Noes: None Councilmember Himmelblau had something to say at this point which was pertinent to these resolutions and she said she would ask the Hospital Board to look into further negotiations with the schools that are sending students here for training, to see if some arrangement could be made to defray the cost of the Health Science Library. She said the reason the Library was being kept open was because of these students, and their prospective schools should take some of the responsibility. City Manager Dan Davidson assured Mrs. Himmelblau he would look into the matter. PARADE PERMIT POSTPONED Postponed until February 8, 1979 was action on request for a Parade Permit from Mr. Roy Dalton Pool, Jr. for Austin Runners Club, Austin YMCA, Austin Chamber of Commerce, Parks & Recreation Department, and University of Texas from 7:30 a.m. to 1:00p.m., Saturday, April 7, 1979. PARADE PERMIT GRANTED Councilmember Cooke moved that the Council approve the request for a Parade Permit from Ms. Linda Anthony for Austin American Statesman, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, Sunday, March 25, 1979, beginning at Congress and 15th, proceed west on 15th to Enfield, to Exposition, left to Lake Austin Boulevard to West 1st Street, to Mopac footbridge, continue on Hike & Bike Trail crossing Barton Springs Bridge to Drake Bridge Gazebo, along Riverside Drive to Chamber of Commerce, back onto grassy area. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Trevino, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Mullen, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Councilmember Cooke, Mayor Pro Tem Goodman, Councilmember Himmelblau Noes: None Not in Council Chamber when roll was called: Councilmember Snell February 1, 1979 =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS: PARADE PERMIT GRANTED Mayor Pro Tem Goodman moved that the Council approve the request for a Parade Permit from Mr. Edward Lundy for Austin Community College, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, Sunday, February 25, 1979, beginning from Rosewood to Hargraves to East 11th, west to Colorado, north to 12th, to Rio Grande, South to 7th, east to pedernales to Rosewood and Hargraves. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Trevino, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmember Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Councilmember Cooke, Mayor Pro Tem Goodman, Councilmember Mullen Noes: None Not in Council Chamber when roll was called: Councilmembers Snell, Himmelblau CHARTER SERVICE FRANCHISE Councilmember Cooke moved that the Council set a public hearing at 10:00 a.m., March 8, 1979 on the request of Mr. Scott Keller, President, Transportation Enterprises, Inc., to present an application for charter service franchise. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Mullen, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmember Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Councilmember Cooke, Mayor Pro Tem Goodman, Councilmembers Mullen, Snell Noes: None Not in Council Chamber when roll was called: Councilmember Himmelblau "NOT ONLY STRANGERS" MS. KATE HEYHOE and MR. EDWARD DMYTRYK, producer and director of a proposed rape film, Department of Radio-TV-Film, University of Texas, had requested to appear before Council concerning the request for funds for a film entitled "Not Only Strangers". Ms. Heyhoe addressed Council, stated that Mr. Dmytryk could not be present in the Council Chamber, and requested the appropriation of $18,000 to produce the film. She said the city would become the owners of the film and would be able to recoup the cost through rental of it. Ms. Heyhoe told Council the film would be excellent for use in crime prevention. Mayor McClellan expressed her support toward what Ms. Heyhoe Proposes but pointed out the problem which exists concerning funding. This is not budget time and it would only be appropriate to consider it when Council considers the budget. She also discussed the Charter restrictions concerning amendment of the budget. The Mayor was certain there must be other areas the film relates to which could provide funding. Councilmember Trevino suggested she try the County Commissioner's Court as they have just gone through their budget procedure. He also suggested investigating United Way. The _ CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS February 1, 1979 Mayor questioned whether any funds are available at the University of Texas. Ms. Heyhoe told her they are not. Councilmember Trevino thought staff should be instructed to help find the funds for the film somewhere else. Councilmember Mullen stated he thought if other funds are not available the city should fund the film and cited the worthiness of the project. He said "If a film like this will prevent rapes in the city, I think it's well worth it". Councilmember Cooke asked Mr. Davidson, City Manager, what time frame he had to search possible fund sources. Mr. Davidson said they could have information ready for next week's meeting if they do not have to submit material in advance. Councilmember Cooke asked if it would be in order to include the item on next week's agenda with the understanding Council will require no back-up material. Mr. Davidson agreed. Councilmember Himmelblau said, "I'd like to suggest the possibility of the new foundation which was set up about nine months ago undertaking something like this." Councilmember Mullen said this would set a precedent in funding but thought the project well worth it. Councilmember Goodman expressed his favor over the project, but thought it would be more appropriate to get the money somewhere else as the city has not funded films before. It was a unanimous decision of the Council to bring this item back on the agenda of the February 8, 1979 meeting. CITIZEN DID NOT APPEAR Mr. Bob Garrett, who had requested to appear before Council to discuss justice for his people and down with the fascist, did not appear. REQUEST TO REHEAR A ZONING CASE Mr. Dick Rathberger requested Council to schedule a rehearing on Zoning Case No. C14-78-212, heard January 25, 1979. Mr. Lillie, Director of Planning, said he had visited earlier in the day with Mr. Rathberger and shared with him the Legal Department memorandum, with which he agreed. Mr. Lillie said that at the present time, "Mr. Rathberger is upstairs in the Planning Department filing a re-application which will be sent back to the Planning Commission and be on the March agenda of the Council." DISCUSSIONS CANCELLED Mr. Larry T. Hill, Business Agent, AFSME, had requested to appear before Council to discuss personnel policies, but he waived his right to speak. - Mr. Edward L. Grover, E.Μ.Τ. Paramedic, City of Austin, had re- quested to appear before Council to discuss personal safety of EMS employees. He did not appear. Mr. Davidson, City Manager, said the subject was being worked out. _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS.- February 1, 1979 OVERALL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN Mr. Chester Snyder, Economic Development Task Force, appeared before Council to present their initial report on the Overall Economic Develop- ment Plan and to request a public hearing be set for February 15, 1979 to consider adoption of the OEDP. His report is as follows: "The requisite step for obtaining recognition by the Economic Development Administration (EDA) of a Special Impact Area (SIA) and eligibility for financial assistance for revitalization of the inner city city is the preparation and approval of an Overall Economic Development Plan (OEDP). Once approved, the area of a city which is designated as an SIA becomes eligible, through the local government, for financial assistance from EDA. That assistance provides grants to local governments for public works projects (streets, drainage, traffic), land acquisition, construction of public and private facilities (convention centers, hotels, industrial plants) and provides loans to businesses for capital equipment. Other program assistance includes job training facilities, job training and development and supporting social services. "The proposed OEDP has been developed by the Economic Development Task Force, which was appointed by the City Council in February, 1978, for this purpose. The area which appears to meet the criteria of EDA includes the East and South Austin Community Development Target Areas, and a portion of the downtown. The East and South Austin areas qualify as SIA's as a result of their designation by the Community Services Administration as poverty areas. The downtown area qualifies because a majority of resident families have incomes below the CSA poverty level of income. "In support of the designation of the area as a Special Impact Area, an extensive analysis of social and economic conditions was undertaken. As a re- sult of that work, the area was found to have the following characteristics: The percentage of families living below the CSA poverty level is almost twice as large as for the city as a whole. The median income of families is less than 80% of the entire city. The percentage of families with a female head of household is twice as large as for the entire city. 18,528 people were earning incomes below the CSA poverty level in 1976. 60% of the city's poor live in the SIA. 2,294 people were unemployed in 1976, accounting for 28.4% of the total city unemployment. 54% of the city's minority population is living in an area which composes 3% of the total area of the city. _ CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS February 1, 1979 "Upon completion of analysis of the proposed area, a set of goals was developed to form a basis for economic redevelopment of the area. Those goals are: (1) To create stable, long-term jobs for the unemployed and underemployed citizens of the city. (2) To create jobs which match the skill level of the local unemployed and underemployed labor force. Additionally, new jobs should be developed in industries which are relatively free of cyclical unemployment. (3) To increase minority employment by seeking new industries which have demonstrated a strong commitment to affirmative action and equal opportunity programs. (4) To assure that unemployed or underemployed Austin residents have priority for new job opportunities. (5) To establish economic development activities which concentrate on redeveloping the Special Impact Area. "Recognizing that EDA requires formal certification of an SIA and the preparation of specific redevelopment plans for that SIA before applications may be submitted for grants, the Task Force has developed a set of projects to aid in the preparation of specific redevelopment plans for that SIA before applications may be submitted for grants, the Task Force has developed a set of projects to aid in the preparation of such redevelopment plans. "The projects suggested for 1979-81 include the following: * Establishment of long range economic development, planning and management with specific emphasis on coordination of public and private investment. $100,000/year * Preparation of a Master Redevelopment Plan for the Special Impact Area. $75,000/year * Feasibility study for a new convention/civic center. $75,000 * Preparation of an Urban Design Plan for Sixth Street and Congress Avenue National Historic Districts. $75,000 * Creation of a private non-profit development corporation to carry out redevelopment plans. * Development of a coordinated manpower system to support Economic Development efforts. $100,000 Total three year cost $775,000 11 Total first year program $425,000 February 1, 1979 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Mr. Snyder thanked those on the city staff who have helped the Economic Task Force. They include the Planning Department, under Dick Lillie, and staff members Josh Farley, and Tom Knickerbocker; City Manager Dan Davidson and Assistant City Manager Jim Miller. Mayor McClellan said the Council wanted to thank him for their efforts. Motion Councilmember Cooke moved that the Council set a public hearing to consider adoption of the Overall Economic Development Plan for February 15, 1979 at 9:00p.m. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Himmelblau, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor McClellan, Councilmember Cooke, Mayor Pro Tem Goodman, Noes: Councilmembers Himmelblau, Snell, Trevino Councilmember Mullen Mayor McClellan pointed out that Council will want to start the February 15, 1979 meeting later than 6:00 p.m. This will be on next week's agenda. Because of a later time, two public hearings scheduled for the meeting should be set later. Motion Councilmember Cooke moved that the Council change the times for public hearings scheduled for February 15, 1979 as follows: 1. Public Hearing on status of ACORN Gas Service Regulation from 7:00 P.M. to 8:00 Ρ.Μ. 2. Zoning Hearing on Case No. C14-78-229, Jiles Jackson, from 8:00 P.M. to 8:30 P.Μ. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Himmelblau, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor McClellan, Councilmember Cooke, Mayor Pro Tem Goodman, Councilmembers Himmelblau, Snell, Trevino Noes: Councilmember Mullen Councilmember Mullen told Mr. Chester he echoes what the Mayor has said about the work done by the Economic Task Force and asked him to convey his message to all members. February 1, 1979 =CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS CETA TITLE I OJT CONTRACTS Council had before it a resolution to consider authorization to negotiate the following CETA Title I Urban OJT Job Development Contracts for the period January 1, 1979 through September 30, 1979: a. SER-Jobs for Progress b. Austin Area Urban League Austin Women's Center c. $57,000 25,500 25,500 Mayor McClellan said "I don't want to detract from SER because I think they've got their program in full operation. At the same time I think the Urban League and the Women's Center have some real concerns and needs beyond what we have recommended. Is there any way we could seek additional funding for the Urban League and Women's Center without having to take it out of the SER program." Jackie Williams told her, "Yes there is by allocating money from our classroom training activities or work experience activity as we did to make the recommendation for Urban League. Initially when the proposals were submitted every operator was bidding on the $82,500 that was available. The planning committee's recommendation included funding for all three operators and therefore we had to tap that resource in the classroom training area in order to fund Urban League, so it is possible to further pull money from that area." The Mayor asked, "Could we get an additional $8,000 for the Urban League and the Women's Center?" Ms. Williams answered affirmatively. Councilmember Trevino questioned her concerning a memo regarding options. Ms. Williams answered, "What we've done in this memo is give you the options that are available. One is to fund additional money from classroom training or work experience area. Another is to fund public service employment positions. It doesn't meet your requirement of $8,000 based on the kind of position the Urban League is requesting, but it does for the Women's Center. So you have the option of either going with public service employment positions or taking money from classroom training activities." Both Councilmembers Trevino and Snell asked Ms. Williams for her recommendation. She answered she would recommend the P.S.E. Councilmember Himmelblau asked if this would cut some slots away from the city. Ms. Williams answered it would not. Mrs. Himmelblau asked if $16,000 is all they can get out of the combination. Ms. Williams answered Council could request any amount they want, but to remember it will reduce the classroom training level by the same amount. Councilmember Himmelblau asked, "Could we leave SER where they are right now and take another look at these two with the idea we will bring them up with a minimum of $8,000 each and see what ....go with the $8,000 for each of these organizations now and then take another look because I need some more help in what I'm doing before I just take money from other programs." CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS February 1, 1979 Motion Councilmember Himmelblau moved that the Council adopt a resolution to authorize negotiating the following CETA Title I Urban OJT Job Development Contracts for the period January 1, 1979 through September 30, 1979 as follows: a. SER-Jobs for Progress b. Austin Area Urban League c. Austin Women's Center $57,000 33,500 33,500 The motion, seconded by Mayor McClellan, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmember Cooke, Mayor Pro Tem Goodman, Councilmembers Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan Noes: None REVENUE BOND ELECTION Council had before it an ordinance calling a Revenue Bond Election during March, 1979 (South Texas Nuclear Project). Mayor McClellan said she put this item on the agenda because, "I do not want to preclude from the Council any possible options that they might want to pursue and look at concern- ing South Texas. However, I also want to say to you Council that I personally have come to the conclusion that we should simply wait until April. We have a number of questions and some information that we need. I think if we have an election in April the taxpayers are already footing the bill on, and rather than have the expense of an additional bond election in March, that we should simply wait until that April ballot where we have extensive time to discuss what I think is a most important matter for this Council to address. But that is for your consideration if you differ with it." No action was taken by the Council. COUNCIL COMMITTEE FOR URBAN RENEWAL BOARD Councilmember Cooke introduced an item to Council concerning appointment of a three member City Council Committee to meet with the Urban Renewal Board. He said he thought Urban Renewal over the last 18 months has had some redirection from Council and are in a period of transition. Councilmember Cooke felt it would be very beneficial to form a committee to work with them. The Mayor asked if he wanted to name the three-member Committee today. Не replied it would be best to discuss it and then announce who would be on the committee after an executive session. The Mayor asked if he wants the committee to meet with Urban Renewal on an on-going basis or during a short interim period. Councilmember Cooke stated, "Maybe within the next 6 weeks they can meet with Urban Renewal and come up with some general direction mutually acceptable to both bodies and then they can come forth with some new directions if so desired." The Mayor added, "I think an important part of the Urban Renewal program is going to be a revitalization effort and I look CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS February 1, 1979 forward to working with them. I think we ought to have the staff outline options for urban renewal programs even before we have Councilmembers sitting down. I want us to be very careful. I know that time to time we have joint committees with Commissioner's Court and so on, but they are usually not established as an on-going committee." Motion Councilmember Cooke moved that the Council appoint a three member City Council Committee to meet with the Urban Renewal Board; members to be appointed next week. The motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Goodman, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Himmelblau, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Noes: Councilmember Cooke, Mayor Pro Tem Goodman None Not in Council Chamber when roll was called: Councilmember Mullen EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor McClellan announced Council would convene in a closed or Executive Session authorized by Section 2, Paragraph (g) of Article 6252-17, Texas Revised Civil Statutes Annotated, to evaluate the City Manager; and after such closed or executive session, any final action, decision or vote with regard to any matter considered in the closed or executive session will be made in open session, should such action, decision or vote be necessary. RECESS Council recessed its meeting at 12:05 p.m. and resumed the recessed meeting at 3:30 p.m. CITY MANAGER EVALUATION Mayor McClellan announced, "We have been meeting in Executive Session. We have completed our evaluation process and it would be in order, Council." Councilmember Cooke stated, "Mayor, as a result of the Executive Session I would like to propose a motion to the City Council that we give a vote of confidence to the City Manager of the City of Austin." Motion Councilmember Cooke moved that the Council give a vote of confidence to the City Manager of the City of Austin. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Mullen. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS February 1, 1979 Mayor McClellan said, "All right, there is a motion and second. Call the roll please." City Clerk Grace Monroe called, "Councilmember Mullen". Councilmember Mullen stated: "This was a long long and hard evaluation again. We re- viewed a lot of problems that each one of us had with the City Manager and explained those to him. Unfortunately, Mr. Davidson is a human being and he must look over 6,500 employees as a human being and mistakes are made occasionally. We've explained those mistakes or I have the ones I felt were very unfortunate. I think that the City Manager is re-organizing and trying to do what the City Council is asking him to do to respond to our requests. I believe that he is a fine City Manager and is doing a good job for the City of Austin and I enthusiastically vote Yes." City Clerk Crace Monroe called, "Councilmember Snell". Councilmember Snell stated: "According to the guidelines that were set in evaluating a City Manager, no vote is really needed to be taken. However, since we have decided to take this vote I really regret having to do it because of my negative attitude...a negative attitude toward the person I've learned to like and respect. However, because of the work that..the division that has been created among the citizens of the community because of the division that has been created in some of the staff I feel as though this is, a, to vote yes at this time would be really harmful to the City Manager and to the City of Austin. At this time I would have to vote No." City Clerk Grace Monroe called, "Councilmember Trevino". Councilmember Trevino stated: "Yes". City Clerk Grace Monroe called, "Mayor McClellan". Mayor McClellan stated: "I'll take the privilege of saying a few words. I'd like to do so, speaking for myself and as Mayor of this city. I just want to say that in accordance with our pre-determined policy this Council has participated in, as we did a year ago, and completed an extensive and comprehensive evaluation of our present City Manager. I believe that this has been our duty and that the City Manager has been most cooperative in this process. During this evaluation we have discussed every facet of city government with the Manager. And I believe we have mutually benefited from the frank discussions. I am grateful for citizen comments that have been made and letters that have been written both as to policy and management. Constructive criticism is always in order. We can always improve. And I believe very strongly that we all share the responsibility of making the Council-Manager form of government in Austin work more effectively and more efficiently. And certainly, we cannot ignore the fact that at times there have been differences between this Council and this City Manager. An individual in any management position has cer- tain strengths and certain weaknesses, and this too has been a part of our review process with Mr. Davidson. As Mayor, I want a City Manager who is dedi- cated to professional excellence, someone who is conscientious, and who is loyal to this city, who is experienced and knowledgeable in municipal government. And certainly, as Mayor I'm interested in bottom lines and results. And I want a Manager with integrity, and one who will see we maintain our February 1, 1979 =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS sound fiscal condition, who will hire and keep capable department heads. But perhaps most important, one who is open and responsive and accessible to the public. And I am supportive of the City Manager who is able to build on his strengths and constructively address areas of concern and who is able to maintain the respect of our taxpayers and our city employees; and who allows innovation in departments, but yet insists on a team effort; and one who is able to implement policies of this City Council. And I will certainly insist on a Manager who is capable of utilizing all of these qualities and in assisting this city in going into.....the moving into, the 1980's. It is my firm belief that we have that City Manager in Dan Davidson. The evaluation of a City Manager is an on-going, day to day process. He serves at the will of the Council. He has no contract. With our shared responsibility I'm confident and I'm optimistic that the days ahead will bring us a new sense of unity and presence by the Council and by this City Manager that will be for the benefit of all of the citizens of this city, and I vote Yes." Mrs. Monroe called, "Councilmember Cooke". Councilmember Cooke stated: "Over the last year as we've undertaken this process, and being a professional in this field at the outset working with the public sector, I think that I've taken excruciating time to analyze and try to interpretan organization as complex and as large and demanding as the City of Austin is. Con- versely, one as demanding as the citizens of Austin are, or as they should be. I've looked at Mr. Davidson specifically in areas where I think he has performed very well and I commend him especially in his personal display, his professional skills, his policy execution, and certainly fiscal management. I look forward to working with this City Manager in the future in areas where I feel we need to direct attention; specifically in staffing, reporting and departmental performance. I wholeheartedly support the continued retention of Mr. Davidson as the City Manager of Austin at a very challenging and demanding time." Mrs. Monroe called, "Mayor Pro Tem Goodman". Mayor Pro Tem Goodman stated: "First of all I'd like to say that despite statements to the contrary this Council by this action today is politicizing the office of the City Manager more than ever before by establishing the vote each year on the City Manager. That could evolve into a very political tradition and it's one that I disagree with. One year ago when we conducted our last evaluation, besides the interim evaluation of the City Manager, I voted yes for a vote of confidence and told Dan that I would work with him in the ensuing year to see how our relationship would fare. In that one year period I think communications, not only with my office, but with the entire Council have deteriorated in many instances and there are various issues that remain unexplained to me and unresolved. I commend him for his loyalty, his honesty and his dedication to the City. And as I've told him many times in the past he has high administrative skills that have helped bring Austin... the City of Austin government into the 20th century. I vote No." Mrs. Monroe called, "Councilmember Himmelblau". Councilmember Himmelblau stated: "My vote is based on the city's economic stability; the high level of municipal service such as police, fire, EMS and sanitation. February 1, 1979 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS My feeling is that if the Manager was not competent, these services would not be at this high level. My vote on the motion is Yes." Roll Call on Motion Roll Call on Councilmember Cooke's motion that the Council give a vote of confidence to the City Manager, showed the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Mullen, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Councilmembers Cooke, Himmelblau Noes: Councilmember Snell, Mayor Pro Tem Goodman Mr. Dan Davidson, City Manager stated: "Mayor, members of the City Council, if I could do it I'd like to take a few minutes and express appreciation for the courtesies that were shown to me during the many hours that were spent in evaluating the performance of the City Manager. I am appreciative of the observations and criticisms that you had of the administrative operation as you've seen it. I appreciate knowing the aspirations that you feel from the standpoint of standard of excellence that is expected by this Council as far as my performance is concerned as City Manager. I sincerely appreciate the vote of confidence given me by the City Council today and I intend to do everything within my power and within my means to justify that vote of confidence. And I'm anxious to get back to work. Thank you very much." Mayor McClellan said, "I have just one more thing....I have a quote I couldn't help but think about during the past few days and few months. It's from some old philosopher. To paraphrase something to the effect of, "Mankind is a weaver who from the wrong side works on the carpet of time. Now there shall come a day when he shall see the grandeur of his works without having seen anything previously but a tangle of strings.'.......Somehow I thought that was appropriate and again, I think we need to unite, work together and move forward." TAX APPEALS Mayor McClellan opened the tax appeal hearing scheduled for 3:00 p.m. of David Drapela Parcel Nos. 3-0902-0401 and 3-0902-0402. Councilmember Cooke said, "There was a motion on the floor that there could be a consensus because I think we never could even get a majority vote last week to reduce this particular appeal to $1.10 and maybe we need to hear it for those two Councilmembers who were not here. I'll just say my motion was presented because I felt like we were voting on property that was damaged and therefore, and it was going to take $70,000 to bring it to a market value as it was similarily assessed and that was the essence of why I proposed the motion." Mayor McClellan said there was a 3-2 vote which meant no action and therefore needed to wait for a full Council. February 1, 1979 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS. Mr. Jack Klitgaard summarized his comments of last week. Appraisal is $1.25 sq. ft. All adjoining property is $1.50 sq. ft. The difference was the departments effort to recognize that it is encumbered by a drainage problem on 25 of the land. Mr. David Drapela, owner of the property, appeared before Council and passed out figures concerning the property which he referred to in his discussion. CLERK DID NOT RECEIVE A COPY. He explained what he thought the property is worth, the ditch running down the niddle of the property, and why it would cost $76,500 to correct the drainage problem. He requested $1.00 sq. ft. value which would give him 42% of his cost. This would mean the city would allow him $32,130, to make the value of his property $1.00 sq. ft. Mayor Pro Tem Goodman asked Mr. Klitgaard if this would be a valid reason for lowering his appraisal. Mr. Klitgaard said the department feels the $1.25 they established for the property adequately takes care of the existing problem. Councilmember Himmelblau asked, "When this is corrected, (drainage problem) when will the property be reassessed?" Mr. Klitgaard said there was no change in the property as of January 1, 1979. It would depend when the work is completed when the property will be reappraised. Motion FAILED Councilmember Cooke moved that the Council set the evaluation of Parcel Nos. 3-0902-0401 and 3-0902-0402 at $1.10 per square foot. The motion was seconded by Mayor McClellan. Roll Call on Motion Roll Call on the motion failed to carry by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor McClellan, Councilmember Cooke, Councilmember Mullen Noes: Councilmembers Snell, Trevino, Mayor Pro Tem Goodman, Councilmember Himmelblau TAXICAB INDUSTRY ANNUAL REPORT Mr. Joe Ternus, Director of Urban Transportation, appeared before Council to discuss the "Taxicab Industry Annual Report". He told Council they had received a copy of the annual report and "we're pleased to provide this report to you which describes the taxicab performance during the past year and summarizes the important events in the operation and financial characteristics. It is our recommendation to you that we renew the franchises with the permits indicated and also to waive the performance bond requirement for all of the companies." - CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Motion February 1, 1979 Councilmember Cooke moved that the Council renew the franchises with the permits indicated and to waive the performance bond requirement for the following taxicab companies: Airline, 1; Harlem, 48; Roy's 40; Yellow/Checker, 60. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Himmelblau, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor McClellan, Councilmember Cooke, Mayor Pro Tem Goodman, Councilmembers Himmelblau, Mullen Noes: None Not in Council Chamber when roll was called: Councilmembers Snell, Trevino STATUS REPORTS FAYETTE POWER PROJECT SOUTH TEXAS NUCLEAR PROJECT Mr. R.L. Hancock, Director, Electric presented to Council status reports on the Fayette Power Project and South Texas Nuclear Project. Summaries of his reports are as follows: Subject: Monthly Report on the Fayette Power Project Construction is progressing on Unit #1 and Unit #2 at the Fayette Power Project, although work was impeded somewhat by freezing and inclement weather during the past month. Unit #1 and common facilities is now considered to be 85% complete, and Unit #2 is considered to be 16% complete. Concrete and excavation on Unit #31 is 98% complete, structural steel is 96% complete, process piping is 89% complete, and the steam and precipitator is 90% complete. Coal handling and ash handling equipment for Unit #1 is 92% complete. Concrete and excavation on Unit #2 is 50% complete, structural steel for Unit #2 is 39% complete, process piping is 15% complete and the steam boiler and precipitator is 17% complete. Startup activities continue for Unit #231 with most auxiliary systems in service. The coal unloading and stackout system was placed in service last month. Six trainloads of coal have been received at the site. The project is experiencing some problems with the transportation of coal. The two trains that are moving the coal for the project, and the one train that is leased to Detroit Edison Company, were placed on siding pending required repair work on the braking system. This repair work is considered warranty work and is underway on the trains at the present time. All repair work should be complete by the end of next week. The defect on the braking system has been identified as a leaking seal on a rubber cup in the brake cylinder and became evident as a result of the extremely cold weather in the northern states. This should have no critical impact on schedule attainment. The project experienced some freeze damage to small piping during the extremely cold weather during the early part of January. The freeze damage has now been evaluated and is not considered excessive on a construction project of this size. The freeze damage resulted from water being trapped in lines that normally do not drain. Because of the progress of construction, the lines February 1, 1979 =CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS:- had not been protected. This will not impact construction schedule. Currently Brown & Root, Incorportated has 850 employees on the project. Hydrostatic testing has been completed and boilout of Unit #1 boiler is now sched- uled to begin late January or early February, 1979. Project personnel still consider that the construction schedule for test operation of Unit #1 for March 1979 is tight but attainable. Austin's incurred cost as of December 31, 1978 was $143,487,000. Engineering for the project is essentially complete. Unit #231 and common facilities are 100% complete. Unit #2 is 96% complete. Subject: Monthly Summary Report on The South Texas Project Construction of Unit #1 and Unit #2 at the South Texas Project progressed approximately 1.5% toward completion during December. The project is now considered to be 39.5% complete. Unit #31 is 41.2% complete, and Unit #2 is 11.5% complete, and common facilities are 72.3% complete. Construction was hampered to some extent by wet weather. Unit #1 reactor containment building is considered to be 64% complete, the fuel handling building is 56% complete, the turbine generator building is 68% complete, and the mechanical auxiliary building is 40% complete. Unit #2 reactor containment building is 28% complete, the fuel handling building is 21% complete, the turbine generator building is 31% complete, and the mechanical auxiliary building is 3% complete. The cooling resorvoir for the project is 82% complete. The facilities associated with the reservoir, such as the circulating water intake structure, is 81% complete, the circulating water piping is 89% complete, the essential cooling water pond structure is 22% complete, and the makeup pumping facility is 95% complete. A total of 11,682 cubic yards of concrete was placed during the month bringing total amount of concrete to date to 311,791 cubic yards. A total of 60,484 cubic yards of material placed in the resorvoir embankment bringing the total amount of material placed to 21,033,795 cubic yards. The contractor and subcontractors had a total of 4370 construction people on the site at the end of December, 1978. The project is experiencing some problems with delivery of some materials to support construction. These are in the areas of structural steel and reinforcing steel. The project personnel are working to expedite these materials in order to continue to stay on current schedule. February 1, 1979 CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS With respect to the Voids in the 15th lift of the outer concrete on the Unit #1 containment building, work is progressing with drilling the inner shell to allow pressure grouting. Testing in this area is progressing as planned, and the results have proven successful. Actual grouting work will begin approximately the first of February, 1979. This problem has not significantly delayed the continuation of the 16th, 17th and final lifts above lift 15. The 17th and final was completed in December. Project personnel realignment is progressing in an orderly manner with additional people being identifie identified in responsible positions. Work is progressing on the detailed schedule and estimate as identified in the Project Task Force Report in October. Houston Lighting & Power Company, acting in behalf of the four participants, filed for an Operating License for the Project in August of 1978. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission's Safety and Licensing Board, established to review the licensing application, held a preconference hearing in Houston on January 11, 1979. The purpose of the preconference hearing was to hear testimony of two groups who had petitioned to intervene and the Project staff lawyers to determine whether the petitioners had standing to qualify as interveners. The Licensing Board will issue at a later date their ruling as to the status of the petitioners to intervene in the licensing hearings. The Operating License will be required before fuel can be loaded. Fuel load for Unit #1 is currently scheduled for June, 1981. As of the end of December, 1978, Austin's incurred cost for its 16% share of the project is approximately $126,000,000. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission conducted an on-site audit during the month of December. One item identified during this audit was the improper covering and storing of motors. The covering had allowed condensation to become entrapped within the cover. This has been corrected. BOARD & COMMISSIONS Mayor McClellan reannounced the following Board & Commission appointments which will be made February 8, 1979: MH/MR, 1 Wrecker Standards Commission, 4 Medical Assistance Advisory Council, 3 Construction Advisory Committee, 4 Human Relations Commission, 7 Dental Health Advisory Council, 2 On-Going of Goals Committee, 6 Elisabet Ney Museum, 7 Library Commission, 7 Urban Transportation Commission, 5 Citizens Traffic Safety Commission, 1 Energy Conservation Commission, 1 Commission on the Status of Women, 1 February 1, 1979 =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS She announced appointments for March 1, 1979 as follows: Dental Health Advisory Committee, 9 Commission on the Status of Women, 1 Building Standards Commission, 1 Citizen's Board of Natural Resources and Environmental Quality, 1 Community Development Commission, 7 CIVIL SERVICE CLASSIFICATION & PAY PLANS Mayor McClellan introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE ENTITLED: "AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A RETIREMENT AND PENSIONING SYSTEM FOR CERTAIN EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY GRANTED THE CITY COUNCIL UNDER SECTION 4, OF ARTICLE IX, OF THE CHAPTER OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN; CREATING A RETIREMENT BOARD TO ADMINISTER AND OPERATE THE RETIREMENT AND PENSIONING SYSTEM AND DEFINING ITS POWERS, DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS; PROVIDING A METHOD OF FINANCING THE SYSTEM; REPEALING ALL LAWS OR PARTS OF LAWS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY AND SAVINGS CLAUSE AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY," PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON OCTOBER 10, 1940, AND AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME THEREAFTER, BY CHANGING THOSE PARTS OF AFORESAID ORDINANCE TO EFFECTUATE THE FOLLOWING; SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Councilmember Himmelblau moved that the Council waive the requirement for three readings, declare an emergency and finally pass the ordinance. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Trevino, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmembers Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor Mayor McClellan, Councilmember Cooke, Mayor Pro Tem Goodman 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) LOTS 23-22, BLOCK A; LOTS 4-13, BLOCK B; LOTS 1-17 AND LOTS 20-22, BLOCK C; LOTS 1-22, BLOCK D; LOTS 1-16, BLOCK E, THE BLUFFS OF UNIVERSITY HILLS, SECTION 1; FROM INTERIM "A" RESIDENCE, INTERIM FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "AA" RESIDENCE, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; AND, (2) LOTS 13-14 AND LOTS 19-22, THE BLUFFS OF UNIVERSITY HILLS, SECTION 2; FROM INTERIM "A" RESIDENCE, INTERIM FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "AA" RESIDENCE, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; AND, (3) LOTS 15-18 AND LOTS 33-74, BLOCK A; LOTS 23-36, BLOCK C; AND LOTS 1-29, BLOCK F. THE BLUFFS OF UNIVERSITY HILLS, SECTION 3; FROM INTERIM "A" RESIDENCE, _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS February 1, 1979 INTERIM FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "AA" RESIDENCE, FIRST HEIGHT AND ARE A DISTRICT; AND, (4) LOT 1, AND LOTS 5-10, BLOCK A; LOTS 2-8 AND LOTS 13-21, BLOCK B; LOT 1 AND LOTS 4-20, BLOCK G; LOTS 1-10, BLOCK H, CREST HILLS, SECTION 1; FROM INTERIM "A" RESIDENCE, INTERIM FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "AA" RESIDENCE, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; AND, (5) LOTS 31-38, BLOCK A; LOTS 24-45, BLOCK B; LOTS 1-7, BLOCK D; LOTS 11-13, BLOCK H, CREST HILLS, SECTION 2; FROM INTERIM "A" RESIDENCE, INTERIM FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "AA" RESIDENCE, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; AND, (6) LOT 1, LOTS 11-13 AND LOTS 22-23, CREST HILLS, SECTION 1-A; FROM INTERIM "A" RESIDENCE, INTERIM FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "AA" RESIDENCE, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; AND, (7) LOTS 1-20, BLOCK A; LOTS 6-21, BLOCK B; LOTS 4-14, BLOCK C; AND LOT 1 AND LOTS 4-13, BLOCK D, SPRINGDALE HILLS, SECTION 1; FROM INTERIM "A" RESIDENCE, INTERIM FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "AA" RESIDENCE, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; AND, (8) LOTS 1-19, BLOCK A; LOTS 15-26 AND LOTS 30-34, BLOCK B; LOTS 1-31, BLOCK C; LOTS 14-23, BLOCK D, SPRINGDALE HILLS, SECTION 2, FROM INTERIM "A" RESIDENCE, INTERIM FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "AA" RESIDENCE, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; AND, (9) LOTS 20-39, BLOCK A; LOTS 24-32, BLOCK D; LOTS 1-16, BLOCK G, SPRINGDALE HILLS, SECTION 3; FROM INTERIM "A" RESIDENCE, INTERIM FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "AA" RESIDENCE, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; AND, (10) LOTS 23-34, BLOCK B; LOTS 35-48, BLOCK C; LOTS 14-21, BLOCK D; LOTS 1-13 AND LOTS 49-52, BLOCK G, SPRINGDALE HILLS, SECTION 4; FROM INTERIM "A" RESIDENCE, INTERIM FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "AA" RESIDENCE, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; AND, (11) LOT A, HARRY MENN SUBDIVISION; FROM INTERIM "A" RESIDENCE, INTERIM FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "AA" RESIDENCE, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; AND, (12) LOTS 1-4, WILLIAM M. COLLINS SUBDIVISION; FROM INTERIM "A" RESIDENCE, INTERIM FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "AA" RESIDENCE, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; AND (13) LOT 1, LESS THE NORTHWEST TRIANGLE, ST. PETER'S METHODIST CHURCH ADDITION; FROM INTERIM "A" RESIDENCE, INTERIM FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "AA" RESIDENCE, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; AND, (14) LOTS 18A AND 19A, RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 18 AND 19, BLOCK C, THE BLUFFS OF UNIVERSITY HILLS, SECTION 1; FROM INTERIM "A" RESIDENCE, INTERIM FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "AA" RESIDENCE, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; AND, (15) LOTS 23A AND 24A, RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 23 AND 24, BLOCK D, THE BLUFFS OF UNIVERSITY HILLS, SECTION 1; FROM INTERIM "A" RESIDENCE, INTERIM FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "AA" RESIDENCE, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; AND, (16) LOTS 9A AND 10A, RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 9 AND 10, BLOCK B, CREST HILLS, SECTION 1; FROM INTERIM "A" RESIDENCE, INTERIM FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "AA" RESIDENCE, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; AND, (17) LOTS 11A AND 12A, RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 11 AND 12, BLOCK B, CREST HILLS, SECTION 1; FROM INTERIM "A" RESIDENCE, INTERIM FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "AA" RESIDENCE, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; AND, (18) LOTS 2A AND 3A, RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 2 AND 3, BLOCK G, CREST HILLS, SECTION 1; FROM INTERIM "A" RESIDENCE, INTERIM FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "AA" RESIDENCE, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; AND, (19) LOTS 2A-4A, RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 2-4, BLOCK A, CREST HILLS, SECTION 1; _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS February 1, 1979 FROM INTERIM "A" RESIDENCE, INTERIM FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "AA" RESIDENCE, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; AND, (20) LOT A, RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 2 AND 3, BLOCK D, SPRINGDALE HILLS, FROM INTERIM "A" RESIDENCE, INTERIM FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "AA" RESIDENCE, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; AND, (21) LOTS 1A-3A, BLOCK C; LOTS 1A-5A, AND LOTS 22A-25A, BLOCK B, RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 1-3, BLOCK C, AND LOTS 1-5 AND LOTS 22-25, BLOCK B, SPRINGDALE HILLS, SECTION 1; FROM INTERIM "A" RESIDENCE, INTERIM FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "AA" RESIDENCE, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; AND, (22) LOTS 27A-29A, RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 27-29, BLOCK B, SPRINGDALE HILLS, SECTION 2; FROM INTERIM "A" RESIDENCE, INTERIM FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "AA" RESIDENCE, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; AND, (23) LOT 22, RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 22, BLOCK B, SPRINGDALE HILLS, SECTION 4; FROM INTERIM "A" RESIDENCE, INTERIM FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "AA" RESIDENCE, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; AND, (24) A 4.66 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, FROM INTERIM "A" RESIDENCE, INTERIM FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "AA" RESIDENCE, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; AND, (25) A 4.705 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, FROM INTERIM "A" RESIDENCE, INTERIM FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "AA" RESIDENCE, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; AND, (26) A 9.28 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, FROM INTERIM "A" RESIDENCE, INTERIM FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "AA" RESIDENCE, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; ALL OF SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCALLY KNOWN AS 4600-4912 AND 4601-4915 BROADHILL DRIVE, 4700-4912 AND 4701-4909 OLDFORT HILL DRIVE, 4700-4910 AND 4701-4913 RUSSET HILL DRIVE, 4700-4912 AND 4701-4911 YORK HILL DRIVE, 4700-4908 AND 47014909 HILLDALE DRIVE, 4800-4908 AND 4801-4909 EASTDALE DRIVE, 4700-5700 EAST MARTIN KING, JR. BOULEVARD, 5300-5610 AND 5301-5517 and Northdale DRIVE, 4701-5011 AND 5601 SPRINGDALE ROAD, 4700-4912 and 4701-4913 CARSONHILL DRIVE, 4900-4904 BUNDY CREST CIRCLE, 4600-5004 AND 4601-5005 BUNDYHILL DRIVE, 5100-5106 BUNDYHILL CIRCLE, 4800-4908 TANNEHILL LANE, 5102-5202 AND 5101-5203 LOYOLA LANE, 6500-6508 AND 6501-6509 ASHLAND CIRCLE, 6600-6700 AND 6601-6701 ASHLAND DRIVE, 6500-6508 AND 6501-6507 HIGHPOINT LOVE, 6600-6620 AND 6601-6619 HIGHPOINT DRIVE. 6400-6634 AND 6401-6635 GREENSHORE DRIVE, 6500-6508 AND 65016511 BRIDGEWATER LOVE, 6400-6438 AND 6401-6437 BRIDGEWATER DRIVE, 6300-6314 AND 6301-6315 WAYNESBURG COVE, AND 6400-6408 AND 6401-6407 HARTWICK PLACE; 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. (Pecan Springs Study, C14-78-064) Councilmember Himmelblau moved that the Council waive the requirement for three readings, declare an emergency and finally pass the ordinance. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Trevino, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Councilmember Cooke, Mayor Pro Tem Cooke Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. February 1, 1979 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 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: 11,900 SQUARE FOOT TRACT OF LAND (SAVE AND EXCEPT THE EASTERNMOST 5 FEET WHICH SHALL REMAIN ZONED "A" RESIDENCE, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT.) LOCALLY KNOWN AS 7501 NORTH LAMAR 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. (S.W. Ruff Land Development trust, C14-78-210) Councilmember Himmelblau moved that the Council waive the requirement for three readings, declare an emergency and finally pass the ordinance. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Trevino, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Councilmember Cooke, Mayor Pro Tem Goodman Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. RECEIVING OF BIDS TO ISSUE BONDS Mayor McClellan introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE SETTING DATE OF SALE OF $80,000,000.00 "CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, UTILITY SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 5" AND AUTHORIZING THE GIVING OF PUBLIC SALE OF BONDS; ENACTING PROVISIONS INCIDENT AND RELATING TO THE SUBJECT AND PURPOSE OF THIS ORDINANCE AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. (Thursday, March 8, 1979, 10:30 a.m., CDT) Councilmember Himmelblau moved that the Council waive the requirement for three readings, declare an emergency and finally pass the ordinance effective immediately. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Trevino, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Councilmember Cooke, Mayor Pro Tem Goodman Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. AGENDA ITEM NOT DISCUSSED Council did not discuss CIP and Budget Policy Matters as scheduled on the agenda for 2:00p.m. February 1, 1979 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS ADJOURNMENT Council adjourned its meeting at 4:25 p.m. APPROVED Coletto C Mayor ATTEST: Brace Monise City Clerk