Austin Plans Growth, Cuts Utility Fees, Funds Projects
Here's a summary of the Austin City Council's April 26, 1979 meeting:
Major Urban Development & Equity Planning:
The council initiated planning for a central city redevelopment district. Critically, they also expanded an economic development market analysis to include underserved East and South Austin areas, addressing concerns about equitable growth across the city.Elimination of Utility Standby Charges:
Following a public hearing, the council voted to eliminate the monthly water and wastewater standby charges, noting that administrative costs exceeded the revenue collected. They also authorized the final execution of the complex LoVaca natural gas supply settlement plan.Key Public Projects & Community Services:
An architect was selected for the Phase III expansion of Brackenridge Hospital. The council also reprogrammed Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for various community improvements (like water adjustments and street lighting) and approved a day of free public transit for senior citizens.
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CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting April 26, 1979 9:00 Α.Μ. Council Chambers 301 West Second Street The meeting was called to order with Mayor McClellan presiding. Roll Call: Present: Mayor McClellan, Councilmember Cooke, Mayor Pro Tem Goodman, Councilmembers Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino Absent: None The Invocation was delivered by Reverend Howard McNamara, Tarrytown Baptist Church. GOSPEL MUSIC DAY Mayor McClellan read a proclamation declaring May 1, 1979, as Gospel Music Day. Steve Robinson and Ron Limbock, both of radio station KIXL were in the Council Chamber to receive the proclamation with their thanks and appreciation. MEALS ON WHEELS DAVID SAVEDRA was presented a proclamation, read by Mayor Pro Tem Goodman, declaring the week of April 22-28, 1979 as Meals on Wheels Week. He thanked the Mayor and Council for the proclamation and invited them all to attend the Meals on Wheels Fun Fest April 28, in Waterloo Park. = CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS April 26, 1979 LAW DAY LAW WEEK BOB BINDER and BILL WHITEHURST of the Austin Young Lawyers' Association, accepted with their thanks, a proclamation read by the Mayor designating May 1 as Law Day and April 29-May 5, as Law Week. Mr. Whitehurst announced that a lawyer will be available at shopping centers that week to advise people regarding their legal problems. KEEP AMERICA BEAUTIFUL DAY Councilmember Himmelblau read a proclamation designating April 28, 1979, as Keep America Beautiful Day. NADINE W. FRANCIS and MRS. WILLIAM J. SHOOP were in the Council Chamber to accept the proclamation. Mrs. Shoop thanked the Mayor and Council. FAIR HOUSING MONTH Councilmember Trevino read a proclamation designating the month of April as Fair Housing Month. ANGELOS RAMOS, U. S. Department of HUD, Dallas, was in the Council Chamber to accept the proclamation with his thanks. FLORA RAMA WEEK Shelly McRae, Sherrie Driskell, Louisa Maxson, Kathy Kolander, and Molly Markley were in the Council Chamber to accept a proclamation read by Mayor McClellan designating April 29 through May 6 as Flora Rama Week. Ms. McRae thanked the Mayor and Council for the proclamation and presented a bouquet of roses from Zilker Garden Center to the Mayor and Council. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Councilmember Cooke moved that the Council appoint the following for terms on the Renewable Energy Resources Commission, and they will draw for lots: Leon Barrish John Howell Robert King Ray Reece Robert Henderson Lawrence Bane Jean Spence The motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Goodman, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor McClellan, Councilmember Cooke, Mayor Pro Tem Goodman, Councilmembers Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino Noes: None __ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS April 26, 1979 Mayor McClellan announced the following Board and Commission appointments will be made May 3, 1979: Citizen's Board of Natural Resources and Environmental Quality 1 Dental Health Advisory Committee Elisabet Ney Museum 2 On-Going of Goals Committee 6 3 7 Community Development Commission Wrecker Standards Commission 2 Building Code Board of Appeals 1 Manpower Advisory Planning Council Urban Transportation Commission 1 - 1 MINUTES APPROVED Mayor Pro Tem Goodman moved that the Council approve the Minutes of the Special Meeting of April 18, 1979 and Regular Meeting of April 19, 1979, and Special Meeting of April 19, 1979. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Snell, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmember Cooke, Mayor Pro Tem Goodman, Councilmembers Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan Noes: None LAND ACQUISITION Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council adopt a resolution to authorize the acquisition of certain land for the MoPac Detention Facility at Woodhollow Drive: 1.5755 acres of land, being Lot 7c, resubdivision of Lot 7, Koger Executive Center, Unit Three. (Koger Properties, Inc.) The motion, seconded by Councilmember Cooke, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Goodman, Councilmembers Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Councilmember Cooke Noes: None RELEASE OF EASEMENTS Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council adopt a resolution to release the following easement: A seven and one-half (7.50) foot Public Utility Easement out of Lot A, Acme Brick Addition, locally known as 9053 Research Boulevard. (Requested by Mr. R. S. Lauterborn, representing Lauterborn Motors, Inc.) _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS April 26, 1979 The motion, seconded by Councilmember Cooke, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Goodman, Councilmember Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Councilmember Cooke Noes: None Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council adopt a resolution to release the following easement: A five (5.00) foot Public Utility Easement at the rear of Lots 13 and 14 and adjacent to the east side of Lot 12, Block 1, Brooks Subdivision. (Requested by Mr. Charles Lambert, Jr., representing Investors Commercial Property) The motion, seconded by Councilmember Cooke, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Goodman, Councilmember Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Councilmember Cooke Noes: None CONSTRUCTION CHANGE ORDER Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council adopt a resolution approving a Construction Change Order in the amount of $8,964.00 to Clearwater Constructors, Inc., for Stassney Lane Improvements Phase I. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM No. 73/62-30. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Cooke, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Goodman, Councilmember Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Councilmember Cooke Noes: None LICENSE AGREEMENT Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council adopt a resolution to enter into a License Agreement with the Missouri Pacific Railroad Company for the purpose of installing a 30-inch water line beneath the Missouri Pacific's right-of-way at Mile Post 172.02, Engineer's Chainage Station 9085+16, Austin, Texas. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Cooke, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Goodman, Councilmember Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Councilmember Cooke Noes: None _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS April 26, 1979 CONTRACTS APPROVED Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council adopt a resolution approving the following contract: ARMSTRONG INDUSTRIES, INC. 3660 Commercial Avenue Northbrook, Illinois Training Manikins, CPR. Emergency Medical Service 14 ea. @ $770.00 22 ea. @ $359.00 Total $18,804.00 The motion, seconded by Councilmember Cooke, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Goodman, Councilmembers Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Councilmember Cooke Noes: None Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council adopt a resolution approving the following contract: GENERAL ROOFING & SHEET METAL 2601 West Adams Temple, Texas Re-roof Personnel Building $28,669.00 The motion, seconded by Councilmember Cooke, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Goodman, Councilmembers Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Councilmember Cooke Noes: None Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council adopt a resolution approving the following contract: AUSTIN ENGINEERING COMPANY 6304 West Bee Caves Road Austin, Texas CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM Construction of Electric conduit system and streetlight foundations for Milwood, Section four $56,547.00 C.I.P. Nos. 75/30-01 & 75/36-01 The motion, seconded by Councilmember Cooke, 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 April 26, 1979 Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council adopt a resolution approving the following contract: UTILITY STEEL COMPANY 4035 West 49th Street Tulsa, Oklahoma CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM Design, Fabrication and Shipping Galvanized Steel Transmission Line and Substation Structures, Electric Utility Department. Items 119 $188,754.00 C.I.P. Nos. 79/30-01, 79/35-01, 77/35-06 & 77/35-05 The motion, seconded by Councilmember Cooke, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Goodman, Councilmembers Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Councilmember Cooke Noes: None Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council adopt a resolution approving the following contract: ASTRO-MECHANICS, INC. 8500 Research Boulevard Austin, Texas Confirmation of emergency repair of passenger loading bridges, Robert Mueller Municipal Airport $10,000 estimated The motion, seconded by Councilmember Cooke, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Goodman, Councilmembers Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Councilmember Cooke Noes: None Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council adopt a resolution approving the following contract: CHAPARRAL ELECTRIC, INC. 504 Leander Road Georgetown, Texas Reconditioning an Electric Motor, Water and Wastewater Department Item 1 $5,325.00 The motion, seconded by Councilmember Cooke, 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 April 26, 1979 Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council adopt a resolution approving the following contract: CATHEY ENTERPRISES, INC. 9516 Neils Thompson Drive Suite 116 Austin, Texas Leather goods, Police Department Twelve (12) month supply agreement Item 1-9 $12,040.00 The motion, seconded by Councilmember Cooke, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Goodman, Councilmembers Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Councilmember Cooke Noes: None Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council adopt a resolution approving the following contract: AIRLINE INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY, INC. P. 0. Box 23061 Tampa, Florida Maintenance Service, Aircraft Passenger Loading Bridges, Aviation Department Twelve (12) Month contract $17,000.00 per year. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Cooke, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Goodman, Councilmembers Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Councilmember Cooke Noes: None ONE-WAY ALLEY Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council adopt a resolution to establish the following one-way alley: ALLEY LIMIT Between E. 7th & E. 8th Between San Jacinto Street and Trinity Streets DIRECTION Eastbound The motion, seconded by Councilmember Cooke, 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 April 26, 1979 RENEWAL APPLICATION Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council adopt a resolution to authorize approval to submit 4th year renewal application to the State Department of Human Resources for Transportation to Congregate Meals. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Cooke, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Goodman, Councilmembers Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Councilmember Cooke Noes: None ARCHITECT SELECTED FOR BRACKENRIDGE EXPANSION Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council adopt a resolution to select the firm of Brackenridge Architects (Robert Lands and George Page) for architectural services for Brackenridge Hospital Expansion Phase III. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS No. 79/84-02. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Cooke, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Goodman, Councilmembers Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Councilmember Cooke Noes: None AGENDA ITEM PULLED Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council pull off the agenda consideration of setting a public hearing to consider restricting the use of aluminum wire in one and two family dwellings to No. 6 gauge wire and larger sizes. This will be rescheduled after Legislative action. 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: THE NORTH 65 FEET OF THE WEST 138 FEET, OUTLOT 21, DIVISION E, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 1611 WEST AVENUE, ALSO BOUNDED BY WEST 17TH STREET; FROM "A" RESIDENCE, FIRST 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. (Holt, Fatter, Scott, Inc., C14-79-014) 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 Trevino, carried by the following vote: April 26, 1979 _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Ayes: Councilmembers Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Councilmember Cooke, Mayor Pro Tem Goodman Noes: None Abstain: Councilmember Himmelblau 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 10.00 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, (SAVE AND EXCEPT THE NORTHERNMOST 25 FEET WHICH IS HEREBY ZONED FROM INTERIM "AA" RESIDENCE, INTERIM FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "A" RESIDENCE, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT); FROM INTERIM "AA" RESIDENCE, INTERIM FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "GR" GENERAL RETAIL, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; AND, TRACT 2: A 3.5 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, FROM INTERIM "AA" RESIDENCE, INTERIM FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "GR" GENERAL RETAIL, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; AND, TRACT 3: A 3.5 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, FROM INTERIM "AA" RESIDENCE, INTERIM FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "C" COMMERCIAL, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; AND, TRACT 4: AN 8.67 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, FROM INTERIM "AA" RESIDENCE, INTERIM FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "BB" RESIDENCE, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT AND "A" RESIDENCE, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; ALL OF SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCALLY KNOWN AS 11047-11109 U. S. HIGHWAY 183; 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. (Ed London, C14-78-083) 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 Trevino, carried by the following vote: Mayor Pro Tem Goodman Ayes: Councilmembers Himmelblau, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Noes: Councilmembers Mullen, Cooke 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 3.15 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 1005 EAST ST. ELMO ROAD; FROM INTERIM "A" RESIDENCE, INTERIM FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "D" INDUSTRIAL, 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 DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. (Addie G. Stone, C14-70-001) _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS April 26, 1979 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 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. Mayor McClellan brought up the following ordinance for its second reading: 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 1.56 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 900-1012 WILLIAM CANNON DRIVE AND 6705-6709 EMERALD FOREST DRIVE; FROM INTERIM "A" RESIDENCE, INTERIM FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "A" RESIDENCE, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT AND "0" OFFICE, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED IN AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Edward R. Rathgeber, Jr., & Jessie B. Anderson, C14-79-021) The ordinance was read the second time, and Councilmember Mullen moved that the ordinance be passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Trevino, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Mayor McClellan Noes: Councilmembers Trevino, Cooke, Mayor Pro Tem Goodman The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been passed through its second reading only. Mayor McClellan brought up the following ordinance for its third reading: 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 1.69 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 12589-12561 U. A. 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; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Leonard Passmore, J. H. Connelly, Trustees, C14-79-041) The ordinance was read the third time, and Councilmember Mullen moved that it be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Trevino, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Goodman Noes: Councilmember Cooke Abstain: Councilmember Himmelblau The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS April 26, 1979 PUBLIC HEARING ON WATER AND WASTEWATER STANDBY CHARGE Mayor McClellan opened the public hearing set for 9:30 a.m. on Water and Wastewater Standby Charge. She said, "I understand this is costing us more to administer than what we collect." Mr. Guymon Phillips, Utility Customer Services, appeared to explain anything the Council or Chamber audience might question. Mayor Pro Tem Goodman asked if Mr. Phillips had any recommendations for alternatives or variations. Mr. Phillips said not at this time. He pointed out there are three possible alternatives but they are not ready for recommendation. He said the impact of the charge is so insignificant that there will be no change in water rates and will have a negligible effect on future rate studies. Mayor McClellan introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 780119-1, ELIMINATING THE MONTHLY WATER STANDBY OR READY TO SERVE CHARGE, THE IN-CITY WASTEWATER MONTHLY STANDBY CHARGE OR READY TO SERVE CHARGE AND THE OUT-OF-CITY WASTEWATER MONTHLY STANDBY CHARGE OR READY TO SERVE CHARGE; SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THAT ORDINANCES SHALL BE READ 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 Trevino, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Councilmember Cooke, Mayor Pro Tem Goodman, Councilmember Himmelblau Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. FLORA RAMA MR. HAROLD KILPATRICK, President, Austin Area Garden Center, Inc., and MRS. HILTON appeared before Council to discuss arrangements for Flora Rama in the Austin Area Garden Center in Zilker Park. It was stated 36 clubs pay dues for the operation of the Garden Center and one time a year they ask that the center be closed for 2 days and admission be by donation of $1.00 for entrance to the Flora Rama on May 5 and 6, 1979. Councilmember Himmelblau moved that the Council approve the request of the Austin Garden Center, Inc., to levy a $1.00 donation for persons attending Flora Rama, May 5 and 6, 1979. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Trevino, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Councilmember Cooke, Mayor Pro Tem Goodman, Councilmembers Himmelblau, Mullen Noes: None _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS April 26, 1979 SURVIVAL IN THE 80'S FAIR MR. STEVEN STEPAN appeared before Council requesting City funds to help with the Survival in the 80's Fair, to be put on by the Red Ryder Preservation Society. He said they planned a cycling rally, would plant vegetation, and requested electricity to be furnished by the City for the park for music and slide shows. They also requested the City to furnish portable toilets. Mayor McClellan asked what the bottom line figure would be for the City's cost. Mr. Ehrler, Director of Parks and Recreation, said that financial aid has not been given before and they have received no information from Mr. Stepan regarding proposed costs. Councilmember Himmelblau pointed out that there is a Master Plan for the plantings in Waterloo Park and wondered if Mr. Stepan had checked the Plan for approval for proposed planting. Councilmember Cooke suggested that the proposal should be taken under advisement and the Recreation Department should bring back their recommendations. Mayor McClellan advised Mr. Stepan totalk to Mr. Ehrler and give him their specific requests so staff can study them. NO COST FARE FOR SENIOR CITIZENS MAY 12, 1979 Councilmember Himmelblau moved that the Council approve the request of MS. MARY J. TISINGER to establish a no cost transit fare for citizens 65 years of age and older on May 12, 1979. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Cooke, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor McClellan, Councilmembers Cooke, Himmelblau, Mullen, Noes: Snell, Trevino None Not in Council Chamber when roll was called: Mayor Pro Tem Goodman PARADE PERMIT Councilmember Cooke moved that the Council approve the request for a Parade Permit from RICK P. FISHER for Longhorn Aquatics as follows: Request for a Parade Permit from Rick P. Fisher for Longhorn Aquatics, from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30a.m., Saturday, May 5, 1979, beginning at San Jacinto Street, from Martin Luther King to 24th Street, through the University of Texas Campus, 21st Street, from Whitis (UT) to Guadalupe Street (bicycle lane), 21st Street to 23rd Street (Inner Campus), through U. T. to 24th and San Jacinto, cross San Jacinto to sidewalk on East, along sidewalk, crossing 23rd Street, to 20th (University Junior High), through campus on 20th to Red River, Red River from 20th to 25th Street, crossing 23rd Street (on sidewalk), through U.T. campus to 23rd and San Jacinto Streets, cross 23rd, continue south on San Jacinto Street (East sidewalk) to finish at Texas Swim Center at University of Texas Campus. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Snell, carried by the following vote: _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS April 26, 1979 Ayes: Councilmembers Cooke, Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Mayor Noes: McClellan None Not in Council Chamber when roll was called: Mayor Pro Tem Goodman, Councilmember Trevino ZONING HEARING SET Councilmember Snell moved that the Council set a public hearing for Zoning Case C14-78-190 for May 31, 1979, at 7:00 p.m. and to reschedule the public hearing in connection with paving assessments to be levied on Stassney Lane for the May 31 evening meeting. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Mullen, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Mayor McClellan Noes: None Not in Council Chamber when roll was called: Mayor Pro Tem Goodman, Councilmembers Trevino, Cooke DISTRIBUTION TRANSFORMERS FOR ELECTRIC UTILITY DEPARTMENT Council had before it for consideration a bid award under the Capital Improvements Program for distribution transformers for the Electric Utility Department as follows: (1) Westinghouse Electric Supply Company, $77,000; (2) Techline, Incorporated, $5,628. Councilmember Mullen referred to (1) and asked Mr. Howard Peterson, Electric Department, about the exception to the exciting current. He asked if every other bidder met it. Mr. Peterson said they did and it was placed in there because it has some indirect control to the losses on a transformer and the 2% exciting current is more or less the industry standard for that size transformer. Councilmember Mullen asked why General Electric doesn't come up to standard. Mr. Peterson said he did not know but everybody else does. Councilmember Mullen asked if there were any questions on the bid since they lost it because of the exciting current exception even though they were the low bidder. Mr. Peterson said they discussed it. The bid indicated they might have taken exception to the exciting current on all sizes but their comment was it was only on the 150 size and agreed verbally afterward to meet that exciting current, but that's not what the bid stated. Councilmember Mullen asked if they came in as the low bidder. Mr. Peterson said, "Yes, if you allow them to make that exception in their bid to change their bid to meet the exciting current they would be the low bidder." Mr. Solon Bennett, Director of Purchases and Stores, stated "If it's a minor deviation, we try to be reasonable about those things and adjust to it, but we didn't feel this was a minor deviation. This was specifically spelled out in the specifications and we felt we could not allow a change in the bid on that basis.. We felt in order to assure there was no reflection on the integrity of the competitive bidding process that we should retain the bids as they were submitted." ... CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS April 26, 1979 Motion Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council adopt a resolution to approve the following contract: Bid Award: CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM Distribution Transformers, Electric Utility Department. WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC SUPPLY COMPANY Items 1.1-1.3 $77,000.00 9230 Research Boulevard Austin, Texas TECHLINE, INCORPORATED Item 2.0 $5,628.00 8750 Shoal Creek Austin, Texas The motion, seconded by Councilmember Himmelblau, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Mayor McClellan Noes: None Not in Council Chamber when roll was called: Councilmembers Trevino, Cooke, Mayor Pro Tem Goodman BID AWARD Council had before them for consideration a bid award for repair parts, equipment, technical supervision and other items necessary for the disassemblies, inspections and repairs for Turbines (Holly #2 and #3), Power Production Division of Electric Utility Department. (1) WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC CORPORATION 1455 West Loop South Houston, Texas $110,000 (2) Various other suppliers for support parts and other supplies determined necessary $90,000 Councilmember Mullen asked who and how the determination will be made for Item 2. Mr. Bennett answered, "That will be the Electric Utility, and Westinghouse, as they disassemble these turbines, can't always tell ahead of time which particular items will need replacement until they are disassembled and then at that time the determination will be made as to who is to be contacted .....which supplier, to furnish those parts. In some cases it is Westinghouse and in some cases another supplier and when it is we will try to get some competitive quotations on those items as well." Councilmember Mullen asked why these would not come back before Council instead of having a blanket check. Mr. Bennett said this would pose a problem to the Westinghouse people and the Electric Utility people in that when these units are disassembled, they have to make a quick decision to minimize the delays and operating costs that Westinghouse would be incurring if they had to wait and delay for submission to the Council. Chances are these items will be under $5,000 for all of them." Council Mullen said he hated to write a blank check for all of these things. _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS April 26, 1979 Mr. Bennett cited the example of his discussion with the Tennessee Valley Authority. They are involved in the same sort of thing. They handle the purchasing in the very same way because when the units are disassembled, they have to make decisions right away and get the replacement parts. Otherwise it would take another week or two weeks to get the approval and that time would be lost. In the meantime the unit will be down that much longer and then a revenue problem would develop." Mr. Peterson said that the major equipment is made by Westinghouse, but the pumps, valves, etc., are made by other manufacturers and as the unit is taken down for overhaul, the auxiliary equipment is also overhauled and when it is taken down the problems are not known. The scheduling for the unit to come down, be serviced, and put back is about 6-8 weeks. Most of the equipment would come from the manufacturer. He said they could list the suppliers involved. It would be the manufacturers of various types of equipment. Councilmember Mullen requested a list, 30 days after completion, of expenditures, and what is being done with the money left over. Mr. Bennett said they would do that, and if the cost will run more than 10% over the estimated $90,000 they will bring it back to Council. Motion Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council adopt a resolution to approve the following bid award: Bid Award: Repair parts, equipment, technical supervision and other items necessary for the disassemblies, inspections and repairs for Turbines (Holly #2 and #3), Power Production Division of Electric Utility Department $110,000.00 WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC CORPORATION 1455 West Loop South Houston, Texas Various other suppliers for support parts and other supplies determined necessary $90,000.00. The motion, seconded by Mayor McClellan, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Mullen, Snell, Mayor McClellan, Councilmember Noes: Himmelblau None Not in Council Chamber when rollwas called: Councilmembers Trevino, Cooke, Mayor Pro Tem Goodman 30 days after completion of the repair, Council will receive a list of expenditures designating how the $90,000 was spent, and what was done with any money left over.
! - CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS April 26, 1979 STATUS AND FINAL IMPLEMENTATION OF LOVACA SETTLEMENT PLAN Council had before it a resolution to consider the status and final implementation of the LoVaca Settlement Plan. MR. DON BUTLER, legal consultant, passed out a proposed resolution. He said, "The resolution merely recites some of the historical events and as you can see, it's been almost as much of a chore to try to settle this thing as it has been to try it. Two years ago the Council approved a resolution, which is referred to in the first paragraph, on June 23, 1977, authorizing the execution of the Lovaca settlement plan. In March of 1978 there was the dispute with Southern Union as to the pass through of certain benefits from the settlement of the plan. Those two actions are referred to in the next two paragraphs. On Page 2, there is a recitation of the January 25, 1979, action of the Council which authorized the Southern Union and Coastal States to amend certain transportation agreement allowing revenues to flow to Southern Union which they might not otherwise have received and providing Southern Union with pass-on service and benefits of the settlement plan to its customers. Southern Union has, at our request, submitted a letter which you see attached as an exhibit whereby you see the pass on of all benefits of the settlement plan which they might receive, to their customers here in Austin. Notwithstanding the resolution of that problem there has been another problem that may yet be insurmountable. There are other customers who have difficulties with their customers...namely, AAMCO Gas Company and Lone Star Gas Company. They have contracts with Lovaca. Their prices have been increased as a result of the Lovaca matter. They wish to pass their cost on to their fixed cost contract customers. As of this Monday, the Railroad Commission authorized the revision of the contract so that AAMCO and Lone Star would be able to effect their pass through. I cannot tell you at this time as to whether those decisions will be appealed and what the outcome might be if they are appealed to the Courts. At this juncture, the settlement plan must be accepted as of the last of this month. Coastal has indicated that it will extend the terms of the settlement plan so that acceptance can be made as late as June 30th of this year. If this is done, this will allow us some further negotiations or resolution of problems between Lone Star, AAMCO and their customers. "Other than that, the only details left are the agreements of various note holders of Coastal States Gas Producing Company to revise the notes so they will become obligations of Coastal States Gas Corporation. Other approvals of stockholders, etc., have been pretty well taken care of. As of this time, it would appear the settlement plan probably will not be effected any earlier than September of this year and given past history, I would not be optimistic about that date. Nonetheless, this is an update for you. This simply authorizes the unqualified execution of the Lovaca settlement plan in accordance with what has previously been expressed as Council intent and advises Southern Union also to execute the Lovaca settlement plan without qualification and allows the City Manager to execute such documents as may be necessary." Mayor McClellan asked Mr. Butler if he is satisfied with the letter attached here to from Southern Union. Mr. Butler replied, "Yes, and I have executed the letter that also needs to be approved by the City Manager and City Attorney, and the resolution needs approval by the City Council." CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS April 26, 1979 Motion Mayor Pro Tem Goodman moved that the Council adopt a resolution authorizing unconditional execution of a settlement agreement with its natural gas supplier by the City Manager and by Southern Union Gas Company. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Mullen, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Goodman, Councilmembers Himmelblau, Mullen Noes: None Not in Council Chamber when roll was called: Councilmember Cooke REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT Council had before it a resolution to consider declaring a redevelopment district for planning purposes in connection with Economic Development Program. WILLA HARDIN, representing ACORN, said she is concerned with the condemning of property. She says she has been unable to obtain a copy of the whole plan. Mayor McClellan explained, "The only thing we have is what is in our agenda back-up material this week and of course this is public information and was discussed verbally in a public meeting last week. The action today is not specific. It is merely a resolution designating the area as a redevelopment area. The other formal steps have to come later, and with public hearings." Mr. Albert DeLaRosa explained, "What this does is declare this to be a redevelopment area for the purposes of planning and improvement in conjunction with the Economic Development Program. This item will authorize the City staff to prepare and bring back to the Council all the necessary ordinances and resolutions to obtain the formal and legal designation of this area as an urban renewal area under the Urban Renewal Law. This is the first preliminary step directing the staff to prepare those necessary resolutions that will be needed, and will also schedule all necessary public hearings. It is simply a planning tool at this particular time...just a first preliminary step in the process." Councilmember Trevino asked what will happen next. Mr. Jim Miller, Assistant City Manager, explained the procedure that must be gone through before any formal action is taken. "The Economic Development Plan has been 'on the Central City. What this step takes today is simply to define an area of the more general Central City area study that was submitted to Council in October of last year called the 'Schematic Scheme' by the Planning Department. This says to the staff to bring back all the data and all the justification under state laws that are necessary to Council's decision to declare this Urban Renewal Area for redevelopment purposes. This means the staff would develop the data, come back to City Council in about 60 days and present that study to the City Council at which time they would call public hearings and at the end of the public hearings make a decision as to whether to move forward with it as an Urban Renewal District. That's the process that gets set in motion today." _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS April 26, 1979 Councilmember Trevino said, "If the area is declared by Council to be in the development area and we begin to use mechanisms of Urban Renewal and then there is a piece of property the City feels is needed to build a hotel, etc., we exercise a power of eminent domain and clear the land....who sells the property? Does the City of Austin sell it or does Urban Renewal sell it? What assurance does the City Council have that it is the Council that makes the determination or does it become the Board of Directors of Urban Renewal?" Mr. Miller answered, "Under state law, the Urban Renewal Board of Directors will advertise and take bids and recommend to the City Council the best bid and the City Council's vote determines on the sale of that land based on bids recommended by the Urban Renewal Board of Commissioners." Councilmember Trevino asked how the bidding will be opened up to not exclude one industry as compared to another. Councilmember Cooke pointed out, "We haven't taken a final vote on what American Cities has presented to us as this is what it is going to be. But if that's what we want, based on our input and the citizen's input, then that's what anybody that wants to bid and has the wherewithall to bid will be bidding on. That's the procedure. We'll have the constraining up front situation. Just like if we were building a power plant. We would put all the criteria in there and they would bid on the facility at that particular location." Mr. Miller said Mr. Cooke is correct and at the time the staff brings back the necessary data according to State Statute, the redevelopment plan will be there and that all becomes part of the public hearing. You will not be asked to act on American City's Corporation plan until it is a part of the total redevelopment package presented back to you for public hearings. Councilmember Trevino said, "The point I am trying to make for thepublic is we do not just declare this a redevelopment area and then turn it over to Urban Renewal and that's it. It is an area that the Council designates and using mechanisms of Urban Renewal but with the control of the Council. The public hearings will take place before any final decisions take place. I thnk we need to give some very hard study as we develop the plan to the type of businesses we want to involve downtown. We may be making a serious mistake if we limit ourselves to hotels and restaurants and entertainment. We need to take a look at other type of businesses that will also allow the blue collar worker to work downtown as well as the white collar worker to give it the vitality it needs.... As we declare this a redevelopment area, I'd like us to have the flexibility to extend the area. We are all aware of areas near downtown, specifically East Austin where we have delapidated buildings and junk yards that maybe we could use without relocating any families. We need to clean up those neighborhoods and begin to develop them into something that is not only pleasing aesthetically but also in the terms of economics." ... Councilmember Cooke said the Council probably needs to look at certain areas of OEDP versus the entire OEDP because we might find we have a lot more areas than we can possibly handle. We might want to specifically target areas like you were just talking about. Councilmember Trevino said even if an area is cleaned up and Council cannot do something about the zoning, for instance, if it is "DL" Light Industrial, and cannot be rolled back to "A" Residence, then hopefully they can begin to entice industries such as T.I. or Tracor or Westinghouse to begin to be situated there in new structures providing jobs for good income, and people can walk from the neighborhoods instead of having to go clear across town. =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS April 26, 1979 Motion Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council adopt a resolution declaring a redevelopment district for planning purposes in connection with the Economic Development Program. The motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Goodman, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor McClellan, Councilmember Cooke, Mayor Pro Tem Goodman, Councilmembers Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino Noes: None Mayor McClellan asked Mr. Miller to provide ACORN with all the back-up materials Council has in its agenda and keep them fully informed as they go along with any material provided to Council. Mr. Miller said they are running off several hundred copies of maps and a brief summary of what American City Corporation presented in a special meeting. Councilmember Trevino asked if this motion locks them into boundaries or if they can expand the boundaries. Mr. DeLaRosa reiterated that this motion just institutes the planning process and Council is not locking itself into any firm boundaries. CONTRACT APPROVED Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council adopt a resolution to approve the following contract: JACK MCKAY LUMBER COMPANY 1645 East 6th Street Austin, Texas Cement, Portland and Masonry Central Stores Division Twelve Months supply agreement Item Nos. 1 & 2 $26,176.40 The motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Goodman, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmember Cooke, Mayor Pro Tem Goodman, Councilmembers Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan Noes: None Councilmember Mullen asked if this means there will be a 12-month extension without the Council ever knowing about it again. Mr. Solon Bennett said the way this is handled, is it is a supply agreement for 12 months and they buy only what they need and then they have the option, with the seller's concurrence to extend for another 12 months at the same identical prices. If the seller feels the prices have gone up, he may decline the option to extend. On the other hand, if the prices have gone down, the City will not extend. They would re-bid and come back to Council. Councilmember Mullen said he would like for it to be policy that the Council is aware when the contracts are extended. Mr. Bennett said he would be happy to comply and will do it on all future contracts of this type. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS April 26, 1979 MARKET ANALYSIS Councilmember Snell, Trevino and Mullen introduced an item to Council to request a proposal from The American City Corporation to extend the contract to include market analysis and development strategy for the entire geographic area of the Overall Economic Development Plan (OEDP) currently under consideration. Councilmember Mullen said that east Austin and parts of south Austin are underdeveloped, in addition to the downtown area and Council needs to demonstrate its commitment to revitalization to those areas, too. He said they needed to look into those areas to see what can be done and on that basis they want to expand the scope of the American City's contract. He advised Council they are asking staff to get together with the American City Corporation and find out what the price would be for extension, discuss the areas they are talking about, and ultimately extend the present contract. they Councilmember Snell pointed out that usually in the revitalization of any one area there is a tendency to add to the dying of another part of the city. To prevent this from happening, he said they want to extend the thinking and give staff the privilege of working with American City Corporation to prevent this from happening in Austin. Councilmember Trevino said it became apparent as they discussed revitalization that the Black's and Mexican-American's were not included. The Council feels they have a commitment to those neighborhoods in the periphery of downtown. In order to be able to look at the overall plan, they need to be included in the study being done by American City Corporation. Councilmember Mullen said if the price for extension is too high, they will look to firms other than American City. Councilmember Cooke said in the past year, the Overall Economic Development Committee has been meeting, which Council formed, and they have some material coming out of public hearing which will prioritize the dealing with east and south Austin. "I wouldn't prohibit, but as the staff works with American City Corporation to come up with a proposal, they should take into considera- tion what the Committee has done because otherwise there would be no real direction looking at the Overall Economic Development Plan." Motion Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council approve the request of a proposal from The American City Corporation to extend the contract to include market analysis and development strategy for the entire geographic area of the Overall Economic Development Plan currently under construction; staff to work with American City Corporation and report back to Council in two weeks. The motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Goodman, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Goodman, Councilmembers Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Councilmember Cooke Noes: None WILLA HARDIN, representing ACORN said she had heard the Task Force has nothing to do with OEDP. Councilmember Mullen and Mayor McClellan said this is a request for a proposal to get them more coordinated. Councilmember Cooke said he was making a statement for the whole public: "We saw that a number of 7904:1 ? _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS April 26, 1979 projects that had been presented as unilateral individual projects for the central city, primarily downtown, e.g. Congress Avenue, had been presented to HUD, EDA, primarily for Federal funding assistance and we found, based on Federal law, they had always been turned down. So we felt it was important to create a two-pronged attack. One being a Central City concept that would take in areas that were low or moderate, but not any intent to subterfuge the frontal Federal funds in the central city. The proposal by the American City Corporation does not really take into consideration any Federal funding because I think this Council, from visits to Washington and by several other contacts know that Austin will see very little Federal funding for the central city. We have a very good economic base, very low unemployment. Therefore the project that was presented last Wednesday really uses alternative financing concepts... primarily revenue bonds. The OEDP would concentrate more on Federal funding because it does comply more with the Federal statutes passed by Congress for supplying funds to low and moderate income and I think these are some of the articles I'm seeing in the paper today that there's a feeling the downtown revitalization will funnel off all funds that should be used for low and moderate income. I don't think that has been the case in any of my discussions with any of my colleagues and that is not the intention. The proposal Mr. Nesbitt presented isn't ever going to see any Federal funding because the area wouldn't fall under those kind of concepts. Therefore, we're trying to do a two-pronged attack in the inner city effort. That needs to be made clear." Councilmember Mullen stated: "I think the whole community has been confused on this for quite some time and it's our fault. I'm the one that started the whole push for the Economic Development Task Force. The idea being that underdeveloped areas in east and south Austin should receive funds, FDA loans at low interest rates, and all these type things that create jobs because that's the primary thrust of the Economic Development Administration putting this money out. That's why we set it up. But from the very beginning, people confused it with the downtown area and it's all tied together and at some point may go to the downtown area, but the primary thrust is for east and south Austin." CDBG FUNDS Mayor McClellan introduced the following ordinance: =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS April 26, 1979 Councilmember Trevino moved that the Council waive the requirement for three readings, declare an emergency and finally pass the ordinance. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Himmelblau, 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. The reprogramming of CDBG (Community Development Block Grant) funds is as follows: Preservation Planning and Zoning Study Clarksville Phase I Water Adjustments Martin Lighting Administration of the Section 8: $ 75,000 160,000 52,000 Substantial Rehabilitation Program 124,376 Corridors Project 598,600 Weatherization Program 10,719 ONE CALL CENTER Mayor Pro Tem Goodman introduced an item to Council calling for the establishment of a One Call Center whereby a contractor, before doing any excavation, can make one call to determine whether or not there are any utility, phone or gas lines buried that may be effected by digging. He said this is a part of the present Council's overall goals and that Mr. German, Director of Public Works, and his staff have already made progress toward a one-call system. They will come before Council on May 3, 1979. Mr. Goodman pointed out that there are probably two different approaches that can be taken on a one-call system. At that time, Council may want to consider a more economical way to do it rather than with a computer link-up. He said Southern Union Gas and Southwestern Bell have both received the proposal for one-call with enthusiasm. would save time, money and injury. FUTURE PLANS FOR CITY COLISEUM It Mayor McClellan introduced an item to Council concerning future plans for the City Coliseum. She said that the Austin-Travis County Livestock Association wants to help the City of Austin upgrade and revitalize the Coliseum. (At this point she introduced a group of Future Farmers of America students who were in the Chamber audience from Lanier High School.) Mayor McClellan stated the total cost to expand and improve the Coliseum will be $500,000.00. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS April 26, 1979 JAY EVANS of the Livestock Association told Council that the Austin Chamber of Commerce has the Luedetke Fund Trust for the perpetuation of the Austin Livestock Show. The trust will loan $150,000 at the start of the project. He said the expansion would benefit all, and showed plans of the proposed addition and improvement to the facade. Mayor McClellan commented that this is something that is practical, possible and can be done promptly. Councilmember Trevino asked if a convention center could be included with the Coliseum. Mr. Evans said that the facility would never interfere with a convention center and Mayor McClellan said she would rather not hold up Coliseum improvement until a convention center study can be done. Councilmember Trevino asked for a list of other events that would take place in the Coliseum to justify the expenditure of money. Mr. Evans concluded the presentation by stating the upgrading of the building can be done without interrupting service. Mayor Pro Tem Goodman moved that the Council instruct the City Manager to come back in 30 days with a recommendation for the future plans for the City Coliseum. The motion, seconded by Mayor McClellan, carried by the following vote: Councilmembers Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Councilmember Cooke, Mayor Pro Tem Goodman, Councilmember Himmelblau Ayes: Noes: None ZONINGS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING The City Manager reported the following applications have been referred to the Planning Commission for recommendations and have been set for public hearing before the City Council on May 31, 1979. These are new applications for zoning change located on U.S. 183 Area Study. MAURICE SHAFER By John Neely C14-78-207 RAYMOND E. MITCHELL, TRUSTEE By Chester Mallett C14-78-219 JOHN C. MCELROY ET AL C14-79-018 Bounded by F.M. 620 and Broadmede Avenue 9700-9808 R.M. 620 From Interim "AA" Residence To 1st Height and Area "GR" General Retail 1st Height and Area From Interim "AA" Residence To 1st Height and Area "GR" General Retail 1st Height and Area From Interim "AA" Residence 12164-12758 U.S. 183 12153-12283 Jollyville Road To 1st Height and Area "GR" General Retail 1st Height and Area JOHN P. NIEMAN By Ed Fleming, Jr. C14-79-024 CHARLES RICHARD HAMILTON, ET AL By W. W. Patterson C14-79-032 BELL AVENUE AREA STUDY By City of Austin Planning Department C14-79-044 -CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 12828-12900 Research Boulevard 8657 Spicewood Springs Road 10540-11740 U.S. 183 Tract 1: 12440-12454 U.S. 183 Tract 8: 11905-12001 Bell Avenue, also bounded by U.S. 183 Tract 9: North side of U.S. Highway 183, approxi- mately 300 feet east of Bell Avenue April 26, 1979 From Interim "AA" Residence To 1st Height and Area "GR" General Retail 1st Height and Area From Interim "AA" Residence 1st Height and Area To "GR" General Retail 1st Height and Area From Interim "AA" Residence To 1st Height and Area "A", "AA" & "BB" Residence, "0" Office & "GR" General Retail, 1st Height and Area Tract 10: 11701 and the rear of 11715-11903 Bell Avenue, also bounded by Jollyville Road Tract 11: West side of Thunder Creek Road approximately 325 feet north of Jollyville Road Tract 13: 12004-12102 Bell Avenue, 5901-6001 McCoy Road, 12200 Howlett Court, Rear of 6000-6004 McCoy Road Tract 14: 11877-12005 U. S. Highway 183, 12000-12004 & 12003-12005 Tweed Court, Rear of 12004-12102 Bell Avenue, 6000-6004 McCoy Road, Rear of 5901-6001 McCoy Road, Rear of 12200 Howlett Court Tract 15: 1200 Bell Avenue, 11934-11936 Arabian Trail From Interim "AA" Residence MODELL BALLARD, ROBERT G. BALLARD, JOHN R. BALLARD, & CHARLES W. BALLARD By John Ballard C14-79-049 13263 Research Boulevard 13265 Research Boulevard To 1st Height and Area "C" Commercial 1st Height and Area LIVE OAK PLAZA, JOINT VENTURE By Herman F. Waters, Jr. C14-79-050 JAMES C. AND HELEN BUTLER By Nelson C. Johnson C14-79-066 12991-13135 Research Boulevard 5003-5005 Hamilton Lane From Interim "AA" Residence • To 1st Height and Area "GR" General Retail 1st Height and Area From Interim "AA" Residence To 1st Height and Area "C" Commercial 1st Height and Area _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS STEVE K. HAWLEY By Howell Finch C14-79-079 11906 Research Boulevard 11934 Arabian Trail ADJOURNMENT Council adjourned its meeting at 11:30 a.m. ATTEST: Gra Grace Monroe City Clerk April 26, 1979 To From Interim "AA" Residence 1st Height and Area "C-2" Commercial 1st Height and Area APPROVED Cole alle Mayor