• _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Council Meeting January 24, 1980 9:00 Α.Μ. Council Chambers 301 West Second Street The meeting was called to order with Mayor Pro Tem Mullen presiding. Roll Call: Present: Mayor Pro Tem Mullen, Councilmembers Himmelblau, Snell, Trevino Absent: Mayor McClellan, Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman 1 KAY BARD DAY Councilmember Himmelblau read a proclamation recognizing the efforts of Kay Bard in her work with the Planned Parenthood Program in Austin. Ms. Bard thanked the Council for the proclamation and expressed her appreciation for the gesture. COMMUNITY EDUCATION SURVEY WEEK A proclamation designating January 28 through February 2 as Community Education Survey Week was read by Councilmember Snell. Lester Haines, Coordinator of Community Education, and David Mikeske, Program Planner, were in the Council Chamber to accept the proclamation with their thanks and appreciation. • CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS January 24, 1980 FREE ENTERPRISE WEEK Mayor Pro Tem Mullen read a proclamation which declared the week of January 28-February 2, 1980 to be Free Enterprise Week. Several students from various schools who are in the Distributive Education Program were in the Council Chamber to accept the proclamation. Representatives for the schools who approached the podium were: Bruce P. Schiwitz, Lanier High School; Jana Jordan, Crockett High School; Joe Reyes, McCallum High School; and Cindy Campos, Johnson High School. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Mayor Pro Tem Mullen announced that the following Board and Commission appointments will be made February 7, 1980: Board of Adjustment, 3 Electric Utility Commission, 3 EMS Quality Assurance Team, 3 physicians, one nurse and one comsumer; Energy Conservation Commission, 1 On-Going of Goals Assembly Committee, 1 Heating, Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Appeals Board, 1 Human Relations Commission, 8 Library Commission, 8 Manpower Advisory Planning Council, 11 Medical Assistance Program Advisory Board, 1 Police Retirement Board, 3 RELEASE OF EASEMENTS Councilmember Himmelblau moved that the Council adopt a resolution to release the following easement: 1. Thirteen ten (10.00') foot Public Utility Easements located in Buckingham Estates, Phase III, Section I. (Requested by the Electric Utility Department) The motion, seconded by Councilmember Snell, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmember Himmelblau, Mayor Pro Tem Mullen, Councilmembers Snell, Trevino Noes: None Absent: Mayor McClellan, Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman - CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS January 24, 1980 Councilmember Himmelblau moved that the Council adopt a resolution to release the following easement: 2. A portion of a Public Utility Easement located in Lot 5, Barton Market Square, Section 3, 2300 West Ben White Boulevard. (Requested by Melvin Ware for Target Stores, Inc.) The motion, seconded by Councilmember Snell, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmember Himmelblau, Mayor Pro Tem Mullen, Councilmembers Snell, Trevino Noes: None Absent: Mayor McClellan, Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman ITEM PULLED FROM AGENDA Consideration of the following contract was pulled from the agenda: B.G. BOYD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY 6505 Brownwood Court Austin, Texas CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM East 12th Street Sidewalk Improvement-HCD - $12,420.70 C.I.P. No. 80/61-04 CONTRACTS APPROVED Councilmember Himmelblau moved that the Council adopt a resolution approving the following contract: TEXAS FIRE FIGHTERS EQUIPMENT COMPANY 1142 Eikel Building New Braunfels, Texas Rescue Power Tool, Fire Department Item 1, 2 ea. - $12,376.80 The motion, seconded by Councilmember Snell, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmember Himmelblau, Mayor Pro Tem Mullen, Councilmembers Snell, Trevino Noes: None Absent: Mayor McClellan, Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman • January 24, 1980 -CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Councilmember Himmelblau moved that the Council adopt a resolution to approve the following contract: F.B. LEOPOLD COMPANY 227 South Division Street Zelienople, Pennsylvania Fiberglass Felter Washwater Troughs, Water and Wastewater Department Item 1 - $6,500.00 The motion, seconded by Councilmember Snell, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmember Himmelblau, Mayor Pro Tem Mullen, Councilmembers Snell, Trevino Noes: None Absent: Mayor McClellan, Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman Councilmember Himmelblau moved that the Council adopt a resolution to approve the following contract: LANIER BUSINESS PRODUCTS 959 Reinli Street, Suite #201 Austin, Texas 42 Month Lease with Purchase Option of a Word Processing System, Public Works Department Item 1, 2 each Item 2, 1 each Total $54,186.72 The motion, seconded by Councilmember Snell, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmember Himmelblau, Mayor Pro Tem Mullen, Councilmembers Snell, Trevino Noes: None Absent: Mayor McClellan, Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman =CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS January 24, 1980 Councilmember Himmelblau moved that the Council adopt a resolution approving the following contract: BOAT TOWN 3826 Lake Austin Boulevard Austin, Texas Lake Patrol Boat (18'-2") and Trailer, Vehicle and Equipment Services Department Item 1, 2 ea. @ $10,980 Item 2, 1 ea. @ $1,080 Total $23,040.00 The motion, seconded by Councilmember Snell, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmember Himmelblau, Mayor Pro Tem Mullen, Councilmembers Snell, Trevino Noes: None Absent: Mayor McClellan, Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman Councilmember Himmelblau moved that the Council adopt a resolution approving the following contract: Bid award: YOUNGBLOOD GENERAL TIRE, INC. 506 North Lamar Boulevard Austin, Texas WALKER TIRE COMPANY 7107 North Lamar Boulevard Austin, Texas - Tires, Retread and Section Repair, Vehicle and Equipment Services for various City Departments. Twelve (12) Months Service Agree- ment Items 1 thru 16 & 27 thru 34 $16,913.00 Items 17 thru 20, 21-26 and 35 thru 39 $13,050.00 The motion, seconded by Councilmember Snell, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmember Himmelblau, Mayor Pro Tem Mullen, Councilmembers Noes: Snell, Trevino None Absent: Mayor McClellan, Councilmembers Snell, Goodman CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS January 24, 1980 Councilmember Himmelblau moved that the Council adopt a resolution approving the following contract: TECHLINE, INC. 8750 Shoal Creek Boulevard Austin, Texas - Electrical Support Items for use in rebuilding and conversion of circuit 949 from Hi Cross to Burleson Substation, Electric Utility Department Items 1-5 $6,548.00 The motion, seconded by Councilmember Snell, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmember Himmelblau, Mayor Pro Tem Mullen, Councilmembers Noes: Snell, Trevino None Absent: Mayor McClellan, Councilmembers Snell, Goodman Councilmember Himmelblau moved that the Council adopt a resolution approving the following contract: REVERE COPPER & BRASS INCORPORATED 1310 Ellsworth Industrial Drive N.W. Atlanta, Georgia Condenser Tubing, Electric Utility Department Item 1.1: $210,657.88 less Item Alt. 1.1: Credit for Sale of scrap ($67,000 - $143,657.88) The motion, seconded by Councilmember Snell, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmember Himmelblau, Mayor Pro Tem Mullen, Councilmembers Snell, Trevino Noes: None Absent: Mayor McClellan, Councilmembers Snell, Goodman Councilmember Himmelblau moved that the Council adopt a resolution approving the following contract: MCKESSON CHEMICAL COMPANY 4351 Director Drive San Antonio, Texas Soda Ash, Light, 58% packaged in 100 lb. plastic lined bags, Parks and Recreation Department Item 1, 50 tons @ $142.20/ton Total $7,110.00 The motion, seconded by Councilmember Snell, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmember Himmelblau, Mayor Pro Tem Mullen, Councilmembers Snell, Trevino Noes: None Absent: Mayor McClellan, Councilmembers Snell, Goodman • CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS January 24, 1980 "ACT YOUR AGE" Councilmember Himmelblau moved that the Council adopt a resolution to authorize a request for submitting an application for funding in the amount of $9,737.00 to the Hogg Foundation for Mental Health, University of Texas at Austin, for the project entitled "Act Your Age" from March, 1980 through November, 1980. (City's match, $4,293.00; In-kind $1,300.00; Total $15,330.00). The motion, seconded by Councilmember Snell, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmember Himmelblau, Mayor Pro Tem Mullen, Councilmembers Noes: Snell, Trevino None Absent: Mayor McClellan, Councilmembers Snell, Goodman "DISCOVER AUSTIN" Councilmember Himmelblau moved that the Council adopt a resolution to authorize submission of an application for funding in the amount of $6,725.35 to the Texas Commission On The Arts for the project entitled "Discover Austin" from February 28, 1981 through April 25, 1981. (City's funds $9,367.52; revenue $940.00; total $17,032.87). The motion, seconded by Councilmember Snell, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmember Himmelblau, Mayor Pro Tem Mullen, Councilmembers Noes: None Snell, Trevino Absent: Mayor McClellan, Councilmembers Snell, Goodman AGENDA ITEM POSTPONED Councilmember Himmelblau moved that the Council postpone until January 31, 1980 consideration of the repeal of the September 22, 1977 resolution relating to the policies and procedures on City Manager evaluations. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Snell, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmember Himmelblau, Mayor Pro Tem Mullen, Councilmembers Snell, Trevino Noes: None Absent: Mayor McClellan, Councilmembers Snell, Goodman January 24, 1980 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS PUBLIC HEARING ON MUD POLICY SET Councilmember Himmelblau moved that the Council set a public hearing on the MUD policy for February 7, 1980 at 9:30 A.M. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Snell, carried by the following vote: reading: Ayes: Councilmember Himmelblau, Mayor Pro Tem Mullen, Councilmembers Snell, Trevino Noes: None Absent: Mayor McClellan, Councilmembers Snell, Goodman SOUND AMPLIFICATION ORDINANCE AMENDMENT Mayor Pro Tem Mullen brought up the following ordinance for its first AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 23-13 AND 23-14 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1967 BY REQUIRING A PERMIT FOR THE USE OF AMPLIFIED SOUND; PROVIDING THAT SUCH PERMITS SHALL NOT BE ISSUED FOR THE USE OF SOUND DEVICES WITHIN THREE HUNDRED (300) FEET OF A SCHOOL, CHURCH OR HOSPITAL WITHOUT THE WRITTEN PERMISSION OF THE SCHOOL, CHURCH OR HOSPITAL; PROVIDING THAT SUCH PERMITS SHALL ONLY BE ISSUED CONDITIONED UPON TIME LIMITATIONS FOR THE USE OF SUCH AMPLIFIED SOUND; PROVIDING FOR LESS FOR SUCH PERMITS; PROVIDING THAT SUCH PERMITS SHALL BE VALID FOR THIRTY (30) DAYS; PROVIDING THAT A SEPARATE PERMIT AND FEE IS NOT REQUIRED FOR EACH SOUND AMPLIFICATION DEVICE; PROVIDING CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS TO THIS PERMIT REQUIREMENT; SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The ordinance was read the first time, and Councilmember Snell moved that the ordinance be passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Himmelblau, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmember Himmelblau, Mayor Pro Tem Mullen, Councilmembers Noes: None Snell, Trevino Absent: Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman, Mayor McClellan Mayor Pro Tem Mullen announced that the ordinance had been passed through its first reading only. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS January 24, 1980 AGENDA ITEM POSTPONED Councilmember Snell moved that the Council postpone until February 7, 1980 consideration of an amendment to Section 37-37 of the Austin City Code (Electrical Ordinance) to provide for a hearing concerning automatic suspension of an electrical license. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Himmelblau, carried by the following vote: reading: Ayes: Councilmember Himmelblau, Mayor Pro Tem Mullen, Councilmembers Snell, Trevino Noes: None Absent: Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman, Mayor McClellan ELECTION OFFICIALS APPOINTED Mayor Pro Tem Mullen brought up the following ordinance for its first AN ORDINANCE APPOINTING ELECTION OFFICIALS TO CONDUCT THE SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD FEBRUARY 23, 1980, PROVIDING COMPENSATION FOR THE ELECTION OFFICIALS; DESIGNATING THE UTILIZATION OF AN ELECTRONIC VOTING SYSTEM FOR SAID ELECTION; DESIGNATING A CENTRAL COUNTING STATION FOR SAID ELECTION; ESTABLISHING A DATE FOR A PRE-COUNT TEST OF THE AUTOMATIC TABULATING EQUIPMENT; PROVIDING NOTICE OF SAME; DIRECTING THAT AN INSTRUCTION SCHOOL FOR ELECTION OFFICERS SHALL BE CONDUCTED; PROVIDING NOTICE OF SAME; PROVIDING FOR SUCH OTHER ASPECTS AS ARE INCIDENT AND RELATED TO THE PURPOSE OF THIS ORDINANCE; SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF AN ORDINANCE ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The ordinance was read the first time, and Councilmember Snell moved that the ordinance be passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Himmelblau, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmember Himmelblau, Mayor Pro Tem Mullen, Councilmembers Noes: None Snell, Trevino Absent: Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman, Mayor McClellan Mayor Pro Tem Mullen announced that the ordinance had been passed through its first reading only. reading: _ CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS January 24, 1980 1978-79 OPERATING BUDGET AMENDED FOR TRANSIT FUND Mayor Pro Tem Mullen brought up the following ordinance for its first AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1978-1979 BY ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING $1,237,420.00 FROM THE URBAN MASS TRANSPORTATION ADMINISTRATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF REIMBURSEMENT TO THE CITY OF AUSTIN FOR OPERATING EXPENSES INCURRED BY THE AUSTIN TRANSIT SYSTEM DURING THAT FISCAL YEAR; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO SUCH CONTRACTS AS MAY BE NECESSARY FOR THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE UMTA MONEY; SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THAT ORDINANCES BE READ ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The ordinance was read the first time, and Councilmember Snell moved that the ordinance be passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Himmelblau, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmember Himmelblau, Mayor Pro Tem Mullen, Councilmembers Noes: None Snell, Trevino Absent: Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman, Mayor McClellan Mayor Pro Tem Mullen announced that the ordinance had been passed through its first reading only. reading: SPEED ZONES MODIFIED Mayor Pro Tem Mullen brought up the following ordinance for its first AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SUBSECTIONS (c), (d) and (e) OF SECTION 21-42 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1967, MAKING CERTAIN DELETIONS AND ADDITIONS TO SAID SUBSECTIONS, THEREBY DECLARING THE MAXIMUM PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMITS UPON CERTAIN STREETS WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, PURSUANT TO AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE "UNIFORM ACT REGULATING TRAFFIC ON HIGHWAYS" (VERNON'S ANN. CIV. ST., ART. 6701d); SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES AN THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND DECLARING EN EMERGENCY. The ordinance was read the first time, and Councilmember Snell moved that the ordinance be passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Himmelblau, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmember Himmelblau, Mayor Pro Tem Mullen, Councilmembers Noes: None Snell, Trevino Absent: Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman, Mayor McClellan Mayor Pro Tem Mullen announced that the ordinance had been passed through its first reading only. January 24, 1980 -CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS: DELETION Sub-section d 50 m.p.h. ADDITION ON U.S. 183 U.S. 183 FROM TO I.H. 35 (WSR N) 730 feet west of Burnet Road Lamar Boulevard Lamar Boulevard Sub-section e 55 m.p.h. U.S. 183 730 feet west of Burnet Road North City limits North of RM 620 Sub-section c 45 m.p.h. I.H. 35 (ESR N) U.S. 183 (Research Boulevard) 725 feet west of Peyton Gin Road Sub-section d U.S. 183 (Research Boulevard) Sub-section e U.S. 183 (Research Boulevard) 50 m.p.h. 725 feet west of Peyton Gin Road 55 m.p.h. 500 feet west of Shoal Creek Boulevard 500 feet west of Shoal Creek Boulevard North City limits North of RM 620 reading: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS ANNEXATION January 24, 1980 Mayor Pro Tem Mullen brought up the following ordinance for its first AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF CERTAIN BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN ADDITIONAL TERRITORY CONSISTING OF 84.90 ACRES OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE SANTIAGO DEL VALLE GRANT IN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; WHICH SAID ADDITIONAL TERRITORY LIES ADJACENT TO AND ADJOINS THE PRESENT BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, IN PARTICULARS STATED IN THE ORDINANCE; SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The ordinance was read the first time, and Councilmember Snell moved that the ordinance be passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Himmelblau, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmember Himmelblau, Mayor Pro Tem Mullen, Counci Imembers Noes: None Snell, Trevino Absent: Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman, Mayor McClellan Mayor Pro Tem Mullen announced that the ordinance had been passed through its first reading only. At the time of vote, Councilmember Trevino remarked that it is his position to vote against all annexations, but this time only he will vote for it because if he did not the ordinance would not pass first reading and the annexation process would have to begin all over again. reading: ZONING ORDINANCES Mayor Pro Tem Mullen brought up the following ordinance for its first 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 1.15 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, SAVE AND EXCEPT A 0.331 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, IN TRACT 2 BELOW, FROM INTERIM "AA" RESIDENCE, INTERIM FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "O" OFFICE, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; AND, TRACT 2: A 0.331 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, FROM INTERIM "AA" RESIDENCE, INTERIM FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "GR" GENERAL RETAIL, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; ALL OF ABOVE PROPERTY BEING LOCALLY KNOWN AS 10400 RESEARCH BOULEVARD; SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED IN AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (N.B.C Associates, C14-79-195) CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS January 24, 1980 The ordinance was read the first time, and Councilmember Snell moved that the ordinance be passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Himmelblau, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmember Himmelblau, Mayor Pro Tem Mullen, Councilmembers Noes: None Snell, Trevino Absent: Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman, Mayor McClellan Mayor Pro Tem Mullen announced that the ordinance had been passed through its first reading only. reading: Mayor Pro Tem Mullen brought up the following ordinance for its first 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 14.257 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 2: AN 1.961 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, FROM INTERIM "AA" RESIDENCE, INTERIM FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "O" OFFICE, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT, AND, TRACT 3: A 0.581 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, FROM INTERIM "AA" RESIDENCE, INTERIM FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "A" RESIDENCE, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; ALL OF ABOVE PROPERTY BEING LOCALLY KNOWN AS 9425-9721 NORTH LAMAR BOULEVARD AND 501-701 WEST LONGSPUR BOULEVARD (PROPOSED); 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. (Edward Wendlandt, et al, C14-79-224) The ordinance was read the first time, and Councilmember Snell moved that the ordinance be passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Himmelblau, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmember Himmelblau, Mayor Pro Tem Mullen, Councilmembers Noes: None Snell, Trevino Absent: Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman, Mayor McClellan Mayor Pro Tem Mullen announced that the ordinance had been passed through its first reading only. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS January 24, 1980 The ordinance was read the first time, and Councilmember Snell moved that the ordinance be passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Himmelblau, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmember Himmelblau, Mayor Pro Tem Mullen, Councilmembers Noes: None Snell, Trevino Absent: Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman, Mayor McClellan Mayor Pro Tem Mullen announced that the ordinance had been passed through its first reading only.* reading: Mayor Pro Tem Mullen brought up the following ordinance for its first AN ORDINANCE ORDERING A CHANGE IN USE AND HEIGHT AND AREA AND CHANGING THE USE AND HEIGHT AND AREA MAPS ACCOMPANYING CHAPTER 45 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1967 AS FOLLOWS: A 0.54 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 5604 SOUTH CONGRESS AVENUE, FROM INTERIM "A" RESIDENCE, INTERIM FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "C" COMMERCIAL, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED IN AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Hill's Cafe of Austin, Inc. C14-78-198) The ordinance was read the first time, and Councilmember Snell moved that the ordinance be passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Himmelblau, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmember Himmelblau, Mayor Pro Tem Mullen, Councilmembers Noes: None Snell, Trevino Absent: Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman, Mayor McClellan Mayor Pro Tem Mullen announced that the ordinance had been passed through its first reading only. *Councilmember Snell remarked that he had been absent on November 29, 1979 when zoning case C14-79-224 was heard and granted, but he would vote Yes for this ordinance rather than abstaining since there are only four Councilmembers present today. • January 24, 1980 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS Councilmember Trevino moved that the Council adopt a resolution to authorize eminent domain proceedings to acquire the following tract of land for the widening and improvement of Torres Street: 271 square feet of land out of Lots 8 and 9, Block 3, Mohle Addition. (R.F. Mobley, owner) The motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Mullen, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmember Himmelblau, Mayor Pro Tem Mullen, Councilmembers Snell, Trevino Noes: None Absent: Mayor McClellan, Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman Councilmember Trevino had asked, before the vote was taken, if it is true the property owner was not satisfied with the offer the city has made. Mr. Joe Morahan, Property Management, said that is correct. Councilmember Trevino wondered if relocation money is being provided for the property owner. Mr. Morahan stated "It does not involve relocation, it's only a strip of yard area, and not a displacement of an occupant. This is a simple street widening." PUBLIC HEARING FOR CORRIDOR ANNEXATION SET Council had before it a resolution to set a public hearing on corridor annexation of land along Loop 360, which is within the City of Austin's extraterritorial jurisdiction in order to regulate and control development. Councilmember Himmelblau said she wants to know how soon the field notes can be ready and also clarify exactly what stretch of 360. "My thinking is from the far northwest clear down to the south where it will terminate and fall in the city's ETJ." Mr. Lillie, Director of Planning, answered, "The proposal is to annex the area from east Austin, south to its intersection with Water District 10, which is at Bee Creek north of 2244. Then there will be an area of right of way through which Water District 10 or Westlake Hills ETJ, or Lost Creek MUD boundaries occur down to Westlake High Drive and then we'll pick up again at Westlake High Drive back to Lamar. The width will be a minimum of 500' to meet state statutes but may extend to 600 or 700 feet in some places. Mr. German said the field notes will probably be ready within 30 days. That would give the City Clerk adequate time for notification and publication." Councilmember Himmelblau asked when the Planning Commission could have their hearings because Council would have to have theirs a week later. Mr. Lillie said it would be the last Tuesday of February. - CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS January 24,1980 Motion Councilmember Himmelblau moved that the Council adopt a resolution to set a public hearing on corridor annexation of land along Loop 360, which is within the City of Austin's extraterritorial jurisdiction in order to regulate and control development for March 13, 1980 at 10:00 A.M. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Trevino, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmember Himmelblau, Mayor Pro Tem Mullen, Councilmembers Noes: None Snell, Trevino Absent: Mayor McClellan, Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman WATER AND WASTEWATER POLICIES Mr. Davidson, City Manager, referring to his report on Water and Wastewater said, "While we have compiled each of the significant extension policies in the Water and Wastewater Department along with possible options the Council could consider, if these policies are to be adjusted or amended, I've also suggested that because of a number of other growth management items that will be coming to Council within the next few weeks that one way the Council might approach this is to schedule some kind of a major work session on this and other growth management items sometime in April or May. On the other hand, I realize that there may be some amendments the City Council would want to consider prior to that time. Therefore we can spend 12-15 minutes this morning presenting this report in detail or the Council may simply receive the report and talk about scheduling a work session or a time when you would like a thorough report and some options discussed." Councilmember Himmelblau said on page 47 of the report her question is not addressed properly and said she is interested in the extension of services, particularly wastewater services to incorporated political subdivisions and this, she said, just speaks to water and wastewater services to out of the city customers. Mr. Curtis Johnson, Director of Water and Wastewater, said, "In a situation where we might be in a contract negotiation with another incorporated city, for example, it definitely is a contract sort of provision as opposed to simply a single entity customer. I'm not certain Mr. Albert DeLaRosa (Assistant City Attorney) would think this is enough of a distinctive situation to make a fair amount of difference in any of his comments here or not, but certainly I think as long as there are two parties agreeing to a contract, with certain provision in it, that this could certainly put it into a different category." Councilmember Himmelblau said, "It puts it into a different category if it's in someone elses ETJ or in an incorporated subdivision's ETJ or in their city limits. It's a lot different if it is within Austin's ETJ where we will have the ability to annex at a later date." Mr. Johnson agreed and said this is a major distinction which has been made in the past. .... Our current policy to provide service to any portion of someone's ETJ or within the city is that for some years it has been the feeling of both the Wastewater Department and the Legal Department that we should not, on an individual customer basis, go _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS- January 24, 1980 into another incorporated area, or that area's ETJ. I think this is basically what Mrs. Himmelblau is suggesting. On several occasions individuals have actually brought this sort of question to the City Council on various dates. To the best of my knowledge the only time an individual customer has been served in recent years has been the Boca Chica." Councilmember Himmelblau said, "We recently extended service to one owner's tract of land in Rollingwood." Mr. Curtis answered. "The distinction I would make there is that was a contract with the City of Rollingwood and they in turn supply the individual service within the various lots within that tract. It was under single ownership at the time that we were approached for service. However, it was a contract with the City of Rollingwood." Councilmember Himmelblau said that is what she wants to avoid unless we receive something in lieu of taxes. Her objection is to increase another municipalities tax base without receiving anything in return. She asked for further work on this. Mr. Davidson stated, "Based on what she has brought up this morning, if desired we could bring back an actual policy statement for your consideration immediately that would clarify the service division in another corporate limits or another ETJ since that's an immediate concern and then the Council would have flexibility, unless there are other urgent items, of postponing a thorough review of each one of these policies until April or May when all the growth management items are on the table. ..... You could direct us to prepare an appropriate map illustrating how the application of various water and wastewater extension policies would enable the City Council to comply with the growth corridor provision of the Austin Tomorrow Program, for example. We could spend an hour or two making the presentation, identifying the kind of options the Council has in the future and then go from there. We can handle what Mrs. Himmelblau brought up in the next 2-3 weeks and then stand by on the remainder until you schedule this kind of a work session." Mr. Johnson pointed out, "In December we discussed an oversize line and at that time the Council did request that we bring back any oversize line larger than 16" for consideration by the Council before we proceeded and that's what we intend to do." It was decided to have the City Manager Report on Water and Wastewater Policies on February 14, 1980 and then schedule a work session later. TRENCH BURNERS A City Manager Report on Trench Burners was postponed, at Mr. Davidson's request, until February 21, 1980. (Public hearing previously set for 7:00 P.Μ.) January 24, 1980 _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS LEASE AGREEMENT Mr. Ehrler, Director of Parks and Recreation, presented to Council Mr. Dan Laney of the Young Men's Business League. The League conducts the Sunshine Camps for boys and girls during the summer. Mr. Laney told Council the League proposes to build a new building to supplement the main building and requested an amendment to the Lease Agreement between the City of Austin and the Young Men's Business League. Motion Councilmember Trevino moved that the Council approve the request by the Young Men's Business League to extend the Agreement to the new building. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Himmelblau, carried by the following vote: None Ayes: Councilmembers Snell, Trevino, Himmelblau, Mayor Pro Tem Mullen Noes: Absent: Mayor McClellan, Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman UPDATE ON SUBDIVISION PROCESSING CENTER Mr. Richard Lillie, Director of Planning, presented the following report on Subdivision Processing Center Six-Month Progress Report: In the first six-months of operation from April through September 1979, the Subdivision Processing Center has processed forty-seven percent more subdivisions through to approval than in the comparable 1978 period. Concur- rently, the total time for the complete process from preliminary to final approval has been reduced from 120 to 78 days. Reports and forms submitted to the Planning Commission have been condensed and clarified. The majority of subdivisions are now treated by consent motion, cutting deliberation time for the overburdened Commission. Conditional approvals of preliminary subdivision plans have been eliminated, simplifying final plat approval. Departmental review recommendations have been differentiated from ordinance provisions, presenting the applicants with clear requirements for subdivision approval. The basic objectives set forth for the proposed Subdivision Processing Center have been achieved. The Center has been favorably accepted by the surveyors, engineers and citizens processing subdivision applications. I feel that the new center has demonstrated a "can-do" attitude and a responsiveness to the needs of subdividers while upholding ordinance requirements. There are still areas in which improvements can be made; innovations to the subdivision process are under consideration. Mayor Pro Tem Mullen commented that this procedure in the Planning Department cuts an awfully lot of red tape. _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS January 24, 1980 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ANNEXATION Mayor Pro Tem Mullen opened the public hearing scheduled for 10:00 A.M. to consider annexation of and directing the administration to institute annexation proceedings to annex the following: 1. 535.89 acres of land out of the James Coleman Survey No. 25, William Bell Survey No. 44, L. Lindsey Survey No. 287, Robert Foster Survey No. 43, James Jett Survey No. 1, T.J. Chambers 8 League Grant, and M.D. Williams Survey No. 49, Lakewood Village, Lakewood Park, Section 1, Lakewood Park 3, Lakewood Park, Section 4, Lakewood Park, Section 5, The Courtyard, a portion of Loop 360 and R.M. 2222 and Unplatted land. (Initiated by City of Austin) C7a-79-002 2. 57.77 acres of land requested by the owner and known as Cat Mountain North Section 1 Subdivision and Far West Boulevard Street Dedication. C7a-79-019 3. 8.57 acres out of the Westward Ho Subdivision C7a-79-010 Mr. Lillie explained these three subdivisions were submitted and approved for annexation late last year. The legal ad was never placed in the paper so they are being put back through the annexation process. No one appeared to be heard. Councilmember Trevino made the following motion and stated: "I find myself in a similar situation as with the earlier item so I would ask that we instruct staff to come back with the appropriate ordinance and at that time we will vote on the actual annexation itself." Motion Councilmember Trevino moved that the Council close the public hearing and direct the administration to institute annexation proceedings to annex the three subdivisions. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Snell, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Trevino, Himmelblau, Mayor Pro Tem Mullen, Councilmember Snell Noes: None Absent: Mayor McClellan, Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman Later in the meeting, Mayor Pro Tem Mullen announced that notices had been sent out by the Planning Department to property owners in the subdivisions stating the public hearing was scheduled for 11:00 rather than 10:00 A.M. as published in the newspaper and listed on the Agenda. He suggested they reconsider their action in order that anyone who is present in the Council Chamber regarding the annexation could speak. • CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS January 24, 1980 Motion to Reconsider Councilmember Trevino moved that the Council reconsider the annexation of and directing the administration to institute annexation proceedings to annex the subdivisions. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Snell, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmember Himmelblau, Mayor Pro Tem Mullen, Councilmembers Snell, Trevino Noes: None Absent: Mayor McClellan, Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman Councilmember Trevino repeated his statement saying he is against annexation, but because of the small number of Councilmembers present he will vote for initiating the prodedure, one time only. No one appeared to be heard. Motion Councilmember Himmelblau moved that the Council close the public hearing and direct the administration to institute annexation proceedings to annex the three subdivisions. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Snell, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmember Himmelblau, Mayor Pro Tem Mullen, Councilmembers Snell, Trevino Noes: None Absent: Mayor McClellan, Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman PAVING ASSESSMENTS Mayor Pro Tem Mullen opened the public hearing scheduled for 10:00 A.M. to consider levying paving assessments on unpaid parcels of property under Contract #M-P065 (1); and passage of ordinance. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM SOUTH FIRST STREET, from 120' south of Mario Street (City Limit Line) to Ramble Lane. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS NO. 73/62-25 Mr. John German, Director of Public Works, stated: "This is a public hearing to consider levying assessments for street and drainage improvements on South 1st Street from about Arbor Lane to the south city limits. It is also a public hearing to consider any appeals from property owners who believe their assessments are too high. By state law the city cannot levy assessments that are greater than the enhanced value accruing to the property as a result of the paving and drainage improvements. This hearing involves 65 parcels with a total assessment of $22,785.00. The project is being constructed by the Texas Department of Highways and Public Transportation at a cost of about $1.8-million. The city's share of that cost is $660,000 and so the actual assessments only represent a small part of the total project cost. _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS January 24, 1980 The property owners have all been properly notified of this hearing and informed of the assessments that are being considered. In terms of the improvements, the existing facility is basically an old two lane county road with very poor drainage that's being upgraded to a four-lane arterial street with gutter, sidewalks and drainage improvements. We have employed an independent appraiser, Mr. Tom Wiley, who has looked at the actual enhanced value as a result of improvements. He has determined that 55 of those parcels have actually been enhanced the full amount of the assessment. Nine he recommends a reduction on and one he indicates there is absolutely no enhance- ment and therefore, no assessment. Mr. Wiley is here today to present his report, and I'll call on Mr. James Riggs, Assistant City Attorney, to introduce Mr. Wiley." Mr. Riggs proceeded to question Mr. Wiley regarding his qualifications and appraisals. Mr. Wiley answered the questions. Mr. Riggs then gave the Statement of Enhancement to the City Clerk for the records. CHARLES WELLS, 7809 South First Street, appeared before Council to state there was curbing in front of his house and the city tore it out. He does not feel it is fair to have to pay for the replacement. Mr. German stated that he has talked to Mr. Wells and there has been a reduction in his assessment. Mr. Wells then wanted to know about the vacant lot next to the property and wanted to know how curbing would enhance a vacant lot. Mr. Wiley told him that curbing does enhance property when there has been none there before. Mr. Wells then asked who will pay for the curbing across the street from him. Mr. German said he would find out and get the information to him later. NANCY BARBAS, 5709 South First Street, spoke of the problem of drainage at her home, stating she has been flooded three times in recent months. She felt that her losses suffered so far have been caused by poor planning by the city. Mr. German told her that with the improvements there will be new storm drains, and curb and gutter, and her flooding problems will be alleviated. reading: Mayor Pro Tem Mullen brought up the following ordinance for its first AN ORDINANCE CLOSING THE HEARING GIVEN TO THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS OF PROPERTY ABUTTING UPON SUNDRY STREETS IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, WITHIN THE LIMITS HEREINAFTER DEFINED, AS TO SPECIAL BENEFITS TO ACCRUE TO SAID PROPERTY AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF BY VIRTUE OF THE IMPROVEMENT OF SAID STREETS WITHIN SAID LIMITS, AND AS TO ANY ERRORS, INVALIDITIES OR IRREGULARITIES IN ANY OF THE PROCEEDINGS OR CONTRACT THEREFOR; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT EACH AND EVERY PARCEL OF PROPERTY ABUTTING UPON SAID STREETS WITHIN THE LIMITS DEFINED WILL BE SPECIALLY BENEFITED AND ENHANCED IN VALUE IN EXCESS OF THE AMOUNT OF THE COST OF SAID IMPROVEMENTS PROPOSED TO BE, AND AS, ASSESSED AGAINST SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF, AND LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT FOR THE PAYMENT OF A PORTION OF THE COST OF IMPROVING SAID STREETS WITHIN THE LIMITS DEFINED; FIXING A CHARGE AND LIEN AGAINST ALL SAID ABUTTING PROPERTIES, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR THE MANNER AND METHOD OF COLLECTION OF SAID ASSESSMENTS AND THE RECEIPT FOR PAYMENT OF AND RELEASE OF LIEN ON THE SAME; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BECOME EFFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY UPON ITS PASSAGE. _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS January 24, 1980 The ordinance was read the first time, and Councilmember Himmelblau moved that the Council close the public hearing and that the ordinance be passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Trevino, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmember Himmelblau, Mayor Pro Tem Mullen, Councilmembers Snell, Trevino Noes: None Absent: Mayor McClellan, Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman Mayor Pro Tem Mullen announced that the ordinance had been passed through its first reading only. Mr. Davidson, City Manager, suggested that Ms. Barbas visit with Mr. German and he will explain to her the enhancement of her property. TRENDS REPORT Mr. Leonard Ehrler, Director, Parks and Recreation, presented the City Manager report on Trends. He reported as follows: "Last week you were given copies of the new Trends Report of our Master Plan and this represents the 1/3 mark toward the completion of our Master Plan. From this Trends Report, which really is the state of the art at this point in the city, as best as we can find with our present facilities, and from there we set our goals for open space and recreation and parks and then we begin our inventory and evaluation of all facilities, both physical and social throughout the city. From there we can set our needs assessment and draft the final document for our Master Plan. We are happy with the Trends Report because we are able to take all of the planning to this date, in all aspects, from transportation to land use to utilities, to open areas, etc., and put these together and arrive at some direction we feel we should go. At this point we have a leg up, and from this point on we will examine communities on a more detailed aspect trying to identify whatever community wishes, how they can be identified as far as their needs, and what we can best do to prepare ourselves to answer the needs and leisure attitudes and opinions for these citizens for the next few years. This is a good direction for us to use. This Tuesday night, the Parks and Recreation Board, in its final review, adopted this as their interim directional plan until such time as the final draft of the Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Plan comes back to you. At that time, we hope it will not be for an adoption, we hope it will be for a celebration." Councilmember Himmelblau complimented Mr. Ehrler and his staff for the fine report. She said it is one of the best she has ever seen. Mayor Pro Tem Mullen commented, "The only comment I have is the same one I had whenever we had information on tennis, is that we look at tennis courts broken up on the basis of population and not the river as being the cutting off point. I would like to see some information come back to Council. _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS January 24, 1980 I think we've pushed a lot more tennis courts south than we have north as far as the population is concerned." Councilmember Himmelblau stated, "Maybe with the bond program we can keep PARD from falling behind in parkland acquisition." EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Pro Tem Mullen announced that Council will convene in a closed or executive session, authorized by Section 2, Paragraphs (e), (f) and (g) of Article 6252-17, Texas Revised Civil Statutes Annotated; 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 10:25 to convene in Executive Session, and resumed its recessed meeting at 11:15 Α.Μ. LIMITED (NON-FIXED WING AIRCRAFT) LANDING FIELDS Mayor Pro Tem Mullen opened the public hearing, scheduled for 11:00 A.M. to consider amending Chapter 45 of the Austin City Code to provide limited (non-fixed wing aircraft) landing fields pursuant to special permit; and passage of ordinance. Mr. Lillie, Director of Planning, stated, "Last year the Council amended the Zoning Ordinance to create the AV or Aviation zoning district and it applied directly to Robert Mueller Airport. As we were amending the ordinance we deleted a section that had to do with non-fixed wing aircraft, or helicopters, and I think it was done in error of omission. So we're suggesting that we do establish that this kind of aircraft can operate within the corporate limits and that a site plan be submitted, a Special Permit procedure be established so that notices and public hearings be held and the Commission make that decision and appeal, if possible, to the City Council. This amendment would insert non-fixed wing aircraft back into the ordinance in the Special Permit section and would allow for notice and public hearing." Councilmember Himmelblau said, "I know we have no control over some of the state and federal facilities. I'm speaking about Camp Mabry. I think this type of use, if it were contiguous to a residential neighborhood, would not be desirable." Mr. Lillie told her that is why the Commission added the Special Permit feature. The intent is to try to keep that activity limited to tops of buildings or the downtown area. Councilmember Himmelblau said that would be fine "but with a Special Permit, it is so weak, it is hard to deny a Permit." Mr. Lillie said they could add to prohibit these facilities _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS January 24, 1980 in "A", "AA", "SR" or whatever use district that you may want. Mr. Albert DeLaRosa, Assistant City Attorney, said there is one provision in the Ordinance that when it is located in "SR", "AA" or "B" residential district that that particular site shall contain not less than 20 acres. So you are dealing with a situation where the actual site itself, if it is located in "SR" or one of the residential neighborhoods, it has to be on 20 acres itself. Councilmember Himmelblau said, "It's still a nuisance. Camp Mabry is more than 20 acres and they are still flying over very dense residential areas. I don't think that's protection enough." So Mr. DeLaRosa said, "We can certainly include a provision that provided however that no Special Permit shall be issued to a site that is located within a certain distance from a particular area, or within a specific zoning district, whatever you want to include in the exclusion." Councilmember Himmelblau stated, "I know the Civil Aeronautics provision doesn't address their low flying in residential areas which is something else maybe we ought to look at as we get more and more of these facilities." Mr. DeLaRosa suggested that since there are only four members present today that the Ordinance be brought back with that one addition Councilmember Himmelblau was speaking to. Motion Councilmember Himmelblau moved that the Council close the public hearing on amending Chapter 45 of the Austin City Code to provide limited (non-fixed wing aircraft) landing fields pursuant to special permit; and instruct the City Manager to instruct staff to bring back an ordinance next week. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Mullen. Councilmember Trevino addressed the question of 20 acres for a helicopter landing area. He said in order to transport people from our hospital to San Antonio a helicopter sometimes has to land beside the hospital and wanted to make sure we don't inadvertantly prohibit emergency landings. Mr. Lillie said hospitals are zoned "0" office so those zones would be permitted. He told Mr. DeLaRosa that perhaps there should be language in the ordinance which would cover emergencies. Mr. Lillie went on to say, "I think the Ordinance is primarily aimed at controlling commercial helicopter service for charter and for shuttle from the airport into downtown and those kind of things. But I do think we ought to keep these others in mind, Mrs. Himmelblau's point and your point about emergency service." Councilmember Himmelblau asked, "Is there anything we could do in the future about the low flying in residential areas?" Mr. Lillie suggested they get Mr. Bayless to work on that question. He thought a report on the matter will clarify what powers the city has in this matter. Roll Call on Motion Roll Call on Motion showed the following vote: Ayes: Councilmember Himmelblau, Mayor Pro Tem Mullen, Councilmembers Snell, Trevino Noes: None Absent: Mayor McClellan, Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS January 24, 1980 BANNER APPROVED Councilmember Snell moved that the Council approve the request of Ms. Bertha Guerra, representing Travis Chapter of Texas Society of Professional Engineers, requesting permission to have a banner placed at North Lamar and San Gabriel proclaiming National Engineers Week from February 11, 1980 through February 25, 1980. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Trevino, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Mullen, Councilmembers Snell, Trevino, Himmelblau Noes: None Absent: Mayor McClellan, Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman ELECTRIC RATES DISCUSSED MR. M.A. LANG appeared before Council to discuss electric rates. He said the charges recommended by the Utility Commission should be changed. Не also expressed an opinion that attending an Electric Utility Commission hearing is a waste of time for most citizens because they do not receive a good reception. He said he does not know if Council will address this or not. ANNEXATION REQUEST MR. KIRKE H. JEFFERY, appeared before Council to request Council to annex 115 acres of land on the east side of U.S. Highway 183 at RR 620 into Williamson County Municipal Utility District No. 1. Mayor Pro Tem Mullen said this request will be referred to staff and they will come back to Council with a recommendation. Councilmember Himmelblau said that each time Council looks at a MUD annexation they are told it is the last one, and then get another. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION DISCUSSED MR. BUD FLYNN appeared before Council to discuss the upcoming 1980 Presidential election and issues facing Austin. CITIZEN DID NOT APPEAR MR. MARK A. MARIANI who had requested to appear before Council to discuss the city employee grievance procedure, did not appear.