= CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting July 31, 1980 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, Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen Absent: Councilmembers Cooke, Snell, Trevino INVOCATION The Invocation was given by Paster Dean Busboom, Faith Lutheran Church. MINUTES APPROVED Councilmember Himmelblau moved that the Council approve the Minutes of the Regular Meetings of July 17 and 24, 1980; and the Minutes of the Special Meetings of July 14, 17, and 21, 1980. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Mullen, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor McClellan, Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen Noes: None Absent: Councilmembers Cooke, Snell, Trevino • - CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS July 31, 1980 BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS Mayor McClellan announced the following Board and Commission appointments will be made on August 7, 1980; On-Going Goals Assembly Committee 3 Community Development Commission 2 Vendir Vending Commission - 1 Dental Health Advisory Committee 3 EMS Quality Assurance Team 1 Environmental Board 1 Commission on the Status of Women 1 Board of Adjustment 1 Library Commission 1 Environmental Board 1 These are to be appointed on an emergency basis. BRACKENRIDGE HOSPITAL PARKING GARAGE Councilmember Goodman moved that the Council adopt a resolution authorizing a request for proposal to add 810 parking spaces to the Brackenridge Hospital Parking Garage and to operate and maintain the entire facility upon completion. The motion, seconded by Mayor McClellan, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Mayor McClellan Noes: Absent: None Councilmembers Snell, Trevino, Cooke STOCK DONATED FOR DOWNTOWN BEAUTIFICATION Councilmember Goodman moved that the Council adopt a resolution approving an agreement with the Austin Community Foundation relating to the transfer by the City of Austin of 70 shares of donated Coca Cola stock for the purpose of beautifying downtown Austin. The motion, seconded, by Mayor McClellan, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Mayor McClellan Noes: None Absent: Councilmembers Snell, Trevino, Cooke CONTRACTS APPROVED Councilmember Goodman moved that the Council adopt a resolution approving the following contract: LARSON-PUGH, INC. 2415 Exposition Boulevard Austin, Texas CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM C.D.D. Number 18 Sidewalk Program Phase II, West Live Oak Engineering Department - $20,531.00 C.I.P. No. 78/61-02 July 31, 1980 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS The motion, seconded by Mayor McClellan, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Mayor McClellan None Absent: Councilmembers Cooke, Snell, Trevino Councilmember Goodman moved that the Council adopt a resolution approving the following contract: ELLIOTT AND PETTY, INC. 7309 Broken Arrow Austin, Texas CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM Prefabricated Metal Building at Steck Avenue Substation C.I.P. No. 80/16-02 $12,000 The motion, seconded by Mayor McClellan, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Mayor McClellan Noes: None Absent: Councilmembers Cooke, Snell, Trevino Councilmember Goodman moved that the Council adopt a resolution approving the following contracts: Bid Award: UTILITY EQUIPMENT COMPANY 5305 North Santa Fe - Aerial Tower, Overhaul/transfer of four aerial devices and material and services for overhaul of two aerial devices, Electric Utility Department $204,989.20 Item 1, 1 ea. $65,215.20 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma LIFT EQUIPMENT COMPANY 701 Lavon Drive Garland, Texas COMMERCIAL BODY CORPORATION 142 Gembler Road San Antonio, Texas Item 4, 4 ea. $110,524.00 Item 2, 1 ea. Item 3, 1 ea. Total $29,250.00 The motion, seconded by Mayor McClellan, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Mayor McClellan None Absent: Councilmembers Cooke, Snell, Trevino CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS July 31, 1980 Counci Imember Goodman moved that the Council adopt a resolution approving the following contracts: Bid Award: MOTOROLA, INC. 1301 East Algonquin Road Schaumburg, Illinois CES TELECOMMUNCATION 5901 North Cicero Avenue Chicago, Illinois Acquisition of a UHF Voice Radio System Equipment and Installation $2,038,483.00 Consultant services $9,720.00 The motion, seconded by Mayor McClellan, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Mayor McClellan Noes: None Absent: Councilmembers Cooke, Snell, Trevino Councilmember Goodman moved that the Council adopt a resolution approving the following contract: TECHLINE, INC. 8750 Shoal Creek Boulevard Austin, Texas Traffic Signal Pole 20'-6" with 48' mast arms and related hardware, Central Stores Division Item 1-3 $8,697.60 The motion, seconded by Mayor McClellan, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Mayor McClellan Noes: None Absent: Councilmembers Cooke, Snell, Trevino Councilmember Goodman moved that the Council adopt a resolution approving the following contract: WESTVACO-USENVELOPE DIVISION 10700 Harry Hines Boulevard Dallas, Texas Envelopes, Utility Customer Services Office Items 1 and 2 $26,265.00 The motion, seconded by Mayor McClellan, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Mayor McClellan Noes: None Absent: Councilmembers Cooke, Snell, Trevino CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS July 31, 1980 Councilmember Goodman moved that the Council adopt a resolution approving the following contract: CHAPARRAL ELECTRIC, INC. 504 Leander Road Georgetown, Texas Emergency repair of motor, North Austin Reservoir, Water and Wastewater Department - $9,000.00 The motion, seconded by Mayor McClellan, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Mayor McClellan Noes: None Absent: Councilmembers Cooke, Snell, Trevino Councilmember Goodman moved that the Council adopt a resolution approving the following contract: LEWIS ELECTRIC & SUPPLY COMPANY 1714 Broadway Houston, Texas Standby Electric Motor to drive pumps N-6 and N-7 at North Austin Pumping Station, Water and Wastewater Utility Department $18,347.50 The motion, seconded by Mayor McClellan, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Mayor McClellan Noes: None Absent: Councilmembers Cooke, Snell, Trevino CHANGE ORDERS Councilmember Goodman moved that the Council adopt a resolution approving the following Change Order: CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM, in the amount of $16,476.81 to Cullum Dickehut Construction Company for Southwest Austin Water Transmission, Phase A-3, C.I.P. No. 73/22-23. The motion, seconded by Mayor McClellan, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Mayor McClellan Noes: None Absent: Councilmembers Cooke, Snell, Trevino CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS July 31, 1980 • Councilmember Goodman moved that the Council adopt a resolution approving the following Change Order: CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM, in the amount of $40,130.00 to Underground Utilities Company for West Austin Transmission Main, Phase III-C, C.I.P. No. 73/22-04. The motion, seconded by Mayor McClellan, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Mayor McClellan Noes: None Absent: Councilmembers Cooke, Snell, Trevino ARCHITECTS SELECTED Councilmember Goodman moved that the Council adopt a resolution selecting the following architectural services and authorizing contract: Clarksville Public Health Center, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM No. 76/91-05: Alan Y. Tanaguchi, Architects and Assoc., Inc. The motion, seconded by Mayor McClellan, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Mayor McClellan Noes: None Absent: Councilmembers Cooke, Snell, Trevino Councilmember Goodman moved that the Council adopt a resolution selecting the following architectural services and authorizing contract: Northeast Fire Station No. 26, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM No. 76/83-02: Charles Croslin Jr. The motion, seconded by Mayor McClellan, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Mayor McClellan Noes: None Absent: Councilmembers Cooke, Snell, Trevino M. L. KING AND SOUTH CONGRESS BUS SCHEDULES Councilmember Goodman moved that the Council adopt a resolution modifying Austin Transit System schedules on the M. L. King and South Congress route to allow for additional running time. The motion, seconded by Mayor McClellan, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Mayor McClellan Noes: None Absent: Councilmembers Cooke, Snell, Trevino _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS July 31, 1980 MEDICAID PROVIDER CONTRACT AMENDMENTS Councilmember Goodman, moved that the Council adopt a resolution amending the Medicaid Provider Contract between Brackenridge Hospital and the Texas Department of Human Resources to comply with Title XIX regulations. (Approved by Brackenridge Hospital Board) The motion, seconded by Mayor McClellan, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Mayor McClellan Noes: None Absent: Councilmembers Cooke, Snell, Trevino PUBLIC HEARINGS SET Councilmember Goodman moved that the Council set a public hearing for September 4, 1980 at 10:00 a.m. to consider a change in Blackshear Urban Renewal Plan. The motion, seconded by Mayor McClellan, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Mayor McClellan Noes: None Absent: Councilmembers Cooke, Snell, Trevino Councilmember Goodman moved that the Council set a public hearing on the proposed 1980-85 Capital Improvements Program to be set for August 21, 1980, 7:00 p.m.; and confirmed public hearings on the proposed 1980-81 Operating Budget set for September 9 and 10, 1980 at 6:00p.m. The motion, seconded by Mayor McClellan, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Mayor McClellan Noes: None Absent: Councilmembers Cooke, Snell, Trevino RAIN CREEK PARKWAY Mayor McClellan brought up the following ordinance for its first reading: AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE NAME OF A STREET FROM CONTINENTAL CLUB PARKWAY TO RAIN CREEK PARKWAY; 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 Himmelblau moved that it be passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Goodman, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Mayor McClellan Noes: None Absent: Councilmembers Snell, Trevino, Cooke The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been passed through first reading only. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS July 31, 1980 ZONING ORDINANCES Mayor McClellan brought up the following ordinance for its first reading: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 800424-R, ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON APRIL 24, 1980, BY CORRECTING THE USE DESIGNATION OF THE PROPERTY ZONED BY SAID 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 Himmelblau moved that it be passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Goodman, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Mayor McClellan Noes: None Absent: Councilmembers Snell, Trevino, Cooke The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been passed through first reading only. Mayor McClellan brought up the following ordinance for its first reading: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 800612-J, ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON JUNE 12, 1980, BY CORRECTING THE ADDRESS OF THE PROPERTY ZONED BY SAID 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 Himmelblau moved that it be passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Goodman, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Mayor McClellan Noes: None Absent: Councilmembers Snell, Trevino, Cooke The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been passed through first reading only. ANNEXATION Mayor McClellan brought up the following ordinance for its first reading: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF CERTAIN BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN ADDITIONAL TERRITORY CONSISTING OF 117.78 ACRES OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE T. M. FOWLER SURVEY NO. 20 AND PARTLY OUT OF AND A PART OF THE JAMES RODGERS SURVEY NO. 19, 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. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS July 31, 1980 The ordinance was read the first time, and Councilmember Himmelblau moved that it be passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Goodman, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Mayor McClellan Noes: None Absent: Councilmembers Snell, Trevino, Cooke The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been passed through first reading only. ZONING ORDINANCES Mayor McClellan brought up the following ordinance for its first 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: LOT 1, BRYON ADDITION, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 4749 E. BEN WHITE BOULEVARD, FROM INTERIM "AA" RESIDENCE, INTERIM FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "DL" LIGHT 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 PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (David C. Woodland, Jr., C14-77-018, part) The ordinance was read the first time, and Councilmember Himmelblau moved that it be passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Goodman, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: None Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Mayor McClellan Absent: Councilmembers Snell, Trevino, Cooke The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been passed through first reading only. Mayor McClellan brought up the following ordinance for its first 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: LOT 14, HENRY ULITS UNRECORDED SUBDIVISION OF OUTLOT 28, DIVISION B, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 2917-2919 MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. BOULEVARD, AND 1809-1815 CLIFFORD, FROM "A" RESIDENCE, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "C" COMMERCIAL, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT, SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED IN AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Edward L. Roberts, C14-79-151) The ordinance was read the first time, and Councilmember Himmelblau moved that it be passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Goodman, carried by the following vote: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS July 31, 1980. • Ayes: Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Mayor McClellan Noes: None Absent: Councilmembers Snell, Trevino, Cooke The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been passed through first reading only. Mayor McClellan brought up the following ordinance for its first 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: TRACT 1: AN APPROXIMATE 57.47 ACRE TRACT OF LAND; AND, TRACT 2: AN APPROXIMATE 2.295 ACRE TRACT OF LAND; AND, TRACT 3: AN APPROXIMATE 3.48 ACRE TRACT OF LAND; AND, TRACT 4: AN APPROXIMATE 2.73 ACRE TRACT OF LAND; ALL OF ABOVE BEING LOCALLY KNOWN AS 4400-4310, 4110-4000, 4111-4001, 48094609 AND 4507-4409 F.M. 2222 (BULL CREEK ROAD), FROM INTERIM "AA" RÉSIDENCE, INTERIM FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "AA" RESIDENCE, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT, SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED IN AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (City of Austin, C14-80-071) The ordinance was read the first time, and Councilmember Himmelblau moved that it be passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Goodman, carried by the following vote: None Ayes: Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Mayor McClellan Noes: Absent: Councilmembers Snell, Trevino, Cooke The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been passed through first reading only. Mayor McClellan brought up the following ordinance for its first 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 45,765 SQUARE FOOT TRACT OF LAND, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 1205-1207 MONTOPOLIS DRIVE, 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. (Vivian Massey, Lillie V. Sobeck & Alma Gilberg Estate, C14-79-250) The ordinance was read the first time, and Councilmember Himmelblau moved that it be passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Goodman, carried by the following vote: • _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS July 31, 1980 Ayes: Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Mayor McClellan Noes: None Absent: Councilmembers Snell, Trevino, Cooke The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been passed through first reading only. Mayor McClellan brought up the following ordinance for its first 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: (1) ALL OF THE NORTHERN AND EASTERNMOST FIVE FEET OF PROPERTY PARALLEL AND ADJACENT TO THE NORTH AND EAST BOUNDARY LINES OF A 1.466 ACRE TRACT OF LAND; FROM INTERIM "A" RESIDENCE, INTERIM FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "A" RESIDENCE, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; (2) A 1.466 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, SAVE AND EXCEPT THE NORTHERN AND EASTERNMOST FIVE FEET OF PROPERTY PARALLEL AND ADJACENT TO THE NORTH AND EAST BOUNDARY LINES; FROM INTERIM "A" RESIDENCE, INTERIM FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "BB" RESIDENCE, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; (3) ALL OF THE NORTHERNMOST FIVE FEET OF PROPERTY BEING PARALLEL AND ADJACENT TO THE NORTH BOUNDARY LINE OF A 2.262 ACRE TRACT OF LAND; FROM INTERIM "A" RESIDENCE, INTERIM FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "A" RESIDENCE, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; AND, (4) A 2.262 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, SAVE AND EXCEPT THE NORTHERNMOST FIVE FEET OF PROPERTY PARALLEL AND ADJACENT TO THE NORTH BOUNDARY LINE; FROM INTERIM "A" RESIDENCE, INTERIM FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "B" RESIDENCE, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; ALL OF ABOVE PROPERTY BEING LOCALLY KNOWN AS THE REAR OF SOUTHSIDE OF 200500 BLOCK OF SAN JOSE STREET; ALL OF SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED IN AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THEE SEPARATE DAYS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Douglas Duwe, et al, C14-72-181 [Tracts 2 and 3]) The ordinance was read the first time, and Councilmember Himmelblau moved that it be passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Goodman, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Mayor McClellan Noes: None Absent: Councilmembers Snell, Trevino, Cooke The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been passed through its first reading only. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS July 31, 1980 ROADWAY OVERLAY ORDINANCES Mayor McClellan brought up the following ordinance for its first reading: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 800724-K, (THE CHAPTER 41 ROADWAY OVERLAY ORDINANCE); PROVIDING THAT SUCH ORDINANCE SHALL BE EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 1980; SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The ordinance was read the first time, and Councilmember Himmelblau moved that it be passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Goodman, carried by the following vote: None Ayes: Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Mayor McClellan Noes: Absent: Councilmembers Snell, Trevino, Cooke The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been passed through first reading only. Mayor McClellan brought up the following ordinance for its first reading: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 800724-L, (THE CHAPTER 45 ROADWAY OVERLAY ORDINANCE); PROVIDING THAT SUCH ORDINANCE SHALL BE EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 1980; SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The ordinance was read the first time, and Councilmember Himmelblau moved that it be passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Goodman, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Mayor McClellan Noes: None Absent: Councilmembers Snell, Trevino, Cooke The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been passed through first reading only. DISASTER PREPAREDNESS PLAN DENNIS SIMMONS, Deputy Director, Emergency Medical Services Department, presented the following City Manager's report on Disaster Preparedness Plan: "Earlier this year the City Council requested that the City staff review and update the City's disaster preparedness plan. Under your direction, a working committee was established composed of representatives from the EMS, Police, Fire and Aviation Departments and an LBJ School intern. I was appointed Chairman. "Currently, the Committee is finalizing the first draft of the revised City plan. It will be forwarded to you within two weeks. • CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS July 31, 1980 "This past Monday I invited Mr. Charles Harrison, a representative of F.E.Μ.Α. (Federal Emergency Management Agency) to make a presentation to the Committee. The purpose of the presentation was to outline an operational development and evaluation exercise to be conducted during the month of September, (see attached schedule). This exercise will conclude with a disaster drill on Wednesday, September 24th and a critique on Friday, September 26th. The exercise will include a mass casualty situation to also test movement of patients and the capabilities of the area hospitals to handle such a situation. A detailed scenario will be developed during September and will be available to you by September 18th. "Because the Mayor is the highest authority designated by law to activate a disaster plan and must work in conjunction with the City Manager to follow through on the plan, it is necessary that we have the involvement of the Mayor and City Council to participate in the exercise. The two days which we would request their participation would be the dress rehearsal on Monday, September 22nd at 9:00 a.m. and the exercise on Wednesday, September 24th at 9:00 a.m. "Once the exercise is concluded, the Committee, through a formal critique process, will provide recommendations to the City Council regarding the following items: 1. Citizen alerting system alternatives 2. Emergency Operations Center (EOC) location alternatives 3. Disaster planning updating and monitoring responsibility (to include budget requirements, personnel and operational costs) "Mr. Harrison recently completed exercises in Dallas and New Orleans. Both cities were successful in evaluating their disaster preparedness and identifying areas that needed attention. His services to the City of Austin will be provided at no cost." Mayor McClellan said this plan should receive maximum Mayor and Council participation but the week that has been planned is the heaviest budget week of the year, and asked Mr. Simmons to move the drill ahead one week. He said that is possible. REORGANIZATION OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT Mr. Monty Nitcholas, Director of Finance, presented the City Manager's Report on "Reorganization of Finance Department," as follows: "The report addresses the organization and staffing needs of the Finance Department that are necessary to meet the ever increasing demands for accountability, excellence in financial reporting, and perpetually current financial records. "Initial reorganization efforts and increases in staffing levels began in May 1978 with the addition of an Assistant Director, four professional accountant positions, and a Systems and Analysis office with seven positions. The systems and analysis office was established specifically to provide development assistance, documentation, and training required to build and implement the new accounting system. - CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS July 31, 1980 "With the system implemented, we are now in a position to recommend the final stage of reorganization. Original intentions were to implement additional organizational concepts and staffing requirements on a gradual basis. Circumstances such as the addition of a third retirement system, the retirement of the Finance Administrator and the strong recommendations of the City's independent auditor for immediately providing better control and more current data have made it necessary to take immediate steps to bring the overall organization to full realization as rapidly as possible. "For these reasons, the Finance Department is recommending in this report, a net increase of sixteen employee positions, nine of which are specifically related to the Accounting Division of the department. In the following paragraphs, the changes and the staffing needs are discussed by individual office, division and section of the department. A revised organization chart is attached to this report to provide an overall view of the functions and their relative positions within the structure. Also attached is a personnel schedule reflecting current authorizations and proposed changes. "I. The Treasury Division and Retirement Office Until recently, the investment activity and debt management of the City funds and the investment portion of the retirement funds were under the direction of the Finance Administrator. The City cashier function was handled by the Finance Director while portions of retirement administration were a function of the Personnel Department. "A. The Treasury Division This proposal is intended to bring all debt and cash management functions (including the central cashier operation) under the direction of a newly created Treasury officer position that reports to the Director of Finance. In addition, a risk management function is included under the Treasury officer, to provide expertise in insurance and liability exposures. Currently there is no risk management program in existence. The Treasury Division will also provide regular review and follow up on current account receivables to the claims office of the Legal Department. Finally, this division will assume the responsibility of the cash disbursing function, moved from accounts payable division to provide for better control. "Currently the Treasury Division has the equivalent of six personnel positions. This proposal adds five positions, as listed below. 1 Risk Analyst - Grade M-6 1 Accountant Grade M-6 1 Accounting Technician Grade T-6 - 1 Cashier Grade A-4 1 Account Clerk Grade A-3 _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS July 31, 1980 "B. The Retirement Administration Office This proposal establishes a separate office to administer the City's three retirement systems and brings all retirement functions such as investment transactions and recordkeeping and board administration (minutes, advisement, etc.) under one office. This function now has the equivalent of three employee positions, two in the Finance Department and one in the Personnel Department. This proposal anticipates the employee counseling function to remain in the Personnel Department. "The proposal recommends the establishment of a Retirement Administrator position, one Clerk B position, one Retirement Technician, and a title change of an existing Securities Analyst to an Accountant II position. Overall, the net recommended increase is three positions as shown below. 1 1 1 Retirement Administrator Clerk B Grade A-2 Retirement Technician Grade M-12 Grade M-2 "II. The Accounting Division Currently, the Accounting Division has twenty-three authorized positions. This proposal increases that position level by eight, to a total of thirty-one. The reasons for the proposed increases are (1) to provide sufficient personnel to upgrade and maintain the city's property records in a current and accurate condition. Property record or fixed asset accounting had not received any significant priority in past years. With the extremely large increase in assets during the past few years and with the current emphasis of fixed assets in ratemaking, the City's independent auditors have strongly recommended major improvements to this function. It is anticipated that one additional accounting technician and two new account clerks can provide sufficient assistance to the currently assigned two employees to produce the desired results. "The proposal adds four accounting supervisors who will specialize in specific financial areas such as Utility Accounting, General Government Accounting, Other Enterprise Accounting, Grant Accounting and Property Accountying. Currently the department has one accounting supervisor for all these accounting areas. The proposed increases, recommended by the independent auditors, will provide the City with a highly professional accounting staff and will permit the detailed analysis and review of financial data on a regular and timely basis. "Finally, there are two additional accounting technician positions recommended, one for the complicated utility system accounting and one to replace the currently authorized Accounting Services Supervisor position which is proposed to be deleted. "Listed below are the comparisons between current staff levels and proposed levels in the Accounting Division. Accounting Section Administration: Data Control: General Government Accounting: Utility Accounting: Grant Accounting: Other Enterprise Accounting: Property Accounting: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS July 31, 1980 Current Staffing 1 Controller 1 Clerk B 1 Accounting Services Supervisor 1 Coordinator 1 Account Clerk 2 Clerk B 1 General Accounting Supervisor 1 Accountant II 1 Account Clerk 1 Accountant II Proprosed Additions (Deletions) (1) Accounting Services Supervisor 1 Supervisor - Utility Accounting 1 Account Technician 2 Accounting Technicians 1 Clerk B 1 Accountant II 3 Accounting Technicians 1 Account Clerk 2 Accountant II 1 Account Technician 1 Accountant II 1 Account Technician 1 Supervisor - Grant Accounting 1 Supervisor Enterprise Accounting 1 Supervisor - Property Accounting 1 Accounting Technician 2 Account Clerks "III. Accounting Services (Payroll Office and Accounts Payable Division) The two operations under the accounting services function are not proposed to change materially. The increased demands require minor increases two Clerk B positions, one in Payroll and one in Accounts Payable to provide the filing and clerical tasks that burden the operating personnel. The addition of these two Clerk B positions are very important to these operations, as they are both small in number of positions and have extremely high paper flow. "IV. Special Projects and Training Office (Systems and Analysis) This office of the Finance Department was established in 1978 as a vehicle to provide training and procedure documentation, particularly related to the new accounting system. The original staffing level of seven employees was required during the development of the system. During recent months, CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS July 31, 1980 the workload in this area has decreased and as positions were vacated, they were not refilled. The function remains of significant importance to the department, but not at the original level. This proposal reduces the staffing level by three positions. The remaining four positions are required to provide ongoing training and procedure documentation on the accounting systems of the City. In addition, they are valuable in addressing the many special projects with short deadlines, that occur frequently. "V. Request for Approval It is requested that this proposal be approved in concept and that all but two of the new positions proposed herein be approved by the City Council during fiscal year 79-80. It is very important that these positions be authorized and filled prior to the end of the current fiscal year, in order to provide the necessary assistance to produce timely and accurate year end accounting records for auditing and annual reporting. The two proposed positions which can wait until the new fiscal year are (1) the Risk Analyst in the Treasury Division, and (2) a Clerk B position in Accounts Payable." "The increased cost of these increased personnel requirements is $23,100 for the balance of the current year assuming the positions can be filled before August 31, 1980 and $334,393 for one full year 1980-81. The total appropriation request is $39,100 for 1979-80, which includes the one time outlay of $15,000 for furniture and fixtures and $1,000 for office space rental, as well as the added personnel. Early consideration of this proposal will be greatly appreciated and will be in the best interest of the City of Austin." Mr. Nitcholas asked Council to consider the proposal and he will come back next week to ask for a budget adjustment. Councilmember Mullen asked Mr. Nitcholas to confer with the auditor and see if the plan meets the criteria set forth by them. Mr. Davidson, City Manager, said this will be done. USE OF WOOD GOLF CLUBS AT MUNICIPAL COURSE RESCINDED Mr. Davidson stated, "I submitted a memo indicating that because of some incidents that have occurred and I feel likely to re-occur at the Municipal Golf Course Driving Range, that I would ask the City Council approve a simple motion this morning that would authorize the prohibition of wood golf clubs at the driving range in the Municipal Golf Course." Councilmember Goodman moved that the Council rescind the motion made at the June 26, 1980 Council Meeting to allow the use of wood golf clubs on the practice range at the Municipal Golf Course. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Himmelblau, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Himmelblau, Mullen, Mayor McClellan, Councilmember Goodman Noes: None Absent: Councilmembers Snell, Trevino, Cooke =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS July 31, 1981 ZONING HEARINGS Mayor McClellan announced Council would hear zoning cases scheduled for 10:00 Α.Μ. Pursuant to published notice thereof, the following zoning cases were publicly heard: CITY OF AUSTIN By Planning Department C14-80-120 11410-11608 and 11415-11609 From Interim "AA" Residence D. K. Ranch Road 11500-11610 and 11501-11607 Το Sweetshade Lane 7204-7418 and 7203-7419 Fireoak Drive 11200-11406 and 11201-11409 Deadoak Lane 1st Height and Area "AA" Residence 1st Height and Area RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission 7200-7302 and 7201-7305 Carlwood Drive 7500-7502 and 7501-7503 London Bridge 11300-11506 and 11301-11505 Pradera Drive 11400-11508 and 11401-11509 Charred Oak Drive 11500-11522 and 11501-11523 Antigua Drive Councilmember Himmelblau moved that the Council grant "AA" Residence, 1st Height and Area District, as recommended by the Planning Commission. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Mullen, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmember Mullen, Mayor McClellan, Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau Noes: None Absent: Councilmembers Snell, Trevino, Cooke The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "AA" Residence, 1st Height and Area District, and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. CITY OF AUSTIN By Planning Department C14-80-125 11102-11214 and 11103- 11215 Barrington Way 11100-11206 and 11101- 11207 Henge Drive 11100-11216 and 11101- 11217 Blackmoor Drive 11214-11218 and 11211- 11221 Windermere Meadows 7800 and 7801 Bromley Drive From Interim "AA" Residence Ist Height and Area "AA" Residence 1st Height and Area To RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission 8544-8568 and 8604-8636 Spicewood Springs Road 7802-8014 Parliament Place 8104-8114 and 8103-8119 Greenwich Meridian 11408-11518 and 11409-11521 Chancellroy Drive 11500-11524 and 11501-11527 Heathrow Drive Councilmember Himmelblau moved that the Council grant "AA" Residence, Ist Height and Area District, as recommended by the Planning Commission. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Mullen, carried by the following vote: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS July 31, 1980 Ayes: Councilmember Mullen, Mayor McClellan, Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau Noes: None Absent: Councilmembers Snell, Trevino, Cooke The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "AA" Residence, Ist Height and Area District, and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. GIBRALTAR SAVINGS ASSOCIATION By David Armbrust C14-80-129 5908-6104 Lost Horizon From "AA" Residence Drive 1st Height and Area To "C-2" Commercial 1st Height and Area RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission "C-2" Commercial for the building and proposed extension only and "0" Office 1st Height and Area for the balance of the tract to be restricted to the clubhouse and attendant parking and against resi- dential uses of any sort. Councilmember Goodman moved that the Council grant "C-2" Commercial for the building and proposed extension only and "0" Office, 1st Height and Area District for the balance of the tract, subject to conditions, as recommended by the Planning Commission. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Mullen, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor McClellan, Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen Noes: None Absent: Councilmembers Snell, Trevino, Cooke The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "C-2" Commercial for the building and proposed extension only and "O" Office, 1st Height and Area District for the balance of the tract, subject to conditions, and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. HEADWAY TEXAS, INC. ROSE HADELER & WILLIE C. HADELER, TRUST By Robert L. Davis C14-80-105 7913-8399 Cameron Road 2100-2112 East Anderson Lane From Interim "AA" and "B" Residence 1st Height and Area "DL" Light Industrial To 2nd Height and Area RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission "DL" Light Industrial, 1st Height and Area for 100 feet along the perimeter of the subject tract that is not owned by the current user and "DL" Light Industrial, 2nd Height and Area on the balance subject to restrictions as offered by the agent. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS July 31, 1980 Councilmember Goodman moved that the Council grant "DL" Light Industrial, 1st Height and Area District for 100 feet along the perimeter of the subject tract that is not owned by the current user and "DL" Light Industrial, 2nd Height and Area District on the balance subject to conditions, as recommended by the Planning Commission. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Mullen, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor McClellan, Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen Noes: None Absent: Councilmembers Snell, Trevino, Cooke The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "DL" Light Industrial, 1st Height and Area District, for 100 feet along the perimeter of the subject tract that is not owned by the current user and "DL" Light Industrial, 2nd Height and Area District, on the balance subject to conditions, and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. CROW-GOTTESMAN By Sanford L. Gottesman C14-80-112 12000-14000 Technology Boulevard 12563-12589 U.S. 183 From Interim "AA" Residence To 1st Height and Area "D" Industrial 2nd Height and Area and "GR" General Retail Ist Height and Area RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission "D" Industrial, Ist Height and Area District, on Tract 2, and "D" Industrial, 2nd Height and Area, for the building envelopes only, to grant "GR" General Retail, 1st Height and Area, on Tract 1. Councilmember Goodman moved that the Council grant "D" Industrial, Ist Height and Area on Tract 2; and "D" Industrial, 2nd Height and Area for the building envelopes only; and "GR" General Retail, 1st Height and Area on Tract 1, as recommended by the Planning Commission. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Mullen, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor McClellan, Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen Noes: None Absent: Councilmembers Snell, Trevino, Cooke The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "D" Industrial, 1st Height and Area District on Tract 2; and "D" Industrial, 2nd Height and Area District for the building envelopes only; and "GR" General Retail, Ist Height and Area District on Tract 1; and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS- MRS. FRANK PEASE By Donald Sconci C14-80-070 6601 and 6603 Burnet Lane July 31, 1980 From "A" Residence To 1st Height and Area "C" Commercial 1st Height and Area RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission "C" Commercial as agreed to by applicant committing to site plans submitted, height limitation on new construction trees, 5 feet radius area to preclude paving around trees. Councilmember Goodman moved that the Council grant "C" Commercial, Ist Height and Area District, subject to conditions, as recommended by the Planning Commission. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Mullen, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor McClellan, Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen Noes: None Absent: Councilmembers Snell, Trevino, Cooke The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "C" Commercial, 1st Height and Area District, subject to conditions, and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. JAMES H. LAUBACH By William B. Laubach C14-80-116 10102 North Lamar Boulevard From Interim "AA" Residence Ist Height and Area To "C" Commercial 2nd Height and Area NOT Recommended by the Planning Commission RECOMMENDED "GR" General Retail, Ist Height and Area District, on the front 100 feet and "C" Commercial, Ist Height and Area on the balance. Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council grant "GR" General Retail, 1st Height and Area District on the front 100 feet and "C" Commercial, Ist Height and Area District on the balance, as recommended by the Planning Commission. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Goodman, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor McClellan, Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen Noes: None Absent: Councilmembers Trevino, Cooke, Snell The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "GR" General Retail, 1st Height and Area District on the front 100 feet and "C" Commercial, Ist Height and Area District on the balance, and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT By Jeryl Hart C14-80-106 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 4202-4306 and 4400-4412 Bull Creek Drive July 31, 1980 From Interim "AA" Residence 1st Height and Area To "A" Residence Ist Height and Area RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission "AA" Residence, 1st Height and Area Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council grant "AA" Residence, Ist Height and Area District, as recommended by the Planning Commission. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Goodman, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor McClellan, Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen Noes: None Absent: Councilmembers Trevino, Cooke, Snell The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "AA" Residence, 1st Height and Area District, and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. REVENIR, LTD. By John Meinrath C14-80-118 300-500 East William Cannon Drive From Interim "A" Residence 1st Height and Area To "GR" General Retail 1st Height and Area NOT Recommended RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission "0" Office, 1st Height and Area District subject to site plan review by Planning Commission and limited to "BB" Residence density if developed residentially in apartments. Councilmember Himmelblau moved that the Council grant "0" Office, 1st Height and Area District, subject to conditions, as recommended by the Planning Commission. The motion, seconded by Mayor McClellan, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor McClellan, Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen Noes: None Absent: Councilmembers Cooke, Snell, Trevino The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "0" Office, Ist Height and Area District, subject to conditions, and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. ROSNER BUILDING By Kent C. R. Cummins, et al C14h-80-017 =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 504 Congress Avenue July 31, 1980 From "C-2" Commercial 4th Height and Area Το "C-2-H" Commercial-Historic 4th Height and Area RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council accept finding of fact a, b, c, f, h, i, k, 1 and m, and grant "C-2-H" Commercial-Historic, 4th Height and Area District, as recommended by the Planning Commission. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Goodman, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Mayor McClellan None Absent: Councilmembers Snell, Trevino, Cooke The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "C-2-H" Commercial-Historic, 4th Height and Area District, and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. DOROTHY HAMBY By Richard D. Jones C14-80-131 From "A" Residence 7100 Guadalupe To 1st Height and Area "B" Residence 1st Height and Area RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission subject to restric- tive covenant to limit development to six two- bedroom units. Councilmember Himmelblau said she was wondering about the density "and noticed staff recommendation is for 'BB' Residence and would you compare the six units with what was to be put on there with 'BB' density." Mr. Lillie said, "'BB' density requires about 2000 square feet per unit depending upon the number of bedrooms in each unit. They have 11,250 square feet. So if they had five units they could do this with 'BB' and six units with 'B.' It was zoned in 1972 and was dismissed or some kind of action taken where the ordinance was not completed. They have agreed with the condition of six units." Councilmember Himmelblau moved that the Council grant "B" Residence, 1st Height and Area District, subject to conditions, as recommended by the Planning Commission. The motion, seconded by Mayor McClellan, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor McClellan, Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen Noes: None Absent: Councilmembers Cooke, Snell, Trevino The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "B" Residence, 1st Height and Area District, subject to conditions, and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS July 31, 1980 Zoning Cases Heard, Decision Postponed to 8/7/80 PROVIDENT DEVELOP- MENT COMPANY By Jean Bringol C14-80-114 One Oak Trail 4800 block McCarty Lane From Interim "AA" Residence, "AA" Residence and "A" Residence Ist Height and Area To "A-2" Condominium, "0" Office, "LR" Local Retail, and "BB" Residence, Ist Height and Area RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission subject to deed restrictions volunteered by applicant that use will comply with zoning; site plan approval by Planning Commission on all tracts, right-of-way to William Cannon required for "BB" tract and conditions of correspondence between applicant/Owens and Schaeffler. Mr. Lillie reviewed the application by use of slides. JIM MILLS, owner, Provident Development Company, appeared before Council to state he had been before the West Creek Neighborhood Association with his plan and they favored it. Mr. Mills said he agrees with the recommended site plan. CHRISTOPHER MAZL, resident of West Creek and the attorney for the neighborhood association, said they were originally concerned with water pressure problems, but they are not opposed to the plan. JANE SCHAEFFLER, who lives adjacent to the proposed development, said she is in favor of the zoning request, and she is assured privacy. DAVID GUERST, Save Barton Creek Association, expressed opposition because he said the property in question is in the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone and wants the study provided before there are any zoning changes, and it should be subject to a Special Permit. JOE RIDDELL appeared in opposition to the zoning change. He said this is an opportunity for the Council to exercise their zoning power and he wants it zoned permanent "A." JERRY LOBDILL, McCarty Lane Neighborhood Association, appeared in opposition to the zoning change. He said it is speculative and there is no need for the development at this time. Jim Mills returned to state the zoning request is not speculative, and that prior to any building on the property a site plan will be approved by the Council. Councilmember Goodman moved that the Council close the public hearing and bring the case back for vote August 7, 1980. The motion, seconded by Mayor McClellan, carried by the following vote: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS July 31, 1980. Ayes: Mayor McClellan, Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen Noes: None Absent: Councilmembers Snell, Trevino, Cooke From Interim "AA" Residence HAUPT BUILDERS, 1705 South Loop 360 INC. By Richard D. Jones C14-80-127 To 1st Height and Area "0" Office 1st Height and Area RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission (as amended) "0" Office, Ist Height and Area per site plan submitted with 58 foot set back of which the applicant agreed to dedicate 50 feet for conservation easement. Mr. Lillie reviewed the application by use of slides. RICHARD JONES, the applicant, appeared before Council to say the property is located between two buildings. The trees will be left on the property and it already has a curb cut. DAVID GUERST, Save Barton Creek, pointed out the property is on the line of Barton Creek Watershed and opposed the zoning change. Mr. Jones told him a holding pond is planned. JOE RIDDELL appeared in opposition to the zoning change. He said he wants to see the 360 corridor study first. He said he asked Mr. Jones to postpone his request and Mr. Jones said, no. He stated the Council would be setting a precedent; that there were plans for four additional offices on the back of the property. Mr. Jones said there would be only one building and there would not be any more run-off than they have now in its natural state. Councilmember Himmelblau said she has looked at the property and can see no problems with the zoning request. Councilmember Goodman moved that the Council close the public hearing and bring back the zoning case for vote August 7, 1980. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Mullen, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor McClellan, Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen Noes: None Absent: Councilmembers Trevino, Cooke, Snell CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS_ July 31, 1980 WHITE-SPRINGFIELD HOUSE By Michael McHone C14h-80-019 Zoning Case Postponed 2110 Rio Grande From "B" Residence 2nd Height and Area To "O-H" Office-Historic 2nd Height and Area RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission The case was not heard, but after a few comments by BETTY PHILLIPS, INA RAY SMITH, the Mayor, Councilmember Mullen and Assistant City Attorney Albert De La Rosa, it was decided to postpone the case. Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council postpone the zoning case to August 7, 1980 at 6:45 P.M. The motion, seconded by Mayor McClellan, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Himmelblau, Mullen, Mayor McClellan, Councilmember Goodman Noes: None Absent: Councilmembers Snell, Trevino, Cooke Zoning Case Denied THOMAS A. AND 403 East 33rd Street BARBARA S. GOODMAN To C14-80-119 From Interim "A" Residence 1st Height and Area "BB" Residence 1st Height and Area NOT Recommended by the Planning Commission The zoning case was heard and Councilmember Himmelblau moved that the Council uphold the Planning Commission and DENY the zoning change. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Mullen, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Mayor McClellan Noes: None Absent: Councilmembers Cooke, Snell, Trevino The Mayor announced that the zoning case had been DENIED. NEW ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY INTRODUCED Mr. Albert De La Rosa introduced to Council Mr. Jim Nias, Assistant City Attorney, who will sit at the Council dais during zoning cases. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS July 31, 1981 CITIZEN DID NOT APPEAR G. Peter Thorpe, who had requested to appear before Council to proclaim a suit against the City of Austin, did not appear. ZONING RE-SCHEDULED MR. LARRY W. LANGLEY appeared before Council to request that they reschedule consideration of a proposed rollback in zoning on the Simms tract, for action only. Councilmember Goodman moved that the Council reschedule consideration of proposed rollback in zoning on Simms tract to August 21, 1980. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Mullen, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Mayor McClellan Noes: None Absent: Councilmembers Snell, Trevino, Cooke EXEMPTION TO MORATORIUM REQUESTED MR. RICHARD W. PHELAN, JR. appeared before Council to request a special exemption to the Lake Austin Peninsula Moratorium in order that water and power may be granted to the property. He said he had recently purchased the property and discovered it to be part of the moratorium. Assistant City Manager Butler said he would like to visit with Mr. Phelan and report back to Council August 7, 1980. FEASIBILITY STUDY MR. LEON BARISH, member of the Renewable Energy Resource Committee, reported on recommendations regarding feasibility study of alternatives to the new electric generating capacity as follows: "We come to you today with a recommendation that the Council direct the Electric Utility Department to conduct a feasibility study of alternative electric technology as alternatives to new conventional generating capacity for the City. Under this we are talking about renewable energy resources, energy conservation, load management techniques and co-generation. We adopted a resolution calling upon you to conduct a feasibility study at our July 8th meeting. We decided to take this matter up now rather than later because of the discussion in the department concerning a new lignite plant early in the 1990's and the concern among all of us about the South Texas plant. This proposal would have come to you in January and our Renewable Energy Development Plan, but as I said we thought it was apropos to bring it before you now, especially since the feasibility study will cost some money and you will want to consider it during your budget deliberations next month. The Electric Utility Commission has endorsed the recommenda- tion as well as the Energy Conservation Commission. As representative example of an activity similar to what we are requesting I'd like to give you an article from the Solar Law Reporter concerning a North Carolina statewide project similar to this. (Copy on file in City Clerk's office). They are forming a committee of utilities in North Carolina to pursue studies of alternative CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS July 31, 1980 energy technology for the same purpose as we are recommending. It is to reduce rates and insure generation of new capacity. This is one example of a trend that is sweeping the country. TVA is involved in this kind of activity. A lot of California utilities are pursuing it and a number of other utilities are also. We believe the time is ripe for the City of Austin to get involved in such a project. We have sufficient excess capacity now that we have the lead time to plan for alternative energy technology." SAM GRAHAM, Electric Utility Commission, also spoke to the same issue: "The Electric Utility Commission endorsed in principle the resolution without endorsing the specific language of the resolution by a vote of 5-2 with one abstention. Since then we have received a fiscal note which is $62,000 which is a large amount of money but should the study reduce by even 5 megawatts the needs of the system, it would be worth the money. Should the study come up with some type or put us in a situation where we could avoid additional generating capacity, the savings would be many, many times $62,000." Mr. Barish said the $62,000 figure is for a first phase of the study which would identify feasible projects for the City. There was discussion of where the money would come from. It was decided this item would be brought next week with a budget amendment. LIFELINE RATES MR. SAM GRAHAM, Electric Utility Commission, reported as follows to Council on lifeline rates: "PURPA has defined lifeline rates as one for essential needs in which electricity is provided at lower than the cost of utility to provide that electric service. I think that probably all nine members of the Commission have done their best work in preparing a package of information in our advisory capacity that we have done to date on this particular subject. I think you will have enough information that you truly can or will be advised. I'm glad you are asking for a written report and urge you to either hold a public hearing on it or if you do not act prior to the PURPA required hearing, at that time. We have appointed a sub-committee of the Commission and have come up with seven basic options. Within these are sub-types All this will be sent to you. We recommend unanimously that the first thing the commission will do is vote on the general proposition of whether or not there should be a lower charge for the first 500 kilowatt hours of consumption and that the revenue would be made up by setting a charge for usage over 500 in some manner. That was the motion you read about in the paper which passed by 5-4. In other words, the general concept of lifeline or reduced rate for the first 500. Also, under the procedure of the Commission, only those persons voting in favor of the concept then voted on the particular options available. .... "Of the five persons who then, under our procedure voted on the particular concept, three persons voted for what has been known as Proposition 7.....one voted for proposal 5c and two members voted for the third choice, which is 500 megawatt consumption for residential has a lower rate. If you go above it, there is a higher rate. I looked upon it as a conservation measure and there was information provided by Mr. Young that almost 72% of those who consumed less than 500 kwh were in areas that Mr. Young defined as lower income." CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS July 31, 1980 Councilmember Goodman stated, "Although the original intention on the part of some was to establish a lifeline rate, it has blossomed into considerably more than that, Proposal 7, and truly represents real reform to our whole rate structure. It is very difficult to justify on an alleged cost basis our present rate structure because there were national standards that were used. There was no local basis for the present rate structure. Even though Touche-Ross spent a considerable amount of time and we spent a considerable amount of money working on that rate structure, it would be very hard to justify it. I'm talking about Proposal 7, which I support and have been working with the Electric Utility Commission members on. It's not just a lifeline rate, but a more equitable electric rate structure. I think one of the benefits will be that those who now currently enjoy a favorable rate will be the consequences of the South Texas Nuclear Project, for example, when they start paying their fair share, which I don't think is occurring now. I endorse your suggestion for a public hearing, and I think you will hear the people of the city ask for Proposal 7 because it is fair and equitable and a step in the right direction and will only be Phase One of an overall plan to further reform our electric rate structure." MR. PECK YOUNG, Electric Utility Commission member agreed. It was unanimously decided to put an item on the August 7 agenda to set a public hearing on Lifeline rates. STORM TRACT Councilmember Mullen introduced an item to Council concerning the Storm tract. He said, "Council will be making a decision on that C.I.P. matter pretty soon and the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Parks and Recreation Board both had good presentations on that. The Council has not received presentations. I would like to request similar presentations next week from Parks and Recreation." Mr. Davidson said that presentation will be scheduled. CONTRACT APPROVED Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council adopt a resolution approving the following contract: ROBERT E. MCKEE, INC. 1918 Texas Avenue El Paso, Texas CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM Police Complex Expansion (Phase 3), Facilities Planning and Construction Department $7,144,000.00 C.I.P. No. 79/87-03 The motion, seconded by Councilmember Goodman, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmember Mullen, Mayor McClellan, Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau Noes: None Absent: Councilmembers Snell, Trevino, Cooke CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS July 31, 1980 ELECTRIC Councilmember Mullen introduced an item to Council to consider requesting the City Manager enter into discussions with the Board of Directors of the Lower Colorado River Authority to determine the feasibility of either of the following with regard to our electric utility: 1. Allowing LCRA to manage and operate our generation and transmission essential to generation and wholesaling power to the City; or 2. Entering into a management contract with LCRA. Along with that, Councilmember Mullen said, "I would like you to discuss such things as spinning reserve and seeing if by balancing the two systems out we can come up with economies for both of them." Mayor McClellan stated, "I would certainly endorse such a study. I want the bottom line to be, Mr. Manager, what is in the best long term interest for the rate payers. I want the study to reflect that." Councilmember Mullen said he does not want a long term study but would prefer to find out whether or not LCRA is interested in discussing this further and not just something to put on the shelf to study. He said he is not proposing a feasibility study because that would be lengthy and costly. He wants to first find out if LCRA is interested and whether or not they think it would be a good idea. Mr. Davidson said, "We'll get it underway." LIFELINE PROPOSAL MR. SCOTT McCULLOUGH appeared before Council to speak in favor of lifeline proposal #7. As a member of ACORN, he said their organization supports Proposal 7. He said they feel it will more fairly spread the high cost of electric service to allow for essential needs and benefits to those residents of the City. They feel that anything less than this proposal will simply not be enought to attain the twin goals of conservation and affordability, coupled with equitability. This proposal would provide the first 500 kwh of electricity at a reduced rate to all users. Above the 500 kwh level, a flat rate will recover all lost revenue. Demand and non-demand classes will retain the summer capacity charge. This will have the effect of lowering the total electric bill of most residential users who conserve, as well as some of the lower consumption general service customers, and raising the rates of most of the large general and primary service customers. "This," he said, "is not an onerous revision to the large users; it is simply putting to an overdue end the good deal that these customers have been getting at the expense of the residential customers." A man who did not identify himself, but who represented ACORN, stated that all citizens of Austin need lifeline rates. It is not just for the poor. • ATTEST: =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS July 31, 1980. ADJOURNMENT Council adjourned its meeting at 12:15 p.m. Mons City Clerk APPROVED: Cen Mayor