=CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS. MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting September 11, 1980 3:00 Ρ.Μ. Council Chambers 301 West Second Street Mayor McClellan called the meeting to order. Roll Call: Present: Mayor McClellan, Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino Absent: None CONSTITUTION WEEK Mrs. Janet Weidmann, Regent, Thankful Hubbard Chapter DAR and Mrs. Griffin Hardin, Chairman, Constitution Week, Thankful Hubbard Chapter DAR, were present in the Council Chamber to express their thanks and appreciation for a proclamation designating September 17-23 as Constitution Week. Mayor McClellan read the proclamation. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilmember Snell moved that the Council approve the Minutes for August 28, 1980. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Trevino, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor McClellan, Councilmembers Cooke, Snell, Trevino Noes: None Abstain: Councilmember Himmelblau Not in Council Chamber when roll was called: Councilmembers Goodman, Mullen September 11, 1980 =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS • Mayor McClellan announced the following Board and Commission appointments will be made September 18, 1980: Community Development Commission On-Going Goals Assembly Committee 3 3 3 1 Vending Commission 1 Dental Health Advisory Committee EMS Quality Assurance Team Environmental Board 2 - Commission on the Status of Women 1 Board of Adjustment 1 MH/MR Public Responsibility Committee 1 Human Relations Commission T On September 25, appointments will be made to: MH/MR Board of Trustees 2 Manpower Advisory Planning Council 15 RELEASE OF EASEMENTS Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council adopt a resolution authorizing release of the following easements: Two 10' x 40' guy wire easements as recorded in Vol. 3346, Page 1599 of the Travis County Deed Records, adjacent to 7300 Irving Lane. (Requested by Mr. R. T. Spencer, Jr., P.E., representing Mr. 0. Dean Couch) The motion, seconded by Councilmember Himmelblau, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan Noes: None Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council adopt a resolution authorizing release of the following easement: 7.0' of a 10' public utility easement located on Lot 34, Block C, Great Hills Section III, locally known as 8528 Adirondack Trail The motion, seconded by Councilmember Himmelblau, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan Noes: None CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS- September 11, 1980 CONTRACTS APPROVED Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council adopt a resolution to approve the following contract: WAGGONER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY 1827 Oak Hill Lane Austin, Texas CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM Community Development District Number 9, Street, Drainage and Sidewalk Improvements-HCD, Engineering Department $622,311.95 C.I.P. No. 75/62-20 The motion, seconded by Councilmember Himmelblau, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan Noes: None Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council adopt a resolution to approve the following contract: JENTSCH-BOYD CONSTRUCTION P. 0. Box 3343 Austin, Texas CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM 1978-79 Safe School Sidewalk Program St. Johns Avenue, Engineering Department $15,798.40 C.I.P. No. 78/61-02 The motion, seconded by Councilmember Himmelblau, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan Noes: None Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council adopt a resolution to approve the following contract: WICKES LUMBER COMPANY 8950 Research Boulevard Austin, Texas - Lumber, Central Stores Division Three Month Supply Agreement Items 2, 4 and 5 $13,254.00 The motion, seconded by Councilmember Himmelblau, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan Noes: None Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council adopt a resolution to approve the following contract: September 11, 1980 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS INDUSTRALEASE CORPORATION 3000 Marcus Avenue Lake Success, New York Blood Analyzer for Brackenridge Hospital Item 1 60 months @ $1,329.00/mo. Total $79,740.00 The motion, seconded by Councilmember Himmelblau, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan Noes: None Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council adopt a resolution to approve the following contract: TEX CON OIL COMPANY 4906 Burleson Road Austin, Texas - Antifreeze, Vehicle and Equipment Services Department Twelve Month Supply Agreement Item 1 $15,288.00 The motion, seconded by Councilmember Himmelblau, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan Noes: None Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council adopt a resolution to approve the following contract: MARLEY HEAT TRANSFER COMPANY 5800 Foxridge Drive Mission, Kansas Nozzles, Diffusers and Gaskets for Seaholm Units 58, Electric Utility Department Item 1-5 $9,185.00 The motion, seconded by Councilmember Himmelblau, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan Noes: None CITY OF AUSTIN HOUSING PROGRAMS Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council adopt a resolution revising "Policy Guidelines City of Austin Housing Programs Administered by the Austin Redevelopment Authority." The motion, seconded by Councilmember Himmelblau, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan Noes: None September 11, 1980 _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS UTILITY JOINT USE AGREEMENT Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council adopt a resolution to enter into a Utility Joint Use Agreement with the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation for the purpose of utility adjustments at U.S. Highway 183 and Springdale Road. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Himmelblau, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan Noes: None WATER SKI SLALOM COURSE Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council adopt a resolution to enter into a License Agreement with Mr. V. J. Corona, Jr., for a water ski slalom course to be located approximately one mile upstream from Lake Austin Estates in front of the Steiner Ranch Property on Lake Austin. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Himmelblau, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Noes: None Trevino, Mayor McClellan EXCESS TAX REFUND Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council adopt a resolution to authorize refund of excess taxes in the amount of $1,943.90 paid by Hurricane Steel Industries of Houston, Texas, Tax Year 1978 for Tax Parcel Numbers 2-4908-0512 and 2-4908-0513, known as Lots 1 and 2 of Hurricane Steel Industries Subdivision. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Himmelblau, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan Noes: None PARKING METER ZONES Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council adopt a resolution authorizing the following parking meter zones: September 11, 1980 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS DELETE: METER TYPE 120 Minute ADD: STREET W. 5th Street LOCATION SIDE OF STREET 400 block North 30/60/90/120 30/60/90/120 W. 4th Street W. 5th Street W. 16th Street Guadalupe Street 30/60/90/120 200 block 400 block 600 block North and South North and South North West North LEIC 30/60/90/120 60/120/180/240/300 W. 4th Street 60/120/180/240/300 Nueces Street 120/240/360/480/600 Nueces Street 400 block 400 block 900 block 800 block East and West East and West The motion, seconded by Councilmember Himmelblau, carried by the following vote: Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Ayes: Noes: None Trevino, Mayor McClellan SOUTHERN UNION STATEMENT OF INTENT TO CHANGE RATES Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council adopt a resolution establishing a timetable for consideration of Southern Union Gas Company's Statement of Intent to Change Rates filed September 2, 1980 as supplied by the City Attorney's Office: September 25, 1980 September 25, 1980 City Council "enters on" a hearing on the proposed rates. At this time Southern Union would present its request for the new rates. - City Council adopts resolution suspending Southern Union's October 10, 1980 effective date for 120 days (February 7, 1981). September 25, 1980 City Council adopts resolution selecting a rate consultant to study Southern Union's proposed rates and to prepare a report for the City Council November 28, 1980 - Consultant delivers report December 11, 1980 City Council conducts public hearing. At hearing SUG, City Consultant and citizens make presentations. December 11, 1980 - City Council makes final determination. December 18, 1980 or or January 8, 1981 _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS September 11, 1980 The motion, seconded by Councilmember Himmelblau, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Noes: None Trevino, Mayor McClellan PUBLIC HEARINGS SET Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council set public hearings on the following: 1. To consider amending Chapter 45 (Zoning Ordinance) Section 45-51.1(e) and 45-54 of the Austin City Code. (Signs in National Register District) October 9, 1980 at 5:00 p.m. 2. To consider amending Chapter 45 (Zoning Ordinance) Section 45-28 (c) regarding emergency medical stations. October 9 at 3:45 p.m. 3. An appeal from University Hills Homeowners Association, by Joan Bartz, of the Planning Commission's decision granting a special permit for file #C14p-80-061, 32 unit condominium development. (The Bluffs of Loyola) October 9, 1980 at 7:30 p.m. 4. An appeal from University Hills Homeowners Association, by Joan Bartz, of the Planning Commission's decision granting a Special Permit for file No. CJ4p-80-062, 40 unit condominium project and combination retail office park. (Loyola Center) October 9, 1980 at 7:30 p.m. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Himmelblau, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan Noes: None Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council set public hearing on the following for October 2, 1980, at 9:45 a.m., to consider annexing the following: 41.00 acres of land (36.60 acres requested by owner and known as Maple Run, Section One, Phases A and 4.40 acres initiated by the City of Austin) C7a-80-003. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Himmelblau, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan Noes: None • September 11, 1980 -CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS TAX APPEALS SET Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council set hearing on the following tax appeals for November 1, 1980: NAME 2:00 Ρ.Μ. John McPhaul Jim Moritz W. R. Bodine Hays Haffelder Robert F. Hughes 3:00 Ρ.Μ. Robert C. Carr L. G. Schroeder Robert E. Dimery Merle L. Moden PROPERTIES 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 4 1 The motion, seconded by Councilmember Himmelblau, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan Noes: None STASSNEY LANE PROJECT Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council adopt a resolution to acquire certain land for the Stassney Lane Project (Radam to Congress) CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM No. 73/62-30: 1.2123 acres of land out of the William Cannon League Number 19 (Mary Josephine Varden and the Austin National Bank, Co-trustees) The motion, seconded by Councilmember Himmelblau, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan Noes: None PUBLIC HEARING SET Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council set a public hearing to amend Chapter 41 and 45 of the Austin City Code relating to fee increases for subdivision and zoning application on October 2, 1980 at 2:00p.m. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Himmelblau, carried by the following vote: • _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS September 11, 1980 Ayes: Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan Noes: None ZONING HEARINGS RESCHEDULED Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council reschedule zoning hearings for consideration at 10:00 a.m., September 25, 1980 until October 2, 1980 at 10:00 a.m. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Himmelblau, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan Noes: None MONTOPOLIS NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council adopt a resolution selecting Victor H. Baez, Architect, for architectural services in connection with construction of Montopolis Neighborhood Center, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM No. 78/72-04. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Himmelblau, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Noes: None Trevino, Mayor McClellan CIP PROGRAM ADOPTION Councilmember Himmelblau moved that the Council pull from the agenda the following item: Consideration of adoption of the 1980-85 Capital Improvements Program until September 18, 1980. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Cooke, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Councilmember Cooke Noes: None _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS PARKING METER AND PARKING LOT ZONES September 11, 1980 Councilmember Himmelblau moved that the Council pull from the agenda the following item: Chapter 21 pertaining to Parking Meter Zones and Parking Lot Zones will be considered September 18, 1980. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Cooke, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Councilmember Cooke Noes: None AMENDED AUSTIN CITY CODE Mayor McClellan introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 39 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, 1967; ADOPTING THE UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE OF 1979 WITH CERTAIN DELETIONS AND ADDITIONS; DELETING THE UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE OF 1976; SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Councilmember Himmelblau moved that the Council waive the requirement for three readings, declare an emergency and finally pass the ordinance. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Cooke, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Councilmember Cooke Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor McClellan introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 36 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, 1967; ADOPTING VOLUME #1 OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE OF 1979 AND UNIFORM BUILDING STANDARDS OF 1979 WITH CERTAIN DELETIONS AND REDESIGNATIONS; DELETING THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE OF 1976, VOLUME #13; SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Councilmember Himmelblau moved that the Council waive the requirement for three readings, declare an emergency and finally pass the ordinance. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Cooke, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Councilmember Cooke Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS September 11, 1980 Mayor McClellan introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 42 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, 1967; AMENDING SECTION 42-101 BY ADOPTION OF THE UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE OF 1979 WITH CERTAIN DELETIONS AND ADDITIONS; DELETING THE UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE OF 1976; SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Councilmember Himmelblau moved that the Council waive the requirement for three readings, declare an emergency and finally pass the ordinance. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Cooke, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Councilmember Cooke Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. UNIFORM FIRE CODE Mayor McClellan introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 38 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN OF 1967, BY ADOPTING AND INCORPORATING THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE, 1979 EDITION, WITH CERTAIN DELETIONS AND CHANGES TO BECOME CHAPTER 38; SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Councilmember Himmelblau moved that the Council waive the requirement for three readings, declare an emergency and finally pass the ordinance. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Cooke, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Councilmember Cooke Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. OPERATING BUDGET AMENDED Mayor McClellan introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1979-1980 BY ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING $1,089,178.00 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 AMOUNT OF MONEY; SUSPENDING THE RULE THAT ORDINANCES BE READ ON THREE (3) SEPARATE DAYS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS September 11, 1980 Councilmember Himmelblau moved that the Council waive the requirement for three readings, declare an emergency and finally pass the ordinance effective immediately. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Cooke, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Councilmember Cooke Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor McClellan introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1979-1980 BY ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING $12,687.00 FROM TITLE III-C 2 OLDER AMERICAN ACT FUNDS; SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING ORDINANCES TO BE READ ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Councilmember Himmelblau moved that the Council waive the requirement for three readings, declare an emergency and finally pass the ordinance effective immediately. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Cooke, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Councilmember Cooke Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor McClellan introduced the following ordinance: Counci Imember Himmelblau moved that the Council waive the requirement for three readings, declare an emergency and finally pass the ordinance. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Cooke, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Councilmember Cooke Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. - CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS. September 11, 1980 CORRECTING OF FIELD NOTES Mayor McClellan introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 790621-F, ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON JUNE 21, 1979, BY CORRECTING THE LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY ZONED BY SAID ORDINANCE; SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (C14-78-235) Councilmember Himmelblau moved that the Council waive the requirement for three readings, declare an emergency and finally pass the ordinance. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Cooke, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Councilmember Cooke Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor McClellan introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 800508-E, ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON MAY 8, 1980, BY CORRECTING THE LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY ZONED BY SAID ORDINANCE; SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (C14-80-014) Councilmember Himmelblau moved that the Council waive the requirement for three readings, declare an emergency and finally pass the ordinance. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Cooke, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Councilmember Cooke Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. DENTAL HEALTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE Mayor McClellan introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 780803-F, TO PROVIDE A CHANGE IN THE MEMBERSHIP ON THE DENTAL HEALTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE; SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Councilmember Himmelblau moved that the Council waive the requirement for three readings, declare an emergency and finally pass the ordinance. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Cooke, carried by the following vote: _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS September 11, 1980 Ayes: Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Councilmember Cooke Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. ZONING ORDINANCES Mayor McClellan brought up the following ordinance for its second reading: AN ORDINANCE ORDERING A CHANGE IN USE AND HEIGHT AND AREA AND CHANGING THE USE AND HEIGHT AND AREA MAPS ACCOMPANYING CHAPTER 45 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1967 AS FOLLOWS: A 0.177 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, SAVE AND EXCEPT A 5 FOOT STRIP OF LAND ALONG THE NORTHWESTERN BOUNDARY OF SAID TRACT (WATSON STREET) WHICH IS TO REMAIN ZONED "A" RESIDENCE, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 7809-7811 WATSON STREET, FROM "A" RESIDENCE, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "O" OFFICE, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT, SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED IN AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (C14-76-081) The ordinance was read the second time, and Councilmember Himmelblau moved that the Council waive the requirement for third reading, declare an emergency and finally pass the ordinance. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Cooke, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Goodman, Mullen, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Councilmember Cooke Noes: Councilmember Snell Abstain: Councilmember Himmelblau The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Councilmember Goodman stated for the record that even though he was absent the day the case was heard, he voted yes so it would pass through second and third readings. Mayor McClellan brought up the following ordinance for its second reading: AN ORDINANCE ORDERING A CHANGE IN USE AND HEIGHT AND AREA AND CHANGING THE USE AND HEIGHT AND AREA MAPS ACCOMPANYING CHAPTER 45 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1967 AS FOLLOWS: A 4.92 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, LOCALLY KNOW AS 111-145 SHERATON AVENUE AND 46104706 SUBURBAN DRIVE, FROM INTERIM "A," INTERIM FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "A" 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. (C14-80-128) =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS September 11, 1980 The ordinance was read the second time, and Councilmember Himmelblau moved that the Council waive the requirement for third reading, declare an emergency and finally pass the ordinance. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Cooke, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Goodman, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Cooke Noes: Mayor McClellan Abstain: Councilmember Himmelblau The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. The Mayor 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: LOTS 1 AND 2, MCNEIL ROAD COMMERCIAL SUBDIVISION, SECTIONS I AND II; LOCALLY KNOWN AS 12000-14000 TECHNOLOGY BOULEVARD AND 12563-12589 U.S. HIGHWAY 183, FROM INTERIM "AA" RESIDENCE, INTERIM FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "GR" GENERAL RETAIL, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT, AND, TRACT 2A: A 83,325 SQUARE FOOT TRACT OF LAND, FROM INTERIM "AA" RESIDENCE, INTERIM FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "D" INDUSTRIAL, SECOND HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; AND, TRACT 2B: A 116,717 SQUARE FOOT TRACT OF LAND, FROM INTERIM "AA" RESIDENCE, INTERIM FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "D" INDUSTRIAL, SECOND HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; AND, TRACT 2C: A 88,864 SQUARE FOOT TRACT OF LAND, FROM INTERIM "AA" RESIDENCE, INTERIM FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "D" INDUSTRIAL, SECOND HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; AND, TRACT 2D: A 233,747 SQUARE FOOT TRACT OF LAND, FROM INTERIM "AA" RESIDENCE, INTERIM FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "D" INDUSTRIAL, SECOND HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; AND, TRACT 2E: A 148,933 SQUARE FOOT TRACT OF LAND, FROM INTERIM "AA" RESIDENCE, INTERIM FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "D" INDUSTRIAL, SECOND HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; AND, TRACT 2F: A 330,251 SQUARE FOOT TRACT OF LAND, FROM INTERIM "AA" RESIDENCE, INTERIM FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "D" INDUSTRIAL, SECOND HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; AND, TRACT 2G: A 218,756 SQUARE FOOT TRACT OF LAND, FROM INTERIM "AA" RESIDENCE, INTERIM FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "D" INDUSTRIAL, SECOND HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; AND, TRACT 2H: A 112,120 SQUARE FOOT TRACT OF LAND, FROM INTERIM "AA" RESIDENCE, INTERIM FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "D" INDUSTRIAL, SECOND HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; AND, TRACT 21: A 121,192 SQUARE FOOT TRACT OF LAND, FROM INTERIM "AA" RESIDENCE, INTERIM FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "D" INDUSTRIAL, SECOND HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; AND, _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS September 11, 1980 TRACT 3: ALL OF THE MCNEIL ROAD COMMERCIAL SUBDIVISION, SECTION I AND II, SAVE AND EXCEPT TRACT 2A, 2B, 2C, 2D, 2E, 2F, 2G, 2H, AND 21 ABOVE, FROM INTERIM "AA" RESIDENCE, INTERIM FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "D" INDUSTRIAL, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA. DISTRICT; ALL OF ABOVE PROPERTY BEING LOCALLY KNOWN AS 12000-14000 TECHNOLOGY BOULEVARD AND 12563-12589 U.S. HIGHWAY 183, SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED IN AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. (Cross-Gottesman, A Texas Limited Partnership, C14-80-112) The ordinance was read the first time, and Councilmember Himmelblau moved that it be passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Cooke, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Mayor McClellan Noes: None Abstain: Councilmembers Snell, Trevino, Cooke The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been passed through its first reading only. Mayor McClellan introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE ORDERING A CHANGE IN USE AND HEIGHT AND AREA AND CHANGING THE USE AND HEIGHT AND AREA MAPS ACCOMPANYING CHAPTER 45 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1967 AS FOLLOWS: TRACT 1: AN APPROXIMATE .20 ACRE TRACT OF LAND; AND, TRACT 2: AN APPROXIMATE .349 ACRE TRACT OF LAND; ALL OF ABOVE PROPERTY BEING LOCALLY KNOWN AS 406 EAST ALPINE ROAD, FROM INTERIM "A" RESIDENCE, INTERIM FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "C-2" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT, 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. (Austin Memorial Home Assn., C14-80-137) Councilmember Himmelblau moved that the Council waive the requirement for three readings, declare an emergency and finally pass the ordinance. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Cooke, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Noes: None Mayor McClellan, Councilmember Cooke The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS September 11, 1980 Mayor McClellan introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE ORDERING A CHANGE IN USE AND HEIGHT AND AREA AND CHANGING THE USE AND HEIGHT AND AREA MAPS ACCOMPANYING CHAPTER 45 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1967 AS FOLLOWS: AN APPROXIMATE 1.432 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 9312-9318 CAMERON ROAD AND 1417-1427 RUNDBERG LANE, FROM INTERIM "A" RESIDENCE, INTERIM FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "GR" GENERAL RETAIL, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT, SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED IN AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Dunning C. Bright and Rosemary Dee Bright Hanover, C14-80-143) Councilmember Himmelblau moved that the Council waive the requirement for three readings, declare an emergency and finally pass the ordinance. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Cooke, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Councilmember Cooke Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor McClellan introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE ORDERING A CHANGE IN USE AND HEIGHT AND AREA AND CHANGING THE USE AND HEIGHT AND AREA MAPS ACCOMPANYING CHAPTER 45 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1967 AS FOLLOWS: A 19.05 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 12001-12115 DORSETT ROAD, 1200012114 AND 12001-12117 ARROWWOOD DRIVE, 4402 AND 4405 PAMONA DRIVE, DORSETT OAKS CIRCLE, LIMEWOOD COURT AND A PORTION OF WEST DUVAL ROAD, FROM INTERIM "AA" RESIDENCE, INTERIM FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "AA" RESIDENCE, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT, SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED IN AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (City of Austin, C14-80-121) Councilmember Himmelblau moved that the Council waive the requirement for three readings, declare an emergency and finally pass the ordinance. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Cooke, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Councilmember Cooke Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS September 11, 1980 Mayor McClellan introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE ORDERING A CHANGE IN USE AND HEIGHT AND AREA AND CHANGING THE USE AND HEIGHT AND AREA MAPS ACCOMPANYING CHAPTER 45 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1967 AS FOLLOWS: A 42.66 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 3906-4148 AND 3905-4149 STONECROFT DRIVE, 7700-7912 AND 7701-7909 TURQUOISE TRAIL, 3900-4010 AND 3901-4011 GEMSTONE ROAD, 7700-7902 AND 7701-7903 SHALE STREET, 7900-7906 AND 7901-7905 TIGER EYE COVE, 4000-4006 AND 4001-4005 MICA COVE, 4000-4006 AND 4001-4005 TURQUOISE COVE, FROM INTERIM "AA" RESIDENCE, INTERIM FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "AA" RESIDENCE, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT, SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED IN AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (City of Austin, C14-80-122) Councilmember Himmelblau moved that the Council waive the requirement for three readings, declare an emergency and finally pass the ordinance. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Cooke, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Councilmember Cooke Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor McClellan introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE ORDERING A CHANGE IN USE AND HEIGHT AND AREA AND CHANGING THE USE AND HEIGHT AND AREA MAPS ACCOMPANYING CHAPTER 45 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1967 AS FOLLOWS: AN 84.90 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 6604-7412 PLEASANT VALLEY ROAD, 4512-5108 AND 4513-5107 QUICKSILVER BOULEVARD, 4602-4810 AND 4607-4809 BORAGE DRIVE, 7300-7304 AND 7301-7305 MEADOW LAKE BOULEVARD, 4800-5108 AND 4801-5111 SAVOREY LANE, 4704-4802 AND 4707-4803 SAGUARO ROAD, 7400-7404 AND 7401-7405 VINCA CIRCLE, 7300-7306 AND 7301-7305 QUICKSILVER CIRCLE, 4900-5228 AND 49015225 CANELLA DRIVE, 7500 AND 7501 TEAL TRAIL, 7300-7402 AND 7301-7405 BUTTON- BUSH DRIVE, FROM INTERIM "AA" RESIDENCE, INTERIM FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "AA" RESIDENCE, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT, SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED IN AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (City of Austin, C14-80-123) Councilmember Himmelblau moved that the Council waive the requirement for three readings, declare an emergency and finally pass the ordinance. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Cooke, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Councilmember Cooke Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. • _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS September 11, 1980 Mayor McClellan introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE ORDERING A CHANGE IN USE AND HEIGHT AND AREA AND CHANGING THE USE AND HEIGHT AND AREA MAPS ACCOMPANYING CHAPTER 45 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1967 AS FOLLOWS: A 57.77 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 5010-5102 F.M. 2222, 6400-6600 AND 6403-6601 LADERA NORTE, 4900-5314 AND 4901-5319 BACKTRAIL DRIVE, 50005400 AND 5001-5401 CEDRO TRAIL, 6400-6406 AND 6401-6409 CEDRO COVE, 6400-6408 AND 6401-6411 CERRO COVE, 5500-5502 AND 5501-5503 LEMONWOOD DRIVE, 4904-4906 AND 4905-4907 CAT CREEK TRAIL, 5000-5102 AND 5001-5103 LODGE VIEW LANE, 63006318 AND 6301-6317 GATO PATH AND A PORTION OF FAR WEST BOULEVARD, FROM INTERIM "AA" RESIDENCE, INTERIM FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "AA" RESIDENCE, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT, SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED IN AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (City of Austin, C14-80-124) Councilmember Himmelblau moved that the Council waive the requirement for three readings, declare an emergency and finally pass the ordinance. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Cooke, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan Noes: None Abstain: Councilmember Cooke The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor McClellan introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE ORDERING A CHANGE IN USE AND HEIGHT AND AREA AND CHANGING THE USE AND HEIGHT AND AREA MAPS ACCOMPANYING CHAPTER 45 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1967 AS FOLLOWS: AN APPROXIMATE 81.2 ACRES OF LAND, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 8400 DELWAU LANE, FROM INTERIM "AA" RESIDENCE, INTERIM FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "A" 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. (W. D. Chrisner, C14-80-066) Councilmember Himmelblau moved that the Council waive the requirement for three readings, declare an emergency and finally pass the ordinance. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Cooke, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Goodman, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Councilmember Cooke Noes: None Abstain: Councilmember Himmelblau The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS September 11, 1980 Mayor McClellan introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE ORDERING A CHANGE IN USE AND HEIGHT AND AREA AND CHANGING THE USE AND HEIGHT AND AREA MAPS ACCOMPANYING CHAPTER 45 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1967 AS FOLLOWS: LOTS 5 AND 6, TAYLOR-SMITH SUBDIVISION, OUTLOT 3, DIVISION Z, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 602 HARTHAN STREET (JERNIGAN-CAPRON HOUSE), FROM "A-H" RESIDENCE-HISTORIC, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "B-H" RESIDENCE-HISTORIC, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT, SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED IN AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Las Ventanas, C14h-79-011) Councilmember Himmelblau moved that the Council waive the requirement for three readings, declare an emergency and finally pass the ordinance. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Cooke, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Goodman, Mullen, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Councilmembers Cooke, Snell Noes: None Abstain: Councilmember. Himmelblau The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor McClellan introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE ORDERING A CHANGE IN USE AND HEIGHT AND AREA AND CHANGING THE USE AND HEIGHT AND AREA MAPS ACCOMPANYING CHAPTER 45 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1967 AS FOLLOWS: A 1.28 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 4613-4615 SPRINGDALE ROAD, FROM INTERIM "A" RESIDENCE, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT AND "A" RESIDENCE, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "GR" GENERAL RETAIL, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT, SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED IN AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Don C. Buck, C14-80-135) Councilmember Himmelblau moved that the Council waive the requirement for three readings, declare an emergency and finally pass the ordinance. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Cooke, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Goodman, Mullen, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Councilmember Cooke Noes: None Abstain: Councilmembers Himmelblau, Snell The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. • =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MAYOR'S ECONOMIC TASK FORCE - September 11, 1980 Mayor McClellan put an item from Council on the Agenda concerning the resumption of the Mayor's Economic Task Force Phase IB - City Financial Policies. She said that Acting Finance Director Bob Bramlett and Dr. Ruffley have been meeting with her to discuss this. She said that after having a rest from Phase IA, the task force is ready to proceed after some reorganization. She said the fiscal note is for $1,000.00 and asked the Council's authorization for the second phase of the task force to proceed. Dr. Ruffley addressed Council by stating Phase IA looked at the financial status of the City of Austin to asses the adequacy of those procedures, to suggest alternative procedures and the recommendations for any change and guide Council with the task force assessment of the City of Austin in that area. Councilmember Cooke then referred to a report. CITY CLERK DID NOT RECEIVE A COPY. After some discussion, and instructions to Dr. Ruffley to report back to Council by January, the following motion was made: Councilmember Cooke moved that the Council authorize Phase IB, Mayor's Economic Task Force on Financial Policies to proceed. The motion, seconded by Mayor McClellan, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor Noes: McClellan, Councilmember Cooke None Not in Council Chamber when roll was called: Councilmember Goodman CITY/COUNTY SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT Councilmember Snell introduced an item to Council concerning the status on City/County Solid Waste Management. He said he has received many questions about this particular location. He referred to a report. CITY CLERK DID NOT RECEIVE A COPY. He asked Mr. Davidson, City Manager, for a report on the area concerning the environment, economic impact, and traffic safety. He said he understands this area has become hazardous because of the land fill material spilling off of the trucks. Councilmember Snell suggested there be a public hearing concerning the site because there is toxic material polluting the air. He asked that the report be on the Agenda in three weeks. Councilmember Himmelblau asked if the County's lease is up in December on the land fill. Mr. German, Director of Public Works and Engineering told her it will be. She said that just leaves us the Steiner fill which is not cost effective coming from the northwest area plus there is some out-of-county usage at the Steiner fill. She asked for a complete update as to land fill management and where we are going after December. Mr. Davidson said they appreciate the opportunity to address this problem because it is a serious problem and he wants the Council's policy direction. =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT FUNDING REQUIREMENTS September 11, 1980 Mr. R. L. Hancock presented the City Manager's report on Electric Department Funding Requirements. Council also had under consideration two ordinances: 1. Amending the 1979-80 Operating Budget to increase by $3,000,000 the amount of funds transferred from the budget of the Electric Department to 1979-84 Electric Capital Improvements Program. 2. Amending the 1979-84 Capital Improvements Program by appropriating $8,755,000 to various electric CIP projects from the following sources: a. Reduction/Deletion of appropriations of various existing CIP projects $4,155,000 b. Increased transfer of funds from 1979-80 Operating Budget $3,000,000 c. Contributions in Aid of Construction $1,600,000 Mr. Hancock spoke as follows: "Last Thursday we discussed this briefly with the Council and they recommended it be referred to the Electric Utility Commission. The Electric Utility Commission considered the matter Monday and voted 5-0 with 2 abstaining to support the suggestion as outlined in the memorandum as far as fund transfers are concerned, and deletions and referrals are concerned. The Council had questions with respect to some aspects of it. That was forwarded to Council Monday in response to those questions." Mr. Hancock discussed the following: 1. What is the background on the $1,709,000 underfunding in FY 79-80? The $1,709,000 is needed to cover unfunded FY 79-80 Council approved CIP appropriations. The bond election held in January, 1979, provided funds for Conventional System Improvements over a two-year period in the amount of $23,810,000. The application of current revenues was anticipated as a part of this program. In the 1979-84 CIP proposal (the second year of the bond program), the Electric Department originally proposed a transfer to CIP in the amount of $9,500,000 to meet the two-year bond program requirements. This figure was later reduced and the transfer to CIP was actually approved at $7,000,000. As a result, the Electric CIP was short $2,500,000 in meeting its appropriation requirements. In early 79-80, an unappropriated CIP fund balance of approximately $841,000 (primarily additional contributions in aid of construction) was identified as being available to offset a portion of the shortfall, leaving $1,709,000 in unfunded appropriations. This figure was included in the February, 1980 bond election. As a result of its failure, the Electric Utility remains underfunded in FY 79-80 by $1,709,000. • - CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS September 11, 1980 2. Of the additional $2,550,000 requested for service extensions, how much has already been spent? What is the approximate breakdown by residential, commercial, industrial? The entire $2,550,000 will be spent on service connections in residential neighborhoods. Of the $2,550,000, approximately $1,400,000 had been spent or obligated through June, 1980, the reference date for the subject report. It is estimated that the majority of these funds have been spent or obligated at this time, with the remainder being spent or obligated by the end of the month. Funds of $1,600,000 from contributions in aid of construction resulting from underground residential construction will be available to apply to the $2,550,000. 3. Provide a listing of specific projects making up the $100,000 in streetlighting project deferrals. One project, Burnet Road Lighting from Anderson Lane to U.S. 183, will be deferred to make. up the $100,000 in funding. Currently this section of Burnet Road has lighting on one side only and consists of wood poles near the curb. This project would have replaced the wood poles with steel poles, staggered, on both sides of the road. This project is considered a lighting improvement and can be done at a later date. 4. What is the breakdown of the recommended additional $3,000,000 transfer to CIP? A revision of rates on indirect cost expense charges to the CIP early this year allows a transfer of $1,200,000 from the O & M Budget to offset these charges. Due to an increase in the current revenue estimates, the Research and Budget office is also showing $1.8 million additional funds to be credited to the Capital Improvements Budget. This increase in revenue estimate is due to increased energy sales this summer. It is recommended that this transfer of $1.8 million from additional revenues be authorized for the Capital Improvements Program along with the $1,200,000 from the 0 & M Budget. A total of $3 million would be available to apply to the increase in expenditures. Mayor McClellan asked if the Electric Utility Commission approved of the changes. Mr. Hancock said they did. Councilmember Himmelblau asked if more was spent on the authorized CIP than was budgeted. Mr. Hancock said yes, particularly in the area of underground distribution. She asked if part of this is a payback on the underground distribution. Mr. Hancock said they anticipate $1.6 million which will be credited to that which is the difference between overhead and under ground. Councilmember Cooke asked, "Then this money is committed already no matter what we want to do." Mr. Hancock said yes, from a practical point of view. There are other courses, but they would be disruptive. Councilmember Cooke said he wished they had had this before them before it was actually committed rather than committing it and then bringing it before Council for approval. Mr. Hancock agreed and said "We should have been more on top of the accounting and financial aspects of it. That is an improving situation. September 11, 1980 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS- The new accounting system is improving that tremendously but it is just really becoming productive in the system and that plus an extra effort on the department should have anticipated this 30 days earlier than we moved on it." Councilmember Cooke said he is concerned with the CIP item of $100,000.00 for study for new energy sources. "I really am not ready to divert that money." Mr. Hancock said the new CIP under consideration has two items for new energy sources. One is for lignite and the other for pump storage facilities which are in effect in that area. The study the Renewable Resources Commission has requested will in very conceptual form address some alternative long range implications in the system but not specific implications. Councilmember Cooke said he thinks this study should be first and not a part of any conceptual studies. He said, "I feel that it is fine to study lignite but I'm ever increasingly concerned about moving into lignite before we've even paid off South Texas and the debt service gets higher and higher. Before we start leading ourselves with studies into another centralized generation of lignite facility, I would like at least some commitment that we look at alternative sources of energy. I feel like this $100,000 is a way we can do that." Councilmember Himmelblau said, "I don't quite agree because I don't think you can expect more than 2-4% from some of the alternative methods of energy. I do agree with you on the debt retirement." Councilmember Cooke said that is the way we are headed if we start studying lignite. Councilmember Himmelblau said she is not saying we need to go to lignite right away but that is where our next thrust will be. Councilmember Cooke said he is saying conservation and all those alternatives. Councilmember Himmelblau said she does not mind. Motion Mayor McClellan introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1979-1980 BY INCREASING THE TRANSFER FROM THE OPERATING BUDGET TO THE 1979-84 ELECTRIC CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM; SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING ORDINANCES BE READ ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Councilmember Cooke moved that the Council waive the requirement for three readings, declare an emergency and finally pass the ordinance effective immediately. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Himmelblau, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman, Himmelblau Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor McClellan introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1979-80 BY APPROPRIATING $8,655,000 TO VARIOUS ELECTRIC CIP PROJECTS; SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING ORDINANCES BE READ ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. September 11, 1980 _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Councilmember Cooke moved that the Council waive the requirement for three readings, declare an emergency and finally pass the ordinance effective immediately. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Himmelblau, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman, Himmelblau Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. PUBLIC HEARING APPEAL OF BUILDING STANDARDS COMMISSION DECISION Mayor McClellan opened the public hearing, scheduled for 3:30 p.m. on an appeal from MR. JAMES M. DAMON of the Building Standards Commission's decision to demolish a house on 7304 Blessing Avenue. Mr. Lonnie Davis, Director of Building Inspection, said the structure was originally located at 1604 Colorado Street and has been moved to 7304 Blessing. It was moved April 10, 1979. The Building Inspection Department's latest recommendation is that the structure be demolished, but they feel the structure can be repaired; however, it has been sitting in the neighborhood for 18 months without any repairs and the Housing Ordinance provides that when a house is taken into a neighborhood it gets diligently repaired. James Damon, 1600 Northwood Road, the applicant, said he has repaired many substandard houses. The house in question on Blessing was sold to Mr. Solomon in October of 1979. He made five payments on the house and then left town. Mr. Damon said the building had been left standing open. The Building Standards Commission thought the house should be torn down. Councilmember Goodman asked if Mr. Damon is going to ask for an extension. Mr. Damon said he is for 180 days. Mr. Davis said a 90-day extension would be more appropriate. Councilmember Mullen asked Mr. Damon if he were aware that if, at the end of the extension period, he does not bring the house to standard, he may still be required to tear it down. Mr. Damon said yes. Motion Made and Withdrawn Councilmember Goodman moved that the Council keep the public hearing open and grant a 120 day extension. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Trevino. There was discussion of Mr. Damon's re-possession of the house and what he will do to bring it up to standard. Councilmember Snell said the work of the Building Standards Commission should not be overlooked, and Mr. Damon said the house is not old and dilapidated. Motion Councilmember Goodman moved that the Council close the public hearing and extend for 120 days Mr. Damon's right to bring the house located at 7304 Blessing up to Building Inspection standards. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Trevino, carried by the following vote: _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS September 11, 1980 Ayes: Councilmembers Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen Noes: None PUBLIC HEARINGS ON ANNEXATION Mayor McClellan opened the public hearing scheduled for 4:00p.m. on annexation of and directing the administration to institute annexation proceedings to annex the following: 20.28 acres of unplatted land out of the William Bell Survey Number 44. C7a-80-006. Mr. Lillie, Director of Planning, reviewed the proposed annexation area. No one appeared to be heard. Motion Councilmember Himmelblau moved that the Council close the public hearing and proceed with annexation of 20.28 acres of unplatted land out of the William Bell Survey Number 44. C7a-80-006. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Cooke, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor McClellan, Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell Noes: None Abstain: Councilmember Trevino Mayor McClellan opened the public hearing scheduled at 4:00 p.m. on annexation of and directing cing the administration to institute annexation proceedings to annex the following: 7.05 acres of land out of the Santiago Del Valle Grant (6.04 acres requested by owner, 1.01 acres initiated by the City) C7a-80-004. heard. Mr. Lillie reviewed the proposed annexation area. No one appeared to be Motion Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council close the public hearing and proceed with the annexation of 7.05 acres of land out of the Santiago Del Valle Grant (6.04 acres requested by owner, 1.01 acres initiated by the City) C7a-80-004. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Cooke, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor McClellan, Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell Noes: None Abstain: Councilmember Trevino CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS September 11, 1980 PLANNED DEVELOPMENT AREAS Mayor McClellan opened the public hearing scheduled for 4:00p.m. on amending the Zoning Ordinance regarding Planned Development Areas. Mr. Lillie, Director of Planning, addressed Council by saying, "The City's current procedures for industrial development outside of the City limits is to require a Planned Development Area Agreement. It is possible to do that through the Municipal Annexation Act to give the City the authority to establish industrial districts outside the corporate limits. The current procedures are that those industrial sites are approved by both the Planning Commission and the City Council and a contract with performance standards is entered into and filed for record with the site plan. Upon annexation the current procedures are that the land be annexed as "D" Industrial, 1st Height and Area District with a Planned Development Area (PDA) agreement attached to it. In the past couple of years there has been some concern raised by some neighborhood associations that annexing land "D" Industrial within or adjacent to the subdivision is a problem. They have felt there was a precedent then once the zoning map was changed for industrial zoning, that further industrial would be allowed. So we were asked to draft an amendment to the zoning ordinance that would change the characteristics of the zoning classification upon annexation. What has been drafted is a definite procedure. The definition of a Planned Development Area is the first, and second, the procedure is that whereby a land development area is annexed to the City it would assume the interim classification of PDA without an industrial classification for zoning attached. It would continue to be subject to the agreement adopted by the Council for that particular project and the height and area restrictions, set backs and how the area would be developed would be covered by the agreement and by the site plan approval by Council. The Planning Commission reviewed this proposal and recommended it to you." Mayor McClellan asked Mr. Lillie if the staff recommendation is not to amend. Mr. Albert DeLaRosa, Assistant City Attorney, said he has met with Mr. Robert Sneed who has indicated he is opposed to the amendment and suggest an alternate amendment in the event this Council chose to even consider an amendment. Since this is a matter which was not staff initiated but by a citizen who appeared at the Council meeting, the staff never recommended that the ordinance be changed. We feel that it is quite appropriate that when a PDA is annexed to the City that it assumes classification of Interim "D" because it is an industrial site. That is how the ordinance operates at the current time, and we feel it is the appropriate procedure. Mr. Sneed felt the same way, that the amendment should not be processed and he suggested some alternate wording that he would like to see incorporated and we agreed with Mr. Sneed." P. W. WRIGHT, representing the People for Professional Planning, spoke against the amendment. He believes it is premature to make the amendment because interim zoning is being addressed by a consultant's study which is due in October from consultants who put out a working paper on zoning amendments in April. Aside from waiting for the consultant to speak on the matter again is the fact that the idea of having a piecemeal zoning amendment isn't appropriate at this time because we are involved in comprehensive integrated consideration involving the zoning. We will have public review of this when the consultants release their proposed action and amendments. =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS September 11, 1980 ROBERT SNEED, representing Abbott Laboratories locally, said the land has been acquired and plans are being drawn for the building of the laboratories Their concern is that under the proposal of the amendment to the ordinance you create a designation on the map and the interim zoning classification of PDA, within the zoning ordinances themselves in Chapter 45, there is no classification PDA. "We feel when land is annexed, it should come in some zoning classification. It will then, in turn, establish a permitted use upon the property as far as the zoning classification." He concluded by urging Council not to adopt the ordinance amendment, but to let it be reviewed in due process. Councilmember Trevino moved that the Council close the public hearing and not amend the Zoning Ordinance regarding Planned Development Areas. The motion, seconded by Mayor McClellan, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan Noes: None NUDE MODELING STUDIOS Mayor McClellan opened the public hearing, scheduled for 4:00 p.m., to consider amending the Zoning Ordinance providing an amendment to Section 45-20 specifically excluding nude modeling studios from "0" Office districts. Mr. Lillie said the City is concerned with these and rather than restrictive covenants to restrict the studios, he felt it would be better to amend the ordinance. No one appeared to be heard. Mayor McClellan introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 45 (THE ZONING ORDINANCE) OF THE 1967 CODE OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN; PROVIDING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 45-20 SPECIFICALLY EXCLUDING NUDE MODELLING STUDIOS FROM "O" OFFICE DISTRICTS; SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council waive the requirement for three readings, declare an emergency and finally pass the ordinance. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Cooke, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Noes: None Mayor McClellan, Councilmember Cooke The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. • - CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS CONTRACT APPROVED September 11, 1980 Councilmember Cooke moved that the Council adopt a resolution approving the following contract: PLANERGY, INC. 901 West Martin Luther King, Jr., Boulevard Austin, Texas Development of a Comprehensive Community Energy Management Program, Office of Energy Conservation and Renewable Resources Thirteen Month Contract (State funded) $39,995.00 with authorization of the City Manager or his designee to exercise option for advertising the program and providing additional personnel up to the amount of $22,155.00. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Snell, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor Noes: None McClellan, Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman PROFESSIONAL PROPERTY ACQUISITION SERVICES PARKLAND AND GREENBELT ACQUISITION Council had before them a resolution to consider selection of professional property acquisition services in connection with parkland and greenbelt acquisition for the Parks and Recreation Department. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM 75/86-03, 75/86-13 and 75/86-14. Motion Councilmember Trevino moved that the Council approve the prime recommendation of Harland Bartholomew and Associates, Inc. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Himmelblau. Substitute Motion Councilmember Goodman moved that the Council adopt a resolution to approve Bittner, Joyce & Walker, which is the second recommendation, except it would be altered to have local appraisers T. E. Wiley Company, and local engineers Bryant-Curington, Inc., and Sinclair Black working in conjunction with Bittner, Joyce. Councilmember Cooke seconded the motion. Councilmember Goodman explained the local appraiser and local engineer would be used so there would not be the expense of flying them in and Sinclair Black is a local architect who is familiar with every creek in Austin. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Roll Call on Substitute Motion September 11, 1980 Ayes: Councilmember Snell, Mayor McClellan, Councilmembers Noes: Goodman, Cooke Councilmembers Trevino, Himmelblau, Mullen At the time of roll call, Councilmember Trevino stated, "One of the things we have discussed over the years is the difficulty that minorities have in obtaining contracts. Here we have an opportunity that by fair competition it was recommended by our staff and the City Council, 99 times out of 100, have gone with the prime recommendation. I find it very hard to believe, Mr. Goodman." Councilmember Goodman commented, "This present, Mr. Trevino, has at least one City job now that I know of, and it has always been part of our policy to alternate wherever feasible and fair." Councilmember Trevino said, "We can take a look at contractors we have awarded before in the time you and I have sat on this Council, and we have awarded to people who have more than one contract. This is not consistent." Councilmember Goodman opined, "We should always get the best combination possible and in this particular case I thought it was imperative for those involved in the planning stage, mainly I'm talking to Sinclair Black here. He is someone who probably has more knowledge of Austin's creeks than any other single person in Travis County." CABLE TELEVISION COMPANY CONTACTS Council had before it a resolution to consider approving a policy governing contacts made by Cable Television companies, their agents and representatives to the Mayor and members of the City Council and their aides. Councilmember Cooke said, "I think we should include in the proposal that all communications should be designated through a particular Assistant City Manager or have a City designee. I do not want to allow contact through Council or Council staff." Councilmember Himmelblau agreed. Councilmember Mullen said his idea was to do exactly this and because Councilmember Goodman had a concern about this because of the constitutionality of keeping people from talking to Councilmembers, so he changed it to make it the responsibility of the cable companies to register. Councilmember Goodman stated the second idea does not bother him on constitutional grounds nearly as much. They would have to register once, like the lobby registration law, anybody directly or indirectly representing the cable company would have to register if they have any contacts with any Councilmember or any staff member. Discussion followed. • =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Motion Made and Withdrawn September 11, 1980 Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council bring back an ordinance based on recommendation 3 and 4. The motion was then withdrawn. Motion Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council direct the City Manager to direct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance amending the lobby ordinance to encompass the following: 1. Amend the lobbyist ordinance to require that any and all agents or representatives official or unofficial, paid or unpaid of all cable companies register with the City Clerk prior to any meetings with members of the City Council, Council aides or City staff. 2. Require these agents to file a statement of such meetings, designating the date, time and place, with the City Clerk on a weekly basis. 3. Stop all communications by such agents with members of the City Council, Council aides or City staff, at the time a competitive bidding process is initiated, except in public sessions. 4. Failure of such agents or representatives to comply with any of these requirements shall be considered as grounds for disqualification of the company's proposal. The motion, seconded by Mayor McClellan, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor McClellan, Councilmembers Goodman, Mullen, Snell, Trevino Noes: Councilmembers Cooke, Himmelblau PAY INCREASE FOR POLICEMEN DISCUSSED MR. JERRY SPAIN, President, Austin Police Association, appeared before Council to discuss the pay increase. He introduced Mr. Joe Colbert, attorney for the Austin Police Association. MR. JOE COLBERT discussed pay increases. They are asking for a 20% increase because the Austin Police Department performs in a manner which is a credit to the City. He reviewed a report which he had distributed to Council. Councilmember Himmelblau inquired as to whether an increase in pay would discourage the great turnover in the Police Department. Mr. Colbert cited Houston Police who have high pay and low turnover. Mayor McClellan asked if this correlation holds true with all cities, but Mr. Colbert did not have that information. Councilmember Mullen commented the report verifies Austin's police force is one of the finest in the state and one of the lowest paid. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS September 11, 1980 Councilmember Cooke asked for an analysis of the pay rate and recommendations to Council along with the dollar impact on the budget. Mr. Davidson commended the report of the Police Association. He said it would be analyzed and the fiscal impact relayed to Council, but that it cannot be done within the next two weeks as it will require an in-depth study. COLLEGE FUND RAISER Councilmember Cooke moved that the Council approve the request of MR. ALBERT P. PEREZ for approval of the sale of beer from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00p.m., Saturday, September 27, 1980 at Waterloo Park for Committee of Citizens for the College Fund Raiser. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Goodman, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan Noes: None ANNEXATION AND WATER REQUEST MR. ELBERT HOOPER appeared before Council to request their assistance on the following: 1. Consideration and action on granting consent to annex land owned by Richard C. Baker, Trustee, and James B. Casey, Trustee, to Northwest Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 1. 2. Consideration and action on granting authorization for Northwest Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 1 to provide water and wastewater services to specific lands outside the district's boundaries. Councilmember Cooke said he has problems with the impact it might have on Spicewood. City Manager Davidson said the request brings up questions which will have to be studied for answers. Mayor McClellan said she would like to have the water and wastewater question looked at. After more discussion and Mr. Hooper's comment that if this is not approved, then the bond issue will have to be rescaled, Council decided to bring this back on the Agenda of September 18, 1980. CITIZEN REQUEST POSTPONED MR. MARK T. MITCHELL's request forpermission to use Auditorium Shores October 24, 25 and 26, 1980 for the First Annual Austin Armadillo Festival and permission for use of alcoholic beverages during the festival, will be considered on September 18, 1980. Mr. Ehrler said negotiation of fees had not been confirmed and this should be postponed for voting until then. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS September 11, 1980 CITIZEN WITHDREW REQUEST MS. MARIANN WIZARD, who had requested Council action on previous request for $500.00 and comment on Council's decision not to waive electrical fees for SunFest '80, withdrew her request and did not appear. POLLING PLACES FOR GENERAL ELECTION Councilmember Goodman moved that the Council approve the request of MS. DORIS SHROPSHIRE, County Clerk, for use of the following City facilities for polling places on November 4, 1980 for the General Election: 125 Doris Miller Auditorium, 2300 Rosewood 322 331 335 Ullrich Water Treatment Plant, 100 Forestview Drive Austin Recreation Center, 1213 Shoal Creek Boulevard City of Austin Fire Station, 506 West Martin Luther King Boulevard 439 Pan American Recreation Center, 2100 East 3rd Street The motion, seconded by Councilmember Himmelblau, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Snell, Trevino, Noes: Mayor McClellan, Councilmember Cooke None Not in Council Chamber when roll was called: Councilmember Mullen SIDEWALK SOLICITATION MR. ROLAND DENOIE appeared before Council to discuss proposed legislation eliminating sidewalk solicitation. He handed out a report. CITY CLERK DID NOT RECEIVE A COPY. He said he could see no reason for the ordinance to come up at this time. Mayor McClellan and Councilmember Cooke said they did not know about the proposed ordinance and had received no complaints. Councilmember Himmelblau wanted to know who requested a change. City Manager Davidson said he did not know about any complaints against food vendors and no ordinance has been presented to him or to Council. RECESS Council recessed its meeting at 5:50 p.m. and resumed its recessed meeting at 6:38 p.m. _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS. WILLIAMSON CREEK WATERSHED September 11, 1980 Assistant City Manager Butler presented the City Manager's report on Proposed Development Standards for the Williamson Creek Watershed. He said they have received criteria reports and are in agreement on them, and that a wealth of information has been received. The basic recommendation for the Southwest Area is a plan for full municipal service, some of the work being presented for reveiw is what a task force should be provided. He thought a task force could complete review of the material in a short period of time and then an ordinance could be provided. He said with a concentrated effort on all of their parts, the task force could have a set of standards that would be enforceable, understandable, and which would be acceptable in some fashion both to the industry and to the environment groups and to the community as a whole. There has been a good deal of effort put into this and "we appreciate the high quality of it, but we cannot tell you we have an ordinance for your adoption this evening... That leaves us with the standards that appear in the subdivision ordinance and the standards in the creek permit system; standards of the 1969 Roadway Plan; and the generally understood mechanisms for reviewing subdivision applications not only in the Williamson Creek area but all other watersheds in the area we call the Southwest area of Austin. City Manager Davidson said, "And also with the recommendation that a task force be authorized or created in order to pursue all the options Mr. Butler has mentioned and that we have discussed previously." Councilmember Cooke said this could be like that which was done with Barton Creek. They relied on the books until such time as an analysis can be completed. Mr. Butler said the level of activity is different because there is an entirely different situation with the slopes in relation to Barton Creek and the greenbelt botanical use. These items are not duplicated in the Williamson Creek area. Mr. Butler told Council that in transition zoning stage there is always a dilemma concerning an individual caught in changing situations. The Council will be asked to have interim controls and then permanent ones. PROPOSED WATER AND WASTEWATER ADVISORY BOARD Mr. Bill Bulloch, Director of Water and Wastewater, presented the following information on the Proposed Water and Wastewater Advisory Board. He said this is in response to a request by the Austin City Council on the possible role, responsibility, authority and composition of a Water and Wastewater Utility Advisory Board. Mr. Bulloch said the following policy areas should be Advisory reviewed by this group: 1. The Capital Improvements Program and specific Bond Program proposals; 2. The annual operating budget; 3. The water and wastewater element of the Austin Tomorrow Comprehensive Plan; _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS September 11, 1980 4. Water and Wastewater Utility Financial Policies including: a. Cost participation relating to new subdivision activity b. Rate structure c. Fees for specific services and access to the water and wastewater system d. Overall fiscal posture of the utility 5. Contracts for service delivery with: a. Other incorporated municipalities b. Municipal Utility Districts c. Water Control and Improvement Districts d. Farm and Home Administration financed water supply corporations, and e. Other water and wastewater supply agreements 6. Utility service area; 7. Environmental Protection Policies and associated costs; 8. Water and wastewater treatment processes; 9. Alternative wastewater system policies, operations and regulations. A possible composition of the Advisory Board, based on seven (7) members, is as follows: 1. A Registered Professional Engineer with expertise in water and wastewater systems, 2. A utility contractor, 3. A residential developer, 4. A city of Austin property owner who is an individual utility customer, 5. A professional who is educated and knowledgeable in the environmental planning and operational aspects of the water and wastewater utility, 6. A financial advisor from the banking/financial community, and 7. A practicing attorney who is versed in water and wastewater utility law and regulation. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS September 11, 1980 "The major areas of potential conflict that should be discussed is associated with the statutory responsibility of the Planning Commission. Unless specifically requested by the Planning Commission, the Water and Wastewater Utility Advisory Board should not become involved with the review and comment on specific water and wastewater approach main and oversize requests that might be required for the approval of particular subdivisions. If this became a component of the Board's activities, they could be approving and disapproving subdivisions as a result of their involvement with specific approach mains and oversize requests. "The Water and Wastewater Utility Advisory Board could be of great benefit to both the Council and the utility. We stand prepared to proceed with the wishes of the Council in this regard." OUTDOOR SCULPTURE Councilmember Cooke moved that the Council authorize the allocation of $300.00 of the Arts Commission Contingency Fund to InterArt Works, Inc. for completion of the outdoor sculpture in progress at the Dougherty Cultural Art Center. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Himmelblau, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman Noes: None FUNDING REQUEST DENIED Mr. Ehrler, Director of Parks and Recreation, presented a report to Council concerning the Funding Request by the Austin Hawks Softball Team. Even though the Parks Board would like to help out, it is not economically feasible for them to do so and they recommended the request for funding be denied. Council had before it for consideration an ordinance appropriating $3,000 from the ending balance of the General Fund (Special Services/City Requirements) for the purpose of funding a trip by the Austin Hawks Softball Team to a championship tournament and approval of contract for such funds. Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council uphold the recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Board and not grant funds to the Austin Hawks Softball Team. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Himmelblau, carried by the following vote: Himmelblau Ayes: Councilmembers Mullen, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Councilmember Noes: Councilmembers Snell, Cooke, Goodman Councilmember Snell said he hopes Council upholds this decision and does not play favorites in the future. _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS WILLIAMSON CREEK WATERSHED September 11, 1980 The Planning Commission and Environmental Board reports on Proposed Development Standards for the Williamson Creek Watershed were presented. Mr. Lillie, Director of Planning, said the Commission heard the presentation Tuesday evening by Mr. Charles Graves on proposals by the industry for controls in the Williamson Creek Watershed and the Commission vote on an 8-0 vote stated that because of the great amount of land involved in subdivision activity in this area that interim development controls will have a major effect. The proposed controls appear to be headed in the right direction, however, a detailed recommendation will require more time for review. MR. NEAL GRAHAM, Chairman, Environmental Board, stated "The Environmental Board appointed an Ad Hoc Committee of five of its members to study these proposed development controls over the past two weeks. We met with Mr. John German, Director of Public Works and Engineering; Mr. Jim Thompson, City Chief Engineer; and Mr. Troy Uhlman, head of Watershed Management for the City; as well as Dr. McReynolds and other staff members from the Office of Environmental Resource Management." Mr. Graham then referred to the letter of transmittal as well as a copy of the motion that was passed at the board meeting and given to Councilmembers. The motion is as follows: "Noting that the proposed development controls were incomplete at the time of sub-committee review, the Environmental Board recommends delaying the adoption of development controls for the Williamson Creek Watershed as proposed by Mr. Ed Wendler, Sr., and Mr. Charles Graves, representatives of the development industry, and recommends further detailed study and analysis to determine: 1. That such proposed regulations are consistent with the goals, objectives and policies of the City of Austin's Comprehensive Plan. 2. The technical feasibility of the methods contained in the proposed regulations. 3. That such proposed regulations are legally consistent with development standards adopted for areas with similar hydrologic, topographic, and geologic characteristics. and 4. The fiscal and administrative impact of enforcing such proposed regulations. Mr. Graham told Council, "Basically the Board stands with its recommendations of August 13. At that meeting they requested Council extend a platting moratorium and subdivision activity in this area, to limit the absolute number of taps in the Southwest A and Southwest B water surface zones to a sum not greater than the existing number of customers which is around 4800 plus the _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS September 11, 1980 number of lots which have received final plat approval as of August 13, 1980. Contingent upon these two items we asked Council to immediately undertake the $307,000.00 worth of water system improvements in the area. We feel like these improvements need to be made if for no other reason than health and safety. However, if the Council and city does not get a handle on development activities that have created the problem in the first place by a platting moratorium and restriction on the sale of the number of taps, we haven't done anything except to bail the people out that got the city in the problem in the first place." Mr. Graham went on to say that the Planning Commission has recently approved additional lots in this area. He said he finds it hard to understand why development is being encouraged in an area where there is a recognized service problem. "It is my understanding the Planning Commission's hands have not been tied." He said $140,000 of the taxpayers' money has been spent exploring all the geographical characteristics of Barton Creek and associated watersheds that feed Edwards Aquifer, which feeds Barton Springs. Barton Creek studies, phases I and II, doesn't just specifically talk about Barton Creek, it talks about the springs as well as the creek and it seems instead of going with the document which is being pawned off as technically excellent material, that we need to look at what we have, what we feel more comfortable with, than these proposed regulations which I would characterize as a developer's dream and an administrator's nightmare. He said that if we are going to treat the Williamson Creek watershed differently because of economics, then that should be said. Williamson Creek area is so closely identical to Barton Creek area, Mr. Graham said. The only difference is the political difference in some individuals' minds. He said let's treat Bear Creek, Slaughter Creek and Onion Creek with the respect they deserve. He said this cannot be done under some guise that this is manna from heaven which will deliver us from all our problems and somehow solve the environmental problems at the same time and satisfy the interests involved in this which are different than those involved in Barton Creek area. He urged Council to play this straight and up front and if it is going to be treated differently, then treat the segment which is radically different and say it and treat the rest as it should be treated. PUBLIC HEARING 1. The Southwest Area Study 2. Interim Water and Wastewater Improvements 3. Creation and Composition of a Task Force 4. Emergency Developmental Controls for Williamson Creek Watershed 5. Establishing a Moratorium over the Edwards Aquifer Mayor McClellan opened the public hearing, scheduled for 7:00 p.m. on the above items. The following speakers appeared before Council: MR. STRINGFELLOW stated that past experience has shown that as a result of a moratorium housing costs double. MS. ARI WRIGHT thinks Barton Pool is deteriorating and a moratorium should be imposed to help preserve the pool. _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS September 11, 1980 ROLLIN MCRAE, Professor of ecology, said Williamson Creek, which feeds Barton Creek, is not polluted. Control measures could be less severe than Barton Creek and do just as good a job. FRANK HORSFAL said everyone is supportive of a moratorium. Council should find answers which will serve the whole city best and not make hurried decisions. CHARLES GRAVES referred to a document. (CITY CLERK DID NOT RECEIVE A COPY) He said it is basic to preserve the quality of water that leads to the creek and discussed how to adjust for impervious cover. He discussed conditions with and without development and referred to Austin pristine streams and Austin uncontrolled streams. Shoal Creek is an example of the latter. Mr. Graves pointed out that the index for measure of pollution is based on things we already know. He stated that with dedication by responsible developers, the Southwest Area will be kept environmentally sound. SETH SEARCY, President, Save Barton Creek Association, asked for a moratorium on the Slaughter and Bear Creek area also. He said time is running out for Edwards Aquifer. PAUL LEWIS signed up but did not speak. DAVID BLOCH, biologist, and member of Save Barton Creek, showed before and after slides of creeks and their status before and after development. DOROTHY RICHTER, speaking for swimmers, said that Barton Creek is no longer clear and we do have to do something. DAVID GUERST described the geological history of the Edwards Aquifer and reviewed the Master Plan. He passed out a report which he discussed. (CITY CLERK DID NOT RECEIVE A COPY) He also showed slides. PHILIP BLACKERBY criticized the staff report and asked for a moratorium on the five creeks in the area. KEN MANNING of Save Barton Creek, thinks the policy of the master plan should be reviewed and a moratorium should be imposed. FRANK COOKSEY, Save Barton Creek, said there should be careful planning with a task force created. He feels a moratorium is needed and the task force should select a consultant who will be hired by the City. WAYNE RONQUIST spoke about the value of the aquifer and asked that it not be polluted. San Antonio protects its aquifer, Georgetown did not. He said control of use of parks in the area would help greatly. He requested: 1. A 12-month moratorium covering Williamson, Slaughter, Bear and Onion Creeks beginning immediately, 2. The moratorium should apply to everything not already finished. =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS September 11, 1980 BUCKEY COUCH, President of West Creek Association, spoke about the amount of growth in the area and said a solution must be found to control development. CHRISTOPHER MAZELL said there is not enough water pressure in the Southwest Area now. He said a task force should be appointed and controls imposed until a decision is made as to how the area should be handled. He said there should be a moratorium for new subdivision plats in the entire Southwest Area and after August 1, only those in final approval stage should be allowed. He said 9,000 lots were approved in March and more pending and there is not enough water to go around. (West Creek Association) Councilmember Goodman asked for a report concerning the obligation the City has to those who are already developing lots. KEN DAVIDSON, resident of the West Creek, said there should be a complete study of the Southwest Area. He said there is a traffic problem there now because there is only Highway 290 with no arteries. He said there should be a study and alternatives formulated before the situation gets worse than it is now. He asked for a moratorium until the problem is addressed. BILL ROLLIS, Committee for Reformation of Austin Politics, thinks the citizens of Austin voted down water and wastewater bonds because it doesn't want to get bigger and be destroyed by over development. He said the moratorium should begin now and last for 12 months. Chris Phillips, who signed up, did not speak. PEGGY GLASS referred to a manual which she worked on with Mr. Charles Graves. (CLERK DID NOT RECEIVE A COPY) She said the manual looked at the impact of urbanization and findings are that the average water quality is greater in developed watersheds as opposed to undeveloped watersheds, and stated the quality scale of several area creeks. JERRY LOBDIL spoke in favor of the moratorium. JOHN NOELL, an engineer, wants the area developed with quality and asked that a task force be named. He does not think a moratorium is necessary. ED WENDLER, who represents four builders who have land in the Williamson Creek watershed, asked for an intelligent task force. Councilmember Cooke asked what would happen to his clients in two to three weeks. Mr. Wendler said half of the land is platted out there now and will continue to be. He said a moratorium would cause a tremendous war in industry. The builders are trying to go with the growth corridor, but they have so much already invested that it is difficult to get out of where they are. He told Council that the standards for building being proposed will eliminate 75% of the pollutant load in the creeks. MERLE MODINE, Austin Neighborhood Council, thought there should be a moratorium. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS. September 11, 1980 BETTY BROWN of We Care Austin asked for protective measures to be initiated now and that houses should not be able to destroy Barton Springs. ROBIN RAMSTHALLER, President, Barton Springs 7:00 A.M. Association, said the springs are pretty and should be preserved so Austinites could go to them every day. The quality of life in Austin would not be the same if the springs are ruined. MARGARET GILBREATH, wife of a home builder, read an analysis of water in the Edwards Aquifer. JOE RIDDELL warned Council to be careful of development in order to preserve water quality. ROBERT MANN asked Council to give serious consideration to industry's proposal, because the Southwest Area is still suitable for moderate priced homes. He said the Home Builders Association had given the Council a sound ordinance. TANNA TRIGNAWAN thinks all development should be stopped. VICTORIA BERGE asked for a moratorium to allow for careful land development. DAVID LOOK pointed out to Council that algae grows in any creek in the south in July and August. He is a builder and said density controls hurt housing. He wants the housing industry preserved. BILL OLIVER sang a song. TOM WATTS, a builder since 1956, wondered if all of the people opposed to housing live in caves. He said there should be a task force to find a solution which will keep Austin a viable place to live but that a moratorium is not the way to do it. DAVID MALLER asked Council whether they trust environmentalists or developers. DOROTHY HARBILL, resident of Rochester, Minnesota, spoke in favor of the moratorium. RAY THOMAS, a developer, said he has acreage on Williamson Creek and it will take time and money to develop it. He pointed out that every house in Austin is built on a watershed. A man who did not identify himself said builders are concerned with the quality of water but want money. SAM ROBERTS, a carpenter, said builders talk quantity not quality and suggested an immediate moratorium. TOM SMITH asked for an immediate moratorium. - CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS September 11, 1980 JERYL HART said the situation needs to be looked at realistically with emotion put aside. CARL JEFFERSON called for a moratorium. He said if the aquifer is polluted, there will be an accumulated problem. JAMES MOORE asked for a moratorium. Councilmember Goodman said the people in the Chamber represent thousands of Austinites who could not be here but are of the same mind and conviction. "I think the comments made about water quality for drinking purposes, recreation, etc., and the big issue is the integrity we take to the approach to our whole universe and it is our responsibility to respond appropriately." Motion Councilmember Goodman moved that the Council impose a six-month moratorium on Bear, Onion and Slaughter Creek with interim or temporary controls evolving at the end of three months. The moratorium would include no more final plat approvals and holding up all pre-apps to the legal limit. Councilmember Goodman said, "Since we are not posted for this action tonight, I recommend we call a special meeting to coincide or precede the meeting we already have scheduled Monday to take this action; that we appoint a task force to deal with Williamson Creek and that task force come forth with a report at least a temporary control report or interim controls report within 30 days and that that task force be composed of by Council appointees 5 members: one landowner, two developers, two environmentalists; and the Planning Commission shall appoint two designees and the Environmental Board shall appoint two designees." Motion Councilmember Goodman moved that the Council set a Special Meeting on Monday, September 15, 1980 at 5:00p.m. The motion was seconded by Mayor McClellan, Councilmember Cooke asked for clarification on the motion. "You said in 30 days they will come back with a report?" Councilmember Goodman stated, "Thirty days they will come back with a report with a completed document on interim controls for Williamson Creek." Mayor McClellan said "Let me clarify. This motion is just for a posting for Monday's meeting. We are not posted for action tonight." Councilmember Cooke said, "I think the importance of the motion for my consideration is exactly what we are going to recommend." Councilmember Goodman said, "If it is your intention to offer an amendment that we impose a 30-day moratorium on Williamson Creek, I will accept that as an amendment for the posting on Monday." Councilmember Cooke said, "My amendment was going to be no less than 30 days nor more than 60 days." Councilmember Goodman said, "I will accept that as a motion for posting on Monday's meeting." Councilmember Cooke said, "I would like some additional clarification regarding the composition and selection process of the task force." Councilmember Goodman told him there is nothing magic about the selection process, and it is open to any kind of discussion and does not necessarily mean that is what we _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS September 11, 1980 have to do on Monday. Composition can change between now and then. We are posting for a task force. Councilmember Cooke said the motion has a specific content, and he does not want to vote for a motion with a specific content. Councilmember Goodman said, "If it is O.K. with my second, I will re-phrase the motion so that we call for immediate appointment of a task force. It is completely open." Roll Call on Motion Roll call on the motion to set a special meeting time showed the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen Noes: None Discussion then followed concerning the composition of the task force. Ordinances will be brought back on September 15, 1980 for the consideration of establishing a temporary 180-day moratorium on the processing of subdivision plat applications covering land located within the Bear Creek Watershed, the Onion Creek Watershed, and the Slaughter Creek Watershed beyond being accepted for filing and disapproved by the Planning Commission; also, consider establishing a temporary moratorium to be in effect no less than 30 days and no more than 60 days, on the processing of subdivision plat applications covering land located within the Williamson Creek Watershed beyond being accepted for filing and disapproved by the Planning Commission; also, consider establishment and appointment of the Edwards Aquifer Task Force to accomplish the following tasks: (a) report on Williamson Creek development controls in 30 days, (b) report on Bear, Onion and Slaughter Creek development in 90 days; also consider amending the 1979-84 Capital Improvements Program by reallocating $307,000 to fund the necessary improvements in water services areas SWA and SWB. RECESS Council recessed its meeting at 11:15 p.m. and resumed its recessed meeting at 11:20 p.m. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS September 11, 1980 ZONING HEARING Mayor McClellan opened the Zoning Hearing scheduled for 8:00 p.m. Pursuant to published notice thereof, the following zoning case was publicly heard: STONELEDGE By Emil Jamial C14c-880-004 Bull Creek Road (F.M. 2222) An 81 unit Planned Unit Development called Stoneledge NOT Recommended by the Planning Commission Mr. Lillie, Director of Planning, reviewed the application. MR. JOHN MEINRATH, representing the applicant, said the plan is well within the density of City standards. He said the traffic was a concern of the Planning Commission, and a lot of work has gone into the planning of this. There are grade changes on 2222 which will improve the situation. He requested the public hearing be continued when the owner can be present. RICHARD POWERS, Lookout Mountain Neighborhood Association, presented a petition against the PUD (Planned Unit Development). He said they will continue to be opposed until the situation at 2222 is worked out. EARL PODOLNICK urged Council to deny the request because of the situation on 2222. MARK SWANSON, speaking for a land owner, Mrs. Lucas, said she disapproved of the PUD request. The density is too high, 2222 too dangerous and the plan is environmentally unsound. JOHN MONTGOMERY, West Slope Drive, spoke to the traffic and the impact on the area and urged Council to deny. Councilmembers Cooke and Trevino both thought the decision should be made at this meeting and not wait until the land owner can attend. John Meinrath reappeared to sum up his case. He said after the improvements to 2222, there should be no problem there. He said the local residents think that this will be a park site, but he did not know of any way this would happen. Mayor McClellan asked when the study on 2222 will be complete. Mr. Lillie told her somtime in late October. They will look at the traffic carrying capacity of 2222 and the potential land development in the area that would be using that roadway. They will recommend like they did with 183 and 1325 on land use zoning, driveways and access. Mayor McClellan, at the time of roll call, said she is anxious for the study because she knows from personal experience, the danger involved in driving 2222. Councilmember Cooke moved that the Council uphold the recommendation of the Planning Commission and DENY the zoning change. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Himmelblau, carried by the following vote: -CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS September 11, 1980 Ayes: Councilmember Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Councilmembers Noes: Cooke, Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell None Not in Council Chamber when roll was called: Councilmember Goodman The Mayor announced that the change had been DENIED. CITY OF AUSTIN By Planning Department C14-80-077 ACTION ON ZONING CASE An area generally bounded on the north by Foster Lane and Northcross Drive, on the east by Burnet Road and Shoal Creek Boulevard, on the south by West 45th Street and on the west by MoPac Boulevard From Interim "AA" Residence, "A" Residence, "B" Residence, "0" Office, "LR" Local Retail, "C" Commercial and Undesignated 1st and 2nd Height and Area To "AA" Residence, "A" Residence, "B" Residence, and "0" Office, 1st Height and Area RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission Since Councilmember Goodman had left the Council Chamber, and the following zoning case had several parcels which would require six votes of the Council in order to pass, Mayor McClellan suggested that the zoning case be posted for action at 4:30 p.m. on September 15, 1980. Motion Made and Withdrawn Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council roll back all the property that does not require a 6-0 vote. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Cooke. The motion and second was withdrawn when Council decided all members should be present for all votes on this case. The Council instructed that this item be posted for 4:30 p.m., Monday, September 15, 1980. OPTIONAL REVENUE SOURCES Mayor McClellan said she had requested the City Manager to present a report on any other possible revenue sources. Councilmember Cooke referred to the report and said he thinks it is very good and appreciates the comprehensiveness of it. Ms. Lee Thompson, Director of Research and Budget, was asked to summarize suggestions in the City Manager's Report on Optional Revenue Sources. Mr. Davidson said the report offered today may have a supplementary report before Council adopts their budget because they are still looking for options. _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS September 11, 1980 Councilmember Himmelblau said she has asked for some information from the Health Department about the payment of $2.00 fees at the clinic and whether or not it might be raised to $3.00 per visit. Dr. Randall said about 25% of the people would not be charged because they are eligible for Medicare or Medicaid and since that is billed, they would not be charged the $2.00. In Model Cities, this past year, about 45% of the people paid the clinic fee; about 27% at Rosewood-Zaragosa; and 34% at South Austin. Councilmember Himmelblau concluded not a very large percent pay it. Dr. Randall said the guidelines allow a patient to pay less than $2.00 if that is all they have. Councilmember Himmelblau asked, "Are we building up on the obstetrical visits, too, then for the hospital bill like Harris County does?" Dr. Randall said they charge for that. Ms. Thompson said additional revenues would accrue to different funds. In the General Revenue there would be a range of $1-2 million, depending on different options. In the Utility Fund there would be $700,000 in additional revenues, also additional revenues for Building Inspection, Sanitation and other funds. She then referred to the printed report and cited a few examples such as Legal where $700,000 additional revenue would be recognized if personnel were increased by $100,514 in order to collect overdue bills. Utility Customer Service would bring and additional $135,000 if a return check charge were $10.00 per check rather than $3.00. There was also discussion of a $1.00 per residence per month charge on street cleaning and anti-litter which would bring in $1,000,000 added revenue. Mr. Davidson stated, "We have not, on any of these ideas, attempted to apply detailed applications, i.e, what happens to apartment dwellers. My answer is they should pay, too, if they are on a utility bill. If the Council likes any of these ideas, then we will work on the details." Mayor McClellan said she would like to see the details on street cleaning and anti-litter, but wants everyone to pay for this since everyone is responsible. She said homeowners should not be responsible for everything through property tax. After more discussion, Mr. Davidson told Council his office is still working on other ideas. AGENDA ITEM TO BE POSTED FOR SPECIAL MEETING Council decided to post the following ordinance for consideration at the Special Meeting September 15, 1980: Improvements Program by reallocating in water service areas SWA and SWB. Consider amending the 1979-84 Capital $307,000 to fund the necessary improvements September 11, 1980 _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS AGENDA ITEMS POSTPONED Consideration of the following ordinance was postponed until September 18, 1980 during the regular meeting: Consider amending the 1979-80 Operating Budget by appropriating and transferring to various City accounts: 1) $1,090,944 from the General Fund ending balance; 2) $8,947,545 from the Utility Fund; 3) $1,710,000 from the Hospital Fund; 4) $246,200 from the Transit Fund; and 5) $1,822,500 from the Working Capital Fund. The following resolution will be considered at the September 18 meeting: Approval of 1) a contract with Westview Development, Inc., relating to the Davenport Ranch MUD (Municipal Utility District) #1 and the remainder of the Davenport Ranch, and 2) amendments to the consent resolution of March 6, 1979 to reflect contract modifications. An item introduced by the Mayor will be considered on September 18: Consider issuing request for proposals from the private sector for a trial run on the approved Congress Avenue Plan. ADJOURNMENT Council adjourned their meeting at 12:20 a.m. September 12, 1980. ATTEST: APPROVED Grace Momse City Clerk Conde te Mayor