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Austin: Utility Bills, Development, Road Debates

Thursday, October 9, 1980 regular
  • Lifeline Electric Rates Stalled:

    A proposal to introduce "lifeline" electricity rates, aimed at lowering utility costs for residents, faced significant debate and ultimately failed to pass, though it was slated for reconsideration.
  • Neighborhood Halts Large Development:

    University Hills homeowners successfully appealed and blocked special permits for a 72-unit condominium and office park project, prioritizing neighborhood character and traffic concerns.
  • Community Demand Drives Road Project:

    Despite a higher cost, the city approved a resident-preferred plan to reopen Atkinson Road, demonstrating a direct response to strong public demand for local infrastructure improvements.
  • Major Federal Funds for Job Programs:

    Over $2 million (in 1980 dollars) in CETA contracts were approved, dedicating substantial federal funds to various employment and training programs across the city and surrounding areas.

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_ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting October 09, 1980 3:00 Ρ.Μ. Council Chambers 301 West Second Street Roll Call: The meeting was called to order with Mayor McClellan presiding. Present: Mayor McClellan, Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino Absent: None The Invocation was given by Reverend Floyd L. Vick, Shettles United Methodist Church. SCHOOL LUNCH WEEK Mayor McClellan read a proclamation designating the week of October 12-18 as School Lunch Week. Vivian Bauhof, director of Food and Nutrition Services, AISD, and Lorenda Polasek, National School Lunch Week Chairman, Wooten Elementary School, accepted the proclamation. • -CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS October 9, 1980 PHYSICAL FITNESS AND OTHER SPORTS MONTH Councilmember Lee Cooke read a proclamation naming October as Physical Fitness and Sports Month. Accepting the proclamation were Mike Harper, vice president, Capital City Chapter, International Cosmopolitan Club, Travis Blakeslee, member, Austin Chapter and past governor, Southwest Federation of Cosmopolition, International, and Prenis Williams, Superintendent, Athletics and Aquatics, PARD. DIA DE LA RAZA Mayor Pro Tem Trevino read a proclamation proclaiming Sunday, October 12, 1980 as Dia de la Raza. Alma Perez accepted the proclamation with her thanks. PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATIONS MΟΝΤΗ Mayor McClellan read a proclamation designating October, 1980, as Parent Teacher Associations Month. Accepting the proclamation were Peggy Montgomery, co-president, Highland Park Elementary School PTA, Nadine Sustaita, president, Brooke Elementary School and Wanda Crites, membership chairperson, Austin City Council PTA. KUT-FM 90.7 PUBLIC AWARENESS MOΝΤΗ Councilmember Goodman read a proclamation naming the month of October, 1980, as KUT-FM 90.7 Public Awareness Month. William Giorda, director, Communication Center, Communication Building B, The University of Texas and Kevin Meyer, Longhorn Radio Network accepted the proclamation. LEGAL SECRETARIES' WEEK Mayor McClellan read a proclamation designating October 12-18 as Legal Secretaries' Week and proclaiming Wednesday, October 15, 1980 as Dayin-Court for legal Secretaries. The proclamation was accepted by Jacquelyn Hoar, President, Austin Legal Secretaries Association and Connie Saathoff, chairman, Day-in-Court Committee with their appreciation and thanks. LA SEMANA DE LA MUJER CHICANA MEXICAN AMERICAN WOMEN'S WEEK Mayor Pro Tem Trevino read a proclamation naming the week of October 13-18 as La Semana de la Mujer Chicana Mexican American Women's Week. Alicia Mitchell, president, Mexican American Business and Professional Women of Austin, Landa Aguirre, vice president, MABPWA and Marianne Martinez, treasurer, MABPWA, accepted the proclamation. October 9, 1980 _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS LEARNING DIFFERENCES MONTH Mayor McClellan read a proclamation proclaiming the month of October, 1980 as Learning Differences Month. Diane Silver, president Austin Council, Texas Association for Children with Learning Disabilities, accepted the proclamation. DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD Mayor McClellan presented a Distinguished Service Award to Mr. Ben Greider for his efforts in organizing a clean-up operation for Mount Bonnell. Mr. Greider accepted the award and expressed his thanks to the Council. APPROVAL OF CORRECTION TO MINUTES Councilmember Goodman moved that the Council approve a correction to the Minutes of August 28, 1980. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Cooke, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor McClellan, Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino Noes: None BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS Councilmember Cooke moved that the Council approve the following board and commission appointments: Community Development Commission Richard Arriola; term to expire 3-1-81 Dental Health Advisory Committee Phyllis J. Hartzell; term to expire 3-1-81 Commission on the Status of Women Jean Cornelius; term to expire 6-30-81 Board of Adjustment Frank Jackson, Jack Farland, Ram Vepa (alternate), Junious Smith (alternate); terms to expire 1-1-81. • October 9, 1980 _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MH/MR Public Responsibility Committee Toni Casteel; term to expire 1-18-81 Manpower Advisory Planning Council Jimmy Snell, David Brown, John Green, Steve Currier, Charles Garner, David Carson, Norman Minter, Bernard McDonnell, Vivian Miller; terms to expire 9-30-81. Arts Commission Helen Frantz, Erasmo Andrade, Joan Holtzman, Ruby Williams, Richard Orton; terms to expire 10-1-82. Austin Community Education Consortium Helen Fell MacBeth, Linda Doering, Joy Higgins, Mrs. William Hudspeth Private Industry Council Jackie St. Clair, Juanita Ross, Helen Smith, Henry Guerrero, John Reynolds, Nella Trisdale; terms to expire 10-1-81. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Snell, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Mayor McClellan Noes: None Mayor McClellan announced the following appointments will be made at the October 16th meeting: On-Going Goals Assembly Committee, 3 Community Development Commission, 3 Vending Commission, 1 Dental Health Advisory Committee; 2 Environmental Board, 2 Human Relations Commission, 1 MH/MR Board of Trustees, 2 Manpower Advisory Planning Council, 6 Building Standards Commission, 1 Austin Community Education Consortium, 3 Construction Advisory Committee, 4 Electric Utility Commission, 1 October 9, 1980 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS. EASEMENTS RELEASED Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council adopt a resolution authorizing release of the following easement: A 10.0' Public Utility Easement located in Lots 9 & 10, Block 3, Green Valley No. 1 Subdivision locally known as 1107 Eleanor Avenue. (Requested by Ms. Joan C. Dukes, owner) The motion, seconded by Councilmember Cooke, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Councilmember Cooke Noes: None Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council adopt a resolution authorizing release of the following easement: One 30' Drainage and Public Utility Easement, one 15' Drainage Easement and one 15' Public Utility Easement located in Lot 1, Old Tarlton Center Subdivision, 3249 Bee Caves Road. (Requested by Jeryl Hart Engineers, Inc., representing Allied Development Company) The motion, seconded by Councilmember Cooke, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Councilmember Cooke Noes: None CHANGE ORDER APPROVED Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council adopt a resolution approving the following Change Order: CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM - Change Order in the amount of $31,837.50 to OLMOS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, for Vargas Road from Riverside Drive to Felix Street. C.I.P. No. 76/62-15. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Cooke, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Noes: None Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Councilmember Cooke • =CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS- CONTRACTS APPROVED October 9, 1980 Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council adopt a resolution approving the following contract: BRODART, INC. 1609 Memorial Avenue Williamsport, Pennsylvannia Record Album Protectors, Austin Public Libraries Item 1 $6,900.00 The motion, seconded by Councilmember Cooke, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Councilmember Cooke Noes: None Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council adopt a resolution approving the following contract: WILLIAMHOUSE OF TEXAS 1234 Round Table Drive Dallas, Texas Manufacture and Printing of Envelopes, Office Services Division Items 1-3, 5, 7, 9-14 & 19 $5,732.22 The motion, seconded by Councilmember Cooke, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Councilmember Cooke Noes: None TEMPORARY STREET CLOSURE Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council adopt a resolution authorizing temporary closing of the 200 block of West 4th Street from Colorado to Lavaca on October 19, 1980 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. as requested by Mr. Stephen L. Scott, representing the Gaslight Theatre. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Cooke, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Noes: None Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Councilmember Cooke October 9, 1980 - CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS PURPA HEARINGS PROCEDURE Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council adopt a resolution approving the following components of a PURPA hearings procedure: Court Reporting Services Hearing Official Public Counsel Professional Services Professional Services Planergy Dates for the Public Hearings FINCAP The motion, seconded by Councilmember Cooke, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Councilmember Cooke Noes: None CETA CONTRACTS APPROVED Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council adopt a resolution approving the following CETA contracts: Contractor/Programs Contract Period Title II-B, OJT SER-Jobs for Progress, Inc. $207,000 Austin Women's Center 121,500 10/1/80 10/1/80 9/30/81 9/30/81 Austin Area Urban League 121,500 10/1/809/30/81 Title II-B, Classroom Training St. Edwards University $ 17,201 Vocational Education Service with Eleven Proprietary Schools on Tuition Reimbursement Basis Title IV, YETP SER-Jobs for Progress, Inc. $170,186 Education Service Center 122,117 Youth Employment Service 141,822 Austin Area Urban League 93,197 10/1/80 12/31/80 10/1/80 8/18/81 10/1/809/30/81 10/1/809/30/81 10/1/809/30/81 10/1/80 9/30/81 The motion, seconded by Councilmember Cooke, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Councilmember Cooke Noes: None October 9, 1980 _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS. Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council adopt a resolution approving the following CETA contracts: Title II-D and Title VI Public Service Employment A total of 30 contracts are being extended $110,785 10/1/80 12/15/80 The motion, seconded by Councilmember Cooke, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Councilmember Cooke Noes: None Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council adopt a resolution approving the following CETA contracts: Williamson-Burnet County Opportunities, Inc. (Rural Subcontractor) Title II-B • Title II-D, PSE Title IV, YETP Title IV, YCCIP Title IV, SYEP Title VI, PSE $814,157 10/1/809/30/81 870,355 10/1/809/30/81 159,742 10/1/80 9/30/81 37,928 10/1/80 9/30/81 -0- 6/1/81 9/30/81 204,210 10/1/80 9/30/81 $2,086,392 The motion, seconded by Councilmember Cooke, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Councilmember Cooke Noes: None Councilmember Himmelblau asked if there was a cash flow problem after December, would the item be brought back to the Council. City Manager Davidson responded that he would see that the item was brought back to Council. These FY 1981 CETA contracts were authorized contingent upon obligations and receipt of funds from U.S. Department of Labor and any restrictions imposed by current Congressional action. October 9, 1980 _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS AUTOMATED MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SERVICES Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council adopt a resolution authorizing entering into a non-financial agreement with the Texas Department of Community Affairs for the provision of Automated Management Infor- mation Services for Fiscal Year FY 1981 to the Capital Area Manpower Consortium. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Cooke, carried by the follow- ing vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Councilmember Cooke Noes: None TAX APPEALS SET Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council set the following tax appeals for November 20, 1980 at 1:00 p.m. Name Daniel W. Nelson Thomas Hendrick Parcels 12 12 The motion, seconded by Councilmember Cooke, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Councilmember Cooke Noes: None PUBLIC HEARINGS SET Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council set a public hearing on an appeal from Mr. Wesley Dahl, of the Building Standards Commission's decision to relocate a structure from 2203 West 35th to 8814 Laverty Place, for October 30, 1980 at 9:45 a.m.. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Cooke, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Councilmember Cooke Noes: None October 9, 1980 _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council set a public hearing for October 30, 1980 at 10:00 a.m. to consider annexing the following: 22.86 acre tract of land requested by owner and known as Barrington Oaks, Section 7 and portion of Barrington Oaks, Section 11. (C7a-80-012) The motion, seconded by Councilmember Cooke, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Councilmember Cooke Noes: None Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council set a public hearing for October 30, 1980 at 5:00 p.m. on amending the Electric Rate Ordinance pursuant to proposals developed subsequent to September 15, 1980 (including lifeline rate proposals). The motion, seconded by Councilmember Cooke, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Councilmember Cooke Noes: None PAVING IMPROVEMENTS Mayor McClellan introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING THE PAVING AND IMPROVEMENT OF PORTIONS OF CERTAIN STREETS IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN; APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR SUCH WORK; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS; DIRECTING THE PREPARATION OF ESTIMATES; INVOKING THE ALTERNATE PROCEDURE PROVIDED BY ARTICLE I, SECTION 5 OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND CHAPTER 106 OF THE ACTS OF THE FIRST CALLED SESSION OF THE 40TH LEGISLATURE OF TEXAS; DETERMINING THAT THE COST OF SUCH IMPROVEMENTS SHALL BE PAID BY THE CITY OF AUSTIN; PROVIDING FOR THE LEVY BY THE CITY OF AUSTIN FOR A PORTION OF SUCH COSTS BY ASSESSMENTS OF A PORTION OF SUCH COSTS AGAINST THE PROPERTY ABUTTING SUCH STREETS OR PORTIONS THEREOF TO BE IMPROVED, AND FOR THE FIXING OF A LIEN TO SECURE PAYMENT OF SUCH ASSESSMENTS; STATING THE TIME AND MANNER PROPOSED FOR PAYMENT OF ALL SUCH COSTS; DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO CAUSE A NOTICE OF THE ENACTMENT OF THIS ORDINANCE TO BE FILED IN THE MORTGAGE OR DEED OF TRUST RECORDS OF TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. (C.I.P. No. 76/62-16) Councilmember Goodman 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 Mullen, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed, 810925-1 October 9, 1980 = CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS BUDGET AMENDMENT Mayor McClellan introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1980-81 BY AMENDING THE UTILITY FUND ENDING BALANCE TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR HEARINGS UNDER THE PUBLIC UTILITY REGULATORY POLICIES ACT; SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING ORDINANCES TO BE READ ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Councilmember Goodman 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 Mullen, carried by the following vote: reading: Ayes: Councilmembers Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. SECOND AND THIRD READINGS OF BUDGET AMENDMENT Mayor McClellan brought up the following ordinance for its second The ordinance was read the second time and Councilmember Goodman moved that the Council waive the requirement for the third reading, declare and emergency and finally pass the ordinance. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Mullen, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. • October 9, 1980 _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS ZONING ORDINANCES Mayor McClellan introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE ORDERING A CHANGE IN USE AND HEIGHT AND AREA AND CHANGING THE USE AND HEIGHT AND AREA MAPS ACCOMPANYING CHAPTER 45 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1967 AS FOLLOWS: AN APPROXIMATE 0.08 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 108 EAST GIBSON, FROM "A" RESIDENCE, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "C" COMMERCIAL, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT, SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED IN AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Dan Stathos, Jr. C14-80-139) Councilmember Goodman moved that the Council waive the requirement for three readings, declare an emergency and finally pass the ordinance. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Mullen, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Mullen, Snell, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Noes: None Mayor McClellan, Councilmember Cooke Abstain: Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor McClellan introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE ORDERING A CHANGE IN USE AND HEIGHT AND AREA AND CHANGING THE USE AND HEIGHT AND AREA MAPS ACCOMPANYING CHAPTER 45 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1967 AS FOLLOWS: TRACT 1: LOT 1, BLOCK A, GREAT HILLS SUBDIVISION, SECTION IX, SAVE AND EXCEPT A 0.246 ACRE TRACT OF LAND AND A 0.09 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, FROM "AA" RESIDENCE, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "O" OFFICE, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; AND, TRACT 2: A 0.246 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, FROM "AA" RESIDENCE, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "C-2" COMMERCIAL, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; AND, TRACT 3: A 0.09 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, FROM "AA" RESIDENCE, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "C-2" COMMERCIAL, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; ALL OF ABOVE PROPERTY BEING LOCALLY KNOWN AS 5908-6104 LOST HORIZON DRIVE; 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. (Gibraltar Savings, C14-80-129) Councilmember Goodman moved that the Council waive the requirement for three readings, declare an emergency and finally pass the ordinance. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Mullen, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Mayor McClellan, Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman Noes: None Abstain: Mayor Pro Tem Trevino The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. October 9, 1980 - CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Mayor McClellan introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE ORDERING A CHANGE IN USE AND HEIGHT AND AREA AND CHANGING THE USE AND HEIGHT AND AREA MAPS ACCOMPANYING CHAPTER 45 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1967 AS FOLLOWS: LOTS 1-4, BLOCK A, BEECAVE WOODS SECTION TWO, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 1333-1343 WALSH-TARLTON LANE, FROM INTERIM "AA", 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. (Beecave Woods Development Co., Inc. C14-79-177) Councilmember Goodman moved that the Council waive the requirement for three readings, declare an emergency and finally pass the ordinance. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Mullen, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Himmelblau, Snell, Mayor McClellan, Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino Noes: None Abstain: Councilmember Mullen 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: LOT 4, OUTLOTS 38 AND 39, DIVISION D, WOOLRIDGE SUBDIVISION, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 904 WEST 23RD STREET, FROM "B" 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. (Richard G. Hardin, C14-79-185) Councilmember Goodman moved that the Council waive the requirement for three readings, declare an emergency and finally pass the ordinance. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Mullen, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. October 9, 1980 -CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Mayor McClellan introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE ORDERING A CHANGE IN USE AND HEIGHT AND AREA AND CHANGING THE USE AND HEIGHT AND AREA MAPS ACCOMPANYING CHAPTER 45 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1967 AS FOLLOWS: TRACT 1: A 52.52 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, SAVE AND EXCEPT A 100 FOOT STRIP OF LAND PARALLEL AND ADJACENT TO THE INTERIOR OF THIS TRACT; FROM INTERIM "A" RESIDENCE, INTERIM FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "D" INDUSTRIAL, SECOND HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; AND, TRACT 2: A 100 FOOT STRIP OF LAND PARALLEL AND ADJACENT TO THE INTERIOR OF A 52.52 ACRE TRACT OF LAND; FROM INTERIM "A" RESIDENCE, INTERIM FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "D" INDUSTRIAL, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED IN AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Hazel Goodnight & L.S. Everett, C14-79-274) Councilmember Goodman moved that the Council waive the requirement for three readings, declare an emergency and finally pass the ordinance. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Mullen, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Himmelblau, Snell, Mayor Pro Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman Noes: None Absent: Councilmember Mullen 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: LOT 1, BLOCK 4, CHENNOSY SUBDIVISION, DIVISION 9, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 1201 COMETA AND 4102-4104 EAST 12TH STREET, FROM "A" RESIDENCE, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "LR" LOCAL 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 DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. (Isaac Jones, Jr. C14-79-272) Councilmember Goodman 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 Mullen, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. October 9, 1980 • _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Mayor McClellan introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE ORDERING A CHANGE IN USE AND HEIGHT AND AREA AND CHANGING THE USE AND HEIGHT AND AREA MAPS ACCOMPANYING CHAPTER 45 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1967 AS FOLLOWS: TRACT 1: A 1.269 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, FROM "BB" RESIDENCE, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "A" RESIDENCE, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT, AND, TRACT 2: A 1.44 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, FROM "GR" GENERAL RETAIL, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "BB" RESIDENCE, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; ALL OF ABOVE PROPERTY BEING LOCALLY KNOWN AS 6006-6007 COUGAR DRIVE AND 815985 STASSNEY LANE; 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. (Gary R. Chiles, C14-80-165) Councilmember Goodman 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 Mullen, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. BUDGET AMENDMENT Mayor McClellan introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1980-1981 BY ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING $67,500.00 FROM THE COMMUNITY SERVICES ADMINISTRATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONTINUING THE COMMUNITY FOOD AND NUTRITION PROGRAM: SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THAT ORDINANCES BE READ ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Councilmember Goodman 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 Mullen, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. October 9, 1980 -CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS SLAUGHTER CREEK WATERSHED MORATORIUM ORDINANCE AMENDMENT AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 800915-A; TO EXEMPT FROM THE MORATORIUM ON THE PROCESSING OF CERTAIN SUBDIVISION PLAT APPLICATIONS COVERING LAND LOCATED WITHIN CERTAIN AREAS OF THE SLAUGHTER AND BEAR CREEK WATERSHEDS (1) PLATS WHICH WERE DELAYED DUE TO ADMINISTRATIVE ERROR; AND, (2) PLATS COVERING TWO (2) LOTS OF AN AVERAGE LOT SIZE OF SIX (6) ACRES WITH A ONE (1) ACRE MINIMUM; SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OR ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Councilmember Goodman 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 Mullen, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. REPORT ON PROPOSED STRIP ANNEXATION Mr. Dick Lillie, Planning Director, presented a report on the proposed strip annexation of IH-35 South, Brodie Lane and Highway 290 West. Referring to a map, Mr. Lillie said that proposed extensions of 500 feet wide would be 5 miles long on IH-35 South to the existing ETJ boundary; about 3.4 miles on Brodie Lane to the south edge of Shady Hollow Subdivision; and about 2.2 miles on U.S. Highway 290 to Water District No. 14. With respect to WD # 14, by use of field notes the City could move around WD #14 to FM 1826 and thereby extending the 5-mile jurisdiction to cover Bear Creek and Little Bear Creek. If the Council chose to act on the annexation, Mr. Lillie stated that a fiscal note needed to be prepared, which would require 30 days. Property owner notification along a 20-mile strip would take 60 to 90 days. Field notes would have to be prepared by the Public Works Department. Motion Councilmember Goodman moved that the Council instruct the staff to take any notification actions necessary and that the Planning Commission and Task Force study the final recommendations and bring back to Council in 60 days. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Cooke. Councilmember Mullen asked about including Onion Creek in the strip annexation. October 9, 1980 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Mr. Lillie stated that the City of Buda was now incorporated with a one-half mile jurisdiction which would exclude that area from Austin's ETJ. However, the City could work around it. Mr. Lillie also asked for guidance regarding Shady Hollow Subdivision which had asked for a municipal utility district. His question involved whether to stop at the north end or the south end with the strip annexation. Councilmember Goodman stated that he preferred to stop at the north end of Shady Hollow since the MUD request was not part of the proposed annexation. Roll Call on Motion Roll Call on the motion showed the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Mullen, Snell, Mayor Pro Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman Noes: None Abstain: Councilmember Himmelblau U.S. 183 STUDY AND COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT Mr. Lillie stated that Mr. Waldo Born had appeared before the Council last week and identified a problem with respect to a commercial development and driveway access to U.S. 183. Responding to Councilmember Cooke's request that the City look into the application, Mr. Lillie said that the commercial operation under question was zoned "GR" General Retail in 1976 with no conditions with respect to site plans or driveways. Council adopted the 183 study in 1979 and 1980 adopted the Roadway Overlay Zone Ordinance which included U.S. 183. Development on the subject tract was occur- ring under current ordinance requirements. The Roadway Overlay Zone Ordinance would be effective January 1, 1981 and was not applicable to the sub- ject tract with regard to driveway entrances. The Ordinance would include land zoned in the future and would include site plans. It also included land which was zoned, but undeveloped. In response to Councilmember Cooke's question, Mr. Lillie said that additional work on the Roadway Overlay Zone Ordinance had been completed by the Planning Commission. The only amendment that he was aware of was deleting the two-year rollback provision. Councilmember Cooke felt that it was imperative to activate the Roadway Overlay Zone Ordinance as soon as possible. Mr. DeLaRosa stated that a public hearing could be set for November 6th and that the hearing would be on the October 16th Agenda for setting. October 9, 1980 _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS EDWARDS AQUIFER SYMPOSIUM Councilmember Cooke moved that Council approve the concept of an Edwards Aquifer Symposium to be held on November 7th. Cost of the Symposium would be covered by the registration fee. The motion, seconded by Mayor McClellan, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmember Snell, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen Noes: None ZONING HEARINGS Mayor McClellan opened the public hearing scheduled for 3:15 p.m., on the following application. Pursuant to published notice thereof, the following zoning was publicly heard: MALCOLM ROBINSON C14-80-146 1102 West 22½ Street From "A" Residence 1st Height and Area To "B" Residence District 1st Height and Area NOT RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission Mr. Lillie reviewed the application by use of slides. The applicant was not present and no one appeared to be heard. Motion Councilmember Goodman moved that the Council close the public hearing, uphold the recommendation of the Planning Commission, and deny the zoning change. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Cooke, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Councilmembers Noes: None Cooke, Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell AMENDMENT TO 1969 EXPRESSWAY AND MAJOR ARTERIAL PLAN Mayor McClellan opened the public hearing scheduled for 3:30 p.m. to consider amending the 1969 Expressway and Major Arterial Plan to delete a portion of Metric Drive between Rundberg Lane and U.S. 183 and extension of Rundberg Lane northwest to Burnet Road. • October 9, 1980 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Mr. Lillie reviewed the application and stated that the request was in conformance with the proposed Roadway Plan and was recommended by the Planning Commission. Motion Councilmember Goodman moved that the Council close the public hearing and adopt the recommendation of the Planning Commission. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Mullen, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor McClellan, Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Trevino Noes: None ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT Mayor McClellan opened the public hearing scheduled for 3:45 p.m. to consider amending Chapter 45 (Zoning Ordinance) Section 45-28-(c) regarding emergency medical stations. Mr. Lillie stated that the proposed amendment would permit location of emergency medical stations in the City by Special Permit, whereby effected property owners would be notified and a public hearing held before the Planning Commission, with appeal before Council if necessary. Mayor McClellan introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 45 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE (ZONING ORDINANCE); PROVIDING FOR THE ADDITION OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL STATIONS TO THOSE USES ALLOWED PURSUANT TO SPECIAL PERMITS IN ANY USE DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Councilmember Goodman moved that the Council waive the requirement for three readings, declare an emergency and finally pass the ordinance. The motion, seconded by Mayor McClellan, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Mayor McClellan Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. • October 9, 1980 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS CITIZEN DID NOT APPEAR MR. WILLIAM GEORGE GURASICH, President, Cornerstone Development Corporation, who was requesting approval of a water supply contract with University Savings Association, did not appear to be heard. The Council placed the item on the October 16th Agenda for action. PROPOSAL # 7 DISCUSSED Mr. Conrad Fath appeared before the Council to support Proposal #7 and ask the Council to adopt it today. He spoke against Proposals #14a and #14b. SALTILLO SOCCER TEAM MR. SAM RUIZ, a director of the Downtown Lions Club, appeared before the Council and read a letter of thanks from the Lions Clubs of Austin for efforts at coordinating the recent trip of the Saltillo Soccer Team in Sister Cities activity. activity. PROPOSAL #237 DISCUSSED MR. GREGORY D. SCHATT, Chairman, Student RATERS coalition appeared before the Council to present a petition in support of Proposal $7. PLACEMENT OF BANNER Councilmember Goodman moved that the Council approve the placement of a banner at the intersection of Brazos Street and West Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard from December 29, 1980 to January 12, 1981 and March 16-30, 1981 promoting the University of Texas Swimming and Diving Meets. The motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Councilmember Cooke Noes: None Not in Council Chamber when roll was called: Councilmember Snell CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS PARADE DATE CHANGED October 9, 1980 Mayor Pro Tem Trevino moved that the Council approve changing the date of a parade from October 22, 1980 to October 23, 1980, previously approved by Council on October 2, 1980. (By unanimous consent, Councilmember Snell was out of the room at roll call) PARADE PERMIT The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's motion, Councilmember Goodman's second, approved the request for a parade permit from Mr. Jack Holford for the University of Texas Ex-Students Association from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Saturday, November 8, 1980, beginning from San Jacinto in front of Ex-Students Association, north on San Jacinto, east on 23rd to Red River, west to San Jacinto, north to 24th through UT campus and return down San Jacinto to point of beginning. (By unanimous consent, Councilmember Snell was out of the room at roll call) LIFELINE RATES MR. GEORGE BRAY appeared before the Council to speak in support of Proposal 14a and felt that the senior citizens of Austin also supported it. MR. JAMES MUSICK appeared before the Council to echo the sentiments expressed by Mr. Bray with regard to lifeline rates. MR. ROBERT (PECK) YOUNG appeared before the Council to speak in support of Proposal #27. He spoke against Proposal #14 and felt it did not meet the legal standards of the State of Texas of not being arbitrary, capricious or discriminatory. DR. GARY WITT appeared before the Council to speak in support of Proposal #7. He felt that Proposal #14a would help only the elderly and not the 83% of the poor who were under 65 years of age. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CREDIT UNION MS. ROBENA JACKSON, representing the Austin Area Urban League, appeared before the Council to thank the Council and staff for assistance with the Community Development Credit Union. October 9, 1980 - CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS- PLACEMENT OF BANNER The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's motion, Councilmember Snell's second, approved the placement of a banner at the intersection of Brazos and Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard from October 13, 1980 to October 27, 1980 for Muscular Dystrophy. (By unanimous consent) ZONING CASE POSTPONED Councilmember Snell moved that the Council postpone the following zoning case for 6 months and set a new hearing for April 9, 1981. BILL MILBURN, INC. by John Meinrath C14-80-138 3516-3540 Duval Road From Interim "AA" Residence 1st Height and area To "GR" General Retail, "BB" Residence District, and "A" Residence District 1st Height and area NOT RECOMMENDED RECOMMENDED Trs. A & B to "GR", Trs. C & D to "0", Tr. E to "A", Tr. F to "LR", Trs. G, H, I to "Α" & Tr. J to "A-2" with conditions as recommended for each tract. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Goodman, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Councilmembers Goodman, Mullen, Snell, Noes: Mayor McClellan Councilmembers Himmelblau, Cooke ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT Mayor McClellan opened the public hearing scheduled for 5:00 p.m. to consider Chapter 45 (Zoning Ordinance) Section 45-51. (e) and 45-54 of the Austin City Code Signs in National Register District. Mr. Lillie reviewed the proposed amendment by stating that East Sixth Street property owners in the National Register District had requested that the Historic Landmark Ordinance be amended to allow the Landmark Commission to approve or disapprove sign permits in National Register Districts. There would be an appeal process to the Council. Both the Historic Landmark Commission and Planning Commission recommended the amendment unanimously. • _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS October 9, 1980 In response to Mayor McClellan's question, Betty Baker of the Planning Department stated that it would be 3 to 6 months before the City District for Congress Avenue would be coming to Council. Motion The Council, on Councilmember Goodman's motion, Mayor McClellan's second, closed the public hearing. (By consent, Councilmember Cooke voting no) Mayor McClellan stated that another public hearing would be rescheduled. Motion to Reconsider Later in the meeting, the Council on Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's motion, Mayor McClellan's second, moved to reconsider the previous motion. (By unanimous consent) Motion The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's motion, Mayor McClellan's second, reopened the public hearing on Signs in National Register Districts. (By unanimous consent) Mr. Jay Johnson, who had property on East Sixth Street, showed examples of posters and handbills which had been removed from one of his buildings on one day. He also showed slides of the area depicting signs and posters which had been placed on buildings. He asked the Council to take care of the problem. Mr. Albert DeLaRosa stated that the Legal Department had been working to try to resolve the problem. An ordinance would be coming to Council whereby the business place whose name appeared on a poster would be liable and charges could be filed in Municipal Court. The ordinance was separate from the ordinance being considered by the Council regarding signs in National Register Districts. Motion The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's motion, Councilmember Goodman's second, closed the public hearing. (By unanimous consent) CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS October 9, 1980 EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council adopt a resolution authorizing eminent domain proceedings to acquire the following tract of land for the Southwest Austin Water Transmission Main Project: 1.245 acres (54,230.85 sq. ft.) out of a 16.25-acre tract of land out the Henry P. Hill and Wilkinson Sparks Survey. (Fred W. Bulian, owner) The motion, seconded by Councilmember Goodman, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Councilmember Cooke Noes: None LEASE OF OFFICE SPACE The Council had before it consideration of leasing office space for the Office of Energy Conservation and Renewable Resources. Councilmember Himmelblau asked if the requested office space was in addition to the current space. Mr. Joseph Morahan stated that the current space would be given up and replaced by the office space requested. Mr. Pieter Sysbesma, Administrator, Office of Energy Conservation and Renewable Resources, stated that the grant went to September 30, 1981 and they were trying to tie the lease as closely to that time period for a one-year lease. At the end of the grant a location with less office space would be sought. Motion Councilmember Himmelblau moved that the Council adopt a resolution approving the lease of office space for the Office of Energy Conservation and Renewable Resources. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Cooke, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Councilmember Cooke Noes: None • CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS October 9, 1980 SELECTION OF ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES The Council had before it consideration of selection of architectural services and authorization of contract in connection with Parks Division Maintenance Complex. C.I.P. No. 73/86-09. In response to Councilmember Himmelblau's question, Mr. Al Eldridge said that the meeting and training rooms referenced would be for crew meeting space. Primarily the complex would be a centrally located maintenance for PARD. Space currently being used in several locations would be reallocated. Councilmember Himmelblau stated that she did not want to see the department continue to enlarge. Motion Councilmember Himmelblau moved that the Council adopt a resolution to select the firm of Danze & Davis Architects, Inc. for architectural services in connection with the Parks Division Central Maintenance Complex. The motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Mavor McClellan, Councilmember Cooke Noes: None CITY COUNCIL MEETING TIMES The Council had before it for consideration an ordinance providing that the City Council Meeting on the second Thursday of each month shall begin at 9:00 a.m. instead of 3:00 p.m. Motion Councilmember Goodman moved that the Council revert the 3:00 p.m. meeting to 9:00 a.m.. The motion was seconded by Mayor McClellan. Councilmember Cooke stated that he had made a lot of commitments based on the 3:00 p.m. meeting time and that he felt betrayed. Substitute Motion FAILED Councilmember Cooke offered a substitute motion that the 2nd and 3rd meetings of each month begin at 6:00p.m. Mayor McClellan seconded the motion. 2 201 801009.1 =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS October 9, 1980 After further discussion, Mayor McClellan withdrew her second to the substitute motion, and Councilmember Mullen seconded the motion. Roll Call on the substitute motion showed the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Snell, Cooke, Mullen Noes: Mayor McClellan, Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino Roll Call on Original Motion Roll Call on the original motion to revert the 3:00 p.m. meeting to 9:00 a.m. showed the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Councilmembers Noes: Goodman, Himmelblau Councilmembers Cooke, Mullen, Snell The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been passed through first reading only. At that point Councilmember Cooke left the Council Chambers. Motion to Reconsider Later in the meeting, the Council, on Councilmember Himmelblau's motion, Mayor McClellan's second, moved to reconsider the previous motion. (By unanimous consent, Councilmember Cooke absent) Mayor McClellan introduced the following ordinance: Councilmember Himmelblau moved that the Council waive the requirement for three readings, declare an emergency and finally pass the ordinance changing the Council Meeting times from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m. effective January, 1981. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Goodman, carried by unanimous consent. (Councilmember Cooke absent) The Mayor Announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. • October 9, 1980 - CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS APPEAL ON DEMOLITION OF STRUCTURE Mayor McClellan opened the public hearing scheduled for 5:30 p.m. on an appeal from Mr. Roy Traugott of the Building Standards Commission's decision to demolish Unit C located at 1910 Willow Street. Mr. Lonnie Davis, Building Inspector, reviewed the case by use of slides. The property was zoned "A" Residential and was a nonconforming use because there were three units on the property. Mr. Davis agreed that the duplex on the front of the property could be repaired, but he recommended demolition of Unit C, which was on the rear of the property. Mr. Roy Traugott asked if he could take out one end and convert Unit C into a garage and wash room. Mr. Davis did not feel that the unit could be repaired. Councilmember Goodman asked Mr. Stuart Hersch of the Building Inspection Department if he had inspected the unit and if it could be rehabilitated the way Mr. Traugott was requesting. Mr. Hersch stated that he had inspected the unit and in his opinion there was no evidence that any structural lumber in the building was sound. It would have to be torn down and rebuilt. Motion Councilmember Goodman moved that the Council close the public hearing and deny the appeal. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Snell, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Mayor McClellan Noes: None Absent: Councilmember Cooke At 5:45 p.m., the Council recessed its meeting. RECESSED MEETING RESUMED At 7:00 p.m., Mayor McClellan called the recessed meeting to order. • _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS STREET VACATION October 9, 1980 Mayor McClellan opened the public hearing scheduled for 6:00 p.m. to consider vacating the following and passage of ordinance: SAN ANTONIO STREET (1000 block) from West 10th Street to West 11th Street. (Requested by County Judge Mike Renfro) Mr. John German stated that the request had been duly processed through City departments, Planning Commission and Urban Transportation Commission with all bodies recommending approval, subject to retaining public Utility and drainage easements over the entire street right-of-way. No one appeared to be heard. Mayor McClellan introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE VACATING AND PERPETUALLY CLOSING THAT CERTAIN PORTION OF SAN ANTONIO STREET, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; RETAINING AN EASEMENT IN THE CITY FOR PUBLIC UTILITY AND DRAINAGE PURPOSES; SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF AN ORDINANCE 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 Snell, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmember Snell, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen Noes: None Absent: Councilmember Cooke The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. ATKINSON ROAD OPTIONS II and IV Mayor McClellan opened the public hearing scheduled for 6:30 p.m. to consider Atkinson Road Options II and IV. Dr. Jim Benson reviewed the history of the project and stated that the Urban Transportation Commission had recommended Option IV, while the staff had recommended Option II. Mr. John German stated that Option IV would cost $112,000, while Option II would cost $30,000. The $30,000 were available in current funds, but an additional $82,000 would have to come from some other source. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS October 9, 1980 Councilmember Himmelblau asked what was the advantage of Option IV over Option II. Dr. Benson replied that from a safety perspective, Option II would have fewer conflict points with or without dual turn lanes. Therefore, Option II would be safer. Mr. Junious Scott, St. Johns Community Association, asked everyone to stand who supported opening up Atkinson Road. He favored Option IV. Mr. Mike Obersham exhibited the current design of the project. Responding to Mayor McClellan's question, Mr. German said that $30,000 was available now for the project and additional funds would come from other sources. Design work could begin next week. Mr. Jim Holland spoke in support of opening up Atkinson Road and felt that perhaps a compromise could be worked out between Option II and Option IV. An undentified man stated that it had been about 21 months since the barricades went up to close Atkinson Road. He thought that the majority of the people who were present favored Option IV and asked those people who supported Option IV to stand. He asked that the people be allowed to share the old Atkinson Road right-of-way with La Costa and that the street be renamed Atkinson Road. Opening up Atkinson Road would reduce traffic on St. Johns. Mr. Jay Lennox spoke in support of reopening Atkinson Road. He urged the Council to adopt Option IV even though that plan fell short of the interests of the neighborhoods involved. Mr. Dewey Taylor asked the Council to reopen Atkinson Road because it would reduce traffic on St. Johns Avenue. Mr. Louie Evans, a property owner on Atkinson Road, stated that he delayed building a home on the property when Atkinson Road was closed. He stated that he was not notified of the proposed closing. He spoke in support of Option IV. Motion Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council close the public hearing and accept Option IV. Councilmember Snell seconded the motion. October 9, 1980 =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Friendly Amendment Accepted Mayor McClellan offered a friendly amendment that the Council hold an Executive Session discussion on a related matter as far as prior commitments still in that area. The friendly amendment was accepted. Councilmember Himmelblau stated that she would like to see a better design so that it would be safer to go with Option IV. Roll Call on Motion Roll Call on the motion showed the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Mullen, Snell Noes: None APPEAL OF SPECIAL PERMITS Mayor McClellan opened the public hearing scheduled for 7:30p.m. on appeals from the following: UNIVERSITY HILLS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, by Joan Bartz, of the Planning Commission's decision granting a Special Permit for File No. C14-80-061 a 32-unit condominium development. (The Bluffs of Loyola) UNIVERSITY HILLS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, by Joan Bartz, of the Planning Commission's decision granting a Special Permit for File No. C14p-80-062, a 40-init condominium and combination retail office park. (Loyola Center) Mr. Dick Lillie reviewed the applications by use of slides. Zoning on the properties was granted in 1968 and included both "GR" and "BB" zoning. The 3.1-acre tract was zoned "BB", and the proposed structures would be composed of 16 duplexes for a total of 32 units, with a density of 10.2 units per acre. About 50% of the area would be open space. The density was compatible with "A" Residence zoning. The 7.1-acre tract contained about 2.9 acres of land zoned "GR" General Retail and 4.2 acres of land zoned "BB" Residential. Proposed use was for 20 duplex-type condominiums or 40 units on the "BB" section, with a density of 9.5 units per acre and 35,000 square feet of office space on the General Retail portion. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS October 9, 1980 • Concerning alternative uses for the property, Mr. Lillie stated that on either of the "BB" lots a 50-unit apartment house could be built without a Special Permit. About 60 units of apartments could be built with a Special Permit on one of the "BB" lots and about 80 to 90 units of apartments could be built on the other "BB" lot with a Special Permit. The "GR" tract could be used for retail purposes. If the larger tract were used entirely for apartments, about 140 to 150 units could be built. Mr. Lillie said that technical requirements under the ordinance, such as drainage, landscaping and screening and driveway permits would be met by the applicant under the Special Permits. Also, on the smaller tract, the Planning Commission asked and the applicant agreed to amend his application to "A-2", a condominium development. The Planning Commission has also recommended "A-2" zoning on the other "BB" tract, but Mr. Lillie was not sure whether the applicant agreed with that recommendation. MR. RICHARD W. MOISE, representing the applicant, Walter Carrington, stated that they had agreed at the Planning Commission to put in side- walks on both sides of the street and to limit the duplexes on the smaller tract to one story. They did not agree with that requirement on the larger tract because of sharply dropping terrian. The neighborhood association had been contacted before the Special Permit request was submitted to obtain their concern to the plans. Regarding the neighborhood association's objection to the density requested, Mr. Moise said that 50 units could be built on each side. The applicant had no plans to build that many units and had requested the duplexes as an alternative. The units would not sell for less than $43,000 to $45,000 per side at today's market. The units would not be built any sooner than 9 to 12 months away. Referring to the objection to increased traffic, Mr. Moise said that Loyola Lane was a 70 foot right-of-way street with 44 feet of pavement and served as a neighborhood collector. Under Federal Standards which the City adhered to, such a street was allowed a count of 5,000 cars a day. A count taken last spring amounted to 3,200 cars a day. The units would be a minimum of 1000 square feet, which wasless than the deed restriction, but Mr. Moise felt that such units were preferable to apartment units. MRS. JOAN BARTZ, Zoning Chairman, University Hills Homeowners Association, presented the following information expressing the Association's objection to the Special Permits: The University Hills Homeowners Association (UHHA) in general, and the residents of the Bluffs in particular, oppose the special permit, as granted. The proposed development is not compatible with the residential nature of the area and will be detrimental to maintaining the viability of this integrated community. October 9, 1980 _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS To establish the feeling of the UHHA community in regard to this proposal, a petition has been circulated throughout the area, expressing support for the amendments to the project as presented by the UHHA. Residents were informed that this is not a zoning case, the zoning is there, but that this is a matter of density, construction, buffering, etc. which will be more compatible with the area single family residences. A total of 1,013 taxpayers' signatures are on the petition, representing 720 homes. Of those figures, 90 homes in the Bluffs are represented with a total of 123 Bluffs' signatures. Based on the reception of the petition I have no doubt that, given more time, these figures would have been doubled. Please note that the petition addresses both special permits in the minds of the area taxpayers, this is one case - one project. The area residents are aware of the implied threat that the zoning on the land allows a greater density, etc. than is requested. If we were weak people, we would retreat, in the face of that implied threat, from our position of concern for our community. We are not weak we feel our requests are reasonable, allowing for an adequate profit factor for the developer, while providing both protection for the investments of area homeowners and support for what is known as a model integrated community in Austin. We have attempted to reach a fair compromise with the developer in this matter the developer has refused to make any compromises. Prior to the Planning Commission hearing and up to this date, we have met with the developer's representative twice, the UHHA executive committee has met twice on this matter, there have been two meetings specifically with the residents of the Bluffs to establish their concerns, and a third meeting with the developer was scheduled so that the plans could be discussed further the developer's representative could not attend because he was ill and this meeting produced no new information.** The specific recommendations of the UHHA are detailed on the Data Sheet which was attached to the petition. (Refer to same as appropriate). ** The UHHA took official action to first oppose the requests for the special permits, and second to appeal the granting of these permits. October 9, 1980 =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS- DATA SHEET COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT LOYOLA LANE Walter Carrington has been granted special permits for construction of 72 duplex units and a 26 bay office park on Loyola Lane by the Planning Commission on a 6-3 vote. The UHHA is appealing these special permits to the City Council. The following are the recommendations made by the UHHA and Bluff residents at the Planning Commission meeting to reduce the effect of the proposed development on the UHHA area. These recommendations will be made again to the City Council on Thursday, October 9th when the appeal of the two special permits for these projects will be heard. OFFICE PARK Delete entirely for the following reasons: Community feels such commercial development will add to the difficulty of maintaining this integrated area as a good place to invest in a home. This project could lead to the residential area known as the "Bluffs" becoming surrounded by commercial enterprises. It would be difficult for this residential area to survive under such circumstances. More "Store" areas are not needed in this community. At present there are 3 commercial units under construction and 9 vacant and available for lease units, all within a 2.6 mile radius of this proposed office park. This office park project is purely speculative as the developer has indicated there are no specific uses in mind and the types of businesses for the office park is unknown. DUPLEX UNITS DENSITY Reduce the number of units to 20 on the south side (creekside) of Loyola, and reduce the number of units to 30 on the north side. The present request for 72 units is not compatible with the single family residential aspect of the area. Such units frequently become rental, resulting in a large transient population. October 9, 1980 _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS UNIT SIZE LANDSCAPING Require units to be three bedroom and two bath, as opposed to the proposed two bedroom, one or one and a half bathroom, which is not compatible with present homes in the area. Request that there be a minimum of 1,200 square feet in each home unit to track homes in the area. (proposed footage is approximately 960) We feel that this will attract property owners with as great a concern for their 'homes' as the homeowners who already live in the area, and will result in a stable population. BUFFERING Require a minimum of two trees at each unit and as much additional 'green space' as possible throughout the projects, to help prevent or reduce run-off in the area. Require substantial buffering between the duplex projects and the adjacent homesites, over the privacy fence now in place. Area residents feel that this proposed development is not compatible with the single family homes in the area, and should be clearly buffered from them. The UHHA recommends deletion of the office park as proposed. We are concerned about any commercial development in this area. With the zoning on the land, some usage is likely to occur. The UHHA should like to recommend, if our request for deletion is not to be considered, that a more acceptable usage for this acreage be found. What would be an acceptable usage benefiting the community? If this acreage were targeted for construction of such buildings as: 1) a much needed larger branch library 2) a branch police station 3) a branch city government office dealing with items of concern to this area, i.e. municipal services, zoning plats/applications/etc., budget) All of these could be housed in one structure a structure which would provide many benefits to the community. Where do you get this money for this? From a better usage of the taxpayers' dollars than is presently being done, especially for this area. In the last few years, the CIP and Operational budgets show most all needs in this area have been downgraded or deleted. Through the city's use of such construction at this location, you have an opportunity to be innovative, to create a model for a comprehensive area service center. This would be a land usage which would contribute to the stability of the area. October 9, 1980 • CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS The proposed office park usage will as sure as sin, contribute to a ring of commercial zoning around the Bluffs which will result in that area becoming a ghetto. Those homes in the Bluffs are not inexpensive, those residents pay quite a bit of taxes, these people feel they have not been given their fair share of attention and concern by the city. While we are asking that you seriously consider the above proposal of usage for a community service center, we recognize that this is not a matter to be decided today. At this moment, we are concerned that the developer's proposed usage will be given your approval, in which case there will be no opportunity for you to consider the alternative suggestion for land usage. We therefore reiterate our request that the office park, as proposed in the special permit, be denied. We further respectively request that the developer, the residents, and our city leaders and staff meet to discuss the taxpayers' proposal above. MRS.BARTZ presented a petition to the City Clerk containing 1,013 signatures of people who opposed the Special Permits. MR. RAY LESTER, vice president, UHHA, spoke in opposition to the Special Permits and pointed out the strength of the neighborhood and its desire for quality homes. MS. MARY ALICE BROWN, transportation chairman, UHHA, stated that traffic was already heavy in the area and that approving the Special Permits would add to the traffic problems. She asked the Council to consider that the zoning went into effect before the UHHA was organized and anyone could object. MS. ROXIE VINCENT, a resident of the Bluffs, spoke in regard to safety of the school children and sidewalks. She opposed the Special Permits and felt that traffic would only increase if they were granted. MS. JO BETH WORDEN, a member of Andrews School PTA, said that members of the PTA felt that the development would increase traffic down Northeast Drive and put school traffic on two sides of the school. She asked the Council to consider the recommendations presented tonight. Both Mayor McClellan and Councilmember Mullen reiterated the fact that a project of greater density could be built without coming to the Council because the necessary zoning already existed on the property. CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS October 9, 1980 MS. REBECCA BONI stated that she and her husband chose to live in an integrated community because of busing. She asked the Council to support the community. REV. MARTIN STUDTMAN, a retired pastor, stated that more businesses were not needed in the area. He felt that it would aggravate the situation of overcrowding. At Mayor McClellan's request, Mr. Lillie pointed out that without having to come to Council, the applicant could get a building permit and proceed with a retail center at any time on the "GR" tract. He could also proceed with a mixture of General Retail, Local Retail or Office uses or a total Office complex. Councilmember Goodman asked Mr. Lillie to discuss rollback zoning on the property. Mr. Lillie responded that with "A" Residential zoning a singlefamily subdivision could be put in averaging 3 to 4 units per acre, which amounted to 21 to 28 units. A duplex subdivision, which amounted to about the same number of units proposed now, could also be built. If the owner opposed a rollback, six votes of the Council would be required. Councilmember Himmelblau stated that she was not against condominiums but she did oppose them without any buffering in a residential neighborhood. She did not feel that there was enough buffering in the proposed site plans. MS. ERNESTINE THOMPSON, 6603 Ashland, felt that any new structure built in her area should be compatible quality and would maintain the value of presently existing property. MR. STEVE WIENEKE thought that a rollback on the property would be justified so that the integrated character of the neighborhood could be maintained. Councilmember Mullen stated that the person who owned the property also had rights and that it was unfair to deprive such a person of his rights when an area built up around his property. Councilmember Goodman felt that the situation being discussed tonight was the strongest against speculative zoning since the zoning was granted 12 years ago. Councilmember Snell felt that traffic was a major problem in the area and that the proposed development would increase traffic. He felt the safety factor should be considered, and that a better plan could be devised. October 9, 1980 _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MS. VERA GIVENS spoke in opposition to the proposed development. MS. IRMA HARRIS, 6602 Ashland Drive, thought that the property under discussion would be a beautiful location for a park. She hoped that the Council would consider a buffer for the area. In summation for the applicant, Mr. Moise made the following points. 1. Alternatives proposed by the applicant were reasonable. 2. If the Special Permits were not upheld, there was a possibility Traffic on Loyola Lane conformed to City Master Plan. Houses could be built within 5 feet of the back property line. that the property would be sold. 3. 5. Condominiums were a good way to establish equity. 4. MR. BENNIE HAWKINS, who had lived in The Bluffs for 8 years, felt that the neighborhood was special. Before granting the Special Permits, he felt that the City should see to it that the applicant give some assurance as to the quality of the proposed development. MR. MOISE stated that size of the condominiums was really immaterial, that it was the quality of construction which counted. Summarizing for the University Hills Homeowners Association, Mrs. Bartz made the following points: 1. The Bluffs were not built at the time the subject property was zoned in 1968. Residents were not informed of the zoning on the lots under discussion. 2. People knew that the applicant could build much more density on the subject lots. 3. 4. The development should be as compatible with the area as possible without harming the developer financially. Felt that the office park along with other nearby emerging commercial developments could turn the area into a ghetto. Motion Councilmember Snell moved that the Council close the public hearing and deny the Special Permits for (1) safety of the motoring public and of pedestrians using the facility and the area immediately surrounding the site, (2) because of noise producing elements; and glare of vehicular and stationary lights and effect of such lights on established character of the neighborhood, (3) because of street size and adequacy of pavement width for traffic reasonably expected to be generated by the proposed use around the site and in the immediate neighborhood and (4) because of such other measures as will secure and protect the public health, safety, morals and general welfare. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Goodman, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Goodman, Himmelblau, Snell, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino Noes: Mayor McClellan, Councilmember Mullen Absent: Councilmember Cooke October 9, 1980 _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS • • Councilmember Goodman stated the following: "Proposal #7 represents true and genuine reform of our electric rate structure. It's the greatest opportunity this Council has had to make a difference on the utility bills that the rate payers in this City pay. I hope it's an opportunity that we sieze tonight." Councilmember Himmelblau stated that she could support the proposal if businesses were taken out and went strictly with residential, but not with businesses in. As presented, she did not consider the proposal to be a lifeline. Councilmember Goodman said that he thought that this was one of the two or three most important votes that this Council had ever taken. Mayor McClellan made the following statement: "I reiterate my concern for those based on need who cannot pay their utility bills, but I think that should be handled directly without disguising it as a utility rate making. I think that most regulatory authorities, and certainly in my opinion, that redistribution of the wealth is not an appropriate rate making goal. I don't think that you can tell who needs it and who does not by looking at the consumption on the utility bills. So I will vote no." Councilmember Goodman made the following statement: "I don't think that it is redistribution of the wealth. I think to not adopt Proposal #37 is to continue to allow concentration of the wealth and to take money away from those who can least afford to pay their utility bills. What Proposal #7 truly constitutes is a proper distribution of the burden for operating our utility system and the proper rate structure." Councilmember Mullen stated that he preferred to wait after hearing Proposals #13a and #14a before taking a vote. Roll Call on Motion FAILED Roll Call on the motion failed to carry by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Goodman, Snell, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino Noes: Councilmember Himmelblau, Mayor McClellan Abstain: Councilmember Mullen Absent: Councilmember Cooke Councilmember Goodman asked that the item be placed on next Thursday's agenda for further consideration. October 9, 1980 =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Councilmember Himmelblau stated that she voted Yes, citing (1) safety of the motoring public and of pedestrians using the facility and the area immediately surrounding the site and (2) such other measures as will secure and protect the public health, safety, morals and general welfare. Statement by Mayor McClellan "I think this Council unanimously supports what's going on in that area and has worked in many ways for many years to reward that naturally integrated area. My concern, and I'm sure Councilmember Mullen's concern in voting no, was I'm afraid something worse can happen there tomorrow, and I would have rather we built in more buffering and more safe- guards with that Special Permit." Statement by Councilmember Mullen "Six months from now and when things go up and we can't say anything about it to this lady about a two-story apartment going closer than was proposed or a used car lot or anything else and so we can't help you any more. It's over." At 9:00 p.m., the Council recessed its meeting. RECESSED MEETING RESUMED At 9:12 p.m., Mayor McClellan called the recessed meeting to order, noting that Councilmember Cooke was absent. LIFELINE RATES The Council had before it consideration of amending the Electric Rate Ordinance relating to Lifeline Rates. Mayor McClellan pointed out that the only one that could be voted on tonight was Proposal #7 because the others had not been through a formal hearing and had to go through a hearing. Motion Councilmember Goodman moved that the Council adopt Proposal #7. Councilmember Snell seconded the motion. October 9, 1980 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS • TAX NOTICE FLIER Mayor McClellan stated that she had requested Mr. Jack Klitgaard to include an explanatory flier to accompany the tax notices which would be mailed out soon. She asked that the following sentence be added to the flier just before the sentence "The trustees for Austin I.S.D. set the school tax rate:" "There are two separate governmental jurisdictions governed by two separate decision-making bodies." Motion The Council, on Councilmember Goodman's motion, Mayor McClellan's second, approved the concept of the flier with the added sentence. (6-0 Vote, by unanimous consent, Councilmember Cooke absent) MERIT PAY SYSTEM Councilmember Mullen presented the following proposal to the Council for its consideration regarding changes in the merit pay system: "I would like to request your consideration of the changes to the City's current merit pay system which I proposed during our recent budget deliberations. The proposal represents a basic departure from the practice of giving across the board 'cost of living' increases by reducing future allocations for such raises and increasing the allocation for merit raises. City employees are one of our most valuable assets and I believe their needs must be met. I also believe that good City employees, those who excel, should be able to benefit to a greater extent than those who simply, 'do their job' adequately. This system has worked well in the private sector and should be utilized by the City to more effectively reward and retain our most valuable employees. It is my strong belief that the City should break away from the cycle of across the board 'cost of living' increases and place more emphasis on providing incentive for in- creased productivity. In order to accomplish this transition, while providing assurance to employees that the new system will be applied equitably, extensive modifications to our existing merit pay system will be necessary. I would request that staff prepare a detailed analysis of this proposal dealing with its impact as well as the procedural alternatives available for features such as training sessions for supervisors, elimination of standard merit step increases to maximize flexibility and reporting and tracking mechanisms to provide Council review of implementation and results. Thank you for your consideration. October 9, 1980 _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Motion The Council, on Councilmember Mullen's motion, Councilmember Goodman's second, instructed the City Manager to bring back some options in approximately four months. (6-0 Vote, by unanimous consent, Councilmember Cooke absent) AGENDA ITEM DEFERRED The Council deferred until October 16, 1980 consideration of cancelling the regularly scheduled City Council meetings on November 27, 1980, December 25, 1980, and January 1, 1981; scheduling an additional meeting during the last week of December; and rescheduling the meeting times for the January Council meetings. ZONINGS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING The City Manager reported the following applications have been referred to the Planning Commission for recommendation and have been set for public hearing before the City Council on November 6, 1980. From "LR" Local Retail 1st Height and Area MARY LOU SHIRER C14-80-168 8105 Mesa Drive 4216 Spicewood Springs Road to "C" Commercial 1st Height and Area 9620 North Lamar From "GR" General Retail VANCLEAVE DEVELOP- MENT CO., INC. by M.F. Bordelon C14-80-170 WILMOT R. HORTON by Vincent M. Moyer C14-80-171 TED WENDLANDT, EDWARD WENDLANDT by Tom Curtis C14-80-172 1501 West Avenue (also bounded by W. 15th Street) 4900-5108 Teri Road (also bounded by Nuckles Crossing) 1st Height and Area To "C-1" Commercial 1st Height and Area From "A" Residence 1st Height and Area To "0" Office 1st Height and Area From Interim "AA" Residence 1st Height and Area To "BB" Residence, 1st Height and Area October 9, 1980 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS ROGERS D. WILSON by Homer Reed C14-80-173 7404 Geneva Drive From "A" Residence 1st Height and Area To "B" Residence 1st Height and Area BALCONES WOODS JOINT VENTURE by Ray A. Wilkerson C14-80-174 PAUL AND MARIA MELENDEZ MORELAND HOUSE By Austin Redevelop- ment Authority C14-80-175 C14h-80-024 11150 Research Blvd. 1301 E. 1st Street From "GR" General Retail 1st Height and Area To "GR" General Retail 2nd Height and Area From "C" Commercial 2nd Height and Area Το "A-H" Residence 2nd Height and Area MEDICAL SCIENCE CENTER PARKING, INC by Henderson L. Buford, III C14-80-176 3707-3721 King Street 3702-3708 Ronson 625-635 West 38th St. From "A" Residence 1st Height and Area To "0" Office 2nd Height and Area MANUEL TABOADA C14-80-177 ALLIED DEVELOP- MENT COMPANY By Barry J. Smith C14-80-178 MINOR ESTY WILSON and GEORGE HUME COFER C14-80-179 1816 Waterson Avenue 7011-C Manchaca Road 709 Henderson (rear) From "A" Residence 1st Height and Area To "B" Residence 1st Height and Area From "GR" General Retail 1st Height and Area To "C-1" Commercial 1st Height and Area From "B" Residence 2nd Height and Area To "0" Office 1st Height and Area JOHN LOUGHLIN and PERRY LORENZ by Perry Lorenz C14-80-180 ALLANDALE BAPTIST CHURCH, INC. By Pike Powers C14-80-181 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 4907 Red Bluff 2600-2700 Northland Dr. 5700-5802 Nasco Dr. and 2601-2615 Allandale Road October 9, 1980 From "A" Residence 1st Height and Area To "D" Industrial 1st Height and Area From "A" Residence 1st Height and Area To "0" Office 1st Height and Area GENE THORNTON, TRUSTEE By FSA Properties, Inc. Celesta Cullen C14-80-182 CITY OF AUSTIN PLANNING DEPT. TRACT 1: C14-80-043 5715-5823 East Ben White From Interim "AA" Residence 3412-3418 Montopolis To "DL" Light Industrial 1st Height and Area 1st Height and Area 3512-3518 Montopolis Districts and 5706 Burleson Road 6016-6018 Westgate Boulevard 6010 and 6106 London Drive From Interim "A" Residence 1st Height and Area To "AA" Residence, "A" Residence, and "A-2" Residence 1st Height and Area TRACT 2: 3002 Headly Drive 5908-6008 Westgate Boulevard TRACT 3: 5700-5902 Westgate Boulevard 5601 Cherry Creek Drive TRACT 4: 5604-5630 Westgate Boulevard 5600 Cherry Creek Drive TRACT 5: 5701-5903 Westgate Boulevard 2601-2619 Stassney Lane TRACT 6: 6200-6212 Buffalo Pass TRACT 7: 6614-6804 Manchaca Road JAMES HUGHES By Larry Peel C14-80-055 DR. CAREY LEGETT, JR. By Bryant-Curington, Inc. C14-80-145 WAYNE LAYΜΟΝ by Tom Crider C14-80-152 EDWARD JOSEPH, TRUSTEE by Bert Pence C14-80-153 E.J. HOOD & J.W. SMALL By Phil Mock- ford C14-80-154 NORTHCROSS ASSO- CIATES, LTD., SAM E. DUNNAM, GENERAL PARTNER By James J. Amis, Urban Associates, Inc. C14-80-158 _ CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS Neely Drive and Spicewood Springs Road 6000 Manchaca Road 11844 Research Blvd. 11907 Bell Avenue 1200 E. Anderson Lane 11801-11909 Cow Path also bounded by Bull Run, Angus Rd. and West Duval 7730, 7714 and 7696 Northcross Dr. October 9, 1980 From Interim "A" Residence 1st Height and Area To "0" Office 1st Height and Area (Part) From Interim "A" Residence 1st Height and Area To "A" and "B" Residence and "0" Office 1st Height and Area From Interim "AA" Residence 1st Height and Area To "C" Commercial 1st Height and Area From Interim "A" Residence 1st Height and Area To "C" Commercial 1st Height and Area (as amended) From Interim "AA" Resi- dence 1st Height and Area To "B" Residence (Tr.1) "0" Office (South 180' Tr.2) & "BB" Residence (remainder of Tr.2) 1st Height and Area From Interim "A" Residence and "GR" General Retail 1st Height and Area To "0" Office and "A" Residence 1st Height and Area THE SETTLEMENT By Allan Nutt C14-80-162 ALL SAINTS CHAPEL By Norman Barker C14h-80-022 RANDERSON-LUNDELL BUILDING By The City of Austin C14h-80-023 FAR WEST I & II By D.J. Kavanagh, Inc. and RLS ASSOCIATES, INC. C814-80-007 _ CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS 508 Powell 1513 West Sixth 2629 Whitis Avenue 701 East 6th Street Far West Blvd. and Overidge Dr. October 9, 1980 From "0" Office 2nd Height and Area To "LR" Local Retail 1st Height and Area From "B" Residential 3rd Height and Area Το "B-H" Residence- Historic, 3rd Height and Area From "C-2" Commercial 4th Height and Area Το "C-2-H" Commercial- Historic PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT for Residential use ADJOURNMENT Council adjourned its meeting at 9:25 p.m. APPROVED Cont Mayor ATTEST: Grace Monive City Clerk