CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting July 09, 1981 3:00 Ρ.Μ. Council Chambers 301 West Second Street The meeting was called to order with Mayor McClellan presiding. Roll Call: Present: Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Councilmembers Duncan, Mullen Absent: Councilmembers Deuser, Goodman, Urdy INVOCATION Reverend Floyd Vick, Shettles Memorial United Methodist Church, gave the invocation. BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS Mayor McClellan announced the following board and commission appointments are due to be made July 23, 1981: Building Code Board of Appeals - 2 - 5 - 5 Energy Conservation Commission Electric Utility Commission Ethics Review Commission 1 Hospital Board - 4 Environmental Board - 9 Plumbing Advisory Board - 4 Renewable Energy Resources Commission - 3 Employees' Retirement System 2 to expire July 15, 1983 Solicitation Board 3 - July 9, 1981 _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Citizens' Traffic Safety Commission-1 Construction Advisory Commission - 1 Building Standards Commission - 1 On-Going Goals Assembly Committee - 1 (zone 7) and alternates Historic Landmark Commission - 2 Manpower Advisory Planning Council Parks and Recreation Board 1 - - 2 Vending Commission - 2 Austin Community Education Consortium Dental Health Advisory Committee - 1 Elisabet Ney Museum Board of Directors Private Industry Council - ו Commission on the Status of Women - 2 Planning Commission - 1 Downtown Revitalization Committee - 4 Community Development Commission - 1 To be appointed July 30, 1983: Austin Cable Television Commission 9 - - - 1 1 SUMMER INTERNS INTRODUCED Mr. Tom Muehlenbeck, Deputy City Manager, introduced the following interns from the LBJ School, who will be working for the City this summer: Patrice Beauchemin Kenneth Hydson Ann Marie Jensen Laurie Lucksinger MINUTES APPROVED Councilmember Duncan moved that the Council approve the Minutes of the meeting for July 2, and June 25, 1981; and Special Meeting of May 4, 1981. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Mullen, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmember Mullen, Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Noes: Trevino, Councilmember Duncan None Absent: Councilmembers Goodman, Urdy, Deuser July 9, 1981 = CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council make the following board and commission appointments: Energy Conservation Commission Jim Fowler Mike Kleinman Elaine McDade Gary Ashford Tina Coverman Ethics Review Commission Jean Dahlquist (confirm Common Cause appointment) Environmental Board James Williams Granger McDonald.. Dennis Crowley Scott Roberts Gwen Sederholm Marcia Sobel-Fox Richard Shocket Sharon Gillespie Jack Boettcher Plumbing Advisory Board Clint Smith Alex McNair James Middleton Employee's Retirement System Yvonne Gardner To expire July 1, 1983 To expire July 1, 1983 To expire July 1, 1983 To expire July 1, 1983 To expire July 15, 1983 Paul Herrera Solicitation Board Clemith Houston S. Reuben Rountree, Jr. Gerald Lapple To expire July 1, 1983 July 9, 1981 - CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Historic Landmark Commission George Boutwell Sharon Greenhill Manpower Planning Council Change Michael Rodriquez from interested citizen to veteran's representative Eva Lopez Olivia Vallejo Private Industry Council Tommy Wyatt Commission on the Status of Women Sebiletso Matabane Heidi Wakefield Community Development Commission James Ramirez To draw for terms To expire September 30, 1981 To expire October 1, 1981 To expire June 30, 1982 To expire March 1, 1983 The motion, seconded by Mayor McClellan, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmember Mullen, Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Councilmember Duncan Noes: None Absent: Councilmembers Urdy, Deuser, Goodman (Councilmember Deuser entered the Council Chamber at 3:25 p.m.) CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM Mayor Pro Tem Trevino moved that the Council adopt a resolution approving the purchase of 15.056 acres of land out of the Theodore Bissell League for the Whispering Oaks Neighborhood Park. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM No. 81/86-03. (NPC Realty Company) The motion, seconded by Councilmember Mullen, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Councilmembers Deuser, Duncan, Mullen Noes: None Absent: Councilmembers Urdy, Goodman _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS July 9, 1981 Mayor Pro Tem Trevino moved that the Council adopt a resolution approving a Change Order in the amount of $41,152.00 to Clouse Construction Company for Upper Walnut Creek Wastewater Interceptor. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM No. 72/23-05. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Mullen, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Councilmembers Noes: Deuser, Duncan, Mullen None Absent: Councilmembers Urdy, Goodman Mayor Pro Tem Trevino moved that the Council adopt a resolution authorizing negotiations and condemnation proceedings for acquiring additional property at Burleson Substation, Minor Substation Project. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM No. 80/16-01. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Mullen, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Councilmembers Deuser, Duncan, Mullen Noes: None Absent: Councilmembers Urdy, Goodman CONTRACTS APPROVED Mayor Pro Tem Trevino moved that the Council adopt a resolution approving the following contract: WATSON'S DISTRIBUTING COMPANY 5511 Brewster Drive San Antonio, Texas - Industrial Truckster, Vehicle and Equipment Service Department Item 1, 5 ea. - $27,987.00 The motion, seconded by Councilmember Mullen, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Councilmembers Deuser, Duncan, Mullen Noes: None Absent: Councilmembers Urdy, Goodman July 9, 1981 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Mayor Pro Tem Trevino moved that the Council adopt a resolution approving the following contract: Bid Award: AMERICAN UTILITY SUPPLY COMPANY Route 1, Georgetown Industrial Park North Georgetown, Texas AUSTIN PIPE & SUPPLY 300 Medina Austin, Texas BIG STATE UTILITY SUPPLY 9324 Circle Drive Austin, Texas ROHAN COMPANY 508-D East St. Elmo Road Austin, Texas TRANS TEX SUPPLY COMPANY 4618 East 7th Street Austin, Texas - Standard Water and Wastewater Utility Materials, Water and Wastewater Department Three (3) months supply agreement Multiple progressive awards by line items from first low bidder to high bidder - Estimated total $11,500.00 The motion, seconded by Councilmember Mullen, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Councilmembers Noes: Deuser, Duncan, Mullen None Absent: Councilmembers Urdy, Goodman AGENDA ITEM PULLED The following item was pulled by the Council from the agenda: Consider approval of a contract for a medical director for the Jail Division of the Austin Police Department. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MEDICARE REIMBURSEMENT July 9, 1981 Mayor Pro Tem Trevino moved that the Council adopt a resolution approving for Brackenridge Hospital the retention of the law firm of Wood Lucksinger & Epstein to pursue through group appeals the Medicare reimbursement issues at a cost of $30,000. (Recommended by the Hospital Board) The motion, seconded by Councilmember Mullen, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Councilmembers Noes: Deuser, Duncan, Mullen None Absent: Councilmembers Urdy, Goodman PUBLIC HEARINGS SET Mayor Pro Tem Trevino moved that the Council set a public hearing for July 30, 1981 at 7:30p.m. on proposed use of 1981-82 General Revenue Sharing funds. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Mullen, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Councilmembers Deuser, Duncan, Mullen Noes: None Absent: Councilmembers Urdy, Goodman Mayor Pro Tem Trevino moved that the Council set a public hearing for July 30, 1981 at 8:00p.m. on the proposed Lake Austin Shoreline Development Regulations. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Mullen, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Councilmembers Deuser, Duncan, Mullen Noes: None Absent: Councilmembers Urdy, Goodman Mayor Pro Tem Trevino moved that the Council set a public hearing for July 23, 1981, at 7:30p.m. on a request by Mr. John Meinrath on an appeal from the imposition of monitoring and maintenance fees related to Maple Run, Sections 4 and 6 (C8-80-40.4 and C8-80-40.6). The motion, seconded by Councilmember Mullen, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Councilmembers Deuser, Duncan, Mullen Noes: None Absent: Councilmembers Urdy, Goodman Mayor Pro Tem Trevino moved that the Council accept withdrawal of an appeal from Ms. Karen Balthrop on a Special Permit for Silvercreek Apartments, C14p-81-024. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Mullen, carried by the following vote: _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS July 9, 1981 Ayes: Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Councilmembers Deuser, Duncan, Mullen Noes: None Absent: Councilmembers Urdy, Goodman As the appeal was withdrawn, there will be no hearing. Mayor Pro Tem Trevino moved that the Council set a public hearing for August 6, 1981 at 7:30p.m. on an appeal from Mr. Richard Gravois, Glenna Balch, the Zilker Barton Heights Neighborhood Association and Cicily Simms, Richard and Elizabeth Murphy on a Special Permit for Kinney Avenue Condominiums, 1307 and 1407 Kinney Avenue, C14-81-029. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Mullen, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Councilmembers Deuser, Duncan, Mullen Noes: None Absent: Councilmembers Urdy, Goodman ITEM PULLED FROM AGENDA Consideration of setting a meeting with the Austin Chamber of Commerce to discuss industrial recruitment was pulled from the agenda. SALE OF CITY PROPERTY Mayor Pro Tem Trevino moved that the Council adopt a resolution authorizing sale of City property No. S-134 (Balcones Tract) for $1,311,000.00 to Linear Corporation. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Mullen, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Councilmembers Deuser, Duncan, Mullen Noes: None Absent: Councilmembers Urdy, Goodman This is a remnant of a larger tract of land purchased by the City in 1962 for right-of-way for MoPac Expressway. It is zoned "0-1" Office, 1st Height and Area District, with certain restrictions, and is located north of Northland Drive between Balcones Drive and MoPac Boulevard. _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS July 9, 1981 GRANT APPLICATION Mayor Pro Tem Trevino moved that the Council adopt a resolution authorizing submission of a grant application in the amount of $75,000 to the Administration on Aging for a model project, Senior Employment Development. (In-kind match required $7,500). The motion, seconded by Councilmember Mullen, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Councilmembers Deuser, Duncan, Mullen Noes: None Absent: Councilmembers Urdy, Goodman ITEMS POSTPONED Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council postpone consideration of the following items until August 6, 1981: Consider creating the Neighborhood Revitalization Commission. Consider creating the Office of Neighborhood Revitalization, authorizing a budget of $958,716 (CDBG Funds), and transferring the unexpended funds and outstanding obligations from the April 2, 1981 contract with the Austin Redevelopment Authority to this office. The motion, seconded by Mayor McClellan, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Councilmembers Deuser, Duncan, Mullen Noes: None Absent: Councilmembers Urdy, Goodman COUNCIL MEETINGS CANCELLED Mayor McClellan introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN CANCELLING THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS OF AUGUST 12 AND 13, 1981; 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 Mayor McClellan, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Councilmembers Deuser, Duncan, Mullen Noes: None Absent: Councilmembers Goodman, Urdy The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. July 9, 1981 _ 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: A TRACT OF LAND CONTAINED IN LOT 11, BLOCK 2, BANNISTER ACRES SUBDIVISION, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 4317 GILLIS STREET AND 1302 CASEY STREET, FROM "A" RESIDENCE, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "B" 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. (Chester H. and Evelyn Dorman, C14-81-058) Councilmember Mullen 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: Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Councilmembers Deuser, Duncan, Mullen Noes: None Absent: Councilmembers Goodman, Urdy 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: LOT 1, LESS THE SOUTH 57.5 FEET, BLOCK 1, GRAHAM ADDITION, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 1621 WEST 6TH STREET, FROM "B" RESIDENCE, SECOND HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "O" OFFICE, 2ND 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. (Mike Sheiman, C14-80-087) Councilmember Mullen 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: Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Councilmembers Noes: Deuser, Duncan, Mullen None Absent: Councilmembers Goodman, Urdy The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. ! _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS July 9, 1981 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 17 AND 18, BLOCK 12, BROADACRES SUBDIVISION, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 5604 AND 5605 WOODROW FROM "A" RESIDENCE, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "BB" 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. (Vernon K. and Bennie M. Wimberly, C14-81-071) : Councilmember Mullen 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: Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Councilmembers Deuser, Duncan, Mullen Noes: None Absent: Councilmembers Goodman, Urdy 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 5.01 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 4412 NIXON LANE, FROM INTERIM "AA" RESIDENCE, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "DL" LIGHT INDUSTRIAL, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED IN AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (George Arredondo, C14-81-079) Councilmember Mullen 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: Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Councilmembers Deuser, Duncan, Mullen Noes: None Absent: Councilmembers Goodman, Urdy The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. July 9, 1981 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: A 75 X 180 FOOT TRACT OF LAND OUT OF LOT 1, BEVILLE SUBDIVISION, OUT OF THE SOUTHEAST ONE-HALF OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF OUTLOT 72, DIVISION D, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 3002 GUADALUPE, FROM "C" COMMERCIAL SECOND HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "C-H" COMMERCIAL-HISTORIC, SECOND 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. (North Austin Fire Station No. 6, C14h-81-003) Councilmember Mullen 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: Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Councilmembers Noes: Deuser, Duncan, Mullen None Absent: Councilmembers Goodman, Urdy The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor McClellan introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE ORDERING A CHANGE IN USE AND HEIGHT AND AREA AND CHANGING THE USE AND HEIGHT AND AREA MAPS ACCOMPANYING CHAPTER 45 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1967 AS FOLLOWS: TRACT 1: A 1.50 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, FROM INTERIM "AA" RESIDENCE, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "O" OFFICE, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; TRACT 2: 250 SQUARE FEET OF LAND, FROM INTERIM "AA" RESIDENCE, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "LR" LOCAL RETAIL, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; ALL OF 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. (Trigg Forister, C14r-81-070) Councilmember Mullen 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: Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Councilmembers Deuser, Duncan, Mullen Noes: None Absent: Councilmembers Goodman, Urdy The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed as an emergency measure. July 9, 1981 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS. (Councilmembers Goodman and Urdy entered the Council Chamber at 3:43 p.m.) REPORT FROM LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL Mr. Joe Longley, Legislative Counsel for Austin, reported on his work accomplished during the 1981 legislative session. He referred to a report which he passed out. CITY CLERK DID NOT RECEIVE A COPY. He said seven out of ten bills favored passed, and the bills which Council opposed did not pass. Mr. Longley told Council that of the $51,000 budgeted for a legislative counsel, $13,000 remains in the budget unexpended. He told them if they need help during the Special Session, he is willing. Mayor McClellan directed an item for the extension of Mr. Longley's contract for the Special Session to be put on the July 23, 1981 agenda. WATER QUALITY MONITORING PROGRAM Dr. Maureen McReynolds, Director of Environmental Resource Management, presented a report on the Water Quality Monitoring Program. "Several weeks ago the Council requested some additional information on water quality monitoring and the memo you have before you today deals with three separate aspects of that program. The three are expanded water quality monitoring of Barton Springs which we recommend would begin immediately. Second, the purchase of automatic sampling equipment, and third, contracting with a consultant to design and implement a water quality monitoring program and to investigate the feasibility of central city water quality testing laboratory. This proposal has been reviewed by the Water Quality Review Board. After reviewing the cost and life expectancy of the monitoring equipment it was the staff's opinion that these were not items that should be included in the Capital Improvements Program so they have been recommended as part of the Operating Budget." She discussed the water quality monitoring at Barton Springs and said the samples taken in 1973 and 1974 by the Department of Water Resources registered very high water quality levels at Barton Springs. The USGS (U.S. Geological Service) began collecting samples on a regular basis in 1978 and their samples indicated that quality is still very good. She said we do not have rainfall data or other information that would indicate if it has any difference between current data and older data. Dr. McReynolds recommended a sampling frequency of once a week at the Springs and an additional sampling during storm events. Aqua Lab has been interviewed for their cost estimates for collecting and processing water quality samples, as well as USGS. Estimates vary between the two facilities for $152.00 for Aqua Lab and $563 for the Geological Survey. Dr. McReynolds said they recommend the City contracting for a year to do sampling at Barton Springs. Grab samples would be taken and the cost between now and September 15 would be about $3,000 if additional parameters are included as recommended by Ms. Connie Moore. This is using Aqua Lab. Cost for USGS would be $8,500. During the fiscal year of 1982 additional funds would have to be budgeted to complete that year of water quality sampling. Dr. McReynolds then discussed the differences of the two laboratories. July 9, 1981 i _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Dr. McReynolds said they might consider additional grab samples at other places. She mentioned Campbell's Hole during the swimming season. Also MoPac during the final stages of construction. Dr. McReynolds discussed automatic samplers. "We feel for site specific development such as the Barton Creek Square Mall an automatic sampler would be the most desirable type of equipment. It would collect during storm events that general run-off and would allow us an opportunity to see how varied types of pollution control devices built in Barton Creek Square Mall and under the Williamson Creek Ordinance are actually operating in the field. Cost of the equipment for six ampling sites which would include a sample before run-off enters a holding pond and after run-off leaves the pond, plus a toxic sampler, and the cost of installation would be $262,220. Additional funds would be needed to process the samples. This would be an additional $45,000.00. "The third aspect of our report deals with the use of a consultant to help in de designing the program. We need someone to assist the City in setting up the equipment and checking it out and to survey existing City laboratory facilities and determine whether or not it is feasible at this point to consider constructing a central city water quality laboratory that would deal primarily with the urban run-off samples." Councilmember Goodman requested this item be put on the Agenda in two weeks as a budget amendment for the Aqua Lab proposal. There was some discussion about including funding for water quality monitoring in a bond package. Mr. Muehlenbeck said, "Let us get with bond counsel and see what can be done on that point. Your direction is to bring back in two weeks an amendment for an amount not to exceed $3,000.00, and the third point is the staff is requesting Council consideration for us to discuss with a consultant the need for an RFP (Request For Proposal) for a city-wide testing program for the consolidation of all the water testing programs that are going on in the city now." Discussion followed concerning samples, etc. MR. RAYMOND SLADE, Geological Survey, told Council, "When rain occurs the spring flow starts increasing slowly for about a week, peaks and drops. So we have a good idea when to sample. The analysis changes immediately after a rain fall so we recommend a program of sampling which will coordinate with a rainfall event. The program we submitted included recommended constituents and recommended frequencies which is quite a bit different than Agua Lab's. We have applied for matching funds for this program for next year but we cannot guarantee it until we hear from the Geological Survey nationwide." Further discussion concluded the presentation. REPORT POSTPONED ... A City Manager report on Medical Program for Municipal Jail was pulled from the Agenda and will be discussed on July 23, 1981. : July 9, 1981 _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS PROPOSED SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN Mr. John German introduced the discussion on Proposed Solid Waste Management Plan. REPORT ON FILE IN CITY CLERK'S OFFICE. He told Council primary recommendations of the study include the implementation of a pilot recycling project in the Hyde Park and Travis Heights neighborhood; monitoring of the energy market and plan for a resource recovery facility in the year 2000; initiation of a transfer station siting study; proceed with permitting a landfill on Pearce Road in Southeast Travis County; and encouraging of backyard composting by private citizens. MS. MARY WEESE, project manager for Henningson, Durham & Richardson, presented slides depicting the study made. Mayor McClellan requested an agenda item for July 23, 1981, concerning a resolution for the southeast landfill as proposed. SOURCE SEPARATION RECYCLING PILOT PROGRAM BETH BROWN, Chairperson of the task force for recycling, presented the Citizens Advisory Committee for Resource Recovery report on Recommendations for Source Separation Recycling Pilot Program. COPY OF REPORT ON FILE IN CITY CLERK'S OFFICE. They are recommending Travis Heights and Hyde Park Neighborhoods as test areas for the project. Mayor McClellan said this is something which will be considered during the budget. PUBLIC HEARING - RESTRICTIVE COVENANT FOR ZONING Mayor McClellan opened the public hearing scheduled for 4:00p.m. to consider an amendment to the restrictive covenant for Zoning Case No. C14-80-153, Edward Joseph, Trustee, 1200 East Anderson Lane. Mr. Lillie, Director of Planning, stated, "Amendments to restrictive covenants that are set by the City Council are handled just like zoning cases. They are sent through the Planning Commission with a recommendation on to Council. This is an amendment to a zoning case on Ed Bluestein Boulevard, east of IH 35 out near the Eagle Signal Corporation near Cameron Road. The amendment was to the site plan approved by Planning Commission and Council. It includes a reorientation of one building and the addition of another on the site. Planning Commission did hold a public hearing and recommends the amendments to you." Clifford Warner appeared before Council as the applicant. One building was originally proposed for the site and since then Council has passed a Primary Road Ordinance and the building does not legally fall under the new ordinance. Hence they have redesigned the building and the site. No one else appeared to be heard. July 9, 1981 = CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS Motion Councilmember Deuser moved that the Council close the public hearing and adopt a resolution amending the restrictive covenant for Zoning Case No. C14-80-153 to erect a 59,000 square foot office and warehouse building with eventually two planned, providing a total of 113,000 square feet of building area. The motion, seconded by Mayor McClellan, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Councilmembers Deuser, Duncan, Goodman, Mullen, Urdy, Mayor McClellan Noes: None BOND ELECTION Mayor McClellan opened the public hearing scheduled for 4:15 p.m. on proposed C.I.P. (Capital Improvements Program) projects to be included in an August 29, 1981 bond election. Mr. Frank Rodriguez, Research and Budget Department, reported as follows: "The bond program is primarily based on the approved 1980-85 CIP. The program includes general government, aviation and utility improvements. A program was recommended by the City Manager and Planning Commission in April. $57.6 million dollars for general government needs; $10.5 million for the aviation program; $119.9 million for utilities. A breakdown of utilities is $36.4 million for the Electric Utility; $53.8 million for water; and $29.7 million for wastewater. This is a total package of $188.1 million. Recently we have had several amendments as a result of the flood and other needs identified by staff and counsel. Total for amendments related to flooding is $9.6 million which includes additional $1,000,000 pertaining to Boggy Creek. In order to provide for an August 29, 1981 bond election, July 23 should be considered as a target date for bond ballot decisions." ... BEN SARRETT, Community Development Commission, said they object to park and recreation expenditures. JUDY BRAY, Austin Natural Science Center, asked for $200,000 to be put back in the CIP for the Center. HILDA CONSINGA, North Parks Neighborhood Association, asked for money to develop the park land recently acquired. She said there are no neighborhood pools in her part of the City. HOWARD SHACKELFORD, chairman, North Oaks Neighborhood Association, asked for funding for a swimming pool. He said they are willing to furnish the maintenance. SKIP MOORE, of the same association, said residents support a park pool. The Mayor requested information on utilization of parks and a listing of which ones are in the target area. Councilmember Deuser stated they should move toward a policy that it would be mandatory for a developer to furnish a park. Albert DeLaRosa, Assistant City Attorney, stated that had been held to be unconstitutional. Councilmember Deuser said then they should be encouraged to do this on a voluntary basis. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS July 9, 1981 CHARLES BERGSTROM thinks Austin should acquire a race track for bike racing and bike parking facilities for the airport. BERNADETTE SAFF, representing residents of the King Albert area, said they need provisions for proper drainage. HANK PHILLIPS expressed opposition to the $8.5 million bond proposal by Councilmember Duncan concerning solar electricity. CELESTE KROMAK, Hyde Park Neighborhood Association, wants something done about erosion control on Waller Creek. She supports parks in her area. RICHARD FRISBEE asked for funds for the rebuilding of the Austin Recreation Center. ELSIE THRUSH, ACORN, asked for bus shelters for Clifton Street and Martin Luther King, Jr., Boulevard. RUBY GOODWIN asked for a shelter at the Twin Oaks Shopping Center. CONNIE MOORE appeared before Council and said people want parks and not. utilities. She feels the timing is bad for this bond election. BILL MILSTEAD said the utility fund needs to be protected and nurtured or else taxes will have to be raised. DOROTHY RICHTER said there should be flood-related bonds. Councilmember Deuser wants the Council to look at a 2-year bond program. Motion Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council close the public hearing. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Goodman, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Deuser, Duncan, Goodman, Mullen, Urdy, Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino Noes: None RECESS Council recessed its meeting at 5:35 p.m. and resumed its recessed meeting at 5:50 p.m. - CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS- July 9, 1981 ELECTRIC RATES Mr. Merle Lang appeared before Council to request a list of 280 customers reclassified according to a recently passed ordinance, so he knows how much money will be requested for a refund. Mr. Muehlenbeck said he will call Mr. Lang when the information is compiled. STREET CLOSING Councilmember Goodman moved that the Council approve the request of Mr. Carlos Velasquez, representing the Mexican American Chamber of Commerce to temporarily close the parking lane and one lane of traffic in the 200 block of East 6th Street on July 31, 1981 for the purpose of filming a television show, subject to filing of application and paying of fees. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Duncan, carried by the following vote: Councilmember Deuser Ayes: Councilmembers Duncan, Goodman, Mayor McClellan, Noes: None Not in Council Chamber when roll was called: Councilmembers Mullen, Urdy, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino AQUA FESTIVAL Councilmember Deuser moved that the Council approve the request of Mr. Thad Holt, President, and Mr. Bill Holford, Commodore of the 1981 Austin Aqua Festival for permission and assistance for the 1981 Austin Aqua Festival as follows: a. Texas World Flying Disc Championships July 11-12, 1981 8:00 a.m. until dark Canoe Races July 18-19, 1981 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Austin Invitational July 19, 1981 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Novice Ski Tournament Texas Championship Ski July 25-26, 1981 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Tournament Boy Scouts Canoe Race August 1, 1981 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sail Riders Show August 1, 1981 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Kawasaki Jet Ski August 1-2, 1981 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Tournament Austin Aqua Festival August 3-6, 1981 6:30 p.m. - 12 midnight Nights July 31, 1981 6:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. August 1-2, 1981 6:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. August 7-8, 1981 6:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. July 9, 1981 CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS- Night Lighted Water Parade August 7, 1981 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Celebrity Canoe Race August 7, 1981 7:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. AAF Pro International Ski Tournament August 8-9, 1981 9:00 p.m. AAF Fun Fest August 8-9, 1981 10:00 a.m. - - 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. (1) Use of Town Lake, Auditorium Shores and East and West Shoal Beach (north shore of Town Lake) as an event and spectator area. (2) Permission to close the hike and bike trail along Auditorium Shores from 6:00p.m. until 2:00 a.m. during Fest Nights and from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. on August 8, 1981 and 6:00a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on August 9, 1981 during the Pro International Ski Tournament. (Signs will be provided to alert trail users) (3) Use of inboard and outboard motorboats in promoting, staging and conducting events. (4) Request to set ski courses and practice towing barges before dates of events. (5) Request that excursion boat operators and other boat operators not be allowed to operate in the event areas for safety reasons. (6) Permission to sell beer and food on Auditorium Shores and East and West Shoal Beach. (7) Request to use Auditorium and Coliseum parking lots for parking. (8) Permission to hold aerial fireworks display at Auditorium Shores area on the south bank of Town Lake on August 7, 1981. b. Twilight Land Parade and July 31, 1981 Pet Parade (1) Approval of Parade Permit. 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. The motion, seconded by Mayor McClellan, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Goodman, Mullen, Mayor McClellan, Noes: Councilmembers Deuser, Duncan None Not in Council Chamber when roll was called: Councilmember Urdy, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino July 9, 1981 _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS PRESCRIPTIONS FOR CLINIC CARD HOLDERS MISS BETTY LARUE, Director, Information and Referral for Older Adults, appeared before Council to address the issue of ATCHD (Austin-Travis County Health Department) proposal related to dispensing of prescriptions for clinic card holders. She said the personal attention from pharmacists is needed, and also supports the demand to use generic drugs. AUCTION FOR CENTRAL TEXAS Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council approve the request of MR. AL TANKESLEY, President and General Manager of Channel 36, for permission to place two portable signs on public right-of-way in the Auditorium/Coliseum area for the "Auction of Central Texas." The motion, seconded by Mayor McClellan, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmember Mullen, Mayor McClellan, Councilmembers Noes: Deuser, Duncan, Goodman None Not in Council Chamber when roll was called: Councilmember Urdy, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino PUBLIC HEARING - MODIFICATION OF SPECIAL PERMIT Mayor McClellan opened the public hearing scheduled for 6:00p.m. on the application of Jamail Properties for modification of an existing special permit for the use and development of a 3.066 acre tract of land locally known as 155 South 1st (C14p-73-037) to allow the addition of 4,500 square feet for a two-story office building. Said property being classified as "L" Lake Development 2nd and 4th Height and Area. Mr. Lillie reviewed the modification. No one appeared to be heard. Motion Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council close the public hearing and approve the modification of an existing special permit for the use and development of a 3.066 acre tract of land locally known as 155 South 1st (C14p-73-037) to allow the addition of 4,500 square feet for a two-story office building; said property being classified as "L" Lake Development 2nd and 4th Height and Area. The motion, seconded by Mayor McClellan, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor McClellan, Councilmembers Duncan, Goodman Mullen Noes: None Abstain: Councilmember Deuser Not in Council Chamber when roll was called: Councilmember Urdy, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino ( July 9, 1981 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS PUBLIC HEARING RESCHEDULED Councilmember Goodman moved that the Council reschedule the public hearing on the Austin Southwest Quadrant Transportation Study presently set for July 23, 1981 at 5:00p.m., to July 30, 1981 at 8:30p.m. The motion, seconded by Mayor McClellan, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor McClellan, Councilmembers Deuser, Duncan, Goodman, Mullen Noes: None Not in Council Chamber when roll was called: Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Councilmember Urdy AGENDA ITEM POSTPONED Consideration of creation of a nine-member Cable Commission will be on the July 23, 1981 agenda. ADJOURNMENT Council adjourned its meeting at 6:15 p.m. ATTEST: Grace Mourse City Clerk APPROVED Cole Ke Mayor