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Austin's Big Plans & Public Safety

Thursday, July 30, 1981 regular
  • Future Growth & Infrastructure:

    The city moved forward with significant infrastructure projects, including over $13 million for water, wastewater, and hospital expansions. Additionally, plans for a new airport were advanced, and a public hearing was set for annexing over 2,600 acres, indicating major future growth.
  • Enhanced Public Safety:

    New fire and life safety recommendations were discussed, aiming to require sprinkler systems in new high-rises and retroactive smoke detectors in residential buildings. A comprehensive medical program for the municipal jail was also approved.
  • Development & Environmental Rules:

    Public hearings focused on proposed regulations for Lake Austin shoreline development and updates to Municipal Utility District (MUD) ordinances affecting growth management. Several properties also received historic zoning designations.
  • Key City Operations:

    The search for a new City Manager officially launched. Speed limits were adjusted on several major roadways, and a large contract for a new Police Department telecommunication system was postponed for further review.

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_ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting July 30, 1981 3:00 Ρ.Μ. Council Chambers 301 West Second Street The meeting was called to order with Mayor McClellan presiding. She noted that Mayor Pro Tem Trevino was at the Sister Cities meeting. Roll Call: Present: Mayor McClellan, Councilmembers Deuser, Duncan, Goodman, Mullen Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Councilmember Urdy RESOLUTION TO HONOR WILLIAM DICK Mayor McClellan read a resolution, signed by all Councilmembers, recognizing William Dick who worked as a volunteer with the Austin Tenant's Council for over five years until his recent death. His widow, Mrs. Dick, received the resolution with her thanks and appreciation. INVOCATION Mr. Jim Colley, South Side Church of Christ, gave the Invocation. AQUA FEST Mr. Bill Holford, Commodore, Austin Aqua Festival, presented a certificate to Mayor McClellan appointing her Vice-Commodore of the Aqua Fest, and presented Skipper pins to all Councilmembers. 38 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXASJuly 30, 1981 Ayes: Councilmember Mullen, Mayor McClellan, Councilmembers Noes: Deuser, Duncan, Goodman None Absent: Councilmember Urdy, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council adopt a resolution approving the following contract: MCCULLOUGH & ASSOCIATES 12703A Research Boulevard Austin, Texas - - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM Southwest Austin Water Transmission Main Phase B-2 - $843,632.64 C.I.P. No. 73/22-24 The motion, seconded by Councilmember Goodman, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmember Mullen, Mayor McClellan, Councilmembers Deuser, Duncan, Goodman Noes: None Absent: Councilmember Urdy, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council adopt a resolution approving the following contract: JOHN R. HUGHES CONSTRUCTION CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM - COMPANY Drawer 3400 Austin, Texas Williamson Creek Wastewater Interceptor Phase I - $902,593.00 C.I.P. No. 73/23-04 The motion, seconded by Councilmember Goodman, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmember Mullen, Mayor McClellan, Councilmembers Deuser, Duncan, Goodman Noes: None Absent: Councilmember Urdy, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council adopt a resolution approving a Change Order in the amount of $132,892.52 to Temple Associates, Inc., in connection with the 1981 Interim Terminal Improvements at the Robert Mueller Municipal Airport. C.I.P. No. 79/81-08. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Goodman, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmember Mullen, Mayor McClellan, Councilmembers Deuser, Duncan, Goodman Noes: None Absent: Councilmember Urdy, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXASJuly 30, 1981 BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS Mayor McClellan announced the following Board and Commission appointments have been announced for appointment: Building Code Board of Appeals - 2 Electric Utility Commission - 5 Ethics Review Commission - 1. Hospital Board - 4 Renewable Energy Resources Commission 3 Citizen's Traffic Safety Commission 1 Construction Advisory Committee - 1 Building Standards Commission - 1 On-Going of Goals Assembly Committee 1 plus alternates - Parks and Recreation Board - 1 Vending Commission - 2 Austin Community Education Consortium - 1 Dental Health Advisory Committee - 1 Elisabet Ney Museum Board of Directors - 1 Planning Commission - 1 Downtown Revitalization Committee - 4 Plumbing Advisory Board - 1 Community Development Commission Austin Cable Commission 9 - 1 to be chosen by Councilman Urdy - Mayor McClellan announced the following appointments will be made on September 3, 1981: Hospital Board 1 - Energy Conservation Commission MH/MR Board of Trustees - 2 1 Manpower Advisory Planning Council - 15 Arts Commission 1 Heritage and Folk Art APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilmember Duncan moved that the Council approve the Minutes of the following meetings: Special Meetings of May 20, May 22, May 25, May 29. Special Meetings of June 2, June 3 (5:30p.m.), June 3 (7:00p.m.), June 24, June 29, June 30, July 1, July 8 (3:00p.m.), July 8 (4:00 p.m.), April 7, July 23. Regular Meetings of July 9, and July 23, 1981. The motion, seconded by Mayor McClellan, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Goodman, Mullen, Mayor McClellan, Noes: Councilmembers Deuser, Duncan None Absent: Councilmember. Urdy, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXASJuly 30, 1981 LEASE AGREEMENT Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council adopt a resolution approving renewal of a lease agreement for the Montopolis Branch Library. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Goodman, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmember Mullen, Mayor McClellan, Councilmembers Noes: Deuser, Duncan, Goodman. None Absent: Councilmember Urdy, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino RELEASE OF EASEMENTS Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council adopt a resolution authorizing release of the following easement: A sanitary sewer easement as recorded in Volume 348, Pages 419 and 420 of the Travis County Deed Records and located on Oakmont Heights Subdivision, West 35th Street and Jackson Avenue. (Requested by Water and Wastewater Department of the City of Austin.) The motion, seconded by Councilmember Goodman, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmember Mullen, Mayor McClellan, Councilmembers Deuser, Duncan, Goodman Noes: None Absent: Councilmember Urdy, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council adopt a resolution authorizing release of the following easement: 10.0 feet of a 30.00 foot water line easement recorded in Volume 6338, Page 1889 of the Travis County Deed Records and located on Walnut Crossing, Section 5 and 5A. (Requested by Bryant-Curington, Inc., representing the Bill Milburn Company, Inc.) The motion, seconded by Councilmember Goodman, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmember Mullen, Mayor McClellan, Councilmembers Deuser, Duncan, Goodman Noes: None Absent: Councilmember Urdy, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino { i CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXASJuly 30, 1981 CONTRACTS APPROVED Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council adopt a resolution approving the following contract: INDUSTRALEASE CORPORATION 3000 Marcus Avenue Lake Success, New York - Leasing a Cooper Medical Devices Ultrascan for Radiology Department of Brackenridge Hospital Thirty-six (36) Month Lease Item 1 - $785.00/mo. Total $28,260.00 The motion, seconded by Councilmember Goodman, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmember Mullen, Mayor McClellan, Councilmembers Deuser, Duncan, Goodman Noes: None Absent: Councilmember Urdy, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council adopt a resolution approving the following contract: TEXAS CEMENT COMPANY 5100 Farm-To-Market 2770 South Buda, Texas - Portland Cement, Purchases and Stores Department Twelve (12) Month Supply Agreement Item 1 - $24,570.00 The motion, seconded by Councilmember Goodman, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmember Mullen, Mayor McClellan, CounciImembers Deuser, Duncan, Goodman Noes: None Absent: Councilmember Urdy, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council adopt a resolution approving the following contract: ALEXANDER ASPHALT ADDITIVES 3rd and Stockton Street Big Spring, Texas Latex Modifier, Public Works Department Twelve (12) Month Supply Agreement Item 1 - $14,828.00 The motion, seconded by Councilmember Goodman, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmember Mullen, Mayor McClellan, Councilmembers Deuser, Duncan, Goodman Noes: None Absent: Councilmember Urdy, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino : _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXASJuly 30, 1981 Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council adopt a resolution approving ! the following contract: AMERICAN PETROFINA COMPANY OF TEXAS Second and Scurry Streets Big Spring, Texas - Cut-back Asphalt and Asphalt Cement Public Works Department Twelve (12) Month Supply Agreement Item 1 through 4 $33,652.50 - The motion, seconded by Councilmember Goodman, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmember Mullen, Mayor McClellan, Councilmembers Noes: Deuser, Duncan, Goodman None Absent: Councilmember Urdy, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council adopt a resolution approving the following contract: FARMER'S COPPER & INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY, INC. 202 37th Street Galveston, Texas - Copper Bus Bar, Electric Utility Department Item 1 - $17,946.50 The motion, seconded by Councilmember Goodman, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmember Mullen, Mayor McClellan, Councilmembers Noes: Deuser, Duncan, Goodman None Absent: Councilmember Urdy, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council adopt a resolution approving the following contract: MAINTENANCE ENGINEERING CORPORATION 3711 Clinton Drive Houston, Texas Ion Exchange Resins, Electric Utility Department Items I thru 5 - $38,782.20 The motion, seconded by Councilmember Goodman, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmember Mullen, Mayor McClellan, Councilmembers Deuser, Duncan, Goodman Noes: None Absent: Councilmember Urdy, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council adopt a resolution approving the following contract: FRANK'S WASTE OIL SERVICE 6709 Bluff Springs Road Austin, Texas CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXASJuly 30, 1981 - Sale of used oil from all power plants, Electric Utility Department Approximately 35,000 gal. @ $0.285/gal Total Estimated Revenue to City - $9,975.00 The motion, seconded by Councilmember Goodman, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmember Mullen, Mayor McClellan, Councilmembers Deuser, Duncan, Goodman Noes: None Absent: Councilmember Urdy, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council adopt a resolution approving the following contract: CONOCO, INC. 5 Greenway Plaza Houston, Texas - Turbine 011, Electric Utility Department Item 1 $11,400.00 The motion, seconded by Councilmember Goodman, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmember Mullen, Mayor McClellan, Councilmembers Deuser, Duncan, Goodman Noes: None Absent: Councilmember Urdy, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council adopt a resolution approving the following contract: CLAUDE WRIGHT & ASSOCIATES 9018 Rutland Building E Houston, Texas - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM - Pumper Truck for Northeast Fire #26 $113,812 C.I.P. No. 76/83-02 The motion, seconded by Councilmember Goodman, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmember Mullen, Mayor McClellan, Councilmembers Deuser, Duncan, Goodman Noes: None Absent: Councilmember Urdy, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council adopt a resolution approving the following contract: ROBERT E. MCKEE, INC 1918 Texas Avenue El Paso, Texas - - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM Brackenridge Hospital Phase 3B - $11,574,000 C.I.P. No. 78/84-09 The motion, seconded by Councilmember Goodman, carried by the following vote: =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXASJuly 30, 1981 ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council adopt a resolution selecting Kinney & Stone, Inc. for architectural services, and approving a contract in connection with Far South Austin Public Health Center. C.I.P. No. 76/91-05. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Goodman, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmember Mullen, Mayor McClellan, Councilmembers Noes: Deuser, Duncan, Goodman None Absent: Councilmember Urdy, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino TRAFFIC SIGNALS Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council adopt a resolution entering into an Agreement with the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation to permit the City to assume operation and maintenance of traffic signals at U.S. 290 and Cameron Road. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Goodman, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmember Mullen, Mayor McClellan, Councilmembers Deuser, Duncan, Goodman Noes: None Absent: Councilmember Urdy, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino TEMPORARY STREET CLOSING Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council adopt a resolution temporarily closing Pearl Street from the 2500 block to the 2600 block on September 4, 1981 from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m as requested by Mr. Holtzman, representing the Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Goodman, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmember Mullen, Mayor McClellan, Councilmembers Noes: Deuser, Duncan, Goodman None Absent: Councilmember Urdy, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino TRANSIT ROUTE Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council adopt a resolution modifying the Montopolis transit route to provide service to the Govalle Shopping Center. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Goodman, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmember Mullen, Mayor McClellan, Councilmembers Noes: Deuser, Duncan, Goodman None Absent: Councilmember Urdy, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino -CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXASJuly 30, 1981 RESTRICTIVE COVENANT Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council adopt a resolution authorizing execution of a Restrictive Covenant on behalf of the City in connection with Special Permit Case No. C14p-81-028. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Goodman, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmember Mullen, Mayor McClellan, Councilmembers Deuser, Duncan, Goodman Noes: None Absent: Councilmember Urdy, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino CETA Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council adopt a resolution authorizing submission of a modification to the Capital Area Manpower Consortium's FY 1981 Comprehensive Employment and Training Plan to reflect revised allocations for the CETA Title IV Youth Employment Training Program from $872,126 to a new level of $828,998. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Goodman, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmember Mullen, Mayor McClellan, Councilmembers Noes: Deuser, Duncan, Goodman None Absent: Councilmember Urdy, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino AIRPORT PROPOSAL Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to pursue a new airport proposal between the City of Austin and the U.S. Government. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Goodman, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmember Mullen, Mayor McClellan, Councilmembers Deuser, Duncan, Goodman Noes: None Absent: Councilmember Urdy, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXASJuly 30, 1981 MEDICAL PROGRAM FOR MUNICIPAL JAIL Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council adopt a resolution approving the following medical program (Option III) provided by MHMR for the Municipal Jail: OPTION III: A package program provided by MHMR. This option provides a general physician at 33.3% of his time to serve as medical director and to serve as supervisor and consultant to the nursing staff. This option also provides a psychiatrist at 33.3% of his time to furnish psychiatric evaluations and act as consultant to the general physician and nursing staff. General Physician III (33.3% of time) - $20,724.93 Psychiatrist III (33.3% of time) 21,423.11 Five Nurse III 5 x $21,723.66 - 108,618.30 $150,766.34 Total cost The motion, seconded by Councilmember Goodman, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmember Mullen, Mayor McClellan, Councilmembers Noes: Deuser, Duncan, Goodman None Absent: Councilmember Urdy, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino PUBLIC HEARING SET Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council set a public hearing on an appeal from Ms. Susan Carlman on a waterway development permit for Stony Creek Apartments for September 10, 1981 at 7:00p.m. (Permit Application No. 81-04-3605) The motion, seconded by Councilmember Goodman, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmember Mullen, Mayor McClellan, Councilmembers Deuser, Duncan, Goodman Noes: None Absent: Councilmember Urdy, Mayor Pro: Tem Trevino CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXASJuly 30, 1981 PURPA HEARINGS Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council approve the retention of Dr. Eugene Coyle to provide expert economic testimony in PURPA hearings as requested by Don Butler, Public Counsel for City of Austin PURPA hearings. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Goodman, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmember Mullen, Mayor McClellan, Councilmembers Deuser, Duncan, Goodman Noes: None Absent: Councilmember Urdy, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino NORTHEASE FIRE STATION PROJECT Mayor McClellan introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1980-1985 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM BUDGET BY TRANSFERRING $30,000 FROM THE SOUTHWEST FIRE STATION PROJECT TO THE NORTHEAST FIRE STATION PROJECT NO. 26; SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Councilmember Mullen 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 Goodman, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor McClellan, Councilmembers Deuser, Duncan, Goodman, Noes: None Mullen Absent: Councilmember Urdy, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT Mayor McClellan introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 801113-L, ZONING CASE NO. C14-79-217, ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON NOVEMBER 13, 1980, BY CORRECTING THE LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF TRACT 4 OF THE PROPERTY ZONED BY SAID ORDINANCE; SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council waive the requirement for three readings, declare an emergency and finally pass the ordinance. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Goodman, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor McClellan, Councilmembers Deuser, Duncan, Goodman, Noes: Mullen None Absent: Councilmember Urdy, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS July 30, 1981 Mayor McClellan introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SUBSECTIONS (a), (b) AND (c) OF SECTION 21-42 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1967, MAKING CERTAIN DELETIONS AND ADDITIONS TO SAID SUBSECTIONS, THEREBY DECLARING THE MAXIMUM PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMITS UPON CERTAIN STREETS WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, PURSUANT TO AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE "UNIFORM ACT REGULATING TRAFFIC ON HIGHWAYS" (VERNON'S ANN. CIV. ST., ART. 6701d); REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT WITH THIS ORDINANCE; SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. 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 Goodman, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor McClellan, Councilmembers Deuser, Duncan, Goodman, Noes: None Mullen Absent: Councilmember Urdy, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Speed zones were modified as follows: Section 21-42 Deletion: Sub-section a - 35 mph. ON S. Lamar Boulevard N. Lamar Boulevard Northland Drive Addition: Sub-section a FROM Treadwell Street 260' south of W. 5th St. Balcones Drive - 35 mph. TO W. Riverside Drive W. 30th Street Shoal Creek Boulevard. N. Lamar Boulevard S. Lamar Boulevard Northland Drive W. 30th Street 832' N of Riverside Dr. Shoal Creek Blvd. - Deletion: Sub-section b 40 mph. N. Lamar Boulevard S. Lamar Boulevard 260' South of W. 5th St. Treadwell Street Addition: Sub-section b- 40 mph. RM 2222 - Spur 69 32' West of Highland Hills Drive 832' North of Riverside Dr. 66' south of W. Gibson St. 32' west of Highland Hills Drive West Riverside Drive 200' South of Barton Skyway West City Limits St. 421+ City 94' (West of Dry Creek Drive) =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXASJuly 30, 1981 Deletion: Sub-section c 45 mph. S. Lamar Boulevard Addition: Sub-section c N. MoPac Boulevard (Loop 1) East Service Road N. MoPac Boulevard (Loop 1) West Service S. Lamar Boulevard 200' South of Barton Skyway - 45 mph. 1135 South of Anderson Lane (mile point 9.444) North Hills Drive (mile point 10.254) 66' South of W. Gibson Street West Ben White Boulevard U.S. 183 Interchange (mile point 8.276) U.S. 183 Interchange (mile point 8.055) West Ben White Boulevard ZONING ORDINANCE 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: THE WEST 34 FEET OF LOT 38 AND THE EAST 36 FEET OF LOT 39, OUTLOT 39, DIVISION D, WOOLDRIDGE RESUBDIVISIÓN, FROM "A" RESIDENCE, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "B" RESIDENCE, 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. (Betty W. Phillips, C14-81-081) 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 Goodman, carried by the following vote: Mullen Ayes: Mayor McClellan, Councilmembers Deuser, Duncan, Goodman, Noes: None Absent: Councilmember Urdy, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. CONGRATULATIONS FOR MR. DAVIDSON Mayor McClellan congratulated Mr. Dan Davidson, City Manager, on his new position. He is resigning as City Manager of Austin, effective August 31, 1981. (At this point, Councilmember Urdy entered the Council Chamber at 3:30 p.m.) : : =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS July 30, 1981 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY REPORT Mr. Guymon Phillips, Assistant City Manager, presented the City Manager Report on Fire and Life Safety. (COPY ON FILE IN CITY CLERK'S OFFICE) The report concerns the safety of high rise buildings and in February of 1981 the City's Building Inspection and Fire Departments presented a joint report to the Council, which made the following recommendations: 1. Eliminate compartmentation as an alternative to sprinkler systems in all new high rise construction. 2. Adopt a retroactive smoke detector ordinance to bring all existing buildings up to current code standards. 3. Require all buildings over 75' in height to install sprinkler systems within a three year period. The Council authorized the formation of a Citizen's Advisory Review Committee to obtain the opinion of a cross-section of effected parties. The following reflect the final recommendations adopted unanimously by the Fire and Safety Life Committee: 1. Eliminate compartmentation as an alternative to sprinklers in all new high rise construction. This requires that all new buildings over 75 feet in height be equipped with an approved sprinkler system. 2. Require the installation of smoke detectors in all Group R-1 and R-3 occupancies in conformance with the Uniform Building Code Standard Number 43-6. Group R-1 occupancies include apartment houses, hotels, motels and other places of overnight occupancy. It is recommended that the installation period not exceed three calendar years from the date of adoption of the ordinance. Group R-3 occupancies include one and two family residential units. It is recommended that the installation be completed within one calendar year from the date of adoption of this ordinance. A further stipulation is also made in that no certificate of occupancy be issued following remodeling, repairs or other structural changes unless a smoke detector has been installed. 3. Require the retroactive installation of Fire and Life Safety equipment in all existing Group B, Division 2 occupancy (offices) and all Group R, Division 1 occupancy (apartment houses, hotels, motels) which have floors located more than 75 feet above the lowest level of Fire Department vehicle access. Building owners will be given one year from the date of adoption of the ordinance to develop plans for approval by City building officials and a total of three years for implementation of all provisions except for standby power and lighting requirements. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXASJuly 30, 1981 Councilmember Duncan asked if putting in sprinkler systems based on square footage rather than height had been discussed. Mr. Phillips said, no. Councilmember Mullen said he has some real problems with that one because "the whole idea of this was to go someplace where we don't normally go to protect people and there may be some 15,000 square foot buildings where that would be necessary but I think the Committee needs to look at this very seriously before they do it. It may increase the cost a great deal in some cases. I would prefer to leave that item out and consider it as an amendment to this ordinance later on if we desire to do it, but not hold up the whole ordinance just for that one item." Councilmember Deuser questioned the compulsory need for smoke detectors. He said that would be an imposition on the public. Mr. Phillips told him the highest amount of fires (74%) in Austin are residential and the cost of smoke detectors are minimal. Mr. Lonnie Davis, Director, Building Inspection, said the smoke detectors are required when repairs or remodeling exceeds $1,000. Chief Kirkham said the Fire Department recommends them. Mr. Phillips said there will be an agenda item next week to set a public hearing. YOUTH SOCCER WEEK Mayor McClellan read a proclamation designating the week of August 3-9, 1981 as Youth Soccer Week in Austin. Jesse Garza accepted the proclamation with his thanks and appreciation. PUBLIC HEARING - MUD ORDINANCE TO ENCOMPASS ALL POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS Mayor McClellan opened the public hearing, scheduled for 3:30 p.m. to consider amending the Municipal Utility District Ordinance to encompass all political subdivisions created by authority of the Texas Water Code. Bill Bulloch, Director of Water and Wastewater, addressed Council by saying, "The Council requested that staff look at some specific proposals that would give Council a mechanism on a systematic basis review request for consent on water districts, fresh water supply districts, and municipal utility districts. What we have given you is a standard mechanism for review and consent to those creation agreements for water supply and wastewater mechanisms inside the City's extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ). Without going through the details, the concept we have laid out for Council review is the fact water districts are traditionally used for low density rural type supply mechanisms and municipal utility districts (MUD) are more in line for the need for urban type activities and urban type services. We think that is the mode the Council ought to be in as they review the specific request for consent through this proposed ordinance. The key, as you look at this review, is exhibit "A" which details the allowable costs that the Council would be considering under the Ordinance. What we tried to do is make the proposals compatible with the CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS July 30, 1981 Comprehensive Plan as adopted by the City of Austin and also to start considering the intent of the Water District legislation. You will note that the water district allowables are 50% of what is contained on Exhibit "A" and those viables are very low. "I think the Council should consider, as it reviews this, the fact that there is going to be in the next 6 to 12 months a number of specific developments coming forward in Growth Management Area 5 to the west. "We are also aware there is the possibility for those developments to implement their water supply sources through private water supply corporations or privately financed public water supply corporations. We think the Council should look very closely at the allowables in Growth Management Area 5 for MUD's and those allowables may need to be increased so that we are in a position to encourage municipal utility districts so that mechanism for implementation of water treatment plants and water transmission mains is bonded and that debt retired through the MUD surcharge as allowed under State law and we would like you to consider that and discuss it before you enact or discuss enacting this proposed ordinance. "Specifically, I think the staff is recommending that you look at increasing the allowables in Growth Management Area 5 for water facilities and for water approach mains. We will be happy to discuss at what level that should be. We want to make sure that if a MUD is created in Area 5, since we do not have the capacity to extend our system in that area, that those water plants are built to the quality of the City and we encourage good engineering practice, appropriate sizing so we can have a good system so if Council chooses to annex that area they are annexing something they can be assured can be operated by the utility in the future. We recommend you consider increasing those two allowables to a higher rate......water treatment plants up to 100% realizing the relationship and encouraging MUD's as opposed to private water supply corporations and on approach mains up to 60 to 70 to 100% also, and I will be happy to discuss that with you." STUART HENRY, representing himself and Bert Hooper, discussed the consequences of the policy and expressed concern about the City of Austin consent. Councilmembers Goodman and Mullen both said they would rather see a MUD applicant rather than a WCID (Water Control and Improvement District) applicant. Mr. Albert DeLaRosa said he agrees with Mr. Henry that there is not a clear authority. Motion Councilmember Goodman moved that the Council close the public hearing, and bring the matter back on an Agenda sometime in the future. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Duncan, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor McClellan, Councilmembers Deuser, Duncan, Goodman, Mullen, Urdy Noes: None Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Trevino _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS July 30, 1981 EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor McClellan announced that Council will convene in a closed or executive session authorized by Section 2, Paragraphs (e), (f) and (g) of Article 6252-17, Texas Revised Civil Statutes Annotated; and after such closed or executive session, any final action, decision or vote with regard to any matter considered in the closed or executive session will be made in open session, should such action, decision or vote be necessary. RECESS Council recessed its meeting for executive session at 4:05 p.m. and resumed its recessed meeting at 5:05 p.m. ZONING HEARINGS Mayor McClellan announced Council would hear zoning cases scheduled for 4:00 p.m. Pursuant to published notice thereof, the following zoning cases were publicly heard: HEADWAY TEXAS, INC. By W. M. Faust C14r-81-101 1713-1805 Rutherford 1605-1709 Old Cameron Road From "GR" General Retail 1st Height and Area To "DL" Light Industrial 1st Height and Area RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council grant "DL" Light Industrial, 1st Height and Area District, as recommended by the Planning Commission. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Duncan, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Deuser, Duncan, Goodman, Mullen, Urdy, Noes: Mayor McClellan None Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Trevino The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "DL" Light Industrial, Ist Height and Area District, and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. BRENDA BELL, ROBERT DANIEL AND RICHARD ROSS C14-81-104 -CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS July 30, 1981 1219, 1202, 1209 Castle Hill From "B" Residence 1st Height and Area To "A" Residence 1st Height and Area RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council grant "A" Residence, 1st Height and Area District, as recommended by the Planning Commission. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Duncan, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Deuser, Duncan, Goodman, Mullen, Urdy, Noes: Mayor McClellan None Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Trevino The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "A" Residence, 1st Height and Area District, and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. ------- ROBERT L. LANFORD, ET AL C14r-81-107 6407-6513 Bolm Road 800-034 Ed Bluestein Boulevard From Interim "A" Residence 1st Height and Area To "D" Industrial 1st Height and Area RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council grant "D" Industrial, Ist Height and Area District, as recommended by the Planning Commission. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Duncan, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Deuser, Duncan, Goodman, Mullen, Urdy, Noes: Mayor McClellan None Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Trevino The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "D" Industrial, 1st Height and Area District, and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. -------- THOMAS P. FRANCIS By John F. Harvey C14-79-247 2007-2009 Bert Avenue Amendment to Restrictive Covenant RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council grant amendment to Restrictive Covenant, as recommended by the Planning Commission. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Duncan, carried by the following vote: =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXASJuly 30, 1981 Ayes: Councilmembers Deuser, Duncan, Goodman, Mullen, Urdy, Mayor McClellan Noes: None Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Trevino The Mayor announced that the Restrictive Covenant had been amended, and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary instrument to cover. SMITH-HAGE BUILDING 325 East 6th Street By City of Austin C14h-81-005 From "C-2" Commercial 4th Height and Area To "C-2-H" Commercial-Historic 4th Height and Area RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council grant "C-2-H" Commercial, 4th Height and Area District, as recommended by the Planning Commission. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Duncan, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Deuser, Duncan, Goodman, Mullen, Urdy, Noes: Mayor McClellan None Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Trevino The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "C-2-H" Commercial, 4th Height and Area District, and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. - - JACOB LARMOUR HOUSE 1711 Rio Grande Street By Walter Vacker C14h-81-007 From "0" Office 1st Height and Area To "O-H" Office-Historic Ist Height and Area RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council grant "0-H" Office-Historic, 1st Height and Area District, as recommended by the Planning Commission. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Duncan, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Deuser, Duncan, Goodman, Mullen, Urdy, Mayor McClellan Noes: None Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Trevino The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "O-H" OfficeHistoric, Ist Height and Area District, and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. UVAG REALTY PARTNERSHIP C14-81-053 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS July 30, 1981 3200-3220 and 3300-3310 North Lamar 1000-1012 and 1001-1013 West 33rd Amendment to Restrictive Covenant Approval of Revised Site Plan RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission 1011-1015 West 32nd 3200-3212 Bailey 1201-1203 and 1207-1209 West 33rd 1307-1315 West 34th 1221 West 33rd 3203-3211 and 3301-3305 Shoal Creek Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council grant amendment to Restrictive Covenant - Approval of Revised Site Plan, as recommended by the Planning Commission. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Duncan, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Dueser, Duncan, Goodman, Mullen, Urdy, Noes: Mayor McClellan None Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Trevino The Mayor announced that the Restrictive Covenant has been amended, and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary instrument to cover. ---- WILLIAM C. PETRI AND CHARLES H. PETRI, JR. By Gerald Griesbach C14-81-093 5100-5210 East 7th Street and 700 Shady Lane From "A" Residence 1st Height and Area To "DL" Light Industrial 1st Height and Area RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission "DL" Light Industrial, subject to site plan approval by Planning Commission and City Council prior to issuance of building permits. Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council grant "DL" Light Industrial, 1st Height and Area District, subject to conditions, as recommended by the Planning Commission. The motion, seconded by Coucnilmember Duncan, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Deuser, Duncan, Goodman, Mullen, Urdy, Mayor McClellan Noes: None Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Trevino The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "DL" Light Industrial, Ist Height and Area District, subject to conditions, and the ordinance would be passed as an emergency measure. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXASJuly 30, 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: APPROXIMATELY 3.7 ACRES OF LAND, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 5100-5210 EAST 7TH STREET AND 700 SHADY LANE, FROM "A" 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 DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. (William C. Petri and Charles H. Petri, Jr., C14-81-093) Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council close the public hearing, waive the requirement for three readings, declare an emergency and finally pass the ordinance effective immediately. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Duncan, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Deuser, Duncan, Goodman, Mullen, Urdy, Noes: Mayor McClellan None Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Trevino The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed as an emergency measure. MID-TEXAS BROAD- 1904-1906 Pearl Street CASTING, INC. By Wm. Terry Bray C14-81-102 From "B" Residence 2nd Height and Area To "0-1" Office 1st Height and Area RECOMMENDED "0-1" by the Planning Commission subject to letter of agreement between applicant and neighborhood, and staff recommendation. Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council grant "0-1" Office, Ist Height and Area District, subject to conditions, as recommended by the Planning Commission. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Duncan, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Deuser, Duncan, Goodman, Mullen, Urdy, Noes: Mayor McClellan None Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Trevino The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "0-1" Office, 1st Height and Area District, subject to conditions, and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. ---- PANTHER LANE ASSOCIATES By Edgar James C14-81-100 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXASJuly 30, 1981 2308-2324 Panther Trail 3505-3715 South Lamar From "LR" Local Retail 1st Height and Area To "LR" Local Retail 2nd Height and Area RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission "LR" Local Retail subject to 80-foot setback from proposed right-of-way on Lamar and dedication of five feet of right-of-way on Panther, as offered by applicant; and tied to site plan. Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council grant "LR" Local Retail, 2nd Height and Area District, subject to conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Duncan, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Deuser, Duncan, Goodman, Mullen, Urdy, Mayor McClellan Noes: None Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Trevino The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "LR" Local Retail, 2nd Height and Area District, subject to conditions, and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. ---- GREAT HILLS-A By Mountain Shadow Steck Avenue at Adirondack Trail Village Neighborhood Association C14-71-003 Site Plan Amendment to Planned Unit Development (PUD) Recommended by the Planning Commission Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council approve the site plan amendment to the Planned Unit Development, as recommended by the Planning Commission. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Duncan, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Goodman, Mullen, Urdy, Mayor McClellan, Councilmembers Deuser, Duncan Noes: None Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Trevino The Mayor announced that the site plan amendment to the Planned Unit Development had been approved, and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary instrument to cover. --- : BILL MILBURN, INC. By John Meinrath C14-81-095 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS July 30, 1981 3500 block Duval Road 3800-3900 block Adelphi Lane From "LR" Local Retail 1st Height and Area To "GR" General Retail 1st Height and Area RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission Councilmember Deuser moved that the Council grant "GR" General Retail, 1st Height and Area District, as recommended by the Planning Commission. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Mullen, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Mullen, Urdy, Mayor McClellan, Noes: Councilmembers Deuser, Duncan, Goodman None Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Trevino The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "GR" General Retail, Ist Height and Area District, and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. (Council interrupted its zoning hearings to consider the following:) CITY MANAGER RECRUITMENT Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council adopt a resolution approving the recruitment profile prepared by PARA, INC. for the position of City Manager, adding fiscal management skill. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Goodman, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmember Urdy, Mayor McClellan, Councilmembers Noes: Deuser, Duncan, Goodman, Mullen None Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Trevino Prior to the vote, MR. PAUL REAUME of PARA, Inc., discussed the draft he handed to Council which included remarks made by citizens at a meeting (not a Council Meeting) to discuss qualifications of a new City Manager. Councilmember Mullen said he wanted to include fiscal management skill in the profile criteria. Mr. Reaume said he will keep Council informed concerning the recruitment process and suggests the field be narrowed to 12 candidates. _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS July 30, 1981 NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING SERVICE PROGRAMS shon-profit organization assisting Mr. Badgett, Assistant City Manager, introduced to the Council Mr. Nichols, who presented Neighborhood Housing Service Programs to the Council. He said he is a representative of Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation. He said they are a non-profit organization assisting cities with neighborhood revitalization strategies by addressing specific target areas, have code inspection and a staff follow-up. The key to their program is community involvement. NHS works as a catalyst and the city they are working for puts up seed money. NHS works with a city in a partnership role. Councilmember Urdy asked if Robinson Hill is the appropriate type of thing for them to get involved in. Mr. Nichols said NHS would compliment ARA. (Council resumed their zoning hearings.) WILSON DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION By Joe Lucas C14-81-103 106-202 Masterson Pass From Interim "AA" Residence 1st Height and Area To "A" Residence 1st Height and Area RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission Mr. Lillie reviewed the application by use of slides. JOE LUCAS appeared before Council and said the zoning request is for seven acres out of 80 acres and this zoning is requested because the area is isolated. There is only one street so there will be no increase of traffic to the existing neighborhood. Duplexes will be the $50,000 to $55,000 range. Councilmember Deuser said some citizens are concerned with breaking the continuity of single family dwellings between North Lamar and IH 35. Mr. Lucas said it is a small street and there should be no impact. Councilmember Deuser moved that the Council grant "A" Residence, Ist Height and Area District, as recommended by the Planning Commission. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Duncan, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor McClellan, Councilmembers Deuser, Duncan, Goodman, Mullen, Urdy Noes: None Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Trevino The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "A" Residence, Ist Height and Area District, and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. --------- BEN EARL CALLOWAY By Phil Mockford C14-81-099 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXASJuly 30, 1981 404 Kenniston Drive From "A" Residence 1st Height and Area To "B" Residence 1st Height and Area RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission "B" Residence, subject to applicant volunteering deed restriction limiting project to four units and dedication of five feet of right-of-way. Mr. Lillie reviewed the application by use of slides. MR. PHIL MOCKFORD, representing the applicant, said the site faces the Fox Theatre parking lot and overlaps apartment use. On the west the single family houses are rented. There has been no opposition from the neighborhood and this is the only use to which it can be put. Councilmember Deuser commented on the zoning being too lenient. Mayor McClellan said Council should realize the reality of this piece of property. Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council grant "B" Residence, Ist Height and Area District, subject to conditions, as recommended by the Planning Commission. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Urdy, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Duncan, Goodman, Mullen, Urdy, Mayor McClellan Noes: Councilmember Deuser Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Trevino The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "B" Residence, Ist Height and Area District, subject to conditions, and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. 1st Height and Area JOHN E. HATHAWAY By Naomi Luttrell and Art Brown C14-81-083 1900-1906 West Koenig Lane From "A" Residence To "0-1" Office 1st Height and Area RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission "0-1" Office, subject to site plan approval and compliance with Koenig Lane guidelines. Mr. Lillie reviewed the application by use of slides. Councilmember Deuser commented on the recommended Koenig Lane guidelines and said they are not yet set. Mr. Lillie told him it would be appropriate, if Council approves the zoning, to hold the ordinance until guidelines are recommended to Council by the Commission. JOHN HATHAWAY, applicant, said his property is right in the middle with strip zoning to the east, and the rest in the area is "LR" Local Retail. _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXASJuly 30, 1981 Councilmember Deuser moved that the Council grant "0-1" Office, 1st Height and Area District, subject to site plan approval with dedication of 10 feet of right-of-way on Koenig Lane and 6 foot fence in the rear, also deleting compliance with Koenig Lane guideline. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Mullen, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Deuser, Duncan, Goodman, Mullen, Urdy, Noes: Mayor McClellan None Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Trevino The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "0-1" Office, 1st Height and Area District, subject to conditions, and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. ----- ALLANDALE BAPTIST 1513 West Koenig Lane CHURCH By Landa Keen C14-81-091 From "A" Residence Ist Height and Area To "0-1" Office 1st Height and Area RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission "0-1" Office, subject to site plan submitted and compliance with Koenig Lane guidelines. Mr. Lillie reviewed the application with use of slides. MICHAEL MERRILL appeared before Council and said he wants to purchase the property for use as an interior design studio. He will have a buffer, will not remove any trees, and will have parking in the rear. Councilmember Deuser said this would go against the policy of not changing the character of the neighborhood. Mr. Merrill stated he has letters of support from the neighborhood and said there are several "0" Office and "LR" Local Retail zonings on Koenig Lane. Councilmember Mullen said he thinks it would be a good idea to change the whole block and not drag out the change. Motion Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council approve as recommended. The motion, seconded by Mayor McClellan, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Duncan, Goodman, Mullen, Urdy, Mayor McClellan Noes: Councilmember Deuser Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Trevino Motion to Reconsider Councilmember Goodman moved that the Council reconsider. The motion, seconded by Mayor McClellan, carried unanimously. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS July 30, 1981 Motion Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council grant "0-1" Office, Ist Height and Area District, as recommended by the Planning Commission, subject to site plan approval with dedication of right-of-way, and delete compliance with Koenig Lane guidelines. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Goodman, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Mullen, Urdy, Mayor McClellan, Councilmembers Noes: Duncan, Goodman Councilmember Deuser Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Trevino The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "0-1" Office, Ist Height and Area District, subject to conditions, and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. -------*- From "A" Residence ARNIE D. AZIOS 1505 Koenig Lane AND JOHN HAIRSTON To By Mike Killinger C14-81-090 1st Height and Area "0" Office 1st Height and Area NOT Recommended by the Planning Commission Mr. Lillie reviewed the application by use of slides. MR. HAROLD COIT, attorney for the applicant, appeared and said he had not been present at the second Zoning Commission hearing, because he was out of town and his client was 111. This was in answer to Council's question concerning representation at the hearing. Councilmember Deuser moved that the Council grant "0-1" Office, Ist Height and Area District, subject to right-of-way as recommended and approval of site plan. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Mullen, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmember Urdy, Mayor McClellan, Councilmembers Deuser, Duncan, Goodman, Mullen Noes: None Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Trevino The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "0-1" Office, 1st Height and Area District, subject to conditions, and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. A & M GROUP By Ed Babson C14-81-111 -- - 13113 Burnet Road To 1 From Interim "AA" Residence 1st Height and Area "C" Commercial 1st Height and Area NO RECOMMENDATION by the Planning Commission CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS July 30, 1981 Mr. Lillie reviewed the application by use of slides. MR. ED BABSON addressed Council and told them the site would be used for a family steak house. He said they are willing to limit the curb cuts to one. Councilmember Mullen stated one of the key issues is driveways and if the applicant agrees to one curb cut "and for us to recognize that this is because of an existing non-conforming use and unusual circumstances and that the Council is not going to be doing this as a matter of policy I will make a motion to go with the zoning." Motion Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council grant "GR" General Retail, 1st Height and Area District, for the building and "0" Office, Ist Height and Area District, on the remainder, with one curb cut to be approved by the Urban Transportation Department. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Goodman. Councilmember Duncan said, "I think the record should clearly state that the reason we are doing this is because of pre-existing use and it should not be taken as a precedent." Substitute Motion Councilmember Deuser made a substitute motion to grant "GR" General Retail for the existing building, and the surrounding parking lot needed to serve that site specific need "0" Office, and the remainder of the 1.97 acres in City limits remain unzoned. Councilmember Goodman seconded the motion. Friendly Amendment Made and Withdrawn Councilmember Goodman offered a friendly amendment to zone the surrounding area "AA" Residence, and immediately withdrew the amendment. Roll Call on Substitute Motion Failed - Ayes: Councilmembers Deuser, Goodman Noes: Councilmembers Duncan, Mullen, Urdy, Mayor McClellan Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Trevino Friendly Amendment to Main Motion Not Accepted Councilmember Deuser offered a friendly amendment to zone a 5 foot strip of land in the rear "A" Residence. Councilmember Mullen did not accept the friendly amendment. Roll Call on Original Motion Ayes: Mayor McClellan, Councilmembers Deuser, Duncan, Goodman, Mullen, Urdy Noes: None Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Trevino The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "GR" General Retail, Ist Height and Area District, for the building and "0" Office, Ist Height and Area District, on the remainder, subject to conditions, and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS July 30, 1981 Zoning Cases Postponed RICHARD DAVIS C14-81-098 4412 Switch Willo 4334 Duval Road From Interim "AA" Residence Ist Height and Area To "BB" Residence 1st Height and Area NOT Recommended by the Planning Commission There was a request by the applicant to amend the application to "A-2" Condominium. Councilmember Deuser moved that the Council postpone this zoning case until the next zoning cycle. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Duncan, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Deuser, Duncan, Goodman, Mullen, Urdy, Mayor McClellan Noes: None Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Trevino RAYMOND T. STEWART 2013 Bluebonnet By Robert Hageman C14-81-105 From "A" Residence Ist Height and Area To "A-2" Condominium 1st Height and Area Councilmember Deuser moved that the Council postpone this zoning case to August 6, 1981 at 4:30p.m. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Duncan, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Deuser, Duncan, Goodman, Mullen, Urdy, Mayor McClellan Noes: None Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Trevino Zoning Case Withdrawn TAYLOR AND 1205 West 49% Street BRASHEAR By Ezell Investments C14-81-096 From "A" Residence To Ist Height and Area "0" Office 1st Height and Area NOT Recommended by the Planning Commission Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council approve the request for withdrawal of the zoning case. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Duncan, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Deuser, Duncan, Goodman, Mullen, Urdy, Noes: Mayor McClellan None Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Trevino MARGARET AILEEN WEST By Becky Beaver C14-81-109 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS July 30, 1981 Zoning Denied 1101 West Oltorf 2400 South 6th Street From "A" Residence Ist Height and Area To "0" Office Ist Height and Area NOT Recommended by the Planning Commission Mr. Lillie noted there was a valid petition on file. Councilmember Deuser moved that the Council uphold the recommendation of the Planning Commission and DENY the zoning change. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Duncan, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Duncan, Goodman, Mullen, Urdy, Mayor McClellan, Councilmember Deuser Noes: None Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Trevino The Mayor announced that the zoning case had been DENIED. RECESS Council recessed its meeting at 7:25 p.m. and resumed its recessed meeting at 7:45 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING - STREET VACATION Mayor McClellan opened the continued public hearing, scheduled for 7:00 p.m. on vacation of West 10th Street Alley, 300 block, as requested by University Savings, owner. JOE RIDDELL spoke against the street vacation, but asked for a bike lane if the vacation is granted. LARRY LANGLEY, speaking for University Savings, said he had checked the $55,000 price, and it is fair market value. He said the alley as it presently is, conflicts with traffic. Mayor McClellan introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE VACATING AND PERPETUALLY CLOSING THAT CERTAIN PORTION OF WEST 10TH STREET ALLEY, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; RETAINING AN EASEMENT IN THE CITY FOR PUBLIC UTILITY 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 close the public hearing, 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: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS July 30, 1981. Ayes: Councilmembers Duncan, Goodman, Mullen, Urdy, Mayor Noes: McClellan None Abstain: Councilmember Deuser Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Trevino The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. RENEWABLE ENERGY RESOURCES COMMISSION LEON BARISCH, Chairman, Renewable Energy Resources Commission, presented the Renewable Energy Development Plan, called the "RED plan." (COPY IS ON FILE IN CITY CLERK'S OFFICE) Councilmember Duncan commented that, in his opinion, the future renewable resources will be based on this plan. COMMUNITY EDUCATION CONSORTIUM MS. HELEN HILL, Community Education Consortium, discussed Community Education - On the Move in Austin. (COPY IS ON FILE IN CITY CLERK'S OFFICE.) PUBLIC HEARING - USE OF GENERAL REVENUE SHARING FUNDS Mayor McClellan opened the public hearing scheduled for 7:30p.m. on Proposed Use of 1981-82 General Revenue Sharing Funds. Ms. Lee Thomson, Director of Research and Budget, stated the hearing is on the proposed use of $5,103,417 in estimated General Revenue Sharing funds in 1981-82 and is the first of four required public participation activities. There must be another opportunity for the public to express their views concerning the use of General Revenue Sharing Funds during the scheduled budgeted hearings. After the budget is adopted, the budget decisions must be made available for public inspection. SAM ROGERS, 1941 Gaston Place, appeared before Council to file a request for more security provided at the senior citizen's residence. He discussed the theft and destruction of property which they must contend with. Councilmember Urdy asked if he had appealed to the Housing Authority. Mr. Rogers said, yes, many times. Mayor McClellan said this will be reported to the Police Department. DIANNE BEST, President of Board of Directors of Old Bakery and Emporium Guild, Inc., referred to project study Council had before them. Ms. Best said they are asking for renovation funds because the building is in a deplorable state. MR. WILLIE KOCUREK appealed for funds for renovation of the Old Bakery. He said 960 crafts people aver the age of 55 display their wares at the Old Bakery. They are asking for $175,000. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS July 30, 1981 Motion Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council close the public hearing on proposed use of 1981-82 General Revenue Sharing Funds. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Goodman, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Duncan, Goodman, Mullen, Urdy, Mayor McClellan, Councilmember Deuser Noes: None Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Trevino PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED LAKE AUSTIN SHORELINE DEVELOPMENT REGULATION Mayor McClellan opened the public hearing, scheduled for 8:00p.m. on Proposed Lake Austin Shoreline Development Regulations. KEN BUTLER, Ad Hoc Committee, discussed the proposed regulations. SHANNON RATLIFF, representing the Baldwins, said the ordinance is harsh. JIM EICHELBERGER asked to be exempted. He said he had no idea they were included until tonight. WILL WILSON asked for a substantial amendment to the proposed regulations before they are adopted. JOHN FINE, Sierra Club, thinks the ordinance is all right. DR. JOHN MEINCRIEF finds difficulties with the variances and urges Council to explore them. Some short term gains would be long term losses. CHARLES CLEVELAND, 34th and Monte Vista, told Council to be very considerate in their judgment. JACKIE BLOCH, West Austin Neighborhood Group, supports the ordinance. She asked for clarification of boundaries. Mr. Jim Nias, Assistant City Attorney, did so. STUART HENRY, representing several land owners, asked Council to apply this ordinance as drafted to subdivisions. GARY BRADLEY, showed Council slides of his property, and asked Council not to take action tonight. DAVID ARMBRUST, representing the Larson estate, asked Council to exempt the peninsula from the shoreline ordinance. MILLIE DOUGLAS expressed concern because not all persons received notices and wondered how this could be accomplished. Discussion followed. BETTY CLELAND said there are records of property owners in the County and City. She was told they are not identified by shoreline measurement. | -CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXASJuly 30, 1981 PAT OTIS urged Council to consider passage of the original draft. DAVE GUERRA is in favor of an ordinance but felt this one needs modifications. SALLY SHIPMAN said the ordinance needs further study and a moratorium should be in existence. Motion Councilmember Goodman moved that the Council continue the public hearing on the proposed Lake Austin Shoreline Development Regulations until August 20, 1981 at 6:00 p.m. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Duncan, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Goodman, Mullen, Urdy, Mayor McClellan, Councilmembers Deuser, Duncan Noes: None Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Trevino SOUTHWEST QUADRANT TRANSPORTATION STUDY Mayor McClellan opened the public hearing scheduled for 8:30p.m. on Austin Southwest Quadrant Transportation Study. Dr. Benson, Director of Urban Transportation, introduced Mr. Steve Lockwood, who presented the report by use of slides. MR. BILL CARSON, President, Horseshoe Bend Neighborhood Association, said he concurs with the study. JOHN GIESELMAN, Barton Hills Drive, asked about the possibility of a reversible lane on Lamar and how to make improvements. FRANK HORSFAL said reversible lanes are no good. Motion Councilmember Deuser moved that the Council close the public hearing. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Goodman, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Mullen, Urdy, Mayor McClellan, Councilmembers Deuser, Duncan, Goodman Noes: None Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Trevino INSPECTION FEES DISCUSSED MRS. CHARLES B. CARPENTER appeared before Council to discuss excessive inspection fee for water and wastewater (one fire hydrant) for Hemlock Hills Subdivision. _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MR. CARL E. NEWSOME, Engineer, Carl E. Newsome & Associates, also discussed excessive fee for inspecting one fire hydrant to be installed in Hemlock Hills Subdivision. He said the fee of $1600 to inspect the fire hydrant is excessive. Councilmember Deuser said the City must do that which is legal. Councilmember Duncan referred to a memo from Mr. Bulloch, Water and Wastewater Director, which read as follows: "On July 30, 1981, the City Council will be asked to reduce or eliminate the Water and Wastewater Inspection Fee for Hemlock Hills Subdivision (C8s-81-69). This tract totals 20.02 acres to be subdivided into four lots. "As a part of the subdivision process, Water and Wastewater staff identified the need for system improvements consisting of one fire hydrant along Blue Bluff Lane. The owner has agreed to install this fire hydrant, at a cost of approximately $2,500. "The associated inspection fee is assessed on the basis of subdivision acreage only, in accordance with Ordinance Number 800925-JJ. At a rate of $200 per acre, this subdivision would incur a fee of $3,003. "The subdivision inspection fee was initiated to recover the cost incurred by the Water and Wastewater Department in processing subdivision requests and inspecting the utility system installation. Total actual inpsection cost for this subdivision is estimated at $500 to $750. "The fee as originally proposed by the Utility and adopted by the City Council does not differentiate on the basis of complexity of system installation or size of tract. "We would be happy to explore further breakdown of the fee structure for potential ordinance revision; however, the $3,0003 fee assessed to this subdivision is consistent with the current ordinance structure." The City Manager was asked to come back with alternatives. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXASJuly 30, 1981 M.A.P. CITY vs. PRIVATE PLANS MR. C. W. BODE, JR., president elect, Capital Area Pharmaceutical Association, appeared before Council to discuss M.A.P. City vs. Private Plans. He said they are opposed to any plan that restricts freedom of choice of health care and that CAPA will lay out its plan next week. GROWTH POLICIES DISCUSSED MR. BILL RALLIS appeared before Council to discuss growth policies and to speak against the power of LCRA. CITIZEN DID NOT APPEAR MS. ROSEMARY COFFMAN, Zoning Chairperson, Hancock Neighborhood Association, had requested to appear before Council, but was not in the Council Chamber. BOULDIN CREEK NEIGHBORHOOD MR. NOEL LEVY, representing Bouldin Creek Neighborhood Association, appeared before Council to discuss problems of Bouldin Creek Neighborhood. FUND RAISER FOR UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY Councilmember Goodman moved that the Council approve the request of MS. DIANNE BISIG, executive director, United Cerebral Palsy of Texas, for permission to use Bartholomew Park for a fund raiser for the United Cerebral Palsy organization. The motion, seconded by Mayor McClellan, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmember Urdy, Mayor McClellan, Councilmembers Noes: Deuser, Goodman, Mullen None Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Trevino Not in Council Chamber when roll was called: Councilmember Duncan BARTON CREEK SQUARE MALL MR. JOE RIDDELL appeared to request Council to pass a resolution directing the City staff not to issue a temporary or final certificate of occupancy for any building at the Barton Creek Square Mall before completion of the pollution-abatement ponds for stormwater runoff in accordance with approved plan. He asked the Council to use their leverage to get the ponds complete. Mr. Lonnie Davis, Director, Building Inspection, said the ponds will be complete by September 1 for Pond 2 and October 1 for Pond 1. He said there is no document which states all drainage must be complete prior to opening of a store. Therefore, temporary certificates can be issued if no hazards are present. Councilmember Duncan said he thought the facilities should be finished CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS July 30, 1981 in 60 days and the temporary certificate taken away if they are not done with the drainage. Councilmember Goodman asked for report on this next Thursday and whether or not there is any legal recourse if the stores do not comply. He also asked for a report from engineering on the quality of construction of the detention ponds at this stage. AGENDA ITEM TO BE BROUGHT BACK Approval of contract resolution will be brought back on August 6, 1981 for the following: FISK TELEPHONE SYSTEMS, INC. 5501 North Lamar, Suite A-101 Austin, Texas - Acquisition of new Police Department Telecommunication System Lease Purchase Agreement Total cost over 10 years $567,440.00 - Councilmembers questioned Mr. Bennett concerning the bid. John Hinkle of Fisk Telephone Systems discussed their system. Motion Died for Lack of Second Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council approve Fisk. There was no second to the motion. SHERRILL FREEMAN, Communication Corporation of America, appeared and asked Council to review the system further. KEN ADAMS, Southwestern Bell Telephone, discussed putting all systems on one with Southwestern Bell. After further discussion, it was decided to put this contract under further consideration and delay one week. AGENDA ITEM TO BE BROUGHT BACK A resolution to consider appointing a representative of the City of Austin to the "Advisory Planning Council" for the construction of the State of Texas Human Services Center, will be brought back on the August 6, 1981 Agenda. CETA SERVICE DELIVERY Councilmember Goodman moved that the Council adopt a resolution for alternative recommendations and select an appropriate option regarding the СЕТА service delivery system for Austin/Travis County for FY 1982: instruct staff to submit a draft plan to DOL that includes the following: The City of Austin in fiscal year 81-82 will continue to operate the Capital Area Manpower Consortium as required by existing contract, and the City will directly operate a centralized job factory program. All other urban programs shall be subcontracted in accordance with the normal RFP (Request for Proposal) process. Two additional positions in the Human Services Department are authorized to be CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXASJuly 30, 1981 included in the department's manpower budget for administrative purposes solely contingent upon the department's securing funds through either the consortium bonuses or the Title IV money and administrative funds available to rural contractors would rise from 14.8% to 15.7% as administrative funds become available through the consortium bonus or Title IV. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Duncan, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Deuser, Duncan, Goodman, Mullen, Urdy, Mayor McClellan Noes: None Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Trevino PUBLIC HEARING SET Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council set a public hearing to consider annexation of 2,649 acres of land, to wit: 1. Ι.Η. 35 Southeast corridor 2. Onion Creek Development 3. Creedmoor 4. 500 foot corridor on F.M. 1327 to connect I.H. 35 corridor for Monday, August 17, 1981 at 4:00p.m. The motion, seconded by Mayor McClellan, carried by a unanimous vote to approve. ELECTRIC RATE ORDINANCE Mayor McClellan introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 810611-F BY CHANGING PART 6 TO MAKE CHARGES AND RATES EFFECTIVE ON ALL BILLS RENDERED ON OR AFTER OCTOBER 1, 1981; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THEREWITH; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING ORDINANCES TO BE READ ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. Councilmember Deuser moved that the Council waive the requirement for three readings, declare an emergency and finally pass the ordinance. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Goodman, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Duncan, Goodman, Mullen, Urdy, Deuser Noes: None Abstain: Mayor McClellan Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Trevino The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. : =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS July 30, 1981 AIR CONDITIONING AT MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM Mr. Al Eldridge presented the report on Repair of Air Conditioning Compressor at Municipal Auditorium. He said the work will be finished and it will be running in one week at a cost of $15,000 to $20,000. PUBLIC HEARING TO BE SET Council had before them a resolution to amend the Metropolitan Roadway Plan regarding designation for Barton Skyway. Next week's agenda will include an item to set a public hearing on the Roadway Plan. ADJOURNMENT Council adjourned its meeting at 12:30 a.m., July 31, 1981. APPROVED: Code to cele Mayor ATTEST: Grace Monise City Clerk