Y OF AU FOUNDED 2339 Austin City Council MINUTES For January 07, 1982 -- 3:00 Ρ.Μ. Council Chambers, 301 West Second Street, Austin, Texas City Council Carole Keeton McClellan Mayor John Treviño, Jr. Mayor Pro Tem Council Members Larry Deuser Roger Duncan Richard Goodman Ron Mullen Charles E. Urdy Nicholas M. Meiszer City Manager Grace Monroe City Clerk Memorandum To: Mayor McClellan called to order the Meeting of the Council at 3:00 p.m., noting. the absence of Councilmembers Mullen, Deuser, Urdy, Goodman and Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, who entered the Council Chamber. at 3:10, 3:12, 3:15, 3:28, and 3:30 respectively. : INVOCATION The Invocation was given by Chaplain (Captain) Charles Wayne Perry, Bergstrom Air Force Base. SIGN ORDINANCE Councilmember Mullen introduced to Council a discussion of the sign ordinance. He requested a public mearing be held on January 14 to consider establishing a moratorim on the issuance of off-premise sign permits. The time was set at 3:15.p.m. CONTRACT APPROVED The Council, on Councilmember Duncan's motion, Mayor McClellan's second, adopted a resolution to approve the following contract: (5-0 Vote, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Councilmember Goodman absent) THE STOREHOUSE, INC. 2402 Highland Mall Austin, Texas - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM - Household furnishings, Emergency Medical Services Department Item 1-12 (less item #12) Total $5,860.75 C.I.P. No, 78/93-01 Prior to the vote Councilmember Duncan raised questions about the contract. City Manager Meiszer said in the future, it would be desirable to have performance specs which describe the need and performance expected, rather than explicit cescriptions. That way more bids should be received rather than only one, as in this case. : Council Memo 2 January 7, 1982 EACED CORPORATION Council had before them for consideration approval of the following contract: EAST AUSTIN CHICANO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 1212 East 9th Street Implement Phase I of the Guadalupe Community Development Program Twelve (12) Month Contract Austin, Texas Total $149,500.00 Council had questions regarding the contract amounts and what the money will be spent for. After some discussion it was decided to bring this back on the January 13, 1982 agenda. 3 CABLE FRANCHISE ORDINANCE The Council, on Councilmember Deuser's motion, Councilmember Goodman's second, passed through FIRST READING ONLY an amendment to the channel line-up in the Cable Television Franchise Ordinance. (7-0 Vote) This was read on first reading again on Januar 14, 1982 when an error in publication was discovered. ADMINISTRATIVE FEES ESTABLISHED The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's motion, Councilmember Goodman's second, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed an ordinance establishing a $50.00 administrative fee to be charged to property owners when their property is cleared by the City pursuant to Section 6-9 of Austin City Code. (7-0 Vote) The Council, om Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's motion, Councilmember Goodman's second, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed an ordinance establishing a $28.00 administrative fee to be charged to property owners when a lten is released after being filed pursuant to Section 6-9 of the Austin City Code, (7-0 Vote) PUBLIC LIBRARY BORROWING PRIVILEGES The Council, on Councilmember Mullen's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's second, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed an ordinance amending Chapter 10-3 of the Austin City Code by providing a new secion for the suspension of borrowing privileges for any patron owning fees or charges for damages to or low of library materials or for late return of borrowed materials. (7-0 Vote) Council Memo 3 NO ACTION TAKEN ON ORDINANCE January 7, 1982 Council had before it the following zoning ordinance for consideration of amending Chapter 45 of the Austin City Code of 1967 (Zoning Ordinance) to cover the following changes: LUTHER E. SMITH C14-81-191 8222 Jamestown Drive From "BB" 1st H&A to "0" 1st H&A Mr. Lillie stated, "Yesterday I asked that this zoning ordinance be pulled from the agenda. We need some clarification of Council's action on this case. You recall the case off of Research Boulevard where Mr. Smith had gotten a building permit for an apartment under apartment zoning and proceeded to build this structure and then occupied it with commercial uses.. One problem we had was that no formal motion was made and no formal second for the zoning. There was an agreement that "OR" was appropriate but no formal motion and second. The problem that we have is that the Council did approve "0" office zoning.and by Special Permit it is possible to put in local retail uses. On the second page of the Minutes, you'll find two check marks that I've made. In both of them there was an implication that Council was interested in allowing Mr. Smith to continue existing uses. One of the existing uses is a General Retail use and could not be continued with "0" office zoning. You would still be in violation. So the clarification I need is whether the Council is interested in having that use phased out or discontinued and this is the exterminating company, or to zone that portion in "GR" to allow that existing use to continue. That is a problem in that if it's only zoned "O" it would continue to be in violation of the ordinance and I think we are content here to try and solve the violation problem." Councilmember Mullen said he does not think it would be a good idea to put a spot "GR" in as an addition. Councilmember Deuser said, "I think the action was in lieu of having the building torn down. I don't think the City was ever in agreement that the building should be there and out of consideration of the hardship of tearing all the buldings down we went ahead and granted them "0" office zoning and to introduce anything further than that would be a step in the wrong direction. The entfre tract is owned by one owner so that is a tenant we are talking about basically non-complying with "0" use." Councilmember Goodman said, "It was the Council's intention, as I recall it, to do the "0" with an alternate roll back." Mr. Lillie said, "The only question I would raise then is there is one use, the exterminating company, that requires "GR" and I guess the intent of the Council is to have that use discontinued and that space brought into conformance with "0" office." Councilmember Mullen asked if there is a way to have this phased out over six months so the business is not just shut down today. He said that is a little harsh. Mr. DeLaRosa said, "I think if the Council wants to go along with the "0" and zone the property from "BB" to "0" then allow time for the use that is in violation of the zoning ordinance to be discontinued, we need to instruct the Building Inspection Department undertaking the action for a period of time." Mr. Lillie said he would get together with the attorney and the Building Inspection Department and resolve that issue and send a memo back to Council. He said there are no neighbors getting upset or being harmed by this at this time. and no neighbor's were present the day of the zoning hearing. Mr. Lillie clarified that he is not asking Council to vote on this zoning today, but asking a clarification of the Council's intent. Council Memo 4 January 7, 1982 RECESS Council recessed its meeting at 3:51 p.m. and resumed its recessed meeting 1 at 4:04 p.m. ZONING HEARINGS Mayor McClellan announced Council would hear zoning cases scheduled for 4:00p.m.. The Council heard, closed the public hearing, granted and instructed the City Attorney to draw the necessary ordinances to cover the following zoning changes: C14-81 CITY OF AUSTIN 194 5305-5315 S. Pleasant From "LR" 1st H&A To "BB" 1st H&A RECOMMENDED Valley Road 4610-4714 Stassney Lane 5306-5312 & 5305-5309 Woodland Oaks Court 5302-5304 & 5303 Two Iron Street GRANTED AS RECOMMENDED (On Councilmember Goodman's motion, Councilmember Duncan's second, 7-0 Vote) C14-81 CHARLOTTE L. WIER 11652 Jollyville Rd. From "A" 1st H&A 195 By Adon Sitra To "0-1" 1st H&A RECOMMENDED GRANTED AS RECOMMENDED (On Councilmember Goodman's motion, Councilmember Duncan's second, (7-0 Vote) Ordinance Passed Emergency Basis The Council, on Councilmember Goodman's motion, Councilmember Duncan's second, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed an ordinance on an emergency basis to cover the following zoning changes: C14-81-195, Charlotte L. Wier, 11652 Jollyville Road, from "A" 1st H&A to "0-1" 1st H&A. (7-0 Vote) C14-81 MICHAEL R. MCHONE 210 (Kenny House) & h018 C14-81 213 611 West 22nd St. : From "B" 2nd H&A - Το "O-H" 2nd H&A RECOMMENDED GRANTED AS RECOMMENDED CITY OF AUSTIN PLANNING DEPARTMENT 1744-1762 Ohlen Road also bounded to the rear by Putnam Drive From "0" & "GR" 1st H&A To "BB" 1st H&A RECOMMENDED GRANTED AS RECOMMENDE (On Councilmember Goodman's motion, Councilmember Duncan's second, 7-0 Vote) (Continued) Council Memo ZONING HEARINGS - C14-81 221 5 NASH PHILLIPS-COPUS 1748 Ohlen Road COMPANY By Timothy Mathews January 7, 1982 From "0" 1st H&A To "LR" 1st H&A RECOMMENDED GRANTED AS RECOMMENDED (On Councilmember Goodman's motion, Councilmember Duncan's second, 7-0 Vote) C14-81 198 CITY OF AUSTIN PLANNING DEPARTMENT 2401-2415 N. Lamar Boulevard 1308-1310 W. 24th St. 1301-1305 พ. 25th St. From-"8" 5th & 2nd HA To "B" 1st H&A RECOMMENDED "B" 1st H&A noting greenbelt area is to be designated "AA"1st H&A. GRANTED AS RECOMMENDED C14-81 PLUMBERS AND 203 STEAMFITTERS LOCAL UNION 286 By Bob Long 811-815 Shady Lane From "A" 1st H&A Το "0-1" 1st H&A RECOMMENDED "0-1" 1st H&A prohibiting access to Shady Lane & requiring 10' of right-of-way on Shady Lane. GRANTED AS RECOMMENDED C14-81 PAUL TOVAR, TRUSTEE 208 By Judith E. Fowler 3701-3711 Clawson 1507-1512 Rockdale Circle From Interim "A" 1st H&A To "A-2" 1st H&A RECOMMENDED "A-2" 1st H&A, grant sidewalk variance, a minimum of 10' of right-of-way is to be dedicated, staff and applicant are to negotiate final desigr alternatives. GRANTED AS RECOMMENDED (On Councilmember Mullen's motion, Councilmember Goodman's second, 7-0 Vote) Council Memo 6 PUBLIC HEARING - MIDRISE CONDOMINIUMS January 7, 1982 } Mayor McClellan noted it was time for the 4:00 scheduled public hearing on the application of Criswell Management Company for a Special Permit for the use and development of land (97 South Congress Avenue) classified as "L" Lake District to 176-unit apartment project consisting of two buildings of 88 units each with concealed parking. Mayor Mayor McClellan stated the zoning hearings would continue after this hearing. Steve Van, applicant, appeared before Council and showed slides of the proposed project. Joe Riddell appeared before Council, said the proposed 21 story buildings are too high, there should be more green space, it would create more high priced housing and some of the units should be available at a lower rate for those of low to moderate income. Mayor McClellan stated the City needs 24 hour positive activity downtown and need all economic groups but not all living under one roof. Councilmember Duncan said high rise construction needs to be limited along the lake, but that he supports this because it is residential. Councilmember Deuser expressed concern about the hike and bike trail which will go on the property. He said he will vote for the project but will continue to seek a solution for the hike and bike trail. Motion The Council, on Councilmember Mullen's motion, Councilmember Goodman's second, closed the public hearing and approved the application of Criswell Management Company for a Special Permit for the use and development of land (97 South Congress Avenue) classified as "L" Lake District to 176-unit apartment project consisting of two buildings of 88 units each with concealed parking called "Midrise Condominiums". (C14p-81-086) (7-0 Vote) ZONING HEARINGS CONTINUED Mayor McClellan announced Council would contine with zoning hearings as scheduled on the Agenda. C14-81 , BAR-MAC ROOFING & r202 SUPPLY CO., INC. By Ed Wendler, Sr. 804 W. Ben White, From "GR" 5th H&A also bounded by South To "C-2" 5th H&A 2nd & Bannister Lane RECOMMENDED GRANTED AS RECOMMENDE (On Councilmember Goodman's motion, Councilmember Mullen's second, 7-0 Vote) Council Memo ZONING HEARINGS - (Continued) C14-81 CITY OF AUSTIN 219 PLANNING DEPARTMENT (Fairview Park Area Study) 7 Motion An area generally bounded on the north by Riverside Drive, on the South by E. Monroe, on the west by South Congress and on the east by Eastside Drive. January 7, 1982 From "A", "A-H", "BB", "B", "B-K", "0", & "C" 1st & 2nd H&A Το "Α", "Α-Η", "А-2", "BB", "B", & "0-1" 1st H&A RECOMMENDED GRANTED AS FOLLOWS The Council, on Councilmember Duncan's motion, Councilmember Mullen's second, approved the roll back of zoning on property for all who did not object to the roll back. (7-0 Vote) Motion The Council, on Councilmember Duncan's motion, Mayor McClellan's second, zoned the Todd property "B" 2nd H&A. (7-0 Vote) Motion The Council, on Councilmember Mullen's motion, Councilmember Goodman's second, voted to continue the hearing on cases 2, 4, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16 on March 11, 1982 at 5:30p.m.; and case 8 in 90 days. (6-1 Vote, Mayor McClellan voted No.) Motion - FAILED (6 Votes n favor required) Councilmember Deuser made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Duncan to change the Beaman property from 2nd H&A to 1st H&A; motio। FAILED TO PASS BY A 4-3 VOTE. (Mayor McClellan, Councilmembers Goodman and Mullen voted NO.) Motion - FAILED (6 votes in favor required) Councilmember Deuser made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Duncan to change the Dial property from 2nd H&A to 1st H&A; motion FAILED TO PASS BY A 4-3 VOTE. (Mayor McClellan, Councilmembers Goodman and Mullen voted NO.) Motion - FAILED (6 votes n favor required) Councilmember Deuser made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Duncan to change the Herrin property from 2nd H&A to 1st H&A; motion FAILED TO PASS BY A 5-2 vote. (Councilmember Mullen and Mayor McClellan voted NO.) SEE MAP ON THE NEXT PAGE C C WRITTEN OWNER OPPOSITION 2. Miller, Edward L. 9. 1. Todd, 8. C. 3. Billings, Sam Tao Ono, Inc. Brooks, Sam 3. Beaman, Warren 10. 4. lluensler, Kendell 11. Dial, Donald 12. 5. 6. Herrin, Frederick 13. 7. Crockett, Ann 14. SAM OFFICE G2 Meyer, Kurt Cruse, Forest Southern Commotion, Inc. Barkley, Jonn V/ SOUTH CONGRESS AV C2/ 22 LALES D. 8 15. Alvarez, Paul 16. Henderson, Roy ILM 186 UND TEXAS STAIF SCHOL FOR THE D'AF SPC. 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VA こていて HEIGHTS & C MIL AN ASAHAR TERRALE Council Memo ZONING HEARINGS - (Continued) 9 January 7, 1982 The following people spoke in favor of the zoning roll back: Wayne Gronquist, Martha Hartson, Sarah Harris, Sam Martin, Claudette Roe, Lel Hawkins, Lawson Roberts, Bryant Dudley, Linda Johnson, Kelly Puckett. The following people spoke against a roll back: B.C. Todd, Edward L. Miller, Warren Beaman, Sam Billings, Ken Muensler, Donald Dial, Fred Herrin, Ann Crockett, Kurt Meyer, Sam Brooks, Forest Cruse, Alan Haywood, John Barkley, Paul Alvarez, Roy Henderson. RECESS Council recessed their meeting at 8:25 and resumed their recessed meeting to continue zoning hearings, at 8:35 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING POSTPONED A public hearing was scheduled for 6:00p.m. on an appeal from Mr. Ken D. Jordan of the Planning Commission decision Case No. C14p-81-043. Mr. Jordan asked that the public hearing be delayed until the middle of February as he would be out of town caring for his hospitalized mother. Motion The Council, on Councilmember Goodman's motion, Major McClellan's second, postponed until February 18, 1982, an appeal from Mr. Ken D. Jordan of the Planning Commission decision, Case No. C14p-81-043. (7-0 Vote) ZONING HEARINGS CONTINUED Council continued with zoning hearings. C14-81 JOHN C. CANTU 204 3408 West Avenue From "B" 1st H&A To "0-1" 1st H&A RECOMMENDED (as amended) "0-1" 1st to be tied to site plan and provide landscape buffer to the north. GRANTED AS RECOMMENDED Mr. Lillie reviewed the application by slides. The applicant was present. No one appeared. (On Councilmember Deuser's motion, Councilmember Mullen's second, 6-0 Vote, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino out of the room.) COUNCIL MΕΜΟ 10 January 7, 1982 ZONING - (Continued) C14-81 ABRAHAM P. YUJA 205 By Jeff Latimer Rear of 9076-9094 Jollyville Road Mr. Lillie reviewed the application by use of slides. From "B" 1st 4&A Το "0-1" 1st H&A RECOMMENDED "0-1" 1st subject to restrictions that no construction over 1 story be permitted within 25' of rear lot line; applicant is to maintain privacy fence along rear lot line as agreed by applicant & neighborhood. GRANTED AS RECOMMENDED (On Councilmember Mullen's motion, Councilmember Duncan's second, 6-0 Vote, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino out of the room.) - C14-81 214 JOSEPH & VALERIE EDELBROOK 201 West Powell Ln. From "A" 1st H&A To "LR" 1st H&A By V. Dale Sylvester RECOMMENDED "LR" 1st H&A to be tied to site plan. GRANTED AS RECOMMENDED WITH RESTRICTIVE COVENANT TO ROLL BACK TO "O" IF USE CHANGES Mr. Lillie reviewed the application by use of slides, Dale Sylvester appeared before Council and said he plans to use the same house that is there now and refurbish it and make it into an addition to the neighborhood but will use it as his office. (On Councilmember Deuser's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, 7-0 Vote) : Council Memo ZONINGS - (Continued) 11 January 7, 1982 C14-81 PEARL COLLINS NORRIS 1801 Airport Blvd. 215 By Craig N. Farmer also bounded by 3200-3201 East 8th Street Mr. Lillie reviewed the application by use of slides. From "A" 1st H&A To "GR" 1st H&A RECOMMENDED "GR" 1st H&A to be tired to site plan, fence is to be maintained. GRANTED AS RECOMMENI ED Mr. Farmer appeared and said the re-zoning is needed for the driveway. Rev. P.R. Johnson appeared and said the property has become a rat den. He asked Council to allow the paving and change the zoning for Aamco Transmission! Esther Johnson, 1800 Lorette Drive, thinks that East Austin will not support the business and area will not be taken care of. (On Councilmember Mullen's motion, Councilmember Goodman's second, 7-0 Vote) ! C14-81 JIM RAY, TRUSTEE 6509-6701 Bradsher 158 By Eugene 0. Jarmon 320 William Cannon Drive From Interim "A" 1st &A To "0-1" 1st 1&A NOT RECOMMEDED GRANTED "0-1" TIED TO SITE PLAN Mr. Lillie reviewed the application by use of slides. Gene Jarmon showed slides. Mark Cape appeared and spoke in favor. Jim Ra/, applicant, discussed what they will do to make the bank and child care center a good place. (On Councilmember Goodman's motion, Councilmember Mullen's second, 7-0 Vote) : i Council Memo ZONING (Continued) 12 Case to be Continued C14-81 r217 D.C.B. DEVELOPMENT, 8018-8114 Hwy. 290 INC. East By W. M. Faust January 7, 1982 From Interim "A" 1st H&A To "DL" 2nd H&A RECOMMENDED PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUED TO 1/14/82 at 3:30 Ρ.Μ. Mr. Lillie reviewed by use of slides. Applicant requested a week's postponement of the hearing. (On Councilmember Goodman's motion, Councilmember Deuser's second, 6-1 Vote, Mayor McClellan voted No.) Zoning Change Request Denied Council DENIED the following zoning change requests: C14-81 WILLIAM E. & TONI 196 COMBS 1525 W. Koenig Lane also bounded by Arroyo Seca on the west 1 From "0" 1st H&A To "GR" 1st H&A NOT RECOMMENDED DENIED (On Councilmember Mullen's motion, Councilmember Goodman's second, 7-0 Vote) : C14-81 FIRST STATE BANK 184 IN AUSTIN 3949 South Lamar Boulevard By Donald R. Moore From "C" 1st H&A To "C" 2nd H&A NO RECOMMENDATION DENIED Mr. Lillie reviewed by use of slides, He explained there had been a tie vote at the Planning Commission hearing, therefore this comes to Council with no recommendation. He said the Planning staff recommends this not be granted. Scott Robertson appeared and said they want to raise the height of the sign. Councilmember Deuser and Councilmember Mullen expressed opposition to granting a variance for the sign. (On Councilmember Goodman's motion, Mayor McClellan's second, 3-4 vote, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Councilmembers Deuser, Duncan and Mullen voted No. MOTION TO APPROVE DENIED.) Council Memo ZONING - (Continued) 13 January 7, 1982 C14-81 Zoning Case Withdrawn RICHARD G. HARDIN 704 West 22nd St. 209 (Heflybower House) h019 By Kathryn Parke 1 From "B" 2nd H&A Το "Ο-Η" 2nd H&A NOT RECOMMENDED WITHDRAWN (On Councilmember Mullen's motion, Councilmember Goodman's second, 7-0 Vote) SICK LEAVE & DENTAL INSURANCE Mr. Jessie R. Morales appeared before Council to discuss the task force recommendations on sick leave and dental insurance. He asked Council to study the feasibility of increasing the amount of sick leave paid for above 720 hours upon retirement. He also asked them to study dental insurance. Mr. Meiszer, City Manager, told Council he will instruct the Personnel Department to study the request. PARADE PERMIT The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's motion, Councilmember Goodman's second, approved the request for a Parade Permit from Mr. Albert C. Lloyd Jr. for Capital Area Council, Boy Scouts of America, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Saturday, February 13, 1981, beginning from 3rd and 4th Streets between Lavaca & San Jacinto, up Congress to Capitol grounds. (7-0 Vote) WAIVER REQUESTED Mr. Dean M. Kilgore appeared before Council to request a waiver of the requirement that Fairmont Foods set aside a 50' strip of property for right-ofway purposes in connection with the Fairmont Foods Subidivision No. 1. Council agreed to bring this back on next week's agenda. PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO ZONING ORDINANCE CONCERNING LANDSCAPING Mayor McClellan opened the public hearing scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance concerning landscaping. Mr. Lillie reviewed the history of the ordinance. Charles Meek, task force member, approved the ordinance. Bill Wickberg showed slides. John Hill, Balcones-Spicewood Neighborhood Association, said they approve the ordinance. There is already enough black top and stores. Council Memo HEARING - (Continued) 14 Ken Manning gave his views of the ordinance. January 7, 1982 Jackie Bloch, West Austin Neighborhood Group supports Planning Commission version of the ordinance. Dusty Roller, We Care Austin, supports ordinance. Wayne Walther, West 34th Street, asked Council to adopt the ordinance. Mary Ley urged adoption of the ordinance. Audie Browning and Evelyn Young both appeared and spoke in favor of the ordinance. Robert Landfur said he bought a gravel pit and the landscape for it will cost as much as one year's profit. Smoot Carl Mitchell is for the ordinance. Larry Nieman, representing Austin Apartment Association, said the ordinance is unfair, arbitrary and encumbered with specificities. Ray Head, president, Austin Apartment Association, said it should be taken back to the table. Tom Heaton, president, Austn Board of Realtors, said he will work with the task force for a compromise. Robert Mann said he will work with the task force. Richard Walmstein, representing real estate business, said there should be quality not quantity and he would like to be on the task force. verstion. Tom Marine, supports the alternative, and opposes the Planning Commission Tom Tate supports the alternate as set forth by Larry Nieman. A representative of Association of Builders and Contractors, supports the ordinance. Robert Snead, discussed how the ordinance would affect the City Council Chamber parking lot and the Municipal Auditorium parking lot. He said 146 spaces would be lost around the annex and 525 around the auditórium. Kenneth Carr, developer of Creekside Square, said the ordinance is too strict. Council Memo HEARING - (Continued) 15 January 7, 1982 Tom Shefelman president, local chapter American Institute of Architects, said they prefer the alternate ordinance. Frank Horsfal said he endorses anything which improves the City. Frank Niedorf supports the ordinance. John Allison, chairman, Austin Chapter of American Society of Landscape Architects, recommends adoption of the proposed ordinance. John Street supports the alternative. Gladys Weintraub member of the board of Northwest Civic Association, said they want a strong ordinance. Bob Anderson, ASLA, read a letter from the president of the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce. Pat Casey, Greystone II builder, discussed the large amount of money he spent on landscaping. 1 Gerald Cassera, also discussed Greystone II and opposes the ordinance. problems. * Dave Holmes, mortgage banker, supports the alternate plan. Rick Goldberg, a developer of condominiums, said there are a lot of 1 Bert Pence, supports a strong and enforceable ordinance. Mary Arnold, Parks Board, supports the ordinance. John Meinrath said there should be a broad ordinance. Tom Curtis suggested the ordinance should be studied further. Motion The Council, on Councilmember Duncan's motion, Councilmember Goodman's second, closed the public hearing and voted to bring it back on January 21, 1982 for action. (5-0 Vote, Mayor McClellan, Councilmember Mullen were out of the room.) ANNOUNCEMENT Mayor Pro Tem Trevino announced that the following board and commission appointments should be added to those which will be made next week: MTA, 1; Board of Adjustment, 1. Council Memo 16 ELIGIBLE BLIGHTED AREA January 7, 1982 Mayor McClellan opened the public hearing scheduled for 8:00 p.m. on the designation of an eligible blighted area pursuant to the Rules of Issuing Industrial Development Bonds issued by the Texas Industrial Commission. Council agreed to continue the hearing until January 21, 1982 at 5:00 p.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor McClellan announced that Council will convene in a closed or executive session authorized by Section 2, Paragraph-(e) of Article 6252-17 Texas Revised Civil Statutes annotated to discuss the South Texas Project - pending litigation - 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 12:55 and resumed its recessed meeting at 1:05 a.m., January 8, 1982. ADJOURNMENT Council adjourned its meeting at 1:05 a.m., January 8, 1982.