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Austin's Future: Taxes, Housing, Downtown

Thursday, August 26, 1982 regular
  • Tax Collection Experiment:

    The city decided to pilot a one-year plan for Travis County to collect city taxes, aiming to save $1 million but prompting debate over potential penalties and payment flexibility for residents.
  • New Development Fees:

    Council debated and approved the first reading of a controversial "capital recovery fee" for water and wastewater hookups, which the Mayor strongly opposed, arguing it could severely limit homeownership accessibility.
  • Downtown Development Focus:

    Extended a temporary building height moratorium in the downtown area and scheduled a joint session to strategize on long-term downtown revitalization and planning.
  • Affirmative Action Dispute:

    An advisory committee alleged the City Manager failed to comply with the Affirmative Action Plan, recommending a hiring freeze in key departments, leading to a tense public discussion.
  • Affordable Housing & Neighborhood Grants:

    Approved over $1.6 million in Community Development Block Grants, including a $250,000 mortgage assistance contract, after a significant debate regarding the selection of the service provider.

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TYOFAU FOUNDED 1839 Austin City Council MINUTES For August 26, 1982 1:00 Ρ.Μ. Council Chambers, 301 West Second Street, Austin, Texas Memorandum To: 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 Mayor McClellan called to order the meeting of the Council scheduled for 1:00 p.m. at 1:05 p.m. There were not enough Councilmembers present for a quorum.. Councilmember Urdy entered the Council Chamber at 1:17 p.m.; Councilmember Deuser at 1:26 p.m., Mayor Pro Tem Trevino at 1:30p.m.; and Councilmember Goodman was absent for the day. INVOCATION The Invocation was given by Reverend Dubyuer Harris, Metropolitan A.M.E. Church. CONSENT RESOLUTIONS The Council, on Councilmember Mullen's motion, Councilmember Deuser's second, adopted the following resolutions in one consent motion: (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Goodman absent) i Release of Easements Authorized release of the following easements: a. A Public Utility Easement on Lot 2, Block F, Royal Oaks Estates Section 7, 6005 Thames Drive. (Requested by the J. B. Goodwin Company) 7 b. A portion of a Drainage Easement on Lot 5, Block A, Countryside Section I, 3208 Thousand Oaks Drive. (Requested by Pat G. King, owner) c. An Electric and Telephone Easement recorded in Volume 7736, Page 923 of the Travis County Deed Records and located at I.H 35 and Clayton Lane. (Requested by the Electric Department) 1 Council Memo RELEASE OF EASEMENTS 2 - (Continued) d. An Electric and Telephone Easement recorded in Volume 6802, Page 500 of the Travis County Deed Records and located on Lot 1, Monarch Addition. (Requested by the Trammell Crow Company) e. A 5.0' Public Utility Easement and a portion of a 15.0' Public Utility Easement on Lot 1, Monarch Addition. (Requested by Trammell Crow Company) August 26, 1982 f. Portions of Lots 1-B and 2-B, Courtlandt Place 3 from an Electric and Telephone Easement recorded in Volume 680, Page 305 of the Travis County Deed Records. (Requested by Graves, Dougherty, Hearon and Moody) g. A Drainage Easement retained at the Vacation of an alley vacated by Volume 3779, Page 2166 of the Travis County Deed Records. (Requested by United Way) License Agreement Approved authorizing issuance of a License Agreement to allow the aerial encroachment of a structure into a Drainage Easement located on Lot A, 2700 Westhill. (Requested by Watershed Resources Associates Inc.) a. Change Orders Approved the following Change Orders, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM: In the amount of $264,423.34 to TEMPLE ASSOCIATES, INC, for Robert Mueller Municipal Airport, 1981-82 Interim Terminal Improvements. (5.5% increase of the original contract) C.I.P. Nos. 79/81-07 and 79/81-08 b. In the amount of $23,819.00 to WOODY'S CONTRACTING COMPANY, for Old Main Library Renovations Phase II. (5.6% of the original contract) C.I.P. No. 75/82-02 c. In the amount of $9,679.53 to JOHN R. HUGHES CONSTRUCTION CO., for Williamson Creek Wastewater Interceptor, Phase II. (1.3% of the original Contract) C.I.P. No. 73/23-24 d. In the amount of $29,000.00 to ROBERT E. MCKEE, INC., for Phase 3B Improvements. (.20% increase Brackenridge Hospital • of the original contract) C.I.P. No. 78/84-09 (Subject to the architect paying one half of the $29,000) : T Council Memo 3 Contracts Approved a. MARSHALL CLEGG ASSOCIATES, INC. P. O. Box 2749 San Antonio, Texas August 26, 1982 - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT Pharmacy drug handling equipment for Brackenridge Hospital, Equipment 38. - Item 1 System - $40,147.58 b. GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY Medical Systems Division Milwaukee, Wisconsin c. MACBICK MEDSYSTEMS DIVISION C. R. Bard, Inc. 87 Concord Street North Reading, Massachusetts d. BURNUP AND SIMS OF TEXAS, INC. 2716 East 5th Street Austin, Texas e. MITCHELL, EVANS & BYRAM, INC. 105 E. Riverside Dr., Suite 506 Austin, Texas f. BUSINESS TELEPHONE SYSTEMS, INC. 713 West St. Johns Austin, Texas g. CLEARWATER CONSTRUCTORS, INC. P. 0. Box 15547 Ν.Ε. Station Austin, Texas h. OLYMPUS CORPORATION OF AMERICA 4 Nevada Drive New Hyde Park, New York - - - - - - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT - Fluoroscopic/Digital X-Ray for Brackenridge Hospital, Equip- ment 38. Item 1 Unit - $616,782.00 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT Computer/Printer/Labeler, Pharmacy for Brackenridge Hospital, Equipment 3B. Item 1 Unit - $7,057.50 - - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM Underground Electric and Telephone Distribution Facilities for Quail Hollow Garden Hames P.U.D、、 Electric Utility Department - $26,341.30 C.I.P. No. 82/15-01 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM Municipal Court Building Renovations, Public Works Department - $1,182,667.00 C.I.P. No. 81/87-01 : - CAPITAL IMPROVMENTS PROGRAM - Electronic Telephone System to include installation and maintenance for the Health Department - Estimated cost $27,361.00 C.I.P. No. 76/91-05 CAPITAL IMPROVMENTS PROGRAM - Community Development District No. 12, 12, East 5th Street Paving and Drainage Improvements, Public Works Department - $128,924.30 C.I.P. No. 76/62-15 One (1) Choledochofiberscope/ Nephroscope for Brackenridge Hospital - $6,500.00 : Council Memo Contracts : - (Continued) 1. CORNING MEDICAL 63 North Street Medfield, Massachusetts J. EAGLE SIGNAL CONTROLS 8004 Cameron Road Austin, Texas k. A-TEC, INC. 13964 Hwy. 181 South San Antonio, Texas 4 1. INDUSTRIAL DISPOSAL SUPPLY COMPANY P. 0. Box 8175 San Antonio, Texas m. OHIO TRANSFORMER CORPORATION 309 Industrial Park Louisville, Ohio n. SHELL OIL COMPANY 2200 Main Street Houston, Texas o. CHEMICAL & TURF SPECIALTY COMPANY, 10440 Plano Road Dallas, Texas p. Bid award: (1) AUSTIN MINORITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 55. North IH 35 Austin, Texas (2) NATIONAL BUSINESS LEAGUE 2334 Rosewood Avenue Austin, Texas (3) AUSTIN AREA URBAN LEAGUE 3112 Manor Road Austin, Texas - - - - August 26, 1982 One (1) Sodium Potassium Machine for Brackenridge Hospital - $5,995.00 Traffic Signal Controllers, Urban Transportation Department Item 1, 30 ea. - $129,000.00 Overhaul and Transfer Crane and Body, Vehicle and Equipment Services Department Items 1 & 2 - $27,819.00 Repair Parts for E-Z Pack Refuse Trucks, Vehicle and Equipment Services Department Item 1 $35,000.00 - - Transformer Repair, Electric Utility Department Item 1, 1 ea. - $97,530.00 Transformer Oil, Electric Utility Department Item 1, 5,000 gals. @ $1.35/gal. Total $7,150.00 - Greens, Pure Live Grass Seed for golf courses, Parks and Recreation Department Item 1 $7,518.00 8th Year (FY 82-83) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program - Not to Exceed $1,637,000 - Not to exceed $200,000 Technical Assistance to E. 6th/7th, South Ist Street Corridor businesses - Not to exceed $150,000 Technical Assistance to E. 11th/ Rosewood, East 12th Street Corridor businesses - Not to exceed $60,000 Housing Counseling for the Elderly ! Council Memo Contracts - (Continued) 5 (4) EAST AUSTIN CHICANO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 1212 East 9th Street Austin, Texas q. L & H BUILDERS r. s. 64 Pascal Lane Austin, Texas THOMAS HINDERER COMPANY P.O. Box 3264 Austin, Texas : COMPUTER-TO-GO 2021 Guadalupe Austin, Texas - August 26, 1982 Not to exceed $150,000 Conservation and Renewal of East Austin Neighborhoods - Furnish and erect a metal building at the Davis Lane Pump Station, Water and Wastewater Department - $8,260.00 - - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM Blackshear Area, Drainage Improvements - $70,295.00 C.I.P. No. 82/60-09 Word processing system for the Library in conjunction with the Central Texas Library System (Totally State funded), Library Department - $9,242.00 Water & Wastewater Approach Mains Approved the following water and wastewater approach mains: RANDY MORINE BUILDERS, INC. NPC REALTY COMPANY, INC. SCOTT ROBERTS - - Water and Wastewater Approach Main to serve Barker Estates. Estimated cost $479,098 (No City cost participation) Wastewater Approach Main to serve Copperfield Subdivision Section 1, Phases C, D, E & F. (No City cost participation) Water and Wastewater Approach Mains to serve Duval Estates Subdivision. Estimated cost $2,120.00 (No City cost participation) Community Services Block Grant Authorized submission of an application for Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) in the amount of $289,723 to the Texas Department of Community Affairs to operate the neighborhood centers in FY183. } ن Council Memo 6 Home Energy Improvement Loans August 26, 1982 Approved the Low Interest Home Energy Improvement Loans Program in the amount of $200,000.00. Temporary Street Closing Approved temporarily closing Pearl Street from 25th Street to 24th Street on September 1, 1982, from 2:00p.m. to 7:00 p.m. as requested by Steve Elms, representing the InterFraternity Council. Southwestern Bell Rate Case Authorized participation with the Texas Municipal League in the Southwestern Bell Rate Case pending before the Public Utility Commission. Site Plan Approved Approved the revised site plan for Zoning Case C14-81-167. Parks & Recreation Master Plan Authorized submission of a grant application to the National Park Service for evaluation and update of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan, and special park planning studies, in the amount of $25,000. Title XX Contract Renewal Accepted the Title XX Contract renewal with the Texas Department of Human Resources for family planning services. Public Hearings Set Set the following public hearings: a. To discuss a proposed Industrial Development Bond Financing in the amount of $4,800,000 for Old Pecan Street, Ltd. (200-212 East Sixth Street) SEPTEMBER 2, 1982 at 5:30 p.m. b. To discuss a proposed Industrial Development Bond financing in the amount of $1,250.00 for the Koppel Group. (318-320 Congress Avenue) SEPTEMBER 2, 1982 at 5:45 p.m. T Council Memo Hearings Set - (Continued) 7 August 26, 1982 c. An appeal from parties affected by the Planning Commission's decision to approve a Special Permit requested by Southland Corporation, File No. C14P-82-022. OCTOBER 7 at 7:00 p.m. d. Landmark Commission's recommendations on Preservation Plan SEPTEMBER 2, 1982 at 5:00 p.m. Pipeline Easements Authorized execution of two pipeline easements with Clajon Gas Company relating to the operation of the Fayette Power Project. CONSENT ORDINANCES The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's motion, Mayor McClellan's second, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed the following ordinances in one consent motion: (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Goodman absent) Operating Budget Amendments Approved amending the 1981-82 Operating Budget by: a. Accepting $130,017 from the Texas State Library to provide interlibrary loan services to the libraries of Central Texas for the period of September 1, 1982 through August 31, 1983. b. Apppropriating $12,000 from the 1981-82 General Fund Ending Balance to join the Texas Municipal League's participation in the Southwestern Bell rate case before the Public Utilities Commission. (Related to D-11) Parking of Large Vehicles Amended Chapter 11-2 of the Austin City Code pertaining to the Parking of Large Vehicles on Residential Streets by deleting Subsection 11-2-129(j) and adding new Sections 11-2-170, 11-2-171, and 11-2-172. R.P. One Project Amended Ordinance No. 811204-B by waiving the balance of 90-day review for the R.P. One Project. Council Memo 8 Zoning Ordinances August 26, 1982 Amended Chapter 11-2 of the Austin City Code (Zoning Ordinance) to cover the following changes: MRS. IVORY. BRANTLEY By Pierce-Tindall Construction, Inc. C14-82-068 LARRY P. BELL C14-82-073 10723 Jollyville Rd. From Interim "AA" 1st to to "O" & "C" 1st H&A 6813-6819 N. Lamar From "D" 1st H&A & 6900-6906 Shirley Ave. to "C-2" 1st H&A 2205-2213 Tillery Street MRS. J. W. & ADA NOLEN, 3303 Manor Road & JAMES S. & WILLIAM E. CAWFLEIELD, CAROL & JOHNNIE WISE By Elliott P. Flick C14-82-092 From "A" 1st H&A to "GR" & "A" 1st H&A HAL STARKEY C14-82-038 5214 Joe Sayers Avenue From "A" 1st H&A to "BB" 1st H&A EULALIO HERNANDEZ, JR. 7812 Gault Street & C14-81-236 1301-1303 Anderson From "B" 1st H&A to "0" 1st H&A J. C. MCKINNON & FRED 407 East St. Elmo PEYTON, dba M & P PROPERTIES C14-70-001 (part) Road From Interim "A" 1st H&A to "D" Ist H&A HANOVER BUILDING, INC. 7400 Webberville Rd. C14-82-089 (FM 969) From Interim "A" 1st H&A to "DL" Ist H&A ↑ Council Memo 9 Item Pulled August 26, 1982 The following item was pulled from the agenda as consideration of a zoning ordinance: M. K. PARSONS 11101 Selma & 11100 From Interim "AA" 1st H&A By Miguel "Mike" & 1102 Plains Trail to "LR" Ist H&A Guerrero 1200-1202 Kramer C14-82-078 Election Precincts Passed an ordinance incorporating annexed areas of the city into existing election precincts. Passed an ordinance establishing polling places in such precincts. Building Moratorium Extended the building height moratorium ordinance for the downtown area to October 15, 1982. WORK SESSION SET Set a joint work session with Council and Downtown Revitalization Task Force for October 4, 1982 at 7:00p.m. in the Electric Building. AGENDA ITEM POSTPONED Councilmember Deuser requested that his item to consider temporary closing of a portion of East 6th Street (cross streets) on Friday and Saturday evenings be postponed until September 2, 1982. TAX COLLECTION : Mr. Jack Klitgard, Director of the Tax Department, reported on tax collection as follows: "My purpose in being here is to acquaint the Council with some factors that you may wish to consider in coming to a decision regarding collection of ad valorem taxes......... The City has collected City and AISD taxes for a good many years and have achieved what we believe to be a relatively good track record as far as collecting ad valorem tax. Based on information furnished us by Bill Aleshire, County Tax Collector, he also has a good record concerning collectio of tax. There is one factor that should be considered in measuring this is the amount of taxes levied. Our experience indicates that it is easy to collect taxes as long as the tax itself is not too high and there is a considerable difference on each bill between the City and school tax that comes on one bill and the County levy which is significantly lower. This is speculation because Mr. Aleshire has never had the opportunity to do this. We have a contract department which allows people to pay taxes in monthly installments for those who cannot pay their taxes all at once. The contract section this year will collect about $1.4 million ... ..... 1 Council Memo TAX COLLECTION - (Continued) 10 August 26, 1982 dollars. This is a sum of money equal to something more than the entire cost of collecting all City and school tax. I am not aware of a section comparable to this that Mr. Aleshire has in his office although I understand he does have some means of providing for installment plans. This section is comprised of a supervisor and five clerks and if operated properly produces sufficient revenue to justify it. As the Council knows, part of the City extends into Williamson County and it is my understanding the County Assessor cannot collect taxes from property outside the County therefore these properties would have to be excluded from his collection efforts, meaning that the City Tax Office then would have to maintain some form of collection agency to collect taxes that are levied outside of Travis County. ........I'd like to talk about the 15% penalty that is permitted under the Property Tax Code. It is my understanding from the copy of the contract that Mr. Aleshire provided us with that he plans to finance his delinquent collection activity by everybody who opts to have the County collect ad valorem taxes also invoke the 15% penalty for taxes that go delinquent and not paid by July 1st every year. The difficulty that we find with this kind of a penalty is that it is inflexible and no latitude. If you apply it to one you have to apply it to everybody. You have to understand under the new penalty and interest division set out by the Property Tax Code by July 1 the penalty and interest levied on taxes is already 18%. If we add 15% on to this we're talking about a 33% penalty for people who are least able to pay. The alternative would be a penalty that could not exceed 15% but could be anything less to defray the cost of legal fees. This would be more flexible and if a suit was file to collect taxes a judge would have to tell you if you are permitted to collect so much in the way of legal fees on each case. It would be flexible enough that if the attorney felt there was not enough effort expended in collecting the tax perhaps he didn't do anything but send a second notice in which case he could waive the attorney's fees altogether. Conversely if the party refused to pay the tax because they wanted to invest the money in something else then the entire 15% penalty could be invoked. This would be the procedure our office would like to use rather than have a blanket 15% additional penalty on everybody's tax to be collected after July 1st. ..... "As I understand Mr. Aleshire's proposal, separate payments cannot be made. This is going to be a workable scheme for him if he can send out one bill and collect all the taxes. However, our legal counsel has always advised us if a person really insists on paying separate tax, even when we collect City and school tax, that they have a right to pay the tax separately. Mr. Aleshire is given different legal advice than I am and there might be some area that will have to be litigated. Some people are budgeted to pay one tax one month and another the next. If they have to pay it all in one month there will be a problem. One of the problems the City would face if the County Assessor collects City tax is tooling down the City's operation and getting rid of 26 people in the collection activity. The big problem would be if it doesn't work out. We can't say it won't work because Mr. Aleshire hasn't had a chance to collect these taxes. If it doesn't work it will be an expensive process for us to take over and come back with it. ....If the County fails to collect as little as 1% of the revenue we have collected then there is no saving because the revenue lost on a 1% collection is more than the cost is we have lost to the school's contracting with the County. The net savings to the City would be about $1,000,000.00 if we go with the County proposal." .... ن Council Memo TAX COLLECTION - (Continued) 11 August 26, 1982 Mr. Bill Aleshire, Travis County Assessor/Collector, told Council that since they are going to send the bills anyway to residents of Travis County, it would mean only the addition of one line added to their billing under the new system. He said he has proposed to the County Commissioners that all tax districts piggy back on County tax collection. He said the fee to the City from the county for this service would be $13,000 the first year, as opposed to the City's cost of $1,000,000. Discussion followed the presentations. Mayor McClellan suggested the new system be tried for one year. Councilmember Mullen said he wanted to look at the contract before the City agrees to this. Councilmember Urdy said he thought the City should wait and see how the school district is handled. Mayor McClellan said it will cost the City $1,000,000 to sit and watch what will happen. Motion The Council, on Councilmember Mullen's motion, Mayor McClellan's second, voted to have the contract for consideration on the September 2 agenda to try the system for one year and determine what the cost will be in subsequent years. (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Goodman absent) Councilmember Duncan wants Councilmember Deuser said he would like more information concerning space rental and where the people would be relocated. information concerning the legality of one payment.. LEGISLATIVE PACKAGE FOR THE CITY Mr. Pieter Sybesma, Government Relations Officer, presented the proposed legislative package to the Council. (COPY ON FILE IN CITY CLERK'S OFFICE). Mr. Sybesma proposed the formation of an ad hoc committee of three Councilmembers and three staff members to study legislative matters. Councilmember Duncan and Urdy and Mayor McClellan all volunteered to serve on the committee along with Mr. Sybesma and two other staff members to be selected by the City Manager. COMMUNITY CROSSROADS HOME, INC. Ms. Shiela Matthews, Director, Utility Customer Service, presented the City Manager report on Update of Utility Account for Community Crossroads Home, Inc. As requested by Council at the last meeting, she said she could not arrange a meeting with the County Commissioners concerning the past due utility bills for the Home. The Department of Parolees will no longer contract with Mrs. Robinson for the Home. The parolees will be moved out tomorrow and electric service will be terminated. Balance owed to the City is $4,167.83. Mrs. Robinson, who runs the Community Crossroads Home, Inc., said she has had difficulties and tried to maintain her committment to the City but she had to upgrade the sewer and water system. She has paid $10,000 of her back taxes and asked Council to let her keep her doors open until she can raise the money to pay Council Memo HOME - (Continued) her utility bills. 12 August 26, 1982 Mayor Pro Tem Trevino pointed out that this is a County program and he is disappointed the City could not set up a meeting. Jan Crow, Utility Service Department, explained that staff does not have perogative to waive the fee. Mayor McClellan requested Mrs. Robinson be given until September 1, before electric service is terminated. She said the County Commissioners will have an opportunity to include the request for fund on their agenda. APPEAL FOR HEARING DENIED Council had before it a resolution to consider setting a public hearing on an appeal by David Mohler of the granting of a Permit by Engineering Department to Southwestern Bell Telephone Company for installation of a utility line along Loop 360 in the vicinity of Wild Basin Preserve. After discussion between Mr. Mohler; Jonathan Davis, Assistant City Attorney; Richard Ridings, Director of Public Works; members of the Council and Terry Bray, legal counsel for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, it was determined that since Mr. Mohler had been one day late in filing his appeal, a public hearing could not legally be held. Mr. Bray assured Mr. Mohler that they will follow all good rules of natural preservation to preserve this area of Wild Basin. Councilmember Duncan advised the City to contact the Highway Department and make certain they work in conjunction with the Telephone Company in the interests of preservation of nature. PUBLIC HEARING - LEVYING OF ASSESSMENTS Mayor McClellan opened theepublic hearing set for 2:30 p.m. to consider levying the assessments on Cooper/Eberhart Lane consisting of approximately 9 blocks and passage of ordinance. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM No. 78/62-31. in order. Mr. Ridings, Director of Public Works, told Council that everything is Mr. James Riggs, Assistant City Attorney, questioned Mr. Herbert Sladek Jr. concerning his qualifications as an appraiser. Mr. Sladek then filed his assessments concerning Cooper/Eberhart Lane with the City Clerk. They are on file in the City Clerk's office. No one appeared to be heard. Motion The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's motion, Mayor McClellan's second, closed the public hearing, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed an ordinance levying the assessments on Cooper/Eberhart Lane consisting of approximately 9 blocks, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM No. 78/62-31. (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Goodman absent) Council Memo 13 ITEM PULLED August 26, 1982 Council pulled from the agenda consideration of amending Chapter 13-2 (Zoning Ordinance) of the Austin City Code related to height limitations in the downtown area: (1) Existing setback provisions (2) Maximum 200 ft. height (3) Floor-area ratio. CONTRACT APPROVED Bid Award: (7) CON-REAL SUPPORT GROUP 1534 South IH 35 Austin, Texas - 8th Year (FY 82-83) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program - Not to Exceed $1,637,000 Not to exceed $250,000 - Mortgage Assistance Mayor McClellan wanted to know about the award of the contract. She felt it would be better to award to a non-profit organization. Carlos Herrera, Director of Human Services, said there were two competing groups and their R.F.P.'s have been reviewed in proper order. Councilmember Deuser asked why the evaluations of the groups are not available after the recommendation has been made. Mr. Solon Bennett, Director of Purchasing, told Council they can make available to the public the total points and copies of the proposals but these cannot be distributed to the public because of the sealed bid process. Gerald Hawley, president of Con-Real, told Council his company has built about 200 low cost homes and will make every effort to use minority labor. Council wanted to know more about the cost of the houses, etc. Clothilde Haynes, Human Services Department, said they will be affordable homes and the payments of the owners will be based on their net monthly income. Motion Councilmember Urdy made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Duncan to approve the contract. Mayor McClellan said she would like to know how many houses are going to be built, the cost, amount of mortgage and the payments. Mr. Hererra told her the final contract will have to be approved by HUD and one of the proposals submitted would be difficult to be approved by HUD. He said that was on of the factors in the contract award decision. Council decided they would like more information. his second. Motion Withdrawn Councilmember Urdy withdrew his motion and Councilmember Duncan withdrew LATER IN THE DAY: Mr. Hererra told Council the competing groups will answer questions concerning cost, etc. Council Memo CONTRACT - (Continued) 14 August 26, 1982 Alley Knox, representing Con-Real Support Group, told Council the cost they had proposed is $30,000 for a family of one with an income of $12,700 to a family of eight with an income of $22,700. Payments will be $270 and up depending on the income and subsidy. This is for 15 houses. A representative of AMEDC told Council the cost will be $40,000 per unit and the payments will be about $250 per month. They plan to build 15 houses. Motion The Council, on Councilmember Urdy's motion, Councilmember Duncan's second, approved the selection of Con-Real. (5-1 Vote, Mayor McClellan voted No, Councilmember Goodman absent.) Councilmember Deuser said he would prefer going with a non-profit group. Mayor McClellan said "We have a non-profit group that can deliver." Motion to Reconsider - FAILED Councilmember Deuser made a motion, seconded by Mayor McClellan to reconsider. Motion FAILED by a vote of 3-1-0, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino and Councilmember Duncan were out of the room, Councilmember Mullen voted No, Councilmember Goodman absent. Motion to Reconsider The Council, on Councilmember Deuser's motion, Mayor McClellan's second, unanimously approved a motion to reconsider. Motion Councilmember Urdy made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Duncan to adopt a resolution approving the following contract: Bid award, 8th Year (FY 82-83) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program - to Con-Real Support Group, not to exceed $250,000 mortgage assistance. Friendly Amendment - Not Accepted Instead, Councilmember Deuser offered a friendly amendment for the bidder to also consider Clarksville and East 1st. His amendment was not accepted. Council divided the question. Roll Call on Motion 5-1 Vote, Mayor McClellan voted No. Council Memo CONTRACT - (Continued) 15 Motion August 26, 1982 The Council, on Councilmember Deuser's motion, Councilmember Mullen's second, approved a part of the contract should include negotiations with Clarksville and East 1st Street. (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Goodman absent) Councilmember Duncan wanted read into the record, "I think the main reason for my vote and the other members voting for this proposal is the RFP process which is something we have discussed and this Council can get into deep trouble if we establish an objective RFP process and then do not uphold it." Councilmember Mullen said he is in total agreement with that. Mayor Pro Tem Trevino said Council should practice what they preach. ITEMS POSTPONED September 2, 1982 at 1:15 p.m.: UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY OF TEXAS 2435 Oak Crest The following contracts will be brought back for consideration on Not to exceed $240.000 Architectural Barrier Removal - Austin, Texas AUSTIN TENANTS' COUNCIL - Austin, Texas 1619 East 1st Street AUSTIN AREA URBAN LEAGUE 3112 Manor Road Austin, Texas VAUGHN HOUSE Not to exceed $150,000 Rental Repairs : - Not to exceed $150,000 - Not to exceed $300,000 2210 South Ist Street Austin, Texas Emergency Repairs Facility for the Handicapped CLARKSVILLE COMMUNITY Not to exceed $27,000 DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION Housing for Clarksville Austin, Texas WASTEWATER APPROACH MAIN The Council, on Councilmember Mullen's motion, Mayor McClellan's second, adopted a resolution approving the following water and wastewater approach mains (4-2 Vote, Councilmembers Deuser and Duncan voted No.) ELLAN PROPERTIES - Revise routing and size of approved Treemont Wastewater Approach Main. (No City cost participation.) 4 Council Memo 16 August 26, 1982 PUBLIC HEARING - ZILKER PARK LAND USE FOR TREEMONT WASTEWATER APPROACH Mayor McClellan opened the public hearing set for 2:45 p.m. on the proposed use of Zilker Park for Treemont Wastewater Approach Main. Mr. Morahan, Director of Property Management, told Council that everything is in order and has been approved. Mayor McClellan asked Mr. Morahan, "Is there no feasible and prudent alternative to the use of Zilker Park for Treemont Wastewater Approach Main?" Mr. Morahan answered, "No". Mayor McClellan asked, "In your opinion has all reasonable planning been undertaken to minimize any harm to the park as a result of this use?" Mr. Morahan answered that planning has taken place. Motion The Council, on Councilmember Mullen's motion, Mayor McClellan's second, closed the public hearing after finding there is no feasible and prudent alternative and approved the use of Zilker Park for Treemont Wastewater Approach Main and approved dedication of the easement. (4-1-0 Vote, Councilmember Duncan voted No, Councilmember Deuser abstained, Councilmember Goodman absent. LANDMARK COMMISSION REPORT Mr. Blake Alexander, Landmark Commission, presented the Preservation Plan to the Council. COPY ON FILE IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE. He also discussed the 1982-83 Work Program which he said has to do with the budget and discussed priorities. AFFIRMATIVE ACTION ADVISORY REPORT Mr. Jim Shaffer, Affirmative Action Advisory Committee, read their proposed resolution on hiring practices. "Whereas the Austin City Council adopted an Affirmative Action Plan on August 7, 1980 that mandated that the City of Austin insure equal opportunities in employment and City services and whereas the City Manager is in direct violation of the afore mentioned plan, be it resolved that the Affirmative Action Plan of the Affirmative Action Advisory Committee, recommends that the City Council mandate an immediate hiring freeze in the officials, administrators, professional and technical job categories until such time as the City Council is satisfied that the City Manager will comply with the specific measures delineated in the Affirmative Action Plan." Mr. Shaffer, Ms. Maria Rocha, Sue Beckwith AAAC and Janice Robinson then made demands and leveled accusations at the City Manager. Mr. Meiszer, City Manager, spoke as follows: "Mayor and members of the Council, I would prefer to remain silent but I fear that if I don't speak up it will be assumed that these accusations are true, and indeed, that appears to be the assumption, I have never seen a more unfair collection of half truths in my entire public service career and I will be happy to respond at the appropriate time to every charge that has been made. It seems strange to me that people I have never met, people who have never spoken with me, are so well informed about my attitude, my commitment and my track record in this field. At this point, that is all I would like to say." Council Memo REPORT - (Continued) 17 August 26, 1982 Councilmember Deuser and Duncan said they would like to see Mr. Meiszer's response in writing. Mr. Meiszer said he has already responded to the specific allegations the group has made. Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Councilmembers Urdy, Duncan & Deuser expressed concern and said they support the Affirmative Action Plan and expect it to be adhered to. ZONING HEARING Mayor Pro Tem Trevino opend the 4:00p.m. zoning hearing on the following. City Council heard, closed the public hearing and granted ordinance on an emergency passage. C14-82 109 B.R. WILLEFORD By R. Eugene Logan 6800 Westgate Blvd. From "GR" 1st H&A Το "C-1" 1st H&A RECOMMENDED CLOSED PUBLIC HEARING GRANTED AS RECOMMENDED WITH EMERGENCY PASSAGE OF ORDINANCE Mr. Lillie reviewed the application. No one appeared to be heard. (On Councilmember Duncan's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, 6-0 Vote, Councilmember Goodman absent Council closed public hearing and granted.) - Motion The Council, on Councilmember Duncan's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed an ordinance to cover the following zoning change: C14-82-109, B.R. Willeford, 6800 Westgate Blvd, From "GR" 1st H&A to "C-1" 1st H&A. (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Goodman absent) SUPPORT REQUEST FOR ROSEWOOD RECREATION CENTER Ms. Ada Simond appeared before Council to ask for funds to help support and expand the after school and Saturday project of the Rosewood Recreation Center's Tiger Marching Band and the Solid Gold Twirling Corps. decisions. Mayor McClellan told her this will be considered during budget CITY DISCUSSED Mr. Frank Horsfall appeared before Council to discuss City affairs. CITIZENS REQUESTS APPROVED The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's motion, Councilmember Duncan's second, approved the following citizen's requests: (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Goodman absent) 1) Approved the request of Mr. Christie Sarrie, representing Saint Council Memo CITIZENS - (Continued) 18 August 26, 1982 Elias Orthodox Church, for permission to place a banner advertising Mediterranean Food Festival over 11th Street by Church, from September 7, 1982 to October 18, 1982. 2) The request of Mr. William L. Robinson for permission to place street banners at 2238 S. Lamar and 8700 No. Lamar from August 30, 1982 through September 13, 1982, advertising free car wash for a donation of 50¢ to Muscular Dystrophy. 3) The request for a parade permit from Ms. Lana Nafiz for November 29th Coalition from 11:20a.m. to 1:30p.m., Saturday, September 18, 1982 beginning from Guadalupe to 7th to Congress to Capitol. 4) The request for a parade permit from Mr. Glenn A. Richter, Director of Longhorn Bands, for the University of Texas Athletic Department and Longhorn Band, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30a.m. Saturdy, September 18, 1982, beginning from Congress Avenue, from Third Street to Capitol Grounds. MHMR Ms. Judy Yudof, chairman, Austin-Travis County MHMR Center Board of Trustees, reported on the progress and future plans of MHMR Centers as they relate to the Austin Community and its need. She combined her talk with Mr. John Brubaker, executive director, Austin-Travis County Mental Health Mental Retardation Center, who had also requested to speak to Council concerning present progress and review of past accomplishments and future plans. Ms. Yudof distributed information to Council. (CLERK DID NOT RECEIVE A COPY). 1 CITIZEN DID NOT APPEAR Mr. Robert Lloyd Maasch withdrew his request to discuss the Food Vendors Ordinance with Council. VENDING ORDINANCE DISCUSSED Mr. Scott Bieser appeared before Council to discuss the Vending Ordinance. He is an artist who does sketches of people on East 6th Street. His equipment consists of an easel and two stools Mr. Bieser wondered if the ordinance can be modified for artists and crafts people. Mr. Irion, Assistant City Attorney, determined that Mr. Bieser is actually a vendor because he is selling an article. STREET PEOPLE OF SECOND STREET DISCUSSED Mr. Dennis A. Hogan appeared before Council to discuss the problem they are having on Second Street with the people who congregate to look for work. Council Memo DISCUSSION (Continued) - 19 August 26, 1982 He said they are becoming militant, litter, panhandle, use bushes for toilet. facilities and some are on drungs. Mr. Hogan asked for a solution to the problem. Mayor McClellan said that the opinions of the Police Department, City Attorney, and Health offices will be pulled together to determine what might be done. Councilmember Mullen said there are similar situations on Guadalupe and East 6th Street. Something needs to be done but the determination of what is yet to be made. ITEM POSTPONED Mr. William J. Scudder, a representative for Lamar & Rundberg, Ltd., had requested that Council reschedule an appeal on a Special Permit for The Villas Apartment Complex. This request will be brought back on the September 2, 1982 Agenda. PUBLIC HEARING - FENCING Mayor McClellan opened the public hearing set for 5:30p.m. on amending Chapter 13-2 (Zoning) of the Austin City Code which would allow 8-foot fencing under certain circumstances. Mr. Lillie reviewed and said everything is in order. The amendment will be as follows: (5) A solid fence, hedge or enciosure wall, provided, that: : a. Except as otherwise provided below, a solid fence or enclosure wall constructed on property lines shall not exceed an average height of six (6) fect and shall in no event exceed seven (7) feet. b. A solid fence or enclosure wall constructed on property lines my be constructed to a maximum of eight (8) feet in height where there is a change in grade of at least two (2) feet within fifty (50) fect of and parallel to the common boundary between adjoining properties and the written consent of the adjoining property owner(s) is filed with the Building Official. c. A solid fence or enclosure wall may be constructed to a maximum of eight (8) feet in height if located on or within required building setback lines. d. An ornamental fence exceeding six (6) feet in height shall have a ratio of solid portion to open portion not in excess of one to four (4). e. Any fence, hedge or enclosure wall situated within twenty (20) feet of the intersection of the two (2) street lines shall not exceed a height of three (3) feet. Council Memo FENCES - (Continued) 20 August 26, 1982 Mr. Rich Meyer appeared before Council to ask that a paragraph be added whereby an 8' fence would be allowed where a utility or telephone box is so situated that a child could use it to climb over a 6' fence and get into a dangerous area, such as a swimming pool. Councilmember Mullen said this would be agreeable if an adjoining property owner consents. Motion The Council, on Councilmember Mullen's motion, Mayor McClellan's second, closed the public hearing and waived the requirement for three readings to finally pass an amendment to Chapter 13-2 (Zoning) of the Austin City Code which would allow 8-foot fencing under certain circumstances. (5-0 Vote, Councilmember Duncan out of the room, Councilmember Goodman absent.) PUBLIC HEARING - PARKING SPACE Mayor McClellan opened the public hearing set for 5:45 to Amend Chapter 13-2 (Zoning) of the Austin City Code relating to the definition of the term "parking space" which would allow pervious paving materials to be used in parking lots. No one appeared to be heard. Motion The Council, on Councilmember Mullen's motion, Mayor McClellan's second, closed the public hearing, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed an ordinance amending Chapter 13-2 (Zoning) of the Austin City Code relating to the definition of the term "parking space" which would allow pervious paving materials to be used in parking lots. (5-0 Vote, Councilmember Deuser out of the room, Councilmember Goodman absent.) PUBLIC HEARING - SPECIAL PERMITS FOR APARTMENT HOUSES Mayor McClellan opened the public hearing set for 6:00 p.m. on amending Chapter 13-2 (Zoning) of the Austin City Code requiring Special Permits for apartment houses having more than 20 units. Permit. Mr. Lonnte Davis, Director, Building Inspection, discussed the Special Motion -(Not Passed) Councilmember Urdy made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Trevino to approve the requirement for Special Permits for apartment houses having more than 20 units. Council Memo 21 August 26, 1982 APARTMENT HOUSES - (Continued) Mr. Larry Nieman, attorney for the Austin Apartment Association, spoke in opposition to the requiring of Special Permits. He said the problem can be solved in a more sophisticated way. Al Haywood said he would like to see an amendment to the ordinance. his second. Motion Withdrawn Councilmember Urdy withdrew his motion and Mayor Pro Tem Trevino withdrew Motion Mayor Pro Tem Trevino made a motion, seconded by Mayor McClellan to close the public hearing and refer back to the Planning Commission. Substitute Motion - No Second Councilmember Deuser offered a substitute motion to bring this back to Council next week. There was no second to the motion. Roll Call on Motion Goodman absent 5-1 Vote, Councilmember Deuser voted No, Councilmember PUBLIC HEARING - APARTMENT HOTELS IN "B" RESIDENCE USES Mayor McClellan opened the public hearing set for 6:30 p.m. on amending Chapter 13-2 (Zoning) of the Austin City Code deleting apartment hotels as permitted uses in "B" residence districts. Motion The Council, on Councilmember Urdy's motion, Mayor McClellan's second, closed the public hearing and referred the proposed amendment back to the Planning Commission. (6-1 Vote, Councilmember Goodman absent) AIDE INTRODUCED Mayor Pro Tem Trevino introduced his new administrative aide, Luis Escarano, to the Councilmembers and Chamber audience. CAPITAL RECOVERY FEES Council was scheduled to take action on the following: Establishing Capital Recovery Fees for the Water & Wastewater Utilities. Mr. Carl Schwing said Council has asked questions concerning the change. ت Council Memo FEES - (Continued) 22 August 26, 1982 as to whether it should be based on square footage of the yard, or the residence, performing fixtures, etc. Mr. Scwhing said capital recovery is relatively new throughout the United States and there is not a whole lot of background to acquire information from other cities. Mr. Schwing said it is the recommendation of the staff that a true study should be done based on not only rates but also the physical structure which would include the depreciated value of the system. He said a lot of this goes to what "function we are trying to serve, especially when it comes to storage because this is important that takes up for a lot of deficiencies in transmission and pumping. Storage will affect future customers..... We ought to have some outside assitance on this." Motion Councilmember Duncan made the following motion for passage on first reading only: "Establish a capital recovery fee, the fee portion is in two parts. portion first, that in Growth Management Areas 1, 2 and 3 (our Legal Department has said we can differentiate on Growth Management Areas) that we establish a fee of either $2,000.00 or the equivalent of the NPC MUD fee, I am stating it that way because $2,000.00 may not be that fee and we need another week to determine what the real equivalent of the NPC MUD fee is up front. Secondly, that in Growth Management Areas 4 & 5 that full recovery of the system average cost be recovered. It is my understanding that is approximately $3,700 but again that figure needs to be hardened up before second and third reading. The second part of the motion is that I think there is some merit to giving a break differentiating between the small home and larger homes and the low income people who are going to be in the small home market and that we get recommendation for some sort of break in the capital recovery fee for single family homes under 1,000 square feet, including garage, but not condominiums, Finally, that the LUE schedule for the size of the meter be approved as approved by the Planning Commission and also that all existing legal commitments for taps be grandfathered from this fee." Councilmember Deuser seconded the motion. Friendly Amendment Councilmember Mullen offered a friendly amendment that there be a public hearing September 2, 1982 at 6:00p.m. His friendly amendment was accepted. Mayor McClellan expressed strong opposition to what she called an inyideous fee which will allow only the rich to own a house. Councilmember Mullen said he does not approve the fee but the people have decided new people coming to Austin should pay their way. Roll Call on Motion 5-1 Vote, Mayor McClellan voted No, Councilmember Goodman absent Council Memo 23 August 26, 1982 PUBLIC HEARING - FIVE YEAR ANNEXATION PLAN Mayor McClellan opened the public hearing set for 7:00 p.m. on the Planning Commission's recommended 5-year Annexation Plan. Ms. Sally Shipman, Planning Commission member, told Council that they have unanimously adopted the 5-Year Annexation Plan. Ken Manning, Planning Commission member, said he hopes Council has a new attitude on annexation for growth management and be more aggressive with tough decisions. Gilbert Martinez said people outside the City limits should help pay for the amenities they enjoy. Mr. Lillie showed slides of proposed annexation areas. Florence McIntyre, president, League of Women Voters, told Council they endorse the plan. John Hill, president, Balcones Spicewood Civic Association, told Council limited annexation can result in the interruption of some essential services. Joe Wallace, Forest North, told Council they should annex areas where people will be voters and help support City services. Ted Miller, Oak Hill Resident, said he questions limited annexation. Rosemary Follis, Mayor of Sunset Valley, asked Council to take her area: out of our annexation because they have an ordinance which will take care of Brodie Lane. the roads. David Andrews, president, Walsh Tarlton Neighborhood Association, discussed Tom O'Meara, Oak Hill Business Association, opposes corridor annexation but wants full purpose annexation. Cliff Drummond, president, Water District 10, discussed annexation. Sally Shipman said they had documents and rumors that the peninsula wants to be incorporated. Joe Salvage, 620 Comanche Trail, opposes limited purpose annexation. Palmer Wright told Council to do what is best for the City. Ed Barkley, who owns property on E. St. Elmo, asked Council to work with property owners and wait to annex when owners can afford to pay taxes. Mr. Lillie told him if annexation takes place in 1983 taxes will not be due until 1985. Frank Cooksey said he thinks the basic proposals are good ones and he supports limited purpose annexation in some areas. : Council Memo PLAN (Continued) 24 August 26, 1982 Frank Herron discussed a seminar he had attended. John Noell is in support of an aggressive annexation plan. Motion The Council, on Councilmember Urdy's motion, Councilmember Deuser's second, closed the public hearing. (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Goodman absent) MAYOR'S SON RECOGNIZED The presence of the Mayor's son, Dudley McClellan, in the Council Chamber was recognized. CONTRACTS APPROVED 1 The Council, on Councilmember Urdy's motion, Mavor McClellan's second, adopted a resolution approving the following contract: (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Goodman absent.) A-TEC, INC. 13964 Hwy. 181 South San Antonio, Texas - Overhaul and transfer of body, Vehicle and Equipment Services Department. Items 1 thru 4 - %50,837.00 -- : The Council, on Councilmember Duncan's motion, Councilmember Mullen's second, adopted resolution approving the following contract: (5-1 Vote, Councilmember Deuser voted No, Councilmember Goodman absent) THE SOUTHWEST TEXAS PUBLIC BROADCASTING COUNCIL (KLRU-TV) 2404-B Whitis Avenue Austin, Texas - Four (4) Energy Education Video Tapes, Office of Energy Conservation and Renewable Resources Total Cost: $28,708.37 - Prior to the vote, Mr. Tom Givic, appeared to discuss the bid. He said his bid was $2,086 less than the bid recommended by staff.. He said he is an independent producer and was told the criteria for rejection was distribution. A long discussion followed. Dennis Hough and Jerry Lawson spoke for staff. The Council, on Councilmember Mullen's motion, Mayor McClellan's second, adopted a resolution approving the following contract: (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Goodman absent) Council Memo CONTRACTS - (Continued) 25 RENE'S BATES AUCTIONEERS, INC. 908 Salem Lane Austin, Texas August 26, 1982 - Services of an auctioneer for the disposition by auction method of approximately 600 to 660 unclaimed rifles and shotguns impounded in the Austin Police Department Property Room - $1,500.00 or 10% of estimated gross sales, less sales tax. ITEM POSTPONED Councilmember Deuser, who had placed the following ordinance on the agenda for consideration, requested it be postponed for action until September 2, 1982. Consider amending Chapter 10-5, Section 10-5-3 (Vending Ordinance) Code of the City of Austin relating to clarifying the exemption for sales/ solicitation conducted on a door to door/business to business basis. ACTION SCHEDULED ON ZONING HEARING Council was scheduled to take action on a zoning case which was heard at a prior Council Meeting. C14-82 WENDAL CORRIGAN 111 RALPH RAY WALLACE & RICKY MCDANIEL 1306 E. 7th Street From "A" 1st H&A To "C" 2nd H&A RECOMMENDED "C" tied to site plan, the zoning will be rolled back to "0" 1st H&A in the event the applicant discontinues using the structure as an office. GRANTED "O" 1st H&A Mr. Lillie reviewed the case and said there had been a valid petition originally but since then there have been three additional petitions, the last one being invalid. Motion DIED FOR LACK OF SECOND - Councilmember Deuser made a motion to grant "0" 1st H&A as long as the property remains in tact, property will roll back to "A" if the property is. demolished. There was no second to the motion. Motion Councilmember Mullen made a motion, seconded by Mayor McClellan to uphold the recommendation of the Planning Commission. : Council Memo 26 August 26, 1982 Substitute Motion The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's motion, Councilmember Duncan's second, granted "0" 1st H&A. (4-2 Vote, Councilmember Mullen and Mayor McClellan voted No, Councilmember Goodman absent.) Motion to Reconsider The Council on Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's motion, Councilmember Duncan's second, unanimously voted to reconsider the vote. The Council' 1' asked the ordinance be brought back next week. Motion The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's motion, Councilmember Duncan's second, granted "0" 1st H&A. (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Goodman absent) CONTRACT RENEWAL The Council, on Councilmember Duncan's motion, Councilmember Mullen's second, adopted a resolution renewing the contract with William J. Murray for assistance with technical matters relating to natural gas. (Annual cost $10,000.00) Prior to the vote, Councilmember Duncan asked what Mr. Murray has done in the past. Mr. Peterson, Acting Director, Electric Utility, stated Mr. Murray is one of the foremost experts in the oil and gas field and has accomplished many things for the City. He arranged 3 gas contracts; the take or pay provision with Lovaco; volunteer gas allocation; worked out a program to prohibit severe shortate, etc. BOARD & COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS Mayor McClellan announced the following board and commission appointments will be considered on September 1, 1982: Medical Assistance Program Advisory Council, 1; Building Standards Commission, 2; Community Development Commission, 1; Austin Community Education Consortium, 1; Dental Health Advisory Committee, 1; Electric Utility Commission, 5; E,S Quality Assurance Team, 1; Ethics Review Commission, 1; Austin Tomorrow On-Going Committee, 3 regulars; 5 alternates; Hospital Board, 3; Manpower Advisory Planning Council, 1; Environmental Board, 1; Vending Commission, 2; Wrecker Standards Commission, 1; Water and Wastewater Commission, 2; Downtown Revitalization Task Force, 1; Human Relations Commission, 2; Historic Landmark Commission, 1; Energy Conservation Commission, 4; Renewable Energy Resources Commission, 4. ADJOURNMENT Council adjourned its meeting at 10:20 p.m. + Council Memo ه 27 ADDENDUM August 26, 1982 The following should have been included with the consent ordinances: LOCKHEED PDA The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's motion, Mayor McClellan's second, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed an ordinance amending the Lockheed Planned Development Area and Industrial District Agreement to allow Lockheed to participate in the Govalle Inverted Siphon Project approved on May 27, 1982. (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Goodman absent) The following should have been included with the consent resolutions: 5 HEARING SET The Council, on Councilmember Mullen's motion, Councilmember Deuser's second, adopted a resolution setting a public hearing on removal of a deed restriction that limits the use of the property at 5300 Airport Boulevard to parking only for September 9, 1982 at 1:45 p.m. (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Goodman absent)