CITY OF AU FOUNDED IAS Austin City Council MINUTES September 23, 1982 For 1:00 Ρ.Μ. 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 Council Chambers, 301 West Second Street, Austin, Texas Memorandum To: Mayor McClellan called to order the Meeting of the Counc11 set for 1:00 p.m., noting the absence of Councilmembers Deuser and Goodman, who arrived at 1:15 p.m. INVOCATION The Invocation was given by Reverend Dean R. Busboom, Faith Lutheran Church, CONSENT RESOLUTIONS The Council, on Councilmember Mullen's motion, Mayor McClellan's second, adopted the following resolutions in one consent motton: (7-0 Vote) Lease Approved Approved a lease for the Office of Minority Business Affairs. Release of Easements Authorized release of the following easement: A 13.595 acre tract of land out of the William Frampton Survey in Williamson County, Texas, from Electric and Telephone Easements recorded in Volume 229, Page 337 and Volume 299, Page 338 of the Williamson County Deed Records. (Requested by Johnson and Swanson, Attorneys) Authorized an access Easement recorded in Volume 783, Page 345 of the Travis County Deed Records. (Requested by Brown, Maroney, Rose, Baker & Barber) Authorized one-half (1/2) foot of a 25' Drainage Easement on Lot 21, Block P, Milwood Section 8 (4406 Adelphi Lane). (Requested by David Bell, R.P.S.) : i Council Memo DRAINAGE EASEMENTS - (Continued) 2 9/23/82 Authorized a portion of a 10' Drainage Easement on Lot 5, Block D, Walnut Ridge Section I, locally known as 1106 Ash Cove. (Requested by Mr. Richard Keller of Kelmac Construction, Inc.) Space Renovation Approved the renovation of space in the Municipal Building basement for the Cable Communications Office and Public Information Office fiscal division. Wastewater Approach Main Approved the following wastewater approach main: ESPEY HUSTON & ASSOCIATES, INC. - Wastewater approach main to serve South Lamar at Panther Trail Subdivision. (No City cost participation.) ت Contracts Approved Approved the following contracts: a. PLAINS MACHINERY COMPANY 2235 Northwest Loop 410 San Antonio, Texas b. THE PLANK COMPANY 7614 Grissom Road San Antonio, Texas c. VILLAGE MOBILE HOMES, INC. 6925 E. Ben White Boulevard Austin, Texas d. GOLDTHWAITE'S OF TEXAS 10751 Sentinel San Antonio, Texas e. CLIFTON METAL PRODUCTS, INC. 2001. East Loop 820 South San Antonio, Texas f. CLIFTON METAL PRODUCTS, INC. 2001 East Loop 820 South Fort Worth, Texas - - - - Crawler-loader, Public Works Department Item 1 $123,433.80 - Sewer Testing System, Water and Wastewater Department Item 1 $11,422.00 Mobile Housing Unit, Water and Wastewater Department Item 1 - $29,457.21 Riding Rotary Mowers, Public Works Department Item 1, 2 ea. - $6,524.00 Hydraulic Cable Reel Trailers, Vehicle and Equipment Services Department Item K-1 - $36,300.00 Utility Trailer and Wire Stringing Trailer, Vehicle and Equipment Services Department Item K-2 & K-3 - $9,986.00 : : ㅏ Council Memo CONTRACTS APPROVED - (Continued) g. GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY 5555 N. Lamar Boulevard, L101 Austin, Texas h. WATSON DISTRIBUTING COMPANY 5511 Brewster Drive San Antonio, Texas 1. AUSTIN FORD TRACTOR, INC. 6600 East Ben White Boulevard Austin, Texas J. HOBBS TRAILERS 1605 Ackerman Road San Antonio, Texas k. MCMORRIS DOWNTOWN FORD, INC. 808 West 6th Street Austin, Texas 1. OZALID CORPORATION 5619 Bonhomme Road Houston, Texas m. MCKESSON CHEMICAL COMPANY 4351 Director Drive San Antonio, Texas n. TEJAS ELEVATOR COMPANY 4600 Burnet Road Austin, Texas o. THE CECIL DOYLE COMPANY, INC. 10408 Rockley Road Houston, Texas p. TRINITY FORMS COMPANY 3 300 E. Huntland Drive, Suite 221 Austin, Texas - - - - 9/23/82 Radio Communication Equipment, Vehicle and Equipment Services Department Items I thru 4 - $9,917.00 Industrial Truck, Vehicle and Equipment Services Department Item 1 - $6,134.00 Gasoline and Diesel Tractors, Vehicle and Equipment Services Department Items TR-1. TR-1, TR-2 and Tr-3 $40,213.00 - Tandem, Hydraulic Dump Semi- Trailer, Vehicle and Equipment Services Department Item St-1 - $36,880.00 : - Van for Austin Travis County Senior Luncheon Program, Parks and t Department. Item 1 $10,195.55. Blueline Printer, Electric Utility : Item 1 - $6,365.75 - - - Department Sulfuric Acid, Electric Utility Department Twelve (12) Month Supply Agreement Item 1, 275 tons - $25,410.00 Renovation and Maintenance of an elevator at Decker Power Plant, Electric Utility Department $12,435.00 Econotrace Cable for Decker Unit No. 1, Electric Utility Department Items 1 & 2 - $5,800.00 - Printing of Utility Statements and Final Termination Notices, Utility Customer Services & Information Systems Department. Item 2 & 3 - $8,433.22 Council Memo CONTRACTS APPROVED ٩٠ r. 4 - (Continued) KUSTOM ELECTRONIC CORPORATION 6202 Yarnell Houston, Texas J. C. EVANS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY P. O. Box 9647 Austin, Texas s. ADVANCE MICROFILM 310 South Lamar Austin, Texas t. MONTEDORO-WHITNEY 2741E: McMillan Road Austin, Texas - - 9/23/82 ! Rental of moving and hand-held radar equipment, Police Department Estimated cost $20,280.00 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM - Walnut Creek District Park Phase 18 (Swimming Pool). Public Works Department - $848,700.00 C.I.P. No. 73/86-46 Microfilming services for the Municipal Court - $9,400.00 Automated Flow Monitoring Sustem for Water and Wastewater Department $99,117.00 The following item was pulled from the agenda for consideration: STEPHEN EARL FARLEY 5210 Rambowlette San Antonio, Texas Sale of surplus Cessna Turbo Stationair II Model TU-206F Police Department - $28,976 Item Pulled The following item was pulled from the agenda until October 7, 1982: CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM - Consider selection of professional hydrologic and hydraulic study services in connection with Austin's Flood Early Warning System, C.I.P. No. 82/82-03 Change Orders Approved the following change orders: a. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM - In the amount of $84,950.00 to Robert E. McKee, Inc., for Phase 3B Development of Brackenridge Hospital, (0.734% increase of original contract) : b. In the amount of $72,024,00 to Robert E. McKee, Inc., for Phase 3B Development of Brackenridge Hospital (Deareator for boiler feedwater system.) (0.62% increase of the original contract.) Council Memo 5 Law Firm Retained 9/23/82 Approved Brackenridge Hospital to retain the law firm of Wood, Lucksinger and Epstein to pursue through group appeals the Medicare reimbursement issues $10,000 cost to hospital. (Approved by Hospital Board) - Associate Degree Nurses Approved a contract between Brackenridge Hospital and Austin Community College to provide educational nursing experience at Brackenridge Hospital for Austin Community College Associate Degree Nursing students no cost to City. (Approved by Hospital Board) - Hospital & State Commission for Blind Contract Approved a contract between Brackenridge Hospital and the State Commission for the Blind for provision of in-patient service for eligible clients - September 1, 1982 through August 31, 1983. (Approved by Hospital Board) Environmental Board Approved deletion of a requirement that a board member (Environmental Board) must serve one full year before serving as an officer of the board. (Requested by Environmental Board) Agreement Approved an agreement dedicating and disclaiming to the City of Austin street right-of-way on Scenic Drive/Cherry Lane between Bridle Path and Rockmoor. Delegates for Annual Congress of Cities Designated Mayor Pro Tem Trevino as a Voting Delegate and Councilmember Duncan as Alternate Voting Delegate at Annual Congress of Cities, November 27 December 1, 1982, Los Angeles, California. Standard Rehabilitation Loans ! - Authorized $38,000.00 of CDBG funds for three (3) Standard Rehabilitation Loans and authorize staff to enter into appropriate contracts: Amy Cantu, 1000 W. St. John's, $9,900.00; Mildred Robinson, 3505 Lafeyette, $20,400.00; A.D. Watson, 1110 Lott Avenue, $8,500.00 Council Memo 6 Business Loan Program Contracts 9/23/82 Approved changing the Capital Improvements Business Loan Program Guidelines to permit the inclusion of six additional blocks of South First Street among those for priority financing assistance. CETA Contracts Extended for a second year the following CETA contracts for the period October 1, 1982 through September 30, 1983 subject to the availability of funds from the U.S. Department of Labor: a. SER-Jobs for Progress, Inc. Title IIB - $325,000 b. Austin Women's Center - Title IIB $150,000 c. Goodwill Industries - Title IIB $200,000 d. Austin Area Urban League - Title IIB $280,000 e. Marc Gold and Associates - Title IIB $ 80,000 f. St. Edward's University - Title IVA $ 50,000 - $534,212 g. Williamson Burnet County Opportunities Inc. A11 CETA Titles Item Postponed Consideration of authorizing Public Works Department to issue a Request for Proposal to provide for a remote sensing program in the Barton Creek and Bull Creek Watershed was postponed until October 7, 1982. Item Pulled A: resolution to approve the issuance of bonds by the Austin Industrial Development Corporation to finance a project for Koppel Group (318-320 Congress Avenue, was pulled off the agenda. Public Hearings Set A public hearing was set for October 28, 1982 at 2:30p.m. on the proposed sidewalk and public utility easement in Lott Park. A public hearing on annexation of approximately 3300 acres along Highways 290 and 71 southwest, Oak Hill area was not set. This item was pulled from the agenda and will be on the October 7, 1982 agenda. to set hearing. Staff is to continue to work with Oak Hill and Patton Ranch people concerning the preparation of a service plan by the Planning Department. A public hearing on adoption of the Barton Creek Site Development Ordinance was set for October 14, 1982 at 7:00 p.m. Council Memo 7 9/23/82 Item Pulled Council pulled from the agenda an item considering setting a public hearing on an appeal from Randall Wyles of the Planning Commission's decision denying a special permit for South Austin Church of the Nazarene. Metropolitan Park Authorized submission of an application to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for matching funds in the amount of $1,025,000 for the acquisition of a Metropolitan Park in the northwest sector of the City. Block Grant Funds Approved request for designation by State for inclusion in decisionmaking processes for utilization of Block Grant Funds in Austin. Temporary Street Closing Approved temporarily closing Longview Street from 24th Street to 25th Street on October 6, 1982 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00p.m. as requested by Michael D. Rattan, representing Tau Epsilon Fraternity. Electric Department Authorized the Electric Department participation in off-peak economy energy transactions and authority for Electric Department Director to approve such transactions. Montopolis-Govalle Wastewater Project Authorized the City Manager to enter into an amended contract for the Montopolis-Govalle Wastewater Project. Temporary Street Closing Approved temporarily closing the following streets: 25th Street from Pearl Street to San Gabriel on October 7, 1982, from 3:00p.m. to 8:00 p.m. as requested by Robert Brann, representing the University of Texas Posse. CONSENT ORDINANCES The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's motion, Councilmember Duncan's second, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed the following ordinances in one consent motion: (7-0 Vote, unless otherwise indicated.) Council Memo 8 Legal Description Corrected 9/23/82 Amended Ordinance No. 811020-J (Zoning Case No. C14-81-116) to correct the legal description. Passed on EMERGENCY BASIS. Zoning Ordinance Amended Chapter 13-2 of the Austin City Code (Zoning Ordinance) to cover the following changes: R.T. MAYFIELD & BENN BARR By Jim Spence 11804-11820 Jollyville Road From "A" 1st H&A to "0-1" 1st H&A C14-82-103 ODAS JUNG C14-77-018 (part) 4400 East Ben White Boulevard From "AA" 1st H&A to "DL" 1st H&A 6-1 Vote, Councilmember Mullen voted No. Item Pulled An ordinance passing through second and third readings the annexation of approximately 212 acres along Highway 290 to its Intersection with Highway 71 near Oak Hill was pulled from the agenda. Capital Recovery Fees Approved an ordinance correcting the ordinance establishing Capital Recovery Fees (Ordinance No. 82090903-A) - passage of full ordinance. 6-1 Vote, Mayor McClellan voted No 8th Year CDBG Authorized acceptance of an 8th Year (FY 1982-83) Community Development Block Grant Entitlement in the amount of $4,925,000 from the Department of Housing and Urban Development, ELECTRIC RATE ORDINANCE Council had before it for consideration an amendment to the Electric Rate Ordinance. Peck Young, Electric Utility Commission member, said he felt the proposed amendment as included in the Electric Rate Ordinance (COPY ON FILE IN CITY CLERK'S OFFICE) to be fair and equitable. The proposal is called the Butler Proposal. Mr. Kocurek, also a member of Electric Utility Commission, told Council Council Memo ELECTRIC RATE - (Continued) 9 9/23/82 that he favors the ordinance because it is government at its best. Motion The Council, on Councilmember Duncan's motion, Mayor McClellan's second, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed an ordinance amending the Electric Rate Ordinance. (7-0 Vote) Rate Structure B - Butler's proposal. Mayor McClellan stated she is happy to support the ordinance as she feels it is more fair and equitable than Proposal 7. Councilmember Duncan endorsed the new rate, however he thinks Proposal 7 was also a good rate. Councilmember Deuser feels the new rate will correct problems and said fuel costs are what is causing bills to rise. Councilmember Mullen supports the amendment because Proposal 7 has been proved unfair. REPORT ON USE OF PEASE PARK BY A.C.O.R.N. A,C,O.R.N. had requested the use of Pease Park for four days at the time of the November elections. They want to pitch tents, stay overnight and demonstrate their views of the economy. Pease Park is not equipped for overnight camping so Council had requested a report from the City Manager concerning this. Mrs. Blake, representing A.C.R.N., said they had been in the neighborhood and people signed a petition approving A.C.O.R.N.'s plan for Pease Park. She read a letter from Mack Caldwell who approves the plan. Mr. Ehrler, Director of Parks and Recreation Department, told Council that Pease Park is not equipped for overnight camping and that everything is locked after curfew. He said to allow A.C.O.R.N. to use the park as a camp site would set a precedent and he would not be able to say no to any other group. Mayor McClellan told him the ordinance states it is the Parks Director's decision to make. Mr. Ehrler said he will yield to the desires of the Council. Mayor Pro Tem Trevino expressed his support of the camp-out but wondered if the City is liable for accidents. Mayor McClellan said the City is. Councilmember Deuser does not think the camping will not set a precedent and favored granting permission. Councilmember Duncan agrees. Councilmember Urdy said this is a protest and he sees nothing wrong with it. Mayor McClellan expressed sympathy with the cause but objects to overriding the ordinance and wondered how the Council can say no to one group and yes to another. Discussion followed and Council directed Mr. Ehrler to make the decision. Mr. Ehrler left with members of A.C.O.R.N. to discuss the encampment stating he understands the Council's wishes. EXECUTIVE SESSION. Mayor McClellan announced that Council would convene in a closed or executive session pursuant to Article 6252-17, VTCS (The Texas Open Meetings Act), Section 2, Paragraph (f) to discuss real estate negotiations 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. Council Memo 10 RECESS 9/23/82 Council recessed its meeting at 2:30p.m. and resumed its recessed meeting at 3:05 p.m. (Recess was for Executive Session.) LAND AT EAST 10TH AND WALLER CREEK Council had before it a resolution to consider authorizing an option agreement for the lease of City-owned land located at East 10th Street and Waller Creek. (Discussed in executive session) Motion The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's motion, Mayor McClellan's second, requested staff to negotiate the option agreement and bring back to Council. (7-0 Vote) EAST 6TH STREET CLOSING RESCINDED Councilmember Deuser referred to the action of Council to try, for four weekends, the closing of part of East 6th Street to vehicular traffic. He said the idea had seemed to be a good one but the business people did not like the carnival atmosphere that developed due to the closing. Several of the merchants on East 6th said they would no longer support the closing of the street. Councilmember Deuser asked Council to rescind their action and thanked them for their cooperation in trying his idea for closing of the street. Richard Alexander appeared before Council to say the closing of the street brought back dignified people who had not wanted to be on East 6th Street for the activity on prior weekends. Mr. Alexander said that crime was not out of control on East 6th as Chief of Police Dyson has said.and the statement has caused bad publicity, Mayor McClellan stated, "I respect your right to your opinion, but I really take issue with your taking on Chief Dyson for causing bad publicity about 6th Street. Chief Dyson is doing what he does all over town. He doesn't write the newspaper articles. Newspaper articles, by their very nature have to take statements out of context and can't put in total statements. Chief Dyson, during the course of this year has addressed his concerns about 11th Street, 12th Street, southeast Austin and the Langford Elementary area. The list goes on and on. This particular occasion it happened to be 6th Street. The reason he was addressing the matter was not because he wanted to call public attention to what's going on on 6th Street, but I can tell you from what goes on in my office, the number of calls, the number of citizens groups ...those citizen groups I have sent directly to meet with Chief Dyson about concerns about 6th Street. I think it is unfair to say Chief Dyson is trying to put some sort of bad image on 6th Street when he is trying to help the citizens do what everyone on this Council is trying to do. We just have different opinions about how best to do that which is to make 6th Street a place where everyone can be comfortable and enjoy an open and relaxed informal atmosphere. I voted against this even temporary closing on East 6th Street and not because of 40 powerful business people, I don't even know who the 40 business people are...the one I know best is Carl who is out twirling flowers on the corner. I thought it would encourage the thing we were trying to discourage. I endorse the motion on the floor." Council Memo EAST 6TH - (Continued) 11 9/23/82 Councilmember Duncan expressed his agreement with the Mayor. Motion : The Council, on Councilmember Deuser's motion, Councilmember Duncan's second, rescinded closing of 6th Street to traffic and parking as previously approved on a temporary basis. (7-0 Vote) EMERGENCY USE OF RIVER STREET Council had before it a resolution to authorize execution of an ingressegress easement for emergency use only on City-owned property located on River Street. follows: Mr. Richard Ridings, Director of Public Works, described the use as The project manager for IMA-80-3 approached the City for an emergency only ingress egress easement across the River Street Service Yard. The developer cannot get his certificate of occupancy until he can provide proof of fire equipment access to the southern portion of his property. In order that future use of the yard area not be limited or impaired by imposing a specified easement area now it would better serve future City uses to have an undesignated easement area be granted now that can be modified or changed sometime in the future when and if the property is developed. Should Council consider approving this emergency only ingress egress easement the above mentioned condition would be included. As compensation to the City, IMA-80-3 agrees to install a fire hydrant on the Service Center property at a location to be determined by the Director of Public Works and grant the City a permanent hike and bike trail easement along the northern edge of their property and acquire and convey to the City a small connection link between IMA-80-3's property and City right-of-way. The Parks Department would like to have the IMA-80-3 hike and bike trail easement to help complete their Waller Creek trail system. Motion The Council, on Councilmember Deuser's motion, Mayor McClellan's second, authorized execution of an ingress-egress easement for emergency use only on City-owned property located on River Street. (7-0 Vote) RELEASE OF EASEMENT The Council, on Councilmember Mullen's motion, Councilmember Duncan's second, adopted a resolution authorizing release of the following easement: Two tracts of Jand 'located in the Travis Heights Addition from a Sanitary Sewer Easement recorded in Volume 291, Page 46 of the Travis County Deed Records. (Requested by J.A. Small) (7-0 Vote) Council Memo 12 TEMPORARY STREET CLOSING 9/23/82 The Council, on Councilmember Mullen's motion, Mayor McClellan's second, approved the partial closing of East 6th Street from Red River to Brazos, on October 7, 1982 from 6:00p.m. to 11:00p.m. as requested by Mrs. Annabel Linscomb, representing St. Austin's Parish School. (Partial closing closing to be the same as granted last year) (7-0 Vote) APPEAL WITHDRAWN The Public Hearing set for 2:30 p.m. on an appeal from W. W. Robertson, et al, on the issuance of a site development permit for the development of Madrone Terrace Subdivision, Case No. C8S-80-074, was not held because the appeal was withdrawn and development has been abandoned. HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION REPORT Ms. Janna Zumbrun presented a report prepared by the Human Relations Commission on recommendations based on Austin Housing Study for Handicapped Citizens. Report is on file in City Clerk's office. PARADE PERMIT The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's motion, Councilmember Goodman's second, approved the request for a parade permit from Ms. Anita Spain, for Crockett High School Student Council, from 2:00p.m. to 4:00p.m., Thursday, October 21, 1982, beginning from Burger Center onto Jones Road, east to intersection of Jones and Manchaca, south on Manchaca, ending at Stassney. (7-0 Vote) REQUEST FOR PARADE PERMIT WITHDRAWN Mr. Jim Nicar, Alpha Phi Omega, who had requested a parade permit, withdrew his request. BEER SALE APPROVED The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's motion, Councilmember Goodman's second, approved the request of Mr. Eric R. Mitchell for permission to sell beer at Lake Long Radio Control Flying Field during a regional contest on October 16 & 17, 1982, from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00p.m. on October 16th and 12:00 noon to 8:00p.m. on October 17th. (7-0 Vote) FAMILY SELF HELP PROJECT The Council, on Councilmember Mullen's motion, Councilmember Duncan's second, authorized the City of Austin to enter into contract negotiations with the Texas Department of Human Resources for the Family Self Help Project. (6-0 Vote, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino was out of the room.) : : Council Memo 13 RECESS 9/23/82 Council recessed its meeting at 3:45 p.m. and resumed its recessed meeting at 4:15 p.m.. CITIZEN DID NOT APPEAR Mr. Charles Rossman, who had requested to appear before Council to discuss vendors on the drag, did not appear. FIESTA DE LA RAZA DISCUSSED Mr. Frank Ramirez appeared before Council to discuss Fiesta De La Raza security measures. He said they want to use their own security guards for the fiesta. Mr. Ehrler, Director of Parks and Recreation, said the security must be bonded or off-duty police officers. Mr. Ramirez said they cannot find volunteers. Marcos deLeon appeared to discuss the same issue and said their security in the past has been the Brown Berets. Mayor Pro Tem Trevino asked about liability. Mr. DeLaRosa, City Attorney, told Council that if something occurs the City would have a potential claim against it and therefore it is necessary to have bonded security officers, or off-duty police officers. i BANNERS The Council, on Councilmember Duncan's motion, Councilmember Deuser's second, denied the request of Mr. Rich Finney for a 90 day extension of banners now located at 24th and Leon and 31st and Speedway. (5-1-0 Vote, Mayor McClellan voted No, Councilmember Mullen was out of the room.) Prior to the vote, Mr. Finney told Council the banners were for commercial condominiums. Councilmember Deuser said he wants to stop the practice of hanging commercial banners. Mr. Peterson, Acting Director, Electric Department, told Council that banners are usually hung for two weeks. After some discussion, Mayor McClellan directed staff to return to Council with recommendations. She said the present banner policy needs to be more clear. CITY COUNCIL SALARIES DISCUSSED Mr. Paul Harris appeared before Council to suggest the Council should look at the time they spend on City business and adjust their salaries accordingly. He said people in the future will serve on the Council if the salary is better. Mr. Harris thinks a citizen's task force should be established to decide on raises. Councilmember Deuser said the idea of a task force is excellent. Mayor McClellan did not think it would be a good idea. Council Memo 14 RECESS 9/23/82 Council recessed its meeting at 4:45 p.m. and resumed its recessed meeting at 5:15 p.m. During the recess a meeting of the Austin Housing Finance Corporation was held. BOARD & COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS Mayor McClellan announced the following board and commission appointments are due to be made: Community Development Commission, 1; Dental Health Advisory Committee, 1; Electric Utility Commission, 5; Ethics Review Commission, 1; Austin Tomorrow On-Going Committee, 8; Manpower Advisory Planning Council, 15; Environmental Board, 1; Vending Commission, 1; Downtown Revitalization Task Force, 1; Energy Conservation Commission, 4; and Renewable Energy Resources Commission, 4. 1982-83 FISCAL YEAR Council continued its discussion and votes on the 1982-83 Financial Plan which was begun September 22, 1982. The following motions were made: Mayor McClellan relinquished the chair to Mayor Pro Tem Trevino in order to make the following motion: Motion The Council, on Mayor McClellan's motion, Councilmember Mullen's second, added $543,447 to the Police Department budget for unfunded programs as listed in the budget document. (4-2-0 Vote, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino and Councilmember Urdy voted No, Councilmember Deuser abstained.) Motion to Reconsider A motion made by Councilmember Duncan and seconded by Councilmember Deuser to reconsider the vote was unanimously approved. Councilmember Duncan said he could not find where the money would come from. Sgt. Jerry Spain, Police Department and representative of the Police Association, told Council if a choice must be made between a pay raise and the unfunded items, they would prefer the pay raise. Councilmember Mullen wondered about the possibility of not using police to investigate an automobile collision where the damage is less than $250.00. Sgt. Spain told him that by using the police they discover other felons such as driving without a license, etc. Motion FAILED TO PASS ! Mayor McClellan made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Mullen to add $543,447 to the Police Department budget for unfunded programs. Motion FAILED TO PASS by a 2-4-1 Vote, Councilmembers Goodman and Urdy, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino and Councilmember Duncan voted No, Councilmember Deuser abstained. Council Memo BUDGET - (Continued) 15 9/23/82 Motion The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's motion, Councilmember Goodman's second, approved the following additions to the ending balance: (7-0 Vote) Increase drainage fee by 10¢ Cut Warner-Whitney study Back charge word processor study Additional water and wastewater transfer Cut General Fund PARD Enterprise $ 397,000 20,000 50,000 500,000 150,000 200,000 190,000 Motion Additional cut to General Fund Departments Decrease merit rases from 4.5% to 4% The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's motion, Councilmember Goodman's second, approved general wage increase of 8%; Civil Service wage increase of 11%; 1% increase in Police Retirement; Master Certification for Fire Department; and mileage reimbursement for Fire Department. (6-1, Mayor McClellan voted No.) Motion The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's motion, Councilmember Duncan's motion approved $20,000 homestead tax exemption for persons 65 or older. (7-0 Vote) Motion The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's motion, Councilmember Duncan's second, put back $95,000 in the Library Fund ($47,000 books, $41,407 staff, $7,700 lights). (7-0 Vote) Motion The Council, on Councilmember Duncan's motion, Councilmember Deuser's second, approved $8,800 for KUT radio station. (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Goodman abstained.) (Public Information Budget) Motion The Council, on Councilmember Mullen's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's second, approved 5 park rangers at $76,000; convention program, $19,000; Nature Center, $55,000. (7-0 Vote) Motion The Council, on Councilmember Duncan's motion, Councilmember Deuser's second, approved Transit Option 6. (5-2 Vote, Mayor McClellan and Councilmember Mullen voted No.) Council Memo 16 RECESS 9/23/82 Council recessed its meeting at 7:00p.m. and resumed its recessed meeting at 7:30 p.m. Motion The Council, on Councilmember Mullen's motion, Mayor McClellan's second approved the following: - add 8% pay raise for City Clerk, Municipal Court Clerk, Municipal Judges and Assistant Municipal Judges. add three dispatchers for the Police Department, $36,000 - cut all board and commission travel pay - add $2,850 for Max Gochman Center Councilmember Goodman's friendly amendment was accepted: - add $18,930 for Elisabet Ney Museum utilities (7-0 Vote) Motion The Council, on Councilmember Duncan's motion, Councilmember Deuser's second, set a side a $10,000 fund for the City Manager's raise in pay. (7-0 Vote) Council said a motion was not necessary but wanted it clarified that $256,000 is to be removed from Parks and Recreation Department.and $216,000 from library addition. Motion The Council, on Councilmember Deuser's motion, Councilmember Duncan's second, increased the Councilmembers car allowance to $240.00 each. (5-2 Vote, Councilmember Mullen, Mayor McClellan voted No.) ($4,620.00 will be the total increase for the year) Motion The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's motion, Councilmember Duncan's second, transferred $2,000,000 from the Electric Department. (7-0 Vote) Motion The Council, on Councilmember Duncan's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's second, transferred $32,000 into the General Fund from Auditorium-Coliseum. (Unanimous vote) : Council Memo BUDGET - (Continued) 17 Motion 9/23/82 The Council, on Councilmember Duncan's motion, Mayor McClellan's second, approved an increase in auditorium fees. (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Mullen was out of the room.) Motion The Council, on Councilmember Urdy's motion, Mayor McClellan's second, approved the transfer of one position from Parks and Recreation Department to Planning Department as Planner I. (No addition to budget) (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Mullen was out of the room.) Motion The Council, on Councilmember Deuser's motion, Councilmember Goodman's second, approved a two month extension for the Appliance Efficiency Program in the amount of $150,000.00. (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Mullen out of the room.) Motion The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's motion, Councilmember Goodman's second, approved the addition of a Clerk A position in the Council office for $10,462; did not delete Clerk A for $10,462 from City Clerk's office; set aside $10,000 in Public Maintenance for enlarging the Council secretary's office. Vote was unanimous. Motion The Council, on Councilmember Duncan's motion, Councilmember Mullen's second, retained the occupational pay schedule with no expansion. Vote was unanimous. Councilmember Duncan suggested phase in of a 9% general wage increase for employees on October 3, 1982. Mayor McClellan relinquished the chair to make the following motion: Motion - DIED FOR LACK OF SECOND Mayor McClellan made a motion to increase transit fares to 60¢ as recommended by the City Manager, reduce Energy Office budget by $200,000; increase homestead exemption for those over 65 to $22,000; and approved a 9% general wage increase. There was no second to the motion. ! Council Memo 18 9/23/82 BUDGET - (Continued) RECESS Council recessed its meeting at 9:25 p.m. and resumed its recessed meeting at 10:10 p.m. Motion : The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's motion, Councilmember Goodman's second, passed through second and third readings of an ordinance adopting the 1982-83 Operating Budget as amended with an ending balance of $5.87 million. (6-1 Vote, Mayor McClellan voted No.) Motion The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's motion, Mayor McClellan's second, passed through second and third readings of an ordinance approving properties for historic tax exemptions for 1982. (7-0 Vote) Motion The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's motion, Councilmember Goodman's second, passed through second and third readings of an ordinance concerning tax exemptions for 1982 which allows $20,000 homestead for citizens over 65. (5-2 Vote, Mayor McClellan voted No.) Motion The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed an ordinance establishing the tax rate at 56.23¢ per $100.00 evaluation and levying taxes for 1982 at 7.98% tax increase. (6-1 Vote, Mayor McClellan voted No) Motion The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, passed through second and third readings ordinances on the adoption of various rate and fee increases to be effective October 1, 1982. (7-0 Vote) ADJOURNMENT Council adjourned its meeting at 10:35 p.m.