Austin Growth: Downtown, UT, Traffic, Environment
Downtown Development and Noise Control:
The city extended a moratorium on new downtown buildings over 200 feet and enacted a temporary moratorium on sound amplification permits in public areas.University Expansion Concerns:
Measures were approved to support East Austin residents potentially affected by University of Texas expansion, including relocation counseling, public meetings with UT officials, and establishing a communication committee.Controversial Infrastructure & Safety:
Public hearings on proposed street closures (Dellana and McCarty Lanes) highlighted significant resident opposition due to traffic impact, with decisions deferred. Meanwhile, immediate safety upgrades and a major overpass construction contract were approved for the dangerous William Cannon Railroad Crossing.Key Environmental and Utility Policies Deferred:
Proposals for a Barton Creek Site Development Ordinance and tripling Electric Capital Recovery Fees were referred to the Planning Commission for further study, indicating complex debates on growth and funding.Support for Social Welfare:
The Council supported a proposed state constitutional amendment to increase Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) payments.
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i i j U FOUNDED 182 Austin City Council MINUTES For October 14, 1982 - 1:00 p.m. 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, scheduled for 1:00p.m. at 1:10 p.m., noting the absence of Councilmember Urdy who arrived at 1:20 p.m. IMVOCATION The Invocation was given by Reverend Carl Martindale, Northwest Assembly Church. RESOLUTION FOR SOLON BENNETT Mayor McClellan read a resolution, signed by all Councilmembers, citing Solon Bennett, Director of Purchasing, on his election as president of the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing, Inc. at the organization's 37th annual conference in August. Mr. Bennett thanked the Mayor and Council for the resolution. HERO OF THE MONTH Mayor McClellan presented to Pat Turpin a Hero of the Month award for her efforts in saving the life of a citizen who had fainted in a restaurant. She administered CPR until EMS arrived. Ms. Turpin thanked the Mayor for the award. CONSENT RESOLUTIONS The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's motion, Councilmember Goodman's second, adopted the following resolutions in one consent motion: Office Space Approved lease for office space in the Travis Building for Council Memo 1 SPACE - (Continued) Purchases and Stores Department. 2 October 14, 1982 Public Utility Easement Dedicated a tract of land as a Public Utility Easement on City-owned property at U.S. 183 and McNeil Road. Release of Easements Approved release of the following easements: a. (1) Volume 633, Page 411 (2) Strip #1 of Volume 1022, Page 319 and (3) Volume 1020, Page 589 of the Travis County Deed records, North Loop and Joe Sayers Avenue. (Requested by McGray and McGray Land Surveyors) b. A 3' Public Utility Easement on Lot 6, Block 2, Ward and Treadwell Subdivision subject to the dedication of the Drainage Easement on Lot 6, Block 2, Ward and Treadwell Subdivision, 1900 Winsted Lane. (Requested by the Public Works Department) Capital Improvements Program Approved a Community Facilities Contract for Participation with developers in paving boundary streets in the amount of $116,632.34 for the reconstruction of Teri Road between Pleasant Valley Road and Nuckols Crossing Road to Teri Road Joint Venture. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM No. 82/62-02. Contracts Approved Approved the following contracts: GULF STATE CRANE AND EQUIPMENT COMPANY, INC. 1802 Houston Street Houston, Texas THE PARK BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE CITY OF GALVESTON 2100 Seawall Boulevard Galveston, Texas - Repair Parts for LEACH Refuse Trucks, Vehicle and Equipment Service Department Twelve (12) Months Supply Agreement Estimated total: $20,000.00 Sell two (2) Surplus Refuse Trucks, Vehicle and Equipment Service Center No. 1 1 truck @ $7,000.00 1 truck @ $6,500.00 Total: $13,500.00 Revenue Producing Council Memo CONTRACTS - (Continued) UARCO, INC. 3409 Executive Center Drive Austin, Texas 3 TEXAS EMPLOYMENT COMMISSION 101 East 15th Street Austin, Texas October 14, 1982 Printing Time Sheets for all City Departments Item 1 - $9,996.00 - To provide allowance payments to CETA participants in classroom Training, Human Services Department TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY 201 East 11th Street Austin, Texas Title II-B - $100,000.00 Title IV-YETP - $50,000.00 Title VII $50,000.00 (No expenditure of City funds) - To provide Vocational Training Services under Section 204 of Title II of the Comprehensive Employ- ment and Training Act $45,725.00 (No expenditure - of City funds) AUSTIN FAMILIES, INC. 300 E. Huntland Drive Austin, Texas - Implementation of FY '83 Care Program - $32,400.00 (No expenditure of City funds) Contracts with Brackenridge Renewed Approved renewal of contract between Brackenridge Hospital and Austin Oral Surgery Society for services rendered at Brackenridge Hospital for a period of one year at a cost of $20,000,00. (Approved by Hospital Board) Approved renewal of contract between Brackenridge Hospital and Dr. Harold Cain for medical directorship in Respiratory Therapy for the period of one year at a cost of $10,000.00 per year. (Approved by Hospital Board) Approved renewal of contract between Brackenridge Hospital and Dr. David Tobey and Associates for Otorhinolaryngological services at Brackenridge Hospital for a period of one year at a cost of $25,000.00. (Approved by Hospital Board) Approved renewal of contract between Brackenridge Hospital and Neurosurgeons for a period of one year at a cost of $70,000.00 per year. (Approved by Hospital Board.) i Council Memo 4 Brackenridge Urban Renewal Area October 14, 1982 Approved extension of the time limit concerning commencement of construction on Parcel No. 20-A in the Brackenridge Urban Renewal Area. Grant Application Authorized submission of a grant application to the Texas Department of Human Resources in the amount of $532,000 to operate a Homemaker/Home Health Aide Project in Austin and Travis County during a six month period from December 1, 1982 to May 31, 1983. (City's share will be 10% or $53,200) Legislative Lobbyist Approved the selection of Joe Longleyand Phil Maxwell for legislative lobbyists for the up-coming Texas Legislative Session. Downtown Area Proposals Approved forwarding the Downtown Revitalization Task Force proposals on zoning in the downtown area and instructing the Planning Commission to review and make recommendations concerning the proposals. Austin Industrial Development Corporation Bonds Approved the issuance of bonds by the Austin Industrial Development Corporation to finance a project for Koppel Group (318-320 Congress Avenue). Item Pulled Pulled from the agenda until 10/21/82 consideration of calling the President of the United States and the Premier of the Soviet Union to freeze the testing, production and deployment of nuclear weapons. Hearings Set Set an appeal from Mr. Scott D. Pinkerton of the Planning Commission's decision regarding removal of a restrictive covenant regarding access to Loop 360 C8s-82-129 & C8s-79-245 for October 21, 1982. 085-82-129 - LATER, there was a motion to reconsider made by Councilmember Goodman and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, which passed 6-0, Councilmember Duncan was out of the room. Motion The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's motion, Mayor McClellan's second, Council Memo HEARINGS SET (Continued) - 5 October 14, 1982 set a public hearing for November 11, 1982 at 2:00p.m. (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Duncan out of the room.) Item Pulled Consideration of setting a public hearing on Civil Defense instructions for the Austin Nuclear Risk Area was pulled off the agenda. Hearing to be Set October 21, 1982 A resolution to set a hearing on recommended revision to Austin Zoning Ordinance will be on the October 21, 1982 agenda. Cablevision Approved requesting the Federal Communications Commission to delay its consideration of the Microwave HUB site applications filed by Austin Satellite Television, Inc. pending the outcome of an enginneering report commissioned by Austin CableVision to study the effects on Austin CableVision's 54-Channel HUB site alignment. Aid to Families Approved supporting a proposed Constitutional Amendment to the State Constitution to increase Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) payments. Remote Sensing Program. Authorized Public Works Department to issue an RFP to provide for a remote sensing program in the Barton and Bull Creek Watersheds. 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: (7-0 Vote) Environmental Board Amended Section 4-2-18 of the City Code to delete the requirement that members of the Environmental Board be members of the Board for at least one year before serving as an officer thereof. Council Memo 6 Water & Wastewater User Fee October 14, 1982 Readopted an ordinance establishing a subsequent user fee for water and wastewater customers connecting to certain portions of the North Lamar Water Approach Main and the Big Walnut Creek Wastewater Interceptor. CATV System Passed through THIRD READING of an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 810514-N permitting the operation of a CATV System for personal use, not for subscribers with a license agreement from the City of Austin. Moratorium on Downtown Buildings Extended the moratorium on buildings over 200 feet in the downtown area to April 15, 1983. Zoning Ordinance Amended Chapter 13-2 of the Austin City Code (Zoning Ordinance) to cover the following changes: D.M.C. PROPERTIES By David C. Bodenman 8432 Research Blvd. : PASSED ON EMERGENCY BASIS EXECUTIVE SESSION From Interim "A" 1st H&A To "C" 1st H&A : Mayor McClellan announced Council will convene in a closed or executive session authorized by Section 2, paragraphs (e) Proposal 7, pending litigation and paragraph (f) South Texas Project, pending litigation and real estate, of Article 6252-17 Texas Revised Civil Statutes annotated; and after such closed or executive session, any final action, decision or vote with regard to any matter considered in the closed or executive session will be made in open session, should such action, decision or vote be necessary. RECESS Council recessed its meeting at 1:40 p.m. and resumed its recessed meeting at 3:03 p.m. ITEM PULLED An ordinance to amend the Sound Amplification Ordinance was pulled from the agenda and will be considered on October 21, 1982. Council Memo 7 CAPITAL RECOVERY FEE ORDINANCE October 14, 1982 The Council, on Councilmember Duncan's motion, Councilmember Mullen's second, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed an ordinance amending the Capital Recovery Fee Ordinance to provide for payment of $3,800 service area amendment application fee at the time of tap fee payment. (5-1-0 Vote, Councilmember Urdy was out of the room, Mayor McClellan voted No.) MORATORIUM ON SOUND AMPLIFICATION PERMITS Council had before it for consideration an ordinance establishing a temporary moratorium on the issuance of certain sound amplification permits. Mayor McClellan asked for the categories. Mr. Jonathan Davis, Assistant City Attorney, announced the categories are parks, mobile permits, public streets and public lands excluding parks and other locations. Motion The Council, on Councilmember Deuser's motion, Councilmember Duncan's second, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed an ordinance establishing a temporary moratorium on the issuance of certain sound amplification permits through October 22, 1982. (7-0 Vote) UPDATE ON WATER AND WASTEWATER MASTER PLAN Mr. Carl Schwing introduced a City Manager report on the Update on the Water and Wastewater Master Plan. He showed slides concerning the Metcalf & Eddy study. Professor Robert Froelich, University of Missouri School of Law, discussed the plan, told Council that the Water and Wastewater Master Plan needs to be interrelated with the Austin Tomorrow Plan. He discussed concepts A, B, C. Mr. Froelich said concept A directs growth only to the growth corridor; Concepts B & C provide extended concept of service. Concept A has risks while Plan C would exercise limited and general annexation. After a long discussion, Mr. Froelich told Council they should develop a policy to insure cost of service to the new areas is borne by those using the new areas and not everyone in the City. WORK SESSIONS - AUSTIN'S ZONING ORDINANCE Mr. Bernard Snyder reported on scheduling work sessions on the recommended revisions to Austin's Zoning Ordinance. Mr. Snyder is a member of the Planning Commission. Mr. Ken Manning, Planning Commission, said there is a lot of misinformation and lack of information on the part of the public. This, he said, was noted by the Planning Commmission members at their public hearing. Councilmember Mullen said he has a problem with Council having a hearing concerning things which the people find confusing. Mr. Manning said the Planning Commission will forward to Council next week a document concerning their recommendations. Mayor said Council should not take action until the Planning Commission tells them what they want done. Council agreed. Council Memo 8 REPORT POSTPONED October 14, 1982 The Water and Wastewater Commission Report on recommendation regarding issuance of RFP for a comprehensive financial study for the Water and Wastewater Utilities and a resolution authorizing the City Manager to issue an RFP for the study, was postponed until October 21, 1982. : OPERATION ASSISTANCE GRANT Mayor McClellan opened the public hearing set for 2:00p.m. on authorization for submission of a grant application to UMTA for an Operation Assistance Grant, TX-05-4162 for $1,144,700. No one appeared to be heard. Motion The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's motion, Mayor McClellan's second, closed the public hearing and authorized submission of a grant application to UMTA for an Operation Assistance Grant, TX-05-4162 for $1, 144,700. (7-0 Vote) PUBLIC HEARING ON STREET CLOSING DELLANA LANE Mayor McClellan opened the public hearing set for 2:30 p.m. on closing the following streets: Capital Improvements Program - Dellana Lane from Rollingwood Drive to City limits in conjunction with Rollingwood Drive Bridge Project. C.I.P. No. 82/60-05 (Requested by Public Works and Engineering Departments) Mr. Ridings, Director of Public Works, reviewed the proposed closing by use of slides. Mr. Harvey Treybig, a civil engineer who offices on Dellana Lane, said the road closing would cause extreme traffic hazard. C.W. Pearcy attorney representing several property owners on Dellana Lane, said his clients want a solution and not litigation. He feels the closing is not necessary. Frank Carmichael said he uses Rollingwood to return home and when it enters Bee Caves Road motorists just have to take their chances. He said he would like to see Dellana open on the Rollingwood Drive side. Kenneth Carr recommended the realignment of the north short end of Dellana which would be open to Rollingwood. He said this would be a safe way to travel. Councilmember Mullen stated the discussion so far concerns service to people in Rollingwood, not Austin and he said he would like the landowners to share in the $10,000 cost. Mayor Pro Tem Trevino asked that there be more discussion to see if there is any solution and said the property owners should "pick up the tab". Mr. Ridings said the Parks Board, Planning Commission and Urban Transportation recommend permanent closure of the street. Council Memo DELLANA LANE - (Continued) 9 October 14, 1982 Michael Furrie told Council he has a business at Bee Cave Road and the closing of Dellana would cause difficulty getting to his business. A man who did not identify himself said he would like the bridge as well as keeping Dellana Lane open. Liz Treybig asked that Dellana be left open on the Rollingwood side. Mayor McClellan said Council needed to discuss liability in Executive Session and take the situation under advisement. She asked that the people who appeared at today's hearing be notified when this item is put back on the agenda. The Mayor asked for an executive session in two weeks and Council action in three weeks. Motion The Council, on Councilmember Mullen's motion, Councilmember Deuser's second, closed the public hearing. (Executive session in two weeks, action in three weeks.) PUBLIC HEARING - CLOSING OF MCCARTY LANE Mayor McClellan opened the public hearing set for 2:30p.m. on the closing of McCarty Lane from Brodie Lane to approximately 300 feet west in conjunction with Brodie Lane Improvements. C.I.P. No. 79/62-14. (Requested by Public Works and Engineering Departments) Mr. Ridings, Director of Public Works, reviewed the proposal by use of slides. Steve Tackett, Bannockburn subdivision, presented a petition to Council with from 300-400 signatures. He said they do not oppose the closing but the problem is the timing. He said they want to get away from the traffic flow they have out there but he said if McCarty is closed they will have thousands of cars on neighborhood streets. He asked for a westward extension of William Cannon Drive to McCarty. Mr. Bobby Jones, Bannockburn subdivision, said there is a potential for a dangerous intersection, but he has only seen one accident in 9 year. He said what is being proposed will create too much traffic in the neighborhood. Bob Wormley, resident of Bannockburn, said there will be a gigantic problem if McCarty is closed. Mel Scott said the traffic situation is very difficult and asked Council to not divert McCarty Lane traffic into the neighborhood. Tom Wattinger said something logical should be done, but they do not want traffic in their streets. Mark Fisher felt the same way as Tom Wattinger. Beth Ellis said she thinks a T interchange should be made. She asked that McCarty be kept open and the William Cannon project completed. Councilmembers and Mr. Ridings discussed alternatives and various solutions. It was decided to bring this back in two weeks for action. Council Memo HEARING - (Continued) 10 Motion September 14, 1982 The Council, on Councilmember Mullen's motion, Councilmember Goodman's second, closed the public hearing. (Action will be taken on October 28, 1982.)(7-0 Vote) PARADE PERMIT The Council, on Councilmember Goodman's motion, Mayor McClellan's second, approved the request for a Parade Permit from Ms. Evelyn Cesas for Crockett High School Student Council from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00p.m. Friday, October 22, 1982 beginning from Burger Center on to Jones Road, east on Jones Road to Intersection of Jones and Manchaca south on Manchaca, ending at Stassney. (7-0 Vote) : CITIZENS DID NOT APPEAR Ms. Diane Shisk and Ms. Nina Butts who had requested to discuss nuclear weapons freeze did not appear. WILLIAM CANNON RAILROAD CROSSING DISCUSSED Mr. Joe Colbert, attorney representing the neighborhood, appeared before Council to discuss William Cannon Railroad Crossing safety devices. He said there are 17-18,000 cars daily at the crossing and 18 trains. He asked that staff do something now to prevent further deaths at the crossing. Mayor McClellan said she shares his concern. Construction on the overpass will begin in a month and wonders what should be done in the meantime. After discussion it was agreed that flashing warning lights will be installed at a certain distance on either side of the track. Motion The Council, on Councilmember Duncan's motion, Mayor McClellan's second, adopted a resolution approving the following contract: (7-0 Vote) AUSTIN ROAD COMPANY - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM - William Cannon Drive/ Missouri Pacific Railroad Grade Separation, Public Works Department - $2,386,067.67. C.I.P. No. 74/61-02. RECESS Council recessed its meeting at 6:10 p.m. and resumed its recessed meeting at 6:30 p.m. ZONING HEARING Mayor McClellan opened the zoning hearing scheduled for 5:00p.m. on the following Hearing was postponed until October 21, 1982 at 6:00p.m. case. C14-82 ROGER M. RICH, 101 JR. & OWEN G. WEAVER 109 & 201 Mockingbird Lane To From Interim "A" 1st H&A "A-2" 1st H&A NOT RECOMMENDED By Kinney & Stone, Inc. POSTPONE TO OCTOBER 21, 1982 AT 6:00 Ρ.Μ. :. (On Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's motion, Mayor McClellan's second, 6-0 Vote, Councilmember Urdy was out of the room.) Council Memo 11 ZONING HEARING October 14, 1982 Mayor McClellan opened the zoning hearing scheduled for 5:15 p.m. Council heard, closed the public hearing, granted and instructed the City Attorney to draw up the necessary ordinances. ESMEL MCADO THOMAS 6200 Burleson Road C14-82 070 By Michael E. McCoy also bounded by Montopolis Drive From Interim "AA" 1st H&A To "D" 1st H&A NOT RECOMMENDED CLOSED PUBLIC HEARING, GRANTED. WITH NO RIGHT OF WAY DEDICATION Mr. Lillie reviewed the application by use of slides. Douglas Hearn, representing the applicant, the McCoy Company, showed slides of the area. He said McCoy Company leased the land in 1974 with a lease that runs until 2009. They did $25,000 of improvements and then the land was annexed by the City. The tenant would like to have "D" 1st H&A which was originally recommended by the staff to be granted. Now they are being told to give up some of the land but McCoy cannot give up land they do not own. However, McCoy is being told the land will roll back to "A" unless strips of land are granted. Mr. Nias, Assistant City Attorney, said Council should look to see if streets can handle the type of use required. After some discussion, zoning request was granted. (On Councilmember Goodman's motion, Mayor McClellan's second, 7-0 Vote) SOUTHLAND CORPORATION SPECIAL PERMIT APPROVED Council had scheduled for action on an appeal from parties affected by the Planning Commission's decision to approve a Special Permit requested by Southland Corporation. C14p-82-022. Councilmember Duncan said he does not think it would be appropriate to use this for a 7-11 but should be "0" office. Motion FAILED - Councilmember Duncan made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Goodman to deny the appeal from parties affected by the Planning Commission's decision to approve a Special Permit requested by Southland Corporation. (3-4 Vote, Councilmember Mullen, Mayor McClellan, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Councilmember Urdy voted No, motion FAILED) Motion The Council, on Councilmember Mullen's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's second, approved Spectal Permit requested by Southland Corporation, C14p-82-022. (4-3 Vote, Councilmembers Deuser, Duncan and Goodman voted No.) Council Memo 12 UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS & EAST AUSTIN AREA October 14, 1982 Council had before it for discussion and possible action the plans concerning improving University of Texas/City of Austin communication regarding East Austin area. Frances Schenkkan, member of the Planning Commission, read the following to Council: "Two weeks ago a number of residents from the area bounded by Manor Road, Martin Luther King Boulevard, Comal and Chicon Streets appeared before the Planning Commission. They urged that the City refuse the University of Texas offer which is $43,000 to buy the vacant lot located at 2005 Salina and that the City complete its plans to build the Rosewood Neighborhood Center at this location. The Planning Commission voted unanimously to issue a special zoning permit for the center. In addition the Commission formed a subcommittee to address some of the issues area residents raised about the University's plan to acquire land in east Austin and to seek communication with the University about its expansion into the City. It is as chair of the University Subcommittee that I address you tonight. Residents' concerns can be categorized into four areas, (1) Will the University force homeowners to sell through condemnation proceedings. A University spokesman a couple of weeks ago after the Planning Commission action said the University does not plan to condemn land in this area. (2) What type of facilities are planned for this area that is, for those who stay there, what kind of neighborhood would this be. University officials have mentioned that the land may be used for the printing division and for sports facilities but it still seems to be up in the air. (3) Will those wishing to sell to the University receive a fair price. Does the University plan to help displaced residents relocate. To give residents a yardstick to help determine their property value the Planning Commission has asked for an appraisal of the land at 2005 Salina. (4) What are the University's plans to expand beyond this area? In order to assist residents of the area and soften communications between them, the City and the University, the University-City Planning Subcommittee asked that the City Council take the following measures: (1) direct staff in the Human Services Department and the Offices of Neighborhood Revitalization to be available to counsel area residents on possible relocation and housing options. In particular we ask Council to authorize the feasibility of these residents being able to purchase urban renewal lots. Another suggestion we have is to consider asking the Austin Housing Authority for a priority for people in this area to be moved up on the list to acquire possible housing. We also have asked the Legal Aid Society of Central Texas to counsel residents about their rights and the laws in regard to University plans. (2) That the Mayor invite the appropriate University officials to discuss at a public meeting plans in this area. (3) That the City Council endorse the concept of this sub-committee joined by community leaders regularly communicating with the University about CityUniversity planning. We request that the Mayor ask the University Regents to appoint a committee to meet with this group. Finally, we ask that the City Council allocate funds if necessary to inform persons in this area of the appraisal, the public meeting with the University and public hearing concerning sale of City City land land in this area." Mayor McClellan asked a question about the Housing Authority and said "maybe we can word it to consult with them before we do that before we do it. I know they have a waiting list of 395. Rather than just mandating, discuss it with the Housing Authority." Paula Manning, Human Services Planning, stated a number of older people cannot buy a replacement house for the amount of money they will be given. Council Memo AREA - (Continued) 13 Motion October 14, 1982 The Council, on Councilmember Mullen's motion, Mayor McClellan's second, approved the recommendations of the University-City Planning Subcommittee. (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Duncan was out of the room.) PUBLIC HEARING - METROPOLITAN ROADWAY PLAN Mayor McClellan opened the public hearing set for 6:00 p.m. on an amendment to the Austin Metropolitan Roadway Plan East 7th/East 8th Street Connection. No one appeared to be heard. Motion The Council, on Councilmember Mullen's motion, Council.member Deuser's second, closed the public hearing and approved the amendment to the Austin Metropolitan Roadway Plan East 7th/East 8th Street Connection. (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Duncan was out of the room.) PUBLIC HEARING - ELECTRIC CAPITAL RECOVERY FEES Mayor McClellan opened the public hearing set for 6:00p.m. on Electric Capital Recovery Fees. Mr. Peterson, Acting Director, Electric Utility, told Council the proposal would triple fees. He said the City is in the process of rate procedures with the Public Utility Commission and if this is passed it will have to be included in the rate. Frank Cooksey, Electric Utility Commission member, said he voted against tripling the fee because he was not sure of the rationalization. Shudde Fath, EUC member, spoke in favor of the fee. Council thought the Planning Commission should study the proposal. Motion で、 The Council, on Councilmember Duncan's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, closed the public hearing and sent the proposal for increase in electric capital recovery fees to the Planning Commission for study. (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Duncan was out of the room.) ELECTRIC GENERATION PLAN Mr. Peterson, Acting Director, Electric Utiliy, and Mr. Williams, Electric Department, showed slides depicting the Electric Generation Plan and explained as the slides were shown. Council Memo 14 MINUTES APPROVED October 14, 1982 The Council, on Councilmember Mullen's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's second, approved Minutes for Regular Meetings of September 9 and 16, 1982 and Special Meetings of September 1, 1982. (5-0. Vote, Councilmember Goodman abstained, Councilmember Duncan was out of the room.) CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM The Council, on Councilmember Mullen's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, adopted a resolution approving a Change Order in the amount of $4,972.00 to Robert E. McKee, Inc., for Phase 3B development of Brackenridge Hospital. (6-0 Councilmember Duncan out of the room.) BARTON CREEK SITE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE Mayor McClellan opened the public hearing set for 7:00p.m. on adoption of the Barton Creek Site Development Ordinance. Mayor McClellan asked if the Planning Commission has seen the ordinance. Dr. McReynolds, Office Environmental Resource Management, told her that the Planning Commission does not act on development permits. Neal Graham, Barton Creek Task Force member, discussed the ordinance and pointed out suggested changes. Mayor McClellan said time should be allowed for the Planning Commission to look at the Ordinance and then bring back to Council for action. Motion DIED FOR LACK OF SECOND Concilmember Deuser made a motion to close the public hearing and waive the requirement for three readings to finally pass the Barton Creek Site Development Ordinance. There was not second to the motion. Motion The Council, on Councilmember Goodman's motion, Mayor McClellan's second, closed the public hearing on adoption of the Barton Creek Site Development Ordinance. and referred the ordinance to the Planning Commission for review. (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Durican out of the room.) BOARD & COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS Mayor McClellan announced the following appointments are due: Community Development Commission, 2; Dental health Advisory Committee, 1; Austin Tomorrow OnGoing Committee, 5; Manpower Advisory Planning Council, 5: Environmental Board, 1; Vending Commission, 1; Downtown Revitalization Task Force, 2; Energy Conservation Commission, 4; Renewable Energy Resources Commission, 4; Arts Commission, 1; Construction Advisory Committee, 1; Private Industry Council, 2. ADJOURNMENT Council adjourned its meeting at 8:15 p.m.