! City Council Ron Mullen Mayor John Treviño, Jr. Mayor Pro Tem Council Members Mark Rose Roger Duncan Sally Shipman Mark E. Spaeth Charles E. Urdy Nicholas M. Meiszer City Manager Elden Aldridge Acting City Clerk FOUNDED 1839 Austin City Council MINUTES For JULY 21, 1983 -- Council Chambers, 301 West Second Street, Austin, Texas Memorandum To: 12:45 Ρ.Μ. Mayor Pro Tem Trevino called to order the Meeting of the Council, noting that Mayor Mullen would arrive soon. MINUTES APPROVED The Council, on Councilmember Duncan's motion, Councilmember Spaeth's second, approved Minutes for Regular Meeting of June 30, 1983 and Special Meeting of July 13, 1983. (6-0 Vote, Mayor Mullen not yet present.) INVITATION. Mr. Stephen Kantor appeared before Council to invite them to attend a candlelight vigil for Peace in El Salvador. CITIZEN'S GUIDE PRESENTED Ms. Diane Radin, representing the League of Women Voters of Austin, appeared before Council to present the third edition of Citizen's Guide to Austin & Travis County to Council. STP DISCUSSED Mr. Neil Bischoff appeared before Council to discuss the state of the South Texas Project. He asked Council questions. They told him to submit them in writing and they would answer whatever they could. Council Memo 2 CONSENT ORDINANCES July 21, 1983 The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's motion, Councilmember Urdy's motion, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed the following ordinances in one consent motion: (7-0 Vote) Robert Mueller Airport Amended the 1983-84 Capital Improvements Program as a part of the Master Plan Update Improvement Program for the Robert Mueller Airport. Operating Budget Amendment Amended the 1982-83 Operating Budget by appropriating $13,820 from the General Fund Ending Balance to the Management and Budget Department for the purpose of participation in the consolidated TML rate presentation on the Southwestern Bell rate filing; and authorizing City to join in such consolidated rate case. Annexation Ordinance Approved passage of an ordinance annexing the following: a. Limited purpose annexation of approximately 1303 acres of "land along the Capital of Texas Highway. b. Limited purpose annexation of approximately 28.8 acres of land along the Capital of Texas Highway. Zoning Ordinances Amended Chapter 13-2 of the Austin City Code (Zoning Ordinance) to cover the following changes: MOUNT BONNELL SHORES By Charles Succa C814-83-001 WILLIAM E, NICHELS & LESLIE J. JONES By Sam Perry C14-80-012 4402-4424 Mt. Bonnell Rd. From Interim "LA" & "A" 1st H&A to P.U.D. From "0" 1st H&A to "GR" 1st H&A 8321 Lazy Lane ORDINANCE PASSED ON EMERGENCY BASIS Council Memo ZONING ORDINANCES - (Continued) LIVING FAIΤΗ GROUP ALCOHOLIC FOUNDATION, TED DAVIS, MARINA SIFUENTES By Holford & Carson C14-83-006 3 5115 James Casey St. & 617 Clifford Drive July 21, 1983 From "A" 1st H&A to "0-1" 1st H&A CONSENT RESOLUTIONS The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, adopted the following resolutions in one consent motion: (7-0 Vote) Capital Improvements Program Approved an agreement with Southern Pacific Transportation Company for resurfacing and signalization of the Kramer Lane Railroad Crossing. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM No. 78/62-21. Approved an agreement with Missouri Pacific Railroad Company for the Braker Lane Railroad Crossing. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM No. 80/62-01. : Approved the following Change Orders: a. In the amount of $21,848.00 to Robert E. McKee for Brackenridge Hospital Expansion Phase 3B. (0.189% increase of the original contract) CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM (no number given) b. In the amount of $15,587.50 to Austin Road Company for Congress Avenue Improvements - 1982.(0.582% increase of the original contract) CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM (No number given) ! Contracts Approved Approved the following contracts: a. AUSTIN ROAD COMPANY 428 East Anderson Lane Austin, Texas 1 - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM - Radam Lane Street Improvements, Public Works Department Total amount - $111,821.70 C.I.P. Nos. 77/62-03, 83/22-04 & 83/23-04 Council Memo CONTRACTS APPROVED - (Continued) 4 b. B. & B. LAND CLEARING COMPANY, INC. 1212 Bastrop Hwy. Austin, Texas c. PREFERRED CONSTRUCTION COMPANY 2002 Bremen Street Austin, Texas d. Bid award: (1) AUSTIN PIPE AND SUPPLY COMPANY 300 Medina Austin, Texas (2) BIG STATE UTILITY SUPPLY, INC. 9324 Circle Drive Austin, Texas - - - - July 21, 1983 - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM Installation of underground Electric, Telephone, and Cable T.V. Distribution Facilities for Woodland Oaks, Electric Utility Department - $30,742.62 C.I.P. No. 83/15-01 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM - Waterline Relocation at Stassney Lane and South I.H. 35, Water and Wastewater Department - $55,943.00 C.I.P. No. 83/22-05 Water and Wastewater Standard Items, Water and Wastewater Utility Department Six (6) month Supply Agreement Bids to be awarded by progressive method from low to high bidder. Eleven line items are tie bids and are to be awarded by casting of lots. Estimated amount $302,313.00 Items 203 - Items 40 (3) BUTTERY HARDWARE COMPANY, INC. Items - 82 205 W. Main Street Llano, Texas (4) CENTRAL ENGINEERING AND SUPPLY - Items - 7 1925 Cedar Springs Dallas, Texas (5) ESCO SUPPLY COMPANY - Items - 34 504 Industrial Boulevard Austin, Texas (6) MECHANICAL INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY 4704-C East Ist Street Items - 4 Austin, Texas こ Council Memo CONTRACTS APPROVED 5 - (Continued) (7) THE ROHAN COMPANY 508-D East St. Elmo Road Austin, Texas (8) TRANS-TEXAS SUPPLY SUPPLY CO. 4618 East 7th Street Austin, Texas Items - 7 Items 109 July 21, 1983 (9) Casting of Lots: - Items 143, 148, 172, 173, 177, 178, 231, 314, 316, 319 and 324 Lots were cast and the following awards were made: 143 Trans-Texas Supply Company - 148- Austin Pipe and Supply Company 231 - Trans-Texas Supply Company - 172 Mechanical Industrial Supply - 173 Mechanical Industrial Supply 177- Austin Pipe and Supply Company 178 " " H H " 314 " 11 It 316 It 11 " 11 11 319 11 " ॥ 324- Esco Supply Company e. KOTZBUE DISTRIBUTING COMPANY 1031 N. E. Loop 410 San Antonio, Texas f. MACCAFERRI GABIONS, INC. 13740 Midway Road, Suite 504 Dallas, Texas g. DAVIS TRUCK AND EQUIPMENT COMPANY IH 35 and 520 Crescent Waco, Texas h. GULF STATES DISTRIBUTING COMPANY 2207 Eastex Freeway Houston, Texas 1. ENVIRONMENTAL SALES & SERVICE, INC. 1137 West Hurst Boulevard Hurst, Texas - - - Compressor, Water and Wastewater Utility Department Item 1 - $10,745.00 Gabions, Public Works Department Items 1 & 2 - $29,781.00 Captive Parts for Heil Refuse Trucks, Vehicle and Equipment Department Twelve (12) Month Supply Agreement Item 1 - Estimated $35,000 Lease of Dual Fuel System, Vehicle and Equipment Services Department 5-year Lease CNG-1 - $284,230.00 Item - Catch Basin Cleaner, Vehicle and Equipment Services Item - CBC-1 - $127,200.00 i Council Memo CONTRACTS APPROVED 6 (Continued) July 21, 1983 J. NAYLOR SUPPLY COMPANY 201 N. Richey Pasadena, Texas k. HEWLETT PACKARD P. O. Box 42816 Houston, Texas 1. SOUTHERN SAFETY SALES m. P. O. Box 4065 Austin, Texas UNITED TECHNOLOGIES, CARRIER BUILDING SERVICES 407 Breesport San Antonio, Texas n. CENTEL BUSINESS SYSTEMS Fisk Division 5501 North Lamar Boulevard, Suite A-101 Austin, Texas o. Bid award: (1) CENTURY PAPERS, INC. 10205 Metropolitan Austin, Texas (2) JIM WALTER PAPERS 210 West Peden San Antonio, Texas - - - - - Sewer Line Cleaners, Vehicle and Equipment Services Item SLC-2 - - $164,928.00 Echo Imaging System for Brackenridge Hospital - $76,220.00 Commodities for Brackenridge Hospital $21,501.00 Air Conditioning Equipment, Public Event Facilities Twelve (12) month contract Total $12,144.00 Lease/Purchase of a Telecommunications System, Health Department Total $22,564.00 Bathroom Tissue, All City Departments Six (6) Month Supply Agreement Total $19,475.00 FAA Authorized submission of a grant application to the Federal Aviation Administration in the amount of $6,006,900; and approval of two grant agreements with FAA for engineering services ($630,000) and apron improvements ($150,000). Steiner Landfill Authorized a resolution to certify the City's financial ability to operate the proposed Steiner landfill on FM 812 in accordance with State regulations. Council Memo 7 July 21, 1983 CDBG Program Authorized submission of the City's 9th Year CDBG program in the amount of $7,478,000 to HUD. Authorized execution of a contract amendment with the Guadalupe Neighborhood Development Corporation by increasing the current contract by $316,595 from 5th and 6th year Community Development Block Grant funds to implement the additional activities for Phase III of the Guadalupe Neighborhood Project. Contract Amendment with TDCA Approved amending the City of Austin's FY '83 contract with the Texas Department of Community Affairs (TDCA) to accept an additional $5,046 in Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) funds. Family Planning Services Approved acceptance of the amended Title II Contract ($121,000) with the Texas Department of Human Resources for family planning services. (Contract period: September 1, 1983 thru August 31, 1984) Lease Renewal Approve lease renewal for Information Systems in the Travis Building. Task Force on Building Codes Approved establishing a task force on Building Codes. Public Hearings Set Set public hearings on the following: a. Proposed Flood Plain Ordinances Amendments: August 11, 1986 at 6:30p.m. b. An appeal filed by the Blackland Neighborhood Association on the Building Standards Commission's approval of relocation of a structure from 2010 Leona Street to 2503 East 8th Street: August 4, 1983 at 7:00 p.m. c. The annexation of 716 acres of land in the Walsh Tarleton Road area known as annexation area 29, File No. C7a-82-003: August 10, 1983 at 4:00 p.m. at the site August 11, 1983 at 4:15 p.m. in the Council Chamber d. Lake Austin Watershed Ordinance: August 4, 1983 at 8:00 p.m. e. Bond Election: August 25, 1983 at 5:00 p.m. i Council Memo PUBLIC HEARINGS - (Continued) 8 July 21, 1983 f. Council Work Sessions for Proposed Bond Issue and Goals and Objectives: August 8, 1983 at 4-6 p.m. August 9, 1983 at 4-8 p.m. August 10, 1983 at 4-8 p.m. g. Resetting Annexation Hearings on the following: IH 35 N. corridor annexation - September 1 and September 8, 1983 in the Council Chamber at 4:30 p.m. R.M. 620 corridor annexation F.M. 1325 corridor annexation - September 1 and September 8, 1983 in the Council Chamber at 4:30 p.m. - Tuesday, August 2, 1983 at 4:00 p.m. at the site. (These times are as origin-Thursday, August 4, 1983 at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber. ally set. Council chose not to reset them.) Traffic Analysis Authorized Urban Transportation to compile a traffic analysis of Loop 360 for immediate zoning reference. Legal Firm Retained Approved retaining the firm of Heron, Burchette, Ruckert and Rothwell to provide legal services relative to the trial of Seaward Construction Company v. City of Austin. PEDESTRIAN SAFETY ON GREENBELT TRAILS Councilmember Shipman introduced an item to Council concerning improvements of pedestrian safety on greenbelt trails, sidewalks and streets. She said she wants to find out what can be done. Chief of Police Frank Dyson said Barton Creek greenbelt should have provision for light motorized traffic and more park rangers. He said there is a transient problem. Chief Dyson said he will study ordinances from other cities but enforcement alone will not solve the problem. He pointed out the walking beat could be increased if funding were available. Discussion followed. Councilmember Shipman requested the City Manager to find a possible solution concerning the transient problem. Mr. Meiszer stated more park rangers are needed. C Council Memo 9 July 21, 1983 ZACHARY SCOTT THEATRE LEASE AGREEMENT Mayor Mullen requested the City Manager to request PARD staff to review the Zachary Scott Theatre Center Board's request for a new lease agreement and bring a recommendation back to the City Council. OPERATING BUDGET AMENDMENT The Council, on Councilmember Rose's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's second, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed an ordinance amending the 1982-83 Operating Budget by appropriating $10,000 from the General Fund Ending Balance to the Assistant City Manager, Intergovernmental Relations Office for the purpose of support services for the Charter Revision Commission. (7-0 Vote) Prior to the vote, Councilmember Spaeth discussed allocating $15,000 for the LBJ School for the study on the Charter Revision. After long discussion, Mayor Mullen requested the City Manager to determine whether Council can get a more formal presentation on what $15,000 would do and what $5,000 would do in terms of a study. ITEM RE PURCHASE OF UNIVERSITY OWNED STRUCTURES TO BE BROUGHT BACK Council had before them for consideration an ordinance to consider reallocating $202,393 of 6th Entitlement Community Development Block Grant Funds to Acquisition Rehabilitation Project; and authorizing purchase of University-owned structures from the University of Texas. : Mayor Pro Tem Trevino asked that action be delayed 3-4 weeks to see if they can work with Blacklands area. Mayor Mullen said this will be back on the agenda on August 11, 1983. PUBLIC HEARINGS SET The Council, on Councilmember Urdy's motion, Councilmember Spaeth's second, set a public hearing for August 4, 1983 at 5:00p.m. to consider approving transfer of the ownership of Harlem Cab Company, Inc. from Mr. M.J. Anderson Sr., and Mr. M.J. Anderson Jr. to the Great Southwestern Transportation Company. (7-0 Vote) The Council, on Councilmember Duncan's motion, Councilmember Rose's second, set a public hearing for August 25, 1983 at 5:00p.m. on the bond election. (7-0 Vote) UTILITY SERVICE FOR LANDS WITHIN RUTLAND DRIVE The Council, on Councilmember Urdy's motion, Councilmember Shipman's second, adopted a resolution authorizing the Water and Wastewater Department to enter into restrictive covenants with Nash Phillips-Copus concerning utility service for certain lands within Rutland Drive and approved $500.00 fee per LUE. (7-0 Vote) i ! Council Memo 10 CONTRACT TO BE BROUGHT BACK July 21, 1983 Council had before them a resolution to consider approving contract with Merrill Lynch to perform as divestiture agent for sale of City's share of the South Texas Nuclear Project. They agreed to bring this back on the August 4, 1983 agenda. ZONING CASE Council was scheduled to take action on the following zoning case. Jean Bringol appeared before Council to state she wanted the case sent back to the Planning Commission for reconsideration because new acreage is being added to the area. Motion The Council, on Councilmember Rose's motion, Councilmember Shipman's second, voted to send the following case back to the Planning Commission for reconsideration because new acreage is being added. (7-0 Vote) C14-83 C.B. FRANCIS 092 By Jean Bringol 10609 & 10820 Jollyville Road EXECUTIVE SESSION From Interim "AA" 1st H&A To "BB" 1st H&A RECOMMENDED subject to dedication of 70' of right-of-way to accommodate the proposed. extension of Braker Lane. SEND BACK TO PLANNING COMMISSION Mayor Mullen announced Council would go into Executive Session pursuant to Article 6252-17, Section 2, Paragraph g to discuss board and commission appointments, and after such closed or executive session, any action to be taken will be done in open session. RECESS Council recessed for executive session at 3:05 p.m. and resumed its executive session at 4:35 p.m. PUBLIC HEARINGS ON APPEALS Mayor Mullen opened the public hearings set for 3:45 p.m. on appeals from Mr. Edwin H. Golden and Ms. Catherine E. VonAch of the Building Standards Commission's decision to demolish structures at 4000 South Congress Avenue and 4900 South Congress Avenue. Motion The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's motion, Councilmember Duncan's second, closed the public hearing on the property at 4900 South Congress Avenue Council Memo APPEALS - (Continued) 11 July 21, 1983 Avenue and instructed Ms. Catherine E. VonAch to work out her problems within 30 days. (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Urdy was out of the room.) Motion The Council, on Councilmember Shipman's motion, and Mayor Mullen's second, voted to continue the public hearing on appeal. from Mr. Edwin H. Golden concerning the Building Standards Commission decision to demolish structure at 4000 South Congress until August 4, 1983 at 3:00p.m. (7-0 Vote) ZONING HEARING Mayor Mullen announced Council would hear the following zoning case scheduled for 4:00 p.m. Council, heard, closed the public hearing, granted the zoning change and requested the City Attorney to draw up the necessary ordinances. C14h-83 015 OLD ANDERSON HIGH SCHOOL 1607 Pennsylvania Avenue By City of Austin From "A" 1st H&A To "A-H" 1st H&A RECOMMENDED CLOSED PUBLIC HEARING AND GRANTED AS RECOMMENDED WITH FINDING OF FACT (a), (d), (b), (i), (k), (1) and (m Mr. Lillie reviewed by use of slides. Mr. Ed Small, president, Board of Trustees of Austin Independent School District, told Council the building and whole complex is involved in a dispute. Their subcommittee recommends demolition of Kealing site including Old Anderson High. Bond proposal to build a new school has passed and it included demolition of the building. They are under court order to demolish and build a new Kealing and according to the desegregation rulings they must build. On the other hand they want to do what the community wants. Council discussed the court order and the tearing down of the buildings. Councilmember Duncan asked NAACP and AISD Board to meet with the Council. John Hall, president of local branch of NAACP said he could go back to his board and get their position on a meeting. The following speakers asked that Old Anderson High be preserved: Ora. Houston, Connie Miller, Janice Robinson, Reverend Frank Arrow Jr., Robert Harris, Larry Jackson, Velma Roberts, Dorothy Turner, Della Green, Lonnie Bell, Linda Lewis, Stella Rowland, Clarence Thomas, Raymond Hernandez, Ben Dukes, and A.L. Simms. Mary Kimble, who owns four pieces of property in the area wanted to know how this will affect her property and her taxes. She said she wants to build duplex apartments (On Councilmember Urdy's motion, Councilmember Shipman's second, 7-0 Vote) Council Memo 12 BOARD & COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS Cable Commission July 21, 1983 The Council, on Councilmember Shipman's motion, Councilmember Duncan's second, appointed the following as members of the Cable Commission: (7-0 Vote) Dr. Melinda Longtain, Tommie Wyatt, Jack Hopper and Marian Wizard, Linda Rogers Board of Adjustment The Council, on Councilmember Shipman's motion, Councilmember Duncan's second, appointed Liz Berezovytch as a member of the Board of Adjustment. (7-0 Vote) Building Code Board of Appeals The Council, on Councilmember Shipman's motion, Councilmember Duncan's second, appointed Charles Morton and Fred Robinson to the Building Code Board of Appeals. (7-0 Vote) RECESS Council recessed its meeting at 6:30p.m. and resumed its recessed meeting at 7:00 p.m. MAJOR EMPLOYER TASK FORCE Mayor Mullen opened the public hearing set for 5:00p.m. on creation of a major employer task force. Councilmember Shipman read charges of the task force. Philip Blackerby said he thinks it is a great idea. Glenda Scott, staff member of AFSCME, applauds the idea. Palmer Wright said industrial sites should be chosen carefully. Smoot Carl-Mitchell said the industrial sites should be chosen carefully. Roger Baker wants transportation considered when industry is located. Paul Robinson thinks there should be diversification of industry. Motion The Council, on Councilmember Shipman's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's second, closed the public hearing. (7-0 Vote) Councilmember Shipman said Council should appoint 11 or less members to the task force by August 11, 1983. : Council Memo 13 July 21, 1983 PUBLIC HEARING - JOLLYVILLE ROAD ANNEXATION Mayor Mullen opened the public hearing set for 5:15 p.m. on the Jollyville Road annexation. purpose. Mr. Lillie reviewed the hearing held on site the day before, and the Judy Walker, Northwest Oaks Neighborhood Association, said they favor the annexation and want immediate action. Clyde Flynn also spoke in favor of annexation. John Joseph, representing Nash Phillips-Copus and Woodcrest A, said they oppose the annexation. He asked Council to negotiate with NPC for the City to take over detention prior to annexation. Mayor Mullen said he will ask staff to get with them to discuss before the ordinance is passed. Motion The Council, on Councilmember Duncan's motion, Councilmember Rose's second, closed the public hearing. (7-0 Vote) Motion The Council, on Councilmember Shipman's motion, Councilmember Duncan's second, instructed the City Manager to instruct staff to bring back the ordinance by August 11, 1983 and staff work with NPC on detention. (7-0 Vote) CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING ON APPEAL OF CASE C14p-83-052 Mayor Mullen opened the public hearing continued from July 14, 1983 on an appeal from Richard McLaughlin and Anna Parker of the Planning Commission's decision on Case No. C14p-83-052.. Mr. Lillie told Council several appeals have been received on the area of Rutland, Rundberg and North Lamar. The potential of the area if used as zoned would be 2400 apartments and 8,000 square feet of office space. Richard Ridings, Director of Public Works, showed maps of the area and said everything is being done to protect the drainage. He pointed out the detention ponds which will lower flooding potential. Councilmember Shipman asked how the City can enforce maintenance. Mr. Ridings said if the weeds grow to 20" the City can clean and post a léen against the property. Mr. Schwing, Director of Water and Wastewater. told Council his department has reviewed the 28 tracts and there are no fire flow deficiencies. Dr. Benson, Director of Urban Transportation, said there are intersection problems in the area but they will work with the State on improvements. units. Larry Langley discussed the proposed project and said there will be 160 Anna Parker, North Creek Community Association, discussed the restrictive covenant which was placed on the area in 1981. At that time multi-family development was approved for the area subject to restrictive covenant. Diane Favrey asked ! ; ! i Council Memo 14 July 21, 1983 APPEAL - (Continued) Mr. Langley returned for the summation and said there would be a 25' set-back on site plan for landscape. He said the dumpsters will not be located in the landscape area. After more discussion the following motion was made: L Motion The Council, on Councilmember Shipman's motion, Mayor Mullen's second closed the public hearing, upheld the Planning Commission's decision on Case No. C14p-83-052, with 25' of landscape, 100' set-back from 6' fence, relocate dumpsters, show drainage maintenance agreement on plat and roll back to appropriate zoning before certificate of occupancy is issued. (7-0 Vote) Amendment to Restrictive covenant Motion The Council, on Councilmember Shipman's motion, Mayor Mullen's second, closed the public hearing on the following zoning case, granted, and instructed the City Attorney to draw the necessary ordinances: (7-0 Vote) C14-80 J.L. WATSON 239 COMPANY, INC. By Bob Harbin 9501 North Lamar also bounded by Longspur RECOMMENDED amendment to restrictive covenant. GRANTED AS RECOMMENDED ACTION ON ZONING CASES area. Council was scheduled to take action on three more appeals in the same Motions were as follows: Motion The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's motion, Councilmember Spaeth's second, DENIED an appeal from Richard McLaughlin and Anna Parker, North Creek Community Association, Case No. C14p-83-038. (7-0 Vote) Motion The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, upheld the Planning Commission's decision on Case No. C14p-83-041 as amended and agreed to by the applicant. (7-0 Vote) Motion The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's motion, Councilmember Spaeth's appeal from Merle Moden, Case No.C14p-83-31. (7-0 Vote) second, DENIED an appeal from Council Memo 15 July 21, 1983 - PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED ZONING ORDINANCE Mayor Mullen opened the public hearing set for 5:30p.m. on the Proposed Zoning Ordinance. ordinance. Frances Schenkkan, member of the Planning Commission, reviewed the Ed Adams, Director of Site Operations for IBM, told Council Ll height restrictions should be commensurate with the building. Smoot Carl-Mitchell, president of Austin Neighborhood Council, said compatibility criteria is needed. Alan Taniguchi suggested the Central Business District be looked at closely. Ray Head, president of Quality Austin, distributed something. CLERK DID NOT RECEIVE COPY. Howard Ferguson, West Austin Neighborhood Group, wants the ordinance made acceptable to the neighborhood. They do not want 60' heights allowed. J.J. Henerider, renovators of Commodore-Perry Hotel, said the parking limitations for downtown will force people to go to the suburbs. Mass transit has not been accepted in any area but northwest Austin. Will Dibrell, Baylor Street resident, told Council to proceed with caution. Doug Nichols opposes zoning areas which are prejudiced against people who live in multi-family units. Nick Brown, president, Balcones Civic Association, read a letter he passed out to Counc11. CLERK DID NOT RECEIVE COPY. He said they support the majority of the document. Glenn Balch, Barton Neighborhood Association, said they do not want the Central Business District to be south of Town Lake. Reuben Johnson reviewed parts of the ordinance he questions. SeRetha Henry, South Austin Neighborhood, said their area is growing rapidly and wants that considered. Matt Caldwell, Bouldin Creek Neighborhood Association, discussed parts of the ordinance as proposed. Berk Cromack, Hyde Park Neighborhood Association, wants an environmentally sensitive ordinance for the recharge zones. Campbell McGinnis, representing private colleges in the Austin area, told representing Council that they are left out of the zoning ordinance. He asked that they be treated the same as private secondary schools. Council Memo HEARING - (Continued) 16 July 21, 1983 Roger Baker, member of Delwood II Neighborhood Association, discussed the proposed ordinance. Larry Akers, Zilker Neighborhood Association, discussed the ordinance. Mr. Talbot, homeowner in South Austin, wants the CBD to stay away from south of Town Lake. Motion brought The Council, on Councilmember Shipman's motion, Mayor Mullen's second, closed the public hearing. Ordinance will be brought back October 20, 1983 for a vote. (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Urdy was out of the room.) SOUTH CENTRAL AUSTIN GROWTH CORRIDOR MUD #1 Mayor Mullen opened the public hearing set for 7:00p.m. on the creation of 329 acre South Central Austin Growth Corridor MUD #1 which was continued from July 14, 1983. The following people spoke against the MUD: Smoot Carl-Mitchell, Ellen Arnold, Shudde Fath, Marilyn James, Roger Baker, Bert Cromack, Mary Arnold and Jackie Goodman. Motion The Council, on Councilmember Rose's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, closed the public hearing; vote on ordinance to consider authorizing the creation of the 329 South Central Austin Growth Corridor MUD #1 will be taken August 11, 1983 at 5:00p.m. (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Spaeth was out of the room.) ADJOURNMENT Council adjourned its meeting at 5:00p.m.