Austin's Boom: Land, Utilities, Neighborhood Tensions
Major Growth & Infrastructure:
The city approved significant land annexations, including a 600-acre tract, and secured $60 million in bonds for a new utility district, alongside an $8.8 million wastewater project.Community & Neighborhood Initiatives:
Over $2 million in federal grants were directed to East Austin for revitalization, housing repairs, and business aid. Separately, a spirited public hearing debated extending a demolition moratorium in the Hyde Park neighborhood.Key Public Services & Environment:
Environmental standards for the Fayette 3 power plant were adopted. The city also accepted gifted land for a new branch library and reallocated cable TV channels to boost municipal public access.Business Oversight & Equity Concerns:
An investigation was launched into complaints about minority business participation in airport projects. Additionally, a public hearing was scheduled to review the controversial transfer of the Harlem Cab Franchise.
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: LY OF FOUNDED 1839 Austin City Council MINUTES For September 29, 1983 - 1:00 Ρ.Μ. こ 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 Jorge Carrasco City Manager Elden Aldridge City Clerk Council Chambers, 307 West Second Street, Austin, Texas Memorandum To: Mayor Mullen called to order the Meeting of the Council scheduled for 1:00 P.M., noting the presence of all Councilmembers. CITIZENS DID NOT APPEAR Mr. Philip S. Dial, requesting to discuss temporary closing of streets in the Hemphill Park Project, did not appear. Mr. Timothy Fern, requesting to discuss pending Sign Ordinance, did not appear. CLOSING OF PUBLIC POOLS Ms. Sandra Mann appeared before Council to discuss the closing of public swimming pools in August. Ms. Mann wants to keep the pools open until 7:00 and charge a 25¢ fee through Labor Day. OPEN CONTAINER ORDINANCE Mr. Thomas J. O'Meara, Jr., asked Council to set a date for a public hearing on drunk drivers. Councilmember Shinman said that the draft of the open container ordinance is at the Legal Department. AIRPORT LONG TERM PARKING LOT Mr. George Harris, of Light House International, stated to Council that administration is not following rules on minority businesses. Harris wants to have someone investigate and find out why these procedures are not followed. Mayor Mullen appointed Dr. Urdy and Mayor Pro Tem Trevino to get with Mr. Harris and report back to Council. Council Memo 2 September 29, 1983 CITY ENERGY POLICY Mr. Matthew R. Sorenson appeared before the Council and said that the poor people of Austin need to get more electricity into their homes, CONSENT ORDINANCES The Council, on Councilmember Duncan's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed the following ordinances in one consent motion: (6-0 vote, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino was out of the room) Operating Budget Amendment Amended the 1982-1983 Operating Budget by transferring $2,048.00 from 6th year Guadalupe Neighborhood Development Project account. City Code Amendment Amended Chapter 9-10, Article III of the Code of the City of Austin, 1981, concerning structural requirements of boat docks, and established an additional fee for issuance of a permit after construction has begun. Speed Zone Modifications Amended the Austin City Code to modify the following Speed Zones: Section 11-2-99 (d) - DELETE: North Hills Drive from Edgefield Drive to 200 feet east 20 mph: of Northledge Drive ADD: North Hills Drive from Edgefield Drive to 405 feet east of Northledge Drive. DELETE: Circle S. Road from South curb to North Bluff Drive to 635 feet South of North Bluff Drive. ADD: Circle S. Road from East Curb of South Congress Avenue to feet South of North Bluff Drive. Annexations an ordinance annexing approximately 171 Passed on first reading only acres of land along R.M. 620 for limited purposes. Passed on first reading only an ordinance annexing approximately 842 acres of land along R.M. 620 for full purposes. Passed on first reading only an ordinance annexing approximately 1,844 acres of land along I.H. 35 North for full purposes. Council Memo 3 September 29, 1983 1 i Zoning Ordinance Amendments Amended Chapter 13-2 of the Austin City Code (Zoning Ordinance) to cover the following changes: M. W. HAUN By Miguel "Mike" Guerrero C14-83-131 CITY OF AUSTIN PLANNING DEPT. C14-83-127 2221-2233 Willow Creek Drive & 2300-2430 East Oltorf Street From "B" 1st H&A to "GR" 1st H&A 708-714 West 29th, also Bounded by Salado Street From "C" 1st H&A to "GR" 1st H&A JAMES LESLIE DAVIS 507 Oakland & 506 C14-83-126 WILSON DEVELOPMENT By Planned Environ- C14-83-111 CITY OF AUSTIN C14-83-146 Pressler 10401 N. Lamar Blvd., also bounded by Masterson Pass i GORDON L. JONES & JAMES G. BOYLE By E. L. Ramsey C14-82-169 JOHN R. CRAIG, By James A. Edwards C14-83-101 From "A" 1st H&A to "0-1" 1st H&A From "GR" 1st H&A to "BB" 1st H&A From Interim "AA" 1st H&A to "AA" 1st H&A 4500-4812 Pelham Drive 12208-12212 & 12209-12219 Arrowwood Drive 4600-4612 & 4601-4619 Hawhaven Lane, 12300-12421 Turtleback Lane, 12200-12317 Antoinette Place, 12200-12430 Wycliff Lane, 4700-4804 Marblehead Drive, 12400-12404 Adelphi Cove, 12400-12407 Mercury Lane, 12310-11311 Cassady Drive, 12400-12409 Sceptre Cove, 12400-12412 Blossamwood Drive, 4200-4514 Ombria Lane, 4100-4220 Dauphine Drive, 12300-12306 Meuse Cove, 4300-4315 Charlemagne Court, 4400-4409 Bouvet Court, 4300-4305 & 4400-4403 Cavern Springs Road, 12212-12308 Cabana In. 3800-3804 Clawson Road, also bounded by Valley View Road From "A" 1st H&A to "BB" 1st H&A 11300 Jollyville Road From "BB" 1st H&A to "0-1" 1st H&A し 4 9/29/83 - (Continued) 1408 Wheless Lane From "BB" 1st H&A to "C" 1st H&A Council Мешо ZONING ORDINANCES Jack K. Dismukes By Charles S. Temple C14r-83-084 CONSENT RESOLUTIONS The Council, on Councilmember Urdy's motion, Councilmember Duncan's second, adopted the following resolutions in one consent motion: (7-0 vote) Branch Library Approved lease for a branch Library in the Rivertowne Mall Shopping Center at 2007 East Riverside Drive. Easement Releases Authorized the release of the following Easements: a. A 100' Electric and Telephone Easement recorded in Volume 4517, Page 451, of the Travis County Deed Record (Requested by Gary L. Bradley and the Electric Department) b. A portion of a Public Utility and Drainage Easement on Lot 7, Block D, The Four Seasons Spring Section 11503 January Drive. (Requested by Mr. & Mrs. Stanley L. Manley, owner) License Agreement Authorized a License Agreement to allow the encroachment of a house into a Sanitary Sewer Easement recorded in Volume 4767, Page 574, of the Travis County Deed Records and located on Lot 23, Block A, Community of Fairview, Section 6, 5207 Hedgewood Drive. i Agreement Authorized and approved an agreement with Valero Transmission Company for the adjustment and encasement of their 20 inch line crossing the proposed Riverside Drive extension from Pleasant Valley to Ben White Boulevard. Council Memo 5 September 29, 1983 こ Capital Improvements Program د Authorized resolutions approving the following change orders: a. In the amount of $8,000 to PREFERRED CONSTRUCTION COMPANY for the relocation of a six-inch water line associated with the 24 inch water line at Stassney Lane and South IH-35, (14,3% increase of the original contract) C,I,P. No, 83/22-05 b. In the amount of $193,282.00 to OLMOS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY for 1982 Interim Air and Land Landside Improvements at Robert Mueller Municipal Airport, (8,07% increase of the original contract) C.I.P. Nos: 81/70-11 & 83/81-10 Authorized and approved to modify the Agreement with the Architect, Graeber, Simmons and Cowan, AIA Architects, Inc., to include services for Landscaping at the 15th Street frontage, including the new main entrance and other miscellaneous smaller areas at Brackenridge Hospital - $11,903.00 C.I.P. No. 80/84-08 Authorized and approved approved the Supplementary Amendment No. 9 to the Professional Services Agreement between the City of Austin and Bovay Engineers, Inc., as dated July 23, 1979, to provide professional (engineering, surveying, and testing) services for currently planned C.I.P. 1983 through 1985. C.I.P. Nos. 84/81-01 & 81/70-10 Item Pulled During the Consent Resolution Council pulled the following item: (To be considered October 13, 1984) a. Consider approval of the request for Proposal for the Municipal Office Complex Project Manager and authorization for its distribution. Contracts Approved Council approved the following contracts: a. AUSTIN ROAD COMPANY 428 East Anderson Lane Austin, Texas - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM Sidewalk and Sidewalk Ramp Improvements on Haskell Street (from Comal Street to Canadian Street) and Chicon Street (from Bergman Street to. Riverview Street) including water meter relocation, Public Works Department - $35,247.00 C.I.P. Nos. 82/61-03 and 83/22-04 b. MOORE SYSTEMS, INC. 1730 Technology Drive San Jose, California CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM - Repair Parts for Computerized Energy Control System, Electric Utility Department Items 1-8- $9,069.00 C.Ι.Ρ. 75/11-01 Council Memo 6 September 29, 1984 c. KRUEGER ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING COMPANY 12001 Hirsch Road Houston, Texas - - d. WESTERN COATINGS COMPANY, INC. - : 2462 IH-20 West, Odessa, Texas e. PERKIN ELMER ANALYTICAL 318 E. Nakoma San Antonio, Texas f. NAYLOR INDUSTRIES, INC. - 201 North Richey Pasadena, Texas 9 b. 1. J. k 1. MINO MICROGRAPHICS, INC. 2391 N. E. Loop 410, Suite 111 San Antonio, Texas BIG STATE UTILITY SUPPLY, INC. 9324 Circle Drive Austin, Texas COMMERCIAL BODY CORPORATION(MBE) 142 Gembler Road San Antonio, Texas GRAYBAR ELECTRIC COMPANY 7434 N. Lamar Boulevard Austin, Texas NIHON-KOHDEN 652 Deere Avenue Irvine, California CARL ZIESS 1 Zeiss Drive Thomwood, New York : - - - - - Rebundling of Holly #45 Closed Feedwater Meter, Electric Utility Department - $64,838.00 Painting of Decker Power Plant, Unit 11, Electric Utility Department - $146,800.00 Infrared Spectrophotometer Electric Utility Department, Item 1 - $12,481.00 Matthews Drive Easement Wastewater Main Rehabilitation, Water and Wastewater Department - $59,345.50 Microfilm Reader-Printer, Building Inspection Department Item 1 $13,750.00 PVC Pipe for Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant, Water and Wastewater Department Item $16,731.00 Trailer-Mounted Hydraulic Power Unit, Vehicle and Equipment Services Department Item $13,975.00 Metal Halide Floodlights, Central Stores Division of Purchases and Stores Department Item 1 - $5,638.00 Electroencephalograph for Brackenridge Hospital - $17,800.00 Electron Microscope for Brackenridge Hospital - $50.000.00 : 1 Council Memo m. Bid award: 7 September 29, 1984 Truck-Mounted hydraulic Cranes, Vehicle and Equipment Services Deparmtent - Total $72,339.69 i | (1) COMMERCIAL BODY CORP. (MBE) 142 Gembler San Antonio, Texas (2) GULF STATE CRANE AND EQUIPMENT COMPANY 7820 Pinemount Houston, Texas n.. MOTOROLA, INC. 0. 7600 Chevy Chase Drive Austin, Texas CENTEX DATSON, INC. 1400 South Congress Avenue Austin, Texas P. DAVID M. GRIFFITH AND ASSOCIATES, LTD. 3501 Mac Arthur Blvd., Suite 400B Irving, Texas 9. EDWARD ZILLINSKI, Liaison with Austin Independent School District 307 East 52nd Street Austin, Texas r. KAVAURIS, INC. 6301 34th Avenue South Minneapolis, Massachusetts S. PRC VOORHEES COMPANY 1500 Planning Research Drive McLean, Virginia t. LANIER BUSINESS PRODUCTS 107 Denson Driver Austin, Texas u. IPS CENTEX 3721 Executive Center Drive Suite 101, Meredith Building Austin, Texas - Item TMC-1 - $32,894.00 Item TMC-2- $39,445.69 - FM Comunications Monitors, Vehicle and Equipment Services Department Item 1 $16,300.00 - Compact Sedans, Vehicle and Equipment Services Department Item A-1 - $18,555.00 - - - Development of City-wide Cost Allocation Plans, Finance Department - $52,500.00 Consultant for Secondary Energy Education Project, Energy Management Office - $9,800.00 Color Weather Radar Station, Emergency Management Office $28,782.50 - i Consultant Services for U.S. 183 Transit Corridor Study, Urban Transportation Department - $44,835.00 Word Processing System, Mayor's and City Council's Office - $26,242.00 Microcomputer Configuartion, Cable Comunications Office - $8,500.00 Council Memo 8 v. AUSTIN COMMUNITY TELEVISION w. (ACTV) P. O. Box 1076 Austin, Texas Bid award: September 29, 1983 Management of Central Access Studio Facilities and Equipment, Cable Comunications Office - $300.767.00 - 9th year Comunity Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program - $2,006,375.00 - Conservation and Renewal of East Austin Neighborhoods - Not to exceed $200,000 (1) EAST AUSTIN CHICANO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION(MBE) 1212 East 9th Street Austin, Texas (2) AUSTIN AREA URBAN LEAGUE (MBE) - 3112 Manor Road Austin, Texas (3) UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY OF THE CAPITAL AREA, INC. 200 Brushy Street Austin, Texas (4) AUSTIN MINORITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION(MBE) 1643 East 2nd Street Austin, Texas - - (5) NATIONAL BUSINESS LEAGUE(MBE) - 2334 Rosewood Avenue Austin, Texas (6) AUSTIN FAMILIES, INC. 300 East Huntland Drive, Austin, Texas (7) AUSTIN TENANTS' COUNCIL 1619 East 1st Street Austin, Texas (8) HERNDON HOUSE Austin, Texas (9) AUSTIN HOUSING AUTHORITY Austin, Texas - - Emergency Repairs Program Not to exceed $300,000 ? - Architectural Barrier Removal Program and Counseling Services Not to exceed $295,000 Technical Assistance to East 1st, South 1st Street Corridor Businesses Not to exceed $200,000 Technical Assistance to East 11th/Rosewood, East 12th Street Corridor Businesses Not to exceed $150,000 Child Care Voucher Program Not to exceed $110,000 Rental Repair Assistance Program Not to exceed $150,000 - Repairs - Not to exceed $11,000 - Improvements - Not to exceed $590.375 Council Memo 9 September 29, 1983 X. SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE 611 South Congress Austin, Texas Y. SEVEN K CONSTRUCTION COMPANY 550 Frontage Road Northfield, Illinois Natural Gas Purchase - - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM - Relocation of Utility Services in connection with the Green Water Treatment Plant Improve- ments Project, Water and Wastewater Department - $6,100.00 C.I.P. No.73/22-02 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM - Onion Creek Wastewater Interceptor Section II (Tunnel), Public Works Department - $8,857,277.00 C.I.P. No. 73/23-11 Confirmed a 30 day contract with Coronado Transmission Company for the emergency purchase of natural gas; and approval for extension from October 15, 1983 until February 6, 1984 at 8:00 Α.Μ. Estimated cost $4,000,000; Total estimated cost $6,877,500; (b) also confirm authorization and approval of a Letter Agreement with Valero Transmission to transport natural gas purchased by the City from Coronado Transmission Company - Total estimated cost $461.250.00 Standard Rehabilitation Loans Approved CDBG funds for Standard Rehabilitation Loans in the following amounts and authorized staff to enter into appropriate contracts and to contract with the next lowest bidder in the event of default. a. Imperial Construction - $16,000 b. Fulford Construction - $19,500 c. Imperial Construction - $15, 600 d. e. Custon Construction - $9,093 Fulford Construction - $17,400 f. Imperial Construction - $19,470 g. Texas Western Associates - $19,397 h. Imperial Construction - $13,900 1. Imperial Construction - $19,400 j. Imperial Construction - $14,700 k. Imperial Construction - $16,800 1. Imperial Construction - $17,500 ៣. CSC Construction - $16,900 ! Council Memo 10 September 29, 1983 Interlocal Cooperation Agreement Approved an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the City of Austin and the Travis County Appraisal District to purchase office equipment and supplies for this district. DWI-STEP Program Passed a resolution supporting the efforts of the DWI-STEP Program for its efforts toward decreasing the number of accidents associated with DWI violations. WIC Renewed the agreement with the Texas Department of Health for the local administration of the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Food Supplemental Program in Austin from October 1, 1983 through September 30, 1984. Community Services Block Grant Approved the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) funding proposal in the amount of $306,090.00 to operate the neighborhood centers in FY184. Water Approach Main Approved the following Water Approach Main: a. LINEAR PROPERTIES, INC. - Water Approach Main to serve Wayne Laymon Tract and approve participation in the Northwest "B" Phase I Reservoir Project Improvements. (No City cost participation) Public Hearings Set Set a public hearing for October 13, 1983 at 4:00P.M. to amend the Service Area of the Water and Wastewater Utility to include approximately 58 acres of residential and commercial development containing 290 L.U.E.'s for Eaneswood Phase IV tract. ۱۰۰۰۱۰ Set a public hearing for October 13, 1983 at 4:00 P.M. to amend the Service Area of the Water and Wastewater Utility to include approximately 19.8 acres of residential development containing 139 L.U.E.'s for the Central Park. Council Memo PUBLIC HEARINGS SET - (Con't) 11 September 29, 1983 Set a public hearing for October 13, 1983 at 4:00 P.M. to amend the Service Area of the Water and Wastewater Utility to include approximately 156 acres of residential and commercial development containing 781 L.U.E.'s for the Foster Tract. Access Fund Budget Approved the Fiscal Year 1983-84 Access Fund Budget and request the (3rd) year access fund payment from Austin Cablevision ($480,000.00) Binding Agreement Entered into binding agreements with certain developers to provide commitments for water and/or wastewater service in return for specific improvements to the water and/or wastewater system. WATER & WASTEWATER TAPS Neal Graham, representing Ray Harrington, Ltd., appeared before the Council and requested an exemption from the existing Water & Wastewater Tap Moratorium in the South Austin Infill study area. EACEDC Approved Mr. Paul Hernandez, representing EACEDC, request waving and Teimbursement of water and wastewater costs and captial recovery fees paid for the Nueva Vida Subdivision. EXEMPTION FROM MORATORIUM Mr. Erol Hada, principal of Nazarene Christian School, requested an exemption from the moratorium ordinance on Water and Wastewater Taps. Motion The Council, on Councilmember Duncan's motion, Councilmember Rose's second, approved the exemption. (6-0 vote, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino was out of the room) LOCKHEED INDUSTRIAL PLANT Jim Nias discussed a revised contract with the Lockheed Industrial Space Company. Council, on Councilmember Rose's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, approved the staff recommendation of $148,000.00 additional money. (6-0 vote, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino was out of the room) Council Memo 12 PUBLIC HEARING SET 9/29/83 The City Manager discussed the Harlem Cab Franchise transer. Council was concerned with the legality of the stock transfer to Great Southwestern Transportation and also about the 17 vehicles that were not authorized to operate under the Harlem Cab Company. Council set a public hearing for further discussion on November 3, 1983. ITEM PULLED Council had before them for consideration a resolution to amend the Watersmark Service Area to include the Friesenhahn Tract as recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission and the Planning Commission. Councilmember Duncan asked this be pulled off and another way found and requested this be brought back on the October 13, 1983 agenda. CABLE FRANCHISE ORDINANCE Passed through on 1st reading only, an ordinance amending the Cable Television Franchise Ordinance in order to designate Cable Channel Six (6) as City of Austin Municipal Access and authorizing the following channel line-up changes: Cable Channel Five (5) Twelve (12) Twenty-four From Existing Service E.S.P.N. Austin Public Access/ Composite Broadcast/ Black Entertainment Television Not Existing To Proposed Service KBVO-TV Channel 5 E.S.P.N. Channel 12 Austin Public Access/ Composite Boradcast/ Black Entertainment Television NORTH LOOP BUSINESS PARK The Council, on Councilmember Duncan's motion, Councilmember Spaeth's second, adopted a resolution authorizing participation agreement with Trammel-Crow for the construction of public facilities in the North Loop Business Park. (6-0 Vote, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino out of the room.) ITEM TO BE BROUGHT BACK Consideration of contract approval of the following will be on October 13, 1983: ! ! Council Memo TO BRING BACK - 13 (Continued) ARTHUR YOUNG & COMPANY 114 West 7th Street, Suite 1100 Austin, Texas 2/29/83 -Consulting Services for Design and Development of Management Information System, Fire Department Three (3) Month Contract Total $39,500.00 CONTRACT BOND ISSUE The Council, on Councilmember Shipman's motion, Councilmember Rose's second, adopted a resolution approving the official statement for the issuance of $60,000,000 in contract bonds for the North Central Austin Growth Corridor Municipal Utility District No. 1. (5-1 Vote, Councilmember Duncan voted No, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino was out of the room.) CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUSINESS LOAN PROGRAM Council had before them for consideration a resolution amending contractual agreements with participating local lenders to reflect modification of the Capital Improvement Business Loan Program and to contract with lenders who may wish to participate in the program in the future. Councilmember Urdy requested this item be put back on the agenda for October 13, 1983. Carlos Hererra said it would take about 60 days to complete the process. Item is to come back if necessary. Motion The resolution was approved on Councilmember Urdy's motion, Mayor Mullen's second, 6-0 Vote, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino out of the room. RECESS Council recessed its meeting at 3:23 p.m. and resumed its recessed meeting at 3:42 p.m. " PUBLIC HEARING - WATER AND WASTEWATER TO DAVIS SPRING TRACT Mayor Mullen opened the public hearing set for 3:30 p.m. on amending the water and wastewater service area to included the Davis Spring Tract. Carl Schwing, Director of Water and Wastewater, Council Memo HEARING - (Continued) 14 9/29/83 showed by means of maps where the service ares to include Davis Spring Tract is located. Jerry Harris, representing the applicant, NPC, asked the City to extend its service area approximately 600 acres. Mr. Harris said they are willing to work with the City of Austin on a continuing basis to resolve the issue of service to the approach mains and to try to address the water and wastewater service plan for the area. Councilmember Duncan said that the request would take up all of the capacity in the study area. Councilmember Duncan also said we should provide an allocation plan for service to the entire area. Mr. Schwing stated staff could have an allocation plan ready in the next four weeks. Mr. Harris stated this is further evidence the City wants to solve the area problem. Motion The Council, on Councilmember Duncan's motion, Councilmember Rose's second, closed the public hearing and approved amending the water and wastewater service area to include the Davis Spring Tract. (7-0 Vote) ELECTRIC UTILITY COMMISSION REPORT Mr. Peck Young, Chairman, Electric Utility Commission, presented & report from his commission concerning the environmental standards for Fayette 3. Motion The Council, on Councilmember Urdy's motion, Councilmember Shipman's second, adopted a resolution adopting a policy statement regarding environmental requirements connected with the operation and mining of lignite for the Fayette 3 Project. (6-0 Vote) : PUBLIC HEARING - ANNEXATION OF AREA 17 Mayor Mullen opened the public hearing set for 4:00 p.m. on Annexation of Area 17, (South Ben White Boulevard, east of Interstate Highway 35) File No. C78-80-111) Donna Kristaponis, Planning Department, discussed the taxes for agricultural use and said they would increase by $81.00 per year. Edward M. Barkley, 2501 East St. Elmo Road, asked that his land be excluded from annexation. He said the timing was wrong for farmland. He does not plan to develop his land as he uses it for quail Council Memo HEARING - (Continued) 15 9/29/83 leases, which are illegal in the City limits. Lee Sloan, Austin Research Lab, lives in Kensington Park Subdivision and said they want relief from industrial growth creeping into their area. John Marr, also of Kensington Park, reiterated the same remarks. Gay C. Luciano asked about City services. Jack Allison, Kensington Park, said he wants to be annexed and maintain the quality of the area. Miss Todd does not want her mother taxed, and Carolyn Barkley thinks the area should remain intact for hunters. Motion The Council, on Councilmember Spaeth's motion, Mayor Mullen's second, closed the public hearing. : : (6-0 Vote, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino out of the room) Motion The Council, on Councilmember Shipman's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, approved annexation of Area 17. (6-0 Vote, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino was out of the room.) PUBLIC HEARING - SMALL LOT SUBDIVISION Mayor Mullen opened the public hearing set for 4:20 p.m. to amend Chapter 13-3 of the Austin City Code (Subdivision Ordinance) regarding small lot subdivision. No one appeared to speak. Motion The Council, on Councilmember Shipman's motion, Councilmember Spaeth's second, closed the public hearing, waived the requirement: for three readings and finally passed an ordinance amending Chapter 13-3 of the Austin City Code (Subdivision Ordinance) regarding small lot subdivision. (6-0 Vote, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino out of the room.)
Council Memo PUBLIC HEARING 16 9/29/83 SMALL LOT ZONING DISTRICT Mayor Mullen opened the public hearing set for 4:25 p.m. on amending Chapter 13-2 of the Austin City Code (Zoning Ordinance) regarding establishing a small lot zoning district. No one appeared to be heard. Motion : The Council, on Councilmember Shipman's motion, Councilmember Spaeth's second, closed the public hearing, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed an ordinance amending Chapter 13-2 of the Austin City Code (Zoning Ordinance) regarding establishing a small lot zoning district. (6-0 Vote, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino out of the room.) EXECUTIVE SESSION - Bischoff v. City of Austin - - Mayor Mullen announced Council would enter into executive session, pursuant to Article 6252-17 to discuss South Texas Project pending litigation Section 2, Paragraph e; and Lease or approaches of real estate, Section 2, Paragraph f; also Personnel Matters, Section 2, Paragraphg, and after such closed session, any action to be taken shall be done in open session. RECESS Council recessed its meeting at 4:45 p.m. and resumed its recessed meeting at 6:30 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING - HANCOCK NEIGHBORHOOD STUDY Mayor Mullen opened the public hearing set for 5:00 p.m. on the Hancock Neighborhood Study. Donna Kristaponis, Assistant Director of Planning, reviewed and said the Planning Commission agreed the Hancock Neighborhood Study is not binding, but should be used as a guide. Jim Beacham, representing the neighborhood, said the study represents two years work and the neighborhood approves. Motion The Council, on Councilmember Shipman's motion, Councilmember Spaeth's second closed the public hearing, accepted the Hancock Neighborhood study and referred it back to Planning Commission for review. (7-0 Vote) Council Memo 17 PUBLIC HEARING - 9/29/83 HYDE PARK MORATORIUM ON DEMOLITION OR MOVE-OFFS Mayor Mullen opened the public hearing set for 5:00p.m. on Hyde Park Moratorium on demolitions or move-offs. Councilmember Spaeth said he will abstain from the decision as he owns property in the neighborhood, and excused himself from the Council Chamber. Alta Willms is against extending the moratorium, as is W.P.Watts, Joel Aldridge, Joe Dobie, Jason Pavlovic, Roan Puett, John Aldridge, Harold Byler, Carl Riddell, Doug Rostedt, Evelyn Aldridge. Jack Evins favors the overlay district. So does Doug Nichols.. Betty Phillips favors the Hyde Park Neighborhood position. George Powell also supports the position. Gene Wismer rebutted Ms. Phillips position. Doug Rostedt discussed water pressure problems. Doug Brown said if the neighborhood is to be saved they must hold the line. Marguerite Harrell also spoke for neighborhood preservation, as well as Jim Beacham. After some discussion the public hearing was closed. Motion The Council, on Councilmember Duncan's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, closed the public hearing. (6-0 Vote, Mayor Mullen was out of the room.) PUBLIC HEARING POSTPONED The hearing scheduled for 5:15 p.m. on annexation of 226 acres to the North Central Austin Growth Corridor MUD #1 "Scofield Annexation" was postponed to October 20, 1983 at 4:30p.m. PUBLIC HEARING GIFT OF LAND FOR LIBRARY Mayor Mullen opened the public hearing set for 5:30p.m. on accepting an offer of a gift of land for library purposes from Walter Carrington, Ltd. Steben Rohde, Ann Harp, Byron Sanford, Helen Spear, Bruce Roxstrow, Jim Bowman, Jesse Hicklecamp all favored the library to remain in Windsor Park. The following favored accepting the gift of land for a new library: Laverne Rodriguez, Amy Votsula, Alfred Dodson, Mr. Mitchell, and Joan Bartz. Council Memo 18 9/29/83 HEARING - (Continued) Motion The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's motion, Mayor Mullen's second, closed the public hearing. (7-0 Vote) Motion The Council, on Councilmember Spaeth's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, voted to accept the gift. (7-0 Vote) PUBLIC HEARING - ZONING CASE ! Mayor Mullen opened the public hearing set for 6:15 p.m. which was a continued hearing on Zoning Case No. C14-83-170, City of Austin 1400 Block of Capital of Texas Highway. Jeff Friedman asked that rules not be changed in the middle of the game and asked for a conformance vote. Steve Jenkins spoke to the road access issue. Jim Lux, Lost Creek Neighborhood Association, supports "0-1" zoning for the site. Valerie Douglas said the sign about the public hearing was placed one day before the hearing. After some discussion the following motion was made: Motion The Council, on Councilmember Rose's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, closed the public hearing. Vote will be taken October 13, 1983 at 3:30 p.m. (6-0 Vote, Mayor Mullen out of the room.) ADJOURNMENT Council adjourned its meeting at 10:00 p.m.