POUNDED 1920 Austin City Council MINUTES For December 15, 1983 - 1:00 P.M. 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 City Clerk Council Chambers, 307 West Second Street, Austin, Texas Memorandum To: Mayor Mullen called to order the meeting of the Council, noting the presence of all Councilmembers. MINUTES APPROVED The Council, on Councilmember Shipman's motion, Mayor Mullen's second, approved minutes for Special Meeting of December 5, 1983. (5-0 Vote, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino and Councilmember Urdy were out of the room.) BUS SHELTER PROPOSAL Mr. Manuel Corte appeared before Council to present a proposal to install bus shelters in Austin. Mayor Mullen pointed out to him that the Council recently passed an ordinance concerning the prohibition of signs and billboards in Austin, but that if any Councilmember is interested in the bus shelters they can request the item be brought back to Council for consideration. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION DISCUSSED Mr. Joe Riddell appeared before Council to discuss environmental protection in the Austin area and showed slides of the pollution problems developing. : NA PARKLAND POLICY DISCUSSED Ms. Mary M. Arnold appeared before Council to discuss aspects of the City's municipal district policy and its implementation. Council Memo 2 December 15, 1983 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) Capital Improvements Program Approved receiving and accepting work of paving Dittmar Road, Phase 1, consisting of approximately 4 blocks. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM No. 79/62-32. Residential Docks Approved amending Chapter 9-10 of the Austin City Code to define and regulate the erection of residential docks on Lake Austin, Town Lake, and Lake Long, and to establish nonconformity provision for such docks. Gold Cross Services Approved granting Gold Cross Services, Inc. a rate increase of 10% from $60.00 to $66.00 for a nonemergency transfer. CableVision Approved granting Time Incorporated (dba Austin CableVision) three (3) waivers to the requirements set out in Article II Section 15 of the Cable Television Franchise Ordinance, and requiring ATC to become a signatory for the Franchise Ordinance. Item Pulled Off During the consent agreement Council pulled from the agenda consideration of second and third readings of an ordinance annexing a. 171 acres of land along R.M. 620 for limited purposes. Operating Budget Amendment Approved amending the 1983-84 Operating Budget by: a. Accepting and appropriating a grant award from the Texas Department of Human Resources in the amount of $1,776,595 to operate a Homemaker/Home Health Aide Project during a twelve month period from January 1, 1984 through December 31, 1984. Council Memo BUDGET AMENDMENT b. - 3 (Continued) December 15, 1983 Appropriating up to $27,420 from the General Fund ending balance to the Human Services Department to fund a temporary shelter for homeless/transient individuals. Cable Television Franchise Passed through THIRD READING of ordinance amending the Cable Television Franchise Ordinance in order to permit the following cable channel lineup changes: CABLE CHANNEL Five (5) Six (6) Twenty Four (24) Forty Three (43) FROM EXISTING SERVICE E.S.P.N. Austin Public Access/ Color Weather Radar/ C-SPAN Not Existing Cable Health Network Zoning Ordinances TO PROPOSED SERVICE KBVO C/SPAN/CITY OF Austin Municipal Access Cable Health Network E.S.P.N. Approved amending Chapter 13-2 of the Austin City Code (Zoning Ordinance) to cover the following changes: a. ONION CREEK DEVELOPMENT CO. Cl4r-83-209 10816 Crown Colony Dr. From Interim "AA" 1st H&A to "0-1" 1st H&A By Leon Danze/ Jane Bringol b. JACK BROWN CLEANERS C14r-83-210 By Leo Danze/Jean Bringol c. HEART O' TEXAS SAVINGS & LOAN C14-83-211 By Leo Danze/ Jean Bringol d. J.C. MCKINNON & FRED PAYTON (M & P PROPERTIES C14-70-001 (part) 11001 So. I.H. 35 11111 So. I.H. 35 EMERGENCY PASSAGE 311 East St. Elmo Rd. (Area Study) From Interim "AA" 1st H&A to "LR" 1st H&A From Interim "AA" 1st to "0-1" 1st H&A From Interim "AA" 1st H&A to "D" 1st H&A EMERGENCY PASSAGE Council Memo 4 Assistant Chief of Police December 15, 1983 Approved creating one additional Assistant Chief of Police. CONSENT RESOLUTIONS The Council, on Councilmember Spaeth's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, adopted the following resolutions in one consent motion: (7-0 Vote) Lease Addendum Authorized execution of Addendum No. One to Lease between the City of Austin and Austin-Travis County Livestock Show. Capital Improvements Program Authorized and approved an agreement with the Missouri Pacific Railroad for the construction of drainage works associated with the Far West. Detention Pond modifications. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM No. 82/60-05. Acquired a certain parcel needed for right-of-way for Radam LaneJames Casey Street to South First Street Project (George J. Shia) CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM No. 77/62-03. Capital Improvements Program Approved the following Change Order: a. b. In the amount of $5,408.59 to Austin Road Company for Congress Avenue Improvements 1982. (0.20% increase of original contract) In the amount of $35,598.00 to Mitchell, Evans & Byram, Inc. for the Municipal Court Building Renovations. (3% increase of the original contract) CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM No. 81-87-01. a. Contracts Approved Approved the following contracts: A.J.W. CONSTRUCTION, INC. 1005 Howard Road Austin, Texas - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM Installation of reinforced concrete foundation for 138KV transmission lines, Electric Utility Department - $269,500.00 C.I.P. Nos. 75/13-06 & 75/13-07 Council Memo CONTRACTS 5 - (Continued) December 15, 1983 b. AUTOMATED OFFICE SYSTEMS c. 1003 West 6th Street Austin, Texas AUSTIN FORD TRACTOR 6600 East Ben White Boulevard Austin, Texas d. HOLT MACHINERY COMPANY e. 9601 S. I.H. 35 Austin, Texas AUSTIN FORD TRACTOR 6600 East Ben White Boulevard Austin, Texas f. HILL COUNTRY WHOLESALE 8. 2215 Howard Lane Round Rock, Texas HEALTH ECONOMICS, INCORPORATED P.O. Box 20 Minneapolis, Minnesota - Word Processing System, Library Department - $19,483.90 - Front-end loaders, Vehicle and Equipment Services Department Item FL-1 - $83,894.00 - Replacement Tractor/Loader/ Backhoes, Vehicle and Equipment Services Department Item TLB-6 - $72,628.00 - Replacement Tractor and Hydraulic Extension Mower, Vehicle and Equipment Services Department Item M-4 - $29,547.00 - Bullets, Police Department Item 1 $6,450.00 - Marketing and feasibility study for a Health Maintenance Organi- zation for the City of Austin, Brackenridge Hospital - $20,000. h. Doerring & Associates Post Office Box 17668 Austin, Texas Lease of office space for a (3) three year period, Public Utilities Department - $817,000.00. SALE OF REAL PROPERTY Approved sale of real property consisting of 20 lots in the Blackshear Urban Renewal Project area for a total sale of $59,664.51 and to contract with the next high bidder in the event of default. a. John A. Pfluger - b. Ernest L. Knight - $20,741.00 $6,222.51 c. Tenney Construction - $14,808.00 d. J.P. Wuthrich Construction $14,393.00 - e. R.E. Booker - $3,500.00 Council Memo 6 December 15, 1983 Water & Wastewater Approach Main Contracts Approved the following water and wastewater approach main contracts: a. TED NAUMANN - b. TED NAUMANN - c. JOE LUCAS d. HENRY RICHARDSON Wastewater Approach Main to include approximately 11.54 acres of residential development (29 L.U.E.'s) for Oak Knoll Estates. (No City cost participation) Wastewater Approach Main to include approximately 17.02 acres of residential commercial development (76 L.U.E.'s) for Grizzard Tract. (No City cost participation) Wastewater Approach Main to include approximately 26.3 acres of residential commercial development (180 L.U.E.'s) for Braker Square. No City cost participation. Wastewater Approach Main to include approximately 2.912 acres of commercial development (14 L.U.E.'s) for Humble Tract. No City cost participation. e. HENRY RICHARDSON f. TED NAUMANN - - Water Approach Main to include approximately 2.912 acres of commercial development (14 L.U.E.'s) for Humble Tract. No City cost participation. Water Approach Main to include approximately 17.02 acres of residential commercial development (76 L.U.E.'s) for Grizzard Tract. No City cost participation. Council Memo WATER & WASTEWATER APPROACH MAINS 7 (Continued) December 15, 1983 8. TED NAUMANN h. DAVID GRAY - - 1. GUYMON PHILLIPS - Water Approach Main to include approximately 11.54 acres of residential development (63.8 L.U.E.'s) for Oak Knoll Estates. No city cost participation. Water Approach Main to include approximately 7.89 acre of residential commercial development (100 L.U.E.'s) for Thunder Creek Tract. No City cost participation. Water Approach Main to include approximately 8.8 acres of comercial development (70 L.U.E.'s) for J. F. 100 Tract. No City cost participation. Release of ETJ to City Of Manor Approved release of ETJ to the City of Manor. Agenda Item Pulled During the consent motion, Council pulled the following two resolutions and they will be considered December 20, 1983 at the Special Called Meeting. Consider a resolution approving a Multi-Family Housing Bond Financed project for the Interregional Apartment, Joint Venture, for the purpose of the Federal Tax Law, and making the findings and determinations . Consider a resolution approving the issuance of bonds by the Austin Housing Finance Corporation to finance a project for Interregional Apartments, Joint Venture, in the amount of $1,750,000. Austin CableVision Approved granting Austin CableVision an additional six (6) month deferral of providing a home and business security system until July 15, 1984. First/Third Street Corridor Improvements Authorized the City Manager to proceed with planning access improvements and to pursue funding through the CIP process for the First/Third Street corridor improvements. Council Memo 8 December 15, 1983 Final Report of SPAC Accepted the Final Report of the Social Policy Advisory Committee, and forwarded the report to the Austin Area Rapid Transit Authority for its inspection, review and consideration for implementation. Housing Policy Guidelines Approved amending Section 2.09 of the (ONR) Housing Policy Guidelines to provide a temporary relocation stipend of $12.00 per day for Standard Rehabilitation recipients. Public Hearings Set Set public hearings on the following: a. ৮. c. Amending the service area of the Water and Wastewater facility to include approximately 8.89 acres of single-family residential development containing 16 L.U.E.s for Lago Villa. January 5, 1983 at 3:00 p.m. Amending Chapter 13-13 (Signs and Advertising) of the City Code which would require a sign permit and approval by the Historic Landmark Commission for any alteration, structural or otherwise, of a sign in a National Register District: January 12, 1984 at 4:00 p.m. Annexation of the following areas set for January 5, 1984 and January 12, 1984 at 3:30 Ρ.Μ. (1) 299.5 acres of land out of the A. Eanes Survey No. 812, Charles H. Riddle survey No. 19, B. Beachum Survey No. 813, B. Arnold Survey No. 78, Henry P. Hill Survey No. 21, James Trammel Survey No. 4, J.P. Rosier Survey No. 77, Jacob Standeford Survey No. 100. (Full purpose annexation; portions of Barton Creek Greenbelt.) (2) 19 acres of land out of the Charles H. Riddle Survey No. 19, A. Eanes Survey No. 812, James Trammel Survey No. 4. (Full purpose annexation; portion of Barton Creek Greenbelt previously annexed for limited purposes.) (3) 23 acres of land out of the A. Eanes Survey No. 812, James Trammel Survey No. 4. (Limited purpose annexation; intervening land.) d. Dedication of a permanent easement for Lower Walnut Creek Wastewater Interceptor and a temporary easement adjacent thereto during construction, across City's Big Walnut Creek Greenbelt: January 19, 1984 at 3:00 p.m. Council Memo 9 December 15, 1983 Release of Easement Approved release of the following Easement: A portion of a Drainage Easement dedicated by plat of Lot 15, Block C, West Rim Subdivision and a portion of a drainage easement of record in Volume 7919, Page 277, of the Travis County Deep Records. (Requested by Murfee Engineering Company, Inc.) Electric Power Generation Alternative Assessment Authorized and approved of a selection of professional services of Charles T. Main Inc. for the Electric Power Generation Alternative Assessment and Potential Power Generation Facilities preliminary site studies for the Electric Department. : Breath Testing Program Approved a contract award for an inter-local cooperation agreement between the City of Austin and the Texas Department of Public Safety for forms, manuals, and supplies to be used in a Breath Testing Program. CDBG Funds Approved CDBG funds for Standard Rehabilitation Loans in the following amounts and authorize staff to enter into appropriate contracts and to contract with the next lowest bidder in the event of default: Chapa Construction (MBE) - $20,000.00. TEXAS REHABILITATION INSTITUTE Councilmember Duncan introduced a discussion of the Texas Rehabilitation Institute. He said the Institute is experiencing problems with the continuation of their program and it is a very valuable service to the Austin community. They will have to move from their facility on February 1, 1984. Brackenridge Hospital has applied for a Certificate of Need from the Texas Health Facilities Commission to house the program and a final decision will probably not be until February 17th. "I urge Brackenridge Hospital to expedite the process wherever possible if we receive the Certificates and to make the transition as quickly and smoothly as possible. Secondly, I would like to ask the Council to place a resolution on next week's agenda to formally request HCA to grant additional time to the Texas Rehabilitation Institute to stay at Shoal Creek Hospital even if only for another 30 days to prevent the gap between their current deadline and the earliest possible date that Brackenrdige could find a way to handle the program if we receive the Certificate of Need. I will put such a resolution on the agenda for next week." i Council Memo 10 December 15, 1983 ESTABLISHING MUNICIPAL COURT OF RECORD Councilmember Spaeth introduced to council consideration of requesting the City Manager to review the options submitted by the Presiding Judge, Municipal Court of the City of Austin, and to make his recommendations on the feasibility of each. He said the request is for a court reporter because at present no record is kept of trial proceedings in Austin Municipal Court. Last year there were 788 cases without any record and 196 of these were appealed. The City Manager recommends we go to a bid contract reporter. Motion The Council, on Councilmember Spaeth's motion, Councilmember Shipman's second, voted to approve Plan C. (7-0 Vote) Plan C: Bid Contract Reporter The Court can require the defendant to give notice that a reporter will be required. We can then schedule recorded trials for certain hours and days of the week. A competitive bidding process will result in a bid contract for services at an hourly rate of approximately $20.00 an hour for recording. The Council could get bids for a full day of recording at something neighboring $100.00 per day. We could try about 6 cases per day. We estimate as many as 500 cases may require reporting per year. This means 83 court days requiring a reporter. Perhaps 50 of those cases would actually be appealed. Of that 50, maybe 20% will be indigents qualified for free transcripts for a total of 10 transcripts at City expense. Ten transcripts would cost in the neighborhood of $1,000. Reporting: $8,300.00; Indigent Transcripts: $1,000.00; and Estimated cost to City: $9,300.00. RELOCATION OF DONATED HOUSES The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, adopted a resolution requesting the Building Standards Commission and the Historic Landmark Commission to schedule a special called meeting as soon as practicable in January to insure that all relocation applications will be timely reviewed and direct the City Manager to direct the staff to provide the necessary assistance to insure that this cooperative effort between the private sector, neighborhood groups, non-profit organization, and the City of Austin may prove successful. (7-0 Vote) BUILDING PERMIT APPROVED The Council, on Councilmember Rose's motion, Councilmember Spaeth's second, approved the request of Dr. Pat Gordon and Mr. Ed Council Memo 11 BUILDING PERMIT - (Continued) December 15, 1983 Padgett, for approval of a Building Permit to construct a concrete bulkhead and backfill along the shoreline of Lots 1 throug 6, Scenic Cove, subject to the Parks Board recommendations. (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Shipman abstained) PRESERVATION OF TREES Ms. Susan Toomey Frost appeared before Council to present an ordinance to guide the area's redevelopment and the declaration of an emergency for the immediate preservation of the trees along Barton Springs Road west of Lamar Blvd. Council directed that this be brought back on the December 20, 1983 agenda. NO ACTION TAKEN ON REQUEST Council took no action on the request of Mr. Douglas Pendergras for a variance to construct a boat dock on Lake Austin which exceeds the size limitation of the Building Department. BOAT SLIP VARIANCE APPROVED The Council, on Councilmember Shipman's motion, Councilmember Spaeth's second, approved the request of Richard Band and Carol Rogers for approval ov a variance to construct a boat slip at 6704 Troll Haven within ten feet of the adjacent property. (7-0 Vote) EXTENSION OF BOAT HOUSE DOCK The Council, on Councilmember Spaeth's motion, Mayor Mullen's second, approved the request of Lauren Hudgens to extend the boat house dock at 3113 Ski Shores Terrace three feet beyond the City limit of 30 feet. (7-0 Vote) PUBLIC HEARINGS - INDUSTRIAL BOND FINANCED COMMERCIAL PROJECTS Mayor Mullen opened the public hearing set for 1:45 p.m. to consider an Industrial Development Bond Financed Commercial project proposed by H.I. One Austin Limited (Habitat Hotel). No one appeared to be heard. Council Memo HEARINGS - 12. (Continued) December 15, 1983 Motion The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's motion, Mayor Mullen's second, closed the public hearing and adopted a resolution approving an Industrial Development Bond Financed Commercial Project proposed by H.I. One Austin Limited (Habitat Hotel) located at Highland Mall Boulevard between Airport and Middle Fiskville Road and making the findings required by the Texas Industrial Commission. (7-0 Vote) PUBLIC HEARING - INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BOND FINANCED PROJECT Mayor Mullen opened the public hearing set for 1:50 p.m. to consider an Industrial Development Bond Financed Project proposed by H.I. One Austin Limited (Habitat Hotel) located at Highland Mall Boulevard between Airport Boulevard and Middle Fiskville Road. one appeared to be heard. No Motion The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's motion, Mayor Mullen's second, closed the public hearing and adopted a resolution approving an Industrial Development Bond Financed Project for H.I. One Austin Limited (Habitat Hotel) located at Highland Mall Boulevard between Airport Boulevard and Middle Fiskville Road, for the purpose of the Federal Tax Law. (7-0 Vote) ITEMS PULLED Council pulled from the agenda two scheduled hearings, one scheduled for 1:45 p.m. (Item I.2 on the agenda) and one scheduled for 1:50 p.m. (Item 1.4 on the agenda). (Industrial Development Bonds proposed by Highland Mall Center Joint Venture.) BOND RESOLUTION FOR SCARBROUGH BUILDING The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, adopted a resolution approving the Bond Resolution passed by the Austin Industrial Development Corporation authorizing issuance of Industrial Development Bonds to finance a project for Scarbrough Building, 101 West 6th Street. ITEM PULLED Pulled from the agenda was consideration of a resolution approving the Bond Resolution passed by the Austin Industrial Development Corporation authorizing issuance of Industrial Development bonds to finance a project for Highland Mall Center Joint Venture, located at Highland Mall Boulevard between Airport and Middle Fiskville Road. Council Memo 13 BOND RESOLUTION December 15, 1983 The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, adopted a resolution approving the Bond Resolution passed by the Austin Industrial Development Corporation authorizing issuance of Industrial Development Bonds to finance a project for H.I. One Austin Limited (Habitat Hotel) located at Highland Mall Boulevard between Airport Boulevard and Middle Fiskville Road. (7-0 Vote) BOND RESOLUTION - 801 PROPERTIES The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, adopted a resolution approving the Bond Resolution passed by the Austin Industrial Development Corporation authorizing issuance of Industrial Development Bonds to finance a project, 801 Properties, located at 801 Congress Avenue. (7-0 Vote) BOND RESOLUTION PICADILLY BUILDING - The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, adopted a resolution approving an Industrial Development Bond financed project, for 801 Properties (Picadilly Building) located at 801 Congress Avenue, for the purpose of the Federal Tax Law. The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, adopted a resolution approving an Industrial Development Bond Financed Commercial project proposed by 801 properties, located at 801 Congress Avenue and making the findings required by the Texas Industrial Commission. (7-0 Vote) SOUTHWEST AUSTIN MUD DISTRICTS 1,2,3 & 4 The Council, on Councilmember Shipman's motion, Councilmember Spaeth's second, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed an ordinance approving the Districts' pro rata share of the contract bond projects in the Southwest Austin Municipal Utility Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4. SOUTH AUSTIN MUD NO. 1 The Council, on Councilmember Rose's motion, Councilmember' Spaeth's second, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed an ordinance amending the South Austin MUD No. 1 Consent Agreement and Utility Construction Contract. (7-0 Vote) Council Memo 14 December 15, 1983 ! MAPLE RUN AT AUSTIN MUD NO. 1 The Council, on Councilmember Rose's motion, Councilmember Spaeth's second, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed an: ordinance amending the Maple Run at Austin MUD No. 1 Consent Agreement and Utility Construction Contract. (7-0 Vote) SOUTH CENTRAL AUSTIN GROWTH CORRIDOR MUD NO. 1 The Council, on Councilmember Rose's motion, Councilmember Spaeth's second, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed an ordinance amending the South Central Austin Growth Corridor MUD No. 1 Consent Agreement and Utility Construction Contract. (6-0 Vote, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino abstained.) RELEASE OF PORTION OF ETJ TO CEDAR PARK Council had before them a resolution to consider release of a portion of ETJ to the City of Cedar Park. Jim Nias, Assistant City Attorney, explained to Council, "In 1980 the City of Austin and the City of Cedar Park entered into a ETJ exchange agreement whereby the City of Austin got a strip of ETJ which was part of the area we were thinking about annexing along 620. That's why this has appeared along with the 620 annexation on the agenda because the City of Cedar Park has been raising the question about whether or not the releases of the ETJ that were supposed to have taken place pursuant to the 1980 contract had ever, in fact, occurred, because no subsequent resolutions were ever passed by either city. Last Tuesday the City of Cedar Park passed an ordinance making it clear the area we were supposed to have gotten is released to us and they are asking us to pass a resolution or ordinance making it clear that what we were supposed to release under the 1980 contract we are releasing. There is one additional matter the City Administrator of Cedar Park would like to address you on." Mr. Nias then referred to a map which indicates additional territory over and above what was agreed to in 1980 which Cedar Park is asking Austin to consider along with the rest. Mr. Stephen K. Shutt, City Administrator of Cedar Park, addressed Council as follows: "The only reason we are requesting those to go in there is that the larger portion in the south, the most western part of that, is property owned by Milburn, which was to be included in a MUD which is proposed close to that area and if that were not included it would have to be deleted from the MUD and then adjacent to that are two additional properties which have both petitioned to come into our ETJ. I put them in contact with the staff here in Austin. They want to come in for the reason of being able to be sewered in that area. I went ahead and proposed the addition of all the rest of the property down to 620, north of Volente Road for the reason that we are proposing Council Memo CEDAR PARK - (Continued) 15 December 15, 1983 right now to propose the entire area on the basic southwest part of Cedar Park and it would be easiest for us to sewer this from the back side. We are the nearest utility available once this system is in. .... The area in the north is for the same reason. We have subdivisions proposed in that area and although it will not immediately involve the property outlined in the north (referred to map) ultimately we expect to be able to sewer that from the rear." Motion The Council, on Councilmember Shipman's motion, Councilmember Spaeth's second, adopted a resolution releasing a portion of ETJ with the amended area to the City of Cedar Park. (7-0 Vote) PUBLIC HEARING - TO BE CONTINUED Mayor Mullen announced the continued public hearing scheduled for 2:30 p.m. on River Place MUD I and II will be continued to January 19, 1983 at 2:30 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM Carlos Herrera, Director of Human Services, appeared before Council to present the highlights of the 1982-83 Community Development Block Grant Program. "This past year the City expended $6,456,700 in CDBG funds for a broad array of services and programs.There is a significant increase over prior years. We attribute that to the very effective project managment in our improved standard rehabilitation program which is in the 2nd year of management by the City of Austin's Neighborhood Revitalization. This project accounts for $3,000,000 of the $4.9-million grant. The ONR also sponsored a rental rehabilitation demonstration program which used $400,000 which is under contract by the Human Service Department with the University Savings as part of the re-vamped program. This program provides for financing to property owners for rehabilitation of rental housing in the low income areas of the City. This past year the Guadalupe Neighborhood Development Corporation began building new houses in the neighborhood. This represents a milestone in presenting affordable housing in this area. The United Cerebral Palsy Architectural Barrier Removal Program, the Austin Area Urban League's Emergency Repair Program, The Austin Tenant's Council Rental Repair Assistance, and the East Austin Chicano Economic Development Corporation's Conservation and Renewal of East Austin Neighborhood Program continues to assist the City in providing comprehensive housing services in the CDBG eligible areas. During the past Council Memo CDBG - (Continued) 16 December 15, 1983 year we implemented a number of public/private sector partnerships in order to leverage some of our diminishing grant funds and this year we report to you that the multiplier effect of these programs have greatly extended not only the services but the dollar amounts that we are able to extend in terms of service and programs to the community." He then cited several examples. "We have also begun negotiations to convert our leverage home improvements program to a municipal tri-party program involving the Federal National Mortgage Association, commonly referred to as Fannie Mae, which will establish a return on the City's investment and enable home purchases as well as repairs....." Mr. Herrera discussed a HUD related program, the parent of CDBG. referred to UDAG done in connection with the Waller Creek project. For a $600,000 initial investment by the City, "we will realize over a period of 20 years a $6,000,000 pay back, in terms of annual payments, which will be plowed back to our CDBG grant. "We believe that the wave of the future will be to try to leverage some of these programs in a way that they can be repaid to the City so that as we wind up diminishing Federal grants some of these payments can then be substituted in lieu of the funds we have lost." He Jerry Peschke, University Savings, said he is delighted with the cooperation they have maintained with the staff to make programs on stream successful in Austin. John Henneberger, Guadalupe Neighborhood Development Corporation, showed slides of houses built with CDBG funds. Ira Sakkin, representing the Urban League, discussed the Elderly Housing Counseling Program and the Emergency Home Repairs Program, which they have administered. Dennis Sills, Austin Housing Authority, said they did not receive funding in the 8th year but did receive an extension on 7th year funding. Currently they are administering a block grant for $505,730 to provide fire detection and sprinkler system at Lakeside Apartments, a residence for the elderly. Paul Hernandez, Director of the East Austin Chicano Economic Development Corporation, thanked Council for their support in funding his corporation and outlined what his organization does. Ray Galloway, chairperson for 11th, 12th and Rosewood Merchants Association, and also for Roberson Hill Committee, said they had made requests a few years ago, without any track record, and did receive funds to make improvements in the corridors community. All of the projects, which include sidewalks and lighting, have been done and they have had an energy study done at Doris Miller Auditorium. The improvements there have been completed and this is saving the City $20,000 per year. Mr. Galloway said they have some funds left from the Doris Miller funds and request the money be left in that particular fund because they see needs for additional improvements. Council Memo CDBG - (Continued) 17 December 15, 1983 Kathy Stark, program director for residential architectural barrier removal program run by United Cerebral Palsy, discussed their performance and said they have met and exceeded their goals. Sam Hersley, Austin Tenant's Council, program director for the rental assistance program, said they appreciate working with the City and said the services provided are vital and necessary. Clinton Bramlett, First Texas Savings, said they are very happy about the program they have in the South First Street area where the City is subsidizing some low interest loans and have made a little over $250,000 in loans to low to moderate income families. Motion The Council, on Councilmember Shipman's motion, Mayor Mullen's second, closed the public hearing. (7-0 Vote) ZONING HEARING Mayor Mullen opened the public hearing set for 4:00p.m. on a zoning case, amendment to restrictive covenant, recommended by the Planning Commission as recommended. Council heard, granted and instructed the Acting City Attorney to draw up the necessary ordinance. C14-70 MARTIN VAN WOLFSWINKEL 211 1900-1920 Heartstone Drive Recommended amendment to restrictive covenant. (On Councilmember Shipman's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, 7-0 Vote) AUSTIN/TRAVIS COUNTY PRIVATE INDUSTRY COUNCIL REPORT Gus Garcia presented the Austin/Travis County Private Industry Council Report. PROPOSED ZONING ORDINANCE The Council, on Councilmember Shipman's motion, Mayor Mullen's second, passed through FIRST READING of the proposed Zoning Ordinance. (7-0 Vote) Ms. Donna Kristaponis, Assistant Director of Planning, handed out the proposed revisions and they were discussed. Ms. Frances Schenkken, Mr. Brewer, Gilbert Martinez, Rich Ellmer, Ted Hendricks, David Bodenman, Michael Curry, Paul Hernandez, Al Kaplan and members Council Memo 18 ZONING ORDINANCE - (Continued) of the Council discussed the proposed changes. Motion December 15, 1983 The Council, on Councilmember Shipman's motion, Councilmember Spaeth's second, set a public hearing for February 1, 1984 at 4:00 p.m. on the proposed new Zoning Ordinance with amendments. (7-0 Vote) EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Mullen announced Council will go into Executive Session pursuant to Article 6252-17 to discuss the following matters: Board and Commission Appointments, Section 2, Paragraph G. After such closed or executive session, any action to be taken will be done in open meeting. RECESS Council recessed its meeting for executive session and resumed its recessed meeting later. BOARDS & COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS The Council, on Council Shipman's motion, Mayor Mullen's second, appointed D.L. Newell and Robert Downing to the Plumbing Advisory Board. (7-0 Vote) The Council, on Councilmember Rose's motion, Mayor Mullen's second, appointed Al Golden, Paul Foreman, Paul Leche, Melvin Wade, Maurice Coats and Cynthia Alexander to the Arts Commission. (6-0, Vote Councilmember Spaeth out of the room.) The Council, on Councilmember Shipman's motion, Councilmember Spaeth's second, appointed Manuel Ramirez and Betty Himmelblau to the Sesquicentennial Committee. (7-0 Vote) The Council, on Councilmember Rose's motion, Mayor Mullen's second, made the following appointments to the Human Relations Commission (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Spaeth out of the room) Diana Castaneda, Gary Fitzsimmons, Pat Pound, Karin Bonicoro, Rolando Pina and John Darrouzet " Council Memo 19 ITEM POSTPONED : December 15, 1983 The Council, on Councilmember Rose's motion, Councilmember Duncan's second, postponed until January 19, 1984 any action on a resolution to consider approval of the following water and wastewater approach main contract: (7-0 Vote) JERYL HART -Wastewater Approach Main to include approximately 17.02 acres of residential commercial development (76 L.U.E.'s) for Grizzard Tract. (No City cost participation.) REVISIONS TO CITY CHARTER Mayor Mullen opened the public hearing set for 5:00p.m. on revisions to the City Charter. Gary Witt, chairmain, Charter Revision Commission, reported on their findings. Dudley Howley, representing the West Austin Neighborhood Assn., read their report and handed a copy to Council. Ridge Miller, U.T. student, favors the 8-1 plan Mitch Olson, representing U.T. student government, thinks there should be a student district. Motion The Council, on Councilmember Duncan's motion, Councilmember Rose's second, closed the public hearing on revisions to the City Charter. (7-0 Vote) ADJOURNMENT Council adjourned its meeting at 6:40 p.m.