Austin's Nuclear Debt & Downtown Shuttle Future
Austin's Controversial Nuclear Bonds Pass:
City leaders approved $605 million in Combined Utility Systems Revenue Bonds, primarily for the South Texas Nuclear Project, despite public opposition and warnings about financial repercussions from breaching existing agreements.Major Community & Infrastructure Funding:
Over $5.4 million was allocated for Community Development Block Grant programs, supporting affordable housing, rehabilitation, and local business. New wastewater treatment capacity for the Williamson Creek area was also approved.Downtown Shuttle Becomes Permanent & Water Protection:
The popular "Armadillo Express" downtown shuttle service was made permanent. Additionally, the city sought enhanced regional authority to protect the Edwards Aquifer recharge zone.
Full Transcript
CITY OF POUNDED 183e Austin City Council MINUTES For May 10, 1984 - 1:00 Ρ.Μ. 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 set for 1:00 p.m., noting the presence of all Councilmembers. CRITTER CANYON Mr. Herman C. Gotcher Jr. appeared before Council to discuss redesignation for Critter Canyon Subdivision. POLICE DEPARTMENT DISCUSSED Mr. William A. Masters, II appeared before Council to talk about regulations of the Austin Police Department. CITIZEN DID NOT APPEAR Mr. Chris Higgs, who had requested to discuss Solar Industry Council Code, did not appear. CONSENT ORDINANCES The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's motion, Councilmember Shipman's second, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed the following ordinances in one consent motion: (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Rose out of the room.) : Council Memo 2 Operating Budget Amendment 5/10/84 Amended the 1983-84 Operating Budget by appropriating $144,000 from the Electric Utility Fund ending balance and $40,000 from the Electric Utility Operating Budget to the Energy Management Department to fund a residential water heater wrap program. Release of Easement Approved release of the following easement: The Public Utility and Drainage Easement retained at the vacation of Neches Street (1100 block) in Ordinance No. 720831-K. Street Name Changes Approved the following street name changes: a. Dry Creek Drive from Mesa Drive, easterly approximately 150' to the east line of Northwest Hills Section 5, Phase 2, to Mesa Cove. (Request submitted by the Public Works Department.) ৮. Dry Creek Drive (4100 Block) to Mek Drive. (Request submitted by adjoining property owners.) Water Conservation Plan Amended the Water Conservation Plan (Ordinance No. 830217-E) to provide additional water conservation benefits as recommended by the Energy Management and Water and Wastewater Departments. Item to be Brought Back On May 17, 1984, Council will consider an ordinance amending the Austin City Code, Chapter 9-11, Aviation, to establish rules and regulations for the construction and operation of helicopter facilities within the City of Austin. Zoning Ordinances Amended Chapter 13-2 of the Austin City Code (Zoning Ordinance) to cover the following changes: T Council Memo ZONING - (Continued) 3 May 10, 1984 CITY OF AUSTIN C14-84-001 8307-8505 Colony Loop Drive 6705-6927 Wentworth Drive PAUL H. WOODS 6509 N. Lamar Boulevard From "GR" Ist H&A to "BB" 1st H&A From "A" 1st H&A to "GR" 1st H&A By Thomas P. Eisenhour C14-84-015 PATTI HICKMAN, ET AL 704-706 South 1st Street By H. Frank Harren C14-84-009 CHARLESTON PLACE P.U.D. By First Service Corp. 0814-79-004.01(84) 4001-4041 Spicewood Springs Road, 7809 Chimney Corners MARCELLA TOUCHSTONE 2526-2538 East Ben REISSIG By John M. Joseph C14-83-283 HOWARD L. LONG C14-82-142 TRAVIS REALTY & INVESTMENT INC. C14-83-308 VILLAGE JOINT VENTURE By Bruce N. Soan C14-83-074 (Part) JAMES M. GRIZZARD White Boulevard, 3510- 3518 Burleson Road 3813 Wadford Street 118 Dunlap Street 4617-4707 Red Bluff Road 4606-4710 & 4816-5308 Convict Hill Road 6800 Capital of Texas By Miguel Guerrero Hwy. C14r-83-165 ADELIA DAHLSTROM C14-70-001 (part) 123 East St. Elmo Road From "A" 1st H&A to "O" 1st H&A From "A" 1st H&A to "P.U.D." 1st H&A From Interim "A" 1st H&A to "GR" 1st H&A : From "A" 1st H&A to "GR" 1st H&A From "A" 1st H&A to "C" 1st H&A From Interim "AA" 1st H&A to "AA" 1st H&A From Interim "AA" Ist H&A to "0-1" & "LR" 1st H&A From Interim "A" 1st H&A to "D" 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) Council Memo 4 License Agreement 5/10/84 Authorized the following license agreement to allow the encroachment of a dry stack retainer wall into the public right-of-way adjoining Lot 5, Block A, Great Hills 7-A, 5100 Doe Valley Lane. (Requested by Timberon Homes, Inc.) Right of Entry Agreement Authorized to enter into Right of Entry Agreement with Jordan and Nobles Construction Company. a. Contracts Approved the following contracts: AUSTIN ROAD COMPANY 428 East Anderson Lane Austin, Texas b. RAINGUARD ROOFING SERVICES 1206 Echo Lane Austin, Texas c. Bid award: d. e. (1) FOREMOST CONSTRUCTION, INC. 8400 Delaware Lane Austin, Texas (2) STEVES SOUTH TEXAS CORP. 814 Howard Road Austin, Texas AUSTIN FAMILIES, INC. 300 East Huntland Drive, Ste. #114 Austin, Texas Bid award - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM - West First Street Safety Improvements (from Lamar Blvd. to 1500 feet West), Public Works Department - $298,736.50 C.I.P. No. 78/62-25 - Re-roofing at Holly Power Plant, Public Works Department - - - - $43,843.00 84-C218-RS Sand and Sandy Loam, Public Works Department Twelve (12) Month Supply Agreement Items to be awarded by progressive purchasing method from low to high bid - Estimated total $79,157.00 84-0128-AV Items 1.1 & 3.1 Items 1.2 & 3.2 - Components of the Austin-Travis County Homemaker/Home Health Aide Project, Austin-Travis County Health Department - $202,320.00 - Fire Fighting and Rescue Equip- ment, Austin Fire Department Total $140,542.73 84-0149-AV Council Memo CONTRACTS - (Continued) [. g. h. 5 5/10/84 (1) BOOTS & COOTS FIRE PROTECTIVE - EQUIPMENT CO., INC. 3177 Sumit Port Neches, Texas (2) CASCO INDUSTRIES, INC. 603 West 62nd Shreveport, Louisiana (3) FIRE PROTECTION SERVICE 2666 Myrtle Springs Dallas, Texas (4) HALPRIN SUPPLY 4845 Homestead, Suite 504 Houston, Texas (5) S&L SEAGRAVES SALES, INC. 5214 Burleson Road, Ste. 41 Austin, Texas (6) FRED STROUD COMPANY 3900 Sierra Drive Austin, Texas (7) TEXAS FIREFIGHTERS EQUIPMENT 1644 Ι.Η. 35 New Braunfels, Texas (8) CLAUDE WRIGHT & ASSOCIATES - - - - Items 26, 27 & 41 - $8,294.09 ! Items 9, 10, 15, 29, 32 & 37 - $10,942.60 Items 23, 34 and 42 - $9,463.00 Items 11, 12, 14, 24, 31, 38 & 39 $48,471.80 Items 1, 2, 25, 28, 33, 35, 36 & 40-$20,645.26 - Items 16 & 18 - $10,623.00 - Items 6, 20 & 21 - $20,166.98 - Items 17, 22 & 45 - $11,981.00 9018 Ruland Houston, Texas TRANSAMERICA DELAVAL 6000 Griggs Road Houston, Texas CHEMICAL AND TURF SPECIALITY 105 Main Street Dallas, Texas KROHNE-AMERICAN, INC. 99 Detering Street, Suite 250 Houston, Texas i. CLIFTON METAL PRODUCTS, INC. 2001 East Loop 820 Ft. North, Texas - - Boiler Feed Pump Parts, Electric Utility Department Items 1-8- $15,327.00 84-0174-AV Bulk Fertilizer, Parks and Recreation Department Six (6) Month Supply Agreement Total $16,129.00 84-0181-AV - Flow Meters and Chart Recorders for Williamson Creek Treatment Plant, Water and Wastewater Dept. Items 1-3 $19,499.00 84-0217-MB - Implement Trailer, Vehicle and Equipment Services Department Item ST-1 - $8,750.00 84-0167-MB i Council Memo CONTRACTS m. 6 - (Continued) j. : NAYLOR SUPPLY COMPANY 201 North Rickey Pasadena, Texas - k. 1. FLEET BODY ENGINEERING 6900 South IH 35 Austin, Texas Bid award: - - 5/10/84 Sewer Line Cleaners, Vehicle and Equipment Services Department Item 1, 2 ea. - $53,776.00 84-0147-AV Truck Covers, Vehicle and Equipment Services Department Total $22,563.00 84-0141-MB Car Wash Services, Vehicle and Equipment Services Department One (1) Year Contract Estimated total - $26,000.00 84-S214-LK $17,160.00 (1) GENIE CAR SERVICE CENTER 7320 Burnet Road Austin, Texas (2) AUSTIN QUALITY CAR WASH 3120 Guadalupe Street Austin, Texas R. L. POLK 7618 Envoy Court Dallas, Texas - - - $8,840.00 Printing of City of Austin Directories, various City Departments Twelve (12) Month Supply Agreement Item 1 $8,961.00 840177-GW Sale of Structures Approved sale of the following structures: a. b. c. d. 808 E. Riverside Drive - Edith Fontenot - $505.00 906 E. Riverside Drive-Jesse and K. A. Butler - $2,504.00 1000 E. Riverside Drive - Edith Fontenot - $1,605.00 1004 E. Riverside Drive - Luella Galbraith - $1,111.00 i e. 1008 E. Riverside Drive - Edith Fontenot - $1,005.00 f. 6301 Nuckols Crossing Road - John Franks - $2,650.00 : Grant Application Approved a grant application to the Texas State Library for $8,074.00 for the Austin Public Library. Council Memo 7 5/10/84 Standard Rehabilitation Loans Approved CDBG funds for Standard Rehabilitation Loans in the following amounts: a. Mastercraft Construction - $16,800.00 b. Meadows Construction - $18,230.00 с. Installations by Alba (MBE) - $17,000.00 d. Mastercraft Construction - $14,400.00 Mastercraft Construction - $19,600.00 Imperial Construction - $11,800.00 Imperial Construction - $19,100.00 Texas Western Associates - $7,800.00 Imperial Construction - $18,200.00 Texas Western Associates - $13,400.00 Mastercraft Construction - $18,700.00 Imperial Construction - $16,369 e. f. g. h. i.. j. k. 1. Civil Service Commission Confirmed the City Manager's reappointment of Dr. William G. Wolfe to the Civil Service Commission. CES Telecommunications Approved an extension of an existing contract with CES Telecommunications to provide Systems Engineering, Project Management, and Software Development and Integration Services for the Combined Public Safety Dispatch Systems Project. Item Postponed Postponed lease agreement with Austin Community College for use of golf course located at 5712 East Riverside Drive, known as the Old Austin Country Club Golf Course until May 17, 1984. Public Hearings Set Set public hearings on the following: Annexation of portions of Lake Travis Phases II & III on May 23, 1984 at 4:00 p.m. and May 24, 1984 at 4:00 p.m. Notice of Bond Sale Approved the form and content of the Notice of Sale and Bidding Instructions, the Official Bid Form and Official Statement, and authorization of the use thereof in its offering of $52,000,000 Public Improvement Bonds, Series 1984, on June 7, 1984. T : Council Memo 8 Armadillo Express 5/10/84 Approved establishment of the "Armadillo Express" Downtown Shuttle as a permanent service of the Transit System. At this time a check for $5,000 was presented to the City for help in the continuance of the shuttle and Mayor Mullen read a proclamation to Mary Cooke who was the first citizen to "catch a dillo" to ride. City Manager Carrasco said no additional funds for of the shuttle will be needed. maintaining PUBLIC HEARING - BRACKENRIDGE URBAN RENEWAL PLAN Mayor Mullen opened the public hearing set for 1:15 p.m. on the change in the Brackenridge Urban Renewal Plan from "B-2" to "B-3", 500-502 East 11th Street. Paula Phillips, Acting Director, Housing and Community Development Office, explained the change requested is a technical one to accommodate parking in the Brackenridge area. All departments approve. No one appeared to speak. Motion The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's motion, Mayor Mullen's second, closed the public hearing, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed an ordinance to change the Brackenridge Urban Renwal Plan from "B-2" to "B-3", 500-502 East 11th Street. (7-0 Vote) COUNCIL MEETING CANCELLED The Council, on Councilmember Shipman's motion, Councilmember Duncan's second, approved the cancellation of the August 23, 1984 Council meeting. RECESS Council recessed its meeting at 1:50 p.m. to hold an Austin Housing Corporation Meeting and resumed its recessed Council meeting at 1:53 p.m. WILLIAMSON CREEK TREATMENT PLANT City Manager Carrasco reported that freeboard at the Williamson Creek Treatment Plant is at 274", 30" and 38". Council Memo 9 May 10, 1984 SOUTH MOPAC ALIGNMENT Allan Brecher, Acting Director, Urban Transportation, reported on south MoPac alignment. He showed slides of the proposed routing. Report - STATUS REPORT Terry Childers, Assistant City Manager, presented the Status Office of Land Development Services and Planning/Growth Management. He said on May 1 the departments became official with both offices organized and work is divided. The key elements have been implemented and the information system finished. He introduced Dr. Jerry Southerland, Acting Director, Planning/Growth Management; and Lilas Kinch, Acting Director, Land Development. Both acting directors passed out flow charts to show the organization of their departments. EXEMPTION APPROVED The Council, on Councilmember Shipman's motion, Councilmember Duncan's second, approved the request of Mr. Miguel "Mike" Guerrero for exemption from the temporary Lake Travis Watershed Ordinance and compliance with the criteria set forth in the Lake Austin Ordinance No. 800103-P without resort to the alternative development methods recited, therein. (7-0 Vote) --- ------------ ----- The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's motion, Councilmember Shipman's second, approved the request of Mr. Simon Cohn for exemption to the Old West Austin Moratorium Ordinance to replace a portion of the building which burned on December 25, 1983. (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Rose was out of the room.) RECESS Council recessed its meeting at 2:40 p.m. and resumed its recessed meeting at 3:00 p.m. ISSUANCE OF BONDS 1 Council had before them for consideration an ordinance authorizing the issuance of "City of Austin, Texas, Combined Utility Systems Revenue Bonds" in a maximum principal amount of $605,000,000. Larry Sinkin appeared before Council to ask them to not issue the bonds and to call an election to cancel Austin's participation in the South Texas Nuclear Project, Council Memo BONDS - (Continued) 10 May 10, 1984 A man who did not identify himself, said the funds should be put in escrow until the lawsuit is resolved. Pat Aiken and Mary Aiken think the issue should be put to a vote. Tom Cook thinks the Council is going against the City Charter. Dave Elliott told Council we have the highest debt per capita of any city in the nation and asked them not to authorize the bonds. Motion The Council, on Councilmember Duncan's motion, Mayor Mullen's second, closed the public hearing. (7-0 Vote) Motion Councilmember Duncan made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Shipman to put an item on the May 17, 1984 agenda to set an election for STNP bonds. A long discussion followed. Mayor Mullen then asked the City Attorney to explain the City's covenant with the bank for the reimbursement agreement. Paul Isham stated, "The bond counsel and I have taken a look at the agreement and it will be worthwhile to explain a little of what happened in the final stages of negotiations with the bank when the document was being finalized. A condition of the $120,000,000 promissory note that was issued by the Texas Commerce Bank, Houston and National Bank letter of credit is part of the reimbursement agreement that the City of Austin had to execute with TCB, a provision was put in there that the City would seek as soon as possible, and in no event later than December 31, the authorization to issue $605,000,000 worth of bonds and also to promptly initiate the bond validation suit. The morning we closed on this note I believe what I was exposed to in discussion with attorneys with the bank, and this was a very crucial covenant that the bank designed as a part of the lending of the $120,000,000. That's why it was placed in that reimbursement agreement. I think Mr. Porter would support me in saying that in our opinion this is a valid covenant, one that needs to be honored by the City and I think I would be remiss in my duties as an attorney for this City if I did not mention to this Council that at least in my opinion, if you failed to go forward with the $605 million and the bond validation suit, that you are breaching this particular covenant which you have entered into with the bank. Whether that breach will result in any monetary damages I cannot forecast that and the effect that breach will have, I can't tell you, but I think Mr. Ferdon yesterday actually described to the Council at least how the credit market reacts to the willingness of a borrower to live up to his obligations. thought Mr. Ferdon said there would be some sort of negative reaction by I Council Memo BONDS - (Continued) 11 5/10/84 the credit community if the City wilfully breached one of its covenants so I think he ought to be aware of that. In my opinion if you fail to authorize the issuance of the 605-million and you fail to go forward with the bond validation suit that you are breaching this particular covenant in the reimbursement agreement." Mayor Pro Tem Trevino stated, "It takes courage to take the action we are about to take. It will not be popular but I feel a very strong sense of obligation to the entire community and as one of your elected officials I feel that now is the time for me to exercise that duty. I think it is a known fact that I have always been opposed to the nuke.....Once the voters gave me the confidence to be one of the seven that would govern the City. In the nine years that I have been here there have been times that perhaps I did not personally like certain things but it was not whether I liked them, but that they were right. We find ourselves in a situation again that perhaps is distasteful but I really don't believe that I have any other option. If the entire community could have been here to hear the report that was given to us, the consequences are so terrible and so long lasting that I will not gamble with the city's future ......we were told what had happened, and I will not subject this city to that, I don't take lightly the fact that we will be doing this against tradition, not necessarily against law. If I am wrong then you will exercise that option next April. If I am right, in a few years then it will pass away and you won't even think about it. But if I am right and we don't take this action, we'll know it very soon. I want to point out also that there are many people in this community that do not have the luxury of just picking up and leaving if things get uncomfortable. know a lot of my friends and neighbors are in that situation. We were told this would affect the whole community, including general obligation and I wonder what would happen if we could not only not provide water and wastewater but what if we could not even maintain our parks that we are so proud of? And not be able to provide adequate medical care at our hospital. We would not be able to do anything about the airport or increase the police or EMS or fire protection.......for those who have to stay here and those who cannot even take time out to come to the Council Chamber because they have to work, it is for those folks that are really going to feel the impact if we do not take this action. So I make the following motion: Substitute Motion I Mayor Pro Tem Trevino made a motion, in order to meet our contractual obligations, that we waive the requirement for three readings and finally pass an ordinance authorizing the issuance of "City of Austin, Texas, Combined Utility Systems Revenue Bonds" in a maximum principal amount of $605,000,000. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Spaeth. (5-2 vote, Councilmembers Duncan and Shipman voted No.) Both Councilmembers Shipman and Duncan said they respect Mayor Pro Tem Trevino for his views but they are voting as they think is best for Austin. i Council Memo 12 RECESS May 10, 1984 Council recessed its meeting at 4:15 p.m. and resumed its recessed meeting at 4:40 p.m. RECESS Council recessed its meeting at 4:40 p.m. for an Austin Housing Board meeting and resumed its recessed Council meeting at 4:45 p.m. HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION presented Blake Alexander, Historic Landmark Commission, the Anniversary Observance Report and showed slides of historic activities to mark their 10th anniversary. Mayor Mullen read a proclamation and handed out Certificates of Commendation to those who have preserved the historic landmarks. CITY MANAGER REPORT NOT GIVEN A City Manager report on Major Employer's Task Force was not given. Mr. Carrasco told Council there will be a work session on this. ELECTRIC UTILITY COMMISSION REPORT He Peck Young, Electric Utility Commission, reported on Recommendations Concerning Generation Facilities. He said they would like to see the issue of a resource recovery plant put back on the ballot. discussed transmission facilities which need major revision and said the Council should study coal fired facility. He discussed the coming bond election and also stated that the City of Austin should require solar hot water heating in all-electric homes constructed after 1985. ZONING HEARINGS Mayor Mullen announced Council would hear zoning cases scheduled for 3:30, 4:00, 4:15 and 4:30 p.m. Council heard, closed the public hearings, and took action as follows: Interim "ΑΛ" & Interim "A" 1st H&A C14-83 CITY OF AUSTIN Cloudy Ridge Road From "A" Interim "LA" 003 3105 Edgowater Drive 2503 Pearce Road 2965 Westlake Dr. 2603 Pearce Road 2605 Geronimo 1800 Lakeshore Drive Channel Road 1706 Ski Slope To "LA" 1stH&A RECOMMENDED Lot 18, Laguna Loma Subd. See following page. : : ! Council Memo ZONING - (Continued) 13 Motion May 10, 1984 The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's motion, Mayor Mullen's second, granted zoning as recommended on the following: 3105 Edgewater Drive, 2965 Westlake Drive, 2603 Pearce Road, 2605 Geronimo, 1800 Lakeshore Drive, Channel Road, Lot 18, Laguna Loma Subd. (6-0 Vote, Council- member Duncan absent.) Motion The Council, on Councilmember Shipman's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's second, granted LA 1st H&A on Cloudy Ridge Road. (6-0 vote, Councilmember Duncan absent.) Motion The Council, by unanimous consent, postponed the vote on 1706 Ski Slope until May 17, 1984 at 3:30 p.m. because there is a valid petition and six votes are needed to approve the zoning request. By consent, 2503 Pearce Road, was also postponed until May 17, 1984, at 3:30 P.M. C14-83 CITY OF AUSTIN 003 Westlake Drive 2512 Riverhills C14-83 CITY OF AUSTIN 003 Address listing continued on next page. From Interim "A" & Interim 12411 River Bend Rd. To Rockcliff/Sandy Acre/ NOT RECOMMENDED Laguna Lane 2705 Westlake Drive "LA" 1st H&A "A" 1st H&A RECOMMENDED "AA" 1st H&A POSTPONED TO 1804-06 Lakeshore Drive MAY 17, 1984 @ 3:30P.M.. 12901 River Bend Road 2909 Niagara, .47 ac. John Jackson Sur., 12320 River Bend Road, 3004 Edgewater Drive, 1827 3/4 Westlake Dr., 5215 Tortuga Trail, 1702 Channel Road, Edgewater Drive 3120 Edgewater Dr. 3001 Rivercrest Dr. 3306 Rivercrest 3511 Rivercrest Dr. Chas. Clark Survey 12507 River Bend Rd. 6702 Troll Haven Rivercrest Drive 1804 Ski Slope From "A" Interim "AA" Interim "LA" 1st H&A To "A" & "AA" 1st H&A NOT RECOMMENDED RECOMMENDED "LA" 1st H&A GRANTED "LA" 1st ON 3103 RIVERCREST & ISLANDS LTD. MT. BONNELL ROAD: REST OF CASES CONTESTED & NEED 6 3500 Rivercrest Dr., Pearce VOTES, TO BE BROUGHT BACK 5/17/83 @ 3:30 P.M. (On Councilmember Shipman's motion, Mayor Mullen's second, 4-0 Vote, Councilmember Urdy out of the room, Councilmember Duncan absent, Councilmember Rose abstained.) ن Council Memo 14 ZONING - (Continued) May 10, 1984 Rd/Ski Slope/Encino, Big Horn Drive, 1909. Big Horn Drive, 3300 Rivercrest Dr., 12413 River Bend Rd., Westlake Drive, 2803-05 Edgewater, 1802 Ski Slope Dr., 3908 Rivercrest Dr., 3111 West Lake Dr., 13 lots in Windy Cove, Rivercrest Rd., Rivercrest Rd., 3014 Edgewater Dr., Brass Buttons Trail,3507 Rivercrest, 2973 Westlake Drive, Brass Buttons Trail, 2910 Edgewater Drive, 3104 Rivercrest Dr., 1320-30 Rockcliff Drive, 3825 Westlake Dr., Mt. Bonnell Shores Sec. II & III, 3501 Rivercrest Dr., 3707 Rivercrest, 3603 Rivercrest, 2311 Island Wood Road., 3308 Rivercrest, 3119 Edgewater, 2315 Island Wood Road, River Road, 3011 Niagara Drive, Rivercrest, Rivercrest Dr./Leprechaun Dr., 2507 Big Horn Drive, 6704 Troll Haven, Mt. Bonnell Road (42 lots), Cliff Over Lake Austin II, 3509 Rivercrest, 3703 Rivercrest Dr., Rivercrest Dr., Mt. Bonnell Shores C14-83 SUSAN SCARLE 003 PHILLIPS .28 C14-83 J. O. & FANNNIE BELLE MOCOY 003 .30 C14-83 PHI GAMMA 003 DELTA, TRUSTEES .33 By John Meinrath C14-83 ARNOLD ISAAC, 003 ET AL .144 3109-3111 Edgewater Drive POSTPONED 3118 Edgewater Drive 3105 Westlake Drive POSTPONED Pascal Lane On Councilmember Shipman's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's second, 4-0 Vote, CM Spaeth & Urdy out of the room, Duncan ab. -83 WILHELMINA R. Riverhills Road 003 MORIAN .145 From "A" & Interim "LA" 1st H&A Το "Α-2" 1st H&A NOT RECOMMENDED RECOMMENDED "AA" 1st H&A to 5/17/84 @ 3:45 Ρ.Μ. From "A" 1st H&A To "LA" 1st H&A NOT RECOMMENDED RECOMMENDED "LA" Ist H&A POSTPONED TO 5/17/84 @3:50 From "A" & Interim "LA" 1st H&A To "C-2 1st H&A NOT RECOMMENDED RECOMMENDED "LA" Ist H&A TO 5/17/84 @ 3:55 From "A" & Interim "LA" 1st H&A Το "Α" & "A-2" 1st H&A NOT RECOMMENDED RECOMMENDED "LA" 1st H&A GRANTED AS RECOMMENDED From "A" & Interim "LA" 1st H&A Το "Α" & "A-2" 1st H&A NOT RECOMMENDED RECOMMENDED "LA" 1st H&A POSTPONED to 5/17/84 @ 4:10 Ρ.Μ. COUNCIL MEMO ZONING HEARINGS - (Continued) 15 May 10, 1984 C14 r-84 AUSTIN TEXAS 12186 Burnet Road 024 PROPERTIES By Michael G. Crutcher From Interim "AA" 1st H&A To RECOMMENDED "GR" 1st H&A GRANTED AS RECOMMENDED (On Councilmember Rose's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, 5-1-0 Vote, Councilmember Shipman voted No, Councilmember Duncan absent.) ! C14-84 GLEN C. ANDERSON 041 By Christopher Smith To "GR" 1st HLA 4700 E. Martin Luther From "LR" & "AA" 1st H&A King Boulevard 4401 & 4501 Spring- dale Road RECOMMENDED GRANT AS RECOMMENDED PLUS TO MORE RIGHT-OF-WAY IF IT GOES TO 6 LANES Councilmember Urdy expressed concern over the right of way. Allen Brecher, Acting Director, Urban Transportation, said that the right of way is sufficient for both roadways at the interesection. Mr. Smith said if the road goes to 6 lanes they will give 10' more right of way. (On Councilmember Urdy's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's second, 6-0 Vote, Councilmember Duncan absent.) C14r-84 NATER INVESTMENTS 059 N. V., INC. By Kinney Kaler Crews 9442-9508 Research Boulevard 9309-9333 Jollyville GRANTED AS RECOMMENDED WITH FIRE DEPARTMENT'S RECOMMENDATION ON SITE PLAN From Interim "A" & "GR" 1st H&A To "0-1" 1st & 2nd H&A RECOMMENDED subject to the following restric tions as agreed to by applicant and neighbor- hood: (1) The building will be no higher above sea level than 35' above the the curb on Jollyville Road which will result in a maximum roof elevation of 898.5, (2) rollback the "GR" tract of land to "0-1", (3) eliminate one of the curb cuts on Jollyville Road (if allowed by the City) and share the one to the west with the adjoining church, (4) eliminate an additional curb cut onto U.S. 183, (5) update the Jollyville Road Corridor traffic study commissioned by this firm in April of 1983, (6) conduct a TIA of the project, (7) and limit the density to 70,000 GSF of office space. The applicant agrees to exclude the following uses of the building: (1) Hotels/motels, (2) office for the conduct of the occupations or business of massage parlor,
Council Memo ZONINGS (Continued) 16 May 10, 1984 barber, cosmetologist, hair dresser or manicurist, (3) studios for art, dance, drama, music, photography, reducing and sound recording, (4) a rental library or book, stationary, stamp or coin collec- tion shop, (5) a gift, glass, china, fabric, art object, including antiques, or retail florist shop, (6) a seamstress or dressmaker, (7) a prescription pharmacy, (8) dental or medical laboratory, (9) clubs and graternal organizations, (10) children's homes, convalescent homes, maternity homes and homes for the aged, (11) instant printing-copy duplication service except for facilities for a shared by building occupants, (12) heliport or helipad on premises (On Councilmember Shipman's motion, Councilmember Rose's second, 6-0 Vote, Councilmember Duncan absent.) C14-84 ROBERT S. FLEMING 6915 McNeil Road 061 By Philip Turin From "A" 1st H&A To "C" 1st H&A RECOMMENDED subject to 45' or right-of-way from the centerline of McNeil Road GRANTED "0-1" FOR FRONTAGE ON MCNEIL ROAD, KEEP BACK OF PROPERTY "C". Councilmember Shipman stated the applicant had amended his request to "0-1" for frontage and agreed to keep the back of the property "C", which she said is all right because the property is adjacent to industrial. (On Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's motion, Councilmember Rose's second, 6-0 Vote, Councilmember Duncan absent.) Council Memo ZONING - (Continued) 17 May 10, 1984 C14r-84 CAMCO FINANCIAL 014 CORP. & DICK MATZ By David Graeber 5200-5610 Capital of Texas Highway N. EMERGENCY PASSAGE OF ORDINANCE From Interim "A", Interim "LA" & "A" 1st H&A To "LA" 1st H&A, "LR" & "0-1" 2nd H&A RECOMMENDED "LA" 1st H&A "LR" & "0-1" 2nd H&A, appli- cant is to work with Urban Transportation on roadway improvements and work out a restrictive covenant on the Community Facilities prior to City Council Approval. GRANTED AS RECOMMENDED (On Councilmember Spaeth's motion, Mayor Mullen's second, 6-0 Vote, Councilmember Duncan absent.) 026 C14-84 LAN BENSTON INTEREST By Douglas A. Hartwig -- - Burnet Road North FM 1325 & Waters Park Road From Interim "AA" 1st H&A "EB" 1st H&A To RECOMMENDED "BB" 1st H&A, recommend that a connection to Parmer Lane be made and recom- mend that this connec- tion occur concurrent with the construction of Parmer Lane, appli- cant is to submit a 30% cash contribution for a left-turn storage lane at Burnet Road and Oak Tree, with a refund in 10 years if improvements are not made. TO BE VOTED ON MAY 17, 1984 AT 5:20 Ρ.Μ. C14-83 M. D. THOMSON, 073 ET AL By Mauro, Sarrett and Wendler 1000-1010 Banister Lane 3708-3818 Garden Villa Lane From "A" 1st H&A Το "BB" 1st H&A RECOMMENDED "BB" subject to the dedication of 35 feet right-of-way from the centerline of Banister and 30 feet from the center- POSTPONE ΤΟ 5/247 line Jane. AT 4:30 Ρ.Μ. L Council Memo ZONING -" (Continued) 18 May 10, 1984 C14 r-84 EARL PODOLNICK 12713 F.M. 1325 057 By Espey, Huston & Assoc. + From Interim "A" 1st H&A "GR" 1st H&A To NOT RECOMMENDED RECOMMENDED "GR" 1st H&A save and except for a 50' strip of "A" adjacent to single-family along the eastern border and up to 50' of right-of-way from centerline on Parmer Lane. GRANT AS RECOMMENDED (On Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's motion, Councilmember Rose's second, 6-0 Vote, Councilmember Duncan absent.) A RECESS Council recessed its meeting at 6:15 p.m. and resumed its recessed meeting at 7:00 p.m. 1984 BOND ELECTION SET The Council, on Councilmember Rose's motion, Mayor Mullen's second, set the 1984 bond election for September 8, 1984. (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Duncan absent.) TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD AMENDMENT Motion Councilmember Shipman made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Rose to adopt a resolution requesting that the Texas Water Development Board amend its Board Order pertaining to counties south of Austin and Travis County to include the northern portion of Hays County and that part of Travis County which overlies the Edwards Aquifer recharge zone. Friendly Amendment Councilmember Rose offered a friendly amendment to add that the Board Order include those areas of Travis County north of the Colorado River as well as Williamson County and the City of Austin work with the Texas Water Development Board to receive the authority to implement the Board Order within our existing City government structure, ordinances and rules and that is so we would be the development processing portion of it and people would not have to go to San Antonio in order to process their development. Councilmember Shipman accepted the friendly amendment. MOTION PASSED ON 6-0 VOTE, COUNCILMEMBER DUNCAN ABSENT. C Council Memo 19 10TH YEAR CDBG 4 May 10, 1984 The Council, on Councilmember Urdy's motion, Councilmember Spaeth's second, adopted a resolution approving activities for the 1984-85 Community Development Block Grant Program: a. Determined priority needs and adopted General Topic Areas to be funded under the 10th Year Community Development Block Grant Program. b. c. Established funding allocations for each activity. Authorized the City Manager or his designee, to submit the planned activities for the 10th Year Community Development Block Grant Program as adopted by the City Council to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). as outlined on the following pages: (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Duncan absent.) C C SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE 10TH YEAR (FY 1984-85) CDBG PROGRAM PRIORITY NEEDS 9TH YEAR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ALLOCATION COMMISSION HOUSING: A. I. Additional Units Owners 1. Provide for the construction of affordable housing for moderate income residents. 2. Provide financial assistance for the acquisition of housing units in the CDBG target areas. B. Renters 1. Provide for the construction of rental housing units in the CDBG target areas. II. Land Banking A. Owners and Renters ( CITY MANAGER CITY COUNCIL $ 300,000* $ 300,000 $ 500,000 $ 405,000 $ م $ 150,000 $ $ 500,000 $ 600,000 -0- $ -0- $ 500,000 $ 500,000 : 1. To purchase lots in CDBG areas for future development. III. Rehabilitation A. Owners Housing Code through ONR. 2. Alleviate threats to health and safety through repairs to 170 owner-occupied housing units. $ -م- $ 266,950 $ -0- $ -0- 1. Rehabilitate owner-occupied units up to the City's $ 3,275,000 $ 1,700,000 $ 300,000 $ 319,500 $ 2,293,000 (225 units) $ 319,500 $ 2,293,000- $ 319,59 B. Renters 1. Assist in the relocation of public housing residents at Booker T. Washington. Renovate other public housing projects. $ 590,375 $ 100,000 (Relocation) $ 269,775 $ 269,775 (Renovation C. Owners and Renters 1. Provide housing counseling to 400 clients through the neighborhood centers. $ 50,000 $ 50,000 $ -0- $ -0- 2. Provide architectural barrier removal services to 200 elderly and/or handicapped households and counseling services to 300 elderly and/or handicapped households. $ 295,000 $ 314,175 $ 314,175 $ 314,175 3. Provide counseling on rental repairs to 400 tenants; provide for mediation to facilitate repairs for 100 tenants; provide tools to homeowners and tenants for repairs to housing units. $ 150,000 $ 159,750 $ 159,750 $ 150,750 onband Dorritalfrathion C PRIORITY NEEDS FOONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION A. Business Assistance 1. Provide management and technical assistance services to small and minority owned firms and contractors with special emphasis on the Commercial Corridors. Provide through one agency. 2. Allocate funds to continue the Business Loan Fund. B. Neighborhood Assistance 1. Provide technical assistance to East Austin groups to conserve and revitalize their neighborhoods. SPECIAL PROJECTS A. Special Projects Fund 9TH YEAR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ALLOCATION COMMISSION $ 350,000 $ 200,000 $ 100,000 م C CITY MANAGER CITY COUNCIL $$ $ 200,000 $ 175,000 $ 100,000 $$ $ 100,000 -0- -0- $ 1. Develop a loan fund for special projects. $ -0- $ 282,775 $ 200,000 $ 300,000* ; GRANT ADMINISTRATION $ 736,191 $ 815,850 $ 982,800 $ 982,800 TOTAL CONTINGENCY GRAND TOTAL $ 5,439,000 $5,439,000 $ 5,539,000 -0- $ -0- $ 1,000 $ 5,439,000 $5,439,000 $ 5,440,000 1 Subsequent to Council approval, an entitlement allocation letter was received from HUD stating that the grant amount for FY 84-85 is $5,440,000. *$200,000 from 10th Year CDBG; $100,000 from reprogrammed funds. り Council Memo 22 May 10, 1984 WASTEWATER TREATMENT The Council, on Councilmember Spaeth's motion, Mayor Mullen's second, adopted a resolution approving a proposal for additional wastewater treatment capacity in the Williamson Creek Plant Service Area as proposed by Milburn & Company, and Nash Phillips Copus and as outlined by the City Manager and staff. (5-0 Vote, Councilmember Duncan absent, Councilmember Rose out of the room) Prior to the vote, John Moore, Water and Wastewater Department, discussed the 9 proposals which the City has received for the wastewater treatment. He said two plants were very close in their evaluation, they were Trammel-Crow and Milburn/NPC. Mayor Mullen said if the terms for the selected proposal are not right then come back to Council and they will approve the second best proposal as he wants the best terms for the City. Jackie Goodman, resident of far south Austin, asked Council to finish the Onion Creek plant before they go on with this. Mike Willett, speaking for Jim Ray, said they are not concerned with whose proposal is accepted, but proud that their proposal was considered. APPEAL POSTPONED Council postponed until May 17, 1984 at 5:15, a public hearing on an appeal from Ms. Marian Swanzy of the Planning Commission decision to grant a Waterway Development Permit fot the Salem Center Apartments, proposed project of Lan Bentson Interest, at 1200 W. Stassney Lane. ANNEXATION HEARING Mayor Mullen opened the public hearing set for 5:00 p.m. on annexation of a portion of Lake Travis. A resolution, which was read by the County Attorney of Burnet County, was presented to the Council. The resolution opposes annexation. Ernest Stewart said he does not want annexation. Sam Boyd thinks Council should accept outside help concerning the area they want to annex. Chris Alton, City Administrator for Marble Falls, asked Council to work with other areas toward a common solution. Motion The Council, on Councilmember Rose's motion, Mayor Mullen's second, closed the public hearing. (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Duncan absent.) Council Memo 23 May 10, 1984 K PUBLIC HEARING - APPEAL Mayor Mullen opened the public hearing set for 6:00 p.m. on an appeal from Mr. Bobby R. Taylor, of the Planning Commission's decision to grant a Special Permit for construction of 304 apartments. C14P-84-008. (Ian Benston Interest, Burnet Road North FM 1325 & Waters Park Road) Ms. Donna Kristaponis, Planning Department, reviewed the case. Scott Ripley, representing Ian Benston Interest, said they will fund 100% of left hand turn lane. Dennis Beth, Northwood Neighborhood Association, said there will be a tremendous amount of traffic from the apartments. i Bobby Taylor showed films of the area where 304 apartments are to be built. : Scott Ripley said his concern is the road to Parmer Lanė. Councilmember Rose expressed concern. He said he goes to Northwood every day to leave his children and the traffic is very heavy. There was further discussion and Councilmember Spaeth and Mayor Mullen asked Mr. Taylor to talk to the neighborhood. i Council directed that this be brought back for action on May 17, 1984 at 5:20 p.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Mullen announced Council will go into Executive Session pursuant to Article 6252-17 to discuss acquisition of real estate for sanitary landfill, Section 2, Paragraph f, and after such closed or executive session, any action to be taken will be done in open meeting. RECESS AND ADJOURNMENT Council recessed its meeting at 9:30 p.m. and adjourned its Council meeting at 10:05 p.m.