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Austin: Taps, Housing, ACL Taping, and Jobs

Thursday, June 14, 1984 regular
  • Key Development and Housing Decisions:

    The council temporarily stopped the sale of non-residential water and wastewater taps. They also approved industrial development bonds for new commercial and multi-family housing projects and held a major public hearing on a draft city-wide housing policy, alongside ongoing discussions about development in the Williamson Creek area.
  • Investment in East Austin & City Growth:

    Significant funds were reallocated to construct a new Jobs Training Facility in East Austin. Additionally, the council discussed alternative locations for a proposed Convention Center and advanced a crucial transportation study for the city and Williamson County.
  • Recycling, Renaming, and Austin Culture:

    A proposal was introduced to implement a city-wide recycling program for trash from parks. A street was conditionally renamed as part of a zoning approval, and a special waiver was granted for the open container ordinance on Congress Avenue for an "Austin City Limits Taping" event.

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) 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 FOUNDED TASO Austin City Council MINUTES For JUNE 14, 1984 - 1:00 Ρ.Μ. Council Chambers, 307 West Second Street, Austin, Texas Memorandum To: Mayor Mullen called to order the meeting of the of the Council, noting the presence of all Councilmembers. MINUTES APPROVED The Council, on Councilmember Shipman's motion, Councilmember Duncan's second, approved minutes for the regular meeting of May 10, 1984 and Special Meetings of January 17 & 31, 1983; February 15, 1983 & April 18, 1984. (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Spaeth out of the room) WATER & WASTEWATER TAP MORATORIUM The Council, on Councilmember Duncan's motion, Councilmember Spaeth's second, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed an ordinance that temporarily discontinues the sale of water and wastewater taps to properties other than residential until July 1, 1984. (7-0 Vote) CONVENTION CENTER Mr. Alan Y. Taniguchi appeared before Council to discuss an alternative location for the Convention Center. STATUS REPORT Ms. Sondra Meyer appeared before Council to present a status report on the Rosewood Village-Glen Oaks New Housing Project. She asked that the project be given priority. Council Memo 2 June 14, 1984 CITIZEN DID NOT APPEAR Ms. Katherine overton, who had requested to discuss property located at 4607 Reyes, did not appear. SALVATION ARMY SITE Mr. Enrique Lopez, president of Montopolis Neighborhood Association, appeared before Council to discuss the Salvation Army's proposal to relocate from the downtown area to the Montopolis vicinity. He asked for a public hearing on the subject. Councilmember Duncan requested the staff to check into the request. CONSENT ORDINANCES The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed the following ordinances in one consent motion: (7-0 Vote, unless otherwise noted) Annexation Approved annexation' of the following: (Council Goal IV G1) a. 15.03 acres of land out of the Robert Foster Survey No. 43 and the M.D. Williams Survey No. 49 for full purposes. C7a-81-012 b. 4.22 acres of land out of the Robert Foster Survey No. 43 for limited purposes. C7a-81-012 c. 100.08 acres of land out of the John Applegate Survey No. 58 for full purposes. C78-82-010 Zoning Ordinances Amended Chapter 13-2 of the Austin City Code (Zoning Ordinance) to cover the following changes: From Interim "AA" 1st H&A to "LR" 2nd H&A La. FRED PURCELL 601-603,604-608 By David Armbrust Castle Ridge Road C14r-83-208 i 6-0 Vote, Mayor Mullen abstained. /b. CITY OF AUSTIN 12885 U.S. 183 PLANNING DEPT. > C14r-84-113 From Interim "AA" 1st H&A to "GR" 1st H&A EMERGENCY PASSAGE OF ORDINANCE Water Tap Exemption Granted an exemption to the Water and Wastewater Tap Moratorium for Scott/Baggett. Street Vacation Approved an ordinance vacating a portion of Dancy Street and Youngquist Drive. Council Memo 3 CONSENT RESOLUTIONS June 14, 1984 The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's motion, Mayor Mullen's second, adopted the following resolutions in one consent motion: (7-0 Vote) Authorized release of the following easements: a. A portion of an Electric Easement recorded in Volume 5000, Page 2236, of the Travis County Deed Records and located on Lots B & C, Resub. of Lots 1,2,3 and 6, Block L, Westhill Estates, Section I, 8102 Yaupon Drive. (This request submitted by Mr. Robert Reid. b. The 25' Drainage and Public Utility Easement as dedicated on Lots 73 thru 91, Block A, Milwood Section Thirteen, 6303 through 6511 Melrose Trail. (Request submitted by Carlson, Dippel & Marx Surveying Company) c. The 30' wide access and Public Utility Easement ав dedicated on Lots 73 thru 90, Block A, Milwood Thirteen, 6303 through 6509 Melrose Trail. (Request submitted by Carlson, Dippel & Marx Surveying Company) License Agreement Approved entering into the following License Agreement: a. To allow the encroachment of a structure in two (2) locations over the West 16th Street Alley, 300 Block. (Request submitted by adjoining property owners.) Construction Agreement Approved entering into a construction agreement with Missouri Pacific Railroad Company for proposed improvements to crossing on Bannister Lane. Capital Improvements Program Approved acquisition of a tract of land for the William Cannon Drive/Brodie Lane to U.S. 290 Project. (T.U. Bryant) CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM No. 76/62-12. ---- -- - Approved the following change order: In the amount of $10,417.00 to BRB CONTRACTORS, INC. for the Green Water Treatment Plant 1983 modifications and facilities improvements. (0.110% increase in the original contract) CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM No. 73/22-92. : : 1 Council Memo /a. a. 4 Contracts Approved ROMINES CONSTRUCTION COMPANY 11500 Pollyanna Lane Austin, Texas b. c. d. e. f. g. 'h. VAUGHN & ASSOCIATES, INC. 1225 Round Table Drive Houston, Texas Bid Award: (1) SOUTHWEST PHOTO SUPPLIES 403 Avenue E ג: San Antonio, Texas (2) SOUTHWESTERN CAMERA COMPANY 500 N. Shepherd Houston, Texas CENTEL BUSINESS SYSTEMS 5501 N. Lamar Boulevard Austin, Texas - June 14, 1984 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM - Elisabet Ney Museum Restoration Phase III, Public Works Department - $86,062.00 C.I.P. No. 79/86-01 - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM - Multi-purpose wooden play- structure (2 each), Parks and Recreation Department Item 1 - $12,414.00 C.I.P. Nos. 75/86-46 & 77/86-03 - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM - Film Processing Equipment and Related Items, Fire Department Total $21,105.72 84-0107-GW C.I.P. No. 80-83/01 - Items 1-8 & 18 - $11,653.00 - Items 9-17 - $9,452.72 - Telephone System, Personnel and Human Relations Department Total $97,826.00 84-S234-RS DELAYED ONE...WEEK DURING CONSENT MOTION MANAGEMENT SCIENCE AMERICA, INC. 5005 Mitchelldale Drive, Ste. 200 Houston, Texas IBM CORPORATION 505 Barton Springs Road Austin, Texas BASTROP SCALE COMPANY Bastrop Hills Bastrop, Texas AUSTIN CARBONIC CO., INC. 501 East 3rd Street Austin, Texas - Software License, Personnel Department Total $113,500.00 84-S182-LK - Fifteen (15) Computer Display Stations, Police Department Total $24,401.25 84-S259-LK - Electronic Analytical Balances Water and Wastewater Department Item 1 - $6,272.00 84-0191-MB - Hooded Rainsuits, Various City Departments Twelve (12) Supply Agreement Item 1 $12,315.00 84-0226-AV ) Council Memo 5 Lease Amendment June 14, 1984 Authorized entering into a Lease Amendment with Petroleum, Ltd. for additional lease space in the Petroleum Building, 1524 South Ι.Η. 35. i Lease Agreement Authorized a Lease Agreement between the City of Austin and Travis County, Texas for voting equipment. Item Postponed During the consent motion, Council postponed until June 28, 1984 a resolution to consider approval of the selection of Professional Engineering and Associated Services in connection with the Risk Assessment and Analysis with the City of Austin's Continuing Participation in South Texas Nuclear Power Generation Facility for the Electric Department. (C.I.P. No. 74/12-01) ARCO Coal Contract Amended the current ARCO Coal Contract for the Fayette Power Project in order to purchase supplemental coal. Out of District Service Approved Out-of-District Service for the North Austin Growth Corridor Municipal Utility District No. 1. Item Postponed During the consent motion, Council postponed until June 28, 1984 a resolution authorizeing an RFP to be used in solicitating proposals for the provision of tourism and convention promotion services. / Public Hearing Set Set a public hearing on the following: (Council Goal V.12) Local design for a new Rental Rehabilitation Program on June 28, 1984 at 3:55 p.m. Council Memo 6 Lease Option June 14, 1984 Approved a lease option agreement with Retention, Enhancement and Reclamation Company for private development on a City owned drainage detention facility. Wastewater Service Granted additional wastewater service to the Brown School for a Head Trauma Healthcare Facility. Trucking of Sewage Approved a contract to continue trucking raw sewage from Williamson Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant. + PUBLIC HEARINGS Mayor Pro Tem Trevino opened the following-public hearings and Council took appropriate action: (Mayor Mullen abstained) לים 1:35 Ρ.Μ. - Eligible Blighted Area for a proposed Industrial Development Bond financed project to be located at 205 West 5th Street, pursuant to Art. 5190.6, V.A.T.C.S. Development Corporation Act of 1979. -- Motion The Council, on Councilmember Shipman's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's second, closed the public hearing. (6-0 Vote, Mayor Mullen abstained.) Motion The Council, on Councilmember Urdy's motion, Councilmember Duncan's second, adopted a resolution designating an area as an "Eligible Blighted Area", pursuant to Article 5190.6, V.T.C.S., the Development Corporation Act of 1979 for 205 West 5th Street Venture (205 West 5th Street).(6-0 Vote, Mayor Mullen abstained.) 1:40 Ρ.Μ. - An Industrial Development Bond Financed Commercial Project proposed by 205 West 5th Venture, located at 205 West 5th Street. Motion The Council, on Councilmember Duncan's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's second, closed the public hearing. (6-0 Vote, Mayor Mullen abstained.) に Council Memo HEARINGS - 7 (Continued) June 14, 1984 Motion The Council, on Councilmember Urdy's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's second, adopted a resolution approving an Industrial Development Bond Financed Commercial Project proposed by 205 West 5th Venture, located at 205 West 5th Street, and making the findings required by the Texas Economic Development Commission. (6-0) Vote, Mayor Mullen abstained.) 1:40 Ρ.Μ. - -------- An Industrial Development Bond Financed Project proposed by 205 West 5th Venture for the purpose of Federal Tax Law. Motion The Council, on Councilmember Duncan's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's,second, closed the public hearing. (6-0 Vote, Mayor Mullen abstained.) ✓ Motion The Council, on Councilmember Urdy's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's second, adopted a resolution approving an Industrial Development Bond Financed Project for 205 West 5th Venture, located. at 205 West 5th Street, for the purpose of the Federal Tax Law and making findings required. (6-0 Vote, Mayor Mullen abstained.) PUBLIC HEARING - MULTI FAMILY PROJECT Mayor Mullen opened the public hearing set for 1:45 p.m. on the 284 Unit Multi Family Financed Project proposed by Savage I Enterprises, Chevy Chase South, LTD, #1. No one appeared to be heard. Motion The Council, on Councilmember Duncan's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's second, closed the public hearing and adopted a resolution approving a multi-family housing bond financed project for the Chevy South Apartments for the purpose of the Federal Tax Law. (7-0 Vote) Council Memo 8 C June 14, 1984 ZONING HEARINGS Mayor Mullen announced Council would hear zoning cases scheduled for 1:31 and 1:32 p.m. Council heard, closed the public hearings, granted, and instructed the City Attorney to draw the necessary/ordinances. C14-83 PHI GAMMA 003 DELTA, TRUSTEES 3105 Westlake Drive From "A" & Interim "LA" 1st H&A .33 By John Meinrath Το "C-2" 1st H&A NOT RECOMMENDED RECOMMENDED "LA" 1st H&A GRANTED AS RECOMMENDED Paul Isham, City Attorney, said that since the site had never been zoned by the City, the Phi Gamma Delta had been using the site legally. (On Councilmember Shipman's motion, Councilmember Duncan's second, 7-0 Vote) C14-83 003 .38 CITY OF AUSTIN 2705 Westlake Dr. From Interim "A", Interim "LA" & "A" 1st H&A To "A" 1st H&A NOT RECOMMENDED GRANTED "A" 1st H&A ON BUILDING PAD AND "LA" 1st H&A ON THE BALANCE (On Councilmember Shipman's motion, Councilmember Duncan's second, 7-0 Vote) ---- ------- THIRD READING OF ZONING ORDINANCE Mayor Mullen announced Council was scheduled to pass through third reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 13-2 of the Austin City Code (Zoning Ordinance) to cover the following changes: JOHN S. LLOYD By John H. Doonan (Tract 1) C14-83-344 5801 Salton Drive From Interim "AA" 1st H&A To "AA" 1st H&A GRANTED "A-2" WITH CONDITIONS AS FOLLOWS: 1) Salton Drive is to be cul-de-saced at the westernmmost driveway to the project. 2) All units will be built to an average size as large as possible without exceeding the impervious cover limitation which is stated within the Restrictive Covenants previously filed for the project. The minimum size will be 1250 square feet. Council Memo ZONING - (Continued) 9 June 14, 1984 3) At least one (1) covered parking space for each unit will be provided. 4) A two hundred (200) foot setback from the northernmost property corner will be established. 5) The name of Salton Drive will be changed to Taylor-Draper Parkway. • Motion The Council, on Councilmember Rose's motion, Councilmember Duncan's second, passed through THIRD READING of an ordinance amending Chapter 13-2 of the Austin City Code (Zoning Ordinance) to cover the following change: (7-0 Vote) John S. Lloyd, 5801 Salton Drive, From Interim "AA" 1st H&A to "A-2" with conditions. WORK SESSION Council recessed its Council Meeting to hold a work session on the Price Waterhouse Report. After a long discussion they agreed to continue the work session at 9:00 a.m. on June 28, 1984, and resumed their recessed Council Meeting. Councilmember Spaeth left the Council Chamber for the remainder of the day. STREET NAMING POLICY POSTPONED The Council, on Councilmember Shipman's motion, Councilmember Duncan's second, postponed until June 28, 1984, a discussion and consideration of the Street/Facility naming policy. (5-0 Vote, Mayor Mullen was out of the room, Councilmember Spaeth absent) BOARD APPOINTMENT The Council, on Mayor Mullen's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's second, appointed Bill Hamilton as a member of the Austin Area Rapid Transit Authority Interim Board Citizen's Advisory Committee. (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Spaeth absent) EAST AUSTIN DEVELOPMENT Councilmember Urdy introduced to Council an item to consider proposed East Austin Development on City-owned property. Council Memo 10 Motion June 14, 1984 The Council, on Councilmember Urdy's motion, Councilmember Rose's second, adopted a resolution reallocating $250,000 of CDBG Jobs Bill Funds from Job Training Services to the construction of a Jobs Training Facility and approved reprogramming $375,000 in deobligated CDBG Funds from prior program years for construction of Jobs Training Facility. (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Spaeth absent) Motion The Council, on Councilmember Urdy's motion, Councilmember Rose's second, adopted a resolution authorizing and approving an amendment to an existing professional services agreement between the City of Austin and Shefelman and Nix Architects for developing a Jobs Training Center to be located at 2201 Rosewood Avenue. (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Spaeth absent.) CON CONTRACT APPROVED The Council, on Councilmember Duncan's motion, Mayor Mullen's second, adopted a resolution approving the following contract: (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Spaeth absent) LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE SOUTHWEST P.O. Box 47421 Dallas, Texas - Administrative Service for the City Medical and Dental Plan, Personnel Dept. Thirty-six (36) month contract Estimated total $624,000 84-S246-LI AUSTIN TRANSPORTATION STUDY The Council, on Councilmember Duncan's motion, Councilmember Rose's second, adopted a resolution authorizing execution of the Austin Transportation Study Continuing Phase Agreement, including Williamson County. (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Spaeth absent) SPACE LEASED The Council, on Councilmember Duncan's motion, Mayor Mullen's second, adopted a resolution leasing space for the Resource Management Department. (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Spaeth absent) Council Memo 11 PIER APPROVED June 14, 1984 The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's motion, Councilmember Duncan's second, approved the request of Gene & Rosalie Chiles for approval of an existing pier which was built the same width (parallel to shore) as the original pier, located at 4718 Bunny Run. (4-0 Vote, Councilmember Rose abstained, Councilmember Urdy was out of the room, Councilmember Spaeth absent.) RECYLING OF TRASH Mr. Robert A. Brennan appeared before Council to request approval of a proposal to recycle all trash from City parks. Mayor Mullen said the idea has merit and requested its inclusion in the June 28, 1984 agenda. MEDICAL OFFICE PROJECT The Council, on Councilmember Duncan's motion, Mayor Mullen's second, approved the request of Mr. Larry Langley for exemption from the Inner-City Neighborhood Ordinance for medical office project at 626 West 34th Street. (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Spaeth absent) NO ACTION TAKEN Council took no action on the request of Mr. David Johnston for exemption from Williamson Creek Moratorium Ordinance No. 840301 for one L.U.E. of wastewater service (6225 U.S. Highway 290). WAIVER OF OPEN CONTAINER ORDINANCE The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's motion, Mayor Mullen's second, approved the request of Mr. Dwight Hume for a waiver of the Open Container Ordinance for June 16, 1984 between 4:00p.m. and 9:00 p.m., on Congress Avenue between 8th and 9th Streets to serve beer during Austin City Limits Taping. (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Spaeth absent) NO ACTION TAKEN Council took no action on the request of Mr. Terry Irion for approval, on the advice of the Water and Wastewater Department, to be exempted from the Williamson Creek Moratorium Ordinance. Council Memo 12.. DRAFT REPORT ON HOUSING POLICY June 14, 1984 Mayor Mullen opened the public hearing set for 5:01 P.M. on Draft Report on Housing Policy. Cloteal Haines reviewed the report and the following people spoke: Phillip Creer, Cathy Tyler, David Bodenman., Marsha Van Wagner, Paul Hernandez, Dr. Jane Haney, Julia Garza, John Henneberger, Zeke Romo, B.R. McReynolds, George Stone, Don Damron. Motion The Council, on Councilmember Urdy's motion, Mayor Mullen's second, closed the public hearing. (4-0 Vote, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino and Councilmember Rose out of the room, Councilmember Spaeth absent.) ITEM POSTPONED Mr. Ken Manning appeared before Council to request approval for revision in policies to allow retail establishments to receive Certificates of Occupancy without water and wastewater services in the Williamson Creek Watershed until the moratorium is lifted. There will be a City Manager report on June 28 and action will be taken at that time. KITY MANAGER REPORTS Jim Thompson reported on the Williamson Creek Treatment Plant and said trucking is being continued. Maureen McReynolds reported on Hazardous Materials Ordinance and said it will be before Council in August. Ron Wood presented the Financial Performance Report and Mayor Mullen told him he is on the right track. ADJOURNMENT Council adjourned its meeting at 6:51 P.Μ.