Austin: Views, Parkland, Elections, Major Bonds
Protecting Capitol Views:
Enacted a new ordinance to protect scenic views of the State Capitol, following strong public support.Major Bond Election Set:
Scheduled a September 8, 1984 bond election to fund significant capital improvements, including water system upgrades, new fire stations, road projects, and the crucial acquisition of 2.6 acres adjacent to Zilker Park for preservation.Taxi Service Overhaul:
Determined the allocation of taxi permits to several local companies (Airline, Roy's, Yellow, Capitol) after a lengthy public hearing, impacting city transportation services.Electoral System Challenge:
Voted to negotiate a settlement in the *Overton v. City of Austin* lawsuit, which challenged the city's electoral system and could lead to the implementation of single-member districts.Housing Project Funding Denied:
Declined to fund the Nueva Vida Low-Cost Housing Project, with the City Manager citing its origins as a private enterprise.
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C POUNDED 1889 Austin City Council MINUTES For August 02, 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, noting the presence of all Councilmembers. MINUTES APPROVED The Council, on Councilmember Rose's motion, Mayor Mullen's second, approved the minutes for the Regular Meeting of July 12, 1984 and Special Meeting of July 12, 1984. (5-0 Vote, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino and Councilmember Urdy were out of the room.) MEDICAL LIFE SUPPORT Mr. John A. Noyes appeared before Council to request establishing a "Medical Life Support" electrical rate for those Austin citizens requiring life support electrical services. Mayor Mullen said this idea should be investigated and City Manager Carrasco said he would like to work on alternate programs and financial assistance. STRATFORD DRIVE } Mr. Jonathan L. Markley, Stratford Drive Neighborhood Association, appeared before Council to discuss additional protections for the Stratford Drive Neighborhood Area. Mayor Mullen suggested a public hearing be set for September 6, 1984 at 2:00 p.m. Incorporated with this request was an item from Councilmembers Duncan and Shipman to discuss extending : ! Council Memo STRATFORD DRIVE 2 (Continued) 8/2/84 amendments to the Lake Austin Watershed Ordinance and the Lake Austin Shoreline Ordinance to include the South Shore to Town Lake from Tom Miller Dam to Zilker Park. Motion The Council, on Councilmember Duncan's motion, Councilmember Spaeth's second, set a public hearing for September 6, 1984 at 2:00 p.m. to discuss extending amendments to the Lake Austin Watershed Ordinance and the Lake Austin Shoreline Ordinance to include the South Shore to Town Lake from Tom Miller Dam to Zilker Park. (5-0 Vote, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino and Councilmember Urdy were out of the room.) Mr. Rick Hardin, Judge Jack Pope, Mr. Harold Lawrence, Mr. Eugene McKee, Mr. Jon Washam, Ms. Alisim Clark, Ms Verna Mae Morrison and Ms. Linda Washam had also requested to speak on the subject of Stratford Drive but did not do so when the hearing was set. CONSENT ORDINANCES The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's motion, Mayor Mullen's second, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed the following ordinances in one consent motion: (7-0 Vote) Operating Budget Amendments a. Appropriating $1,943,749.00 from the Water and Wastewater じ b. Utility Ending Balance, to meet construction, planning and system management requirements, and meet unbudgeted expenditures which the utility is unable to absorb in its Operating Budget. : Appropriating $37,515.00 from the Building Inspection Fund ending balance to establish a modular building manufacturing site inspection program. Aviation Ordinance Amended the Aviation Ordinance permitting any FAA-imposed penalties resulting from a tenant's violation of the Master Security Program to be assessed against that tenant. Capital Improvements Program Declared the necessity for and ordered improvements to Jollyville Road, Phase 1, consisting of 1 unit covering approximately 29 blocks. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM No. 84/62-14. Council Memo 3 8/2/84 Modular Building Inspection Fee Amended Ordinance Nos. 820923-N and 830421-N setting a fee for modular building manufacturing site inspections performed by the City Building Inspection Department. Zoning Ordinances Amended Chapter 13-2 of the Austin City Code (Zoning Ordinance) to cover the following changes: a. 1 b. DAVIS W. PETRICK By Marvin Fatter C14-84-124 7701 South Congress EMERGENCY PASSAGE OF ORDINANCE (6-0 Vote, Mayor Mullen abstained.) CFC/HARDIN JOINT VENTURE By W. M. Faust C14-83-178 From Interim "AA" 1st H&A to "C" 1st H&A 8600-8800 Blocks Pleasant Lane, also From Interim "AA" Ist H&A to "DL" & "A" 1st H&A bounded by Cameron Road & Dessau Lane c. WILLIAMSON CREEK JOINT Rear of 5200-5400 VENTURE By George Yonge C14r-83-081 Nuckols Crossing Road, proposed ext. of Stassney Lane & proposed Possum Hollow Drive (6-0 Vote Councilmember Rose abstained.) From Interim "AA" Ist H&A to "A-2" 1st H&A d. M. D. THOMSON, ET AL 1000-1010 Banister From "A" 1st H&A to By Mauro, Sarrett Lane & 3708-3818 "BB" 1st H&A & Wendler C14-83-073 Garden Villa Lane FIRST READING ONLY (4-3 Vote, Councilmembers Duncan, Rose and Shipman voted: NO) : e. AUSTIN CENTER NORTH, LTD. & NEWHOUSE PARK, LTD. Rear of 8222-8300 From Interim "A" 1st H&A N. Lamar Boulevard to "C" & "B" 1st H&A By Donald E. Birć C14-82-080 ! Council Memo ZONING - Continued 4 8/2/84 f. TRAMMELL CROW COMPANY 4140 Governor's Row By David Bodenman Cl4r-84-091 : From Interim "AA" 1st H&A to "GR" 1st H&A & "C-2" 2nd HEA (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Spaeth abstained). MARY ANN & ROGELIO R. 308 Stassney Lane g. REYES By Paul DeLaRosa C14-84-130 From "A" 1st H&A to "O" 1st. H&A (5-0 Vote, Mayor Mullen and Councilmember Rose abstained) h. KELLY MCADAMS By Bob Baker C14-84-122 7021 Burnet Road From "A" 1st & 6th H&A to "B" 1st H&A & 6th H&A (5-0 Vote, Mayor Mullen and Councilmember Rose abstained) i. CARMEN VASQUEZ 2218-2210 College From "A" 1st H&A to By Zachary Vasquez Avenue "LR" 1st H&A C14-84-121 (5-0 Vote, Mayor Mullen and Councilmember Rose abstained) j. SIMMIE H. CORDELL, 5414-5418 Middle From "A" 1st H&A to ESTATE Fiskville Road "C" 1st H&A C14-84-118 (5-0 Vote, Mayor Mullen and Councilmember Rose abstained) k. CITY OF AUSTIN Old Anderson High From "A-H" 1st H&A OFFICE OF LAND 1607 Pennsylvania to "A" 1st H&A DEVELOPMENT SERVICES Avenue C14h-83-015 1. i : m. Goodall-Wooten House (5-0 Vote, Mayor Mullen and Councilmember Rose abstained) CITY OF AUSTIN OFFICE OF LAND 700 W. Martin Luther From "O" 2nd H&A to "OH" 2nd H&A DEVELOPMENT SERVICES King Blvd. C14h-84-005 (5-0 Vote, Mayor Mullen and Councilmember Rose abstained) NATER INVESTMENTS N.V., INC. C14r-84-059 9442-9508 Research Boulevard, 9309-9333 Jollyville Road From Interim "A" & "GR" lat H&A to "0-1" 1st & 2nd H&A EMERGENCY PASSAGE OF ORDINANCE (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Duncan abstained) Council Memo 5 8/2/84 From Interim "AA" Ist H&A to "BB" 1st H&A ZONING (Continued) n. MILWOOD JOINT VENTURE II 6104-6298 McNeil Road By Ken Manning C14-84-022 (Tract 3) EMERGENCY PASSAGE OF ORDINANCE 0. TRAMMEL CROW COMPANY By David Bodenman C14-83-191 11200-11400 Kramer Lane From "GR" 1st H&A to "DL" & "AA" 1st H&A EMERGENCY PASSAGE OF ORDINANCE CONSENT RESOLUTIONS The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's motion, Mayor Mullen's second, adopted the following resolutions in one consent motion: (7-0 Vote) a. Release of Easements Approved release of the following easements: Portions of the Sanitary Sewer Easement on Lot 7, Block F, Herman Brown Addition, No. 2, Section 5, 2709 Maria Anna Road. (Request submitted by Mrs. Harriet Alexander) b. 3.0' of the 5.0' Public Utility Easement along the rear lot line of Lot 12, Block B, Tonkawa Bluff Addition. (This request has been submitted by Mr. Robert A. Dennison III, on behalf of Mr. Dennis R., Worsham, owner) c. 2.5' of the 7.5' Public Utility Easement along the rear of lot 6, Block C, the Enclave at Balcones Forest, 8158 Ceberry Drive. (Request submitted by Mr. Frank D. Graydon) a. b. License Agreements Entered into the following license agreements: To allow the encroachment of landscaping and a sprinkler system into the public right-of-way of Lamar Boulevard and 39th Street, 1017 West 39th Street. (Request submitted by Mr. Charles Sikes.) To allow the encroachment of a storm water detention system and access crossing across the 15' Public Utility Easement as dedicated in Volume 6000, Page 2235, of the Travis County Deed Records and dedicated on Lots 1 & 2, Westcreek Section 10, Phase Η, 4700-4706 McCarty Lane. (Request submitted by Barry Campbell Engineering on behalf of N.P.C.) ! Council Memo : 6 Capital Improvements Program 8/2/84 Approved acquisition of right-of-way for the U.S. Highway 290 East Project (Cameron Road to U.S. Highway 183) which is part of the right-of-way purchase agreement with the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM No. 78/62-45. Contracts Approved Approved the following contracts: a. Bid award: b. c. d. e. f. (1) R. D. ERB COMPANY 5511 San Pedro Avenue San Antonio, Texas (2) TEMPLE, INC. (WBE) 3900-J Drosett Austin, Texas - - - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM - Seaholm Transformer Replacement, Electric Utility Department - $96,727.00-C.I.P. No. 83/12-04 Items 1-2 $85,985.00 Item 3 $10,742.00 FEDERAL PACIFIC C/O R. D. Erb Company San Antonio, Texas WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC SUPPLY CO. 9230 Research Boulevard Austin, Texas WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC CORP. 201 N. St. Mary's, Suite 152 San Antonio, Texas ARGO INDUSTRIAL 1347 Lathrop Street Houston, Texas MCKESSON CHEMICAL COMPANY Foremost-McKesson Chemical Group 4351 Director Drive San Antonio, Texas - - - - - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM - Autotransformer, Electric Utility Department Eight (8) Month Contract Total $598,850.00 C.I.P. No. 83/16-05 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM - Capacitor Banks, Electric Utility Department Items 1-2- $134,214.00 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM - Substation Relays, Electric Utility Department - Total $36,502.00 C.I.P. No. 84/16-01 Rotary Screw Air Compressor, Electric Utility Department Total $11,350.00 84-0261-AV Hydrazine Solution, Electric Utility Department Twelve (12) Month Period: Total $16,200.00 84-0258-AV Council Memo 7 ! CONTRACTS (Continued) g. h. i. j. THE CLEANING COMPANY (MBE) P. O. Box 26810 Austin, Texas DATA RESOURCES, INC. Capital Bank Plaza, Suite 3350 Houston, Texas 8/2/84 - Janitorial Service for Kramer Lane Service Building, Electric Utility Department Twelve (12) Month Contract Total $7,257.60 84-8298-LK - Data Services and Subscription to Texas Economic Service, Electric Utility Department Twelve (12) Months Contract Total $12,000.00 84-5344-EF - Juvenile Books, Austin Public Libraries Twelve (12) Month Supply Agreement Item 1 $40,000.00 84-0269-GW RCA Captive Repair Parts, Vehicle and Equipment Services Department Twelve (12) Month Contract Estimated total $8,135.00 84-5261-LK - Temporary Employment Services, Department of Public Event Facilities Twelve (12) Month Period Estimated cost of $25,000.00 84-S309-LK BOUND TO STAY BOUND BOOKS, INC. West Martin Road Jacksonville, Illinois RADIO COMMUNICATIONS ENGINEERING 620 Canion Street Austin, Texas - k. KELLY SERVICE, INC. 1701 Directors Blvd., Suite 350 Austin, Texas 1. THE CAMBRIDGE SYSTEMS GROUP 24275 Elise Los Altos Hills, California - m. GARRETT-ABNEY COMPANY - Agent for Aetna Casualty & Surety Company 621 West 7th Street Austin, Texas Access Control Software, Police Department Thirty-six (36) Month Payment Plan Total $41,496.60 84-5306-LK City of Austin Fidelity Bonds, Personnel Department Thirty-six (36) Month Period Estimated total $26,366.00 84-6321-LI n. ARCHEOLOGICAL RESEARCH CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM - LABORATORY UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS Archeological Survey associated with the Onion Creek Interceptor- Austin, Texas Section IV (Lower Tunnel), Public Works Department - Not to exceed $46,954.00 - C.I.P. No. 73/23-11 : 1 Council Memo 8 8/2/84 Camp Mabry Wastewater Collector Line Approved the selection of professional survey services for reconstruction and/or replacement of existing Camp Mabry Wastewater Collector line (in the Taylor Slough - North Drainage Basin) Grant Application Authorized submission of a grant application to the Urban Mass Transportation Administration (UMTA) for a Technical Studies Grant (TX-09-TECH-84) in the amount of $70,000. (UMTA 80% $56,000 and City 20% in-kind match $14,000) Public Hearings Set Set public hearings on the following: a. ৮. Proposed Special Transit Services Policy Revisions: August 9, 1984 at 4:30 p.m. An appeal of Bernard T. McCutcheon from the assessment of lot cleaning cost, pursuant to Section 6-9-28 of the Austin City Code: August 9, 1984 at 4:00 p.m. Legal Counsel Authorized outside legal counsel for condemnation trial of Austin v. T.C. Steiner, et al. NUEVA VIDA Council continued a discussion on approval of $70,000 in available funds to complete Phase I of the Nueva Vida Low-Cost Housing Project. Discussion began on July 26, 1984. - City City Manager Carrasco said he does not recommend allocation of funds because the project started out as private enterprise, lost money, and now they are requesting help from the City. ROLLBACK REQUESTED Ms. Paua Tatsch appeared before Council to request rollback zoning of Great Hills V Subdivision from mixed Interim "A" and "B" to "AA" as in accord with existng restrictive covenant. Motion The Council, on Councilmember Shipman's motion, Mayor Mullen's 11 Council Memo ROLL BACK - (Continued) 9 } 8/2/84 second, voted to place Great Hills V on the Planning Department's roll back list, to be taken in order. (7-0 Vote) NO ACTION TAKEN The Council took no action on the request of Ms. Annette H. Westbrook for exemption from Capital Recovery Fee on water meter. (This was continued from July 26, 1984.) WATER SYSTEM IN OAK HILL AREA The Council, on Councilmember Shipman's motion, Councilmember Spaeth's second, approved the request of Mr. Tom Curtis for approval for substitution of Manager under October 3, 1983 "Agreement Regarding Construction of Improvements to City of Austin's Water System in the Oak Hill Area." (6-0 Vote, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino was out of the room.) CITIZEN DID NOT APPEAR Mr. Terry Davis, who had requested to set a public hearing on whether single member districts and at-large should be placed on the ballot for election, did not appear. WILLIAMSON CREEK STATUS REPORT Ms. Shiel Mathews, Water and Wastewater Department, reported that the water levels are so much below freeboard that it is hard to measure. Mayor Mullen said weekly reports on the status of Williamson Creek can no be discontinued unless the freeboard is 36" from top. Jerry Lawson reported on the water conservation plan. He said it has succeeded and he hopes the mandatory restrictions can be lifted as soon as possible. Mayor Mullen stated this would not be discussed further because the agenda does not include proper posting for the subject. WESTGATE BOULEVARD CONSTRUCTION Shiela Mathews said there will be a meeting tonight (August 2) at Manchaca Library concerning Westgate Boulevard construction. Council Memo 10 PUBLIC HEARING - 8/2/84 TEXAS MUNICIPAL CENTER JOINT VENTURE Mayor Pro Tem Trevino opened the public hearing set for 1:30 p.m. to consider an Industrial Development Bond financed project proposed by the Texas Municipal Center Joint Venture located at 500-502 East 11th Street for the purpose of Federal Tax Law. Mayor Mullen announced he would abstain from this subject because he serves on the Municipal Center Board of Directors. Ruby Goodwin, Travis County Democratic Women, appeared to state she does not like this kind of corporate welfare. Councilmember Shipman reminded her the Council has unanimously expressed their frustration at this type of project also. Motion The Council, on Councilmember Spaeth's motion, Councilmember Urdy'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 commercial project for the Texas Municipal Joint Venture, and making the findings required for the purposes of the Federal Tax Law. (6-0 Vote, Mayor Mullen abstained) Motion The Council, on Councilmember Duncan's motion, Councilmember Spaeth'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 Texas Municipal Center, Joint Venture, located at 500-502 East 11th Street. (6-0 Vote, Mayor Mullen abstained) PUBLIC HEARING - PROTECTION OF CAPITOL VIEWS Mayor Mullen opened the public hearing set for 2:00 p.m. on Protection of the Capitol Views. Marie Gaines, Office of Land Development Services, outlined the corridors and glimpses of the Capitol view. She said there are nine of these corridors and glimpses. Janet Felston presented a slide show of the nine views. Council Memo 11 8/2/84 HEARING - (Continued) Lyn Hough said the ordinance is important. Blake Alexander, chairman, Historical Landmark Commission, endorsed the ordinance and recommends no changes. Allen Taniguchi, chairman, Downtown Revitalization Task Force, urged support of the ordinance. Agnes Freed, urged favorable consideration. Philip Creer urged passage to keep views. Monica Walden, Sierra Club, wants ordinance passed. Ada Simond, State Representative Terrall Smith, Lena Guerrero and Sid Sanders favor the ordinance. Cecily Sims, an attorney who worked on the revisions to the Zoning Ordinance, said the Capitol View Ordinance is well drafted and tight. Motion The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's motion, Councilmember Rose's second, closed the public hearing. (7-0 Vote) Motion Councilmember Shipman made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Rose to waive the requirement for three readings and finally pass the Capitol View Ordinance on emergency passage. Friendly Amendment Denied Councilmember Spaeth offered a friendly amendment that if an applicant can show that their project does not block the view, then they can appeal to Council. Councilmember Shipman did not accept the friendly amendment. : Councilmember Shipman stated the ordinance as proposed allows appeal to the Board of Adjustment for variance. Paul Isham, City Attorney, stated the staff has reviewed and if the applicant does not agree he can go to the Board of Adjustment. But will not come to Council. Councilemmbers Duncan, Rose, Urdy and Mayor Mullen all supported this ruling. Mayor Mullen stated a market study and legal study has been done and "we know we can defend our position in court". Roll Call on Motion 7-0 Vote RECESS Council recessed its meeting at 3:45 p.m. and resumed its recessed meeting at 4:00p.m. Council Memo 12 8/2/84 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS BOND ELECTION Council had before them two ordinances, one to approve the 1984-90 Capital Improvements Program, and one to set the ballot for September 8, 1984 bond election. Motion The Council, on Councilmember Rose's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's second, approved the language in Propositions 1-28 with the following changes: (7-0 Vote) (Changes from proposal are underlined) Proposition 3: Issuance of $14,470,000 utility system revenue supported bonds for construction of water lines and a pump station to improve and expand water service in the north central and northwest service areas. Proposition 25: add "and the Old Bakery on Congress" Avenue" Proposition 28: The issuance of $560,000 tax supported General Obligation Bonds for construction of joint use emergency medical services/fire facilities. Motion Amended Councilmember Rose made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Duncan to change the Capital Improvements Proposal to include improvements to Spicewood Springs Road to four lanes in the first year Capital Improvements Program. ALSO change the figure in Proposition 15, (Refuse Fueled Generation Plant) to $80,000,000. ALSO include improvements to Northland, 360 and RM 2222 in the 3rd year CIP. (This included in vote on motion) - -------- The Council, on Councilmember Rose's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's second, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed an ordinance setting the ballot for the September 8, 1984 Bond Election. (7-0 Vote) LATER IN THE DAY: Motion to Reconsider The Council, on Councilmember Rose's motion, Councilmember Duncan's second, voted to reconsider the motion. (7-0 Vote) Motion In addition to changes approved previously, the Council, on Councilmember Rose's motion, Councilmember Duncan's second, approved Council Memo CIP & BOND - (Continued) 13 8/2/84 changing the wording in Proposition 27 to seven new fire stations rather than eight. Motion The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's motion, Councilmember Duncan's second, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed an ordinance calling a bond election for September 8, 1984, making provisions for the conduct of the election and other matters incident and related to such election. (7-0 Vote) PUBLIC HEARING EASMENT THROUGH DICK NICHOLS PARK Mayor Mullen opened the public hearing set for 2:30 p.m. on dedication of a Public Utility Easement through a portion of Dick Nichols Park. No one appeared to speak. Mayor Pro Tem Trevino asked Mr. Richard Ridings, Director of Public Works, "Is there no feasible and prudent alternative to a public utility easement through a portion of Dick Nichols Park?" Mr. Ridings answered "No". Mayor Pro Tem Trevino asked, "In your opinion has all reasonable planning been undertaken to minimize any harm to the park as a result of this use?" Mr. Ridings answered that planning had taken place. 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 dedicating a public utility easement through a portion of Dick Nichols Park on an EMERGENCY BASIS. (7-0 Vote) EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Mullen announced Council would go into Executive Session pursuant to Article 6252-17, Texas Revised Civil Statutes Annotated to discuss real estate negotiations, Section 2, Paragraph f, concerning Zilker Park property and its possible condemnation. RECESS Council recessed its meeting at 4:20 p.m. and resumed its recessed meeting at 5:15 p.m. Council Memo 14 ZILKER PARK PROPERTY 8/2/84 At the close of the Executive Session, Mayor Mullen announced Council had discussed the the acquisition of 2.6 acres of land adjacent to Zilker Park for $1,600,000. Mr. Duncan, representing Transwestern, discussed their modified plan for an office building adjacent to Zilker Park. Motion Councilmember Duncan said he supports putting $1,600,000 on the bond ballot for purchase of a tract of land adjacent to Zilker Park totalling 2.6 acres. Bill Lemon appeared before Council and told them to exhaust all legal channels concerning Zilker Park land aquisition before throwing in the towel on Zilker Park. Mr. Duncan, Transwestern, said they will take every precaution they can to protect Zilker Park and Barton Springs enviromentally. Bert Kromack, president, Save Barton Creek Association, discussed the site plan and changes made. Motion to Reconsider The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's motion and Councilmember Rose's second, voted to reconsider approval of the 1984-90 Capital Improvements Program and setting the ballot for the September 8, 1984 Bond Election to state Proposition 22 as follows and pass the ordinances: (7-0 Vote) "The issuance of $1,600,000 tax supported general obligation bonds for acquisition of approximately 2.6 acres of land adjacent to Zilker Park." ZONING CASE POSTPONED The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's motion, Councilmember Duncan's second, voted to postpone the following zoning case 30 days, with a friendly amendment by Councilmember Shipman for the City, State and County to meet and seek a site: (7-0 Vote) C14-84 074 OLTORF-BEN WHITE JOINT VENTURE By U.R.S. Engineers Proposed Oltorf Street & Ben White Boulevard From Interim "AA" Ist H&A Το "C" & "DL" 2nd H&A RECOMMEND subject to letters of credit for 1/3 of the cost for a traffic signal at Bryant Blvd./E.Ben White; total cost of 475' of left-turn lane storage; and total cost of a free right-turn lane for westbound E. Ben White and northbound Bryant Blvd.; all as agreed to by applicant. POSTPONE TO 9/6/84 Council Memo 15 PUBLIC HEARING - TAXI FRANCHISE 8/2/84 Mayor Mullen opened the public hearing set for 3:00 p.m. on Taxicab Franchise Applications/Renewals permits and Applications for Additional Taxicab Permits. Allen Brecher, Director, Urban Transportation, reviewed the proposals. Carlos Velasquez, Roy's Taxi Service and Terral Smith, representin Yellow and Harlem, both discussed their cab companies. Sabatino Sconci, manager of Airlines Taxi, talked about the many years he has been in business. Ron Means, Austin Cab Co., told Council they should be sensitive to others needs for franchises. Linda Clark, Capitol Cab Company, asked for franchises. Mr. Allan Brecher, Director of Urban Transportation, told Council that Mr. Turner was in the hospital in intensive care. John Ramsey, manager of Yellow Cab of Austin discussed their merits. Leo Castillo Jr. talked about the good service given by Roy's Cab. A dispatcher said Harlem and Roy's need more cabs. Oden Smith, owner/operator, said more competition is needed. Ken Manning, representing a group of owner/operators, said there should be 10 permits for each franchise. Stacy Suits said the franchisees do not need additional permits. Ray Gallagher spoke in favor of a franchise for Roy's Taxi. After a lengthy discussion, the following motions were made: Motion The Council, on Councilmember Duncan's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's second, closed the public hearing. (7-0 Vote) Motion The Council, on Councilmember Urdy's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's second, voted to set aside 40% for ownership in 6 months. (7-0 Vote) Motion The Council, on Councilmember Urdy's motion, Mayor To Tem Trevino's second, passed through FIRST READING ONLY an ordinance concerning Taxi-cab Franchise as follows: (7-0 Vote) Airline, 1; Roy's, 80; Yellow, 98; Capitol, 75
Council Memo TAXI - (Continued) 16 Motion 6/2/84 The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, voted to reconsider the franchise ordinance and vote on each cab company individually. (7-0 Vote) Motion The Council, on Councilmember Urdy's motion, Mayor Mullen's second, approved one permit for Airline Cab Company. (7-0 Vote) Motion The Council, on Councilmember Urdy's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's motion, approved 80 permits for Roy's Taxi. (7-0 Vote) Motion The Council, on Councilmember Urdy's motion, Mayor Mullen's second, approved 98 permits for Yellow Cab Company. (7-0 Vote) Motion The Council, on Councilmember Urdy's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Trevin's second, approved 75 permits for Capitol Cab Co. (7-0 Vote) Motion The Council, on Councilmember Urdy's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's second, voted to continue Mr. Turner's hearing at a later date. (7-0 Vote) REQUEST FOR EXEMPTION DENIED The Council, on Councilmember Duncan's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, denied Mr. Terry Bray's request for exemption from site plan requirement in Fairview Park property because the site plan should be on tract. (7-0 Vote) ZONING HEARINGS Mayor Mullen announced Council would hear zoning cases scheduled for 4:00 p.m. Council heard, closed the public hearings, granted and instructed the City Attorney to draw the necessary ordinances as follows: Council Memo 17 8/2/84 ZONING - (Continued) C14-84 147 CITY OF AUSTIN OFFICE OF LAND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES C14-82 LAS MADERAS PUD -002 By Peter A. Dwyer .01 (84) C14 r-84 GEORGE K. 117 NICOLOPOULOS By The Robert Butler Company 8710 MoPac Boulevard From "GR" 2nd H&A Το "0-1" 1st H&A RECOMMENDED GRANTED AS RECOMMENDED 6204 Dove Creek Drive From Interim "A" 1st H&A To PUD - Twenty-eight unit residential develop- ment with private streets and common area lots. RECOMMENDED GRANTED AS RECOMMENDED 2513-31 E. Ben White From Interim "AA" 1st H&A Boulevard To RECOMMEDNED "C" 1st H&A GRANTED AS RECOMMENDED 4500 & 4544 S. Lamar From "AA" 1st H&A Boulevard C14 r-84 050 CALLAWAY/COLEMAN JOINT VENTURE By James H. Coleman C14-84 RAYMOND M. 3605 Manchaca Road & 133 WILLIAMS 3600 Fleetwood Drive By Mary Krause 6-0 VOTE, COUNCILMEMBER SHIPMAN VOTED NO & Ruby Meredith "O" 2nd H&A & "GR" 1st H&A RECOMMENDED GRANTED AS RECOMMENDED From "A" 1st H&A To "A", "BB" & "0-1" 1st H&A RECOMMENDED (as amended) GRANTED AS RECOMMENDED C14-84 CITY OF AUSTIN 145 OFFICE OF LAND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 1801-2111 Richcreek From Interim "A" 1st H&A Road 1800-2206 Pasadena To RECOMMENDED "A" 1st H&A 1800-1919 Madison Avenue GRANTED AS RECOMMENDEI 1800-1919 Piedmont Avenue 1800-1918 St. Johns Avenue 1800-1916 Cullen Avenue 7000-7408 Yates Avenue 7102-7208 Hardy Drive 2000-2019 Hardy Circle (On Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's motion, Councilmember Rose's second, 7-0 Vote) Counc11. Memo ZONING (Continued) 18 C14-84 FRANCISCO LIMON 904 Vargas 148 6-0 Vote, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino abstained because the applicant is a relative. 8/2/84 From "A" 1st H&A To "C" 1st H&A RECOMMENDED "C" 1st H&A tied to bakery use GRANT AS RECOMMENDED C14 -84 RICHARED G. HARDIN 700 West 22nd Street From "B" 2nd H&A 149 C14-84 150 MARIO & MARY AGUILAR By Morton Plotsky C14-84 151 DEWEY T. SHANNON By Κ.Μ. Kavoussi, M.D. 9510 Brown Lane 4303 James Casey To "O" 2nd H&A RECOMMENDED subject to to rollback to "B" 2nd H&A once office use ceases or building is demolished. GRANT AS RECOMMENDED Fran Interim "AA" 1st H&A "DL" 1st H&A له RECOMMENDED "DL" with dedication of up to 40 feet of right-of-way from center line on Brown Lane. GRANT AS RECOMMENDED From "A" Ist H&A Το "0-1" 1st H&A RECOMMENDED subject to 30' of right-of-way from centerline of James Casey Street. GRANT AS RECOMMENDED C14-84 JAMES MICHAEL 160 CRANE, ET AL By Lloyd C. Williams, Jr. C14 -84 LUCY COLVIN 161 By Tom Curtis 4020, 4022, 4100 Manchaca Road 1930-1942 Mariposa From "A" 1st H&A Το "0-1" 1st H&A RECOMMENDED subject to retaining structures and dedication of 45' of right-of-way from the centerline of Manchaca. GRANT AS RECOMMENDED From Interim "A" 1st H&A To "B" 1st H&A RECOMMENDED subject to appropriate termination of Mariposa Drive with every effort made to retain trees. GRANT AS RECOMMENDED こ Council Memo ZONING - (Continued) 19 C14-84 NASH PHILLIPS/ 162 COPUS, INC. By Herbert P. Golding 4555-4805 McCarty Lane 8/2/84 From "A", "LR" 1st H&A Το "0-1" & "C" 1st H&A RECOMMENDED (as amended) noting that "C" zoning will be tied to tennis court and health club facility, staff is to initiate a rollback to "A" 1st for the office zoned access point on One Oak Road, subject to : 60' from centerline on McCarty. GRANTED AS RECOMMENDED C14-84 G.R. OWENS, JR. 134 By Mary Krause & Ruby Meredith 7901-7915 Cooper Lane From "AA" 1st H&A Το "0-1" 1st H&A RECOMMENDED (as amended) subject to 40' of right- of-way from centerline of Cooper Lane. GRANTED AS RECOMMENDED : C14-84 GUSSIE H. HEBEL 140 By Michael L. Dewvall C14r-84 MILTON TURNER 166 By Robert Turner 807 North Bluff Drive From Interim "A" 1st H&A To "BB" 1st HEA RECOMMENDED (as amended) subject to 30' of right- of-way from centerline of North Bluff Dr. determina- tion of driveway locations will be made at time of site plan approval. GRANTED AS RECOMMENDED 115 Wild Basin Road, From Interim "AA" 1st H&A South To "0" ist H&A RECOMMENDED subject to up to 35' of right-of-way from centerline of Wild Basin. GRANTED AS RECOMMENDED (On Councilmember Duncan's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, 7-0 Vote) Council Memo 20 8/2/84 CONTRACT APPROVAL POSTPONED Mayor Mullen announced Council would consider the approval of the following contract on August 9, 1984: HUMAN AFFAIRS, INC. 800 E. 30th Street, Ste. 203 Austin, Texas Employee Assistance Program Personnel Department Twelve (12) Month Service Agreement Total - $267,300.00 84-S181-LI OVERTON v. CITY OF AUSTIN Council had before them a resolution to consider authorizing the City Attorney to execute Joint Motion and approving Interim Order in Overton v. City of Austin lawsuit. Prior to the vote, Terry Davis, Black Citizen Task Force, appeared before Council to tell them they will file against the City to not do this without a vote of the people on a Charter amendment. He said the denial of intervention will be taken to a higher court. Mayor Mullen asked, "Where are we in drawing lines of maps?" City Attorney Isham said he has been led to believe the districts have not been drawn. Councilmember Spaeth said he would like to have a mixed plan with some Councilmembers at large and some single member..Lengthy discussion followed. Motion Councilmember Duncan made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Urdy to instruct the City Attorney to negotiate an agreed settlement along the lines recommended by the 11 Plaintiff and reserve the right, as it is written in the agreement, to draw our own map and submit it for negotiation and instruct the City Attorney to sign an agreed judgement. At this point, Mayor Mullen asked Mayor Pro Tem Trevino to take the chair so that he could make a motion. Substitute Motion Mayor Mullen made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Rose to pass an amendment allowing the Council to participate in the drawing of the lines of the minority districts and when those are agreed upon MALDEF and NAACP will no longer negotiate on further lines. Council Memo 21 OVERTON (Continued) Roll Call on Substitute Motion - 8/2/84 FAILED 2-4-1 Vote Yes: Mayor Mullen & Councilmember Rose No: Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Councilmembers Duncan, Shipman and Urdy. Abstain: Councilmember Spaeth Roll Call on Motion 6-1 Vote, Councilmember Spaeth No PUBLIC HEARING - INNER-CITY NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE Mayor Mullen opened the public hearing set for 5:00p.m. on Amendment to Ordinance No. 840209-K, the Inner-City Neighborhood Development Ordinance to include the Original City Neighborhood Association Area. No one appeared to be heard. Motion The Council, on Councilmember Shipman's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, closed the public hearing, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 840209-K, the Inner-City Neighborhood Development Ordinance to include the Original City Neighborhood Association area. (7-0 Vote) ZONING HEARINGS Mayor Mullen announce Council would continue with zoning application hearings which had begun earlier in the evening. Council heard, closed the public hearings, approved and directed the City Attorney to draw the necessary ordinances for the following cases C14 -84 DONALD H. AND 085 NANCY J. NAEVE By Nancy J. Naeve 4000-4004 Manchaca From "A" 1st HEA Το "0-1" 1st H&A RECOMMENDED subject to retaining structures and dedication of 45' of right-of-way from centerline of Manchaca. 1. GRANTED AS RECOMMENDED C Council Memo ZONING - (Continued) 22 8/2/84 Marie Gaines, Land Development Department, reviewed the case. Don Naeve said he plans to turn the site into a dental office. Councilmember Shipman said there should be no entrance on Prather Lane. Dr. Naeve said he would like the Prather Lane entrance for staff use only. Doris Fuller and Jeanette Steadman, who are heirs to the property, said they see no problem with traffic on Prather Lane and the addition of a dental office will not create a great traffic flow. Nancy Naeve pointed out that the driveway on Prather has been there for 35 years. (On Councilmember Duncan's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, 5-0 Vote, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino and Councilmember Spaeth out of the room.) C14 r-84 E.H. HURST 136 By T.J. Morton 2614 Walsh Tarlton This case discussed with the following case: From Interim "AA" 1st H&A To "LR" & "0" 2nd H&A.. "0-1" 1st H&A RECOMMENDED subject to site plan, waive Loop 360 prohibition against "LR" zoning, letter of credit to be determined by Public Works, noting that the applicant will agree to participate on a pro-rata share for a future inter- change at Loop 360 and Walsh Tarlton. and that buildings next to the residential area shall be limited to 45'. GRANTED AS RECOMMENDED C Council Memo ZONING - (Continued) 23 8/2/84 C14 -84 E.H. HURST 137 By T.J.Morton 2300-2524 Walsh Tarlton Lane From Interim "AA" 1st H&A To "GR", "0-1" & "LR" 1st & 2nd H&A RECOMMENDED "0-1" 1st and 2nd H&A, "LR" 1st H&A "GR" 2nd H&A subject to rollback of "LR" zoning on 24,000 sq. ft. building to "0-1" once the bank relocates, letter of credit to be determined by Public Works, noting that the applicant will agree to participate on a pro-rata share for a future interchange at Loop 360 and Walsh Tarlton site. GRANTED AS RECOMMENDED Bill Bender appeared before Council to state the neighborhood association opposes this development right across the street. Jack Norton, said they had a crane at the site to see how high the building would be, and they do not feel there will be a negative effect on the skyline. Mark Sylvester, discussed traffic and driveways. Jack Rogers spoke against the proposed development. (On Councilmember Shipman's motion, Councilmember Duncan's second, 6-0 Vote, Councilmember Spaeth absent) Cases Denied or Postponed Council heard the following cases and either denied or postponed as is noted: C14-84 FRANK SIFUENTEZ 173 By Harold Rhodes 907 Montopolis Drive From "A", "B", & "GR" 1st H&A Το "0" & "C-2" 1st H&A RECOMMENDED (as amended) "0-1" & "C-2"1st H&A tied to approval of special permit, subject to 35' of right-of-way from the centerline of Montopolis. DENIED Council Memo ZONING (Continued) 24 8/2/84 Marie Gaines reviewed the application. Harold Rhodes, who owns the bar, said he will have a fence and trash cans. Enrique Lopez, chairman of Montopolis Neighborhood Association, said they are concerned re littering and loitering and none of the residents are in favor of a night club. They do not want it in the middle of a residential neighborhood. Jesse Ybarra, who lives across the street from the bar, does not think there should be one in a residential neighborhood. Mrs. Lupe Moncrivez, Roland Artiz, Felix Rosales Jr. all spoke against a bar in their neighborhood. (DENIED, on Councilmember Urdy's motion, Councilmember Duncan's second, 7-0 Vote) C14-83 F.H. BECKER, JR/ 330 JOE F. GRAY 9611 Beck Circle By Barry L. Woltag From "B" 1st H&A To "D" 1st H&A RECOMMENDED subject to site plan and buildings being tilt-up aggregate, with tilt-up wall fence between buildings adjacent to Bill Scudder's apartments, noise level of 70 decibels and one foot candle lighting. POSTPONED TO AUGUST 9, 1984 (Cannot pass because site plan has not been released) No vote taken. APPEAL ON SPECIAL PERMIT Mayor Mullen opened the public hearing set for 5:30 p.m. on an appeal from Ms. Betty Walker, representing Texas ACORN, of the Planning Commission's decision to grant a Special Permit on Case No. C14p-83-110. Appeal was denied so no action was taken ADJOURNMENT Council adjourned its meeting at 12:15 A.M., August 3, 1984.