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Austin Growth, Views, Hospital, & Transit

Thursday, December 20, 1984 regular
  • Protecting City Views & Guiding Growth:

    Established 14 new Capitol View Corridors to preserve key city vistas and adopted a Northwest Area Land Use Guidance Plan, while also annexing over 1,500 acres for expansion along the FM 1325 Corridor.
  • Addressing Utility Costs & Major Development:

    Suspended a requested utility rate increase from the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) for 90 days, and facilitated the future Four Seasons Hotel development by vacating downtown streets.
  • Enhancing Transportation & Infrastructure:

    Authorized a new management contract for the Austin Transit System and approved funding to negotiate critical railroad right-of-way purchases for city projects.
  • Future of Brackenridge Hospital & Public Safety:

    Formed a task force to explore public sector options, including a hospital authority, to strengthen Brackenridge Hospital, and passed a new ordinance regulating hazardous materials storage.

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: TY OF 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 POUNDED 1839 Austin City Council MINUTES For DECEMBER 20, 1984 Council Chambers, 307 West Second Street, Austin, Texas Memorandum To: 1:00 P.Μ. Mayor Mullen called to order the meeting of Council, noting the absence of Councilmember Spaeth. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Council, on Councilmember Shipman's motion, Mayor Mullen's second, approved the minutes for Special Meeting of December 12, 1984. 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: (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Spaeth absent) Operating Budget Amendment Amended the FY 84-85 Operating Budget by: 8. Appropriating $60,000 from the General Fund Ending Balance to the Public Works Department to fund expenses associated with negotiating purchase option contracts with Southern Pacific and Katy Railroads for a right-of way purchase option. b. Appropriating $111,210.00 from the General Fund Ending Balance of the Police' Department & appropriating this amount for revenue to VES Dept. in order to meet costs associated with vehicle service operations for the new North Austin Police Substation. Council Memo ORDINANCES - 2 (Continued) 12/20/84 Fees and Procedures Amended Ordinance No. 790927-M establishing fees and procedures for the release of easements, street and alley vacations and licensing of encroachments on public property and public easements. Annexation Approved an ordinance annexing 1,539.76 acres of land out of the James Rogers Survey No. 19, T.W. Bundick Survey No. 83, T.M. Fowler Survey No. 20, Thomas Collins Survey No. 61, Francisco Garcia Survey No. 60, John Applegate Survey No. 58, Wm. W. Hornsby Surveys Nos. 22, 76 and 77, and the Jacob M. Harrell Survey in Travis County, Texas; and the Wm. W. Hornsby Surveys Nos. 76 and 77, George W. Spear Survey No. 100, Andrew Spreecher Survey No. 101 and the Jacob M. Harrell Survey in Williamson County, Texas, FM 1325 Corridor. C7a-83-008. Release of Easement Authorized release of the following easement: a. . The Public Utility Easements retained at vacation of Joan D'Arc Court and Sayers Street. (Request sbmitted by Mr. Scott Carter) Yellow-Checker Cab Company Granted additional authorization to Yellow-Checker Cab Company of Austin, Inc., authorizing the operation of 200 vehicles as taxicabs. Police Retirement System Amended the Police Retirement Systems Ordinance to: (1) Clarify the definition of final average compensation, (2) Change the definition of normal retirement date, (3) Reinstate previously forfeited retirement service, (4) Increase maximum annual annuity adjustment to 4%, (5) Clarify retirement options, (6) Clarify pre-retirement death benefits, (7) further clarify pre-retirement death benefits, and (8) defer Federal income taxes on employee contributions. Employees' Retirement System Amended the Employees' System Retirement Ordinance to: (1) Clarify the definition of final average compensation, (2) Increase the multiplier from 1.75% to 1.85%, (3) Set contributions for employees working less than full time, (4) Reinstate previously forfeited retirement service, (5) Clarify retirement requirements, (6) Provide a special increase in : Council Memo ORDINANCES (Continued) 3 12/20/84 all monthly retirement, (7) Clarify retirement options, (8) Clarify pre-retirement death benefits, (9) Further clarify pre-retirement death benefits, (10) Increase employee and City contribution rates to 7%, and (11) Defer Federal income taxes to employee contributions. Hazardous Materials Passed through second and third readings of the Hazardous Materials Storage and Registration Ordinance. Zoning Ordinances Amended Chapter 13-2 of the Austin City Code (Zoning Ordinance) to cover the following changes: C.B. Carpenter By Donald E. Bird Stan Booth By Charles W. Croslin Jr. C14-84-228 W. BAILEY ELLIOTT, TRUSTEE C14-83-303 4000-4100 S.I.H. 35 (rear) 700 Bee Cave Road From "GR" 1st & 2nd H&A to "0-1" 3rd H&A From Interim "AA" 1st H&A to "0" 1st H&A EMERGENCY PASSAGE OF ORDINANCE 205 South Wild Basin Road Interim "AA" 1st HEA to "LR" & "0-1" 1st HEA BARRY S. & BARBARA MCCOY C14-84-128 JOHNNIE G. ANDERSON By Howard E. Brunson C14-83-026 10104 N. Lamar Blvd. From Interim "AA" 1st H&A to "C" 1st H&A 902 E. 49th Street From "C" 1st H&A to "C-1" 1st H&A WILLIAM, JR. & SHARON 1700 Stassney Lane ΒΟΥΚΟ C14-84-230 : From "A" 1st H&A to "0-1" 1st H&A Council Memo ORDINANCES 4 - (Continued) 12/20/84 CITY OF AUSTIN OFFICE OF LAND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES C14-84-263 8533-8543 Adirondack Trail and 8500-8509 Adirondack Cove From Interim "A" & "B" 1st H&A to "AA" 1st H&A MRS. J. EDWARDS PREWETT C14-84-266 FREDERICK B. PARKE By Hal Weiner C14-84-267 1000 Rio Grande, 700- 702 W. 10th Street 2109 Rio Grande From "B" 2nd H&A to "O" 2nd H&A From "A" 2nd H&A to "0-1" 2nd H&A CITY OF AUSTIN OFFICE 6809 One Oak Road OF LAND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES C14-84-270 From "0" 1st H&A to "A" 1st H&A HEATON & SONS PROPERTIES By Ted H. Heaton, Trustee C14-84-274 1509 Koenig Lane From "A" 1st H&A "0-1" 1st H&A : HEATON & SONS 1507 Koenig Lane From "A" 1st H&A PROPERTIES "0-1" 1st H&A By Ted H. Heaton, III Trustee C14-84-275 ! با Council Memo ORDINANCES - (Continued) 5 EARL N. JACKSON, ET AL 3000 Medical Arts By Craig A. Dunagan C14-84-276 Street, 2900-3000 Red River 12/20/84 From "B" 1st H&A to "O" 1st H&A JOE D. HOOTEN By Hershal E. Blankenship C14-84-280 7950-7960 Shoal Creek From "A" 1st H&A to "0-1" 1st H&A MERONEY-ISSACS BUILDING C14h-84-012 RHAMBO BUILDING C14h-84-013 404 E. 6th Street 406 E. 6th Street From "C-2" 4th H&A to "C-2-H" 4th H&A From "C-2" 4th H&A to "C-2-H" 4th H&A EDWIN A. ALLEY By J. Erwin Lewis C14-84-218 1315 W. 6th Street From "A" 1st H&A to "0-1" 1st H&A CATES PROPERTIES, INC. 4501 E. St. Elmo Road From Interim "A" 1st H&A to "C" & "0-1" 1st H&A By Mark Cates C14-84-248 KALANI GROUP By Martin L. Camp C14-84-297 1407-1411 San Antonio Street, 401-407 W. 15th Street, 1410- 1418 Guadalupe Street From "C" & C-2" 3rd H&A, "C" 2nd H&A & "LR" 2nd to "C" 4th H&A emergency passage of ordinance Council Memo ORDINANCES 6 - (Continued) MILWOOD JOINT VENTURE II C14-84-022 12/20/84 6104-6298 McNeil Road From Interim "A" 1st H&A to "B" & "LR" 1st H&A KENNETH W. & MARY JACQUELINE TUNER 304, 306 & 308 W. Alpine Road From "A" 1st H&A to "B" 1st H&A C14-82-011 emergency passage of ordinance Heard and granted March 25, 1982, (6-0). Conditions have been met. SANFORD L. GOTTESMAN By Karen Steingrali C14r-84-021 2600 Parmer Lane From Interim "AA" 1st H&A to "GR" 1st H&A PHIL D. WILLIAMS By William H. Bingham C14-84-354 Zoning Ordinances 200-320 Willow 90-98% Trinity 90-99% San Jacinto 91-99% Brazos From "C" 2nd HEA to "C" 4th HEA emergency passage of ordinance Passed through third reading only of an ordinance amending Chapter 13-2 of the Austin City Code (Zoning Ordinance) to cover the following change: O.D. KENDRICK & CURTIS BAGGE By Jeff Friedman C14-83-335 7002-7004 Manchaca From "A" 1st H&A 2000-2002 Mimosa to "0-1" 1st H&A --- - -- - Approved the following zoning ordinance: JOHN C. & FRANCES J. BLOCKER By Cunningham & Graves C14-84-345 9000 Brown Lane From interim "AA" 1st H&A to "DL" Ist H&A EMERGENCY PASSAGE OF ORDINANCE Council Memo 7 Annexed Areas in Municipal Election Precincts 12/20/84 Approved an ordinance providing for the inclusion of annexed areas into municipal election precincts, which included the following into Precinct 259: 1,539.76 acres of land out of the James Rogers Survey No. 19, T.W. Bundick Survey No. 83, T.M. Fowler Survey No. 20, Thomas Collins Survey No. 61, Francisco Garcia Survey No. 60, John Applegate Survey No. 58, Wm. W. Hornsby Surveys Nos. 22, 76 and 77, and the Jacob M. Harrell Survey in Travis County, Texas; and the Wm. W. Hornsby Surveys Nos. 76 and 77, George W. Spear Survey No. 100, Andrew Spreecher Survey No. 101, and the Jacob M. Harrell Survey in Williamson County, Texas, FM 1325 Corridor. CONSENT RESOLUTIONS The Council, on Councilmember Duncan's motion, Mayor Mullen's second, adopted the following resolutions in one consent motion: (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Spaeth absent) Release of Easements A portion of the 7.5' Public Utility Easement on Lot 1, T.H.S.C.A. Addition, IH 35 at Woodland Avenue. (Request submitted by Mr. William M. Knolle) Lease Agreement Entered into a Lease Agreement with Texas Center Associates for lease space at 505 Barton Springs Road for the relocation of Publi Works Department and Urban Transportation Administration. Change Orders Approved the following Change Orders: a. ! b. c. In the amount of $6,000.00 to Dalmark, Inc., for the East 10th and Congress Rehabilitation Contract. (7.15% increase of the original contract) In the amount of $20,970.00 to Austin Engineering Company for South Congress Avenue 16-inch Water Line Rehabilitation. (21.3% increase of the original contract) - , CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM In the decreased amount of $98,951.00 to O'Neal Construction, Inc. for the construction of the Northwest Branch Library, (11.7% decrease of the original contract) CAPITAL IMPROVMENTS PROGRAM No. 73/85-09 Council Memo Capital Improvements Program 8 12/20/84 Approved acquisition of a tract of land for the Cameron Road/ U.S. 183 Childress Project. (Dan Torres et ux, Maria E. Torres) CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM No. 73/62-44. Entered into an agreement for a land trade to complete right-ofway for the Braker Lane Project. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM NO. 78/65-01. ----- - Approved a Supplemental Amendment No. 4 in the amount of $25,000 to the Professional Services Agreement between the City of Austin and Parkhill Smith & Cooper, Inc. for the Govalle Wastewater Treatment Facilities Improvements Project. Contracts Approved a. Approved the following contracts: DON E. PHILLIPS, INC. 8000 Blue Goose Road Manor, Texas b. PAT CANION EXCAVATING COMPANY INC. 12732 Twin Creek Road Manchaca, Texas - - 1 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM - Installation of Underground Electric Distribution Facilities for Copperfield Section 3А, Electric Utility Department Total $31,015.00 C.Ι.Ρ. No. 84/15-01 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM - Installation of Underground Electric Distribution Facilities for Maple Run Section 8, Electric Utility Department Total $89,229.80 C.I.P. No. 84/15-01 c. d. ELLA CONTRACTING, INC. 8101 Cameron Road, Unit 303 Austin, Texas B & B LANDCLEARING CO., INC. 1212 Old Bastrop Highway Austin, Texas - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM - Installation of Underground Electric Facilities for Milwood Subdivision Section 28, Electric Utility Department - $71,982.00 C.I.P. No. 84/15-01 - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM - Installation of Underground Electric Distribution Facilities for Barton Creek West Block One Electric Utility Department Total $34,286.13 C.Ι.Ρ. No. 84/15-01 Council Memo e. B & B LANDCLEARING CO., INC. 1212 Old Bastrop Highway Austin, Texas f. PAT CANION EXCAVATING COMPANY INC. 12732 Twin Creek Road Manchaca, Texas 9 • - g. TECHLINE, INC. - 8750 Shoal Creek Blvd. Austin, Texas h. POWER ENTERPRISES, INC. 2407 Engineers Road Belle Chase, Louisiana 1. POWER ENTERPRISES, INC. • 2407 Engineers Road Belle Chase, Louisiana 12/20/84 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM - Installation of Underground Electric Distribution Facilities for Barton Creek West Block Four, Electric Utility Department Total $91,418.17 C.Ι.Ρ. No. 84/15-01 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM - Installation of Underground Electric Distribution Facilities for Beckett Meadows Section I, Electric Utility Department Total $71,515.29 C.Ι.Ρ. No. 84/15-01 .` CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM - Compression Fittings for a Puffin Conductor used in electric transmission, Electric Utility Department - $17,251.35 C.I.P. No. 83/13-03 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM - Galvanized Steel Transmission Poles, Electric Utility Department Items 1-37 $572,300.00 C.I.P. No 79/13-02 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM - Galvanized Steel Transmission Line Poles, Electric Utility Department Items 1-4 $99,073.00 C.I.P. No. 83/13-03 J. SIEMENS-ALLIS, INC. 12200 Northwest Freeway Houston, Texas - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM - Circuit Breakers, Electric Utility Department - $1,043,889.00 C.I.P. Nos. 79/16-05, 82/16-06, 82/16-02, 83/16-03, 85/16-08, 85/16-13, 83/16-05, 85/16-06, 85/16-09, 85/16-11, & 85/16-12 k. INDUSTRIAL DISPOSAL SUPPLY CO. 1106 Paulson Street San Antonio, Texas CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM - Trash Compactor System, Department of Public Events Facilities Total $29,262.00 - C.Ι.Ρ. No. 85/80-02 Council Memo 1. m. п. ٥٠ P. ٩٠ r. 10 ELLA CONTRACTING, INC. 2040 North Loop West, Suite 308 Houston, Texas BEARINGS, INC. 9401 Neil Thompson Drive Austin, Texas OPINION ANALYSTS, INC. 906 Rio Grande Street Austin, Texas HERCULE'S INCORPORATED 910 Market Street Wilmington, Delaware THOMSEN PRODUCTS, INC. 604 Hayden Station Road Windsor, Connecticut MOSSMAN INTERIORSCAPE, INC. 816 Kramer Lane #103 Austin, Texas K3B INCORPORATED Route 6, Box 644 New Braunfels, Texas s. KMK CUSTOM DESIGNS 10 Rocky Cove Drive Austin, Texas t. O'NEAL CONSTRUCTION, INC. 8711 Burnet Road Suite A-19 Austin, Texas - - - - - - 12/20/84 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM - Construction of Mockingbird Hill Sections 1 & 2 proposed 8" Waste- water Line, Phase I-A, Water and Wastewater Department Total $377,725.00 C.I.P. No. 81/23-12 Boiler Repair Parts, Electric Utility Department Total $29,277.24 85-0027-DC Consultant to conduct attitude and Awareness Survey, Electric Utility Department Three (3) Months Contract Total $7,650.00 85-5182-KM Herycofloc 815 DE, Water and Wastewater Department Six (6) Month Supply Agreement Item 1 - $112,500.00 85-0038-AV Sand Spreader, Public Works Department Total $5,300.00 85-0017-MB Indoor Potted Plants, Library One (1) Year contract Total $7,800.00 855-160-LK Survey Stakes, Central Stores Division Twelve (12) Month Supply Agreement Items 1, 3, 4 and 5 Estimated total $6,355.00 85-0030-AV Standard Rehabilitation Project at 2503 East 8th Street, Housing and Community Services Departu Total $39,000.00 85-0077-EF - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM Construction for the Northwest Branch Library, Public Works Department - $749,049.00 C.I.P. No. 73/85-09 i ! Council Memo Item Postponed 11 12/20/84 During the consent motion, Council postponed until January 17, 1985 consideration of approval of a contract to United States Gypsum 723 Texas American Bank Building, Dallas, Texas for quicklime, Water and Wastewater Department, twelve (12) month supply agreement, Items 1.1-1.3 - - 85-0002-AV. $816,068.00 Austin Transit System Authorized the City Manager to execute a management contract with the American Transit Corporation for the operation of the Austin Transit System. CDBG Funds Approved CDBG funds for Standard Rehabilitation Loans in the following amounts and authorized staff to enter into appropriate contracts: a. ৮. Custom Construction - $8,700.00 Installations by Alba (MBE) - $18,000.00 c.. Mastercraft Construction - $15,300.00 d. e. Installations by Alba (MBE) - $18,366.00 Installations by Alba (MBE) - $19,000.00 f. Mastercraft Construction - $18,900.00 | Shady Hollow Approved a request for Out-of-District Service by the Southwest Travis County MUD No. 1. (Shady Hollow) Grant Application Approved the City Manager's submission of a grant application in the amount of $35,000 from the Institute of Museum Services to be used at the Austin Nature Center for Fiscal Year 1985-86. Walnut Creek Business Park Authorized a Second Amendment to the agreement regarding provision of Water and Wastewater to Walnut Creek Business Park between the City of Austin and CFC/Hardin Joint Venture. Council Memo 12 12/20/84 Retroactive Retirement Purchase Authorized eighteen City employees who joined the workforce between 1946 and 1951 when there was a one year probationary period, to purchase six months of service credit prior to retirement. Higher Education Authority, Inc. Approved designation of three incorporators of the City of Austin, Texas, Higher Education Authority, Inc. Water Permit Approved retaining Robert Lloyd of the law firm of Lloyd, Gosselink and Ryan to represent the City in the application for a permit amendment to the Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Permit before the Texas Water Commission. Capital Metro Consulting Services Authorized extension of the contract between the City of Austin and Barton-Aschman Associates, Inc., until January 31, 1985 to provide consulting services to the Urban Transportation Department for Capital Metrol ($35,180.00)6 Lease With Aspen Properties Approved a lease with Aspen Properties for Water and Wastewater Department. Liberty Lunch Lease Entered into a nine month lease with Dr. Charles J. Tesar, DBA, Liberty Lunch and Wagonyard. Electric Department Lease Approved a lease with William E. Nickels for property located at 1305 West Oltorf for the Electric Department. Community Facilities Contract Approved the City Manager to enter into a Community Facilities Contract with Jim Vier, Bill Milburn, Inc. Council Memo CIP Consultants 13 12/20/84 Approved staff recommendations for the selection of consultants to complete Capital Improvements Program projects. (Copy of recommendations on file in the City Clerk's office. Public Hearing Set Set a public hearing on the following for January 17, 1985 at 5:00 p.m. An appeal from the Cherrywood Neighborhood Association on the decision of the Planning Commission to grant a Special Permit to Mr. Cliff Alsup to operate an office located at 3716 Robinson. C14P-84-292. Set a public hearing on Amendments to Chapter 13-2A of the Zoning Ordinance for January 17, 1985 at 5:30p.m. AIDC Bonds Approved the issuance of Austin Industrial Development Corporation Industrial Development Revenue Bonds (Waller Creek, Ltd., hotel project siries 1984; a loan agreement; an indenture of trust; a bond purchase agreement; acceptance of an indemnity letter; and other matters in connection therewith. ------------------------- Approved the issuance of Austin Industrial Development Corporation Industrial Development Revenue Bonds (Waller Parking Garage, Ltd., Project) Series 1984; a loan agreement; an indenture of trust; a bond purchase agreement; acceptance of an indemnity letter; and other matters in connection therewith. Crime Control Unit Support application to continue the Greater Austin Area Organized Crime Control Unit through the State of Texas, Governor's Office, Criminal Justice Deivision. Juvenile Delinquency Prevention Support application to continue Juvenile Delinquency Prevention through Crisis Intervention through the State of Texas, Governor's Office, Criminal Justice Division. Council Memo 14 12/20/84 INFORMATION PACKET FOR PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYERS Councilmembers Shipman and Duncan introduced an item to Council to direct the City Manager to work with the community in developing an information packet to be sent to prospective major employers, environmental and neighborhood groups. CITY MANAGER REPORTS City Manager reports were presented on Implementation of Program Evaluation Ordinance, Five-year Financial Forecast Assumptions, and Sixth Street Development Plan. A report was also given on Enforcement of "A" Zoning. MEETING TIME CHANGED The Council, on Councilmember Duncan's motion, Mayor Mullen's second, changed the time of the January 10, 1985 City Council Meeting to begin at 9:00 a.m. (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Spaeth absent.) NORTH TRAVIS COUNTY MUD #5 The Council, on Councilmember Rose's motion, Mayor Mullen's second, waived the requirment for three readings and finally passed an ordinance consenting to the creation of the North Travis County MUD #5, with staff recommendations. (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Spaeth absent.) ZONING ORDINANCE The Council, on Councilmember Shipman's motion, Mayor Mullen's second, passed through second and third reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 13-2 of the Austin City Code (Zoning Ordinance) to cover the following change: (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Spaeth absent.) WESTENFIELD 2701-2709 Bowman Avenue From "A" to "0" 1st H&A DEVELOPMENT CO. By T.J. Morton C14-84-311 2408-2414 Exposition 3206-3210 Windsor to "LR" ist H&A PUBLIC HEARING - SUSPENDING RATE INCREASE REQUESTED BY LCRA Mayor Mullen opened the public hearing set for 2:00p.m. on suspension of the rate increase requested by LCRA for a period of ninety days beginning January 7, 1985. No one appeared to be heard. Motion The Council, on Councilmember Shipman's motion, Councilmember Duncan's second, closed the public hearing, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed an ordinance suspending the rate increase requested by LCRA for a period of ninety days beginning January 7, 1985. (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Spaeth absent.) Council Memo DAVIS SPRINGS MUD 15 12/20/84 The Council, on Councilmember Rose's motion, Mayor Mullen's second, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed an ordinance consenting the the creation of the Davis Springs Municipal Utility District and requirement of a Planned Development Area. (6-0 Vote) SWEETBAY BOULEVARD Mr. Ken Vaughan appeared before Council to discuss Sweetbay Boulevard Plan. There will be a City Manager report on the January 10, 1985 agenda. ZONING CASE DISCUSSED Ms. Sara Summers appeared before Council to discuss Zoning Case No. C14-83-145. LOST CANYON CONDOMINIUMS Ms. Donna H. Kristaponis appeared before Council to request they determine further action as necessary concerning driveway access for Lost Canyon Condominiums. Motion The Council, on Mayor Mullen's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's second, voted to bring this back on an agenda, concerning Kinney Avenue exits. (4-2 Vote, Councilmembers Shipman and Duncan voted No.) CITIZEN DID NOT APPEAR Mr. Robert M. Summers, who had requested to appear before Council to request delineation of options available to applicant and general review concerning zoning case No. C14-84-262, did not appear. EXEMPTION APPROVED The Council, on Councilmember Shipman's motion, Mayor Mullen's second, approved the request of Mr. Hoyle M. Osborne for exemption from the Inner City Site Plan Ordinance (No. 840209-K) to Whole Foods, Inc. Council Memo EXEMPTION APPROVED 16 12/20/84 The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's motion, Mayor Mullen's second, approved the request of Mr. Walt Darbyshire for exemption from Ordinance No. 841206-H for a site development permit to comply with the provision of Ordinance No. 800103-P. (6-0 Vote) NO ACTION UNTIL LATER No action will be taken until January 24, 1985 on Mr. Alfredo Cobos request for a variance on foundation requirements on home located at 1123 Mansell Avenue and extension of 90 days on repair order. REQUEST RESOLVED No action was taken on the request of Mr. Michael Curry for an immediate moratorium on the issuance of demolition permits for structures on property located within the boundaries of the Bryker Woods Inner-City Neighborhood Protection Ordinance for which a zoning application is pending until resolution of the zoning case and revocation of any such permit issued within the last 24 hour period.. PUBLIC HEARING - VACATION OF STREET Mayor Mullen opened the public hearing set for 2:30 p.m. on vacation of Willow Street (200 & 300 blocks), Willow Street Alley (200 & 300 blocks) and San Jacinto Street (90 block). Bill Bingham discussed the Four Seasons Hotel and Richard Ridings Director of Public Works, said there is a letter of credit. Mayor Mullen said the developer should participate in the park development. He said the City will do the engineering but the developer should put up the cash. Motion The Council, on Councilmember Duncan's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, closed the public hearing, waived the requirement of three readings and finally passed an ordinance vacating Willow Street (200 & 300 blocks), Willow Street Alley (200 & 300 blocks) and San Jacinto Street (90 block). (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Spaeth absent) Applicant will contribute in-kind. Council Memo PUBLIC HEARINGS 17 - DEDICATIONS 12/20/84 Mayor Mullen opened the public hearings set for 3:00 p.m. on the following: - Dedication of a permanent easement for the construction of a wastewater Line across a portion of St. John's Playground; and passage of ordinance. - Dedication of Permanent Sanitary Sewer and Drainage Easements through the northern portion of Mabel Davis Park; and passage of ordinance. - Dedication of Street Right-of-Way Drainage Easement and slope easements through a portion of Williamson Creek Greenbelt; and passage of ordinance. - Dedication of a Public Utility Easement through a portion of Dick Nichols Park; and passage of ordinance. - Dedication of permanent easement for construction of a wastewater line across Symphony Plaza, a portion of City's Waller Creek Greenbelt; and passage of ordinance. - Dedication of a Water and Wastewater Easement through a portion of Balcones District Park; and passage of ordinance. - Dedication of a permanent easement, and temporary construction easement for Lower Walnut Creek Wastewater Interceptor across Big Walnut Creek Greenbelt; and passage of ordinance. - Dedication of two (2) Wastewater Easements through. a portion of Barton Creek Greenbelt/Zilker Park, and passage of ordinance. - Dedication of a Wastewater Easement through a portion of Waller Creek Greenbelt, and passage of ordinance. - Dedication of a Wastewater Easement through a portion of North Cat Mountain Park; and passage of ordinance. : - Dedication of two (2) Permanent Drainage Easements through a portion of Garrison Park; and passage of ordinance. - Dedication of a permanent easement for the construction of a wastewater line through a portion of Northwest Park; and passage of ordinance. No one appeared to be heard. Motion The Council, on Councilmember Urdy's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's second, closed the public hearings and approved dedications. (5-0 Vote, Councilmember Rose out of the room, Councilmember Spaeth absent.) Council Меmо PUBLIC HEARING - 18 SAND BEACH RESERVE 12/20/84 Mayor Mullen left the Council Chamber, explaining he has an interest in this area. Mayor Pro Tem Trevino opened the public hearing set for 3:00 on dedication of a public street across a portion of Sand Beach Reserve. p.m. Transcript of proceedings is on file in the City Clerk's office. Motion The Council, on Councilmember Rose's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's second, closed the public hearing and passed through first reading only an ordinance dedicating a public street across a portion of Sand Beach Reserve. (4-1 Vote, Councilmember Shipman voted No, Mayor Mullen abstained, Councilmember Spaeth absent.) PUBLIC HEARING - APPEAL OF BUILDING STANDARDS COMMISSION APPROVAL Mayor Mullen opened the public hearing set for 3:00p.m. on an appeal of the Building Standards Commission approval of a relocation out of City - 307 Provines to 10504 Turner Drive. After discussion, no motion was made, therefore appeal was denied. (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Spaeth absent) PUBLIC HEARING - NEW ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS Mayor Mullen opened the public hearing set for 3:15 p.m. on amendments to Chapter 13-2A (New Zoning Ordinance) No one appeared to be heard. Motion The Council, on Councilmember Duncan's motion, Mayor Mullen's second, closed the public hearing and approved amendments to Chapter 13-2 A. PUBLIC HEARING - CDBG FUNDS Mayor Mullen opened the public hearing set for 3:40 p.m. on reallocating $8,000 from CDBG funds to the Capital Area Food Bank. Zeke Romo, EACEDC, said an RFP process is needed on this. Paula Phillips said an additional $20,000 is available. Isham, City Attorney, determined the procedure to be legal. Mr. 7 Council Memo HEARING - (Continued) 19 12/20/84 Motion The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, closed the public hearing and approved reallocating $8,000 from CDBG frunds to the Capital Area Food Bank. (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Spaeth absent.) EXEUTIVE SESSION Mayor Mullen announced Council would go into an Executive Session pursuant to Article 6252-17, Texas Revised Civil Statutes Annotated to discuss the following, and after such closed or executive session, any action to be taken shall be done in open meeting: a. Board and Commission Appointments Paragraph g. b. Pending Litigation: - Section 2, (1) Discuss Houston Lighting and Power Company, et al v. Brown and Root, et al in Matagorda County, and City of Austin vs. Houston Lighting and Power Company in Travis County Section 2, Paragraph e. - (2) Carpenter, et al v. City of Austin. (Limited Purpose Annexation Litigation) Paragraph e. - Section 2, (3) Discuss applications for temporary permits before the Texas Water Commission - Section 1, Paragraph e. RECESS Council recessed its meeting at 5:55 p.m. and resumed its recessed meeting at 7:10 p.m. APPOINTMENTS The Council, on Councilmember Shipman's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, approved Judith Fowler, Frances Schenkkan and Rafael Quintanilla as members of the Planning Commission. (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Spaeth absent.) The Council, on Councilmember Urdy's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's second, appointed Willie M. Kirk to the MHMR Board. (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Spaeth absent) Council Memo PUBLIC HEARING - 20 CAPITOL VIEW CORRIDOR 12/20/84 Mayor Mullen opened the public hearing on the Capitol View Corridor scheduled for 3:45 p.m. Marie Gaines, Office of Land Development Services, reviewed Lois Douglas discussed the view from the French Legation. Sonya Ashworth said there should be a 90 day review process. Anice Read wants the view protected, as does Blake Alexander, Julia Bunton. David Armbrust, representing H.C. Carter, wants action deferred on his view. Sam Perry told Council to consider the fiscal impact of the ordinance. Terry Bray representing the Shoal Creek Center discussed the views. Jack Cook discussed a 60' building on the 11th Street corridor. Janet Feldson wants the Wooldridge Park view preserved. Donna Kristaponis discussed the Huston-Tillotson corridor. John T. King objects to the Huston-Tillotson corridor view and being detrimental to the financial health of the college and does not want it adopted. Waggoner Carr supports the ordinance and Don Horton opposes. Motion The Council, on Councilmember Shipman's motion, Councilmember Duncan's second, closed the public hearing. (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Spaeth absent.) Motion Councilmember Shipman made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Duncan to approve the amendment including the 18 view corridors. Motion Councilmember Urdy made a motion to pull out approval of HustonTillotson and French Legation corridors. Motion died for lack of a second. Motion The Council, on Councilmember Shipman's motion, Councilmember Duncan's second, closed the public hearing, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed an ordinance amending Chapter 13-2 to implement Phase II of the Capitol View Corridor Ordinance by adopting 14 corridors. (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Spaeth absent.) Motion Councilmember Shipman made a motion, seconded by Mayor Mullen to have a public hearing on Huston-Tillotson and French Legation corridors on February 14, 1984. Substitute Motion The Council, on Mayor Mullen's motion, Councilmember Duncan's second, voted to approve the 11th Street Corridor, adopt the Zilker Council Memo HEARING - (Continued) 21 12/20/84 Park portion, exclude Lou Neff part and extend the moratorium. (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Spaeth absent) Motion The Council, on Mayor Mullen's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, postponed a decision on the 11th Street Corridor until February 14, 1985 at a 5 p.m. public hearing. (6-0 Vote) PUBLIC HEARING - ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT RE REVIEW PERIOD on Mayor Mullen opened the public hearing set for 3:45 p.m. an amendment to Section 13-2A-1055 (Zoning Ordinance) of the Austin City Code to permit a 90-day review and approval period for building permit applications submitted to the Building Official prior to January 1, 1985, provided that such applications are substantially complete and comply at the time of issuance with Cahpter 13-2 and all other code requirements effective at the time of submission. Jim Smith and Will Dibrell made comments. Motion The Council, on Councilmember Duncan's motion, Mayor Mullen's second, closed the public hearing. (4-0 Vote, Councilmember Spaeth absent, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Councilmember Urdy out of the room.) Motion The Council, on Councilmember Duncan's motion, Councilmember Rose's second, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed an ordinance amending Section 13-2A-1055 (Zoning Ordinance) of the Austin City Code to permita 90-day review and approval periód for building permit applications submitted to the Building Official prior to January 1, 1985, provided that such applications are substantially complete and comply at the time of issuance with Chapter 13-2 and all other code requirements effective at the time of submission, with up to 90 days for applications recommended before November 28, 1984. (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Spaeth absent) PUBLIC HEARING - APPEAL OF A DEMOLITION ORDER Mayor Mullen opened the public hearing set for 4:00 p.m. on an appeal of a demolition order issued by the Building Standards Commission, 2315 Santa Rosa Street. Council Memo HEARING - (Continued) 22 Motion 12/20/84 The Council, on Councilmember Duncan's motion, Mayor Mullen's second, closed the public hearing and denied the appeal. (5-0 Vote, Councilmember Spaeth absent, Councilmember Urdy out of the room.) HEARING TO BE CONTINUED 4 The following zoning hearing will be continued until January 10, 1985 at 3:00p.m. 1110 E. 32nd Street C14-84 292 DAMON-BROWN PIERCE, INC. By Donna Kristaponis ZONING HEARING From "A" 1st H&A Το "0-1" Ist H&A CONTINUED TO 1-10-85 AT 3:00 Ρ.Μ. Mayor Mullen announced Council would hear the following zoning cases scheduled for 4:00 p.m. C14-84 SRMP, LTD 293 By Martin L. Camp 1701-1709 Lavaca 1700-1704 Colorado From "C" 3rd H&A To "C" 4th H&A RECOMMENDED "C" 4th tied to condominium- use, a 60 room (85,000 sq. foot) hotel, 130' height, site plan approval with a special permit, noting that building is not to block the Capitol View Corridor. DENIED (On Councilmember Rose's motion, Councilmember Shipman's second, 6-0 Vote C14-84 346 NORTHEAST TERRITORY JOINT VENTURE By Paul Harris Rear of 7000-7104 Millrace Rear 5303-5605 Purple Şage From "A" 1st H&A Το "B" 1st H&A NOT RECOMMENDED Recommended "B" for South 13 lots only. POSTPONED TO JANUARY 10, 1985 AT 10:00 Α.Μ. Council Memo ORDINANCE TO BE BROUGHT BACK 23 12/20/84 An ordinance and a Parks Board report will be brought back on the February 21, 1985 agenda to consider amending Chapter 9-10 Code of the City of Austin, 1981, by adding subsection (c) to Section 9-10-3; changing Section 9-10-5 to read "Swimming in Lakes", and adding subsecion (b); changing Section 9-10-7 to read "Certain Activities on Bridges Prohibited", adding subsection (b), and changing existing subsection (b) to subsection (c) and adding an additional sentence; adding Section 9-10-25; changing Section 9-10-27. ITEM POSTPONED The Council, on Councilmember Urdy's motion, Councilmember Duncan's second, postponed the second reading of an ordinance granting a taxicab franchise to Greater Austin Transportation Company dba American Cab Company and authorizing operation of 100 vehicles, until January 10, 1985. BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES APPROVED The Council, on Councilmember Rose's motion, Councilmember Duncan's second, waived the requirements for three, readings and finally passed an ordinance approving the issuance of $8,800,000 in Bond Anticipation Notes for the North Austin MUD No. 1. (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Spaeth was absent) NORTHWEST AREA LAND USE GUIDANCE PLAN The Council, on Councilmember Rose's motion, Councilmember Duncan's second, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 841206-H to provide for variances and exemptions from the Northwest Area Land Use Guidance Plan, adopting the revised staff ordinance with two revisions. (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Spaeth absent) There will be an agenda item January 10, 1985 with recommended exemptions. INNER CITY ORDINANCE The Council, on Councilmember Shipman's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's second, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed an ordinance extending the Inner City Ordinance for an additional 30 days, until January 18, 1985. (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Spaeth absent) : Council Memo NO ACTION TAKEN 24 12/20/84 • Council took no action on consideration of a resolution amending the resolution authorizing the issuance of a request for proposals regarding the leasing or management of Brackenridge Hospital to include a third option; the sale of the Hospital. TASK FORCE CREATED The Council, on Councilmember Shipman's motion, Councilmember Duncan's second, adopted a resolution amending the resolution creating a Task Force to examine and present recommendations to the City Council for ways, within the context of a City owned and managed hospital, to strengthen the financial position and enhance the competitive position of the Hospital, to include the examination of all available public sector alternatives, including, but not limited to, a Hospital authority or Hospital district; and to include funding this report in an amount not to exceed $35,000 for legal and financial professional consulting services to assist the Task Force. (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Spaeth absent) ADJOURNMENT Council adjourned its meeting at 12 midnight.