CITY OF FOUNDED 1830 Austin City Council MINUTES For May 23, 1985 - 1:00 Ρ.Μ. City Council Frank C.Cooksey Mayor John Treviño, Jr. Mayor Pro Tem Council Members Mark Rose Smoot Carl-Mitchell Sally Shipman George Humphrey Charles E. Urdy Jorge Carrasco City Manager Elden Aldridge City Clerk Council Chambers, 307 West Second Street, Austin, Texas Memorandum To: Mayor Cooksey called to order the meeting of the Council scheduled for 1:00 p.m., noting the presence of all Councilmembers. MINUTES APPROVED The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's motion, Councilmember Humphrey's second, approved Minutes for Special Meeting of May 15, 1985 and Regular Meeting of May 16, 1985. (7-0 Vote) OPERATING BUDGET AMENDMENT The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's second, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed an ordinance amending the 1984-85 Operating Budget by: (7-0 Vote) Transferring $382,000.00 from the Water and Wastewater Utility 1984-85 Operating Budget ending balance to the Water and Wastewater Utilility Capital Improvements Program Budget to complete the East, South and West Service Centers. AIA GIFT TO PUBLIC LIBRARY The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's motion, Councilmember Humphrey's second, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed an ordinance accepting $23,510.00 from the American Institute of Architects, Austin Chapter, for the Austin Public Library. (7-0 Vote) Council Memo 2 5/23/85 OPERATING BUDGET AMENDMENT The Council, on Councilmember Shipman's motion, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's second, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed an ordinance amending the 1984-85 Operating Budget by appropriating $900,000 from the Water and Wastewater Utility ending balance for Williamson Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant improvements. (7-0 Vote) CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, waived the requirement for three readings and finially passed an ordinance amending the 1984-85 Capital Improvements Program budget by appropriating funds in the amount of $382,000.00 transferred from the Water and Wastewater Utility Fund Balance for the construction of Water and Wastewater Service Centers. (7-0 Vote) ITEMS POSTPONED Council postponed until June 13, 1985 consideration of an ordinance to allow offsets to the Wastewater Capital Recovery Fee totaling $710,687.73 for taps purchased in Milwood, Section 12-21 for the cost of installing a 20-inch gravity wastewater main. Council briefly discussed and then postponed to May 30, 1985 consideration of an ordinance amending Ordinance Nos. 831208-P, 831208-Q, 831208-R and 831208-S; ratifying and approving the amended land plan for the Southwest Austin Municipal Utility Districts Nos. 1-4. Mayor Pro Tem Trevino abstained from discussion of the item due to conflict of interest. 5 Council postponed until May 30, 1985 consideration of an ordinance amending Section 11-5-7, of the City Code, Vehicle Escorts, to allow off-duty officers to wear police uniforms while employed as an escort guide. ----- Council postponed until June 13, 1985 consideration of an ordinance establishing a procedure for appeal to the City Council from decisions of the Electric Board. Council Memo TRENCH BURNERS 3 5/23/85 The Council, on Councilmember Shipman's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's second, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed an ordinance regulating the operation of trench burners. (7-0 Vote) SISTER CITIES PROGRAM Mrs. Bertha E. Means appeared before Council to discuss the need for establishing an International Office in City Government and the appointment of a committee to serve as the coordinating body for the Sister Cities Program. Mr. Roger Allen also discussed the same issue. Mrs. Means asked the City Manager to increase the Sister City budget to fund salaries for a director. PUBLIC TENNIS FACILITIES Mrs. Carole Keeton Rylander, Mr. Bobby Matthews and Ms. Josie Rodriquez discussed the importance of public tennis facilities in Austin. Mrs. Rylander asked Council to direct Charles Jordan, Director of Parks and Recreation to re-negotiate the contracts for the tennis pros and bring them to Council for their approval. All speakers cited the importance of having a good tennis program for children of Austin. Councilmember Shipman requested the City Manager to look into tennis contracts as requested. Mr. Jim Anderson, who had also requested to appear before Council to discuss tennis, was not in theCouncil Chamber. HERGOTZ LAND IN MONTOPOLIS Mr. Enrique Lopez, Montopolis Neighborhood Association, appeared before Council and discussed traffic problems on Hergotz Lane. He said they want to restrict truck traffic through the lane. Residents from Hergotz Lane repeatedly complain about the noise as well as speed of heavy motor vehicles such as dump trucks and semitrailers that use Hergotz Lane as a short-cut to get to Highway 183. Mayor requested staff to look into this. Council Memo ZONING ORDINANCES 4 5/23/85 The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's motion, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's second, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed the following ordinances amending Chapters 13-2 and 13-2(A) of the Austin City Code (Zoning Ordinance) to cover the following changes: (7-0 Vote, unless otherwise indicated) RAYMOND M. WILLIAMS By Mary Krause & Ruby Meredity C14-84-133 DUNLAP/SHELDON PARTNERSHIP C14r-84-139 3605 Manchaca Road & 3600 Fleetwood Dr. From "SF-3" to "SF-3" "MF-2" & "LO" 2721 Capital of Texas Hwy. South From "LO" to "LO" and "LR" (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Rose abstained) JAMES MICHAEL CRANE, ET AL By Lloyd C. Williams Jr. C14-84-160 CITY OF AUSTIN By Office of Land 4020, 4022, 4100 Manchaca Road From "SF-3" to "LO" 5608-5804 Courtyard Drive From "CS" to "GR"- "MU" Development Services C14r-85-026 CONSENT RESOLUTIONS The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's second, adopted the following resolutions in one consent motion: (7-0 Vote) Capital Improvements Program Approved the following change orders: a. In the amount of $2,701,278.00 to Mole Construction b. Company & S&M Constructors, Inc. (Joint Venture) for construction of Onion Creek Interceptor, Section IV (Lower Tunnel). (31.44% increase of the original contract) CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM No. 73/23-11. In the amount of $148,342.23 to Goolsby Construction Company for the two 1.0 MGD Package Wastewater Treatment Emergency Improvements at the Williamson Creek Wastewater Treatment Facility. (10.70% increase in the original contract) C.I.P. No. 82/23-85. Council Memo Contracts Approved a. : : : 5 Approved the following contracts: 5/23/85 CIRCLE DOUBLE "C" ENTERPRISES, INC. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM2040 Loop 336 West, Suite 124 Conroe, Texas b. LARSON-PUGH, INC. 2415 Exposition Austin, Texas - Water and Wastewater Service, Centers (East, South & West), Public Works Department Total $2,456,000.00 C.I.P. Nos. 83/22-12, 83/22-18 & 83/22-14 (Related to B-1.a & B-2.a) CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM - Sidewalk and Sidewalk Ramp Improvements on Enfield Road, Hartford Road, Harris Boulevard, Exposition Boulevard, Jefferson Street & West Lynn Street, Public Works Department - $124,777.55 C.I.P. No. 84/61-03 c. d. e. f. B & B LANDCLEARING COMPANY 1212 Old Bastrop Highway Austin, Texas - TEMPLE, BARKER & SLOANE, INC. 33 Hayden Avenue Lexington, Massachusetts DAVIS TRUCK & EQUIPMENT Highway 6-South Clifton, Texas PROCTER & GAMBLE P. O. Box 171 Cincinnati, Ohio CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM - Installation of Underground Electric Distribution Facilities for Barton Creek West Block 5, Electric Utility Department - $57,204.25 C.I.P. No. 85/15-01 - Consulting Services in conducting a comprehensive study of the management, procedures and operation of Electric Utility, Electric Utility Department - Total $99,150.00 85-S409-FW - - Refuse Bodies & Spare Parts, Vehicle and Equipment Services Department Thirty-six Month Supply Agreement Items 1-3 $859,963.00 85-0018-MB/OM Disposable Diapers, Brackenridge Hospital Twelve (12) Month Supply Agreement Total $49,751.66 BS5-1166 Council Memo Item Postponed 6 5/23/85 Postponed until May 30, 1985 is consideration of a resolution approving the issuance by the Austin Industrial Development Corporation of an issue of the Austin Industrial Development Corporation Industrial Development Revenue Bonds (Cattlemen's State Bank Building Partnership Project) series 1985; approving the resolution authorizing the bonds, the issuance of the bonds thereby, and the plan of financing thereby the bond documents, and approving the project to be financed with the bonds in the amount of $2,000,000. Guerrero Investments Produce Warehouse Project Approved an inducement resolution for industrial revenue bonds for financing the Guerrero Investments Produce Warehouse Project to be located at 1301-1305 East 6th Street in the amount of $767,000. Item Postponed The following items are postponed until May 30, 1985: 1. Consider designating escort services as public service corporations. 2. Consider adopting economic development activities for which a Request for Proposals will be developed and issued for funding under the 11th Year (FY 1985-86) Community Development Block Grant Fund Program. Items Rescheduled Council rescheduled the items originally set for June 6, 1985, as follows: a. Public hearing on the dedication of a Telephone Cable b. c. Easement through a portion of Duncan Park: June 27, 1985 at 3:45 p.m. Zoning hearing for Retention, Enhancement & Reclamation Co., by T.J. Morton, C14r-84-334: June 27, 1985 at 4 p.m. Zoning hearing for Leonard H. Meiske, et ux, Douglas W. Terry, C14-84-194: August 8, 1985 at 4 р.ш. d. Zoning hearing for James & Katherin Taylor, et al, by Katherine Taylor, C14-84-187: August 8,1985 at 4 p.m. e. Zoning hearing for Joe Seiders by Mac Spellman, C14-84-381: June 13, 1985 at 4 p.m. Council Memo f. 7 5/23/85 Zoning hearing for Dr. Walter Meyer, by Michael E. Miguire, 2607 Raedell Avenue, C14-84-431: June 13, 1985 at 4 p.m. Public Hearings Set Set public hearings on the following: a. Zoning Case No. C14-85-091 Callaway/Coleman/Larry Peel by Donna Kristaponis: July 11, 1985 at 4 p.m. b. Suspension of Southern Union Gas Company's proposed rate schedules and passage of ordinance: May 30, 1985 at 3:30p.m. c. Final commercial project public hearing on Cattleman's State Bank Building: May 30, 1985 at 2:30 p.m. d. Amendment to the Electric Utility Rate Ordinance to provide a lowering of the fuel charge from $0.03566 tp $0.3277, effective June 1, 1985: May 30, 1985 at 4:30p.m. ! : ! WASTEWATER DISCHARGE PERMITS The Council, on Councilmember Rose's motion, Councilmember Shipman's second, adopted a resolution adopting a policy on wastewater discharge permits. (7-0 Vote) REQUEST DENIED Mr. Walt Darbyshire appeared before Council requesting that they amend Section 2b of a resolution dated December 20, 1984 to read: The development of the 6.33 acre tract shall conform to the provisions of Division 3, Chapter 9-10, The Code of the City of Austin 1981, as amended. Council made no motion, therefore request was denied. FERN BLUFF MUD Mr. Donald C. Walden and Mr. David W. Gray appeared before Council requesting an alignment for arterial roadway located on the east boundary line of Fern Bluff MUD, rather than entirely within the district. Mayor Cooksey asked if they were asking Council to amend an ordinance previously passed. Mr. Walden said the ordinance is not yet passed. He said the road was originally put between the properties of Milburn and Salz & Jackson. He said the road should be between them and not put the whole burden on Mr. Milburn. : Council Memo 8 5/23/85 Ron Wood, Williamson County Commissioner, told Council Round Rock is taking land on both sides of the roads. He felt the original road plan which goes between boundaries of both properties, should be restored. After discussion the following motion was made: Motion The Council, on Councilmember Rose's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, instructed staff to prepare a consent agreement that's consistent with the City of Round Rock's consent agreement for Fern Bluff and locate Arterial 2 on the dividing line between the two properties. (5-2 Vote, Mayor Cooksey and Councilmember Shipman voted No.) RECESS Council recessed its meeting at 4:37 p.m. and resumed its recessed meeting at 4:55 p.m. LOOP 360 Mr. Jim Duncan, OLDS, presented the City Manager report on Status Report on Loop 360 which was given before Council considered action on an ordinance establishing interim development controls on Capital of Texas Highway between Highway 183 and Highway 290. Mr. Duncan referred to three large boards which contained configurations of Loop 360. He said the ordinance seeks to preserve scenic views but urban settings are now marring the views. He also cited the potential traffic problems on Loop 360. He said staff wants to redefine the 360 policy and ordinance and this review will take 90 days. Councilmember Rose recommended staff be instructed to look at 360, 2222, 2244 and 620 ordinances as they are written. He asked that staff bring back a comprehensive scenic roadway ordinance. Councilmember Shipman expressed disappointment over the ordinance governing Loop 360 which has already been passed. Gayle Beal addressed Council by saying she attended last week's meeting with a request concerning the study of 360 but that she did not request a moratorium. She encouraged staff to follow staff recommendations. Jerry Goff, Davenport Ranch, said they changed their plans after a meeting with the neighborhood. He said they have a large tract and all numbers will sound gigantic and appalling. Mr. Goff feels there needs to be a better ordinance than the present Loop 360. He asked i ! Council Memo 9 5/23/85 for a way to be developed to get through the process faster because it takes a long time to pass the neighborhood association and staff. David Armbrust, representing several property owners and developers said it is not fair to call a moratorium for people as it takes a long time to develop property and a moratorium is an economic hardship. He thinks there needs to be more residential development and less office. Mayor Cooksey asked what Mr. Armbrust thought of a 30 day moratorium. Mr. Armbrust said they often get longer so he does object. Paul Harris, representing Renfro Properties, developer of Great Hills Office Park, said they are far along the way toward their development and if a moratorium is put into effect, they will have financial difficulties. Miguel Guerrero, representing a project which will come to Council on June 13, said he wants an exemption. He said they have already spent nine months with staff. Discussion followed concerning a moratorium and Councilmember Shipman said a 90 day moratorium is not unreasonable because "good faith does not work". Motion The Council, on Councilmember Shipman's motion, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's second, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed an ordinance establishing a ninety day moratorium on processing and Planning Commission and City Council consideration and approval of applications for permanent zoning, rezoning, planned unit developments, affecting the land along the Capital of Texas Highway (Loop 360) between U.S. Highway 290 and U.S. Highway 183; on emergency passage, with deletion of Part 3 of proposed ordinance. (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Humphrey abstained) Councilmember Rose stated that "it's a poor highway. There should be a frontage road. It is a nightmare because there is no way on it or off it and there are many problems and we are paying for them." REPORT POSTPONED The Energy Management Commission Report was postponed until May 30, 1985. HEARING TO BE CONTINUED The public hearing scheduled for 2:30 p.m. to consider designating an area generally bounded by Martin L. King Boulevard to the north, I.H. 35 to the west, Riverside Drive and State Highway 71 to the south, and the Colorado River and Ed Bluestein Boulevard to the east as an Council Memo 10 5/23/85 Eligible Blighted Area for Commercial Use Industrial Revenue Bonds; and other matters relating to the subject, will be continued until June 13 at 2:30 р.m. Marcos DeLeon, vice-president of Conciliary Citizens, asked if EAEDC can have input into this. City Manager Carrasco told him Mrs. Paula Phillips will contact him. PUBLIC HEARING - SUG TRANSPORTATION SERVICE RATE Mayor Cooksey opened the public hearing set for 3:00p.m. on suspension of Southern Union Gas Company's proposed revisions to its transportation service rate. Bob Lacszko, vice-president, Southern Union Gas Company, said he does not oppose the proposal and there is no financial impact. Motion The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's motion, Councilmember Humphrey's second, closed the public hearing, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed an ordinance suspending Southern Union Gas Company's proposed revisions to its transportation service rate. (7-0 Vote) ZONING HEARING Mayor Cooksey announced Council would hear the zoning case scheduled for 2:45 p.m. Council heard, closed the public hearing, granted, and instructed the City Attorney to return with the necessary ordinance for the following. C14-84 A.H. NEIGHBORS 214 By Jimmy Nassour 6907-7001 East Riverside Drive 2107-2113 & 2115- 2125 Maxwell Lane From "MH" & "I-A" Ist H&A To "C" 1st H&A NO RECOMMENDATION GRANTED "C" UPPER 3½ ACRES, REMAINDER MULTI- FAMILY - SUBJECT TO SITE PLAN APPROVAL AS INDICATED BY NEIGHBORHOOD, NO JUNK YARD USE, RIGHT- OF-WAY AS AGREED TO BY APPLICANT Marie Gaines, OLDS, reviewed. She said the applicant had amended his request from "C" to "C" on the upper 3½ acres, with the remainder to be multifamily. Ms. Gaines said approving such a request will set a precedent for that residential area, which is marginal residential right now. Ms. Gaines said, "We would like to amend the Montopolis Plan if you decide to approve the zoning Council Memo 11 5/23/85 request and come back to you with some recommendations for that particular quadrant. The Commission did not have a formal recommendation to make because they were unable to attain quorum vote." Mayor Cooksey asked if the Montopolis neighborhood association had any recommendations. Ms. Gaines stated they are in favor of the applicant's request...... They were very interested, at the time the study was being developed, to keep that area residential. Since considering the applicant's proposal for multi-family and some low income rental units they feel that would be an important goal to accomplish for that neighborhood and they are in support." Jimmy Nassour, applicant, said the subject tract is in the noise contour zone so FHA will not recommend home loans. Mr. Nassour said their plan for multi-family housing will have soundproof walls. Andrew Ramirez spoke to Council and said the site is currently zoned for mobile homes. He represents the developer, Avanti, Inc. Enrique Lopez, president, Montopolis Neighborhood Association, told Council they favor apartments because rents will be $335-$350 a month and they will be clean and well kept. Mr. Lopez said he doubts anyone will build single family dwellings in the area. John Sefuentes of Montopolis, also approved the application. Felix Rosales, Montopolis, said he is not opposed to multifamily units, but would like to see mixed use zoning. He also said the neighborhood would like to have the option of site plan approval on the commercial property. Motion Mayor Pro Tem Trevino made a motion to close the public hearing which was seconded by Councilmember Urdy. Friendly Amendment Councilmember Shipman offered a friendly amendment to include site plan approval of the neighborhood as volunteered by the applicant. Mayor Pro Tem Trevino accepted the friendly amendment. Friendly Amendment Councilmember Shipman offered a friendly amendment to include the wording "not to allow junk yard use". Mayor Pro Tem Trevino approved the friendly amendment. Ms. Gaines stated, "We talked to the applicant about dedicating the necessary right-of-way for East Riverside Drive and Maxwell Lane to accommodate the intensified land uses. He is in concurrence. "We request you include that in your motion." Council Memo 12 Motion Amendment 5/23/85 Mayor Pro Tem Trevino included in the motion dedication of the necessary right-of-way for East Riverside Drive and Maxwell Lane to accommodate the intensified land uses. Andrew Martin said, "The only question I had was for scheduling this for ordinance reading. Will the Council want to approve the site plan and have the development restricted to the site plan submitted with the ordinance?" Mayor Cooksey said yes. Roll Call on Motion with Friendly Amendments and Motion Amendment 7-0 Vote ANNEXATION HEARING Mayor Cooksey opened the public hearing set for 4:00p.m. on annexation of the following: a. 790 acres of land out of Travis County, portion of the Colorado River and unplatted land (Colorado River Annexation, Phase I, C7a-85-013) for full-purpose. b. 770 acres of land out of Travis and Bastrop Counties, portion of the Colorado River and unplatted land (Colorado River Annexation, Phase II, C7a-85-014) for full-purpose. c. 660 acres of land out of Bastrop County, portion of the Colorado River and unplatted land (Colorado River Annexation, Phase III, C7a-85-015) for full-purpose. Jim Duncan, Director, Office Land Development Service, explained the area by use of maps. Description of Phase I, II and III is on file in the City Clerks office. Kia The following people spoke against the annexation because they fear it may disturb the quality of life in Bastrop: Paul Pope, Harriett Maxwell, Wayne Wolfe, Joe Twin, Eric Boynton, Donna Manor, Clark Kroll, Bonnie Dennis, Tom Adams, Bob Barmlet, Hubert Linderberger, Martha Lambert, Keith Galbert, Margaret Hanna, David Thrasher, Davis, Elaine Hurt, Kathleen Wovington, J.D. Meiken, Jim Hardy, Jack Frasher, Harry Hallows, Mary Kennedy Gall, Steve Rivers, Bob Pulizzi, Mayor Carter of Elgin, Mary Ellen Herms, Ruth McGuire, Roberta McCain, Charles Justice, Allen Barton, Bill Bass, Charlotte Cole, Paul Hernandez, Danny Lytle and Ben Goodrich. Council 13 5/23/85 Mayor Cooksey stated the City of Austin has set up a process of meeting with people from Bastrop and Elgin. Councilmember Rose said there are still a lot of things to talk about. Motion The Council, on Councilmember Rose's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, closed the public hearing. (7-0 Vote) EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Cooksey announced Council would go into executive session pursuant to Article 6252-17, Texas Revised Civil Statutes Annotated, to discuss the following matters, and action, if any, on the matters will be taken during the public meeting after conclusion of the Executive Session: a. Board and Commission Appointments b. c. d. Section 2, Paragraph g. 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. Pending Litigation State of Texas v. City of Austin and United South Austin, et al v. City of Austin. Daniel Carpenter, et al v. City of Austin (limited purpose annexation challenge). RECESS Council recessed its meeting at 7:55 p.m. and resumed its recessed meeting at 8:40 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING RESUMED Council resumed its public hearings on annexation of four parcels of land. Action is as follows. Jim Duncan reviewed proposed annexation of: d. 610 acres of land out of the H. T. Davis Survey No. 30, the Lucas Munos Survey No. 55, and the William H. Sanders Survey No. 54, portion of U. S. Highway 290 East, Giles Lane, Boyce Lane, and Cameron Road, in Travis County (U.S. Highway 290 East/Cameron Road Annexation, C7a-85-016) for full-purpose. e. 420 acres of land out of Travis County, including portions of Cameron Road, Schmidt Lane, and F.M. 973 (Cameron Road/FM 973 Annexation, C7a-85-017) for full-purpose Council Memo 14 5/23/85 Art Thompson who owns land in the area and lives in Austin says he sees no valid reason for annexation except tax base for Austin. Tom Winters, Elgin, spoke against annexation. Motion The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's motion, Councilmember Rose's second, closed the public hearing. (7-0 Vote) --- - Jim Duncan reviewed proposed annexation of: f. 710 acres of land out of the James Burleson Survey No. 19, the Phillip McElroy Survey No. 17, the Joseph Duty survey No. 20, the 0. Buckman Survey No. 40, the James H. Manning Survey No. 37, portions of F.M. 969, Taylor Lane, and Lockwood Drive, in Travis County (FM 969 Annexation, C7a-85-018) for full-purpose. Larry Dunn, Elgin, spoke on behalf of Elgin and said to the Council, "Let's negotiate." Motion The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's motion, Councilmember Humphrey's second, closed the public hearing. (7-0 Vote) Jim Duncan reviewed proposed annexation of: 8. 270 acres of land out of the Santiago Del Valley Grant, generally east and parallel to Fallwell Fallwell Lane and north and parallel to Pearce Lane, excluding WCID No. 12 (Pearce Lane Annexation, C7a-85-019) for full-purpose. Mr. Duncan said a petition had been received but it is invalid. A woman who did not identify herself said she wants to remain in Bastrop. Eric Boynton said the Council's constituents do not agree that Austin should extend into Bastrop. ت ت Council Memo 15 5/23/85 Margaret Hanna said she is begging for her land. Clark Colin spoke against annexation, as did an unidentified man. Motion The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's motion, Councilmember Rose's second, closed the public hearing. (7-0 Vote) ZONING HEARING Mayor Cooksey announced Council would hear the following zoning cases. Council heard, closed the public hearing, granted, and instructed the City Manager to instruct the City Attorney to draw up the necessary ordinances. r-85 LBJ COMPANY 014 By Terrance L. Irion 8239-8337 North I.H. From "I-SF-3 To "GO" RECOMMENDED subject to site plan and compliance with staff recomenda- tions and ordinance requirements and subject to agreement between applicant and neighborhood to construct a privacy fence along the common property line with the residential neighborhood to a height of 8' rather than 6' if acceptable to the City, plan building lighting in such a manner as to avoid projection onto abutting properties and plan its drainage and detention in accordance with all City requirements so as to avoid any adverse surface runoff to the neighborhood. GRANTED AS RECOMMENDED WITH EMERGENCY PASSAGE OF ORDINANCE (On Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, -84 E. C. MOWDY 409 Dy Paul Scofield 913 E. Braker Lane 7-0 Vote) From Interim "AA" 1st H&A (I-SF-2) To "CS" RECOMMENDED (as amended) subject to Site Plan. GRANTED "NO" (On Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, 7-0 Vote) Council Memo ITEM POSTPONED INDEFINITELY 16 5/23/85 Postponed indefinitely is consideration of a variance request by Mr. Christopher Yorkman, representing Rockcliff Joint Venture, from Section 9-10-78 (2) to construct seven boat docks and retaining walls within the docks on Lake Austin in the Preserve Subdivision, nearer than 10 feet to the side property line. Mr. Terry Irion, representing the case, said he wanted to work out something with the neighbors. SIX-MONTH FINANCIAL REPORT Glen Bell, Budget and Management, presented the Six-month Financial Report to Council. His report is on file in the City Clerk's office. AUSTIN CIVIC CENTER SYMPOSIUM John Ware, presented the City Manager report on Austin Civic Center Symposium. He said the most desirable sites have been evaluated, they have identified three sites for such a facility and prepare interim reports for Council. "This particular report relates to the public input portion of the process. The City used the symposium approach and invited citizens to participate. This resulted in not having staff development and then taking it to the public for them to comment. We have received generous support for this particular approach. We advertised in the newspaper and sent out more than 80 letters inviting representatives from various interest groups and various civic groups, plus individuals. The meeting was held April 22 in Palmer Auditorium to review the Il cites recommended. On April 23, there was a another meeting to invite reaction and develop information and review. The 11 sites are: Palmer Auditorium; Seaholm Power Plant; East End Anchor Site in the generally located 1st-3rd Street, Waller Creek area; City yard; Rainey Neighborhood area; Southern Pacific Railroad site; Houston-Tillotson College, Intersection of I-30 and 290. area of Ed Bluestein and Loyola Lane; Manor Downs; Lake Long and Montopolis Highland. As a result of a review, ...... along with the consultants and City staff, a matrix was developed in order to evaluate the sites from one common area. The matrix that was used at more than 33 variables included neighborhood impact, traffic, parking, etc. ....General conclusion resulted in elimination of sites not in the central city area. At the end of the day, three alternatives were developed, Palmer Auditorium, Seaholm site, and the third alternative was a combination of both. Skidmore, Owen & Merrill Architectural firm has used their technical expertise concerning the three sites to ascertain the most desirable site, and that is where we are today. .....The next step is that we will get a final report from them the first week in June then we will bring the report to Council during a work session so Council can elicit additional citizen input and give their opinions and get specific answers as to why certain areas are eliminated and why the focus was on these two areas and also to validate the data that will be in the report. The work session will ت Council Memo 17 probably be the third week in June." 5/23/85 REPORT POSTPONED The City Manager Report on Moore's Crossing MUD was postponed to June 20, 1985. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Cooksey announced the Council will go into Executive Session pursuant to Article 6252-17, Texas Revised Civil Statutes Annotated, to discuss the following matters; and action, if any, on the matters will be taken during the public meeting after the conclusion of the Executive Session. Pending Litigation, including but not limited to the following items, Section 2, Paragraph e. (1) Houston Lighting and Power Company, et al v. Brown and Root. (2) Adjudication of water rights for the Lower Colorado River. (3) State of Texas v. City of Austin and United South Austin. (4) Daniel Carpenter et al v. City of Austin. (5) Contemplated litigation against Dripping Springs concerning expansion of extraterritorial jurisdiction. RECESS AND ADJOURNMENT Council recessed its meeting at 9:40 p.m. and adjourned its recessed meeting at 10:40 p.m.