C OF POUNDED 1839 Austin City Council MINUTES For July 25, 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 Councilmember Shipman's motion, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's second, approved minutes for regular meeting of July 18, 1985 and special meeting of July 16, 1985. (4-0 Vote, Councilmembers Urdy and Rose and Mayor Pro Tem Trevino were out of the room.) CONSENT ORDINANCES The Council, on Councilmember Shipman's motion, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell'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. b. с. Amended the 1984-85 Operating Budget by: Appropriating $1,662,150.00 from the General Fund Ending Balance to the Health Department to fund expenditures associated with the Medical Assistance Program. Appropriating $218,700.00 from the General Fund Ending Balance to the City Clerk's Office to fund additional expenditures associated with Election and Administrative activities. Transferring and appropriating a total of $423,633.00 from the General Fund and Enterprise Fund Ending Balances to the Worker's Compensation Fund. จ. Council Memo 2 7/25/85 d. e. Accepting a grant from the Texas State Library and Archives Commission in the amount of $3,950.00 and appropriating such amount to the Interlibrary Loan Program for 1985. Transferring $3,450,000.00 from Electric Utility Ending Balance to the Electric Capital Improvements Program. CIP Budget Amendments Amended the 1984-85 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM Budget by: a. Appropriating $4,981,000 for electric underground and overhead distribution facilities. Land Dedication & Public Facility Names Approved policy and procedures for acceptance of land dedications with or without improvements and for the naming of public facilities. Spicewood Springs Branch Library Approved naming the new northwest branch library at 8637 Spicewood Springs Road, at the intersection of Highway 183, the Spicewood Springs Branch Library. Item Pulled Pulled from the agenda was an item concerning the Southern Union Gas Company because information concerning this had been provided previously. Item Postponed Postponed was an item to consider an exemption request from the Austin Independent School District to purchase wastewater taps. Annexations Passed through second and third readings of ordinances annexing the following: a. Davis Springs MUD full purpose annexation of 690 acres in Williamson County, Texas within Austin's ETJ. Conversion from limited to full purpose 34 acres of land along portions of FM 620 and Tom Kemp Lane. C7a-85-011. T Council Memo 3 7/25/85 b. Full purpose annexation of 9.7 acres of land out of the John C. Brooke Survey 53 in Travis County, Texas. (Portion of Quail Hollow, Section 6-A) C7a-85-002. c. Full purpose annexation of 520 acres along the US Hwy. 183 corrdior south to Austin's existing five-mile ETJ in Travis County, Texas. C78-84-021. Item to Be Brought Back The second and third readings of full purpose annexation of Travis Country Subdivision and MoPac Expressway extension from Barton Creek to Hwy. 290 West, 874 acres in Travis County, Texas, will be brought back to Council on August 15, 1985. C7a-85-022. Zoning Ordinance Amended Chapter 13-2 and 13-2(A) of the Austin City Code (Zoning Ordinance) to cover the following changes: a. FIELDS LAND COMPANY 8900-8930 Manchaca By Johnnie C. Fields Sr. Road and 2000-2305 C14-85-132 Slaughter Lane EMERGENCY PASSAGE OF ORDINANCE From "I-RR" to "GR" PARKLAND Council had before them an ordinance to consider an amendment to the Subdivision Ordinance requiring dedication of property for parkland or payments in lieu thereof in the subdivision process. Albert Schwanz said he supports the two amendments. Mary Arnold went over the additions. Ron Sharpe, Sharpe Affordable Homes, said their average homes are $71,000 and their problem is this ordinance will affect affordable homes more than any other type. He said if they are required to dedicate parkland in their developments, the amount of $700.00 will be added per lot. Enrique Lopez supports the dedicated parkland ordinance. said there is no provision for parks in the Montopolis area. Paul Harris, representing NPC, discussed the ordinance. Motion He Councilmember Shipman made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Council Memo 4 7/25/85 Carl-Mitchell to adopt the recommendation of the Planning Commission with four amendments submitted by sub-committee and City staff. Friendly Amendment Mayor Pro Tem Trevino offered the following friendly amendment: Sec. 13-3-118. Payment in Lieu of Land Provision ADD the following: d. Alternate Compliance. When it is determined by the City of Austin that, with respect to a particular subdivision, there is sufficient neighborhood parkland within the service area of that subdivision, and that all or part of the subdivision's parkland requirement is to be met by the payment of fees in lieu of land dedication, and, at the option of the City and if the subdivider is agreeable, the City and subdivider may enter into and "Affordable Housing" contract. Through such a contract the subdivider shall agree to participate in an "Affordable Housing" project in an amount no less than the remaining obligation under this ordinance. The City, at the same time, shall agree to provide, in a timely manner, payment to the Neighborhood Park and Recreation Improvement Fund in an amount equal to that subdividers remaining obligation under this ordinance. Guidelines and terms for such contracts shall be promulgated and approved by the City Council in a document separate and apart from the Parkland Dedication Guidelines. (Recess) Council recessed from 1:50 to 1:55 and resumed its recessed meeting and discussion of parkland item. Paul Isham, City Attorney, said he had reservations the ordinance can be defended with the provision in Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's amendment. Jorge Carrasco, City Manager, said the fiscal impact is hard to estimate and asked how one defines affordable housing? He said they need more time for a fiscal report. Mayor Pro Tem Trevino discussed the legal implications and said he is aware of the obstacles. He said he does not want to do anything to endanger the passage of the ordinance and would be willing to remove the friendly amendment in two weeks if need be. ) Council Memo 5 7/25/85 Friendly Amendment Not Accepted Councilmember Shipman said she would not accept the friendly amendment. She suggested the wording of the amendment be reviewed and legal staff write their opinion of it. Councilmember Humphrey suggested a 30 day study on low income housing. He said the problem here is speculators. He said great cities have great parks. Mayor Pro Tem Trevino said the City would not lose an inch of parkland with his amendment. Councilmember Shipman said she is concerned with the wording of the amendment and wants the Legal Department to either have appropriate wording or approve this wording. Motion The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Humphrey's second, tabled the amendment. (4-3 Vote, with Councilmembers Rose and Urdy and Mayor Pro Tem Trevino voting No.) City Manager Carrasco told Council the draft ordinance is different from the one staff was reviewing all week. Mayor Cooksey suggested a short recess. (Recess) Council recessed its meeting from 2:35 p.m. to 2:40 p.m. and resumed its recessed meeting. City Attorney Isham said the ordinance is effective on passage and if preliminary plan has been approved by the Planning Commission between July 1, and July 25, then it will be exempt. Roll Call on Motion (to approve ordinance) 7-0 Vote EMERGENCY PASSAGE OF ORDINANCE BOAT DOCK IN 100-YEAR FLOOD PLAIN The Council, on Councilmember Rose's motion, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's second, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed an ordinance allowing boat dock construction in the 100-year floodplain along the shorelines of Town Lake, Lake Walter E. Long and Lake Austin without requiring a City license agreement. (7-0 Vote) 5 Council Memo 6 7/25/85 SIGN PERMITS Council had before them an ordinance to consider establishing interim development controls for the issuance of sign permits. Motion The Council, on Councilmember Rose's motion, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's second, approved processing all applications made prior to July 11, 1985 and continue the moratorium while individuals and staff work on a permanent sign ordinance to be brought back to Council. (7-0 Vote) ABETTING PROSTITUTION Council had before them an ordinance to consider amending Chapter 9-1 of the Austin City Code relating to the offense of abetting prostitution. Motion The Council, on Councilmember Shipman's motion, Councilmember Rose's second, approved asking Police Department to vigorously enforce the existing state and local laws against prostitution and review information brought back before Council during the public hearings and bring an ordinance back to Council in 30-45 days. (7-0 Vote) PUBLIC HEARING - CREATION OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Mayor Cooksey opened the public hearing on creation of Economic Development Commission. ...... Sam Guzman, Executive Director, Austin Economic Development Corporation, said some people have perceived an Economic Development Commission is the intent of the City to take over. "I know that is not the intent we have definite ingredients, elements, issues, we want you to consider. We see this commission in an advisory capacity. We do not want to see this commission as implementing programs. The commission members should be well represented. The community east of IH 35 is the one that will be primarily impacted..." Mayor Cooksey asked Mr. Guzman, "What would your thoughts be about having a City Department that has the responsibility of coordinating contacts with prospective locaters of industry and business to Austin which has the responsibility of expanding and making sure we are properly involved in international trade, also during the things that need to be done, to coordinaate and foster our Sister Cities Program and in general coordinate with and relate to the various entities, like your own organization, in the community that are interested in and involved in the processes of economic development program?" Mr. Guzman said he would want to study that Council Memo 7 7/25/85 as there are a lot of questions which need to be studied such as "is the City geared to handle the breadth and scope of coordinating all the economic entities of all the sectors of our community?" He said he is not against it, but would need to look at it closely. Peggy Vasquez, president, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, said she would like more public input and asked that this hearing be extended. Zeke Romo said he would like this ordinance to go through three readings. Enrique Lopez, Executive Director, Greater Montopolis Southeast Community Economic Development Corporation, also known as the Greater Montopolis Corporation or GMC. "We have yet to be publicly funded. We are hoping. We are proposing a two story office building in the Montopolis area. We know economic development will occur east of IH 35 and we welcome that. If we have a commission I hope they submit a work plan before there is any recommendation." Norm Glickman, U.T. professor, spoke in favor of the ordinance. Tina Alice, Executive Director, National Business League, supports the ordinance. Tommy Wyatt, president, National Business League, supports the ordinance, but would like to have input. Tracy McDonald, Capitol City Chamber of Commerce; Paul Hernandez; and Roosevelt Leaks Capitol City Chamber of Commerce, all expressed their support of the ordinance. Motion The Council, on Councilmember Urdy's motion, Councilmember Rose's second, closed the public hearing. (7-0 Vote) :: Motion The Council, on Councilmember Urdy's motion, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's second, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed an ordinance creating an Economic Development Commission of eleven members. (7-0 Vote) Motion The Council, on Councilmember Urdy's motion, Councilmember Rose's second, adopted a resolution detailing tasks for the Economic Development Commission. (7-0 Vote) Council Memo 8 7/25/85 FUNDING OF ABORTIONS DISCUSSED / Mr. E. Adrian Ven Zelfden, Mr. Ronald Rhea, Mr. Samuel A. Hoerster, III, Mr. Bobby Hill, Mr. C. Mark Chevalier, and Ms. Patricia C. Ashby all discussed funding of abortions with City taxes. Mr. David L. Dukes, who had requested to appear, did not speak. Mr. Mark J. Weaver also spoke against this use of City taxes. SALVATION ARMY MOVE Mr. Robert M. Jones appeared before Council to support the Task Force recommendation to move the Salvation Army to a site adjacent to East 6th Street... COUNCIL PHOTOS FOR DISPLAY Mr. Harry Nolen appeared before Council to discuss developing Council photos for display. DELAY IN LAY-OFFS REQUESTED Jason Justis, AFSCME, and Charlie Thiem, AFSCME, both appeared before Council to disuss the delay in layoffs at Brackenridge Hospital. They said they would like to develop an alternative proposal. BRACKENRIDGE HOSPITAL UPDATE City Manager Carraso presented a report on Brackenridge Hospital Update, and reviewed the recent termination of employees. He discussed the indebtedness of the hospital and said there was no alternative but to cut back. Mayor Cooksey asked about the request of AFSCME to delay his (the City Manager's) decision for 30 days. Mr. Carrasco said he welcomes any ideas of AFSCME, but does not want to delay the decision. Mayor Cooksey stated he has drafted a resolution to require the City Manager to advise Council if more than five employees will be affected in a layoff. The resolution will give the Council five days to comment to the City Manager, then there will be an executive session, and then there will be a public hearing to give employees a chance to give their views to the Council and City Manager. Mayor Cooksey suggested the resolution be effective July 1, 1985 and declare all actions since then null and void. Mayor Pro Tem Trevino said Council needs to be very careful about a violation of the City Charter because employees are under the charge of the City Manager. Councilmember Rose then issued a personal privilege statement. City Manager Carrasco assured Council his decision was difficult and he did not take the matter lightly. Council Memo 9 7/25/85 HEARING ON APPEAL SET Council unanimously agreed to set a public hearing on August 22, 1985 at 5:00 p.m. on the request of Avis Davis, Hyde Park Neighborhood Association, to set a hearing on the Planning Commission's decision regarding a waiver granted to the Austin Independent School District. CSW-85-028. TASK FORCE ON HOMELESS REPORT Mayor Cooksey announced "Let me explain something I have previously explained to the associations who are concerned about this. We have scheduled this item on the agenda for receipt of the report, only. What we are going to be doing is receiving the report and there will be a resolution which accompanies that which will be a recommendation for referral of this particular report and its implications to the Manager for some additional analysis and consideration. We are not having a public hearing here today on this issue. There will be, in the future, depending on what the action of the Council is, and what the recommendation of the Manager is, an opportunity, for a public hearing. Obviously we are interested and concerned in what everyone on Austin has to say about this. Now we will receive the Task Force on the Homeless Report." Anne Wynne, Chairman, Task Force on Homeless, told Council, "We recommended a two block area between 7th and 8th Streets and Red River and Trinity. Each of you has been provided a copy of our interim report." She then went over some background facts. She said they have had hearings on site selection. At one hearing at which there were 300 people in attendance, only three people said to not put it downtown. Ms. Wynne outline the type of site they were looking for: enough space to build a shelter to meet needs of current and projected needs of the City; space for other services and land uses which they feel are essential if the shelter is to serve both the homeless and the neighboring area; close proximity to police protection and medical services; appropriate zoning and area to be out of a flood plain; no proximity to areas zoned SF-6 or less; made sure shelter is in close proximity to other social service agencies which are used by the homeless; and hope for general public acceptance of selected site. "We also tried to avoid any proximity to the elderly, day care centers, schools and churches. We were not able to avoid proximity to churches and I understand there is one private school in the area but we felt the churches close to the site we selected had been living with & supporting the only other social service agency in town which aids the homeless so we felt if it was around a church it was with one which had been dealing with this problem for years. .... Ms. Wynne discussed the problem they had to find the proper site. " 11 Council Memo 10 7/25/85 Mayor Cooksey read his proposed resolution concerning the report on the homeless. His recommendation was the City Manager shall analyze the report concerning the location of the shelter and shall respond ot the Council with the following: (a) A determination as to whether the recommended site is consistent with long range planning for the Central Business District area in which it is located (b) An analysis of the policy implications for the City of Austin's financial participation in the acquisition of the site. (c) A recommendation, including policy options, concerning the manner in which the City of Austin might participate in the financing of site acquisition. (d) A determination of methods of design and other methods which might be used to minimize or eliminate any adverse effect on adjacent properties. (e) A concise analysis of the positive and negative aspects of the Taskforce's recommendation and a recommendation from the City Manager as to whether the site is an acceptable location for the Salvation Army Shelter. If it is not acceptable, according to the Manager's recommendation, he shall recommend considers acceptable. a site he (f) A determination as to whether the city should construct social services complex on the site, scope of such a city facility should take. a and, if so, what form the (3) The action by the Manager described herein be performed in no more than thirty days. The Manager is authorized to consult with all citizens and entities with whom communication is necessary in order to accomplish the task required by this resolution. Ms. Wynne expressed her approval of the Mayor's resolution. Councilmember Shipman asked, "What is a reasonable time frame that you would suggest to continue the work of the task force without everyone being totally exhausted?" Ms. Wynne said she thought they could get their work done within 90 days provided they know where the site will be. Councilmember Shipman said she would like to place on the August 1, 1985 agenda so the task force can finish its work it was created unanimously back in May. Actually the creation of the task force came long before the Salvation Army and it wound up being on the agenda with a simultaneous creation." She commended the task force for their work and their report. Council Memo 11 7/25/85 Councilmember Carl-Mitchell asked if they could set a time for a public hearing after they have the City Manager's recommendation. Mayor Cooksey said "Let's set a time frame of no more than 30 days. He could come in with a report sooner than that if he terminates his work on it. I think the public hearing should coincide with when the Manager comes in with his recommendation. Mayor Pro Tem Trevino suggested they have a public hearing a week after the Manager's recommendation so the public has an opportunity to read it and then be able to comment on it." Mayor Cooksey agreed and it will be the week following the Manager's report. Mayor Cooksey said they will ask the Manager to have his report back on the 22nd and set the public hearing for September 5, 1985. Motion The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Shipman's second, adopted a resolution concerning the Report of the Task Force on the Homeless. (7-0 Vote) RECESS Council recessed its meeting at 5:45 and resumed its recessed meeting at 6 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING COMMERCIAL GARBAGE RATES - Mayor Cooksey opened the public hearing set for 3:30 p.m. on Changing Commercial Garbage Collection Rates for portions of East 6th Street and Congress Avenue. 4* Richard Ridings, Director of Public Works, reviewed the proposed $3.23 increase in City's commercial fees and said there will be no other increase in rates. Motion The Council, on Councilmember Shipman's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, closed the public hearing. Motion The Council, on Councilmember Shipman's motion, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's second, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed an ordinance amending Chapter 6 of the Austin City Code establishing rates, charges and practices for commercial garbage disposal (solid waste services) for portions of East Sixth Street between Congress Avenue and IH-35 and Congress Avenue between First Street and Eleventh Street. (7-0 Vote) Council Memo 12 Motion 7/25/85 The Council, on Councilmember Shipman's motion, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's second, approved the following contract: (7-0 Vote) LONGHORN DISPOSAL CO. P.O. Box 14644 Austin, Texas - Refuse collection for East 6th Street and Congress Avenue, Public Works Department Twelve (12) Month Contract Total $148,452.00 85-8484-LI : PUBLIC HEARING APPEAL OF ELECTRICAL BOARD'S DECISION Mayor Cooksey opened the public hearing set for 4:15 p.m. on an appeal from Mr. Charles Haley of the Electrical Board's decision to deny a Master Electrician License. Peter Nolan, attorney for Mr. Haley, explained that Mr. Haley had been in jail on charges he bought a shotgun which was not registered and therefore was not in Austin when he needed to renew his license. The Electrical Board refused to renew his license. He should have renewed it by December 31, 1984, but the office was closed on January 1. Mr. Nolan said he is asking Council to waive the 30 day grace period and allow Mr. Haley to receive his license. Mayor Cooksey asked if there was any relief Council could give Mr. Haley. Paul Isham, City Attorney, stated Council had gone through the process of amending the ordinance to allow an appeal. Councilmember Shipman said December 31 was not an official holiday and the office was open so Mr. Haley could have renewed his license on that day. Walter Timberlake, Electrical Appeals Board, said Mr. Haley was in Austin working on a reciprocal license. He said Mr. Haley could have renewed his license by mail. Mr. Timberlake said at the time of Mr. Haley's review he was told he could take the examination for the license to re-qualify him. Further discussion followed. Motion The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, upheld the decision of the Electrical Board and denied the appeal of Mr. Charles Haley. (7-0 Vote) CONSENT RESOLUTIONS The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's motion, Councilmember Humphrey's second, adopted the following resolutions in one consent motion (7-0 Vote) 1 Council Memo Eminent Domain Proceedings 13 7/25/85 Authorized eminent domain proceedings to acquire fee simple title to the following tract of land for the Spicewood Springs Road Improvements Project: a. .0824 acres of land, more or less, out of the James Mitchell Survey No. 17 in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, being also out of a tract of land conveyed to James C. Hughes by the deed recorded in Volume 4033, Page 616 of the Travis County Deed Records. Capital Improvements Program Approved a Community Facilities Contract for participation with a developer in the Upper Little Walnut Creek Detention Pond at proposed Metric Boulevard (previously known as Northgate Pond) CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM No. 82/60-05 ($539,400.00) Councilmember Shipman stated: This contract is for a detention facility and in no way commits land use for zoning. Change Order Approved the following Change Order, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM: a. In the amount of $28,702.50 to Clearwater Constructors, Inc. for the reconstruction of a severely deteriorated roadway section adjacent to the new bridge, construction of sidewalks and the extension of a retaining wall. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM NO. '. 82/60-05 (5.63% increase of the original contract.) Contracts Approved Approved the following contracts: SABINE CONSOLIDATED, INC. - Construction of S. Mopac R.R. - 400 E. Anderson Lane Cherry Meadows Drainage Austin, Texas Improvements, Phase II, Public Works Department - Total $739,407.80 C.I.P. No. 86/60-01 AT&T INFORMATION SYSTEMS 3721 Executive Center Drive Austin, Texas - Telephone System, Communications Department - Total $147,858.23 85-S787-FW Council Memo 14 7/25/85 AT&T INFORMATION SYSTEMS 3721 Executive Center Drive Austin, Texas FMC CORPORATION Material Handling Systems Division 3400 Walnut Street Colmer, Pennsylvania MAIL-WELL ENVELOPE COMPANY 227 East Formosa San Antonio, Texas - - Expansion of existing System-85 Telecommunication Package, Communications Department - Total $284,840.85 85-S786-FW Traveling Water Screens, Electric Utility Department Item 1 $166,890.00 85-0319-CM Manufacture and Printing of Envelopes, Office Services Twelve (12) Month Supply Agreement Items 1-4 $61,158.00 85-0327-GW SOUTHERN SAFETY SALES P. O. Box 4065 Austin, Texas LONGHORN DISPOSAL CO. P. O. Box 14644 Austin, Texas - First Aid Supplies, Brackenridge Hospital Twelve Month Period Total $25,684.64 BS5-1230 Refuse Collection, for East 6th Street and Congress Avenue, Public Works Department Twelve. (12) Month Contract Total $148,452.00 85-5484-LI (Related to Item H-2) South Irrigation Project Approved agreement for management of the South Irrigation Project. CONTRACT APPROVED The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's motion, Councilmember Humphrey's second, approved the following contract: (6-1 Vote, Mayor Cooksey voted No.) RAINBEAU ENTERPRISES 2002 Kinney Avenue Austin, Texas - Food and Beverage Concession at Jimmy Clay Golf Course Clubhouse, Parks and Recreation Department Estimated revenue to the City $35,000.00 85-5648-EF Council Memo ITEM PULLED 15 7/25/85 Pulled from the agenda, on Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's motion, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's second, was consideration of a contract award for open office furniture for the Office of Land Development and Planning and Growth Management. (7-0 Vote) The contract will be re-bid. HEARING POSTPONED The public hearing scheduled for 4:30 p.m. on presentation of the West 14th Street/DMU Study was postponed. It will be held when the recommendation from the Planning Commission is received. HEARING TO BE CONTINUED The 5:00 hearing on an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance providing regulation for group homes will be continued to August 15, 1985 at 4:30 p.m., due to improper legal notice. ZONING WITHDRAWN The following request for a zoning change was withdrawn by the applicant: -85 THOMAS R. REAMES 1609 Ferguson 119 By Donna H. Kristaponis From "I-SF-3" To "GR" NOT RECOMMENDED WITHDRAWN BY APPLICANT EMERGI-CENTER The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Shipman's second, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed an ordinance authorizing termination of lease, professional services contracts, and miscellaneous related contracts for the Anderson Mill EmergiCenter. (7-0 Vote) Prior to the vote, City Manager Carrasco said the City will lose over $400,000 by continuing to operate the Emergicenter. Mayor Cooksey said Dr. Martinez wants to take over the emergency center and said, "We should accommodate him as much as possible." ITEMS FROM COUNCIL PULLED OR POSTPONED Postponed to August 8 is consideration of an ordinance amending Chapter 13-13 to allow the use of advertising searchlights. Council Мешо 16 7/25/85 Pulled from the agenda was a resolution setting forth policy in the relation of the City Council, its members, and City staff; an a resoluion concerning access to City information and its storage systems. CITY MANAGER REPORTS Marie Gaines reported on the North Lamar Area Study. There will be a public hearing on August 22, 1985 at 4 p.m. Maureen McReynolds reported on Hazardous Materials Transportation Status Report. She said there are no alternative safe routes to the ones recommended. She said it would be best, in the future, to consider truck traffic, in planning roads and highways. Terry Childers passed out a map and referred to it when giving the report on Round Rock ETJ Exchange. report. Postponed until August 22 is the North Travis County MUDs 1-3 City Manager Carrasco reported on the General Obligation Advance Refunding. ADJOURNMENT Council adjourned its meeting at 9:00 p.m.