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Austin's Growth: From Watersheds to Roadways

Thursday, February 20, 1986 regular
  • Environmental Protection Debated:

    The city narrowly approved changes to allow exemptions from strict development rules in the Onion, Bear, and Little Bear watersheds, a decision impacting environmental protection and land use.
  • Major Infrastructure Investments:

    Significant funds were allocated for critical city infrastructure, including construction of Riverplace Boulevard, new water and wastewater transmission lines, and upgrades to treatment plants, with some projects experiencing substantial cost increases.
  • Future City Planning & Zoning:

    A new Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee was formed to guide Austin's long-term development, alongside discussions on applying permanent zoning to newly annexed areas and updated regulations for restaurant uses.
  • Community & Public Safety Initiatives:

    Support was given for the Police Department's Repeat Offender Unit, a grant application for local minority arts organizations, and continued funding for the city's sexually transmitted disease program.

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AU 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 POUNDED 1839 Austin City Council MINUTES For FEBRUARY 20, 1986 Council Chambers, 307 West Second Street, Austin, Texas Memorandum To: 1:00 Ρ.Μ. Mayor Cooksey called to order the meeting of the Council, noting the presence of all Councilmembers. MINUTES APPROVED The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's motion, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's second, approved minutes for regular meeting of February 13, 1986 and special meeting of February 12, 1986. (5-0 Vote, Councilmembers Rose and Urdy absent.) CITIZENS COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Tim Mahoney discussed status of citywide sectors training center and individual sector councils. Ms. Ann Engles, Mr. John McIntyre and Ms. Cecelia Garza-Trevino discussed approval of site plans. Council set a public hearing for 7:30 p.m. March 13, 1986 for providing for the extension of the March 1, 1986 deadline For action set forth therein with reference to certain property adversely impacted by City policy or ordinances subsequent to March 1, 1984. Mr. Chester Jones discussed amending Ordinance $50307-C regarding burglar alarms. Mr. Roger Baker Jr. discussed Outer Loop, Part 2. Mr. Rick Iverson, Mr. John Joseph and Dr. Terry Foemisch who had requested to speak, did not appear. David Dobbs discussed public transit and land-use planning vis-a-vis the Austin Transportation Study. Council Memo WATERSHED ORDINANCE 2 2/20/86 The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's motion, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's second, passed through THIRD READING ordinance amending Ordinance No. 850905-J (Interim Development Controls for the Onion, Bear and Little Bear Watersheds) to provide for approval of exemptions from requirements imposed thereby. (4-3 Vote, Councilmembers Humphrey and Shipman and Mayor Cooksey voted No.) ZONING ORDINANCE The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Humphrey's second, passed through SECOND READING of an ordinance amending Chapter 13-2 and 13-2(A) of the Austin City Code (Zoning Ordinance) to cover the following changes: NORTH LAMAR AREA STUDY By Office of Land Development Services C14-85-149(part) An area generally bounded by Howard Lane on the north, I.H. 35 on the east, Braker Lane & Kramer Lane on the south & Burnet Road on the west. From Interim "RR" Interim "SF-2" and Interim "SF-3" to "RR" & "MF-2" 4-3 Vote, Councilmembers Carl-Mitchell, Shipman and Humphrey voted No. ) The Council, on Councilmember Humphrey's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's second, PASSED THROUGH SECOND AND THIRD READINGS of the following ordinances amending Chapter 13-2 and 13-2(A) of the Austin City Code (Zoning Ordinance) to cover the following changes: REALTEX FUNDING CORPORATION 8000 Block Convict Hill Road By Terrence Irion C14-85-283 From Interim "RR" to "SF-2", "SF-4" "LR", "NO", "MF-1" "SF-6", and "RR" First reading February 6, 1986, (7-0). Conditions have been met as follows: (1) Restrictive Covenant incorporating conditions imposed by Council has been executed; (2) Right-of-way dedication has been obtained through subdivision process. CROSSROADS SOUTH 2439 E. Riverside JOINT VENTURE C14-85-320 #30 From "GR" to "CS-1" First reading January 9, 1986, (6-0). Mayor Pro Tem John Trevino, Jr. absent. Conditions have been met as follows: Development restricted to that shown on Site Plan attached as Exhibit "A" to the Ordinance. Council Memo ZONING ORDINANCE 3 2/20/86 The Council had before it an ordinance to pass through second and third readings amending Chapter 13-2 and 13-2(A) of the Austin City Code to cover the following changes: Properties 11400 Tedford NORTH LAMAR AREA STUDY By Davison C14-85-149 (part) The following motions were made: From Interim "RR" Interim "SF-2" & Interim "SF-3" to "CS" GRANTED "NO" ORDINANCE PASSED Motion for "CS" Zoning Councilmember Rose made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Trevino to grant "CS" zoning. Motion FAILED by a vote of 3-4 with Councilmemember Shipman, Mayor Cooksey, Councilmembers Carl-Mitchell and Humphrey voting No. Motion to Reconsider The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Mayor Cooksey's second, voted to reconsider the motion. (7-0 Vote) Motion to Grant "NO" The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Mayor Cooksey's second, granted "NO" zoning. (6-1 Vote, Councilmember Rose voted No.) ZONING ORDINANCE POSTPONED The following zoning case, which was passed through first reading on November 7, 1985 has been set for a public hearing on March 13, 1986 at 3:30 p.m.: Michael R. Pickering By Kristaponis, Gregory & Associates C14r-85-166 RESOLUTIONS POSTPONED 7700 Block R.M. 620 also bounded by Cedar Lane From Interim "RR" • & Interim "SF-2" to "LO" Postponed until February 27, 1986 was a resolution to consider a policy in favor of preparing zoning studies for the assignment of permanent zoning to properties upon their annexation into the City limits. Postponed for 30 days was consideration of adopting the Fire Department's Specifications and Guidelines for implementation of the Hazardous Materials Storage and Registration Ordinance. Council Memo CONSENT ORDINANCES 4 2/20/86 The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Humphrey's second, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed the following ordinances in one consent motion: (7-0 Vote) Budget Amendment Amended the 1985-86 annual operating budget by accepting and appropriating $59,935.00 from the Texas Department of Health for operation of the sexually transmited disease (STD) program. North Austin MUD No. 1 Approved $5.225 million in District Bonds for North Austin Municipal Utility District No. 1. 29th Annual Flora-Rama Approved limiting free access to Zilker Municipal Gardens for two days and that admission be by donation of $1.00 for entrance to the 29th Annual Flora-Rama to be held Saturday and Sunday, May 3 and 4, 1986. Zoning Ordinances Amended Chapter 13-2 and 13-2(a) of the Austin City Code (Zoning Ordinance) to cover the following changes: a. J. PHILLIP THOMSON By Jerry Harris C14-84-391 4209 Burnet Road From 'MF-4" to "LO" Heard and granted January 10, 1985, (7-0). Conditions have been met as follows: (1) Restrictive Covenant incorporating conditions imposed by Council has been executed; (2) Right-of-way on Burnet Road has been conveyed by Street Deed. b. DONNA CARTER By Ann Brooks C14-83-193 817 West 11th Street : From "MF-3" to "סL" Heard and granted on November 3, 1983, (7-0). Conditions have been met as follows: Development restricted to that shown on Site Plan attached as Exhibit "A" to the Ordinance. C Council Memo 5 2/20/86 c. DALE A. & 9512 Brown Lane SARAH F. HUDSON By Leslie & Judy Price From Interim "SF-2" to "LI" C14-85-033 Heard and granted on May 2, 1985, (6-0). Conditions have been met as follows: Right-of-way on Brown Lane has been conveyed by Street Deed. CONSENT RESOLUTIONS The Council, on Councilmember Humphrey's motion, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's second, adopted the following resolutions in one consent motion: (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Rose out of the room.) Release of Easements a. b. Authorized release of the following easements: The Public Utility Easement of record in Volume 8917, Page 410 of the Travis County Real Property Records and located in Lot 1, Block B, Wells Branch Phase N. (Request submitted by Mr. A. Leon Thompson, Jr.) A portion of a Drainage Easement of record in Volume 2137, Page 182 of the Travis County Real Property Records. (Request submitted by Public Works Department) c. A portion of a Drainage Easement out of Lot 1, Block A, and Lots 1, 2 and 3, Block B, Southpoint Subdivision. IH-35 at Colonial Park Blvd. (Request submitted by Dennick and Harris Engineering) d. A portion of the 30' Public Utility Easement of record in Volume 3869, Page 753 of the Travis County Real Property Records and located on Lot 9, Block B, Oak Knoll Estates. (Request submitted by Jeryl Hart Engineers, Inc.) e. The Public Utility and Drainage Easement on the common lot line of Lots 3 and 4, Block B, Royal Oak Subdivision. 800 Meriden Lane (Request submitted by Mr. Thomas G. Muir, Jr.) : Connell Memo License Agreement 6 Entered into the following License Agreement: 2/20/86 a. To allow the encroachment of landscaping, planters, curb extensions, pavers and art sculptures into the West 4th Street right-of-way 200 Block and Colorado Street right-ofway 400 Block. (Request submitted by Mr. Walton C. Fleming) Capital Improvements Program Approved acquisition of right-of-way and easements for the E. William Cannon Drive Bluff/Springs Road to Nuckols Crossing Road Project. (Charles A. Bankenburg and Gene Naumann, Trustee) C.I.P. No. 78/62-32 Approved a Supplemental Amendment to the existing Professional Services Agreement between the City of Austin and JV5/BRACKENRIDGE 2000 Architects/Engineers for professional services for reevaluation and rescoping the improvement requirements associated with the Emergency, Surgical, Intensive Care Unit and peripheral ancillary services at Brackenridge Hospital. C.I.P. No. 84/84-01 ($55,000.00) Approved for selection of professional engineering services to the planning, design and construction of the Martin Hill Transmission Main for the water and wastewater utility. C.I.P. No. 85/22-23. ($670,000.00) Approved the following Change Orders a. In the amount of $31,000.00 to the approved construction contract with the Olson Construction Company for the Onion Creek Digesters located at Hornsby Bend. (0.5% increase of the original contract) C.I.P. No. 73/23-87 b. In the amount of $66,418.00 to the approved construction contract with Mole/S&M Constructors, Inc. (Joint Venture), for the construction of the Onion Creek Interceptor Section IV, Lower Tunnel. (0.77% increase of the original contract) C.I.P. No. 73/23-11. c. : In the amount of $835,000.00 to the construction contract with Seven K Construction Company for the construction of the Onion Creek Interceptor Section II Upper Tunnel. (9.4% increase in the original contract) C.I.P. No. 73/23-11. Contract's Approved - Approved the following contracts: Council Memo 7 GAREY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. 11607 North Lamar Boulevard Austin, Texas ROSE CHEMICALS 2459 Charlotte Street Kansas City, Missouri Bid Award: (1) TECHLINE, INC. 8750 Shoal Creek Blvd. Austin, Texas (2) GRAYBAR ELECTRIC COMPANY 7434 North Lamar Blvd Austin, Texas J. W. BARTHOLOW MACHINERY COMPANY Main Street Buda, Texas SCHNEIDER'S POLICE SUPPLIES 1407 Cheery Hill Lewisville, Texas Bid Award: - - - - - - - - - 2/20/86 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM - Construction of Riverplace Blvd. from RR 2222 to the Southern boundary of Water Treatment Plant No. 4 including a 36" Water Transmission Main, Public Works Department Total $2,990,236.05 C.I.P. No. 85/22-27 Disposal of PCB-Contaminated Materials, Electric Utility Department Twelve (12) Month Supply Agreement Total $61,508.85 CA-134-86 Luminaires, Electric Utility Department Twelve (12) Month Supply Agreement Total $229,969.00 86-0070-CM Items - 1 & 5 - $90,789.00 Items 2,3,4,6, & 8 - $139,180.00 One Truck-mounted Flusher Body Vehicle & Equipment Services Department Total $27,478.00 86-0054-CM Adjustable, Rechargeable, Flashlights, Police Department Total $34,745.00 86-0089-CM Water & Wastewater Utility Materials, Central Services and Supply Six (6) Month Supply Agreement Total $174,689.00 86-0071-DC Items - 11,12,15,17,20,22,33,34,39 $63,081.00 ROHAN COMPANY 508-D East St. Elmo Road Austin, Texas TRANS-TEX SUPPLY COMPANY 4618 East 7th Street Items - 1-10,13,14,16,18,19,21, 23-29, 35-38- $82,147.00 Austin, Texas Council Memo AMERICAN SCIENTIFIC PRODUCTS 10104 Kieffer Court Austin, Texas 8 - 2/20/86 Vacutainers, Brackenridge Hospital Twelve (12) Month Supply Agreement Total $30,817.20 BQ6-080 JALCO, INC. 3233 Weslayan Street Houston, Texas - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM Construction of the Govalle/ Onion Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant's Transfer Force Main which is Contract No. 3 of the Govalle/ Onion Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant's Transfer Main System, Public Works Department $1,289,780.00 C.I.P. No. 72/23-83 Airport Liability Insurance Authorized and approved a contract with Nieman, Hanks, Puryear, Page & Bryant Insurance for Airport Liability Insurance. Consulting to South Texas Project Approved a contract for consulting assistance to evaluate conservation and renewable options to the South Texas Project. Approach Mains a. b. c. d. Approved the following approach mains NOTE: The amount of LUE's approved for wastewater committment does not guarantee service in the event that the flows to affected treatment plants exceed legally permitted flows, and does not imply commitment for land use. (Water and Wastewater Commission & Planning Commission recommend approval) 607 Thomas Tract, Water (City Cost Participation of $19,029.12) 811 Dittmar Rs. -26 Ac. Tr., Wastewater (City Cost Participation of $5,342.40) 926 River Place Center, Water 927 River Place Center, Wastewater e. 938 Treetops, Water f. 986 Cortana On The Lake, Wastewater g. 1012 Cortana On The Lake, Water Little Walnut Water Main Extension Approved an agreement regarding execution of the Little Walnut Water Main Extension between the City of Austin and Participants, as defined on contract. (City cost participation $779,079.00) Council Memo 9 2/20/86 : Texas Department of Health Contract Renewed the annual contract with the Texas Department of Health (TDH) for the period October 1, 1985 through September 20, 1986. Option Contract with Southern Pacific Transportation Company Approved revised resolution for option contract with Southern Pacific Transportation Company. Texas Commission on the Arts Grant Authorized submission of an application for a Texas Commission on the Arts grant in the amount of $75,000.00 to be used to assist local minority arts organizations in raising their managerial expertise and fundraising abilities. : Repeat Offender Unit APD Supported the application to the State of Texas, Governor's Office Criminal Justice Division to fund the Repeat Offender Unit of the Austin Police Department in the amount of $148,223.00. Public Hearings Set Set public hearings on the following: a. b. c. An appeal of the Building Standards Commission approval of relocation from 607 Comal Street to 1206 Deloney Street: February 27, 1986 at 3:00 p.m. Amending Chapters 13-2 and 13-2(A) (Zoning) to provide for definitions of and regulations for restaurant uses: March 13, 1986 at 6:00 p.m. Amending Chapter 13-2(A) (Revised Zoning Regulations) and amending the submission and processing requirements for traffic impact analyses: March 13, 1986 at 6:30 p.m. d. Travis Settlement MUD: February 27, 1986 at 6:00p.m. CONTRACT APPROVED The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Urdy's motion, adopted a resolution approving the following contract: (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Rose out of the room) MULTI-AMP CORPORATION 4271 Bronze Way Dallas, Texas - : Protective Relay Test Set Electric Utility Department Total $42,939.00 86-0084-0M Council Memo BID AWARD 10 2/20/86 The Council, on Councilmember Humphrey's motion, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's second, adopted a resolution approving the following contract: (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Rose out of the room.) Bid Award: Water & Wastewater Utility Materials, Central Services and Supply Six (6) Month Supply Agreement Total $174.689.00 86-0071-DC - Items - 30,31,32,40,41,42 - $29,461.00 AUSTIN PIPE & SUPPLY 300 Medina Austin, Texas ENGINEERING SERVICES - GOVALLE WASTEWATER SERVICE AREA The Council, on Councilmember Rose's motion, Councilmember Humphrey's second, adopted a resolution approving the selection of professional engineering services to Parson, Brinckerhoff/Dannenbaum associated with the Govalle Wastewater Service Area Interception and Diversion System for the Water & Wastewater Utility, C.I.P. No. 86/23-10 ($2,600,000.00) (4-3 Vote, Councilmember Shipman, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino and Councilmember Carl-Mitchell voted No.) PUBLIC HEARING - ΑΝΝΕΧATION Mayor Cooksey opened the public hearing set for 3:00p.m. on annexation of approximately 316 acres in the vicinity of Riddle Road and Brodie Lane. C7-85-001. No one appeared to be heard. Motion The Council, on Councilmember Humphrey's motion, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's second, closed the public hearing. (6-0 Vote, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino abstained due to conflict of interest.) RENTAL REHABILITATION PROGRAM DESIGN Paula Phillips presented a lengthy report on Changes to the Rental Rehabilitation Program Design. Motion The Council, on Councilmember Himmelblau's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, directed the staff to meet with the Housing Authority. (5-0 Vote, Councilmember Shipman and Mayor Pro Tem Trevino out of the room.) Council Memo 11 BIWEEKLY WATER AND WASTEWATER STATUS REPORT 2/20/86 Jim Thompson, Director of Water and Wastewater, presented the status report on water and wastewater. He said there were only minor effects felt from the problems the previous Saturday. Mr. Thompson discussed the status of all water plants. LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON URBAN AFFAIRS City Manager Carrasco told Council the Legislative Committee on Urban Affairs will discuss limited purpose annexation. PROGRESS REPORT - POSSIBLE ADVANCE REFUNDING Virginia Rutledge, Director of Finance, reported to Council concerning possible advance refunding and discussed the technicalities of it. ZONING HEARING POSTPONED Postponed until March 6, 1986 at 4:00p.m. is the following zoning hearing: r-85 249 ALAN COZZENS By Torcido Development Corp. 15300 Block of Kollmeyer From "I-RR" Το "LO" RECOMMENDED subject to staff recommendations and ordinance require- ments and dedication of up to 35' of right-of- way from centerline of Kollmeyer. ZONING HEARING Mayor Cooksey announced Council would hear the following zoning case. Council heard, closed the public hearing and passed through FIRST READING ONLY the following: r-85 LOT 51 & 52 296 JOINT VENTURE By Terrence Irion FIRST READING ONLY 2405-2409 R.M. 620 North (On Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Shipman's second, 5-0 Vote, Councilmember Urdy, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino out of the room.) From "I-SF-2" To "GR" RECOMMENDED subject to dedication of up to 60' of right-of-way from centerline of R.M. 620, subject to deed restric- tion tying zoning to proposed use, noting a rollback to "LO" once the use ceases, recom- mend City Council grant waiver from interim 620 ordinance requirement that 40% of the site be left undisturbed. Council Memo 12 2/20/86 PUBLIC HEARING STREET VACATION Mayor Cooksey opened the public hearing set for 3:45 p.m. on vacating a portion of East 14th Street right-of-way 3200 Block. (Request submitted by Mr. Rick Gerber) No one appeared before Council to speak. Motion The Council, on Councilmember Humphrey's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, closed the public hearing, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed an ordinance vacating a portion of East 14th Street right-of-way 3200 Block. (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Rose out of the room.) PUBLIC HEARING POSTPONED Postponed until February 27 at 7:00 p.m. was the hearing scheduled for 4:00 p.m. on an amendment to Chapter 13-2(A) of the City Code (Revised Zoning Regulations) amending Section 1051 thereof to provide for the extension of the March 1, 1986 deadline for action set forth therein with reference to certain property adversely impacted by City policy or ordinance subsequent to March 1, 1984. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Cooksey announced Council would go into executive session pursuant to Article 6252-17, Texas Revised Civil Statutes Annotated, to discuss matters of land acquisition, litigation and for personnel matters. No action of the City Council will be taken on any of these matters unless such item is specifically listed on the agenda. Listed on the agenda was board and commission appointmentsRECESS Section 2, Paragraph g. Council recessed its meeting at 4:25 for executive session and resumed its recessed meeting at 5:20 p.m. CHARGE TO COMPREHENSIVE PLAN STEERING COMMITTEE The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Humphrey's second, adopted a resolution approving a charge to the Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee. (5-0 Vote, Councilmembers Urdy and Shipman out of the room.) Council Memo COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS 13 2/20/86 Mayor Cooksey announced his appointments to the Neighborhood Revitalization Commission are Frances Ferguson and John Moore. The Council, on Councilmember Urdy's motion, Councilmember Rose's second, appointed Dr. Patsy Jones as a member of the Hospital Board. (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Shipman out of the room.) ADJOURNMENT Council adjourned its meeting at 5:25 p.m.