AUS FOUNDED 1839 Austin City Council MINUTES For : 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 - 1:00 Ρ.Μ. APRIL 10, 1986 Council Chambers, 307 West Second Street, Austin, Texas Memorandum To: 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 special meetings of April 1 and 2, 1986. (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Urdy was out of the room.) CITIZENS COMMUNICATIONS.. The following people spoke during citizen communications: Connie Moore concerning future of our children; Cynthia Valadez concering Austin's future; Bill Oakey discussed refunding of electric utility monies; Alice Jenkins talked about expansion of the Windsor Village Library; Forrest Smock discussed expansion of the Windsor Village Library; Stephen Rodi talked about Windsor Village Library; Noel Lawson talked about the building code to require licenses for chimney sweeps and solid fuel safety technicians; Charles Edwards discussed subdivision of Apache Shores; Donald Bell talked about waste to energy project; and Mr. Hilbert Maldonado did not appear. CONSENT ORDINANCES 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) Operating Budget Amendment Amended the FY 1985-86 Operating Budget by appropriating $97,775.00 from the Aviation Fund Ending i Council Memo 2 4/10/86 Balance for an increase in liability insurance protection. Postponed for one week was an amendment to transfer $100,000 from the General Fund Ending Balance to the Growth Services Fund and appropriation of funds to Planning and Growth Management for professional services associated with the Creation of the Edwards Aquifer conservation district. West Travis County MUD #1 Consented to the creation of West Travis County Municipal Utility District #1. West Travis County MUD #2 Consented to the creation of West Travis County MUD #2. Item Postponed Postponed until April 17, 1986 is an ordinance amending the ordinance relating to abandoned or junked vehicles. Capital Improvements Program Ordered and set a public hearing on May 22, 1986 at 4:00 p.m. in connection with paving assessment to be levied on Dittmar Road, Phase II, covering approximately 2½ blocks. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM No. 79/62-32. Annexation Passed as an emergency, annexation of approximately 184.50 acres of land out of and a part of the Rachel Saul Survey. C7r-86-004 Legal Descriptions Corrected Amended the following ordinances to correct the legal descriptions: a. b. Ordinance No. 840726-L (Zoning Case No. C14r-84-029) Ordinance No. 851205-H (Zoning Case No. C14-84-031) Ordinance No. 830630-V c. (Zoning Case No. C14r-83-062) Zoning Ordinances Amended Chapter 13-2 and 13-2A of the Austin City Code (Zoning Ordinance) to cover the following changes: Council Memo 3 4/10/86 a. WESTLAKE PROPERTY CO. By Armbrust & Brown C14r-85-394 10900 R.M. 2222 From Interim "SF-2" to "GR" (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Humphrey abstained) Second and third readings. First reading on March 6, 1986, (6-0). Councilmember George Humphrey absent. Conditions have been met as follows: (1) Development restricted to that shown on site plan attached as Exhibit "B" to the Ordinance. b. HOWARD KLOTZ c. d. e. By Office of Land Development Services C14-85-149 (part) 500 East Braker Lane From Interim "SF-2" to "NO" Second and third readings. First reading on February 6, 1986, (6-0). Councilmember Charles E. Urdy out of room. No conditions to be met. JOHN FIELD By Office of Land Development Services C14-85-149 (part) دم. 11301 Hilltop Street From Interim "SF-2" to "NO" (5-2 Vote, Councilmembers Carl-Mitchell and Shipman voted No.) Second and third readings. First reading on February 6, 1986, (5-2). Councilmembers Smoot Carl-Mitchell and Sally Shipman voted "No". No conditions to be met. FRED POWERS By Office of Land Development Services C14-85-149 (part) 11526 North I.H.-35 From Interim "SF-2" to "GO" (5-2 Vote, Councilmembers Carl-Mitchell and Shipman voted No.) Second and third readings. First reading on February 6, 1986, (5-2). Councilmember Councilmembers Sally Shipman and Smoot Carl-Mitchell voted "No". KARL GAUTSCHI 1504-1518 R.M. By Stanley Biderman 620 South C14-85-279 From Interim "RR" to "GR" Second and third readings. First reading on December 5, 1986, (6-0). Councilmember Smoot Carl-Mitchell absent. Conditions have been met as follows: Development restricted to that shown on site plan attached as Exhibit "B" to the Ordinance. Council Memo May 1 Meeting Cancelled 4 4/10/86 Cancelled the May 1, 1986 City of Austin Council Meeting. CONSENT RESOLUTIONS The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Humphrey's second, adopted the following resolutions in one consent motion: (5-0 Vote, Councilmember Urdy and Mayor Pro Tem Trevino out of the room.) Eminent Domain Proceedings Authorized eminent domain proceedings to acquire the following tracts of land for the Brodie Lane Phase II Project: a. Fee simple title to 1566 square feet of right-of-way out of Lot 1, Kincheon Subdivision Section 2 in the Theodore Bissell League in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas for street improvements. C Authorized eminent domain proceedings to acquire the following improvements for the East Bouldin Creek Lower Channel By-Pass Project: a. Fee simple title for structure/improvements situated on 918 square feet of land located on a portion of the 0.187 acre of land for a permanent storm sewer easement and 0.433 acre of land for a temporary working easement for storm sewer improvements. Capital Improvements Program Approved acquisition of a tract of land for the Brodie Lane/ Paisano Trail to City limit line street improvement project. C.I.P. No. 79/62-14 Items Postponed Postponed supplemental amendment to the Professional Services Agreement between the City of Austin and A.R.E., Inc. Consulting Engineers, to provide design of water and wastewater adjustments in connection with the Jollyville Road Paving Improvements. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT Nos. 84/62-13, 86/22-39, and 86/23-04 ($112,000.00) until April 17, 1986. Postponed approval for supplemental amendment to the Professional Services Agreement between the City of Austin and the Joint Venture 5, Council Memo 5 4/10/86 Architects/Engineers, to provide design services for certain renovations/rehabilitations of existing public areas of Brackenridge Hospital. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS No. 84/84-01 ($30,000.00) to April 17, 1986. orders: Postponed to April 17, 1986 approval of the following change a. In the amount of $347,775.00 to Clearwater Constructors, Inc. for Albert H. Ullrich Water Treatment Plant Expansion, Contract 1. (6.7% increase of the original contract) CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM No. 73/22-98. b. In the amount of $59,365.00 to Panhandle Construction Company for Mockingbird Hill, Sections 1 & 2, Proposed 8-inch Wastewater Line, Phase 2-A contract. (9.22% increase of the original contract) CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM No. 85/23-09. Contracts Postponed Postponed to April 17, 1986, consideration of the following contracts: INSITUFORM TEXARK, INC. 4001 Airport Frwy., Suite 500 Bedford, Texas - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM - Construction of Grooms Street Drainage Pipe Rehabilitation, Public Works Department Total $189,970.00 C.I.P. No. 85/60-03 - Ferrous Sulphate Heptahydrate Liquid, Water & Wastewater DAVIS WATER & WASTE INDUSTRIES, INC. 516 1st Street Tallevast, Florida WHITE'S MINES, INC. 112 Travis Street San Antonio, Texas HENNA CHEVROLET 7522 North IH-35 Austin, Texas - - Department Twelve (12) Month Supply Agreement Total $76,725.00 86-0149-COM Cold Mix Limestone Rock Asphalt, Street & Bridge Division, Public Works Department Twelve (12) Month Supply Agreement Total $126,357.00 86-0144-DC Sixty-one (61) Sedans, Vehicle & Equipment Services Department Total al $547,055.00 86-0076-CM Council Memo BABCOCK & WILCOX COMPANY Three Greenspoint Plaza 233 Dermar, Suite 660 Houston, Texas 6 - 4/10/86 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM - Supply and erection of the boiler and air pollution control equip- ment for the City of Austin Waste-To-Energy Project, Electric Utility Department & Public Works Department Total $20,462,616.00 C.I.P. No. 85/12-05 Contracts Approved Approved the following contracts: P. A. STARK, CONSTRUCTION, INC. 16327 Flint Rock Road Austin, Texas - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM - South Central Branch Library - (Central South) 219 E. William Cannon, Public Works Department Total $674,848.00 C.I.P. No. 77/85-01 P. A. STARK CONSTRUCTION, INC. 16327 Flint Rock Road - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM - Austin, Texas Davis Water Treatment Transmission Main Phase IV, Water and Wastewater Utility Department Total $607,538.00 C.I.P. No. 85/22-41 JONES CHEMICALS 1777 Haden Road Houston, Texas Bid Award: (1) RIVER CITY MACHINERY 12949 Research Blvd. Austin, Texas (2) AUSTIN FORD TRACTOR 6600 East Ben White Blvd. Austin, Texas (3) TOM FAIREY COMPANY P. O. Box 755 Kyle, Texas - - - Liquid Chlorine, Water & Wastewater Utility Department Twelve (12) Month Supply Agreement Total $466,670.00 86-0148-CM Fifteen (15) Tractor Loaders, Vehicle & Equipment Services Department Total $476,199.00 86-0073-CM $265,857.00 $137,448.00 $72,894.00 Council Memo Bid Award 7 (1) HENDRIX GMC 7309 North IH-35 Austin, Texas (2) NORTH POINT DODGE 7309 North IH-35 Austin, Texas - - - 4/10/86 Light Duty Trucks, Vehicle & Equipment Services Department Twelve (12) Month Supply Agreement Total $2,706,714.00 86-0077-CM Items LT-1-1 thru LT-2-2, LT-2-4 thru LT-5-2, LT-5-4 thru LT-18-1 $2,647,390.00 Item LT-2-3 $59,324.00 UNION METAL COMPANY 709 Lingo Street Richardson, Texas LABRY COMMERCIAL INTERIORS 4150-G Friedrich Lane Austin, Texas - - Street Light Pole Assemblies Central Services & Supply Division, Vehicle & Equipment Services Item 1-8 $110,900.00 86-0173-DC - Open Office Systems Furniture, for the University Hills Branch Library, Austin Public Library Item 1-17 $37,675.00 86-0186-DC (5-0 Vote, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino indicated he would abstain before he left the room, Councilmember Urdy also out of the room.) Approach Mains Approved the following approach mains with the exception of 286 St. Edwards University, Water, as indicated: a. 582 Bud Johnson Trustee, Water b. 605 Milwaukee Tool Tract, Water c. 626 Krasoff Properties, Water d. 809 Lakewood Office Park, Water e. 894 Spicewood - 95, Water f. 895 Spicewood 95, Wastewater g. 903 Hofer Tract, Water h. 922 The Grove, Water i. 952 Hofer Tract, Wastewater j. 981 The Parke, Water k. 982 The Parke, Wastewater 1. m. n. 0. 983 The Parke-Wilson Development, Water 984 The Parke-Wilson Development, Wastewater 985 The Horizon, Wastewater 1027 Slaughter-1st St. Prop., Wastewater, (City Cost Participation of $100,170.00) P. 1042 Sitra-Shannon H. 290 East, Water, (City Cost Participation of $87,937.00) ** Council Memo 8 4/10/86 १० 1044 Water Treatment Plant #4, Wastewater r. 286 St. Edwards University, Water, POSTPONED TO 4/17/86 (City Cost Participation of $123,605.00) 8. 513 Carpenter & Associates, Wastewater t. 708 Independence Park, Wastewater u. 962 Woods of West Bouldin, Water, (City Cost Participation of $281,950.00) v. 967 Berkeley Avenue Tract, Wastewater W. 973 Oak View, Water, (City Cost Participation to be determined) x. 974 Oak View, Wastewater, (City Cost Participation of $10,176.00) y. 975 Southwest Business Park, Water, (City Cost Participation of $108,810.00) z. aa. 976 Southwest Business Park, Wastewater 1034 Parker Tract, Water bb. 1040 Carpenter & Associates, Water, (City Cost Participation of $80,730.00) cc. 1045 26.214 AC. 1-35, Water Public Hearing Set Set public hearing on the following: a. Amending Chapter 13-3 (Subdivisions), deleting the requirement that alleys and serviceways be provided for commercial and industrial sites and requiring that vehicular access for loading and unloading be provided: April 17, 1986 at 3:45 p.m. Item Postponed Postponed until April 17, 1986 consideration for allowing the use of the City Data Processing System (Central Counting Station) to provide automated services for a party primary. Postponed to April 17, 1986 consideration of amending cooperative agreements for professional services for creation of the Edwards Aquifer District. ITEMS FROM COUNCIL & CITY MANAGER REPORTS agenda. at the Council did not discuss items from Council listed on the The City Manager Reports listed on the agenda were heard. April 9, 1986 Council meeting. Council Memo ARTS COMMISSION 9 4/10/86 The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Humphrey's second, passed through FIRST READING ONLY an ordinance amending Chapter 10-2 of the 1981 Austin City Code by establishing, defining and regulating the Arts Commission size, terms, selection and procedures. (7-0 Vote) CONTRACT APPROVED The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's motion, Councilmember Shipman's second, adopted a resolution approving the following contract: (7-0 Vote) JOHNSON, JOHNSON & ROY INC./LAWRENCE SPECK ASSOC. INC. 519 E. Fourth Street Austin, Texas CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM Professional Consulting Services for the Town Lake Comprehensive Plan, Parks & Recreation Department Eighteen (18) Month Contract Total $340,000.00 C.I.P. No. 73/86-37 Prior to the vote, Mr. Mann of RMA Texas appeared before Council to say the selection process had not been fair. Councilmember Rose and Mayor Cooksey asked for a review of how the matrix for selection had been devised. ZONING HEARING Mayor Cooksey announced Council would hear zoning cases scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Council heard, closed the public hearing and passed through FIRST READING ONLY the first three cases and postponed the fourth case until after a report is received in 30 days. (a) r-85 HRGM 366 By Anne -85 Wynne 022 14021-14071 Hwy. 183 North From "I-RR", Pending Annexation Το Trs. 1&2: "CH" Trs. 3,8&12: "GO" Trs. 4: "LR" Trs. 5&6: "IP" Trs. 7&11: "GR" Trs. 9&10, "MF-3" RECOMMENDED subject to submission of a legal document assuring that site plans with TIA addenda be submitted for all tracts which generate over 2000 vehicle trips per day. All affected intersections must operate at Level of Service D or better prior to issuance of a building permit and letters of credit to cover prorated share for signalization of U.S. (CONTINUED ON THE NEXT PAGE) こ Council Memo 10 4/10/86 183/Lakeline Blvd., U.S. 183/Parkline Dr., Lakeline Blvd./Spanish Oaks Blvd., and Lakeline Blvd./Parkline Drive. Subject to Lakeline phasing agreement. FIRST READING ONLY (On Councilmember Rose's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's second, 6-1 Vote, Councilmember Humphrey voted No.) Prior to the vote, Councilmember Humphrey said the traffic will be horrendous in that area with all of the development. Mayor Cooksey pointed out that mass transit must be well done. Anne Wynne, who represents the applicant, said the developers in the area are very concerned about traffic. (b) r-86 GENERAL 008 INVESTMENTS & DEVELOPMENT 4500-4544 South Lamar Blvd. By Kristaponis Gregory & Assoc. From "GO" To "CH" RECOMMENDED "CH"--the 178' right-of-way reservation to remain "GO". FIRST READING ONLY, RESTRICT TO SIX STORY BUILDING Motion Councilmember Shipman made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Carl-Mitchell to deny the zoning change. Substitute Motion Councilmember Urdy made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Rose to approve the zoning change. Friendly Amendment Mayor Cooksey offered a friendly amendment to deed restrict to a six story building. His friendly amendment was accepted by Councilmembers Urdy and Rose. RECESS Roll Call on Substitute Motion with Amendment 5-2 Vote, Councilmembers Carl-Mitchell and Shipman voted No. Council recessed its meeting from 3:55 p.m. to 4:25 p.m. and continued the 2:00 zoning hearings. Council Memo 11 4/10/86 r-85 NASH 337 PHILLIPS/ 8219-9200 and 10419 RM 620 COPUS, INC. By Jerry Harris From "I-RR" To Τr. 1: 'MF-2" Tr. 2: "SF-6" Tr. 3: "SF-2" Tr. 4: "SF-1" Tr. 5: "SF-6" Tr. 6: 'MF-3" Tr. 7: 'MF-3" Τr. 8: "GR" Tr. 9: "MF-2" Tr. 10: "SF-6" Tr. 11: "LR" TY. 12: 'MF-3" Tr. 13: "IP" Tr. 14: "IP" Tr. 15: "GO" Tr. 16: "GR" Tr. 18: "10" Τr. 19: "SF-2" Tr. 20: "SF-1" NOT RECOMMENDED RECOMMENDED Staff recommendation (Zoning, floor area ratio, units per acre) including revised recommendations for Tract 6: MF-3 limited to 22 u.p.a., Tracts 13 and 14: R&D, P for tracts to be dedicated for public use, RR for 100 year floodplains, and the following: (1) Non-residential building area limited to 1.75 million sq. ft. (GFA); (2) Building height limitation of 2 stories for tracts #8 and #16 (GR tracts); (3) Recommendations of the entire OLDS-Transportation Review memo dated 2/10/86; (4) Access is restricted to the internal streets of the subdivision unless recommendations #3-6 of the OLDS-Transportation memo dated 2/10/86 are met; (5) Subject to right-of-way dedication of 60' from centerline of RM 620 and reserve 175' from centerline of 620 or additional if specified by pending state study of RM 620 and right-of way dedication as specified by OLDS-Transportation memo, items #1, #2, #9, and a traffic phasing agreement. FIRST READING ONLY (On Councilmember Shipman's motion, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's second, 7-0 Vote.) h-83 ARMSTRONG 614 Blanco 013 ODEN HOUSE By City of Austin From "MF-4" Το "ΝΟ-Η" NO RECOMMENDATION STAFF TO STUDY: NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION COMBINING DISTRICT AND REPORT BACK IN 30 DAYS (On Councilmember Shipman's motion, Councilmember Humphrey's second, 7-0 Vote) : Council Memo 12 PUBLIC HEARING - AUSTIN AS CITY OF REFUGE Mayor Cooksey opened the public hearing scheduled for 4/10/86 4:00 P.M. to consider a resolution introduced by the Mayor to consider the establishment of Austin as a City of Refuge. The following people spoke and then the Mayor announced the public hearing would continue on April 17, 1986 at 7:00 p.m. FOR RECESS AGAINST Berwick, Mary Bryan, L. Wayne Cobble, Steve Cogswell, Rob Dietz, Frank Reverend Farenthold, Sissy Figueroa, Joaquin Reverend Hines, Barbara McKenna, Kate Morales, David Naishtat, Elliott O'Shea, Naina Pace, Don Parker, Karen Parsons, Paul Placencia, Luis Russell, Philip Abriel, John Ball, Gregory Brockmann, Barbara Burr Casillas, Richard M. Chaskin, Art Cranberg, Lawrence Green, Della Hernandez, Liz Hernandez, Ray M. Higley, Robert P. himmelblau, Betty Houston, Ora Lehr, Mike Reyes, Silvestre Robertson, Scott Rosales, Glenn Martin Spain, Jerry L. Soto, Roberto Thornhill, Mary Lib Speer, Richard Turpin, Bil Whitehead, Janet Williams, Lewis H. Woodward, Thomas Reverend Zielinski, Yolanda Council recessed its meeting at 8:20 p.m. and resumed its recessed meeting at 8:45 p.m. Council Memo 13 4/10/86 WATER & WASTEWATER COMMISSION APPOINTMENT The Council, on Councilmember Rose's motion, Councilmember Shipman's second, appointed Laura Toups as a member of the Water and Wastewater Commission. (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Urdy out of the room.) STREET NAME CHANGE Mayor Cooksey opened the public hearing set for 4:30 p.m. to consider the following street name change: Oval Leaf Drive in Jester Estates to Lakewood Drive. No one appeared to be heard. Motion The Council, on Councilmember Shipman's motion, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's second, closed the public hearing, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed an ordinance changing the name of Oval Leaf Drive in Jester Estates, Section I, Phase II to Lakewood Drive. (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Urdy was out of the room.) PUBLIC HEARING - APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION Mayor Cooksey opened the public hearing set for 5:00 p.m. on an appeal from Mr. Ken Manning of the Planning Commission's decision to deny a special permit regarding Case No. C14p-85-050. Mr. Manning said his applicant wants to build 48 one bedroom units and 18 two bedroom units. An architect for Bill Milburn showed slides. Pat Spears, Karen Kurtz, Tom Bodenman, Ronald Kurte, James Pinedo and Betty Edgemond all spoke in opposition to the request for "MF". Motion The Council, on Councilmember Shipman's motion, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's second, voted to DENY the appeal. (7-0 Vote) PUBLIC HEARING CANCELLED The hearing schedule for 6:00 p.m. on an appeal from Mr. Jessie L. Hopkins of the Planning Commission's decision was cancelled when Mr. Hopkins withdrew his appeal. Council Memo 14 PUBLIC HEARING - RESTAURANT USES 4/10/86 Mayor Cooksey opened the public hearing set for 6:30 p.m. on amending Chapters 13-2 and 13-2A (Zoning Regulations) to provide for definitions of and regulations for restaurant uses. Mr. Jim Smith, Director of Building Inspection, explained the regulations and definitions. Motion The Council, on Councilmember Rose's motion, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's second, closed the public hearing and passed through FIRST READING ONLY of an ordinance amending Chapters 13-2 and 13-2A (Zoning Regulations) to provide for definitions of and regulations for restaurant uses. (7-0 Vote) PUBLIC HEARING - COMPREHENSIVE WATERSHED ORDINANCE Mayor Cooksey opened the public hearing set for 7:00 p.m. on the Comprehensive Watershed Ordinance. Report. David Bodenman presented the Water and Wastewater Commission Susan Frost spoke in favor of the ordinance and Lee Mathews wants action delayed. Jim Nias spoke about the ordinance, as did Bill Black. Janet Klotz went over a few points and Dwight Lindsey spoke in favor of the December 17, 1985 draft. John Noell presented a bar graph. Dr. Bedient of Rice University had questions concerning the buffer strips. Arthur Tally of the Sierra Club gave his opinion. Bert Pence said he wants a generous grandfather clause. Jim Amos, a planning consultant, said the ordinance is flawed. Jan Schroeder, City Council, Elgin, is concerned about the buffer zones and how it (the ordinance) will affect the tax roles. Mark Hanna, representing the Board of Realtors, said the ordinance is designed to control growth and wants the experts to look at it. Roy Kleinstasser represents the Clear, Clean Colorado Association and wants the water kept clean. Harvey Weed, consulting geologist, said the ordinance should include all water sources. Alex Young has lots on the 620 corridor and said with the new ordinance his 25,000 lots will be 10,000 lots because of the restrictions. Duke Altman of Espey Huston talked about the ordinance and changes which could be made. Tom Goebel said he will lose 60 lots in his acreage with the ordinance. Bruce Byram, Provident Development, talked about 40' lots. Joe England, said the overland flow will not work. Chuck Munson said the golf courses are short-changed. Neal McDonald urged Council to get more data. Tom Mounts, Carson & Dippel Engineers, said some aspects are not water quality related. |- Council Memo 15 4/10/86 Phil Savoy, chairman of Environmental Board, wants the City to hire a team of technical experts from outside of Austin. Mary Jayne Payne, Pecan Springs Neighbrhood Association; Jesse Hopkins, Pecan Springs Neighborhood Association; Bert Cromack; Howard Kells, Jack Goodman and Catherine Kennedy all spoke. Motion The Council, on Councilmember Humphrey's motion, Mayor Cooksey's second, passed through FIRST READING ONLY of the Comprehensive Watershed Ordinance, not including the grandfather clause and not including the date it becomes active, with friendly amendment by Councilmember Shipman that Section B and C need clarification of language with rewording of those provisions. (4-0 Vote, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Councilmembers Rose and Urdy abstained.) Partial transcript of motion and some discusson on file in the City Clerk's Office. RIVERPLACE MUD The Council, on Councilmember Shipman's motion, Councilmember Humphrey's second, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed an ordinance approving out-of-district service from Riverplace Municipal Utility District to a 15 acre Leander School District site for temporary wastewater and temporary water service. (7-0 Vote) PROPOSED ANNEXATION The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Shipman's second, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed an ordinance waiving the pre-application period for the proposed annexation of 9.9 acres to Southland Oaks Municipal Utility District and reducing application period to 75 days from the date the full application is submitted. (7-0 Vote) ADJOURNMENT Council adjourned its meeting at 1:00 a.m.