CITY OF FOUNDED 1939 Austin City Council MINUTES For April 24, 1986 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, noting the absence of Mayor Pro Tem Trevino. MINUTES APPROVED The Council, on Councilmember Shipman's motion, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's second, approved the minutes for regular meeting of April 10, 1986. (4-0 Vote, Councilmembers Rose and Urdy out of the room, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino absent.) CITIZENS COMMUNICATIONS Mr. French N. Smith III discussed Pecan Street Festivals. Ms. Susan Berliner talked about funding for additional day care slots at Austin Community Nursery School (North). Mr. Mike O'Dell discussed preservation of older downtown structures. Verna Fisher discussed health hazard within apartment complex. Mr. Wayne Carrington and Ms. Mary M. Josey were not present. Mr. George Freeman talked about the Watershed Ordinance and Ms. Janet Klotz discussed annexation of area described in Northeast Inventory report. BOND SALE The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Rose's second, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed an ordinance approving the Awards and Sale of Combined Utility System Revenue Bonds, Series 1986A to Bear, Stearns at 8.008337%. (6-0 Vote, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino absent.) 1 Council Memo 2 4/24/86 The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Shipman's second, adopted a resolution authorizing execution of a Paying Agent Registrar Agreement with Texas, Commerce Bank National Association, Houston, Texas in relation to Combined Utility System Revenue Bonds, Series 1986A. (6-0 Vote, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino absent.) OLD BUSINESS - ORDINANCES The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Shipman's second, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed the following ordinances in one consent motion: (6-0 Vote, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino absent) Operating Budget Amendment Amended 1985-86 Annual Operating Budget by: (1) Transferring $100,000.00 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. W/LO District Passed through second and third reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 13-2 and 13-2A establishing W/LO Warehouse/Limited Office District. Motion to Reconsider A little later, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Shipman, to reconsider. (6-0 Vote, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino absent.) Motion The Council, on Councilmember Shipman's motion, Councilmember Rose's second, passed through second and third reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 13-2 and 13-2A establishing "W/LO" Warehouse/Limited Office District, deleting 2464a. (6-0 Vote, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino absent.) Restaurant Uses Passed through third reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 13-2 and 13-2A (Zoning Regulations) to provide for definitions of and regulations for restaurant uses. i Council Memo OLD BUSINESS - RESOLUTIONS 3 4/24/86 The Council, on Councilmember Shipman's motion, Councilmember Humphrey's second, adopted the following resolution in one consent motion: (6-0 Vote, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino absent.) Contracts Approved the following contracts: (1) Bid Award: - Asphalt Concrete, Public Works Department Twelve month supply agreement award shall be made by the pro- gressive purchasing method from low to high bid. Total $613,602.00 86-0156-CM (a) AUSTIN ROAD COMPANY 428 East Anderson Lane Austin, Texas (b) PIONEER AGGREGATES 8900 Ramirez Lane Austin, Texas Edwards Aquifer District - Items 1, 3-6,8 Items 2 & 7 - - $216,750.00 $396,852.00 Approved amendments to cooperative agreements for Professional Services for creation of the Edwards Aquifer District. 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: (6-0 Vote, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino absent) Legal Description Correction Amended the following ordinance to correct the legal description: a. Ordinance No. 841001-U (Zoning Case No. C14-84-246) Local Address: 8440 Burnet Road Public Hearing Set Set a public hearing for May 15, 1986 at 7:00 p.m. to consider adopting a new City of Austin Ethics and Financial Disclosure Ordinance. Council Memo Speed Zones 4 4/24/86 Amended the Austin City Code to modify the following speed zones: a. SECTION: 11-2-100(c), 45 mph ADD: Braker Lane from Research Boulevard (U.S. 183) to Burnet Road (F.M. 1325) b. SECTION: 11-2-100(a), 35 mph 1 c. DELETE: Duval Road from U.S. 183 (Research Boulevard) to north City Limit (L & GN Railroad Tracks) ADD: Duval Road from Burnet Road (F.M. 1325) to Research Blvd. (U.S. 183) SECTION: 11-2-100(c), 45 mph DELETE: McCarty Lane from Beckett Lane to Brodie Lane ADD: McCarty Lane from Brodie Lane to William Cannon Drive d. SECTION: 11-2-100(b), 40 mph e. f. ADD: McCarty Lane from Brush Country Road to Beckett Lane SECTION: 11-2-100(a), 35 mph ADD: McCarty Lane from Beckett Lane to U.S. Highway 290 West (S.H.71) SECTION: 11-2-100(c), 45 mph DELETE: Jollyville Road (Old U.S. 183) from Great Hills Trail (10100 Block) to Research Boulevard (U.S. 183) (12700 Block) SECTION: 11-2-100(d), 50 mph g. DELETE: Jollyville Road from Broad Oaks Drive to Hamilton Road h. SECTION: 11-2-100(b), 40 mph ADD: Jollyville Road (Old U.S. 183) from Great Hills Trail (10100 Block) to Research Boulevard (U.S. 183) (12700 Block) Council Memo Item to be Brought Back 5. 4/24/86 The ordinance changing the zoning to cover the following changes will be brought back on May 8, 1986: HAZEL HYDEN 6801-6809 Manchaca By Williamson Brown Road C14-85-191 Zoning Ordinances From Interim "SF-3" to "LO" Amended Chapter 13-2 and 13-2A of the Austin City Code (Zoning Ordinance) to cover the following changes: ROBERT G. W. GIRLING 1402 North Loop By Paul Harris C14-85-306 From "SF-3" to "NO" (emergency passage of ordinance) Second and third readings. First reading on January 9, 1986, (4-2). Councilmembers Smoot Carl-Mitchell and Sally Shipman voted "No"; Mayor Pro Tem John Trevino, Jr. absent. Conditions have been met as follows: (1) Right-of-way on North Loop has been conveyed by Street Deed; (2) Restrictive Convenant incorporating conditions imposed by Council has been executed. (5-1-0 Vote, Councilmember Shipman voted No, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino absent.) JOHN V. MCPHAUL, ET AL Rear of 2015-2031 By John McPhaul C14-85-255 South Lamar Boulevard From "SF-3" to "CS" Second and third readings. First reading on November 7, 1985, (6-0). Councilmember Mark Rose absent. Conditions have been met as follows: Right-of-way on South Lamar has been conveyed by Street Deed. 1 4 Council Memo 6 4/24/86 GREAT HILLS LIMITED, INC. By Neal Graham C14-85-381 (part 1) Proposed Yaupon Drive From Interim "RR" to "SF-6" Second and third readings. First readings on April 3, 1986, (5-0). Mayor Frank C. Cooksey out of room, Councilmember Mark Rose absent. Conditions have been met as follows: Restrictive Convenant incorporating conditions imposed by Council has been executed. (5-0 Vote, Mayor Cooksey abstained, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino absent.) ANNA L. CHANDLER By John Meinrath C14-84-191 Item Pulled From Interim "SF-2" to "SF-6" 3506 Duval Road (emergency passage of ordinance) Third reading. First and second readings on November 8, 1984, (6-0). Councilmember Mark Rose out-of-room. Conditions have been met as follows: Right-of-way on Duval Road has been conveyed by Street Deed. Pulled from the agenda was the following zoning ordinances DAUPHEN JACKSON By Office of Land Development Services C14-85-149 (part) 10614 MacMora Road From "SF-6" to "SF-1" Second and third readings. First reading on February 6, 1986, (6-0). Councilmember George Humphrey absent. No conditions to be met. Council Memo CONSENT RESOLUTIONS 7 4/24/86 The Council, on Councilmember Shipman's motion, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's second, adopted the following resolutions in one consent motion: (5-0 Vote, Councilmember Urdy out of the room, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino absent.) Item Postponed During the consent motion, Council postponed until May 8, 1986 1986 consideration of authorizing eminent domain proceedings to acquire the following tract of land for the Bee Caves Wood Fire Station project: Fee simple title to 1.50 acres out of the Henry P. Hill Survey No. 21, Abstract 14, Travis County, Texas. License Agreement Approved entering into the following License Agreement: a. To Allow the encroachment of landscaping into the public right-of-way of Guadalupe Street (1500 Block), Lavaca Street (1500 Block), West 15th Street (300 Block), West 16th Street (300 Block) and the median on West 15th Street (300 Block). (Request submitted by Myrick, Newman and Dahlberg). Change Orders Approved the following Change Orders: a. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM In the amount of $99,549.30 to b. PEABODY SOUTHWEST, INC. covering the Govalle Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements, Hornsby Bend Digesters, and Hornsby Bend Hyacinth Ponds for the Water and Wastewater Utility Department. (0.52% increase of the original contract) C.I.P. No. 73/23-83 In the amount of $62,535.00 to GAREY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. for construction of a taxicab storage chute adjacent to Pershing Circle at Robert Mueller Municipal Airport for the Aviation Department. (3.1% increase of the original contract) Capital Improvements Program a. Approved the following Supplemental Amendments: To the Professional Services Agreement between the City of Austin and S.A. Garza Engineers, Inc. for the Research Boulevard Water Main Improvement. C.I.P. No. 82/22-16 ($58,016.00) Council Memo 8 4/24/86 b. To the Professional Services Agreement between the City of c. d. Austin and Camp, Dresser & McKee, Inc. for design, construction and post-construction phase engineering services associated with the Additional Capacity Improvements to the Walnut Wastewater Treatment Plant. C.I.P. No. 82/23-81 ($6,850,000.00) 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. C.I.P. No's. 84/62-13, 86/22-39, and 86/23-04 ($112,000.00) To the Professional Services Agreement between the City of Austin and the Joint Venture 5, Architects/Engineers, to provide design services for certain renovations/rehabilitativeness of existing public areas of Brackenridge Hospital. C.I.P. No. 84/84-01 ($30,000.00) Contracts Approved Approved the following contracts: a. INTERGRAPH CORPORATION 2925 LBJ Freeway, Suite 175 Dallas, Texas - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM - Computer-aided Design and Drafting System, Public Works Dept. and Water & Wastewater Department Total $1,497,797.00 C.I.P. No's. 84/62-09, 85/22-09, and 85/23-09 b. GULF STATE CRANE & EQUIPMENT 5317 Post Oak Houston, Texas c. WEHRING-GOSS EQUIPMENT COMPANY 11146 North IH-35 San Antonio, Texas d. BANCROFT PAPER COMPANY 2201 East 6th Street Austin, Texas - - One Truck-Mounted Hydraulic Crane and Dump, Vehicle & Equip- ment Services Department Total $44,595.00 86-0168-CM One Hydraulic Excavator, Vehicle & Equipment Services Department Total $79,950.00 86-0178-CM Coarse Paper Products, Central Services & Supply Six (6) Month Supply Agreement Total $42,770.00 86-0105-GW/DC Council Memo 9 4/24/86 i : i 1 e. Bid Award: (1) LONGHORN INTERNATIONAL EQUIPMENT, INC. 4711 East 7th Street Austin, Texas (2) LIEF JOHNSON FORD TRUCK CITY 502 East Ben White Austin, Texas. (3) HENDRIX GMC 7309 North IH-35 Austin, Texas (4) AUSTIN TRUCK & MACHINERY 1701 Smith Road Austin, Texas f. DOWELL-SCHLUMBERGER, INC. Post Office Box 820 Deer Park, Texas - - - - Heavy Duty Trucks, Vehicles & Equipment Services Department Twelve (12) Month Supply Agreement Total $1,924,703.16 86-0111-СМ/СМ HT1 thru Ht9-2; HT9-4 thru HT10-1; HT13-a; HT15-1 thru HT17-2 Total $1,579,492.16 HT9-3; HT11-1 thru HT12-1; HT13-2 thru HT14-1 Total $345,211.00 HT1-1 thru HT9-2, HT9-4 thru НГ10-1, НТ13-1, & HT17-1 thru HT17-2, First Back-up Award HI-15 & HT16, First Back-up Award Chemical Cleaning of Decker Power Plant Boiler #2, Electric Utility Department Total $65,250.00 86-S362-BD : ! Contracts Postponed Postponed until May 8, 1986 were the following contracts: SIKES CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. 8200 MoPac, Suite 175 Austin, Texas RIZZO CONSTRUCTION COMPANY INC. 2712 East Bee Caves Road Suite 116 Austin, Texas - - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM - Construction of the Brackenridge 2000 - "Children's Hospital" Improvements, cs, Bracken Brackenridge Hospital Total $14,813,000.00 C.I.P. No. 84/84-01 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM - Construction of the Heliport - Emergency Dock Protective Canopy Improvement (Part of Brackenridge 2000 Project), Brackenridge Hospital Total $179,389.00 C.I.P. No. 84/84-01 Council Memo Utility Joint Use Agreement 10. 4/24/86 Approved entering into a Utility Joint Use Agreement with the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation for the relocation of water and wastewater utilities at the intersection of the Missouri Pacific Railroad and proposed North Loop 1. Texas Department of Human Resources Approved renewal of a contract award from the Texas Department of Human Resources in the amount of $560,344.00 to continue the operation of the Homemaker/Home Health Aide Project from January 1, 1986 through September 30, 1986. (City Share $56,034.00) Energy Conservation Bonds Approved the employment of Fulbright and Jaworski to assist the City in obtaining the necessary authorization to issue energy conservation bonds. Pathology Services Approved entering into a ninety (90) day letter of agreement with Austin Pathology Association for Pathology services to clients enrolled in the Medical Assistance Program. Radiology Services Approved entering into a ninety (90) day letter of agreement with Austin Radiology Consultants for radiology services to client's enrolled in the Medical Assistance Program. Item Pulled Pulled from the agenda was consideration of approval of the Awards and Sale of a Combined Utility System Revenue Bonds, Series 1986. Public Hearings Set Set public hearings on the following: a. b. Social Service Agency Funding Policy Proposals: May 15, 1986 at 3:30p.m. An appeal by Mr. James L. Webb of the issuance of a Lake Austin Site Development Permit No. 7859: May 15, 1986 at 3:00 Ρ.Μ. : Council Memo U.S. 183 Project 11 4/24/86 Approved acquisition of two (2) tracts of land for Detention Pond and Associated Easement purposes out of the J.P. Wallace Survey - Travis County, Texas to provide drainage and utility right of way for the U.S. 183 project. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM No. 85/62-01. Item Pulled Item E.3, was a resolution, erroneously scheduled as an ordinance on the agenda. It was pulled off the agenda. Resolution was consideration of approval of a traffic signal at the intersection of Burnet Road and Gault Lane. YELLOW-CHECKER CAB COMPANY Before the motions Council had before them an ordinance & a resolution concerning the Yellow-Checker Cab Company. several, people spoke. Carlos Velasquez wants responsible franchise holders. Randy Reece wants a cab co-op; so does Larry Wiese. Nancy Cowan, Philip Snyder, Patricia Mayor, David Meticies, Bruce Kester, Ben Grieder and Pat Nordyke spoke in favor of Yellow Cab company. Motion The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Humphrey's second, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed an ordinance authorizing Yellow Checker Cab Company, Inc. to operate 130 taxicabs in the City of Austin. (6-0 Vote, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino absent.) Motion 1 The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Humphrey's second, adopted a resolution approving the transfer of the franchise afforded to Yellow-Checker Cab Company of Austin, Inc. to operate a taxicab service in Austin to Yellow-Checker Cab Company, Inc. (6-0 Vote, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino absent.) PUBLIC HEARING POSTPONED Postponed until May 15, 1986 at 3:00p.m. was the public hearing on appeal of Building Standards Commission demolition order on the accessory structure located at 3315 Webberville Road. Council Memo 12 PUBLIC HEARING - PROPOSED BARRICADE ORDINANCE 4/24/86 Mayor Cooksey opened the public hearing set for 3:30p.m. on the proposed Barricade Ordinance. Allen Brecher, Director of Urban Transportation, reviewed the ordinance. Speakers at the hearing were Shelly Brisbane, Citizen's Traffic Safety Committee; Paul Snyder, president, Association of General Contractors, who said his industry should not be singled out; Mary Pilzo, owner of a general contracting company, said the costs due to the ordinance would be too high and discourage construction; Max Nofziger, spoke against development; Joe Zern, mechanical contractor, spoke against the ordinance; Daniel Traverso, representing Castle Hill Conservation and Old West Austin Neighborhood Association, supports the ordinance. Dee Lenly, Association of Builders and Contractors, said "You can't be the most expensive in everything and expect people to continue to want to live here". Daniel Llanes is for the ordinance; Jim Yogert said the fees are too high; Del Talley, safety engineer, said the barriers would force work areas for the jobs to decrease, thus having potential for workers safety hazards. Williams spoke about the ordinance, as well as Joe Zern Sager Motion The Council, on Councilmember Shipman's motion, Councilmember Rose's second, closed the public hearing and adopted the ordinance. (6-0 Vote, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino absent.) PUBLIC HEARING - ALLEYS AND SERVICEWAYS FOR COMMERICAL AND INDUSTRIAL SITES Mayor Cooksey opened the public hearing set for 3:45 p.m. on amending Chapter 13-3 (Subdivision) deleting the requirement that alleys and serviceways be provided by commercial and industrial sites and requiring that vehicular access for loading and unloading be provided. (6-0 Vote, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino absent) Jim O'Donell spoke about Sector 14. 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 amending Chapter 13-3 (Subdivision) deleting the requirement that alleys and serviceways be provided by commercial and industrial sites and requiring that vehicular access for loading and unloading be provided. (6-0 Vote, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino absent.) Council Memo SECTOR 14 RESOLUTION 13 4/24/86 The Council, on Councilmember Rose's motion, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's second, adopted Sector 14 resolution regarding the coordination of area development approvals with the completion of alternate roadway to U.S. 183. (6-0 Vote, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino absent.) EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Cooksey announced Council would enter 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 official action of the Council will be taken on any of these matters unless such item is specifically listed on the agenda. a. Board and Commission Appointments : - Section 2, Paragraph g. b. Pending Litigation, including but not limited to City of Austin vs. Houston Lighting and Power Company in Travis County Section 2, Paragraph e. - RECESS Council recessed for executive session at 6:05 p.m. and resumed its recessed meeting at 7:30 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING - DEVELOPMENT PROCESS Mayor Cooksey opened the public hearing set for 4:30 p.m. on the Development Process. Nik Brown, representing Balcones Civic Association, asked the Council to take their time with the process. Chartier Newton,, AIA, said a solution is needed, not more studies. Charles Wendtlandt, a small developer, said he cannot continue with the uncertainties of the present process. Dee Lindley, Thomas Mounts, David Moody and Glen Doolittle (who was with Greater Northwest Austin Chamber of Commerce) are all for a new development process. John German representing Franklin Savings and Loan, Bill Wittenbrook, representing Balcones Civic Association, and Scott Alexander, representing Espey-Huston, are all in favor of changes. Bob Leonard and Chip Harris (representing Crestwood Neighborhood Association) are also in favor of a new development process. : Motion The Council, on Councilmember Rose's motion, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's second, closed the public hearing. (6-0 Vote, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino absent.) 1 Council Memo SUB-BASIN WASTEWATER PLAN 14 4/24/86 The Council, on Councilmember Shipman's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, adopted a resolution to approve the Sub-Basin Wastewater Plan to include the following tracts: City's cost participation will be determined during the design procedure. Cost is estimated at this point.) a. H.E. Brodie A.M. #576 b. Hurwitz A.M. #231099 c. d. Barton Ridge A.M. #545 Other Property Councilmember Shipman directed the City Manager to direct staff to begin full purpose annexation. ZONING HEARINGS POSTPONED The following zoning cases, scheduled for hearings, were postponed as noted: a. NOT Recommended by the Planning Commission, Alternate Recommendation, With Conditions: 6:00 Ρ.Μ. (2) r-86 OSCAR SNOWDEN 4803 Harmon Ave., 014 INC. 4814 Ν. Ι.Η.-35 By Coneway & Assoc. Service, Road 4814 Ι.Η.-35 (rear) b. 4:00 Ρ.Μ. POSTPONED TO MAY 8, 1986 @ 6:00 P.M. AS REQUESTED BY APPLICANT NO Recommendation by the Planning Commission: (3) -85 HERBERT H. 189 BRACKMAN (4)-85 KENNETH D. & 190 NOLA ARNOLD CECIL & BILLIE BRADFORD : From "LO", "CS", "MF-2" "LR", "GR" To "CS" NOT RECOMMENDED RECOMMENDED "LO" Limited Office for a depth of 175' from Harmon Avenue and "CS", Commercial Services for the balance of the tract. To dis- approve waiver request. (NOT A QUORUM VOTE) 307, 501-505 Provines Drive From "I-SF-2" To "CS" NO RECOMMENDATION 500-506 Provines Drive From "I-SF-2" To "CS" NO RECOMMENDATION BOTH OF THE ABOVE CASES POSTPONED TO THE AUGUST ZONING CYCLE AT THE REQUEST OF THE APPLICANT 1 Council Memo : ZONING HEARING 15 4/24/86 Mayor Cooksey announced Council would hear the following zoning case. Council heard, closed the public hearing and passed through FIRST READING ONLY of the ordinance. -85 CITY OF AUSTIN 378 (part) 601-607 West Applegate Drive From "I-SF-2" To "CS" NOT RECOMMENDED GRANTED "LB" WITH CONDITIONS FIRST READING ONLY The following conditions were read into the record for Miss Betty Perry of the neighborhood association: "The proposed vacation of Motheral Drive take place, and that a 6' privacy fence be placed around the property east of Motheral, which means three sides, and that the property front only on North Lamar with no curb cuts on Applegate and that there be a 30' height restriction and we think the 30' buffer will be triggered with the compatibility but if it's not we would like to see a 30' buffer between the property and the neighborhood on Applegate." ZONING HEARING Mayor Cooksey opened the public hearing set for 5:30 p.m. He announced Mayor Pro Tem Trevino had requested there not be a vote taken until May 8, 1986 when he will be in the Council Chamber. Council heard and closed the public hearing. -85 CONCORD SQUARE 202 VENTURE By Kristaponis, Gregory & Assoc., Inc. 2301-2363 Douglas 2431-2217 East Oltorf From Tr. D- 'MF-2" Tr. C'MF-2" & "I-SF-3" To Tr. D - "GR" Tr. C'MF-2" NOT RECOMMENDED RECOMMENDED "GR" on Tract D, 'MF-2" on Tract C and "RR" for floodplain, prohibit- ing efficiencies and the connection of Douglas CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING ACTION MAY 8, 1986 (On Councilmember Humphrey's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, 6-0 Vote) Council Memo 16 4/24/86, i PUBLIC HEARING - CITY OF AUSTIN WASTE-TO-ENERGY PROJECT Mayor Cooksey opened the public hearing set for 6:30p.m. on City of Austin Waste-To-Energy Project. MrJ Richard Ridings, Director of Public Works, showed slides of waste to energy projects already in use. He said there are 400 used in the world and they look and operate like power plants. Ridings said there is 121 times more pollution from land fills than there are from recovery plants. The following people said the plant should be approved: Don Bell, Noel Lawson, Barbara Hudson, Mark Mullen The people who want further study are: Esperanza Rodriguez, Rudy Reyna, Pam Mavrolus, Mary Kelly, James Pinedo, Bryan Blaylock The following people spoke in opposition: Jackie Jacobison, Hortensia Rangel, Martha Farnham, Frances Martinez, Connie Moore, Gayle Vittore, Lauren Ross, Jason Pavelovik, Sharon Lorenz, Susan Lee, Jerry Mexford, Felix Rosales Jr. Councilmember Urdy stated there is a solid waste crisis in Austin. "This is not a perfect solution but we have to do something." Councilmember Urdy pointed out the waste-to-energy is 1000's safer than landfill. Councilmember Rose pointed out the voters of the community approved the project. Motion Councilmember Shipman made a motion to accept the bid, but do not approve at this time, Council to hold public hearings on the project and City Manager is to report to Council on the proposed. contract at the May 29, 1986 meeting. Councilmember Rose seconded the motion, which passed by a 5-1-0 Vote with Councilmember Humphrey voting No, and Mayor Pro Tem Trevino absent. Mayor Cooksey announced there are public hearings set on May 6, 1986 in Montopolis and May 12, 1986 in Del Valle. Item Postponed: Postponed until May 29, 1986 WATERSHED ORDINANCE Council had before them for third reading the Comprehensive Watershed Ordinance. Mayor Cooksey read his proposed changes to the ordinance: 17 Addition to Watershed Ordinance Section 208. Hardship Provisions (a) Any person owning title to property within any of the watersheds to which this ordinance is applicable may request administrative review of the effect of this ordinance upon an individual tract if such review is requested on or before May 1, 1987. (b) An administrative review shall consist of an analysis by the Office of Land Development Services of the effect of the application of the ordinance upon a tract held in ownership by any person on or before the date of passage of this ordinance to determine: (1) The percentage of net development in square feet lost, if any, by virture of the application of this ordinance to the tract in question as compared with the net development possible under ordinances and available utility service existing on the date of passage of this ordinance. (2) The development configuration most likely to maximize the economic value of the tract under applica- tion of the terms of this ordinance. (c) In case any tract has its net development in square feet reduced by 50% or more, by application of the terms of this ordinance, the following procedures shall apply: (1) The owner of the tract may develop the tract according to the terms of this ordinance, without application of other provisions of this section. (2) The owner may request that the Office of Land Development Services develop a site specific plan, utilizing any combination of the provisions contained in Section 231 - 290 of this ordinance, including density controls, impervious cover limitations and structural controls, which shall, in the opinion of the Office of Land Development Services, accomplish substantial protection of water quality in the run-off of water occurring from said tract to any minor, intermediate, or major waterway in any area regulated by this ordinance. In developing such a site specific plan, the Office of Land Development Services shall balance the techniques of water quality protection with the maximization of the economic utilization of the tract in order to achieve the most cost effective plan affording substantial protection of water quality. ! Council Memo 18 4/24/86 : (3) Any plan developed by the Office of Land Development Services under paragraph (2) above shall be presented to the person owning such land for approval by such person within sixty (60) days of the request for the development of such plan in order that such plan may be presented to the City Council for adoption. If the owner wishes to present the plan to the City Council for adoption, the plan shall be presented to the Council for adoption by ordinance within thirty (30) days of written acceptance of the plan by the owner. (4) The City Council shall consider the plan and action upon the plan shall be approved or disapproved according to the requirements for consideration of ordinances within sixty (60) days following its presentation to the Council by the Office of Land Development Services, following acceptance by the owner. Joe Jerkins asked Council to wait with passage until they have examined the Mayor's changes. Donna Kristaponis spoke about channelization. Wm. "Skip" Roberts from the Oak Hill area said kids will suffer because of what the ordinance will do to their softball field. Shudde Fath spoke in support of ordinance, Lawrence Rubenstein of San Antonio spoke. Fred Hopson, Leander, talked about the impact on the tax rolls. Laura Fuchs said more time is needed. Dr. Fred Bedient, Rice University, discussed the ordinance, also. Council unanimously agreed to continue until May 8, 1986 with their decision on the ordinance. CIVIC/CONVENTION CENTER The Council, on Councilmember Rose's motion, Councilmember Humphrey's second, adopted a resolution concerning siting for Civic/ Convention Center and instructed the City Manager to instruct staff to come back May 8, 1986 with a feasibility study of the site as Municipal Office Complex/Convention Center/Hotel combination. (6-0 Vote, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino absent.) TAX REFORMS PROPOSALS The Council, on Councilmember Shipman's motion, Councilmember Rose's second, approved the City Council urging that the Texas Delegation in the House of Representatives and Senators Bentsen and Gramm to recognize the significant negative impact of the Tax Reforms proposals on the potential financing of Greater Austin San Antonio Corridor infrastructure and request alterations in such legislation. (6-0 Vote, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino absent.) - : シマ Council Memo PAY EQUITY TASK FORCE 19 4/24/86 The Council, on Councilmember Shipman's motion, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's second, approved the following people for the Pay Equity Task Force: (6-0 Vote, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino absent.) Betty Mayor & Wanda Sholl - AFSCME Sue Barkel - Austin Commission for Women Sharon Ursh - Austin Women's Center Sandra Rusher - Worker's Equity Network Sam Guzman - Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Glenda Balch - Austin Neighborhood Council Eddie Reese - Black Citizen's Task Force Donna Green - League of Women Voters Eric Boone - Capitol City Chamber of Commerce One vacancy - Austin Chamber of Commerce CITY MANAGER REPORTS All City Manager Reports listed on the agenda were presented during the April 23, 1986 Council Meeting with the exception of Emergency Housing Voucher and the Windsor Village Library Reports. ADJOURNMENT Council adjourned its meeting at 12:35 .m.