Austin Policy Shifts: Adult Businesses, Taxis, Nuclear Info
Adult Business Regulations Finalized:
The Council passed an ordinance establishing new rules for sexually oriented commercial establishments, notably removing a clause regarding "socially redeeming value."Taxi Service Updates:
Key policy changes for Austin's taxi industry included extending the maximum vehicle age from 60 to 72 months and maintaining current fares, with a review set for next year.Major Public Projects & Utilities:
The city approved $250,000 for a public education campaign to explain the economic impacts of the South Texas Nuclear Project and closed a public hearing after extensive testimony on proposed Civic Center sites.Housing & Development Initiatives:
The city committed to keeping its housing rehabilitation program in-house and continued emergency repairs through the Urban League. Several significant zoning changes were approved, some incorporating detailed conditions negotiated with local neighborhoods.
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: TY OF AUST FOUNDED 1839 Austin City Council MINUTES For October 23, 1986 1:00 P.M. 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 presence of all Councilmembers. MINUTES APPROVED The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Humphrey's second, approved minutes for special meetings of October 14 & 15, 1986. (4-0 Vote, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Councilmembers Rose and Urdy out of the room.) CITIZENS COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Daniel Llanes discussed citizen participation in the governmental process. Ms. Sheila Koble and Mr. Chuck Koble discussed conditions at Municipal Courts. Mr. Roy Mann did not appear. Mr. Allen H. Kaplan, Mr. Robert Burice Jones, Mr. T.L. Wyatt, Mr. Daryl Slusher, and Mr. Daryl Janes discussed fees and overcharges for City Council agenda packets. Mr. Jeff Heard did not appear. OLD BUSINESS - ORDINANCES The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's motion, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's second, waived the requirment for three readings and finally passed an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 861003-J providing hardship exemptions for tap expirations provisions. Council Memo ZONINGS - OLD BUSINESS 2 10/23/86 The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's motion, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's second, passed on second and third readings ordinances amending Chapter 13-2 and 13-2A of the Austin City Code (Zoning Ordinance) to cover the following changes: (Votes follow each case) (1) DEAN GREENWOOD & WAYNE HARKINS C14r-85-242 Plains Trail and Braker Lane From Interim "SF-2" to "LR" POSTPONED TO DECEMBER 4, 1986 Second and third readings. First reading on Janury 9, 1986, (6-0). Mayor Pro Tem John Trevino, Jr. absent. Conditions have been met as follows: Restrictive covenant incorporating conditions imposed by Council has been executed. Right-of-way on Plains Trail and Braker Lane have been conveyed by street deed. (2) TRAMMELL CROW COMPANY CROW- GOTTESMAN-HILL #30 LID. By David Bodenman C14-86-006 6406 Burleson Road From Interim "RR" "LI" ON MAYOR PRO TEM TREVINO'S MOTION, COUNCILMEMBER CARL-MITCHELL'S SECOND, 6-0 VOTE, COUNCIL- MEMBER ROSE ABSTAINED. Second and third readings. First reading on April 3, 1986, (6-0). Councilmember Mark Rose absent. Conditions have been met as follows: Right-of-way on Montopolis Drive has been dedicated by street deed. LATER IN THE (3) TAPP DEVELOPMENT CO. 6700 Bluff Springs From Interim "SF-3" DAY: By Kristaponis, Gregory Road & Associates C14-84-457 to "MF-1" ON COUNCILMEMBER SHIPMAN'S MOTION, COUNCILMEMBER HUMPHREY'S SECOND, 7-0 VOTE emergency passage of ordinance) Second and third readings. First reading on June 6, 1986, (7-0). Conditions have been met as follows: Applicant has executed a Restrictive Covenant restricting access adjoining "GR" tract. Right-of-way to be dedicated by subdivision plat. (Applicant requests modification of conditions imposed by Council) (4) PARKWAY SOUTH DEVELOPMENT CORP. By Sande Dodd-McCormick C14r-86-175 12518 Research Boulevard From "GR" to "CS-1" ON MAYOR PRO TEM TREVINO'S MOTION, COUNCILMEMBER CARL-MITCHELL'S SECOND, 7-0 VOTE Second and third readings. First reading on October 8, 1986. (6-0). Mayor Frank C. Cooksey absent. Conditions have been met as follows: Development restricted to that shown on site plan attached as Exhibit "B" to the ordinance. : Council Memo 3 10/23/86 (5) TEXAS SCENIC UPLANDS JOINT VENTURE By Kristaponis, The Northeast Corner From Interim of Old Bee Caves Road "RR" to "GR" and Highway 71 West Gregory & Assoc., Inc. MAYOR PRO TEM TREVINO'S MOTION, COUNCILMEMBER C14-85-288.112 CARL-MITCHELL'S SECOND, 7-0 VOTE Second and third readings. First reading on June 18, 1986, (7-0). Conditions have been met as follows: Restrictive Covenant incorporating conditions imposed by Council has been executed. LATER IN THE DAY: (6) NUECES PLAZA 1815 Nueces By Donna Kristaponis COUNCILMEMBER HUMPHREY'S C14-86-140 From "CS-MU" to "DMU" VOTE, COUNCILMEMBER SHIPMAN VOTED NO MOTION, COUNCILMEMBER ROSE SECOND, 6-1 Second and third readings. First reading on August 28, 1986, (6-1). Councilmember Sally Shipman voted "NO". Conditions have been met as follows: Restrictive Covenant incorporating conditions imposed by Council has been executed. ITEMS POSTPONED Postponed to October 30, 1986 are the following items: 1) Consider approving Amendment No. 3 to the South Texas Nuclear Project Participation Agreement and the Nuclear Property Insurance Project Agreement. - Consider approval of the 2) CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM selection of professional architectural services in connection with planning, design, and construction of the Rain Creek Parkway and Lost Horizon Boulevard Prototypical Fire Station. C.I.P. No. 85/83-07 3) Consider approval of a contract for a computer aided dispatch system. ZONING ORDINANCE に The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's motion, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's second, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed an ordinance amending Chapter 13-2 and 13-2A of the Austin City Code (Zoning Ordinance) to cover the following change: TRAVIS DEVELOPMENT COMPANY 1108 Kramer Lane From Interim "RR" to "NO" Heard and granted April 4, 1985, (6-0). Condition has been met as follows: Right-of-way has been acquired by Public Works. Council Memo ITEMS POSTPONED 4 10/23/86 Postponed to October 30, 1986 are the following two items: こ 1) Consider establishing the date of the bond election and establish the propositions in the form of a ballot. 2) Consider the creation of a non-profit organization to administer the City's tourism program. CONSENT RESOLUTIONS The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's second, adopted the following resolutions in one consent motion: (7-0 Vote) Release of Easements a. b. c. d. Authorized release of the following easements: :> A portion of a Blanket Electric Easement of record in Volume 2128, Page 273, Travis County Real Property Records and releaseof a portion of a Blanket Easement of record in Volume 1852, Page 365, Travis County Real Property Records, insofar as they affect Barton Creek West Subdivision. (Request submitted by Armbrust & Brown on behalf of Wilson Development Corporation) A portion of a 5' Public Utility Easement on Lot 7, Tarrytown Place, 2103 Forest Trail. (Request submitted by Robert A.Ayers, owner) A portion of a Blanket Electric Easement of record in Volume 509, Page 215, Travis County Real Property Records and release of a portion of a Blanket Electric and Telephone Easement of ecord in Volume 3814, Page 1759, Travis County Real Property Records, insofar as they affect the subdivision of Interchange Business Center. (Request submitted by Bury & Pittman, Inc.) A portion of an Electric Easement of record in Volume 5188, Page 601, Travis County Real Property Records, and located on Lot 2, Loiseau Addition, 8222 North Lamar Boulevard. (Request submitted by John Sanford of Arvco Realty) License Agreements Approved entering into the following license agreements: a. To allow the aerial encroachment of bay windows into the West 18th Street Alley right-of-way 500 Block. (Request submitted by Norwood Properties on behalf of Nueces Plaza, Ltd.) i Council Memo Change Order 5 Approved the following change order: a. b. 10/23/86 In the amount of $367,175.00 to Energy Plant Constructors, Inc. for the South Austin Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion and Improvements Project. (4.241% increase of the original contract, total changes to date 4.318%) C.I.P. No. 85/23-16. In the amount of $64,141.00 to CBI NA-CON INC. for the South Austin Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion and Improvements Program. (0.5% increase of the original contract, total changes to date .70%) C.I.P. No. 85/23-16 Contracts Approved Approved the following contracts: a. ANTHONY BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY P. O. Box 4250 Austin, Texas b. 1 c. d. R. C. RODRIGUEZ CONSTRUCTION (MBE) 720 Bastrop Hwy., Suite 103 Austin, Texas MARATHON STANDBY BATTERIES, INC. c/o Gettys-Eads-Adair, Inc. 3920 Braxton Houston, Texas AMI SYSTEMS, INC. 2300 Rutland Drive Austin, Texas - CAPTAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM - Construction of the East 6th Street Development Plan Phase 1-B (Sidewalk and Alley Resurfacing), Public Works Department Total $110,437.30 C.I.P. Nos. 85/62-73 & 85/62-57 - - - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM - Miscellaneous Drainage Improvements No. 2, Group A, Public Works Department Total $70,930.30 C.I.P. No. 85/60-03 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM - Nine (9) Storage Batteries, and Chargers, Electric Utility Department Items 1 & 2 $90,671.40 C.I.P. Nos. 79/16-05, 86/16-04, 85/16-19, 86/16-20, 85/16-02, 85/16-20 & 86/16-13 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM - Eight (8) 12.47KV Metal Clad Switchgear, Electric Utility Department Item Nos. 1 & 2 $638,920.00 C.I.P. Nos. 85/16-20, 81/16-02, 86/16-13, 79/16-05 Council Memo e. WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC CORP. 201 N. St. Mary's Street, Suite 512 San Antonio, Texas f. g. h. ROCKFORD BUSINESS INTERIORS 5524 N. Bee Caves Road Austin, Texas TEXAS EMULSIONS, INC. 400 Perry Brooks Austin, Texas PERSENAIRE PARK & PLAYGROUND 9818 Whithorn Drive Houston, Texas 6 - - - 10/23/86 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM - Voltage and Failure Relays, Electric Utility Department Item 1 & 2 - $27,880.00 C.I.P. Nos. 86/16-16 & 85/16-02 System Furniture, Public Works Department Total $106,740.53 86-0411-LR HFRS-2P Emulsions, Public Works Department Twelve (12) Month Supply Agreement Total $150,000.00 86-0423-LR - Portable Picnic Tables, Parks and Recreation Department Total $75,235.00 86-0406-LR Landscape Liability Approved an agreement for landscape liability and maintenance of public right-of-way in which Wells Branch Association, Inc. agrees to maintain the landscaping in the right-of-way of certain streets located in the City of Austin ETJ in Travis County, and more particularly described as: a. b. c. Wells Branch, Phase A, Section Eight, as recorded in Plat Book 83, Page 39, of the Travis County Plat Records. Wells Branch, Phase A, Section Five, as recorded in Volume 81, Pages 395-398, of the Travis County Plat Records. Wells Branch, Phase A, Section Ten, as recorded in Volume 9886, Pages 333-336, of the Travis County Deed Records. d. Wells Branch Parkway Street Dedication, as recorded in Book 83, Pages 140D and 141A, of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas. Historical Revolving Fund Loan Approved a $27,000.00 historical revolving fund loan for the Macken-Anderson House, 1007 East 16th Street. Council Memo Item Postponed 7 10/23/86 Postponed indefinitely is consideration of leasing the job training facility located at 2209 Rosewood Avenue. Public Hearings Set Set public hearings as follows: a. b. Consent to the creation of Senna Hills MUD: public hearing and Council to take action the same date: November 6, 1986 at 4:30 p.m. Dedication of the following: (1) A 20' sanitary sewer easement along with a 35' temporary construction easement; a 15' access easement in connection with the Onion and Boggy Creek Wastewater Interceptors; and a 30' sanitary sewer easement along with a 15', a 30' and a 70' temporary easements for South Municipal Utility District across Onion Creek Greenbelt: December 11, 1986 at 4:30 p.m. Eminent Domain Proceedings Approved eminent domain proceedings to acquire the following: a. A 3.572 acre tract of land for the purpose of U.S. Highway 290/S.H. 71 right-of-way. ITEM POSTPONED Postponed to October 30, 1986 is consideration of the Planning Commission's additional CIP recommendations and amend the ordinance adopting the CIP accordingly. RECESS Council recessed from 3:50 p.m. to 4:10 p.m. - ZONING HEARINGS Mayor Cooksey announced Council would hear the following zoning cases. Council heard, closed the public hearings, and passed through ordinance readings on some cases, and postponed others. Action taken follows each case. i : Council Memo (1) -84 REV. A. D. 213 EBERHART By Jimmy Nassour 8 6100-6300 South 1st Street From "I-SF-3" To "GR" RECOMMENDED 10/29/86 The Planning commission did not review the site plan. However, their action on the rezoning request is stated as follows: To grant "GR" subject to site plan review prior to City council hearing, deed restriction-prohibiting apartments-and-bars, dedication of up to 35' of right-of-way from Eberhart Lane. Motion : The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Rose's second, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed an ordinance granting the above zoning request. (5-0 Vote, Councilmembers Urdy and Humphrey out of the room.) Later in the day: Motion to Reconsider & Postpone The Council, on Councilmember Shipman's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's second, reconsidered the motion and postponed the zoning case to October 30, 1986. (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Urdy out of the room.) b. Recommended by the Planning Commission: As Requested: (2) -86 CHRIS EAKLE 190 By David C. Bodenman (3) -86 SANTIAGO ZAMORA, 191 MD By Maggie Alvan (4) -86 RICHARD L. MATZ 194 By Anthony P. Korman 812 West 10th Street 2606 South 1st Street 13900-15000 I.H. 35 North From "MF-3" TO "LO" RECOMMENDED ORDINANCE PASSED From "SF-3" Το "LO" RECOMMENDED FIRST READING From "GO" TO "GR" RECOMMENDED FIRST READING (On Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's motion, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's second, 7-0 Vote) ! : ; Council Memo (5) -86 COY STREETMAN 192 By Voelzel & Travis (Rick Krivoniak) 9 1504-1506 San Antonio Street Motion From "GO" TO "IR" RECOMMENDED 10/23/86 FIRST READING Councilmember Shipman made a motion to approve the zoning as requested with the following conditions: Restrictive covenant on the property that would require a site development plan review if the property is redeveloped or combined with adjoining property and developed as a unit, that there be public notice prior to this site plan and that the site plan must be approved by the City Council. Mayor Pro Tem Trevino seconded the motion. Motion passed by a 5-1 Vote, with Councilmember Rose voting NO and Councilmember Urdy out of the room.) c. (6) r-86 STANLEY J. 196 WILLIAMS (7) r-86 NATIONAL By John Joseph 074 CONVENIENCE 2410 East Riverside Drive 11201-11211 I.H. 35 2101-2105 Boca Raton STORES By Kent Ferguson (8) -86 181 NORTH AUSTIN CHRISTIAN CHURCH 1734 Rutland Drive By Wiley W. Osborne From "GR" To "CS" RECOMMENDED FIRST READING From "SF-2" To "LR" RECOMMENDED FIRST READING From "SF-3" Το "MF-2" RECOMMENDED ORDINANCE (9) r-86 NORTH BLUFF LTD. 6801 South I.H. 35 209 By John Tarbox From "GR" To "CS" RECOMMENDED (emergency passage of ordinance) ORDINANCE (10) h-86 MACKEN-ANDERSON 017 HOUSE By R. Michael Tolleson, et al Recommended by the Planning (11) -84 HEALTHVEST 289 By Dudley D. McCalla 1007 East 16th Street (Related to F-6) From "LR" Το "LR-H" RECOMMENDED FIRST READING Commission, With Conditions: 1407 Stassney Lane From "I-SF-3" To "GO" RECOMMENDED "GO" with "LO" development regulations, subject Council Memo 10 م 10/23/86 (12) -86 CENTEX MATERIALS, 180 INC. By Jim Nias (13) -86 NASH PHILLIPS/ 189 COPUS, INC. By Ken Manning to subsequent PUD application. POSTPONED TO NOVEMBER 13, 1986, 5:30 P.M. 16201-16219 Bratton Lane 3000 Block of Cameron Loop From "DR" Το "LI" RECOMMENDED subject to "IP" development standards for new construction other than expansion of the existing use and dedication of up to 40' of right-of-way from the centerline of Bratton Lane. FIRST READING From "SF-3" Το "MF-1" RECOMMENDED subject to dedication of up to 35' of right-of-way from the centerline of Cameron Loop and restrictive covenant to cover agreements between neighborhood and applicant, as follows: An undisturbed buffer zone shall be established along the eastern boundary of the tract with a width of 125 feet north of the pipeline easement, widening to 150 feet at Cameron Loop. No certificate of occupancy shall be issued for the project until such time as Westgate Boulevard is extended to Davis Lane. No certificate of occupancy shall be issued until Cameron Loop from Westgate Boulevard to Seminary Ridge has been upgraded to a minimum of 30 feet of pavement with curb and gutter on the north side of the roadway. Two story height limitation on buildings closest to the existing neighborhood east of the tractand compliance with traffic impact analysis recommendations. (14) -86 GEORGE S. NALLE 161 III By Armbrust & Brown 2625-2701 Bee Cave Road, 1066-1900 MoPac Boulevard 1000-1900 Capital Parkway Boulevard FIRST READING From "SF-3" To "GO", "LO", "LR" "SF-2" & "GR" RECOMMENDED "SF-2" for Tr. 1, "LR" for Tr. 2, "LO" for Trs. 3, 5, 9, 10 & 11, "GO" for Trs. 6, 7, & 8 and "GR" for Tr. 12, subject to the following ! Council Memo (15) -86 THE WALTER CARRINGTON COMPANY 198 By Danze & Davis Architects 11 10/23/86 conditions: No air conditioners on roof, right-of-way for Barton Skyway, non-flat roofs and agreement between neighborhood and applicant. Tracts 6, 7, 8, and 11 subject to site plan approval. POSTPONE TO NOVEMBER 6, 1986, 4:00 Ρ.Μ. 5022-5206, & 5109- 5305 New Manor Road, 2300-2800 East 51st Street From "GR" To "CS" RECOMMENDED subject to "W/LO" and "GR" uses and limited to site plan No. SP-85-180. FIRST READING (16) r-86 STANLEY J. 187 WILLIAMS, INTERESTS By John M. Joseph Minter, Joseph & Thornhill 13700-13800 Research From "SF-2" Boulevard (U.S. Highway 183) To "GR" RECOMMENDED Zoning and the compatibility waiver in accordance with Staff and T.I.Α. recommendations, subject to the following: Waive the requirement to provide sidewalks along U.S. 183, but maintain sidewalks along Pecan Drive and North Lake Creek parkway. Require phasing in of the site in accordance with the Lakeline agreement approved by City Council. The posting of fiscal for signalization and roadway improvements will be addressed by the phasing agreement. Decide at the time of subdivision approval, the future intersection alignment of Pecan Drive and Hymeadow Drive, and waive the requirement to close the driveways closest to U.S. Highway 183 on Pecan Drive and North Lake Creek Parkway. : POSTPONE TO NOVEMBER 6, 1986, 4:00 Ρ.Μ. 2. SITE PLAN APPROVAL/ORDINANCE AMENDMENT a. Recommended by the Planning Commission, As Requested, With Conditions: (1) -81 JOE GILBRETH 087 By Gordon Bohmfalk 2006-2100 Melridge Place Site Plan Approval RECOMMENDED subject to ordinance requirements and department recom- mendations and subject to agreement with neighborhood group as follows: Two buildings closest to northwest : Council Memo 12 : 10/23/86 property line to be limited to one story in height. No future administrative revisions to site plan unless a letter of consent is provided by the neighbor- hood group president. FIRST READING 3. AMENDMENT TO RESTRICTIVE COVENANT AND CONDITIONS OF ZONING a. Recommended by the Planning Commission, As Requested: (1) -81 REG ENTERPRISES, 113 INC. 6700-6704 Manchaca Road Amendment to Restricted Covenant POSTPONED TO NOVEMBER 13, 1986 5:15 Ρ.Μ. 1. (On Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's motion, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's second, 7-0 Vote) ZONING ORDINANCE - SEXUALLY RELATED COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENTS Council had before them for third reading an amendment to Section 13-2A-4350, et seq of the Zoning Ordinance relating to sexually oriented commercial establishments. Motion Councilmember Humphrey made a motion to..remove the clause about socially redeeming value offered by Mayor Cooksey during the second reading of the ordinance. Councilmember Urdy seconded the motion. Motion passed by a vote of 7-0. Motion Councilmember Shipman made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Rose to approve THIRD READING of the ordinance amending Section 13-2A-4350, et. seq of the Zoning Ordinance relating to sexually oriented commercial establishments, noting the finding of fact as set forth in the memo from the City Attorney, dated October 21, 1986, page 2, page 3 and page 4, replacing 13-2A-4350A in the staff draft and added to the preamble. (7-0 Vote) Council Memo 13 10/23/86 WATER & WASTEWATER UTILITY SERVICE AREA AMENDMENT ORDINANCE The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed an ordinance amending the Water and Wastewater Utility Service Area Amendment Ordinances (810820-B) to include Chapman Tract, Henderson Tract, and Gaines Ranch. (5-0 Vote, Councilmembers Rose and Shipman out of the room.) TAXICAB RELATED ITEMS The Council waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed, on emergency basis, an ordinance amending the following taxicab related itams with the following motions: Fare Increase On Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Mayor Cooksey's second, Council adopted Urban Transportation Commission recommendations for live meter, no increase in fare and review in one year. (7-0 Vote) Age Limitation for Taxicabs On Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, Council extended the age limitation for vehicles used as taxicabs from sixty (60) months to seventy-two (72) months. (5-2 Vote, Councilmembers Rose and Humphrey voted No.) Allocation of Permits On Councilmember Urdy's motion, Councilmember CarlMitchell's second, Council directed Urban Transportation Commission to work with the taxicab industry to adopt a method for allocating taxicab permits. (7-0 Vote) NO ACTION ON ITEMS No action was taken by Council to consider a request for a moratorium on Taxicab Permit Allocation. No action was taken to consider amending the City of Austin/ APCOA, Inc. agreement to provide additional shuttle bus services and revise the public parking rates at Robert Mueller Municipal Airport. Mayor Pro Tem Trevino made a motion to approve the amendment of the agreement, but there was no second, therefore motion died due to lack of a second. RECESS Council recessed its meeting at 6:30 and resumed at 7:30p.m. Council Memo AUSTIN CABLEVISION 14 10/23/86 Council had before them for consideration a resolution to consider transferring Channel 38 to Travis County as an access channel on the subscriber network and require Austin CableVision to provide live feed capability from Travis County's studio facilities to Austin CableVision master control. Mayor Cooksey stated, "I would like to suggest that, Mr. Cootes, (Public Information Director) if you have no objection, that we approve this subject to the City's right, upon reasonable notice, to re-acquire that channel, such reasonable notice to be no less than four months. Would that be appropriate?" Mr. Cootes answered "Sure, that's fine, the Cable Commission has the authority to re-assign at will." Motion The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Rose's second, adopted a resolution to transfer. Channel 38 to Travis County as an access channel on the subscriber network and require Austin CableVision to provide live feed capability from Travis County's studio facilities to Austin CableVision master control, with the City's right, upon reasonable notice, to re-acquire that channel, such reasonable notice to be no less than four months. (7-0 Vote) NORTH AUSTIN GROWTH CORRIDOR MUD NO. 1 The Council, on Councilmember Shipman's motion, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's second, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed an ordinance approving $5,325,000.00 North Austin Growth Corridor Municipal Utility District No. 1 Unlimited Tax Bonds. (7-0 Vote) WAIVERS FOR COMPREHENSIVE WATERSHED ORDINANCE. The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Mayor Cooksey's second, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed an ordinance approving staff recommendation of establishing Council policy on the expiration of waivers granted for the Comprehensive Watersheds Ordinance and applying the policy to extend, delete or modify the expiration period for those waivers previously granted. (7-0 Vote) CHANGE ORDERS The Council, on Councilmember Rose's motion, Councilmember CarlMitchell;s second, approved the following change order: Council Memo 15 10/23/86 a. In the amount of $367,175.00 to Energy Plant Constructors, Inc. for the South Austin Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion and Improvements Project. (4.241% increase of the original contract, total changes to date 4.318%) CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM No. 85/23-16 CONTRACTS APPROVED The Council, on Councilmember Humphrey's motion, Councilmember Rose's second, adopted a resolution approving the following contract: (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Urdy out of the room.) SIEMENS ENERGY & AUTOMATION 1220 Northwest Fwy. Ste. 200 Houston, Texas CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM- 011 Circuit Breaker Conversion Kits, Electric Utility Department.. Total $102,095.00 C.I.P. No. 86/16-02 The Council, on Councilmember Humphrey's motion, Councilmember Rose's second, adopted a resolution approving the following contract: (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Urdy out of the room) ROHAN COMPANY 508-D East St. Elmo Road Austin, Texas Water Meter Boxes and Lids and Drain Tiles and Covers, General Service Department Twelve (12) Month Supply Agreement Items 1-6 - $87,831.00 86-0390-LR HOUSING REHABILITATION AND EMERGENCY REPAIR PROGRAM Council had before them for consideration contract award for the Housing Rehabilitation and Emergency Repair Program. Paula Phillips, Director, Housing and Community Services Department, stated, "We did not receive a satisfactory proposal to propose to the Council for that item but simply remind the Council that one option you indicated you wanted to maintain for consideration was keeping the housing rehabilitation program in-house and the Manager's recommendation is to keep the standard rehabilitation program and emergency repairs in-house." Mayor Cooksey asked, "What is necessary in order to continue the emergency repair program separated out and place the permanent repair program in the City, or keep it in the City?" Ms. Phillips said Council could take action if they wish to maintain the standard rehabilitation program in house, and "you would need to direct staff to go back out with an RFP for emergency repair." Mayor Cooksey asked, "What is necessary in order to keep the repair program going with the Urban League during the interim?" Ms. Phillips said, "We have looked at the amount of money that would be necessary for the interim period of time that it would take to get an RFP out and be able to get a
Council Memo 16 10/23/86 response to the Council and we have been able to determine from this year's close-out that there is sufficient money to be able to cover that from year-end close-out, should the Council wish." Mayor Cooksey asked, "Would someone please make the motion?" Motion Mayor Pro Tem Trevino made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Urdy to keep the repair program going with the Urban League until an RFP is sent out, by using this year's close-out money. Motion passed by a vote of 7-0. PUBLIC HEARING SET The Council, on Councilmember Shipman's motion, Councilmember Rose's second, adopted a resolution to set a public hearing on the following: (7-0 Vote) こ Annexation of the following: Approximately 2,510 acres in the vicinity of McKinney Falls State Park for full purpose: November 13 & 20, 1986 at 3:00 p.m. APPEAL TO COUNCIL SET The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's second, set the following appeals to Council: (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Urdy out of the room) 1. Mrs. Don C. Roberts request to set a public hearing on an appeal of the Planning Commission's decision regarding Case No. CSW-86-108 for November 6, 1986 at 6:00 P.M. 2. Mr. Terry Sasser's request to set a public hearing on an appeal of the Planning Commission's decision regarding compatibility standards and other issues for C14-81-113 on November 13, 1986 at 5:15 p.m. SIGN ORDINANCE Mayor Cooksey opened the public hearing set for 5:45 p.m. on amending Chapter 13-2A (Zoning) and 13-13 (Advertising & Signs) to adopt comprehensive sign regulations. The following people spoke: Janie May, Bert Cromack, Joe ) Council Memo Steckler, and Melvin Shelton. 17 Motion 10-23-86 C Councilmember Rose made a motion to close the public hearing and adopt on FIRST READING the task force draft of the ordinance and ask the City Manager to work with Legal Department and respresentatives of the Task Force to put that draft and its language in the same format, or as close to as possible, as the Planning Commission's recommendations with the exception of the critical contested areas, and also include in there language on the animated signs and curb cut language that the Apartment Association brought forth. Councilmember Carl-Mitchell seconded the motion which passed by a 7-0 vote. STNP EDUCATIONAL CAMPAIGN Council had before them for action an item to direct staff to issue an RFP for professional services whereby the City of Austin can effectively allocate $250,000.00 for STNP Educational Campaign. Councilmember Humphrey discussed the RFP proposal and said that the City Attorney's role is that of consultant as opposed to telling the firm what to do. He said the focus of the campaign should be on the partners and not on the Austin ratepayers. Motion Councilmember Humphrey move approval of the issuance of an RFP for professional services whereby the City of Austin can effectively allocate $250,000 for STNP educational campaign with a sheet of information and that the campaign be done within a 120 day period of time and that later on Council decide if they want a task force. Friendly Amendment Councilmember Shipman offered a friendly amendment "That this education effort provide public education materials explaining past, present and future economic data relevant to STNP..that is to say present rate, the economic data should include current rate inpact and future rate impact, should the plant produce energy." member Humphrey accepted the friendly amendment. Roll Call on Motion with Friendly Amendment Council- 7-0 Vote ! Council Memo 18 PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED CIVIC CENTER SITE SELECTION 10/23/86 Mayor Cooksey opened the public hearing on the proposed civic center site selection. The following people spoke on the sites suggested: Ron Kercheville, Don Reynolds, Jim Nix, Mr. Lowrey, Ray Reese, Dewill Gale, Arthur Anderson Roy Mann, Phil Scott, David Graeber, Ron Painter, Marilyn Monroe, Gary Starnes, Jonathan Markley, Hal Chambless, Luther Parker, Scott Bleck, Lee Cooke, Neal Kocurek, Adela Mancias, Marilyn Rangel, Michael Garrison, Sid Sanders, Ms. Velasquez, Carl Daywood, Paul Hernandez, Maria Berhardt, Hortencia Rangel, Jay Powell, Amelia Perez, Marcos DeLeon, Frances Martinez, Lori Renteria, Adela Mancias, Curt Mitchell, Susan Frost, Sabino Renteria, Tom Shefelman, David Armbrust, Diana Castaneda, Enriqe Lopez, Della Green, Feliz Rosales Jr. and Cynthia Valadez. 1 Motion The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's motion, Councilmember Humphrey's second, closed the public hearing. (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Urdy out of the room.) ADJOURNMENT Council adjourned its meeting at 11:34 p.m.