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 TY OF AUSTD POUNDED 2834 Austin City Council MINUTES For JANUARY 29, 1987 1:00 Ρ.Μ. Council Chambers, 307 West Second Street, Austin, Texas Memorandum To: Mayor Cooksey called to order the meeting of the Council, noting the absence of Councilmember Carl-Mitchell. MINUTES APPROVED The Council, on Councilmember Humphrey's motion, Councilmember Rose's second, approved minutes for regular meeting of January 22, 1987 and special meeting of January 20, 1987. (4-0 Vote, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Councilmember Urdy and Councilmember Carl-Mitchell absent.) CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Sam A. Hoerster III discussed amending the AIDSOrdinance. Mr. Mark Goodrich discussed waiving provisions of the right-of-way ordinance for property located at U.S. 290 East at Giles Road. Mr. John Sanford discussed moving Robert Mueller Airport. Mr. James Austin Pinedo did not appear. Ms. Janet Klotz talked about issues related to the Office of Land Development Services. Ms. "T" Galyean will appear on February 5, 1987. Steve Sawyer discussed City personnel policy related to the Resource Management Department and Resource Management Commission. Nadia Bice talked about Affordable Housing Bond Election. Cynthia Valadez talked about existing housing crisis in Austin and and requested uniform application procedures for boards & commissions. Richard Battle discussed Affordable Housing Bond Election. CABLE COMMISSION FIFTH YEAR PERFORMANCE REPORT Jack Hopper and Michael Kuha presented the Fifth Year Performance Report of the Cable Commission. ) Council Memo ITEMS POSTPONED 2 1/29/87 Mayor Cooksey announced consideration of a resolution to award a contract for the Housing & Economic Development Fund sponsored by the 12th Year CDBG Program; as well as an item from Councilmember Carl-Mitchell to consider approval of an RFP for Sustainable Industries Proposal, were postponed. EXECUTIVE SESSION - Fifth Year Performance Report Mayor Cooksey announced Council would go into executive session pursuant to Article 6252-17, Texas Revised Civil Statutes Annotated, "to discuss the Cable Commission issues insofar as they relate to possible land acquisition litigation or personnel matters and that we will also briefly discuss in executive session, pending litigation, including Marsh v. City of Austin, City of Austin v. Valero, City of Austin v. Houston Lighting and Power. We may want to take some of those items up later as well. RECESS Council recessed its meeting for executive session at 3:50 p.m. and resumed its recessed meeting at 5:15 p.m. CITY OF AUSTIN v. VALERO Mayor Cooksey stated Council had a resolution to adopt as a result of discussion during the executive session. Motion -Councilmember Shipman made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Rose, to adopt a resolution as follows: (6-0 Vote, Councilmember CarlMitchell absent.) The City Manager, or his designee, is hereby authorized to execute the following agreements related to and in settlement of Railroad Commission, Gas Utilities Dockets No. 5980 and 6336, involving the City of Austin and Valero Transmission Company. (1) Gas Sales Contract No. 6100134 between Valero Transmission Company and the City of Austin. Gas Sales Contract No. 8173 between Reata Industrial Gas Company and the City of Austin, and Gas Transportation Agreement No. 5202270 between Valero Transmission Company and the City of Austin. Councilmember Shipman said the action will save the citizens of Austin hundreds of millions of dollars "and we can be proud of the City for negotiating this successful contract that is advantageous to the consumer." Mayor Cooksey said this contract is estimated to save the community millions next 13 years. in fuel costs to the City of Austin over the Council Memo ITEMS POSTPONED 3 1/29/87 i Postponed to February 5, 1987 is consideration of the third reading of an ordinance creating a non-profit corporation for the purpose of developing and implementing a Parkland Acquisition Program; approving the articles of incorporation; approving the initial bylaws; and appointing the initial directors thereof. Postponed to February 5, 1987 is second reading of a Zoning Ordinance for CLIFFORD J. ANTONE, 2915 Guadalupe Street, C14-86-07 043 Pulled off the agenda was second and third readings of the zoning ordinance concerning MEISLER/STOLTZ INVESTMENTS, C14-86-204. Postponed indefinitely is consideration of submittal of a Texas Department of Health Operating Permit Application for the Wasteto-Energy Project. Postponed indefinitely is a contract for SYNERCOM TECHNOLOGY,INC. for maintenance contract for software. Postponed indefinitely is a one year contract with two, one year options with SYNERCOM TECHNOLOGY, INC. and DIGITAL EQUIPMENT CORPORATION for annual hardware maintenance at a first year cost not to exceed $209,973.00. Postponed until February 5, 1987 is consideration of a resolution extending the Affirmative Action Plan Task Force for 90 days to complete the revision to the City's Affirmative Action Plan. Postponed to February 5, 1987 is consideration of a resolution supporting a cooperation agreement between the City of Austin and the University of Texas regarding the Blackland Neighborhood. Postponed to February 5, 1987 is discussion of the STNP Cancellation Campaign. Continued to February 5, 1987 at 4 P.M. is a public hearing on amendments to the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance. Continued to February 5, 1986 at 5 p.m. is the public hearing on amending Chapter 13-2A, Section 1305 and 1307, to add Jollyville Road and Arterial 8 as principal roadways and designating Arterial 8 and Spicewood Springs Road as Scenic Arterials. ZONING ORDINANCES The Council, on Councilmember Shipman's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's second, amended Chapter 13-2 and 13-2A of the Austin City Code (Zoning Ordinance) to cover the following changes: (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell absent, unless otherwise noted.) Council Memo (1) YAGER LANE JOINT VENTURE NASH PHILLIPS/ COPUS, INC. By Dave Caudill C14-86-233 4 1/29/87 1107 East Yager Lane From "DR" to THIRD READING ORDINANCE "LR" Second and third readings. Fist reading on December 4, 1986, (5-0). Mayor Pro Tem John Trevino, Jr. and Councilmember Charles Urdy out of room at roll call. No conditions to be met. (2) CITY OF AUSTIN PARKS & RECREATION DEPARIMENT C14-86-149 From "LA" and - 1600 City Park Road THIRD READING" ORDINANCE "UNZ" to "p" Second and third readings. First reading on August 28, 1986, (6-0). Councilmember Mark Rose out of room at roll call. No conditions to be met. (3) CITY OF AUSTIN PARKS Convict Hill Road & RECREATION DEPARIMENT at Woodcreek Road C14-86-150 THIRD READING URDINANCE From "DR" to *p* Second and third readings. First reading on August 28, 1986, (6-0). Councilmember Mark Rose out of room at roll call. No conditions to be met. (4) P&WINTERESTS C14-85-288.114 State Highway 71 From Interim "RR" ORDINANCE - to "GO" THIRD READING 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. (5) MOLLY CONNER OGORZALY By Robert S. Ogorzaly C14-86-051 4812 Rowena From "SF-3" to "SF-5" Second reading only. First reading on June 26, 1986, (4-3). Mayor Frank C. Cooksey, Councilmembers Mark Rose and Sally Shipman voted "No". Conditions have been met as follows: Restrictive Covenant incorporating conditions imposed by Council has been executed, NO ACTION - 3-3-0 Vote, on Councilmember Shipman's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's second, Mayor Cooksey, Councilmembers Shipman and Rose voted No, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell absent. Council Memo (6) JOHN O'SULLIVAN C14-85-288.89 5 8319 Haskell Drive 1/29/87 From Interim "RR" to "LO" Third reading. Second reading on November 13, 1986. First reading on October 9, 1986, (4-0) Councilmember Humphrey, Rose and Urdy out of the room at roll call. Conditions have been met as follows: Restrictive covenant incorporating conditions imposed by Council has been executed. (7) VCMS INVESTMENTS By Kristaponis, Gregory & Associates C14-85-312 12099-12155 North I.H. 35 From Interim "SF-2" to "GO" & "p" SECOND READING VOTE TAKEN LATER Second reading only. First reading on December 5, 1985, (5-1-0). IN THE DAY Councilmember Shipman voted "No" and Councilmember Carl-Mitchell absent. Conditions have been met as follows: Restrictive Covenant incorporating conditions imposed by Council has been executed. Councilmember Rose's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's second, (5-1 Vote, Councilmember Shipman voted No, Councilmember CarlMitchell absent.) (8) WC II LIMITED By Tom Curtis C14-86-033 (9) 5301, 5305, 5311, From "SF-3" & 5407 & 5501 George "SF-6" to "MF-1" Street, 5711 Stassney Lane, & 5304 Jimmy Clay Drive SECOND READING Second reading only. First reading on August 28, 1986, (4-0). Councilmembers Mark Rose, George Humphrey and Charles Urdy out of room at roll call. Conditions have been met as follows: Restrictive Covenant incorporating conditions imposed by Council has been executed. NASH PHILLIPS/COPUS, INC. By Martin L. Camp/ J. Bradley Greenblum C14-86-159 12119-12209 Thompkins From "DR" to "LR" Drive, 12305-12425 Thampkins Drive, 1100- "SF-6" & "RR" 1115, 1201-1225 East THIRD READING Yager ORDINANCE Third reading only. Second reading on January 22, 1987, (4-0). Mayor Frank C. Cooksey and Councilmember Mark Rose absent. Mayor Pro Tem John Trevino, Jr. abstained. Conditions have been met as follows: Restrictive Covenant incorporating conditions imposed by Council has been executed. Right-of-way on Yager Lane has been executed by street deed. ! Council Memo (10) NASH PHILLIPS COPUS, By Jerry Harris C14-85-337 6 1/29/87 8219-9200 & 10419 RM 620 From "I-RR" to Tr. 21 "RR" Tr. 22 "P" Tr. 23 "SF-6" Tr. 24 "SF-6" Tr. 27 "P" THIRD READING ORDINANCE Third reading only. Second reading on January 22, 1987, (4-0). Mayor Frank C. Cooksey and Councilmember Mark Rose absent. Mayor Pro Tem John Trevino, Jr. abstained. Conditions have been met as follows: Restrictive Covenant incorporating conditions imposed by Council has been executed. Right-of-way on RM 620 has been executed by street deed. CONSENT ORDINANCES The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed the following ordinances all in one motion: (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell absent.) 1982 CIP Amendment Approved amending the 1982 Capital Improvements Program by: a. Deleting the Blue Meadow Drive Project and appropriating the Blue Meadow Drive funds to other projects listed. in Proposition 16 of the 1982 Bond Program.Release of Land Approved releasing the following: a. A 4.95 acre tract of land to Dripping Springs' ETJ. b. Approximately 41 acres of land to Pflugerville's ETJ. Code Amendment Approved amending Section 2-4-1 of the Austin City Code of 1981, as amended, by allowing one resident of the Brackenridge Hospital service area to be eligible to serve on the Hospital Board. (Recommended by the Brackenridge Hospital Board) Comprehensive Watershed Ordinance Approved granting hardship waivers from the Comprehensive Watersheds Ordinance for the following: a. Palomba Addition b. Riverhills Office Park Council Memo CONSENT RESOLUTIONS 7 1/29/87 The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's motion, Councilmember Humphrey's second, adopted the following resolutions in one consent motion: (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell absent.) Release of Easement Authorized release of the following easement: a. The Blanket Easement of record in Volume 684, Page 625, Travis County Real Property Records, insofar as it affects the 9.847 acres of the F.W.B. Subdivision. (Request submitted by Mr. William D. Brown) Eminent Domain Proceedings Authorized eminent domain proceedings to acquire in fee simple the following described tract of land for the West 35th/Jefferson Street Intersection Improvement Project: a. 454 square feet of land out of Lot 17, Glenview Addition, City of Austin, Travis County, Texas. Capital Improvements Program Authorized Eminent Domain Proceedings to acquire in fee simple the following described tract of land for the Braker Lane Project: C.I.P. No. 82/62-15 a. 1.92 acres of land out of the John Applegait Survey, Travis County, Texas, City of Austin, and being a part out of a 14.92 acre tract that is a portion of Tract 1 of the L.G. Whitehead Subdivision, Travis County, Texas. Approved acquisition of right-of-way for the West William Cannon Drive, Phase III (McCarty to U.S. Hwy. 290) Project. C.I.P. No. 76/62-12 Change Orders Approved the following change orders: a. b. In the amount of $45,522.00 to GCA CONSTRUCTION, INC., for the South Austin Service Center. (1.5% increase of the original contract amount of $3,013,000.00 Total Change Orders to date 1.76%) C.I.P. No. 79/60-01 In the amount of $300,000.00 to MOLE/S&M CONSTRUCTORS, INC. for the construction of Onion Creek Interceptor Section IV/ Lower Tunnel. (3.49% of the original contract amount of Council Memo $8,592,569.19 8 1/29/87 - Total Change Orders to date 35.85%) C.I.P. No. 73/23-11 Contracts Approved a. Approved the following contracts: PAT CANION EXCAVATING COMPANY P. O. Box 908 Manchaca, Texas - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM - MoPac Water Transmission Main Phase I, Duval Road to Pamer Lane (Burnet Road F.M. 1325), Water and Wastewater Utility Department Total $1,441,996.01 C.I.P. No. 83/22-13 b. BRAUN & BUTLER CONSTRUCTION, INC. P. O. Box 9802 Austin, Texas c. DON E. PHILLIPS, INC. 8000 Blue Goose Road Manor, Texas - - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM - Concession - Restroom Facility and Erosion Controls at Walnut Creek Park-Havens Field, Transportation and Public Services Department Total $193,855.00 C.I.P. No. 73/86-46. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM - Installation of Underground Electric Distribution Ductline for Lavaca Street, from 2nd Street to 6th Street, Electric Utility Department Total $85,526.60 C.I.P. No. 87/15-02 d. GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY 1550 N. E. Loop 410, Suite 206 San Antonio, Texas - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM - 138 KV Potential Transformers, Electric Utility Department Item 1 $73,800.00 C.I.P. Nos. 86/16-14, 86/16-07, 85/16-02 & 85/16-20 e. TRENCH ELECTRIC, INC. c/o R. D. Erb, Inc. 5511 San Pedro CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM - 7.62 KV Shunt Reactors, Electric Utility Department San Antonio, Texas Item 1 - $211,170.00 C.I.P. No. 85/16-02 f. SIEMENS ENERGY & AUTOMATION 12200 Northwest Freeway, Suite 200 Houston, Texas - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM - 138 KV Circuit Switcher, Electric Utility Department Item 1-$29,640.00 C.I.P. No. 86/16-13 Council Memo 9. VAN WATERS & ROGERS 402 Kraft Street h. 9 San Antonio, Texas STEVE'S SOUTH TEXAS CORPORATION 1406 Smith Road Austin, Texas 1/29/87 - Caustic Soda, Electric Utility Dept. Twelve (12) Month Supply Agreement Item 1 - $37,279.00 87-0026-DC. - Pea Gravel and Sand Mix, Water and Wastewater Utility Department Twelve (12) Month Supply Agreement Items 1.1 thru 1.4 - $57,875.00 87-0044-LR 1. HUSKY INDUSTRIES Route 5, Box 275 Dunnellton, Florida 1. VAN WATERS & ROGERS 402 Kraft Street San Antonio, Texas ..... k. LIBRARY BINDING COMPANY 2900 Franklin Naco, Texas 1. AUSTIN NEWS AGENCY 2830 Real Austin, Texas n. ٥٠ ACCOUSTICAL TESTING CORP P. O. Box 217096 Charlotte, North Carolina ARKWRIGHT-BOSTON INSURANCE 2202 Tinberlock Place, Suite 130 The Woodlands, Texas - - - - - Powdered Activated Carbon, Water and Wastewater Utility Department. Twelve (12) Month Supply Agreement Item 1 $82,893.00 87-0036-DC Ferrous Sulphate Heptahydrate, Water and Wastewater Department Twelve (12) Month Supply Agreement Item 1 $93,361.00 87-0037-DC Hard Binding Paperback Books, Austin Public Libraries Twelve (12) Month Supply Agreement Item 1- $31,752.00 87-0072-PS Books, Austin Public Libraries Twelve (12) Month Supply Agreement Item 1 - $28,000.00 87-0063-PS Annual Inspection and Testing of Vehicle-Mounted Elevated Rotating Work Platforms and Lifting Devices, General Services Department Sixty (60) Day Contract Total $26,650.00 87-5060-LI City-Wide Boiler and Machinery Insurance, Financial Services Department Two (2) Year Contract Total $650,000.00′ 87-5090-LI Upholstered Metal Folding Chairs, Public Event Facilities Items 1-7-$90,471.66 87-0043-LR BARKER CONTRACT FURNITURE 1122 East 51st Street Austin, Texas Water Conservation Retrofit Approved a contract with The Texas Conservation Corps in the amount of $123,953.00 for Water Conservation Retrofit - Single Family Residential, Phase III (Resource Management Department). : Council Memo Alcohol Counseling Services 10 1/29/87 Approved entering into an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Austin-Travis County Alcohol Counseling Service to provide alcohol counseling services to the Municipal Court in the amount of $41,289.00. Austin Five Year Financial Forecast Approved planning assumptions to be used in preparation of the City of Austin Five Year Financial Forecast for the years 1987-88 through 1991-1992. ZONING HEARINGS Mayor Cooksey announced Council would hear zoning cases scheduled for 4:00 p.m. Council heard, closed the public hearings and granted zoning either through three readings or first reading. Council also postponed two cases. Action is as follows. Postponed 8-86 THE TERRACE PUD 009 W&G PARTNERSHIP By Armbrust & Brown -86 STACY DEXTER, 303 TRS. To "PUD" 3237-3339 Capital of From "SF-2" Texas Hwy. 3199-3301 MoPac Boulevard RECOMMENDED subject to staff recommendation included in the Planning Commission minutes and a height limitation of 108 feet. POSTPONED TO 2/12/87 AT 4:00 Ρ.Μ. 8110 Seeling Drive From "SF-2" To "LI" NOT RECOMMENDED POSTPONED TO 2/19/87 AT 4:00 Ρ.Μ. -86 CITY OF AUSTIN 285 PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT Commons Ford Road From "LA" To "p" RECOMMENDED POSTPONED INDEFINITELY Council Memo 11 -86 CITY OF AUSTIN 268 By Ponciano 800 Nile Street Morales IIΙ 1/29/87 From "MF-4" & "SF-3" 二 -86 CITY OF AUSTIN 5312 Old Spicewood Springs Road 286 PARKS AND RECREATION -86 CITY OF AUSTIN 308 By Andrew P. Adkins : 1-86 CAMERON OAKS 311 JOINT VENTURE By Mac Spellman, Jr. -86 GARY L. NILSEN 269 By Margie B. Stancil .... 2804 Montebello Road 7517 Cameron Road 8122-8140 & 8121- 8149 Forest Mesa Drive h-86 JEREMIAR HAMILTON 1101 Red River 028 HOUSE By City of Austin h-86 MOCRAVEN-WILSON 029 BUILDING By City of Austin h-86 ORSAY-DOYLE 030 HOUSE By City of Austin h-86 WEDIG-HARDEMAN 043 HOUSE By City of Austin r-86 CITY OF AUSTIN 304 PUBLIC WORKS DEPARIMENT 11th & Red River 11th & Red River 11th & Red River 5204 and 5507 R.M. 2222 By Danze & Davis Architects -86 GLENN H. IVY Drive 313 By Barry Campbell Engr., Inc. To "p" RECOMMENDED ORDINANCE From "SF-2" To "p" RECOMMENDED ORDINANCE From "SF-2" To "P" RECOMMENDED FIRST READING From "GR" To "CS-1" RECOMMENDED FIRST READING From "SF-3" To "SF-6" RECOMMENDED ORDINANCE From "CS-1" Το "CS-1-H" RECOMMENDED ORDINANCE From "CS-T To "CS-1-H" RECOMMENDED ORDINANCE From CS-1 To "CS-1-H" RECOMMENDED ORDINANCE From "CS-1" To "CS-1-H" RECOMMENDED ORDINANCE From "SF-2" To Τr. 1 "p" Tr. 2 "GO" RECOMMENDED : FIRST READING 5608-5804 Courtyard From "GR-MU" Το "SF-4A" RECOMMENDED ORDINANCE C اما Council Memo 12 1/29/87 1-86 AUSTIN ORTHOPEDIC 1401 R.M. 620 South From "SF-2" 206 SURGERY ASSN. DEFINED BENEFIT TRUST By Gene Child Design -86 LEXINGTON 306 DEVELOPMENT CO. By Terrence Lang Irion : 1-86 LAKE TRAVIS 307 I.S.D. By Sam Roberts Ewy. 290 West and Industrial Oaks Boulevard 609 R.M. 620 -86 ANTHONY DAYWOOD 1000-1006 East 6th 318 ESTATE By Ruby Daywood Executrix Street Το "LO" RECOMMENDED to approve compatibility waivers and recommend approval of requested zoning, with the condition that access be taken to Delsie Drive ance it is upgraded and close access to RM 620 upon completion of im provements to Delsie Drive. FIRST READING From SF-2 To "GR" RECOMMENDED "GR" subject to staff recommendations as contained in TIA memorandum (right-of-way dedication and reser vation and fiscal requirements), and subject to TIA addendums at time of site plan, which will address Industrial Oaks/Mopac overpass and pro-rata share of improvements. FIRST READING From "DR" To "SF-2" RECOMMENDED subject to dedication of 75 feet of right-of-way from the centerline of R.M. 620 and to dedicate 35 feet of right-of-way from the centerline of Kollmyer for future right-of-way. FIRST READING From "CS-1" Το "LI" RECOMMENDED subject to restrictive covenant to limit use to tortilla factory. FIRST READING 13 Council Memo WILLIAMSON COUNTY RURAL FIRE PREVENTION DISTRICT NO. 2 1/29/87 The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's motion, Councilmember Shipman's second, re-adopted a resolution granting permission for the creation of the Williamson County Rural Fire Prevention District No. 2 as follows: (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell absent) RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That, pursuant to TEX. REV. CIV. STAT. ANN. art. 2351a-6, Sec. 8B., as amended, the consent of the governing body of the City of Austin is hereby given for the inclusion of approximately 9,200 acres of land located in Williamson County, being within the extraterritorial Jurisdiction of the City of Austin, and depicted on Exhibit "A" hereto in the proposed Williamson County Rural Fire Prevention District No. 2. ADOPTED: August 28. PUBLIC HEARING - 1986 ATTEST: Janus & alko James E. Aldridge City Clerk RESCINDING DENIAL OF ZONING REQUEST Mayor Cooksey opened the public hearing on rescinding denial of the request for zoning change for property located at 2658-2712 Capital of Texas Highway South, to wit: The Barton Creek Office Pud, which request was denied on the 4th day of December, 1986. Jonathan Davis, Deputy City Attorney, said this has already gone through the Planning Commission "so there would not be any change there. The only action would bring it back to the Council....it would Council Memo 14 1/29/87 need to be re-advertised and re-published." Mayor Cooksey asked if the case would have to be presented again. Councilmember Shipman said, "It wasn't presented before. As I recollect the gentleman had to leave the meeting. It was late when it came up on the agenda. The applicant wasn't here and we denied the request." Motion Mayor Pro Tem Trevino made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Rose to rescind the previous vote and re-open the public hearing with re-advertising and re-publishing. Motion passed by a vote of 6-0 with Councilmember Carl-Mitchell absent. APPEAL WITHDRAWN A 4:30 public hearing on an appeal of the Planning Commission's denial of two Barton Creek related watershed variances was cancelled when the applicant withdrew his appeal. RADIO COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT The Council, on Councilmember Urdy's motion, Councilmember Shipman's second, adopted a resolution approving extending for 30 days a contract with Austin Communications, Inc. for maintenance of radio communications equipment. (4-0 Vote, Councilmember Rose abstained the room, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell absent.) Mayor Pro Tem Trevino out ofPUBLIC HEARING - MINORITY AND WOMEN OWNED BUSINESS Mayor Cooksey opened the public hearing set for 6:00 p.m. on Minority and Women Owned Business Procurement Ordinance. At this time the Economic Development Commission gave its report on the subject. Speaking at the hearing were: Wilhelminia Delco, Beverly Davis, Diane Harrison, Marilyn Rickman, Sandy Walker, Norma Hudson, Ernest Chaveria, Tasha Waler, Jacqueline Williams, Martha Cotera, Lavonne Mason, Barbara Burton, Kenneth Denton, Sam Guzman, Annabella Chan, Nancy Kaufman, Michael Glarus, Major Thomas, Andy Ramirez, Jan Triplett, Judy Young, Mary Brown, Juan Cotera, Motion The Council, on Councilmember Urdy's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's second, closed the public hearing, and passed the ordinance through the first reading only. (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell absent) Work session will be held February 3, 1987 and vote will be taken on second and third readings on February 5, 1987. Council Memo EXECUTIVE SESSION : 15 1/29/87 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 final action, decision or vote by the City Council will be taken on any subject or matter unless specifically listed on the agenda for this meeting. (a) Marsh v. City of Austin (b) City of Austin v. Houston Lighting & Power RECESS : Council recessed its meeting from 8:12 p.m. to 10:05 p.m. SUBDIVISION OF DUPLEXES The Council, on Councilmember Rose's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, passed through second reading only of ordinances (two) providing for the subdivision of duplexes and establishing zoning for subdivided duplexes. (5-1 Vote, Councilmember Shipman voted No, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell absent) Third reading will be on 2/5/87. CIVIC CENTER PROJECT Council had on its agenda a resolution to consider approval of an RFP to solicit professional services for the Civic Center Project and amend the previously adopted Civic Center District Boundaries. Motion - FAILED Mayor Cooksey made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Urdy to amend the districts east and west. Motion FAILED by a vote of 2-2 with Mayor Pro Tem Trevino and Councilmember Humphrey voting No, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell absent, Councilmembers Rose, Shipman present but not voting, and Councilmember Humphrey out of the room. Councilmember Rose said he would have to withdraw from voting on the portion of the Civic Center Project regarding the siting because his business sells plants to 301 Congress, and that building would be in the area of a new boundary. Councilmember Shipman said her husband's company may compete for the RFP on proposed civic center so she will abstain from any discussion on the civic center. The part of the resolution concerning the RFP will be brought back to the February 5, 1987 Council Meeting. ADJOURNMENT - Council adjourned its meeting at 12:00 midnight.