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Watershed Protection, New Fees, and Big City Spending

Thursday, April 9, 1987 regular
  • Environmental Protection Takes Priority:

    Denied a waiver for the Steiner Ranch project from the Comprehensive Watersheds Ordinance in a close 4-3 vote, signaling a commitment to environmental safeguards.
  • New Fees and Financial Policies:

    Passed the first reading for an ordinance establishing Capital Recovery Fees for residential and other properties, aiming to fund water and wastewater system extensions and additions.
  • Community Support & Development:

    Held public hearings and discussed funding for critical programs, including $427,000 available through the Texas Emergency Shelter Grants Program for homelessness initiatives, and the broader 1987-88 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program.
  • Major Infrastructure & Service Investments:

    Approved substantial spending on city services and infrastructure, including a $949,598 contract for tree trimming, $1.9 million for 185 police sedans, a new fire station, and various water transmission line and utility upgrades.

Full Transcript

: 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 Y OF AUSTIN POUNDED 183. N Austin City Council MINUTES For APRIL 9, 1987 - 1:00 P.M. 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 Humphrey's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's second, approved minutes for regular meeting of March 26, 1987. (4-0 Vote, Councilmembers Urdy, Carl-Mitchell and Rose out of the room) CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Lawrence Albertelli discussed water conservation. Mr. Bryan Hardeman discussed the recall petition. OLD BUSINESS - ORDINANCES Zoning Ordinances The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Humphrey's second, passed through SECOND and THIRD READINGS of the following ordinances: (7-0 Vote, unless otherwise noted) LAKE TRAVIS I.S.D. 609 RM 620 By Sam Roberts C14r-86-307 From "DR" to "SF-2" First reading on January 29, 1987, 6-0. Councilmember Carl-Mitchell absent. Conditions have been met as follows: Right-of-way on R.M. 620 and Kollmyer has been dedicated by street deed. Development restricted to that shown on site plan attached as an exhibit to the ordinance. Council Memo CONCORD SQUARE VENTURE By Kristaponis, Gregory and Associates C14-85-202 (part) 4/9/87 From "MF-2" to "GR" 2 2301-2363 Douglas 2431-2217 E. Oltorf EMERGENCY PASSAGE OF ORDINANCE First reading on May 8, 1986, 6-0. Councilmember Rose out of the room. No conditions to be met. NASH PHILLIPS/COPUS INC. By Wm. Terry Bray C14-85-322 (part) 100-300 Blocks West Yager Lane 100-200 Blocks East Yager Lane From Interim "LI" to "GR" 5-2 Vote, Councilmembers Shipman and Carl-Mitchell voted NO Second reading on March 26, 1986, Tr. 14 (4-2), Councilmembers Shipman and Carl-Mitchell voted NO andMayor Pro Tem Trevino absent. Conditions have been met as follows: Restrictive Covenant incorporating conditions imposed by Council has been executed. Zonings Postponed Postponed to April 16, 1987 are the following: STEINER RANCH DEV. CORP. CHARLIE CHRISTIAN C14-86-129 C14-86-120 OLD BUSINESS - RESOLUTIONS Indemnification The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's motion, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's second, adopted a resolution providing indemnification for City officials and employees. (7-0 Vote) Work Plan - 1987 The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's motion, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's second, adopted a resolution approving the Program Evaluation and Analysis Work Plan for 1987. CONSENT ORDINANCES The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's motion, Councilmember Humphrey's second, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed the following ordinances in one consent motion: (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Rose out of the room) Council Memo Operating Budget Amendment 3 Amended the 1986-87 Annual Operating Budget by: a. 4/9/87 Appropriating $100,000.00 from the Hotel/Motel Bed Tax Fund Ending Balance for the purpose of promoting tourism and conventions in Austin. Paving Assessment Hearing Set Ordered and set a public hearing at 4:00 p.m., May 21, 1987 in connection with paving assessments to be levied on North Bluff Phase III, consisting of one unit covering 18 blocks. C.I.P. No. 78/62-32. Legal Description Corrected Amended the following ordinances to correct the legal descriptions: a. b. Ordinance No. 861211-D, Case No. Cl4r-86-196 Locally known as 2410 East Riverside Drive Ordinance No. 860828-E, Case No. C14-85-170 Locally known as Lakewood Drive and Jester Estates Boulevard ITEM POSTPONED Postponed to April 16, 1987 is consideration of correcting and re-enacting ordinances relating to subdivision of duplex lots. CONSENT RESOLUTIONS 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 Rose out of the room) Release of Easements Authorized release of the following easements: a. b. A portion of a 5 Public Utility Easement of record in Book 3, Page 213, Travis County Plat Records, insofar as it affects Lots 1 through 4 and Lots 19 through 26, Tarrytown Subdivision, (Request submitted by McGray & McGray Land Surveyors, Inc., on behalf of Westenfield Development Co.) A 5' Public Utility Easement recorded in Volume 3078, Page 2119, of the Travis County Real Property Records, Travis County, Texas, and located on Lot 5, Block "C", Towne Centre, Industrial Terrace. (Request submitted by Alfred D. Hughes of Brenlan Corporation on behalf of the H & G Properties, Ltd.) : ! Council Memo 4 Northwest "A" Water Transmission Main Project 4/9/87 Approved acquisition of 55,810 square feet of water line easement, 33,200 square feet of temporary working space and 92,628 square feet of temporary staging area and construction easement for the Northwest "A" Water Transmission Main Project. C.I.P. No. 76/22-27. Councilmember Shipman stated for the record: "This project will follow all City ordinances." Capital Improvements Program Approved trade of a 0.900 acre tract of surplus City owned land for a 0.858 acre tract of land for the East 51st Street Improvement Project. C.I.P. No. 85/62-64. ------- Approved the following change orders: a. In the amount of $139,749.00 to Argee Corporation, for the Govalle Wastewater Service Area Interception and Diversion System Contract No. 2. (2.227% increase of the original amount of $6,274,100.00) C.I.P. No. 86/23-10 b. In the amount of $46,933.00 to Austin Power, Inc. for the Albert H. Ullrich Water Treatment Plant Expansion. (0.34% increase of the original amount of $13,647,000.00 change orders to date equal 4.46% Energy Management Control Systems - Total Approved a contract (RFP) to Young & Pratt, Inc. for installation of Energy Management Control Systems in seven Municipal Buildings in the amount of $272,722.50. C.I.P. No. 86/52-02. Motion to Reconsider Mayor Pro Tem Trevino made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Carl-Mitchell to reconsider. Motion passed by a vote of 4-0 with Councilmembers Humphrey, Shipman and Urdy out of the room. Item Rescheduled Council unanimously approved rescheduling the item for April 16, 1987, to give one of the bidders the opportunity to discuss. Contracts Approved Approved the following contracts: ! V Council Memo a. 5 POWER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. 7520 Harwin Drive 4/9/87 - Houston, Texas CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM - Construction of New Fire Station at 5507 RM 2222, Fire Department Total $576,649.00 C.I.P. No. 85/83-06 b. L. E. MYERS COMPANY 4315 Allen Genoa Road Pasadena, Texas - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM - Installation of Overhead Electric Distribution Facilities for Balcones Drive - Northwood to Farwest Blvd., Electric Utility Department Total $56,769.56 C.I.P. No. 87/14-02 c. d. H. MCCOY, INC. 4150-G Friedrich Lane Austin, Texas LEIF JOHNSON FORD, INC. 501 East Koenig Lane Austin, Texas - Systems Furniture for Pleasant Hill Branch Library, Austin Public Library Items 1-44 - $42,238.58 87-0171-DC - One Hundred Eight-five (185) Police Sedans, General Services Department One hundred twenty (120) acquired under twelve (12) Month Supply Agreement e. Bid award: (1) GRACE EQUIPMENT COMPANY 5333 East Houston San Antonio, Texas (2) NIECE EQUIPMENT & SUPPLY CO. 15630 Old Highway 81 Pflugerville, Texas License Agreements a. - Item PS-1 - $1,947,680.00 87-0144-FC Twelve (12) Vibrating Rollers, General Services Department Five (5) Units acquired under twelve (12) Month Supply Agreement Total $75,393.00 87-0102-FC Item 1 $43,393.00 - Item 1 $32,000.00 Approved entering into the following license agreements: To allow the encroachment of Landscaping, Pavex Pavers, Tree Grates and Guards, Bus Benches and Ash Urn, into the right-ofway of the Southeast Corner of East 11th Street and Brazos Street, Texas Education Agency Building. (Request submitted by Paul Hise, Project Manager, State Purchasing and General Services Commission, State of Texas) 1 : Council Memo b. 6 - To allow the encroachment of Landscaping into the Public Right-of-way of the Century Park ark Subdivision, Century Park entire length; Ida Ridge Drive - entire length between Howard Lane and Century Park Boulevard; Century Park Cove - entire length; and Elm Ridge Lane - entire length. (Request submitted by Stephen K. Domigan and Associates on behalf of Century Park Development Group) Approach Mains Approved the following approach mains: NOTE: The amount of E's approved for wastewater commitment does a. 4/9/87 not guarantee services in the event that the flows to affected treatment plants exceed legally permitted flows, and does not imply commitment for land use. (Water and Wastewater Commission recommends approval) - 646 Cedar Park Fifteen Wastewater b. 1169 72 Acre Anderson Mill - Wastewater c. 1237 Nesbit Tract - Wastewater ; Austrop Substation ९ Authorized to determine the route of, determine compensation to be paid, negotiate for, and acquire easements and fee titles for, Circuit 3126, Austrop Substation to McNeil Substation. Item Postponed Indefinitely postponed was consideration of establishing a Revolving Loan Fund Policy for the Standard Rehabilitation Program. Homeless Amended the resolution creating the Interim Planning Board for the Homeless by expanding the membership from 9 to 11 members; one community-at-large, and one from the Austin area Human Services Commission. Public Hearings Set Set public hearing on the following:. a. Dedication of a wastewater easement along with a temporary construction easement and a temporary access easement for construction of Wastewater Approach Main #1017, across Onion Creek District Park: May 14, 1987 at 4:30 p.m. Council Memo 7 4/9/87 b. Amending Chapter 13-2A, 5110 to exempt certain property from compliance with landscaping requirements and to provide for a waiver procedure from that same section: April 30, 1987 at 6:00 p.m. STEINER RANCH PROJECT The Council, on Councilmember Humphrey's motion, Mayor Cooksey's second, DENIED an ordinance waiving the Steiner Ranch project from the Comprehensive Watersheds Ordinance. (4-3 Vote, Councilmember Urdy and Rose and Mayor Pro Tem Trevino voted No.) ZONING ORDINANCES The Council, on Councilmember Shipman's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's second, passed through second/third readings of ordinances amending Chapter 13-2A of the Austin City Code (Zoning Ordinance) to cover the following changes: (5-0 Vote, Councilmembers Urdy and Rose out of the room.) CITY OF AUSTIN PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT C14r-86-304 5204 & 5507 RM 2222 From "SF-2" to "P" & "GO" First reading on January 29, 1987, 6-0. Councilmember Carl-Mitchell absent. Conditions have been met as follows: Development restricted to that shown on site plan attached as an exhibit to the ordinance. ZONING POSTPONED Council postponed until April 23, 1987 consideration of Zoning Case Cl4r-85-339, STAN SCHLEUTER. TREE TRIMMING The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's motion, Councilmember Rose's second, approved the following contract: (6-1 Vote, Councilmember Humphrey voted No) BLUME TREE SERVICE, INC. 1236 Cude Cemetery Road Willis, Texas - Tree Trimming and Line Clearing Services, Electric Utility Department Total $949,598.00 87-C072-JJ ITEM POSTPONED Postponed to April 14, 1987 consideration of budget amendment to appropriate an additional $30,000.00 to the Parks and Recreation Department for the purpose of the Zilker Summer Musical. Council Memo 8 4/9/87 CONTRACT APPROVED The Council, on Councilmember Humphrey's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's second approved the following contract: (5-0 Vote, Councilmembers Rose and Shipman out of the room) ROCKWELL INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION 5155 Blalock Drive Houston, Texas Refurbished Water Meter, Water & Wastewater Department Twelve Month Supply Agreement Item 1 - $61,588.00 87-0165-PS ! OUTSIDE LAND ACQUISITION The Council, on Councilmember Humphrey's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's second, adopted a resolution approving a contract with Southwest Land Company for professional services for outside land acquisition, up to $100,000.00. (5-0 Vote, Councilmember Shipman out of the room) ITEM POSTPONED Postponed to May 21, 1987 is consideration of appointments of Councilmembers to Policy Planning and Budget Committee and Audit Committee, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Rose's second, 6-0 Vote, Councilmember Humphrey out of the room) PUBLIC HEARING - TRANSMISSION MAIN Mayor Cooksey opened the public hearing set for 3:30 p.m. on dedication of permanent and temporary easements for the construction of the Decker Lake Water Transmission Main across a portion of Lake Walter E. Long Metropolitan Park. No one appeared to speak. After questioning as to the prudence and feasibility of using a portion of the park, and being told there would be no disturbance and that there is no other feasible alternative, the following motion was made: Motion The Council, on Councilmember Urdy's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's second, closed the public hearing and approved the dedication of permanent and temporary easements for the construction of the Decker Lake Water Transmission Main across a portion of Lake Walter E. Long Metropolitan Park. (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Humphrey out of the room) ITEM POSTPONED Postponed to April 16, 1987 is consideration of a resolution expressing the City of Austin's concern of Oscar Wyatt's attempt to take over Trans America Natural Gas Company. Council Memo ITEMS TO BE BROUGHT BACK 9 4/9/87 Mayor Cooksey's item concerning interpretation of the definition of Section 6175 of the Zoning Ordinance as to the effective date of approvals for site plans will be on the April 23, 1987 agenda. Mayor Cooksey's item concerning attitudes of City employees when rendering services to citizens will be brough back on April 16, 1987. : PUBLIC HEARING - GRANT APPLICATION FOR TEXAS EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANTS PROGRAM Mayor Cooksey opened the public hearing on grant application to the Texas Department of Community Affairs under the Texas Emergency Shelter Grants Program. Paula Phillips, Director Housing and Community Servicев, told Council there is $427,000 available for eligible activities. Lori Renteria, Ellen Fisher, Gerene Peterson and Bruce Rochstrow all spoke concerning their ideas for use of the money. Motion The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's motion, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's second, closed the public hearing. (5-0 Vote, Councilmembers Humphrey and Urdy out of the room) CONSULTANTS FOR EUC The Council, on Councilmember Shipman's motion, Councilmember Rose's second, approved the Electric Utility Commission's request for a format for establishing a cost of service model and hiring two consultants... (5-0 Vote, Councilmembers Urdy and Humphrey out of the room) HIDDEN HILLS RANCH The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Rose's second, approved the language correction of the Ranch (Hidden Hills) exemption ordinance (860306-L). (5-0 Vote, Councilmembers Humphrey and Urdy out of the room) PUBLIC HEARING SOUTHERN UNION GAS COMPANY REVISIONS Mayor Cooksey opened the public hearing on consideration of an ordinance suspending Southern Union Gas Company's revisions to its customer service regulations. م Council Memo 10 4/9/87 No Assistant City Manager Gary Hunt reviewed the ordinance. one else appeared to speak. Motion The Council, on Councilmember Rose's motion, Councilmember CarlMitchell's second, closed the public hearing, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed an ordinance approving the suspension of Southern Union Gas Company's revisions to its customer service regulations. (5-0 Vote, Councilmembers Humphrey and Urdy out of the room) PUBLIC HEARING - CAPITAL RECOVERY FEES Mayor Cooksey opened the public hearing set for 5:30p.m. to consider establishing Capital Recovery Fees for residential property; providing for reimbursements in certain situations; establishing a policy for extensions and additions to the Water and Wastewater Systems; and providing a sunset provision for taps purchased. Jim Thompson, Director of Water and Wastewater, reviewed the ordinance. William Faust, chairperson, Water and Wastewater Commission, said they approved streamlining and went over the points they are for and against. Bill Bingham, representing Austin Independent School District, and Austin Community College, said they object to exempting the state and not AISD and ACC. Motion The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Rose's second, passed through FIRST READING ONLY an ordinance establishing Capital Recovery Fees for residential property and property other than residential property; providing for reimbursements in certain situations; establishing a policy for extensions and additions to water and wastewater systems, and providing a sunset provision for taps purchased, with an amendment to the septic tank cut-over and change date on page 7 to 12/31/85. (4-0 Vote, Councilmembers Urdy, Humphrey and Shipman out of the room) RECESS Council recessed its meeting from 7:10 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING - 1987-88 CDBG Mayor Cooksey opened the public hearing set for 5:00 p.m. on General Topic areas for the 1987-88 Community Development (CDBG) Program. Council Memo 11 4/9/87 The following people spoke: Jerene Petersen, Bruce Rockstroh, Middle Earth; Ray Galloway; Pete Arevalo, Hispanic Chamber; Raul Vasquez, Hispanic Chamber; Robert McKaskle, Urban League; Mel Wrenn, CEDEN; Lupe M. Garcia, CEDEN; Clift Price, CEDEN; Ponciano Morales III, CDC; Jill Gronquist, Austin Childcare Commission; Rick Migoni, HCC; Sam Guzman, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce; Sam Guzman, Austin Economic Development Corp., Berto Guerra, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce; Sylvia S. Migoni, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce; Joe R. Gonzales, HCC; Ronald Reed, MPCB George Thompson, HCCB Jory Drew, HCCB Richard Rodriquez; Rodney E. Corbin, Minority Business Development; Daniel Gomez, Micro Exchange; Migue Davis, Shared Attendant Program; Nancy Crowther, ARCIL; Row Davis, E.A.S.T.: Nancy Coplin, Minority Purchasing Council, Yolanda Acosta, A.M.P.C.; Alex Avila, A.M.P.C.; Gus Garcia, Hispanic Chamber; Roberto Vega, Hispanic Chamber; Bobbie Johnson & Lucile Ward, St. John's Advisory; H. Delores Coles, Go-For-It; Rick Gerber, Big Brothers/Big Sisters; Creola Dos Reis, H.C.C.; Elio King, H.C.C.; Mike Armendariz, H.C.C.; A.B. Cantu, Architectural Barriers; George Stone, Austin Tenants Council, Motion The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Rose's second, closed the public hearing. (5-0 Vote, Councilmembers Humphrey and Urdy out of the room) ΑΡΡΟΙΝΤΜENTS TO INTERIM PLANNING BOARD FOR THE HOMELESS The Council, on Councilmember Shipman's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's second, appointed the following as members of the Interim Planning Board for the Homeless: (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Humphrey out of the room) Susan Berliner, Ann Denton, Ronald Kingsbury, Doyal Nelms, Carol Phillips, Rv. Clarence Wright, Roseanna Szilak, Joseph Yaconcocand Lori Renteria ADJOURNMENT Council adjourned its meeting at 8:30p.m.