Austin's Future: Utility, Zoning, Supercollider
New Utility Oversight:
Established a Utility Hearing Examiner System, including rules for ex parte communication, to manage utility-related disputes and matters.Big Science Endorsement:
Approved supporting an application for Austin to become the site for the Superconducting Supercollider, a major scientific endeavor.Key Development Denied:
Rejected a significant zoning change for the Oak Grove Joint Venture after a public hearing, citing concerns over water quality, density, and floodplain protection.Infrastructure Expansion:
Authorized the acquisition of land through eminent domain for crucial water, wastewater, and electric utility improvements, including property for a new Joint-Use Fire/Police Training Academy.Community Business Support:
Allocated funds for a Community Business Development Program to train local weatherization and conservation businesses.
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CITY OF AUSTIN JOIN Austin City Council MINUTES For April 30, 1987 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 Shipman's motion, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's second, approved minutes for regular meeting of April 23, 1987 and special meeting of April 21, 1987. (2-0 Vote, Councilmembers Urdy and Rose not yet in the Council Chamber) CITIZENS COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Howard Kells discussed Upper Williamson Creek Wastewater Line. Mr. Jay Frank Powell thanked the City for Town Lake Master Plan. Bill Oakey talked about Electric Utility Commissioners. Winton Krouse, Olivia A. Bobbitt, Moody Anderson, Russ Robinson, Jimmy Goolsby, Sammie Carroll and Lee Dewvall discussed illegal subdivision. ZONING ORDINANCES The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's motion, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's second, passed through second/third readings of ordinances amending. Chapter 13-2A of the Austin City Code (Zoning Ordinance) covering the following changes: (Votes follow each case) (1) JOHN HARRISON AND GEORGE STEPHEN C14-83-147 4701 Spicewood Springs Road (7-0 VOTE) From Interim "SF-3" to "LO" First reading on October 13, 1983, (7-0). Conditions have been met as follows: Restrictive Covenants incorporating conditions imposed by Council have been executed. Development restricted to that shown on site plan attached as an exhibit to the ordinance. T Council Memo (2) 11900 JOINT VENTURE C14-85-149.11 2 4/30/87 11840-11902 North Lamar Boulevard From Interim "SF-2" to "W/LO" First reading on May 22, 1986, (4-0). Mayor Pro Tem John Trevino, Jr., Councilmembers Charles Urdy and George Humphrey out of room at roll call. No conditions to be met. (5-0 Vote, Councilmembers Urdy and Humphrey abstained) (3) DARREL BRANNAN (7-0 Vote) C14-85-288.67 8520 Highway 290 West From Interim "RR" 2 to "LO" First reading on June 18, 1986, (7-0). Conditions have been met as follows: Restrictive Covenant incorporating conditions imposed by Council has been executed. (4) HOWARD KELLS, CAROLYN BETH KELLS, EDWARD L. KELLS, BESSIE M. KELLS, RUSSELL S. BUSTER AND CALTEX JOINT VENTURE (7-0 Vote) C14-85-280.115 Mountain Shadow's Drive From Interim "RR" to "MF-1" r'irst reading on June 18, 1986, (7-0). Conditions have been met as follows: Restrictive Covenant incorporating conditions imposed by Council has been executed. (5) DWIGHT & ROBIN EADS C14-85-288.36 5804 Wier Hills Road From Interim "RR" to "LO" First reading on April 16, 1986, (5-0). Mayor Pro Tem John Trevino, Jr. and Councilmember George Humphrey out of room at roll call. Conditions have been met as follows: Restrictive Covenant incorporating conditions imposed by Council has been executed. (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Humphrey abstained) (6) CITY OF AUSTIN By Office of Land An area generally bounded on the north Development Services C14-85-244.12 (7-0 Vote) by McNeil Drive, Council Bluff Drive, proposed Parmer; on the east by El Camino Road, Palfrey Drive, From "GR",-Interim “王”&“SF-3 "SF-2"--Interim- "SF-2"""MF-2"-to "SF-6L- FROM INTERIM "SF-2" Danny Drive, Leaf Lane, TO "SF-6" Burnet Road; on the south by U.S. 183 and POSTPONED TO on the west by Conrad JUNE 26, 1987 Road First reading on January 30, 1986, (7-0). Conditions have been met as follows: Restrictive Covenant incorporating conditions imposed by Council has been executed. Council Memo (7) P & W INTERESTS C14-85-288.102 3 Proposed intersection of Southwest Parkway and Cobblestone Drive 4/30/87 From Interim "RR" to "LO", "LR" "GR" & "IP" Second reading on April 23, 1987, (4-0). Mayor Pro Tem John Trevino, Jr. and Councilmember George Humphrey abstained. Councilmember Mark Rose absent. Conditions have been met as follows: Restrictive Covenant incorporating conditions imposed by Council has been executed. (5-0 Vote, Councilmembers Humphrey and Rose abstained) (8) THE TERRACE PUD W & G PARTNERSHIP By Armbrust & Brown C814-86-009 3237-3339 Capitol of Texas Highway and 3199-3301 MoPac Boulevard From "SF-2" to "PUD" Second reading on April 23, 1987, (4-1). Mayor Frank C. Cooksey voted "NO", Councilmember Sally Shipmanvoted No, and Councilmember Mark Rose absent. Conditions have been met as follows: Restrictive Covenant incorporating conditions imposed by Council has been executed. (4-2-0 Vote, Mayor Cooksey, Councilmember Shipman No, Rose abstained) (9) LEXINGTON DEVELOPMENT 9700-10100 U.S. 290 From "DR" and COMPANY East, 8600-9500, 5700- "I-RR" to (North Travis County 6500 Boyce Lane, 9700- "SF-2", "SF-4" MUDS 1,2,3) 12000 Giles Road, "SF-6", "MF-2" By Robert A. Moorman 5200-5700 Cameron Road "MF-3", "LR" "GR", "GO", "LO" "LI", "IP" & "p" C14-86-188 Second reading on April 23, 1987, (4-0). Councilmembers Sally Shipman and George Humphrey absent. Mayor Pro Tem John Trevino, Jr. abstained. Conditions have been met as follows: Restrictive Covenant incorporating conditions imposed by Council has been executed. (5-0 Vote, Councilmembers Shipman and Humphrey abstained) JAIL CONSOLIDATION The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's motion, Councilmember Humphrey's second, adopted a resolution authorizing the creation of a committee to prepare a response to Travis County's proposal for jail consolidation. (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Shipman out of the room) 1986-87 ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Humphrey's second, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed an ordinance amending the 1986-87 Annual Operating Council Memo 4 4/30/87 Budget by accepting an additional $13,900.00 from the Texas Department of Human Services for the period September 1, 1986 to August 31, 1987, for the Title XX Family Planning Contract, allocating funding for the Health Department's Family Planning Program. (7-0 Vote) CONSENT RESOLUTIONS The Council, on Councilmember Urdy's motion, Councilmember CarlMitchell's second, adopted the following resolutions in one consent motion: (5-0 Vote, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino and Councilmember Rose out of the room) Release of Easements 2 Authorized release of the following easements: a. b. An Electric Easement of record in Volume 4793, Page 1748, Travis County Real Property Records, and located on Lot 1, Shady Hollow, Section 2, Phase 2-B, The Enclave at Shady Hollow. (Request submitted by Walt Darbyshire on behalf of Randy Morine Development, Inc.) A portion of a 10' Public Utility Easement and Drainage Easement recorded in Volume 7, Page 183, Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, located on Lot 14, Block "H", Summit Oaks, 5905 Burlington Court. (Request submitted by Pat Burkle of the Heagerty Company on behalf of Rudolph H. and Gloria Munguia) Eminent Domain Proceedings Authorized eminent domain proceedings to acquire the following easements for construciton of improvements to the City of Austin's water and wastewater system in the Lake Creek area: a. b. c. A 20 foot wide strip of land containing 0.3203 acre out of a 32.23 acre tract out of the M. M. Hornsby Survey of Williamson County, Texas, including a 15 foot. Temporary Working Space Easement on either side of the 20 foot strip. A 20 foot wide strip of land containing 0.5005 acre out of a 31.19 acre tract out of the M. M. Hornsby Survey of Williamson County, Texas, including a 15 foot Temporary Working Space Easement on either side of the 20 foot strip. A 20 foot wide strip of land containing 0.4506 acre out of a 66.37 acre tract out of the M. M. Hornsby Survey of Williamson County, Texas, including a 15 foot Temporary Working Space Easement on either side of the 20 foot strip. Council Memo Eminent Domain Proceedings 5 4/30/87 Authorized eminent domain proceedings to acquire an electric transmission easement over the following tracts of land for the Circuit 3125, Lytton Springs to Trading Post Project: a. 4.39 acres out of a 73 acre tract described in the deed recorded in Volume 1021, Page 497 and Volume 1023, Page 52 in Records of Travis County, Texas. b. 6.72, acres out of a 36.4 acre tract described in the deed recorded in Volume 9397, Page 726, of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas. c. 8.45 acres out of a 30.576 acre tract described in the deed recorded in Volume 8957, Page 1554 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas. d. 8.12 acres out of a 5,345.6 acre tract described in the deed recorded in Volume 3227, Page 66 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas. e. 4.85 acres out of a 30.576 acre tract described in the deed recorded in Volume 8021, Page 64 and Volume 6756, Page 389, of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas. Capital Improvements Program Authorized eminent domain proceedings on behalf of the City of Austin to acquire in fee simple the following described tract of land for the East Austin Transmission Main Phase I: a. 14,437 square feet of land out of the J. C. Tannehill League Survey No. 29, situated in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas. C.I.P. No. 73/22-05 b. 30,400 square feet and 16,900 square feet of Temporary Construction Easement, out of the J. C. Tannehill League Survey No. 29, situated in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas. C.I.P. No. 73/22-05 - Approved acquisition of a tract of land (one of three which will be necessary) for the contstruction of a Joint-Use Fire/Police Training Academy Facility on the west side of Shaw Lane just south of Burleson Road. C.I.P. No. 82/83-01. Change Order Approved the following change order: Council Memo 6 4/30/87 In the amount of $32,125.00 to Bland Construction Company for the water and wastewater improvements in Howard Lane to Northtown Transmission Main, Phase II-A. (6.69% increase of the original contract amount of $479,844.00) C.I.P. No. 85/22-20 Contracts Approved Approved the following contracts: LEWIS CONTRACTORS, INC. P. O. Box 19505 Austin, Texas - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM - Rogers Lane and Nixon Lane Water and Wastewater Service, Water and Wastewater Utility Department Total $814,497.55 C.I.P. Nos. 85/23-09 and 85/22-09 : CONSTAR CONSTRUCTION COMPANY (MBE) - 10104 FM 969 Austin, Texas CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM - Sitework, Foundations, Manholes, addition to building and under- ground ductline for Brackenridge Substation, Electric Utility Department Total $72,080.00 C.I.P. No. Bid award: - (2) TECHLINE, INC. (1) UNION METAL CORP. 709 Lingco Suite 101 Richardson, Texas 8750 Shoal Creek Boulevard - - 86/16-05 Traffic Signal Assemblies, Poles and Mast Arms, General Services Department Total $80,000.00 87-0189-CM Items 1, 1A, 1B, 3, 5 & 6- $40,464.00 Items 2, 2A, 2B & 4 $39,536.00 Austin, Texas TRENCOR JETCO - 3445 East Main Street Grand Prairie, Texas Chain Type Trencher, General Services Department Item 1 $217,100.00 87-0143-FC TEXAS UNDERGROUND, INC. 1323 North Main Street - Sewer Line Cleaner, Water & Pearland, Texas Wastewater Department Item 1 - $30,450.00 87-0208-PS/DC LUFKIN CREOSOTING COMPANY, INC. 1411 East Lufkin Avenue Lufkin, Texas - Electric Utility Poles, Southern Yellow Pine, Electric Utility Dept. Twelve (12) Month Supply Agreement Items 1-16 - $557,524.00 87-0203-RD/DC Council Memo Computer Hardware Maintenance 7 4/30/87 Approved a one year contract (RFP) with Control Data Corporation for computer hardware maintenance on the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition/Automatic Generation Control (SCADA/AGC) System in the amount of $27,060.00. Community Business Development Program Approved a nine month contract (RFQ) for the Community Business Development Program for training weatherization businesses in operation of a weatherization and conservation business in the amount of $253,500.00 to the following: a. ALL SEASONS WEATHERIZATION (MBE) $32,500.00 b. HUSCO, INC. (MBE) - $32,500.00 c. d. e. f. PAYTON & ASSOCIATES (MBE) - $52,000.00 ENERGY SAVINGS CONTRACTOR, INC. (MBE) MASTER PIECE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY (WBE/MBE) VALDEZ REMODELING (MBE/WBE) $52,000.00 : - $32,500.00 - $52,000.00 Restrictive Covenants Repealed Authorized the director of the Department of Water and Wastewater to release and repeal restrictive covenants on a 3.592 acre tract of land platted as Lot 2 of A-AAA Storage Center, a subdivision of Austin, Travis County, Texas, recorded in Volume 86, Page 72B, Plat Records of Travis County, Texas and located at 10014 North I.H. 35. Item Postponed Postponed to May 7, 1987 is consideration of adopting a full service State Budget. Superconducting Supercollider Approved endorsing an application by the Austin Chamber of Commerce to the State of Texas for locating the superconducting supercollider on a site northeast of Austin. Public Hearing Set Set a public hearing for May 14, 1987 at 5:00p.m. on an ordinance regulating adult arcades. ITEM POSTPONED Council postponed until May 14, 1987 the consideration of the following ordinance: Consider amending Ordinance No. 860911-L, adopting and approving the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 1986-87 by: a. Moving the Office of Minority Business Affairs (OMBA) て Council Memo 8 from the Economic Development and International Trade Department to the Department of Financial Services (Purchasing); b. Transferring $41,163.00 from the EDIT Department to the Department of Financial Services for the operation of OMBA; c. Establishing within the EDIT Department the three (3) 4/30/87 Divisions of: Business Financing, Business Services and International Trade; and approving the City Manager's proposed changes in the FDIT Department's programs and activities; d. Moving the Protocol Office from the Department of Communications to the EDIT Department; and e. Transferring $17,356.00 from the Department of Communications to the EDIT Department for the operation of the Protocol Office. UTILITY HEARING EXAMINER SYSTEM Council had before them for consideration the THIRD READING of an ordinance adopting a Utility Hearing Examiner System. The following motions were made: (Mayor Pro Tem Trevino took the chair) Motion The Council, on Mayor Cooksey's motion, Councilmember Rose's second, approved the creation of adopting a Utility Hearing Examiner System as amended. (7-0 Vote) Motion The Council, on Mayor Cooksey's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, approved the inclusion of ex parte communication prohibition in the ordinance. (5-2 Vote, Councilmember Shipman and Councilmember Humphrey voted No) Motion The Council, on Mayor Cooksey's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed an ordinance adopting a Utility Hearing Examiner System as drafted, including amendments. (7-0 Vote) RECESS Council recessed its meeting from 5:00 to 5:10 p.m. Council Memo 9 COST OF SERVICE METHODOLOGIES FOR EUC 4/30/87 The Council, on Councilmember Urdy's motion, Councilmember Shipman's second, adopted a resolution to approve contracts with Diversified Utilities and Peat Marwick Main and Company to examine cost of service methodologies for the Electric Utility Commission. (5-0 Vote, Councilmembers Carl-Mitchell and Rose out of the room) ITEM POSTPONED Postponed until May 7, 1987 is consideration of a Litter Abatement Ordinance. Several people spoke in opposition from the 6th Street area. ZONING ORDINANCE The Council, on Councilmember Rose's motion, Mayor Cooksey's second, passed through THIRD READING of an ordinance amending Chapter 13-2A of the Austin City Code (Zoning Ordinance) to cover the following changes: (4-3 Vote, Councilmembers Carl-Mitchell, Humphrey and Shipman voted No) STAN SCHLEUTER By Kristaponis, Gregory & Associates C14r-85-339 500-900 Blocks of Yager Lane From Interim "RR" to "GR", "LR", "GO", "LO", "MF-2" & "SF-6"; Tract 4, Block B is "MF-2" Second reading on April 23, 1987, (4-1-0). Councilmembers Sally Shipman and George Humphrey absent. Councilmember Smoot Carl-Mitchell voted "NO". Conditions have been met as follows: Restrictive Covenant incorporating conditions imposed by Council has been executed. ZONING HEARING Mayor Cooksey opened the public hearing set for 5:00p.m. on the following zoning case. Council heard, closed the public hearing, and DENIED the zoning change. -85 OAK GROVE JOINT 232 VENTURE By Richardson Verdoorn, Inc. 9023 Old Lampasas Trail From "I-RR" Το Τr. 1,6 "SF-2" Tr. 2 "SF-6" Trs. 4,5 "LR" Floodplain "RR" RECOMMENDED "SF-2" Trs. 1 and 6, subject to a maximum density of 2.5 units per acre; "SF-6" on Tr. 2, subject to a maximum density of 8 units per acre; delete Tr. 3; "LR" on Tracts 4 and 5, subject to 100% masonry exterior with a preference for native stone, limited to berm signs as defined in the Hill Country Roadway Ordinance, no development in the Critical Water Quality Council Memo 10 4/30/87 Zone as defined by the Comprehensive Watershed Ordinance, limitation of 40% impervious cover on the remainder of the tract, compliance with the Lake Austin Watershed Ordinance, maximum F.A.R. of .15, no access to Spicewood Springs Road from Tract 5, no development on Tract 5 until construction of the roadway is complete, driveway locations on Tract 4 to be reviewed at the time of site plan, and posting of $17,350 in fiscal for roadway and intersection improvements prior to issuance of building permits; and "RR" on 100-year floodplains, subject to dedication of floodplains as a greenbelt with no development in the Critical Water Quality Zone. (On Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's motion, Councilmember Humphrey's second, 6-0 Vote, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell out of the room) SIXTH STREET SIDEWALK STAR PROGRAM Council had before them a resolution, introduced by Councilmember Rose, to consider supporting the Sixth Street Sidewalk Star Program. Councilmember Rose suggested the resolution be sent to the Historic Landmark Commission and the rest of the Council agreed. ITEMS POSTPONED Postponed to May 7, 1987 is consideration of an ordinance amending the right-of-way reservation ordinance. Postponed to a work session on May 12, 1987 is consideration of a Legislative Proceeding Ordinance. CONTRACT APPROVED The Council, on Councilmember Humphrey's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's second, adopted a resolution approving the following contract: (4-0 Vote, Councilmembers Carl-Mitchell, Rose and Shipman out of the room) KYCO EQUIPMENT COMPANY dba/Sunbelt Brown Bear Co. 5021 N. Perkins Road Stillwater, Okalahoma CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM Four (4) Wheel Drive Robber Tired Sludge Aerator and Composter, General Services Department Item 1 - $163,037.00 C.I.P. No. 85/23-15 NO ACTION TAKEN ON ITEM plan. No action was taken on a resolution to consider a water action Council Memo SIDEWALK PLACEMENT 11 4/30/87 Councilmember Urdy's item for Council to consider sidewalk placement on the 51st Street extension (Pecan Springs to Springdale Road) is being worked on. ITEMS POSTPONED Postponed indefinitely are Mayor Cooksey's items for inquiries concerning implementation of Austin and Travis County Joint Commission on Metropolitan Government; and concerning appointment of director of international trade division of EDIT. CITY MANAGER REPORTS No report was given on Legislative Update. Worksession Schedule report was postponed indefinitely. South Austin Outfall report was given April 28. Adoption of an updated Building and Fire Code was postponed indefinitely. CIVIC CENTER PROJECT MANAGER City Manager report on Civic Center Project Manager was given. Postponed until May 7th and May 14 was consideration of selecting a Civic Center Project Manager. APPEAL DENIED The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Trevino' s motion, Mayor Cooksey's second, DENIED an appeal from Mr. John W. Davenport of the Building Standards Commission's decision regarding the relocation of two houses presently located at 10701 and 10800 Pecan Park Road. (4-0 Vote, Councilmembers Carl-Mitchell, Rose and Humphrey out of the room) STREET VACATION Mayor Cooksey opened the public hearing set for 5:30 p.m. on vacation of a portion of Tracor Lane right-of-way. No one appeared to be heard. Motion The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, closed the public hearing, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed an ordinance vacating a portion of Tracor Lane right-of-way. (Request submitted by Richard Mathias on behalf of Travis County) Cl0v-86-017 (5-0 Vote, Councilmembers CarlMitchell and Humphrey out of the room) HEARINGS POSTPONED The three public hearings set for 6:00 p.m. were postponed until May 7, 1987 at 5:30 p.m. They were: Council Memo 12 4/30/87 - An appeal from Mr. Chip Harris, President, Crestview Neighborhood Association, of the Planning Commission's decision regarding Compatibility Waiver #RZ-86-063 located at 5301 North Lamar Boulevard. (Related to Items J-3 and J-4) - An appeal from Mr. Chip Harris of the Planning Commission's decision regarding a site plan approval at 5301 North Lamar Boulevard. (Related to items J-2 and J-4) - Amending Chapter 13-2A, 5110 to exempt certain property from compliance with landscaping requirements to provide for a waiver procedure from that same section. Items J-2 and J-3) (Related to 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 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. 1. 2. Pending Litigation (a) - Section 2, Paragraph e 387744 City of Austin v. Houston Lighting and Power Discussion of Water Treatment Plant Number 4 (b) 1610 Joint Venture v. Robert Body, et al (c) Land Acquisition - Section 2, Paragraph f (a) Acquisition and value of land for Transmission Circuits (৮) 3125 and 966 Avante Building The Mayor said discussion of municipal office be postponed until the May 5, 1987 executive session. RECESS consolidation will Council recessed its meeting from 7:57 to 9:05 p.m. WATER TREATMENT PLANT NUMBER 4 City Manager Carrasco presented a report on Water Treatment Plant Number 4 and said this will be included in a work session on May 12, 1987. ADJOURNMENT Council adjourned its meeting at 9:10 p.m.