Austin's Future: Power, Zoning & Teen Care
Major Utility & Roadway Expansions:
The council considered a significant $21 million reallocation for electric utility projects (though postponed), and approved acquiring land via eminent domain for new power lines and major roadway improvements, including the US 290/SH 71 and Loop 1 at 183 North projects.Key Land Use & Development Policies:
Public hearings were set for updates to the Austin Roadway Plan and new Development Processing and Performance Overlay Ordinances. The council also addressed numerous zoning changes, often converting land for commercial or higher-density residential use, and postponed decisions on waivers for watershed protection rules.Community Services & Fiscal Debates:
A new shelter program for teens and parents received additional funding despite some council members' concerns about the city's tight budget. Citizens also raised questions about the financial relationship between the city and Capital Metro.
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AUSUD Austin City Council MINUTES For June 25, 1987 1:00 P.M. - Council Chambers, 307 West Second Street, Austin, Texas Memorandum To: Mayor Pro Tem Trevino called to order the meeting of the Council, noting the absence of Mayor Cooksey. MINUTES APPROVED The Council, on Councilmember Shipman's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's second, approved minutes for regular meeting of June 11, 1987 & special meetings of June 8, 9, 16, 18 (a.m.), 18 (p.m.), 1987. CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS Ms. Betty Priest discussed Upper Williamson Creek Wastewater Line. Mr. Audley Blackburn discussed the financial relationship between the City and Capital Metro. Mr. Lyndon Henry discussed the financial relationship between the City and Capital Metro. John Johnson and Nora Mullarkey had signed up to speak, but did not appear. SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT REPORT Bill Carter, Citizens Task Force for Solid Waste Management, presented a report on Solid Waste Management for Austin Priority Activities for 1987-88. ITEMS POSTPONED Postponed was consideration of amending the Capital Improvements Budget to abandon the Electric CIP projects listed in Group I and transferring the funds made available to the Electric CIP projects listed in Group II. Group I (transfer from) (1) Decker to Pilot Knob, 345 KV (2) HiCross to Bradshaw to Pilot Knob, 138 KV $ 7,489,000 C.I.P. No. 86/13-07 6,227,000 C.I.P. No. 86/13-08 Council Memo 2 (3) Elroy to Onion Creek, 138 KV (4) HiCross Substation CKT 963 6/25/87 3,620,000 C.I.P. No. 86/13-10 558,000 C.I.P. No. 85/16-15 Termination (5) Bradshaw Substation 3,148,000 C.I.P. No. 86/16-21 $ 21,042,000 Group II (transfer to) (1) СКТ 968, Trading Post to Patton $ 454,000 C.I.P. No. 85/13-05 Lane (2) СКТ 966, Trading Post to Commons Ford (3) СКТ 3125, Lytton Springs to Trading Post (4) СКТ 3126, Austrop to McNeil (5) Sprinkle to Dessau to Howard Lane, 138 KV 498,000 C.I.P. No. 85/13-09 10,668,000 C.I.P. NO. 85/13-10 8,450,000 C.I.P. No. 85/13-12 972,000 C.I.P. No. 86/13-03 --- $ 21,042,000 Postponed to June 30, 1987 is consideration of Legislative Proceedings Ordinance.. Postponed indefinitely is consideration of second/third readings of ordinance amending Chapter 13-2A of the Austin City Code (Zoning Ordinance) to cover the following changes: CLIFFORD J. ANTONE C14-86-043 2915 Guadalupe Street From "CS" to "CS-1" ZONING ORDINANCE The Council, on Councilmember Shipman's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's second, passed through second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 13-2A of the Austin City Code (Zoning Ordinance) to cover the following changes: (6-0 Vote, Mayor Cooksey absent) CITY OF AUSTIN By Office of Land Development Services C14-85-244.12 An area generally bounded on the north by McNeil Drive, Council Bluff Drive, proposed Parmer; on the east by El Camino Road, Palfrey Drive, Danny Drive, Leaf Lane, Burnet Road; on the south by U.S. 183 and on the west by Conrad Rd. From "GR", Interim "LI" & "LI", "SF-3" "SF-2" & Interim "SF-2" & "MF-2" to "SF-6" Council Memo 3 6/25/87 First reading on January 30, 1986, (7-0). Conditions have been met as follows: Restrictive Covenant incorporating conditions imposed by Council has been executed. ITEMS POSTPONED 1- Postponed until July 2, 1987 is the following resolution: Consider approval of Amendment of Grant of Easement to Capital Metro on the Manor-To-Bertram portion of the City's railroad right-of-way. 2- Postponed indefinitely is consideration of approval of an agreement between the City of Austin and Browning Aerial Service to provide aviation related services at Robert Mueller Municipal Airport. 3- Postponed to July 2, 1987 is consideration of the following: Approval of a contract with POWER ENTERPRISES, INC. for tubular steel poles for a 35 mile 345 KV transmission line from the Lytton Springs to Trading Post Substation for a total of $5,069,626.00. C.I.P. No. 85/13-10 4- Postponed to July 2, 1987 is consideration of the South Austin Outfall options. 5- Postponed indefinitely is consideration of amending the contract concerning creation and operation of Davenport Ranch Municipal Utility District. Also postponed was a resolution to consider approving the assignment of rights under contract concerning creation and operation of Davenport Ranch Municipal Utility District. 6- An ordinance to consider granting waivers from the Comprehensive Watersheds Ordinance for the following was postponed, with different dates: - July 2, 1987 a. Seven Oaks Ranch, Section Two July 2, 1987 b. Seven Oaks Ranch, Section Three c. Gil Rancy July 23, 1987 d. Brushy Creek Ranch - - July 2, 1987 CONSENT RESOLUTIONS The Council, on Councilmember Humphrey's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's second, adopted the following resolutions all in one consent motion: (5-0 Vote, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell out of the room, Mayor Cooksey absent) Council Memo Eminent Domain Proceedings 4 6/25/87 Authorized the filing of Eminent Domain Proceedings to acquire: a. A Permanent Electrical Transmission Easement containing 35.34 acres of land out the Thomas Brite Survey, No. 65 and the Corbet Stevens Survey, No. 63 in Travis County, Texas for the Circuit 3125 Project (Lytton Springs to Trading Post). b. 4.918 acres of land of right-of-way in fee simple out of the Thomas Anderson League for the U.S. 290 West/SH 71 Expansion Project. c. A Permanent Electrical Transmission Easement containing 1.46 acres of land out of the John G. McGeeHee Survey, No. 6 in Travis County, Texas for the Circuit 3125 Project (Lytton Springs to Trading Post). d. e. f. g. A Permanent Electrical Transmission Easement containing 1.54 acres of land out of the Richard Hailey Survey, No. 35 in Travis County, Texas for the Circuit 3125 Project (Lytton Springs to Trading Post). A Permanent Electrical Transmission Easement containing 8.86 acres of land out of the J. R. Morgan Survey, No. 80 and the A. J. Newman Survey, No. 66 and a Permanent Electrical Transmission Easement containing 14.39 acres of land out of the D. P. Newman Survey, No. 24 and the A. Trautwine Survey, No. 50 in Travis County, Texas for Circuit 3125 (Lytton Springs to Trading Post). 0.825 acres of land of right-of-way in fee simple out of Lot 2, Skateranch Subdivision for the U.S. 290 West/SH 71 Project. 0.3650 acres for street purposes fee simple and 501 square feet for Waterline Easement out of the James Wallace Survey, No. 18 in Travis County, Texas from Mercantile National Bank of Dallas, Trustee for the Loop 1 at 183 North Improvement Project. Capital Improvements Program Approved an Escrow Agreement in the amount of $125,882.50 between the City of Austin and the Texas State Department of Highways and Public Transportation providing for water utility relocation construction associated with the U.S. Highway 71 (at Bergstrom Air Force Base) Improvements. C.I.P. No. 87/22-39. Approved a Change Order in the amount of $49,372.00 to Staker Paving of Texas, for Duval Road Phase II Street and Drainage Improvements. (3.73% increase in the original contract amount of $1,322,150.38 total change orders to date equal 4.57%) - Council Memo Contracts Approved 5 6/25/87 The Council, on Councilmember Humphrey's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's second, approved the following contracts: a. ROBERT JENTSCH CONSTRUCTION COMPANY P. O. Box 3343 Austin, Texas b. BILL BOYD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY 11904 Hornsby Street Austin, Texas c. d. e. f. ROBERT JENTSCH CONSTRUCTION COMPANY P. O. Box 3343 Austin, Texas HAEGELIN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY 2600 Balmer Lane Austin, Texas C. C. TEAGUE AND SON CONSTRUCTION INC. 3249 East Renner Road Richardson, Texas PAT CANION EXCAVATING COMPANY P. O. Box 908 Manchaca, Texas - - - - - - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM - Sitework, Foundations, Manholes, Prefab Metal Building and Underground Ductline for Magnesium Substation, Electric Utility Department Total $38,493.00 C.I.P. No. 81/16-02 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM - Sitework, Foundations, Manholes, Prefab Metal Building, and Underground Electric Ductline for Wheless Substation, Electric Utility Department Total $39,755.00 C.I.P. No. 86/16-11 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM - Foundations, Manholes, Prefab Metal Building and Underground Electric Ductline for Fiskville Substation, Electric Utility Department Total $35,155.50 C.I.P. No. 86/16-07 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM - Installation of Underground Electric Ductline for Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant, Electric Utility Department Total $50,541.75 C.I.P. No. 87/15-01 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM - Installation of Underground Electric Distribution Facilities for Legend Oaks Phase A Section 2, Electric Utility Department Total $33,598.61 C.I.P. No. 87/15-01 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM - Bluff Springs Transmission Main II - Pilot Knob Project, Water and Wastewater Utility Department Total $532,268.64 C.I.P. No. 85/22-67 Council Memo Business Resource Consultants 6 6/25/87 Approved a contract (RFP) to Business Resource Consultants (MBE) a business training development program in the amount of $62,450.44. Item Postponed Postponed to July 2, 1987 is consideration of entering into the following license agreements: a. b. c. To allow the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation to construct a grade separation within the right-of-way of the City-owned railroad at the proposed crossing of Parmer Lane, FM 734. (Request submitted by the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation) To allow the encroachment of two natural gas pipelines into the right-of-way of the City-owned railroad located at SP Mile Posts 59.87 and 61.24, and establishing a fee of $200.00 per year for each line. (Request submitted by Phillips Natural Gas Company) To allow the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation to construct a grade separation within the right-of-way of the City-owned railroad at the RM 620 crossing. (Request submitted by the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation) P Postponed to July 2, 1987 is consideration of establishing a Revolving Loan Fund Policy for the Standard Rehabilitation Program. Postponed to July 2, 1987 is consideration of authorizing the City Manager to enter into an election services agreement with the Barton Springs-Edwards Aquifer Conservation District. Public Hearings Set Set public hearings on the following: a. Proposed Austin Roadway Plan Amendments: August 13, 1987 at 6:00 Ρ.Μ. Demonstration Partnership Grant Approved submitting an application to the U.S.Department of Health and Human Services for a $138,223 Demonstration Partnership Grant. CONTRACT FOR POCKET PAGERS Humphrey's motion, Councilmember The Council, on Councilmember Urdy's second, approved the following contract:(5-0 Vote, Councilmember Shipman out of the room, Mayor Cooksey absent) CONSTANT COMMUNICATION 705 N. Lamar Boulevard Austin, Texas - Pocket Pagers, Various City Departments - Twelve Month Contract Total $44,343.00 87-5276-KK Council Memo 7 SOUTHWEST WILLIAMSON COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #1 6/25/87 The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's second, adopted a resolution approving of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with the Southwest Williamson County Road District #1. BLUEGOOSE ROAD AUS TEX ACRES LANE AREA Council discussed the ordinance calling for disannexation of 122 acres in the Bluegoose Road Aus Tex Acres Lane area. City Attorney Barney Knight told Council that a public hearing should be held on the disannexation. No date was set. ITEM POSTPONED Postponed to July 2, 1987 is consideration of approval of Amendment No. 5 in the amount of $2,850,000.00 to the Professional Services Agreement, between the City of Austin and the Joint Venture of Espey, Huston and Associates, Inc. for the 1984-86 additional capacity improvements of the Ullrich Water Treatment Facilities. C.I.P. Nos. 85/22-55 and 85/22-27. : SOCIAL SERVICE CONTRACT - COMMUNITY ADVOCATES FOR TEENS & PARENTS The Council, on Councilmember Shipman's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, adopted a resolution authorizing an amendment to the Fiscal Year 1986-87 Social Services Contract with Community Advocates for Teens and Parents increasing the amount of the contract by $19,243.00 effective to June 1, 1987 for establishment. and operation of a new shelter program. (4-2 Vote, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino and Councilmember Humphrey voted No.) Mayor Pro Tem Trevino told Council this is not the time to start a new project in light of the difficult budget and projected short-fall of money available. ITEMS FROM COUNCIL Councilmember Carl-Mitchell postponed his item concerning Capitol Dome Lighting until July 2, 1987. Councilmember Humphrey postponed his discussion of Lakeview PUD Annexation until July 2, 1987. Councilmember Carl-Mitchell requested a resolution on the July 2, 1987 agenda to consider creating a Superconductor Task Force. Postponed was Mayor Cooksey's item to consider amending Ordinance No. 860417-J to clarify the role of peer panels in making funding recommendations. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Pro Tem Trevino announced Council would go into executive session pursuant to Article 6252-17, Texas Revised Civil Statutes Annotated, to discuss matters of land acquisition, litigation, and for Council Memo 8 6/25/87 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. Pending Litigation - Section 2, Paragraph e (a) City of Austin v. Houston Lighting and Power (b) MUD related litigation 2. Land Acquisition - Section 2, Paragraph f (a) Aviation Issues (b) Parmer Lane R.O.W. (c) Avante Building RECESS Council recessed its meeting at 3:14 p.m. and resumed its recessed meeting at 4:50 p.m. Executive session was held during this period of time. ZONING HEARINGS Mayor Pro Tem Trevino announced Council would hear the following zoning cases. Council heard, closed the public hearing, passed ordinances where applicable, and postponed if necessary. of cases follows each listing. (1) -86 JOHN R. HAMILTON 317 By Espey, Huston & Associates 106 Disposition 300 Block West Yager Lane From "SF-2" To "GR" (as amended) POSTPONED TO 7/2/87 RECOMMENDED subject to an F.A.R. limitation of .25; the dedication of 45 feet of right-of-way from the centerline of Yager Lane; No Certificate of Occupancy to be issued until completion of Yager Lane CIP or TIA is submitted to OLDS demonstrating that additional traffic will not degrade existing traffic conditions; OLDS review of proposed access to Yager Lane; and $34,840 letter of credit to be posted prior to issuance of building permit. (2) r-86 PEERMAN/ANDERSON PARTNERSHIP AND ROYCE FAULKNER By Sid Sanders 4995-5047 שקטU.S. 290 From "DR" "RR" & "MF-3" on Tract To Tract 1 "CH" 2 & 3. Tract 1, granted Tract 2 "RR" "GR" Community Commercial Tract 3 "MF-3" FIRST READING RECOMMENDED "CH" on Tract 1, limited to 95' height, "RR" on Tract 2; and "MF-3" on Tract 3; subject to a phasing agreement. Granted shared parking approval and compatibility waiver. Council Memo 107 (3) r-86 PEERMAN/ANDERSON PARTNERSHIP AND ROYCE FAULKNER By Sid Sanders 9 6/25/87 4995-5047 U.S. 290 From "DR" Tract 1 "GR" Community To Tract 1 "CH" Commercial; Tract 2 "RR"; Tract 3, "MF-3" Tract 2 "RR" Tract 3 "MF-3" FIRST READING RECOMMENDED "CH" on Tract 1, limited to 95' height; "RR" on Tract 2; and "MF-3" on Tract 3; subject to a phasing agreement. Granted shared parking approval and compatibility waiver. (On Councilmember Shipman's motion, Councilmember Nofziger's second, 4-2-0 Vote, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino and Councilmember Urdy voted No, Mayor Cooksey absent) (4) -81 DICK R. LAYMAN, 113 JR. (part) 6704-6706 Manchaca Road AMENDMENT TO RESTRICTIVE COVENANT NO RECOMMENDATION (NOT A QUORUM VOTE) DENIED (On Councilmember Shipman's motion, Councilmember Humphrey's second, 4-2-0 Vote, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino and Councilmember Urdy voted No, Mayor Cooksey absent) (5) r-87 AUSTIN CENTRE 8222 North Lamar 061 NORTH From "CS" Το "CS-1" RECOMMENDED REPLACE TREES. FIRST READING By Arvco Realty (On Councilmember Humphrey's motion, Councilmember Shipman's second, 5-0 Vote, Councilmember Urdy out of the room, Mayor Cooksey absent) (6) -87 BEN H. POWELL, 063 JR. By R. Mayo King 802, 804, & 806 West Avenue From "MF-4" To "GO" RECOMMENDED ORDINANCE (On Councilmember Humphrey's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, 6-0 Vote, Mayor Cooksey absent) Council Memo (7)-87 HUBRIS 064 INVESTMENTS, LID. By Del Ware 10 5007 Nixon Lane 6/25/87 From "SF-2" To "CS" FIRST READING RECOMMENDED subject to compliance with an approved Waterway Development Permit; provision of on-site detention/filtration; and dedication of 35 feet of right-of-way from the centerline of Nixon Lane. (On Councilmember Humphrey's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, 6-0 Vote, Mayor Cooksey absent) (8) -87 MESA WOODS JOINT 069 VENTURE By Carole Loyd 8127 Mesa Drive, Suite A100 From "LR" To "CS-1" DENIED RECOMMENDED "CS-1" per staff recommendation, restricted to wine and liquor sales and with a rollback to "IR, should that use cease. (On Councilmember Shipman's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, 6-0 Vote, Mayor Cooksey absent) (9) r-87 USAA REAL ESTATE 11044 U.S. 183 N 068 By Stuart Norman From "GO" To "GR" FIRST READING RECOMMENDED "GR" with the condition that the applicant execute agreement with the City indicating that any improvements which are located within the future rightof-way will be removed by the owner at the time right-of- is acquired for roadway expansion. (On Councilmember Humphrey's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, 6-0 Vote, Mayor Cooksey absent) (10) -87 LINDA WATTS & 9101 Dessau Road From "SF-3" To "CS" 062 DENNIS WILHITE DEDICATE RIGHT-OF-WAY NO RECOMMENDATION FIRST READING (On Councilmember Urdy's motion, Councilmember Shipman's second, (6-0 Vote, Mayor Cooksey absent) Council Memo (11) r-87 J. GORDON MCGILL 066 By Brown Maroney 11 3800 Spicewood Springs Road 6/25/87 From "LR" & "IO" Το "MF-4" NO RECOMMENDATION FIRST READING (On Councilmember Humphrey's motion, Councilmember Nofziger's second, 5-0 Vote, Councilmember Shipman out of the room, Mayor Cooksey absent) (12) -87 HALLMARK BAPTIST 025 CHURCH 200 feet from Intersection of By Joseph, Rider Cameron Oak Knoll Drive & Township Trail From "DR" Το "SF-2" POSTPONED 7/23/87 @ 4 p.m. SITE PLAN APPROVAL a. Recommended by the Planning Commission, As Requested: (1) r-85 DON ENGLING 018 By Urban 10603 R.M. 2222 Engineering Group. From "DR" to MF-2" Site Plan Approval RECOMMENDED ORDINANCE (On Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, 6-0 Vote, Mayor Cooksey absent) NO ACTION ON ITEM Council took no action on the item to consider a request by Ms. Sadie Perron to acquire eleven feet of right-of-way from the City of Austin at Griswold Lane. Council was informed they need to hold a public hearing and notify everyone within 300'. PUBLIC HEARING Mayor Pro Tem Trevino opened the public hearing set for 6:00 P.M. on Development Processing Ordinance (13-1) and Performance Overlay Ordinance. Michael Curry, James Pinedo and Jackie Goodman all spoke. Motion The Council, on Councilmember Humphrey's motion, Councilmember Nofziger's second, closed the public hearing, and scheduled the ordinance for FIRST READING on June 2, 1987, with second and third 1 Council Memo 12 6/25/87 readings on July 16 and 23, 1987. (4-0 Vote, Councilmembers Urdy and Shipman out of the room, Mayor Cooksey absent) ITEM POSTPONED Postponed to July 2, 1987 is consideration of approval and execution of documents pertaining to the acquisition and leasing of a building for the Water and Wastewater Department including approval of an official statement and purchase agreement. CIVIC CENTER PROJECT MANAGER Postponed to June 30, 1987 is consideration of selection of a Civic Center Project Manager. ADJOURNMENT Council adjourned its meeting at 8:00 Ρ.Μ.