TY OF A Austin City Council MINUTES For September 17, 1987 Council Chambers, 307 West Second Street, Austin, Texas Memorandum To: Mayor Cooksey called to order the meeting of the Council, noting the absence of Councilmembers Humphrey and Shipman. MINUTES APPROVED The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's motion, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's second, approved the minutes for special meetings of August 31, 1987 (9:00a.m. & 1:00P.M.) and September 1 & 2, 1987. (5-0 Vote, Councilmembers Humphrey and Shipman absent) CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS Ms. Betty Priest presented a resolution regarding William Cannon at Hwy. 290 West. Mr. Howard Chaikin did not appear. Mr. Wayne Gronquist discussed disannexation of Blue Goose Road and Aus-Tex Acres Lane. Mr. Louis L. Eckert, Mr. Herb Dieringer, Mr. William C. Kemp and Ms. Merlene Turner did not appear. ELECTRIC UTILITY COMMISSION REPORT Mr. Albert Fairweather presented the Electric utility Commission report on electric rates. OLD BUSINESS - ORDINANCES The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's motion, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's second, passed through second/third or third readings of the following ordinances, all in one motion. (5-0 Vote, Councilmembers Humphrey & Shipman abssent) Lone Star Gas Company Franchise Passed third reading of an ordinance granting Lone Star Gas Company a Public Utility Franchise. Council Memo Zoning Ordnance 2 9/17/87 Approved second/third readings of ordinances amending Chapter 13-2A of the Austin City Code (Zoning Ordinance) to cover the following changes: (1) CALVIN WALLS 3404 Oak Springs From "SF-3" to "W/LO" By Ambrose W. Jackson, Drive Jr. C14-87-012 First reading on March 26, 1987, (6-0). Mayor Pro Tem John Trevino, Jr. absent. Conditions have been met as follows: Right-of-way on Oak Springs Drive has been dedicated by Street Deed. (2) ESTATE OF CLOVIS BALLARD By D. Edward Moore C14-86-319 13263 & 13265 Research Boulevard From "I-SF-2" to "GR" First reading on February 26, 1987, (7-0). Conditions have been met as follows: Development restricted to that shown on the site plan attached as an exhibit to the ordinance. (3) BOSTON LANE G.L.S. JOINT VENTURE By Robert R. Gunn C14-85-288.166 Proposed Intersection From "I-RR" of Southwest Parkway to "IP" and Covered Bridge Road First Reading on June 18, 1986, (7-0). Conditions have been met as follows: Restrictive Covenant incorporating conditions imposed by Council has been executed. CONSENT RESOLUTIONS The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's motion, Councilmember. Carl-Mitchell's second, adopted the following resolutions in one consent motion: (5-0 Vote, Councilmembers Humphrey and Shipman.absent) Release of Easement a. Authorized release of the following easement: A Drainage Easement of record in Volume 9427, Page 349, Travis County Real Property Records, located along Arterial No. 8. (Request submitted by Mr. William G. Pembroke, of VanSickle, Mickelson and Klein, Inc., on behalf of Austin 360 Associates) Council Memo Eminent Domain Proceedings 3 9/17/87 a. A 1.472 acre segment out of a 231.1274 acre tract of land, out of the Alex E. Patton Survey No. 541 and the Osborn Dalton Survey No. 467, both of Travis County, Texas, owned by the Beard Family Partnership, Ltd., and including temporary work space easements totaling approximately 1.47 acres of land. b. c. A 0.271 acre segment out of a 231.1274 acre tract of land, out of the Heirs of William Swain Survey No. 810 of Travis County, Texas, owned by the Beard Family Partnership, Ltd., and including temporary work space easements totaling approximately 0.27 acres of land. A 0.296 acre segment out of a 9.28 acre tract of land, out of the Heirs of William Swain Survey No. 810 and the Alex E. Patton Survey No. 541, both of Travis County, Texas, and owned by Mr. and Mrs. James B. Beard, and including temporary work space easements totaling approximately 0.29 acres of land. Eminent Domain Proceedings Approved filing eminent domain proceedings to acquire: 0.5074 acres of land of right of way in fee simple out of the James M. Mitchell Survey, No. 17, Abstract No. 521, in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, owned by James S. Grinnar. and Jerry P. Jones for the Spicewood Springs Road Phase II Project. C.I.P. No. 73/62-31 Industrial Streets South Improvement Project Approved acquisition of right-of-way for the Industrial Streets South Improvement Project. (Davidson Texas, Inc. owner) C.I.P. No.85/62-62. Contracts Approved Approved the following contracts: SOUTHWAY ELECTRIC UTILITY SERVICE, - INC. 9705 Beck Circle Austin, Texas SIEMENS ENERGY & AUTOMATION SERVICE COMPANY 1233 West 34th Street Houston, Texas - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM - Ten (10) Padmount Transformers, Electric Utility Department Total $43,485.00 C.I.P. No. 87/15-01 Remanufacture and Retrofit of 480V Air Circuit Breakers at Holly & Decker Power Plants, Electric Utility Department Total $71,950.00 87-5384- Council Memo FMC CORPORATION 4 Materials Handling Systems Division 3400 Walnut Street Colmer, Pennsylvania TEXAS DISPOSAL SYSTEMS 2906 Industrial Terrace Austin, Texas POSTPONED UNTIL SEPTEMBER 24, 1987 TEXAS EMULSIONS, INC. 400 Perry Brooks Building Austin, Texas Bid award: - - 9/17/87, Traveling Water Screen for Holly Power Plant, Electric Utility Dept. Item 1 - $43,875.00 87-0345-LI Central Business District Refuse Collection Services, Transportation and Public Services Department Twelve (12) Month Service Agreement Total $159,341.04 87-5357-PS Emulsified Asphalt, Transportation and Public Services Department Twelve (12) Month Supply Acrecrent Item 1 $98,850.00 87-0363-DC - Asphalt Concrete Materials, Transportation and Public Services and Water and Wastewater (1) CAPITAL AGGREGATES, INC. Bolm Road Austin, Texas (2) PIONEER AGGREGATES, INC. 8900 Ramirez Lane Austin, Texas (3) AUSTIN ROAD COMPANY 428 E. Anderson Lane Austin, Texas TELESPECTOR CORPORATION 1460 Opdyke Road Auburn Hills, Michigan L&L SERVICE COMPANY 900 Ed Bluestein Boulevard Austin, Texas - - - - - Departments Twelve (12) Month Supply Agreement To be awarded by progressive purchasing method from low to high bid with recommended awards based to the prime awardee. Total $1,932,719.00 87-0286-DC Items 2.0-2.3, 4, 6, & 7.0-7.3 - $1,327,900.00 Back-up Vendor - $425,119.00 Back-up Vendor $179,700.00 Three (3) Wastewater Line Inspection Cameras and Accessories, Water & Wastewater Department Total $37,650.00 87-0374-RD Anhydrous Ammonia, Water and Wastewater Department Twelve (12) Month Supply Agreement Item 1 $45,000.00 87-0349-DC Council Memo PIONEER AGGREGATES/AUSTIN DIVISION 8900 Ramirez Lane Austin, Texas 5 - ARROW INDUSTRIES, INC. 2625 Beltline Road Carrollton, Texas - COMMERCIAL BODY CORPORATION 142 Gembler Road San Antonio, Texas 9/17/87 Fill Sand and Sandy Loam Topscil, Water and Wastewater, Electric, Parks and Recreation and Transportation and Public Services Department.s Twelve (12) Month Supply Agreement Total $77,399.00 87-0346-DC Plastic, Disposable Can Liners, General Services Department Twelve (12) Month Supply Agreement Item 1-4 $83,909.00 87-0364-RD - One (1) 35' Aerial Tower and Body for maintenance and repair of electric transmission lines, General Services Department Total $47,139.00 87-0370-CM Item Continued Continued to September 21, 1987 is consideration of approval of a twelve month contract (RFP) with Personal Performance Consultants for an Employee Assistance Program in the amount of $199,560.00. License Agreement Approved entering into the following License Agreement: a. To allow landscaping and a sprinkler system into the rightof-way of Koenig Lane and Burnet Road, 5901-6113 Burnet Road. (Request submitted by Mary Lib Thornhill on behalf of Frank Maloney) Interlocal Agreement Approved an Interlocal Agreement with Travis County for Exchange of Property Rights, to allow improvements along Oasis Bluff Drive. Developer Participation Agreement Approved a Developer Participation Agreement with C.E., Inc. for construction of the Travis County Wastewater Collection and Transfer System, and the Sunset Valley Wastewater Interceptor. Water Service Agreement Valley. Authorized a Water Service Agreement with the City of Sunset Council Memo Employee Benefits Program 6 9/17/87 Approved amending a contract with Coordinated Benefits Systems for the Employee Benefits Program, for an additional estimated $103,000.00 to continue the contract from October 18, 1987 through September 17, 1987. AIDS Report Accepted the report entitled "The Impact of AIDS on the AustinTravis County Community" and its recommendations which address the challenge of the AIDS epidemic. Renewed the contract with the Texas Department of Health to partially fund AIDS-related testing, counseling, and education programs and services for the period May 1, 1987 through April 30, 1988. Radiology Physician Services Approved entering into a contract with Radiology Consultants for radiology physician services for the period of October 1, 1987 through September 30, 1988. Emergency Housing Voucher Program Established Service Agreements with local motels to provide temporary shelter under the Emergency Housing Voucher Program. Rental Rehab Grant Funds Authorized submission of an application and accepting additional Rental Rehabilitation grant funds from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development in the amount of $77,000.00 for Fiscal Year 1987-88. Anti-Drug Abuse Grant Authorized submission for an Anti-Drug Abuse Grant from the State of Texas, Governor's Office, Criminal Justice Division. Architectural Excellence Commission Amended the Architectural Excellence Commission enabling resolution to: (Recommended by Commission) a. Change the name of the Commission to the Design Commission. b. Establish two-year, staggered terms of office for the Commission, with the provision that no individual serve more than three consecutive terms. ها Council Memo Private Industry Council 7 9/17/87 Approved reappointing eleven Private Industry Council members for another two year term. Comprehensive Homeless Assistance Plan Authorized submission of a Comprehensive Homeless Assistance Plan to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), amend the Plan as needed, and provide certificates relative to the Plan. Item Postponed Postponed to September 24, 1987 is consideration of approval of the proposed guidelines for the Economic Development Endowment Trust Fund. RECESS The Council recessed its meeting from 2:30 to 3:10 p.m. CDBG CONTRACTS The Council, on Councilmember Urdy's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's second, adopted a resolution authorizing the execution of contracts for implementation of the 13th Year Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program as follows: (5-0 Vote, Councilmembers Shipman and Humphrey absent) 13th Year CDBG Contract Awards Topic Area Agency Amount Rental Repair Assistance Austin Tenants' Council $ 159,750 Emergency Repairs and Coun- seling Austin Area Urban League $ 319,500 Architectural Barrier Re- moval United Cerebral Palsy $ 314,175 Minority Procurement Assist- ance Hispanic Chamber $ 202,000 Management and Technical Assistance/SBDL Adminis- tration Community Economic Develop- ment Austin Economic Development Corporation $ 250,000 Capital City Chamber $ 158,380 1 Council Memo Community Economic Develop- ment 8 9/17/87 Greater Montopolis Corporation $ 67,564 Community Economic Develop- ment Austin Area Urban League $ 65,000 Community Economic Develop- ment National Business League $ 125,000 Community Economic Develop- ment Austin Economic Development Corporation $ 40,000 Special Projects House of Hope $ 35,000 Special Projects Austin-Travis County Mental Health-Mental Retardation $ 100,000 TOTAL $1,836,369 PUBLIC HEARING - - POSTPONED APPEAL OF BUILDING STANDARDS COMMISSION Postponed to October 15, 1987 is an appeal of the Building Standards Commission's order of repair on the historic landmark structure located at 1801 Nelms Drive. Hearing is set for 3:00p.m. ITEM POSTPONED Council had before them for consideration approval of a professional services agreement between the City of Austin and Espey, Huston and Associates, Inc. for construction phase services for the East Austin Pump Station. C.I.P. No. 86/22-31. Council directed this be sent back to the Water and Wastewater Commission for review at October 7, 1987 meeting and bring it back to Council for consideration at the October 15, 1987 Council meeting. CHANGE ORDER The Council, on Councilmember Urdy's motion, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's second, adopted a resolution approving the following Change Order: (5-0 Vote, Councilmembers Humphrey and Shipman absent) In the amount of $76,129.59 to Peabody Construction Company for the Govalle and Hornsby Bend Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements. (.39% increase in the original amount of $19,281,700.00 - Total change orders to date equal to 23.84%) CONTRACT APPROVED The Council, on Councilmember Nofziger's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's second, adopted the following contract: (5-0 Vote, Council Memo 9 Councilmembers Shipman and Humphrey absent) RAMZEL-WADELL, INC. 13900 IH-35 North, Suite 2-1 Austin, Texas - :. 9/17/87 Removal of Asbestos Insulation from Control Rooms No. 1 and No. 2 at Holly Power Plant, Electric Utility Department Total $88,201.00 87-C215-JJ ITEMS FROM COUNCIL The Council, on Councilmember Urdy's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's second, set a public hearing for October 1, 1987 at 5:30 p.m. regarding proposed full service pharmacies at RosewoodZaragosa Health Clinic and East Austin Multi-Purpose Centers. (5-0 Vote, Councilmember Shipman and PUBLIC HEARING SIGN ORDINANCE - Mayor Cooksey opened the public hearing set for 4:00 p.m. on amending Chapter 13-13 of the Austin City Code (Sign Ordinance). Cards signed by speakers are on file in the City Clerk's office. Motion The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed an ordinance amending Chapter 13-13 of the Austin City Code (Sign Ordinance) with amendments regarding free standing signs. (5-0 Vote, Councilmembers Shipman and Humphrey absent) PUBLIC HEARING - PERMIT : Mayor Cooksey opened the public hearing set for an appeal from Mr. Paul J. Bury II, P.E. of the Office of Land Development's decision regarding permit for 717 East 7th Street, No. 87-06-4952. Cards signed by speakers are on file in the City Clerk's office. Les Pittman, representing Mobil Oil Company, told Council they want to remodel and upgrade their station. Motion The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Nofziger's second, closed the public hearing, waived the requirement for three readings and granted the appeal. (5-0 Vote, Councilmembers Shipman and Humphrey absent.) PUBLIC HEARING - FEE FOR SIGN OPERATING PERMITS 1 Mayor Cooksey opened the public hearing set for 4:30 p.m. on Council Memo 10 9/17/87 establishing the fee to be paid for sign operating permits authorized under Section 515 of Chapter 13-13 of the Code of the City of Austin, 1981. No one appeared to speak. Motion The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's second, closed the public hearing, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed an ordinance establishing the fee to be paid for sign operating permits authorized under Section 515 of Chapter 13-13 of the Code of the City of Austin, 1981. (5-0 Vote, Councilmembers Shipman and Humphrey absent) 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. Pending Ligigation - Section 2, Paragraph e a. City of Austin v. Houston Lightin and Power b. Overton et al v. City of Austin c. Water Treatment Plant #4 2. Land Acquisition - Section 2, Paragraph f 8. Aviation Issues 3. Personnel Matters a. RECESS - Section 2, Paragraph g Selection of a Municipal Court Judge Council recessed its meeting from 4:50 to 5:40 p.m. APPOINTMENT OF MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGE The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's second, appointed David Garza as Municipal Court Judge. (4-1 Vote, Councilmember Nofziger voted No, Councilmembers Humphrey and Shipman absent) CITY MANAGER REPORTS Jorge Carrasco presented the report on Gilbane Contract plate. Norman Standerfer, director of Planning & Growth Management, reported on Welle Branch Annexation. : Council Memo PUBLIC HEARING 11 9/17/87 Mayor Pro Tem Trevino opened the public hearing set for 6:00 p.m. to consider action on long-term development options for Robert . Mueller Municipal Airport. Cards signed by speakers are on file in the City Clerk's office. Issues discussed were the renovation of the present airport and opinions concerning moving the airport to Manor. Motion The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's motion, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's second, closed the public hearing. ELECTION CALLED The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's second waived the requirement for three readings and finally passen an ordinance calling an election to be held in the City of Austin on November 3, 1987, regarding the Municipal Airport and establishing the ballot language.as follows: (5-0 Vote, Councilmembers Humphrey and Shipman absent) Council's decision was to move the airport. PROPOSITION NUMBER 1 RELOCATION AND CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW AIRPORT "Shall the Austin City Council's decisions be affirmed to authorize construction of a new airport at a recommended site near Manor, Texas; to make interim improvements to Robert Mueller Municipal Airport; to authorize financing of these projects by the issuance of airport system revenue bonds in an amount which shall be limited to the airport's ability to repay the obligation and shall not exceed $728,000,000 with the total amount of the bonds to be adjusted for financing costs and inflation and reduced by the amount received from Federal discretionary airport trust funds and by funds obtained by the City from the sale or lease of Robert Mueller Airport which shall be closed to aviation upon opening of the new airport; to not use property tax proceeds in moving, constructing or operating the new airport?" PROPOSITION NUMBER 2 LONGTERM EXPANSION OF ROBERT MUELLER AIRPORT "Shall the Austin City Council be authorized to expand Robert Mueller Municipal Airport; be authorized to finance the project by issuing a maximum of $1,118,000,000 for expansion and for interim improvements in airport system revenue bonds, with the total amount of the bonds to be adjusted for financing costs and inflation and reduced or retired by any proceeds from subsequent water and wastewater system bonds and general obligation bonds approved by voters?" Council Memo 12 9/17/87 FRANCHISE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND SOUTHWESTERN BELL The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's second, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed an ordinance amending the franchise agreement between the City of Austin and Southwestern Bell Telephone Company. (5-0 Vote, Councilmembers Shipman and Humphrey absent) (This should have been first reading only since it is a franchise. Ordinance was passed through first reading only at the October 22, 1987 Council meeting.) ADJOURNMENT Council adjourned its meeting at 9:30p.m.