Austin's Energy, Environment, and Growth
Significant Electric Rate Hike:
The council approved a substantial increase in electric utility rates, resulting in a 12% total revenue increase for the system and a 17% hike for residential customers, while reducing rates for some state purchasing and military facilities.Environment vs. Development Conflicts:
Major decisions were made regarding land use and environmental protection, including granting a controversial waiver to a subdivision under the Comprehensive Watershed Ordinance and initiating the development of new wastewater disposal policies for the ecologically sensitive Barton Creek Watershed.Economic Development & Planning:
Guidelines were adopted for a new Economic Development Endowment Trust Fund aimed at fostering local growth, and a significant update to the city's Development Processing Ordinance progressed to streamline future urban planning.Prioritizing School Safety:
Following revised school assignment plans, the council initiated efforts to greatly improve traffic safety measures around all public schools in Austin.
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FOUNDI 1999 月 Austin City Council MINUTES For October 15, 1987 1:00 P.M. - Council Chambers, 307 West Second Street, Austin, Texas Memorandum To: Mive Mayor Cooksey called to order the meeting of the Council, noting that all members would be present. MINUTES APPROVED The Council, on Councilmember Shipman's motion, Councilmember Nofziger's second, approved minutes for regular meetings of September 24, 1987 and October 1, 1987 and special meetings of September 21 & 29, 1987 and October 5 & 6, 1987. (4-0 Vote, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Councilmembers Urdy and Humphrey not yet in the Council Chamber.) CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS Mark Weaver did not speak, nor did Rafael Cruz. Howard Chaikin presented Oak Hill Business and Professional Association resolution regarding Outer Loop. Richard McCown expressed appreciation for funding of Community Education. David Dobbs talked about Southern Union Gas Company. Eddie W. Reeves and Paul G. Randall discussed a personnel issue at Brackenridge Hospital. Frances Morey and John D. Timmons talked about a demolition permit for 1000 East 4th Street. Mr. Harlan did not appear. CRIMINAL JUSTICE REPORT Carol Wood, Mayor's Task Force on Criminal Justice, presented a report on their findings. OLD BUSINESS CONSENT ORDINANCES The Council, on Councilmember Humphrey's motion, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's second, passed the following ordinances in one consent motion: (7-0 Vote) Council Memo Zoning Ordinances 2 October 15, 1987 Passed through second/third readings of ordinances amending Chapter 13-2A of the Austin City Code (Zoning Ordinance) to cover the following changes: (1) HARDAGE ENTERPRISES 7685 Northcross By Jones & Neuse, Inc. Drive C14-87-111 From "GR" to "CS-1" First reading August 27, 1987 (7-0). Conditions have been met as follows: Restrictive Covenant incorporating conditions imposed by Council has been executed. (2) W. H. PASSON HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC. By Rudolph H. Green C14-87-088 1501 Ε. 12th Street From "MF-4-H" to "GR-H" First reading on July 30, 1987, (5-0). Mayor Pro Tem John Trevino, Jr. and Councilmember Charles E. Urdy absent. Conditions have been met as follows: Right-of-way on 12th Street has been dedicated by street deed. (3) MATHIAS COMPANY By Richard Mathias C14-85-358 4100-4400 McCarty From "SF-2" Lane to "NO" Conditions First reading on July 31, 1986, (7-0). have been met as follows: Right-of-way on McCarty Lane has been dedicated by street deed. Development restricted to that shown on the site plan attached as an exhibit to the ordinance. (4) LEXINGTON DEVELOPMENT COMPANY By T. L. Irion C14-86-306 U. S. Highway 290 From "SF-2" West and Industrial Oaks Boulevard First reading on January 29, 1987, (6-0). Councilmember Smoot Carl-Mitchell absent. to "GR" Conditions have been met as follows: Restrictive Covenant incorporating conditions imposed by Council has been executed. (5) DORIS HEIN By Greg Griffin C14-87-119 115 Sandra Street From "SF-3" to "LO" First reading on August 27, 1987, (7-0). Conditions have been met as follows: Right-of-way on Sandra Street has been dedicated by street deed. C Council Memo 3 (6) JIM WHORTON/ED HARLAN By Floyd Hill C14-86-030 10/15/87 11218-11220 Jollyville Road From "SF-2" to "LO" First reading on May 8, 1986, (5-0). Mayor Frank C. Cooksey absent. Conditions have been met as follows: Occupancy prohibited until Jollyville Road improvements were completed or until February 15, 1987 has passed, whichever occurred first; condition has been satisfied by passage of time. OLD BUSINESS - RESOLUTIONS The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Humphrey's second, adopted the following resolution:(7-0 Vote) Capital Improvements Program Approved an agreement between the City of Austin and the Missouri Pacific Railroad Company for construction of a new railroad grade crossing and signalization in conjunction with Montopolis Drive Street and Drainage Improvements from Burleson Road to Ben White Boulevard Crossing Improvements to be located at Railroad Milepost 4.10, Engineer's Chainage Station 216 + 42, Bergstrom Spur. C.I.P. No. 85/62-27. ITEMS POSTPONED Postponed until October 29, 1987, is consideration of second/ third readings of an ordinance amending the Water and Wastewater Service Area Ordinance (810820-B) to include the Uplands. Deleted was consideration of waiving the Capital Recovery fees for the Child Guidance Center. Postponed to October 29, 1987 is consideration of approving a proposed Supplemental Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement between the City of Austin and Davis L. Ford & Associates for Special Project Services for the Austin Wastewater Action Strategy. Postponed to October 22, 1987 is consideration of Water District submission requirements. Postponed to October 29, 1987 is consideration of approval of a contract (RFP) for commercial leasing broker services. Council Memo CONSENT ORDINANCES 4 10/15/87 The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Humphrey's second, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed the following ordinances in one consent motion: (7-0 Vote) Military Service Buyback Amended Ordinance No. 821118-F, as amended by Ordinance No. 870423-C to exclude from the prior military service buy back provisions any continuous active military service lasting less than 90 days. (Recommended by Police Retirement Board) Energy Audit Fee & Relamping Approved a $75.00 fee for energy audits and relamping of small commercial buildings. CONSENT RESOLUTIONS The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Humphrey's second, adopted the following resolutions in one consent motion: (7-0 Vote) Capital Improvements Approved dedication of a public water line easement across the City-owned Ullrich Treatment Plant site to serve the South Central Pressure Zone, including Water Control and Improvement District No. 10. Approved acquisition of a 0.3650 acre (15,898.45 S.F.) tract of land for the purpose of U.S. Hwy. 183 right-of-way. (MBank Dallas, owner) C.I.P. No. 85/62-02. Authorized filing of Eminent Domain Proceedings to acquire: a. Easement rights over 11,138 square feet, out of a tract of land containing 12.46 acres of land out of the Isaac Decker League, Abstract No. 8, in Travis County, Texas; and easement rights over 17,951 square feet, out of a tract of land containing 12.46 acres of land out of the Isaac Decker League, Abstract No. 8, in Travis County, Texas; and, easement rights over 16,641 square feet out of a tract of land out of the Isaac Decker League, Abstract No. 8, in Travis County, Texas; (owned by Shriner's Hospital for Crippled Children, Burn Institute and Thomas Claborne Friou, Independent Executor of the Estate of John M. Chapman, deceased) for the West Bouldin Creek Wastewater Interceptor Project. C.I.P. No. 82/23-09 Council Memo 5 10/15/87 b. c. d. e. f. 645 square feet of land in fee simple out of Lot 8, Block B, of Loma Linda, a subdivision in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas (from Maria Christianson, Heir to the Estate of D.V. and Z.H. Gonzales) for the South First Street TSM Project. C.I.P. No. 85/62-56 A 3,340 square foot (0.0767 acre) Water Tunnel Easement out of the Henry Rhodes Survey Abstract No. 522 in Williamson County, Texas (from Nieman Properties) for the Northwest "A" Water Transmission Main Project. C.I.P. No. 85/22-27 A 20,452 square foot Water Tunnel Easement out of the John T. Smith Survey No. 154 and the John E. Linn Survey No. 454 in Travis County, Texas (from Samuel R. Talkington) for the Northwest "A" Water Transmission Main. C.I.P. No. 85/22-27 Tunnel Easement rights of 17,554 square feet and 34,826 square feet out of 133.48 acres of land, more or less, out of the H.M. Pridgen Survey No. 94, R. G. Alexander Survey No. 46, John E. Linn Survey No. 804 and S.P.R.R. Co. Survey No. 1 (owned by John F. Lanier, Jr., Ben B. Barr, James A. Howard and Tom R. Locke) for the Northwest "A" Water Transmission Main Project. C.I.P. No. 85/22-27 Tunnel Easement rights of 64,521 square feet out of that certain 45.96 acre tract of land referred to as Tract 1 and Tunnel Easement rights of 3,607 square feet out of that certain 105.04 acre tract of land referred to as Tract 2, both out of the H. M. Pridgen Survey No. 94, the J. E. Linn Survey No. 454 and the John T. Smith Survey No. 154 in Travis County, Texas (owned by James Yao Gleasman and wife Margaret Yao Gleasman) for the Northwest "A" Water Transmission Main Project. C.I.P. No. 85/22-27 ---- Approved the following change order: a. In the amount of $63,028.45 to Staker Construction of Texas, for the Robert Mueller Municipal Airport, Contract No. 1Runway 17/35, Taxiways "D" and "H" Overlays. (12.8% increase of the original amount) Contracts Approved Approved the following contracts: Bid award: - Turbine-Generator, Boiler and Auxiliary Maintenance Projects, Electric Utility Department Total estimated $597,000.00 87-S429-PS Council Memo 6 (1) VESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC CORP. (Principal Contractor) 201 N. St. Mary's Street Suite 512 San Antonio, Texas (2) GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY (Principal Contractor) 7100 Regency Square Houston, Texas (3) Other anticipated original equipment manufacturers BAXTER PHARMASEAL 1340 Blanco Woods San Antonio, Texas Bid award: 10/15/87 - $290,000.00 - $30,000.00 - $277,000.00 - - - Scrub Brushes, Brackenridge Hospital Twelve (12) Month Supply Agreement Total $31,968.00 BS7-340 Three (3) Forklifts, General Services Department Total $39,529.00 87-0377-RD/VW Item 1 - $10,499.00 (1) LANDFORD EQUIPMENT 900 Ed Bluestein Boulevard Austin, Texas (2) CENTRAL TEXAS CLARKLIFT 12200 North IH-35 Austin, Texas - Item 2 $29,030.00 Walnut Creek Business Park 'Joint Venture Approved amending a restrictive covenant relating to property owned by Walnut Creek Business Park Joint Venture. Intergovernmental Agreement Approved an intergovernmental agreement with the State of Texas for rental or lease/purchase of photocopiers and purchase of laser printers off the State contracts in the estimated amount of $807,468.00 for a 12-month period. Watersbend Apartments Project Affirmed the action of the Austin Housing Finance Corporation Council Memo 7 10/15/87 (AHFC) to pass a bond resolution for issuance of Multi-Family Corporation (AHFC) Refunding Bonds for the Watersbend Apartments Project. Public Hearing Set Set a public hearing on the following: Amending the Water and Wastewater Utility Service Area Ordinance (810820) to include the Z.T. Scott property located in the Rinard, Marble and Maha Creek Drainage Basins: October 22, 1987 at 4:30p.m. 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 Shipman, Carl-Mitchell and Nofziger out of the room) MULTI-AMP CORPORATION 4271 Bronze Way Dallas, Texas - Relay Test Set Components, Electric Utility Department Items 1-5 - $65,674.30 87-0384-RD CONTRACT POSTPONED Postponed until October 22, 1987 was consideration of a contract for Port Enterprise, Inc. for re-roofing of screen tower intake structure at Seaholm Power Plant, Electric Utility Department, for a total of $36,325.00 CONTRACTS APPROVED - 87-C217-JJ.. The Council, on Councilmember Humphrey's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, adopted a resolution approving the following contract: (7-0 Vote) Dental Prosthetic Lab (MBE) 5501 Village Lane - Dental Laboratory Services, Health Department Austin, Texas Twelve month service agreement Total $55,000.00 87-S372-PS ------- ----- The Council, on Councilmember Humphrey's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's second, adopted a resolution approving the following contract: (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Shipman out of the room) - BRODART BOOKS, INC. 500 Arch Street Adult and juvenile books, Austin Public Libraries Williamsport, Pennsyvania Twelve month supply agreement Item 1 - $500,000.00 87-0109-PS/LI Council Memo 8 10/15/87 Contracts Approved (Continued) The Council, on Councilmember Humphrey's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, adopted a resolution approving the following contract: (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Shipman out of the room) CAPCO MALLINKRODT, INC. P.O. Box 5840 St. Louis, Missouri - Contrast Media, Brackenridge Hospital Twelve month supply agreement Total $76,860.00 BS7-323 The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's motion, Councilmember Humphrey's second, adopted a resolution supporting the Capital Area Planning Council (CAPCO) in establishing the ten county Capital Area Procurement Center and calling for cooperation and financial support for said center from the Austin-Travis County Private Industry Council, the business community and other economic development interests. (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Shipman out of the room) ITEM POSTPONED Mayor Cooksey and Councilmember Humphrey's item concerning discussion of the 2nd Annual Austin Marathon was postponed until October 22, 1987. BONITA VISTA SUBDIVISION WAIVER Council had before them for consideration an ordinance to consider granting a Comprehensive Watershed Ordinance waiver to Bonita Vista Subdivision. (Staff recommended denial) Motion Councilmember Nofziger made a motion, seconded by Mayor Cooksey to deny. Substitute Motion Councilmember Carl-Mitchell made a substitute motion, seconded by Councilmember Humphrey to waive the requirement for three readings, and finally pass an ordinance approving the Planning Commission recommendation to grant a Comprehensive Watershed Ordinance waiver to Bonita Vist Subdivision for 100 units. The Ordinance passed through first reading by a vote of 4-2 with Mayor Cooksey and Councilmember Nofziger voting No, Councilmember Shipman out of the room. RECESS Council recessed its meeting from 4:00 to 5:10 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING GUIDELINES FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ENDOWMENT TRUST - FUND Mayor Cooksey opened the public hearing set for 5:00p.m. to Council Memo 9 10/15/87 consider approval of the proposed guidelines for the Economic Development Endowment Trust Fund. office. Citizens who spoke have their cards on file in the City Clerk's Motion Councilmember Humphrey made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Urdy to adopt a resolution concerning proposed guidelines for the Economic Development Endowment Trust Fund. Friendly Amendment Councilmember Urdy offered a friendly amendment, accepted by Councilmember Humphrey, to "make sure that we have the flexibility at all points in time with this program to move funds around and particularly when one program is moving ahead and one is not, to not have money sitting around in one fund waiting while in another area people are needing funds. I think that should be our guidelines for needing to make amendments to these allocations and so if this CIBL program is...and there is still no activity in the UDAG program then I certainly do not have any intention of having $500,000.00 sit there and wait for some period of time for something to happen when there is a need for activity existing. I think we ought to have the flexibility in a week to change those allocations." Roll Call on Motion with Friendly Amendment 7-0 Vote PUBLIC HEARING - APPEAL Mayor Cooksey opened the public hearing set for 3:00 p.m. on an appeal of the Building Standards Commission's order of repair on the historic landmark structure located at 1801 Nelms Drive. Citizens who spoke have their cards on file in the City Clerk's office. Motion The Council, on Councilmember Shipman's motion, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's second, closed the public hearing and directed the City Manager to direct staff to send this back to the Building Standards Commission, proper notices to be sent, with a hearing in 10 days by Building Standards Commission and then bring it back to Council. (7-0 Vote) WASTEWATER DISPOSAL IN BARTON CREEK WATERSHED The Council, on Councilmember Shipman's motion, Councilmember 3 Council Memo 10 10/15/87 Carl-Mitchell's second, to recommend policy and Barton Creek Watershed. (4-0 Vote, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Councilmembers Humphrey and Urdy out of approved requesting the Environmental Board standards for wastewater disposal in the EXECUTIVE SESSION the room.) Mayor Cooksey 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 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. d. e. City of Austin v. Houston Lighting and Power Hallmark Baptist Church Railroad Commission of Texas, Gas Utilities Docket Nos. 6630-6633 RECESS Council recessed for executive session at 6:40 p.m. and resumed its recessed meeting at 7:50 p.m. SAFETY AROUND PUBLIC SCHOOLS Councilmember Shipman introduced an item to Council to consider City policy to examine traffic safety around all public schools in light of revised AISD assignment plan. Motion : The Council, on Councilmember Shipman's motion, Councilmember Nofziger's second, accepted the resolution passed by the Austin City Council P.T.A. and directed the City Manager to work with the City Council P.T.A., AISD principal and administrative personnel, to greatly improve school traffic safety around the schools, including high schools. (6-0 Vote, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino out of the room) BUDGET AMENDMENT The Council, on Councilmember Shipman's motion, Councilmember Nofziger's second, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed an ordinance amending the 1987-88 budget by appropriating $22,000.00 from the Housing and Community Services budget to the Austin Womens Center. (6-0 Vote, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino out of the room) Council Memo 11 10/15/87 ZONING HEARING Mayor Cooksey announced Council would hear the following Council heard, closed the public hearing, and made zoning case. the following motions: -83 CITY OF AUSTIN 003 By Stanley Depew and Dan McRae 2404-2508, 2505-2509 Westlake Drive and West of 2506 Westlake Drive VALID PETITION Motion From "I-LA" & "SF-3" Το "CR" NO RECOMMENDATION ORDINANCE GRANTED "LA" ON LOTS WEST OF WESTLAKE DRIVE, REMAINDER REMAINS "SF-3" The Council on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Humphrey's second, approved "LA" on lots west of Westlake Drive. (7-0 Vote) Motion FAILED Because of Valid Petition - The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Shipman's second, approved "CR" on the east side of Westlake Drive, except the eastern part of Lot 37, which stays "SF-3" with restricted existing uses. (5-2 Vote, Mayor Cooksey and Councilmember Humphrey voted No) Motion needs a 6-1 vote to pass since there is a valid petition. AUSTIN CABLEVISION The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Humphrey's second, adopted a resolution approving the proposed compliance agreement between the City of Austin and Austin Cablevision, with the Mayor's arbitration amendment, except 1 and 13 by the Cable Commission. (7-0 Vote) DEVELOPMENT PROCESSING ORDINANCE The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Mayor Cooksey's second, passed through SECOND READING of the Development Processing Ordinance (13-1) and the Performance Overlay Ordinance, which is the July 24, 1987 draft with amendments. (7-0 Vote) Third reading will be October 22, 1987. Motion The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Mayor Cooksey's second amended pp 5-14 of the July 24, 1987 draft. (7-0 Vote) Council Memo 12 10/15/87 Motion The Council, on Mayor Cooksey's motion, Councilmember Humphrey's second, approved amendments on p. 1, 2, 4; changing "may" to "shall", p. 4, Paragraph 2, line 19 and line 25. (7-0 Vote) Motion FAILED Mayor Cooksey's motion, seconded by Councilmember Nofziger to adopt interested parties provision FAILED by a vote of 2-5 with Councilmember Humphrey, Shipman Urdy, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino and Councilmember Carl-Mitchell voting No. Motion The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Shipman's second, approved final plat approval, posting fiscal, from Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's memo of October 15, 1987. (7-0 Vote) ELECTRIC RATES Council had before them for consideration the adoption of the City of Austin Electric Rates for fiscal year 1987-88. They also had before them consideration of amending the 1987-88 Electric Utility Capital Improvements Program. No action was taken on the latter. The following motions were made concerning the electric rates. Motion The Council, on Mayor Cooksey's motion, Councilmember CarlMitchell's second, passed through FIRST READING ONLY an ordinance approving 1.45 times coverage, 25% movement to cost of service, $3-million cut in O&M, effective November 1, 1987. (4-3 Vote, Councilmembers Humphrey, Nofziger and Shipman voted No.) Motion - DIED FOR LACK OF SECOND Councilmember Humphrey made a motion to sell coal plant land. Motion died for lack of second. Substitute Motion - FAILED Councilmember Shipman made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Nofziger for 1.4 times coverage, $13-million O&M. Motion FAILED by a vote of 2-5 with Councilmembers Carl-Mitchell, Humphrey, Urdy, Mayor Cooksey and Mayor Pro Tem Trevino voting No. Motion - FAILED Councilmember Humphrey made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Nofziger to eliminate mass burn plant from C.I.P. Motion FAILED by a võte of 2-5, Mayor Cooksey, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Councilmembers Carl-Mitchell Shipman and Urdy voted No.) Council Memo 13 Motion - FAILED 10/15/87 Councilmember Humphrey made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Nofziger to cut O&M 5% across the board. Motion FAILED by a vote of 2-5, Councilmembers Shipman, Urdy, Mayor Cooksey, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino and Councilmember Carl-Mitchell voted No. Main Motion Reconsidered : Councilmember Carl-Mitchell made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Trevino to reconsider the main motion. (7-0 Vote to approve) Original Motion The Council, on Mayor Cooksey's motion, Councilmember CarlMitchell's second, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed an ordinance approving the following: (52 Vote, Councilmembers Humphrey and Nofziger voted No.) Councilmember Shipman changed her vote so Council would not have to call 2 special / COUNCIL REQUEST #4 1.45X DSC $3 Million O&M Reduction Average & 4CP Production Allocation 25% Movement Residential Class Proposed Rate Change Effective November 1987 through October 1988 With Fuel Refunds Included System-Wide Impacts: Base Revenue Increase of 6% Fuel Revenue Increase of 36% Total Revenue Increase of 127 Customer Class Revenue Impacts: Residential Class (2.13X System Avg. Base Inc.) General Service Non-Demand (small businesses) General Service Demand (medium-sized businesses) Independent School District meetings. BASE TOTAL 127 172 9% 15% 27 97 37 10% 12 82 Large Primary Service (IBM, TI, AMD and Motorola) 02. 87 City Classes 27 87 Total State Purchasing and Bergstrom AFB -27% -14% - Primary Service Resulting Relative Rates of Return ("Cost" - 100%) Residential General Service Non-Demand General Service Demand Independent School Districts Current Proposed 66% 74%. 83% 88% 134% 127% 128% 4237 5 Council Memo 14 10/15/87 Primary Service 1522 142% ९ Large Primary Service 1677 153% City Classes 1387 131% Total State Purchasing and Bergstrom AFB 164% 100% 0 Resulting Cents Per kWh: Current Proposed Residential 5.93 6.95 - General Service Non-Demand 6.03 6.92 General Service Demand 6.00 6.57 Independent Schools Demand 6.15 6.76 Primary Service 5.98 6.45 Large Primary Service 5.46 5.88 City Classes 7.36 7.96 Total State Purchasing and Bergstrom AFB 5.77 4.99 TOTAL SYSTEM 6.02. 6.72 Information based on the Electric Utility test year ended March 31, 1987 and fiscal years 1987 and 1988 fuel factors including refunds. DOES NOT REFLECT FINAL RATE DESIGN EAST AUSTIN PUMP STATION The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, adopted a resolution approving 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. (6-0 Vote, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino out of the room) BLUFF SPRINGS MEADOWS The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed an ordinance granting a Comprehensive Watersheds Ordinance waiver extension to Bluff Springs Meadows for six months. (6-1 Vote, Mayor Cooksey voted No) SHADOWRIDGE CROSSING The Council, on Councilmember Humphrey's motion, Councilmember Shipman's second, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed an ordinance granting a Comprehensive Watersheds Ordinance waiver extension to Shadowridge Crossing, Sections 12, 13 and 14 for six months. (5-1-0 Vote, Mayor Cooksey voted No, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino out of the room) ! i 5 Council Memo 15 10/15/87 DAVENPORT RANCH COMPREHENSIVE WATERSHEDS ORDINANCE WAIVER Council had before them for consideration an ordinance granting a Comprehensive Watersheds Ordinance waiver to Davenport West Subdivision. Motion The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Humphrey's second, approved the Planning Commission recommendation to allow the request to remain pending until the amended consent agreement has been signed; if it is not signed by December 31, 1987, request should be brought back before Council for denial. (7-0 Vote) PUBLIC HEARING - CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION Mayor Cooksey opened the public hearing set for 6:00p.m. to consider adopting a policy for the use of Certificates of Participation. Cards with names of speakers are on file in the City Clerk's office. Motion The Council, on Councilmember Humphrey's motion, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's second, closed the public hearing. (7-0 Vote) 1987. Ordinance will be brought back for consideration on October 22, ZONING ORDINANCE POSTPONED Postponed until October 22, 1987, is second and third readings of zoning of Hallmark Baptist Church, C14-87-025. ADJOURNMENT Council adjourned its meeting at 1:45 a.m., October 15, 1987.