Gas Rates, Ranch Disannexation, City Marketing
Utility Rates Set & Key Land Policy Shifts:
Following a public hearing, the city finalized gas rates for Southern Union Gas, largely reinstating previous charges while allowing for service relocation increases. Separately, the Council initiated immediate proceedings to remove Steiner Ranch from the city's limited purpose area.Major Development & Environmental Rules Passed:
New "Development Processing" and "Performance Overlay" ordinances were adopted, establishing updated guidelines for city growth. A contentious waiver was also granted for a subdivision within a sensitive watershed area.Community Health & City Branding Initiatives:
Plans were approved to establish new pharmacies at the Rosewood-Zaragosa and East Austin Health Centers to expand public services. The "Absolutely, Positively Austin" marketing campaign also received official endorsement.Transportation & Infrastructure Investments:
A five-year franchise was granted to Kerrville Bus Company for charter services, and dedicated sales tax funds were approved for essential roadway improvements across the city.
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YOLAUSTIN POUNDID 月 Austin City Council MINUTES For October 22, 1987 1:00 Ρ.Μ. 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, Councilmember Nofziger's second, approved minutes for regular meeting of October 15 and special meeting of October 13, 1987. (5-0 Vote, Councilmembers Urdy and Carl-Mitchell absent) CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS Ms. Glenn Scott discussed AFSCME participation in personnel policy review committee. Mr. Ben Brown discussed the same subject. Mr. Mark Breit, Mr. James 0. Pollard and Mrs. Rita Schwarzer discussed disannexation of property. Mr. J.R. Ewing did not speak. Mr. Tom Smith, Mr. Chris Strand and Ms. Glenna Balch all talked about Southern Union Gas conservation plan. Mrs. Janet Klotz spoke about anticipated growth in northeast inventory area and related issues. OLD BUSINESS - ZONING ORDINANCE The Council, on Councilmember Shipman'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) to cover the following changes: (5-0 Vote, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino and Councilmember Urdy out of the room) CITY OF AUSTIN C14-86-165 and 500 Block of Baylor Street C14h-86-011 From "CS-H" to "P-H" First reading only on July 31, 1986, (7-0). No conditions to be met. Council Memo ZONING POSTPONED 2 10/22/87 Postponed until November 5, 1987 is consideration of second/third readings of Zoning Case C14-87-025, Hallmark Baptist Church. CONSENT ORDINANCES The Council, on Councilmember Humphrey's motion, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's second, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed the following ordinances all in one consent motion: (7-0 Vote) Tap Expiration Ordinance Approved request for an exemption to the Tap Expiration Ordinance from Mr. James A. and Mrs. Billie J. King, for 12205 Mustang Chase, Lot 6, Section 10, Angus Valley. Zoning Ordinance Amendment Approved amending the following zoning ordinances to correct the legal description or use designation: a. b. Ordinance No. 861016-G, Case No. C14-86-004 1ocally known as 8500-8900 FM 1825. Ordinance No. 861023-C, Case No. C14-86-006 locally known as 6406 Burleson Road. Street Name Change Approved the following street name change: a. Donn Ann Street to Calle Limon, from Bolm Road southerly to Lyons Road. (Request submitted by John Limon who is representing all the owners) (6-0 Vote, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino abstained. The Limon's are his relatives.) Item Postponed Postponed to October 29, 1987 is consideration of adopting a policy for the use of Certificates of Participation. Franchise Agreement with Southwestern Bell Telephone Company Passed through FIRST READING ONLY of an ordinance amending the franchise agreement between the City and Southwestern Bell Telephone Company. Council Memo CONSENT RESOLUTIONS 3 10/22/87 The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Nofziger's second, adopted the following resolutions all in one consent motion: (7-0 Vote) Release of Easements Authorized release of the following easements: a. ৮. c. A portion of a drainage and Public Utility Easement of record in Book 48, Page 88, Travis County Plat Records, and located on Lot 2 of the 1969 Resubdivision, Lots 2 and 3, Block "F", Northwest Hills: Mesa Oaks, Phase 4-A. (Request submitted by Nancy Pond on behalf of Dwight and Letitia Teeter) A portion of a Public Utility Easement of record in Book 52, Page 57, Travis County Plat Records located on Lot 19, Block "W", Northwest Hills Cat Mountain Section Amended 52/57. (Request submitted by Donna Edgeman on behalf of Richard J. and Mary K. Fruth) Nine Utility Easements as shown in Exhibit "A", located in the Decker Creek Municipal Utility District. (Request submitted by Espey, Huston & Associates, Inc.) Capital Improvements Program Approved acquisition of a 1.711 acre drainage easement for the purpose of U.S. Hwy. 290/S.H. 71 Expansion. C.I.P. No. 85/62-02. Authorized and approved a proposed supplemental amendment No. 5 to the Professional Services Agreement between the City of Austin and Black and Veatch Engineers/Architects, for the construction phase engineering services associated with the Pilot Knob Reservoir. C.I.P. No. 82/22-20. 1 ! i Contracts Approved RIVER CITY MACHINERY COMPANY 12949 Research Boulevard Austin, Texas - Four Yard Front Loader, General Services Department Total $96,111.00 87-0383-0M ; Council Memo 4 CENTRAL TEXAS CLARKLIFT 12200 North IH-35 Austin, Texas 10/22/87 : 12,000 Pound Capacity Forklift General Service Department Total $30,980.00 87-0426-OM Food Catering & Vending for Police Department and City Jail Authorized and approved a twelve month period for an agreement between the City of Austin and Texas Commission for the Blind to provide food and vending concession at the Police Department and food catering to inmates at the City Jail. Interlocal Cooperation Agreements Renewed the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for City and County Pharmacy Services with Travis County for the period October 1, 1987 to September 30, 1988. --- i i Amended and extended the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Travis County for Homecare Services for the period October 1, 1987 to September 30, 1988. Item Postponed Postponed to October 27, 1987 consideration of the Tips Warehouse. Postponed to October 29, 1987 consideration of contract for building expansion of the Zachary Scott Theatre facility. DEVELOPMENT PROCESSING AND PERFORMANCE OVERLAY ORDINANCES Council had before them for consideration the THIRD READING of the Development Processing Ordinance (13-1) and the Performance Overlay Ordinance. Brooks Herring, Capital Area Building Association, and Donna Kristaponis both discussed the ordinance. Motion The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Mayor Cooksey's second, amended the ordinance by adopting the Planning Commission recommendation noted in the City Manager's Memo of October 22, Items 2,3,5 (Copy on file in City Clerk's Office). (7-0 Vote) Motion The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Mayor Cooksey's second, passed through THIRD READING of the Development Processing Ordinance (13-1) and the Performance Overlay Ordinance, as amended. (7-0 Vote) : Council Memo 5 10/22/87 Councilmember Shipman proposed an amendment to be submitted to the Planning Commission and asked that it be brought back to Council on November 19, 1987. BONITA VISTA SUBDIVISION The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Humphrey's second, passed through SECOND READING an ordinance granting a Comprehensive Watershed Ordinance waiver to Bonita Vista Subdivision. (4-2-1 Vote, Mayor Cooksey and Councilmember Nofziger voted No, Councilmember Shipman abstained.) Third reading will be October 29, 1987. PHARMACIES The Council, on Councilmember Urdy's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's second, adopted a resolution approving the proposal establishing class "A" pharmacies at Rosewood-Zaragosa and East Austin Health Centers as proposed in the 1987-88 Financial Plan. (4-3 Vote, Mayor Cooksey, Councilmember Nofziger and Councilmember Shipman voted No.) WATER DISTRICT SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino's second, adopted a resolution concerning Water District submission requirements. (7-0 Vote) CONTRACT POSTPONED Postponed until October 29, 1987 is consideration of the following contract: PORT ENTERPRISES, INC. P.O. Box 447 Port Lavaca, Texas - Re-roofing of Screen Tower Intake Structure at Seaholm Power Plant, Electric Utility Department Total $36,325.00 87-C217-JJ ABSOLUTELY, POSITIVELY AUSTIN The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Humphrey's second, approved the "Absolutely, Positively Austin" campaign. (7-0 Vote) 2ND ANNUAL MARATHON The 2nd Annual Marathon was discussed. DISANNEXATION OF STEINER RANCH Council had before them for consideration an ordinance to consider disannexation of Steiner Ranch from the limited purpose area. ! Council Memo 6 Motion 10/22/87 Mayor Pro Tem Trevino made a motion to initiate immediate deannexation proceedings for the Steiner Ranch and direct the City Manager to work with the property owners to comply with the notice and procedure requirements for deannexation, under Article 970a, Subsecion H, and return this item to Council at the earliest possible time for action. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Carl-Mitchell and passed by a vote of 7-0. CHANGE ORDER The Council, on Councilmember Shipman's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, adopted a resolution approving the following change order: (4-0 Vete, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Councilmembers Humphrey and Carl-Mitchell out of the room) a. In the amount of $39,602.42 to O'Neal Construction, Inc., for the Austin Nature Center. (3.18% increase of the original contract amount of $1,245,600.00 Total changes to date equal 5.36%) C.I.P. No. 77/86-15. CONTRACTS APPROVED - The Council, on Councilmember Humphrey's motion, Councilmember Nofziger's second, adopted a resolution approving the following contract: (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell out of the room) S & L SEAGRAVES SALES, INC. 4216 Felter Lane Austin, Texas --- - Fire Fighting Equipment, General Services Department Twelve Month Supply Agreement Total $125,000.00 87-0427-VW The Council, on Councilmember Humphrey's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, adopted a resolution approving the following contract: (5-0 Vote, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell out of the room) Turner Subscription Agency 116 East 16th Street New York, New York - 1 Subscription Services for Magazines and Newspaper, Austin Public Libraries Thirty-six Month Supply Agreement Total $160,000.00 87-0418-ΜΗ --------- The Council, on Councilmember Shipman's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, adopted a resolution approving the following contract: (6-0 Vote, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino out of the room) : Council Memo 7 AVS FOOD SERVICES, INC. 611 Neches Austin, Texas 10/22/87 - Vending Machine Concession, Brackenridge Hospital One Year Agreement Estimated revenue $70,480.00 87-S343-EC CONTRACT POSTPONED Postponed to October 29, 1987 is a contract with Sechrist-Hall Company, for re-roofing and wall repair at Brackenridge Hospital, Transportation and Public Serice Department. ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS The Council, on Councilmember Shipman's motion, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's second, adopted the Urban Transportation Commission Resolution to approve the designated use of sales tax for roadway improvements. (5-0 Vote, Councilmembers Urdy and Humphrey out of the room) RECESS: Council recessed its meeting from 4:10 to 5:00 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUED Mayor Cooksey opened the public hearing set for 5:00p.m. Letter of Credit policy. City Clerk's office. on Names of people who spoke are on file in the Council agreed to continue the public hearing to the November 5, 1987 meeting. PUBLIC HEARING POSTPONED The public hearing set for 4:30 p.m. on amending the water and wastewater utility service area ordinance to include the Z.T. Scott property located in the Rinard, Marble and Maha Creek Drainage Basin, was postponed to November 5, 1987. 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. Pending Litigation - Section 2, Paragraph e d. Southern Union Gas Company v. City of Austin RECESS Council recessed for executive session from 6:10 to 7:00 p.m. Council Memo 8 1 PUBLIC HEARING - KERVILLE BUS COMPANY FRANCHISE 10/22/87 : Mayor Cooksey opened the public hearing set for 6:30 p.m. on granting Kerrville Bus Company, Inc. a franchise for five years to operate and maintain limited charter bus services for transportation of persons upon the public streets and highways of the City of Austin; and ratifying the maximum "rate of fare" for charter bus service to be assessed by Kerrville Bus Company. No one appeared to be heard. { Motion The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Humphrey's second, closed the public hearing and passed through FIRST READING ONLY an ordinance granting Kerrville Bus Company, Inc. a franchise for five years to operate and maintain limited charter bus services for transportation of persons upon the public streets and highways of the City of Austin, and ratifying the maximum "rate of fare" for charter bus service to be assessed by Kerrville Bus Company. (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Urdy out of the room) RECESS Council recessed its meeting from 7:03 to 7:30 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING - SOUTHERN UNION GAS RATES Mayor Cooksey opened the public hearing set for 7:30 p.m. to consider establishing the level of gas rates to be charged by Southern Union Gas Company. Cards for those who spoke are on file in the City Clerk's office. Motion The Council, on Councilmember Shipman's motion, Councilmember Nofziger's second, closed the public hearing, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed an ordinance adopting the rates in effect prior to August 20, 1987, but allowing an increase for service relocation changes. (7-0 Vote) ADJOURNMENT Council adjourned its meeting at 8:13 p.m.