Austin Expands, Funds Theater, Sets Policies
Here's a look at key decisions and discussions from a November 1987 Austin City Council meeting:
Significant Land Expansion:
Public hearings closed on annexing over 5,000 acres, including large tracts in Northwest Austin and areas within the sensitive Barton Creek Watershed, setting the stage for major future development.Major Public & Cultural Investments:
Over $1.8 million was approved for Phase I renovations of the Zachary Scott Theatre. Additionally, funding advanced for critical airport and wastewater system upgrades, and land was acquired for the US 290 West/SH 71 highway project.Strategic Policy & Safety Initiatives:
The council adopted new city-wide policy objectives, updated guidelines for historic preservation loans, and accepted a $226,000 state grant to bolster the Organized Crime Control Unit.Upcoming Development & Service Fees:
Public hearings were scheduled to consider an increase in fees for non-emergency medical transfers and the creation of new Municipal Utility Districts in the Steiner Ranch area.
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FOURDE... Austin City Council MINUTES For November 12, 1987 - 1:00 Ρ.Μ. Council Chambers, 307 West Second Street, Austin, Texas 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 Nofziger's second, approved the minutes for regular meeting of November 5, 1987 and special meetings of November 3 & 4, 1987. (4-0 Vote, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Councilmembers Humphrey and. Urdy out of the room) CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Tommy Nowotny discussed disannexation of property. Mr. Tom Albin discussed problems with street lighting installation in Wells Branch, Phase E. Council said they would consider that issue on December 1, 1987 during executive session. REPORT POSTPONED Postponed indefinitely is the Renassance Market Commission report on Budget Issues. OLD BUSINESS - ORDINANCES The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Nofziger'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 Pro Tem Trevino out of the room) JOAN MARGUERITE ABELMAN C14-85-288.158 Travis Cooke Road north of the intersection of Old Bee Cave Road and Travis Cooke Road on the west side of street. From "I-RR" 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. Council Memo CITY OF AUSTIN WATER & WASTEWATER By Urban Design Group, Inc. 2 13000 Bonaventure Drive C14-87-073 (P-87-010) 11/12/87 From "I-RR" & "I-DR" to "p" EMERGENCY PASSAGE OF ORDINANCE First reading on August 27. 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. NORTH INTERCHANGE ASSOCIATES By Joe R. Wyman C14-87-131 8627 North MoPac Expressway From "LO" to "LR" First reading on October 29, 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 and restrictive covenant incorporating conditions imposed by Council has been executed. ZACHARY SCOTT THEATRE RENOVATION The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Nofziger's second, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed an ordinance amending the 1987-88 Capital Improvements Program by: Appropriating $1,828,765.92 for Phase I of the Zachary Scott Theatre Center renovation and expansion project. (6-0 Vote, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino out of the room.) ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS to The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Nofziger's second, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed an ordinance amending the following ordinance correct the legal description or use designation. (6-0 Vote, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino not present) a. Ordinance No. 850725-L Case No. C14-85-132, locally known as 8900-8930 Manchaca Road and 2000-2305 Slaughter Lane. CONSENT RESOLUTIONS The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Nofziger's second, adopted the following resolutions in one consent motion: (6-0 Vote, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino not present) Public Hearing Set Set a public hearing for November 19 at 5:30p.m. to consider an ordinance to allow for an increase in the fee charged by Gold Cross Services, Inc., for non emergency transfers. Council Memo Release of Easements 3 Authorized release of the following easements: 11/12/87 a. A portion of a Public Utility Easement of record in Book 87, Pages 55A and 55B, of the Travis County Plat Records, located on Lot 28, Block E, Springfield Section One. (Request submitted by Lauretta Dowd of Bryson and Associates Surveying, on behalf of The Ryland Group, Inc.) b. A portion of the Blanket Electric Transmission and/or Distribution Line Easement of record in Volume 725, Page 471, Travis County Real Property Records. (Request submitted by Bob Stewart of the Electric Department) c. A Wastewater Easement of record in Volume 9771, Page 585, Travis County Real Property Records. (Request submitted by Ed Palacios of the Water and Wastewater Department) d. A Drainage and Public Utility Easement of record in Volume 9644, Page 900, Travis County Real Property Records, located on Slaughter Creek. (Request submitted by Ramon Miguez, Transportation and Public Services Department) Capital Improvements Program Authorized the filing of Eminent Domain Proceedings to acquire the following: a. 2.193 acres of right-of-way in fee simple out of Lot 1, Block 5, of Oak Hill Heights Subdivision, Section 5, a subdivision of Travis County, Texas, owned by Oak Hill Heights Joint Venture for the U.S. 290 West/SH 71 Project. C.I.P. No. 85/62-02. Approved Supplemental Amendment #3 to the Greiner Austin Team Professional Services Agreement for services related to construction of the Interim Terminal Apron Expansion at Robert Mueller Municipal Airport. C.I.P. No. 86/81-01. (5-0 Vote, Councilmember Shipman abstained due to conflict of interest., Mayor Pro Tem Trevino not in the Council Chamber) ------- ----- - ------------- Approved entering into an agreement with ARCO Pipe Line Company for the relocation of a petroleum pipe line across Boggy Creek in conjunction with Boggy Creek Flood Control Project. C.I.P. No. 85/62-39, subject to City Manager approval of final award agreement language. Council Memo Change Order 4 Approved the following Change Order: a. 11/12/87 In the amount of $218,007.00 to Lewis Contractors, Inc., for water and wastewater improvements in East Austin Transmission Main Phase II Contract. (10.47% increase of the original contract amount of $2,081,552.50) C.I.P. No. 73/22-05 Contracts Approved Approved the following contracts: J. C. EVANS CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. 8217 Shoal Creek Boulevard Austin, Texas - THOMAS BINDERER COMPANY P. 0. Box 3264 Austin, Texas JALCO, INC. P. 0. Box 27368 Houston, Texas TEXAS EMULSION, INC. 701 Brazos Austin, Texas - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM Installation of Underground Electric Distribution Facilities for Legend Oaks Phase A, Sections 3A and 3B, Electric Utility Department Total $27,442.78 C.I.P. No. 87/15-01 - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM - Terminal Apron Parking Pad Expansions, Transportation and Public Services Department $270,971.25 C.I.P. No. 87/81-01 - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM Govalle Wastewater Service Area Interceptor and Diversion System, Water and Wastewater Utility Department Total $1,933,558.30 C.I.P. No. 86/23-10 - Emulsion, Grade HFRS-2P, Transportation & Public Services Department Bid award: - Twelve (12) Month Supply Agreement Item 1 $176,000.00 87-0400-DC - Manufacturing and Printing Utility Customer Services Office Envelopes, General Services Department Tvelve (12) Month Supply Agreement Total $76,245.00 87-0354-LI Council Memo 5 (1) WESTVACO U.S. Envelope 10700 Harry Hines Boulevard Dallas, Texas (2) MAIL-WELL ENVELOPE COMPANY 7400 Ardmore Houston, Texas Bid avard: - 11/12/87 Items 1 & 2 - $43,925.00 ! - Item 3 - - $32,320.00 Large Lamps, General Services Department Twelve (12) Month Supply Agreement Total $153,916.00 87-0391-LI Items 1-61, 64-74, 77 - $91,638.00 (1) AMERICAN LIGHT BULB & SUPPLY 8203-H North Lamar Boulevard Austin, Texas (2) VESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC SUPPLY 8329 Cross Park Drive Austin, Texas - Items 62, 63, 75 & 76 $62,278.00 SIEMENS MEDICAL SYSTEM 312 Foxglove Kyle, Texas OWENS & MINOR 2020 Taylor Street Houston, Texas Bid award: (1) WHITE SWAN, INC. P. O. Box 17127 Austin, Texas (2) BEN E. KEITH FOODS - - - - Computed Tomography (CT) Scanner, Brackenridge Hospital Twelve (12) Month Supply Agreement Total $137,160.00 BC7-328 IV Catheters, Brackenridge Hospital 1 Twelve (12) Month Supply Agreement Total $47,557.60 BS7-269 Grocery Items, Brackenridge Hospital Six (6) Month Supply Agreement Total $162,379.23 BS7-356 $113,986.20 i - $48,393.03 2222 Vestern Trails Blvd., Suite 108 Austin, Texas Contract Postponed - Postponed to 11/19/87 is consideration of a contract to Polymer, Inc. for chemical grout for Water and Wastewater Department. Council Memo 6 11/12/87 Pathology Physician Services Approved entering into a contract with Austin Pathology Associates for pathology physician services for the period October 1, 1987 through September 30, 1988. Grant Proposal Authorized submission of a grant proposal in the amount of $5,000.00 to the Capital Centennial Committee, to prepare an exhibit marking the 100th anniversary of the dedication of the Texas State Capitol Building. Crime Control Unit Accepted a grant award of $226,828.00 from the Governor's Office of the State of Texas, Criminal Justice Division for participation in the Greater Austin Area Organized Crime Control Unit. Item Postponed Postponed to December 3, 1987 is consideration of the approval of an Interlocal Government Agreement with the Austin Independent School District regarding construction and assessment of Birch Street, as requested by AISD. Historic Revolving Loan Fund Guidelines Approved revising Historic Revolving Loan Fund Guidelines. Item Pulled Pulled from the agenda was consideration of operating speed limits for Amtrak in Austin. Public Hearing Set Set a public hearing on creation of Steiner Ranch Municipal Utility District 1 and 2 for November 19, 1987 at 6:00 p.m. ZONING ORDINANCE POSTPONED Postponed to November 19, 1987 is consideration of second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 13-2A of the Austin City Code (Zoning Ordinance) to cover the following changes: HALLMARK BAPTIST CHURCH By Joseph, Rider & Cameron C14-87-025 to "SF-2" 200 feet from Intersection From "DR" of Oak Knoll Drive and Township Trail Council Memo ITEM POSTPONED 7 11/12/87 Postponed to December 1 and 3, 1987 is consideration of amending the 1984 Capital Improvements Program by appropriating the Johnny Morris funds to the following projects: (1) Braker Lane $1,300,000 (2) Brodie Lane 683,000 (3) Cameron Road 700,000 (4) Spicewood Springs 51,410 $2,734,410 ORDINANCE AMENDMENT The Council, on Councilmember Shipman's motion, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's second, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 850425-M Case No. C14r-83-003.52, locally known as 1705 Quinlan Park Road. (5-0 Vote, Councilmember Urdy and Mayor Pro Tem Trevino out of the room) CHANGE ORDER The Council, on Councilmember Nofziger's motion, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's second, adopted a resolution approving the following change order: (5-0 Vote, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino and Councilmember Urdy out of the room) In the amount of $138,824.91 to Staker Paving of Texas, for Airfield Improvements at Rober Mueller Municipal Airport. (4.9% increase of the original contract amount of $2,828,719.48 - Total change orders to date equal 6.1%) C.I.P. Nos. 84/81-09, 79/81-21, 84/81-10, 84/81-06, 84/81-14 and 85/81-03. This is a confirmation. Total change orders to date are 11.0%. EAST 7TH STREET COMMERCIAL CORRIDOR The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Humphrey's second, adopted a resolution extending the geographi- cal boundary of the East 7th Street Commercial Corridor. (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Urdy out of the room) ITEM FROM COUNCIL The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Mayor Cooksey's second, approved City Council Policy Objectives. (5-0 Vote, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino and Councilmember Urdy out of the room.) Council Memo TIPS WAREHOUSE 8 11/12/87 Council had before them a resolution to consider the Tips Warehouse. Motion The Council, on Councilmember Shipman's motion, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's second, directed the City Manager to direct staff to pursue the proposal further, appraise the property, only consider long term use and ten year parking; and staff is to analyze the financial proposal of November 12, 1987. (6-0 Vote, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino out of the room) PUBLIC HEARINGS - ANNEXATIONS Mayor Cooksey opened the public hearings set for 3:00p.m. on annexation. Speaker cards are on file in the City Clerk's office. Motion The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Humphrey's second, closed the public hearing on full purpose annexation of Northwest Austin MUDS 1 & 2 (Canyon Creek) area, and the 3M, Schlumberger and Water Treatment Plant #4 sites, comprising approximately 2,308 acres. (4-0 Vote, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Councilmembers Urdy and Shipman out of the room) Motion The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Nofziger's second, closed the public hearing on limited purpose annexation of the Uplands, an area of about 3,100 acres in the Barton Creek Watershed at Hwy. 71 and RM 2244. C7a-87-008. (4-0 Vote, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino, Councilmembers Urdy and Shipman out of the room) EXECUTIVE SESSION 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 specifcally listed on the agenda for this meeting. 1. Pending Litigation - Section 2, Paragraph e a. Cook v. Mallenckrodt and the City of Austin b. Hyde Park v. City of Austin d. City of Austin v. Houston Lightin and Power 3. Personnel - Section 2, Paragraph g a. Acting City Manager Council Memo RECESS 9 11/12/87 Council recessed its meeting from 5:27 to 7:00 p.m. ACTING CITY MANAGER'S SALARY The Council, on Councilmember Shipman's motion, Councilmember Humphrey's second, approved $1,150 a month above the current salary for Acting City Manager John Ware. (6-0 Vote, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino out of the room) ΑΡΡΟΙΝΤMENTS The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Shipman's second, appointed Girard Kinney and John Nyfeler as members of the Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee. (6-0 Vote, Mayor Pro Tem Trevino out of the room.) ADJOURNMENT Council adjourned its meeting at 7:10 p.m.