ب YOF AUSTI 1034 N FOUNDED Austin City Council MINUTES For August 04, 1988 1:00 Ρ.Μ. Council Chambers, 307 West Second Street, Austin, Texas Mayor Cooke called to order the meeting of the Council, noting the presence of all Councilmembers. MINUTES APPROVED The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Shipman's motion, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's second, approved minutes for regular meeting of July 28, 1988 and special meetings of July 25 and 26, 1988. (5-0 Vote, Councilmembers Urdy and Humphrey out of the room.) CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS Thomas Kam withdrew his request to speak. Velma Roberts talked about citizen communications. Beverly Williams did not speak. Amilcar Shabazz discussed citizen communications. Louise Jensen and Robert Hearon Jr. withdrew their request to speak. Glen Stark talked about the Ben White Fire Station. Rick Wheeler discussed rules change on pipe embedment and backfill specifications. James A. Huffcut discussed rules change on pipe embedment and backfill specifications. Mr. David Moody did not appear. REPORT POSTPONED Postponed to August 11, 1988 is the Austin Convention & Visitors Bureau, Inc. report on Mid-Year Management Program Financial Audit. ITEM POSTPONED Postponed indefinitely is approval of a supplemental amendment to professional services agreement between the City of Austin and EMA Services, Inc., for computer software development and construction phase services required for the "Information and Control System" for the Water and Wastewater Utility Department. (Total estimate $2,332,152.00) Council Memo ITEMS POSTPONED 2 8/4/88 Postponed until after the zoning deliberation in September is consideration of approval of a phasing process relating to the Brushy Creek Regional Wastewater System. -- Postponed until August 11, 1988 is consideration of a resolution concerning the Austin State Hospital. OLD BUSINESS - ORDINANCES The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Shipman's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, passed through second/third readings of ordinances amending Chapter 13-2 of the Austin City Code (Zoning Ordinance) to cover the following changes: (5-0 Vote, Councilmembers Humphrey and Barnstone out of the room.) (1) HRI DEVELOPMENT CORP. By City of Austin C14-86-022 13837-13871 Research Blvd. and 13101-13431 R.M. 620 From Tr. 1A thru 4 & 7 "DR" to Tr. 1A "GR" Tr. 1B "GR" Tr. 2 "GO" Tr. 3 "LO" Tr. 4 "MF-2" Tr. 7 "LO" First reading on January 28, 1988, (7-0). Phasing agreement incorporating conditions imposed by Council has been executed. (2) TAYLOR SAVINGS 12400 Metric Boulevard From "LO" to "GR-CO" ASSOCIATION By Donna H. Kristaponis C14-88-0014 First reading on May 26, 1988, (6-0). Councilmember Urdy absent. Conditions have been met as follows: Restrictive covenant incorporating conditions imposed by Council has been executed. Conditional Overlay incorporates conditions imposed by Council. (3) ΜΙΚΕ ΤTOLLESON C14-86-210 2106 East Martin L. King Boulevard From "SF-3" to "NO-H" First reading on January 8, 1987, (5-0. Mayor Pro Tem Trevino and Councilmember Rose out of room) No conditions to be met. (4) WSLA DEVELOPMENT CORP. By P & D Technologies C14-87-132 10606 Pecan Park Road From "SF-2" to "CH" First reading on January 7, 1988, (6-0). Councilmember Urdy out of Council Memo 3 8/4/88 room at roll call. Conditions have been met as follows: Amendment to restrictive covenant and amendment to phasing agreement for Pecan Park Project as imposed by Council have been executed. CONSENT ORDINANCES The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Nofziger's second, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed the following ordinances all in one consent motion: (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Barnstone out of the room.) Operating Budget Amendment Amended the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 1987-88 by increasing Brackenridge Hospital's Revenue budget $455,282.00 and its expense budget $227,302.00 for an increase in net operating income of $227,980.00, effective July 10, 1988. Charge Increases at Brackenridge Authorized room rate and service charge increases at Brackenridge Hospital. Funeral Escort Service Amended Ordinance 820923-W to increase fees to be assessed and collected by the Austin Police Department for funeral escort services. Meeting Cancelled Cancelled the regularly scheduled Tuesday Council meeting for August 9, 1988. (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Barnstone out of the room.) CONSENT RESOLUTIONS The Council, on Councilmember Humphrey's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, adopted the following resolutions all in one consent motion: (7-0 Vote) Capital Improvements Program Approved acquisition of 88.66 acres of land for park purposes, out of a 294.66 acre tract of land along Big and Little Slaughter Creeks. (Owner will dedicate the remaining 206 acres for the benefit of the City of Austin) C.I.P. Nos. 86/86-06 & 85/86-58. Contracts Approved the following contracts: Council Memo 4 8/4/88 STOCKTON-WAKEFIELD CONSTRUCTION, INC. 4412 Spicewood Springs Road Austin, Texas Bid avard: (1) AUSTIN PIPE & SUPPLY COMPANY 300 Medina Austin, Texas - - - - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM Construction of Northeast Park Improvements, Parks and Recreation Department Total $50,875.00 C.I.P. No. 75/86-46 Cast Iron Pipe Fittings, General Services Department Six (6) Month Supply Agreement Total $58,403.00 88-0218-DC Items 1-12, 15-17, 23, 57, 59-64, 66-79, 85-87, 89-91, 93, 94 & 98 $27,310.00 (2) INDUSTRIAL INTERNATIONAL, Inc.- Items 53, 102-105, 107-115, 1185106 Commercial Park Austin, Texas CURTIN MATHESON SCIENTIFIC 9999 Veterans Memorial Drive Houston, Texas 120123-125 Total $31,093.00 - Microbiology Lab Media, Brackenridge Hospital - Twelve (12) Month Supply Agreement Total $36,599.05 BS8-192 CONTRACT TO BE REBID Council unanimously agreed the following contract should be rebid: Reroofing of Rosewood Zaragoza Health Clinic, 2802 Webberville, General Services Department, Total $63,336.00 C.M.D. Project No. 88-02 SMALL PROJECTS Motion Councilmember Humphrey made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Nofziger to "have a two-fold process, set starting point at 3000' and shorten the maximum number of days from 48 to 35 days. Substitute Motion - FAILED Councilmember Carl-Mitchell offered a substitute motion to approve the Planning Commission recommendation with one change in sub paragraph 1, from "less than 2500" to "less than 3000'", and nine days without notification. Mayor Cooke seconded the motion. Motion FAILED by a vote of 3-4 vote with Councilmember Nofziger, Council Memo 4 A 8/4/88 Mayor Pro Tem Shipman, Councilmembers Nofziger and Humphrey voting No. Roll Call on Main Motion Passed through THIRD READING OF THE ORDINANCE 4-3 Vote, Councilmember Urdy, Mayor Cooke Councilmember Barnstone voted No. CONTRACT The Council, on Councilmember Barnstone's motion, Councilmember Humphrey's second, adopted a resolution approving the following contract: (7-0 Vote) LIBERTY CAR RENTAL/USA RENT-A-CAR Twelve month car rental agreement, 3107 Manor Road Austin Police Department Austin, Texas Total $93,600.00 88-S166-KK Council Memo PECAN PARK PROJECT 5 8/4/88 The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Shipman's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, adopted a resolution authorizing execution of an amendment to restrictive covenant for the Pecan Park Project. (5-0 Vote, Councilmembers Humphrey and Barnstone out of the room.) COMPOSTING TOILETS A City Manager Report was presented on Composting Toilets. Council had before them for consideration an ordinance amending the Utility Customer Service regulations. Motion The Council, on Councilmember Nofziger's motion, Councilmember Humphrey's second directed the City Manager to send an ordinance amending Utility Customer Service regulations to the proper boards and commissions and bring the ordinance back on the September 9, 1988 agenda after the boards have reviewed. (7-0 Vote) SOFTBALL RFP Council had before them for consideration approval of an RFP for City softball services. They directed this to be posted for action on August 11, 1988. TEDDY BEAR PICNIC The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Shipman's motion, Councilmember Humphrey's second, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed an ordinance waiving the banner fee for the Austin Junior Forum's Teddy Bear's Picnic benefiting the City of Austin Police Department. (7-0 Vote) SUGGESTION MAIL BOX Mayor Pro Tem Shipman introduced to Council the idea of establishing a suggestion mail box for City employees. Former Councilmember Margret Hofmann outlined the proposal. Motion The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Shipman's motion, Mayor Cooke's second, approved establishing a "Suggestion" mail box for City employees and designated a suggestion review team to review suggestions from August 8, 1988 to September 1, 1988. (4-0 Vote, Councilmember Nofziger, Barnstone and Urdy out of the room. Council Memo EXECUTIVE SESSION 6 8/4/88 Mayor Cooke 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) City of Austin v. Houston Lighting and Power 2. Personnel Matters RECESS - Section 2, Paragraph g (a) City Manager Search Council recessed its meeting from 5:30 to 6:25 for executive session. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION Mr. Marcos DeLeon addressed the Council regarding a chemical spil in East Austin. Mayor Pro Tem Shipman asked the Acting City Manager, John Ware, to investigate the matter. ADJOURNMENT Council adjourned its meeting at 6:35 Ρ.Μ.