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Austin: Homeless Aid, Pollution Study, New Senior Center

Thursday, March 16, 1989 regular
  • Affordable Housing & Community Investment:

    The city accepted state grants to aid homeless programs and prepared to redirect over $800,000 in federal community development funds for capital improvements in the Rodriguez Subdivision, though key affordable housing proposals were postponed.
  • Environmental Protection:

    Austin prioritized environmental health by approving a household hazardous waste collection contract and seeking federal funding to study nonpoint source pollution in Town Lake.
  • City Facilities & Future Development:

    A new building was purchased for the Waterloo Senior Center. Meanwhile, major expansion projects for Robert Mueller Municipal Airport and a policy regarding city employee pay and benefits were deferred for later consideration.

Full Transcript

TUISITION FOUNDID 1839 Austin City Council MINUTES For March 16, 1989 1:00 Ρ.Μ. Council Chambers, 307 West Second Street, Austin, Texas Mayor Cooke called to order the meeting of the Council, noting the absence of Mayor Pro Tem Shipman, Councilmembers Carl-Mitchell and Humphrey. MINUTES APPROVED The Council, on Councilmember Barnstone's motion, Councilmember Nofziger's second, approved minutes for regular meeting of March 9, 1989 and special meetings of February 14, 1989 and March 7, 1989. (4-0 Vote, Mayor Pro Tem Shipman, Councilmembers Carl-Mitchell and Humphrey absent) ITEMS POSTPONED Postponed to March 30, 1989 is the status report on the Sumiken inquiry. Postponed to March 30, 1989 is consideration of second reading of an ordinance establishing the number of hours in a work day for use in the computation of pay and benefits for City of Austin employees. Postponed to March 30, 1989 is second reading of a zoning ordinance to cover the following changes: FRANKLIN FEDERAL 6504 Bridge Point Parkway From "GR" & "LO" Το "LI-CO" BANCORP By David C. Bodenman C14-89-0001 Postponed to March 30, 1989 is consideration of the sale of two City-owned residential lots which are part of the Glen Oaks Urban Renewal Plan properties to Austin Habitat for Humanity, Inc., a nonprofit organization, to be used as low cost owner-occupied housing by low income families. Pulled off the agenda was consideration of approval of an interlocal agreement with Travis County for traffic signal design install- ation maintenance and operation by the City for the benefit of the County, on County roads, at the County's expense. Postponed to March 30, 1988 is consideration of a change order C Council Memo 2 3/16/89 in the amount of $112,048.39 to Hunter Industries, Inc., Contractor for the Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Interim Terminal Expansion Phase I Contract. (2.85% increase in the original amount of $3,927,323.80Total change orders to date equal to 8.9%) C.I.P. No. 86/81-01. Postponed to March 30, 1989 is approval of the following contract: Cahaba Construction Company, Capital Improvements for Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Interim Terminal Improvements, Phase III Construction Project, Aviation Department. Total $8,430,700.00. Postponed to March 30, 1989 is consideration of authorizing the reprogramming of $345,448.00 in unexpended Community Development Block Grant Funds, and the reallocation of $5,552.00 in next year (fiscal year 1989) CDBG Funds to the 14th year CDBG Acquisition/ Rehabilitation Program. Postponed to March 30, 1989 is Habitat for Humanity Affordable Housing Proposal. CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS Robert Turner did not appear. Rafael Childress discussed the need for Braille markers located on signal light poles at each pedestrian crosswalk in downtown Austin. Phillip David did not appear. Carol Guthrie was not present. James A. Williams discussed the sleeping ordinance. Ed Ramsey talked about animal issues concerning the City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department. Hank Sinatra discussed a complaint concerning Cable Commission. R. Luther Carpenter also talked about the Cable Commission. Mrs. Caroline Foley withdrew her request to speak. Scarlett Rabalais asked for a variance for furniture usage in conjunction with a food business in Austin, Texas. ORDINANCE The Council, on Councilmember Nofziger's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, passed through SECOND READING of an ordinance amending Chapter 13-2 of the Austin City Code (Land Use) to cover the following changes: (1) GEORGE P. SHELLY By Clark, Thomas, Winters & Newton C14-88-0146 10200 North Lamar Boulevard From "SF-2" to "LR-MU" First reading on February 23, 1989, (5-0). Mayor Pro Tem Shipman and Councilmember Carl-Mitchell out of room at roll call. Conditions have been met as follows: Restrictive Covenant incorporating conditions imposed by Council has been executed. Council Memo CONSENT RESOLUTIONS 3 3/1/89 The Council, on Councilmember Urdy's motion, Councilmember Nofziger's second, adopted the following resolutions all in one consent motion: (4-0 Vote, Mayor Pro Tem Shipman, Councilmembers Carl-Mitchell and Humphrey absent) Contracts Approved the following contracts: LEIF JOHNSON FORD, INC. 501 East Koenig Lane Austin, Texas MILE-HI 'T' FIRE EQUIPMENT 1100 B North Industrial Round Rock, Texas GENERAL MEDICAL P.O. Box 19259 Austin, Texas Ο.Ε.Μ. Repair Parts for Ford Passenger Cars and Light-Duty Trucks, General Services Department Twelve (12) Month Supply Agreement Total $78,000.00 89-0058-RD - Ο.Ε.Μ. Repair Parts for Seagrave Firefighting Vehicles, General Services Department - Twelve (12) Month Supply Agreement Total $125,000.00 89-0046-RD Sutures, Brackenridge Hospital Twelve (12) Month Supply Agreement Total $269,240.93 BS8-381 License Agreements Approved entering into a License Agreement to allow aerial encroachment of a telecommunications cable over the public right of way of West 7th Street (700 Block), locally known as 711 West 7th and 707 West Avenue. Service Extension Approved the service extension request and authorization of City cost participation for the following: a. Sam Houston Square (1328) City cost participation $24,500.00 Pollution Study Authorized the Department of Environmental Protection to proceed with application for federal funding for an urban nonpoint source pollution study of Town Lake, through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency; Clean Lakes Assistance Program. Council Memo 4 Pflugerville Joint Venture Agreement 3/16/89 Approved Pflugerville Joint Venture Agreement regarding the conveyance of improvements to the City of Austin's wastewater system and rescinding the resolution passed February 23, 1989, regarding such conveyance. Homeless Grant Program Allocations Approved accepting Emergency Community Services Homeless Grant Program Allocations of $21,473.00 for Fiscal Year 1987-88 and $21,215.00 for Fiscal Year 1988-89 from the Texas Department of Community Affairs. Chamber of Commerce Building Purchase Approved a contract to purchase the Austin Chamber of Commerce and Junior Chamber of Commerce Building as a replacement facility for the Waterloo Senior Center for $183,000.00 plus interest; building "as is". Settlement Authorized settlement of CMI vs. LCRA/City of Austin. Public Hearing Set Set a public hearing on the following: Reprogramming of $825,000.00 in unexpended funds from the 13th Year Community Development Block Grant Program to fund a Capital Improvements Project in the area known as the Rodriguez Subdivision on March 30, 1989 at 6:00P.M. CONTRACT APPROVED The Council, on Councilmember Nofziger's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, adopted a resolution approving the following contract: (4-0 Vote, Mayor Pro Tem Shipman, Councilmembers Carl-Mitchell and Humphrey absent.) GSX SERVICES, INC. P.O. Drawer C Old Greenbelt Pike Greenbrier, Tennessee - Household Hazardous Waste Collection, Transportation and Disposal Program, Environmental Protection Department, Water and Wastewater Utility Department and Transportation and Public Services Department Total $57,500.00 89-5064-KK Council Memo 5 3/16/89 LEASE AGREEMENT The Council, on Councilmember Urdy's motion, Mayor Cooke's second, adopted a resolution approving an extension of Lease Agreement in the Avante Building for the space occupied by the General Services Department. (4-0 Vote, Mayor Pro Tem Shipman, Councilmembers Carl-Mitchell and Humphrey absent) EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Cooke 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 Litigation - Section 2, Paragraph e (a) City of Austin vs. Houston Lighting and Power (b) Sierra Club vs. FAA #88-1820 (c) CMI vs. LCRA/City of Austin (d) Potential litigation re: LCRA, City of Austin/Arco Coal contract RECESS Council recessed for executive session from 2:45 to 3:35 P.Μ. ANNOUNCEMENT At the conclusion of the executive session, Mayor Cooke announced no action would be taken as a result of the discussion during the session. ADJOURNMENT Council adjourned its meeting at 3:38 Ρ.Μ.