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City Growth: Codes, Airport, Public Safety

Thursday, April 6, 1989 regular
  • Key Development & Regulatory Shifts:

    New building, fire, housing, and energy codes were adopted with associated permit fees, alongside a $10 million federal grant to advance airport expansion and land acquisition. A public hearing was set for the new Convention Center site.
  • Public Safety & Emergency Services:

    The city invested $2.5 million in a new mobile data terminal system for police, fire, and EMS, and reorganized emergency management services by transferring them to the Fire Department.
  • Urban Planning & Environmental Concerns:

    Public hearings were scheduled for converting downtown East 1st and 2nd Streets to two-way traffic and for establishing new impervious cover limits in residential zones.
  • Community & Health Policies:

    Discussions were postponed regarding new supervision rules for daycares using city pools and proposed revisions to food safety regulations and health department fees, indicating ongoing policy development in these areas.

Full Transcript

: YOF AUSTIN POUNDED 1840 Z Austin City Council MINUTES For April 06, 1989 - 1:00 Ρ.Μ. Council Chambers, 307 West Second Street, Austin, Texas Jo Mayor Cooke called to order the meeting of the Council, noting the presence of all Councilmembers. MINUTES APPROVED The Council, on Councilmember Nofziger's motion, Councilmember Humphrey's second, approved minutes for regular meetings of March 28, 1989 and March 30, 1989 and special meeting of March 28, 1989. (4-0 Vote, Mayor Pro Tem Shipman, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell and Urdy out of the room.) CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS Ann Moore Stafford discussed the relocation of airport. David Samuelson talked about the airport relocation. Ann Bower discussed the Committee on Cultural Facilities Policy. Chuck Hempstead talked about affordable housing. Charlotte London discussed Austin Travis County MHMR. Darien McWhirter discussed a sewer project and Carol Justus was not present. The Resource Management Department Training Program was the subject of Dorothy Turner's remarks. Carol Hadnot talked about the contract with Peat, Marwick, Main. Rudolph Zapata discussed status of the Unit Report for fiscal year 1989. BOARD AND COMMISSION REPORTS Gwen Webb and Sandy Sanford presented the Legislative Update report. The Airport Advisory Report will be given on April 11, 1989. CONSENT ORDINANCES The Council, on Councilmember Humphrey's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed the following ordinances all in one consent motion: (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell out of the room.) Codes Approved second/third readings of amendments to Title XIII (Land Development Code of the Austin City Code of 1981 relating to the adoption of the 1988 editions (together with respective local amendments) of the Uniform Building Code, Uniform Fire Code, Uniform Housing Code and the Uniform Code for the Abatement of dangerous Council Memo 2 4/6/89 Buildings; revisions to the Energy Code; and revisions to the adopted local amendments to the 1987 National Electric Code. Approved third reading of amendments to Chapter 13-1 (Land Development Procedures) of the Austin City Code of 1981 relating to adoption of the 1988 editions of the various technical codes, local amendments to such technical codes, and an amnesty for building uses in existence on March 1, 1986. Approved third reading of establishing fees for permits and licenses authorized by local amendments to the Uniform Fire Code, 1988 edition. Approved third reading establishing fees for relocation and demolition permits authorized by local amendments to the Uniform Building Code, 1988 editions. Operating Budget Approved amending the 1988-89 Operating Budget by transferring the entire fiscal year appropriation of $157,628.00 and the expenses incurred for the Office of Emergency Managment from the Austin Police Department to the Austin Fire Department. Item Postponed Postponed indefinitely is consideration of amending the 1988-89 Operating Budget by increasing expense appropriations for the AustinTravis County Health Department by $21,487.00 and increasing General Fund revenues by $21,487.00; amending Ordinance No. 870514-R to increase the fees charged for Food Establishment permits; amending Ordinance No. 840920-FF to increase the fees charged for permits for mobile food vendors; and establishing fees for recertification of food managers. Fern Bluff Approved amending the Fern Bluff MUD consent agreement. Item Postponed Postponed indefinitely is consideration of revisions to Chapter 6-5 of the Code of the City of Austin, 1981; relating to the regulation of food and food handlers to implement recommendations of the Mayor's Task Force on Food Inspection. Ordinance Amendment Approved amending Ordinance No. 860918-E, Zoning Case No. C14-85-149.70, locally known as land generally located along Parmer Lane (no assigned address) to correct the legal description and use designation. Council Memo Zoning Changes. 3 4/6/89 Approved second/third readings amending Chapter 13-2 of the Austin Code Land Use Ordinance to cover 12306 Burnet Road from "GO" General Office District to "GR" Community Commercial District, NCNB TEXAS NATIONAL BANK, C14r-87-071. First reading on January 7, 1988 (6-0). Councilmember Humphrey out of the room at roll call. Conditions have been met as follows: Restrictive Covenant incorporating conditions imposed by Council has been executed. Development restricted to that shown on the site plan attached as an exhibit to the ordinance. Approved second/third readings amending Chapter 13-2 of the Austin Code Land Use Ordinance to cover property situated south of U.S. Hwy. 290 west along (proposed) Staggerbrush Road from "DR" Development Reserve District to "GR-CO" General Office DistrictConditional Overlay Combining District, C14-86-305-CO (tract 4). First reading on June 4, 1987. (5-1-0 Mayor Cooksey voted No, Councilmember Urdy out of the room.) Conditions met: Restrictive Covenant, Conditional Overlay and Phasing Agreement incorporating conditions imposed by Council has been executed. 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, Councilmember Barnstone out of the room) Public Utility Easement Approved release of a portion of the Public Utility Easement on Lot 17, Block "D", Countryside, Section One, recorded in Book 75, Page 46 of Plat Records of Travis County, locally known as 3107 Mistyglen Circle. (Request submitted by Dawn Elise Reveley on behalf of Jim and Barbara Redfield) Electric and Telephone Easement Authorized release of a portion of the Electric and Telephone Easement of record in Volume 3079, Page 2115 TCRPR and located on Lot 4, Loma Graciosa Subdivision, locally known as 4611 Bee Caves Road. (Request submitted by James Grant, R.P.S., on behalf of Southwest Savings Association) Capital Improvements Program Approved a Change Order in the amount of $112,048.39 to Hunter Industries, Inc., contractor for the Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Interim Terminal Expansion, Phase I Contract. (2.8% increase in the original amount of $3,927,323.80 Total change orders to date equal to -8.9%) C.I.P. No. 86/81-01 (For adjustments in quantities based on actual amounts needed for construction and addition of new items required due to field conditions) - Ci Council Memo Capital Improvements 4 4/6/89 Approved acquisition of 40.545 acres out of the Peter Conrad Survey #112 along Walnut Tributary 9 fronting on Huntsville Drive for park and regional watershed facility purposes. C.I.P. No. 83/86-8. Approved selection of The University of Texas at Austin, Texas, Archeological Research Laboratory for Professional Archeological Testing Monitoring Services for the South Austin Outfall in the estimated amount of $91,794.70. C.I.P. No. 85/23-19 Approved the selection of professional engineering services for the following project: 1989-90 Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Airfield Rehabilitation and Improvements Program: Martinez & Wright Engineers, Inc. C.I.P. No 87/81-02 POSTPONED to April 13, 1989 is selection of professional engineering services for 1989-1990 Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Terminal April Area Pavement Evaluation and Rehabilitation Program, C.I.P. No. 89/81-02. Estimated costs for both is $328,000.00. Contracts Approved COFFEE EQUIPMENT, INC. P. 0. Box 845 Buda, Texas Lov Bid of 8 1.52% W/MBE LEIF JOHNSON FORD, INC. 501 E. Koenig Lane Austin, Texas Lov Bid of 3 Meeting Specs (2) Lover) OZ M/WBE 5-0 Vote, Councilmember Humphrey CAPITAL IMPLEMENT COMPANY 445 Bastrop Hwy. Austin, Texas Lov Bid of 8 Meeting Specs (2 Lover) OZ W/MBE AUSTIN DIAGNOSTIC CLINIC ASSOCIATION 801 Vest 34th Street Austin, Texas Sole Source - OZ K/VBE - - - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM CDD 18, Phase IIIA, Pickle Road, Transportation and Public Services Department Total $108,248.70 C.I.P. Nos. 82/62-01, 83/22-03 & 83/23-03 Fifty-Three (53) Police Patrol and Administrative Sedans, General Services Department Total $708,652.00 89-0066-OM abstained, Councilmember Barnstone out - - of the room. Gasoline Povered Lawn Care Equipment, Parks and Recreation Department Twelve (12) Month Supply Agreement Items 4 & 6 89-0060-RD - $30,185.00 Organ Procurement, Brackenridge Hospital Twelve Month Service Contract Total $116,125.25 BC9-155 Council Memo 5 4/6/89 AUSTIN DIAGNOSTIC CLINIC ASSOCIATION 801 Vest 34th Street Austin, Texas Sole Source - OZ M/VBE AUSTIN DIAGNOSTIC CLINIC ASSOCIATION 801 West 34th Street Austin, Texas Sole Source - OZ M/WBE - Kidney Transplant Program, Brackenridge Hospital Twelve Month Service Contract Total $61,993.00 BC9-156 Renal Dialysis Services, Brackenridge Hospital Twelve Month Service Agreement Total $550,000.00 BC8-15 Block House Municipal Utility District Approved a License Agreement to Block House Municipal Utility District for an underground 12-inch potable water pipeline crossing City-owned railroad right-of-way milepost 83.11 (AU&NW) at New Hope and establishing an annual fee of $200.00. Fiber Optic Cable Approved Electra Communications Corporation for attaching a multiple fiber optic cable enclosed in a 4-inch steel pipe to and across the City-owned railroad bridge at Boggy Creek, Milepost 55.28 (AU & NW) and waive fees. This is a license agreement. CDBG : Approved reprogramming $825,000.00 in unexpended 13th Year Community Development Block Grant funds to conduct a street and drainage Capital Improvements Project in the area known as the Rodriguez Subdivision. Interlocal Jail Consolidation Approved the revised amendment to the Interlocal Jail Consolidation Agreement between Travis County and the City of Austin. Item Referred for Review Council had before them for consideration approval of criteria for the creation of a Hyde Park Special District. They referred this to Hyde Park Neighborhood Association and the Hyde Park Baptist Church for review. Federal Aviation Grant Authorized the City Manager to accept a Federal Aviation Grant offer in the amount of $10 Million for master planning and property acquisition. Council Memo Public Hearings Set 6 4/6/89 Set a public hearing on the site selection for the Convention Center for April 13, 1989 at 7:00 P.M. Set a public hearing on amendment to the Land Development Code regarding impervious cover limitations in the SF-2 and SF-3 Zoning Districts for April 27, 1989 at 6:00 Ρ.Μ. ITEM POSTPONED Sent to the Child Care Commission and rescheduled for the April 20, 1989 agenda is consideration of amending Chapter 10-4 of the Austin City Code by adding Section 10-4-2.1, "Restrictions on the use of City swimming pools: Supervision by day care centers or agencies and private swimming instructors", which will provide for pre-registration and certification, establish a ratio for supervisory staff to children, establish a use fee, and assign day care center and agencies to municipal swimming pools. ITEM POSTPONED Postponed to April 11, 1989 is consideration of approval of a contract with Cahaba Construction Company 13430 N.W. Freeway, Suite 750 Houston, Texas, for Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Interim Terminal Improvements, Phase III Construction Project, Aviation Department Total $8,430,700.00 C.I.P. No. 86/81-01. ITEM POSTPONED INDEFINITELY Postponed indefinitely is approval of a variance from right-ofway dedication for Ross Venture Office Building. (Case No. C14R-85- 954) CITY MANAGER REPORT POSTPONED The City Manager Report on Braker Lane Community Facility Contract Request was postponed to April 27, 1989. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Cooke announced Council would enter 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 (a) (b) (c) City of Austin vs. Houston Lighting and Power IN RE - Nash, Phillips Copus, Inc. Bankruptcy Reyna vs. AYCO Development Corporation and the City of Austin Council Memo RECESS 7 4/6/89 Council recessed its meeting at 3:02 for executive session and resumed its recessed meeting at 3:50 Ρ.Μ. ZONING HEARINGS Mayor Cooke announced Council would hear the following zoning cases. Council heard, closed the public hearings and approved as follows: -88 P-WB JT VENTURE/ 0097 PEROT GRP. By Minter, Joseph & Thornhill 7200 to 7500 North F.M. 620 Road From "DR" & "SF-2" To "PUD" (As Amended) FIRST READING APPROVED PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION; R & D WILL GO UP TO 2.17 MILLION SQUARE FEET AND TOTAL OF MULTI-FAMILY LOTS NOT TO EXCEED 670; CONVERT LOT A2 OFFICE SITE TO MULTI-FAMILY TRACT; TOTAL CAP 3.488 MILLION SQUARE FEET ON ENTIRE PROJECT; DEVELOPER TO WORK OUT HOW THEY CAN CONTINUE TO STAY ANNEXED (On Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, 4-3 Vote, Mayor Pro Tem Shipman, Councilmembers Humphrey and Nofziger voted No.) -88 LAND & LEASE INC. 0147 KAREN SHELTON By Holford Group 6247-6263 McNeil Rd. From "LR" To Τr. 1 "GR-CO" Tr. 2 "MF-3" EMERGENCY PASSAGE OF ORDINANCE RECOMMENDED to grant "GR-CO" for Tr. 1 and "MF-3-CO" for Tr.2; subject to conditions recommended and agreement with Travis County which states: "Triangular sight distance easements shall be dedicated at the time of site plan approval to provide adequate sight distance for the posted speed limit on McNeil Cutoff at all driveways and public and private streets. The precise configuration of the easements shall be determined at the site plan approval based on AASHTO criteria for vehicles approaching an intersection with a stop condition on the minor approach." 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. (a) Discuss proposals for Convention Center property exchange. Council Memo RECESS 8 4/6/89 Council recessed its meeting from 6:22 to 8:20 P.M. for executive session. SPAC The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Barnstone's second, voted to support the expansion of the Social Policy Advisory Committee by establishing advisory subcommittees. (5-0 Vote, Councilmembers Humphrey and Urdy out of the room.) CONTRACT FOR TRUCKS - The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Barnstone's second, adopted a resolution approving a bid award to Leif Johnson Ford, Inc., 501 Koenig Lane, Austin, Texas for Item LT7-1&2 $46,920.00. (This is part of the contract for fortyfour (44) Light Duty Trucks, General Services Department totaling $465,258.00 89-0094-OM) (5-0 Vote, Councilmembers Humphrey and Urdy out of the room.) The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Barnstone's second, adopted a resolution approving a bid award to Leif Johnson Ford Truck City, 502 East Ben White Boulevard, Austin, Texas for Items 1,2 & 6 totaling $125,853.00. (This is part of the ten (10) truck cab and chassis contract, General Services Department totaling $266,998.00 89-0088-0M) PUBLIC HEARING SET The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Shipman's motion, Councilmember Barnstone's second, adopted a resolution setting a public hearing on the conversion of East 1st Street and East 2nd Street to two-way traffic, for May 4, 1989 at 7:00P.M. (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Urdy out of the room.) SANITARY EASEMENT RELEASE The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Shipman's motion, Councilmember Barnstone's second, adopted a resolution authorizing the release of a Sanitary Easement of record in Volume 821, Page 119, of the Travis County Road Property Records, located on Lot 36, Block 40, Travis Heights, locally known as 1915 Kenwood Avenue. (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Urdy out of the room.) USA BASEBALL The Council, on Councilmember Humphrey's motion, Councilmember Nofziger's second, directed the City of Austin to actively encourage the USA Baseball team to choose Austin as a site for its exhibition games and to participate as a co-sponsor in the event. (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Urdy out of the room.) Council Memo LEGENDS OF GOLF TOURNAMENT 9 4/6/89 The Council, on Councilmember Humphrey's motion, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's second, approved having the City of Austin participate as a sponsor for the 1989 Legends of Golf Tournament. (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Barnstone out of the room.) ITEM POSTPONED Postponed to April 13, 1989 is consideration of a resolution to set aside $390,287.00 of Fiscal Year 1988-89 Rental Rehabilitation Program funds for contractual grants to Austin Mutual Housing Association and Bryan Kastleman. CONTRACT APPROVED The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Barnstone's second, adopted a resolution approving the following contract: (7-0 Vote) MOTOROLA/MOBILE DATA INTERNATIONAL, INC. 11411 Number Five Road Richmond, British Columbia - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM - Mobile Data Terminal System, Police, Fire and Emergency Medical Departments Total $2,566,309.00 C.I.P. No. 85/83-04 : ) MCNEIL ROAD AREA PARK PROJECT The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Shipman's motion, Councilmember Barnstone's second, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed an ordinance amending the 1988-89 Capital Budget by appropriating $125,000.00 from the Subdivision Participation Fund to the McNeil Road Area Park Project. C.I.P. No. 83/86-18. (7-0 Vote) PAY FOR CERTAIN CITY EMPLOYEES The Council, on Councilmember Nofziger's motion, Mayor Cooke's second, passed through 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. (4-3 Vote, Mayor Pro Tem Shipman, Councilmembers Barnstone and Carl-Mitchell voted No.) RADIO MAINTENANCE FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed an ordinance amending the 1988-89 Operating Budget by increasing revenues to the General Services Fund by $69,000.00 in order to provide for radio maintenance for the Police Department which is currently provided by an outside vendor. (7-0 Vote) Council Memo ITEM PULLED 10 4/6/89 Pulled off the agenda was an item to consider funding Austin Metropolitan Business Resource Center with $50,000.00 of CDBG monies for Management and Technical Assistance. ADJOURNMENT Council adjourned its meeting at 9:22 Ρ.Μ.