Austin Land Deals, Homeless Aid, & Utility Advocate
Key Land & Boundary Changes:
Finalized a major land proposal involving the University of Texas for the Brackenridge Tract. Also approved numerous property disannexations and held a public hearing on broader disannexation of territories previously annexed for limited purposes, indicating significant shifts in city boundaries.Community Support & Social Programs:
Accepted a $122,000 federal grant to renovate and operate the Monarch Apartments for the homeless, and endorsed the creation of a Mental Health Advisory Council.Utility & Airport Oversight:
Approved the recommendation for a dedicated Consumer Advocate to represent electric utility customers. Funds were also allocated to bring the airport into compliance with new federal security access control systems.Infrastructure & Development Planning:
Authorized eminent domain proceedings for the Convict Hill Road Improvements Project and set public hearings for proposed amendments to the Land Development Code and the annexation of the IH-35 right-of-way.
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FOUNDID 1820 Austin City Council MINUTES For April 20, 1989 - 1:00 Ρ.Μ. Council Chambers, 307 West Second Street, Austin, Texas Mayor Cooke called to order the meeting of the Council, noting that Councilmember Urdy was not yet in the Council Chamber. MINUTES APPROVED The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Shipman's motion, Councilmember Humphrey's second, approved minutes for regular meetings of April 11 and 13, 1989 and special meeting of April 11, 1989. (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Urdy absent) CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS Ms. Lori C-Renteria and Mr. Sabino Renteria discussed police procedures. Ms. Hortencia Espinoza did not appear. Mr. Akwasi Evans talked about the divestment ordinance. Mr. Ric Carter thanked those responsible for taking care of his variance of Ordinance No. 850621-J. Mr. Girard Kinney discussed beautification of Drake Bridge. Mr. Pericles Criss talked about the convention center. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE Gwen Webb and Sandy Sanford presented a legislative update. AIRPORT UPDATE Paul Watson, Sverdrup Corporation, presented Council with documentation concerning an RFP for a land acquisition consultant for the new Austin airport. CONSENT ORDINANCES The Council, on Councilmember Humphrey's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Shipman's second, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed the following ordinances all in one consent motion: (5-0 Vote, Councilmembers Barnstone and Carl-Mitchell out of the room) Operating Budget Amendment Amended the FY 1988-89 Operating Budget by accepting and appropriating an additional $31,498.96 in grant funds provided by the Texas Department of Human Services for the continuation of the Family Planning Program to the Austin-Travis County Health Department. Council Memo North Austin MUD No. 1 2 4/20/89 Amended the North Austin MUD No. 1 Consent Agreement and Utility Construction Contracts. CONSENT RESOLUTIONS The Council, on Councilmember Humphrey's motion, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's second, adopted the following resolutions all in one consent motion: (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Nofziger out of the room.) Eminent Domain Proceedings Authorized the filing of Eminent Domain Proceedings to acquire 139 square feet and 0.3478 acres (15.150 square feet) of land for a drainage easement, out of the Thomas Anderson Survey No. 17, Travis County, Texas, owned by James Beckett for the Convict Hill Road Improvements Project. C.I.P. No. 83/62-28. Contracts Approved Approved the following contracts: J. C. EVANS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. 8217 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Suite 200 Austin, Texas Low Bid of 6 10.14% M/WBE Participation - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM - McNeil Estates and West of Burnet Road Area Water and Wastewater Services, Water and Wastevater Utility Department AUSTIN ENGINEERING COMPANY P.O. Box 16190 Austin, Texas Low Bid of 6 11% M/WBE Participation ALAMO CYCLE SALES 5706 Mobud San Antonio, Texas - - Total $945,927.90 C.I.P. Nos. 86/23-31, 85/23-09 & 85/22-09 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM - Construction of Mustang Chase Drive Drainage Improvements, Transportation and Public Services Department Total $200,966.40 C.I.P. No. 79/62-03 Ten (10) Kavasaki Police Motorcycles, General Services Total $62,690.00 89-0136-OM Low Bid of 4 OX M/WBE Participation ALAMO IRON WORKS 101 Montana San Antonio, Texas Low Bid of 6 OZ M/WBE Participation - Disposable Wiping Rags, General Services Department Twelve (12) Month Supply Agreement Item 1 - $56,160.00 89-0129-LI Council Memo THE ROHAN COMPANY 512 East St. Elmo Road, Suite 100 Austin, Texas Low Bid of 3 OZ M/WBE Participation WESTVACO US ENVELOPE COMPANY 10700 Harry Rines Boulevard Dallas, Texas Low Bid of 5 OX M/WBE Participation QUALITY EQUIPMENT COMPANY 16606 North IH-35 Austin, Texas Low Bid of 3 0% H/WBE Participation SIEMENS MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC. 13003 Southwest Frwy., Suite 180 Stafford, Texas Sole Source OZ M/WBE - MOORE BUSINESS FORMS 8712 Shoal Creek Boulevard Austin, Texas Low Bid of 5 0% M/WBE Participation 3 - 4/20/89 Fire Hydrants, General Services Department Twelve (12) Month Supply Agreement Items 1-4- $74,770.00 89-0112-RD - Utility Customer Services Office (UCSO) Envelopes, General Services Twelve (12) Month Supply Agreement Items 1-4 - $79,947.00 89-0067-LI - One (1) Vibrating Trench Roller, General Services Department Total $29,280.00 89-0137-0M - Emergency Repair of the Siemens' Computed Tomography (CT) Scanner, Brackenridge Hospital Total $36,782.50 G543464 - Forms Production and Management Program, Brackenridge Hospital Twelve (12) Month Supply/Service Agreement Total $219,188.00 BC9-055 Bid awards: Best 4 RFP'S of 7 50% M/WBE a. b. - Conservation Business Development Program, Resource Management Department Five Month Period Total $104,000.00 89-5083-EC AVG CONSTRUCTION 4700 Loyola Drive, Suite 120 Austin, Texas CONSERVATION ENTERPRISES OF TEXAS INC. 8304 Bridgetown Drive Austin, Texas - Total $26,000.00 -Total $26,000.00 c. AUSTIN CONSERVATION, INC. (VBE) - Total $26,000.00 625 E. Tenth St. Austin, Texas d. VALDEZ REMODELING (MBE) - Tota 000.00 3702 Munson Austin, Texas Council Memo License Agreement 4 4/20/89 Entered into a License Agreement to allow the encroachment of underground conduit and cable into the East 14th Street right-of-way (200 to 300 Block). Power Generation Entered into a contract to supply 25% of steam boiler natural gas requirements for power generation. Revenue Bonds Approved the issuance of revenue bonds by the Bell County Health Facilities Development Corporation to finance the Faulkner Health Facility located within the City of Austin, Texas. ITEMS POSTPONED Postponed to May 4, 1989 is consideration of a request from Travis County to proceed with City of Austin participation in Spicewood Springs Road right-of-way and easement acquisition, and construction of certain Water Treatment Plant No. IV Water Mains, in conjunction with Travis County Roadway Improvements to Spicewood Springs Road. Postponed to April 27, 1989 is consideration of authorizing and approving the distribution of a Request for Proposal (RFP) for property acquisition and relocation assistance services for the new Austin airport. Pulled off indefintely is consideration of approving a settlement regarding Reyna vs. AYCO Development and the City of Austin. Postponed to May 4, 1989 is consideration of an ordinance 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. Estimated revenue $4,000.00. Posponed to April 27, 1989 is consideration of establishing an Austin-Travis County AIDS Commission. Pulled from the executive session was pending litigation concerning Reyna vs. AYCO Development Corporation and the City of Austin, for an indefinite period. CONSUMER ADVOCATE The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Humphrey's second, adopted a resolution approving the Electric ) ) Council Memo 5 4/20/89 Utility Commission's recommendation regarding a Consumer Advocate. (7-0 Vote) Motion to Reconsider The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, reconsidered the motion in order to let a citizen speak on the subject. (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Barnstone out of the room) Motion The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Shipman's second, adopted a resolution approving the Electric Utility Commission's recommendation regarding a Consumer Advocate. (7-0 Vote) ORDINANCE AMENDMENT The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Shipman's motion, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's second, passed through second reading of an ordinance amending the 1988-89 Financial Plan by appropriating $25,000.00 from the ending balance to fund the Town Lake Committee Bridge Lighting Design Competition. (4-3 Vote, Councilmembers Urdy and Barnstone and Mayor Cooke voted No.) PUBLIC HEARINGS SET The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Mayor Cooke's second, set the following public hearings: (7-0 Vote) - - An amendment to the Interim Land Development Code to address properties subject to right-of-way condemnation, May 4, 1989 at 6:00 Ρ.Μ. Annexation of the IH-35 right-of-way to the Hays County Line. May 4 and May 11, 1989 at 3:00 Ρ.Μ. FIELD NOTES The Council, on Councilmember Barnstone's motion, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's second, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed an ordinance correcting field notes for distance from adjacent property on the Diamond Shamrock Project, Case No. C14-88-0106. (7-0 Vote) NATIONAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY WEEK The Council, on Councilmember Urdy's motion, Councilmember Humphrey's second, adopted a resolution declaring April 23-29, 1989 as National Science and Technology Week, to emphasize the importance of research in today's world. (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Barnstone out of room) Council Memo ITEM POSTPONED 6 4/20/89 Postponed to April 27, 1989 is consideration of amending the FY 1988-89 Operating Budget by appropriating $10,200.00 from the ending balance to fund the programs of the AMEGO Committee: $1,000.00 for intern for current semester, $7,200.00 for two interns for this coming summer, and $2,000.00 for an intern for next fall. AIRPORT SECURITY CARD ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEM The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Barnstone's second, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed an ordinance amending the FY 1988-89 Operating Budget of the Aviation Department appropriating $25,000.00 from the Aviation Fund ending fund balance for a security consultant's services for airport compliance with the recent federally mandated airport security card access control system. (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Nofziger out of the room) EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANT The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Mayor Cooke's second, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed an ordinance authorizing the City Manager or her designee to apply for and accept from the Texas Department of Community Affairs a $122,000.00 Emergency Shelter Grant to be allocated to Helping Our Brothers Out, Inc. (HOBO) for the renovation, operation and maintenance of the Monarch Apartments and for the provision of assistance to the homeless sheltered at the apartments. (7-0 Vote) DISANNEXATION The Council, on Councilmember Humphrey's motion, Mayor Cooke's second, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed an ordinance granting requests for disannexation, pursuant to the provisions of SB 962, of certain property annexed for limited purposes: (7-0 Vote) a. C7ad-89-027 b. C7ad-89-028 c. Approximately 19.99 acres at 8610 RM 620 owned by the Linray Development Company. Approximately 56.24 acres in four tracts at RM 2222 and RM 620 owned by Harry Montandon. C7ad-89-029 Approximately 1.96 acres in two tracts at RM 2222 and RM 620 ) owned by Harry Montandon. d. C7ad-89-030 Approximately 13.39 acres in two tracts at RM 2222 and RM 620 owned by Harry Montandon. e. C7ad-89-031 Approximately 5.00 acres on Circle Drive owned by Joe Vestmoreland. Council Memo ) 7 4/20/89 C7ad-89-032 Approximately 3.85 acres in two tracts at RM 620 and Windy Ridge Road owned by the Peace Lutheran Church. C7ad-89-033 Approximately 5.00 acres at RM 620 and Boulder Lane owned by Paul White. C7ad-89-034 Approximately 24.64 acres in three tracts at RM 620 and RM 2769 owned by the 620 County Line Joint Venture. C7ad-89-035 Approximately 13.74 acres in six tracts at IH 35 North and Bluff Bend Drive owned by L. V. Parker. C7ad-89-036 Approximately 14.70 acres at RM 620 and RM 2769 owned by NCNB Texas National Bank. C7ad-89-037 Approximately 9.50 acres at Spicewood Springs Road and Old Lampasas Trail owned by Thomas Kam. C7ad-89-038 Approximately 569.61 acres in five tracts on Spicewood Springs Road owned by Joe Neal. C7ad-89-039 Approximately 7.5 acres at 10002 RM 620 North owned by Mrs. Carl Riess. C7ad-89-040 Approximately 10.00 acres at 10012 RM 620 North owned by Robert Riess. C7ad-89-041 Approximately 16.05 acres at U.S. 183 North and Woodland Village Drive owned by William B. Pohl. C7ad-89-042 Approximately 15.17 acres at U.S. 183 North and Anderson Mill Rd. owned by William B. Pohl. C7ad-89-043 Approximately 9.23 acres at U.S. 183 North and Anderson Mill Rd. owned by William B. Pohl. C7ad-89-044 Approximately 31.30 acres in two tracts at SH 71 and Northwest Parkway owned by L. D. Ramsey. C7ad-89-045 Approximately 151 acres located at 9500 Old Lampasas Rd. owned by James Yao Gleasman. C7ad-89-046 Approximately 233.14 acres in two tracts in the vicinity of RM 620 and Steiner Ranch Blvd. ETJ TO MUSTANG RIDGE The Council, on Councilmember Barnstone's motion, Mayor Cooke's second, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed ) Council Memo 8 4/20/89 an ordinance to release extra-territorial jurisdiction (ETJ) to the City of Mustang Ridge. (5-0 Vote, Councilmembers Humphrey and Urdy out of the room.) ETJ TO BUDA The Council, on Councilmember Urdy's motion, Councilmember Barnstone's second, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed an ordinance releasing and exchanging extra-territorial jurisdiction (ETJ) with the City of Buda. (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Humphrey out of the room.) MENTAL HEALTH ADVISORY COUNCIL The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Shipman's motion, Councilmember Nofziger's second, adopted a resolution endorsing the creation and operation of the Mental Health Advisory Council. (5-0 Vote, Councilmembers Humphrey and Urdy out of the room.) 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. RECESS Pending Litigation - Section 2, Paragraph e (a) City of Austin vs. Houston Lighting and Power Council recessed from 3:36 to 4:10 P.M. for executive session. At that time Mayor Cooke announced no action would be taken as a result of executive session discussion. Mayor Cooke announced Council would be recessed from 4:11 to 5:30 P.Μ. Council resumed its recessed meeting at 5:34 P.Μ. PUBLIC HEARING - DISANNEXATION Mayor Cooke opened the public hearing set for 5:30 P.M. on disannexation of all territory annexed for limited purpose before September 1, 1987 with the effective date of the disannexation to be June 15, 1989. Speaker's cards are on file in the City Clerk's office. Motion The Council, on Councilmember Urdy's motion, Councilmember Nofziger's second, closed the public hearing. (5-0 Vote, Councilmembers Humphrey and Barnstone out of the room.) ? Council Memo PUBLIC HEARING 9 FISCAL YEAR 1989-90 BUDGET ISSUES 4/20/89 Mayor Cooke opened the public hearing set for 6:00P.M. on Fiscal Year 1989-90 Budget Issues. Speaker's cards are on file in the City Clerk's office. Motion The Council, on Councilmember Humphrey's motion, Councilmember Nofziger's second, closed the public hearing. (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Humphrey out of the room.) PUBLIC HEARING - BRACKENRIDGE TRACT PROPOSAL Mayor Cooke opened the public hearing set for 6:30 P.M. on final approval of Brackenridge Tract proposal and action. cards are on file in the City Clerk's office. Speaker's Motion The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Shipman's motion, Mayor Cooke's second closed the public hearing, and adopted a resolution between The University of Texas and the City of Austin, to be ratified by the State Legislature with May 16, 1989 as the date for final signatures. (7-0 Vote) ADJOURNMENT Council adjourned its meeting at 9:15 Ρ.Μ.