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Austin's Pools, Roads, & Water Rate Studies

Thursday, May 11, 1989 regular
  • New Rules for Daycares Using City Pools:

    An ordinance passed establishing pre-registration, certification, supervision ratios, and fees for daycare centers using municipal swimming pools.
  • Major Infrastructure Projects Advanced:

    Plans for the MoPac South highway project progressed with the conveyance of 12.822 acres of land, and funding was accepted for a pedestrian overpass on U.S. 183 near LBJ High School.
  • Utility Rate Studies Initiated:

    The City Manager was directed to complete comprehensive cost-of-service rate studies for the Water and Wastewater Department.
  • Annexation and Regional Governance Debated:

    A public hearing was held regarding the annexation of the IH-35 Right-of-Way, and a resolution was adopted endorsing a state bill affecting the Village of Bee Cave's Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction.

Full Transcript

OF FOUNDED 1980 Austin City Council MINUTES For May 11, 1989 - 1:00 Ρ.Μ. Council Chambers, 307 West Second Street, Austin, Texas go Mayor Cooke called to order the meeting of the Council, noting the absence of Councilmember Carl-Mitchell. MINUTES APPROVED The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Shipman's motion, Councilmember Barnstone's second, approved minutes for the regular meeting of May 4, 1989 and special meeting of May 2, 1989. (5-0 Vote, Councilmember Urdy not yet present, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell absent) CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Cornelius C. Laird discussed concerns about the defoliation of the Austin Parks. Mrs. Colleen C. Mangum withdrew her request to speak. Mr. Daniel Traverso addressed fiscal responsibility. Mr. Jerry Reed discussed disannexation of 13686 Research Blvd. Ms. Luanne Southern withdrew her request to speak. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE She Ms. Gwen Webb updated Council on legislative issues. discussed the annexation bills and the direction indicated in requiring the City of Austin to soundproof schools near the airport. Mr. Sandy Sanford discussed the bills concerning electricity. CHILD CARE COMMISSION Jeanette Watson presented a report on the Child Care Commission. DAY CARE USE OF CITY SWIMMING POOLS 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 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. (5-0 Vote, Councilmember Humphrey out of the room, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell absent) MEXICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER TASK FORCE Diana Castaneda and Lee Reyna presented the report on the Council Memo 2 Mexican American Cultural Center Task Force. 5/11/89 Postponed to May 25, 1989 is consideration of approving and implementing recommendations of the Mexican American Cultural Center Task Force. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION Willie Kocurek talked about his trip to Russia. 1 AMEGO COMMITTEE The Council had before them for consideration an Ordinance amending the FY 1988-89 Operating Budget by appropriating $10,200.00 from the ending balance to fund the program 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. Motion Councilmember Nofziger made a motion to take $10,200 from the ending balance to fund AMEGO Committee and restore equity with the County in the future. Friendly Amendment - Not Accepted Councilmember Barnstone offered a friendly amendment for the County to pick up the next $10,000 and this be taken on a case by case basis after that. Councilmember Nofziger did not accept the friendly amendment. Roll Call - FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE 4-2 Vote, Councilmembers Barnstone and Urdy voted No, Councilmember Carl- Mitchell absent. LATER IN THE DAY: Motion to Reconsider Councilmember Nofziger made a motion, seconded by Mayor Cooke to reconsider the motion made concerning the AMEGO Committee. Motion Councilmember Nofziger made a motion, seconded by Mayor Cooke to waive the requirement for three readings and finally pass an ordinance amending the FY 1988-89 Operating Budget by appropriating $10,200 from the ending balance to fund the program of the AMEGO Committee. : Council Memo 3 5/11/89 Friendly Amendment Councilmember Barnstone offered a friendly amendment to ask the County to acknowledge the good faith effort on the City and agree that we will adjust a proper balance and those details will have to be worked out. The friendly amendment was accepted. Councilmember Urdy said he had voted No on the motion the first time, but he would change his vote to Yes so this can be passed through all three readings "and get it done". PUBLIC HEARING - Roll Call on Motion with Friendly Amendment 5-0 Vote Councilmembers Humphrey and CarlMitchell absent. (This vote was taken after Councilmember Humphrey had left for the day.) ΑΝΝΕΧΑΤION Mayor Cooke opened the public hearing set for 3:00 P.M. on annexation of the IH-35 Right-of-Way to the Hays County Line. There were no speakers. Motion The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Shipman's motion, Councilmember Nofziger's second, closed the public hearing and directed the City Manager to direct staff to bring back an ordinance before Council on June 1, 1989. (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell absent.) PUBLIC HEARING SET The Council, on Councilmember Urdy's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Shipman's second, set a public hearing on an appeal of the decision of Electrical Board affecting work to be performed at 2604 Paramount, Austin, Texas: June 1, 1989 at 5:00P.M. (4-0 Vote, Councilmembers Barnstone and Nofziger out of the room, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell absent) CONSENT RESOLUTIONS The Council, on Councilmember Urdy's motion, Councilmember Barnstone's second, adopted the following resolutions all in one consent motion: (5-0 Vote, Councilmember Humphrey out of the room, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell absent) Release of Easement Authorized release of a portion of the 7.5' Underground Public Utility Easement of record in Vol. 58, Pg. 87 of the TCPR and a portion of the 7.5' Public Utility and Drainage Easement of record in Vol. 4370, Pg. 1021 of the TCDR, located on Lot 16, Blk. Y, Windsor Hills, Section 6, 10001 Barrington Cove. Council Memo Release of Easement 4 5/11/89 Authorized release of a portion of the 30' Wide Drainage Easement as described in Volume 10880, Page 151 of the TCPR and located on Lots 1 and 2 Research Plaza II. Drainage Easement Approved acquisition of 1,486 S.F. of land for drainage easement, 1,759 S.F. of land for sidewalk easement, and 700+ S.F. of land for temporary work space for the Waller Creek Flood Control Project, Phase I. C.I.P. No. 75/60-03. (Funds available in C.I.P. No. 607691) Contracts Approved Approved the following contracts: Bid Awards: a. ALCATEL COURIER 1250 West Blet South Houston, Texas b. MEMOREX TELEX 8200-B Cameron Road, Suite 160 Austin, Texas OFFICE COMMUNCATIONS SYSTEMS, INC. 6448 Highway 290 East, Suite D-106 Austin, Texas - Mainframe Terminal Equipment, Information Systems Department and various departments Twelve Month Supply Agreement Total $361,740.00 89-S053-AB - Total $209,124.00 - Total $152,616.00 - High Speed Aperture Card Duplicator, Water and Wastewater Department . Three Year Lease/Purchase Total $41,760.69 89-5050-AB (3 payments of $13,920.23 each year subject to cancellation on basis of a "funding-out" clause should budget not be approved for any subsequent year) - Pedestrian Overpass Accepted the State Highway and Public Transportation Minute Order #87647 for the construction of a pedestrian overpass on U.S. 183 at 0.2 mile south of Springdale Road near LBJ High School. (Estimated $520,000.00 funded by: State Department of Highways and Public Transportation $260,000.00; and Capital Metro $260,000.00.) cost - Council Memo Senior Aides 5 5/11/89 Authorized submission for and acceptance of a grant in the amount of $241,196.00 from the National Council of Senior Citizens to provide employment for low-income senior citizens in Senior Aides for the period July 1, 1989 through June 30, 1990. Older Americans Act Authorized submission for and acceptance of a grant in the amount of $508,110.00 from the Capital Area Planning Council & Texas Department on Aging for Title III-C Older Americans Act and U.S. Department of Agriculture funding to be used to provide meals to approximately 530 persons, transportation to 150. Land Information System Approved a contract award for a consultant to provide contract programming services for the implementation of the Land Information System to Ward System Management Services, 18118 Summer Knoll, San Antonio, Texas, not to exceed amount of $52,500.00 operating budget for Information Systems Department. Recording Water Meters - included in 88/89 Approved a sole source purchase of fifteen recording water meters at an estimated cost not to exceed $135,086.00 for use in obtaining data for establishing cost of service rates for water customers. SERVICE RATE STUDY FOR WATER & WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT The Council, on Councilmember Barnstone's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, adopted a resolution directing the City Manager to complete cost of service rate studies for the Water and Wastewater Department. (4-0 Vote, Councilmembers Nofziger and Humphrey out of the room, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell absent.) CONTRACT The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Shipman's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, adopted a resolution approving the following contract: (4-0 Vote, Councilmembers Humphrey and Nofziger out of the room, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell absent) PRICE WATERHOUSE Human Resources Consulting Group 1801 K Street N.W. Washington, D.C. - Consulting and Programming Services for implementation of the Integral Systems Human Resources Management System (ISI HRMS), Information Systems Department Total $153,451.00 89-S108-EC 1 Council Memo ZONING ORDINANCE 6 5/11/89 The Council, on Councilmember Barnstone's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, passed through second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 13-2 of the Austin City Code to rezone the property locally known as 13627-13721 N. 620, Case No. C14r-85-182 as follows: Tract 1 from Interim "SF-2" to "LO", Tract 2 from Interim "SF-2" to "CS-CO" & Tract 3 from Interim "SF-2" to "NO", San Antonio Savings Association by Richard Suttle. Conditions have been met as follows: Conditional overlay incorporates conditions imposed by Council. Planning Department recommends deletion of the site plan requirement. (5-0 Vote, Councilmember Humphrey out of the room, Councilmember CarlMitchell absent) MUSIC COMMISSION APPOINTMENT The Council, on Councilmember Barnstone's motion, Councilmember Nofziger's second, appointed Lety Perez as a member of the Music Commission. (4-0 Vote, Councilmembers Humphrey and Urdy out of the room, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell absent.) RECESS The Council recessed its meeting from 3:30 to 4:00 Ρ.Μ. VILLAGE OF BEE CAVE, TEXAS ETJ Council had before them for consideration approval of a resolution endorsing H.B. 2884 relating to Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) of the Village of Bee Cave, Texas. (PARTIAL TRANSCRIPT OF DISCUSSION IS ON FILE IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE) Motion Councilmember Nofziger made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Urdy to adopt a resolution endorsing H.B. 2884 relating to ETJ of the Village of Bee Cave, Texas. - Friendly Amendment Not Accepted Councilmember Barnstone offered a friendly amendment to delay consideration of the resolution for two weeks. Councilmembers Nofziger and Urdy did not accept the friendly amendment. After a lengthy discussion the following action was taken: Friendly Amendment Councilmember Barnstone offered a friendly amendment "That we accompany the resolution with a transcript of the minutes and have the City Clerk transcribe the minutes and attach them to the resolution." Councilmember Nofziger accepted the friendly amendment. Roll Call on Motion with Friendly Amendment 4-2 Vote, Councilmembers Barnstone and Humphrey voted No, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell absent ! ! ! i Council Memo NO EXECUTIVE SESSION 7 5/11/89 Mayor Cooke announced that an executive session would not be held by Council. NO ACTION ON ITEM No action was taken by Council to consider establishing a City of Austin Employee Health Benefits Program Watch Dog Committee. MOPAC SOUTH PROJECT The Council, on Councilmember Urdy's motion, Mayor Cooke's second, adopted a resoltion to convey 12.822 acres of land for rightof-way purposes from the City of Austin to the State of Texas for the MoPac South Project. (5-0 Vote, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell absent, Councilmember Nofziger out of the room.) ....... At this point, Councilmember Humphrey left the Council Chamber. PUBLIC HEARING - GENERAL TOPIC AREAS CDBG Mayor Cooke opened the public hearing set for 5:00P.M. on General Topic Areas for the 15th Year (FY 1989-90) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). Cards for speakers are on file in the City Clerk's office. Motion The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Shipman's motion, Councilmember Nofziger's second, closed the public hearing. (5-0 Vote, Councilmembers Humphrey and Carl-Mitchell absent.) ADJOURNMENT Council adjourned its meeting at 8:05 P.M.