: AUS FOUNDED 1920 Austin City Council MINUTES For May 25, 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 Councilmember Urdy, who later arrived at 2:25 P.M. MINUTES APPROVED The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Barnstone's second, approved minutes for regular meeting of May 16, 1989 and special meetings of May 16 and 19, 1989. (5-0 Vote, Councilmember Urdy absent, Councilmember Humphrey out of the room.) CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS Charles Murdock talked about a downtown museum. Charles E. Cooper, Jorge Pardo, and Mark LaPolla also talked about a new Laguna Gloria facility. Earl Burkland discussed disannexation on U.S. 183 South. Elaine Johnson did not appear. Maria Rocha talked about employee relations. Luanne Southern discussed services provided by the Children's Liaison Unit of Mental Health Mental Retardation. Jo Benoit talked about a wastewater line on behalf of East Austin Redevelopment Enterprise Zone. Lori C. Renteria discussed the convention center at Palmer Auditorium. BOARD & COMMISSION REPORTS Sharon Greenhill and Keith Zimmerman discussed the Leadership Austin Walk of the Town Tour, sponsored by The Historic Landmark. Commission. Terry Colgan talked about Private Use of Parkland as a member of Parkland Use Task Force. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE :: Gwen Webb and Sandy Sanford presented, the legislative update.. Council had before them for consideration a resolution to approve certain legislation pending before the Texas Legislature. Motion - FAILED Councilmember Humphrey made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Barnstone to rescind the motion Council made at a previous meeting concerning H.B. 2884 as it deals with Bee Cave. Motion FAILED by a vote of 3-3 with Mayor Cooke, Mayor Pro Tem Shipman and Councilmember Nofziger voting No. Council Memo CONSENT ORDINANCES 2 5/25/89 The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Humphrey's second, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed the following ordinances all in one consent motion: (7-0 Vote) Dougherty Arts Center Fire Insurance Claim Amended the 1988-89 Operating Budget by appropriating $100,000.00 to Parks and Recreation Department from the Liability Reserve Fund to fund deductibile for the Dougherty Arts Center Fire Insurance Claim. Star Flight DWI Awareness Program Amended the 1988-89 Operating Budget by accepting and appropriating a cost reimbursement grant award in the amount of $9,000.00 to the Emergency Medical Services Department from the Texas Department of Highways and Public Transportation for the STAR FLIGHT DWI Awareness Program. Variance Approved Approved a request for a variance from the requirement to dedicate right-of-way on 6920 Manchaca Road (Short Stop), SP-89-0048CS. Approved second/third readings of an ordinance rezoning the property bounded by West 38th Street, North Lamar Boulevard and Guadalupe Street, Zoning Case C814-88-0002 from "UNZ" to "PUD". First reading: February 23, 1989 - 6-0 vote; Councilmember Humphrey abstained. Conditions net as follows: Ordinance establishing a "PUD" District incorporates conditions imposed by Council. - 5-0 Approved second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 13-2 of the Austin City Code rezoning the property locally known as 10713-10735 Jollyville Road, Zoning Case C14-88-0022-CO, Tract 1 from "LO" to "LO -CO", Tract 2 from "LO" to "GR-CO", DANIEL R. PORTH by Susan K. Irvin. First reading: December 8, 1988 vote; Mayor Pro Tem Shipman and Councilman Nofziger out-of-room . Conditions met as follows: Restrictive covenant incorporating conditions imposed by Council has been executed. Conditional overlay incorporates conditions imposed by Council. Planning Department recommends dedication of right-of-way for Braker Lane be dedicated at the time of subdivision. Condition incorporated into restrictive covenant. Approved second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 13-2 of the Austin City Code rezoning the property locally known as 10805-10825 Jollyville Road and 4911-4915 Hamilton Lane, Zoning Case C14-88-0021, Tract 1 from "SF-2" and "LO" to "GR", Tract 2 from "SF-2" to "LO", DANIEL R. PORTE by Susan K. Irvin. First reading: June 30, 1988 - 6-0 vote; Councilmember Smoot CarlMitchell out-of -room. Conditions set as follows: Restrictive covenant incorporating conditions imposed by Council has been executed. Street deed dedicating right-ofway for Hamilton Lane has been executed. Planning Department recommends dedication of right-of- way for Braker Lane be dedicated at the time of subdivision. Condition incorporated into restrictive covenant. Council Memo 3 5/25/89 Approved second readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 13-2 of the Austin City Code rezoning the property locally known as IH-35 Service Road (Northbound) and West Parmer Lane, Zoning Case C14-88-0077, Tract 1 from "DR" to "GR-CO", Tract 2 from "DR" to "CH-CO", Tract 3 from "DR" to "CH-CO", JOSEPH, RIDER & CAMERON by Susan K. Irvin. First reading: December 8, 1988 Tract 1 and 2 - 7-0 vote, Tract 3-4-3 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Shipman, Councilmembers Carl-Mitchell and Urdy voted NO. Conditions set as follows: Restrictive covenant incorporating conditions imposed by Council has been executed. Conditional overlay incorporates conditions imposed by Council. ITEMS POSTPONED Postponed to June 1, 1989 at 1:30 P.M. is the report from the special counsel concerning Sumiken inquiry. Postponed to June 8, 1989 is an ordinance to amend the ordinance relating to billboards. Postponed to June 8, 1989 is approval of consélidation of the departments of Building Safety,, Planning, Economic Development and International Trade Department, a portion of Housing and Community Services Department and a portion of the Department of Environmental Protection; also consolidation of Resource Management Department, a portion of the Department of Environmental Protection, and the Solid Waste Services Department into one department to be known as Environmental and Conservation Services Department. Postponed to June 1, 1989 is an appeal from Ms. Leonora Cс. Aguilar of the Building Standards Board's decision regarding the demoliton recommendation for property located at 2601-B Hoeke Lane. Postponed to June 1, 1989 is consideration of adoption of a proposed set of selection criteria to be used for the evaluation of Engineering Professional Services. Postponed indefinitely is approval of electric wheeling contracts between the City of Austin and Texas Utilities Electric Company, Texas Municipal Power Authority and Central Power and Light Company. Postponed indefinitely is consideration of asking NCNB to relinquish the 25 year reverter clause on the Laguna Gloria Art Museum site. Postponed to June 8, 1989 is a resolution reserving the River Street site for the Mexican American Cultural Art Center project for. a period of five years with an option to review reservation of the site. Postponed to June 1, 1989 is discussion of cuts in community participation portion of the minority participation contracts on the new airport master plan. Council Memo CONSENT RESOLUTIONS 4 5/25/89 The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Nofziger's second, adopted the following resolutions in one consent motion: (7-0 Vote) Capital Improvements Program Authorized the filing of eminent domain proceedings to acquire a monopole billboard sign located on, and sign leasehold interests of Patrick Media Group of Houston, Inc., and/or its successor or successors in a tract or parcel of land containing 14,670 square feet of land area out of the James P. Wallace Survey No. 57, Travis County, Texas. C.I.P. No. 85/62-01. Contracts Approved Approved the following contracts: OSCAR RENDA CONTRACTING, INC. 3624 North Hills Drive, Suite 203 Austin, Texas Low bid of 9 0.78 Χ ΜΒE/WBE - - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM - Construction contract for 15,780 linear feet of a 36-inch Vater Transmission Main along FM 973 from State Highway 71 to Elroy Road, Financial Services Department Total $1,139,045.00 (Included in C.I.P. Budget of Water and Wastewater Utility) CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM - METRO PAVING COMPANY P.O. Box 43247 Austin, Texas Low bid of 2 7.21% MBE Participation J.C. EVANS CONSTRUCTION, INC. 8217 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Suite 200 Austin, Texas Lov bid of 6 13.42X M/WBE TRANS-TEX SUPPLY COMPANY 4619 East 7th Street Austin, Texas Low bid of 2 OX M/WBE Participation - - Police Emergency Driving Course Overlay, Transportation and Public Services Department Total $31,193.00 C.I.P. No. 81/87-06 (Included in C.I.P. Budget for Police Department) CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM - Construction Contract to improve the existing water system and relieve the private on-site septic systems, Transportation and Public Services Department Total $1,201,128.00 89-C020-JJ C.I.P. NOS. 85/22-09, 85/23-09 (Funding source - 1984 Revenue Bonds) Lightweight Meter Boxes, Transportation and Public Services Department Twelve (12) Month Supply Agreement Total $36,906.00 89-0098-DC (Prices reflect an approximate 6% increase from the previous contract) Council Memo BRUNING CO. 4930 Research Drive San Antonio, Texas Low bid of 3 OZ M/WBE Participation Bid avards: Sole bidders OZ M/WBE Participation (a) KUENSTLER MACHINERY 505 East 7th Street Austin, Texas (b) LANFORD EQUIPMENT 900 Ed Bluestein Blvd. Austin, Texas (c) WAUKESHA-PIERCE INDUSTRIES 16029 North IH-35 Austin, Texas PERTEX TEXTILE PRODUCTS, INC. P. 0. Box 579 Franklin, ΜΙ. Low bid of 8 OX M/WBE Participation Bid avards: Two highest revenue proposals of 4 M/WBE Participation 0% ACCO WASTE PAPER OF AUSTIN 4712 Bolm Road Austin, Texas (b) AMERICAN FIBER MULCH 1701 Benchmark Austin, Texas 5 - - - - 5/25/89 Blueline/Blackline Paper, General Services Department Twelve (12) Month Supply Agreement Total $47,468.00 89-0118-LI (Funding was included in the 1988/ 89 budget for General Services Dept.) Original Equipment Manufacturer Repair Parts for Heavy Equipment and Diesel Engines, General Services Department Twelve (12) Month Supply Agreement Total $119,000.00 89-0102-DC (Included in General Services Department) Items 1 and 11 - $45,000.00. Items 2,4 and 12 - $37,000.00 - Items 9,10 and 13 - $37,000.00 - Work Shirts and Trousers, General Services Department Twelve (12) Month Supply Agreement Total $94,976.00 89-0152-DC (Prices recommended reflect an approximate 9% increase from the previous contract) - Sale of Recyclable Materials, Transportation and Public Services 0% Dept. Thirty-Six (36) Month Service < Agreement Total Revenues $558,594.00 Enterprise Fund of Solid Waste Services 89-0051-RD - $532,944.00 - $25,650.00 Council Memo OFFICE PAVILION CORPORATE 1717 West 6th Street, Ste. 190 Austin, Texas Low Bid of 4 OZ M/WBE 6 - 5/25/89 Modular Furniture (panels only) for the "Lease Consolidation Project", Purchasing Office of Financial Services Department Not to exceed $298,838.10 89-0163-DC (Third party financing) [Related to Item #42] License Agreement Authorized a License Agreement to allow the encroachment of landscaping and irrigation systems into the Escarpment Boulevard right-of- way from Isaac Pryor Drive to Oliver Loving Trail, a 60.74 acre tract described in Volume 8521, Page 573 and Volume 8521, Page 606 to the West; Legend Oaks Phase A, Section 4 and Phase B to the East, Volume 87, Pages 197D, 198A, 198B. (Request submitted by Payton Collins on behalf of Realtex Funding Corporation) Required application fee has been paid. Transportation and Public Services Department recommends no annual fee be assessed, since encroachment enhances right-of-way. Authorized a License Agreement to allow the encroachment of landscaping irrigation and pavers into the William Cannon Drive, Vega Avenue and Rialto Boulevard right-of-way, Lantana Subdivision, 888.051 acres recorded in Volume 8521, Page 620, and Volume 8521, Page 633 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas. (Request submitted by Payton Collins on behalf of Realtex Funding Corporation) Required application fee has been paid. Transportation and Public Services Department recommends no annual fee be assessed, since encroachment enhances right-of-way. Federal Highway Administration Grant Accepted a Federal Highway Administration Grant Award in the amount of $69,900.00 from the Austin Transportation Study to the Departments of Planning, and Transportation and Public Services. (Grant award was included in each of the Department's approved Operating Budgets for FY 1988-89) Gannett Foundation Grant Authorized submission of and acceptance of a grant application in the amount of $5,000.00 from. the Gannett Foundation locally represented by KVUE-TV, Chanel 24. to provide funding to the City of Austin's Emergency Medical Services Department for the purchase of twenty pediatric transport apparatus. Major Urban Resource Libraries Authorized submission of and acceptance of a Major Urban Resource Council Memo 7 5/25/89 Libraries (MURLS) grant in the amount of $31,069.00 from the Texas State Library and Archives Commission for the purchase of library materials for the period September 1, 1989 to August 31, 1990. EXECUTIVE SESSION 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. Pending Litigation - Section 2, Paragraph e RECESS (a) City of Austin v. Houston Lighting and Power Land Acquisition - Section 2, Paragraph f (a) Status of convention center property acquisition Council recessed its meeting for executive session from 2:30 to 3:45 Ρ.Μ. ANNOUNCEMENT Mayor Cooke announced that as a result of discussion during executive session, the Council agreed to offer the appraised value for each parcel of land which is needed if a convention center is to be built on Site F, the east side. Mayor Cooke said they expect all title problems to be solved by June 13, 1989. DISANNEXATION The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Nofziger's second, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed, ON EMERGENCY, disannexation of the following full purpose areas: (5-0 Vote, Councilmembers Barnstone and Urdy out of the room.) - : FM 1826 Consider disannexation of the strip of land along FM 1826, including the R.O.V., from approximately the Circle "C" MUD #3 to the Hays County line. - I-35 South Consider disannexation of strip of land on each side of I-35 South R.O.V., not including the R.O.W., from Turk (Cullen) Lane to the southern most point of the City limit. - FM 1327 Consider disannexation of the strip of land on each side of FK 1327 and not within the R.O.V. from I-35 to the eastern most point of the City limit along FM 1327. U.S. 183 South - Consider disannexation of the entire 500' wide U.S. 183 strip from Burleson Road to the southern most City limit. Council Memo 8 5/25/89 - Pearce Lane Consider disannexation of the 500' wide strip of land along Pearce Lane from approximately Ross Road to the eastern most point of the City limit. - Colorado River Consider disannexation of the entire 500' wide strip of territory along the Colorado River from approximately Falwell Road to the eastern most point of the City limit along the Colorado River. FK 969 - Consider disannexation of the entire FM 969 strip from the Austin State School to the eastern most point of the City limit. FM 1325 Consider disannexation of the entire FM 1325 strip north of Merrilltown Drive and Abbott Labs. ---- The Council EXCLUDED this property from disannexation, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE REED PROPERTY. U.S. 183 North at Anderson Mill MUD - Consider disannexation of all property along U.S. 183 North that is annexed for full purposes and is also within Villiamson County (Anderson Mill) MUD #1. Also EXCLUDED from disannexation were the following properties: U.S. 290 East - Consider disannexation of the strip of land on each side of the U.S. 290 East R.O.V. and not within the R.O.W. of U.S. 290 East from Cross Park Drive to Giles Road. RM 620 East - Consider disannexation of the strip of land on each side of the RM 620 East R.O.V., and not within the RM 620 R.0.V., from approximately Maconda Park Circle to Parmer Lane. ZONING HEARINGS Mayor Cooke announced Council would hear the following zoning cases. Council heard, closed public hearings where applicable and disposed of cases as noted. Council Memo 9 5/25/89 - C14-89-0012 CITY OF AUSTIN by Parks and Recreation Department, 2525 Lakeshore Blvd. from "CS" to "P". RECOMMENDED to grant "P" for existing City of Austin Parks and Recreation maintenance complex. The site is located in the South Lakeshore Waterfront Overlay District and within 500 feet of Town Lake. Redevelopment of the site vill require filtration of stormwater runoff. ORDINANCE (On Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Nofziger's second, 5-0 Vote, Councilmembers Barnstone and Urdy out of the room) Recommended by the Planning Commission as Requested, With Conditions: C14-88-0094 - CHARLES B. MAUFRAIS by Cameron Oaks Joint Venture, 1400 South Lamar Blvd. from "SF-3" to "CS". RECOMMENDED to grant "CS-CO" subject to the applicant making fiscal arrangements for $3,365.00 to cover 5.6% of the cost of signalizing the intersection of Collier/Evergreen and South Lamar. The "CO" would limit the floor-to-area ratio (FAR) to .3. FIRST READING "CS" ZONING EXCLUDES NOXIOUS USES: BUILDING MAINTENANCE, CAMP GROUNDS, CONSTRUCTION SALES AND SERVICES, CONVENIENCE STORAGE, EQUIPMENT SALES, KENNEL, VEHICLE STORAGE, LIMITED WAREHOUSING AND DISTRIBUTION, MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE FACILITIES (On Mayor Pro Tem Shipman's motion, Councilmember Nofziger's second, 5-0 Vote, Councilmembers Barnstone and Urdy out of the room.) Recommended by the Planning Commission as Requested, With Conditions: C14-89-0010 - AUSTIN WHITE, LTD. by Fatter & Associates, 4000 IH-35 South from "LO" to "GO-CO". RECOMMENDED to grant "GO-CO" restricting the site to "LO", development regulations, as requested. ORDINANCE (On Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Nofziger's second, 5-0 Vote, Councilmembers Barnstone and Urdy out of the room.) C814-89-0003 COX PUBLICATIONS OF TEXAS, INC. by Graves, Dougherty, Hearon, 166 East Riverside Drive from "CS", "CS-1, L" to "PUD". RECOMMENDED to grant "PUD" subject to the following conditions: (1) Agreements specified in the letters of April 21, 1989 (the draft landscape and amenities notes) and April 27, 1989, to Ben Luckens. (2) Conditions as recommended by the Environmental Board modified in the case of condition #12 so that Phase I filtration does not have to include Council Memo 10 5/25/89 runoff from existing rooftops, and filtration of all development within the entire site within 10 years or in conjunction with Phase II improvements which ever comes first. (3) Conditions as recommended by the Waterfront Planning Advisory Board: numbers 1 (modified to require conceptual plans in accordance with PUD requirements), 2,3,7,8 & 11. (4) A height limitation of 96 feet. (5) Landcaping of the entire area between Town Lake and the hike and bike trail in conjunction with Phase I. (6) Limitation on allowable uses to nevspaper publishing. (5-2) --- POSTPONED JUNE 1, 1989 @ 4:00 Ρ.Μ. C14-89-0011 - JAMES PREWITT, by Commercial Investment Brokerage, 8658 Spicewood Springs Road from "SF-2" to "GR". RECOMMENDED to grant "GR-CO" limiting development to .33 FAR for general retail sales, .09 for fast food restaurant use, or .06 for food sales, service station, and .03 for car wash uses, and subject to dedication of 60 feet of right-of-way from the centerline of Spicewood Springs Road (McNeil Road) as required by the Roadway Plan. ORDINANCE (On Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Nofziger's second, 5-0 Vote, Councilmembers Urdy and Barnstone out of the room.) Motion The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Humphrey's second, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed an ordinance approving a request for a variance from the requirment to dedicate right-of-way on Prewitt Tract, (C14-89-011 and SP-89-0028C). (5-0 Vote, Councilmembers Urdy and Barnstone out of the room.) No Recommendation by the Planning Commission, Not A Quorum Vote: C14-89-0014 - RAYMOND EASELEY, 2902 Sweeney Lane from "LR" to "GR" (Council should be aware that the applicant did not appear and there were neighborhood concerns). NO RECOMMENDATION. POSTPONED TO JUNE 22, 1989 @4:00 Ρ.Μ. C14-88-0070 - OAK HILL JOINT VENTURE, by CRE, Inc. 5500 U.S. 290 West from "LI" to "GR-CO". NO RECOMMENDATION. FIRST READING (On Mayor Pro Tem Shipman's motion, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's second, 6-0 Vote, Councilmember Humphrey out of the room.) Not Recommended by the Planning Commission C14-87-144- DOMITILO PONCE, 1007-1011 Montopolis. NOT RECOMMENDED DENIED (On Mayor Pro Tem Shipman's motion, Councilmember Nofziger's second, 7-0 Vote.) Council Memo Recommended for Dismissal C14-86-310 RECOMMENDED FOR DISMISSAL. 11 May 25, 1989 BARTON RIDGE, LTD., 4544 South Lamar Blvd. from "GR" to "CS-1" DISMISSED (On Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Shipman's second, 6-0 Vote, Councilmember Humphrey out of the room.) C14-85-071 - LARRY BEARD, by Cunningham-Graves, Inc. 100-300 East Rundberg Lane from "SF-2", "SF-3", to "LR","MF-3". RECOMMENDED FOR DISMISSAL. DISMISSED (On Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Shipman's second, 6-0 Vote, Councilmember Humphrey out of the room.) Waiver From Group Homes Ordinance AUSTIN-TRAVIS COUNTY MHMR FACILITY, 1504 Collier Street. RECOMMENDED to grant waiver as requested. (#SP-89-0071W) WAIVER GRANTED (On Councilmember Nofziger's motion, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's second, 7-0 Vote) ZONING ORDINANCE The Council, on Councilmember Urdy's motion, Councilmember CarlMitchell's second, passed through SECOND READING of an ordinance amend- ing Chapter 13-2 of the Austin City Code rezoning the property locally kmown as 7200 to 7500 North F.M. 620 Road, Zoning Case C14-88-0097 from "DR" & "SF-2" to "PUD", First Reading: April 6, 1989, 4-3 Vote, Mayor Pro Tem. Shipman, Councilmembers Humphrey and Nofziger voted No. Conditions have not been met. The following condition is added: Councilmember Carl-Mitchell stated for the record: "The Greater Northwest Neighborhood Association is very concerned about water quality monitoring of the upper Bull Creek tributary and ask you to work with our staff to work out an equitable arrangement on cost sharing before setting up water quality monitoring facilities. would like this on the record for second reading, and add this as one of the conditions of approval for final reading." John Joseph, attorney representing the applicant, said they agreed to the condition. MOONLIGHT TOWER RESTORATION I The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Barnstone's second, adopted a resolution authorizing and approving a Professional Services Agreement in the amount of $139,788.00 with Council Memo 12 May 25, 1989 Geier, Brown, Renfrow Architects for the Moonlight Tower restoration project. C.I.P. 86/11-01. (7-0 Vote) PUBLIC HEARING STREET RENAMED Mayor Cooke opened the public hearing set for 5:00 P.M. on renaming Canadian Street to Robert Martinez Jr. Street. Cards of speakers are on file in the City Clerk's office. Motion The Council, on Councilmember Barnstone's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, closed the public hearing and waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed an ordinance renaming Canadian Street to Robert Martinez Jr. Street. (7-0 Vote) CONTRACT The Council, on Councilmember Nofziger's motion, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's second, adopted a resolution approving the following contract: (7-0 Vote) MCGREGOR PRINTING CORPORATION 6406 Burleson Rd., Suite 110 Austin, Texas LEASE/PURCHASE Utility Statements, General Services Department Twelve Month Supply Agreement Total $43,533.00 89-0072-LI The Council, on Councilmember Humphrey's motion, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's second, adopted a resolution approving lease/purchase financing in an amount not to exceed $1,325,000.00 with PACIFICCORP CAPITAL, INC. 901 MoPac Expressway South, Suite 2305, Austin, Texas to purchase computer equipment, telecommunication equipment andfurniture for Transportation and Public Serives Department and Information Systems Department. (7-0 Vote) SEAHOLM POWER PLANT The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Shipman's second, adopted a resolution approving submittal of the assessment report and proposed remediation plan for the Seaholm Power Plant to the Texas Water Commission. (5-0 Vote, Councilmembers Humphrey and Nofziger out of the room.) SPICEWOOD SPRINGS ROAD The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, adopted a resolution approving 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. (5-0 Vote, Councilmembers Barnstone and Humphrey out of the room.) Council Memo CITY DEPARTMENTS 13 May 25, 1989 The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed ordinance approving the following: (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Barnstone out of the room) 1. Approved consolidation of the City of Austin's Intergovernmental Services Department and the Law Department into one department to be known as the Law Department. 2. Approved consolidation of the City of Austin's Parks and Recreation Department and the Public Events Facility into one department to be known as Parks and Recreation Department. RECESS 3. Approved consolidation of the City of Austin's Health Department and a portion of the Housing and Community Services Department into one department to be known as the City of Austin Health and Human Services Department. Council recessed its meeting from 5:30 to 5:35 Ρ.Μ. CHILD CARE CENTERS The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Shipman's motion, Mayor Cooke's second, adopted a resolution establishing a task force on building, zoning, health and fire safety regulations for child care centers. (5-0 Vote, Councilmembers Barnstone and Nofziger out of the room.) LITTLE LEAGUE LIGHTS Mayor Pro Tem Shipman introduced a discussion of Little League lights. The City Manager will bring back a plan to keep the fields lighted on June 8, 1989. PUBLIC HEARING - SITE PLANS Mayor Cooke opened the public hearing on amendment to the transition (C20-89-001) to allow all site plans and development permits approved prior to January 1, 1988, to request phasing approval of site plan extension pursuant to Section 13-1-607 and 609. Cards of speakers are on file in the City Clerk's office. Motion Councilmember Urdy made a motion, seconded by Mayor Cooke to bring this back on June 29, 1989. RECESS Council recessed from 6:20 to 6:45 Ρ.Μ. - Council Memo 14 PUBLIC HEARING - SOUTH AFRICA May 25, 1989 Mayor Cooke opened the public hearing dealing with South Africa. Speaker's cards are on file in the City Clerk's office. Motion The Council, on Councilmember Humphrey's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, closed the public hearing, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed an ordinance prohibiting, restricting or limiting certain business transactions between the City and individuals or business entities which have business or financial relations with South Africa or Namibia or with firms doing business in those nations; providing for exceptions based upon degrees of financial risk; amending the Austin City Code of 1981; providing severability clause; and providing an effective date. (7-0 Vote) ONION CREEK INTERCEPTOR Councilmember Carl-Mitchell led a discussion on the Onion Creek Interceptor. ELECTRIC UTILITY TRANSMISSION SYSTEM The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Mayor Cooke's second, adopted a resolution regarding the electric utility transmission system. (5-2 Vote, Councilmembers Humphrey and Nofziger voted No.) ADJOURNMENT Council adjourned its meeting at 10:55 P.M.