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Austin Policy: Adult Business, Housing, Recycling

Thursday, September 21, 1989 regular
  • Push for Recycling & Development:

    Initiated a comprehensive recycling ordinance and significantly updated land development codes, addressing parking requirements for shopping centers and allowing planned unit developments in the city's extended jurisdiction.
  • Social & Ethical Stances:

    Reinforced its Anti-Apartheid Ordinance with expanded definitions and created a task force for implementation. Also expressed support for the national "Housing Now!" march advocating for affordable housing.
  • Economic Growth & Regulation:

    Moved forward on an ordinance to regulate adult-oriented businesses, approved a new loan program to support the music industry, and initiated plans for an economic development electric rate for expanding manufacturers.
  • Key Land Use Decisions:

    Undertook a notable and complex process to disannex specific properties, including a large 490-acre tract, in response to new state legislation.

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YOF AUSTI 目 FOUNDED 1939 Austin City Council MINUTES For - September 21, 1989 1:00 Ρ.Μ. Council Chambers, 307 West Second Street, Austin, Texas : Mayor Pro Tem Shipman called to order the meeting of the Council, noting the absence of Mayor Cooke. MINUTES APPROVED The Council, on Councilmember Humphrey's motion, Councilmember Nofziger's second, approved minutes for special meetings of September 11 and 12, 1989. (4-0 Vote, Mayor Cooke absent, Councilmembers Urdy and Carl-Mitchell not yet in the Council Chamber.) REPORT ON ADULT-ORIENTED BUSINESSES The Task Force on Adult-Oriented Businesses presented a report to Council. Council directed that an ordinance be brought back at the December 7, 1989 Council meeting. CONSENT ORDINANCES 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: (6-0 Vote, Mayor Cooke absent.) Laidlaw Transit, Inc. Franchise - Approved an amendment to the Laidlaw Transit, Inc. Charter Bus Franchise and Rate Structure. (Revenue source expected annual revenue $28,600.) Paving and Improvements 10% gross receipts tax; Approved to repeal Ordinance No. 880623-E which declared the necessity for paving and improvement of Braker Lane from Parkfield to Lamar and provide for the levy of assessments, Department Name Change Approved changing the name of the Transportation and Public Services Department to Department of Public Works and Transportation. FIRST READING OF TAXI FRANCHISES The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Humphrey's second, passed through FIRST READING ONLY the following Ordinances: (6-0 Vote, Mayor Cooke absent) Council Memo - 2 9/21/89 Approved the renewal of the Airline Taxi Taxicab Franchise. Approved the renewal of Roy's Taxi, Inc., Taxicab Franchise. Approved the renewal of the Yellow Checker Cab Company, Inc. Taxicab Franchise, (Second reading to be October 5, 1989 and third reading November 2, 1989.) CONSENT RESOLUTIONS The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Nofziger's second, adopted the following resolutions all in one consent motion: (6-0 Vote, Mayor Cooke absent) Authorizing release of the Electrical Easement of record in Volume 4587, Page 1166 of the Travis County Real Property Records and located on Lots 1 & 2, Wells Branch, Ph. R, Section 2, locally known as 14900 I.H. 35 North. (Request submitted by William H. Ramsey on behalf of Provident Development Company$250.00 application fee paid) Authorizing release of the Electrical Easement of record in Volume 5830, Page 1614 of the Travis County Real Property Records and located on Lot 2, Research Plaza II, U.S. 183 at Jamestown Drive. (Request submitted by Lockwood Engineers, Inc., on behalf of Texas Commerce Bank-Austin, N.A. $250.00 application fee paid) Authorizing release of the Blanket Electric Easement of record in Volume 9204, Page 233 of the Travis County Real Property Records and located on Lot 1, Block A, Village at Walnut Creek, Phase 2, Section 7, and Lot 1, Block A, Village at Walnut Creek, Phase 2, Section 9A, Metric Boulevard at Cedar Boulevard Drive. (Request submitted by Blake J. Magee on behalf of TD Realty, Inc. $250.00 application fee paid) - Authorizing the filing of Eminent Domain proceedings to acquire a twenty-foot (20') Electric Utility Easement containing approximately 10,203 square feet of land out of Lot 1 of the Holiday Acres Subdivision, Travis County, Texas, as a counterclaim, as provided by law, in the case of Bobby R. Holiday et ux Laquita J. Holliday v. City of Austin; Cause No. 465,492 in the 261 Judicial District Court, Travis County, Texas. Authorization and approval of the Selection of Surveying firms on Capital Improvement Projects, for the fiscal year 1989-90 and 1990-1991. (Fees budgeted Estimated amount in each CIP Program, average 0.5% to 1.25% of budgeted amount $200,000.00) - Authorization and approval of an agreement with Travis County, in an amount not to exceed $304,779.00, for the relocation of water and wastewater utilities for the County's Braker Lane C.I.P. project (between N. Lamar Blvd. and Dessau Rd.) and the installation of a new wastewater main with this project. C.I.P. No. 227874, Serial No. 87/22-39 ($139,267.00); C.I.P. No. 237876, Serial No. 87/23-33 ($4,210.00); CIP No. 237748, Serial No. 86/23-31 ($161,302.00) Council Memo 3 9/21/89 Authorization and approval of a contract award to HARPER'S LANDSCAPE SERVICE, INC., 2938 East 12th Street, Austin, Texas, for Construction of an Off-Street Parking Lot on East Eleventh Street between San Marcos Street and Curve Street in the amount of $43,150.35. - Transportation and Public Services Department. ($43,153.35 is included in the budget for C.I.P. No. 627472) OZ M/WBE Subcontractor participation. 83/62-80 Approval of a contract award to HONEYWELL, INC., 12000 Starcrest, San Antonio, Texas, for the Installation of a Fire Alarm at the Municipal Building (124 V. 8th St.)/City Annex Building (301 V. 2nd St.) for $78,215.00 - Transportation and Public Services Department. ($130,000.00 is appropriated by General Services Department - Funding is from C.M.D. 88-25 account) 89-C036-JJ-Recirculated 12.78% MBE Subcontractor participation. - Approval of a contract award to UARCO INCORPORATED, 7718 Wood Hollow, Suite G 54, Austin, Texas, for a twelve (12) month supply agreement for UCSO Statements and Termination Notices in the amount of $64,260.00 - General Services Department. (Not to exceed $67,473.00 funding within General Services fund 52431) - Low bid of seven (7). OX M/WBE Subcontractor participation. - 89-0218-BO Approval of a contract award to INDUSTRIAL DISPOSAL SUPPLY, Plano, Texas, for Recycling Trucks in the total amount of $52,140.00 and for the purchase of a thirty cubic yard recycling truck from CRANE CARRIER COMPANY, Tulsa, Oklahoma in the total amount of $62,960.00 General Services Department. ($115,100.00 included in the FY 1988-89 Operating Budget of the Solid Waste Services Division of Transportation and Public Services Department and Environmental and Conservation Services Department) Low bid of four (4) bids. OX W/MBE Subcontractor participation. 89-0227-LI Approval of a contract award to UNION METAL MANUFACTURING COMPANY, 709 Lingco, Suite 101 (P.0.Box 830007), Richardson, Texas, for Traffic Signal Assembly Poles, in the total amount of $87,390.00 General Services Department. (Included in FY 1988-89 Operating Budget) Low bid of two (2) bids. OX M/VBE Subcontractor participation. 89-0216-LI Approval of a contract award to TTI MEDICAL, 7026 Koll Center Parkway, Suite 207, Pleasanton, California, for Surgical Neuromicroscope, in the amount of $141,902.00 - Brackenridge Hospital. (Bidder meeting hospital's requirements out of 3 bids 0% M/MBE Subcontractor participation) (Funding included in FY 1988-89 budget) BH9-278 Approval of a contract award to GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY, 10105 Metropolitan Drive, Austin, Texas, for Mobile X-Ray Unit, in the amount of $32,585.00Brackenridge Hospital. (Funding included in the 1988-89 budget) (Bidder meeting hospital's requirements out of 3 bids - OZ M/WBE Subcontractor participation) BH9-286 - Approval of a contract award to GENERAL MICROGRAPHICS CORPORATION, 310 South 13th, Waco, Texas, for Microfilming Services, in the total amount not to exceed $49,471.00- Brackenridge Hospital. (Funding included in the budget for FY 1989-90) Low bidder of six (6) bids - OX M/VBE Subcontractor participation. BC9-221 : i Council Memo 4 9/21/89 Approval of a contract award to MONTGOMERY ELEVATORS, 2013C E. Riverside Drive, Austin, Texas, for Twelve Month Maintenance Agreement, in the total amount of $40,500.00 - Brackenridge Hospital. (Funding included in the FY 1989-90 budget) Low bid of five (5) bidders 0% M/WBE Subcontractor participation. BC9-270 Approval of a contract award to KENDALL MCGAW, P.0.Box 25080, Santa Ana, Ca, for twelve month supply agreement for Pharmacy Solutions, in the total amount of $28,524.00 - Brackenridge Hospital. (Funding include in FY 1988-89 budget) Sole Source OZ M/VBE Subcontractor participation. BS9-248 Approval of a contract award to OHMEDA, Ohmeda Drive, P.0.Box 7550, Madison, Wisconsin, for an Anesthesia Machine, in the total amount of $36,515.00Brackenridge Hospital. (Funding included in FY 1988-89 budget) Bidder meeting Hospital's requirements of two (2) bids 0% M/VBE Subcontractor participation. BH9-279 - Approval of a contract (RFP) to ACUSON CORPORATION, 1220 Charleston Road, Mountain View, CA, for a Pediatric/Adult Cardiac Ultrasound System, in the amount of $218,555.00 - Brackenridge Hospital. (Funding included in FY 1988-89 budget) Best proposal of four (4) bids - OX M/WBE Subcontractor participation. BH9-201 Approval of a contract (RFP) to AT&T, 5501 LBJ Frwy, Dallas, Texas 75240, for a Revenue-Producing Pay Telephone Long Distance Service. - Information Systems Department. (Total commission on the annual gross revenues of InterLATA calls placed on Bell public pay telephones is 15%) Best proposal of four (4). OX M/WBE Subcontractor participation. 89-S128-SA Approval of a contract (RFP) to WESTERN STAR, INC., 5603 SW Hood, Portland, Oregon, for Blood Bank Computer System, in the total amount of $68,425.00 Brackenridge Hospital. (Funding included in FY 1988-89 budget) Best proposal of 2 bids OX M/WBE Subcontractor participation. BH9-215 Approval of a contract to EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY, Renaissance Plaza, 70 N.E. Loop 410, Suite 200, San Antonio, Texas, for Chemistry Analyzer rental and reagent supplies, in the total amount not to exceed $98,962.00 - Brackenridge Hospital. (Funding included in FY 1989-90 budget) Best proposal of five (5) bids - OX M/WBE Subcontractor participation. BC9-198 Authorization and approval of the submission and acceptance of a Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) funding application for FY 1989-90 to the Texas Department of Community Affairs in the amount of $348,448.00. Health and Human Services Department. - Authorization and approval of a Grant Application/Acceptance from the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation for continued funding for the Occupant Restraint Selective Traffic Enforcement Program for the Police Department. (Grant Request: $39,954.40. This grant is 100% funded, with no cost to the City. Funds to support this program are included in the FY 1989-90 budget) Authorization and approval of a Grant Application/Acceptance from the State. Department of Highways and Public Transportation for continued funding for the Traffic Services Microcomputer System (TRASER) for the Police Department. (Grant Request: $19,350.00. This grant is 100% funded, with no cost to the City. Funds to support this program are included in the FY 1989-90 budget) Council Memo 5 9/21/89 Authorization and approval of a Grant Application/Acceptance from the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation to fund a National Maximum Speed Limit Enforcement Program for the Police Department. (Grant Request: $123,197.71The City of Austin match is $41,065.91 which consists of overtime expenditures. Funds for this program are included in the FY 1989-90 budget) Authorization and approval of a Grant Application/Acceptance_from the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation to fund a Drunk Driver Apprehension Selective Traffic Enforcement Program for the Police Department (DWI STEP). (Grant Request: $107,415.57 The City of Austin match is $107,415.57 which consists of overtime expenditures. Funding for this program is included in the FY 1989-90 budget) - Authorization to accept a Grant Offer from Federal Aviation Administration for entitlement funds under the Airports Improvement Program to fund taxiway improvement projects at Robert Mueller Municipal Airport. (Grant Offer: $1,660,294.00 represents 75% share of the costs included in FY 1989-90 Aviation Capital Improvement Program.) Approval of Assignment of Lease to SERVION OF TEXAS, INC. from Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation (FSLIC) for the Austin Aero fixed base operation at Robert Mueller Municipal Airport. Approval of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Travis County and the Joint Airport Zoning Board for funding of Joint Airport Zoning Board Activities. (Proposed budget for FY 1989-90 is $86,639.00 Travis County would reimburse one-half and one-half funded by Aviation Department) Authorization and approval of a contract award to INDUSTRIAL DIETZ TRACTOR COMPANY, Seguin, Texas, for Hydraulic Extension Mower and a Tractor in the total amount of $28,571.94 - General Services Department. (Funds included in the FY 1988-89 budget of the Vehicle Acquisition Fund) OX M/WBE Subcontractor participation. 89-0248-LI Set a public hearing to consider adoption of an ordinance establishing an Economic Development Electric Rate for manufacturing firms expanding their operations or locating in the Austin Electric Utility service area for OCTOBER 5, 1989 at 3:00 Ρ.Μ. SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Nofziger's second, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed an ordinance amending the 1989-90 Capital Budget by reallocating $419,181.46 in the Senior Activity Center East C.I.P. Project No. 867889 from FY 1990-91 to FY 1989-90. (6-0 Vote, Mayor Cooke absent) CONTRACT EXTENSIONS - The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Nofziger's second, adopted resolutions to authorize and approve the following: (6-0 Vote, Mayor Cooke absent) Council Memo 6 - 9/21/89 December 31, A contract extension for the period of October 1 1989, of ethnic/minority marketing of tourism and conventions by the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. (6-0 Vote, Mayor Cooke absent) - December 31, A contract extension for the period of October 1 1989, of ethnic/minority marketing of tourism and conventions by the Capital City Chamber of Commerce. BOND SALE The Council, on Councilmember Urdy's motion, Councilmember Nofziger's second, adopted a resolution of execution of a Paying Agent/ Registrar with MTrust Corp., National Association in Austin, Texas, in relation to the City of Austin, Texas, Public Improvement Bonds, Series 1989 for $24,995,000.00. ($500.00 as a one-time lump sum payment by M-Trust to be paid to the City) (6-0 Vote, Mayor Cooke absent) The Council, on Councilmember Urdy's motion, Councilmember Nofziger's second, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed an ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale of City of Austin, Texas, Public Improvement Bonds, Series 1989 in the amount of $24,995,000.00 to Citi-Corp at a rate of 7.4428. (6-0 Vote, Mayor Cooke absent) SOLID WASTE ADVISORY COMMISSION A report was received from the Solid Waste Advisory Commission. RECYCLING ORDINANCE The Council, on Councilmember Humphrey's mottion, Councilmember Nofziger's second, passed through FIRST READING of a Comprehensive Recycling Ordinance. (6-0 Vote, Mayor Cooke absent) HOUSING NOW! The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Shipman's second, adopted a resolution supporting efforts to organize Housing Now! march October 7, 1989 on Washington, D.C. and for the City of Austin to participate with other groups in Texas to provide for the creation of affordable and accessible housing for all Texans, (5-0 Vote, Councilmember Barnstone abstained.) VARIANCE APPROVED The Council, on Councilmember Barnstone's motion, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's second, approved a request for a variance from the terms of the Right-of-Way Dedication Ordinance for 1314 East Oltorf. (Request submitted by Mr. Mike Carson on behalf of the Faith Presbyterian Church) SP-89-0124C i ) Council Memo DISANNEXATION 7 9/21/89 Council had before them for consideration the disannexation of certain property annexed for limited purposes, pursuant to the provisions of SB 962 and HB 3187. Motion The Council, on Councilmember Urdy's motion, Councilmember CarlMitchell's second, waived the requirement for three readings and passed, on EMERGENCY, an ordinance disannexing certain property annexed for limited purposes, pursuant to the provisions of SB 962 and HB 3187 but not including parcels 65 and 93 which were withdrawn, and not including parcel 63 which will be considered separately. (6-0 Vote, Mayor Cooke absent.) LATER IN THE DAY: Motion to Reconsider The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, reconsidered the motion. (6-0 Vote, Mayor Cooke absent) , Motion The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, approved on first reading only an ordinance disannexing certain property annexed for limited purposes, including parcel 63. (4-0 Vote, Mayor Pro Tem Shipman and Councilmember Barnstone abstained, Mayor Cooke absent.) Mayor Pro Tem Shipman stated for the record: "I abstained on this because I do not want to vote no in violation of State law but I acted on the good faith of the applicant that they would not request disannexation. They have requested disannexation and for that reason I choose to abstain because I do not want to be in violation of State law and vote no." Councilmember Barnstone said he abstained for the same reason.) Mayor Pro Tem Shipman asked the City Attorney to clarify since the disannexation needed to be on all three readings. Mr. Barney Knight, City Attorney, stated: "You need to disannex on all three readings tonight. Now that we have reconsidered, I would recommend Council consider dividing the question, voting on the ones you had earlier, so you can have five votes and the on disannexation, voting on this issue again." Mayor Pro Tem Shipman asked for a motion. Motion (Divided) The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed an ordinance, on EMERGENCY, disannexing certain property annexed for limited purposes, pursuant to the provisions of SB 962 and HB 3187, not including parcel 63 (parcels 65 and 93 were withdrawn). (6-0 Vote, Mayor Cooke absent) Council Memo 8 Motion 9/21/89 The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, passed through FIRST READING of an ordinance disannexing certain property annexed for limited purpose, pursuant to provisions of SB 962 and HB 3187, known as parcel 63, C7ad-89-178, approximately 490 plus acres, owned by Shellberg Tract Joint Venture, at Bullick Hollow Rd./FM 620. (4-0 Vote, Mayor Pro Tem Shipman and Councilmember Barnstone abstained, Mayor Cooke absent.) SPEED LIMIT The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed an ordinance approving an amendment to the Austin City Code to modify the speed limit on Winsted Lane: (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Urdy absent) 11-2-99(c) 25 mph Delete: Winsted Land from Windsor Road to Lake Austin Boulevard exit ramp from MoPac. MUSIC INDUSTRY LOAN PROGRAM POLICY The Council, on Councilmember Nofziger's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Shipman's second, approved the music industry loan program policy. (5-0 Vote, Councilmember Barnstone out of the room, Mayor Cooke absent) PUBLIC HEARING - STREET VACATION Mayor Pro Tem Shipman opened the public hearing set for 3:30 p.m. on vacating a portion of Asmara Drive. No one appeared to speak. Motion The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed an ordinance vacating ASMARA DRIVE, 7800 Block Cul-de-Sac. (6-0 Vote, Mayor Cooke absent.) ACTION TAKEN ON SEVERAL ITEMS The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Nofziger's took action on the following items: (6-0 Vote, Mayor Cooke absent) Search Firm Authorized the City Manager to utilize an executive search firm to recruit for the position of Administrator of Brackenridge Hospital. Council Memo Contracts 9 9/21/89 Authorization and approval of two contract awards not to exceed $814,793.18 to DIGITAL EQUIPMENT CORPORATION, 9442 Capital of Texas Hwy. Building B, Suite 200, Austin, Texas for $763,505.18 for Hardware/Software Maintenance and to SABREDATA, INC., 2600 McHale Court, Suite 125 Austin, Texas, for $51,288.00 for 1st Year Maintenance of DEC-Compatible Laser Printers - Multiple City Departments. OX M/WBE Subcontractor participation. 88-S262-AB Authorization and approval of a contract award to COMPUTER ASSOCIATES INTERNATIONAL, INCORPORATED, Route 206 and Orchard Road, Princeton, New Jersey, not to exceed $42,319.00 for Renewal of Annual Software Maintenance Systems Department. 0% M/WBE Subcontractor participation. SA-270-89-AB Information Authorization and approval of two contract awards not to exceed $232,850.00 to AMDAHL CORPORATION, 816 Congress Avenue, First City Center, Suite 700, Austin, Texas, ($89,600.00) for Disk Drive Upgrade Equipment and to COMDISCO, INC., 16800 Imperial Valley, Suite 390, Houston, Texas, ($143,250.00) for Disk Drive Upgrade Equipment - Information Systems Department. OX M/WBE Subcontractor participation. 89-5191-AB Authorization and approval of a contract award to AMDAHL CORPORATION, 816 Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas, for Mainframe Memory Upgrade in an amount not to exceed $145,050.00 - Information Systems Department. 0% M/WBE Subcontractor participation. 89-S210-AB NORTH AUSTIN MUD NO. 1 The Council, on Councilmember Barnstone's motion, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's second, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed an ordinance authorizing North Austin MUD No. 1 to issue district bonds not to exceed $2,000,000.00 subject to the cost of issuance not exceeding what the City would pay for similar services. (6-0 Vote, Mayor Cooke absent.) PUBLIC HEARING SET The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, set a public hearing on an appeal of the Electrical Board's decision to deny a request by Fred E. Martin for renewal (with penalty) of Master Electrical License: October 19, 1989 at 6:00 Ρ.Μ.) (6-0 Vote, Mayor Cooke absent) GEOTECHNICAL AND MATERIAL TESTING FIRMS The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Nofziger's second, adopted a resolution approving the professional service selections and rotating geotechnical and material testing firms for fiscal year 1989-90 and 1990-91 as recommended by staff except use Raba Kistner-Brytest Inc. for soils testing and Bryant McClelland will be on the rotation list. (5-1 Vote, Councilmember Barnstone voted No, Mayor Cooke absent) (Councilmember Barnstone's motion to approve staff recommendation did not receive a second) Council Memo ZONING - SHELLBERG TRACT 10 9/21/89 10/3/89 The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, voted to rescind the action taken by Council on January 26, 1989 regarding Zoning Case No. C14-88-0096 (Shellberg Tract). Vote was 3-3 with Mayor Pro Tem Shipman, Councilmember Barnstone, Councilmember Nofziger voting No, Mayor Cooke absent. Since there was not a majority vote, action was not rescinded. No action was taken on the zoning case scheduled for 4:00P.M. on the same tract. PUBLIC HEARING - INTERIM LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE Mayor Pro Tem Shipman opened the public hearing set for 4:30 P.Μ. on an amendment to the Interim Land Development Code concerning parking requirements. No one appeared to be heard. Motion The Council, on Councilmember Nofziger's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Shipman's second, closed the public hearing, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed an ordinance amending the Interim Land Development Code to revise parking requirements for shopping centers and handicapped parking for all users. (6-0 Vote, Mayor Cooke absent.) PUBLIC HEARING - SOUTH FIRST STREET BRIDGE Mayor Pro Tem Shipman opened the public hearing on dedication of public right-of-way and temporary construction easements for the South First Street (Drake) Bridge project out of dedicated parkland known as the North Bank Town Lake and Auditorium Shores. (5-0 Vote, Councilmember Barnstone out of the room, Mayor Cooke absent.) EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Pro Tem Shipman 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 v. HL&P (b) City of Austin v. Texas Water Commission (MUD rate cases) (c) City of Austin v. Dripping Springs Council recessed for executive session from 5:00 to 5:30 Ρ.Μ. Council Memo 11 9/21/89 Mayor Pro Tem Shipman announced no action would be taken as a result of executive session. Councilmember Barnstone left the Council Chamber for the remainder of the meeting. CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS Chuck Hempstead discussed East Austin Anti-Graffiti Day, September 23, 1989. Paul Robbins talked about energy conservation. Vince Taylor discussed the necessity to dismiss City of Austin vs. Dripping Springs. Maria F. Rocha and Carol A. Guthrie did not appear. Patrick Fires discussed his view on Austin Park Police Department. Scott Kingston did not speak. RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS TERMINATED The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Nofziger's second, adopted a resolution terminating certain restrictive covenants for the Walnut Creek Business Park by the City Manager. (4-0 Vote, Councilmember Urdy out of the room, Mayor Cooke and Councilmember Barnstone absent.) AMEGO SUB-COMMITTEE The Council, on Councilmember Nofziger's motion, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's second, made the following appointments to the AMEGO Sub-Committees: (4-0 Vote, Councilmember Urdy out of the room, Mayor Cooke and Councilmember Barnstone absent.) PUBLIC HEARING Parks: Mayor Pro Tem Shipman and Councilmember Nofziger Data Processing: Mayor Pro Tem Shipman and Councilmember Carl-Mitchell Fire: Councilmembers Nofziger and Humphrey Purchasing: Mayor Cooke, Councilmember Nofziger Vehicle Maintenance: Councilmembers Barnstone and Urdy - INTERIM LAND CODE Mayor Pro Tem Shipman opened the public hearing on the Interim Land Code. Speaker's cards are on file in the City Clerk's office. Motion The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Humphrey's second, closed the public hearing. (4-0 Vote, Mayor Pro Tem Shipman out of the room, Mayor Cooke and Councilmember Barnstone absent) Later: Motion The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Council Memo 12 9/21/89 Nofziger's second, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed an ordinance amending Title XIII, Interim Lane Development Code to allow the establishment of Planned Unit Development Districts in the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction. (5-0 Vote, Mayor Cooke and Councilmember Barnstone absent) RECESS Council recessed their meeting from 6:10 to 6:15 Ρ.Μ. AUSTINPLAN SCHEDULE The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Shipman's second, approved setting the AustinPlan schedule. (5-0 Vote, Mayor Cooke, Councilmember Barnstone absent) CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS Richard Shield spoke to Council. AMENDMENTS TO ANTI-APARTHEID ORDINANCE The Council, on Councilmember Humphrey's motion, Councilmember Nofziger's second, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed the following amendments to the Anti-Apartheid Ordinance which will broaden the definition of "doing business" in South Africa or Namibia, to prohibit purchase of goods manufactured by persons "doing business" in South Africa or Namibia and to exempt acquisition of medical supplies and medical equipment and pharmaceuticals, emergency purchases, replacement parts and services from the provisions of the Ordinance. (5-0 Vote, Councilmember Barnstone and Mayor Cooke absent) TASK FORCE The Council, on Councilmember Humphrey's motion, Councilmember Nofziger's second, approved the creation of and appointments to a task force to define guidelines for the implementation for the Anti-Apartheid Ordinance. (5-0 Vote, Councilmember Barnstone and Mayor Cooke absent) ADJOURNMENT Council adjourned its meeting at 7:10 Ρ.Μ.