AUSIT FOUNDIめ 7639 Austin City Council MINUTES For May 24, 1990 - 1:00 Ρ.Μ. Council Chambers, 307 West Second Street, Austin, Texas Rila Mayor Cooke called to order the meeting of the Council, noting the absence of Councilmember Humphrey. MINUTES APPROVED The Council, on Councilmember Nofziger's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Shipman's second, approved minutes for regular meetings of May 15, 1990 (as Electric Utility Board), and May 17, 1990 and special meeting of May 7, 1990. (4-0 Vote, Councilmembers Barnstone and Urdy not yet in the Chamber, Councilmember Humphrey absent) CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS Steve Sawyer discussed the City Council. Sue Schorer addressed current issues. David N. Elliott talked about expenditures. Henry Ratliff had ideas about the airlines. Tim Hamblin discussed cable television and Hank Sinatra discussed the music channel. Ted Siff talked about passage of an RFP by Council on May 10, 1990. Larry Binning discussed sidewalks. CONSENT RESOLUTIONS The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, adopted the following resolutions, all in one consent motion: (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Humphrey absent) Public Roadway License Agreement Approved negotiation and execution of a Public Roadway License Agreement for a public roadway across City-owned railroad right-of-way near Mileposet 80.30 in Cedar Park, Texas. The licensee is the City of Cedar Park, P.O. Box 1090, Cedar Park, Texas. Pipeline Easements Granted a 0.213 acre pipeline easement to Gemini Exploration Company 1005 Congress Ave., Austin, Texas, for well facilities across the Fayette Power Project. Granted a 0.59 acre pipeline easement across the Fayette Power Council Memo 2 5/24/90 Project to Clajon Gas Co., 500 North FM 1604 East, San Antonio, Texas. Water Resource Investigations Authorized execution of a cooperative agreement for water resource investigations between the City of Austin and the Geological Survey, U.S. Department of the Interior. City's portion of the cost is $170,345.00. (Funding approved as part of the FY 1989-90 budget for Environmental and Conservation Services Department. Total cost of the project for FY 1989-90 is $336,730.00; $170,345.00 will be funded by the City and $166,385.00 will be provided by the United States Department of the Interior.) Contracts Approved a six month supply agreement contract to A&P WATER AND SEWER SUPPLIES, 4618 E. 7th Street, Austin, Texas, for miscellaneous pipe fittings and connections at a cost not to exceed $35,924.00 with the option to extend for additional six month period in an amount of $35.924.00 for a grand total of an amount not to exceed $71,848.00. General Services Department Operating Budget. Approved contract awards to MERCK SHARP & DOHME (MSD), Sumneytown Pke, West Point, Pennsylvania, for pharmaceuticals, for a total cost not to exceed $148,639.00, and to SOUTHWEST SURGICAL, P.O. Box 90247, Austin, Texas, for pharmaceuticals, for a total cost not to exceed $122,571.00, for a twelve month period with one twelve month extension option for a total cost not to exceed $271,210.00. Brackenridge Hospital Operating Budget. Approved a twleve month Supply Agreement contract to L&L SERVICE CO., 900 Ed Bluestein Blvd., Austin, Texas, for anhydrous ammonia, in an amount not to exceed $48,000.00, with an option to extend for one additional twelve month period in the estimated annual dollar amount not to exceed $48,000.00 for a grand total not to exceed $96,000.00. Water and Wastewater Operating Budget. Approved a construction contract award to METRO PAVING CO., INC., P.O. Box 43247, Austin, Texas, for $499,709.23 for the taxiway overlay and drainage improvements project at Robert Mueller Airport. Funding by C.I.P. No. 880-817-0714. (This was approved later in the day, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Nofziger's second, (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Humphrey absent) Exchange With BAFB 1 Authorized the execution of an agreement with the United States Air Force for construction and installation of certain improvements valued at $167,975.00 at Bergstrom Air Force Base in exchange for easements of equal value for the East Ben White Water Transmission Main. Water and Wastewater Utility C.I.P. Project No. 390-227-0890. Council Memo Public Hearing Set 3 5/24/90 Set a public hearing for approval of the Austin Convention Center District Design Guidelines for July 12, 1990 at 3:00P.M. Convention Center and Tourism Approved an Access Policy for the Austin Convention Center Department. Approved a Booking Policy for the Austin Convention Center Department. OB-GYN Physician Services Approved to negotiate and enter into one year contracts with one twelve month renewal option with individual physicians to equal seven full time equivalent OB/GYN physicians for the provision of OB/GYN physician services for an annual cost not to exceed $1,123,490.00. (This was passed later in the day, on Councilmember Barnstone's motion, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's second, 5-0 Vote, Councilmember Nofziger out of the room, Councilmember Humphrey absent) Authorized utilization of search firms for the placement of up to three full time equivalent physicians for a total cost not to exceed $63,000.00 with no individual contract with one company to exceed $29,000.00. Approved negotiation and entrance into contracts with locum tenens agencies for the provision of OB/GYN physician services for a total cost not to exceed $118,800.00. ITEMS POSTPONED Postponed to May 31, 1990 are decisions on two contracts with PLANERGY, INC. Postponed to May 31, 1990 under Old Business, is reconsideration of the agreement with the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation, approved by the City Council, on January 18, 1990, to exclude the installation of a center turn lane on Balcones Drive between RM 2222 and Parkcrest Drive. Executive Session was cancelled, therefore items relating to discussion during Executive Session were also cancelled. Postponed to May 31, 1990 is approval to negotiate and enter into a lease agreement for office space at the Brackenridge Professional Building with Michael Stevens Interest, 11931 Wichester Lane #300, Houston, Texas, for twelve months with one twelve month renewal option for an annual amount not to exceed $70,000.00 Council Memo Fiesta Garden Fees 4 3/24/90 The Council, on Councilmember Barnstone's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, approved waiving fees at Fiesta Gardens in the amount of $500.00 for the East Austin Youth League. CONSENT ORDINANCES The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Shipman's motion, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's second, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed the following ordinances in one consent motion: (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Humphrey absent) Code Amendment Approved amending Chapter 6-2 of the Code of the City of Austin, 1981, to modify terminology for ambulances and transfer of vehicles in conformance with state law and the Texas Department of Health EMS rules, and to provide for an open application process for nonemergency transfer of vehicles. Records Management Program i Approved an ordinance establishing a Records Management Program for the City of Austin, in accordance with Title VI, Subtitle C of the Local Government Code, Vernon's Texas Code, Annotated. (No fiscal impact) BRACKENRIDGE HOSPITAL OPERATING BUDGET The Council, on Councilmember Barnstone's motion, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's second, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed an ordinance amending the FY 1989-90 Brackenrdige Hospital Operating Budget by increasing operating revenues by $902,801.00 and increasing expenditures by $1,363,725.00. ITEM PULLED OFF AGENDA Pulled off the agenda was a resolution to amend the Springwoods Municipal Utility District Consent Agreement. CONTINENTAL AIRLINES REQUEST Council had before them for consideration discussion of Continental Airlines request to submit a proposal for locating an aircraft maintenance center and/or an engine overhal facility. Motion Councilmember Barnstone made a motion, seconded by Mayor Cooke to"direct staff to put together a plan that would indicate to Continental Airlines that we are interested, in the event the Air Force were to Council Memo 5 5/24/90 vacate Bergstrom Air Force Base, in having them locate there, or any other site, terms and conditions would be negotiated, it would be prudent for the City not to donate land, we may lease on favorable terms, and I further suggest Council appoint a negotiating team composed of John Lewis, realtor, and Bill Bingham, attorney, to contact Continental Airlines and serve as a coordinating committee to present Austin's position to attract Continental here." Substitute Motion - FAILED Councilmember Carl-Mitchell offered a substitute motion, seconded by Councilmember Urdy to "direct City staff to put a proposal together similar to the United Airlines proposal and given the constraints Continental Airlines has imposed on us by the curfew requirements, that the site designated for terms of the proposal will be the site of the new airport in Manor."Motion FAILED by a vote of 3-3 with Mayor Cooke, Councilmembers Barnstone and Nofziger voting No, Councilmember Humphrey absent. Roll Call on Main Motion - FAILED 3-3 Vote, Councilmembers Carl-Mitchell, Urdy and Mayor Pro Tem Shipman voted No Motion The Council, on Councilmember Urdy's motion, Councilmember CarlMitchell's second, directed staff to prepare a realistic proposal to submit to Continental Airlines that will meet Continental goals, with caveats on both sites. Motion passed 6-0 with Councilmember Humphrey absent. ZONING HEARINGS Mayor Cooke announced Council would hear the following zoning cases. Council heard and made decisions as follows: C814-89-0008 - BARTON CREEK PUD, by Lichliter, Jameson & Associates, 8212 Barton Club Drive, from "DR, GO, LR, LO" to "PUD". ----- CONTINUE TO JUNE 7, 1990, 4:00 Ρ.Μ. Request for Six-Month Extensions Granted - HYDE PARK BAPTIST CHURCH, by Armbrust & Brown, 3805-3815 Speedway, from "MF-4" to "GO". C14-89-0072 C14-89-0074 - HYDE PARK BAPTIST CHURCH, by Armbrust & Brown, 8302-3804 Speedway, from "MF-4" to "GO". C14-89-0075 HYDE PARK BAPTIST CHURCH, by Armbrust & Brown, 4003-4007 - Council Memo C14-89-0076 - 6 90 5/24/89 Avenue F. from "SF-3" to "GO". HYDE PARK BAPTIST CHURCH, by Armbrust & Brown, 40114013 Avenue F, from "SF-3" to "GO". EXTENSIONS APPROVED (On Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, 5-0 Vote, Councilmember Barnstone out of the room, Councilmember Humphrey absent) PUBLIC HEARING - IMPACT FEES Mayor Cooke opened the public hearing on adoption of impact fee capital improvements plan and impact fees for Water and Wastewater. Speaker's cards are on file in the City Clerk's office. Council unanimously agreed to continue the hearing on May 31, 1990 at 5:00P.M. PUBLIC HEARING - DOWNTOWN SIDEWALK WASHING PROGRAM Mayor Cooke opened the public hearing on proposed rate change for the downtown service contract for continuation of the sidewalk washing program. Speaker's cards are on file in the City Clerk's office. Motion The Council, on Councilmember Urdy's motion, Mayor Cooke's second, closed the public hearing. (4-0 Vote, Mayor Pro Tem Shipman, Councilmember Nofziger out of the room, Councilmember Humphrey absent) PUBLIC HEARING - 16TH YEAR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT Mayor Cooke opened the public hearing to gather citizen's input on community needs to be addressed by activities funded under the 16th year (Fiscal Year 1990-91) Community Development Block Grant Program. Speaker's cards are on file in the City Clerk's office. Motion The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, closed the public hearing. (5-0 Vote, Councilmember Nofziger out of the room, Councilmember Humphrey absent) APPLICATION FOR CDBG FUNDS The Council, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Urdy's second, adopted a resolution authorizing application for and Council Memo 7 5/24/90 acceptance of approximately $4,603,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant Entitlement Program Funds for Fiscal Year 1990-91 (16th Year) from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). (5-0 Vote, Councilmember Nofziger out of the room, Councilmember Humphrey absent) ADJOURNMENT | Council adjourned its meeting at 8:43 Ρ.Μ. :