Austin: Governance, Land Use, & Community Boost
City Governance Streamlined:
Approved a significant restructuring of multiple city boards and commissions, including repealing some entirely (like the Waterfront Planning Advisory Board) and reducing membership on others (such as the Arts Commission and Parks Board).Major Land Development Code Update:
Passed key amendments to the Land Development Code changing procedures for development application approvals and citizen appeals. A public hearing was also set for new regulations on urban watershed development.Community Investments & Social Programs:
Allocated over $1.1 million for a new pool and facilities at Dove Springs Park. Accepted grants for youth programs, museum preservation, and a youth substance prevention initiative, alongside funding a job training program.Local Business & Development Decisions:
Heard public input on funding for the Southeast Business Incubator. The council also overturned a Planning Commission denial, approving the site plan for a local cocktail lounge, "Dance Across Texas."
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FOUNDED TAET Austin City Council MINUTES For January 10, 1991 : MEETING CALLED TO ORDER 1:00 Ρ.Μ. - 1. Approved of Minutes for Regular Meeting of December 13, 1990 and Special Meeting of December 18, 1990 On Councilmember Larson's motion, Councilmember Nofziger's second, 5-0 Vote, Mayor Pro Tem Urdy, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell out of the room. 1:00 Ρ.Μ. CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS - 2. Mr. Darrell Burnette, to discuss HOPE parking. Did not speak. 3. Ms. Shelly Brisbin discussed Council resolution limiting board and commission staff support. 4. Ms. Cathy Vasquez-Revilia discussed continued funding of Southeast Business Incubator. 5. Ms. Sandra Sims, to discuss continued funding for Southeast Business Incubator. Did not speak. 6. Ms. Lillian Fuentes-Hernandez, to discuss continued funding for Southeast Business Incubator. Did not speak. 7. Ms. Patricia Ross discussed refunding of Southeast Business Incubator. 8. Mr. George Cervantes discussed continued funding of Southeast Business Incubator. 9. Ms. Sue Schorer, to discuss current City issues. Did not speak. 10. Mr. Thom Prentice discussed City issues. 11. Mr. Eric Anderson discussed current City issues.. 1:30 Ρ.Μ. - BOARD AND COMMISSION REPORTS 12. HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION - Discuss the resolution regarding Boards and Commissions. The report was presented by James Hill. 1 1/10/91 : i ITEMS CONTINUED FROK PREVIOUS MEETING 13. Approve an amendment to the Land Development Code requiring restaurants and cocktail lounges to provide parking for outdoor seating areas. (Public hearing held December 13, 1990 - No Citizen Sign-Up). TABLED, on Councilmember Barnstone's motion, Mayor Cooke's second, 4-3 Vote Councilmembers Carl-Mitchell and Nofziger and Mayor Pro Tem Urdy voted No. 14. Approve negotiation and execution of a contract with COMTRAX SYSTEMS, INC., Cincinnati, Ohio, for the installation and implementation of an Integrated Tenant Billing and Lease Management System at Robert Mueller Airport, in an amount not to exceed $72,508. (Funding available through a reappropriation from the FY 1989-90 Aviation Operating Budget). Best overall proposal of six (6). OX H/WBE Subcontractor participation. Pulled from agenda. 15. Approved third reading of an Ordinance amending Title XIII of the Austin City Code of 1981, to institute the Development System Improvements (DSI) relating to notice and appeal procedures, administrative approvals of certain applications required under the Land Development Code, with amendments. (Public hearing held December 6, 1990 - No Citizen Sign Up). Motion Councilmember Larson made a motion, seconded by Hayor Cooke to approve and amend the definition of interested party, with a friendly amendment by Councilmember Barnstone that there be no exemptions re Hill Country Roadway Ordinance. Motion to Amend Failed - Councilmember Carl-Mitchell made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Nofziger, to amend as follows: "If interested parties are registered at the time of staff approval of the site plan, a hearing date will be automatically established on the second Council meeting day, after the 14 day appeal period. Only interested parties vill be notified of these hearings at the time of approval. If no interested party has appealed the plan after the 14 day appeal period and/or none attend the hearing(s), the item vill be automatically withdrawn. Motion failed on a vote of 3-4 with Mayor Cooke, Councilmembers Barnstone, Epstein and Larson voted No. Motion to Amend .: Councilmember Nofziger nade a motion seconded by Councilmember Carl-Mitchell to amend language to include a member of "an environmental group". Motion passed by a vote of 5-2 with Mayor Cooke and Councilmember Larson voting No. Roll Call on Main Motion with Amendments 5-2 Vote, Councilmembers Carl-Mitchell and Nofziger voted No. 16. Approve an ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 900913-N and amending prior 2 1/10/91 i ordinances to re-establish fees for engineering review and construction inspection of water and wastewater facilities and street and drainage improvements. Postponed to January 24, 1991. 17. Approve an ordinance amending Chapter 13-2 of the Austin City Code rezoning property locally known as Bois D' Arc Lane and E. U.S. Highway 290, Zoning Case 0814-90-0002, from "Unzoned" to "PUD/ETJ". CARPENTER DEVELOPMENT CO., owned by Lichliter, Jameson & Associates, agent. (Public hearing held November 15, 1990No Citizen Sign-Up). No Action 18. Consider an Ordinance excluding from Austin's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction, the land included in the application for approval of the Manor Industrial Airport PUD-ETJ (C814-90-0002). (Councilman Robert Barnstone) (Public Hearing held November 15, 1990 - No Citizen Sign-Up) (Related to item 17] No Action ORDINANCES Zoning (Items 19-23) 19. Approved second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 13-2 of the Austin City Code rezoning property locally known as 5116-5130 Berkman Drive, Case No. C14-90-0060, from "MF-2", Multi-Family Residence to "LI-CO", Limited Industrial Services and "RR", Rural Residence, THOMPSON LITHO SUPPLY, by Minter, Joseph & Thornhill. First Reading: November 15, 1990; Vote 5-0, Councilmember Charles Urdy out of room, Councilmember Smoot Carl-Mitchell absent. Conditions met as follows: Conditional Overlay incorporates conditions imposed by On Councilmember Epstein's motion, Councilmember Nofziger's second, 7-0 Vote. 20. Approved second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 13-2 of the Austin City Code rezoning property locally known as 5736-5908 North Mopac, Case No. C14-89-0065, from "LO", Limited Office to "GR-CO", Community Commercial-Conditional Overlay, BRIGHT BANC SAVINGS. First Reading: January 18, 1990; Vote 7-0. Conditions net as follows: Conditional Overlay and restrictive covenant incorporate conditions imposed by Council. Postponed to January 17, 1991. 21. Approved second reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 13-2 of the Austin City Code rezoning property locally known as 7700 North Capital of Texas Highway, Case No. C14-90-0025, from "DR", Development Reserve to "MF-2", Multi-Family Residence, TWIN ROCK ASSOCIATES, by Land Strategies, Inc. First Reading: December 6, 1990; Vote: 4-3, Councilmembers Smoot Carl-Mitchell and Michael "Max" Nofziger and Councilman Robert Barnstone voted "NO". Conditions met as follows: Conditional Overlay and restrictive covenant incorporate conditions imposed by Council. On Councilmember Epstein's motion, Councilmember Larson's second, 4-3 Vote, Councilmembers Barnstone, Carl-Mitchell and Nofziger voted No. 22. Approved second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 13-2 of the Austin City Code rezoning property locally known as 7417 and 7419 E. Riverside Drive, Zoning Case C14-87-183, from "I-SF-3" to "GR", Community Commercial, for Tracts 1 3 1/10/91 ! and 2, and "CS-1", Commercial-Liquor Sales district for Tracts 3 and 4, R.L. TINGLEY. First Reading: May 26, 1988; Vote: 5-0. Conditions met as follows: Restrictive covenant incorporating conditions imposed by Council has been executed. 23. Approved second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 13-2 of the Austin City Code rezoning the property locally known as 5349-5359 Thunder Creek Road, Zoning Case C14-90-0056, from I-SF-2 to "LO", NCNB TEXAS NATIONAL BANK, by Strasburger & Price, Armbrust & Brown. First Reading: October 18, 1990; Vote: 6-0. Conditions met as follows: Street deed incorporating conditions imposed by Council has been executed. (Applicant Requests Emergency Passage) 24. Approved an amendment to the Austin City Code to modify the following Speed Zones: 11-2-99(d) 20 mph Delete: Springdale Road from 175 feet North of Northeast Drive to 23 feet south of Hycreek Drive 11-2-99(1) 25 mph Add: Springdale Road from 383 feet north of Northeast Drive to 23 feet north of Hycreek Drive 25. Amended the FY 1990-91 Capital Budget by authorizing acceptance and appropriation of $1,120,000 from Travis County Precinct 4 Park Bond Funds to the Parks and Recreation Department for design and construction of a pool, bathhouse, parking lot and related infrastructure for the Dove Springs Park project. (Reference No. 91/86-11). 26. Approved acceptance of the work for Cameron Road, Phase 1 & 2 from U.S. 183 to Rundberg Lane. (This ordinance is the final ordinance required by State Law). [No fiscal impact). #22-26 on Councilmember Epstein's motion, Councilmember Nofziger's second, 7-0 Vote. 27. Authorized waiving Capital Recovery Fees and existing Water Connection Fees, and approve a connection fee of $290 for a 5/8" meter at 14805 Zurick Drive, pursuant to Council directive of December 13, 1990 for Ms. Rosie McGee. On Councilmember Epstein's motion, Councilmember Nofziger's second, 5-2 Vote, Mayor Cooke, Councilmember Epstein voted No. 3:00 Ρ.Μ. - ELECTRIC UTILITY (Items 28-32) 28. Electric Utility Commission Report. No report given. 29. Resource Management Commission Report. No report given. 30. Monthly Management Report (Fiscal, Operations, Fuel) John Moore, Director, Electric Utility, presented the report. 1/10/91 31. Monthly Utility Receivable Report Betty Dunkerly, Finance Director, presented the report. RESOLUTIONS 32. Approved a contract award to GENERAL ELECTRIC CO., 85 N.E. Loop 410, Suite 416, San Antonio, Texas, for the purchase of Backup Transmission Line Relays, in an amount not to exceed $82,808.00. (Funding included in the Electric Utility C.I.P. Fund 317-117-1928.) Lovest of three (3) bids. OX M/WBE Subcontractor participation. The prime did not identify any subcontracting opportunities. Reference File No. 900934-1RD. On Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Larson's second, 5-0 Vote, Mayor Pro Tem Urdy, Councilmember Barnstone absent. 33. Approved the sale of 1,327 square feet of City-owned land to the State of Texas out of and part of the Burleson Electric Substation property at SH 71 (E. Ben White Blvd.) and Burleson Road (Parcel 75-10). [The City of Austin Electric Utility Department will receive $2,654.00 from the sale of this property.] 34. Authorized release of a portion of the Electric Easement recorded in Volume 3049, Page 1467, Travis County Deed Records, located on Lot 31, Highland Hills Northwest Section 3, locally known as 7210 Running Rope. (No fee was assessed for this request - application submitted by City department.) 35. Authorized release of the 10' Wastewater Easement recorded in Volume 11029, Pg. 0665, Travis County Real Property Records, locally known as 10037 Manchaca Road. ($250 application fee has been paid). 36. Authorized release of a portion of the 7.5' Public Utility Easement located at the southline of Lot 2B and release of a portion of the 5' Public Utility Easement located at the east line of Lot 2A, both Lots being a resubdivision of Lot 2 of Block A, Macmor Acres, recorded in Volume 73, Page 38 of the Travis County Plat Records, locally known as 1701 Kramer Lane. ($250 application fee has been 37. Approved a License Agreement to allow the encroachment of a monitoring well in the sidewalk area northeast of the 7-Eleven Store No. 12687, located at 7401 Burnet Road. ($250 application fee has been paid, Annual fee of $200 per year has been paid for the first year.) 38. Authorized the filing of Eminent Domain Proceedings to acquire a 15' Permanent Vaterline Easement consisting of 0.075 acre of land; and a 10' Temporary Working Space Easement out of the Valker Wilson Survey No. 2 located in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, owned by D.C. Moore, for the Slaughter Lane Water Transmission Main Project.. 39. Authorized the filing of Eminent Domain Proceedings to acquire a 20' wide Permanent Wastewater Easement consisting of 6,774 square feet of land and a Temporary Working Space Easement over a 1.00 acre tract of land as conveyed to 5 1/10/91 Victor R. Peterson and Eva G. Peterson and described in Volume 3944 at Page 325 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas, owned by Victor Roy Peterson and Donald Levis Peterson for the Sunset Valley Wastewater Interceptor Project. 40. Approved an agreement with the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation for the City of Austin to place $28,090.90 into Escrow with the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation for construction of the South First Street (Drake) Bridge Improvements. (Funding included in C.I.P. No. 825-607-2064). (Estimated cost of project is $4,713,453.77 to be funded from the Urban Systems Fund (State and Federal monies); City's cost is $104,945.77]. 41. Approved entering into an Interlocal Agreement with Williamson County for maintenance, upgrading and operation of traffic control devices at the intersections of Anderson Mill at Pond Springs, Hunters Chase at Pond Springs and McNeil Drive at Technology. (Williamson County to fund all necessary expenditures as approved by the Williamson County Commissioners Court on October 22, 1990) 42. Approved execution of a three (3) year contract with BANK ONE, TEXAS, NA, Austin Texas, for the operation of an Automated Teller Machine (ATM) concession at Robert Mueller Municipal Airport for a guaranteed minimum annual revenue to the Aviation Fund in the amount of $20,400 per year with the option to extend the contract for two (2) one (1) year periods in the amount of $20,400 minimum annual revenue per extension period for a total minimum revenue of $61,200 over the term of the contract. Sole bidder. OZ M/WBE Subcontractor participation. Reference IFB No. 900960-3SA. 43. Approved a construction contract award to CHASCO CONTRACTING, Austin, Texas, for repairing and expanding areas of concrete pads for commercial passenger planes and auxiliary ground support equipment at Robert Mueller Municipal Airport, in the amount of $771,521.65. (Funding included in C.I.P. No. 880-817-0712. The Federal Aviation Administration participation will be 75% of the eligible costs). Low bid of nine (9) bids. 9.547% DBE Subcontractor participation (4.881X MBE, 4.873% WBE. Reference File No. 91-0044-2-R 44. Approved negotiation and execution of a contract (RFP) with ACR ENGINEERING, INC., Austin, Texas, to provide professional engineering services for the engineering design of energy conservation measures at Brackenridge Hospital for an estimated amount not to exceed $85,000.00. (Funding to be provided by 1983 Revenue Bonds and Department of Energy matching grants). Best RFP of two (2). The prime did not identify any subcontracting opportunities. Reference No. 900726-3RW #33-44 on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Nofziger's second, 7-0 Vote. 45. Approved execution of a twelve (12) month contract with TEXAS DISPOSAL SYSTEMS, Austin, Texas, for the collection of garbage in the Central Business District in an estimated amount not to exceed $138,465.36, with two (2) twelve (12) month extension options in an estimated amount not to exceed $138,465.36 per option, for a total estimated amount not to exceed $415,396.08. Low bid of three (3) bids. OX M/WBE Subcontractor participation. The prime did not identify any subcontracting opportunities. Reference File No. 910010-3RF On Councilmember Nofziger's motion, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's second, 5-1 Vote, Councilmember Barnstone voted No, Mayor Pro Tem Urdy out of the room. 6 1/10/91 .. 46. Approved a construction contract award to J.C. EVANS CONSTRUCTION, 8217 Shoal Creek Blvd., Suite 200, Austin, Texas, for extension of existing wastewater collection lines to annexed areas (Slaughter Lane Area III, Phase 1-A), in the amount of $65,399.70. (Funding included in C.I.P. No. 443-237-0781 - Wastewater Funds to Annexed Areas). Low bid of four (4) bids. 10.87% MBE, 8.3% WBE Subcontractor participation. Bid Invitation No. 91-0064-2-RW 47. Approved a construction contract award to WAYNE BARNES COMPANY, 5114 Balcones Woods Drive, #307, Austin, Texas, for expansion and alterations to the Conley-Guerrero Senior Activity Center located at 808 Nile Street, in the amount of $274,600. (Funding included in C.I.P. Fund 831-867-0889). Low bid of five (5) bids. 14.38% MBE, 16.56% WBE Subcontractor participation. 48. Approved a construction contract award to ROBERT JENTSCH CONSTRUCTION, INC., P.O. Box 3343, Austin, Texas, for construction of an irrigation pump to pump water from Town Lake to water the Auditorium Shores Park facility, in the amount of $84,625. (Funding included in C.I.P. Project No. 823-867-0031) Low bid of three (3) bids. 3.69% MBE, 1.00% WBE Subcontractor participation. 49. Approved the selection of Professional Engineering Services (RFQ), from RADIAN CORPORATION, 8501 MoPac Blvd., P.0. Box 201088, Austin, Texas, for leachate migration and slope stabilization investigation and remedial action plan for the FM 812 Landfill, in an estimated cost of $200,000. (Funding included in the Operation Fund of Solid Waste Services). Best RFQ of ten (10). 10% MBE, 5X WBE Subconsultant participation. 50. Authorized application for and acceptance of grant funding from Newman's Own Inc. in the amount of $15,000 for a preservation Master Plan for the O'Henry Museum. (No matching funds are required). 51. Authorized application for and acceptance of grant funding from from the Institute of Museum Services Operating Support Grant in the amount of $60,000 for expansion of youth programs at the Austin Nature Center. (No matching funds are required). 52. Authorized application for and acceptance of grant funding in the amount of $60,000 $66,535.80 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for Project RAP-UP, a substance prevention program for youth administered by the Parks and Recreation Department. #46-52 on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Nofziger's second, 7-0 Vote. 53. Authorized entering into an agreement with Focusing Resources on Employment, Education and Enterprise (FREEE) as follows: (1) to lease the DeWitty Building located at 2209 Rosewood Avenue for up to five years for a fee of $200 per month; and (2) to contract the administration of job training and skill development programs for one year at a cost of $100,000. (Funding allocated by Council from 12th and 16th Year Community Development Block Grant Programs). On Mayor Pro Tem Urdy's motion, Councilmember Larson's second, 4-1 Vote, Mayor Cooke voted No, Councilmembers Barnstone and Epstein out of the room. 54. Set a public hearing on an ordinance amendment to Chapter 13-2, Article I (Water 7 1/10/91 Quality) of the Austin City Code of 1981 by providing regulations for development in Urban Watersheds. Date and time: January 24, 1991 at 4:30 p.m. 55. Set a public hearing to approve creation of Tax Abatement Reinvestment Zone No. Four for Ion Implant Services, Inc., on a portion of Lot 2, Block A University Business Park, in accordance with Section 312.202 of Texas Tax Code. Date and time: January 17, 1991 at 5:00 P.M. 56. Set a public hearing on amending Chapter 13-8, Article VII of the Land Development Code of the City of Austin by adding provisions regulating the permitting and storage of common pool treatment chemicals. (Net fiscal impact estimated to be a net annual General Fund decrease of $2,773.00 due to decreased collection of permit revenues.) Date and times January 31, 1991 at 5:30 P.Μ. #54-56 on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Nofziger's second, 7-0 Vote. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND APPROVAL OF ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS 57. 4:30 P.M. - Appeal of the Planning Commission's denial of a Site Plan for a proposed Cocktail Lounge "Dance Across Texas", located at 2201 East Ben White Blvd. (SPC-90-0138C). Closed the public hearing and granted the appeal as recommended by staff. On Councilmember Nofziger's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Urdy's second, 6-0 Vote, Councilmember Barnstone out of the room. - 58. 6:00 Ρ.Μ. Amend Chapter 2, of the City of Austin Code, 1981, by adding a designated Area 3 to the Alcohol Consumption Ordinance. (Ordinance No. 900816-D). (Councilmember Bob Larson) Councilmember Larson's motion to approve First Reading and continue the public hearing at the time of the Second Reading FAILED by a vote of 2-3 with Councilmembers Barnstone, Carl-Mitchell and Epstein voting No, Mayor Pro Tem Urdy and Councilmember Nofziger out of the room. 4:00 Ρ.Μ. ZONING HEARINGS AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES - ZONING DISTRICTS Recommended As Requested 59. C14-90-0075 NATIONWIDE LIFE INSURANCE, by C.P. Oles Company, 13928 U.S. Hwy. 183 - North, from "DR" to "CS-1". ORDINANCE 60. C14-90-0077 - MARCELINE LASSITER & ROBERT GIDDINGS, by Ralph Harris Surveyor, 3703 Robbins Road, from "LA" to "SF-2". ORDINANCE 8 1/10/91 Recommended As Requested, With Conditions 61. C14-90-0053 - CULLEN CENTER BANK, by Richardson Verdoorn, 8500-8900 Brodie Lane, from "DR", to Tract is "LR & GR" (0.23 acres), Tract 2: "LR & GR" (0.57 acres), Tract 3: "MF-2", Tract 4: "SF-2". FIRST READING ONLY 62. C14-90-0065 - ROSEWOOD RESIDENTIAL, by Strasburger & Price, Armbrust & Brown, 10400-10450 and 10401-10451 Morado Circle, from "LO" to "MF-2". FIRST READING ONLY #59-62 on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Urdy's second, 7-0 Vote. 63. C14-90-0069 - WOODCLIFF BAPTIST CHURCH, by Brunovsky & Associates, 1300 East Braker Lane, from "SF-2" to "NO", Variance from Right-of-Way Dedication requested. APPROVED FIRST READING ONLY, WITH VARIANCE On Councilmember Larson's motion, Mayor Cooke's second, 5-1 Vote, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell voted No, Mayor Pro Tem Urdy out of the room. 64. C14-90-0070 - ALAMO BANK OF TEXAS, by Sasser Properties, 707-715 East 1st Street, 704-716 Driskill Street, 98 IH 35 South, from "LR, MF-4" to "GR". POSTPONED TO TO JANUARY 24, 1991 AT 4:00 Ρ.Μ. 65. C14-90-0076 - LOUIS HOWARD, by Clark, Thomas, Vinters & Newton, 12636 Research Blvd., from "LO, GR & GR-CO" to "GR". ORDINANCE 66. C14-90-0079 NN INVESTOR, by Sandlin & Company Realtors, 16501 Bratton Lane, from - "SF-2" to "LI". FIRST READING 67. GHW-90-002 - NEW LIFE RENEWAL CENTER, by Erick W. Evans, 2904 Sweeney Lane, (Group Home Vaiver), [Planning Commission Action pending review by Subcommittee.] POSTPONED TO JANUARY 24, 1991 AT 4:00 Ρ.Μ. #64-67 On Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Urdy's second, 7-0 Vote. ITEMS FROM COUNCIL 68. Approved & Resolution allowing the Governor's Inaugural Committee to sell commemorative items on January 15, 1991. (Legislative Subcommittee) 9 1/10/91 69. Adopted amendments to the City of Austin's Legislative Program for the 72nd Session of the Texas Legislature. (Legislative Subcommittee) #68-69 on Councilmember Epstein's motion, Councilmember Larson's second, 7-0 Vote. 70. Approved the selection of Bonita Inc./Salas Concessions, Joint Venture, Subconcessionaire, for Dobbs House Inc., per Dobbs/Lease Concession Agreement. (Mayor Lee Cooke) On Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Mayor Cooke's second, 4-2 Vote, Councilmembers Barnstone and Larson voted No, Councilmember Epstein out of the room. 71. Approve a Resolution regarding the Mid-East situation. (Councilmember Michael "Kax" Nofziger) TABLED, on Councilmember Larson's motion, Mayor Cooke's second, 4-3 Vote, Mayor Pro Tem Urdy, Councilmembers Carl-Kitchell and Nofziger voted No. 72. Directed the City Manager to issue an RFQ for development of a Master Plan for the proposed Mercado site. (Councilman Robert Barnstone and Councilmember Charles Urdy) On Councilmember Barnstone's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Urdy's second, 7-0 Vote. 73. Approved a Resolution repealing an earlier resolution adopted by the City Council on December 19, 1985 creating the Waterfront Planning Advisory Board. (Councilmember Louise Epstein) On Councilmember Epstein's motion, Mayor Cooke's second, 5-2 Vote, Councilmembers Carl-Mitchell and Nofziger voted No. 74. Approved a Resolution repealing an earlier resolution adopted by the City Council on November 4, 1971 creating the Citizen's Traffic Safety Commission. (Councilmember Louise Epstein) On Councilmember Epstein's motion, Councilmember Larson's second, 7-0 Vote. 75. Approved an Ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 811008 and 811022-A, City Code Sections 2-5-41 through 2-5-44, creating the Neighborhood Revitalization Commission. (Councilmember Louise Epstein) On Councilmember Epstein's motion, Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's second, 6-0 Vote, Mayor Cooke out of the room. 76. Approved an Ordinance reducing the membership of the Arts Commission to bring it into compliance with Section 2-4-6 of the Austin City Code. (Councilmember Louise Epstein). On Councilmember Epstein's motion, Councilmember Larson's second, 4-3 Vote, Councilmembers Barnstone, Carl-Mitchell and Nofziger voted No. 77. Approved an Ordinance reducing the membership of the Parks and Recreation Board to 10 1/10/91 bring it into compliance with Section 2-4-6 of the Austin City Code. (Councilmember Louise Epstein) On Councilmember Epstein's motion, Councilmember Larson's second, 7-0 Vote. 78. Approve an Ordinance changing the terms of the members on the Police Retirement Board from four to three years and reducing the membership to bring the Board into compliance with Section 2-4-6 of the Austin City Code. (Councilmember Louise Epstein). On Councilmember Epstein's motion, Councilmember Larson's second, 4-3 Vote, Councilmembers Barnstone, Carl-Mitchell and Nofziger voted No. 79. Approved an Ordinance changing the name of the Child Care Commission to the Child Care Council and requiring one member to be appointed by the Austin Independent School District and one member to be appointed by the Commissioners of Travis County. (Councilmember Louise Epstein) On Councilmember Epstein's motion, Councilmember Larson's second, 7-0 Vote 80. Approved an Ordinance reducing the membership of the Employee's Retirement System to bring it into compliance with Section 2-4-6 of the Austin City Code. (Councilmember Louise Epstein) On Councilmember Epstein's motion, Councilmember Larson's second, 4-3 Vote, Councilmembers Barnstone, Carl-Mitchell and Nofziger voted No. EXECUTIVE SESSION (No Public Discussion on These Items) Mayor Cooke announced that 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. 81. Pending/Contemplated Litigation - Section 2, Paragraph e (A) TD Realty, Inc., and Parmer-Metric Associates, Limited v. City of Austin 82. Land Acquisition - Section 2, Paragraph f (A) Review and discussion of real property acquisition for: (1) U.S. Highway 183/290 Project right-of-way (a) Account #8014-1-72 Parcel 63 (2) TSM Intersection Improvements, S. Lamar at Oltorf ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING 83. Approved resolutions authorizing real property acquisitions for: (1) U.S. 183/290 Expansion Project 11 1/10/91 1 a. Account No. 8014-1-72, parcel 63 (2) TSM Intersection Improvements, S. Lamar at Oltorf On Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Urdy's second, 4-0 Vote, Councilmembers Barnstone, Epstein and Nofziger out of the room. 84. ΑΡΡΟΙΝTMENTS HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION - James Hill, Eunice Wyatt and Dorothy Turner. MAYOR'S COMMITTEE FOR DISABLED PERSONS Paul Voigt SPEAKERS AT END OF MEETING Six people spoke at the end of the meeting. ADJOURN The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 Ρ.Μ. 12 1/10/91