۱۰ POUNDID 1034 Austin City Council MINUTES For February 14, 1991 MEETING CALLED TO ORDER 1:00 Ρ.Μ. - Mayor Cooke called to order the meeting of the Council, noting the presence of all Councilmembers. MINUTES APPROVED 1. Approved Minutes for Regular Meeting of February 7, 1991 On Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Larson's second, 7-0 Vote. CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS 1:00 Ρ.Μ. - 2. Mr. Raul Vasquez shared information regarding the problem of teen-age pregnancy and parenthood. 3. Mr. David W. Samuelson discussed the airport. 4. Mr. Awbro L. Young, to discuss the airport was not present. 5. Mr. Homer L. Biggerstaff, o discuss the airport gave his time $3. 6. Mr. Kenneth Sprinkles, to discuss the airport at Manor was not present. 7. Mr. David N. Elliott discussed current City issues. 8. Ms. Elizabeth C. Flynn discussed an ordinance regarding ducks. 9. Mr. Leonard Lyons discussed communication to and from Council. 10. Mr. Richard Trachtenberg discussed current City issues. 11. Mr. Thom Prentice discussed City issues. 1:30 Ρ.Μ. BOARD AND COMMISSION REPORTS - 12. BERGSTROM AIRPORT TASK FORCE - Status Report Report given by Jin Steed and Gwen Vebb. 1 FEBRUARY 14, 1991 13. PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD - Rowing Committee Report Report given by Beverly Griffith, Louise Nivison and Jeff Hart. ITEMS CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS 14. Approved third reading of an Ordinance amending Chapter 13-2 of the Austin City Code rezoning the property locally known as 4411 Spicewood Springs Road, Case No. C814-90-0001, from "SF-3" to "PUD" Planned Unit Development, LARRY PEEL, by Land Strategies, Incorporated. First reading: November 29, 1990; Vote 4-2-1, Councilmembers Epstein and Nofziger voted No, and Councilman Robert Barnstone abstained. Second reading: February 7, 1991; Vote 4-2, Councilmembers Epstein and Nofziger voted No. (Public hearings held November 29, 1990 and February 7, 1991 - No Citizen Sign Up). Councilmember Larson said the restrictive covenant has been "signed, sealed and delivered". Councilmember Nofziger read the following into the record which was a paragraph from a letter received from the Balcones Civic Association: "Because of the big danger to the peak hour traffic our Balcones Civic Association Committee rejected recently, again, in unanimity, the Caprock re-zoning in the land slot which would make it possible. The City would give away its valuable land with street access in exchange for worthless land without real access. Apart from this for the single family neighborhoods around it, Caprock is a mega development"...Councilmember Nofziger said "the letter goes on to detail the traffic situation, I just wanted to read that into the record." On Councilmember Larson's motion, Mayor Cooke's second, 4-2-1 Vote, Counc" embers Epstein and Nofziger voted No, Counci. erber Barnstone abstained. 15. Appointment of a Citizens Task Force to address the redevelopment of Robert Mueller Municipal Airport (RMMA). (Mayor Lee Cooke]. Council appointed Girard Kinney and Gertrude Truitt-Green, on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Mayor Cooke's second, 7-0 Vote. ORDINANCES 16. Approved an amendment to the Austin City Code to modify the following Speed Zones: 11-2-100(a) 35 mph Delete: Manor Road from Chicon Street to Pershing Drive Add: Manor Road from IH-35 to Airport Boulevard Delete: Manor Road from Westheimer Drive to Springdale Road Add: Manor Road from 300 feet south of Creekwood Drive to the Austin City Limits 2 FEBRUARY 14, 1991 11-2-100(B) 40 mph Delete: Manor Road from Pershing Drive to Westheimer Drive Add: Manor Road from Airport Boulevard to 300 feet south of Creekwood Drive On Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Urdy's second, 7-0 Vote. 17. Amended the Health and Human Services Department's (HHSD) FY 1990-91 Operating Budget to increase expenses by $4,567 and expense refunds by $25,370 to accept an increase in the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) from the Texas Department of Community Affairs (TDCA). On Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Urdy's second, 7-0 Vote. 18. Amended the FY 1990-91 C.I.P. budget related to Water and Wastewater Utility expenditures in the amount of $169,993 to provide for the purchase of a composting machine for the Hornsby Bend wastewater recycling program. (Funding provided by C.I.P. No. 435-237-0935-Govalle Sludge Disposal). On Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Urdy's second, 7-0 Vote. 19. Approved amending Ordinance No. 900215-F, related to investment parameter percentages of fixed income securities and common stocks allowed in the Employees Retirement System portfolio. Postponed until February 28, 1991. 20. Approved amending Ordinance No. 900118-D authorizing the Police Board to give Police Officers the opportunity to buy back pretrously forfeited service, and establishing a minimum benefit for a duty related disability equal to a benefit based on twenty (20) years of service. Pulled from Agenda 21. Approved first reading of an Ordinance granting a six month extension to the Southwestern Bell Telephone Franchise (Ordinance No. 760325-A) as amended. On Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Nofziger's second, 7-0 Vote. 22. Authorized the dedication of 13,370 square feet of existing City-owned property located at E. Riverside Drive and I.H. 35 for park and recreational purposes for public use by the citizens of the City of Austin as part of the South First Street (Drake) Bridge project. (There is no fiscal impact.) On Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's notion, Mayor Pro Tem Urdy's second, 7-0 Vote. 3 FEBRUARY 14, 1991 RESOLUTIONS 23. Authorized the filing of Eminent Domain Proceedings to acquire .0418 acre of land in fee simple and a permanent waterline easement containing 7,645 square feet of land out of and a part of the James Rogers Survey No. 19, situated in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, owned by Brittany Associates Limited Partnership and Hall Midlandtree Associates for the U.S. Highway 183 Improvement Project. 24. Approved selection (RFQ) of VOLZ & ASSOCIATES, Austin, Texas, and negotiation and execution of a contract to provide architectural/engineering services for the completion of the preservation plan for the Lundberg Bakery (Old Bakery) in the amount of $52,000. (Funding included in the Parks and Recreation Department 1982-84 Capital Improvement Projects). Best RFQ of seven (7). 10% MBE, 29% WBE Subcontractor participation. 25. Approved selection (RFQ) of four (4) architectural firms, 1) PARSHALL & ASSOCIATES, (WBE), Austin, Texas, 2) COFFEE CRIER & SCHENCK, ARCHITECTS, Austin, Texas, 3) ROBERT JACKSON/EMILY LITTLE JOINT VENTURE ARCHITECTS (WBE), Austin, Texas, 4) RAYMOND YIN ARCHITECT (MBE), Austin, Texas, for an Architectural Services-Rotation List, to provide services on a variety of small, fast-turnaround projects for a period of two years or until available funding is expended, in the amount of $240,000 ($60,000. +/- per firm). (Funding will be provided from the various department budgets for which the services are needed). MBE participation estimated at 25%, WBE participation at 50%. Additionally, three of the four firms have identified H/WBE Subcontracting opportunities in order to meet or exceed the M/WBE goals. 26. Approved selection (RFQ) of LAW ENGINEERING, Austin, Texas, to allow negotiation and execution of a contract to provide architectural and engineering services for waterproofing at Brackenridge Hospital, in the amount of $2.000. (Funding included in Brackenridge Hospital's FY 1990-91 Capital Improvements Program). 0% M/WBE Subcontractor participation. The prime did not identify any subcontracting opportunities. 27. Approved a construction award to HUNTER DEMOLITION AND WRECKING CORPORATION, San Antonio, Texas, for demolition of two (2) elevated steel water storage tanks and removal of two (2) steel pressure tanks, in the amount of $34,100. (Funding included in the Water fund of the Water and Wastewater Utility). Low bid of five (5) bids. OZ MBE/WBE Subcontractor participation. The prime did not identify any subcontracting opportunities. Reference File No. 91-0120-2-RW : #23-27 on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Urdy's second, 7-0 Vote. 28. Authorized execution of an amendment to the agreement regarding the construction of Improvements to Travis Country/Sunset Valley Wastewater Interceptor System by and between the City of Austin, Guarantee Federal Savings Bank, John D. Byram, and FEBRUARY 14, 1991 Land Concepts, Inc. in the amount of $1,100,000. (Funding included in C.I.P. No. 439-237-6452). Councilmember Carl-Mitchell stated for the record, "This item vill take a package treatment plant out of operation which has been irrigating on the Edwards Aquifer recharge zone. My understanding is that some of the sevage which has been irrigated out there finds its way into the Aquifer, so this addresses a very serious environmental problem and I am glad that all parties have stepped up and that ve are taking care of a problem that should have been taken care of a long time ago. On Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's notion, Councilmember Nofziger's second, 7-0 Vote. 29. Approved an increase of $114,865.45 to the approved Interlocal Agreement with Travis County to include previous Change Orders for waterline relocations and the construction of an additional 900 ft. 12-inch water main, 668 ft. of 6-inch water line, 80 feet of 8-inch water line and associated appurtenances, related to the construction of Springdale Rd. (Funding available in Water Utility C.I.P. No. 388-227-0904) 30. Authorized application for and acceptance of a grant from the Institute of Museum Services for a conservation support grant at the 0. Henry Museum in the amount of $11,928. 31. Initiated a zoning change for the property located at 8514 Cameron Road from "LI" (Limited Industrial) to the appropriate residential zoning. (There is no fiscal impact). 32. Set a public hearing to grant a charter bus franchise and approve a panosed rate of fare to Clark Travel Tours. Date and time: March 7, 1991 at 5:00p.m. #29-32 on Councilmember Carl-Mitchell's notion, Mayor Pro Tem Urdy's second, 7-0 Vote. 4:00 Ρ.Μ. - ZONING HEARINGS AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES ZONING DISTRICTS - 33. C14-90-0072 NCNB TEXAS NATIONAL BANK, by Land Concepts, Inc., 8801 South 1st Street, from "DR" & "SF-2" to "LI". Planning Commission Recommendation: To deny "LI" and instead recommend "W/LO". Postponed to February 21, 1991 ITEMS FROM COUNCIL 34. Direct the City Manager to initiate the C.I.P. amendment process to include in the FY 1990-91 C.I.P. a 16" water main extension in RR 620 to serve the proposed State 5 FEBRUARY 14, 1991 Farm Insurance property in North Austin MUD prior to the City Council's final approval. (Mayor Lee Cooke) Pulled indefinitely. 35. Discuss an Ordinance providing a procedure for preparing, handling and processing Council Ordinances. (Councilmember Smoot Carl-Mitchell) Discussion, no action. 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. 36. Pending Litigation - Section 2, Paragraph e (a) Southern Union Gas Company's proposed rate schedules. RECESS Council recessed from 3:37 to 3:45 P.M. for executive session. ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING 37. Suspension of Southern Union Gas Company's proposed rate schedules. Approved, on Councilmember Epstein's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Urdy's second, 7-0 Vote. 38. ΑΡΡΟINTMENTS Council appointed the following members to Minority and Women Owned Business Procurement Advisory Committee:Terry Davis, James Hill, Regina Bradshav, Karen Whiteley and Fred Alvear. SPEAKER AT END OF MEETING - Mr. Henry Ratliff spoke at the end of the meeting. ADJOURN The meeting was adjourned at 4:15:35 Ρ.Μ. 6 FEBRUARY 14, 1991