FOUNDER SEA 10 Austin City Council MINUTES For i FL October 03, 1991 11 Mayor Todd called to order the meeting of the Council, noting the presence of all members of the Council. ار MEETING CALLED TO ORDER 1:00 Ρ.Μ. - b 1. Approved Minutes for Regular Meeting of September 19, 1991 (with correction); Special Meetings of August 22, September 3, 4, 6, 10, 11 (morning), 11 (afternoon) 16, 1991 (correction to 9/16/91). On Councilmember Epstein's motion, Councilmember Larson's second, 26-0 Vote, Mayor Pro Tem Urdy out of the room. 15 1:00 Ρ.Μ. CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS - F 21050 2. Mr. Bruce Loyer discussed the issue that won't go away. : " ٠٢٢ 3. Mr. Patrick McGarrigle discussed an attempt by the City to acquire his property to build the Scattered Cooperative Infill Project (SCIP) in the Blackshear community. Lude 4. Ms. Nancy Reppert, to discuss City matters. Not present. い 5. Mr. Hank Sinatra, to present his garbage can to the Council. Not t presentar 6. Mr. David Elliott discussed City issues. 7. Mr. David G. Benjamin, to commend the Police Chief, announce the Old Pecan Street Tattler and endorse tax abatement enterprise zones. Not present. a ... 8. Mr. Henry Ratliff discussed City opportunities. 4 9. Mr. George Cofer discussed citizen input at public hearings. : 1. At this point Mayor Todd introduced the City Manager from Adelaide, Australia, Austin's Sister-City. 1 i ! :1 :" to du i 100 MINUTES 1 301010 ' : r 1 1 Tiia 10/3/91 2111 10. Mr. M. Ray Perryman provided direct briefings on economic projections included in the July and August issue of the Perrryman Report. 11. Ms. Martha Maverick discussed the Comprehensive Vatershed Ordinance. BOARD AND COMMISSION REPORTS 12. BERGSTROM CONVERSION TASK FORCE - Report on proposed Plan of Work and Budget Jin Steed reported to Council. He said the preliminary plan should be ready by January, 1992. ITEMS CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS 1 13. Approved second reading of a Special Exception to provisions of the Barton Springs Contributing Zone Interim Amendments to the Land Development Code, Ordinance No. 910221-E, for the Storm 290 Subdivision. On Councilmember Larson's motion, Councilmember Reynolds second, 4-3 Vote, Councilmembers Garcia and Nofziger and Mayor Todd voted No. 3. ! 14. Approved second reading of a Special Exception to provisions of the Barton Springs Contributing Zone Interim Amendments to the Land Development Code, Ordinance No. 910221-E, for the John Phillip's Tract (Westfield Center Subdivision). 11.17 On Councilmember Reynolds' motion, Councilmember Larson's second, 4-3 Vote, Councilmembers Garcia and Nofziger and Mayor Todd voted No. ORDINANCES 15. Amended Ordinance No. 880728-X by correcting the map attached as "Exhibit A" for purposes of accurately reflecting property zoned by said ordinance, Case no. C14-88-0031 16. Amended Section 11-2-101(a) of the Austin City Code by establishing a 45 mph construction speed zone on U.S. 183 from 1670 ft. west of the centerline of FM 1325 (Burnet Road) to 699.79 ft. east of the centerline of IH-35. (Funding is provided by the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation.) 17. Amended Section 11-2-101(a) of the Austin City Code by establishing a 30 mph construction speed zone on Jollyville Road from the west curb of Braker Lane to the east curb of Balcones Woods Drive. (Funding will be provided by the contractor; no costs will be incurred by the City of Austin.) MINUTES 2 10/3/91 C 18. Amended Section 11-2-129 of the Austin City Code to allow portions of a street right-of-way not required for vehicular or pedestrian traffic to be considered for exemption from parking violations. (No fiscal impact.) 19. Authorized acceptance of $40,000 in grant funds from the Urban C Consortium Energy Task Force and amend the 1991-92 Special Revenue Fun Budget for the Environmental and Conservation Services Fund by appropriating $40,000 in grant funds to develop & Building Sourcebook to identify innovative environmentally-friendly building products and practices for new residential construction; authorize the transfer of one (1) full-time employee (FTE) from the Operating Fund to the Special Revenue Fund. #15-19 on Councilmember Epstein's notion, Councilmember Carcia's second, 6-0 Vote, Mayor Pro Tem Urdy absent. : 20. Authorized acceptance of $1,743,277 in grant funds from the Texas Department of Health and amend the 1991-92-Special Revenue Funds Budget of the Health and Human Services Department by appropriating $122,573 in grant expenses and expense refunds in the same amount; and authorizing eight (8) additional FTES. : On Councilmember Larson's motion, Councilmember Garcia's second, 7-0 Vote. ... 21. Amended the 1991-92 Cultural Arts Fund by increasing appropriations by $54,365. (Related to Item 22) 1 On Councilmember Epstein's motion, Councilmember Nofziger's 'second, 7-0 Vote. Lo-Motion to Reconsider The Council, on Councilmember Reynolds' motion, Councilmember Epstein's second, voted to reconsider the above notion. 7-0 Vote. Notion The Council, on Councilmember Reynolds motion, Councilmember Epstein's second, passed through FIRST READING ONLY, an ordinance amending the 1991-92 Cultural Arts Fund by increasing appropriations by $57,465 by reducing the contingency fund by $3,100. 4-3 Vote, Councilmembers Garcia, Larson and Nofziger voted No. MINUTES !' } 20101 3 1000... 10/3/91 4 RESOLUTIONS : : : 22. Approve the 1991-92 contracts for Cultural Arts Services in the amount of $1,222,265. (Related to Item 21). 1 Motion L Councilmenter Nofziger made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Garcia to approve the 1991-92 contracts for Cultural Arts Services in the amount of $1,222,265. Amendment to Hotion 1 : Councilmember Reynolds made a motion to amend the motion to add $3,100 from the Contingency Fund of Cultural Arts Fund for Laguna Gloria. Motion passed by a vote of 4-3 with Councilmembers Garcia, Larson and Nofziger voting No. Roll Call on Motion with Amendment 7-0 Vote 1 23. Approved the filing of eminent domain proceedings to acquire 15 foot slope easement containing 1,868 square feet of land out of and a part of the Santiago Del Valle Grant No. 24, located in Austin, Travis County, Texas, owned by Air Conditioning Incorporated, H.E. (Gene) Thorton, President, for the Burleson Road Improvement Project. 24. Approved the filing of eminent domain proceedings to acquire 2,213 square feet of land in fee simple for right-of-way purposes out of and a part of the Santiago Del Valle Grant No. 24, located in Austin, Travis County, Texas, owned by H. E. (Gene) Thorton for the Burleson Road Improvement Project, 25. Approved execution of a construction contract award to SUNDEK BY CAPITOL DEKING, INC., Austin, Texas, for the Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Terminal Sidewalk Refurbishment Project, in the amount of $32,450. (Funding included in the 1991-92 Operating Budget of the Aviation Department.) Low bid of two (2). OX M/WBE Subcontractor participation. The prime did not identify any subcontracting opportunities. Reference No. 91-0866-2-SA } #23-25 on Councilmember Nofziger's motion, Councilmember Reynolds' second, 7-0 Vote. 26. Approved negotiation and execution of an eight (8) year revenue contract with FINE HOST CORP., Greenwich, Connecticut, for catering and concession management services at the Austin Convention Center, with two (2) three (3) year extension options' for estimated revenues of $4,797,000 over the eight year term, and requiring the financing MINUTES 10/3/91 3 E: for small vares and movable equipment, in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000. (SUBCONTRACTS WITH LOCAL VENDORS.) Best proposal of two (2). Reference File No. 910604-3RW. 16 Motion Made and Vithdrawn Councilmember Reynolds made a motion, seconded by Councilmember. Larson to approve the staff recommendation. The motion vas withdrawn and the item vas discussed again, later in the evening. 1000 7. Motion 01 100 0 otene h The resolution to approve negotiation and execution of an eight year erevenue contract with FINE HOST CORP., vas approved on Councilmember fit Larson's motion, Councilmember Reynolds' second, 7-0 Vote, 27. Approve supplemental amendment No. 6 to the Professional Services Agreement with CH2M HILL, Austin, Texas, for construction phase S engineering services for the Hornsby Bend Digester & roof repairs, in the amount of $71,200. (Funding included in C.I.P. No. 10430-237-0830). (Related to Item 28) Postponed to October 10, 1991. e 28. Approved execution of a contract award with PITTSBURGH TANK & TOWER * i CO. INC., Benderson, Kentucky, for the Hornsby Bend Sludge Management Facility Digester No. 8 roof repair, in the amount of $398,200. (Funding included in C.I.P. No. 430-237-0830 - Wastewater Fund.) Low bid of three (3). OZ M/VBE Subcontractor participation. The prime did not identify any subcontracting opportunities. Reference No.:91-0785-2-SA. (Related to Item 27) NOT On Councilmember Reynolds' motion, Councilmember Larson's 's second, : 7-0 Vote. ! 29. Approved execution of a contract avard to TEXAS INDUSTRIES FOR THE BLIND AND HANDICAPPED, Austin, Texas, for vegetation control in creeks, détention/sedimentation ponds and hauling of excessive. vegetation and debris from work performed by City crevs, in the iamount of $456,000.86. (Funding provided from Drainage Feed revenue.) 10 On Councilmember Garcia's motion, Councilmember Nofziger's c's second, 7-0 Vote. 7 30. Approved execution of a one (1) year contract with MILTON ANDERSON, M.D., Fellow American College of Emergency Physicians (FACEP), as EMS Medical Director, in an amount not to exceed $41,841 per year, sincluding two (2) one (1) year extension options in an amount not to exceed $46,025.10 and $50,627.61 respectively, for a total amount not to exceed $138,493.71. (Funding included in the 1991-9203 1 21.0 MINUTES LOVENOL L: 5 10/3/91 237TH יי 70%) 1 Operating Budget of Emergency Medical Services Department.) Best proposal of two (2).: OX N/WBE. Subcontractor participation. The prime did not identify any subcontracting opportunities. 31. Approved execution of a contract award with ABBOTT CRITICAL CARE, Mountain View, California, for a twelve (12) month supply agreement for pulmonary artery catheters, in an amount not to exceed $79,020, including an option to extend thereafter for up to one (1) additional twelve (12) month period, in an amount not to exceed $79,020, for a total amount not to exceed $158,040. (Funding included in the 1991-92 Operating Budget of Brackenridge Hospital.) Sole Source. OX M/WBE Subcontractor participation. The prime did not identify any subcontracting opportunities. Reference No. BSI-190. 30. 32. Approved negotiation and execution of a contract with TMS COMPUTER MAINTENANCE, Austin, Texas, for a twelve (12) month maintenance agreement for computer terminals, control units, and printers for Brackenridge Hospital, in an amount not to exceed $41,946.96, including an option to extend thereafter for up to three (3) additional twelve (12) month periods, in an amount not to exceed $41,946.96 per extension, for a total amount not to exceed. $167,787.84. Best proposal of three (3). OX M/VBE Subcontractor participation. The prime did not identify any subcontracting i opportunities. Reference No. BCI-219. ; اولي 33. Approved selection (RFQ) of five (5) professional engineering firms: O'CONNELL ROBERTSON AND ASSOCIATES, Austin, Texas; THE ARIZPE GROUP INC. (MBE), Austin, Texas; ENERGY ENGINEERING ASSOCIATES, INC., Austin, Texas; TOM GREEN & COMPANY ENGINEERS, INC., Austin, Texas; ESPEY HUSTON/SME INC., Austin, Texas, for mechanical-electrical-plumbing engineering services on a rotation basis for a variety of small, fast turnaround projects, for a period of one year, in the estimated amount of $40,000 per firm. (Funding for these services is budgeted in the projects for which the services are needed for the respective Capital Improvement Projects.) Best proposals of seven (7). (O'Connell Robertson and Associates: 10/5% M/WBE Subcontractor participation; The Arizpe Group: 10/0% H/WBE subcontractor percentages for the remaining firms cannot be determined at this time because the actual projects are not known.) 34. Approved selection (RFQ) of six (6) firms: MACIAS & ASSOCIATES (MBE), Austin, Texas; LICHLITER/JAMESON, Austin, Texas; MCGRAY & MCGRAY (WBE), Austin, Texas; S.A. GARZA ENGINEERS (MBE), Austin, Texas A.B. SURVEYING CO., Austin, Texas; BURY & PITTMAN, Austin, Texas, for surveying services on a rotation basis for Capital 79 Improvement Projects, for a period of one year, in the estimated total amount of $150,000. (Funding for these services are budgeted in each Capital Improvement Project and average approximately 0.1% of budgeted amount.) Best proposals of twelve (12). (Lichliter/Jameson: 10/10X M/WBE Subcontractor participation; Bury & MINUTES 10/3/91 Pittman: 10/5% M/WBE Subcontractor participation; M/WBE Subcontractor percentages for the remaining firms cannot be determined at this time because actual project are not known.) 35. Approved selection (RFQ) of two (2) firms: FUGRO-MCCLELLAND INC., Austin, Texas; TRINITY ENGINEERING TESTING CORPORATION, Austin, Texas; for material testing, in the amount of $225,000; and approve selection of seven (7) firms: JACK HOLT & ASSOC., Austin, Texas; JONES & NEUSE, INC., Austin, Texas; MEYER, LITTON, ALLEN LABS, Austin, Texas; PROFESSIONAL SERVICES INC., Austin, Texas; RABA-KISTNER-BRYTEST, Austin, Texas; REINHART AND ASSOCIATES, Austin, Texas; and SOUTHWESTERN LABORATORIES, Austin, Texas, for geotechnical/materials engineering services on a rotation basis, for a period of one year, in the estimated amount of $200,005, for a total amount for all contracts not to exceed $425,000. (Funding for these services is included in each Capital Improvement Project and average 0.3% to 0.5% of the budgeted amount.) Best proposals of ( nine (9),(Fugro-McClelland: 10/02 M/VBE Subcontractor participation; Professional Services: 10/5X M/VBE Subcontractor participation; M/VBE Subcontractor percentages for the remaining firms cannot be determined at this time because actual project are not known.) 36. Set a public hearing to convert the City's Drainage Program to a City-owned Drainage utility. Date and time: November 14, 1991 at 4:30 p.m. (') :: 1.0 130-36 on Councilmember Nofziger's motion, Councilmember Reynolds' second, 7-0 Vote - 3:30 Ρ.Μ. SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF THE AUSTIN BOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION ! Council met as the Board of Directors of the Austin Housing Finance Corporation from 5:16 to 5:21 P.M. ZONING HEARINGS AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES 4:00 Ρ.Η." ZONING DISTRICTS ... - 37. C14-91-0062 CITY OF AUSTIN, Parks and Recreation Department, 1400 Alexander Avenue. From SF-3 to P. Planning Commission Recommendation: To Grant ?. ORDINANCE 38. C14-91-0054 - - SOUTHWOOD CENTER, by V. M. Faust, 4403 Russell Drive.. From LO to GR. Planning Commission Recommendations To Grant GR-CO, subject to dedication of up to 30 feet of right-of-way from the existing centerline of Russell Drive, and subject to height MINUTES 7 10/3/91 limitations of no more than two stories, and 0.586 Floor-to-Area Ratio (F.A.R.) limitation on redevelopment or new development, and exclusion of the following uses: Lodging House Residential, Automotive Sales, Commercial Off-Street Parking, Exterminating Services, Indoor Sports and Recreation, Outdoor Sports and Recreation, Financial Services, Food Sales, Pawn Shop Services, Service Station, Family Home, Restaurant (Drive-In, Fast Food), Congregate Living, Group Home - Class I (Limited), Group Home - Class I (General), and Guidance Services. 1 FIRST READING - 39. C14-91-0065 STAN MCELROY, by Site Specifics, 605 Masterson Pass. From LO, MF-2 to MF-3. Planning Commission Recommendations To Grant MF-3-CO, subject to: (1) limited density of 24 units per acre; (2) a 50 foot landscape buffer maintained on the eastern property line; and (3) dedication of an additional 32 feet of right-of-way from the existing centerline of Masterson Pass. ORDINANCE - 40. C14-91-0070 5500 BALCONES JOINT VENTURE, by Cencor Realty, 5507 Balcones Drive. From LR to GR. Planning Commission Recommendation: To Grant GR-CO, subject to: (1) a rollback to LR zoning if the use ceases for more than 90 days; and (2) limited to General Retail Sales (General) and the range of LR uses permitted in the GR district; and (3) LR site development standards. ORDINANCE : #37-40 on Mayor Pro Ten Urdy's motion, Councilmember Reynolds' second, 7-0 Vote. 41. C14-91-0063 - RIVERSIDE RESOURCES CORP., by Pat Scudder, 6510 S. Congress Avenue. From LR to LI. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant LI-CO subject to conditions. FIRST READING 1 On Councilmember Reynolds' motion, Councilmember Larson's second, 4-2 Vote, Councilmembers Garcia and Nofziger voted No, Mayor Pro Tem Urdy was out of the room. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND APPROVAL OF ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS 42. 5:00 Ρ.Μ. - Amend Chapter 13-5 of the Land Development Code to modify parking requirements for new or expanded cocktail lounges, bowling alleys and billiard parlors. MINUTES 8 10/3/91 ว 15 : Motion The Council, on Councilmember Reynolds motion, Councilmember Garcis's second, closed the public hearing. 6-0 Vote, Mayor Pro Ten Urdy out of the room. Motion The Council, on Councilmember Epstein's motion, Councilmember Reynolds' second, approved amending Chapter 13-5 of the Land Development Code to modify parking requirements requirements for new or expanded cocktail lounges, bowling alleys and billiard parlors. 7-0 Vote. 43. 5:30 Ρ.Μ. - (a) Continuation of September 19, 1991 public hearing : on an amendment to the Land Development Code to adopt Non-Degradation regulations for Barton Creek Watershed and watersheds contributing to Barton Springs. (C20-91-010Comprehensive Watershed Ordinance.) : (b) Approve first reading of an amendment to the Land Development Code to adopt Non-Degradation regulations for Barton Creek Watershed and watersheds contributing to Barton Springs. (C20-91-010 - Comprehensive Watershed Ordinance.) Continue public hearing to 4:00P.M. on October 4, 1991; 9:30 Α.Μ. on October 5, 1991; and 1:00 P.M. on October 6, 1991; ITEMS FROM COUNCIL او 1. 44. Approved a Resolution directing the City Manager to develop a monitoring plan and retrofits program for the Barton Springs Zone watersheds. (Mayor Bruce Todd) : On Councilmember Garcia's motion, Councilmember Reynolds' second, 7-0 Vote. i 45. Approved & Resolution offering certain incentives to Apple Computer to establish their new national customer service center and possible future functions in Austin." (Incentives include tax abatement on new investment, waiver of building and development fees, "fast-track" permitting and construction inspection, energy, conservation rebates, and incentive electric rate for manufacturing operations. (Mayor Bruce Todd) 1 ٢٠ On Councilmember Epstein's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Urdy's second, 7-0 Vote. 1 46. Approved & Resolution offering certain incentives to Motorola to assist a major expansion of manufacturing and support facilities at its Ed Bluestein campus in East Austin. (80% abatement of property MINUTES 9 10/3/91 : i taxes on new improvements for a seven year period and incentive electric rate for manufacturing operations.) [Mayor Bruce Todd] On Councilmember Larson's motion, Councilmember Epstein's second, 6-0 Vote, Councilmember Reynolds abstained due to conflict of interest. 47. Approved a Resolution offering partial tax abatement as an incentive to American Airlines Direct Marketing Corporation to establish an air cargo reservations center in East Austin. (80% abatement of property taxes on new improvements for a seven year period.) [Mayor Pro Tem Charles Urdy] On Mayor Pro Tem Urdy's motion, Councilmember Reynolds' second, 6-0 Vote, Councilmember Epstein out of the room. ! 1 48. Approved an Ordinance reducing fees to be charged by the Parks and Recreation Department in connection with the use of City golf courses. (Councilmembers Louise Epstein and Ronney Reynolds) {.. !י On Councilmember Epstein's motion, Councilmember Reynolds' second, 7-0 Vote. 11 49. Set a public hearing regarding the establishment of tax abatement guidelines and criteria for 1991-1993. (Suggested date and time: November 7, 1991 at 5:00p.m.) (Mayor Pro Tem Charles Urdy and Mayor Bruce Todd] Hotion: : : Mayor Pro Ten Urdy made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Epstein to approve. Hotion Councilmember Reynolds offered a substitute motion to postpone setting of the hearing to October 10, 1991. Motion passed by a vote of 4-3 vith Hayor Todd, Mayor Pro Ten Urdy, Councilmember García voting No. 50. Set a public hearing to approve an ordinance creating a Tax 2 Abatement Reinvestment zone for Lot 1, Motorola, Inc. Ed Bluestein Facility Subdivision, according to a map or plat of record in Plat Book 87, Pages 147B and 147C of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas. (Motorola, Inc.) Date and time: October 17, 1991 at 4:30 p.n.] (Mayor Bruce Todd and Mayor Pro Ten Charles Urdy) "On Councilmember Larson's motion, Councilmember Epstein's second, 6-0 Vote, Councilmember Reynolds' abstained due to conflict of interest. MINUTES 10 10/3/91 51. Set a public hearing to approve an ordinance creating a Tax Abatement Reinvestment Zone for approximately 41.121 acres of land in John Applegate Survey No. 58 in Travis County, Texas with frontage on the 11800 blocks of Middle Fiskville Road and North I.H. 35 in the City of Austin. (Custom Golf Clubs). Date and times October 17, 1991 at 5:00p.m. (Mayor Bruce Todd and Mayor Pro Tem Charles Urdy) On Mayor Pro Tem Urdy's motion, Councilmember Epstein's second, 7-0 Vote. 52. Set a public hearing to approve an ordinance creating a Tax Abatement Reinvestment Zone for a 68,000 square foot portion of Lot 2, Tracor Industrial Subdivision, a subdivision in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to the plat of record in Volume 76, Pages 342-344, Plat Records of Travis County, Texas. (American Airlines Direct Marketing Corporation). Date and time: October 17, 1991 at 5:30p.m. (Mayor Bruce Todd and Mayor Pro Tem Charles Urdy) 53. Approved addition to agreement of September 27, 1991 between the City of Austin, Travis County and AIDS Services of Austin (ASA), pending results of Requests for Proposal (RFP) for HIV/AIDS services and Community Education, in the amount of $13,200. (Councilmembers Gus Garcia and Michael "Max" Nofziger) On Councilmember Garcia's motion, Councilmember Nofziger's second, 5-0 Vote, Mayor Pro Tem Urdy, Councilmember Epstein out of the room. 54. ΑΡΡΟINTMENTS DID NOT MAKE ANY APPOINTMENTS ARTS COMMISSION - 4 CONSTRUCTION ADVISORY COMMITTEE - 2 REPRESENTATIVES OF LABOR; 1 NON-AFFILIATED; 1 REPRESENTATIVE OF THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY DESIGN COMMISSION -8 EMS QUALITY ASSURANCE TEAM - 1 PHYSICIAN IMPACT FEE ADVISORY BOARD - 5 MH/MR BOARD OF TRUSTEES - 2 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION - 1 AIA REP. MH/MR PUBLIC RESPONSIBILITY COMMITTEE - 1 MINORITY AND WOMEN OWNED BUSINESS PROCUREMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE - 1 REP. OF CAPITAL CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE; 1 REP. WOMEN'S CHAMBER OF COMMERCE; 1 REP. HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RENAISSANCE MARKET COMMISSION - 3 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION - 1 SOLID WASTE ADVISORY COMMISSION - 6 WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION - ADJOURN - Council adjourned at 11:33 Ρ.Μ. MINUTES 11 10/3/91 1 : 1