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Clean Water, New Parks & Business Incentives

Thursday, October 17, 1991 regular
  • Historic Environmental Win:

    The city adopted strict "non-degradation" regulations for the Barton Creek and Barton Springs watersheds, aiming to protect critical natural resources.
  • Plans for a "Great Urban Wilderness Park":

    Approved putting a bond proposition on an upcoming ballot to acquire land for a significant new park near Barton Creek and Springs, preserving natural areas.
  • Economic Development Boost:

    Multiple tax abatement agreements were approved for major companies like Motorola, Custom Golf Clubs, and American Airlines, alongside an expansion of the city's Enterprise Zone east of I.H. 35 to encourage business investment.
  • Investing in Public Facilities:

    Authorized significant funds for upgrading Brackenridge Hospital, including a space analysis and the purchase of a professional building, and allocated Capital Metro funds for transit and pedestrian amenities around the Convention Center.

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ALUEST 10 FOUNDED ISS Austin City Council MINUTES For A October 17, 1991 1:00 Ρ.Μ. - MEETING CALLED TO ORDER 1:00 Ρ.Μ. - Mayor Todd called to order the meeting of the Council, noting the presence of all Councilmembers. MINUTES APPROVED 1. Approval of Minutes for Regular Meeting of October 10, 1991; and Special Meetings of October 4 & 5, 1991 : : Approved with additions by Councilmembers Garcia and Reynolds, on Councilmember Garcia's motion, Councilmember Larson's second, 6-0 Vote, Mayor Pro Tem Urdy out of the room. 1:00 Ρ.Κ. - CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS 2. Mr. Richard Trachtenberg asked the Council to investigate Dr. Camille Barnett for apparent City Charter violations and discussed the possibilities for terminating the City Manager for cause. 3. Mr. Leonard Lyons discussed City Manager activities. 4. Mr. Joe Riddell discussed amendments to the Comprehensive Watershed Ordinance which require zero degradation in the Barton Springs Edwards Aquifer Zone. 5. Mr. Greg Powell discussed employee issues. 6. Mr. David Elliott discussed current City issues. 7. Mr. Craig Smith urged adoption of a Non-Degradation Ordinance for Barton Springs. 8. Ms. Helen Ballew discussed amendments to the Comprehensive Vatershed Ordinance. 9. Ms. Brigid Shea commented on the proposed Comprehensive Watershed Ordinance. MINUTES 1 ১ 10/17/91 10. Mr. William Bunch discussed public trust and a duty to protect Barton Creek and Barton Springs. 11. Mr. Henry Ratliff discussed City opportunities. BOARD AND COMMISSION REPORTS 58. Construction Advisory Committee Report Postponed to October 31, 1991. ITEMS CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS 12. Approve second/third readings of an Ordinance amending Chapter 13-2 of the Austin City Code rezoning property locally known as 1700-2300 Block of Loop 360, Case No. C814-87-007 (Parkstone PUD), from "SP-2" to "PUD", PETER A. DWYER, EDWIN E. FOSTER, ET AL; BARTON LAREDO INTEREST II; and the INTERNATIONAL BANK OF COMMERCE, by Martin Camp. First reading on September 1, 1988; Vote 5-0, Councilmembers Urdy and Barnstone out of the room. Conditions met as follows: Restrictive Covenant and Phasing Agreement incorporating conditions imposed by Council have been executed. Development is restricted to that shown on the site plan attached as an exhibit to the Ordinance. Notes incorporating conditions imposed by Council have been added to the site plan. (Continued from September 19, 1991) Referred to the Planning Commission for review of Ordinance. On Councilmember Garcia's motion, Councilmember Epstein's second, 7-0 Vote. 13. Authorize execution of a Professional Services Agreement with CHI SYSTEMS, INC., Ann Arbor, Michigan, to provide a space analysis for long-term use at Brackenridge Hospital, in an amount not to exceed $115,000. (Funding included in C.I.P. No. 861-847-0230 - Critical Care Unit Renovation). Best proposal of four (4). OX M/WBB Subcontractor participation. The prime did not identify any subcontracting opportunities. Reference No. BCI-129. from September 19, 1991) Motion (Continued Councilmember Garcia made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Ten Urdy to adopt the resolution. MINUTES 2 10/17/91 : : C Substitute Motion - Died for Lack of Second Councilmember Epstein offered a substitute motion to send an RFP to local firms and award the contract after that is done. Motion died for lack of a second. Roll Call on Main Motion ORDINANCES 1 6-1 Vote, Councilmember Epstein voted No. 14. Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 13-2 of the Austin City Code rezoning property locally known as 6510 South Congress Avenue, Case No. C14-91-0063, from "LR" to "LI-CO", RIVERSIDE RESOURCES CORP., by Pat Scudder. First reading on October 3, 1991; Vote 4-2, Councilmembers Nofziger and Garcia voting "No" and Mayor Pro Tem Urdy out of the room. Conditions met as follows: Conditions imposed by Council have been incorporated into a conditional overlay and a restrictive covenant. Pulled off agenda. 15. Approved third reading of an amendment to the Land Development Code to adopt Non-Degradation regulations for Barton Creek Watershed and watersheds contributing to Barton Springs. (C20-91-010Comprehensive Watershed Ordinance.) Motion Councilmember Reynolds made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Larson to approve the ordinance as recommended by staff. Amendment to Motion Councilmember Garcia made a motion, to amend the motion, seconded by Councilmember Nofziger, by changing the wording in 13-7-23 (3): "Master planned parks approved by the Planning Commission or City Council may allow other recreational type development", to "Haster planned parks reviewed by the Planning Commission and approved by City Council......." Motion passed by a vote of 7-0. Amendment to Motion - No Vote Needed Councilmember Nofziger made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Garcia to add the following sentence to 13-7-11(d): "The permit fee shall be sufficient to cover the cost of inspection and monitoring of all of the vater quality controls operated under the permit, as required in 13-7-36(a), and the required amount dedicated to this purpose". MINUTES 3 10/17/91 After discussion Mayor Todd said Councilmember Nofziger's motion was a part of the Main Motion and did not need a vote. City Attorney Iris Jones confirmed this. Roll Call on Main Hotion as Amended 6-1 Vote, Councilmember Nofziger voted No. 16. Approved an amendment to Section 2-7-21 of the City Code to designate the Director of the Austin Library Department as the Records Management Officer. Motion On Councilmember Epstein's motion, Councilmember Reynolds' second, 7-0 Vote. 17. Authorized acceptance of $2,300,000 in assets from the Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority and amend the Convention Center C.I.P. No. 493-827-1000 by appropriating those assets for transit and pedestrian amenities. (Related to Iten 18) On Councilmember Garcia's motion, Councilmember Nofziger's second, 7-0 Vote. RESOLUTIONS 18. Approved an Interlocal Agreement with Capital Metropolitan Transit Authority for the transfer of $2,300,000 in assets into Convention Center C.I.P. No. 493-827-1000 for transit and pedestrian amenities. (Related to Item 17) On Mayor Pro Tem Urdy's motion, Councilmember García's second, 7-0 Vote. 19. Approved execution of a contract award with PELZEL & ASSOCIATES, INC. (M/WBE), Austin, Texas, for the construction of the Trinity Street Sidewalk Improvements, in the amount of $1,299,728. (Funding included in C.I.P. 825-607-2005). Low bid of three (3). 4% MBE, 6X WBE Subcontractor participation. 20. Approved Change Order No. 7 to SPAW-GLASS/CAHABA, San Antonio, Texas, for field modifications and electrical/plumbing design changes for the Convention Center, in the amount of $124,428, for a total contract amount of $41,114,390. (Funding included in Convention Center Bonds, C.I.P. 493-827-1000). [Reviewed by Convention Center Subcommittee] MINUTES 10/17/91 21. Approved Change Order No. 8 to SPAW-GLASS/CAHABA, San Antonio, Texas, for the installation of wood paneling on the walls of the banquet hall of the Convention Center, in the amount of $167,817, for a total contract amount of $41,282,207. (Funding included in Convention Center Bonds, C.I.P. No. 493-827-1000). (Reviewed by Convention Center Subcommittee] #19-21 on Councilmember Garcia's motion, Councilmember Larson's second, 7-0 Vote. 22. Approved execution of a contract amendment with Prudential Health Care Plan, Inc., a/k/a Prucare of Austin, for health maintenance organization services for the benefit of City of Austin employees, to increase the 1991 contract in an estimated amount of $550,000 for a total of $2,407,310, for contract year 1991, and approve an increase in the final option year contract in the estimated amount of $1,292,610 for a total estimated contract amount of $3,150,000 for contract year 1992. (Funding in the amount of $2,866,216 included in the 1991-92 Employee Benefit Fund; $833,784 will be requested in the 1992-93 Budget.) On Councilmember Garcia's motion, Councilmember Larson's second, with the following stipulation from Councilmember Reynolds: "I can agree with that, and if we can just put that that one will come back on the extension request". Mayor Todd said: "That can be done". Motion passed by a 7-0 Vote. (Extension request included in October 31, 1991 agenda.) L 23. Authorized the negotiation and execution of a contract with Southwest Federal Savings Association to purchase 16.62 acres of land located at Rutland Drive and Mearns Meadow Blvd. for park and recreational purposes, in an amount not to exceed $450,000. (Funding available in the Parkland Acquisition Fund.) On Councilmember Garcia's motion, Councilmember Epstein's second, 5-0 Vote, Mayor Pro Tem Urdy, Councilmember Nofziger out of the room. i 24. Authorized negotiation and execution of a Water Service Agreement between the City of Austin and Garden Valley Water Supply Corporation. (This contract will generate between $13,000 to $27,000 in annual revenues.) 25. Approved execution of a twelve (12) month supply agreement with BADGER METER, INC., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to replace 4,450 5/8" x 3/4" cold water meters, in an amount not to exceed $84,550. (Funding included in the 1991-92 Operating Budget of the Water and Wastewater Department.) Low bid of three (3). OZ M/WBE Subcontractor participation. The prime did not identify any subcontracting opportunities. Reference No. 901863-3R0. MINUTES 5 10/17/91 ! : : ! 26. Authorized negotiation and execution of an agreement with AUSTIN & NORTHWESTERN RAILROAD CO., for the reconstruction of a railroad crossing for the Pleasant Valley C.I.P project, in the amount of $61,825. (Funding included in C.I.P. 825-607-2043 - East Austin Miscellaneous Streets Reconstruction.) 27. Approved selection (RFQ) of five (5) professional engineering firms: DATUM ENGINEERING, INC., Austin, Texas; HARUTUNIAN ENGINEERING, INC., Austin, Texas; JASTER-QUINTANILLA & ASSOC. (MBE), Austin, Texas; WAY CONSULTING ENGINEERS, INC. (MBE), Austin, Texas; and ESPEY-HUSTON/SME, Austin Texas, for a Structural Engineering Services Rotation List on a variety of small, fast turnaround projects for a period of one year, in an estimated amount of $40,000 per firm, for a total amount of $200,000, (Funding for these services is budgeted in the projects for which the services are needed for the respective Capital Improvement Projects.) Best proposals of eleven (11). (M/WBE Subcontractor Participation: Datum Engineering - 0%; Harutunian Engineering - 10% MBE, 5% WBE; Espey-Huston/SME - OX; Way Consulting - 10X MBE, 5% WBE; Jaster-Quintanilla & Assoc. - 0%.] 28. Approved selection (RFQ) and negotiation and execution of a contract with COLEMAN-MURPHY PARTNERSHIP (WBE), Austin, Texas, to provide architectural services for seven (7) Capital Metro Transit Activity Centers, in the amount of $75,000 (includes $14,000 for reimburseables and additional expenses). (Funding in the amount of $14,446 included in C.I.P. 837-607-2362; $36,125 from C.I.P. 837-607-2366; and $24,429 from C.I.P. 837-607-2380. Best proposal of nine (9). 15% MBE, 10% WBE Subcontractor participation. 29. Approved execution of a contract award with SYNCOR INTERNATIONAL, Austin, Texas, for a twelve (12) month supply agreement for radiopharmaceuticals, in an amount not to exceed $100,400, with the option to extend thereafter for up to one (1) additional twelve (12) month period in an amount not to exceed $100,400 for a total amount not to exceed $200,800. (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. BS1-137 Single Bid 30. Approved execution of a contract award with USCI, Billerica, Massachusetts, for a twelve (12) month supply agreement for coronary/angio catheters, in an amount not to exceed $38,225, with the option to extend thereafter for up to one (1) additional twelve (12) month period in an amount not to exceed $38,225 for a total amount not to exceed $76,450. (Funding included in the 1991-92 Operating Budget of Brackenridge Hospital.) Low bid of five (5) meeting specifications. 0% M/WBE Subcontractor participation. The prime did not identify any subcontracting opportunities. Reference No. BS1-158 MINUTES 6 10/17/91 C : 31. Approved execution of a contract award with INTRAOPTICS, Irvine, California, for the purchase of a phacoemulsifier and accessories for use by Opthamoligists to perform eye surgery, in an amount not to exceed $62,910. (Funding provided by the issuance of Certificates of Obligation approved by Council on February 28, 1991.) Sole Source. OZ M/WBE Subcontractor participation. The prime did not identify any subcontracting opportunities. Reference No. BH1-149 12 32. Approved execution of a twelve (12) month supply agreement with BAXTER SCIENTIFIC PRODUCTS, Grand Prairie, Texas, for automated minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC) identification test panels including the MIC system, used by Brackenridge Hospital lab for identification and sensitivities of organisms, and to assist physicians in diagnosis of disease, in an amount not to exceed $54,660, with the option to extend thereafter for up to one (1) additional twelve (12) month period in an amount not to exceed $54,660 for a total amount not to exceed $109,320. (Funding included in the 1991-92 Operating Budget of Brackenridge Hospital.) Low bid of four (4). 0% M/WBE Subcontractor participation. The prime did not identify any subcontracting opportunities. Reference No. BC1-124 33. Approved a ninety (90) day extension of the current contract with EMERGENCY HEALTH SERVICES ASSOCIATES, Dallas, Texas, to provide for emergency physicians' services at Brackenridge Hospital, in an amount not to exceed $628,000. (Funding included in the 1991-92 Operating Budget of Brackenridge Hospital.) Reference No. BC6-137. #24-33 on Councilmember Garcia's notion, Councilmember Larson's second, 7-0 Vote. 3:00 Ρ.Μ. - ELECTRIC UTILITY (Items 34-45) 34. Electric Utility Commission Report. No report presented. 35. Resource Management Commission Report. No report presented. 36. Monthly Management Report. (Fiscal, Operations, Fuel) Report presented by John Moore, Director, Electric Utility Department. 37. Monthly Utility Receivable Report Report given by Director of Finance Betty Dunkerley. 1 MINUTES 7 10/17/91 ! ELECTRIC UTILITY (Items 34-45) 38. Approved execution of a twelve (12) month service agreement with 39. MONTGOMERY ELEVATOR COMPANY, Austin, Texas, for elevator repair and preventive maintenance for Holly, Decker and Seaholm Power Plans, the Energy Control Center, and Kramer Lane Service Center, in an amount not to exceed $48,335, with the option to extend for up to two (2) twelve (12) month periods, in an amount not to exceed $22,800 per extension period, for a total amount not to exceed $93,935. (Funding included in 1991-92 Electric Utility Operations and Maintenance Budget.) Low bid of three (3) meeting specifications. OX M/WBE Subcontractor participation. The prime did not identify any subcontracting opportunities. Reference No. 91-0693-3CM. On Councilmember Garcia's motion, Councilmember Larson's second, 7-0 Vote. Approved execution of a contract with SIEMENS ENERGY & AUTOMATION, INC., Houston, Texas, for the purchase of circuit switches for Seaholm and Angus Valley Substations, in an amount not to exceed $88,500. (Funding included in Electric Utility Operations and Maintenance Budget.) Low bid of two (2). 0% M/WBE Subcontractor participation. The prime did not identify any subcontracting opportunities. Reference No. 91-0883-1CM. On Councilmember Nofziger's motion, Councilmember Larson's second, 7-0 Vote. 40. Approve execution of a twelve (12) month service agreement with PACE POWER CONSTRUCTORS, INC., Worcester, Massachusetts, for maintenance personnel and supervision to perform maintenance and overhaul services for the Decker, Holly and Seaholm Power Plants, in an amount of $1,361,984, with a ten percent (10%) contingency, for a total amount not to exceed $1,498,182.40 with the option to extend the agreement for four (4) additional twelve (12) month periods, in an amount not to exceed $1,498,182.40 per period, for a total amount not to exceed $7,490,912. (Funding included in Electric Utility Operations and Maintenance Budget.) Low bid of three (3). 10% MBE, 5% VBE Subcontractor participation. On Councilmember Larson's motion, Councilmember Reynolds' second, 7-0 Vote. 41. Approved execution of a twelve (12) month service/supply agreement with the original equipment manufacturer, VESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC COMPANY, San Antonio, Texas, for the overhaul and repair of turbine, generator, and other major equipment at the City's Power Plants, in an amount not to exceed $950,000, including four (4) one (1) year MINUTES 8 10/17/91 extension options, in an amount not to exceed $950,000 per extension, for a total amount not to exceed $4,750,000. (Funding included in Electric Utility Operations and Maintenance Budget.) Sole Source. OX M/WBE Subcontractor participation. The prime did not identify any subcontracting opportunities. 42. Approved execution of a contract with WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC SUPPLY, Austin, Texas, for the purchase of substation air switches, in an amount not to exceed $148,082. (Funding included in Electric Utility C.I.P.) Low bid of eight (8). OZ M/WBE Subcontractor participation. The prime did not identify any subcontracting opportunities. Reference No. 91-0884-1RW. #41-42 on Councilmember Nofziger's motion, Councilmember Larson's second, 7-0 Vote. 43. Approved execution of a twelve (12) month service supply agreement with the original equipment manufacturer, GENERAL ELECTRIC CO., Houston, Texas, for the overhaul and repair of turbine, generator, and other major equipment at the City's Power Plants, in an amount not to exceed $475,000, including four (4) one (1) year extension options, in an amount not to exceed $475,000 per extension, for a total amount not to exceed $2,375,000. (Funding included in Electric Utility Operations and Maintenance Budget.) Sole Source. OX M/WBE Subcontractor participation. The prime did not identify any subcontracting opportunities. On Councilmember Nofziger's motion, Councilmember Larson's second, 7-0 Vote. 44. Approved the selection (RFP) of professional engineering services agreement with APTECH ENGINEERING SERVICES, INC., Sunnyvale, California, for the Generation Reliability Improvement Program for the Decker and Holly Power Plants, in an amount not to exceed $1,600,000, with one (1) twelve (12) month extension option in an amount not to exceed $1,100,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,700,000. (Funding in the amount of $1,600,000 included in 1991-92 Electric Utility C.I.P.; $1,100,000 for the extension options will be requested in the proposed 1992-93 Electric C.I.P. Budget.) Best proposal of six (6). 10% MBE, 5% WBE Subcontractor participation.. On Councilmember Nofziger's motion, Councilmember Garcia's second, 7-0 Vote. 45. Approved execution of two (2) twelve (12) month supply agreements for the purchase of luminaires and associated replacement parts to the following vendors: POWER SUPPLY OF AUSTIN, Austin, Texas, in an amount not to exceed $78,707; TECHLINE INC., Austin, Texas, in an MINUTES 9. 10/17/91 : : amount not to exceed $71,484, for a total annual amount not to exceed $150,191, with one (1) additional twelve (12) month extension options for each agreement, in an amount not to exceed $78,707 and $71,484 respectively per extension, for a total amount not to exceed $300,382. (Funding included in the 1991-92 Operating Budget of the Electric Utility Department.) Low bidders of six (6). OX M/WBE Subcontractor participation. On Councilmember Nofziger's motion, Councilmember Larson's second, 7-0 Vote. 4:00 Ρ.Μ. ZONING HEARINGS AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES - ZONING DISTRICTS 46. C14-91-0067 - H. N. ENTERPRISES, by Urban Properties Analysts, 3300-3500 West Parmer Lane. From SF-2 to LO, RR. Planning Commission Recommendation: To Grant LO-CO for Tract 1 subject to conditions, and RR for Tract 2. Ordinance On Councilmember Epstein's motion, Councilmember Garcia's second, 5-0 Vote, Mayor Pro Tem Urdy and Councilmember Nofziger out of the room. - 47. C14-90-0037 CROCKETT PARK, by Rizzo Construction, 10213-10233 IH-35 North and 10212-10232 Middle Fiskville Road. From GR to CS. Planning Commission Recommendation: To Grant CS-CO subject to conditions. : First Reading - permitting limited varehousing and distribution as only CS use and all GR uses; access one driveway on to Middle Fiskville Road to be located on the southern portion of tract with a final location to be approved by transportation review with one vay out only. : On Councilmember Epstein's motion, Councilmember Reynolds' second, 6-0 Vote, Mayor Pro Ten Urdy out of the room. 48. C14h-91-0009 - WATSON HOUSE, by The Broussard Group, 402 West 12th From CS, DMU to DMU-H. Planning Commission Recommendations To grant DMU-H. Street. Ordinance - On Councilmember Epstein's motion, Councilmember Garcia's second, 5-0 Vote, Mayor Pro Tem Urdy, Councilmember Nofziger out of the room. : MINUTES 10 10/17/91 ! : 49. C14-91-0068 - TEXAS COMMERCE BANK, by Strasburger & Price, Armbrust & Brown, 6245-6289 McNeil Road, 13000-13032 Heinemann Drive, 6018-6024, 6100-6110, 6200-6208, 6300-6320, 6400-6416, 6500-6512 Melrose Trail. From I-RR to GR, MF-3. Postponed to November 7, 1991. - : 50. C14-91-0069 TEXAS COMMERCE BANK, by Strasburger & Price, Armbrust & Brown, 6101 to 6105, 6201 to 6241 McNeil road, 5920 to 5938 Melrose Trail, 13019 to 13033 Heinemann Drive, and 5913 to 5925, 6001 to 6021 Parmer Lane Vest. Postponed to November 7, 1991. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND APPROVAL OF ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS 51. 4:30 Ρ.Μ. – : (a) Approve an Ordinance creating a Tax 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 1478 and 147C of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas. (Motorola, Inc.) (Mayor Bruce Todd and Mayor Pro Tem Charles Urdy] (b) Approve a Resolution authorizing execution of a Tax Abatement Agreement with Motorola, Inc. for the Ed Bluestein Blvd. site (80% abatement for improvements over a seven (7) year period.) : Motion The Council, on Councilmember Epstein's motion, Councilmember Nofziger's second, closed the public hearing. 4-0 Vote, Mayor Pro Tem Urdy, Councilmembers Garcia and Reynolds out of the room. Motion Mayor Pro Tem Urdy made a motion, seconded by Mayor Todd to vaive the requirement for three readings and finally passed an ordinance creating a Tax 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.) 5-1-1 Vote, Councilmember Nofziger voted No and Councilmember Reynolds abstained due to a conflict of interest. Motion The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Urdy's motion, Mayor Todd's second, adopted a resolution authorizing execution of a Tax Abatement 1- MINUTES 11 : 10/17/91 : Agreement with Motorola, Inc. for the Ed Bluestein Blvd. site (80% abatement for improvements over a seven year period), adding: 1. File and maintain on file with the City a current copy of an affirmative action plan, and 2. Require each company to comply with federal, state or local legislation which prohibits or regulates deleterious effects on the environment. 5-1-1 Vote, Councilmember Nofziger voted No, Councilmember Reynolds abstained due to conflict of interest. - 52. 5:00 Ρ.Μ. (a) 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. (Mayor Bruce Todd and Mayor Prо Тем Charles Urdy] (b) Approve a Resolution amending the City-designated Enterprise Zone boundary to include all areas of Austin east of I.H. 35. : (c) Approve a Resolution authorizing execution of a Tax Abatement Agreement with Custom Golf Clubs, Inc. (100% abatement for improvements over a seven (7) year period.) Motion The Council, on Councilmember Reynolds' motion, Councilmember Epstein's second, closed the public hearing, 6-0 Vote, Mayor Pro Tem Urdy out of the room. : : Motion The Council, on Councilmember Garcia's motion, Mayor Todd's second, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed 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. 7-0 Vote. Motion The Council, on Councilmember Garcia's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Urdy's second, adopted a Resolution amending the City-designated Enterprise Zone boundary to include all areas of Austin east of I.H. 35.7-0 Vote. Motion The Council, on Mayor Pro Ten Urdy's motion, Councilmember Reynolds second, adopted a Resolution authorizing execution of a Tax i MINUTES 12 10/17/91 Abatement Agreement with Custom Golf Clubs, Inc. (100% abatement for improvements over a seven year period) with additional provisions: 1. File and maintain on file with the City a current copy of an affirmative action plan, and 2. Comply with federal, state or local legislation which prohibits or regulates deleterious effects on the environment. (7-0 Vote) - 53. 5:30 Ρ.Μ. (a) 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. (Mayor Bruce Todd and Mayor Pro Tem Charles Urdy) (b) Approve a Resolution authorizing execution of a Tax Abatement Agreement with American Airlines Direct Marketing Corporation, Inc. (80% abatement for improvements over a seven (7) year period.) Motion The Council, on Councilmember Epstein's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Urdy's second, closed the public hearing. 7-0 Vote. Motion The Council, on Mayor Pro Tem Urdy's motion,, Councilmember Garcia's second, waived the requirement for three readings and finally passed 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. 7-0 Vote. Motion The Council, on Councilmember Garcia's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Urdy's second, adopted a Resolution authorizing execution of a Tax Abatement Agreement with American Airlines Direct Marketing Corporation, Inc. (80% abatement for improvements over a seven (7) year period) including the following: 1. File and maintain on file with the City a current copy of an affirmative action plan, and 2. Comply with federal, state or local legislation which prohibits or regulates deleterious effects on the environment. 7-0 Vote. ITEMS FROM COUNCIL 54. Set a public hearing to approve an Ordinance creating a Tax Abatement Reinvestment Zone for approximately nine (9) acres of land MINUTES 13 10/17/91 ) in the Santiago Del Valle Grant, Abstract #24, in Travis County, Texas, with frontage on the 2200 block of Grove Blvd. in southeast Austin (Photronics Inc.) (Mayor Pro Tem Charles Urdy and Mayor Bruce Todd) Date and time: October 31, 1991 at 5:00 p.a. 55. Direct the City Manager to prepare for inclusion in the next City of Austin election ballot language for the approval of bonds to acquire property in the Barton Creek and Barton Springs area for a project that shall be designated as the "Great Urban Wilderness Park." (Councilmember Louise Epstein) Motion Councilmember Epstein made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Reynolds to approve. Friendly Amendment Mayor Pro Ten Urdy's friendly amendment to refer this for review by the Economic Development Board, Planning Commission, Parks Board and Environmental Board, vas accepted. Substitute Motion - FAILED Councilmember Garcia offered a substitute motion to table this item and refer to the appropriate boards and commissions for review. MOTION FAILED by a vote of 2-5 with Mayor Todd, Mayor Pro Ten Urdy, Councilmembers Epstein, Larson and Reynolds voting No. Substitute Motion - PAILED Mayor Todd offered a substitute motion to add language concerning review by appropriate boards and commissions. HOTION FAILED by a vote of 3-3-1 with Councilmembers Epstein, Larson and Reynolds voting No, Mayor Pro Tem Urdy abstained. Substitute Motion - FAILED Councilmember Garcia made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Nofziger to refer the resolution, as it is, to the Environmental Board, Planning Commission, Economic Board and Parks Board. HOTION FAILED by a vote of 3-4 with Mayor Pro Tem Urdy, Councilmembers Epstein, Larson and Reynolds voting No. Roll Call on Main Motion 4-3 Vote, Mayor Todd, Councilmembers Garcia and Nofziger voted No. MINUTES 14 10/17/91 EXECUTIVE SESSION (No Public Discussion on These Items) The City Council will announce that it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, 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. Council did not have an executive session. 56. Land Acquisition, Section 2, Paragraph f Discuss real property acquisition (Brackenridge Professional Building) from the Resolution Trust Corporation. ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING 57. Authorized negotiations with Resolution Trust Corporation for the purchase of the Brackenridge Professional Building and to increase the estimated purchase price to $1,458,000 from the previously authorized amount of $1,400,000. (Funding included in the 1991-92 Operating Budget of Brackenridge Hospital.) On Councilmember Garcia's motion, Councilmember Nofziger's second, 7-0 Vote. END OF MEETING SPEAKERS Citizens who signed up to speak after the meeting vere Eric Anderson, Carl Betancourt, Bank Erb, Al St. Louis, Pam Thompson and Neal Tuttrop. ADJOURN The meeting was adjourned at 11:33 Ρ.Μ. MINUTES 15 10/17/91 C :