Austin's Big Moves: Airport, Growth, Greenbelt
New Airport Scrapped, Current Airport Upgraded:
The city voted to abandon the controversial $698 million Manor Airport project, ending plans for a new facility. Simultaneously, engineering was approved for significant improvements to Robert Mueller Municipal Airport.Major City Expansion & Development:
Multiple large areas, including Walnut Creek and parts of the Barton Creek Greenbelt, were approved for full annexation, significantly expanding the city's boundaries and laying groundwork for future growth.Community & Environmental Investments:
Over $5 million was allocated to dozens of social service agencies and a $1.2 million grant for infill housing projects. Funds were also approved for the Balcones Canyonlands Conservation Plan and new watershed protection rules.Key Infrastructure & Economic Outreach:
A $5.7 million natural gas pipeline for the Decker Power Plant was approved, alongside land acquisitions for the US 183/290 highway expansion. Contracts were also awarded to Hispanic and African-American Chambers of Commerce to boost tourism.
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Austin City Council MINUTES For MEETING CALLED TO ORDER - 1:00 Ρ.Μ. Γ از December 19, 1991 - 1:00 Ρ.Μ. ... י . Special Meetings of December 4 and 9, 1991 یم 1 1. Approval of Minutes for Regular Meeting of December 5, 1991 and On Councilmember Garcia's motion, Councilmember Epstein's second, 6-0 Vote, Mayor Pro Tem Urdy absent. P P 1:00 Ρ.Ν. - CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS 2. Mr. Dave Dobbs discussed Capital Metro's Light Rail Project.. २ 3. Mr. Henry Ratliff discussed City opportunities. 4. Ms. E.J. Benoit discussed the DBE Sub-lessee subconcessionaire and gift shop at Robert Mueller Airport. 5. Mr. Leonard Lyons posed a convention center question. 6. Mr. David Elliott discussed current issues. 1. 7. Ms. Rose Dodd provided input for airport relocation. 8. Mr. Lance Winters, to identify concerns about the program "Citizens Advocate News Conference" and the continuous problems with the broadcasting by Channel 6 of my program which airs on Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m., did not speak. 9. Ms. Maline McCalla presented a gift to the City - a 150 Pictorial. ITEMS CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS 1 10. Approve a Resolution rescinding the grant agreement with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for the Veloway. (Councilmembers Gus Garcia and Bob Larson) (Continued from November 21, 1991) 1 No action. : :: MINUTES L : i 1 : 12/19/91: ! 11. Approved a Resolution requesting the Texas Municipal League to support amendments to the Texas Penal Code to establish an offense and penalty for "Peeping Tom" incidents not currently prohibited by the Penal Code. (Councilmember Louise Epstein) On Councilmember Garcia's motion, Councilmember Nofziger's second, 7-0 Vote. 12. Discussed/Approved the expansion of the Aviation Subcommittee and adopted a community input process. (Mayor Bruce Todd and Mayor Pro Tem Charles Urdy) On Mayor Todd's motion, Councilmember Garcia's motion, 5-2 Vote, Councilmembers Epstein and Larson voted No. 13. Approved a Resolution whereby the City Council goes on record expressing its intent not to issue the $698 million of authorized, but unissued, Manor Airport Bonds, and, to cease any further activities for the acquisition and construction of an airport at the Manor site. (Councilmembers Louise Epstein and Bob Larson) On Councilmember Epstein's motion, Councilmember Larson's second, 4-3 Vote, Mayor Todd, Mayor Pro Ten Urdy and Councilmember Garcia voted No. 122.1 14. Approved second/third readings to approve the full purpose annexation of the following areas: Walnut Creek Business Park area (Case No. C7a-91-002); Scofield Farms/North Shields area (Case No. C7a-91-003); Canyon Ridge/Jester Estates area (Case No. C7a-91-004); Great Hills area (Case No. C7a-91-005); Barton Creek Greenbelt area (Case No. C7a-91-006) and Maple Run Outparcels (Case No. C7a-91-008). (Related to Items 19, 23) On Councilmember Garcia's motion, Councilmember Nofziger's second, 7-0 Vote. ORDINANCES! 1 15. Approved the cancellation of the regular scheduled City Council ام meetings of January 2, 1992, April 16, 1992, July 2, 1992, September 24, 1992, October 8, 1992, November 26, 1992, December 24, 1992 and December 31, 1992. (Related to Item 24) On Mayor Pro Ten Urdy's motion, Councilmember Garcia's second, 6-0 Vote, Hayor Todd out of the room. 16. Authorized acceptance of a grant in the amount of $153,000 from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for a program entitled "Dry Weather Flow Monitoring Program;" and amend the Special Revenue MINUTESCE 2 12/19/91 1 Fund Grants Budget by appropriating $153,000 for grant expenses and expense refunds. (No City match is required.) 17. Amended Ordinance No. 910912-S by increasing fees for birth & death certificates, Food Manager Training Course and rodent bait,no increasing revenues by $60,000; and eliminating fees for standard immunizations provided by the Health and Human Services Department, except those provided at mass clinics, reducing revenues by $60,000. (Revenue provided by increases in Health and Human Services Department fees for birth & death certificates, Food Manager Training Course, and rodent bait. There is no net impact to the General Fund.) 18. Amended Ordinance No. 910912-B, the 1991-92 Capital Budget, by: transferring $98,020 in projected surplus appropriation from the Fire Station at RM 2222/Hwy. 360 to (C.I.P. 826-837-0032) to the Fire and Police Joint-Use Training Facility (C.I.P. 826-837-0027). (Related to Item 27) 2. #16-18 on Councilmember Garcia's notion, Councilmember Reynolds' second, 7-0 Vote. 19. Adopted an amendment to the Capital Recovery Fee Ordinance (Chapter 13-3A-Land Development Code) providing a two year exemption from "vastewater Capital Recovery Fees for annexed areas serviced by septic tanks. "(No fiscal impact.) (Related to Item 14) On Councilmember Garcia's motion, Councilmember Reynolds' second, 7-0 Vote. 20. Amended the 1991-92 Operating budget of the Employee Benefits Fund (Ordinance No. 910912-A) by increasing revenues by $555,000 and appropriating $555,000 to fund retiree dental care. (Funding provided by retiree contributions.) (Related to Item 21) : On Councilmember Garcia's motion, Councilmember Reynolds' second, 7-0 Vate. L RESOLUTIONS 7: 21. Approved negotiation and execution of a twelve (12) month service "agreement with UNITED DENTAL CARE OF TEXAS, INC., San Antonio, Texas, to provide access to dental coverage for City of Austin retirees and their dependents, in an amount not to exceed $740,000, with two (2) twelve (12) month extension options, in an amount not to exceed $740,000 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,220,000. (Funding provided by retiree MINUTES LOWINGE 3 12/19/91 : contributions.) Best proposal of four (4). 1X MBE, 1X VBB Subcontractor participation. (Related to Item 20) 1. On Councilmember Garcia's motion, Councilmember Epstein's second, 7-0 Vote. 22. Approved execution of a contract amendment with THE ROMINE GROUP, Austin, Texas, for employee-paid supplemental life and dependent life coverage, to increase the 1991 contract in an estimated amount of $102,500 and approve an increase in the first and second year option contracts, in an estimated amount of $102,500 for a total estimated amount of $627,500 per contract year. (Funding provided by employee contributions.) 23. Authorized giving official notice to Travis County Rural Fire Prevention Districts 4 and 7 of full-purpose annexations by the City of Austin in calendar year 1991. (Related to Iten 14) On Councilmember Garcia's motion, Councilmember Nofziger's second, 7-0 Vote. 24. Approved the 1992 Master Planning Schedule. (Related to Iten 15) Amended to include Thursday morning executive sessions, 6:00 Ρ.Ν. dinner break. during regular Thursday Council meetings, and... Vednesday meetings rather than Tuesday meetings. J On Councilmember Reynolds' motion, Councilmember Epstein's second, 7-0 Vote. 25. Authorized negotiation and execution of contracts with 54 social service agencies in the total amount of $5,069,011 ($4,668,665 included in the 1991-92 Operating Budget and $400,346 contingent upon Council approval of the 1992-93 Operating Budget); and approve allocating $35,133 for a Health & Human Service Department position providing Homeless Clearinghouse functions and $21,613 as a reserve for contingencies. (No net impact on the General Fund.) (Public Hearing held December 9, 1991 - No Citizen Sign Up] On Councilmember Garcia's motion, Councilmember Nofziger's second, 7-0 Vote. Councilmember Garcia said he also wants to discuss the contracts at a later date. ية 26. Approved execution of a contract with MOTOROLA COMMUNICATIONS AND ELECTRONICS, INC., Austin, Texas, for the purchase of mobile and portable radio communications equipment for use by the Police Department, in an amount not to exceed $309,781. (Funding included MINUTES 12/19/91 ت in the 1991-92 Operating Budget of the Police Department.) Sole Source. The prime did not identify any subcontracting opportunities. Reference No. 920130-1RF. On Councilmember Epstein's motion, Councilmember Garcia's second, + 7-0 Vote. 1 27. Approved a construction contract award with J.C. EVANS CONSTRUCTION, INC., Austin, Texas, for the Fire and Police Joint-Use Training Facility (Phase I), located at 4800 Shaw Lane, in the amount of $1,688,000. (Funding included in C.I.Ρ. 826-837-0027). Low bid of seven (7). 9.06% MBE, .85% WBE Subcontractor participation.... (Related to Item 18) - 11 On Councilmember Garcia's motion, Councilmember Epstein's second, 7-0 Vote. L F 28. Approved ex execution of an agreement with COLORADO RIVER VATCH FOUNDATION, in an amount not to exceed $55,334. (Funding in the amount of $27,167 provided by Electric Utility Revenues; $27,167 provided by Water and Wastewater Utility Revenues; and $1,000 provided by the Parks and Recreation Department.) On Councilmember García's motion, Councilmember Nofziger's second, 5-2 Vote, Councilmembers Larson and Epstein voted No. Councilmember Larson's substitute motion, seconded by Councilmember Epstein to postpone action until January and staff to come back at that time with suggestions for $34,000 to keep Dove Springs youth services office open for one more year, FAILED, by a vote of 2-4-1, Mayor Todd, Councilmembers Garcia, Nofziger and Reynolds voting No, Mayor Pro Tem Urdy abstained. 29. Certified Dove Springs as dedicated public parkland and designate the City Manager as the City's official representative with respect to the Dove Springs Park grant application as required by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. : ١٠٠٢٠ On Councilmember Garcia's motion, Councilmember Nofziger's second, 7-0 Vote. 1. 30. Approved negotiation and execution of a nine (9) month contract award with HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, Austin, Texas, for tourism and convention sales among Hispanic markets, in an amount not to exceed $97,458, with three (3) twelve (12) month extension options in an amount not to exceed $150,000 for 1992; $159,000 for 1993; and. $168,000 for 1994, for a total amount not to exceed $574,458. (Funding included in the 1991-92 Convention Center budget.) Best MINUTES 5 12/19/91 proposal of two (2). 17.68% MBE, 9.28% WBE Subcontractor participation. Reference No. 920168-3RW. On Councilmember Epstein's motion, Councilmember Garcia's second, 7-0 Vote; with an amendment to the motion for a nine month contract with a one year option, on Councilmember Reynolds' motion, Councilmember Larson's second, 4-3 Vote, Councilmembers Garcia and Nofziger and Mayor Pro Ten Urdy voting No. 31. Approved negotiation and execution of a nine (9) month contract award with CAPITAL CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, Austin, Texas, for tourism and convention sales among African-American markets, in an amount not to exceed $97,458, with three (3) twelve (12) month extension options, in an amount not to exceed $150,000 for 1992; $159,000 for 1993; and $168,000 for 1994, for a total amount not to exceed $574,458. (Funding included in the 1991-92 Operating Budget of the Convention Center Department.) Best proposal of two (2). 12.12% MBE, 5.05% WBE Subcontractor participation. Reference No. 920134-3RV. On Councilmember Garcia's motion, Mayor Pro Ten Urdy's second, 7-0 Vote, with an amendment to the motion to approve a nine month contract with a one year option, 4-3 Vote, Mayor Pro Tem Urdy, Councilmembers Garcia and Nofziger voted No. 32. Approved Change Order No. 10 to SPAW-GLASS/CAHABA, San Antonio, Texas, for structural steel, mechanical/electrical/plumbing and architectural field modifications and changes for the Convention Center, in the amount of $119,475, for a total contract amount of $41,432,700. (Funding included in Convention Center Bonds, C.I.P. 493-827-1000.) 33. Approved execution of a twelve (12) month contract with COMPUTER ASSOCIATES, Austin, Texas, for the renewal licensing and maintenance of eleven (11) computer software products, in an amount not to exceed $149,257. (Funding included in the 1991-92 Operating Budget of the Information Systems Department.) Sole Source. The prime did not identify any subcontracting opportunities. Reference No. 560007273. 4 Brackenridge Hospital (Items 34-40) : 34. Approved execution of a twelve (12) month supply agreement with UNITED MEDICAL, San Antonio, Texas, for Intravenous Catheters for use throughout Brackenridge Hospital, in an amount not to exceed 1$50,703, with the option to extend thereafter for up to one (1) additional twelve (12) month period in an amount not to exceed $50,703, for a total amount not to exceed $101,406. (Funding MINUTES 12/19/91 : ! i included in the 1991-92 Operating Budget of Brackenridge Hospital.) Low bid of three (3). The prime did not identify any subcontracting opportunities. Reference No. BS1-248. 35. Approved execution of a twelve (12) month supply agreement with : GENERAL MEDICAL, Austin, Texas, for Intravenous Catheters for use in the Emergency Department of Brackenridge Hospital, in an amount not to exceed $47,603, with an option to extend thereafter for up to one (1) additional twelve (12) month period, in an amount not to exceed "$47,603, for a total amount not to exceed $95,206. (Funding in the amount of $39,669 included in the 1991-92 Operating Budget of Brackenridge Hospital: $7,934 will be requested in the 1992-93 budget.) Low bid of three (3). The prime did not identify any subcontracting opportunities. Reference No. BS2-004. 36. Approved execution of a twelve (12) month supply agreement with SOUTHWEST MEDICAL PACKAGING, Houston, Texas, for the the purchase of open heart packs, in an amount not to exceed $37,248, with an option to extend thereafter for up to one (1) additional twelve (12) month period, in an amount not to exceed $37,248, for a total amount not to exceed $74,496. (Funding in the amount of $32,592 included in the 1991-92 Operating budget of Brackenridge Hospital; $4,656 contingent on approval of the 1992-93 budget.) Low bid of four (4). The prime did not identify any subcontracting opportunities. Reference No. BS1-283. 1. : 37. Approved execution of a twelve (12) month service agreement with ADVANCED DOCUMENT SYSTEMS, Lufkin, Texas, for microfilming services for Brackenridge Hospital, in an amount not to exceed $37,499, with an option to extend thereafter for up to two (2) additional twelve (12) month periods, in an amount not to exceed $37,499, for a total amount not to exceed $112,497 (Funding in the amount of $28,124 included in the 1991-92 Operating budget of Brackenridge Hospital; $9,375 contingent on approval of the 1992-93 budget.) Lov bid of seven (7). The prime did not identify any subcontracting: : opportunities. Reference No. BC1-246. Brackenridge Hospital (Items 34-40) (continued] Σ 1 r 38. Approved execution of a twelve (12) month supply agreement with CONCEPT, Largo, Florida, for surgical shaver blades, cutters and trimmers for use by the Surgery Department staff for arthroscopic surgical procedures, in an amount not to exceed $38,800, with the option to extend thereafter for up to one (1) additional twelve (12) month period, in an amount not to exceed $38,800, for a total amount not to exceed $77,600. (Funding in the amount of $33,951 included in the 1991-92 Operating budget of Brackenridge Hospital; $4,849 contingent on approval of the 1992-93 budget.) Sole Source. The prime did not identify any subcontracting opportunities. Reference No. BS1-277. MINUTES 7 12/19/91 ! : 39. Approved negotiation and execution (RFP) of a contract award with OHMEDA, Austin, Texas, for the purchase of seventeen (17) anesthesia machines, in an amount not to exceed $1,002,285. (Funding provided by the issuance of Contractual Obligations approved by Council on February 28, 1991.) Best offer of three (3). The prima did not identify any subcontracting opportunities. Reference No. BB1-159. : 40. Approved Change Order No.13 to SPAW-GLASS CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC., San Antonio, Texas, for the roofing of the Outpatient Day Surgery as part of the renovation improvements at Brackenridge Hospital, in an amount not to exceed $47,265, for a total contract amount of $4,678,532. (Funding in the amount of $39,932 included in C.Ι.Ρ. 861-847-0235 and $7,333 included in C.I.P. 861-847-0225). 1. 32-40 on Councilmember Garcia's motion, Councilmember Nofziger's second, 7-0 Vote. 1 41. Approve issuance of a letter of intent and a rebate in the amount of $124,594 to Belco Equities for the installation of energy savings measures for the Trafalgar Square Apartments, located at 8040 Purnell Drive. Funding in the amount of $98,084 from Brown and Root Funds; $26,510 from Southern Union Gas Conservation Funds.. ; On Councilmember Garcia's motion, Councilmember Nofziger's second, 6-0 Vote, Councilmember Reynolds voted No. 42. Approved a Neighborhood Commercial Management Program Loan to JMS Interests, Inc., for the renovation and expansion of Eastland Plaza Shopping Center in the Airport Boulevard Commercial Redevelopment area, in the amount of $882,175 (Funding provided by 15th Year Community Development Block Grant Neighborhood Commercial Management Program.) 10 43. Approved a Housing Implementation Program Grant in the amount of $1,200,000 to the Austin Housing Finance Corporation to fund the Scattered Cooperative Infill Housing Project. Funding provided from 15th, 16th and 17th Year Community Development Block Grant Funds. (Recommended by the Housing Subcommittee). 44. Approved a construction contract award with CAPITAL EXCAVATION COMPANY, Austin, Texas, for a Transportation Systems Management Project to improve the intersection of Peyton Gin Road and Parkfield Drive, in the amount of $150,420.75. (Funding in the amount of $149,040.75 included in C.I.P. 825-607-2026 - Transportation Systems Management Fund; $680 included in C.I.Ρ. 388-227-0996 - Water Fund; $700 included in C.I.P. 439-237-0918 - Wastewater Fund.) Low bid of six (6). 4.80X MBB, 17.10X VBB Subcontractor participation. ; MINUTES 8 1 12/19/91 1 : 45. Approved negotiation and execution of a contract with CH2M BILL, Austin, Texas, to conduct a water and wastewater utility cost of service rate analysis, in an amount not to exceed $230,000. (Funding in the amount of $115,000 included in the Vater Utility Operating Fund; $115,000 included in the Wastewater Utility Operating Fund.) Best proposal of ten (10). 10.04% MBE, 5.972 WBE Subcontractor participation. 46. Approved execution of a contract award with CABLETRON SYSTEMS INC., Rochester, New Hampshire, for the purchase of local area network (LAN) hardware to link existing personal computers in the Department of Public Works and Transportation to provide department-wide user access, in the amount of $40,524.89. (Funding included in the 1991-92 Operating Budget of the Department of Public Works and Transportation.) Low bid of three (3). The prime did not identify any subcontracting opportunities. Reference NO. 910846-3AB/VC. 47. Approved execution of a ten (10) month service agreement with JAVELINA CONSTRUCTION, INC. New Braunfels, Texas, for the milling of streets for the Capital Metropolitan Transit Authority Authority (CHTA) Overlay Program, in the amount of $62,623. (Funding included in the 1991-92 C.I.P. Budget.) Low bid of three (3). The prime did not identify any subcontracting opportunities. Reference No. IFB 910973-3RE. #42-47 on Councilmember Garcia's motion, Councilmember Nofziger's second, 7-0 Vote. 48. Approved the selection of professional engineering services with DANNENBAUM ENGINEERING CORPORATION, Austin, Texas, for the Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Improvements: Project No. 1- Taxivay C, M and L Pavement Evaluation and Rehabilitation Program, in the amount of $231,500, and with TURNER, COLLIE & BRADEN, Austin, Texas, for Project No. 2 - Service and Perimeter Road, Miscellaneous Pavement & Drainage, Perimeter Gates and Access Roads Improvements, .... in the amount of $174,300. (Funding for Project 1 included in C.I.P. 881-817-5521; funding for project 2 in the amount of $125,100 included in C.Ι.Ρ. 881-817-5523 and $49,200 included in C.I.P. 881-817-5524.) Best proposal of nine (9). 26% DBE: 26% MBE, OZ WBE Subcontractor participation (Dannenbaum Engineering Corp.); 30% DBE: 20% MBE, 10% WBE Subcontractor participation (Turner, Collie & Braden). 13 On Councilmember Larson's notion, Councilmember Nofziger's second, 7-0 Vote. 1 49. Approved the selection of HDR ENGINEERING, Austin, Texas, and TURNER, COLLIE & BRADEN, Austin, Texas, to provide professional engineering services for the Safe Drinking Water Act Modifications required for the Davis and Green Water Treatment Plants, in amounts i MINUTES 9 12/19/91 not to exceed $700,000 and $325,000 respectively. (Funding in the amount of $700,000 included in Vater and Wastewater C.I.P. 378-227-0961 and $325,000 included in Water and Wastewater Utility C.Ι.Ρ. 376-227-0954.) Best proposal of seven (7). 10% MBE, 6X WBE Subcontractor participation (HDR Engineering); 10% MBB, 5X VBB Subcontractor participation (Turner Collie & Braden). On Councilmember Garcia's motion, Councilmember Nofziger's second, 7-0 Vote. 50. Approved Change Order No. 11 with JALCO, Austin, Texas, for the J: : Burleson Road Improvements: Pilot Knob Transmission Main, Section II, Burleson Road Reconstruction and the Terrell Lane Vastewater Interceptor, in the amount of $312,005.50. (This change order represents 4.64% of the original contract and vill increase the total amount of change orders to 5.49% of the original contract.) Funding in the amount of $289,510.50 included in C.I.P. 825-607-2036 Public Works Account; $1,005 included in C.I.P. 439-237-0692 Vastewater Fund; $14,422 included in C.I.P. 388-227-0685 - Water. Fund; $7,068 included in C.I.P. 876-897-0411 - Golf Fund.) : - 51. Approved Supplemental Amendment #5 to the Professional Services Agreement with CONEWAY AND ASSOCIATES, Austin, Texas, for an environmental study on the wetlands impact on the Pleasant Valley Road Project (Button Bend Drive to St. Elmo Road), in the amount of $15,000, for a total contract amount of $85,838.41. (Funding is included in C.I.P. 837-607-2362 which is funded by the Capital Metro Transportation Authority's 1989 Public Transportation Mobility: Fund.) : い 52. Aut Authorized negotiation and execution of an Interlocal Agreement with South Austin Growth Corridor MUD #1 for Industrial Waste Services. (All Utility expenses vill be offset by revenues generated from District payment for Industrial Waste Services in the estimated amount of $1,513.11.) 1. 53. Authorized negotiation and execution of an Interlocal Agreement with Wells Branch Municipal Utility District for Industrial Waste Services. (All Utility expenses will be offset by revenues generated from District payment for Industrial Waste Services in the estimated amount of $5,043.72.) 1 54. Approved negotiation and execution of an Interlocal Agreement with Circle C Municipal Utility District (MUD) No. 3 for the construction inspection services for Slaughter, Creek Interceptor, Phase II, Contracts A and B, in the amount of $250,000. (Funding provided by Series 1986 Circle C MUD No. 3 Contract Revenue Bonds. The project vas authorized through a Utility Construction Contract with the Circle C MUD NO. 3 in November 1984, and those bonds vill fund the request for inspection services through Water and Wastewater MINUTES 10 12/19/91 1. : Utility's Subdivision Engineering and Inspection Projects C.I.P. 451-237-5002.) : 55. Approved execution of a third amendment to the Utility Construction Contract between the City of Austin and the North Austin Municipal Utility District. Funding for the required facilities will come from previously escroved contract revenue bond funds in the amount of $3,161,738.00 :: : 56. Authorized execution of an Interlocal Agreement with Travis County for the relocation of water lines for the County's Slaughter Lane East Roadway Project, in an amount not to exceed $36,600. (Funding included in Water Utility C.I.P. 391-227-0974.) 57. Approved execution of an agreement with Chevy Chase South, Ltd. for the construction of Chevy Chase South, Phase 5 and 5-A Channel Improvements, in the amount of $344,472.13. (Funding provided by Subdivision Participation Funds which are proceeds of the Developer's Letter of Credit with interest accrued to December 19, 1991 for transfer to an Escrow Agent.) $50-57 on Councilmember Garcia's motion, Councilmember Nofziger's second, 7-0 Vote. 58. Authorized a Letter of Agreement with the Texas Nature Conservancy for the payment of $50,000 to apply toward costs of advisory services related to development of the Balcones Canyonlands Conservation Plan (BCCP), with the provision that further payment may be made if budgeted funds are available after completion of the economic impact study previously approved by Council, and total payment not to exceed $84,590. (Funding included in the 1991-92、 Operating Budget of Environmental and Conservation Services Department.) On Councilmember Garcia's motion, Councilmember Nofziger's second, 4-2 Vote, Councilmembers Epstein and Larson voted No. 11 59. Authorized the negotiation and execution of a ten (10) year lease with Rex Radio and Television for 7,913 sq. ft. of shopping center space located in Corporate Center III, 8868 Research Boulevard, in order to increase daily customer service transactions for the Utility Customer Service Office, in the amount of $46,159.17.. (Funding included in the 1991-92 Operating budget of Financial Services Department.) 1 ? 60. Set a public ublic hearing of an appeal of the Planning Commission's denial of a Conditional Use Permit for Cabaret Adult Lounge. (SPC-91-0106A). Date and time: January 16, 1992 at 5:00 p.m. 61. Set a public hearing on an appeal by Mr. Dan Pike of the Bull Creek MINUTES 11 12/19/91 : Homeowners Association of the Planning Commission's decision to approve a consolidated site plan for Twin Rocks Apartments, located at 7700 N. Capital of Texas Highway (Loop 360), [SPC-91-0067C). Date and time: January 16, 1992 at 5:30 p.m. 62. Set a public hearing on an appeal by Dorcas Calvert of the Building Standards Board order to demolish the building at 3515 East 12th Street. Date and times January 16, 1992 at 6:00 р.н. ز C 63. Set a public hearing to approve Pedernales Electric Cooperative's request for a permanent 20.0 foot vide electric easement through dedicated parkland known as Upper Bull Creek Greenbelt, in accordance with Sec. 26.001 et seq. of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code. (Suggested date and time: January 16, 1992 at 4:30 р.в.) #59-63 on Councilmember Garcia's motion, Councilmember Nofziger's second, 7-0 Vote. 1 3:00 Ρ.Μ. - ELECTRIC UTILITY (Items 64-83) 64. Electric Utility Commission Report No report. : 65. Resource Management Commission Report Glenn Crow gave the report. 66. Monthly Management Report (Fiscal, Operations, Fuel): John Moore, Director of Electric Utility, reported. 67. Monthly Utility Receivable Report Betty Dunkerley, Director of Finance, reported. : ! : 68. Approved execution of a contract with ABB AIR PREHEATER, INC., Garland, Texas, for the fabrication and installation of new air preheater baskets for the Decker Power Plant, in an amount not to exceed $132,740. Low bid of two (2). (Funding included in Electric Utility CIP Budget.) The prime did not identify any subcontracting opportunities. Reference File No. 920022-3JD. 13 69. Approved execution of a contract with WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC SUPPLY COMPANY, Austin, Texas, for the purchase of neutral grounding resistors in an amount not to exceed $95,980. (Funding included in Electric Utility CIP Budget.) Low bid of four (4). The prime did not identify any subcontracting opportunities. Reference File No. 920004-1CM. MINUTES" " 1220; 12/19/91 ت ! i C 1. 70. Approved execution of a contract with DIXON ENGINEERING, INC., Houston, Texas, for the purchase of thirteen (13) multi-channel recorders for the Decker Power Plant in an amount not to exceed $65,238.25. Low bid of seven (7). (Funding included in Electric Utility CIP Budget,) The prime did not identify any subcontracting opportunities. Reference File No. 920021-1JD. 71. Approved the selection of a professional engineering services agreement with BROWN & ROOT, USA, Houston, Texas, for piping system analysis at the Decker Power Plant in an amount not to exceed $35,000. Best proposal of twelve (12). (Funding included in Electric Utility CIP Budget.] 12% MBE and 8% WBE Subcontractor Participation. 72. Approved execution of a contract with RAMZEL-TEXAS SERVICES, Austin, Texas, for asbestos abatement services of equipment and associated piping at the Decker Power Plant, in an amount not to exceed $47,952. (Funding included in Electric Utility CIP Budget.) Lov bid of two (2). The prime did not identify any subcontracting opportunities. Reference File No. 920181-3JD. 73. Authorized extension of contract with PRIME COMPUTER, INC., Dallas, Texas, for two (2) additional twelve (12) month periods for hardware and software maintenance in an amount not to exceed $79,415 for the first extension year, and an amount not to exceed $83,386 for the second extension year, for a total amount not to exceed $162,801. (Funding included in Electric Utility Operations & Maintenance Budget.) The prime did not identify any subcontracting opportunities. Reference File No. 1100007536. 1. 1. 74. Approved execution of a contract with GREGORY AND COOK, INC., Houston, Texas, for the construction of a natural gas fuel supply pipeline for the Decker Power Plant in an amount not to exceed $5,710,378.30. Lov bid of three (3). (Funding included in Electric Utility CIP Budget.) 13.34% MBE and 1.6% WBE Subcontractor Participation. : 1200 75. Approved execution of an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Austin and the Lover Colorado River Authority for personnel, labor, material and equipment necessary to perform repair, maintenance, and technical services when needed at the facilities of each respective electric utility in an amount not to exceed $500,000 with the option to extend for five (5) twelve (12) month periods, in an amount not to exceed $500,000 per extension, for a total amount not to exceed $3,000,000. (Funding included in various Electric Utility' Operations & Maintenance and CIP accounts depending on work to be performed. Work will only be requested when approved funding is available in the appropriate CIP and Operations and Maintenance budgets.) MINUTES 13 ١٠٠٠٠ i 12/19/91 76. Approved the purchase of 4.35 acres of land located at 5915 McCarty Lane from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, for the relocation of the Oakhill Substation to accommodate the widening of U. S. Highway 290 West by the Texas Department of Transportation, in an amount not to exceed $150,000. (Funding included in Electric Utility C.I.Ρ.) 77. Approved execution of a service agreement with CHESTER LABNET, Houston, Texas, for environmental sampling and analysis services, in an amount not to exceed $85,341. (Funding included in Electric Utility Operations & Maintenance Budget.) Low bid of thirteen (13). 11% MBE, 5.23% WBE Subcontractor participation. Reference File No. 920155-355. 3 #68-77 on Councilmember Garcia's motion, Councilmember Nofziger's second, 6-0 Vote, Mayor Pro Tem Urdy out of the room. : 78. Approved ratification of a contract with TECHLINE, INC., Austin, Texas, for purchase of electric utility ground and safety related equipment in an amount not to exceed $138,795. (Funding included in Electric Utility Operations & Maintenance Budget.) Sole bidder meeting specifications. The prime did not identify any subcontracting opportunities. : + On Councilmember Garcia's motion, Councilmember Reynolds' second, 6-0 Vote.. 1 ; 79. Approved ratification of a contract with VALLEN SAFETY, Austin, Texas, for the purchase of safety apparel and monitoring equipment in: an amount not to exceed $140,772. (Funding in the amount of $62,766 Included in Electric Utility Operations & Maintenance Budget: $78,006 included in Electric Utility C.I.P.) Low bid of eight (8). The prime did not identify any subcontracting opportunities. 80. Approved ratification of a contract with ADAIR & ASSOCIATES, Houston, Texas, for the purchase of switchgear grounding material in an amount not to exceed $246,830. (Funding included in Electric Utility CIP Budget.) Sole bid. The prime did not identify any subcontracting opportunities. #79-80 on Councilmember Nofziger's motion, Councilmember Reynolds's second, 6-0 Vote, Mayor Pro Ten Urdy out of the room. 2 81. Approved execution of a contract with TECO, INC., Seabrook, Texas, for the purchase of a 65 foot aerial tower and truck body, in an amount not to exceed $85,634. (Funding included in Electric Utility 1990/91 CIP Budget.) Low bid of five (5). The prime did not identify any subcontracting opportunities. Reference File No. 910878-1RPF. MINUTES 14 12/19/91 こ : 82. Approved execution of a contract with GULF STATE CRANE AND EQUIPMENT COMPANY, Houston, Texas, for the purchase of a 1986 Condor Model 1505 aerial tower truck in an amount not to exceed $279,482.99. (Funding included in Electric Utility C.I.P.) Lov bid of two (2). The prime did not identify any subcontracting opportunities. Referènce File No. 920188-1RF. 181-82 On Councilmember Garcia's notion, Councilmember Nofziger's second, 6-0 Vote, Mayor Pro Tem Urdy out of the room... 83. Approve negotiation and execution of a contract with REED, STOVE AND CO., Austin, Texas, for water rate consulting relating to steam power plant water rates, in an amount not to exceed $70,000. (Funding included in the Fayette Power Plant Operating Fund.) Best proposal of seven (7). The prime did not identify any subcontracting opportunities. Reference No. 920298-3CH.. 9 T On Councilmember Garcia's notion, Councilmember Larson's second, 7-0 Vote. T 4:00 Ρ.Μ. - ZONING HEARINGS AND APPROVAL OF ORDINANCES ZONING DISTRICTS 84. C14-91-0074 - JOHN COATES, by Minter, Joseph & Thornhill, 959 Reinli Street. From CS to CS-1. Planning Commission Recommendations. To grant CS-1-CO, with the provision of the conditional overlay to prohibit adult oriented businesses. POSTPONED SIX MONTHS - On Councilmember Reynolds' motion, Mayor Pro Tem Urdy's second, 7-0 Vote. 85. C14-91-0084 - ; 4. COMMERCE SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, By R.V. Spencer, 3032 Tamarron Boulevard. From LR to MF-3. Planning Commission Recommendations To grant MF-1-CO, Multifamily Residence (limited density)-Conditional Overlay, subject to (1) 6 units per acre; (2) prohibiting access to Doris Anne Blvd./Capital Parkway; (3) a building setback of 100 feet or up to the top of the embankment, whichever is greater, parallel to Apricot Drive; (4) a site plan for the project shall not be submitted until after the emergency Comprehensive Vatershed Ordinance rules are posted; and (5) a crashgate shall be installed if secondary access is required by the Fire Department. (Public Hearing held December 5, 1991 - No Citizen Sign Up.) The vote on Councilmember Epstein's notion to DENY, seconded by Councilmember García, vas 3-1-3, with Councilmember Reynolds voting No, Mayor Pro Tem Urdy, Councilmembers Larson and Nofziger abstaining. Therefore, no action was taken. ! MINUTES 15 よ 12/19/91
86. C14-85-149.100 - MELLON PROPERTIES COMPANY, by Graves, Dougherty, Bearon, West Parmer Lane and Metric Boulevard. (Amendment to Restrictive Covenant). Planning Commission Recommendations To amend the restrictive covenant as follows: (1) allow for a change in the land use plan approved with zoning, case C14-85-149 (Paragraph 1); (2) delete a 50 ft.. setback from the 100-year floodplain in Area 28 (Paragraph 6); (3) delete Areas 28, 30, and 32 for multi-family use (Paragraph 8); and (4) limit the number of curb cuts in Area 38 to a maximum of two. ORDINANCE 163 Recommended as Requested with Conditions i - 87. C14-91-0086 - MELLON PROPERTIES COMPANY, by Graves, Dougherty, Hearon, West Parmer Lane and Metric Boulevard. From: Tract 35/36 LR; Tract 37A - GR; Tract 37B - GR; Tract 37C - GR; Tract 33BSF-6; Tract 33C - SF-6; Tract 38A - P; Tract 38B - P; Tract 258 - P; Tract 25F - P; Tract 28B - MF-3; Tract 28CMF-3 To: Tract 35/36GR; Tract 37A - LR; Tract 37B - SF-6; Tract 37C - MF-1; Tract 338 MF-3; Tract 33C - MF-1; Tract 38A - LO; Tract 38B - SF-6; Tract 25E - SP-2; Tract 25F - MF-3; Tract 28B - P; Tract 28C - P. Planning Commission Recommendation: To Grant: Tract 35/36 - GR, Community Commercial; Tract 37A - LR, Neighborhood Commerciai; Tract 37BSF-6, Townhouse and Condominium Residence; Tract 37C - HF-1, Multifamily Residence (limited density); Tract 38A - LO, Limited Office; Tract 38B - SF-6, Townhouse and Condominium Residence; Tract 33B - MF-3, Multifamily Residence (medium density); Tract 33CMF-1, Multifamily Residence (limited density); Tract 25B - SP-2, Single Family Residence (standard lot); Tract 25F - HF-3, Multifamily Residence (medium density); Tract 28B - P, Public District; and Tract 28CP, Public District. ORDINANCE Recommended as Requested 7 88. C14H-90-0009 - STOHL-SALDANA HOUSE, by Jerry Garcia, 1005 East 9th Street. From SF-3 to SF-3-H. Planning Commission Recommendations To Grant SP-3-H, Family Residence-Historic, zoning based on designation criteria Items (1), (6), (8), (9), and (11). ORDINANCE 89. C14H-91-0018 - BOOTHE-SANTA ANA, by Blasa G. Santa Ana, 1011 East 8th Street. From SF-3 to SF-3-H. Planning Commission Recommendation: To Grant SF-3-H, Family Residence-Historic, zoning based on designation criteria Items (1), (4), (6), (8), (9), (11), (12), and (13). ORDINANCE HINUTES 16 12/19/91 1 C 1 つ 90. C14R-91-0021 - GULLETT HOUSE, by William V. Waggoner, 1304 Newning Avenue. From MF-2 to MF-2-H. Planning Commission Recommendation: To Grant MF-2-H, Multifamily (low density)-Historic, zoning based on designation criteria Items (1), (3), (5), (6), (8), (9), (11), (12), and (13). ५ ORDINANCE 3 : 91. C14H-91-0022 - ROBERT THOMAS MILLER HOUSE, by Leon Barish, 310 East 34th Street. From MF-2 to MF-2-H. Planning Commission Recommendation: To Grant MF-2-H, Multifamily Residence (low density)-Historic, zoning based on designation criteria Items (1), (4), (6), (8), (9), (9), and (11). ORDINANCE 2. 92. C14H-91-0013 - RAMSDELL-WOLFF HOUSE, by Terri Meyers, 4002 Avenue H. From SF-3 to SF-3-H. Planning Commission Recommendation: To Grant SF-3-H, Family Residence-Historic, zoning based on designation criteria Items (1), (3), (6), (8), (9), (11), (12), and (13), with the land area to include only lots 19, 20, and 21.9 ORDINANCE - 93. C14H-91-0023 ROSS-MOORE HOUSE, by William H. Kalmbach and Bonnie R. Orr, 405 East Monroe Street. From SF-3 to SF-3-H.-Planning Commission Recommendation: To Grant SF-3-H, Family Residence-Historic, zoning based on designation criteria Items (1), (4), (6), (8), (9), and (11). ORDINANCE 94. C14-91-0089 - NORTHWEST WOMEN'S CLINIC, by Robert Landon, Incorporated, 13470 Research Boulevard. From LO to LR. Planning Commission. Recommendations To grant LR. ORDINANCE - 95. C14-91-0091 500 EAST ANDERSON LANE, by 500 East Anderson L.F., 500 East Anderson Lane. From GR to MF-2. Planning Commission Recommendations To grant MF-2. ORDINANCE 96. C814-85-033 Revision 1 - SAGE LAND COMPANY, by Planned Environments, Inc., 3008 Stratford Drive. Request for ordinance amendment to MINUTES 17 20 12/19/91 1 revise an approved site plan for Stratford Place Planned Unit Development (P.U.D.). EMERGENCY PASSAGE OF ORDINANCE १ 186-96, on Councilmember Reynolds' notion, Councilmember, Garcia's 5 second, 7-0 Vote. To be heard by the Planning Commission on December 17, 199115 Recommendation to Follow 97. C14H-91-0030 - BRASS-FRANKLIN HOUSE, by India Donovan, 1409 Newning Avenue. From SF-3 to SF-3-H. POSTPONED INDEFINITELY PUBLIC HEARINGS AND APPROVAL OF ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS 98. 5:00 Ρ.Μ. - Appeal of the Planning Commisson's decision to approve a consolidated site plan for Spicewood Development Corporation, 11207 Spicewood Parkway. (File #SPC-90-0256C). Motion 1 The Council, on Councilmember Garcia's motion, Councilmember Reynolds' second, closed the public hearing. Motion The Council, on Councilmember Garcia's motion, Councilmember Reynolds' second, DENIED the appeal. 5-1-0 Vote, Councilmember Nofziger voted No, Mayor Todd out of the room. ITEMS FROM COUNCIL 99. Adopted a Resolution giving direction to the City Manager regarding use of staff time on projects related to the location of the city's new airport. (Councilmembers Bob Larson and Louise Epstein) On Councilmember Larson's motion, Councilmember Epstein's second, 6-0 Vote, Mayor Todd out of the room. RECESS Council recessed its meeting from 6:05 to 7:00 Ρ.Κ. y 11 MINUTES 1 18 1: 3 ! 12/19/91 1 GOODBYE TO IRIS JONES Council paused to say goodbye to City Attorney Iris Jones, who resigned her position with the City of Austin. Councilmember Epstein presented a plaque to Ms. Jones. 100. Considered and approved a Resolution changing the composition of the non-profit Hospital Planning Committee and further describing the committee's mission. (Hospital Subcommittee) 101. Approved an Ordinance amending Chapter 6-3 of the Code of the City of Austin 1981 changing the composition of the Hospital Board and the beginning dates of the terms of offices for board members and officers and deleting advisory councils. (Hospital Subcommittee and Councilmember Louise Epstein). #100-101 on Councilmember Garcia's motion, Councilmember Epstein's second, 7-0 Vote. 102. Approved the completion of appointments to the Planning Commission Subcommittee for upcoming rules and regulations to the Comprehensive Watershed Ordinance (CWO) by adding four (4) citizen members. (Councilmember Ronney Reynolds) Approved the Resolution, on Councilmember Reynolds' motion, Mayor Todd's second, 6-1 Vote, Councilmember Epstein voted No. On Councilmember Nofziger's motion, Councilmember Reynolds' second, approved the following appointments: Lauren Ross, Joe riddell, David Ruehlman and David Gray. (5-0-2 Vote, Councilmembers Epstein and Larson abstained.) ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING 103. Approved settlement of Randall Kirk Prisock v. City of Austin; Cause No. 447-128, in the amount of $250,000.00. (Related to Executive Session Item 1) 104. Approved a Resolution authorizing real property acquisition for the U.S. 183/290 Project; Parcel 72-50A and 50AE, Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company, in the amount of $136,500.00. (Related to Executive Session Item 3) pansion Project 105. Approved & Resolution authorizing real property acquisition for the ม.ร. 183/290. Expansion Project; Parcel 57-260, Star Enterprise, a New York General Partnership (Texaco), in the amount of $77,252.00. (Related to Executive Session Item 4) #103-105 on Councilmember Garcia's motion, Councilmember Nofziger's 12/19/91 :: MINUTES 19 second, 7-0 Vote. 106. ΑΡΡΟΙNTHENTS : URBAN RENEVAL BOARD - Appointed Jorge Guerra, on Councilmenber Larson's motion, Councilmember Garcia's second, 6-0 Vote, Councilmember Reynolds out of the room. RECESS FOR CONTINUATION OF EXECUTIVE SESSION Council recessed its meeting from 9:00 Ρ.Μ. to 11:30 P.N. for continuation of the executive session begun at 10:00 A.M. in the office of Mayor Todd, on this date. SPEAKERS AT END OF HEETING Al St. Louis and spoke at the end ofthe meeting. : ADJOURN - The regular meeting of the Council for this date vas adjourned at 11:32 Ρ.Μ. MINUTES 20 12/19/91