FOUNDED ... Austin City Council MINUTES February 20, 1992 1:00 Ρ.Μ. - MEETING CALLED TO ORDER 1:00 Ρ.Μ. - 1. Approval of Minutes for Regular Meeting of February 13, 1992, and Special Meetings of January 31, February 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, and 13, 1992 On Councilmember Garcia's motion, Councilmember Reynolds' second, 6-0 Vote, Mayor Pro Tem Urdy not yet present. CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS: GENERAL 2. Mr. Henry Ratliff, to discuss City alertness. 3. Ms. Stephanie Vevers, to address access issues. 4. Mr. David Elliott, to discuss costly City management and self. serving staff. 5. Ms. Jacqueline Ann Heine, to request that the City change the wording of the plaque at Mt. Bonnell. 6. Mr. Stephen B. Rodi, to discuss crime, drugs, shootings, burglaries, etc., in Northeast Austin. : 7. Mr. James Plowman, to discuss drugs, violence and shooting of firearms in the Windsor Park neighborhood. 8. Ms. Alice Jenkins, to discuss crime in the Windsor Park neighborhood and safety of the people. 9. Ms. Rachel Cywinski, to inform the Council of the planning phase for the North Austin Bikeway Corridor and how citizens may participate in the planning process. Not present to speak. : MINUTES 1 2/20/92 BOARD AND COMMISSION REPORTS 10. CHILD CARE COUNCIL Goals and Objectives for 1992 - The report was given by Jeanette Watson. ORDINANCES 11. Amended Chapter 8-2 of the Austin City Code to modify the City's process for reviewing Alcoholic beverage License applications. (No fiscal impact.) 12. Approved a request by Canyon Creek Land, Ltd. to change the street name for the portion of Yorktown Trail originally designed as a loop, to Utica Lane. #11, 12 On Councilmember Garcia's motion, Councilmember Nofziger's second, 7-0 Vote. RESOLUTIONS 13. Approve selection of the following underwriter group, Senior Manager: Morgan Stanley, and Co-Managers: Dean Witter, Dillon Read, Smith Barney, Masterson, Rauscher Pierce, Pryor McClendon, and Southwest Capital Markets, in connection with the second phase of the issuance of approximately $690,000,000 in Combined Utility Systems Revenue Refunding Bonds. Postponed to February 27, 1992. 14. Approved execution of a twelve (12) month supply agreement with EXIDE CORPORATION, Austin, Texas, for the purchase of automotive batteries to be used by multiple City departments, in an amount not to exceed $100,000, with the option to extend for two (2) additional twelve (12) month periods, in amounts not to exceed $100,000 each, for a total amount not to exceed $300,000. (Funding included in the 1991-92 Operating Budget of the Public Works Fleet Services and Acquisition Fund and paid for by user departments' annual fleet maintenance charges. Funding for the final five (5) months of the original contract period and the extension options will be contingent upon future available funding in the 1992-93 and 1993-94 budgets.) Low bid of five (5). The prime did not identify any subcontracting opportunities. Reference No. 920232-1RF. 15. Approved the filing of eminent domain proceedings to acquire 0.011 of one acre of land in fee simple out of the Isaac Decker League Survey No. 20, situated in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, owned by KAF Development Company for the U.S. Highway 290/SH 71 Improvement Project. MINUTES 2 2/20/92 16. Approved execution of a twelve (12) month supply agreement with CURTIN MATHESON SCIENTIFIC, INC., Houston, Texas, for microbiology lab media for Brackenridge Hospital, in an amount not to exceed $63,486, including an option to extend thereafter for up to one (1) additional twelve (12) month period, in an amount not to exceed $63,486, for a total amount not to exceed $126,972. (Funding in the amount of $37,034 included in the 1991-92 Operating budget of Brackenridge Hospital; funding for $26,452 will be requested in the 1992-93 Operating budget.) Low bid of four (4). The prime did not identify any subcontracting opportunities. Reference No. BS2-073. ! 17. Amended the Council Resolution adopted November 15, 1990, authorizing the use of professional recruitment firms for Brackenridge Hospital, on a contingency fee basis to recruit for direct patient care and other critical positions; and establish an annual authority amount not to exceed $150,000. (Funding included in the 1991-92 Operating Budget of Brackenridge Hospital.) 18. Authorized application for and acceptance of a grant award in the amount of $42,230 from the State of Texas, Governor's Office, Criminal Justice Division (CJD) to fund three (3) full-time employees for the Stolen Pawned Property Recovery Program for the Police Department. (City's match amounts to $27,086, to be funded in the 1992-93 Operating Budget of the Police Department.) 19. Approved the issuance of a Letter of Intent and a rebate to P.R.B.J. Inc., for the installation of energy saving measures at Parklane Villas, located at 1720 E. Woodward St., in an amount not to exceed $48,732. (Funding included in the Brown and Root Conservation Fund.) #14-19 on Councilmember Garcia's motion, Councilmember Nofziger's second, 7-0 Vote. 3:00 Ρ.Μ. - ELECTRIC UTILITY (Itens 20-27) 20. Electric Utility Commission Report. No report given. 21. Resource Management Commission Report. Report presented by Glen Crow. 22. Monthly Management Report (Fiscal, Operations, Fuel). Report presented by John Moore, Director of Electric Utility. 23. Monthly Utility Receivable Report. No report. MINUTES 3 2/20/92 24. Approved execution of a contract with TUBBESING SALES CORP., Richardson, Texas, for the purchase of three (3) powerline analyzers, in an amount not to exceed $52,770. (Funding included in Electric Utility CIP Budget.) Low bid of two meeting specifications; seven bids received. The prime did not identify any subcontracting opportunities. Reference File No. 920183-1RW. 25. Approved execution of a contract with AVNET CORPORATION, Houston, Texas, for the purchase of a DEC (Digital Equipment Corporation) 4000-500 Computer System for the Electric Utility Department, in an amount not to exceed $490,298.53. (Funding included in Electric Utility CIP Budget.) Best proposal of two (2). The prime did not identify any subcontracting opportunities. 26. Approved the execution of a contract with WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC CORPORATION, San Antonio, Texas, for the purchase and installation of generator retaining rings and associated equipment for the Decker Power Plant Unit I, in an amount not to exceed $727,176. (Funding included in Electric Utility CIP Budget.) Sole Source. The prime did not identify any subcontracting opportunities. #24-26 on Mayor Pro Tem Urdy's motion, Councilmember Reynolds' second, 7-0 Vote. 27. Repeal previous City Council Resolution adopted July 16, 1987, regarding utilization of the Brown and Root litigation settlement monies and direct that remaining unbudgeted Brown and Root settlement monies be allocated for use by the Electric Utility Department for purposes of refunding and/or defeasing existing utility revenue bond debt. Pulled from agenda. 4:00 Ρ.Μ. - ZONING HEARINGS AND APPROVAL OF ORDINANCES ZONING DISTRICTS 28. C14-91-0079 (C14H-83-020) - Joseph A. Turner, 1504 West Avenue. From SF-3 to NO-H. Planning Commission Recommendations To grant NO-CO-H, Neighborhood Office Conditional-Overlay-Historic, pursuant to an agreement with the applicant and the neighborhood. Conditions are as follows: (a) limit FAR to 0.246; (b) limit impervious cover to 46.2%; and (c) no free standing signs. Ordinance, on Councilmember Garcia's motion, Mayor Pro Ten Urdy's second, 7-0 Vote. MINUTES 4 2/20/92 PUBLIC HEARINGS 29. 4:30 Ρ.Μ. - Cost of service methodologies used in the preparation of City of Austin electric utility rate recommendations. (Councilmember Louise Epstein) Public Hearing Closed On Councilmember Reynolds' motion, - Councilmember Garcia's second, 7-0 Vote. Speaker's cards on file in City Clerk's office. 6:00 Ρ.Μ. DINNER BREAK - FINAL CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS Sign-up will be taken during the Council meeting. No more than six (6) persons shall speak, and each person will be given three (3) minutes to speak. These speakers cannot have spoken during Citizen Communications Consent or Citizen Communications General. Speakers were Eric Anderson, Mark Moore and Roger Baker. ITEMS FROM COUNCIL 30. Set a public hearing to discuss erosion problems at Little Walnut Creek. Date and time: March 5, 1992 at 6:45 p.m. [Councilmember Gus Garcia] On Councilmember Garcia's motion, Councilmember Nofziger's second, 7-0 Vote. 31. Amended the Austin City Code, Chapter 7-2, by increasing the number of members of the Human Rights Commission from nine (9) to eleven (11). [Mayor Pro Tem Charles Urdy and Councilmember Michael "Max" Nofziger] On Councilmember Garcia's motion, Councilmember Nofziger's second, 6-0-1 Vote, Councilmember Epstein abstained. 32. Amended Ordinance No. 910912-B by transferring $49,720 from Velodrome Design, CIP No. 873-867-0811, to Town Lake Bikevay, CIP No. 873-867-0810, (Councilmembers Michael "Max" Nofziger and Bob Larson) 33. Amended Ordinance No. 910912-A, by transferring $67,000 from the General Fund Contingency Reserve to the Health and Human Services Department Social Services Fund for AIDS Services. (Councilmembers Michael "Max" Nofziger and Gus Garcia) (Related to Item 34] MINUTES 5 2/20/92 : i 1 34. Approved a Resolution amending the contract with AIDS Services of Austin by increasing the contract in an amount not to exceed $67,000 for AIDS services, for a total contract amount of 215,475. (Councilmember Michael "Max" Nofziger and Gus Garcia) (Related to Item 33] 35. Amended Ordinance No. 910912-A, by transferring $16,000 from the General Fund Contingency Reserve to the Health and Human Services Department Social Services Fund for health services. Gus Garcia and Mayor Bruce Todd) (Related to Item 36] (Councilmember 36. Approved a Resolution amending the contract with Peoples Community Clinic by increasing the contract in an amount not to exceed $16,000 for health services, for a total contract amount of $160,375. (Councilmember Gus Garcia and Mayor Bruce Todd) (Related to Iten 35] 37. Approved a Resolution urging the Board of Directors of the Capital Metro Transit Authority to commit to a public referendum on the issue of a light rail system for the Central Texas region. (Mayor Bruce Todd) 38. Approved a Resolution directing the City Manager to advise the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that the City has determined not to build a municipal airport at or near Manor, Texas; request that the FAA release the Letter of Intent for $72 million for the Manor site; request a new Letter of Intent be given for a new municipal airport at Bergstrom in at least the amount of $72 million; and request that the $25 million in grant agreements for the Manor site be canceled and re-authorized for a new municipal airport at Bergstrom. (Councilmembers Louise Epstein and Bob Larson) #32-38 on Councilmember Garcia's motion, Councilmember Nofziger's second, 7-0 Vote. EXECUTIVE SESSION (No Public Discussion on These Items) Executive session was held at Special Meeting on this date, in the Mayor's office. 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 receive advice from Legal Counsel, to discuss matters of land acquisition, litigation and personnel matters. No final action will be taken on any subject or matter unless specifically listed on the agenda for this meeting. Pending/Contemplated Litigation - Section 2, Paragraph MINUTES 6 2/20/92 39. Discussion of contemplated litigation related to certain water rights and rates which the City of Austin is subject to. Pursuant to Article 6252-17, Paragraph 2f 40. Discuss land acquisition for Convention Center parking. 41. Land Acquisition open space/preserve property in the Upper Bull Creek Watershed. ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING 42. Approved entering into an agreement with the Lower Colorado River Authority regarding the supply of water for use by the City at the Fayette Power Plant. On Councilmember Garcia's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Urdy's second, 4-3 Vote, Councilmembers Epstein, Larson and Nofziger voted No. 43. Authorized the negotiation and execution of a contract for the purchase of approximately 151 acres of land (known as Franklin Federal tract) for park and recreational purposes along Upper Bull Creek Greenbelt, in an amount not to exceed $543,600. (Funding in the amount of $190,787 included in the Nature Preserve Fund; $252,087 included in Land Acquisition Zone 1 Fund; and $100,726 included in Growth Area Land Acquisition Fund.) (Recommended by Parks Board) Vith a friendly amendment by Councilmember Reynolds to put $250,000 on Capital Improvements ballot for Zone 1. On Councilmember Garcia's motion, Councilmember Nofziger's second, 5-2 Vote, Councilmembers Epstein and Larson voted No. ADJOURNMENT - Council adjourned its meeting at 7:13 Ρ.Μ. MINUTES 7 2/20/92 C )