AUSYT SOUNDED 1030 Austin City Council MINUTES July 30, 1992 1:00 Ρ.Μ. - MEETING CALLED TO ORDER - 1:00 Ρ.Μ. Mayor Todd called to order the meeting of the Council, noting the absence of Councilmember Garcia. MINUTES APPROVED 1. Approval of Minutes for Regular Meeting of July 23, 1992 (with a minor correction) and Special Meetings of May 11 (6:00 & 6:15 Ρ.Μ.), 12, July 22 and 23, 1992. On Mayor Pro Tem Urdy's motion, Councilmember Larson's second, 6-0 Vote, Councilmember Garcia absent. CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS: GENERAL 2. 3. 4. Mr. David Elliott, to discuss the need for a debt reduction plan and voting "no" to more bonds. Mr. Henry Ratliff, to discuss "the people are coming forward." Mr. Leonard Lyons, to discuss bond debt and other lies. 5. Mr. Mark Johnson, to commend the City for its support of clean air initiatives including alternative fuel vehicles (both conversion and purchase) and proposed emissions testing. 25. Mr. Bill Renfro, to speak in favor of the Austin Downtown Management Organization and the Property Improvement District, as a small business and former retailer downtown. 26. Mr. James Ascher, to speak on the importance of environment for sustainable growth vs. rampant overbuilding, i.e. akin to the '80's boom. MINUTES 1 7/30/92 ORDINANCES 6. Deny rate increase application of Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative, Inc. for authority to change rates. (No fiscal impact.) 7. Approve second reading of an amendment to the taxicab franchise granted to Harlem Cab Company by changing the franchise name to Harlem Cab Company dba Austin Cab. (No fiscal impact.) [Recommended by Urban Transportation Commission] #6-7 on Mayor Pro Tem Urdy's motion, Councilmember Larson's second, 6-0 Vote, Councilmember García absent. 27. Amend Ordinance No. 920512-A and 920610-A to change the polling place for Precinct No. 261 to Bailey's Garden Center for the Municipal election to be held August 8, 1992. On Mayor Pro Ten Urdy's motion, Councilmember Larson's second, 6-0 Vote, Councilmember Garcia absent. RESOLUTIONS 8. Approve execution of a twelve (12) month supply agreement with 9. JOHNSON INTERNATIONAL MATERIALS, INC., Brownsville, Texas, for the purchase of disposable wiping rags for use by all City departments, in an amount not to exceed $57,057, with the option to extend thereafter for one (1) additional twelve (12) month period, in the amount of $57,057, for a total amount not to exceed $114,114, (Funding available in the 1991-92 operating budgets of Financial Services, Water and Wastewater Utility and Electric Utility; funding for the extension options will be requested in future fiscal year budgets.) Low bid of four (4). The prime did not identify any subcontracting opportunities. Reference No. 910767-180. Approve execution of a contract with MDT CORPORATION, Rochester, Nev York, for the purchase of two (2) washer sterilizers to be used by Brackenridge Hospital to sterilize soiled surgical instruments, utensils and glassware, in an amount not to exceed $144,480, including installation and a one (1) year warranty. (Funding provided by the issuance of contractual obligations approved by Council on February 28, 1991.) Low bid of two (2). The prime identified one area of subcontracting, 0% M/WBE. Reference No. BH2-188. 1 10. Approve execution of a twelve (12) month supply agreement with OHMEDA, Grand Prairie, Texas, for oximeter probes used which are used as photoelectric accessory devices to anesthesia machines, in an amount not to exceed $61,200, including an option to extend thereafter for up to one (1) additional twelve (12) month period, in MINUTES 2 7/30/92 an amount not to exceed $61,200, for a total amount not to exceed $122,400. (Funding in the amount of $15,300 available in the 1991-92 operating budget of Brackenridge Hospital; funding for $45,900 of the original contract period and the extension option will be contingent upon available funding in future budgets.) Sole Source. The prime did not identify any subcontracting opportunities. Reference No. BS2-211. 11. Approve execution of a contract with HILL-ROM COMPANY, INC., Batesville, Indiana, for the purchase of twenty-nine (29) specialty electric hospital beds for use in the Oncology Unit of Brackenridge Hospital, in an amount not to exceed $180,192, including an option to purchase up to a total of one hundred seventy-five (175) beds over the next three (3) budget years, in the estimated amount not to exceed $907,170.50, for a total estimated amount not to exceed $1,087,362.50, as funding is approved for guaranteed discount pricing off bid prices. (Funding in the amount of $180,192 is available in the 1991-92 operating budget of Brackenridge Hospital; funding for the extension options will be contingent upon available funding in future budgets.) Low bid of three (3) meeting specifications. The prime did not identify any subcontracting opportunities. Reference No. BH2-142. 12. Approve execution of a twelve (12) month supply agreement with BAXTER CONVERTERS, McGaw Park, Illinois, for custom laparoscopic and laparoscopic cholecystectomy packs used the Surgery Department of Brackenridge Hospital, in an amount not to exceed $132,641, including an option to extend thereafter for up to one (1) additional twelve (12) month period, in an amount not to exceed $132,641, for a total amount not to exceed $265,282. (Funding in the amount of $33,160 available in the 1991-92 operating budget of Brackenridge Hospital; funding for the remaining $99,481 of the original contract period and the extension option will be contingent upon available funding in future budgets.) Low bid of five (5) meeting specifications. The prime did not identify any subcontracting opportunities. Reference No BS2-212. 13. Approve execution of a twelve (12) month service agreement with DATAPLEX, Austin, Texas, for the reproduction of microfiche from computer cartridges for various City departments, in an amount not to exceed $179,400, with two (2) twelve (12) month extension options, in an amount not to exceed $179,400 per extension, for a total amount not to exceed $538,200. (Funding is available in the 1991-92 operating budgets of Financial Services, Water and Wastewater Utility and Electric Utility; funding for the extension options will be requested in future budgets.) Single bid. The prime did not identify any subcontracting opportunities. Reference No. 920602-3SH. : MINUTES 3 7/30/92 : i 14. Approve execution of a contract with EMSI INCORPORATED, Houston, Texas, for the purchase of seven (7) Remote-Controlled Automatic Stormwater Measurement System (RCASMS) units, in an amount not to exceed $82,495, with the option to purchase thereafter an additional twenty (20) RCASMS units, in an amount not to exceed $235,700, within a period of one year. (Funding is available in the 1991-92 operating budget of the Environmental and Conservation Services Department; funding for the remaining $235,700 of the contract period will be contingent upon available funding in future budgets.) Low bid of four (4) meeting specifications. The prime did not identify any subcontracting opportunities. Reference No. 920799-155. : : 15. Approve Change Order No. 4 to SPAV-GLASS, INC., San Antonio, Texas, for items relating to exterior graphics and signs, landscaping, brick paving and miscellaneous items for the Austin Convention Center (Site/Landscape Package - BP XII), in the amount of $15,790, (cumulative total of change orders to date exceeds the administrative approval level established by Council), for a total contract amount of $1,427,323. (Funding available in CIP 495-827-3000 Subcommittee) - Convention Center Bonds.) (Reviewed by Downtown 16. Approve Change Order No. 5 to SPAV-GLASS, INC., San Antonio, Texas, for modifications to an enlargement of the environmental pond which was included in the original contract award of the Austin Convention Center Site/Landscape Page (BP XIII), in the amount of $186,001, for a total contract amount of $1,613,324. (Funding available in the 1991-92 operating budget of the Drainage Utility Fund [Urban Watershed Retrofit Construction)). (Reviewed by Downtown Subcommittee and Environmental Board) 17. Approve Change Order No. 16 to SPAW-GLASS/CAHABA, San Antonio, Texas, for interior and exterior modifications relating to mechanical system structure support in the exhibit halls, exit light requirements and other miscellaneous items for the Austin Convention Center (Main Building Package-BP XI) in the amount of $103,650, for a total contract amount of $41,929,187. (Funding available in CIP 495-827-3000.) (Reviewed by Downtown Subcommittee] #8-17 on Mayor Pro Ten Urdy's motion, Councilmember Larson's second, 6-0 Vote, Councilmember Garcia absent. 18. Approve negotiation and execution of a Conservation Services Agreement between the City of Austin and Southern Union Gas Company, MINUTES 7/30/92 : in the amount of $450,000. (Funding provided by Southern Union Gas.) [Recommended by Resource Management Commission] On Councilmember Reynolds' motion, Councilmember Nofziger's second, 6-0 Vote, Councilmember Garcia absent. 19. Set a public hearing to approve creation of Tax Abatement Reinvestment Zone No. 12 for a .87 acre site on the 1100 block of East 7th Street within the Central Redevelopment Area, for Don Limon's Bakery and Restaurant, in accordance with Section 312.202 of the Texas Tax Code. Date and times August 20, 1992 at 5:30p.m. 20. Set public hearings on the full purpose annexation of the Mo-Pac South annexation area, located at the northeast corner of the Mo-Pac/U.S. 290 intersection (C7a-92-007). Dates and times: August 20, 1992 at 4:30 p.m. and August 27, 1992 at 6:45 р.м. 21. Set a public hearing to approve Northwest Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 1's request for a 2,574 sq. ft. license agreement through dedicated parkland known as Upper Bull Creek Greenbelt in accordance with Sec. 26.001 of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code. Date and times August 27, 1992 at 5:30 p.m. #19-21 on Mayor Pro Tem Urdy's motion, Councilmember Larson's second, 6-0 Vote, Councilmember Garcia absent. 28. Approve a resolution declaring it a public purpose to expend City resources and funds for the evacuation and relocation of residents of Watersbend Apartment Complex and authorizing the City Manager to utilize City resources. On Mayor Pro Tem Urdy's motion, Councilmember Larson's second, 6-0 Vote, Councilmember Garcia absent. Approved as a part of the consent motion. Mayor Todd announced residents would speak later, at 5:00 P.M., concerning this item Councilmember Reynolds stated he may have a conflict of interest because of his business partner. The Legal Deppartment is researching the matter "so he will listen but not participate". ITEMS FROM COUNCIL 22. Approve a resolution reopening public hearings on items where subsequent readings occur at least one year after first reading. (Councilmember Ronney Reynolds and Mayor Bruce Todd) Pulled from the agenda. : : MINUTES 5 7/30/92 : i 29. Discuss the ramifications of the Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District's retribution against Austin businesses based upon their position in the SOS Initiative/Alternative Ordinance election. (Councilmember Louise Epstein) There was discussion by Council and others. 4:00 Ρ.Μ. - ZONING HEARINGS AND APPROVAL OF ORDINANCES ZONING DISTRICTS To be heard by Planning Commission on July 28, 1992; Recommendation to Follow - 23. C14-92-0050 REX SHIELDS, 1504 East 4th Street. From MF-2 to LI. (This case was referred back to Planning Commission by the Council for reconsideration on July 9, 1992.) Postponed to August 6, 1992 at 4:00 P.Μ. RECESS Council recessed from 3:30 to 5:10 Ρ.Μ. FINAL CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS Bruce Byron, Amy McElhenny, Thais Austin, Fred Ebner, Robert Singleton, John Stafford PUBLIC BEARING AND APPROVAL OF ORDINANCES/RESOLUTION 24. 4:30 Ρ.Μ. - Appeal of owner John L. Hiles and the Department of Planning and Development, of the Building Standards Board order of April 22, 1992 to vacate and demolish the buildings located at the front and rear of 900 East First Street (aka 105 Brushy Street). ; Postponed to August 27, 1992 at 7:00 P.M., on Mayor Pro Ten Urdy's motion, Councilmember Larson's second, 6-0 Vote, Councilmember Garcia absent. HEARING WATERSBEND APARTMENT COMPLEX : 5:00 P.M. - Council held a hearing for residents of the Watersbend Apartment Complex, and others, who expressed their concerns. A fev thanked the City of Austin for their help with their forced move. MINUTES 6 7/30/92 : : Speaker's cards are on file in the City Clerk's Office. (This item vas approved earlier in the day and included in the items voted on in the consent motion.) (Councilmember Reynolds listened, but did not participate, see Item 28 for explanation.) ADJOURN - The Council, on Councilmember Reynolds' motion, Councilmember Epstein's second, adjourned the meeting at 7:40 P.Ν. MINUTES 7 7/30/92