Big Debates: Parks, Development, & City Services
Key Land Use and Development Decisions:
The Council rejected an offer to display Air Force aircraft at Bergstrom AFB due to security concerns and approved a major drainage easement through Dick Nichols District Park. They also advanced plans to include the Gaines Ranch development in the city's impact fee service area.Major Infrastructure and Service Investments:
Over $2 million was committed to a new South Austin wastewater main, $1 million to upgrade the public library system with new automation, and millions for essential medical equipment and services at Brackenridge Hospital.Community and Environmental Initiatives:
New grants were accepted to fund programs supporting the homeless, youth environmental work, and child abuse prevention. The Council also initiated a study to assess the energy efficiency of the City’s building codes.Streamlining Operations and Traffic:
Speed limits were increased on significant roadways like Parmer Lane and MoPac Expressway, and policy changes were approved regarding the employment status of non-civil service City employees.
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O AUST FOUNDED 2939 Austin City Council MINUTES August 13, 1992 MEETING CALLED TO ORDER 1:00 Ρ.Μ. - : Mayor Pro Tem Urdy called to order the meeting of the Council, noting that Mayor Todd would arrive in a few minutes. All other members of the Council were present. MINUTES APPROVED 1. Approval of Minutes for Regular Meeting of August 6, 1992 and Special Meeting of July 27, 1992 Approved with one correction, on Councilmember Garcia's motion, Councilmember Epstein's second, 6-0 Vote, Mayor Todd not yet present. CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS: GENERAL 2. 3. Ms. Portia Watson, to discuss drug trafficking, prostitution, and kids in the street at all hours of the night in the 12th Street area. Mr. Luthor Carpenter, to present another in a series of speeches on management, budget and Council concerns. 4. Mr. Henry Ratliff, to discuss "Charter revision." 5. Mr. Don Leverty, to request City Council support of the Austin Downtown Management Organization and the Property Improvement District. 6. Mr. Nicholas Weeks, to discuss Council rules of order. 7. Mr. Leonard Lyons, to suggest a new Bond issue. : 8. Mr. Dale Scott Harris, to discuss permit problems with property. Withdrew his request to speak. MINUTES 1 8/13/92 • i ITEMS CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS 9. Approve execution of a construction contract award to J.D. EVANS OF AUSTIN, INC., Austin, Texas, for park and playground improvements (basketball court, open field play area and volleyball courts, playscape, 18-hole Frisbee golf course, picnic facilities, etc.) at Slaughter Creek Metropolitan Park, in the amount of $195,984.97. (Funding included in CIP 873-867-0813.) Low bid of five (5). 12.06% MBE, 2.61% WBE Subcontractor participation. Councilmember Reynolds made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Ten Urdy to approve and have directional signs to the area and signs stating the area is a City of Austin park. 5-2 Vote, Councilmembers Epstein and Larson voted No. ORDINANCES 10. Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 13-2 of the Austin City Code rezoning property locally known as 6507-6509 Burnet Lane, Case No. C14-92-0052, from "SF-3", Family Residence to "CS-CO", Commercial Services-Conditional Overlay, ROSELLE AND THOMAS D. GIRARD, by Scott Sousares. First reading on July 9, 1992; Vote 7-0. Conditions met as follows: Conditional Overlay incorporates conditions imposed by Council. Street deed has been executed. On Councilmember Nofziger's motion, Councilmember Larson's second, 7-0 Vote. 11. Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 13-2 of the Austin City Code rezoning property locally known as 4608 S. Lamar Boulevard, Case No. C14r-83-265, from "I-SF-2", Interim Single Family Residence (standard lot) to "LO", Limited Office and "SF-2", : Single Family Residence (standard lot), MRS. JOSEPHINE HODGES, by Steven Gardner. First reading on January 5, 1984; Vote 7-0. Conditions to be met as follows: The condition that the site plan comply with all ordinance requirements prior to third reading has not been met. The applicant is requesting deletion of site plan condition. EMERGENCY PASSAGE OF ORDINANCE On Councilmember Garcia's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Urdy's second, 7-0 Vote. 12. Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 13-2 of the Austin City Code rezoning property locally known as 1827-2025 MoPac Expressway South, Case No. C14-92-055, from LO, Limited Office, to MF-2-CO, Multifamily Residence (Low Density), TON MINUTES 2 8/13/92 BRADFIELD, by Heiser Development Corporation (Robert Heiser). First reading on August 6, 1992; Vote 7-0. Conditions met as follows: Conditional overlay limits the density to fifteen (15) units per acre. No action. : 13. Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 13-2 of the Austin City Code rezoning property locally known as 1719-1823 MoPac Expressway South and 1801-1859 Spyglass Drive, Case No. C14-92-056, from LO, Limited Office, to MF-2-CO, Multifamily Residence (Low Density), FRANKLIN CAPITAL CORPORATION, by Heiser Development Corporation (Robert Heiser). First reading on August 6, 1992; Vote 7-0. Conditions met as follows: Conditional overlay limits the density to fifteen (15) units per acre. No action. 14. Amend the Austin City Code by increasing the speed limit on Parmer Lane, from west of Silver Creek to east of Tamarack Trail, from 50 mph to 55 mph; and increasing the speed limit on Parmer Lane, from IH-35 to MoPac, from 45 mph to 50 mph, as requested by the Texas Department of Transportation. (No fiscal impact.) 15. Amend the Austin City Code by extending the existing 55 mph speed zone on MoPac Expressway, from 1378 feet north of Parmer Lane (FM 734) to Southwest Parkway, as requested by the Texas Department of Transportation. (No fiscal impact.) 16. Approve third reading of an ordinance amending the Taxicab franchise granted to Harlem Cab Company by changing the franchise name to Harlem Cab Company dba Austin Cab. (No fiscal impact.) : 17. Approve Northwest Travis County MUD #1's request to add forty acres of land to their approved Out-of-District service area. (No fiscal impact.) [Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission and Planning Commission] #14-17 on Councilmember Nofziger's motion, Councilmember Larson's second, 7-0 Vote. 18. Authorize acceptance of a grant in the amount of $360,000 from the Texas Water Commission for installation and monitoring of contaminated sediment structural controls in the Urban Watersheds;.. amend Ordinance No. 910912-A, the 1991-92 operating budget, by appropriating $360,000 to the Environmental and Conservation Services Department Special Revenue Fund and adding 1.0 grant funded full-time employee for the grant period. (City's match amounts to $240,000; this year's match of $2,000 will be provided through in-kind services approved in the Environmental and Conservation MINUTES 3 8/13/92 4 ! Services operating budget, the remaining $238,000 will be included in future budgets.) (Recommended by Environmental Board] On Councilmember Garcia's motion, Councilmember Nofziger's second, 7-0 Vote. ; 19. Authorize acceptance of $23,814 in grant funds from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for the Emergency Community Services Homeless Grant Program (EHP), amend ordinance 910912-A, the 1991-92 operating budget, amending the Special Revenue Fund for the Health and Human Services Department by appropriating $23,814, increasing revenues and expenditures, and authorize entering into renewals of extensions for up to three (3) years. 20. Authorize acceptance of an additional $10,000 in grant funds from the Texas Water Commission for an environmental and conservation work program for youth; amend Ordinance 910912-A, the 1991-92 Special Revenue Budget, by increasing revenues and expenditures and appropriating $10,000 to the Parks and Recreation Special Revenue Fund. (No fiscal impact). (Recommended by Opportunities for Youth Subcommittee.) (Recommended by Opportunities for Youth Subcommittee) #19-20, on Councilmember Nofziger's motion, Councilmember Larson's second, 7-0 Vote. 21. Amend Ordinance No. 910912-B, the 1991-92 Capital Budget, by appropriating $1,000,000 from the sale of contractual obligations for the purchase of a new Integrated Library System (ILS). [Recommended by Library Commission) (Related to Item 23) On Councilmember Garcia's motion, Councilmember Reynolds' second, 6-0 Vote, Councilmember Epstein out of the room. 22. Amend Ordinance No. 910912-G establishing the classification of all City of Austin Police Officers by adding one Lieutenant position and deleting one police officer position (total number of authorized positions is unchanged). (Funding in the amount of $3,945 available in the 1991-92 operating budget of the Police Department). On Councilmember Nofziger's motion, Councilmember Larson's second, 7-0 Vote. RESOLUTIONS 23. Approve negotiation and execution of a contract with DATA RESEARCH ASSOCIATES, St. Louis, Missouri, for the purchase of a new automated Integrated Library System (ILS) for an amount not to exceed $1,070,000. (Funding in the amount of $1,000,000 to be provided from the sale of contractual obligations sold on November 14, 1991; $70,000 is available in the 1991-92 operating budget for the MINUTES 4 8/13/92 information Systems Department.) Best proposal of three (3). The prime did not identify any subcontracting opportunities. Reference No. 920411-3VC. [Recommended by Library Commission) (Related to Item 21) On Councilmember Garcia's motion, Councilmember Reynolds' second, 6-0 Vote, Councilmember Epstein out of the room. 24. Approve execution of a twelve (12) month supply agreement with ALPHAGRAPHICS, Austin, Texas, for the printing of agenda support packets for regular meetings of the City Council, in an amount not to exceed $38,610, with two (2) additional twelve (12) month extension options, in an amount not to exceed $77,220, for a total amount of $115,000. (Funding in the amount of $12,870 is available in the 1991-92 operating budget of the City Clerk's Office; funding for the remaining $25,740 of the original contract period and extension options will be contingent upon available funding in future budgets.) Low bid of four (4). The prime did not identify any subcontracting opportunities. Reference No. 920668-3SS. 25. Approve negotiation and execution of a six (6) month contract with TEXAS ENERGY ENGINEERING SERVICES, INC., Austin, Texas, to perform a technical evaluation to determine the energy savings derived from the City of Austin Energy Code and availability of energy-efficient equipment in the marketplace, in an amount not to exceed $64,820. (Funding is available in the 1991-92 operating budget of the Environmental and Conservation Services Department.) Best proposal of four (4). The prime did not identify any subcontracting opportunities. Reference No. 900698-3SS. [To be reviewed by Resource Management Commission on August 12, 1992.] Recommended by the Resource Management Commission. (Recommended by the Resource Management Commission on August 12, 1992) #24-25 on Councilmember Nofziger's motion, Councilmember Larson's second, 7-0 Vote. 26. Approve negotiation and execution of a twelve (12) month contract with MIDDLE EARTH, INC., Austin, Texas, for the provision of social services to youth and their families in an estimated amount not to exceed $277,886. (Funding is available in the 1991-92 Health and Human Services Department Social Services budget.) Best proposal of nine (9). OX MBE, 5% WBE Subcontractor participation. Reference No. 920679-3SA. : On Councilmember Garcia's motion, Councilmember Larson's second, 6-0 Vote, Councilmember Epstein out of the room. 27. Approve negotiation and execution of a twelve (12) month contract with PUBLIC FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, Austin, Texas, for provision of financial advisory services with three (3) one year extension MINUTES 5 8/13/92 options. (Fees funded through bond proceeds at time of sale). Best proposal of seven (7). 10% MBE, 5% WBE Subcontractor participation. Reference No. 920985-3SA. Pulled off agenda. 28. Approve negotiation and execution of a twelve (12) month service agreement with RADIOLOGY CONSULTANTS, Austin, Texas, to provide radiology services at Brackenridge Hospital, in an amount not to exceed $772,124, including an option to extend thereafter for up to four (4) additional twelve (12) month periods, in amounts not to exceed $738,000, $765,000, $793,000 and $824,000 respectively, for a total amount not to exceed $3,892,124. (Funding in the amount of $64,344 is available in the 1991-92 operating budget for Brackenridge Hospital; funding for the remaining $707,780 of the original contract period and the extension options will be contingent on funding in future budgets.) Best qualifications of three (3). The prime did not identify any subcontracting opportunities. Reference No. RFQBC7-106. Board] : [Recommended by Hospital : 29. Approve execution of a contract with PURITAN-BENNETT, Boulder, Colorado, for the purchase of three (3) adult/adolescent volume ventilators used to mechanically control or assist patient breathing, in an amount not to exceed $70,560. (Funding is available in the 1991-92 operating budget of Brackenridge Hospital.) Low bid of four (4) meeting specifications. The prime did not identify any subcontracting opportunities. Reference No. BH2-181. 30. Approve execution of a twelve (12) month supply agreement with SOUTHERN SAFETY SALES, Austin, Texas, for disposable needles and syringes for use throughout Brackenridge Hospital, in an amount not to exceed $110,057, including an option to extend thereafter for up to one (1) additional twelve (12) month period, in an amount not to exceed $110,057, for a total amount not to exceed $220,114. (Funding in the amount of $27,514 is available in the 1991-92 operating budget of Brackenridge Hospital; funding for the remaining $82,543 of the original contract and the extension option will be contingent upon available funding in future budgets.) Low bid of seven (7). The prime did not identify any subcontracting. opportunities. Reference No. BS2-224. #28-30 on Councilmember Nofziger's motion, Councilmember Larson's second, 7-0 Vote. 31. Approve negotiation and execution of a contract award with SPACELABS, INC., Redmond, Washington, for the purchase of patient monitoring equipment for Brackenridge Hospital, in an amount not to exceed $1,808,967. (Funding in the amount of $1,107,867 is available in the 1991-92 operating budget of Brackenridge Hospital; funding for the remaining $701,100 of the original contract will be MINUTES 6 8/13/92 7 : requested in the 1992-93 operating budget for Brackenridge Hospital.) Sole source. The prime did not identify any subcontracting opportunities. Reference No. BH2-068. [Recommended by Hospital Board] On Councilmember Garcia's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Urdy's second, 7-0 Vote. 32. Approve execution of a twelve (12) month supply agreement with OWENS & MINOR, Houston, Texas, for crutches to be used by patients in the Emergency Room and Physical Therapy Departments of Brackenridge Hospital, in an amount not to exceed $37,354, including an option to extend thereafter for up to one (1) additional twelve (12) month period, in an amount not to exceed $37,354, for a total amount not to exceed $74,708. (Funding in the amount of $6,226 is available in the 1991-92 operating budget of Brackenridge Hospital; funding for the remaining $31,128 of the original contract period and the extension option will be contingent upon available funding in future budgets.) Low bid of seven (7) meeting specifications. The prime did not identify any subcontracting opportunities. Reference No. BS2-236. 33. Approve execution of a twelve (12) month supply agreement with BAXTER CONVERTORS, McGaw Park, Illinois, for custom pediatric surgical packs, in an amount not to exceed $50,756, including an option to extend thereafter for up to one (1) additional twelve (12) month period, in an amount not to exceed $50,756, for a total amount not to exceed $101,512. (Funding in the amount of $8,459 is available in the 1991-92 operating budget of Brackenridge Hospital; funding for the remaining $42,297 of the original contract and the extension option will be contingent upon available funding in future budgets.) Low bid of five (5). The prime did not identify any subcontracting opportunities. Reference No. BS2-216. "" 34. Approve execution of a contract with STONHARD, INC., Plano, Texas, for resurfacing floors in the Chiller Room, Boiler Room, Mezzanine and the office area of the Engineering Services Division at Brackenridge Hospital, including all labor, material and a three (3) year warranty, in an amount not to exceed $48,935. (Funding is available in the 1991-92 operating budget of Brackenridge Hospital.) Low bid of three (3). The prime did not identify any subcontracting opportunities. Reference No. BC2-198. #32-34 on Councilmember Nofziger's motion, Councilmember Larson's second, 7-0 Vote. 35. Approve a construction contract to CASH CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, Pflugerville, Texas, for the construction of wastewater interceptor for the South Austin Outfall Relief Main, Phase I, in the amount of $2,089,215.47. (Funding included in the 1991-92 Capital Budget of MINUTES 7 8/13/92 the Water and Wastewater Utility.) Low bid of six (6). 2.87% MBE, 3.12% WBE Subcontractor participation. [Recommended by Water and Wastewater Commission] On Councilmember Larson's motion, Councilmember Reynolds' second, 6-0 Vote, Councilmember Epstein out of the room. 36. Approve ratification of an emergency construction contract award to BRAUN AND BUTLER CONSTRUCTION, INC., Austin, Texas, to repair a broken wastewater line at the Northwest Recreation Center, in the amount of $122,927. (Funding included in CIP 873-867-6006.) The prime identified three areas of subcontracting: OX M/WBE. 37. Authorize a First Amendment to the Excursion Rail Passenger Service Agreement between Austin Steam Train Association, Inc., the City of Austin, and Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority, to provide rail service to a rail yard storage location owned by the City. [Recommended by Capital Metro Board) (No fiscal impact.) 38. Approve an amendment to the Health and Human Services Department (HHSD) contract with Austin Pathology Associates to increase the amount of the contract by $118,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $618,000 for the provision of pathology and reference laboratory services for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1992. (Funding is available in the 1991-92 operating budget of the Health and Human Services Department.) 36-38 on Councilmember Nofziger's motion, Councilmember Larson's second, 7-0 Vote. 39. Ratify application for and authorize acceptance of a grant in the amount of $170,969 from the Children's Trust Fund of Texas to implement the Healthy Start Programs to prevent child abuse and neglect in the Austin/Travis County area. (The grant requires an escalating match requirement over the three terms of the grant: first year is $30,312; second year is $55,633 and third year is $85,484. Funding in the amount of $7,292 will be provided through existing personnel, but the City will be required to fund the remaining balance by appropriating additional funds (ranging from $23,019 the first year to $249,161 in the fourth and fifth years) to the Health and Human Services Department to support this program. An addition of $23,019 will be required in the 1992-93 budget should the grant be awarded and accepted.) 40. Approve an Interlocal Agreement with Travis and Williamson Counties to enhance the 9-1-1 emergency telephone system by providing a uniform location system for the assignment of street names and addresses for residences, businesses and parcels of land in MINUTES 8 8/13/92 unincorporated areas of Travis County. (Funding to be provided by. the 9-1-1 Service Fee administered by the Capital Area Planning Council.) #39-40 pulled off. 41. Authorize a $700,000 Housing Implementation Program Loan to the Austin Housing Finance Corporation to fund the Scattered Cooperative Infill Housing Project. (Funding provided by 17th Year Community Development Block Grant Funds.) [To be reviewed by Housing Subcommittee on August 11, 1992.) Housing Subcommittee recommended City Manager's proposal on August 11, 1992. 42. Approve allocation of $5,500,000 in FY 1992-93 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds and reprogram $103,000 Unprogrammed CDBG Funds from prior years to proposed activities. (Recommended by the Community Development Commission; to be reviewed by Housing Subcommittee on August 11, 1992.] Approved by Housing Subcommittee. 41-42 on Councilmember Nofziger's motion, Councilmember Larson's second, 7-0 Vote. 43. Discussion and decision on the acceptance of three (3) aircraft for static display at Bergstrom Air Force Base, as offered by the U.S. Air Force Museum. (Funding in the amount of $3,000 for anticipated aircraft maintenance costs will be available in the 1992-93 operating budget of the Aviation Department.) (Reviewed by Airport Advisory Board and Aviation Subcommittee.] Motion Made and Withdrawn Councilmember García made a motion, seconded by Mayor Todd to approve. After discussion, the notion was withdrawn. Motion The Council, on Councilmember Larson's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Urdy's second, passed a motion to REJECT the offer. 6-0 Vote, Councilmember Epstein out of the room. (The Council vants the aircraft put someplace where there will be more security in the future.) 44. Approve the Aviation Department as Property Manager for Bergstrom : Air Force Base closure. (Funding included in the 1991-92 operating budget of the Aviation Department. (Recommended by Aviation Subcommittee] On Councilmember Nofziger's motion, Councilmember Larson's second, 7-0 Vote. MINUTES 9 8/13/92 : : ITEMS FROM COUNCIL 45. Consider a Charter election to allow the electorate to determine whether a property right to employment should be granted to City of Austin Employees. (Councilmember Bob Larson) Motion to Approve FAILED for Lack of a Second Councilmember Larson made a motion to approve. Motion FAILED for lack of second. 46. Consider providing direction to the City Manager regarding changes to the employment status of non-civil service employees. (Mayor Bruce Todd) Motion Mayor Todd made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Epstein to approve. Amendment to Motion- FAILED Councilmember Reynolds made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Larson to amend Mayor Todd's resolution and add Charter change as requested in Item 45. Motion FAILED by a vote of 2-5 with Mayor Todd, Mayor Pro Tem Urdy, Councilmembers Epstein, Garcia and Nofziger voting No. Roll Call on Main Motion 5-2 Vote, Councilmembers Larson and Reynolds voted No. 53. Discuss placing a sense of urgency to develop a schedule for the sale of $15 million in binds, authorized by the voters on Item 5, August 8, 1992, and determine cash available from the Drainage Utility Operating Budget, to insure a cash flow to complete the erosion control improvements for Little Walnut, Fort and Tannehill Branches of Boggy Creek and other areas, over the next 3 to 4 year period. (Councilmember Ronney Reynolds and Mayor Pro Tem Charles Urdy) On Councilmember Reynolds' motion, Mayor Pro Ten Urdy's second, with a friendly amendment by Councilmember Garcia to add "flood and" before erosion control. 6-0 Vote, Councilmember Epstein out of the room. MINUTES 10 8/13/92 FINAL CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS F Robert Singleton, Ralph Wyman, Brent White, Leon Turnage, Tom Prentice and Ryan Green. 3:30 Ρ.Μ. MEETING OF THE AUSTIN HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION Council recessed from 3:40 to 3:43 P.M. for the meeting, on Councilmember Larson's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Urdy's second, 6-0 Vote, Councilmember Epstein out of the room. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND APPROVAL OF ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS 47. 5:00 Ρ.Μ. - Approve an ordinance granting a waiver from the : provisions of Section 13-3A-9(a), Land Development Code, which prohibits the issuance of water and wastewater taps until all capital recovery fees have been paid, for Gaines Ranch Phase B only; establishing conditions for the grant of such waiver and directing staff to commence proceedings for inclusion of said property in the impact fee service area. (Councilmembers Bob Larson and Ronney Reynolds) Motion The Council, on Councilmember Garcia's motion, Councilmember Nofziger's second, closed the public hearing, 7-0 Vote. Motion Councilmember Larson made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Reynolds to "grant approval of the waiver". Friendly Amendment Mayor Pro Tem Urdy offered a friendly amendment to "include in impact fee boundary as the Impact Fee Advisory Committee Resolution stated." The friendly amendment was accepted. Request to Divide the Question - Accepted Mayor Todd told Council they had heard two issues, the exemption and the inclusion. He said he would like to divide the question. Mayor Todd stated he would like to have the Council vote to "direct the City Manager to direct staff to proceed to include the property in the impact fee service area and for staff to expedite by the end of November." MINUTES 1 11 8/13/92 1 Councilmember Nofziger stated that when that is done and it comes back to Council for approval, then Council can vote on the boundary lines. Councilmember Reynolds asked if the study can be completed by December. Randy Goss, Director of Vater and Wastewater, said it could. Second to Motion Withdrawn Councilmember Reynolds withdrew his second to the motion. Roll Call on Motion : (To include said property in the impact fee service area, staff to have study complete in December.) 7-0 Vote When the vote was taken, Mayor Todd announced that concluded the item. 48. 5:30 Ρ.Μ. – Approve an ordinance waiving water capital recovery fees in the amount of $981 for property located at 3306 Blumie Street, and waiving that portion of ordinance 900607-F(c) requiring that an equivalent amount of City funds be deposited in the Capital Recovery Fee Account. (Mayor Bruce Todd and Councilmember Gus Garcia) Motion The Council, on Councilmember Garcia's motion, Councilmember Larson's second, closed the public hearing. 5-0 Vote, Mayor Pro Ten Urdy and Councilmember Epstein out of the room. Motion The Council, on Councilmember Garcia's motion, Councilmember Larson's second, waived the requirement for three readings and finally approved the Ordinance. 5-0 Vote, Mayor Pro Tem Urdy and Councilmember Epstein out of the room. 49. 7:00 Ρ.Μ. - Approve a 45 acre drainage easement for a Regional Stormwater Management Pond through dedicated parkland known as Dick Nichols District park in accordance with Sec. 26.001 of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code. (Recommended by Parks Board] MINUTES 12 8/13/92 Motion The Council, on Councilmember Garcia's 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, Councilmember Larson's second, approved. 6-0 Vote, Mayor Pro Tem Urdy out of the room. EXECUTIVE SESSION (No Public Discussion on These Items) Mayor Todd announced that Council would go into Executive Session, 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. 54. State of Texas v. City of Austin and Missouri Pacific Railroad Co., Cause No. 477,213 RECESS Council recessed from 4:13 P.M. to 4:35 P.M. for Executive Session. No action was taken as a result of the session. 52. ΑΡΡΟINTMENTS The Council, on Councilmember García's motion, Councilmember Larson's second, appointed the following: (6-0 Vote, Councilmember Epstein out of the room.) - ETHICS REVIEW COMMISSION Michael Dewvall was confirmed as a member. WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION Trinidade Botello ADJOURN Council adjourned its meeting at 11:30 P.M. MINUTES 13 8/13/92 : : i ! 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