ALUES FOUNDID 1834 Austin City Council MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING - August 20, 1992 MEETING CALLED TO ORDER - 1:00 Ρ.Μ. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of Minutes for Regular Meeting of August 13, 1992 Minutes not ready for approval. CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS: GENERAL 2. Mr. Michael Kelly, to ask for repeal of "No Swimming" sign placed at Sunken Gardens in Zilker Park. Did not appear. 3. Mr. Henry Ratliff, to discuss "Where do we go from here?" 4. Mr. Nicholas Weeks, to discuss the Health Department's Clinical Assistance Program guidelines for eligibility. 1 5. Mr. Gavino Fernandez, to discuss abuse and misuse of Community Development Block Grant. (CDBG) monies by City Council, 1.e. day labor shelter. 6. Mr. Terry Irion, to request direction from Council on what steps are necessary to secure City Council action on second and third reading of zoning case C14-92-055 and C14-92-056. ITEMS CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS .7. 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 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. On Councilmember García's motion, Councilmember Nofziger's second, with a friendly amendment offered by Councilmember Reynolds and seconded by Mayor Todd that staff will come back to Council for MINUTES 1 8/20/92 1 review before an extension is accepted." 7-0 Vote. Councilmember Epstein's amendment to the motion to strike "three one year extensions", failed to receive a second. ORDINANCES 8. 9. Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 13-2 of the Austin City Code rezoning property locally known as 3129-3131 East 12th Street, Case No. C14-92-0007, from "CS", Commercial Services to "MF-3", Multi-family Residence (Medium Density), AUSTIN HOUSING FINANCE, by Tom Hatch, Architects. First reading on March 5, 1992; Vote 6-0, Councilmember Nofziger out of the room. Conditions met as follows: Street deed satisfying right-of-way dedication requirement has been executed. Amend the Austin City Code by modifying the Basic Traffic Ordinance, Chapter 16-4 - Speed Limits, for the installation of a 20 mph school zone on Duval Road adjacent to Will Davis Elementary School. (Funding in the amount of $2,500 available in the 1991-92 operating budget of the Department of Public Works and Transportation.) #8-9 on Councilmember Larson's motion, Councilmember Reynolds' second, 7-0 Vote. : 10. Amend the Austin City Code by modifying the Basic Traffic Ordinance, Chapter 16-4 - Speed Limits, for the installation of a 20 mph school zone on Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard adjacent to L.L. Campbell Elementary School. (Funding in the amount of $2,500 available in the 1991-92 operating budget of the Department of Public Works and Transportation.) On Councilmember Garcia's motion, Councilmember Reynolds' second, 7-0 Vote. 16-4 11. Amend the Austin City Code, Chapter 16-4 - Speed Limits, by modifying the Basic Traffic Ordinance, Chapter - Speed Limits, for the installation of a 20 mph school zone on St. Johns Avenue adjacent to Webb Middle School. (Funding in the amount of $2,500 available in the 1991-92 operating budget of the Department of Public Works and Transportation.) 12. Amend the Austin City Code by establishing the speed limit at 40 mph on Escarpment Boulevard from West William Cannon Drive to Isaac Pryor Drive. (Funding in the amount of $300 is available in the 1991-92 operating budget of the Department of Public Works and Transportation.) #11-12 on Councilmember Larson's motion, Councilmember Reynolds' second, 7-0 Vote. MINUTES 2 8/20/92 i 13. Authorize decriminalization of parking offenses and create a Parking Adjudication Program. (An expenditure appropriation of $174,830 from the General Fund to the Municipal Court will be requested in the 1992-93 proposed budget; offsetting revenues total $435,864.) [Reviewed by the Council Subcommittee on Public Safety] On Councilmember Garcia's motion, Councilmember Larson's second, 6-0 Vote, Mayor Pro Tem Urdy out of the room. 14. Approve FIRST READING ONLY OF codification of the SOS Ordinance and amend the City Code to effectuate the SOS Ordinance, with the following changes submitted by Councilmember Garcia: 1. At part 7, add "(7) a statement including a complete factual basis supporting applicant's assertions;" and renumber the subsequent subsections. 2. At page 12, change proposed (p) to read "(p) Not withstanding any other provisions of this Section, the SOS Ordinance in Chapter 13-7, Article I, Division 5 shall apply to development within the Barton Springs Zone except as provided in Sections 13-7-36.6 or 13-7-36.8.". 3. At page 1, change Section 13-7-36.2 by inserting the phrase "the effective date of SOS Ordinance" in front of 'August 10, 1992'. 4. At page 16, change Section 13-2-581 category listing to read: Minor Intermediate Major. 5. At page 31, change Part 3 to read "In the event that any of the provisions of this Ordinance is judicially declared to be unconstitutional, void, or otherwise invalid, it shall be automatically replaced by the comparable provisions that it replaced or amended as in effect August 8, 1992". On Councilmember Epstein's motion, Councilmember Garcia's second, 7-0 Vote, 15. Amend Ordinance No. 910912-A, the 1991-92 operating budget by : increasing Health and Human Services Department revenue by $10,805 and expenses by the same amount to recognize an increase in revenue from the Texas Department of Human Services for additional family planning services. MINUTES 3 8/20/92 : : ) 16. Authorize acceptance of $369,832 from the Texas Department of Health HIV Health and Social Services Grant, for HIV services in the Austin HIV Health Services Delivery Area (HSDA), and amend Ordinance NO. 910912-A, the 1991-92 operating budget, by appropriating $369,832 to the Health and Human Services Department Special Revenue Fund. match required.) (Related to Item 17] : RESOLUTIONS 17. Approve contracts under the Texas Department of Health HIV Health (No and Social Services grant with the following six (6) agencies: AIDS SERVICES OF AUSTIN, in the amount of $180,705; CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICE, in the amount of $7,800; COMMUNITY ACTION, in the amount of $27,469; PEDIATRIC AIDS LEAGUE, in the amount of $2,775; PEOPLE'S COMMUNITY CLINIC, in the amount of $31,817; and PROJECT TRANSITIONS, in the amount of $65,596. (Related to Iten 16) 18. Approve an amendment to and ratification of a service agreement with NATIONAL HEALTH LABORATORIES, INC., San Antonio, Texas, for HIV/Pathology services for a twelve (12) month period, from October 1, 1991 to September 30, 1992, in an amount not to exceed $37,000, for a total amount not to exceed $65,000. (Funding included in the Special Revenue Fund of the Health and Human Services Department.) 19. Approve the negotiation and execution of a contract with AMERICAN TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH INCORPORATED (AT&T), Austin, Texas, for the purchase and installation of a PBX Telephone System at the Health Department Building, located at 2100 E. St. Elmo Road, for an amount not to exceed $55,275. (Funding available in the 1991-92 operating budget of the Health and Human Services Department.) Best proposal of five (5). The prime did not identify any subcontracting opportunities. Reference No. 920851-3VC. #15-19 on Councilmember Larson's motion, Councilmember Reynolds' second, 7-0 Vote. 20. Approve negotiation and execution of a three (3) year lease agreement with the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), for approximately 1,220 sq. ft. of office space in the Arthur B. DeWitty Training Center, for use as a Community Development Resource Center, in the amount of $45,700 in revenue, with two (2) three (3) year extension options. (Estimated annual revenue amounts to $22,080 for the initial two years and $22,963 for the third year of the lease to offset General Fund expenditures.) On Mayor Pro Ten Urdy's motion, Councilmember Reynolds' second, 7-0 Vote. : MINUTES 8/20/92 21. Approve execution of a twelve (12) month contract with CENTRAL TEXAS IMAGING CENTER, Austin, Texas, for the provision of outpatient Magnetic Resonance Imaging Services for the Medical Assistance program (MAP), in an amount not to exceed $75,000, with two (2) twelve (12) month renewal options in an amount not to exceed $75,000 per extension, for a total amount not to exceed $225,000. (Funding available in the 1991-92 operating budget for the Health and Human Services Department; funding for the extension periods will be contingent upon available funding in the future budgets.) Low bid of two (2). The prime did not identify any subcontracting opportunities. Reference No. 920861-3SA. 22. Approve execution of a contract with ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES, INC., Austin, Texas, for the purchase of network infrastructure used to electronically link the East Austin, Rosewood, South Austin and new North Austin Health Clinics, in an amount not to exceed $34,531. (Funding is available in the 1991-92 operating budget for the Health and Human Services Department.) Low bid of three (3). The prime did not identify any subcontracting opportunities. Reference No. 920901-3JR... 23. Approve the execution of an agreement with the law firm of POWERS, PYLES & SUTTER, P.C., Washington, D.C., to represent Brackenridge Hospital in an appeal of disallowed Medicare graduate medical education reimbursement, in an amount not to exceed $82,500. (Funding for $35,000 is available in the 1991-92 operating budget of Brackenridge Hospital; funding for $47,500 will be requested in the 1992-93 operating budget of Brackenridge Hospital.) #21-23 on Councilmember Larson's motion, Councilmember Reynolds' second, 7-0 Vote. 24. Approve execution of a twelve (12) month supply agreement with PAT'S OF AUSTIN, Austin, Texas, for the purchase of lawn care equipment (chain saws, hand blowers, brush trimmers, lawn mowers and accessories) needed for maintenance of lawns, playgrounds, parks, golf courses, and brushy areas, in an amount not to exceed $44,510, with the option to extend thereafter for one (1) additional twelve (12) month period, in the amount of $44,510, for a total amount not to exceed $89,020. (Funding available in the 1991-92 operating budgets of various user departments; funding for the extension option will be requested in future fiscal year budgets.) Low bid of five (5). The prime did not identify any subcontracting opportunities. Reference No. 920824-180. On Councilmember Nofziger's motion, Councilmember Reynolds' second, 6-0 Vote, Mayor Pro Tem Urdy out of the room. MINUTES 5 8/20/92 : 25. Approve execution of a twelve (12) month supply agreement with CASE POWER AND EQUIPMENT, Austin, Texas, for the purchase of various repair parts for Case tractors and heavy equipment, in an amount not to exceed $50,000, with an option to extend the agreement for one (1) additional twelve (12) month period, in an amount of $50,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $100,000. (Funding in the amount of $4,166.65 is available in the 1991-92 operating budget of the Fleet Maintenance and Acquisition Fund paid for by user departments' annual fleet maintenance charges, funding for the additional $45,833.35 for the final eleven (11) months of the original contract period and the extension option will be contingent upon future available funding in future budgets.) Single bid. The prime did not identify any subcontracting opportunities. Reference No. 920839-1RF. : 26. Approve execution of a twelve (12) month supply agreement with UNIFORMS MANUFACTURING, INC., Orchard Lake, Michigan, for the purchase of work uniforms for use by various City departments, in an amount not to exceed $56,798, with the option to extend thereafter for one (1) additional twelve (12) month period, in the amount of $56,798, for a total amount of $113,596. (Funding available in the 1991-92 operating budget of the user departments; funding for the extension option will be requested in the 1992-93 budget.) Low bid of five (5). The prime did not identify any subcontracting opportunities. 27. Approve execution of a twelve (12) month contract with REHRIG PACIFIC COMPANY, Dallas, Texas, for the manufacture and delivery of household recycling containers, in an estimated amount not to exceed $180,300, with two (2) twelve (12) month extension options for replacement containers, in an amount of $12,750, for a total amount not to exceed $205,800. (Funding is available in the 1991-92 operating budget for Environmental and Conservation Services Department. Funding for the remaining $25,500 of the contract periods will be contingent upon available funding in future budgets.) Low bid of five (5). The prime did not identify any subcontracting opportunities. Reference No. IFB-920752-1SS. 28. Approve execution of a contract award with CABLETRON SYSTEMS, INC., Rochester, New Hampshire, for the purchase of two (2) communication hubs to support the Local Area Networks at the Austin Convention Center and Palmer Auditorium, in an amount not to exceed $49,969.17, including delivery, installation, testing and training. (Funding is available in the 1991-92 operating budget for the Convention Center Department.) Low bid of three (3). The prime did not identify any subcontracting opportunities. Reference No. 920809-3SH. MINUTES 6 8/20/92 i 29. Approve negotiation and execution of a contract with NETSERVE INC., Austin, Texas, for the purchase and installation of servers, network hardware and software for a Local Area Network (LAN) for the Austin Convention Center, in an amount not to exceed $50,113.86. (Funding available in the 1991-92 operating budget for the Austin Convention Center.) Best proposal of four (4). The prime did not identify any subcontracting opportunities. Reference No. 920819-3VC. #25-29 on Councilmember Larson's motion, Councilmember Reynolds' second, 7-0 Vote. : 30. Approve execution of a multiple use right-of-way agreement between the City of Austin and the Texas Department of Transportation to permit the construction, operation and maintenance of a public regional detention pond located on portions of State highway right-of-way. (No fiscal impact.) (Reviewed by Environmental Board] On Councilmember Nofziger's motion, Councilmember Reynolds' second, 6-0 Vote, Kayor Pro Tem Urdy out of the room. 31. Approve the negotiation and execution of a contract with PLOTTER SUPPLIES SOUTHWEST, INC., Austin, Texas, for the purchase, installation and two (2) years maintenance of an electrostatic plotter to produce utility maps for use by field crews and the public, including one (1) full year of warranty service, in an amount not to exceed 44,635. (Funding available in the 1991-92 operating budget of the Water and Wastewater Utility.) Low bid of seven (7). The prime did not identify any subcontracting opportunities. Reférence No. 920873-3VC. (Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission.) 32. Approve execution of a twelve (12) month supply agreement with (Funding LUCIER CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LTD (LCI), Jacksonville Beach, Florida, for the purchase of 675 tons of water treatment chemical fluoride, in an amount not to exceed $94,466.25 with two (2) twelve (12) month extension options, in an amount not to exceed $94,466.26 per extension, for a total amount not to exceed $283,398.75. available in the 1991-92 operating budget of the Water and Wastewater Utility, funding for the remainder of the original contract period and the extension options will be contingent upon available funding in future budgets.) Low bid of two (2). The prime did not identify any subcontracting opportunities. Reference No. 920924-1R0. (Recommended by Water and Wastewater Commission.) #31-32 on Councilmember Larson's motion, Councilmember Reynolds' second, 7-0 Vote. MINUTES 7 8/20/92 33. Approve a construction contract to CAPITAL EXCAVATION COMPANY, Austin, Texas, for installation of a 16-inch water line in City Park Road from FM 2222 to West Courtyard Drive, including associated appurtenances, and traffic and environmental controls, in the amount of $275,097.70. (Funding included in CIP 392-227-6746.) Low bid of eleven (11). 1.05% MBE, 1.66% WBE Subcontractor participation. (Recommended by Water and Wastewater Commission.) On Councilmember Garcia's motion, Councilmember Larson's second, 5-0 Vote, Mayor Pro Tem Urdy, Councilmember Nofziger out of the room. 34. Approve execution of a contract award to KINSEL INDUSTRIES, INC., Houston, Texas, for replacing deteriorating water and wastewater lines in the Shoal Creek area between West 35th Street and Koenig Lane, and in the Tarrytown area between Loop 1 and Exposition Boulevard, in the amount of $841,302. (Funding in the amount of $325,469 included in CIP 392-227-6714; $89,965 included in CIP 430-237-0454; and $425,868 included in CIP 392-227-6723.) Low bid of eight (8). 6.66% MBE, 2.23% WBE Subcontractor participation. (Recommended by Water and Wastewater Commission.) 35. Approve ratification of an emergency construction Change Order No. 1 to INSITUFORM TEXARK, Dallas, Texas, for the Bull Creek Lateral "A" Pipe-Within-A-Pipe Rehabilitation Project, in the amount of $44,192.52. (Funding included in the 1991-92 operating budget of the Water and Wastewater Department.) (Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission.) : #34-35 on Councilmember Larson's motion, Councilmember Reynolds' second, 7-0 Vote. 36. Approve execution of a construction contract award with PORT ENTERPRISES, INC., Port Lavaca, Texas, for reroofing the Carver Branch Library, located at 1161 Angelina Street, in the amount of $54,979. (Funding included in CIP 816-857-5004.) Low bid of four (4). OX MBE, 6.4% WBE Subcontractor participation. 37. Approve execution of a construction contract award with PORT ENTERPRISES, INC., Port Lavaca, Texas, for reroofing the Terrazas Branch Library, located at 1105 East 1st Street, in the amount of $35,275. (Funding included in CIP 816-857-5002.) Low bid of four (4). The prime did not identify any subcontracting opportunities. #36-37 on Councilmember Garcia's motion, Councilmember Reynolds' second, 6-0 Vote, Councilmember Nofziger out of the room. 38. Approve execution of a twelve (12) month service agreement with JAVELINA CONSTRUCTION, INC., New Braunfels, Texas, for the milling of streets for the Capital Metropolitan Transit Authority (CMTA) MINUTES 8 8/20/92 Transit Street Maintenance Program, in an amount not to exceed $113,393. (Funding included in CIP 837-607-2312.) Single bid. The prime did not identify any subcontracting opportunities. Reference No. 920772-3RE. 39. Approve a construction contract award to POOL & ROGERS PAVING CO., INC., Buda, Texas, for minor repairs and resurfacing of the long term parking lot at Robert Mueller Municipal Airport, in the amount of $515,361.85, (Funding included in CIP 881-817-5525. This project is not eligible for Federal Aviation Administration reimbursement.) Low bid of three (3). 12.24% MBE, 9.40% WBE Subcontractor participation. (Reviewed by Airport Advisory Board) 40. Approve the selection of two firms: ROBBIN B. SOTIR & ASSOCIATES (WBE), Marietta, Georgia; and ENVIRONMENTAL SURVEY CONSULTING (WBE), Austin, Texas, to provide professional services for a pilot program to address stream channel erosion using biorevetment techniques, in the amount of $100,000. (Funding available in the 1991-92 operating budget of the Drainage Utility Fund.) Best proposals of five (5). M/WBE Subcontractor participation: 10% MBE, OX WBE (Robbin Sotir & Associates) and 10% MBE, 1% WBE (Environmental Survey Consulting). 41. Approve Change Order No. 3 to HAEGELIN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC., Austin, Texas, for construction of a new storm sewer system at East 5th Street between Trinity Street and Waller Creek. in the amount of $14,487.96 (cumulative total of change orders to date exceed the administrative approval level established by Council), for a total contract amount of $292,098.50. (Funding included in CIP 485-617-4100.) (Recommended by Water and Wastewater Commission] #38-41 on Councilmember Larson's motion, Councilmember Reynolds' second, 7-0 Vote. 42. Approve Change Order No. 3 to POOL & ROGERS PAVING COMPANY, INC., Buda, Texas, for street improvements to Pleasant Valley Road from Longhorn Dam to East 7th Street, and street and drainage improvements to Ramos and Gonzales Streets, in the amount of $33,264.04, for a total contract amount of $1,114,997.10. in the amount of $7,091.40 included in CIP 388-227-0989 (water) and $26,172.64 included in CIP 825-607-2043 (Public Works). [Recommended by Water and Wastewater Commission.] : (Funding On Councilmember Garcia's motion, Councilmember Reynolds' second, 6-0 Vote, Councilmember Nofziger out of the room. 43. Approve Change Order #4 to J.C. EVANS CONSTRUCTION CO., INC., Austin, Texas, for the relocation of water and wastewater lines on U.S. 183 from Balcones Woods Drive to Loop 360, in the amount of MINUTES 9 8/20/92 $5,663,13 (cumulative total of change orders to date exceeds the administrative approval level established by Council), for a total contract amount of $2,773,792.91. (Funding included in CIP 388-227-0936.) (Recommended by Water and Wastewater Commission] 44. Approve Supplemental Amendment No. 5 to the Professional Services Agreement with CAMP, DRESSER & MCKEE, INC., Austin, Texas, for Phase II and Phase III of the Tannehill Branch drainage improvements which extends from Martin Luther King Boulevard to Manor Road, in the amount of $95,150, for a maximum contract amount of $778,043. (Funding included in CIP 805-607-1256.) #43-44 on Councilmember Larson's motion, Councilmember Reynolds' second, 7-0 Vote. 45. Confirm appointment of Elizabeth M. Watson as Police Chief. On Councilmember Reynolds' motion, Councilmember Garcia's second, 7-0 Vote. 46. 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: September 3, 1992 at 5:00p.m. and September 10, 1992 at 4:30p.m. On Councilmember Larson's motion, Councilmember Reynolds' second, 7-0 Vote. 3:00 Ρ.Μ. - ELECTRIC UTILITY (Items 47-61) 47. Electric Utility Commission Report No report. 48. Resource Management Commission Report No report. 49. Monthly Management Report (Fiscal, Operations, Fuel) Report presented by John Moore, Director of Blectric Utility. 50. Monthly Utility Receivable Report Director of Finance, Betty Dunkerley, reported to Council. 51. Approve a construction contract award to PACE POWER CONSTRUCTORS, INC., Worchester, Massachusetts, for replacement of the hot reheat pipe bend at the Decker Power Station, in the amount of $177,530. (Funding included in the 1991-92 Capital Budget for the Electric Utility.) Single bid. 19.3% MBE, 8.3% WBB Subcontractor participation. MINUTES 10 8/20/92 52. Approve execution of a contract with COMPUTER GENERATION, INC., Dallas, Texas, for the purchase of forty-seven (47) personal computers for the Electric Utility Department to replace obsolete and inoperative equipment, in an amount not to exceed $110,720., (Funding nding available in the 1991-92 Capital Budget of the Electric utility.) 1 Low bid of thirteen (13) meeting specifications. The prime did not identify any subcontracting opportunities. Reference No. 920723-3JR.. 53. Approve execution of a twelve (12) month supply agreement with CUSTOM CRETE, Austin, Texas, for the purchase of various types and classes of ready-mix concrete for use by the Underground Utility Construction Division, in an amount not to exceed $235,150, with the option to extend for up to two (2) twelve (12) month periods, in an amount not to exceed $235,150 per extension, for a total amount not : to exceed $705,450. (Funding in the amount of $19,600 is available in the 1991-92 operating budget for the Electric Utility; the remaining $215,550 of the original contract period and the extension options will be contingent upon future available funding in future budgets.) Low bid of three (3). The prime did not identify any subcontracting opportunities. Reference No. 920666-1CM. 54. Approve execution of a contract with PRIESTER-MELL & NICHOLSON, INC., Austin, Texas, in the amount of $170,595.64 and WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC SUPPLY, San Antonio, Texas, in the amount of $45,974, for the purchase of twenty (20) transformers used to transform high voltage power to low voltage power. (Funding included in the 1991-92 Capital Budget for the Electric Utility.) Low bid of five (5). The prime did not identify any subcontracting opportunities. Reference No. 920882-1CM. 55. Approve execution of twelve (12) month supply agreements with the following firms for the purchase of various substation/transmission electrical stock items: PRIESTER-MELL & NICHOLSON, INC., Austin, Texas, in the amount of $166,961; SOUTHWAY ELECTRIC UTILITY SERVICES, Austin, Texas, in the amount of $75,277; POLELINE ELECTRIC SUPPLY, Austin, Texas, in the amount of $47,974; POWER SUPPLY, Austin, Texas, in the amount of $38,224; TECHLINE, INC., Austin, Texas, in the amount of $37,106, with the option to extend for one (1) twelve (12) month period, in the same amounts respectively, for a total amount not to exceed $731,084. (No funds will be expended in the current fiscal year; funding for these items was requested in the 1992-93 operating budget of the Electric Utility; funding for the original contract period and the extension option will be contingent upon available funding in future budgets.) ten (10). The prime did not identify any subcontracting opportunities. Reference No. 920789-1CM. Low bid of MINUTES 11 8/20/92 56. Approve execution of a contract with JEM ENGINEERING AND MANUFACTURING, Tulsa, Oklahoma, for the purchase of tubular steel transmission line poles, in an amount not to exceed $876,489.66. (Funding included in the 1991-92 Capital Budget for the Electric Utility.) Low bid of four (4). The prime did not identify any subcontracting opportunities. Reference No. 920687-1CM. 57. Approve execution of a contract with HAMON POWER SERVICES, Erlanger, Kentucky, for rebundling of the closed feedwater heaters at Decker Power Plant, in an amount not to exceed $321,684. (Funding is available in the 1991-92 Capital Budget for the Electric Utility.) Low bid of two (2) meeting specifications. 3.11% MBE, OX WBE Subcontractor participation. Reference No. 920918-3CM. 58. Approve execution of an amendment to the Power Sales Agreement between the City of Austin and the City of Weatherford, extending the term of the Power Sales Agreement for an additional term of four years from January 1, 1997 through December 31, 2000. (Revenues during the extended term will exceed $900,000 per year.) 59. Approve execution of a contract with TECHLINE, INC., Austin, Texas, for the purchase of street light pole assemblies, in the amount of $44,450. (Funding available in the 1991-92 operating budget of the Blectric Utility.) Low bid of two (2). The prime did not identify any subcontracting opportunities. Reference No. 920712-1CM. 60. Approve execution of a contract with XEROX CORP., Austin, Texas, for the purchase of a digital color photocopier and a twelve (12) month supplement for copiér supplies for use in producing distribution system maps for construction and maintenance crews, in the amount of $64,838. (Funding in the amount of $53,700 included in the 1991-92 Capital Budget for the Electric Utility; funding for $928 is available in the 1991-92 operating budget for the Electric Utility; funding for the remaining $10,210 of the original contract will be requested in the 1992-93 budget.) Low bid of four (4) meeting specifications. The prime did not identify any subcontracting opportunities. Reference No. 920708-1CM. 151-60, on Councilmember Reynolds' motion, Councilmember Nofziger's second, 5-0 Vote, Mayor Pro Ten Urdy and Councilmember Epstein out of the room. : 61. Approve execution of a contract with SCHLUMBERGER INDUSTRIES c/o ROBERTS & SPENCER, Dallas, Texas, for three (3) water level measurement and remote indication systems used to measure the water level and to identify potential problems of steam boilers at the Holly Power Plant, in an amount not to exceed $43,281, (Funding is MINUTES 12 8/20/92 available in the 1991-92 Capital Budget for the Electric Utility Department.) Single bid. The prime did not identify any subcontracting opportunities. Reference No. 920887-1CM. : On Councilmember Reynolds' motion, Councilmember Nofziger's second, 4-0-1 Vote, Mayor Pro Tem Urdy and Councilmember Epstein out of the room, Councilmember Reynolds abstained. ITEMS FROM COUNCIL 62. Adopt the 1992-93 operating budget for the Cable Access Fund (Special Revenue Fund 711). (Council Subcommittee for Cable Television recommended, 3-0 Vote) 63. Approve renewal of a contract with Austin Community Television, Inc. for the management of the City's access cable television facilities for a period of one (1) year starting October 1, 1992, in an amount not to exceed $552,650. (Council Subcommittee for Cable Television recommended, 3-0 Vote) #62-63 on Councilmember Reynolds' motion, Councilmember Garcia's second, 7-0 Vote. : 64. Approve a resolution to appoint a City Council representative to the Downtown Management Organization. (Mayor Bruce Todd) Appointed Mayor Todd as a liaison member until research is done to determine if there will be a conflict of interest when voting as a member of the Council. On Councilmember Garcia's motion, Councilmember Nofziger's second, 7-0 Vote. 65. Adopt a resolution instructing City boards and commissions and the City Manager to consider the Regional Urban Design Assistance Team (R/UDAT) Implementation Committee's "A Call to Action" report as a guide for implementing downtown Austin revitalization and authorizing the City of Austin's Downtown Commission to review and provide comments to the City Council concerning the consistency of proposed projects and programs affecting downtown Austin with the "A Call to Action" report. (Mayor Bruce Todd) (Recommended by Downtown Subcommittee) ; On Councilmember Reynolds' notion, Councilmember Nofziger's second, 6-0-1 Vote, Councilmember Epstein abstained. 66. Approve a resolution offering an abatement of property taxes on new improvements and equipment to Touche' Manufacturing Company as an inducement to locate a new manufacturing facility in Austin, Texas. MINUTES 13 8/20/92 (Up to 100% abatement for up to six (6) years subject to compliance with Austin's Guidelines and Criteria for Tax Abatement.) こ (Councilmember Gus Garcia) Council directed the City Manager to direct staff to research questions asked by Council and bring back to Council. 4:00 Ρ.Μ. - ZONING HEARINGS AND APPROVAL OF ORDINANCES To be heard by Planning Commission on August 18, 1992; Recommendation to follow - 67. C14-92-0071 ST. DAVID'S HOSPITAL, by Site Specifics, 919 B. 32nd Street. From MF-3, LO to GR. (Planning Commission recommendations Grant GR-CO, 5-0 Vote) ORDINANCE APPROVED 68. C14-92-0075 CITY OF AUSTIN-DEPT. OF PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION, 2011 East 51st Street. From GR to P. (Planning Commission recommendation to grant P. 5-0 Vote) ORDINANCE APPROVED #67-68 On Councilmember Garcia's motion, Councilmember Reynolds' second, 6-0 Vote, Hayor Pro Ten Urdy out of the room. PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVAL OF ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS Tax Abatement (Items 69-70) 69. 5:30 Ρ.Μ. Approve an ordinance creating 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. (Recommended by Housing Subcommittee) Motion The Council, on Councilmember Epstein's motion, Councilmember Reynolds' second, closed the public hearing. 7-0 Vote. Motion The Council, on Councilmember García's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Urdy's second, vaived the requirement for three readings and finally approved the Ordinance. 7-0 Vote. 70. Approve a resolution authorizing execution of a Tax Abatement Agreement with Don Limon's Bakery and Restaurant, Inc. (Estimated MINUTES 14 8/20/92 : value of taxes abated over a five (5) year period is $23,760.00.) [Recommended by Housing Subcommittee] On Councilmember Nofziger's motion, Councilmember Reynolds' second, 7-0 Vote. 71. 6:30 P.M. - C14-92-0050 - REX SHIELDS, 1504 East 4th Street, from MF-5 to LI. (This case was referred back to Planning Commission by the Council for reconsideration.) [Planning Commission Recommendation: No recommendation due to lack of a quorum vote.) Motion Public hearing closed, on Councilmember Garcia's motion, Councilmember Nofziger's second, 7-0 Vote. Motion The Council, on Councilmember Garcia's motion, Councilmember Nofziger's second, voted to DENY THE ZONING CHANGE. 7-0 Vote. Bond Sale (Items 72-75) 72. 7:00 Ρ.Μ. - Proposed Bond Sale. The public hearing was closed, on Councilmember Garcia's motion, Councilmember Reynolds' second, 7-0 Vote. 1. 73. Approve a resolution authorizing the use of Contractual Obligations to purchase certain equipment for Health and Human Services, Police, Public Works and Transportation, Municipal Court and the Solid Waste Services Division of the Environmental and Conservation Services Department. 74. Approve a resolution directing publication of notice of the City's intention to issue certificates of obligation for acquiring, constructing and installing additions and improvements to the City's solid waste disposal system and facilities and golf courses, and acquiring and installing equipment and materials for improvements to the City's public library facilities. 75. Approve a resolution for a bond sale to be held on September 22, 1992, in the amount of $50,000 to finance (certain) capital improvements. 73-75 action postponed to August 26, 1992. MINUTES 15 8/20/92 : EXECUTIVE SESSION (No Public Discussion on These Items) NO EXECUTIVE SESSION HELD 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. Land Acquisition, Section 2, Paragraph f 76. Discussion of South Lamar Blvd./Barton Springs Road Intersection improvements, File No. 3217.02 Personnel Matters, Section 2, Paragraph g 77. Performance evaluations for Municipal Court Judges. 78. Discuss compensation and benefits package for City Auditor. ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING I. 79. Approve a resolution authorizing real property acquisition for South Lamar Blvd./Barton Springs Road intersection improvements, File No. 3217.02 On Councilmember Larson's motion, Councilmember Garcia's second, 5-0 Vote, Mayor Todd and Councilmember Epstein out of the room, in the amount of $239,000.00 80. Approve compensation and benefits package for City Auditor. On Councilmember Larson's motion, Councilmember Reynolds second, 7-0 Vote, in the amount of $74,000.00. 11:00 Ρ.Μ. - ADJOURN -on Councilmember Larson's motion, Mayor Pro Ten Urdy's second, 7-0 Vote. MINUTES 16 8/20/92