Austin Policy: Jobs, Green Initiatives, Cable TV
Here's a concise summary of the October 1, 1992 Austin City Council agenda:
Economic Growth & Incentives:
The Council approved a property tax abatement to attract Touche Manufacturing, aiming to create local jobs, and expanded city limits by annexing the MoPac South area, projected to generate significant new annual revenue.Environmental Forward Steps:
New amendments were made to the Ozone Depleting Chemicals Ordinance, and a grant was accepted to develop an innovative "Green Builder Model Home" demonstrating sustainable construction practices.Improving Community & Consumer Life:
The Council initiated a review of cable television services, including directing the drafting of a consumer protection ordinance, and approved funding for services supporting homeless individuals.Smart Infrastructure Investment:
Key decisions included moving forward with critical wastewater infrastructure projects and investing in a new fleet management software system expected to save millions over five years.
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FOUNDED B Austin City Council MINUTES October 01, 1992 1:00 Ρ.Μ. - MEETING CALLED TO ORDER 1:00 Ρ.Μ. - Mayor Pro Tem Urdy called to order the meeting of the Council, noting that Mayor Todd and Councilmember Garcia vere out of the room. 1. ! Approval of Minutes for Regular Meeting of September 17, 1992. On Councilmember Reynolds' motion, Councilmember Epstein's second, 5-0 Vote, Mayor Todd and Councilmember Garcia out of the room. CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS: GENERAL, 2. Mr. Leonard Lyons, to discuss current City affairs. 3. Mr. Nicholas Weeks, to discuss vitamins v. drugs; a continuance of the presentation of Master's Thesis in/on Common Sense. 4. Ms. Jill Ward, to discuss community standards: vitamins v. drugs. Not present. 5. Mr. John Windham, to discuss community standards: vitamins v. drugs... Not present. J : ..6. Ms. Lorrie Andrews, to discuss community standards: vitamins v. drugs. Not present. ! 7. Mr. Los Gullion, to discuss community standards: vitamins v. drugs. Not present. MINUTES 1 10/1/92 8. Ms. Kim Reed Stewart, to discuss community standards: vitamins v. drugs. Not present. 9. Ms. Colleen Keegan, to discuss community standards: vitamins v. drugs. 10. Mr. Steve Hodgkins, to discuss community standards: vitamins v. drugs. Not present. 11. Ms. Dawn Kyle Donalson, to discuss community standards: vitamins v. drugs. Not present. 1:30 Ρ.Μ. - REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS 12. Approve an ordinance authorizing the issuance of City of Austin, Texas Combined Utility Systems Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 1992B, including approval and authorization of a Purchase Contract and Special Escrow Agreement and the Official Statement pertaining thereto. 13. Approve a resolution authorizing the execution of a Paying/Agent Registrar contract with Ameritrust Texas, N.A. in relation to such bonds. 14. Approve a resolution authorizing the redemption of certain outstanding bonds of the City of Austin. #12-14 pulled off the agenda. ORDINANCES 15. Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 13-2 of the Austin City Code rezoning property locally known as 12007 Technology Boulevard, Case No. C14-90-0058, from "GR", Community Commercial to "LI-CO", Limited Industrial Services-Conditional Overlay, CROW GOTTESMAN HILL #37 (Bob Liverman), by Consort, Inc. (Ben Turner). First reading on December 6, 1990; Vote 6-0, Councilmember Urdy out of the room. Conditions met as follows: Conditional Overlay incorporates conditions imposed by Council. Right-of-way Requirement has been deleted. 16. Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 13-2 of the Austin City Code rezoning property locally known as 4320 く MINUTES 2 10/1/92 James Casey Street, Case No. C14-92-0040, from "SF-3", Family Residence to "LO", Limited Office, PHILLIP STRIBLING. First reading on July 9, 1992; Vote 7-0. Conditions met as follows: Street deed satisfying right-of-way dedication requirement has been executed. 17. Approve full purpose annexation of the MoPac South area located at the northeast corner of the intersection of MoPac/U.S. 290 West. (Annexation will generate an annual net revenue of $180,000). 18. Approve the annexation of 113.5 acres (Davenport Ranch West PUD Tract D, Section One) to Travis County Water Control and Improvement District 10. (Annual revenue to the City at full build-out is $10,200.) [Recommended by Environmental Board, Water and Wastewater Commission, Parks Board and Planning Commission.] 19. Amend the Agreement concerning creation and operation of Senna Hills Municipal Utility District (MUD) (the Senna Hills MUD Consent Agreement) to include a revised land plan, revision of the parkland dedication requirements, and property owners release of a 76 acre tract from the obligations of the current Consent Agreement, subject to disannexation of the tract from the MUD. (No fiscal impact.) [Recommended by Parks Board, Environmental Board and Planning Commission.] 20. Amend Ordinance 910912-A, the 1991-92 operating budget, by increasing the Interlibrary Loan Grant Budget in the Special Revenue Fund by $4,728 and appropriating $4,728 from the Special Revenue Fund due to increased funding from the Texas State Library for Interlibrary Loan Services. 21. Accept an increase of $38,000 in grant funds from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for the Community Services Emergency Homeless Grant Program (EHP); amend Ordinance 910912-A, the 1991-92 operating budget, amending the Special Revenue Fund by appropriating an additional $38,000, for a total grant amount of $61,814 in the Health and Human Services Department Special Revenue Fund, and authorize entering into renewals or extensions for up to three (3) years. (Related to Item 22] RESOLUTIONS ? 22. Approve negotiation and execution of a contract with HELPING OUR BROTHER OUT (HOBO), Austin, Texas, for the renovation of facilities to provide services to homeless individuals under the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs - Community Services Emergency Homeless Grant Program, in an amount not to exceed $38,000. (Funding provided by the Community Services Emergency Homeless Grant Program.) (Related to Item 21] MINUTES 3 10/1/92 23. Approve execution of a twelve (12) month supply agreement with LONGHORN INTERNATIONAL EQUIPMENT, INC., Austin, Texas, for the purchase of various repair parts for Lodal recycling trucks, in an amount not to exceed $150,000, with an option to extend the agreement for one (1) additional twelve (12) month period, in an amount of $150,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $300,000. (Funding is available in the 1992-93 operating budget of the Solid Waste Services Division of the Environmental and Conservation Services Department; funding for the extension option is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.) Single bid. No subcontracting opportunities were identified. Reference No. 920957-1RF. 24. Approve execution of a twelve (12) month supply agreement with ELF ASPHALT, Austin, Texas, for the purchase of emulsified asphalts to be used by the Street & Bridge Division of the Department of Public Works and Transportation, in an amount not to exceed $213,888, with one (1) twelve (12) month extension option not to exceed $213,888, for a total amount not to exceed $427,776. (Funding is available in the 1992-93 operating budget of the Public Works and Transportation Department.) Single bid. No subcontracting opportunities vere identified. Reference No. 920969-1RH. 25. Approve a construction contract award to TANK SYSTEMS, INC., Austin, Texas, for replacement of a domestic hot water generator at Brackenridge Hospital, in the amount of $44,800. (Funding is available in the 1992-93 operating budget of Brackenridge Hospital.) Low bid of five (5). OX MBE, 8.26% WBB Subcontractor participation. (Recommended by Hospital Board) #15-25 on Councilmember Epstein's motion, Councilmember Nofziger's second, 5-0 Vote, Mayor Todd and Councilmember Garcia out of the room. 26. Approve the negotiation and execution of a contract with HSB RELIABILITY TECHNOLOGIES, Eden Prairie, Minnesota, for the purchase and installation of an Integrated Fleet Maintenance and Management Software System, including a mini-computer for operation of the software, in an amount not to exceed $900,000. (Funding available in CIP 889-607-0001 Fleet Maintenance and Management System.) The system will provide an operational cost savings of $5,265,453 over five years.) Best proposal of nine (9). No subcontracting opportunities were identified. - On Councilmember Larson's motion, Councilmember Nofziger's second, 7-0 Vote. 27. Approve a contract award to AUSTIN ENGINEERING COMPANY, INC., Austin, Texas, for construction of erosion control projects at MINUTES 4 10/1/92 eleven locations throughout the City, in the amount of $373,058. (Funding in the amount of $259,244 included in the 1992-93 Capital Budget for Urban Watershed Erosion Control; $113,814 included in 1992-93 Capital Budget for City-wide erosion control.) Low bid of four (4). 1.61 MBE, 0.67% WBE Subcontractor participation. (Recommended by Environmental Board) On Councilmember Epstein's motion, Councilmember Nofziger's second, 5-0 Vote, Mayor Todd and Councilmember Garcia out of the room. 28. Approve selection of five professional engineering firms: DATUM ENGINEERING, INC., Austin, Texas; HARUTUNIAN ENGINEERING, Austin, Texas; T.K. CONSULTING ENGINEERS, Austin, Texas; ESPEY, HUSTON/SME, Austin, Texas; T.R.C. CONSULTING ENGINEERS, (MBE), Austin, Texas, for a structural engineering services rotation list on a variety of small, fast turnaround projects for a period of two years, in the amount of $400,000 (estimated amount approximately $80,000 per firm.). (Funding for these services is available in the respective CIP Project for which the services are needed.) Best proposals of five (5). M/WBE Subcontractor Participation: Datum Engineering Inc.: 13%/5%; Harutunian Engineering, Inc.: 10%/5%; Τ.Κ. Consulting Engineers: 15%/15%; Espey Huston/ SME: OZ; T.R.C. CONSULTING ENGINEERS: 0%. (Final percentages of M/WBE subcontractor percentages cannot be determined at this time because the actual scope of work is not known.) i Motion On Councilmember Garcia's motion, Councilmember Reynolds' second, 6-0 Vote, Mayor Pro Tem Urdy out of the room. Motion Councilmember Garcia made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Reynolds to reconsider so that a citizen could speak. 6-0 Vote, Mayor Pro Tem Urdy out of the room. : Motion The Council, on Councilmember Garcia's motion, Councilmember Reynolds second, adopted the resolution, 6-0 Vote, Mayor Pro Tem Urdy out of the room. : 29. Approve selection of six professional engineering firms: THE ARIZPE GROUP, INC., (MBE), Austin, Texas; KLW, INC. (WBE), Austin, Texas; ENERGY ENGINEERING ASSOCIATES, INC., Austin, Texas; O'CONNELL ROBERTSON & ASSOCIATES, Austin, Texas; TOM GREEN & COMPANY ENGINEERS, INC., Austin, Texas; ESPEY HUSTON/SME, INC., Austin, Texas, for a Mechanical-Electrical-Plumbing Engineering Services Rotation List on a variety of small, fast turnaround projects for a MINUTES |. 5 10/1/92 : 1 i i ! period of two years, in the estimated amount of $480,000 (estimated amount approximately $80,000 per firm.) (Funding is available in the respective CIP project for which the services are needed.) Best proposals of six (6). H/WBE Subcontractor participations The Arizpe Group: 0/10%; KLM, INC.: 10%/5.5%; Energy Engineering Associates, Inc.: 0%; O'Connell Robertson & Associates: OX; Tom Green & Company Engineers, Inc., OX; Espey, Huston/SME Inc.: 0%. 30. Approve selection of six firms: MACIAS & ASSOCIATES, (MBB), Austin, Texas; MCGRAY & MCGRAY LAND SURVEYORS, (WBE), Austin, Texas; SURVEY RESOURCES, Austin, Texas; LICHLITER/JAMESON & ASSOC., Austin, Texas; A.B. SURVEYING, Austin, Texas; JAMES B. GARON & ASSOC., Austin, Texas, for a surveying services rotation list to provide services for Capital Improvement Projects for a period of two years, in the total estimated amount of $400,000. (Funding for these services is available in the respective Capital Improvement Projects for which the services are needed.) Best proposals of eleven (11). M/WBB Subcontractor participation: Macias & Associates: 10%/5%; McGray & McGray Land Surveyors: 10%/0%; Survey Resources, Inc.: 10%/5%; Lichliter/Jameson & Assoc.: 10%/0%; A.B. Surveying Co.: 0%; James E. Garon & Assoc.: 10%/5%. #29-30 on Councilmember Garcia's motion, Councilmember Reynolds' second, 6-0 Vote, Mayor Pro Tem Urdy out of the room. 31. Approve selection of two material testing engineering firmsı FUGRO-MCCLELLAND (SOUTHWEST) INC., Austin, Texas; and SOUTHWESTERN LABORATORIES, Austin, Texas, for street, water and wastewater CIP projects, buildings or other facilities, in the amount of $800,000; and approve selection of six geotechnical/materials engineering firms: RABA-KISTNER-BRYTEST, Austin, Texas; TRINITY ENGINEERING TESTING, Austin, Texas; MEYER, LITTON, ALLEN LABS., Austin, Texas; JONES & NEUSE, INC., Austin, Texas; JACK H. HOLT & ASSOC., Austin, Texas; PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, INC., Austin, Texas, for an engineering services rotation list for a period of two years, in the amount of $700,000. (Funding for these services is available in the respective Capital Improvement Projects for which the services are needed.) Best proposals of eight (8). M/WBE Subcontractor Participations Fugo-McClelland (Southwest), Inc.: 10%/5%; Southwestern Laboratories: 10%/5%; Raba-Kistner-Brytest: 10%/5%; Trinity Engineering Testing: 0%; Meyer, Litton, Allen Labs: 0%; Jones & Neuse: 0%; Jack Holt & Assoc.: 0%; Professional Services Ind.: 0%. Pulled off agenda. : 32. Approve Change Order No. 7 to SPAW-GLASS, INC., Austin, Texas, for exterior sidewalk paver and environmental pond refinements, and contractor claim resolution resulting from Third Street waterline installation, for the Convention Center (Site/Landscape Package), in MINUTES 6 10/1/92 + the amount of $17,377 (cumulative total of change orders to date exceeds the administrative level established by Council), for a total contract amount of $1,662,477. (Funding included in CIP Convention Center Bonds.) (Reviewed by Downtown 495-827-3000 Subcommittee] - 33. Approve Change Order No. 18 to SPAW-GLASS/CAHABA, San Antonio, : Texas, for modifications and additions due to code issues and design refinements, and contractor claims resolution on roofing and exterior siding issues, for the Convention Center (Main Building Package), in the amount of $61,703, for a total contract amount of $42,022,271. (Funding included in CIP 495-827-3000 - Convention Center Bonds.) (Reviewed by Downtown Subcommittee)] #32-33 on Councilmember Epstein's motion, Councilmember Nofziger's second, 5-0 Vote, Mayor Todd and Councilmember Garcia out of the room. 34. Approve the filing of eminent domain proceedings to acquire a wastewater easement containing 1.349 square feet of land and a temporary workspace easement containing 1.346 square feet of land out of John Applegate Survey No. 58, the same being a portion of Lot 1, Priesmeyer - McKean Subdivision in Austin, Travis County, Texas, owned by Edwayne Priesmeyer, Anita J. Priesmeyer, Vernon McKean and Lois V. McKean for the North Lamar/Skyline Creek wastewater project. (Estimated cost of this action is $4,125; funding to be provided by CIP 439-237-0773.) Pulled from agenda. 35. Authorize acceptance of $25,000 in grant funds from the Urban : Consortium Energy Task Force to develop a "Green Builder Model Home" that will demonstrate the application of environmentally friendly building practices and material selection. (No matching funds required.) (Recommended by Resource Management Commission.) On Councilmember Epstein's motion, Councilmember Nofziger's second, 5-0 Vote, Mayor Todd and Councilmember Garcia out of the room. Owner Controlled Insurance Program (Items 36-38) 36. Approve negotiation and execution of a two (2) year contract with the HOBBS GROUP, INC., The Woodlands, Texas, to provide administration and implementation of a Rolling Owner Controlled Insurance Program (ROCIP), in the amount of $9,033,668 ($807,600 estimated for administration and $8,247,826 estimated for the maximum insurance premiums, with an option to extend for one (1) additional twelve (12) month period, in the amount of $21,760, for a total estimated amount not to exceed $9,077,188. (Funding will be from selected Capital Improvement Program Projects totaling $18,800,000 in payroll costs from contractors participating in the MINUTES 7 10/1/92 ROCIP. Sole Proposal. 25% MBE, OX VBE Subcontractor participation. (Recommended by Affirmative Action/MBE Subcommittee) 37. Approve negotiation and execution of a two (2) year contract with the NATIONAL COUNCIL OF CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION, Austin, Texas, to provide technical assistance, bonding, financing and education services to small contractors and construction suppliers, in an amount not to exceed $1,227,026 with one (1) twelve (12) month extension option, in an amount not to exceed $613,513, for a total amount not to exceed $1,840,539. (Funding will be available from selected Capital Improvement Program projects designated for participation in this program. Funding for the extension period will be contingent upon Council approval following review of program experience.) Best proposal of seven (7). 13.4% MBE, 5.3% WBE Subcontractor participation. (Recommended by Affirmative Action/MBE Subcommittee).. 38. Approve negotiation and execution of a two (2) year contract with BUSINESS RESOURCE CONSULTANTS, Austin, Texas, to provide marketing and outreach services to and on behalf of small contractors and construction suppliers, in an amount not to exceed $353,828, with one (1) twelve (12) month extension option in an amount not to exceed $176,914, for a total amount not to exceed $530,742. (Funding will be available from selected Capital Improvement Program Projects designated for participation in this program. Funding for the extension option will be contingent upon Council approval following review of program experience.) Best proposal of seven (7). 25% MBE, 9.5% WBE Subcontractor participation. by Affirmative Action/MBE Subcommittee) (Recommended #36-38 Postponed, as requested by the City Manager, until October 15, 1992. 39. Approve implementation of the first City of Austin Combined Charitable Fund Campaign. (No fiscal impact; all associated costs to be paid by participating organizations.) On Councilmember Garcia's motion, Councilmember Larson's second, 6-0 Vote, Mayor Pro Ten Urdy out of the room. .40. Set a public hearing to adopting the 1991 Uniform Mechanical Code with local amendments. (Suggested date and time: October 22, 1992 at 4:15 p.m.) یو 41. Set a public hearing adopting the 1991 Uniform Plumbing Code with local amendments. (Suggested date and times October 22, 1992 at 4:30 р.м.) : 42. Set a public hearing to adopt amendments to the Electrical Code. (Suggested date and time: October 29, 1992 at 4:15 p.m.) MINUTES 8 10/1/92 43. Set a public hearing to amend Title XIII (Land Development Code: 13-2-506) Austin City Code of 1992 to correct an inadvertent deletion and permit the granting of administrative variances for cut and fill over four feet, and to change and delete incorrect Code citations. (Suggested date and time: October 22, 1992 at 5:00 p.m.) 44. Set a public hearing on an appeal by Mr. Paul J. Viktorin of Bury & Pittman, Inc., representing Bluebonnet Development, Ltd., regarding the Planning Commission's decision to deny a variance request to Section 13-7-19 of the Land Development Code (LDC), allowing the transfer of filtration requirements for the Edwards Mountain Subdivision to the Lakeview Subdivision. (Suggested date and time: November 5, 1992 at 5:00p.m.) 45. Set a public hearing to approve a 7,243 sq. ft. (0.17 acre) permanent wastewater easement and an approximately 4,350 sq. ft. (0.10 acre) temporary construction easement, to allow the construction of a replacement wastewater line through dedicated parkland known as Rosewood Park in accordance with Sec. 26.001 of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code. (Suggested date and time: November 5, 1992 at 4:30 p.m.) 64. (Addendum Item) Approve execution of a (2) two-year banking services contract with Texas Commerce Bank to provide banking services for the City of Austin for an estimated amount not to exceed $358,317.32 per year with an option to renew for an additional (2) two-year extension period in an estimated amount not to exceed $358,317.32 per year for a total estimated amount not to exceed $1,433,269,28. (Funding provided by Investment Pool interest income.) Low bid of two (2). No subcontracting opportunities were identified. Reference No. 921017-3MN. : : #40-45 and 64, on Councilmember Epstein's motion, Councilmember Nofziger's second, 5-0 Vote, Mayor Todd and Councilmember Garcia out of the room. ITEMS FROM COUNCIL 46. Consider a resolution recommending action on deferrals requested by Austin Cablevision consistent with recommendations by Moss &" Barnett's Performance Audit. (Council Subcommittee for Cable Television) 47. Consider a resolution directing the City Manager to initiate the assessment of community needs regarding cable television services, and draft a consumer protection ordinance for cable television services. (Council Subcommittee for Cable Television) MINUTES 9 10/1/92 48. Approve a resolution requesting Austin Cablevision to expand the INET by a mutually agreed upon number of miles, to install the necessary optional equipment and maintain the expanded system. (Council Subcommittee for Cable Television) #46-48 on Councilmember Epstein's motion, Councilmember Nofziger's second, 5-0 Vote, Mayor Todd and Councilmember Garcia out of the room. 49. Approve a Fiscal Agent Contract between the Austin Transportation Study Policy Advisory Committee and the City of Austin. (Mayor Bruce Todd, Mayor Pro Tem Charles Urdy and Councilmember Michael "Max" Nofziger) Postponed to October 15, 1992. 50. Approve a resolution appointing a City Council representative to serve on the Public Safety Subcommittee and the Opportunities for Youth Subcommittee. (Mayor Bruce Todd) Council directed the City Manager to come back to Council with a consolidated plan for Council sub-committees in two or three weeks. 51. Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to review noise levels on East Sixth Street between Congress Avenue and I.H. 35 for compliance with City of Austin Code Section 9-8-2(g) (Ordinance No. 840816-E), and to report back to Council. (Councilmember Gus Garcia) Pulled from the agenda. 52. FAILED TO Approve postponement of the South Austin Outfall, Phase II Project for one (1) year. (Councilmember Michael "Max" Nofziger) HOTION - FAILED Councilmember Nofziger made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Garcia to approve. Mayor Todd offered a friendly amendment, accepted by the maker and the second, to postpone for six months rather than one year. MOTION FAILED by a vote of 3-4 with Mayor Pro Tem Urdv. Councilmembers Epstein, Larson and Reynolds voting No. 53. 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 10 10/1/92 (Up to 100% abatement for up to 6 years subject to compliance with Guidelines and Criteria for Tax Abatement.) (Councilmember Gus Garcia) On Councilmember Garcia's motion, Councilmember Reynolds' second, 4-2 Vote, Councilmembers Larson and Nofziger voted No. Councilmember Epstein out of the room. 54. Amend the Austin City Code to increase the membership of the Downtown Commission, alter terms of office and provide for the sunset of the Commission. (Recommended by Downtown Commission and Downtown Subcommittee). On Councilmember Epstein's motion, Councilmember Nofziger's second, 5-0 Vote, Mayor Todd and Councilmember Garcia out of the room. 4:00 Ρ.Μ. - ZONING HEARINGS AND APPROVAL OF ORDINANCES - 55. C14-92-0076 TRAMELL CROW INTERNATIONAL, by Bob Liverman, 12012 Technology Boulevard. From GR to LI. Planning Commission Recommendation: To Grant LI, Limited Industrial Services, zoning as requested. ORDINANCE 56. C14-92-0080 - JANE EVE BULLARD, by Consort, Inc. (Ben Turner), 629 W. Ben White Blvd. From GR to CS-1. Planning Commission Recommendation: To Grant CS-1, Commercial Liquor Sales, zoning as requested. ORDINANCE PASSED ON EMERGENCY BASIS 57. C14-70-001 (part) - TWIN OAKS ASSOCIATES (Odas Jung), by CWR, Inc. (Paul T. DeNucci), 712 E. Ben White Boulevard. From I-SF-3 to LI. Planning Commission Recommendation: To Grant D, 1st H&A (LI). ORDINANCE $55-57 On Councilmember Garcia's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Urdy's second, 7-0 Vote. 58. C14-92-0079 - FOSTER HILLTOP, LTD., by Dwyer Sanders (Peter A. Dwyer), 1800 Surrey Hill Drive. From DR and SF-2 to SF-1. Planning Commission recommendation: To grant SF-1. 0. DINANCE - On Councilmember Reynolds' motion, Councilmember Larson's second, 5-2 Vote, Councilmember Garcia and Nofziger voted No. MINUTES 11 10/1/92 - 59. C14-86-163 GUARANTY FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK, by Strasburger & Price, Armbrust (Richard Suttle), 2519 and 2609 Gracy Farms. Planning Commission Recommendation: To terminate the restrictive covenant which limits floor-to-area ratios and driveway access along Gracy Farms Lane. APPROVED On Councilmember Garcia's motion, Mayor Pro Ten Urdy's second, 6-0 Vote, Councilmember Reynolds abstained due to conflict of interest. The following case will be postponed to a future date. Posting of this case on this agenda is required due to a previous advertisement for a public hearing on this date. - 60. C14-92-0081 RESOLUTION TRUST COMPANY, by Pat Scudder, Quarry Lake Parkway and U.S. Hwy. 183 North. From LI and LO to MF-2. POSTPONED to October 15, 1992 at 4:00 P.M. FINAL CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS Speakers were David Dare, Tim Taylor, Patricia Vasdellias, Kip Brookey. Dana Sweet, Samuel Fryer, Robert Radiz and John Johnson. PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVAL OF ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS - 61. 4:30 Ρ.Μ. Amend Chapter 13-8, Article VII, of the Austin City Code of 1992 by repealing the 1988 Edition of the Uniform Fire Code and Local Amendments, and adopting by reference the 1991 Uniform Fire Code and Local Amendments. (Recommended by Building and Fire Code Board of Appeals) The public hearing was closed on Councilmember Nofziger's motion, Councilmember Reynolds' second, 7-0 Vote. The Ordinance was approved on Councilmember Nofziger's motion, Councilmember Reynolds' second, 7-0 Vote. - 62. 5:00 Ρ.Μ. Amend the Ozone Depleting Chemicals Ordinance, deleting liability insurance requirements for permit applicants, substituting use restrictions for sales restrictions on "component parts interfacing with refrigerants," amending refrigeration chiller requirements and amending ordinance definitions. (No fiscal impact.) (Reviewed by the Environmental Board and Mechanical, Plumbing and Solar Board.) The public hearing was closed on Councilmember Garcia's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Urdy's second, 7-0 Vote. The Ordinance was approved on Councilmember Nofziger's motion, Councilmember Reynolds' second, 7-0 Vote. MINUTES 12 10/1/92 RECESS - The Council, on Councilmember Garcia's motion, Councilmember Reynolds' second, recessed its meeting from 6:12 to 6:55 Ρ.Κ. 63. APPOINTMENTS The following board and commission appointments vere nade, on Councilmember Epstein's motion, Councilmember Garcia's second, 7-0 Vote: CABLE COMMISSION - Brad Fletcher ETHICS REVIEW COMMISSION - ::: (PLACE 3) Nomination only, for Marsha Ozer. Confirmation will be on October 15, 1992. IMPACT FEE ADVISORY COMMITTEE Sol Villasana - PLANNING COMMISSION Lee Flores : 9: 35 Ρ.Μ. - - ADJOURN On Councilmember Reynolds' motion, Councilmember Garcia's second, 7-0 Vote. MINUTES 13 10/1/92 :