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Austin's Future: Bonds, Annexation, Care

Thursday, September 8, 1994 regular
  • Major Financial & Growth Decisions:

    Authorized over $33 million in public improvement bonds for city projects and approved the full annexation of numerous areas, significantly expanding Austin's city limits, including Lakeline and Pecan Park.
  • Key Public Service Investments:

    Allocated funds for a new Fire Station, approved substantial supply agreements for Brackenridge Hospital, and purchased an integrated client management system for the Health and Human Services Department.
  • Bergstrom Air Force Base Transition:

    Advanced the repurposing of the former base by licensing a corrosion control facility to the USAF and declaring former housing surplus for future redevelopment.
  • Community Input & Procurement Policy:

    Heard citizen concerns on topics like the Austin Nature Center and the South Texas Nuclear Plant, and established a new policy requiring city vehicle purchases to be made through state contracts.

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AUSTIN FOUNDED FRI. Austin City Council MINUTES September 08, 1994 1:00 Ρ.Μ. C - Mayor Todd called to order the meeting of the Council, noting the presence of all of the Council. ! MINUTES APPROVED 1. Approval of Minutes for Regular Meetings of August 11 and 18, 1994 and September 1, 1994 and Special Called Meetings of August 16, 18, 24, 31, 1994 and September 1, 1994. Approved on Councilmember Garcia's motion, Councilmember Goodman's second, 7-0 vote. CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS: GENERAL 2. Mr. Gus Pena, to discuss community issues. 3. Ms. Diane Tervelp, to speak on behalf of the Austin Nature Center. 4. 5. Ms. Joyce Moeller, to speak on behalf of the Austin Nature Center. Mrs. Bill Stoble, to speak on behalf of the Austin Nature Center. Not present 6. 7. Mrs. Sharon Wagner, to speak on behalf of the Austin Nature Center. Mrs. Jane Castle, to request funding for the Nature Center. 8. Mr. Steven Moore, to thank the City of Austin for its support with the renovation/rehabilitation of Greentree Apartments. 9. Mr. Roger Baker, to discuss matters arising. Nuclear Plant. 10. Mr. Shaun Stenshol, to discuss the dangerous and extremely expensive South Texas 11. Mr. Leonard Lyons, to discuss the yellow brick road to see the Wizard of Oz. : Not present 1: : 1:30 Ρ.Μ. - BOND SALE (Items 12-17) 12. Authorize the issuance of $33,260,000 City of Austin, Texas, Public Improvement Bonds, Series 1994. ($2,161,900 debt service requirement for proposed bond sale in FY 1994-95 is provided in the 1994-95 Proposed Budget of the General Obligation Debt Service Fund.) Ordinance No. 940908-A approved 13. Authorize the issuance of $3,550,000 City of Austin, Texas, Certificates of Obligation. ($230,750 debt service requirement for proposed certificate sale in FY 1994-95 is provided in the 1994-95 Proposed Budget of the General Obligation Debt Service Fund.) Ordinance No. 940908-B approved MINUTES : 1 SEPTEMBER 8, 1994 14. Authorize the issuance of $5,025,000 City of Austin, Texas, Public Property Finance Contractual Obligations, Series 1994. ($629,250 debt service requirement for proposed contractual obligation sale in FY 1994-95 is provided in the 1994-95 Proposed Budget of the General Obligation Debt Service Fund.) Ordinance No. 940908-C approved 15. Approve and authorize the execution of a paying agent/registrar agreement with Texas Commerce Bank, N.A., Austin and a letter of repre representations for issuance of book-entry obligations, with respect to the $3,550,000 City of Austin, Texas, Certificates of Obligation, Series 1994. ($100 annual administration fee for paying agent/registrar services is available in the 1994-95 Proposed Budget of the General Obligation Debt Service Fund.) Approved 16. Approve and authorize the execution of a paying agent/registrar agreement with Texas Commerce Bank, N.A., Austin and a letter of representations for issuance of book-entry obligations, with respect to the $33,260,000 City of Austin, Texas, Public Improvement Bonds, Series 1994. ($100 annual administration fee for paying agent/registrar services is available in the 1994-95 Proposed Budget of the General Obligation Debt Service Fund.) Approved 17. Approve and authorize the execution of a paying agent/registrar agreement with Texas Commerce Bank, N.A., Austin and a letter of representations for issuance of book-entry obligations, with respect to the $5,025,000 City of Austin, Texas, Public Property Finance Contractual Obligations, Series 1994. ($100 annual administration fee for paying agent/registrar services is available in the 1994-95 Proposed Budget of the General Obligation Debt Service Fund.) Approved ! ! Items 12-17 approved on Councilmember Garcia's motion, Mayor Pro Ten Nofziger's second, 7-0 vote. ORDINANCES 18. Approve second reading to amend Ordinance No. 891102-C granting Yellow Checker Cab Company a taxicab franchise by changing the name from Yellow Checker Cab Company to Yellow Cab Company. (No fiscal impact) (Recommended by Urban Tansportation Commission] Approved 19. Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 13-2 of : the Austin City Code rezoning property locally known as 2613 Columbus Drive, Case No. C14-94-0029, from "SF-2", Single Family Residence (standard lot) to "NO-CO", Neighborhood Office-Conditional Overlay, KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS STATE (Charles Emery), by Minter, Joseph & Thornhill (Glenn K. Weichert). First reading on May 19, 1994; Vote 6-0. Conditions met as follows: Conditional overlay incorporates conditions imposed by Council. Restrictive covenant incorporating conditions imposed by Council has been executed. Ordinance No. 940908-D approved : MINUTES 2 SEPTEMBER 8, 1994 20. Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 13-2 of the Austin City Code rezoning property locally known as 6100 E. Ben White Boulevard, Case No. C14-93-0144, from "SF-2",, Single Family Residence (standard lot) to "LI-CO", Limited Industrial Services-Conditional Overlay. BROCK-SPAVINAW PARTNERSHIP (R. Merrill), by Strasburger & Price, Armbrust (Richard T. Suttle). First reading on March 17, 1994; Vote.5-0. Conditions met as follows: Conditional Overlay incorporates conditions imposed by Council. Restrictive covenant incorporating conditions imposed by Council has been executed. Ordinance No. 940908-E approved 21., Authorize acceptance of an increase of $5,334 in grant funds from Capital Area Planning Council; amend Ordinance No. 930915-A, the 1993-94 operating budget, amending the Special Revenue Fund by appropriating an additional $5,334 for a total grant amount of $126,863 for the Parks and Recreation Department's Senior Citizens Program. Ordinance No. 940908-F approved Items 18-21 approved on Councilmember Garcia's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Nofziger's second, 7-0 vote. 22. Approve full-purpose annexation of the following areas: Lakeline Area; Parkline Area; Pecan Park Area; Davis Springs West Area; Lake Creek Area; Adey Subdivision Area; Harris Ridge/McAdams Area; Silverstone Area; Woods of Westlake Renaissance/Heights Area; Canyon Ridge Area; Great Hills XXIV/Westhills Estates. F Ordinances No. 940908-G, 940908-H, 940908-1, 940908-J, 940908-K, 940908-L' approved on Councilmember Garcia's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Nofziger's second, 7-0 vote. Ordinance No. 940908-M approved on Councilmember Garcia's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Nofziger's second, 6-1 vote, Councilmember Goodman voting NO on the McAdams and Schmidt parcels. Ordinances No. 940908-N, 940908-0, 940908-P, and 940908-Q approved on Councilmember Garcia's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Nofziger's second, 7-0 vote. 23. Amend Part I(b) of Ordinance No. 930915-F and Ordinance No. 930915-A, the 1993-94 Police Department operating budget by revising the classifications for City of Austin Police Officers and adding one (1) Captain position. Ordinance No. 940908-R approved on Councilmember Garcia's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Nofziger's second, 7-0 vote. 24. Amend Ordinance No. 930915-A, the 1993-94 General Fund operating budget by reducing the appropriation for Reappropriation of Departmental savings by $50,380 and increasing the appropriation for the Human Resources Department operating budget by $50,380 to operate the DeWitty Training Center. Postponed until September 15, 1994 25. Amend Ordinance No. 930915-A, the 1993-94 operating budget, by increasing the Water and Wastewater beginning balance by $2,594,344, increasing budgeted revenue in the amount of $2,847,221, reducing operating expenses by $2,497,344, reducing MINUTES 3 SEPTEMBER 8, 1994, i : ! 1 transfers out to the Capital Budget by $4.1 million, reducing debt service expense by $3,160,216, reducing developer contracts by $113,212, reducing ending balance by $1,802,663 and appropriating $17,115,000 for a planned defeasance of utility revenue bond dent; amending Ordinance No. 930915-B,,, the 1993-94 Water and Wastewater Utility Capital Budget by reducing transfers in from the Water and Vastewater Utility operating budget by $4.1 million and deappropriating $4.1 million from the Capital Budget. (Recommended by Water and Wastewater Commission) Ordinance No. 940908-S approved 26. Amend Ordinance No. 930915-A the 1993-94 Operating Budget by decreasing the appropriation of the Public Works and Transportation Department in the amount of $162,500 and increasing the General Fund transfers out to the Capital Budget by $162,500; amend Ordinance No. 930915-B, the 1993-94 Capital Budget by (1) increasing the appropriation of the Public Works and Transportation Department by $127,500 for the New City Hall Plan and; (2) increasing the appropriation of the Parks and Recreation Department by $35,000 for the Elisabet Ney Museum Restoration. (To be reviewed by Planning Commission on September 6, 1994) [(Related to Iten 27] Ordinance No. 940908-T approved RESOLUTIONS 27. Approve a construction contract award to DECO SYSTEMS, Austin, Texas, for restoration of the floors at the Elisabet Ney Museum, in the amount of $37,525. (Funding was included in the 1993-94 Capital Budget for the Parks and Recreation Department.) Low bid of two (2). 20.5% MBE, OX WBE Subcontractor participation. (Related to Item 26) Approved Items 25-27 approved on Councilmember Garcia's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Nofziger's second, 7-0 vote. Brackenridge Hospital (Items 28-37) 28. Approve execution of a twelve (12) month supply agreement with BAXTER HEALTHCARE CORPORATION, McGaw Park, Illinois, for disposable surgical packs (consisting of surgical drapes, towels, prep trays, suction kits, surgical blades, dressings, etc.) and gowns used in medical/surgical procedures, in an amount not to exceed $681,496.25 to include an option to extend thereafter for up to two (2) additional twelve (12) month periods in an amount not to exceed $681,496.25 for each extension, for a total amount not to exceed $2,044,488.75. [Funding for an estimated $56,791.35 is available in the 1993-94 operating budget of Brackenridge Hospital. Funding for the final eleven (11) months of the original contract period and the extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.) Low bid of three (3) meeting specifications. No M/WBE Subcontracting opportunities were identified. (Recommended by the Hospital Advisory Board) Approved for 12 months only and staff to come back to Council with any extensions on Councilmember Garcia's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Nofziger's second, 7-0 vote. 1 MINUTES 4 SEPTEMBER 8, 1994 29. Approve execution of a twelve (12) month supply agreement with ABBOTT LABORATORIES, Abbott Park, Illinois, for speciality IV tubing and administration sets used to regulate fluid amounts, in an amount not to exceed $54,988.36 to include an option to extend thereafter for up to two (2) additional twelve (12) month periods in an amount not to exceed $54,988.36 for each extension, for a total amount not to exceed $164,965.08. (Funding for this contract and extension options is contingent upon approval of the 1994-95 operating budget of Brackenridge Hospital.) Low bid of seven (7) meeting specifications. No M/WBE Subcontracting opportunities were identified. Approved 30. Approve execution of a twelve (12) month supply agreement with NELLCOR, INC., Pleasanton, California, for oximeter sensors and oxiband wraps used in patient recovery to measure the oxygen levels after surgery, in an amount not to exceed $351,668.30 to include an option to extend thereafter for up to three (3) additional twelve (12) month periods in an amount not to exceed $351,668.30 for each extension, for a total amount not to exceed $1,406,673.20. (Funding for this contract and extension options is contingent upon approval of the 1994-95 operating budget of Brackenridge Hospital.) Sole Source. No M/WBE Subcontracting opportunities were identified. Approved : Items 29-31 approved on Councilmember Garcia's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Nofzgier's second, 7-0 vote. 31. Approve execution of a twelve (12) month supply agreement with BAXTER HEALTHCARE CORPORATION, San Antonio, Texas, for crutches, in an amount not to exceed $39,560.28 to include an option to extend thereafter for up to two (2) additional twelve (12) month periods in an amount not to exceed $39,560.28 for each extension, for a total amount not to exceed $118,680.84. (Funding for this contract and extension options is contingent upon approval of the 1994-95 operating budget of Brackenridge Hospital.) Low bid of five (5) meeting specifications. No M/WBE Subcontracting opportunities were identified. : Approved for 12 months only and staff to come back to Council with any extenstions kon Councilmember Garcia's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Nofziger's second, 7-0 vote. 32. Approve execution of an agreement with ADVANCED STERILIZATION PRODUCTS, Division of Johnson & Johnson, Dallas, Texas, for the purchase of an instrument sterilizer, in an amount not to exceed $94,243. (Funding is available in the 1993-94 operating budget of Brackenridge Hospital.) Sole Source. No M/WBE Subcontracting opportunities were identified. Approved : 33. Approve execution of a twelve (12) month supply agreement with CURTIN MATHESON SCIENTIFIC, INC., Houston, Texas, for microbiology lab media used in the Laboratory Department to assist in diagnosing disease, in an amount not to exceed $58,000.60, including an option to extend thereafter for up to two (2) additional twelve (12) month periods in an amount not to exceed $58,000.60 for each.. extension, for a total amount not to exceed $174,001.80. (Funding in the amount of $4,833.38 is available in the 1993-94 operating budget of Brackenridge Hospital. Funding for the final eleven (11) months of the original contract MINUTES 5. SEPTEMBER 8, 1994 : period and the extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Low bid of five (5) meeting specifications. No M/WBE Subcontracting opportunities were identified. Approved : 34. Approve execution of a twelve (12) month supply agreement with OHMEDA, Arlington, Texas, for oximeter probes which are highly sensitive photoelectric accessory devices which connect to the anesthesia machines, in an amount not to exceed $52,800, including an option to extend thereafter for up to three (3) additional twelve (12) month periods in an amount not to exceed $52,800 for each extension, for a total amount not to exceed $211,200. [Funding in the amount of $4,400 is available in the 1993-94 operating budget of Brackenridge Hospital. Funding for the final eleven (11) months of the original contract period and the extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.) Sole Source. No M/WBE Subcontracting opportunities were identified. Approved 35. Ratify a contract with NEONATOLOGY ASSOCIATES, P.A., Austin, Texas,, for professional medical services for the Neonatology Intensive Care Unit (NICU), in an amount not to exceed $75,000; and authorize negotiation and execution of a twelve (12) month contract in the amount of $75,000 with an option to extend the contract for two (2) additional twelve (12) month periods in the amount of $75,000 per extension, for a total amount not to exceed $300,000. (Funding in the amount of $75,000 is available in the 1993-94 operating budget of Brackenridge Hospital; funding for the new contract and extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.) Sole Source. No M/WBE Subcontracting opportunities were identified. Approved Items 32-35 approved on Councilmember Garcia's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Nofziger's second, 7-0 vote. : 36. Approve negotiation and execution of a twelve (12) month contract with SHARED MEDICAL SYSTEMS CORPORATION, Malvern, Pennsylvania, for upgrades to the existing patient accounting software, application license fees, installation, and software support, in an amount not to exceed $424,972, with an option to extend software support for two (2) additional twelve (12) month periods in the amount of $105,504 per extension, for a total amount not to exceed $615,,980. (Funding is contingent upon approval of the 1994-95 operating budget of Brackenridge Hospital; funding for the extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.) Sole Source. No M/WBE Subcontracting opportunities were identified. Postponed 37. Approve negotiation and execution of a contract with MEDIC COMPUTER SYSTEMS INC., Raleigh,, North Carolina, for the purchase of an Integrated Client Management System, including two (2) years of maintenance for software and hardware for the Health and Human Services Department, in an amount not to exceed $990,172. (Funding was included in the 1993-94 Capital Budget of the Health and Human Services Department.) Best proposal of seven (7). No M/WBE Subcontracting participation was identified. Approved MINUTES 6 1 : SEPTEMBER 8, 1994 38. Approve a license to the United States Air Force for the operation of a corrosion control facility in buildings 1608, 1636, 1637, and 1639 at the former Bergstrom Air Force Base. (Annual rental revenue of $103,464 per year.) Approved 39. Approve declaring the former Air Force housing at Bergstrom as surplus property to permít disposal for reuse. (No fiscal impact.) Approved 40. Approve execution of a contract with EZ-LINER INDUSTRIES, Orange City, Iowa, for the purchase of a self-contained road paint striping machine for the Aviation Department, in an amount not to exceed $43,480. (Funding is available in the 1993-94 operating budget of the Aviation Department.) Low bid of five (5) meeting specifications. No M/WBE Subcontracting opportunities were identified. Approved ; 41. Approve execution of a contract with TECHSYS CAPITAL, INC., San Antonio, Texas, for the purchase of a Calcomp Color Plotter used to convert existing regional, jurisdictional, zoning, subdivision, transportation, utility and environmental digital data into maps on paper or film based media for the Department of Planning and Development, with a twelve (12) month warranty, in an amount not to exceed $52,000. (Funding is available in the 1993-94 operating budget of the Planning and Development Department.) Low bid of seven (7). No M/WBE Subcontracting opportunities were identified. Approved : 42. Approve the execution of a contract with the State of Texas General Services Commission through SABREDATA, INC., Austin, Texas, for the purchase, installation and testing of data communications hub equipment for the Planning and Development Department's Municipal Annex computer network, in an amount not to exceed $60,088. (Funding is available in the 1993-94 operating budget of the Planning and Development Department.) Approved 43. Approve award of a contract with VOICE SOLUTIONS (WBE), Houston, Texas, to expand the voice and call processing system (VMX) in the Environmental and Conservation Services Department to provide service to the Planning and Development Department, in an amount of $57,233, with two (2) one (1) year maintenance options in an. amount not to exceed $4,170 for the first year and $4,587 for the second year for a grand total of $65,990. (Funding in the amount of $36,000 is available in the 1993-94 operating budget of the Planning and Development Department; $21,233 is available in the 1993-94 operating budget for the Solid Waste Services Fund; $8,757 in funding for the maintenance options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.) Sole Source. No M/WBE Subcontracting opportunities were identified. Approved 44. Approve execution of a twelve (12) month supply agreement with 3M COMPANY, St. Paul, Minnesota, for high intensity reflective sheeting materials used in fabricating traffic signs, in an amount not to exceed $56,084.64 with two (2) twelve (12) month extension options in an amount not to exceed $56,084.64 MINUTES 7 :: SEPTEMBER 8, 1994 respectively for a total amount not to exceed $168,253.92. [Funding in the amount of $4,673.72 is available in the 1993-94 operating budget of the Public Works and Transportation Department. Funding for the remaining eleven (11) months and the extension options will be contingent upon available funding in future budgets.] Low bid of two (2). No M/WBE Subcontracting opportunities were identified. Approved 45. Approve execution of a contract with STM EQUIPMENT, INC., Arlington, Texas, for the purchase of one (1) truck-mounted high velocity sever cleaner, in an amount not to exceed $89,961, and one (1) truck-mounted heavy-duty combination sever cleaner, in an amount not to exceed $141,575, for a total contract amount not to exceed $231,536. (Funding is available in the 1993-94 operating budget of the Water and Wastewater Utility.) Low bid of two (2). No M/WBE Subcontracting opportunities were identified. (Recommended by Water and Wastewater Commission) Approved ; 46. Approve a construction contract award to CONSTRUCTORS & ASSOCIATES, INC., Austin, Texas, for construction of Fire Station No. 35 at 5500 Burleson Road, in the amount of $966,000. (Funding was included in the 1992-93 Capital budget of the Fire Department.) Low bid of eight (8). 19.33% MBE, 5.79% WBE Subcontractor participation. (Recommended by the Planning Commission) Approved 47. Approve a construction contract award to AUS-TEX PLUMBING, HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING, Pflugerville, Texas, for upgrade of the heating system at Service Center #1 located at 6301-A Harold Court, in the amount of $52,051. (Funding was included in the 1993-94 Capital budget of the Environmental and Conservation Services Department.) Low bid of two (2). 7.16% MBE, 16.42X WBE Subcontractor participation. Approved Items 37-47 approved on Councilmember Garcia's motion, Mayor Pro Ten Nofziger's seocnd, 7-0 vote.. 1 48. Approve the selection of SPECTRUM RESEARCH, INC., Duluth, Minnesota, to provide professional services for evaluations of golf course management and protection of water resources in the vicinity of City owned golf courses, in the amount of $100,000. (Funding is available in the 1993-94 operating budget of the Environmental and Conservation Services Department.) Best qualification statement of five (5). 13% MBE, 5% WBB Subconsultant participation. (Recommended by Environmental Board) Postponed until September 29, 1994 49. Amend an Interlocal Agreement between Travis County, Texas and the City of Austin, Public Works and Transportation Department, Radio Communications Division, to provide for City maintenance of two-way radios and related equipment owned by Travis County. (Funding is contingent upon approval of the proposed 1994-95 operating budget of the Fleet and Radio Fund.) Approved i MINUTES 1 ! 8 SEPTEMBER 8, 1994 ✓ 50. Approve Change Order #3 to BURRIS CONSTRUCTION, INC., Georgetown, Texas, for installation of wastewater and water pipes and appurtenances, as part of Transportation Systems Management Improvements at Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard and Guadalupe Street, in the amount of $67,820 for a total contract amount of $787,390. (Funding in the amount of $8,000 was included in the 1992-93 Capital budget of the Public Works Department; $7,340 was included in the 1991-92 Capital budget of the Water and Wastewater Utility; $52,480 was included in the 1992-93 Capital budget of the Water and Wastewater Utility.) 9.87% MBE, OX WBE Subcontractor participation. (Recommended by Water and Wastewater Commission) Approved 51. Approve Change Order #4 to AUSTIN FILTER SYSTEMS, INC., Austin, Texas, for additional quantities of excavated material and seeding as part of the Little Walnut Creek Erosion Control Phase V Dunbarton Drive project, in the amount of ***$30,966.50 (cumulative total of change orders to date exceeds the administrative approval level established by Charter), for a total contract amount of $647,906.10. (Funding was included in the 1993-94 Capital budget of the Drainage Utility.) 16.62% MBE, 0% WBE, Subcontractor participation. Approved : 1. 52. Approve execution of a ten (10) month supply agreement with BARKER OFFICE FURNITURE, Austin, Texas, for the purchase of replacement and new office furniture for the Health and Human Services Department, in an amount not to exceed $45,000. [Funding for an estimated $4,500 is available in the 1993-94 General Fund, Federally Qualified Health Center Fund, and Special Revenue Fund operating budgets for the first month of the contracts for the Health and Human Services Department. Funding for the final nine (9) months of the agreement will be contingent upon available funding in future budgets.) Approved 53. Set a public hearing to adopt the 1993 National Electrical Code with local amendments. (Suggested date: September 29, 1994 at 4:30 p.m.) Approved ITEMS FROM COUNCIL 54. Approve the City of Austin's co-sponsorship with St. John's Episcopal Church of the St. John's Annual 5K Race to be held on September 17, 1994, to benefit the St. John's Neighborhood/food pantry. (Councilmembers Eric Mitchell, Jackie Goodman and Gus Garcia) Approved 55. Direct the City Manager to work with representatives of Ole' Mexico to assist in the development of an appropriate application to the U.S. Economic Development Administration. (Councilmember Gus Garcia) Approved Items 49-55 approved on Councilmember Garcia's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Nofziger's second, 7-0 vote. MINUTES 9 SEPTEMBER 8, 1994 : 56. Approve a resolution requiring that vehicle purchases be made using state contracts. (Councilmember Jackie Goodman) Approved on Councilmember Goodman's motion, Councilmember Shea's second, 7-0 vote. EXECUTIVE SESSION (No Public Discussion on These Items) Executive Session vas held during the morning of this date. The City Council will announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel to discuss matters of land acquisition, litigation and personnel matters as specifically listed on the meeting agenda. Council would take any subsequent action in the open meeting as listed on the agenda. The City Council may also announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, to receive advice from Legal Counsel regarding any other item listed on the agenda. Pending/Contemplated Litigaton - Section 551.071 57. Discuss settlement of a claim from Louis Business Products; Claim No. CA65091. Staff Briefing Sec. 551.075 58. Staff briefing regarding wage, hour and benefit issues of EMS employees. (No City Council deliberations permitted under Section 551.075) : ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING 59. Approve settlement of a claim from Louis Business products; Claim No. CA65091. Approved settlement of $16,830.90 on Councilmember Garcia's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Nofziger's second, 7-0 vote. 60. ΑΡΡΟINTMENTS PLANNING COMMISSION Dave Sullivan - PLANNING COMMITTEE - Melvin Vrenn, Alicia Marie Reinmund Approved on Mayor Pro Tem Nofziger's motion, Councilmember Garcia's second, 7-0 vote. i ADDENDUM ITEMS FROM COUNCIL (continued) 61. Approve resolution authorizing Councilmember Gus Garcia to undertake Sister Cities negotiations with Tlaxcala, Tlaxcala, Mexico. (Fiscal note: Minimum staff time, MINUTES 10 SEPTEMBER 8, 1994 for postage and telepone expensxes, all provided for in the budget.) (Councilmember Gus Garcia) Postpone indefinitely RECESSED from 3:00 p.m until 3:22 p... for executive session on items 28 and 31.. ADJOURN at 3:30 p.m. on Councilmember Shea's motion, Councilmember Reynolds' second, 7-0 vote. Approved this the 29th day of September , 1994, on Councilmember Garcia's motion, Councilmember Goodman's second, 7-0 vote. MINUTES 11 SEPTEMBER 8, 1994 ! 1 : ! C ت