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Accessibility, Equity, and Public Safety Initiatives

Thursday, June 29, 1995 regular
  • Community Welfare & Public Safety:

    Citizens highlighted pressing concerns in East Austin, prompting discussions on public safety, health, youth job programs, and revitalization. The city also moved forward with a residential rehabilitation facility for homeless women.
  • Accessibility & Business Equity:

    Over $494,000 was allocated for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) upgrades in city parks. A public hearing addressed changes to the Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) Ordinance, following a city disparity study.
  • Regulating Public Spaces & Airport Development:

    New rules banned alcohol consumption and glass containers in a defined University of Texas area. The city also advanced plans for a 200,000 square-foot air cargo warehouse at the future Austin-Bergstrom International Airport and designated its access roads as Scenic Arterials.
  • Significant Legal & Cultural Milestones:

    An additional $5 million was approved for legal counsel in the ongoing South Texas Project litigation. Furthermore, Republic Square Park was officially recognized as commemorating the Hispanic community's historic presence.

Full Transcript

TY OF 日 AUSTIN FOUNDED 1939 Austin City Council MINUTES June 29, 1995 - 1:00 Ρ.Μ. 1. Mayor Todd called the meeting to order, noting the absence of Councilmember Shea. Approval of Minutes for Regular Meeting June 22, 1995, June 21, 1995 Work Session, and June 22, 1995 Executive Session Approved on Mayor Pro Tem Garcia's motion, Councilmember Goodman's second, 6-0 vote, Councilmember Shea absent. CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS: GENERAL 2. 3. 4. Mr. Gus Pena, to discuss East Austin Community Concerns. Increase of funding for P.A.R.D. summer job program. Public safety issues in East Austin. Ask Mayor and Council to direct City Manager to establish a task force of City officials and community leaders to address health and safety issues in East Austin. Mr. Richard R. Troxell, to encourage City Council to create a comprehensive, cost effective, drug and alcohol detoxification, job training, job placement, homeless adult recovery program for those citizens of Austin living on our streets. Mrs. Carmen Quintero, to discuss soup kitchen and children's safety in East Austin. Health and safety concerns in East Austin. 5. Mr. Joe Quintero, to discuss problems with the soup kitchen on East Cesar Chavez and San Marcos Street. Discuss public safety issues in East Austin. 6. Mr. Jesse Sepulveda, to discuss East Austin safety concerns. Revitalization of East Austin. Not present 7. Mr. Bob Torres, to discuss problems with the soup kitchen on Cesar Chavez Street and San Marcos Street. More funding for Parks Department Summer Job Youth programs. Not present 8. Mr. James V. Garcia, to discuss revitalization of East Austin to include Montopolis. Assistance in Montopolis to employ youth during the summer. Not present 9. 10. Mr. John Lewis, to discuss the City budget and spending. Mr. Mike Workman, to announce events commemorating the Convention of 1845, held in Austin on July 4th to support Texas statehood. 11. Mr. Don Harris, to discuss rental of convention center. ITEMS CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS 12. Approve third reading of an ordinance amending the City Code to add Chapter 18-6, establishing and regulating the use by third parties of City-owned Utility Infrastructure, and establishing a penalty for violation of this ordinance. (No fiscal impact.) Postponed indefinitely 13. Approve execution of a contract with WHITE WAY SIGN, Chicago, Illinois, for the purchase, delivery, installation and five (5) year warranty and full service maintenance for an electronic, double-faced marquee system for Palmer Auditorium, in an amount not to exceed $131,915. (Funding was included in the 1994-95 Capital Budget of the Austin Convention Center Department.) Low bid of three (3). 0% MBE, 2.8% WBE Subcontractor participation. Postponed indefinitely 14. Approve execution of a twelve (12) month contract with PSI TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION, Austin, Texas, for the purchase of a financial report storage and retrieval system to replace the existing system, and related services, in an amount not to exceed $160,000 with two (2) twelve (12) month extension options in an amount not to exceed $115,000 per extension, for a total amount not to exceed $390,000. (Funding in the amount of $45,000 is available in the 1994-95 operating budget of the Financial Department; funding for the remaining contract period and the extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.) Best proposal of two (2). No M/WBE Subcontracting opportunities were identified. Approved on Councilmember Nofziger's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Garcia's second, 6-0 vote, Councilmember Shea absent. 15. Consider withdrawing the appeal of the trail court judgment in F.M. Properties Operating Co. v. City of Austin; Civil No. A-94-CA-647 JH. (Mayor Bruce Todd and Councilmembers Ronney Reynolds and Eric Mitchell) Substitute motion made by Councilmember Reynolds not to appeal if F.M. Properties agree to pay fees, on Councilmember Reynolds' motion, Councilmember Mitchell's second, 3-4 vote, Mayor Pro Tem Garcia, Councilmembers Goodman, Nofziger and Shea voing "NO", motion failed. Motion made to drop appeal, on Councilmember Mitchells' motion, Mayor Todd's second 3-4 vote, Mayor Pro Tem Garcia, Councilmembers Goodman, Nofziger and Shea voting "NO". CITY MANAGER REPORT 16. Presentation of Disparity Study (Related to Item 50) 4:30 P.M. - DECLARATION OF INTENT 17. Adopt an Official Declaration of Intent to Reimburse design and construction costs for ongoing and additional Americans with Disabilities (ADA) improvements at various parks and recreation facilities, in the amount of $494,387. (Funding is available through the issuance of General Obligation Bonds to be sold in September, 1995.) [Related to Item 18] Approved ORDINANCES 18. Amend Ordinance No. 940912-E, the 1994-95 Capital budget of the Parks and Recreation Department, by increasing appropriation for the design and construction costs for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) improvements by a total of $494,387. (Funding is available through the issuance of General Obligation Bonds to be sold in September, 1995.) (Recommended by Planning Commission) [Related to Item 17] Ordinance No. 950629-A Items 17 and 18 approved on Councilmember Nofziger's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Garcia's second, 6-0 vote, Councilmember Shea absent. 19. Approve second reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 13-2 of the Austin City Code rezoning property locally known as Rialto Boulevard, Case No. C14-94-0113, from "CS", Commercial Services to "MF-2-CO", Multifamily Residence (low density)-Conditional Overlay and "RR", Rural Residence for the 100-year floodplain along the south property line, F.M. PROPERTIES OPERATING CO. (Ernest E. Howard), by Strasburger & Price, L.L.P. (David Armbrust). First reading on November 17, 1994; Vote 4-1, Councilmember Goodman voting "No", Mayor Todd absent, and Councilmember Mitchell out of the room. Condition met as follows: A conditional overlay incorporates a condition imposed at first reading which requires compliance with the S.O.S. Ordinance. The applicant's agent has filed a written objection to the conditional overlay item triggering a valid petition, which requires six (6) Council votes in order to impose the Conditional Overlay. Postponed until July 27, 1995. 20. Approve third reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 13-2 of the Austin City Code rezoning property locally known as 336 E. Ben White Blvd., Case No. C14-94-0136, from "LI", Limited Industrial Services to "CS-1-CO", Commercial Liquor Sales-Conditional Overlay, SOUTHLAND EQUITIES, INC., (John C. Kuhn), by Kuhn, Doyle & Kuhn, P.C. (John C. Kuhn). First reading on February 23, 1995; Vote 7-0. Second reading on April 6, 1995; Vote 5-0. Mayor Todd absent and Councilmember Mitchell out of the room. Conditions met as follows: Conditional overlay incorporates conditions imposed by Council. There is a valid petition in opporition to the Adult Oriented Business uses filed by the applicant; six (6) Council votes will be required to prohibit Adult Oriented Business uses. Ordinance No. 950629-B approved with provision: The determination of whether structural controls or a payment in lieu thereof is required on the property pursuant to the Section 1-7-19.1, shall be made by the City's environmental officer, and that was agreed to by the applicant in writing. 21. Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 13-2 of the Austin City Code rezoning property locally known as 510 West 17th Street, Case No. C14H-94-0019 (STEUSSEY-SKINNER HOUSE), from "GO", General Office to "GO-H", General Office-Historic, EDWARD G. BLAINE & JEFFERY T. BLATT by Crocker Consulting (Sara Crocker). First reading on February 9, 1995; Vote 6-0, Mitchell off the dais. Conditions met as follows: There are no conditions to be met. Ordinance No. 950629-C 22. Approve third reading of a charter bus franchise for the Kerrville Bus Company. (Ten percent of gross revenue to the City was included in the 1994-95 operating budget of the Public Works and Transportation Department.) Ordinance No. 950629-D 23. Approve issuance by Travis County Water Control and Improvement District No. 14 of its Unlimited Tax Bonds, Series 1995 ("Defined Area Bonds") in an amount not to exceed $460,000 and its Combination Unlimited Tax and Revenue Bonds, Series 1995 ("Waterworks Improvement Bonds") in an amount not to exceed $2,020,000; approving a substantial draft of the Bond Order and Preliminary Official Statement for the Waterworks Improvement Bonds and the Bond Order for the Defined Area Bonds. (No fiscal impact. The City is not obligated for payment on District bonds until annexation and dissolution of the District.) [Recommended by Water and Wastewater Commission] Ordinance No. 950629-E 24. Approve issuance by Southland Oaks Municipal Utility District of Unlimited Tax and Revenue Bond Series 1995, in an amount not to exceed $4,070,000; approving a substantial draft of the Bond Resolution, Notice of Sale, Bid Instructions, Form of Bid, and the Preliminary Official Statement. (No fiscal impact. The City is not obligated for payment on District Bonds until annexation and dissolution of the District.) [Recommended by Water and Wastewater Commission] Ordinance No. 950629-F Items 20 through 24 approved on Mayor Pro Tem Garcia's motion, Councilmember Goodman's second, 6-0 vote, Councilmember Shea absent. RESOLUTIONS 25. Approve execution of a twelve (12) month supply agreement with WRIGHT OIL COMPANY, San Antonio, Texas, for the purchase of lubricating oil, fluids, and greases necessary to service City vehicles and equipment for the Fleet Maintenance Division, in a total amount not to exceed $269,693.30 with two (2) twelve (12) month extension options in an amount not to exceed $269,693.30 per extension, for a total amount not to exceed $809,079.90. (Funding in the amount of $22,474.44 is available in the 1994-95 operating budget of the Fleet and Radio Maintenance Fund. Funding for the final eleven (11) months and the extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.) Low responsive bid of seven (7). No M/WBE Subcontracting opportunities were identified. Approved 26. Approve execution of a contract with WERNER DESIGN GROUP (WBE/FR), Austin, Texas, for the purchase of acoustical panels for the Austin Convention Center, in an amount not to exceed $52,620. (Funding was included in the 1994-95 Capital budget of the Austin Convention Center Department.) Single bid. No M/WBE Subcontracting opportunities were identified. Approved 27. Approve execution of a twelve (12) month service agreement with ENVIRONMENTAL REDUCTION SERVICES, INC., San Antonio, Texas, for grinding services of brush/wood and shredding of used tires at the City Landfill and Hornsby Bend Waste Treatment Facility, in the amount of $179,100 with the option to extend for two (2) additional twelve (12) month periods in the amount of $179,100 each, for a total amount of $537,300. (Funding in the amount of $100,000 is available in the 1994-95 operating budget of the Solid Waste Services Department. Funding for the remaining nine (9) months and the extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.) Low bid of four (4). No M/WBE Subcontracting opportunities were identified. Approved with note for staff review and report in twelve months. 28. Approve execution of two (2) twelve (12) month supply agreements with BARKER OFFICE FURNITURE, Austin, Texas, in an estimated amount not to exceed $100,000 and OFFICE FURNITURE DISTRIBUTORS, Austin, Texas, in an estimated amount not to exceed $45,000 to purchase office furniture for the Health Department, with one (1) twelve (12) month extension option in an estimated amount not to exceed $100,000 and $45,000 respectively, for a total estimated amount not to exceed $200,000 and $90,000 respectively. [Funding for an estimated $33,941 is available in the 1994-95 General Fund of the Health and Human Services Department. Funding for the final nine (9) months and the extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.] Highest discount of six (6). No M/WBE Subcontracting opportunities were identified. Approved 29. Approve the selection of the engineering firm of RAM COMMUNICATIONS CONSULTANTS, INC., Houston, Texas, for negotiation and execution of a contract to provide engineering needs analysis and conceptual system design for City operations two-way radio system, in an amount not to exceed $130,000. (Funding was included in the 1994-95 Approved Capital budget of the Information Systems Department.) [To be reviewed by Telecommunications Subcommittee June 27, 1995] Approved 30. Approve execution of a contract with HITACHI DATA SYSTEMS (HDS), Santa Clara, California, for the renewal of hardware maintenance of HDS mainframe disk controllers and storage devices (DASD) for a one (1) year period in an amount not to exceed $65,402 with four (4) twelve (12) month extension options in amounts not to exceed $82,888.62, $88,690.82, $94,899.18, and $101,542.12 respectively, for a total amount not to exceed $433,422.74. [Funding is available in the 1994-95 operating budget of the Information Systems Department. Funding for the four (4) twelve (12) months extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.] Sole Source. No M/WBE Subcontracting opportunities were identified. Approved 31. Approve negotiation and execution of a contract with COMPUTER ASSOCIATES, Austin, Texas, for the renewal licensing and maintenance of TOP SECRET MVS security software used on the City's mainframe computer for a three (3) year period, in an amount not to exceed $55,163.78. (Funding is available in the 1994-95 operating budget of the Information Systems Department.) Sole Source. No M/WBE Subcontracting opportunities were identified. Approved 32. Approve negotiation and execution of a joint funding agreement for water resources investigation projects between the City of Austin and the United States Department of the Interior Geological Survey, in the amount of $268,225. (Funding is available in the 1994-95 operating budget of the Environmental and Conservation Services Department.) Approved 33. Approve negotiation and execution of agreements with Wells Branch Municipal Utility District and Harvey Preston setting out terms and conditions for pass-through wastewater service for a commercial lot at 1704 Benchmark Drive. (The Utility will receive outside City retail wastewater revenues and the Wastewater Capital Recovery Fee. The Capital Recovery Fee revenue of $787.00 was not included in the 1994-95 budget.) [Recommended by Water and Wastewater Commission] Approved Items 25 through 33 approved on Mayor Pro Tem Garcia's motion, Councilmember Goodman's second, 6-0 vote, Councilmember Shea absent. 34. Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement with the law firm of SUSMAN GODFREY, L.L.P., to provide legal counsel and representation in matters concerning the City's ownership interest in the South Texas Project (STP) and the City's claims against Houston Lighting and Power Company, in an amount not to exceed $5,000,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $10,000,000. (Funding in the amount of $2,000,000 is available in the 1994-95 operating budget of the Electric Utility Department. Funding for the remainder of the contract is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.) Approved on Mayor Pro Tem Garcia's motion, Councilmember Goodman's second, 5-0-1 vote, Councilmember Mitchell abstaining, Councilmember Shea absent. 35. Approve execution of a contract with COMP-UTILITY CORPORATION, Austin, Texas, for the purchase and turnkey installation of a building distribution system for voice, data and video communications for the Austin History Center, in an amount not to exceed $40,724.96. (Funding was included in the 1994-95 Capital Budget for the Library Department.) Low bid of four (4). 45% MBE, 0% WBE Subcontractor participation. Approved Aviation (Items 36-37) 36. Approve Change Order No. 3 to CAPITAL EXCAVATION, INC., Austin, Texas, for the construction of unprogrammed additional utility elements at the south access road at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, in an amount not to exceed $525,000, for a total contract amount of $4,373,709.46. (Funding was included in the 1994-95 Capital budget of the Aviation Department.) 41.76% MBE, 0% WBE Subcontractor participation. (Recommended by Airport Advisory Board) Approved Items 35 and 36 approved on, Councilmember Nofziger's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Garcia's second, 6-0 vote, Councilmember Shea absent. 37. Approve an agreement with AUSTIN CARGOPORT DEVELOPMENT, LLC for development and operation of a 200,000 square feet air cargo warehouse and associated infrastructure at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. (Total development costs to be funded by Austin CargoPort Development, LLC are estimated at $14,500,000. Total revenue is estimated at $4,860,000 over the twenty (20) year period. The City will receive annual ground rental revenue of $243,000 after the developer's recovery of infrastructure costs. Revenue from this source will be budgeted in future years.) Sole proposal. DBE Subcontractor participation 32.66%: 27.02% MBE, 5.64% WBE. (Recommended by Airport Advisory Board) Postponed two weeks 38. Approve the release of land in the vicinity of Manor from the City's extra territorial jurisdiction pursuant to SB 1397. (No fiscal impact.) Approved on Mayor Pro Tem Garcia's motion, Councilmember Goodman's second, 6-0 vote, Councilmember Shea absent. ITEMS FROM COUNCIL 39. Approve appointments/reappointments to the Capital Area Planning Council (CAPCO) Committees. (Mayor Pro-Tem Gus Garcia) 40. Approved with the following persons to be designated as the Austin City Council's representatives: C. Stanley Briggs - Aging Advisory Council, Janie Lopez - Aging Advisory Council, Capt. Juan Gonzalez (APD) - Law Enforcement Education Committee, Asst. Chief Ruben Lopez (APD) CAPCO 911 Task Force, David Stone (EMS) - CAPCO 911 Task Force, on Mayor Pro Tem Garcia's motion, Councilmember Goodman's second, 6-0 vote, Councilmember Shea absent. Approve the appointment of representatives to the Community Action Network (CAN). [Councilmember Jackie Goodman] Approved on Mayor Pro Tem Garcia's motion, Councilmember Goodman's second, 6-0 vote, Councilmember Shea absent. 41. Approve a resolution designating Republic Square Park as a park that is commemorative of the historic presence of the Hispanic community. (Mayor Pro-Tem Gus Garcia) Approved with friendly amendment by Mayor Pro Tem Garcia to change wording to "continue discussions", on Mayor Pro Tem Garcia's motion, Councilmember Nofziger's second, 5-0-1 vote, Councilmember Mitchell abstaining, Councilmember Shea absent. 42. Approve City Council seating arrangement at Council meetings. (Mayor Bruce Todd, Mayor Pro-Tem Gus Garcia and Councilmember Michael "Max" Nofziger) Councilmember Goodman's motion to suggest that the two council members who hold place 1 and 6 be a de facto committee, talk off the dais about what they think we should do or not do in terms of old traditions, and get back to us. Motion dies for lack of second. Councilmember Mitchell offers a friendly amendment, if these people are the boss and they sit here facing us, let's count off from their left to right, as you propose, with our seating arrangement, and that way we can stay with tradition of a numerical seating process, although we haven't been in tradition for the last year, and then maybe everybody can be happy. Friendly amendment not accepted. Motion made to sit in numerical order, on Councilmember Nofziger motion, Mayor Pro Tem Garcia's second, 4-0-2 vote, Councilmember Mitchell and Reynolds abstaining, Councilmember Shea absent. 43. Amend Chapter 8-3, Alcohol Consumption, and Section 10-1-19 by adding the designated University of Texas area [west on Martin Luther King (MLK) Blvd. from Guadalupe to Nueces, north on Nueces to West 24th Street, east on West 24th Street to Nueces, north on Nueces to Guadalupe, and along Guadalupe to MLK] as an area in which alcohol consumption and glass containers are prohibited. (Councilmember Michael "Max" Nofziger and Mayor Bruce Todd). Fiscal impact is $1,500. Funding is available in the 1994-95 oprating budgets of the Police Department and Public works Department. Ordinance No. 950629-G approved on Mayor Pro Tem Garcia's motion, Councilmember Goodman's second, 5-0-1 vote, Councilmember Mitchell abstaining, Councilmember Shea absent. 3:30 P.M. - BOARD OF DIRECTOR'S MEETING OF AUSTIN HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION The Mayor will recess the City Council meeting. A Board meeting of the Austin Housing Finance Corporation (AHFC) will be conducted. Following adjournment of the AHFC Board meeting, the City Council will be reconvened. Item 44 is the AHFC item to be considered by the Austin Housing Finance Corporation's Board of Directors. 44. Approve a resolution authorizing a 24-month agreement with the Austin Drug and Alcohol Abuse Program, Inc., to lease, with an option to purchase, and operate a residential rehabilitation facility (Group Home - Class | General) for homeless women located at 4606 Connelly Street. 4:00 Ρ.Μ. - ZONING HEARINGS AND APPROVAL OF ORDINANCES 45. C14-95-0022 - TODD LANE BUSINESS PARK, by David Weiss, 4122 Todd Lane. From SF-2 to LI. Planning Commission Recommendation: To Grant LI-CO, Limited Industrial Services-Conditional Overlay, zoning limiting development that will generate less than 2,000 vehicle trips-per-day. Further subject to conditions between the neighborhood and the applicant: (1) the removal of the eastern 160 feet from this application; it will remain zoned SF-2; and (2) preserve the remaining trees over 19 inches. Ordinance No. 950629-H approved TO BE HEARD BY PLANNING COMMISSION ON JUNE 27, 1995; RECOMMENDATION TO FOLLOW 46. C14-95-0062 - MESA PLAZA, LTD. (Rip Miller), 8000 to 8030 Mesa Drive. From LR to GR. Planning Commission recommendation: To grant GR-CO, Communit Commercial-Conditional Overlay, zoning to allow LR uses, Medical Office and Restaurants (general), subject to Restrictive Covenant with City of Austin for rollback to LR if use ceases. (A private restrictive covenant with the neighborhood has been negotiated.) vote: 8-0 Ordinance No. 950629-1 approved Items 45 and 46 approved on Councilmember Reynolds' motion, Mayor Pro Tem Garcia's second, 5-0 vote, Councilmember Mitchell off the dais, Councilmember Shea absent. 47. C14-95-0072 - LUPE RIOJAS, by Bury & Pittman (Greg Strmiska), 605 Henderson Street. From MF-4 to CS. Postponed indefinitely PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVAL OF ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS 48. 4:30 p.m.Public hearing to amend Section 13-8-102 of the Austin City Code by including special requirements for electrical installations in floodplain areas. (No fiscal impact.) (Recommended by Electrical Board) Ordinance No. 950629-J approved, on Mayor Pro Tem Garcia's motion, Councilmember Mitchell's second, 7-0 vote. 49. 5:00 p.m. - Public hearing to amend Title XIII, Section 13-2, Article 1 (Land Development Code) of Austin to designate five access roads to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport as Scenic Arterials and to add Arterial 5 (McKinney Falls Parkway) to the list of Principal Roadways. (No fiscal impact.) (Recommended by Planning Commission) Ordinance No. 950629-K approved, on Mayor Pro Tem Garcia's motion, Councilmember Shea's second 7-0 vote. Public hearing on proposed amendments to the Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Ordinance. (Related to Item 16) 50. 5:30 p.m. Speaker cards on file at the City Clerk's office. EXECUTIVE SESSION (No Public Discussion on These Items) Executive session held on the morning of this date on all other items. Executive session held at 3:10 p.m. to 4:10 p.m. on items 54 through 58. 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 this 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 on this agenda. Pending/Contemplated Litigation - Section 551.071 51. Discuss Larry L. Walker v. City of Austin, Civil Action No. A-94-CA-610 SC. 52. Discuss settlement claims of Leigh Roan and John Burnside v. City of Austin, in reference to Cause No. 94-01922; Tim Ramsey and Sue Ramsey v. the City of Austin and John D. Keesey. 53. Discuss Marie Kershner, et al v. City of Austin; Cause No. A-93-CA-381SS. 54. Discuss Venilde Aguilar et al v. City of Austin, et al.; Cause No. 94-07542. 55. Discuss Maconda Park Joint Venture v. City of Austin; Cause No. 94-360-C26. Advice of Counsel - Section 551.071 56. Discuss possible amendments to Chapter 5-7 of the City Code. Staff Briefing - Section 551.075 57. Discuss the negotiations and possible real estate transactions related to the use and lease agreement with the airlines for Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. (City Council deliberation is not permitted under Section 551.075) 58. Status report on Austin Police Department's re-engineering proposals. (City Council deliberation is not permitted under Section 551.075) ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING 59. Approve settlement of Larry L. Walker v. City of Austin, Civil Action No. A-94-CA-610 SC. Approve $60,000 on Mayor Pro Tem Garcia's motion, Councilmember Nofziger's second, 4-0 vote, Councilmembers Goodman and Mitchell off the dais, Councilmember Shea absent. 60. Approve settlement claims of Leigh Roan and John Burnside v. City of Austin, in reference to Cause No. 94-01992; Tim Ramsey and Sue Ramsey v. The City of Austin and John D. Keesey. Approve $87,000, on Mayor Pro Tem Garcia's motion, Councilmember Nofziger's second, 5-0 vote, Councilmember Mitchell off the dais, Councilmember Shea absent. 61. Approve settlement of Maconda Park Joint Venture v. City of Austin; Cause No. 94-360-C26. Approved on Mayor Pro Tem Garcia's motion, Councilmember Goodman's second, 6-0 vote, Councilmember Shea absent. 62. APPOINTMENTS CENTRAL CITY ENTERTAINMENT CENTER ADVISORY BOARD - JENNIFER COLE DOYLE, CHRISTOPHER SMITH, MICHAEL BRYANT, REVEREND STERLING LANDS, VELMA ROBERTS, DERRICK NORRIS, VERONICA HERNANDEZ ADJOURN at 8:50 p.m., on Councilmember Reynolds' motion, Councilmember Goodman's second, 6-0, Councilmember Nofziger off the dais. Approved with corrections on the following items: Item 48 and 49 Councilmembers Reynolds and Goodman present for the 5-0 vote; Item 60 Councilmember Goodman present for 7-0 vote, on this the 13th day of July, 1995, on Mayor Pro Tem Garcia's motion, Councilmember Goodman's second, 6-0 vote, Councilmember Nofziger temporarily absent.