Austin: Police Tech, Mall Road, & Library Access
Public Safety & Digital Upgrade:
Significant investments were approved for the police department, including a federal grant for 11 new staff positions, new laptops, and over 100 patrol vehicles. This was part of a broader city-wide effort to upgrade computer systems and software across various departments.Infrastructure & Development:
Key land rezoning decisions were made, and major financial adjustments were approved for water and wastewater utilities. Notable infrastructure projects advanced, including road improvements and drainage work, and "Lakestop Boulevard" was officially renamed "Lakeline Mall Drive."Community Initiatives & Accessibility:
The city moved forward with plans for affordable housing, approved accessibility upgrades (ADA compliance) for several public libraries, and permitted temporary street closures for popular community events like a street basketball tournament and an environmental festival.
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TY OF AUSTIN FOUNDED 1839 Austin City Council MINUTES September 14, 1995 1. Mayor Pro Tem Garcia called the meeting to order, noting the absence of Mayor Todd and Councilmember Shea. Approval of Minutes for Regular Meetings of August 17, 1995 and September 7, 1995; and Special Called Meeting of September 6, 1995. Approved, on Councilmember Goodman's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Garcia's second, 4-0 vote, Councilmember Reynolds temporarily absent, Mayor Todd, and Councilmember Shea absent. CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS: GENERAL 2. Mr. John Schroeder, to discuss the impact study on our drinking water reservoirs. 3. Mr. Dave R. Schroeder, to discuss the Comanche Park atomic station. 4. Mr. Gus Pena, to address East Austin issues, city-wide issues, crime, youth, and veterans. Absent ACTION ON CONSENT AGENDA BOARD AND COMMISSION REPORTS 5. CITIZENS PLANNING COMMITTEE - Mr. Ben Heimsath, Chair, to provide status report. Presentation given by Ben Heimsath ITEMS CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS ORDINANCES 6. Approve third reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 13-2 of the Austin City Code rezoning property locally known as 10922 to 10937 Jollyville Road, Case No. C14-94-0143, from "LO", Limited Office and "SF-2", Single Family Residence (standard lot) to "GO-CO", General Office-Conditional Overlay, with the provision of the overlay to limit development to generate less than 2,000 vehicle trips per day and limit building height to 40 feet, OSGOOD HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING (Nancy Osgood), by Graves, Dougherty, Hearon & Moody (David Herndon). First reading on August 3, 1995; Vote 5-1, Goodman voting "No" and Todd absent. Second reading on August 24, 1995; Vote 5-1, Goodman voting "No" and Todd absent. Conditions met as follows: conditional overlay incorporates conditions imposed by Council. Ordinance No. 950914-A approved, on Councilmember Reynolds' motion, Mayor Pro Tem Garcia's second, 4-1 vote, Councilmember Goodman voting "NO", Mayor Todd and Councilmember Shea absent. 7. Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 13-2 of the Austin City Code rezoning the property locally known as 1200 to 1300 West Slaughter Lane, Case No. C14-95-0092, from "DR" Development Reserve to SF-1" Single Family Residence (large lot); SUE ANN MEYER, MARTIN E. & ROSA H. COX, by Carlson Engineering (Terry Reynolds). First reading on August 24, 1995; Vote 5-0-1, Todd absent and Mitchell abstaining. Ordinance No. 950914-B approved 8. Approve changing the street name of the entire length of LAKESTOP BOULEVARD, to LAKELINE MALL DRIVE (from approximately 600' east of the intersection of Lakestop Blvd. and North Lake Creek Parkway southwesterly to the end of the right-of-way, approximately 3800'). [Processing and sign fees will be paid by the requester.] Ordinance No. 950914-C approved 9. Approve changing the street names of the entire length of five (5) streets in the Travis Country area. This proposal has been initiated by the sole owner of all abutting properties, Clark Wilson Homes, Inc., for neighborhood enhancement. (No fiscal impact. Processing fees have been paid by the requester and the street sign costs will be paid by the requester.) Ordinance No. 950914-D approved 10. Amend Ordinance No. 940912-D, the 1994-95 operating budget of the Water and Wastewater Utility, by increasing the beginning balance by $4,357,061, increasing budgeted revenue by $710,879 decreasing expenses by $1,432,060 and increasing appropriations by $6,500,000 for debt defeasance; and appropriating an additional $5,500,000 from accumulated Capital Recovery Fees to an escrow for the defeasance of certain outstanding Water and Wastewater Utility revenue bonds. (Funding in the amount of $2,500,000 is available from the Water Utility Operating Fund, $4,000,000 is available from the Wastewater Operating Fund, $3,500,000 is available from the Water Capital Recovery Fee Fund, and $2,000,000 is available from the Wastewater Capital Recovery Fund.) [Recommended by Water and Wastewater Commission] Ordinance No. 950914-E approved 11. Amend Ordinance No. 950817-B by changing an early voting location, from the AISD Building located at 714 Congress Avenue, to 617 Congress Avenue, for the election to be held in the City of Austin on October 7, 1995. (No fiscal impact.) Ordinance No. 950914-F approved 12. Authorize acceptance of $633,088 in grant funds from the U.S. Department of Justice, Community Oriented Policing Services, COPS MORE grant; amend Ordinance No. 940912-D, the 1994-95 operating budget, to appropriate $633,088 to the Austin Police Department's Special Revenue Fund and authorize an additional eleven (11) non-sworn full-time equivalents (FTEs). [Related to Item 13] Ordinance No. 950914-G approved RESOLUTIONS 13. Approve execution of a contract with TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES, Austin, Texas, for the purchase of 238 Toshiba laptop computers, two (2) personal computers and additional peripheral equipment for use by the Police Department in managing arrests and incident reports, in the amount of $504,553.20. (Funding is available in the 1994-95 Special Revenue Fund of the Police Department.) [Related to Item 12] Approved 14. Approve execution of a contract with McMORRIS FORD, INC., Austin, Texas, for the purchase of 112 Police pursuit sedans, in an amount not to exceed $2,163,168. (Funding in the amount of $2,027,970 is included in the 1995-96 proposed operating budget of the Fleet Acquisition Fund and $135,198 is included in the 1995-96 proposed operating budget of the Police Department.) Low bid of three (3). No M/WBE Subcontracting opportunities were identified. Approved 15. Approve modification of a contract with the TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES, Austin, Texas, to increase the original contract for the purchase of additional personal computers for several City departments, in an estimated amount not to exceed $1,005,369 for an estimated total amount not to exceed $2,264,891. [Funding is available in the 1994-95 operating budgets of the following departments: Aviation ($8,000), Convention Center ($23,393), Convention and Visitor's Bureau ($5,888), Environmental and Conservation Services Department ($45,241), Solid Waste Services ($4,585), General Fund Departments ($178,499), Support Services Fund ($86,010), Internal Services Departments ($279,989), Police Asset Forfeiture Fund ($3,157), Health Disproportionate Share Special Revenue Fund ($35,878), Health grants ($107,929), Parks and Recreation Department grants ($2,779), funding for the Electric Utility ($102,210), Human Resources Department ($50,710), Library Department ($15,800), Parks and Recreation Department ($2,779), and the Water and Wastewater Utility ($34,675) is included in the 1994-95 approved Capital Budget funding should also include the Drainage Utility, in the amount of $11,595 and Recreation Programs Enterprise Fund, in the amount of $6,252. Approved 16. Approve modification to increase a contract by $506,578 with the State of TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES, Austin, Texas, for the procurement of computer software ($149,751), notebook computers ($175,319), laser printers ($112,003), and other computer components and supplies ($69,505), for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,526,948. [Funding is available in the 1994-95 operating budgets for the following departments: Convention Center ($2,708), Drainage Utility ($795), Recreation Programs Enterprise Fund ($1,106), General Fund Departments ($70,626), Support Services Fund ($60,978), Austin Convention and Visitor's Bureau ($19,419), Environmental and Conservation Services Department ($38,661), Solid Waste Services ($7,498), Health Disproportionate share Special Revenue Fund ($20,734), Internal Service Funds ($44,262), Health and Human Services grants ($61,171), and Parks and Recreation Department grant ($1,855). Funding for the Electric Utility ($77,522), the Human Resources Department ($12,352), the Library Department ($8,200), Parks and Recreation Department ($1,038) and the Water and Wastewater Utility ($77,653) are included in the 1994-95 Approved Capital Budget. Approved 17. Approve execution of a contract with HITACHI DATA SYSTEMS, Austin, Texas, for the purchase of Mainframe Direct Access Storage Devices (disk drives, cables, shipping and manufacturer certification for installation and maintenance) for all City departments, in an amount not to exceed $45,905 with four (4) twelve (12) month extension options (for maintenance) not to exceed $3,755.50 per extension, for a total amount not to exceed $60,927. (Funding is available in the 1994-95 operating budget of the Utility Customer Service Office. Funding for the extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.) Low bid of six (6). No M/WBE Subcontracting opportunities were identified. Approved 18. Approve negotiation and execution of a contract with COMPUWARE CORPORATION, Farmington Hills, Michigan, for the purchase of a Client/Server Software Development Package for the Planning and Development Department, in an amount not to exceed $78,282. (Funding is available in the 1994-95 operating budget of the Planning and Development Department.) Best proposal of six (6). No M/WBE Subcontracting opportunities were identified. Approved 19. Approve execution of a contract with PHYSIO CONTROL, Redmond, Washington, for the purchase of seven (7) cardiac monitors for the Emergency Medical Services Department, in an amount not to exceed $165,000. (Funding in the amount of $77,000 is available in the 1994-95 operating budget of the Emergency Medical Services Department. Funding for remainder of the contract is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.) Sole Source. No M/WBE Subcontracting opportunities were identified. Approved 20. Approve an Affiliation Agreement with Austin Community College for phlebotomy (venipuncture)clinical internships and rotations effective September 15, 1995 and renewable annually. (No fiscal impact.) Approved 21. Authorize application for $400,000 in grant funds from the Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services for the "Texas Families Together and Safe" Program. (City's match of $20,000 is included in the 1995-96 proposed operating budget of the Health and Human Services Department.) Approved 22. Approve extending the lease of 5,000 square feet of space from JB Goodwin Company in the North Village Shopping Center, 2139 West Anderson Lane, for the operation of the North Village Branch Library, in the amount of $72,185. (Funding is available in the 1995-96 proposed operating budget of the Library Department.) Approved 23. Appoint Avis Davis to a two year term as Austin's Lay Representative to the Central Texas Library System. (No fiscal impact.) [Recommended by Library Commission] Approved 24. Approve execution of a twelve (12) month supply agreement with ANDERSON MACHINERY COMPANY, Austin, Texas, for the purchase of repair parts for the City's fleet of J.C.B. backhoe/loaders used by City departments to load and transport loose bulk materials, in an amount not to exceed $40,000 with two (2) twelve (12) month extension options in an amount not to exceed $40,000 per extension, for a total amount not to exceed $120,000. (Funding is contingent upon approval of the 1995-96 operating budget of the Fleet Maintenance Fund. Funding for the extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.) Sole Source. No M/WBE Subcontracting opportunities were identified. Approved 25. Approve execution of a contract with HENDRIX GMC TRUCKS, Austin, Texas, for the purchase of one (1) truck-mounted loader to be used by the Storm Water Management Division for the removal of heavy debris from City creeks and drainage areas, in an amount not to exceed $64,720. (Funding is available in the 1994-95 operating budget of the Drainage Fund.) Low bid of two (2). No MWBE Subcontracting opportunities. Approved 26. Approve execution of a contract with WASTE SYSTEMS EQUIPMENT, INC, Houston, Texas, for the purchase of one (1) 25 cubic yard refuse body to be mounted on a City truck cab and chassis used by the Solid Waste Services Department, in an amount not to exceed $36,541. (Funding was included in the 1994-95 Capital budget of the Solid Waste Services Department.) Low bid of five (5) meeting specifications. No M/WBE Subcontracting opportunities were identified. Approved 27. Approve execution of a contract with WASTE SYSTEMS EQUIPMENT, INC., Houston, Texas, for the purchase of six (6) 20 cubic yard refuse bodies to be mounted on City truck cabs and chassis, in an amount not to exceed $179,385.60 with the option to purchase up to eighteen (18) refuse bodies within the next eighteen (18) months in an amount not to exceed $549,368.37, for a total amount not to exceed $728,753.97. (Funding was included in the 1994-95 Capital budget of the Solid Waste Services Department. Funding for the additional vehicles is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.) Low bid of five (5) meeting specifications. No M/WBE Subcontracting opportunities were identified. Approved Aviation (Items 28-29) 28. Approve Supplemental Amendment #3 with DANNENBAUM ENGINEERING CORPORATION, Austin, Texas, for construction phase services to the Air Cargo Apron Design at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, in the amount of $75,000, for a total amount not to exceed $781,989. (Funding was included in the 1994-95 Approved Capital budget of the Aviation department.) 28% MBE, 2% WBE Subcontractor participation. (Reviewed by Airport Advisory Board) Approved 29. Approve the selection of MARTINEZ & WRIGHT ENGINEERS, INC., (MBE/MH), Austin, Texas, for Phase I (preliminary engineering), Phase II (design) and Phase III (construction management) of a professional services agreement for engineering and associated services for the Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Runway 17-35 and Taxiway D Pavement Evaluation and Rehabilitation project, in the amount of $50,000. (Funding was included in the 1994-95 Approved Capital budget of the Aviation Department.) Best qualification statement of three (3). 95% DBE participation: 89% MBE, 6% WBE. (Reviewed by Airport Advisory Board) Approved 30. Approve execution of an Escrow Agreement with Texas Commerce Bank, N.A. for the defeasance of certain outstanding Combined Utility System Revenue Bonds. (Funding in the amount of $12,000,000 is available from the Water and Wastewater Utility.) (Related to Item 10) Approved 31. Approve the negotiation and execution of a contract with WILTEL COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS INCORPORATED, Austin, Texas, for the purchase and installation of a digital private business exchanges (PBX) telephone system at the Southeast Service Center located at 3907 South Industrial Boulevard, in the amount of $223,699.90. (Funding was included in the 1994-95 Capital budget of the Water and Wastewater Department.) Single bid. No M/WBE Subcontracting opportunities were identified. (Recommended by Water and Wastewater Commission) Approved 32. Approve execution of a contract with BIRD MACHINE COMPANY, Houston, Texas, for the inspection and repair of gear unit and overhauls of a centrifuge unit, an important part of the plant treatment process, in a total amount not to exceed $49,616. (Funding is available in the 1994-95 operating budget of the Water and Wastewater Utility.) Single bid. No M/WBE Subcontracting opportunities were identified. Approved 33. Authorize the negotiation and execution of an agreement with B.H. TRAVIS COUNTRY, L.P., for construction of approximately 315 feet of 21-inch wastewater main and other facilities needed for permanent wastewater service for the Village Park 3 at Travis Country Subdivision with City cost reimbursement of approximately $100,000. (Cost reimbursement estimated at $100,000 will be paid from the Water and Wastewater Utility's operating fund. Cost reimbursement to the developer will be made in three (3) annual installments beginning March 1 of the year following the year in which the improvements are accepted.) [Recommended by Water and Wastewater Commission] Approved 34. Approve negotiation and execution of amendment providing a six month extension of Interlocal Agreement for Termination of Brushy Creek Regional Wastewater Disposal Agreement to provide additional time for negotiation of a new Interlocal Agreement with Round Rock concerning the Brushy Creek Regional Wastewater Disposal System. (No fiscal impact.) [Recommended by Water and Wastewater Commission] Approved 35. Authorize negotiation and execution of Amendment #2 to the Professional Services Agreement with BUDD, BEETS, HARDEN & KOLFLAT ARCHITECTURE, Austin, Texas, for design and construction administration services for the Water and Wastewater Utility's South First Street Service Center modifications, in the amount of $85,000, for a total agreement amount of $380,000. (Funding was included in the 1994-95 Approved Capital budget of the Water and Wastewater Utility.) 13.9% MBE, 4.6% WBE Subcontractor participation. (Recommended by Water and Wastewater Commission) Approved 36. Approve a construction contract award to BRH-GARVER, INC., Houston, Texas, for construction of the South First Street improvements from Bouldin Creek to Riverside Drive, in the amount of $1,385,591.45. (Funding in the amount of $1,294,592.25 was included in the 1994-95 Capital budget of the Public Works and Transportation Department; $76,143.20 was included in the 1993-94 Capital budget of the Water and Wastewater Utility; and $14,876 was included in the 1991-92 Capital budget of the Water and Wastewater Utility.) Low bid of five (5). 16.1% MBE, 1.4% WBE Subcontractor participation. (Recommended by Water and Wastewater Commission) Approved 37. Approve a construction contract award to CHASCO CONTRACTING, Round Rock, Texas, for the construction of gabion and concrete lined channel improvements and relocation of existing wastewater mains located south of Oak Springs Boulevard for the Tannehill Branch Drainage and Wastewater Improvements, Phase III Project, in the amount of $2,482,766. (Funding in the amount of $2,172,766 was included in the 1994-95 Capital budget for the Public Works and Transportation Department; $310,000 was included in the 1991-92 Capital budget of the Water and Wastewater Utility.) Low bid of three (3). 10.07% MBE, 4.91% WBE Subcontractor participation. (Recommended by Water and Wastewater Commission) Approved 38. Authorize negotiation and execution of an Interlocal Agreement with the TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION for relocation of existing water facilities as part of the South Congress Improvements from US 290 to north of Williamson Creek, in the amount of $348,100. (Funding was included in the 1993-94 Approved Capital budget of the Water and Wastewater Utility.) [Recommended by Water and Wastewater Commission] Approved 39. Approve an amendment to the Interlocal Agreement with the TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION for relocation of existing water and wastewater utilities as part of the US 183 Improvements from the Williamson County line to Hunter's Chase, in the amount of $128,900, for a total agreement amount of $2,573,500. (Funding was included in the 1991-92 Approved Capital budget of the Water and Wastewater Utility.) (Recommended by Water and Wastewater Commission] Approved Items 7 through 39 approved, on Councilmember Reynolds' motion, Mayor Pro Tem Garcia's second, 5-0 vote, Mayor Todd and Councilmember Shea absent. 40. Approve the selection of TRINITY ENGINEERING TESTING CORPORATION, Austin, Texas, for negotiation and execution of a contract to provide professional engineering soils material testing services for streets, buildings, water and wastewater projects, other City facilities, and subdivisions, in the amount of $700,000. (Funding was included in the Capital budgets of the departments utilizing the services.) Best qualification statement of four (4). 10% MBE, 5% WBE Subconsultant participation. (Recommended by Water and Wastewater Commission) Approved, on Councilmember Reynolds' motion to divide contract amount 50-50 between top two candidates, Trinity Engineering Testing Corporation and Fugro-McClelland (Southwest), Inc., Mayor Pro Tem Garcia's second, 4-0-1 vote, Councilmember Mitchell abstaining, Mayor Todd and Councilmember Shea absent. 41. Approve the selection of seven (7) geotechnical/testing engineering firms: FUGRO-MCCLELLAND (SOUTHWEST), INC., Austin, Texas; JACK H. HOLT & ASSOCIATES, INC., (WBE/FR), Austin, Texas; MAXIM TECHNOLOGIES, INC., Austin, Texas; HBC ENGINEERING, INC., Austin, Texas; RABA-KISTNER-BRYTEST CONSULTANTS, INC., Austin, Texas; PROFESSIONAL SERVICE INDUSTRIES, Austin, Texas; LYMON C. REESE & ASSOCIATES, Austin, Texas for an engineering services rotation list for street, water and wastewater projects, buildings and other facilities, for a total amount of $700,000. (Funding was included in the various departments utilizing the services.) Best qualification statements of eight (8). Fugro-McClelland (Southwest), Inc.: 10% MBE, 5% WBE Subconsultant participation; Jack H. Holt & Associates, Inc.: No M/WBE Subconsulting opportunities were identified; Maxim Technologies, Inc.: 10% MBE, 11% WBE Subconsultant participation; HBC Engineering, Inc.: 10% MBE, 5% WBE Subconsultant participation; Raba-Kistner-Brytest Consultants, Inc.: 5.5% MBE, 9.5% WBE Subconsultant participation; Professional Service Industries: 10% MBE, 0% WBE Subconsultant participation; Lymon C. Reese & Associates: 10% MBE, 0% WBE Subconsultant participation. (Recommended by Water and Wastewater Commission) Approved, on Councilmember Reynolds' motion to remove Fugro-McClelland (Southwest), Inc., from contract award, Mayor Pro Tem Garcia's second, 4-0-1 vote, Councilmember Mitchell abstaining, Mayor Todd and Councilmember Shea absent. 42. Approve the release of approximately 51 acres of the City of Austin's extra territorial jurisdiction to the City of Pflugerville. (No fiscal impact.) Approved 43. Approve a construction contract award to SOUTHWEST CONSTRUCTOR'S, INC., Austin, Texas, for accessibility improvements at eight public branch library locations (Carver, Howson, Little Walnut, Manchaca, Pleasant Hill, Spicewood Springs, Terrazas, University Hills) to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act, in the amount of $180,500. (Funding was included in the 1993-94 Capital budget of the Public Works and Transportation Department.) Low bid of five (5). 12.41% MBE, 7.53% WBE Subcontractor participation. Approved 44. Approve a construction contract award to JORDAN-WHITFIELD, INC., Austin, Texas, for repair and protection of three (3) trusses at Fire Station #27 located at 5401 McCarty Lane, in the amount of $42,722. (Funding is available in the 1994-95 operating budget of the Austin Fire Department.) Low bid of four (4). 15.55% MBE, .94% WBE Subcontractor participation. Approved 45. Authorize execution of an Agreement with VALERO TRANSMISSION COMPANY, L.P., San Antonio, Texas, to reimburse the costs of relocating an existing gas line for Stassney Lane Improvements Project, in an amount not to exceed $80,000. (Funding was included in the 1992-93 Approved Capital budget of the Public Works and Transportation Department.) Approved Items 42 through 45 approved, on Councilmember Reynolds' motion, Mayor Pro Tem Garcia's second, 5-0 vote, Mayor Todd and Councilmember Shea absent. 46. Approve the selection of RODRIGUEZ ENGINEERING CONSULTING (MBE/MH), Austin, Texas, for negotiation and execution of a contract to provide professional engineering asphalt/concrete testing services for streets, buildings, parking lots, other City facilities, and subdivisions, in the amount of $850,000. (Funding was included in the Capital budgets of the departments utilizing the services.) Best qualification statement of five (5). 10% MBE, 5% WBE Subconsultant participation. Approved, on Councilmember Reynolds' motion, Mayor Pro Tem Garcia's second, 4-0-1 vote, Councilmember Mitchell abstaining, Mayor Todd and Councilmember Shea absent. 47. Approve a contract award to K-MAC CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC., San Antonio, Texas, for demolition and asbestos remediation of City-owned duplexes at 4705, 4707, 4717 and 4733 Teewood Drive in the Creek Bend Subdivision, in the amount of $45,440. (Funding was included in the 1994-95 Capital budget of the Drainage Utility.) Low bid of five (5). 6.17% MBE, 1.32% WBE Subcontractor participation. Approved 48. Ratify an emergency construction contract award to EDWARD R. COLEMAN, Austin, Texas, for the construction of approximately 700 feet of gabion retaining wall within Shoal Creek between the 2600 and 2700 blocks of North Lamar Boulevard, in the amount of $292,882. (Funding was included in the 1994-95 Capital budget of the Drainage Utility.) Low bid of three (3). 10.24% MBE, 7.92% WBE Subcontractor participation. Approved 49. Approve a temporary street closure application from STREETBALL PARTNERS INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED for closure of certain streets within the City of Austin (East 5th Street from Congress Avenue to Neches; East 6th Street from Congress Avenue to Red River; Brazos Street from East 3rd Street to East 7th Street; San Jacinto from East 4th Street to East 7th Street; Neches from East 5th Street to East 7th Street; Trinity from East 5th Street to East 7th Street) for the "Hoop-it-Up" street basketball games. (Street closure fees in the amount of $300 will be paid by the applicant.) Approved 50. Approve a temporary street closure application from the FRIENDS OF THE COLORADO RIVER FOUNDATION for closure of the 3600-3800 blocks of Lake Austin Boulevard for the "Rock the River Clean" street festival. (The $50 street closure fee waived due to non-profit status of applicant.) Approved 51. Set a public hearing to grant a charter bus franchise to ADMIRAL COACH LINES, INC., and approving a proposed rate of fare. (5% of gross revenue for the first year, 10% each additional year.) [Suggested date and time: September 28, 1995 at 5:30 p.m.] Approved ITEMS FROM COUNCIL 52. Approve the City of Austin's co-sponsorship with the Travis County Veteran's Day Parade Committee for the Annual Capital City Veteran's Day Parade to be held on November 11, 1995. Funding in the amount of $1,600 was included in the 1995-96 operating budget of the Austin Police Department. (Mayor Pro Tem Gus Garcia and Councilmember Eric Mitchell) Approved Items 47 through 52 approved, on Councilmember Reynolds' motion, Mayor Pro Tem Garcia's second, 5-0 vote, Mayor Todd and Councilmember Shea absent. 3:30 P.M. - BOARD OF DIRECTOR'S MEETING OF AUSTIN HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION Motion to recess by Councilmember Mitchell, Councilmember Goodman's second, 5-0 vote, Mayor Todd absent and Councilmember Shea absent. Motion to open AHFC board meeting on Councilmember Mitchell, Mayor Pro Tem Garcia's second, 5-0 vote, Mayor Todd and Councilmember Shea absent. Motion to close meeting by Councilmember Reynolds, Mayor Pro Tem Garcia's second, 5-0 vote, Mayor Todd and Councilmember Shea absent. 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 53 is the AHFC item to be considered by the Austin Housing Finance Corporation's Board of Directors. 53. Authorize the General Manager or his designee to execute a six month option granting the Anderson Community Development Corporation (ACDC) the right to purchase certain parcels of land currently owned by the Austin Housing Finance Corporation (AHFC) for the purpose of building low income tax credit financed rental units in the SCIP 2 area. (All fees to be paid by the developer.) 4:00 Ρ.Μ. - ZONING HEARINGS AND APPROVAL OF ORDINANCES 54. C14-94-0144 - FM PROPERTIES OPERATING CO. (Charles Holmes), by Strasburger & Price (David Armbrust), Southwest Parkway and Wier Hills Road. From P and I-RR to SF-2. Planning Commission Recommendation: To Grant SF-2, Single Family Residence (standard lot) and RR, Rural Residence. (cont'd. from 7-20-95 & 08-24-95) Approved first reading only for SF-2 & RR for area in the floodplain, 2nd & 3rd readings on 9/28/95, on Councilmember Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Reynolds' second, 4-1 vote, Councilmember Goodman voting "NO", Mayor Todd and Councilmember Shea absent. 55. C14-95-0094 - SLAUGHTER FIRST LTD. (James Carpenter), by Mathias Company (Jim Wittliff), West Slaughter Lane. From GR-CO to MF-3. Planning Commission Recommendation: Forwarded to City Council without a recommendation. Applicant has requested a postponement to October 5, 1995, on Councilmember Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Goodman's second 5-0 vote, Mayor Todd and Councilmember Shea absent. 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 3:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. on item 56. 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. Advice from Counsel - Section 551.071 56. Seek legal advice regarding the City's options related to four EMS Additions Project, CIP Nos. 845-937-0101 through 0104. Real Estate - Section 551.072 57. Discuss lease agreement of Brackenridge Hospital to the Daughters of Charity Health Services of Austin. Real Estate Acquisition - Section 551.072 58. Discuss participation in real property acquisition of the U.S. 183 project. ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING 59. Consider a Termination and Project Close-Out Agreement on the four EMS Additions Project, CIP Nos. 845-937-0101 through 0104. Move approval of a termination and project close-out agreement on the four EMS additions project, in the amount of $65,587, on Councilmember Goodman's motion, Councilmember Nofziger's second, 5-0 vote, Mayor Todd and Councilmember Shea absent. 60. Authorize City of Austin participation with the State of Texas in real property acquisition of the U.S. 183 project. Approved in the amount of $165,000, on Councilmember Reynolds' motion, Mayor Pro Tem Garcia's second 5-0 vote, Mayor Todd and Councilmember Shea absent. 61. APPOINTMENTS CENTRAL CITY ENTERTAINMENT CENTER ADVISORY BOARD - CHARLES HENRY. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION - DERRICK NORRIS. URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION - BARBARA MALLEY. Approved, on Councilmember Reynolds' motion, Mayor Pro Tem Garcia's second, 5-0 vote, Mayor Todd and Councilmember Shea absent. ADDENDUM CITIZENS COMMUNICATION 62. John Johnson, request vending ordinance exemption regarding transferability of food vendor's license. ADJOURNED at 5:15 p.m. Approved on this the 28th day of September, with corrections, to attach a map describing item #1 on Special Called Meeting of August 22, and to postpone minutes of Special Called Meeting for September 11, on Councilmember Nofziger motion, Councilmember Goodman's second, 5-0 vote, Councilmember Shea temporarily absent, Mayor Pro Tem Garcia absent.