CITY OF AUSTIN FOUNDED 1839 Austin City Council MINUTES November 21, 1996 Mayor Todd called the meeting to order, noting the absence of Mayor Pro Tem Garcia. 1. Approval of Minutes for Worksession of November 6, 1996 and Regular Meeting of November 7, 1996. Approved on, Councilmember Goodman's motion, Councilmember Griffith's second, 4-0 vote, Councilmember Mitchell and Reynolds off the dais, Mayor Pro Tem Garcia absent. CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS: GENERAL 2. Mr. Phil Arnold, to discuss the environmental impact of trail development on area creeks. 3. 4. Mr. Gus Pena, to discuss city issues, APD public safety, and to request assistance for homeless and transitional housing programs. Mr. Robert Thomas, to discuss the Rosewood Recreation Center. 5. Mr. Richard Troxell, to discuss homeless issues. 6. Mr. Howard Kells, to discuss the excessive delays required by the Planning Department staff to reduce the building size and impervious cover on a valid site plan and site development permit (SPC-93-0185C) located at 614 Capital of Texas Hwy. South (Dry Creek Watershed). Absent 7. Mr. John Dolley, to discuss adoption of a resolution to purchase only cement produced by using hazardous waste and tire burning as a free source in cement production. 8. Mr. Dave Schroeder, to discuss the need for the City of Austin to pass a resolution to not buy cement for City projects from cement companies that incinerate tires as toxics. 9. 10. 11. Mr. Pete Dwyer, to discuss environmental review of site development permits impacting Colorado River Alluvial Aquifer, Amendment to City Ordinance on potential damage to municipal water supplies. Mr. Thom Farrell, to discuss water quality/Hornsby Bend. Mr. Joe Quintero, to discuss the Balcones Recylcing Co., located at 6th & Pedernales, in residential neighborhoods. ITEMS CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS 12. Authorize negotiation and execution of a professional services agreement with BARTON-ASCHMAN ASSOCIATES, INC., of the PARSONS TRANSPORTATION GROUP COMPANY, Dallas, Texas, for 13. Phase I (preliminary engineering) services for the Traffic Signal Systems Improvements Project, in an amount not to exceed $300,000. (Funding was included in the 1996-97 Capital budget of the Public Works and Transportation Department.) Best qualification statement of four. 15% MBE, 5% WBE Subconsultant participation. Approved on, Councilmember Reynolds' motion, Mayor Todd's second, 6-0 vote, Mayor Pro Tem Garcia absent. Deny or grant an appeal of the Planning Commission's approval of a Hill Country Roadway site plan for a 256 unit condominium project known as Bluffstone, located at 8701 Bluffstone Cove. Substitute motion to postpone to December 5, 1996 on, Councilmember Griffith's motion, Councilmember Slusher's second, 3-3 vote, Mayor Todd, Councilmembers Mitchell and Reynolds voting "NO", Mayor Pro Tem Garcia absent. Motion to deny appeal on, Councilmember Reynolds' motion, Councilmember Mitchell's second, 4-2-0 vote, Councilmembers Griffith and Slusher "ABSTAINING", Mayor Pro Tem Garcia absent. ORDINANCES 14. Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 13-2 of the Austin City Code rezoning property locally known as 2427 East Riverside Drive, Case No. C14-95-0168, from "SF-3", Family Residence to "MF-3-CO", Multifamily Residence (medium density)-Conditional Overlay, with the provisions of the overlay as follows: (1) limit development to that which generates less than 2,000 vehicle trips per day; (2) require developer to construct a cul-de-sac on Willow Mill Drive prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy; and (3) limited to 22 units per acre; WILLOW/RIVERSIDE (A. Leon Thompson), by Amelia Lopez-Phelps, Consulting. First reading on October 24, 1996; Vote 6-0; Garcia off the dais. Conditions met as follows: Conditional overlay and restrictive covenant incorporates conditions imposed by Council at first ordinance reading. Ordinance No. 961121-B approved on an emergency passage 15. Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 13-2 of the Austin City Code rezoning property locally known as 9001 N. IH-35 Service Road NB, Case No. C14-96-0094, from "GR", Community Commercial to "CS-CO", Commercial Services-Conditional Overlay, zoning subject to: (1) a maximum of 4,900 vehicle trips per day; and (2) prohibit the following uses Agricultural Sales and Service, Kennels, Vehicle Storage, Campgrounds, Arts and Crafts Studio, Construction Sales and Services Laundry, and Equipment Sales. NOTE: The applicant voluntarily agrees to retain the parking lot lighting during the evening hours; NORTH AUSTIN OFFICE, LTD. (Morris Friedman), by Paul M. Juarez, Attorney at Law (Ken Brown). First reading on October 24, 1996; Vote 6-0, Todd off the dais. Staff directed to write memo to Public Works asking them to look into traffic calming measures for the area and contact Mr. Hornsby with the association. Conditions met as follows: Conditional overlay incorporates conditions imposed by Council at first ordinance reading and street deed has been executed. Note: The applicant has entered into a private restrictive covenant with the neighborhood that will contain the following conditions: (1) prohibit truck access to North Plaza; and (2) landscaping to be done on the six foot strip of land between the parking lot and along the frontage of North Plaza Drive utilizing trees such as Oak or Cedar Elm every 15 feet along with shrubs that are the size of a photenia. Postponed to December 12, 1996 16. Approve second/third readings of an amendment to Title XIII (Land Development Code) of Austin City Code of 1992 by: (1) amending Section 13-1-491 to allow administrative approval of final plats with four or fewer lots from a preliminary plan; (2) amending Section 13-1-41 to allow administrative approval of amending plats with five or more lots; (3) amending Section 13-2-402.1 to expand the subdivision platting exception to existing tracts of land served a utility service; and (4) amending Section 13-1-481 to clarify the notice requirement when a portion of a tract is being subdivided. (To be reviewed by Planning Commission on November 19, 1996 and Environmental Board on November 20, 1996.) Postponed to December 19, 1996 17. Amend the Austin City Code by modifying the Basic Traffic Ordinance, Section 16-4-4 (D), Speed Limits, for the installation of a 20 mph reduced speed school zone on Linden Street for the protection of students attending Brooke Elementary School. (Funding in the amount of $600 for sign installation is available in the 1996-97 operating budget of the Child Safety Fund of the Public Works and Transportation Department.) Ordinance No. 961121-C approved 18. Approve second reading of an ordinance renewing the current local exchange telephone service franchises with CSW COMMUNICATIONS, INC., GST LIGHTWAVE, INC., SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY, and TIME WARNER COMMUNICATIONS for a 90-day period. (Franchise Fee Revenue in the amount of $1,440,000 is included in the 1996-97 budget of the Financial Services Department.) [Recommended by Telecommunications Commission] Approved second reading only 19. Authorize acceptance of an Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act (ISTEA) grant from the Texas Department of Transportation for the construction of sidewalk projects, in the amount of $134,216. Amend Ordinance 960910-A, the 1996-97 Capital budget of the Public Works and Transportation Department, by appropriating $134,216 to a new ISTEA Sidewalk Project; amend ordinance 960910-G, the 1996-97 operating budget, by increasing budgeted revenue and expenditures in the amount of $134,216 for the Public Works and Transportation Special Revenue Fund. (The City's match in the amount of $36,909.40 was included in the 1996-97 approved Capital budget of the Public Works and Transportation Department.) Ordinance No. 961121-D approved 20. Approve temporary out-of-district water service by River Place Municipal Utility District to Glenlake Water Supply Corporation for the Glenlake and Westminster Glen Subdivisions for a period not to exceed two years. (No fiscal impact.) [Recommended by Water and Wastewater Commission] Ordinance No. 961121-E approved Items 14 through 20 approved on, Councilmember Griffith's motion, Councilmember Reynolds second, 6-0 vote, Mayor Pro Tem Garcia absent. 21. Authorize the issuance of Commercial Paper Notes to a maximum of $350,000,000 to provide low interest rates on interim financing on utility projects, thus providing better cash management; and approve the execution of all related agreements, including a Dealer Agreement, Paying Agent Agreement and Reimbursement Agreement for the issuance of a Letter of Credit. (Funding in the amount of $3,078,500 and $1,693,872 for commercial paper interest expense is available in the 1996-97 operating budget of the Electric Utility and Water and Wastewater Utility, respectively.) [Recommended by Audit and Finance Committee] See correction at end of agenda 22. Authorize acceptance of $217,410 in grant funds from the United States Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, COPS MORE 1996 Program, for the Austin Police Department to increase available patrol time for sworn police officers; amend Ordinance 960910-G, the 1996-97 operating budget, by appropriating $217,410 in grant funds for the Austin Police Department Special Revenue Fund; and authorize ten civilian full-time equivalent (FTE) positions. (A City match of $72,470 is required and is available in the 1996-97 operating budget of the Police Department.) Ordinance No. 961121-F approved 23. Authorize acceptance of $258,089 in supplemental grant funds from the United States Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, COPS MORE 1995 Program, for the Austin Police Department to continue funding 74% of the salary cost for eight civilian full-time equivalents (FTEs); amend Ordinance 960910-G, the 1996-97 operating budget, by appropriating $258,089 in grant funds for the Austin Police Department Special Revenue Fund. (A City match of $90,136 is required and is available in the 1996-97 operating budget of the Police Department.) Ordinance No. 961121-G approved 24. Authorize acceptance of $8,000 in additional grant funds from the Texas Department of Health, Title X Family Planning Program to provide temporary work experience for teen males; amend Ordinance 960910-G, the 1996-97 operating budget, amending the Health and Human Services Department Special Revenue Fund by appropriating an additional $8,000 in grant funds for the grant period April 1, 1996 through August 31, 1997, for a total current year grant appropriation of $92,162. (A City Match is not required.) Ordinance No. 961121-H approved 25. Authorize acceptance of an additional $13,297 in grant funds from the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Ryan White I Formula grant program for HIV related services; amend Ordinance 960910-G, the 1996-97 operating budget, amending the Health and Human Services Department Special Revenue Fund by appropriating an additional $13,297 in grant funds for the grant period November 29, 1995 through November 28, 1996, for a total current year grant appropriation of $1,336,216. (A City Match is not required.) [Recommended by HIV Planning Council] Ordinance No. 961121-1 approved 26. Authorize acceptance of an additional $9,751 in grant funds from the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Ryan White | Supplemental grant program for HIV-related services; amend Ordinance 960910-G, the 1996-97 operating budget, amending the Special Revenue Fund by appropriating an additional $9751 in grant funds for the grant period February 27, 1996 through February 26, 1997, for a total current year grant appropriation of $1,075,261. (A City Match is not required.) [Recommended by HIV Planning Council) (Related to Item 33) Ordinance No. 961121-J approved 27. Amend Ordinance No. 960910-A, the 1996-97 Capital Budget for the Department of Public Works and Transportation by appropriating $41,065 from the Austin Steam Trail Association (ASTA) to the ISTEA Railroad Line Improvements Project from McNeil Road to downtown Austin. (Funding in the amount of $41,065 has been received from the Austin Steam Train Association as 20% of the local match.) [Related to Item 32] Ordinance No. 961121-K approved 28. Authorize acceptance of $39,000 in grant funds from the Austin Parks Foundation (APF) to assist in construction of improvements at Bartholomew District Park; amend Ordinance 960910-G, the 1996-97 operating budget, appropriating $39,000 in grant funds in the Parks and Recreation Department Special Revenue Fund; authorize execution of a Parkland Improvement Agreement with Austin Parks Foundation for joint funding of improvements at Bartholomew District Park. (Related to Item 31) [Recommended by Parks Board] Ordinance No. 961121-L approved 29. Approve assessment rate and proposed 1997 assessment roll for the Austin Downtown Public Improvement District (PID), and set a public hearing to consider proposed assessments. (Suggested date and time: December 12, 1996 at 4:30P.M.) (The 1997 assessment rate of $0.10/$100 valuation is estimated to produce $695,680 at a 96% collection rate.) [Related to Item 30] Ordinance NO. 961121-M approved RESOLUTIONS 30. Approve the Austin Downtown Public Improvement District (PID) Service Plan and Budget for 1997-98. (The Downtown Austin Alliance submitted a 1997-98 budget for the Public Improvement District in the amount of $887,490. This will be funded through $695,680 in 1996 Assessments (at 96% collection rate); $33,605 from interest accrued in the Public Improvement District Account; $540 from Delinquent Assessments interest; $32,665 from prior year unappropriated collections; $100,000 City of Austin Annual Contribution ($33,334 budgeted in the 1996-97 General Fund, $33,333 in the Austin Convention Center Fund, and $33,333 in the Water and Wastewater Utility Fund), and $25,000 Capital Metro Annual Contribution. Appropriation of the $887,490 in the Planning, Environmental and Conservation Services Special Revenue Fund will require City Council authorization, and possible adjustment, after the assessment roll hearing on December 12, 1996.) [Related to Item 29] Approved 31. Approve execution of a construction contract with MUNIZ CONCRETE AND CONTRACTING COMPANY (MBE/MH), Austin, Texas, for construction of Bartholomew District Park Basketball Court Improvements, in the amount of $108,184. (Funding in the amount of $39,000 is available in the 1996-97 Amended Special Revenue Fund of the Parks and Recreation Department; $69,184 was included in the 1996-97 Capital budget of the Drainage Utility.) Low bid of three. 90.7% MBE Prime Participation. 9.3% WBE Subcontractor participation. (Related to Item 28) Approved 32. Approve modification to a contract with A&K RAILROAD, New Orleans, Louisiana, for the purchase of railroad materials and supplies, in an amount not to exceed $47,570, for a total contract amount of $285,087.20. (Funding is available in the 1996-97 Capital Budget for Public Works and Transportation Department.) No M/WBE Subcontracting opportunities were identified. (Related to Item 27) Approved 33. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract amendment with PROJECT TRANSITIONS, INC., for HIV-related services, in an amount not to exceed $50,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $103,000 through February 26, 1997; and a contract with Austin/Travis County MHMR C.A.R.E. for HIV-related services, in an amount not to exceed $42,629 through February 26, 1997. (Funding is available in the Health and Human Services Department, Special Revenue Fund, Ryan White Title I Supplemental grant program.) [Related to Item 26] Approved 34. Approve execution of a twelve month supply agreement with DIXIE SALES COMPANY, Jacksonville, Florida, for Polaroid Instamatic color film to be used by various City departments for documentation of fires, accidents, healthcode violations, and building code violations, in an amount not to exceed $73,120 with the option to extend for two additional twelve month periods in an amount not to exceed $73,120 per extension, for a total amount not to exceed $219,360. (Funding in the amount of $60,933.26 is available in the 1996-97 operating budget of the user departments. Funding for the remaining two months and the extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.) Low bid of ten. No M/WBE Subcontracting opportunities were identified. Approved 35. Approve execution of a twelve month supply agreement with PRO-MED, INC., Austin, Texas, for the purchase of disposable latex exam gloves used by the Emergency Medical Services and Fire personnel, in an amount not to exceed $76,960 with two twelve month extension options in an amount not to exceed $76,960 per extension, for a total amount not to exceed $230,880. (Funding in the amount of $64,133 is available in the 1996-97 operating budget of the Emergency Medical Service Department. Funding for the remaining two months and the extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.) Low bid of thirteen meeting specifications. No M/WBE Subcontracting opportunities were identified. Approved 36. Authorize negotiation and execution of an Interlocal Agreement among the cities of Austin, Dallas, Corpus Christi, and the San Antonio Water System to fulfill the terms of a grant awarded to the City of Austin by the Texas Water Development Board to determine the price of elasticity of demand for water after implementation of block rate structures in Texas, in an amount not to exceed $10,000. (The City will provide $40,000 in in-kind staff time; $5,000 is available in the 1996-97 operating budget of the Water and Wastewater Utility and $35,000 is available in the 1996-97 operating budget of the Planning, Environmental and Conservation Services Department. A $10,000 cash match is available in the 1996-97 operating budget of the Water and Wastewater Utility.) [Recommended by Water and Wastewater Commission] Approved 37. Authorize release of approximately 13,990 acres of Austin's Extra-territorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) as follows: approximately 2,608 acres to the City of Lakeway; approximately 3,853 acres to the Village of Creedmoor; approximately 5,361 acres to the City of Pflugerville; approximately 1,547 acres to the City of Round Rock; approximately 44 acres to the City of Cedar Park. (No fiscal impact.) Approved 38. Approve execution of a construction contract with AUSTIN BRIDGE AND ROAD, INC., Austin, Texas, for reconstruction, overlay, and utility adjustments on San Jacinto from 6th Street to 9th Street, in the amount of $617,291.50. (Funding in the amount of $1,800 is available in the 1996-97 operating budget of the Drainage Utility Department; $341,036 was included in the 1996-97 Approved Capital budget of the Public Works and Transportation Department; and $274,455.50 was included in the 1991-92 Approved Capital budget of the Water and Wastewater Utility.) Low bid of seven. 46.66% MBE, 8.04% WBE Subcontractor participation. (Recommended by Water and Wastewater Commission) Approved Items 22 through 38 approved on, Councilmember Griffith's motion, Councilmember Reynolds' second, 6-0 vote, Mayor Pro Tem Garcia absent. 39. Approve negotiation and execution of a twelve month contract with two twelve month extension options with UTILITY REVENUE MANAGEMENT COMPANY, INC., Houston, Texas, to conduct a revenue recovery study for the Water and Wastewater Utility in the amount of 40 percent on actual incremental revenues collected by the utility over each 12 month period form previously unbilled or underbilled customer accounts which is estimated at $880,000 per year. (Revenue to be included in future operating budgets of the Water and Wastewater Utility beginning in 1997-98 based on actual revenues collected. Expenditure will be included in the 1997-98 budget.) Best proposal of two. 12.1% MBE, 16% WBE Subcontractor participation. (Recommended by Water and Wastewater Commission) Approved a twenty-four (24) month contract, with the option to extend the agreement for one (1) additional twelve (12) month period on, Councilmember Griffith's motion, Councilmember Reynolds' second, 6-0 vote, Mayor Pro Tem Garcia absent. 40. Approve negotiation and execution of a supply agreement with DUNCAN INDUSTRIES, Harrison, Arkansas, to purchase up to 3,309 Electronic Parking Meters with a five year warranty, and ancillary equipment including meter housings, coin vault door locks and cash keys, in an amount not to exceed $544,251 with an option to purchase up to 1,691 additional Electronic Parking Meters and ancillary equipment, in an amount not to exceed $216,712.65 during the next fiscal year with a total contract amount not to exceed $760,963.65. (Funding is available in the 1996-97 General Fund operating budget of the Public Works and Transportation Department. Funding for the extension option will be contingent upon available funding in future budgets.) Best proposal of three. No M/WBE Subcontracting opportunities were identified. Postponed to December 5, 1996 41. Approve execution of Change Order #6 to the contract with AUSTIN FILTER SYSTEMS, INC., Austin, Texas, for additional quantity of embankment and gabions, as part of the Tannehill Branch Drainage, Water and Park Improvements (Bartholomew Park) Phase 1B, increasing the contract, in the amount of $75,485.87, for a total contract amount of $1,141,048.37. (Funding was included in the 1995-96 Capital budget of the Drainage Utility Department.) .67% MBE, .67% WBE Subcontractor participation. (Recommended by Water and Wastewater Commission) Approved 42. Approve execution of a construction contract with HI-TECH COMMUNICATIONS, INC., League City, Texas, to install a communications system for the water distribution supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system, in the amount of $1,284,402.75. (Funding was included in the 1995-96 Capital budget of the Water and Wastewater Utility.) Low bid of two. 0% MBE, 1.67% WBE Subcontractor participation. (Recommended by Water and Wastewater Commission) Approved 43. Approve execution of a twelve month supply agreement with M & M SPECIALTIES, Pflugerville, Texas, for the purchase of traffic cones to be used by Water and Wastewater Utility, in an amount not to exceed $53,840.92 with two twelve month extension options in an amount not to exceed $53,840.92 per extension, for a total amount not to exceed $161,522.76. (Funding is available in the 1996-97 operating budget of the Water and Wastewater Utility. Funding for the remaining eleven months and the extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.) Low bid of twelve. No M/WBE Subcontracting opportunities were identified. (Recommended by Water and Wastewater Commission) Approved 44. Approve execution of a twelve month supply agreement with PENCCO, INC., Bellville, Texas, for the purchase of approximately 764 tons of fluorosilicic acid (fluoride) for use in drinking water by the Water and Wastewater Utility in an amount not to exceed $97,792 with two twelve month extension options in an amount not exceed $97,792 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $293,376. (Funding in the amount of $81,494 is available in the 1996-97 operating budget of the Water and Wastewater Utility. Funding for the remaining months and the extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.) Low bid of three. No M/WBE Subcontracting opportunities were identified. (Recommended by Water and Wastewater Commission) Approved 45. Approve execution of a twelve month supply agreement with AUSTIN WHITE LIME COMPANY, Austin, Texas, for the purchase of approximately 22,000 tons of quicklime (calcium oxide) used in the water treatment process by the Water and Wastewater Utility, in an amount not to exceed $1,341,120 with two twelve month extension options in an amount not to exceed $1,341,120 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $4,023,360. (Funding in the amount of $1,299,360 is available in the 1996-97 operating budget of the Water and Wastewater Utility. Funding for the remainder of the contract and the extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.) Low bid of two. No M/WBE Subcontracting opportunities were identified. (Recommended by Water and Wastewater Commission) Approved 46. Approve ratification of Change Order #2 to the construction contract with McLEAN CONSTRUCTION INC., Killeen, Texas, for additional work needed to complete the Jollyville Transmission Main, Phase III Project, increasing the contract in the amount of $96,300, for a total contract amount of $2,252,063.50. (Funding was included in the 1991-92 Capital Budget of the Water and Wastewater Utility.) [To be reviewed by Water and Wastewater Commission on December 4, 1996.] Approved Items 41 through 46 approved on, Councilmember Griffith's motion, Councilmember Reynolds' second, 6-0 vote, Mayor Pro Tem Garcia absent. 47. Authorize negotiation and execution of Amendment #1 to the Professional Services Agreement with HDR ENGINEERING, Austin, Texas, for additional Phase I (preliminary engineering) Services for the Lamar Boulevard Bridge and Roadway Improvements Project, increasing the agreement in a maximum amount not to exceed $162,327, for a total agreement amount not to exceed $558,727. (Funding was included in the 1996-97 Capital Budget for the Department of Public Works and Transportation.) No M/WBE Subcontracting opportunities were identified. Approved on, Councilmember Goodman's motion, Councilmember Mitchell's second, 6-0 vote, Mayor Pro Tem Garcia absent. Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (Items 48-54) 48. Approve the execution of a construction contract to RGM CONSTRUCTORS, LP, Pflugerville, Texas, for parking lot storm drains (Phase 1) & Utilities, for the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (ABIA), in the amount of $2,804,543.50, plus a contingency fund of $280,455, for a total amount not to exceed $3,084,998.50. (Funding was included in the 1996-97 Capital Budget for the Aviation Department.) Low bid of seven. No M/WBE Subcontracting opportunities were identified. Approved on, Councilmember Goodman's motion, Councilmember Reynolds' second, 5-1 vote, Councilmember Mitchell voting "NO", Mayor Pro Tem Garcia absent. 49. Authorize negotiation and execution of a Professional Service Agreement with ARCHITECTURE +PLUS, Austin, Texas, to provide architectural services to renovate and upgrade the existing communications building at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (ABIA), in an amount not to exceed $100,000. (Funding was included in the 1996-97 Capital budget of the Aviation Department.) Best qualification statement of six. 10% MBE, 90% WBE Subcontractor participation. (Recommended by Airport Advisory Board) Approved 50. Authorize execution of a contract award to Sandra Fiedorek, Austin, Texas, for an untitled tarmac and sign paint on wood mural in 11 sections for the central ticket lobby of the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Passenger Terminal as part of the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Art in Public Places Project, in an amount not to exceed $61,768. (Funding was included in the 1995-96 Amended Capital budget of the Art in Public Places, Parks and Recreation Department.) Best proposal of fourteen. (Recommended by Arts Commission) Approved 51. Authorize execution of a contract award to Fidencio Duran, Austin, Texas, for an acrylic on canvas mural in nine sections entitled, The Visit, for the west ticket lobby of the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Passenger Terminal as part of the Austin-Bergstrom International in Public Places Project, in an amount not to exceed $50,734. (Funding was included in the 1995-96 Amended Capital budget of the Art in Public Places, Parks and Recreation Department.) Best proposal of fourteen. (Recommended by Arts Commission and Airport Advisory Board) Approved 52. Authorize execution of a contract award to John Christensen, Austin, Texas, for three cement sculptures in native landscaping entitled, Leaf, Pod and Samara, for the west entrance planter box of the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Passenger Terminal as part of the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Art in Public Places Project, in an amount not to exceed $52,183. (Funding was included in the 1995-96 Amended Capital budget of the Art in Public Places, Parks and Recreation Department.) Best proposal of fourteen. (Recommended by Arts Commission and Airport Advisory Board) Approved 53. Authorize execution of a contract award to Thomas Evans, Austin, Texas, for an oil on canvas mural in nine sections entitled, Enchanted Rock, for the east ticket lobby of the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Passenger Terminal as part of the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Art in Public Places Project, in an amount not to exceed $59,850. (Funding was included in the 1995-96 Amended Capital budget of the Arts in Public Places, Parks and Recreation Department.) Best proposal of fourteen. (Recommended by Arts Commission and Airport Advisory Board) Approved 54. Authorize execution of a contract award to Judy Jensen, Austin, Texas, for six untitled reverse paintings on glass for the east and west walls of baggage claim of the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Passenger Terminal as part of the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Art in Public Places Project, in an amount not to exceed $77,481. (Funding was included in the 1995-96 Amended Capital budget of the Art in Public Places, Parks and Recreation Department.) Best proposal of fourteen. (Recommended by Arts Commission and Airport Advisory Board) Approved 55. Approve execution of a contract with AMC INDUSTRIES, INC., San Antonio, Texas, for the purchase of irrigation system installation parts and equipments for Morris Williams Golf Course, in the amount of $78,021.60. (Funding was included in the 1994-95 Capital budget of the Golf Enterprise Fund of the Parks and Recreation Department.) Low bid of six meeting specifications. No M/WBE Subcontracting opportunities were identified. (Related to Item 56) Approved 56. Approve execution of a contract with PROFESSIONAL TURF PRODUCTS OF TEXAS, INC., Carrollton, Texas, for the purchase of an irrigation system for Morris Williams Golf Course, in the amount of $106,779.63. (Funding was included in the 1996-97 Capital budget of the Golf Enterprise Fund of the Parks and Recreation Department.) Low bid of three meeting specifications. No M/WBE Subcontracting opportunities were identified. (Related to Item 55) Approved 57. Approve execution of a contract with LTI ENTERPRISES, INC., Austin, Texas, for the purchase and installation of acoustical panels for the Austin Convention Center, in the amount of $247,850. (Funding was included in the 1994-95 Capital budget of the Austin Convention Center.) Low bid of three. No M/WBE Subcontracting opportunities were identified. Approved 58. Approve an amendment to the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with the Austin Independent School District (AISD) for Community Education, Victory Tutorial Program, After School Enrichment, Summer Camp/Teen Camp, School and Community Beautification Program, AISD Computer Learning Program and the 78744 After School Enrichment Program, in the amount of $1,200,117 for 1996-97 and extend the initial renewal term to December 31, 1997. (Funding in the amount of $964,909 is available in the 1996-97 General Fund Operating budget for the Health and Human Services Department. Funding in the amount of $235,208 is available in the Health and Human Services Department Special Revenue Fund for the Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services grant. Funding for the last three months of the initial renewal term and renewals thereafter will be subject to Council appropriation of funds for this agreement in the City's 1997-98 fiscal year.) Approved 59. Authorize execution of an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Austin and the Austin Independent School District (AISD) for planning, training, study and operation of gang intervention and suppression efforts, in an amount not to exceed $101,300. (Funding is available from federal grant funds for the "Anti-Gang Initiative" in the 1996-97 Austin Police Department Special Revenue Fund.) Approved 60. Approve negotiation and execution of a twelve month agreement with AUSTIN DMO, INC., dba DOWNTOWN AUSTIN ALLIANCE, for the administration and operation of the Austin Downtown Rangers Program, in an amount not to exceed $216,110. (This agreement will be automatically renewed each year, unless terminated by either party and subject to and contingent upon the availability of Austin DMO, Inc. Downtown Public Improvement District funding.) (Funding is provided by the Austin Downtown Maintenance Organization (ADMO), subject to the City's funding and engagement of ADMO to provide Public Improvement District services for the downtown area. The 1996-97 operating budget, Austin Police Department Special Revenue Fund, includes authorization for reimbursement of up to $235,000 from ADMO.) Approved 61. Set public hearing on an appeal of the Planning Commission's decision to deny the request for a change in the hours of operation to an approved conditional use permit site plan for Slick Willie's, a cocktail lounge/indoor sports and recreation facility, located at 914 North Lamar Boulevard. (Suggested date and time: December 5, 1996 at 5:30 p.m.) Approved to set public hearing on December 5, 1996 at 5:30 p.m. ITEMS FROM COUNCIL 62. Approve co-sponsorship of the parade honoring Martin Luther King Jr. to be held January 20, 1997. (Councilmember Eric Mitchell) Approved 63. Direct the City Manager to initiate the rezoning of property locally known as 7707 Riverplace Boulevard from "P" Public to "P-CO" Public-Conditional Overlay for the purpose of limiting the extension of Riverplace Boulevard to a turnaround at the northern terminus of the existing Riverplace Boulevard. (Councilmember Jackie Goodman) Approved Items 49 through 63 approved on, Councilmember Griffith's motion, Councilmember Reynolds' second 6-0 vote, Mayor Pro Tem Garcia absent. 64. Approve endorsing the efforts of the Sister Cities Program assisting with the establishment and development of the Court of Angels International Film Cooperative of Texas. (Councilmember Jackie Goodman) Postponed to December 5, 1996 3:30 P.M. - BOARD OF DIRECTOR'S MEETING OF THE 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. Items 65-66 are to be considered by the Austin Housing Finance Corporation's Board of Directors. 65. Approve minutes of October 2, and October 24, 1996. 66. Authorize the remaining 10 months of the 1996-97 budget for the Austin Housing Finance Corporation. [Funding in the amount of $1,627,951 is available through a grant from City of Austin Community Development Block Grant (CDBG); $1,407,087 through a grant from the City of Austin HOME Year 5; $146,019 from the Housing Assistance Fund; $197,000 from interest on Housing Assistance Fund; and $6,000 from multifamily bond monitoring fees.] EXECUTIVE SESSION (No Public Discussion on These Items) Executive session held on the morning of this date. Executive session held at 6:08 p.m. to 7:22 p.m. The Austin Housing Finance Corporation 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 Austin Housing Finance Corporation 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 of Counsel - Section 551.071 Staff Briefing - Section 551.075 67. Exposure to the Corporation for Third Party transactions. 4:00 Ρ.Μ. - ZONING HEARINGS AND APPROVAL OF ORDINANCES 68. C14-96-0026 - EMMETT S. SUTTON, 5101 Balcones Drive. From SF-3 to NO. Planning Commission Recommendation: Το Deny NO, Neighborhood Office, zoning. Note: A valid petition of 28.24% has been filed in opposition to this rezoning request. (CONTINUED FROM 9/5 - STAFF) Motion to postpone on, Councilmember Goodman's motion, Councilmember Griffith's second, Motion to close public hearing on, Councilmember Reynolds' motion, Councilmember Slusher's second, 5-0 vote, Councilmember Mitchell off the dais, Mayor Pro Tem Garcia absent. Motion to postpone to January 30, 1997 at 4:00 p.m. to be heard with LDC amendment for home occupation on, Councilmember Reynolds' motion, Councilmember Griffith's second, 5-0 vote, Councilmember Mitchell off the dais, Mayor Pro Tem Garcia absent. 69. C14-96-0080 - NINTH NCS REALTY CO. (Chuck Divelbiss), by Site Specifics (B.J. Cornelius), 3423 W. Slaughter Lane. From SF-2 to GR. Planning Commission Recommendation: To Grant GR-CO, Community Commercial-Conditional Overlay, with the provision of the overlay limiting the intensity of development to that which generates less than 2,000 vehicle trips per day. Approve first reading only granting GR-CO Zoning as recommended by Planning Commission subject to limiting impervious cover for future development to 15% on, Councilmember Slusher's motion, Councilmember Goodman's second, 6-0 vote, Mayor Pro Tem Garcia absent. 70. C14-96-0102 - STARLIGHT L.P. (Rick Harden), by Sarah Crocker Consultants (Sarah Crocker), 2209 to 2211 Rio Grande Street. From GO & MF-4 to GR-MU. Planning Commission Recommendation: To Grant GR-MU-CO, Community Commercial-Mixed Use Combining District-Conditional Overlay, subject to: (1) limit uses to Restaurant (general) and LR, Neighborhood Commercial uses; (2) limit development to that which generates less than 2,000 vehicle trips per day; (3) limit height to 40 feet or 3 stories; (4) installation of screening behind lots 1 and 2; (5) prohibit vehicular access to West 23rd Street; and (6) limit pedestrian access to West 23rd Street to the western one-third of the street frontage. Motion to close public hearing on, Councilmember Slusher's motion, Councilmember Mitchell's second, 6-0 vote, Mayor Pro Tem Garcia absent. Approve first and second reading only, approving Planning Commission recommendation subject to deletion of condition #4, and modification on condition #6 by adding "Commercial Pedestrian" on, Councilmember Goodman's motion, Councilmember Mitchell's second, 6-0 vote, Mayor Pro Tem Garcia absent. 71. C14-96-0112 - AUSTIN DIAGNOSTIC CLINIC (Jim Crouch), by Minter, Joseph & Thornhill (John M. Joseph), 12203 & 12301 Tomanet Trail, and 2312, 2316, 2400 to 2404 Cedar Bend Drive. From LO-CO to LO. Planning Commission Recommendation: To Grant LO-CO, Limited Office-Conditional Overlay, with the provisions of the overlay as follows: (1) Prohibit access to Tomanet Trail; (2) A landscape buffer of 25 feet wide along the northern property line of Tract 1, Tract 2, and the eastern property line of Tract 4; (3) Development of the property shall conform to the site development regulations authorized for the "NO", Neighborhood Office district as set forth in Section 13-2-630 of the Land Development Code; and (4) Limit development in accordance with the approved T.I.A. Three copies of an updated traffic impact analysis shall be submitted before the third reading is scheduled. Ordinance No. 961121-N approved 72. C14-96-0113 - AUSTIN DIAGNOSTIC CLINIC (Jim Crouch), by Minter, Joseph & Thornhill (John M. Joseph), 12101 & 12201 Renfert Way and 2305 Cedar Bend Drive. From GO-CO to GO. Planning Commission Recommendation: To Grant GO-CO, General Office-Conditional Overlay, with the provision of the overlay as follows: (1) prohibit access to Cedar Bend Drive; (2) Development of Tract 2 shall conform to the site development regulations authorized in the LO, Limited Office district as set forth in Section 13-2-630 of the Land Development Code; (3) A 25 foot landscape buffer along the portion of the eastern property line adjacent to the existing single family development to insure privacy between the property and single family development; and (4) Limit development in accordance with the approved T.I.A. Three copies of an updated traffic impact analysis shall be submitted before the third reading is scheduled. Ordinance No. 961121-0 approved 73. C14-96-0114 - AUSTIN DIAGNOSTIC CLINIC (Jim Crouch), by Minter, Joseph & Thornhill (John M. Joseph), 12302 Tomanet Trail. From LR-CO to LR. Planning Commission Recommendation: To Grant LR-CO, Neighborhood Commercial-Conditional Overlay, with the provisions of the overlay as follows: (1) prohibit access to Tomanet Trail; (2) a 25 foot wide landscape buffer shall be placed and maintained along the northern portion of the property line adjacent to the existing single-family development to insure privacy between the two developments; and (3) Limit development in accordance with the approved T.I.A. Three copies of an updated traffic impact analysis shall be submitted before the third reading is scheduled. Ordinance No. 961121-P approved 74. C14-96-0117 - BMC WEST CORPORATION (Ellis Goebel), by Doucet & Associates (Keith Schauer), W. William Cannon Drive and Woodhue Drive. From CS & LO to SF-6. Planning Commission Recommendation: To Grant SF-6-CO, Townhouse and Condominium Residence-Conditional Overlay, with the provision of the overlay to prohibit vehicular access from this site to Matthews Lane. Approved first reading only approving Planning Commission recommendation, staff directed to check on a restrictive covenant mentioned by Betty Edgemond-1988 case, 2nd and 3rd reading in two weeks 75. C14-96-0118 - 183 COMMERCIAL SITE, LTD. (David Sailing), by Brown, Maroney & Oaks Hartline (Jerry Harris), 4230 to 4420 Ed Bluestein Boulevard. From I to MF-2. Planning Commission Recommendation: To Grant MF-2-CO, Multifamily Residence (low density)-Conditional Overlay, with the provisions of the overlay as follows: (1) dedication of up to 35 feet of right-of-way from the existing centerline of Tracor Lane; (2) dedication of up to 35 feet of right-of-way from the existing centerline of Tannehill Lane; and (3) limit development on the site to generate less than 2,000 vehicle trips per day. Approved Planning Commission recommendation first reading only 76. C14-96-0119 - NEW URBAN PARTNERS LTD., by L.S. Johnston Architects (Linda Johnston), 721 to 729 North Lamar Blvd., 901 to 917 West 9th Street, and 712 to 716 Henderson Street. From CS and GO to DMU-CURE. Planning Commission Recommendation: To Grant DMU-CURE, Downtown-Mixed Use-Central Urban Redevelopment Combining zoning district, subject to the following: 1) to limit the intensity of development to that which generates less than 2,535 vehicle trips per day; 2) to prohibit driveway access to Lamar Boulevard; 3) subject to the ground floor along Lamar Boulevard and West 9th Street consisting of retail uses at street level; 4) to limit the floor-to-area ratio for administrative/business and professional office uses to 1.52 to 1 and the overall floor-to-area ratio on the site to 7:1; 5) to limit building height to 120 feet with the condition that at least 90% of any gross floor area constructed above the height of 60 feet shall consist of condominium residential use; 6) a maximum impervious cover of 97%; and 7) a minimum site area requirement of 350 square feet per residential unit. Ordinance No. 961121-Q approved Planning Commission recommendation subject to addition of two new conditions: 1) The developer shall not seek any height variances from the City's compatibility standards for the first 2/3 of the property along 9th street from Lamar Street east. 2) Developer further agrees that a view corridor will be maintained from the reference point to the dome of the State Capitol Building, and that the building will be built in such a way that the Capitol dome can be seen from the reference point, bound on the bottom by the top of the existing garage that partially obscures the view from reference point. The right side of the dome shall be bound by an airspace of approximately one-half the size of the existing airspace between the Westgate building and the Capitol dome. 77. C14-96-0120 - NEWINN PROPERTIES, INC. (Thao H. Nguyen), by Minter, Joseph & Thornhill (John M. Joseph), 2400 E. Oltorf Street. From GR to CS. Planning Commission Recommendation: To Grant CS-CO, Commercial Services-Conditional Overlay, limited to Laundry Services and the range of GR, Community Commercial uses permitted in the CS district. Ordinance No. 961121-R approved 78. C14-96-0121 - PATRICIA LEFEVER, by Graves, Dougherty, Hearon & Moody (Ann E. Vanderburg), 2101 Airport Boulevard. From GR to CS. Planning Commission Recommendation: To Grant CS-CO, Commercial Services-Conditional Overlay, zoning with the provision of the overlay to limit development to generate less than 2,000 vehicle trips per day. Ordinance No. 961121-S approved 79. C14R-84-139(DE) TARLTON OAKS OFFICE BUILDING (Larry W. Evans), by Amelia Lopez-Phelps Consulting (Amelia Lopez-Phelps), 2707 Walsh Tarlton Lane. Existing zoning LR, Neighborhood Commercial and LO, Limited Office. Request to delete a portion of the above described zoning site plan in order to construct an approximate 120 foot tall telecommunications monopole with a 10 ft. X 12 ft. concrete unmanned equipment control structure (one story). (To be reviewed by Planning Commission on November 18, 1996) Postponed to December 5, 1996, staff request Items 71 through 79 approved on, Councilmember Reynolds' motion, Mayor Todd's second, 6-0 vote, Mayor Pro Tem Garcia absent. PUBLIC HEARINGS 80. 4:30 Ρ.Μ. Public hearing on a proposed amendment to the 1996-97 Community Development Program and Consolidated Plan to reallocate $180,000 for a small and minority business assistance program from the $930,797 allocated to the Neighborhood Commercial Management Program; and direct the City Manager to notify the community of proposed amendment as provided for in the City's Citizen Participation Plan, in accordance with Chapter 373, Texas Government Code. (Councilmember Eric Mitchell and Mayor Pro Tem Gus Garcia) Motion to close public hearing on, Councilmember Reynolds' motion, Councilmember Mitchell's second, 6-0 vote, Mayor Pro Tem Garcia absent. 81. 5:00 Ρ.Μ. Public hearing for the full purpose annexation of Maple Run at Austin Municipal Utility District. Motion to close public hearing on, Councilmember Reynolds' motion, Councilmember Mitchell's second, 6-0 vote, Mayor Pro Tem Garcia absent. 82. 5:30 Ρ.Μ. Public hearing on proposed amendments to the 1996-97 Community Development Program and revisions to the Consolidated Plan to reallocate $690,000 for the acquisition of the former State School Property located at 8509 Farm Road 969 for the development of low and moderate income housing and a public facility addressing the needs of income eligible families in East Austin; and direct the City Manager to notify the community of the proposed amendment as provided for in the City's Citizen Participation Plan. Motion to close public hearing on, Councilmember Slusher's motion, Councilmember Mitchell's second, 5-0 vote, Mayor Todd off the dais, Mayor Pro Tem Garcia absent. 83. 6:30 Ρ.Μ. Public hearing on amendments to Chapter 13-5 of the Land Development Code concerning requirements for a Traffic Impact Analysis and a Neighborhood Traffic Analysis and to Section 13-2-25 of the Land Development Code concerning the hierarchy of zoning base districts. Motion to close public hearing on, Councilmember Slusher's motion, Councilmember Griffith's second, 4-0 vote, Mayor Todd and Councilmember Mitchell off the dais, Mayor Pro Tem Garcia absent. 84. 7:00 Ρ.Μ. Public hearing to amend Title XIII (Land Development code) of the Austin City Code of 1992 by amending Section 13-1-488 to define what constitutes a major revision requiring Planning Commission approval, or minor revision/correction requiring administrative approval, of a change to a previously approved preliminary subdivision plan. Postponed to December 19, 1996 ACTION ON PUBLIC HEARINGS 85. Approve or deny an amendment to Section 13-2-25 of the Land Development Code concerning the hierarchy of zoning base districts. (Estimated fiscal impact is $300 - funding is available in the 1996-97 operating budget of the Development Review and Inspection Department.) [To be reviewed by Planning Commission on November 19, 1996.] Ordinance No. 961121-T approved as per memo (1-20-96) and draft ordinance (11-21-96) 86. Approve or deny an amendment to Chapter 13-5 of the Land Development Code concerning requirements for a Neighborhood Traffic Analysis. (Estimated fiscal impact is $500 - funding is available in the 1996-97 operating budget of the Development Review and Inspection Department.) (Recommended by Planning Commission) Ordinance No. 961121-U approved Items 85 and 86 approved on, Councilmember Slusher's motion, Councilmember Goodman's second, 5-0 vote, Mayor Todd off the dais, Mayor Pro Tem Garcia absent. 87. Amend Title XIII (Land Development Code) of the Austin City Code of 1992 by amending Section 13-1-488 to define what constitutes a major revision requiring Planning Commission approval, or minor revision/correction requiring administrative approval, of a change to a previously approved preliminary subdivision plan. (To be reviewed by Environmental Board on November 20, 1996 and Planning Commission on November 19, 1996.) No action taken, public hearing postponed to December 19, 1996 EXECUTIVE SESSION (No Public Discussion on These Items) Executive session held on the morning of this date. Executive session held at 6:08 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on items 13 and 89. 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 Litigation - Section 551.071 88. Discuss hiring of litigation outside counsel in the City of Austin v. Southwest Travis County Water District. Pending Litigation - Section 551.071 89. Discuss Gutierrez et al v. Mobil Oil Corporation et al., CA No. 92-0489, Travis County District Court. 90. Discuss Austin Professional Firefighters v. City of Austin; Cause No. 93-10686(Appeal No. 03-96-00132-CV). ACTION ON EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS 91. Authorize the hiring of Karl Bayer and George, Donaldson & Ford as litigation outside counsel in the City of Austin v. Southwest Travis County Water District. Approved in the amount of $150,000 92. APPOINTMENTS ARTS COMMISSION - DR. LISA J. MONTOYA, RUSS SMITH. CAPCO - DENYS MANSON, JOHONAS R. NAUERT. CITIZENS' PLANNING IMPLEMENTATION COMMITTEE - CLARE BERRY. CITY OF AUSTIN COMMISSION FOR WOMEN - RUTH PARSHALL. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION - DEIDRE Y. STRONG. HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION - SALLY MCINTOSH. MAYOR'S COMMITTEE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES - KRISTIN MILLER. Approved Items 91 and 92 approved on, Councilmember Griffith's motion, Councilmember Reynolds' second, 6-0 vote, Mayor Pro Tem Garcia absent. ADDENDUM NOVEMBER 21, 1996 CHANGES AND CORRECTIONS 1:30 P.M. - Issuance of Commercial Paper Notes 21: Authorize the issuance of Commercial Paper Notes to a maximum of $350,000,000, to provide low interest rates on interim financing on utility projects, thus providing better cash management; and approve the execution of all related agreements, including a Dealer Agreement, Payment Agent Agreement and Reimbursement Agreement for the issuance of a Letter of Credit. (Funding in the amount of $3,078,500 and $1,693,872 for commercial paper interest expense is available in the 1996-97 operating budget of the Electric Utility and Water and Wastewater Utility, respectively.) [Recommended by Audit and Finance Committee] Ordinance No. 961121-A approved on, Councilmember Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Griffith's second, 5-0 vote, Councilmember Reynolds off the dais, Mayor Pro Tem Garcia absent. ADDENDUM 93. Amend Ordinance No. 960910-G, the 1996-97 Operating Budget, to increase authorized sworn strength for the Austin Police Department by adding five sworn full-time equivalent (FTE) positions. (Funding in the amount of $56,563 in promotional costs this fiscal year, which will be absorbed within the Police Department's budget through unanticipated vacancy savings. Additional funding will be required in future years. [Related to Item 94] Ordinance No. 961121-V approved 94. Amend Ordinance No. 960910-E, by establishing the classifications and positions in the classified service of the Austin Police Department, and creating additional classified positions. (Funding in the amount of $56,563 in promotional costs this fiscal year, which will be absorbed within the Police Department's budget through unanticipated vacancy savings. Additional funding will be required in future years. [Related to Item 93] Ordinance No. 961121-W approved Items 93 and 94 approved on, Councilmember Mitchell's motion, Councilmember Slusher's second, 5-0 vote, Mayor Todd off the dias, Mayor Pro Tem Garcia absent. ITEMS FROM COUNCIL 95. Set an election date to submit for approval by the city's voter's the so-called "No More Corruption" charter amendment limiting contributions and expenditures in Austin City Council Campaigns. (Councilmembers Daryl Slusher and Beverly Griffith) Approve first reading only and to set election date to May, 1997 on, Councilmember Slusher's motion, Councilmember Griffith's second, 4-0 vote, Mayor Todd and Councilmember Mitchell off the dias, Mayor Pro Tem Garcia absent. ADJOURNED at 11:05 p.m. Approved on this the 19th day of December, 1996 on, Mayor Pro Tem Garcia's motion, Councilmember Goodman's second, 7-0 vote.