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Austin's Future: Dell, Development, and Child Care

Thursday, February 26, 1998 regular
  • Major Economic & Infrastructure Boost:

    Approved multi-million dollar contracts for water and wastewater services in newly annexed areas and established incentives for the planned Dell Campus development on Parmer Lane.
  • Investing in Social Services & Urban Planning:

    Committed over $2 million to HIV-related services, directed studies on child care affordability, and planned for Traditional Neighborhood Design projects in East Austin.
  • Significant Land Use & Urban Redevelopment:

    Advanced large-scale industrial rezonings in areas like Parmer and Howard Lanes, and moved forward with a public-private development at the "Pole Yard Site" downtown.
  • Community Recognition & Advocacy:

    Renamed the Zaragosa Branch Library to honor Eustacio Cepeda and advocated for the restoration of Food Stamps for legal immigrants at the federal level.

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JOUNDED TEEN Austin City Council MINUTES REGULAR MEETING THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26,1998 Mayor Watson called the meeting to order, noting the presence of all Councilmembers. 1. Approval of Minutes for 1998; February 5, 11, 12, Minutes for January 21, 1998, February 5, 1998 and February 11, 1998 approved on this the 26th day of February, 1998, minutes for January 14, 1998, January 15, 1998, January 22, 1998 and February 12, 1998 postponed on Mayor Pro Tem Garcia's motion, Mayor Watson's second 5-0 vote, Councilmembers Griffith and Spelman off the dais. Regular Meetings of January 14, 15, 21, 22, 1998 CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS: GENERAL 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Richard Troxell, to discuss homeless issues in Austin. Drug Zachary, to discuss living wage. Steven Ried, to discuss Marshal pay issues. Robert Thomas, to discuss budget cuts Recreation Center. Gus Pena, to discuss health clinic concerns. and employment at Rosewood Gavino Fernandez, to discuss lights out; Moontower light maintenance report. Guy Oliver, to discuss lack of water/wastewater service at 10611 Research. 9. Andrew Halbreich, to discuss the H.E. Tract. 10. Alison Dieter, to discuss Living Wage Initiative. 11. Hannah Riddering, to discuss disparity of wages and cost of living. READING OF CONSENT AGENDA READING OF DISCUSSION AGENDA CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS: CONSENT AGENDA ACTION ON CONSENT AGENDA second, 5-0 vote, Motion to approve staff briefing in executive session on Mayor Pro Tem Garcia's motion, Councilmember Goodman's Councilmembers Griffith and Spelman absent. MINUTES PAGE 1 FEBRUARY 26, 1998 CITY MANAGER REPORTS 12. Planning, Contracting Status Report: Service. Environmental and Conservation Services Performance Rebates, Marketing and Sales, Customer Report given, no action taken. 13. Library Internet Policy Report given, no action taken. ITEMS CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS 14. 15. a Approve a resolution authorizing negotiation and execution of professional services agreement with MALCOLM PIRNIE, INC., Austin, Texas, for program management consultant services for the water, wastewater and drainage service to annexed areas, in an amount not to exceed $2,600,000. (Funding in the amount of $2,100,000 is available in the 1991-92 and 1997-98 Capital budgets of the Water and Wastewater Utility; $500,000 is available in the 1997-98 Amended Capital budget of the Watershed Protection Department.) Best qualification statement of three. 21.7% MBE, 26.4% WBE Subconsultant participation. by Water and Wastewater Commission] [Recommended Motion to suspend rules to let both sides speak for ten minutes, on Mayor Pro Tem Garcia's motion, Councilmember Slusher's second, 6-0 vote, Councilmember Spelman off the dais. Motion to accept Parsons Brinkerhoff on Mayor Pro Tem Garcia's motion, Councilmember Goodman's second, 3-4 vote, Mayor Watson, Councilmembers Griffith, Slusher and Spelman voting "NO". Resolution No. 980226-14 approved on item as posted on Councilmember Spelman's motion, Councilmember Griffith's second, 7-0 vote. Approve a resolution authorizing execution of a construction contract with BRAUN & BUTLER, Austin, Texas, for completion of the Water and Wastewater Utility's Addition and renovation of the South 1st Street Service Center, located at 3616 South First Street, in the amount of $2,879,000. (Funding was included in the 1993-94 Capital Budget of the Water and Wastewater Utility.) Single bid. 2.24% MBE. 2.14% WBE Subcontractor participation. (Recommended by Water and Wastewater Commission) Resolution No. 980226-15 approved with the emphasis placed on the sidewalk and the vegetative buffer on Councilmember Slusher's motion, Councilmember Goodman's second, 6-1 vote, Councilmember Lewis voting "NO". MINUTES PAGE 2 FEBRUARY 26, 1998 Health and Human Services 16. Approve a resolution authorizing negotiation and execution of eight twelve month contracts for HIV related services under the Ryan White Title I HIV Emergency Relief grant with ALLGO/INFORME SIDA, in an amount not to exceed $74,273; INTERFAITH CARE ALLIANCE, in an amount not to exceed $68,860; AT/C MHMR C.A.R.E., in an amount not to exceed $357,637; HIV WELLNESS CENTER, in an amount not to exceed $131,322; PEDIATRIC AIDS LEAGUE, in an amount not to exceed $46,705; PROJECT TRANSITIONS, in an amount not to exceed $265,000; AIDS SERVICES OF AUSTIN, in an amount not to exceed $1,008,370; and WATERLOO COUNSELING CENTER, in an amount not to exceed $122,822. (Funding is available in the Austin/Travis County Health and Human Services Special Revenue Fund Ryan White Title I HIV Emergency Relief grant program.) Resolution No. 980226-16 approved 17. Approve a resolution authorizing execution of two twelve month supply agreements with DENTAL PROSTHETICS LAB, (MBE/FH), Austin, Texas, and WATSON'S SIGNATURE DENTAL LAB, Austin, Texas, to provide dental prosthetics for clients of the Austin/Travis County Health and Human Services, in an amount not to exceed $61,670 and $20,500 respectively with three twelve month extension options in an amount not to exceed $61,670 and $20,500 respectively per extension, for total contract amounts not to exceed $246,680 and $82,000 respectively. (Funding in the amount of $47,934 was included in the 1997-98 operating budget of the Health and Human Services Department. Funding for the remainder of the contract and the extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.) Low bid of three. Dental Prosthetics Lab: 100% MBE Prime participation; Watson's Signature Dental Lab: Subcontracting opportunities were identified. Resolution No. 980226-17 approved No M/WBE Parks and Recreation 18. Approve a resolution authorizing execution of a construction contract with SOUTHWEST CONSTRUCTORS, INC., Austin, Texas, for construction of accessibility improvements required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) at the Alamo Recreation Center located at 2100 Alamo Street, in an amount not to exceed $119,161. (Funding is included in the 1997-98 amended Capital budget of the Parks and Recreation Department.) Low responsive bid of five. 33.32% MBE, 2.33% WBE Subcontractor participation. Resolution No. 980226-18 approved Items 16 through 18 approved on Mayor Pro Tem Garcia's motion, Councilmember Spelman's second, 7-0 vote. 19. Approve a resolution authorizing execution of a contract with EMR CONSTRUCTION (MBE/MA), Austin, Texas, for construction of accessibility MINUTES PAGE 3 FEBRUARY 26, 1998 with Disabilities Act (ADA) at at 1010 Turtle Creek Boulevard, (Funding was included in the improvements required by the Americans the Odom School Park Play Area located in an amount not to exceed $60,460. 1997-98 amended Capital budget of the Parks and Recreation Department.) Low bid of four. 54.4% MBE Prime participation. 0% MBE, 35% WBE Subcontractor participation. Resolution 980226-19 approved on Councilmember Slusher's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Garcia's second, 6-0 vote, Councilmember Spelman off the dais. 20. Set a public hearing on the master plan document for the Parks and Recreation Department, entitled "Long Range Plan for Land and Facilities". (Suggested date and time: March 5, 1998 at 7:00 p.m.) Approved Library 21. Approve a resolution authorizing execution of a twelve month service agreement with SUNRAY BUILDING SERVICES, Austin, Texas, to provide janitorial services at the following north branch library locations: Howson, North Village, Old Quarry, North Loop, University Hills, Windsor Village, Little Walnut, Spicewood Springs, and Milwood, in an amount not to exceed $45,185.20 with two twelve month extension options in an amount not to exceed $45,185.20 per extension, for a total contract amount not to exceed $135,555.60. (Funding in the amount of $26,358.03 was included in the 1997-98 operating budget of the Library Department. Funding for the remainder of the contract and the extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.) Low bid of three. No M/WBE Subcontracting opportunities were identified. Resolution No. 980226-21 approved Finance and Administrative Services 22. Approve a resolution authorizing the consolidation of three contracts with IBM CORPORATION for an upgrade of a leased IBM mainframe computer to consolidate the hardware/software operations for the Information Systems Office and the Police Department; and approve the execution of a contract amendment to add two twelve month extension options in an amount not to exceed $802,710 for the first twelve month option and $758,928 for the second twelve month extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $3,468,270. (Funding in the amount of $602,033 is included in the 1997-98 operating budget of the Finance and Administrative Services Department. Funding for the remaining three months and the extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.) No M/WBE Subcontracting opportunities were identified. Resolution No. 980226-22 approved twelve month supply 23. Approve a resolution authorizing execution of a agreement with KPRO, INC., Abilene, Texas, for the purchase of low cost MINUTES PAGE 4 FEBRUARY 26, 1998 hardware items (nuts, bolts, screws, wire, hoses, pins, pop rivets) used in repair services, in an amount not to exceed $65,000 with two twelve month extension options in an amount not to exceed $65,000 per extension, for a total contract amount not to exceed $195,000.) (Funding in the amount of $33,250 was included in the 1997-98 operating budget of the Fleet Services Division of the Finance and Administrative Services Department; $4,667 was included in the 1997-98 operating budget of the Water and Wastewater Utility Department. Funding for the remaining five months 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. Resolution No. 980226-23 approved Telecommunications and Regulatory Affairs 24. Approve second reading of an ordinance authorizing a license agreement with WorldComm Network Services, Inc., for placement of underground fiber optic cable in designated areas of the City. ($46,992 unanticipated franchise fee revenue for 1997-98.) [Recommended by Telecommunications Committee for Council Commission and Telecommunications Infrastructure) Approved second reading only Information System 25. Approve a resolution authorizing execution of a contract with BERRY COMPUTER INCORPORATED, Burnsville, Minnesota, for the purchase and installation of 180 gigabyte refurbished Mainframe Disk Storage Subsystem for the City's Data Center, in the amount of $109,216. (Funding in the amount of $38,416 was included in the 1997-98 operating budget of the Information Systems Office. Funding in the amount $70,800 was included in the 1997-98 operating budget of the Police Department.) Low bid of two. No M/WBE Subcontracting opportunities were identified. Resolution No. 980226-25 approved of Items 20 through 25 approved on Mayor Pro Tem Garcia's motion, Councilmember Spelman's second, 7-0 vote. Planning, Environmental and Conservation Services a a 26. Approve a resolution authorizing Letter of Intent outlining public-private cooperative effort between the City of Austin and Post Apartment Homes, L.P., for the development of approximately 3.5 acres, located at 300 West Avenue between Bowie Street and West Avenue, commonly known as the "Pole Yard Site." Resolution No. 980226-26 approved with friendly amendment by MINUTES PAGE 5 (No fiscal impact.) FEBRUARY 26, 1998 as Councilmember Spelman to have appraisal finished before May 8, 1998, motion includes three components: handwritten changes on the letter of intent, including the changes up to May 7th on both negotiation on deal points, preparation of draft development agreement and a paragraph follows: "It is the understanding of the prior, desire and intent of the City Council of Austin to have the appraisal referred to (in the Council's prior resolution) prior to the execution of the development agreement or agreement upon the terms and intent of the City Council to preparation of the draft development development agreement in order to make an extension of the May 8, 1998 goal", on Councilmember Spelman's motion, Councilmember Griffith's second, 7-0 vote. of the lease: and it is the desire have sufficient time between the agreement and execution of the its decision, which may result in Development Review and Inspection 27. Set a public hearing on an appeal by Sinclair Black of a decision by the Building and Fire Code Board of Appeals regarding the application of Section 3.2.2 of the Uniform Building Code to property located at 208 W. 4th Street. (Suggested date and time: March 26, 1998 at 6:45 p.m.) Approved on Mayor Pro Tem Garcia's motion, Councilmember Spelman's second, 7-0 vote. 28. 29. C14-97-0141 Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 13-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 200 to 706 East Parmer Lane, 12900-13508 Harris Ridge Boulevard, 915 and 917-1015 Howard Lane East (formerly East Dessau Road), from "GR", Community Commercial, "DR", Development Reserve, "SF-2", Single Family Residence (standard lot), and "MF-2", Multifamily Residence (low density) to "LI-PDA", Limited Industrial Services-Planned Development Area District zoning with conditions. First reading on February 12, 1998; Vote 6-1, Griffith voting "No". Conditions met as follows: Conditional overlay incorporates conditions imposed by Council at first reading. Applicant: Ridge Investors, Ltd. (Darren B. Casey); Agent: Liverman Company (Robert J. Liverman). City Staff: Craig Alter, 499-2769. Approved C14-97-0168 Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 13-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 509-617 East Howard Lane, from "DR", Development Reserve to "LI-PDA", Limited Industrial Services-Planned Development Area District zoning with conditions. First reading on February 12, 1998; Vote 6-1, Griffith voting "No". Conditions met as follows: Conditional overlay incorporates conditions imposed by Council at first reading. Applicant: Dr. & Mrs. Herbert O. Muecke; Agent: Liverman Company (Robert J. Liverman). City Staff: Craig Alter, 499-2769. Approved MINUTES PAGE 6 FEBRUARY 26, 1998 30. C14-97-0169 Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 13-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 701-913 East Howard Lane, from "DR", Development Reserve to "LI-PDA", Limited Industrial Services-Planned Development Area District zoning with conditions. First reading on February 12, 1998; Vote 6-1, Griffith voting "NO". Conditions met as follows: Conditional overlay incorporates conditions imposed by Council at first reading. Applicant: McAdams Properties, Ltd.; Agent: Liverman Company (Robert J. Liverman). City Staff: Craig Alter, 499-2769. 31. 32. Approved C14-97-0170 - Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 13-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 111 to 507 East Howard Lane, from "I-RR", Interim Rural Residence to "LI-PDA", Limited Industrial Services-Planned Development Area District zoning with conditions. First reading on February 12, 1998; Vote 6-1, Griffith voting "No". Conditions met as follows: Conditional overlay incorporates conditions imposed by Council at first reading. Applicant: Martha & Ralph Vertees, Alan David Vertrees, Marianne Vertrees or Louis E. Law; Agent: Liverman Company (Robert J. Liverman). City Staff: Craig Alter, 499-2769. Ordinance No. 980226-G approved (items 28 through 31 combined in one ordinance), Case #14-97-0141 subject to building facades visible from a public street to be faced with at least 80% masonry, exclusive of windows, doors, eaves, openings, and glazed surfaces. Brick, pre-cast or cast in place concrete, textured tilt-wall concrete, natural stone, stucco or dryvit, other similar materials shall be considered masonry. or Items 28 through 31 approved on Mayor Pro Tem Garcia's motion, Councilmember Spelman's second, 7-0 vote. C14h-97-0007 Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 13-2 of the Austin City Code by zoning property locally known as 105 West 33rd Street, from "SF-3", Family Residence District to "SF-3-H", Family Residence-Historic District. First reading on January 15, 1998; Vote 7-0. Applicant: Roger & Christie Binkley. City Staff: George Zapalac, 499-2725. Ordinance No. 980226-A approved as and 33. C14-97-0086 Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 13-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known 4700 Block of Spicewood Springs Road, from "SF-3", Family Residence "PUD", Planned Unit Development to "GO-CO", General Office-Conditional Overlay zoning with conditions. First reading on January 8, 1998; Vote 7-0. Conditions met as follows: Conditional overlay incorporates conditions imposed by Council at first reading. Applicant: John E. Joseph, Larry Peel; Agent: Sovereign Senior Care Corp. (J. Anthony Sisk). City Staff: Don Perryman, 499-2786. Ordinance No. 980226-B approved MINUTES PAGE 7 FEBRUARY 26, 1998 34. 35. 36. 37. Items 32 and 33 approved on Mayor Pro Tem Garcia's motion, Councilmember Spelman's second, 7-0 vote. C14-97-0130 Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 13-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 905 South Lamar Boulevard, from "CS", General Commercial Services and "SF-3", Family Residence to "GR-CO", Community Commercial-Conditional Overlay zoning with conditions. First reading on January 22, 1998; Vote 7-0. Conditions met as follows: Conditional overlay incorporates conditions imposed by Council at first reading. Applicant: Robert Ogden. City Staff: Ivan Naranjo, 499-2724. Ordinance No. 980226-F approved subject to prohibition of additional uses as follows: 1) service stations; 2) automotive repair services on Councilmember Slusher's motion, Councilmember Spelman's second, 7-0 vote. C14-97-0142 Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 13-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 9519 East U.S. Hwy. 290, from "DR", Development Reserve to "CS-CO", General Commercial Services-Conditional Overlay zoning with conditions. First reading on January 15, 1998; Vote 7-0. Conditions met as follows: Conditional overlay incorporates conditions imposed by Council at first reading. Applicant: Helen L. Klaerner; Agent: Raymond Raschke. City Staff: Ivan Naranjo, 499-2724. Ordinance No. 980226-C approved C14-97-0152 Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 13-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 310 to 312 West Oltorf Street, from "SF-3", Family Residence to "NO", Neighborhood Office zoning with conditions. First reading on January 15, 1998; Vote 7-0. Conditions met as follows: Street deed has been executed. Applicant: City of Austin. Agent: Development Inspections Department. City Staff: Ivan Naranjo, 499-2724. Ordinance No. 980226-D approved Review and C14-97-0162 Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 13-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 6601 Jester Boulevard, from "LR", Neighborhood Commercial to "GR-CO", Community Commercial zoning with conditions. First reading on February 1998; Vote 5-9, Spelman absent and Goodman off the dais. Conditions met as follows: Conditional overlay incorporates conditions imposed by Council 5, at first reading. Applicant: Beard Family Partnership (James Beard); Agent: Amelia Lopez-Phelps. City Staff: Craig Alter, 499-2769. Ordinance No. 980226-E approved ITEMS FROM COUNCIL 38. Set a public hearing to change the Arnold Drive. (Suggested date and name of Oak Cliff Drive to O.T. time: March 5, 1998 at 6:30 p.m.) MINUTES PAGE 8 FEBRUARY 26, 1998 [Councilmember Willie Lewis] Approved 39. Approve a resolution directing the Child Care Council to develop recommendations related to the affordability and accessibility of child care in Austin. (Mayor Kirk Watson, and Councilmembers William Spelman and Jackie Goodman) Resolution No. 980226-39 approved Items 35 through 39 approved on Mayor Pro Tem Garcia's motion, Councilmember Spelman's second, 7-0 vote. 40. Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to develop a plan to facilitate the creation of a Traditional Neighborhood Design project within east Austin. (Councilmember Willie Lewis, Mayor Kirk Watson, and Mayor Pro Tem Gus Garcia) 41. Resolution No. 980226-40 approved on Councilmember Lewis' motion, Mayor Pro Tem Garcia's second, 7-0 vote. Approve a resolution directing the feasibility of using City facilities Tem Gus Garcia and Mayor Kirk Watson) Resolution No. 980226-41 approved 42. Approve a City Manager to investigate for Art Exhibitions. (Mayor the Pro an of Texas School of Architecture resolution directing the City Manager to negotiate Interlocal Agreement with the University for a Charrette in the Montopolis area. (Mayor Pro Tem Gus Garcia) Resolution No. 980226-42 approved 43. Items 41 and 42 approved on Mayor Pro Tem Garcia's motion, Councilmember Spelman's second, 7-0 vote. Approve a resolution encouraging Congress to support the proposed restoration of Food Stamps for legal immigrants in the federal budget for FY 1999 and future years. (Mayor Pro Tem Gus Garcia, Mayor Kirk Watson and Councilmember Willie Lewis) Resolution No. 980226-43 approved on Mayor Pro Tem Garcia's motion, Councilmember Lewis' second, 6-0 vote, Councilmember Spelman off the dais. 4:30 Ρ.Μ. 44. ZONING HEARINGS AND APPROVAL OF ORDINANCES C14-97-0127 Public hearing to amend Chapter 13-2 of the Austin City Code by zoning property locally known as Frontier Valley Drive and East Riverside Drive from "SF-3", Family Residence to "MH", Mobile Home Residence. Planning Commission Recommendation: To Grant "MH-CO", Mobile Home Residence-Conditional Overlay zoning with conditions. Applicant: Hetherly Investment (C.W. Hetherly, Sr.); Agent: Dick Lillie and Associates (Richard Lillie). City Staff: Ivan Naranjo, 499-2724. MINUTES PAGE 9 FEBRUARY 26, 1998 45. 46. 47. 48. (continued from 12/11/97, 1/15/97 & 1/22/98) Withdrawn C14-97-0137 Public hearing to amend Chapter 13-2 of the Austin City Code by zoning property locally known as 8801, 8901 & 9001 Tuscany Way from "W/LO", Warehouse/Limited Office to "LI", Limited Industrial Services. Planning Commission Recommendation: To Grant "LI-CO", Limited Industrial Services-Conditional Overlay District zoning for the northern two tracts, and "W/LO-CO", Warehouse/Limited Office-Conditional Overlay District zoning for the southern two tracts with conditions. Applicant: MV Walnut Creek, Ltd. (Stephen A. Phyrr); Agent: The Faust Group (Bill Faust). City Staff: Don Perryman, 499-2786. (continued from 1/15/98) Approved Planning Commission recommendation, first reading subject to the following agreement with neighborhood: 1) The applicant and neighborhood agree to LI-CO zoning for all tracts; 2) the agreement clarifies location of berm and type/location of vegetation on berm; 3) the applicant and neighborhood agree to no outdoor public address system and shielding of parking lot lighting on Mayor Pro Tem Garcia's motion, Councilmember Spelman's second, 6-0 vote, Councilmember Griffith off the dais. to C14-96-0150 Public hearing to amend Chapter 13-2 of the Austin City Code by zoning property locally known as 2416 East 6th Street from "LI", Limited Industrial Services "LI", Limited Industrial Services. Planning Commission Recommendation: To recommend that City Council withdraw the case. Applicant: City of Austin. Agent: Development Review and Inspection Department. Owner: Balcones Recycling, Inc. (Kerry Getter); City Staff: Ivan Naranjo, 499-2724. Motion to close public hearing on Mayor Pro Tem Garcia's motion, Councilmember Slusher's second, 7-0 vote. Approved Planning Commission recommendation to withdraw case, with a friendly amendment by Mayor Pro Tem Garcia that Environmental Justice Task Force report to the Planning Commission on the site to be forwarded to Council, on Councilmember Goodman's motion, Councilmember Spelman's second, 7-0 vote. C14-97-0144 Public hearing to amend Chapter 13-2 of the Austin City Code by zoning property locally known as 1406 West North Loop Boulevard from "SF-3", Family Residence to "LO", Limited Office. Planning Commission Recommendation: To Grant "NO-MU", Neighborhood Office-Mixed Use Combining District zoning with conditions. Applicant: Edward A. Ajlouny. City Staff: Don Perryman, 499-2786. Ordinance No. 980226-I approved on Councilmember Spelman's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Garcia's second, 6-0 vote, Councilmember Griffith off the dais. C14-97-0145 Public hearing to amend Chapter 13-2 of the Austin City Code by zoning property locally known as 800 San Antonio Street from "MF-4-H", Multifamily Residence (moderate-high density)-Historic to "DMU-H", Downtown Mixed Use Combining District-Historic. Planning MINUTES PAGE 10 FEBRUARY 26, 1998 49. Commission Recommendation: To Grant "DMU-H", Downtown Mixed Use Combining District-Historic zoning with conditions. Applicant: Frank McBee; Agent: Sarah Crocker Consultants (Sarah Crocker). City Staff: Don Perryman, 499-2786. Motion to deny zoning on Councilmember Slusher's motion, Councilmember Spelman's second, No vote taken Motion to postpone indefinitely on Mayor Pro Tem Garcia, Councilmember Griffith's second, 7-0 vote. C14-97-0149 Public hearing to amend Chapter 13-2 of the Austin City Code by zoning property locally known as 4408 Long Champ Drive from "I-RR", Interim Rural Residence, "LA", Lake Austin Residence District, and "SF-2", Single Family Residence (standard lot) to "CR", Commercial Recreation and "CS-1", Commercial Liquor Sales. Planning Commission Recommendation: To Grant "CR", Commercial Recreation for Tract 1 and "CS-1", Commercial Liquor Sales for Tract 2, zoning. Applicant: City of Austin; Agent: Development Review and Inspections Department. Owner: Austin Country Club (Steve Terneer); City Staff: Don Perryman, 499-2786. Approved first reading only on Councilmember Spelman's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Garcia's second, 6-0 vote, Councilmember Griffith off the dais. 50. C14-97-0160 Public hearing to amend Chapter 13-2 of the Austin City Code by zoning property locally known as 6604 Cooper Lane from "SF-3", Family Residence to "LO", Limited Office. Planning Commission Recommendation: To Deny "LO", Limited Office zoning. Applicant: Timothy Prebe. Motion City Staff: Deborah Reyes, 499-6369. to close public hearing on Councilmember Lewis, Councilmember Spelman's second, 7-0 vote. Motion to deny zoning on Councilmember Spelman's motion, Councilmember Goodman's second, 4-1-2 vote, Councilmember Lewis voting "NO", Mayor Pro Tem Garcia and Councilmember Slusher "ABSTAINING". PUBLIC HEARINGS 51. 6:00 Ρ.Μ. Public hearing on an ordinance to amend Chapter 13-8 of the Land Development Code repealing the National Electrical Code, 1993 edition with local amendments and adopting the 1996 National Electrical Code with local amendments. Postponed to April 30, 1998 at 6:00p.m. 52. 6:30 Ρ.Μ. Public hearing on the renaming of the Zaragosa Branch Library to the Eustacio Cepeda Branch Library. Pro Tem Gus Garcia) (Mayor MINUTES PAGE 11 FEBRUARY 26, 1998 Motion to close public hearing on Mayor Pro Tem Garcia's motion, Councilmember Spelman's second, 7-0 vote. ACTION ON PUBLIC HEARINGS 53. Approve an ordinance to amend Chapter 13-8 of the Land Development Code repealing the National Electrical Code, 1993 edition with local amendments and adopting the 1996 National Electrical Code with local amendments. (Recommended by Electrical Board) Postponed to April 30, 1998 at 6:00 p.m. 54. Approve renaming of the Zaragosa Branch Library to the Eustacio Cepeda Branch Library. (Mayor Pro Tem Gus Garcia) Ordinance No. 980226-H approved on Mayor Pro Tem Garcia's motion, Councilmember Spelman's second, 7-0 vote. EXECUTIVE SESSION (No Public Discussion on These Items) Executive session held at 12:15 p.m. to 2:00p.m. Executive session held at 3:02 p.m. to 5:00p.m. Executive session held at 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. if The City Council will announce it will go into Executive Session, 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. Private Consultation with Attorney Section 551.071 55. Discuss legal issues relating to annexation. 56. Discuss Ira and Charmaine Bedford, et al. v. The City of Austin, et al., Cause No. A-97-CV-094-SS, United States District Court for Western District of Texas. (Cedar Avenue) 57. Discuss Michael King, et al. v. City of Austin, Cause No. 96-08899, Travis County District Court. 58. Discuss The Summit at West Rim, Ltd., et al. v. The City of Austin, et al., Cause No. A-97-CA-875-SS, United States District Court for Western District of Texas. MINUTES PAGE 12 FEBRUARY 26, 1998 59. Advice from counsel regarding hospital reimbursement claims settlement. Staff Briefing Section 551.075 60. Staff briefing regarding clinical support services at Brackenridge Hospital. Real Property Section 551.072 61. Discuss proposed purchase of land in the Drinking Water Protection Zone for water quality conservation purposes. 62. Discuss acquisition of three drainage easements and two access easements to complete the final purchase of land required for the Oakhill Regional Stormwater Detention Facility. ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING 63. Approve the purchase of three drainage easements (0.572, 4.121 and 0.349 acres) and two access easements (0.548 and 0.861 acres) located in the Whitecrowe Addition on Hwy. 71 South from John Dudley White, Jr., to complete the final purchase of land required for the Oakhill Regional Stormwater Detention Facility. Motion to approve on Mayor Pro Tem Garcia's motion, Councilmember Lewis' second, 7-0 vote. Motion to reconsider on Mayor Pro Tem Garcia's motion, Councilmember Lewis' second, 7-0 vote. Motion to approve an amount not to exceed $150,000 on Mayor Pro Tem Garcia's motion, Councilmember Lewis' second, 7-0 vote. ADDENDUM February 26, 1998 Development Review and Inspection a 64. Approve resolution establishing incentives for addressing infrastructure needs associated with the proposed Dell Campus, located within the Desired Development zone on Parmer Lane. Resolution 980226-64 approved on Mayor Pro Tem Garcia's motion, Councilmember Spelman's second, 7-0 vote. MINUTES PAGE 13 FEBRUARY 26, 1998 ADJOURN at 11:20 p.m. on Mayor Pro Tem Garcia's motion, Councilmember Slusher's second, 7-0 vote. 12th day of march on Approved on this the 1998 Councilmember Lewis' motion, Mayor Pro Tem Garcia's second, 6-0 vote, Councilmember Goodman off the dais. MINUTES PAGE 14 FEBRUARY 26, 1998