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Protecting Water, Growing Downtown, ADA Access

Thursday, June 11, 1998 regular
  • Major Investments in Water Protection and Urban Development:

    The City committed $65 million to acquire land for the conservation and quality of Barton Springs' water supply and authorized $135 million for the Convention Center expansion, including flood control along Waller Creek.
  • Enhanced Accessibility and Community Facilities:

    Over $1.1 million was approved for ADA-compliant sidewalk and curb ramp renovations across Austin, alongside a $1.05 million upgrade for the Town Lake Animal Center and improvements to local parks.
  • Support for Arts and Affordable Housing:

    Funds were allocated for a feasibility study for an expanded Mexic-Arte Museum downtown, lead-based paint abatement in public housing, and crisis home repair programs using federal grants.
  • Boost to Public Safety Staffing:

    A grant application was submitted for $450,000 to hire crime scene specialists and police cadet interns, aiming to free up 20 police officers for redeployment to patrol duties.

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✓ OF AUSTIN 目 に C FOUNDED 1839 Austin City Council MINUTES REGULAR MEETING THURSDAY, June 11, 1998 Mayor Watson called the meeting to order noting the presence of all Councilmembers. 1. Approval of Minutes for Regular Meetings of June 3 & 4, 1998. Minutes for June 4, 1998 approved on Mayor Pro Tem Garcia's motion, Councilmember Spelman's second, 6-0 vote, Councilmember Lewis off the dais. Minutes for June 3, 1998 postponed. CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS: GENERAL 2. Sarah Crocker, to discuss the need for a pedestrian crosswalk on 2nd Street. 3. 4. Jesse Washington, to request a crosswalk at 300 West 2nd Street. Gus Pena, to discuss City issues, budget process, youth issues and senior citizen issues. Absent 5. John Kunkel, to discuss sewer rate equity. 6. Richard Halpin, to discuss State/City Environmental Excellence Award. 7. Natilee Powers, to discuss State Environmental Excellence Award. 8. Melinda Gomez, to discuss Environmental Excellence Award. READING OF CONSENT AGENDA READING OF DISCUSSION AGENDA CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS: CONSENT AGENDA ACTION ON CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS 9. Amend Ordinance 970915-A, the 1997-98 Capital Budget of the Solid Waste Services Department, increasing appropriations by $1,360,000 for the purchase of new automated garbage trucks and compacting recycling trucks. ($1,360,000 in Contractual Obligations to be issued in September, 1998.) [Recommended by Solid Waste Advisory Commission. To be reviewed by Solid Waste Advisory Commission June 10, 1998] Ordinance No. 980611-A approved on Mayor Pro Tem Garcia's motion, Councilmember Spelman's second, 7-0 vote. 10. Approve a resolution authorizing Service Extension Request 1811 for wastewater service submitted by St. Thomas Moore Catholic Church for the tract of land at 10205 RR 620 North located outside the City limits. (No fiscal impact.) 11. Deny request on Councilmember Spelman's motion, Councilmember Slusher's second, 6-0 vote, Mayor Watson off the dais. Approve a resolution authorizing execution of a construction contract with JAY-REESE CONTRACTORS, INC., Austin, Texas, for sidewalk and curb ramp renovations at the corner of 6th Street and Brazos to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act standards, in the amount of $621,300 plus $93,195 to be used as a contingency fund for change orders, for a total contract amount not to exceed $714,495. (Funding was included in the 1995-96, 199697, and 1997-98 Amended Capital Budget of the Public Works and Transportation Department.) Low bid of three. 3.50% MBE, 1.50% WBE Subcontractor participation. Resolution No. 980611-11 approved on Councilmember Slusher's motion, Councilmember Lewis' second, 6-0 vote, Mayor Watson off the dais. Parks and Recreation 12. 13. Approve a resolution authorizing execution of a contract award with GARCIA GENERAL CONTRACTORS COMPANY, INC., (MBE/MH), Austin, Texas, for renovation of the Tarrytown Park Play Area located at 2106 Tower Drive, in the amount of $85,730. (Funding was included in the 1997-98 Amended Capital budget of the Parks and Recreation Department.) Low bid of four. 94.2% MBE Prime participation. 0% WBE, 5.8% MBE Subcontractor participation. Resolution No. 980611-12 approved on Councilmember Lewis' motion, Mayor Pro Tem Garcia's second, 7-0 vote. Approve a resolution authorizing execution of a contract with GARCIA GENERAL CONTRACTORS, COMPANY, INC., (MBE/MH), Austin, Texas, for construction of Phase I of Springdale Park Improvements located on Nichols Avenue, in the amount of $190,000. (Funding was included in the 1995-96 Amended Capital budget of the Parks and Recreation Department.) Low bid of four. 97.4% MBE Prime participation. 0% WBE, 2.6% MBE Subcontractor participation. Resolution No. 980611-13 approved on Mayor Pro Tem Garcia's motion, Councilmember Spelman's second, 7-0 vote. 14. Approve a resolution authorizing execution of a contract with MUNIZ CONCRETE (MBE/MH), Austin, Texas, for renovation of the Zilker School Park Play Area located at 1900 Bluebonnet Lane, in the amount of $71,524. (Funding was included in the 1997-98 Amended Capital budget of the Parks and Recreation Department.) Low bid of five. 91.6% MBE Prime participation. 8.4% WBE 0% MBE Subcontractor participation. Resolution No. 980611-14 approved on Councilmember Lewis' motion, Mayor Pro Tem Garcia's second, 7-0 vote. 15. Approve a resolution authorizing execution of a contract award with MUNIZ CONCRETE (MBE/MH), Austin, Texas, for construction of improvements at the Bartholomew District Park Seniors Area, located at 5201 Berkman Drive, in the amount of $64,787. (Funding in the amount of $61,198 was included in the 1995-96 Amended Capital budget and $3,589 was included in the 1997-98 Amended Capital budget of the Parks and Recreation Department.) Low bid of five. 91.6% MBE Prime participation. 8.4% WBE 0% MBE Subcontractor participation. Resolution No. 980611-15 approved 16. Amend Ordinance No. 970917-A, the 1997-98 Operating Budget by appropriating $80,000 from the General Fund Contingency Reserve and increasing the appropriating of the Parks and Recreation Department Operating Budget by $80,000 for an agreement with Mexic-Arte Museum for a feasibility study. (Related to Item 17) Ordinance No. 980611-B approved 17. Approve a resolution authorizing an agreement with the Mexic-Arte Museum for a feasibility study for the location of an expanded museum operation downtown or at other locations, in the amount of $80,000. (Funding is available in the 1997-98 amended Operating budget for the Parks and Recreation Department.) (Related to Item 16) Resolution No. 980611-17 approved 18. Approve a resolution authorizing an agreement with the Center for Mexican American Culture Arts for interim operation of the Mexican American Cultural Center, located at 600 River Street, in the amount of $47,000. (Funding was included in the 1996-97 Amended Capital Budget of the Parks and Recreation Department.) Resolution No. 980611-18 approved Water and Wastewater 19. 20. Approve a resolution authorizing official intent to reimburse eligible costs related to the purchase of property in the Barton Springs contributing and recharge zones, in the amount of $65,000,000. (No fiscal impact.) [Recommended by Water and Wastewater Commission] (Related to Item 20) Resolution No. 980611-19 approved Amend Ordinance 970915-A, the 1997-98 Capital Improvement Budget, by increasing appropriations for the Water and Wastewater Utility Æs capital budget by $65,000,000 for the acquisition of land including fee title and easements in the Barton Springs contributing and 21. recharge zones to provide for the conservation and to maintain the safety and quality of a part of the City Æs water supply. (Funding is available from the issuance of revenue bonds.) [Recommended by Water and Wastewater Commission] (Related to Item 19) Ordinance No. 980611-C approved Approve a resolution authorizing negotiation and execution of a twelve month lease agreement with Utility Revenue Management, Inc., to lease 266 square feet of office space at the Water and Wastewater UtilityÆs Webberville Service Center located at 2600 Webberville Road, with two one-year renewal options. (The Water and Wastewater Utility will receive $266 per month as rental income for the initial lease and renewal options.) [Recommended by Water and Wastewater Commission] 22. 23. Resolution No. 980611-21 approved Approve a resolution authorizing execution of a construction contract with CYPRESS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, Austin, Texas, for construction of new wastewater lines at the following locations: Alexander Avenue from East Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard to Manor Road; Manor Road from Alexander Avenue to Stafford Street; Linda Lane from Patton Lane to Peggy Street; and Peggy Street from Linda Lane to Wheless Lane, in the amount of $851,780. (Funding in the amount of $521,560 is available in the 1997-98 Amended Capital budget of the Water and Wastewater Utility; and $330,220 is available in the 1997-98 Amended Capital budget of the Water and Wastewater Utility.) Low bid of eight. 31.7% MBE, 9.7% WBE Subcontractor participation. Commission] Resolution No. 980611-22 approved [Recommended by Water and Wastewater Approve a resolution authorizing execution of an amendment to the Interlocal Agreement with the TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION for the relocation of existing water facilities as part of the South Congress Improvements from U.S. 290 to north of Williamson Creek, in the amount of $134,310.83. (Funding is available in the 1997-98 Capital budget of the Water and Wastewater Utility.) [Recommended by Water and Wastewater Commission] Resolution No. 980611-23 approved Neighborhood Housing 24. 25. Approve a resolution authorizing the negotiation and execution of a forgivable loan agreement with the Housing Authority of the City of Austin (HACA) in an amount not to exceed $100,000 (for the abatement of lead-based paint in 378 public housing units located at Chalmers Courts, 1801 East 4th Street; Santa Rita Courts, 2341 Corta Street; and Rosewood Courts, 2001 Rosewood Avenue.) [Funding is available from the 1997-98 23rd Year Community Development Block Grant Program.] Resolution No. 980611-24 approved Approve a resolution authorizing the negotiation and execution of a contract amendment with the Austin Area Urban League for the Home Maintenance Program to provide crisis/emergency home repairs and modifications for eligible City residents, in an amount not to exceed $250,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $974,000. (Funds are being reprogrammed from the 1995-96 Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund of the Neighborhood Housing and Community Development Office, 21st Year Community Development Block Grant funds.) Resolution No. 980611-25 approved 26. Approve a resolution authorizing negotiation and execution of a contract amendment with the United Cerebral Palsy Association of the Capitol Area, Inc., for the Home Maintenance Program to provide crisis/emergency home repairs and modifications for eligible City residents, in an amount not to exceed $326,100, for a total contract amount not to exceed $802,000. [Funding in the amount of $300,387 is being reprogrammed form the 1995-96 and 1996-97 Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund (21st and 22nd Year Community Development Block Grant Funds) of the Neighborhood Housing and Community Development Office for the Home Maintenance Program. The remaining $25,713 is available in the 199697 Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund (22nd Year Community Development Block Grant Funds) of the Neighborhood Housing and Community Development Office for the Single Family Loan Program.) 27. Resolution No. 980611-26 approved Approve a resolution authorizing amendments to the 1997-98 Community Development Program and the Federal Consolidated Plan to reprogram $1,976,968 in Community Development Block Grant funds. (Funding is available from the allocation of current and prior years funds.) [Recommended by Community Development Commission] Resolution No. 980611-27 approved Items 15 through 27 approved on Mayor Pro Tem Garcia's motion, Councilmember Spelman's second, 7-0 vote. Public Works 28. Approve a resolution authorizing execution of a three year construction contract with CYPRESS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, Johnson City, Texas, for construction of sidewalks and curbramps in East and Central Austin as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), in an amount not to exceed $442,827.50. (Funding in the amount of $275,000 is included in the 1997-98 Amended Capital budget of the Public Works and Transportation Department.) Low bid of three. 26.2% MBE, 9.3% WBE Subcontractor participation. Resolution No. 980611-28 approved on Councilmember Lewis' motion, Councilmember Spelman's second, 7-0 vote. 29. Approve a resolution authorizing execution of a construction contract with METRO PAVING COMPANY (MBE/MH), Del Valle, Texas, for the construction of asphaltic overlay on Yager Lane, from IH-35 to Jordan Æs Crossing, in the amount of $170,625. (Funding is available in the 1997-98 Operating budget of the Public Works and Transportation Department, Transportation Fund.) Low bid of four. 30.4% MBE Prime Participation. 24.8% MBE, 4.7% WBE Subcontractor participation. Resolution No. 980611-29 approved 30. Approve a resolution authorizing an amendment to contracts with the following two professional engineering firms on the 1994 Civil Engineering Rotation List: URBAN TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING, INC., (WBE/FR) Austin, Texas, 55% WBE Prime participation, 40% MBE, 5% WBE Subconsultant participation; and RMT, INC., Austin, Texas, 10% MBE, 10% WBE Subconsultant participation, for civil engineering services through the construction completion of ongoing projects, in an amount not to exceed $80,000 per firm (estimated amount approximately $40,000 per firm), for a total contract amount not to exceed $265,000 per firm and not to exceed a total of $265,000 for both firms. (Funding in the amount of $60,000 is available in the 1995-96 Amended Capital budget of the Public Works and Transportation Department; and $20,000 is available in the 1995-96 Amended Capital budget of the Watershed Protection Department.) Resolution No. 980611-30 approved Items 29 and 30 approved on Mayor Pro Tem Garcia's motion, Councilmember Spelman's second, 7-0 vote. 31. Approve a resolution authorizing selection of a plan for roadway improvements to Barton Springs Road from Lamar Boulevard to Robert E. Lee Road, based upon one of four proposals evaluated at the May 20, 1998 City Council Worksession. (No fiscal impact for selection of plan.) Suspend rules to allow 45 minutes for each of two plans and 15 minutes for other plans on Councilmember Spelman's motion, Councilmember Lewis' second, 4-0 vote, Councilmembers Goodman, Lewis and Slusher off the dais. Recess for five minutes on Councilmember Goodman's motion, Councilmember Lewis' second, 7-0 vote. Approve the modified charrette plan on Councilmember Spelman's motion, Councilmember Griffith's second, Substitute motion by Mayor Pro Tem Garcia to approve plan "C" the Nix Plan and to look into purchasing the Good Eats property for less than the two million, Friendly amendment by Councilmember Slusher to have staff look at ways to improve pedestrian safety on Mayor Pro Tem Garcia's motion, Accepted Councilmember Slusher's second, 3-4 vote, Mayor Watson, Councilmembers Goodman, Griffith and Spelman voting "NO". 7-0 vote on original motion. Finance and Administrative Services 32. Approve a resolution authorizing execution of a contract with VERMEER EQUIPMENT OF TEXAS, INC., Austin, Texas, for the purchase of seven brush chippers to be used by the Forestry Division of the Parks and Recreation Department and Solid Waste Services Department, in the amount of $149,450. (Funding in the amount of $64,050 was included in the 1997-98 Operating budget of the Parks and Recreation Department; $42,700 was included in the 1997-98 Operating budget of the Solid Waste Services Department; and $42,700 is available in the 1997-98 Amended Capital budget of the Solid Waste Services Department.) Low bid of four. No MWBE Subcontracting opportunities were identified. Resolution No. 980611-32 approved 33. Approve a resolution authorizing execution of Amendment #2 to the contract with IBM CORPORATION, Austin, Texas, for the upgrade of memory for the leased mainframe system used by the Information Systems Office, in the amount of $28,360, for a total current year contract of $843,961 and increasing the remaining twelve month option by $42,540 for a total of $801,468, for a total contract amount not to exceed $3,552,061. (Funding in the amount of $70,900 was included in the 1997-98 Capital Budget of the Information Systems Office.) No M/WBE Subcontracting opportunities were identified. Resolution No. 980611-33 approved 34. Approve a resolution exercising an option pursuant to the lease with IBM CORPORATION, Austin, Texas, for the purchase of an IBM 3490-A10 tape controller, including an ESCON Channel Upgrade, in the amount $59,800 and four 3490-B40 tape drives in the amount of $14,916 for a total option price of $74,716. (Funding in the amount of $59,800 is available in the 1997-98 Operating budget of the Police Department; $14,916 is available in the 1997-98 Operating budget of the Information Systems Office.) No M/WBE Subcontracting opportunities were identified. Resolution No. 980611-34 approved 35. Approve a resolution authorizing official intent to reimburse an aggregate maximum amount of $135,000,000 for acquisition and construction cost for Capital Improvement Projects associated with the Convention Center expansion and related infrastructure on nearby Waller Creek to enhance flood and erosion control. Resolution No. 980611-35 approved 36. Approve a resolution authorizing execution of a contract with ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR, Austin, Texas, for three month rental of one + ton pickup, five cargo vans and six passenger vans for the Parks and Recreation DepartmentÆs Summer Food Service Program, in the amount of $48,600. (Funding was included in the 1997-98 Operating budget of the Parks and Recreation Department.) Low bid of two. No M/WBE Subcontracting opportunities were identified. Resolution No. 980611-36 approved 37. Approve a resolution authorizing execution of a contract with TRAFFIC ENGINEERING & CONTROLS, INC., Centreville, Texas, to purchase forty cabinets used to house traffic signal control equipment used by the Public Works and Transportation Department, in an amount not to exceed $180,240. (Funding was included in the 1997-98 Capital budget of the Public Works and Transportation Department.) Low bid of four. No M/WBE Subcontracting opportunities were identified. Resolution No. 980611-37 approved 38. Approve a resolution authorizing negotiation of a twelve month service agreement with the CAPITAL AREA TRAINING FOUNDATION, Austin, Texas, for telecommunity partnership services, in an amount not to exceed $200,000 with two twelve month extension options in an amount not to exceed $200,000 per extension, for a total contract amount not to exceed $600,000. (Funding in the amount of $66,667 was included in the 1997098 Telecommunity Fund of the Cable and Regulatory Affairs Division of the Finance and Administrative Services Department. Funding for the remaining eight months and the extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.) Best proposal of four. No M/WBE Subcontracting opportunities were identified. (Reviewed by Council Committee for Telecommunications Infrastructure and Recommended by Telecommunications Commission) Resolution No. 980611-38 approved 39. Approve a resolution authorizing execution of a twelve month supply agreement with AUSTIN SCREEN PRINTING, Austin, Texas, for the purchase of screen printing and embroidery of shirts and caps, in an amount not to exceed $141,844.15 with the option to extend for two additional twelve month periods in an amount not to exceed $141,844.15 per extension, for a total amount not to exceed $425,532.45. (Funding in the amount of $41,864.68 was included in the 1997-98 Operating budget of the Parks and Recreation Department; $5,416.64 was included in the 1997-98 Operating budget of the Health and Human Services Department. Funding for the remaining eight months and the extension options will be contingent upon available funding in future budgets.) Low bid of seven. No M/WBE Subcontracting opportunities were identified. Resolution No. 980611-39 approved Items 32 through 39 approved on Mayor Pro Tem Garcia's motion, Councilmember Spelman's second, 7-0 vote. Solid Waste Services 40. Approve a resolution authorizing negotiation and execution of an amendment to the professional services agreement with RADIAN INTERNATIONAL, L.L.C., Austin, Texas, for design and construction management services for the Mabel Davis Park Landfill Site Assessment and Remediation Project, in the amount of $55,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $534,117.95. (Funding is available in the 1997-98 Amended Capital budget of the Solid Waste Services Department.) 0% MBE, 25.9% WBE Subconsultant participation. Resolution 980611-40 approved on Councilmember Lewis' motion, Councilmember Slusher's second, 7-0 vote. Fire 41. Approve a resolution authorizing execution of Change Order #4 with TREMUR CONSULTING CONTRACTORS, INC., Del Valle, Texas, for additional construction necessary to accommodate the future addition of a fuel facility at the new Fire/EMS Station located at 10041 Lake Creek Parkway, in the amount of $17,859.94, for a total contract amount of $1,721,992.78. (Funding was included in the 1996-97 Amended Capital budget of the Fire Department.) 0.10% MBE, 0.46% WBE Subcontractor participation. Resolution No. 980611-41 approved Emergency Medical Services 42. Approve third reading of an ordinance granting a non-emergency medical transport franchise for American Medical Response of Texas, Inc., under Chapter 6-3 of the City Code. (No fiscal impact.) [Recommended by Emergency Medical Services Quality Assurance Team and Urban Transportation Commission] Ordinance No. 980611-D approved Police 43. Approve a resolution authorizing the submittal of a grant application in the amount of $450,476 to the United States Department of Justice, Office of Community Policing Services (COPS), COPS Making Officer Redeployment Effective (MORE) 1998 program, to add seven crime scene specialists and 10 police cadet interns to implement a ôCivilian Field Report Programö, and add six civilian full-time equivalents to redeploy six police officers currently providing administrative support in the Patrol Programs. Total officer redeployment from this grant is expected to be the equivalent of 20 police officer positions. (A 25% cash match in the amount of $150,159 is required and will be included in the 1998-99 Operating budget of the Police Department.) Resolution No. 980611-43 approved Planning, Environmental and Conservation Services 44. 45. Approve first reading of an ordinance annexing the Motorola Tract Annexation Area for limited purposes. (Limited purpose annexation does not have a significant budgetary impact.) Approved first reading only Items 41 through 44 approved on Mayor Pro Tem Garcia's motion, Councilmember Spelman's second, 7-0 vote. Approve first reading of an ordinance annexing the Del Valle Annexation Area for limited purposes. (Limited purpose annexation does not have a significant budgetary impact. Following conversion to full purpose status, however, the City will incur significant costs associated with the provision of capital improvements. The scope of these improvements have yet to be determined. The scope and costs of those improvements will be determined during the mandatory planning process leading to full purpose annexation. Anticipating the costs of engineering studies, the Water and Wastewater Utility has budgeted $1 million a year for three years starting in FY 99-00.) Approve first reading only on Councilmember Slusher's motion, Councilmember Spelman's second, 6-0 vote, Mayor Watson off the dais. 46. Set a public hearing for the Dawson Neighborhood Plan. (Suggested date and time: June 25, 1998 at 6:30 P.M.) Approved Health and Human Services Department 47. Approve a resolution authorizing execution of a construction contract with OÆNEAL CONSTRUCTION OF TEXAS, INC., Austin, Texas, for construction renovations at the Town Lake Animal Center, in the amount of $1,055,000. (Funding in the amount of $922,000 was included in the 1994-95 Capital budget of the Health and Human Services Department; $73,000 was included in the 1997-98 Capital budget of the Public Works and Transportation Department; $60,000 was included in the 1997-98 Capital budget of the Financial and Administrative Services Department.) Low bid of four. 4.03% MBE, 10.59% WBE Subcontractor participation. [Recommended by Animal Advisory Commission] Resolution No. 980611-47 approved 48. Approve a resolution authorizing execution of an amendment to the contract with DIVERSIFIED PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES, INC., Minneapolis, Minnesota to extend the contract for an additional ninety days for the provision of pharmaceutical services for eligible enrollees of the Medical Assistance Program and the Rural Medical Assistance Program, in an amount not to exceed $810,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $3,826,000. (Funding in the amount of $525,000 was included in the 1997-98 Operating budget of the Health and Human Services Department; $285,000 was included in the 1997-98 County Reimbursed Operating budget of the Health and Human Services Department for the Travis County portion of the contract.) Resolution No. 980611-48 approved Development Review and Inspection 49. 50. C14970068 Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 132 of the Austin City Code rezoning property locally known as 716 Montopolis Drive from "SF3", Family Residence District to "GOCO" General OfficeConditional Overlay District zoning with conditions. First reading on August 21, 1997; Vote 50, Griffith off the dais, Spelman absent. Conditions met as follows: Conditional overlay incorporates conditions imposed by Council at first reading. Applicant: Seventh Day Adventist (Rafael Canizales). Agent: Roel Bazen, AIA Architect. City Staff: Susan Villarreal, 4996319. Ordinance No. 980611-E approved Items 46 through 49 approved on Mayor Pro Tem Garcia's motion, Councilmember Spelman's second, 7-0 vote. C14970134 Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 132 of the Austin City Code by zoning property locally known as Monterey Oaks Blvd. at Brush Country Road from "RR", Rural Residence District to "MF1-CO", MultiFamily Residence (limited 51. density)-Conditional Overlay District zoning with conditions. First reading on April 7, 1998; Vote 4-2, Slusher and Griffith no, Watson absent. Conditions met as follows: Conditional overlay incorporates conditions imposed by Council at first reading. Applicant: Williamson Creek Farms, Ltd. (Rick Coleman); Agent: Conley Engineering, Inc. (Carl Conley). City Staff: Joe Arriaga, 4992308. (Continued from June 4, 1998. 6-0) Ordinance No. 980611-F approved on Mayor Pro Tem Garcia's motion, Councilmember Spelman's second, 5-2 vote, Councilmembers Griffith and Slusher voting "NO". C14980003 Approve third reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 132 of the Austin City Code zoning property locally known as 7808 San Felipe Boulevard, from "IRR", Interim Rural Residence District to "CSCO", Commercial Services Conditional Overlay District zoning with conditions. First reading on March 26, 1998; Vote 60, Spelman off the dais. Second reading on April 30, 1998; Vote 70. Conditions met as follows: Conditional overlay incorporates conditions imposed by Council on first reading. Pieratt No. 1, L.L.C. (John Pieratt); Jim Bennett. City Staff: David Wahlgren, 4996455. Ordinance No. 980611-G approved ITEMS FROM COUNCIL 52. Approve a resolution in support of a policy that calls on the state and federal government to allocate additional resources for community based services for the elderly and disabled. (Councilmember Jackie Goodman) Resolution No. 980611-52 approved 53. Approve a resolution to set a public hearing regarding the street name change of Rosewood Avenue to Dorothy Turner as per citizens request, subject to the proper filing of the street name change application and the payment of notification and signage fees by the applicant. (No fiscal impact to the City). [Suggested Date and Time: July 30, 1998 at 6:00p.m.] (Mayor Pro Tem Gus Garcia and Councilmember Jackie Goodman) Pulled off of agenda Items 51 through 54 approved on Mayor Pro Tem Garcia's motion, Councilmember Spelman's second, 7-0 vote. 54. Approve an ordinance waiving water quality controls for a polyurethane running track to be built at old Anderson High School (site plan number SP-98-0116DX). [Councilmember Willie Lewis and Mayor Kirk Watson] Motion to approve substitute Ordinance No. 980611-1 on Councilmember Spelman's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Garcia's second, 7-0 vote. 55. Direct the City Manager to coordinate the installation of speed humps on Newning Ave in the Travis Heights Neighborhood. (Councilmember William Spelman) Pulled from agenda 4:30 Ρ.Μ. - ΖONING HEARINGS AND APPROVAL OF ORDINANCES 55. 56. C14-98-0027 Public hearing to amend Chapter 13-2 of the Austin City Code by zoning property locally known as 11320 FM 2222 Road, from "I-SF-2", Interim Single Family Residence (standard lot) to "GR", Community Commercial. Planning Commission Recommendation: To Grant "GR-CO", Community Commercial-Conditional Overlay District zoning with conditions. Applicant: Joel H. & Elena Smith, Agent: Amelia Lopez-Phelps. City Staff: David Wahlgren, 499-6455 (continued from 5/14/98, 5/21/98). Approved as recommended by the Planning Commission, deleted ROW reservation and dedication due to waiver granted by TxDot, first reading only C14-98-0015 Public hearing to amend Chapter 132 of the Austin City Code by zoning property locally known as 7112 Ed Bluestein Blvd. from "GR", Community Commercial to "CS1", CommercialLiquor Sales. Planning Commission Recommendation: To Grant "CS-1", CommercialLiquor Sales zoning. Applicant: Keystone Austin Property Holding Corp. (Mr. John Saad); Agent: Austin Permit Service, Inc. (Melissa Whaley). City Staff: Ivan Naranjo, 499-2724. Postponed indefinitely by Council. Staff should schedule it with CS-1 rollback. 57. C14-98-0019 Public hearing to amend Chapter 132 of the Austin City Code by zoning property locally known as 8005 Georgian Drive from "MF3", MultiFamily Residence (Medium Density) to "GR", Community Commercial. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant "GR-MU-CO", Community CommercialMixed UseConditional Overlay zoning with conditions. Applicant: Georgian Investments (Zahir Walji). Agent: Armburst, Brown & Davis (Jeb Brown). City Staff: Don Perryman, 499-2786. Approved as recommended by the Planning Commission, first reading only 58. C14-98-0023 Public hearing to amend Chapter 132 of the Austin City Code zoning property locally known as Winnebago Lane and Caven Road from "SF2", Single Family Residence, to "LI", Limited Industrial. Planning Commisison Recommendation: To grant "LI-CO" Limited Industrial-Conditional Overlay District and "RR" Rural Residence District zoning with conditions. Applicant: Airport Techno Park, L.P. (Mike Voticky); Agent: Sarah Crocker. City Staff: Joe Arriaga, 499-2308. 59. Approved as recommended by the Planning Commission first reading only. Report on effect of the proposed development on McKinney Falls per Planning Commission's request at the time of the second and third readings. C14-98-0026 Public hearing to amend Chapter 132 of the Austin City Code by zoning property locally known as Spicewood Springs Road and Chancellroy Dr. from "SF2", Single Family Residence (Standard Lot) to "MF1", Multi-Family Residence (Limited Density) Amended to "LO", Limited Office. Planning Commission Recommendation: To Grant "LO" Limited Office zoning with conditions. Applicant: Wong, Mitchell M.D. & Rose T.; Agent: Carter & Burgess, Inc. (Hank Smith). City Staff: David Wahlgren, 499-6455. Approved as recommended by the Planning Commission first reading only. ROW was deferred to subdivision stage. At second and third readings, report on why the ROW dedication is being deferred to the subdivision stage: What re the pros and cons of doing it at that stage? NOTE: EXPLAIN WHAT IS GOING ON WITH SITE PLAN. 60. 61. C14980028 Public hearing to amend Chapter 132 of the Austin City Code by zoning property locally known as 2515 Quarry Road from "SF3", Family Residence to "SF5", Urban Family Residence zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To deny "SF5", Urban Family Residence. Applicant: Steve Buerlein. City Staff: Don Perryman, 499-2786. Postponed to June 25, 1998, applicant's first request. C14-98-0039 Public hearing to amend Chapter 132 of the Austin City Code by zoning property locally known as 2701 East 7th Street from "GR", Community Commercial to "GR", Community Commercial. Planning Commission Recommendation: To Grant. Applicant: H.E.B. Grocery Company (Jim Sloan); Agent: Bury & Pittman, Inc. (Keith E. Parken). City Staff: Ivan Naranjo, 499-2724. Ordinance No. 980611-H approved as recommended by the Planning Commission. 62. C14-98-0040 Public hearing to amend Chapter 132 of the Austin City Code zoning property locally known as 2110 West Slaughter Lane from "ISF2 Interim Single Family Residence and & IRR", Interim Rural Residential to "GR" community Commercial District and "CS-1" Commercial Liquor Sales District zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant "GR" Community Commercial District and "CS-I-CO" Commercial Liquor Sales-Conditional Overlay district zoning with conditions. Applicant: H.E.B. Grocery Co. (Todd Piland); Agent: Bury & Pittman (Jim Knight) City Staff: Joe Arriaga, 499-2308. Postponed to June 25, 1998, applicant's first request. Items 55 through 62 approved on Councilmember Lewis' motion, Councilmember Spelman's second, 6-0 vote, Mayor Watson off the dais. PUBLIC HEARINGS 63. 6:00 Ρ.Μ. Public hearing on the City's 1998-99 proposed Community Development Program and Federal Annual Consolidated Plan (ACP). The Annual Consolidated Plan serves as the application and plan for use of four entitlement grants from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The grants included in the ACP are: the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG); the HOME Investment Partnership Program; the Emergency Shelter Grant; and Housing Opportunities for Person with AIDS (HOPWA). Close public hearing on Mayor Pro Tem Garcia's motion, Councilmember Slusher's second, 7-0 vote. EXECUTIVE SESSION (No Public Discussion on These Items) 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. Private Consultation with Attorney - Section 551.071 64. Discuss Travis County Landfill Company v. City of Austin, Cause No. 9707362, in the Travis County District Court. Personnel Matters - Section 551.074 65. Discuss and evaluate City Clerk. ACTION ON EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS 66. Consider personnel action with regard to City Clerk. Accept resignation of City Clerk James Elden Aldridge, authorize Mayor to negotiate compensation package and to appoint Joe Canales as interim City Clerk on Mayor Pro Tem Garcia's motion, Councilmember Slusher's second, 7-0 vote. 67. APPOINTMENTS Airport Advisory Board - EDGAR FARRERA (DESIGN COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVE – CONSENSUS) Animal Advisory Commission COUNCILMEMBER GOODMAN) THERESA RANSOM-NELSON (REAPPOINTMENT Board of Adjustment - WANDA PENN (REAPPOINTMENT - CONSENSUS), DOROTHY RICHTER (REAPPOINTMENT – CONSENSUS) Central City Entertainment Center Advisory Board - ADRIANNE R. ROGERS (CONSENSUS) Charter Revision Committee – JIM HARRINGTON (CONSENSUS) City of Austin Commission for Women – KIM CLOUSAR (CONSENSUS) Downtown Commission – WILLIAM KEENAN (REAPPOINTMENT - DOWNTOWN AUSTIN ALLIANCE REPRESENTATIVE – CONSENSUS), ROBERT KNIGHT (REAPPOINTMENT URBAN LAND INSTITUTE REPRESENTATIVE CONSENSUS), BOB WOODY (REAPPOINTMENT EAST 6TH STREET MERCHANTS REPRESENTATIVE CONSENSUS) Electrical Board - THOMAS WALDEN (REAPPOINTMENT – ELECTRICAL ENGINEER COUNCILMEMBER SLUSHER) EMS Quality Assurance Team MARY CAMPBELL (REAPPOINTMENT COUNCILMEMBER SLUSHER) Historic Landmark Commission - JULIA BUNTON (REAPPOINTMENT – CONSENSUS), JIM FOWLER (REAPPOINTMENT – CONSENSUS), TERESA RABAGO (REAPPOINTMENTCONSENSUS), TERESA O'CONNELL (CONSENSUS), MARTHA GEORGE WITHERS (CONSENSUS), LISA LAKY (TRAVIS COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION REPRESENTATIVE – CONSENSUS) Human Rights Commission – BETTYE TAYLOR (CONSENSUS) Impact Fee Advisory Committee – HANK KIDWELL (REAPPOINTMENT – CONSENSUS) MBE/WBE Advisory Committee BUSINESS REPRESENTATIVE JAMES HARPER (CERTIFIED WBE/MBE CONSENSUS), CHERYSE PHILLIPS (CAPITAL CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE REPRESENTATIVE – CONSENSUS) Music Commission PENELOPE DAVIES (COUNCILMEMBER SPELMAN), WAYNE GATHRIGHT (REAPPOINTMENT – CONSENSUS) Parks & Recreation Board ROSEMARY CASTLEBERRY (REAPPOINTMENT COUNCILMEMBER SLUSHER), ERMALINDA CRUZ-TORRES (REAPPOINTMENT CONSENSUS), MIKE LIBRIK (REAPPOINTMENT COUNCILMEMBER GOODMAN), MARY RUTH HOLDER (COUNCILMEMBER SPELMAN) Renaissance Market Commission VIRGINIA GARCIA (REAPPOINTMENT CONSENSUS), JANIS MORGAN (REAPPOINTMENT) Urban Forestry Board MARK BAKER (REAPPOINTMENT COUNCILMEMBER SLUSHER), JOYCE BASCIANO (REAPPOINTMENT – MAYOR WATSON), KEVIN CASEY (REAPPOINTMENT CONSENSUS), JEFFLYN DAVIS (REAPPOINTMENT COUNCILMEMBER GOODMAN) Urban Transportation Commission - JONETH WYATT (REAPPOINTMENT - CONSENSUS) Approved on Mayor Pro Tem Garcia's motion, Councilmember Spelman's second, 7-0 vote. ADJOURNED at 10:12 p.m. on Councilmember Slusher's motion, Councilmember Lewis' second 7-0 vote. Approved on this the 25th day of June, 1998 on Mayor Pro Tem Garcia's motion, Councilmember Goodman's second, 4-0 vote, Councilmembers Griffith and Lewis off the dais, Councilmember Spelman absent.