Y OF AUSTIN FOUNDED 1839 Austin City Council MINUTES 1. REGULAR MEETING THURSDAY, June 25, 1998 Mayor Watson called the meeting to order noting the absence of Councilmember Spelman. Approval of Minutes for Meetings of April 22, 1998, June 3, 10 and 11, 1998. Approved on Mayor Pro Tem Garcia's motion, Councilmember Goodman's second, 4-0 vote, Councilmembers Griffith and Lewis off the dais, Councilmember Spelman absent. CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS: GENERAL 2. 3. John McMillan, to discuss City co-sponsorship of the annual publication of a city almanac. Gus Pena, to discuss health clinics and the budget process. 4. Homero Cabello, to discuss speed bumps. Present, but did not speak 5. Ricky Hall, to discuss Bouldin Creek neighborhood - traffic calming. 6. Robert Thomas, to discuss termination of the site management at Rosewood Recreation Center. 7. Evan Williams, to discuss 5th, 6th and two-way conversion. 8. Perry Lorenz, to discuss West End traffic and two-way streets. Absent 9. Mark Pleasant, to discuss donation of surplus city computers and other items. 10. Richard Troxell, to discuss homeless issues. 11. Cecilia Bustamante, to report on Sister Cities 98-99 projects acoordinated in visit to Lima, Peru. BRIEFING 12. Contracts for landfill services. READING OF CONSENT AGENDA READING OF DISCUSSION AGENDA CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS: CONSENT AGENDA ACTION ON CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS 13. Approve ordinance adopting new ground transportation service regulations, amending parking provisions, and amending ordinance 970917-C, and the 1997-98 fee ordinance by adding additional limousine license permit category fees. (No fiscal impact.) [Recommended by Urban Transportation Commission] Ordinance No. 980625-M approved on Mayor Pro Tem Garcia's motion to delete sections A and B in section 8-13-104 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS, also to delete item 5, section B in section 8-13-106 APPROVAL AND DENIAL OF APPLICATIONS, and to renumber accordingly, Councilmember Griffith's second, 6-0 vote, Councilmember Spelman absent. Finance and Administrative Services 14. 15. 16. Approve a resolution authorizing execution of a twelve month supply agreement with FISHER SAFETY, Richardson, Texas, for the purchase of cotton and leather work gloves to be used by City personnel, in an amount not to exceed $105,511.25 with two twelve month extension options in an amount not to exceed $105,511.25 per extension, for a total contract amount not to exceed $316,533.75. (Funding in the amount of $26,378 was included in the 1997-98 Operating budget of various City departments. Funding for the remaining nine months and the extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.) Low bid of sixteen meeting specifications. No M/WBE Subcontracting opportunities were identified. Postponed two weeks to July 9, 1998 Approve a resolution authorizing execution of a twelve month supply agreement with MAPSCO INC., Austin, Texas, for the purchase of wall and folding City maps to be used by various departments, in an amount not to exceed $60,335.10 with two twelve month extension options in an amount not to exceed $60,335.10 per extension, for a total contract amount not to exceed $181,005.30. (Funding in the amount of $15,084 is available in the 1997-98 Operating budget of various City Departments. Funding for the remaining nine months and the extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.) Low responsive bid of three. No M/WBE Subcontracting opportunities were identified. Resolution No. 980625-15 approved Approve a resolution authorizing execution of a contract with LONGHORN INTERNATIONAL EQUIPMENT, INC., Austin, Texas, for the purchase of one truck with mounted asphalt pressure distributor for use by the Street and Bridge Division in road construction and maintenance, in the amount of $110,751. (Funding was included in the 1997-98 Amended Capital budget of the Public Works and Transportation Department.) Low bid of two. No M/WBE Subcontracting opportunities were identified. Resolution No. 980625-16 approved 17. Approve a resolution authorizing execution of a contract with LONGHORN INTERNATIONAL EQUIPMENT, INC., Austin, Texas, for the purchase of four trucks with mounted hot asphalt patch bodies to be used by the Street and Bridge Division for street maintenance, in the amount of $360,960. (Funding in the amount of $180,480 was included in the 1997-98 Operating budget of the Public Works and Transportation Department Transportation Fund, and $180,480 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. 980625-17 approved 18. Approve a resolution authorizing execution of a contract with LONGHORN INTERNATIONAL EQUIPMENT, INC., Austin, Texas, for the purchase of three medium duty trucks with mounted service bodies to be used by the Fire Department, in the amount of $252,122. (Funding in the amount of $74,806 was included in the 1997-98 Vehicle Acquisition Fund; $5,270 is available in the 1997-98 Operating budget of the Fire Department. $172,046 was included in the 1997-98 Amended Capital budget of the Fire Department.) Single bid. No M/WBE Subcontracting opportunities were identified. 19. 20. Resolution No. 980625-18 approved Approve a resolution authorizing execution of a twelve month service agreement with TOTAL ROOFING SERVICES, INC., Austin, Texas, to provide roofing services (semi-annual inspections, preventive maintenance and repairs) of City owned facilities, in an amount not to exceed $100,000 with two twelve month extension options in an amount not to exceed $100,000 per extension, for a total contract amount not to exceed $300,000. (Funding in the amount of $33,333 is available in the 1997-98 Operating budget of the Building Services 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.) Low bid of four. No M/WBE Subcontracting opportunities were identified. Resolution No. 980625-19 approved Approve a resolution authorizing and directing publication of an Official Notice of Intention to Issue $10,000,000 Subordinate Lien Revenue Bonds for the design and construction of three priority reclaimed water projects. Resolution No. 980625-20 approved 21. Approve a resolution authorizing amendment of service software license agreements with COMPUTER ASSOCIATE INTERNATIONAL, INC., Islandia, New York, for consolidation of the Police Department's mainframe applications with the Information Systems' Office mainframe, for a one-time upgrade fee of $60,317. (Funding was included in the 1997-98 Operating budget of the Police Department.) Sole source. No M/WBE Subcontracting opportunities were identified. Resolution No. 980625-21 approved 22. Approve a resolution authorizing execution of a contract amendment No. 1 with RHI CONSULTING INC., Austin, Texas, for the Information Systems Office, increasing the initial 23. contract period amount by $177,934 and authorizing the execution of the option to extend the contract period for an additional twelve month period in an amount not to exceed $217,806 for a revised contract amount of $613,546. No M/WBE subcontracting opportunities were identified. Resolution No. 980625-22 approved Amend Ordinance 970917-A, the 1997-98 Operating Budget, by appropriating $33,754 from the General Fund Contingency Reserve, increasing the transfer out from the General Fund and the transfer in to the Support Services Fund by $33,754, increasing the appropriation of Financial and Administrative Services Department by $33,754 and adding 5.5 FTEs for security services at City Hall and the Municipal Annex. Ordinance No. 980625-A approved Items 14 through 23 approved on Councilmember Lewis' motion, Mayor Pro Tem Garcia's second 6-0 vote, Councilmember Spelman absent. Water and Wastewater 24. 25. 26. Approve a resolution authorizing negotiation and execution of an agreement with AUSTIN HB RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES, LTD, for the design of a 24" reclaimed water main (from the proposed reclaimed water pump station at Walnut Creek Treatment Plant to a point on US 290 East at the end of Decker Lane) to serve the Harris Branch Development and other Northeast areas. (No fiscal impact. Costs to be borne by HB Residential Properties, Ltd.) [Recommended by Water and Wastewater Commission] Postponed two weeks Motion to reconsider on Councilmember Slusher's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Garcia's second, 6-0 vote, Councilmember Spelman absent. Resolution No. 980625-24 approved on Councilmember Slusher's motion, Councilmember Goodman's Second, 6-0 vote, Councilmember Spelman absent. Approve a resolution authorizing fee simple acquisition of Lot 13, Block A, River Valley Estates, locally known as 13201 Three Island Road, Del Valle, Texas, from OREN J. NICHOLAS and MARY LUCILLE NICHOLAS for the expansion of the South Austin Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant, in the amount of $190,000, plus $28,700 in relocation benefits, for a total amount of $218,700. (Funding is included in the 1997-98 Amended Capital Budget of the Water and Wastewater Utility.) Resolution No. 980625-25 approved Approve a resolution authorizing fee simple acquisition of Lot 5, Block C, River Valley Estates, locally known as 13202 Three Island Road, Del Valle, Texas, from BRUCE R. ALLYN and LINDA S. ALLYN for the expansion of the South Austin Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant, in the amount of $180,000 plus $28,700 in relocation benefits, for a total amount of $208,700. (Funding is included in the 1997-98 Amended Capital budget of the Water and Wastewater Utility.) Resolution No. 980625-26 approved 27. Approve a resolution authorizing fee simple acquisition of Lot 18, Block A, River Valley Estates, locally known as 13401 Three Island Road, Del Valle, Texas, from DON A. STEWART, JR., for the expansion of the South Austin Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant, in the amount of $95,000, plus $28,700 in relocation benefits, for a total amount of $123,700. (Funding is included in the 1997-98 Amended Capital budget of the Water and Wastewater Utility.) Resolution No. 980625-27 approved 28. Approve a resolution authorizing fee simple acquisition of Lot 21, Block A, River Valley Estates, locally known as 13413 Three Island Road, Del Valle, Texas, from JOHN J. PEARCE and JAN I. PEARCE for the expansion of the South Austin Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant, in the amount of $85,000 plus $28,700 in relocation benefits, for a total amount of $113,700. (Funding is included in the 1997-98 Amended Capital budget of the Water and Wastewater Utility.) Resolution No. 980625-28 approved Items 25 through 28 approved on Councilmember Lewis' motion, Mayor Pro Tem Garcia's second, 6-0 vote, Councilmember Spelman absent. Public Works 29. 30. 31. Approve a resolution authorizing execution of a construction contract with CYPRESS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, Johnson City, Texas, for construction of sidewalks at the following locations in East Austin: East 11th Street at I.H. 35; East 11th Street between Curve Street and Waller Street; East 7th Street between Chalmers Avenue and Chicon Street; Manor Road between Stafford Drive and Walnut Avenue; Manor Road between Larry Lane and Roundtree Drive, in the amount of $158,039.15. (Funding was included in the 1996-97 and the 1997-98 Amended Capital budgets of the Public Works and Transportation Department.) Low bid of four. 24.20% MBE, 8.70% WBE Subcontractor participation. Resolution No. 980625-29 approved with the removal of East 11th Street at I.H. 35 and East 11th between Curve Street and Waller Street on Councilmember Lewis' motion, Councilmember Goodman's second, 5-0 vote, Mayor Pro Tem Garcia off the dais, Councilmember Spelman absent. Amend Ordinance 970915-A, the 1997-98 Capital Budget of the Public Works and Transportation Department, by creating a new project named Town Lake/Lamar Bicycle/Pedestrian Improvements, and appropriating $953,252 for final design and construction. (Funding is available from the Texas Department of Transportation Federal Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act Category 4C Funds.) [Recommended by Planning Commission] (Related to Item 31) Ordinance No. 980625-B approved Approve a resolution authorizing execution of an Interlocal Agreement with the TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (TxDOT) for implementation of pedestrian and bicycle facilities across Town Lake near Lamar Boulevard, in the amount of $1,193,703. (Funding was included in the 1997-98 Amended Capital budget of the Public Works and Transportation Department.) [Related to Item 30] Resolution No. 980625-31 approved 32. Amend Ordinance 970915-A, the 1997-98 Capital Budget of the Public Works and Transportation Department, by creating a new project named South First Extension Slaughter/FM 1626, and appropriating $3,500,000 for design and construction for Phase I. (Funding to be reimbursed from the proceeds of long term debt issuance.) [Recommended by Planning Commission) (Related to Item 33) Ordinance No. 980625-C approved contingent on school board action 33. Approve a resolution authorizing official intent to reimburse eligible costs associated with the design, right-of-way acquisition, utility coordination and construction of South First Extension Slaughter/FM 1626 Phase I, in the amount of $3,500,000. (Funding is available through the issuance of long term debt to be sold September, 1998.) [Related to Item 32] Resolution No. 980625-33 approved, contingent of school board action. 34. 35. 36. Approve a resolution authorizing acceptance of an Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency act (ISTEA) Grant from the Texas Department of Transportation to upgrade the computerized traffic signal systems, in the amount of $672,709. Funding is available from the Texas Department of Transportation - Federal Surface Transportation Act Grant. A City match in the amount of $168,177 (20%) and $1,681.77 (1% administrative fee) is included in the 1997-98 Amended Capital budget of the Public Works and Transportation Department.) [Related to Item 35] Resolution No. 980625-34 approved Amend Ordinance 970915-A, the 1997-98 Capital Budget of the Public Works and Transportation Department, by appropriating $672,709 to the Traffic Signal System Project. (Funding is available from the Texas Department of Transportation - Federal Surface Transportation Act Grant. A City match in the amount of $168,177 (20%) and $1,681.77 (1% administrative fee) is included in the 1997-98 Approved Capital budget of the Public Works and Transportation Department.) [Recommended by Planning Commission] (Related to Item 34) Ordinance No. 980625-D approved Approve a resolution authorizing execution of a construction contract with LAUGHLIN ENVIRONMENTAL, INC., Houston, Texas, for the removal of asbestos containing materials at the Municipal Court Building located at 700 East 7th Street, in the amount of $187,000. (Funding is available in the 1997-98 Amended Capital budget of the Public Works and Transportation Department.) Low bid of two. 11.23% MBE, 21.40% WBE Subcontractor participation. Resolution No. 980625-36 approved 37. Approve a resolution authorizing execution of a construction contract with AUSTIN FILTER SYSTEMS, INC., Austin, Texas, for construction of sidewalk and curbramps along the western side of North Lamar Boulevard from Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard to 34th Street, and along the northern side of Old Koenig Lane from North Lamar Boulevard to Sunshine Drive, in the amount of $259,558. (Funding was included in the 1997-98 Amended Capital budget of the Public Works and Transportation Department.) Low bid of nine. 23.72% MBE, 11.19% WBE Subcontractor participation. Resolution No. 980625-37 approved Infrastructure Support Services 38. Amend Ordinance 970917-A, 1997-98 Operating Budget of the Infrastructure Support Services Fund, by: 1) increasing the beginning balance by $401,108 to recognize the audited beginning balance of $444,974; 2) increasing budgeted revenue from interest income by $30,000; 3) increasing budgeted miscellaneous revenue by $4,500; 4) increasing budgeted expenditures by $225,000 related to Year 2000 costs; and 5) increasing the budgeted ending balance by $210,608 to reflect the change in beginning balance as well as revenue and expenditure changes. Ordinance No. 980625-E approved Items 30 through 38 approved on Councilmember Lewis' motion, Mayor Pro Tem Garcia's second, 6-0 vote, Councilmember Spelman absent. Parks and Recreation 39. Approve a resolution authorizing execution of a contract with EMR CONSTRUCTION, INC., (MBE/FA), Austin, Texas, for construction and renovation of the St. Elmo School Park play area, located at 600 W. St. Elmo Road, in the amount of $84,322. (Funding was included in the 1997-98 Amended Capital budget of the Parks and Recreation Department.) Low bid of three. 59.7% MBE Prime participation. 5.6% WBE, 10.9% MBE Subcontractor participation. Resolution No. 980625-39 approved on Councilmember Slusher's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Garcia's second, 6-0 vote, Councilmember Spelman absent. Health and Human Services 40. 41. Approve a resolution authorizing negotiation and execution of a contract with Travis County, the Travis County Health Facilities Development Corporation, and the Daughters of Charity Health Services of Austin for the provision of health care services to the City's Medical Assistance Program (MAP) and Travis County MAP clients for a period of one year beginning July 1, 1998 through June 30, 1999 with four twelve month renewal options. (No fiscal impact.) Resolution No. 980625-40 approved Approve negotiation and execution of an eleven-month contract with Community Action, Inc., for HIV-related services under the Ryan White Title II Consortium grant, in an amount not to exceed $240,347. (Funding is available in the Health and Human Services Department Special Revenue funds Ryan White Title II Consortium grant programs.) [Recommended by HIV Planning Council] Approved Convention Center 42. Amend Ordinance No. 970915-A, amending the 1997-98 Capital Budget for the Convention Center Department by creating a new fund named Convention Center Expansion/Waller Creek Tunnel Project and appropriating $135,000,000 ($110,000,000 for acquisition and construction costs for the Convention Center expansion and $25,000,000 for related infrastructure on nearby Waller Creek to enhance flood and erosion control.) [Funding provided through the issuance of long-term debt approved by voters on May 2, 1998] (Recommended by Planning Commission and Environmental Board) Ordinance No. 980625-F approved Items 40 through 42 approved on Councilmember Lewis' motion, Mayor Pro Tem Garcia's second, 6-0 vote, Councilmember Spelman absent. Planning, Environmental and Conservation Services 43. Approve a resolution authorizing negotiation and execution of professional services agreements to provide consulting mechanical, electrical and plumbing engineering services to supplement the City's Energy Services staff in the Performance Contracting Program for a two year period, in an amount not to exceed $750,000 per agreement, for a total amount not to exceed $750,000 per agreement with the following five engineering firms: ACR ENGINEERING, INC., Austin, Texas, 0% MBE, 18.2% WBE Subconsultant participation; VENTANA ENERGY SERVICES, INC., Austin, Texas, No M/WBE Subconsulting opportunities were identified; ESPEY, HUSTON & ASSOCIATES, INC., Austin, Texas, 8.6% MBE, 18.2% WBE Subconsultant participation; O'CONNELL ROBERTSON & ASSOCIATES, INC., Austin, Texas, 8.6% MBE, 18.2% WBE Subconsultant participation; TOM GREEN AND COMPANY ENGINEERS, INC., Austin, Texas, 8.6% MBE, 18.2% WBE Subconsultant participation. (Funding is available in the Planning, Environmental and Conservation Services Department.) [Recommended by Resource Management Commission] Aviation 44. Resolution No. 980625-43 approved with the addition of the two alternatives: GOETTING & ASSOCIATES, INC., Austin, Texas and ENERGY ENGINEERING ASSOCIATES, INC., Austin, Texas on Mayor Pro Tem Garcia's motion, Councilmember Slusher's second, 6-0 vote, Councilmember Spelman absent. Approve a resolution authorizing execution of a contract with ASPHALT PAVING COMPANY OF AUSTIN, INC., Buda, Texas, for construction and paving of the East Runway and East Perimeter Road at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, in the amount of $315,269.76, plus a contingency fund of $31,527, for a total amount not to exceed $346,796.76. (Funding is included in the 199798 Amended Capital budget of the Aviation Department.) Low bid of four. 32% DBE participation: 0% MBE, 32% WBE Subcontractor participation. [To be reviewed by Airport Advisory Board June 23, 1998] Recommended by Airport Advisory Board. Resolution No. 980625-44 approved on Councilmember Lewis' motion, Mayor Pro Tem Garcia's second, 6-0 vote, Councilmember Spelman absent. 45. Approve a resolution authorizing execution of a contract with CONSTRUCTION RENT-A-FENCE, Thrall, Texas, for construction of the Site Fencing Package III (West) at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, in the amount of $180,310 plus a contingency fund of $18,031, for a total contract amount of $198,341. (Funding was included in the 1997-98 Amended Capital budget of the Aviation Department.) Low bid of four. 0% DBE Participation. No M/WBE Subcontracting opportunities were identified. [To be reviewed by Airport Advisory Board June 23, 1998] Recommended by Airport Advisory Board. Resolution No. 980625-45 approved Telecommunications & Regulatory Affairs 46. Approve an ordinance consenting to the transfer of control of Metro Access Networks, Inc., and MCI Metro Access Transmission Services, Inc., to WorldCom Inc. (No fiscal impact.) [Recommended by Telecommunications Commission and Council Committee for Telecommunications Infrastructure] Ordinance No. 980625-G approved Items 45 and 46 approved on Councilmember Lewis' motion, Mayor Pro Tem Garcia's second, 6-0 vote, Councilmember Spelman absent. Solid Waste Services 47. Approve a resolution rejecting all proposals for processing of recyclable materials and direct city staff to prepare an invitation for bids for recycling processing and/or hauling services. (Recommended by Solid Waste Advisory Commission) Resolution No. 980625-47 approved on Mayor Pro Tem Garcia's motion, Councilmember Goodman's second, 6-0 vote, Councilmember Spelman absent. Neighborhood Housing and Community Development 48. Approve a resolution authorizing a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Housing Implementation Program (HIP) forgivable loan to the Austin Redevelopment Corporation (ARC) for acquisition and repairs of the Monarch Apartments located at 2425 Elmont Avenue, in the amount of $200,000. Resolution No. 980625-48 approved Development Review and Inspection 49. 50. 51. Set a public hearing on an appeal by Mr. Joe Quintero and Ms. Cathy Vasquez of the Planning Commission's decision to approve a Conditional Use Permit for the Arnold Oil Company located at 1645 East 6th Street. File #SPC-970441C. (Suggested date and time: July 9, 1998 at 6:30p.m.) Approved with a suggested date and time: August 6, 1998 at 6:00 p.m. Set a public hearing on an appeal by Mr. Brad Greenblum on behalf of GMRI, Inc. (Red Lobster Restaurant) of Sign Review Board's decision to deny a sign variance request for the property located at 109 West Anderson Lane. File #C16-98-005. (Suggested date and time: July 16, 1998 at 6:00 p.m.) Approved suggested date of July 16, 1998 at 6:00 p.m. C14-97-0156 - Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 13-2 of the Austin City Code zoning property locally known as Approx. 1700' along the east side of Brodie Lane, Approx. 1750' north from its intersection with Slaughter Lane West, previously known as Southland Oaks Municipal 52. 53. 54. Utility District No. 1 (Cherry Creek 10), from "I-RR", Interim Rural Residence and "I-SF-2", Interim Single Family Residence (standard lot) to "RR", Rural Residence District; "SF-2", Single Family Residence (standard lot) District; "SF-4A", Single Family Residence (small lot) District; "LO" Limited Office District; and "P", Public District zoning with conditions. First reading on April 30, 1998; Vote 7-0. Conditions met as follows: No conditions to meet. Applicant: City of Austin. Agent: Development Review and Inspection Department. City Staff: Greg Guernsey, 499-2387. Ordinance No. 980625-H approved C14-97-0157 - Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 13-2 of the Austin City Code zoning property locally known as Approx. 4300' along the east and west sides of Brodie Lane, north from its intersection with Frate Barker Road, previously known as Southland Oaks Municipal Utility District No. 1 (Southland Oaks 3) from "I-RR", Interim Rural Residence and "I-SF-2", Interim Single Family Residence (standard lot) to "SF-1-C0", Single Family Residence (large lot); "SF-2", Single Family Residence (standard lot) District; "LO" Limited Office District; and "P-CO" Public District zoning with conditions. First reading on April 9, 1998; Vote 7-0. Conditions met as follows: Conditional overlay incorporates conditions imposed by Council on first reading. Applicant: City of Austin, Agent: Development Review and Inspections Department. City Staff: Greg Guernsey, 499-2387. (Continued from 3-26-98) Ordinance No. 980625-1 approved C14-98-0025 - Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 13-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 7509 Manchaca Road from "SF-3", Family Residence; "DR", Development Reserve to "LO", Limited Office; and "W/LO", Warehouse Limited Office. Planning Commission Recommendation: To Grant "LO-CO", Limited Office - Conditional Overlay zoning for Tracts 1 and 2, "W/LO-CO", Warehouse Limited Office - Conditional Overlay zoning for Tract 3 with conditions. Applicant: Richard Todd & Curtis Markland; Southwest Baptist Church (Ken Pumley); Agent: Site Specific (John Hussey). City Staff: Joe Arriaga, 499-2308. First reading on April 30, 1998; Vote 7-0, to grant LOCO on Tract 1 and 2 and W/LO on Tract 3, with conditions. Ordinance No. 980625-J approved C14-98-0030 - Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 13-2 of the Austin City Code zoning property locally known as 1513 S. Lamar Boulevard, from "CS", General Commercial Services, to "CS-1-CO", Commercial Services-Liquor Sales-Conditional Overlay zoning with conditions. First reading on June 4, 1998; Vote 6-9, Watson absent. Conditions met as follows: Conditional overlay incorporates conditions imposed by Council on first reading 6-0. Applicant: Daisy Chapman Fulton Shepherd (George B. Shepherd, Jr.); Agent: Locke Purnell Rain Harrell (Henry H. Gilmore) City Staff: Ivan Naranjo, 499-2724. Ordinance No. 980625-K approved ITEMS FROM COUNCIL 55. Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to assist the University Area Partners in improving the Guadalupe corridor from MLK to 29th Streets for pedestrian and transit operations at a cost not to exceed $75,000. (Funding is available in the 1997-98 budget of the Public Works and Transportation TSM Program.) [Mayor Pro Tem Gus Garcia and Councilmember Daryl Slusher] 56. Resolution No. 980625-55 approved Items 48 through 55 approved on Councilmember Lewis' motion, Mayor Pro Tem Garcia's second, 6-0 vote, Councilmember Spelman absent. Approve an ordinance directing the City Manager to waive review and development fees associated with the construction of a gravel surface parking lot at Huston-Tillotson College." (Councilmember Willie Lewis and Mayor Kirk Watson) Pulled off the agenda 57. Approve an ordinance creating a Solid Waste Operations Task Force for the purpose of reviewing, analyzing, and recommending best practices for implementation of solid waste service operations and customer services. (Mayor Kirk Watson, Mayor Pro Tem Gus Garcia and Councilmember Jackie Goodman) Ordinance No. 980625-L approved on Councilmember Lewis' motion, Mayor Pro Tem Garcia's second, 6-0 vote, Councilmember Spelman absent. 58. Approve a resolution supporting the conversion of the Cinema West adult theater located at 2130 South Congress Avenue, and instructing the City Manager to explore options to assist with the conversion. (Councilmember Jackie Goodman and Daryl Slusher) Resolution No. 980625-58 approved with instruction to the City Manager to bring back to Council by July 9, 1998 on Councilmember Goodman's motion, Councilmember Lewis' second, 6-0 vote, Councilmember Spelman absent. Motion to recess for Austin Housing Finance Corporation by Mayor Pro Tem Garcia, Councilmember Griffith's second, 6-0 vote, Councilmember Spelman absent. 3:30 Ρ.Μ. BOARD OF DIRECTOR'S MEETING OF AUSTIN HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION The Mayor will recess the City Council meeting. A Board meeting of the Austin Housing Finance Corporation (AHFC) will be conducted. Following adjournment of the AHFC Board meeting, the City Council will be reconvened. Items 59-64 are the AHFC items to be considered by the Austin Housing Finance Corporation's Board of Directors. 59. 60. Public hearing on the issuance of up to $20,000,000 of 501(c)(3) Multi-family Non-recourse Bonds, by the Austin Housing Finance Corporation, to finance the construction of a 256 unit housing complex known as Scarbrough, located in the 5700 block of Diehl Trail, to be owned and operated by a to be formed single purpose Texas non-profit corporation affiliated with Volunteers of America, National Services. Approve a resolution authorizing reimbursement from the issuance of up to $20,000,000 of 501(c)(3) Multi-family Non-recourse Bonds, by the Austin Housing Finance Corporation, to finance the construction of a 256 unit rental housing complex known as Scarbrough to be built at 5700 block of Diehl Trail. 61. Approve a resolution to adopt a Purchasing Policy for the Austin Housing Finance Corporation. (No fiscal impact.) 62. Approve a resolution to adopt the Multi-family Residential Development Rules and Regulations to govern Multi-family projects financed with Austin Housing Finance Corporation (AHFC) Bond Issues. (No fiscal impact.) 63. 64. Approve a resolution to appoint Joe Canales, Paul Hilgers, Martin Gonzalez, and Melinda Ruby as Directors of the Austin Inner City Redevelopment Corporation. (No fiscal impact.) Approve a resolution to appoint Joe Canales, Paul Hilgers, Wiley Hopkins, Melinda Ruby and Martin Gonzalez as Directors of the Austin Redevelopment Corporation. (No fiscal impact.) 4:30 Ρ.Μ. - ZONING HEARINGS AND APPROVAL OF ORDINANCES 65. 66. C14-98-0028 - Public hearing to amend Chapter 13-2 of the Austin City Code by zoning property locally known as 2515 Quarry Road from "SF-3", Family Residence to "SF-5", Urban Family Residence. Planning Commission Recommendation: To deny "SF-5", Urban Family Residence District zoning. Applicant: Steve Buerlein. City Staff: Don Perryman, 499-2786. (Continued from 6/11/98) Motion to close public hearing on Councilmember Goodman's motion, Councilmember Lewis' second, 6-0 vote, Councilmember Spelman absent. Postponed to July 23, 1998 so that the neighborhood association and applicant can meet to work out a resolution on key issues on Councilmember Goodman's motion, Councilmember Griffith's second, 6-0 vote, Councilmember Spelman absent. C14-98-0040 - Public hearing to amend Chapter 13-2 of the Austin City Code zoning property locally known as 2110 West Slaughter Lane from "I-SF-2", Interim Single Family Residence and "I-RR" 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 for Tract 1 and "CS-1-CO" Commercial Liquor Sales-Conditional Overlay District zoning for Tract 2 with conditions. Applicant: H.E.B. Grocery Co. (Todd Piland); Agent: Bury & Pittman (Jim Knight) City Staff: Joe Arriaga, 499-2308. (Continued from 6/11/98) Motion to close public hearing on Mayor Pro Tem Garcia's motion, Councilmember Slusher's second, 6-0 vote, Councilmember Spelman absent. Approved Planning commission recommendation with modified condition related to fast food restaurants; new requirement is that there will not be any free standing fast food restaurants, first reading only on Mayor Pro Tem Garcia's motion, Councilmember Lewis' second, 6-0 vote, Councilmember Spelman absent. 67. C14-83-098 - Public hearing to amend Chapter 13-2 of the Austin City Code by amending a restrictive covenant for the property locally known as as 3501 West William Cannon Drive. Planning Commission Recommendation: To deny request to amend the restrictive covenant. Applicant: Bannockburn Baptist Church (Herb Ingram); Agent: Garrett/Associates Engineering (Michael Simmons-Smith). City Staff: Joe Arriaga, 499-2308. Postponed to July 23, 1998 68. C14R-85-014 (DE) - Public hearing to amend Chapter 13-2 of the Austin City code by rezoning and deleting a portion of the Condition of Zoning/Principal Roadway Area site plan for property locally known as 8309 North IH 35. Existing zoning: "GO", General Office District. Planning Commission Recommendation: To Grant GO-CO, General Office-Conditional Overlay District zoning with conditions and delete a portion of the Condition of Zoning/Principal Roadway Area site plan Applicant: Bury and Pittman (Jim Gallegos). City Staff: Ivan Naranjo, 499-2724. Ordinance No. 980625-N approved 69. C14-98-0018 - Public hearing to amend Chapter 13-2 of the Austin City Code by zoning property locally known as 1706 West 6th Street from "SF-3", Family Residence to "LO-MU", Limited Office-Mixed Use District. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant "NO-MU-CO", Neighborhood Office-Mixed Use-Conditional Overlay District zoning with conditions. Applicant: Oxford Custom Homes, INC. (Rick Linda). Agent: Austin Permit Service (Melissa Whaley). City Staff: Don Perryman, 499-2786. Note: A valid petition has been filed in opposition to this rezoning request. Postponed to July 30, 1998, applicant's first request Items 67 through 69 approved on Mayor Pro Tem Garcia's motion, Councilmember Lewis' second, 6-0 vote, Councilmember Spelman absent. 70. C14-98-0033 - Public hearing to amend Chapter 13-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 7409 South Congress Avenue from "SF-2", Single Family Residence (Standard Lot) to "CS-CO", General Commercial Services - Conditional Overlay District zoning with conditions. Planning Commission Recommendation: To Grant "GR-CO", Community Commercial Conditional Overlay District zoning with conditions. Applicant: M.D. Thomson; Agent: Jim Bennett. City Staff: Joe Arriaga, 499-2308. 71. 72. Withdrawn C14-98-0043 - Public hearing to amend Chapter 13-2 of the Austin City Code by zoning property locally known as 1200 Block of Webberville Road from "SF-3", Family Residence to "P", Public District. Planning Commission Recommendation: To Grant "P", Public District zoning. Applicant: City of Austin, Parks and Recreation Dept. (Sarah E. Campbell); City Staff: Ivan Naranjo, 499-2724. Ordinance No. 980625-0 approved Planning Commission recommendations C14-98-0045 - Public hearing to amend Chapter 13-2 of the Austin City Code by zoning property locally known as 4306 Medical Parkway from "SF-3", Family Residence to "LO" Limited Office. Planning Commission Recommendation: To Grant "LO", Limited Office zoning with conditions. Applicant: Charlotte Clark; Agent: Faust Group (Bill Faust). City Staff: Antonio Gonzalez, 499-2243. Approved Planning Commission recommendations, first reading only 73. C14-98-0048 - Public hearing to amend Chapter 13-2 of the Austin City Code by zoning property locally known as 8615 Rockwood Lane from "CS", Commercial Services to "MF-4", Multi-Family Residence (moderate-high density). Planning Commission Recommendation: To Grant "MF-4", Multi-Family Residence zoning. Applicant: Rockwood apartments (David E. Hood); Agent: Small, Craig, & Werkenthin (James M. Nias). City Staff: Antonio Gonzalez, 499-2243. Ordinance No. 980625-P approved Planning Commission recommendations 74. 75. C14-98-0049 - Public hearing to amend Chapter 13-2 of the Austin City Code by zoning property locally known as Blessing Ave. at Wheatley Ave. from "SF-3", Family Residence to "MF-2", Multi-Family Residence (Low Density). Planning Commission Recommendation: To Grant "MF-2-CO", Multi-Family Residence (Low-Density)-Conditional Overlay District zoning with conditions. Applicant: St. John's Regular Baptist Association (Rev. G.V. Clark); Agent: SDC Austin Communities (Leslie Donaldson). City Staff: Ivan Naranjo, 499-2724. Ordinance No. 980625-Q approved Planning Commission recommendations C14-97-0148 - Public hearing to amend Chapter 13-2 of the Austin City Code by zoning property locally known as 13401 to 13471 N. US Hwy. 183 from "I-RR", Interim-Rural Residence to "GR", Community Commercial. Planning Commission Recommendation: To Grant "GR-CO", Community Commercial-Conditional Overlay zoning with conditions. Applicant: Michael & Rose T. Wong; Agent: CFX, Inc. (Carroll Faulkner). City Staff: David Wahlgren, 499-6455. Approved Planning Commission recommendation, first reading only. Items 71 through 75 approved on Mayor Pro Tem Garcia's motion, Councilmember Lewis' second, 6-0 vote, Councilmember Spelman absent. 76. C14-98-0063 - Public hearing to amend Chapter 13-2 of the Austin City Code by zoning property locally known as 1101 to 1169 Airport Blvd. from "LI", Limited Industrial Services to "CS-MU", General Commercial Services-Mixed Use Combining District. Planning Commission Recommendation: To be considered by the Planning Commission on June 23, 1998. Applicant: City of Austin: Agent: Development Review and Inspection Department. City Staff: Ivan Naranjo, 499-2724. Planning Commission recommendation: To approve staff recommendation. 9-0 (consent) 77. Approved motion to grant GR-MU-CO, community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay. The CO limits development and uses to those that will 1) generate less than 2,000 vehicle trips per day, and 2) prohibits vehicular access to Airport Boulevard; first reading only by Mayor Pro Tem Garcia, Councilmember Lewis' second, 6-0 vote, Councilmember Spelman absent. C14-98-0064 - Public hearing to amend Chapter 13-2 of the Austin City Code by zoning property locally known as Jain Lane and Custer Road from "LI", Limited Industrial Services to "CS-MU", General Commercial Services-Mixed Use Combining District zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To be considered by the Planning Commission on June 23, 1998. Applicant: 78. City of Austin. Agent: Development Review and Inspection Department. City Staff: Ivan Naranjo, 499-2724. Planning Commission recommendation: To grant staff recommendation. 9-0 Approved motion to grant LO-MU-CO, limited office-mixed use-conditional overlay limiting uses and intensities to those that generate less than 2,000 vehicle trips per day, first reading only by Mayor Pro Tem Garcia, Councilmember Slusher's second, 6-0 vote, Councilmember Spelman absent. C14-98-0065 - Public hearing to amend Chapter 13-2 of the Austin City Code by zoning property locally known as 1149 to 1199 Airport Blvd. and 1005 to 1023 Springdale Road from "LI", Limited Industrial Services to "CS-MU", General Commercial Services-Mixed Use Combining District zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To be considered by the Planning Commission on June 23, 1998. Agent: City of Austin. Applicant: Development Review and Inspection Department. City Staff: Ivan Naranjo, 499-2724. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant staff recommendation 9-0 (consent) Approved motion to grant CR-MU-CO, community commercial-mixed use-conditional overlay. CO limits uses and intensities to those that generate less than 2,000 vehicle trips per day, and prohibit access for commercial and milti-family uses onto Don Ann and Saucedo Avenues, first reading only by Mayor Pro Tem Garcia, Councilmember Lewis' second, 6-0 vote, Councilmember Spelman absent. Public hearing closed on items 76 through 78 by Councilmember Lewis, Mayor Pro Tem Garcia's second, 5-0 vote, Councilmember Slusher off the dais, Councilmember Spelman absent. PUBLIC HEARINGS 79. 6:00 P.Μ. - Public hearing on the conversion of Cesar Chavez, Second, Fifth, Sixth, Brazos and Colorado Streets from one-way to two-way operation. Close public hearing on Councilmember Goodman's motion, Mayor Watson's second, 5-0 vote, Mayor Pro Tem Garcia off the dais, Councilmember Spelman absent. 80. 6:30 P.Μ. - Public hearing on Dawson Neighborhood Plan. Close public hearing on Councilmember Griffith's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Garcia's second, 5-0 vote, Councilmember Slusher off the dais, Councilmember Spelman absent. 81. 7:00 Ρ.Μ. – Public hearing to ratify and approve on variance requests by Bury & Pittman, Inc for both the original site plans and the revised site plans for the construction of buildings and parking lots at GSD&M, 828 West 6th Street in the 25 year floodplain. Close public hearing on Mayor Pro Tem Garcia's motion, Councilmember Goodman's second, 5-0 vote, Councilmember Slusher off the dais, Councilmember Spelman absent. ACTION ON PUBLIC HEARINGS 82. Approve an ordinance to ratify and approve variance requests by Bury & Pittman, Inc for both the original site plans and the revised site plans for the construction of buildings and parking lots at GSD&M, 828 West 6th Street in the 25-year floodplain. Ordinance No. 980625-R approved on Mayor Pro Tem Garcia's motion, Councilmember Goodman's second, 5-0 vote, Councilmember Slusher off the dais, Councilmember Spelman absent. EXECUTIVE SESSION (No Public Discussion on These Items) Executive session held at 12:30 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. Executive session held at 9:35 p.m. to 10:05 p.m. 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 83. Discuss AT & T Communications of the Southwest, Inc. v. City of Austin, Cause No. A97-CA-532 SS, in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas. 84. Discuss Numbering Plan Area Code Relief Planning for the 512 Area Code, Public Utility Commission Docket No. 16901. 85. Discuss IBC Partners, Ltd., et al. v. the City of Austin, Cause No. 97-05393, In the Travis County District Court. 86. Discuss City of Austin v. Horse Thief Hollow Ranch, Ltd., et al., CA No. 98-00248, Travis County District Court. 87. Discuss legal issues related to the adoption and implementation of City of Austin Personnel Policies. Real Property – Section 551.072 88. Discuss acquisition of parkland. 89. Discuss acquisition of property for expansion of the Convention Center. ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING 90. Consider a resolution relating to development of land formerly designated as a "water quality protection zone" pursuant to Sec. 26.179 of the Texas Water Code. Resolution No. 980625-90 approved on Councilmember Slusher's motion, Councilmember Griffith's second, 5-0 vote, Councilmember Goodman off the dais, Councilmember Spelman absent. 91. Authorize fee simple acquisition of a 9,582 square feet of land and improvements legally described as Lot 2, The Railyard; Austin, Travis County, Texas, locally known as 519 East 4th Street from SW States Management & Louis Shanks of Texas, Inc., for the expansion of the Convention 92. 93. 94. Center. No action taken Authorize fee simple acquisition of 25,762 square feet of land and improvements out of Block 34 and 35, 342 square feet of land out of Block 33, Original City of Austin, consisting of 88 living units of the Railyard Apartments (Condominiums) from Brothers Railyard Corporation for the expansion of the Convention Center. Approved in an amount not to exceed, $9,525,000 on Mayor Pro Tem Garcia's motion, Councilmember Lewis' second, 6-0 vote, Councilmember Spelman absent. Authorize the filing of eminent domain proceedings in the event negotiations are unsuccessful for the fee simple acquisition of 9,582 square feet of land and improvements legally described as Lot 2, The Railyard, Austin, Travis County, Texas, locally known as 519 East 4th Street owned by SW States Management & Louis Shanks of Texas, Inc., for the expansion of the Convention Center. No action taken Authorize the filing of eminent domain proceedings in the event negotiations are unsuccessful for the fee simple acquisition of 25,762 square feet of land and improvements out of Block 34, and 35,342 square feet of land out of Block 33, Original City of Austin, consisting of 88 living units of the Railyard Apartments (Condominiums) owned by Brothers Railyard Corporation, for the expansion of the Convention Center. Approved on Mayor Pro Tem Garcia's motion, Councilmember Lewis' second, 6-0 vote, Councilmember Spelman absent. ADDENDUM June 25, 1998 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. Staff Briefing - Section 551.075 95. Staff briefing regarding contracts for landfills services. 96. Staff briefing regarding proposals for processing of recyclable materials. Private Consultation with Attorney-section 551.071 97. Discuss legal issues regarding contracts for landfill services. 98. Discuss legal issues regarding proposals for processing of recyclable materials. ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING 99. Consider mediated resolution in IBC Partners, Ltd., et al. V. the City of Austin, Cause No. 9705393, In the Travis County District Court. (affects development of property located in the 1700 through 2300 blocks of Loop 360 in the Barton Creek Water Quality Zone) Resolution No. 980625-19 approved on Councilmember Lewis' motion, Mayor Pro Tem Garcia's second, 6-0 vote, Councilmember Spelman absent. NOTE: The above items will be considered under their respective category, but follow the last number on the Austin, Texas, City Council Agenda for 12:00 P>M> on June 25, 1998. ADJOURNED at 10:13 p.m. on Councilmember Slusher's motion, Councilmember Griffith's second, 5-0 vote, Councilmember Goodman off the dais, Councilmember Spelman absent. Approved on this the 9th day of July, 1998 on Mayor Pro Tem Garcia's motion, Councilmember Griffith's second, 6-0 vote, Councilmember Lewis off the dais.