Austin City Council MINUTES WORKSESSION WEDNESDAY, JULY 8,1998 Mayor Watson called the meeting to order noting the temporary absence of Councilmember Spelman. BRIEFINGS 1. TRANSPORTATION ISSUES UPDATE a. Lamar Boulevard Bicycle/Pedestrian Bridge b. Lamar Boulevard Channel at 5th/6th Streets c. Update on other Council Transportation Initiatives Postponed one week 2. Year 2000 (Councilmember William Spelman and Mayor Kirk Watson) Postponed one week READING OF CONSENT AGENDA READING OF DISCUSSION AGENDA CITIZEN'S COMMUNICATION: CONSENT AGENDA ACTION ON CONSENT AGENDA PREVIEW OF ITEMS FOR NEXT COUNCIL MEETING 3. Review of Proposed Agenda Items from the City Manager for July 16, 1998. 4. Review of Proposed Agenda Items from Council for July 16, 1998. 5. Discuss and identify consent and discussion agenda items for the July 9, 1998 Council meeting agenda. (Agenda for July 9, 1998 is attached and incorporated by reference.) Items pulled for discussion: #s 10,11,15, 22, 23,24, 30, 36,37, 38 and 39. Items on the consent agenda: #'s12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 40, 41 and 60. 6. Set Time Certain, if necessary, for agenda items on the July 9, 1998 Agenda. Water and Wastewater 7. Approve a resolution authorizing negotiation and execution of a professional services agreement with SYLVA ENGINEERING CORPORATION (MBE/MH), Austin, Texas, for Phase I (preliminary engineering) and Phase II (design) services for the Walsh Tract Lift Station Relief Interceptor, in an amount not to exceed $284,000. (Funding was included in the 1997-98 Amended Capital budget of the Water and Wastewater Utility.) Best proposal of seven. 63% MBE Prime participation. 0% MBE, 19% WBE Subconsultant participation. [Recommended by Water and Wastewater Commission] Resolution No. 980708-7 approved 8. Approve a resolution authorizing execution of a construction contract with KEY ENTERPRISES, INC., Austin, Texas, for the construction of 8" and 12" water and wastewater lines in the Tarrytown area, in the amount of $3,136,415. (Funding in the amount of $1,702,277 is available in the 1996-97 Amended Capital budget for Water Improvements, and $1,434,138 is available in the 1996-97 Amended Capital budget for Wastewater Improvements for the Water and Wastewater Utility.) Low bid of four. 31.47% MBE, 3.03% WBE Subcontractor participation. [Recommended by Water and Wastewater Commission] Resolution No. 980708-8 approved Items 7 and 8 approved on Mayor Pro Tern Garcia's motion, Councilmember Spelman's second, 7-0 vote. 9. Approve a resolution authorizing Service Extension Request 1830 for wastewater service submitted by Jitendra Budwal for the Budwal Single Family Tract, which is, located outside the city limits. (No fiscal impact.) [Not recommended by Water and Wastewater Commission] Postponed one week on Councilmember Spelman's motion, Councilmember Slusher's second, 7-0 vote. 10. Approve a resolution authorizing Service Extension Request 1827 for water service submitted by C.W. & L.M. Chaffin for the C.W. & L.M. Chaffin Tract, which is, located outside the city limits. (No fiscal impact.) [Recommended by Water and Wastewater Commission] Resolution No. 980708-10 approved 11. Approve a resolution authorizing negotiation and execution of a cost reimbursement agreement with ART EDINA, INC., Austin, Texas, for the construction of a 24-inch water main and appurtenances to provide permanent water service within and near the proposed Pioneer Crossing Tract, in an amount not to exceed $725,000. (Cost reimbursement in an amount not to exceed $725,000 is subject to funding in future budgets of the Water and Wastewater Utility's Capital Improvement Project Funds beginning in fiscal year 2000-01.) [Recommended by Water and Wastewater Commission] Resolution No. 980708-11 approved 12. Approve a resolution authorizing fee simple acquisition of Lot 12, block A, River Valley Estates, locally known as 13109 Three Island Road, Del Valle, Texas, from Jerry F. Bang for the expansion of the South Austin Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant, in the amount of $146,000 plus $28,700 in relocation benefits, for a total amount of $174,700. (Funding was included in the 1997-98 Amended Capital Budget of the Water and Wastewater Utility.) Resolution No. 980708-12 approved 13. Approve a resolution authorizing fee simple acquisition of Lot 6, Block B, River Valley Estates, locally known as 13100 Three Island Road, Del Valle Texas, from Stephanie Nicholas, for the expansion of the South Austin Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant, in the amount of $120,000, plus $28,700 in owner relocation benefits, for a total amount of $148,700. (Funding was included in the 1997-98 Amended Capaital Budget for the Water and Wastewater Utility.) Resolution No. 980708-13 approved 14. Approve a resolution authorizing execution of a construction contract with SALAS & MORALES, INC., (MBE/MH), Austin, Texas, for construction of new wastewater lines located on South Lamar Boulevard from Cinco to Collier, and along West 7 th Street from Atlanta to Hearn, in the amount of $221,580. (Funding was included in the 1997-98 Capital Budget of the Water and Wastewater Utility.) MBE Prime Participation: 79.1%; 0% MBE, 8.9% WBE Subcontractor participation. (Recommended by W/WW Commission) Resolution No. 980708-14 approved Items 10 through 14 approved on Mayor Pro Tern Garcia's motion, Councilmember Lewis' second, 7-0 vote. EXECUTIVE SESSION (No Public Discussion on These Items) Executive session held at 1:50 p.m. to 4:35 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 matter 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 15. Discuss City of Austin v. Horse Thief Hollow Ranch, Ltd., et al.. CA No. 98-00248, Travis County District Court. ADJOURNED at 5:00 p.m. on Councilmember Slusher's motion, Councilmember Lewis' second, 60 vote, Councilmember Griffith out of the room. Approved on this the 16th day of July, 1998 on Councilmember Slusher's motion, Councilmember Griffith's second, 6-0 vote, Councilmember Spelman off the dais.