Big Airport Plans, Utility Rate Hikes
Financial & Utility Costs:
Discussed proposed rate increases for water, wastewater, and drainage fees, alongside a new $30 fee for driver's license renewals tied to missed court appearances.Major Airport Upgrades:
Approved over $2.5 million in contracts for Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, including new roadway signage and a fire water line.Conservation & Culture:
Advanced land acquisition for the Balcones Canyonlands Preserve and considered a management agreement for the Austin Music Network.Community Planning & Street Names:
Adopted the Dawson Neighborhood Plan and ultimately denied the proposed renaming of Rosewood Avenue to Dorothy Turner Boulevard.
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TY OF AUSTIN FOUNDED 1839 Austin City Council MINUTES 1. REGULAR MEETING THURSDAY, August 27, 1998 Mayor Watson called the meeting to order Councilmember Slusher off the dais, Councilmember Griffith absent. Approval of Minutes for Meetings of August 12, 17, 19 & 20, 1998 Approved on Councilmember Spelman's motion, Councilmember Slusher's second, 4-0-1 Mayor Pro Tem Garcia abstaining, Councilmember Griffith off the dais, Councilmember Griffith absent. Kenneth Snyder Absent CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS: GENERAL 2. Gus Pena 3. John Kunkel 4. 5. 6. Absent 7. 8. Michael Bonds, to discuss APD. Mike Alexander, to discuss noise ordinance. Absent Leonard Lyons, to discuss RFP process. Jorge Sedeno, to discuss Palmer Performing Arts Center retrofit and Town Lake Cultural Park on November 3 ballot. READING OF CONSENT AGENDA READING OF DISCUSSION AGENDA CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS: CONSENT AGENDA ACTION ON CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS 9. Approve a resolution authorizing negotiation and execution of a thirty-six month management agreement with THE MUSIC MANAGEMENT COMPANY, Austin, Texas, for the management and operation of the Austin Music Network, in an amount not to exceed $800,000 with two thirty-six month extension options, for a total contract amount not to exceed $800,000. (Funding in the amount of $41,667 is available in the 1997-98 Operating budget of the Finance and Administrative Services Department. Remaining funds will be charged to the 1998-99 Operating budget of the Finance and Administrative Services Department.) Best proposal of four. No M/WBE Subcontracting opportunities were identified. (Time Certain – 2:30 P.M.) Public speakers heard and discussion held, action postponed for one week, no speaker sign up next week on Councilmember Goodman's motion, Councilmember Lewis' second, 6-0 vote, Councilmember Griffith absent. 10. Approve a resolution authorizing execution of a contract with ANCHOR FENCE, New Braunfels, Texas, for the purchase and installation of a chain link fence at the Balcones Canyonlands Preserve, in an amount not to exceed $97,762.70. (Funding was included in the 1997-98 Capital budget of the Parks and Recreation Department.) Low bid of three. No MWBE Subcontracting opportunities were identified. Postponed one week on Councilmember Slusher's motion, Councilmember Lewis' second, 5-0 vote, Mayor Pro Tem Garcia and Councilmember Griffith absent. 11. Adopt a resolution supporting a countywide EMS system for the provision of Emergency Medical Services in Travis County. (Mayor Kirk Watson and Councilmembers Daryl Slusher and Jackie Goodman) (Time Certain – 5:00P.M.) Closed public hearing on Councilmember Lewis' motion, Councilmember Goodman's second, 5-0 vote, Councilmember Slusher off the dais, Councilmember Griffith absent. Motion to postpone to September 2, 1998 at 1:30 p.m. on Councilmember Spelman's motion, Councilmember Goodman's second, 6-0 vote, Councilmember Griffith absent. Financial Services & Administrative Services 12. 13. Approve a resolution expressing the City of Austin's intent to reimburse eligible costs associated with improvements to the City of Austin telecommunications network and Phase IIIB of the Greater Austin Area Telecommunications Network (GAATN), in the amount of $1,520,000. (Funding provided through the issuance of contractual obligations to be sold in September, 1998.) Postponed to September 3, 1998 Approve a resolution authorizing execution of a twelve month service agreement with EXECUTIVE SERVICE SYSTEMS, INC., Austin, Texas, for armed security guard services for Municipal Court, in an amount not to exceed $187,815 with two twelve month extension options, in an amount not to exceed $187,815 per extension, for a total contract amount not to exceed $563,445. (Funding in the amount of $15,651 was included in the 1997-98 Security Fund Budget for Municipal Court; funding for the final eleven months of the original contract period and the extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.) Low bid of three. No M/WBE Subcontracting opportunities were identified. Postponed one week on Councilmember Slusher's motion Councilmember Spelman's second, 5-0 vote, Mayor Pro Tem Garcia and Councilmember Griffith absent. Aviation 14. 15. Approve a resolution authorizing execution of a contract with RGM CONSTRUCTORS, L.P., Pflugerville, Texas, for the East Runway Fire Water Line at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, in the amount of $177,302, plus a contingency fund of $17,730.20, for a total contract amount not to exceed $195,032.20. (funding was included in the 1997-98 amended Capital Budget for Aviation.) Low bid of four. DBE Participation: 0% MBE, 3.9% WBE Subcontractor participation. (Recommended by Airport Advisory Board) Resolution No. 980827-14 approved on Councilmember Lewis' motion, Councilmember Spelman's second, 5-0 vote, Mayor Pro Tem Garcia and Councilmember Griffith absent. Approve a resolution authorizing the execution of a contract with NEON ELECTRIC CORPORATION, Houston, Texas, for the fabrication and installation of Roadway and Parking Signage at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, in the amount of $1,955,838, plus a contingency fund of $293,376, for a total amount not to exceed $2,249,214. (Funding was included in the 199798 amended Capital Budget.) Low bid of eight. DBE Participation: 56.69% MBE, 0% WBE Subcontractor participation. (Recommended by Airport Advisory Board) Resolution No. 980827-15 approved on Mayor Pro Tem Garcia's motion, Councilmember Spelman's second, 6-0 vote, Councilmember Griffith absent. 16. Approve a resolution authorizing Supplemental Amendment #8 to a Professional Services Agreement with LAW ENGINEERING, Austin, Texas, to provide Demolition Engineering Services II at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, in the amount of $252,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $852,000. (Funding was included in the 1997-98 Capital Budget for Aviation.) DBE Participation: 25% (1% MBE, 24% WBE). (Recommended by Airport Advisory Board) Resolution No. 980827-16 approved on Councilmember Lewis' motin, Councilmember Spelman's second, 5-0 vote. 17. Approve a resolution authorizing execution of a six month service agreement with YPS FACILITY SERVICES, Austin, Texas, for operation and maintenance of a Central Heating and Cooling Plant, in an amount not to exceed $46,880, with two twelve month extension options, the first option in an amount not to exceed $41,600, and the second option not to exceed $20,800, for a total contract amount not to exceed $109,280. (Funding in the amount of $7,813.33 was included in the 1997-98 Operating Budget of the Aviation Department; funding for the final five months and extension options will be contingent upon available funding in future budgets.) Low bid of five. No MWBE Subcontracting opportunities were identified. Low bid of five. No MWBE Subcontracting opportunities were identified. (Recommended by Airport Advisory Board) Resolution No. 980827-17 approved Municipal Court 18. Approve an Ordinance creating a fee (Denial of Driver's License Renewal Fee) of $30 for persons who have failed to appear in court. (Defendants are required to pay a $30 administrative fee to lift the restriction on the renewal of their driver's license. By law, $20 shall be remitted to the State of Texas; $6 shall be remitted to the vendor, and the City will retain $4 as a special expense fee. This revenue was anticipated, therefore there is no fiscal impact in the 1997-98 budget.) Ordinance No. 980817-A approved 19. Authorize acceptance of $2,066 from the State of Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education account for City Marshal training; Amend Ordinance No. 970917-A, the 1997-98 Operating Budget, amending the Special Revenue Fund by appropriating $2,066 to the Municipal Court Special Revenue Fund. Ordinance No. 980817-J Approved 20. Approve a resolution authorizing an Interlocal Agreement between the Austin Independent School District and the City of Austin in the amount of $20,000 for the Positive Parents Program and ratify the payment of $8,000. (Funding was included in the 1997-98 Operating Budget of Municipal Court.) Resolution 980827-20 approved Planning, Environmental and Conservation Services 21. Approve an Ordinance amending the Austin Tomorrow Comprehensive Plan by adopting the Dawson Neighborhood Plan. (There is no fiscal impact associated with adopting the Plan. A partial estimate of the fiscal impact to implement all of the recommendations in the plan, including a new public library, is $5,401,342. This plan is advisory and does not legally obligate the Council to implement any particular recommendation.) Ordinance No. 980827-B approved 22. Approve a resolution authorizing execution of related agreements: (1) a contract with AUSTIN AIR DUCT SERVICE COMPANY, Austin, Texas, for the purchase of air conditioning equipment and related installation and maintenance services, in the amount of $40,550 ($39,750 to be paid at completion of installation, with four additional annual payments of $200); and (2) a five year revenue generating agreement with THE BLINDMAKER, INC., Austin, Texas, in the amount of $70,400 ($66,062 + $4,338 - sales tax) for the sale of energy-efficient air conditioning equipment and associated engineering, project management, and maintenance services through the Austin Energy Services performance contracting program. (Funding was included in the 1997-98 Operating Budget of the Performance Contracting Fund; funding for the remaining $800 is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.) 23. 24. Resolution No. 980827-22 approved Approve third reading of an ordinance annexing the Motorola Tract Annexation Area for limited purposes. (Limited purpose annexation does not have a significant budgetary impact.) Ordinance No. 980827-C approved Approve third 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 has 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.) Ordinance No. 980827-D approved Items 18 through 24 approved on Mayor Pro Tem Garcia's motion, Councilmember Spelman's second, 6-0 vote, Councilmember Griffith absent. Public Works 25. 26. Amend the Austin City Code by modifying the Basic Traffic Ordinance, Section 16-4-5(B) and (E), Speed Limits, to adjust the existing speed zone on East Stassney Lane to 40 mph from Nuckols Crossing Road to Teri Road, and to 55 mph from Teri Road to Burleson Road. (Funding in the amount of $500 for the installation of speed limit signs is available in the 1997-98 Amended Operating Budget of the Department of Public Works and Transportation.) Ordinance No. 980827-K approved on Councilmember Spelman's motion, Councilmember Slusher's second, 5-0 vote, Mayor Pro Tem Garcia and Councilmember Griffith absent. Approve selection of a plan for a bicycle and pedestrian bridge across Town Lake near Lamar Boulevard, based upon one of four conceptual designs presented at the July 22, 1998 City Council Worksession, with modifications as determined by Council. [An estimated $8.3 million is available in the Capital Budget of the Public Works and Transportation Department (Lamar Street Bridge Bond funds, and a $953,252 Federal Enhancement grant.)] Postponed for two weeks on Councilmember Goodman's motion, Councilmember Slusher's second, 5-0 vote, Mayor Pro Tem Garcia and Councilmember Griffith absent. Development Review 27. 28. 29. C14-97-0019 - Approve second reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 13-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning the property locally known as 704 North Bluff Drive, from "SF-3", Family Residence to "GR-CO", Community Commercial-Conditional Overlay district zoning for Tract 1, "NO-CO", Neighborhood Office-Conditional Overlay district zoning for Tract 2, and "RR", Rural Residence district zoning for Tract 3, with conditions. First reading on September 25, 1997; Vote 7-0. Applicant: W.D. & Mildred Wilson; Agent: Edith Mullins Livingston; City Staff: Antonio Gonzalez, 499-2243. Approved second reading only allowing a 50 decibel only for the limits of the GR tract on Councilmember Goodman's motion, Councilmember Spelman's second, 6-0 vote, Councilmember Griffith absent. C14-98-0059 - Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 13-2 of the Austin City Code zoning property locally known as 4016 Manchaca Road from SF-3, Family Residence district, to LO-CO, Limited Office-Conditional Overlay, district zoning with conditions. First reading on July 9, 1998; Vote 7-0. Conditions met as follows: Conditional overlay incorporates conditions imposed by Council at first ordinance reading. Applicant: James A. Sparks; Agent: Michael Crane; City Staff: Ivan Naranjo, 499-2724. Ordinance No. 980827-E approved Set a public hearing on an appeal by Ms. Susan Littleton of the Planning Commission's decision to approve a Conditional Use Permit for the Slick Willie's Family Billiard Hall located at 1509 South Lamar Blvd. File #SPC-97-0415C. (Suggested date and time: Sept. 24, 1998 at 6:00 p.m.) Resolution No. 980827-29 approved Water and Wastewater 30. Approve a resolution authorizing fee simple acquisition of Lot 17, Block A, River Valley Estates, locally known as 13305 Three Island Road, Del Valle, Texas, from APOLINAR TOVAR AND BERNARDINO TOVAR for the expansion of the South Austin Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant, in the amount of $170,000 plus $28,700 in relocation benefits, for a total amount not to exceed $198,700. (Funding was included in the 1997-98 Amended Capital budget of the Water and Wastewater Utility.) Resolution No. 980827-30 approved 31. Approve a resolution authorizing fee simple acquisition of Lot 9, Block A, River Valley Estates, locally known as 0 Three Island Road, Del Valle, Texas, from GUILLERMO BAEZ, JUAN BENAVENTE AND GUILLERMO PIZZUTO for the expansion of the South Austin Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant, in the amount of $39,200. (Funding is included in the 1997-98 Amended Capital budget of the Water and Wastewater Utility.) Resolution No. 980827-31 approved Watershed Protection 32. Approve a resolution authorizing negotiation and execution of an Interlocal Agreement with the UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN CENTER FOR RESEARCH IN WATER RESOURCES, for expansion and additional development of a non-point source pollutant loading model for use in subsequent phases of the city-wide masterplan for twelve months in the amount of $65,589 with a twelve month extension option in the amount of $27,874, for a total amount not to exceed $94,463. (Funding was included in the 1997-98 Amended Operating Budget of the Watershed Protection Department.) [Recommended by Environmental Board] Resolution No. 980827-32 approved Items 28 through 32 approved on Mayor Pro Tem Garcia's motion, Councilmember Spelman's second, 6-0 vote, Councilmember Griffith absent. 33. Approve a resolution authorizing negotiation and execution of a State Use Contract with TEXAS INDUSTRIES FOR THE BLIND AND HANDICAPPED, for vegetation control in creeks and detention/sedimentation ponds and for hauling of excessive vegetation and debris from work performed, in the amount of $1,524,155. (Funding is contingent upon approval of FY 98-99 Operating Budget of the Watershed Protection Department). Resolution No. 980827-33 approved on Councilmember Lewis' motion, Councilmember Spelman's second, 5-0 vote, Mayor Pro Tem Garcia and Councilmember Griffith absent. Parks and Recreation 34. Approve a resolution submitting to the United States Fish and Wildlife Services an amendment to the Balcones Canyonlands Conservation Plan-Shared Vision to include a Land in Lieu of Fees Provision; authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Travis County implementing the BCCP Shared Vision to allow for acceptance of Land in Lieu of Fees. (No fiscal impact.) [Recommended by Balcones Canyonlands Coordinating Committee.] Resolution No. 980827-34 approved ITEMS FROM COUNCIL 35. 36. Approve an ordinance directing the City Manager to waive the Street Closure requirements and fees for the Fiesta de Independencia Foundation's "Diez y Seis Event" scheduled for Tuesday, September 15, 1998. (Mayor Pro Tem Gus Garcia and Mayor Kirk Watson) Resolution No. 980827-F approved Items 34 and 35 approved on Mayor Pro Tem Garcia's motion, Councilmember Spelman's second, 6-0 vote, Councilmember Griffith absent. Discuss CAPCO budget and management issues and approve a resolution directing the City Manager to take appropriate action. (Councilmembers William Spelman, Jackie Goodman, and Daryl Slusher) Resolution No. 980827-36 approved on Councilmember Spelman's motion, Councilmember Slusher's second, 6-0 vote, Councilmember Griffith absent. 4:30 Ρ.Μ. - ZONING HEARINGS AND APPROVAL OF ORDINANCES 37. 38. C14-98-0103 - Public hearing to amend Chapter 13-2 of the Austin City Code by zoning property locally known as 4610-7318 Parmer Lane from "I-RR", Interim-Rural Residence district to "GR-MU", Community Commercial-Mixed Use district and "LI-PDA" Limited Industrial-Planned Development Area district. Planning Commission Recommendation: To be considered by the Planning Commission on August 11, 1998. Applicant: City of Austin; Agent: Development Review and Inspection Department; Owner: Robinson Land Partners, Robinson Ranch et. al., and Missouri-Pacific Railroad; City Staff: Greg Guernsey, 499-2387. Ordinance No. 980827-G approved C14-98-0100 - Public hearing to amend Chapter 13-2 of the Austin City Code by zoning property locally known as 600 Jet Lane from "I-RR" Interim-Rural Residence district to "AG", Agricultural district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: Pending, case to be considered by the Planning Commission on August 25, 1998. Applicant: City of Austin; Agent: Development Review and Inspection Department; Owner: Grace I. Letho. City Staff: Greg Guernsey, 499-2387. (continued from 8/27/98) Ordinance No. 980827-H approved Items 37 and 38 approved on Councilmember Slusher's motion, Councilmember Lewis' second, 6-0 vote Councilmember Griffith absent. PUBLIC HEARINGS 39. 6:00 Ρ.Μ. Public hearing on proposed rate and fee increases for the Water and Wastewater Utility and the Comprehensive Drainage Fee of the Watershed Protection Department as part of the 1998-99 proposed Budget. Close public hearing on Councilmember Spelman's motion, Councilmember Goodman's second, 4-0 vote, Mayor Watson and Councilmember Slusher off the dais, Councilmember Griffith absent. 40. 6:30 P.M.Public hearing on 1998-99 Operating Budget: Public Safety, Workforce and Health and Human Services. Close public hearing on Mayor Pro Tem Garcia's motion, Councilmember Slusher's second, 4-0 vote, Councilmembers Goodman and Spelman off the dais, Councilmember Griffith absent. 41. 7:00 Ρ.Μ.Public hearing for a proposed street name change of the entire length of Rosewood Avenue to Dorothy Turner Boulevard. Closed public hearing on Councilmember Lewis' motion, Councilmember Slusher's second, 5-0 vote, Mayor Pro Tem Garcia and Councilmember Griffith absent. 42. 7:30 Ρ.Μ.Public hearing to consider increasing the refuse container fee associated with the commercial and Multi-family Recycling Ordinance. Closed public hearing on Councilmember Slusher's motion, Councilmember Lewis' second, 5-0 vote, Mayor Pro Tem Garcia and Councilmember Griffith absent. ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING 43. 44. Approve an ordinance-amending Chapter 12-3 of the City Code related to commercial and multi-family recycling. (Recommended by Solid Waste Advisory Commission) Approved first reading only with direction to City Manager to develop an educational program and obtain information from the service providers. Amend Ordinance 970917-C, the 1997-98 Fee Ordinance, increasing the Refuse Collection Service License Fee from $3.00 per month per container to $4.00 per month per container, effective September 30, 1998. ($129,000 in additional revenue from the Refuse Collection Service License Fee; $129,000 increase in the transfer to the Solid Waste Services Fund to the 1998-99 Proposed Budget. Approved first reading only Items 43 and 44 approved on Councilmember Lewis' motion, Councilmember Slusher's second, 50 vote, Mayor Pro Tem Garcia and Councilmember Griffith absent. 45. Consider a proposed street name change of the entire length of Rosewood Avenue to Dorothy Turner Boulevard. (Processing and street sign fees to be paid by applicant.) Amendment to find a mechanism to honor Dorothy Turner on Councilmember Goodman's motion, Councilmember Spelman's second, 3-0 vote, Councilmembers Lewis and Slusher voting "NO", Mayor Pro Tem Garcia and Councilmember Griffith absent. Motion to deny the proposed street name change on Councilmember Lewis' motion, Councilmember Slusher's second, 5-0 vote, Mayor Pro Tem Garcia and Councilmember Griffith absent. Motion to continue meeting after 10:00 p.m. on Councilmember Goodman's motion, Mayor Watson's second, 4-0 vote, Councilmember Slusher off the dais, Mayor Pro Tem Garcia and Councilmember Griffith absent. EXECUTIVE SESSION (No Public Discussion on These Items) Executive session held at 12:45 p.m. to 1:45 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 46. Discuss City of Austin v. Southwestern Bell Video Services, Inc., Case No. A-98-CA-028-LB, United States District Court for Western District of Texas. 47. Discuss Industrial Properties Corporation and IDI-Vista, LTD. v. City of Austin, et al, Cause No. 97-13064, in the Travis County District Court of Texas. 48. Discuss Hidden Oaks Limited vs. City of Austin, Cause No. 96-50837, in the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. 49. Discuss Janice Bailey, et al. v. City of Austin, Cause No. 03-97-00789-CV, in the Court of Appeals for the Third Judicial District of Texas at Austin. Land Acquisition – Section 551.072 50. Seek and receive legal advice on acquisition of real property and condemnation. 51. Discuss acquisition of approximately 68.089 acres from the Texas Nature Conservancy (TNC) of Texas, Inc., for the Balcones Canyonlands Preserve ("BCP"). ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING 52. 53. Approve payment of attorney's fees in the amount of $128,009.00 awarded to Plaintiff in Hidden Oaks Limited vs. City of Austin, Cause No. 96-50837, in the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. Approved in an amount not to exceed $128,009 on Mayor Pro Tem Garcia's motion, Councilmember Spelman's second, 6-0 vote, Councilmember Griffith absent. Approve Resolution to authorize the execution of the Compromise Settlement Agreement to in Industrial Properties Corporation and IDI-Vista, LTD. v. City of Austin, et al, Resolution No. 980827-53 approved on Councilmember Goodman's motion, Councilmember Spelman's second, 5-0 vote, Mayor Pro Tem Garcia and Councilmember Griffith absent. 54. Amend Ordinance 970915-A, amending the 1997-98 Capital budget of the Parks and Recreation Department by increasing appropriations in the Balcones Canyonlands Conservation Project account by $202,730. (Funding in the amount of $11,371 is available from rental income, $176,359 is available from the sale of certificates of participation, and $15,000 is available from extension fees.) [Recommended by Planning Commission] Ordinance No. 980827-1 approved 55. 56. Approve a resolution authorizing negotiation and execution of a contract for the acquisition of approximately 68.089 acres out of a 450 acre tract known collectively as Long Canyon from the Texas Nature Conservancy (TNC) of Texas, Inc., for the Balcones Canyonlands Preserve ("BCP”). Resolution No. 980827-55 approved in an amount not to exceed $304,105.90 APPOINTMENTS Arts & Recreation Subcommittee - DEANNA D. RODRIGUEZ (CONSENSUS) Ethics Review Commission GINNY AGNEW (CONFIRMED APPOINTMENT COUNCILMEMBER GOODMAN), DAYNA FINET (CONFIRMED APPOINTMENT COUNCILMEMBER SLUSHER), MARY NELL MATHIS (NOMINATED APPOINTMENT COUNCILMEMBER GRIFFITH) Solid Waste Operations Task Force - JOHN GRIMM (COMMERCIAL USER REPRESENTATIVE CONSENSUS), CLARENCE JOHNSON (RATE ADVOCATE REPRESENTATIVE CONSENSUS) Water & Wastewater Commission LANETTA COOPER (REAPPOINTMENT COUNCILMEMBER GRIFFITH) Items 54 through 56 approved on Mayor Pro Tem Garcia's motion, Councilmember Spelman's second, 6-0 vote, Councilmember Griffith absent. ADJOURNED at 11:31 p.m. on Councilmember Slusher's motion, Councilmember Spelman's second, 5-0 vote, Mayor Pro Tem Garcia and Councilmember Griffith absent. Approved on this the 3rd day of September, 1998 on Mayor Pro Tem Garcia's motion, Councilmember Goodman's second, 4-0 vote, Councilmembers Griffith, Lewis and Spelman off the dais.