Austin's Airport Growth, Environment & Housing
Airport Growth and Operations:
Approved numerous contracts for services and landscaping at Austin Bergstrom International Airport (ABIA). Key decisions included transitioning future airport custodial services to city staff and initiating a re-evaluation of the airport's recycling programs.Environmental Protection & Litigation:
Discussed acquiring land for crucial water quality protection and addressed several ongoing lawsuits related to development regulations in the environmentally sensitive Barton Springs Zone.Housing Affordability Initiative:
Supported the Travis County Housing Finance Corporation's Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bond Refinancing Program, aiming to assist residents with mortgage origination inside the city.ADA Lawsuit Settlement:
Approved a settlement of up to $125,000 to resolve a federal lawsuit concerning the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) against the city.
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C AUSTIN FOUNDED 1839 Austin City Council MINUTES NOTICE OF MEETING WORKSESSION WEDNESDAY JANUARY 20, 1999 Mayor Watson called the meeting to order at 1:49 p.m., noting the temporary absence of Councilmembers Lewis and Spelman. READING OF CONSENT AGENDA READING OF DISCUSSION AGENDA CITIZENS COMMUNICATION: CONSENT AGENDA ACTION ON CONSENT AGENDA PREVIEW OF ITEMS FOR NEXT COUNCIL MEETING 1. Review of Proposed Agenda Items from the City Manager for February 4, 1999. 2. Review of Proposed Agenda Items from Council for February 4, 1999. 3. Discuss and identify consent and discussion agenda items for the January 21, 1999 Council meeting agenda. (Agenda for January 21, 1999 is attached and incorporated by reference.) Items pulled: 9, 14, 24, 28, 29 and 31. 4. Set Time Certain, if necessary, for agenda items on the January 21, 1999 Agenda. BRIEFINGS 5. Goggio Management Team Status Report and Federally Qualified Health Clincs update Presentation given by John Kuenning, Kaye Music, David Lurie and Mike Abkowitz. 6. Update on generating capacity for the electric utility industry in Texas. Presentation given by Andy Ramirez, Bob Conn and Charles (Chuck) Manning. 7. Update on the Bond Implementation Plan. Presentation given by Charles Curry, Mike Heitz, Peter Reick and Maria Alicia Garcia. 8. Update on Computer Sciences Corporation proposal. Presentation given by City Manager Jesus Garza. Housing 9. Approve a resolution supporting the Travis County Housing Finance Corporation's Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bond Refinancing Program for 1999, and authorize the origination of mortgages inside the Austin City Limits with bond proceeds from the financing program. (There is no fiscal impact associated with approval of this item.) Resolution No. 990120-9 approved Aviation 10. Approve a resolution authorizing execution of a contract with EQUIPMENT DEPOT, INC., Pflugerville, Texas for the purchase of two electric boom lifts including extended warranties and full-maintenance training for use at Austin Bergstrom International Airport, in the amount of $84,647. (Funding was included in the 1998-99 Approved Capital Budget for the Aviation Department.) Low bid of four. No M/WBE subcontracting opportunities were identified. (Recommended by Airport Advisory Board) Resolution No. 990120-10 approved 11. Approve a resolution authorizing execution of a twelve month service agreement with TEXAS HYDRO SERVICES, Biloxi, Mississippi, for the purchase of runway rubber removal for Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, in an amount not to exceed $47,900 with two twelve-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $47,900 per extension for a total contract amount not to exceed $143,700. (Funding in the amount of $23,950 was included in the 1998-99 Approved Operating Budget for Aviation. Funding for the remaining six months of the original contract period and extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.) Low bid of two. No M/WBE subcontracting opportunities were identified. (Recommended by Airport Advisory Board) Resolution No. 990120-11 approved Items 9 through 11 approved on Councilmember Garcia's motion, Councilmember Spelman's second, 4-0 vote, Mayor Pro Tem Goodman, Councilmembers Griffith and Lewis out of the room. 12. Approve a resolution authorizing execution of a three year service agreement with MAJESTIKLEEN (MBE/MA), Austin, Texas for the purchase of window cleaning services at Austin Bergstrom International Airport in an amount not to exceed $125,400 with two one year extension options in an amount not to exceed $41,800 per extension for a total contract amount not to exceed $209,000. (Funding in the amount of $24,383.31 was included in the 1998-99 Approved Operating Budget for Aviation. Funding for the remaining two years and five months of the original contract period and extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budget.) Low bid of two. MBE Prime participation: 100%. Subcontracting opportunities were identified. (Recommended by Airport Advisory Board) Resolution No. 990120-12 approved with an amendment by Councilmember Slusher to approve a two year agreement with an option for a third year with Council approval, Councilmember Garcia's second, 7-0 vote. 13. Approve a resolution authorizing execution of a five year service agreement with BFI/ACCO Waste Paper, Austin, Texas for the purchase of Refuse and Recyclable Collection Services at Austin Bergstrom International Airport in an amount not to exceed $2,027,544 for five years with two three-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $1,216,526.40 per extension for a total contract amount not to exceed $4,460,596.80. (Funding in the amount of $202,754.40 was included in the 1998-99 Operating Budget for the Aviation Department. Funding for the remaining four years and six months of the original contract period extension options will be contingent upon available funding in future budget.) Low bid of three. No M/WBE Subcontracting opportunities were identified. (Recommended by Airport Advisory Board) Resolution No. 990120-13 approved with amendment by Councilmember Garcia to award the waste collection portion only and to instruct the City Manager to find another alternative to handle the recycling. None of the materials are to go to the Bolm Road location, Councilmember Spelman's second, 6-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Goodman out of the room. 14. Approve a resolution authorizing execution of a three year service agreement with JANIKING OF AUSTIN, Austin, Texas, for the purchase of table busing and custodial services at Austin Bergstrom International Airport, in an amount not to exceed $592,812 for three years with two one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $197,604 per extension for a total contract amount not to exceed $988,020. (Funding in the amount of $98,802 was included in the 1998-99 Operating Budget for Aviation. Funding in the remaining two years and six months of the original contract period and extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.) Low bid of eight meeting specifications. No M/WBE Subcontracting opportunities were identified. (Recommended by Airport Advisory Board) Friendly amendment by Councilmember Garcia to have City staff provide the service, and to bring back to Council with a budget amendment, with direction to start hiring immediately after budget approval, Councilmember Slusher's second, 7-0 vote. 15. Approve a resolution authorizing execution of a contract with LAVI INDUSTRIES, Valencia, CA, for the purchase of Queuing Stanchions to control passenger traffic and Signage to provide directional information at Austin Bergstrom International Airport, in an amount not to exceed $48,454.75. (Funding was included in the 1998-99 Capital Budget of the Aviation Department.) Low bid of six. No M/WBE Subcontractor opportunities were identified. (Recommended by Airport Advisory Board) Resolution No. 990120-15 approved 16. Approve a resolution authorizing an amendment to the Professional Service Agreement with WINTEROWD ASSOCIATES, INC., (WBE/FR), Austin, Texas, to provide landscape architectural services for the Terminal Plaza and Viewing Area Landscape Design, at Austin Bergstrom International Airport, for a total contract amount of $319,000. (Funding in the amount of $169,000 is included in the 1998-99 Capital Budget for Aviation.) Prime DBE participation 93%; 3% MBE, 0% WBE Subcontractor participation. (Recommended by Airport Advisory Board) Resolution No. 990120-16 approved 17. Approve a resolution authorizing an amendment to the Professional Service Agreement with J. ROBERT ANDERSON, ASLA, Austin, Texas, to provide landscape architectural services for the Terminal Access Road Landscape and Irrigation System Design, at Austin Bergstrom International Airport, for a total contract amount of $580,000. (Funding in the amount of $30,000 is included in the 1998-99 Capital Budget for Aviation.) DBE Participation: 28.60% MBE; 0% WBE Subcontractor participation. (Recommended by Airport Advisory Board) Resolution No. 990120-17 approved 18. Approve a resolution authorizing a supplemental amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with THE BROUSSARD GROUP, Austin, Texas, for landscape design and construction phase services of the Parking Lot/Rental Car Area Landscape Design, at Austin Bergstrom International Airport, in the amount of $51,360, for a total contract amount of $340,000. (Funding is included in the 1998-99 Capital Budget for Aviation.) DBE Participation: 5% MBE; 25% WBE Subcontractor participation. (Recommended by Airport Advisory Board) Resolution No. 990120-18 approved Items 15 through 18 approved on Councilmember Garcia's motion, Councilmember Spelman's second, 4-0 vote, Mayor Pro Tem Goodman, Councilmembers Griffith and Lewis out of the room. EXECUTIVE SESSION (No Public Discussion on These Items) Executive session held from 1:53 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. Motion to recess to go into executive session by Councilmember Lewis, Councilmember Spelman's second, 6-0 vote, Councilmember Griffith out of the room. Executive session held from 3:29 p.m. to 4:41 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. Personnel Matters Section - 551.074 19. Discuss the performance of the City Manager. Real Estate Section - 551.072 20. Discuss potential purchase of property in Travis County for water quality protection. Staff Briefing - 551.075 21. Staff briefing regarding generating capacity for the electric utility industry in Texas. Private Consultation with Attorney – Section 551.071 22. Discuss FM Properties Operating Co. v. City of Austin, Cause No. 98-0685, in the Supreme Court of Texas. (This litigation concerns development regulations applicable in the Barton Springs Zone.) 23. Discuss L.S. Ranch, Ltd., et al., v. City of Austin, CA No. 97-13994, Hays County District Court. (This litigation concerns development regulations applicable in the Barton Springs Zone.) 24. Discuss Mary Elizabeth Humphrey, et al. v. City of Austin, et al., Cause No. A-95-CA-053 ADA, United States District Court for the Western District of Texas. 25. Discuss City of Austin v. Travis County Landfill Company, Cause No. 03-98-00455-CV, in the 201st District Court, Travis County, Texas. 26. Discuss Village of Bee Cave, et. al. v. Travis County Water Control and Improvement District No. 14, Cause No. 96-03683, in the 201st District Court of Travis County, Texas 27. Discuss Travis County Water Control and Improvement District No. 14 v. Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, Village of Bee Cave, et. al., Cause No. 97-12332, in the 345th District Court, Travis County, Texas. 28. Discuss Request of Travis County Water Control and Improvement District No. 14 for Cease and Desist Order against Village of Bee Cave, Texas and Lower Colorado River Authority, filed in the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (currently undocketed). ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING 29. Adjust the City Manager's compensation and benefit package. No action taken 30. Approve a resolution authorizing the naming of a 63.3 acre tract of land in Travis County, Texas, currently known as the Stenis Tract, after Irving and Hazeline Smith. (No fiscal impact.) No action taken 31. Authorize the negotiation and execution of an agreement with JPI Texas Development, Inc. to assume a contract to purchase approximately 63.3 acres of land in Travis County, Texas from Wayne David Stenis, Wanda Rowena Stenis and others for the purpose of water quality protection. No action taken 32. Consider settlement proposal in Mary Elizabeth Humphrey, et al. v. City of Austin, et al., Cause No. A-95-CA-053 ADA, United States District Court for the Western District of Texas. Approve in an amount not to exceed $125,000 on Councilmember Garcia's motion, Councilmember Griffith's second, 6-0 vote, Mayor Pro Tem Goodman out of the room. 33. Approve execution of an amendment to the contract with Hopkins & Sutter to increase the amount of attorney fees by $50,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $89,000, for legal services in Travis County Landfill Co. v. City of Austin, Case No. 03-98-00455-CV, in the Texas Court of Appeals, Third Supreme Judicial District. Approved on Councilmember Garcia's motion, Councilmember Spelman's second, 6-0 vote, Mayor Pro Tem Goodman out of the room. ADJOURNED at 6:45 p.m. on Councilmember Griffith's motion, Councilmember Slusher's second, 6-0 vote, Mayor Watson absent. Approved on this the 4th day of February, 1999 on Councilmember Garcia's motion, Councilmember Lewis' second, 4-0 vote, Mayor Watson, Councilmembers Slusher and Spelman off the dais.