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Austin's Future: Water, Housing, & Airport Noise

Thursday, September 9, 1999 regular
  • Water & Infrastructure Upgrades:

    Discussed boosting Austin's water supply capacity and approved millions for a major water treatment plant expansion and extensive city utility line projects.
  • Automated Waste & New Fees:

    Authorized significant purchases of automated garbage trucks and route planning technology, while also holding a public hearing on proposed solid waste service fees.
  • Housing & Community Initiatives:

    Endorsed the "SMART Housing Initiative" concept to promote affordable, transit-friendly homes, and approved additional funding for first-time homebuyer programs.
  • Airport Noise Control & Expansion:

    Approved a comprehensive noise study update for Austin-Bergstrom International Airport and advanced plans for new airport facilities and services.
  • Public Safety & Civic Tributes:

    Secured federal grants for police programs like "Troops to Cops" and bulletproof vests, and scheduled a public hearing to rename a portion of 18th Street as "Bob Bullock Way."

Full Transcript

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA September 09, 1999 OF AUSTIN FOUNDED 1839 Austin City Council MINUTES REGULAR MEETING THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1999 The following represents the actions taken by the Austin City Council in the order they occurred during the meeting. While the minutes are not in sequential order, all agenda items were discussed. The City Council of Austin, Texas, convened in a regular meeting at 9:31 a.m. on Thursday, September 9, 1999 at City Council Chambers, 307 West Second Street, for the following purposes: Mayor Watson called the meeting to order. Mayor Pro Tem Goodman, Council Members Garcia and Spelman were temporarily absent. Item 1 was discussed later in the meeting. 1999-2000 OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGETS 2. 3. Solid Waste Services - Automated Garbage Collection Trucks Willie Rhodes, Director of Solid Waste Services, gave the presentation. Revenue Update Charles Curry, Assistant Director of Financial Services and Betty Dunkerley, Director of Financial and Administrative Services gave the presentation. Items 4 and 5 were not discussed. BRIEFINGS 1. Discuss a water supply agreement between the City of Austin and the Lower Colorado River Authority to increase the firm yield available to Austin to 325,000 acre-feet/year. Randy Goss, Director of Water and Wastewater gave the Presentation. Items 6 through 10 were Executive Session items. Items 11 and 12 were discussed later in the meeting. CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 2 SEPTEMBER 9, 1999 Items 13 through 22 were Citizen Communication. CONSENT AGENDA The following items were acted on by one motion. No separate discussion or action occurred on any of the items. The consent items were approved on Council Member Spelman's motion, Council Member Garcia's second by a 6-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Goodman was off the dais. a a 24. Approve resolution authorizing execution of contract with LONGHORN INTERNATIONAL TRUCKS, LTD, Austin, Texas for the initial purchase of eleven truck cab and chassis for the Solid Waste Services Department in the amount of $979,902 with an option to purchase up to ten additional truck chassis over the next thirteen months in an amount not to exceed $910,280 for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,890,182. (Funding in the amount of $979,902 was included in the 1998-99 Approved Capital Budget of the Solid Waste Services Department. Funding for the purchase option is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.) Sole bidder. No MBE/WBE subcontracting participation. Resolution No. 990909-24 was approved. 25. Approve a resolution authorizing execution of a contract through the City of Waco Cooperative Purchasing Program with EQUIPMENT SOUTHWEST, INC., Irving, Texas for the initial purchase of eleven automated refuse collection bodies in the amount of $619,644.08 with an option to purchase up to 30 additional refuse bodies within the next 28 months in an amount not to exceed $1,864,630 for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,484,274.08. (Funding in an amount of $619,644.08 was included in the 1998-99 Capital Budget of the Solid Waste Services Department. Funding for future purchase options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.) (Related to Item Resolution No. 990909-25 was approved. 26. Approve a resolution authorizing execution of an interlocal agreement with the CITY OF WACO, TEXAS, for the purchase of automobiles, trucks and heavy equipment offered on contracts available to the City of Austin. (Procurement under this interlocal agreement will not be made unless funds are available in appropriate Department budgets. Those in excess of $39,000 will be brought to Council for approval.) (Related to Item) Resolution No. 990909-26 was approved. 27. Approve a resolution authorizing execution of Change Order #2, to the construction contract with SCHROEDER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, Austin, Texas, for additional surveying costs as part of the Tomanet Area Wastewater Improvements project, increasing the contract in the amount of $5,600 for a total contract amount of $1,022,174.88. (Funding in an amount of $5,600 is available in the 1995-96 Amended Capital Budget of the Water and Wastewater Utility.) 0% MBE, 100% WBE Subcontracting Participation. (Recommended by Water and Wastewater Commission - 9/1/99) Resolution No. 990909-27 was approved. CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 3 SEPTEMBER 9, 1999 28. Approve a resolution authorizing negotiation and execution of a professional services agreement with PARSONS ENGINEERING SCIENCE, INC., Austin, Texas, for planning services for the Water Reclamation Initiative - South System Master Plan, in an amount not to exceed $130,000. (Funding is included in the 1998-99 Amended Capital Budget of the Water and Wastewater Utility.) Best of seven qualifications submitted. 9% MBE, 19% WBE (Recommended by Water and Wastewater Commission Subcontracting participation. 9/1/99) Resolution No. 990909-28 was approved. Item 29 pulled for discussion. 30. Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings to acquire a water line easement containing 9,393 square feet of land, situated in the William Lewis Survey Number Two, Abstract No. 479, in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, owned by Marcia A. Whittemore and Benjamin Charles Liverman for the Elroy Water Line Rehabilitation Project. (Funding in an amount of $200 is included in the 1998-99 Amended Capital Budget of the Water and Wastewater Department.) Resolution No. 990909-30 was approved. 31. Approve a resolution authorizing execution of a twelve month supply agreement with CARBONITE FILTER CORP., for the purchase of approximately 300 tons of anthracite filter material for the Water and Wastewater Utility in an amount not to exceed $62,400 with two twelve-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $62,400 per extension option for a total contract amount not to exceed $187,200. (Funding in an amount of $2,600 was included in the FY 1998-99 Approved Operating Budget for the Water and Wastewater Utility. Funding for the remaining eleven and one half months of the original contract period and the extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.) Low bid of five. No MBE/WBE subcontracting participation. (Recommended by Water and Wastewater Commission on 9/1/99) Resolution No. 990909-31 was approved. 32. Approve execution of a construction contract with MW BUILDERS, INC., 1701 North General Bruce Street, Temple, TX 76504-2474, for construction of the Ullrich Water Treatment Plant 100 Million Gallons per Day Improvements Project, in the amount of $3,847,000. (Funding in the amount of $3,847,000 is available in the 1997-98 Capital Budget of the Water & Wastewater Utility. (Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission) 0.07% MBE, 4.44% WBE Subcontracting participation. Low bid of two. Resolution No. 990909-32 was approved. 33. Approve a resolution authorizing execution of a twelve month supply agreement with DXI INDUSTRIES INC., Houston, Texas, for the purchase of approximately 130 tons of liquid sulfur dioxide, for the Water and Wastewater Utility in an amount not to exceed $53,820 with two twelve-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $53,820 per extension option for a total contract amount not to exceed $161,460. (Funding in the amount of $53,820 is included in the 1999-2000 Operating Budget for the Water and Wastewater Utility. Funding for the extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.) Low bid of two. No MBE/WBE Subcontracting Participation. (Recommended by Water and Wastewater CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 4 SEPTEMBER 9, 1999 Commission on 9/1/99) Resolution No. 990909-33 was approved. 34. Approve a resolution authorizing execution of a contract with CO COM CABLING SYSTEMS DIVISION OF COMPLETE COMMUNICATION SERVICES, WBE, Pflugerville, Texas, for the purchase and installation of a interbuilding backbone cabling system and horizontal wiring system for the Water and Wastewater Utility in the amount of $156,087.39. (Funding was included in the 1998-99 Amended Capital Budget of the Water and Wastewater Utility.) Low bid of three. No MBE/WBE subcontracting participation. (Recommended by Water and Wastewater Commission on 9/1/99) Resolution No. 990909-34 was approved. 35. Approve a resolution authorizing_execution of a construction contract with CAPITAL EXCAVATION COMPANY, Austin, Texas, for water and wastewater improvements along Old San Antonio Road at IH-35 South, known as the IH- 35 South Service to Annexed Areas #16 Phase C Water and Wastewater services project, in the amount of $1,814,910.70, plus $181,491.07 to be used as a contingency fund, for a total amount not to exceed $1,996,401.77. (Funding in an amount of $1,300,000 is available in an escrow account per an Austin Independent School District agreement approved by Council in October, 1998; $696,401.77 is included in the 1998-1999 Amended Capital Budget of the Water & Wastewater Utility.) Low bid of ten. 16.52% MBE, 6.91% WBE Subcontracting participation. (Recommended by Water and Wastewater Commission – 9/1/99) Resolution No. 990909-35 was approved. 36. Approve a resolution authorizing_execution of a construction contract with SALAS & MORALES, INC. (MBE/MH), Austin, Texas, for wastewater improvements near the intersection of Pond Springs Road and US Hwy 183, known as the Pond Springs Service to Annexed Areas #2 Phase C Wastewater Line "A" project, in the amount of $123,720. (Funding was included in the 1998-1999 Amended Capital Budget of the Water & Wastewater Utility.) Low bid of three. MBE Prime, 8.49% WBE Subcontracting participation. (Recommended by Water and Wastewater Commission – 9/1/99) Resolution No. 990909-36 was approved. 37. Approve a resolution authorizing execution of a construction contract with RYAN-O EXCAVATING, Lockhart, Texas, for water and wastewater improvements between U.S. Hwy 183 and Pond Springs Road, known as the Pond Springs Service to Annexed Areas #2 Phase B Wastewater Line C and 12" Water Line project, in the amount of $381,425. (Funding was included in the 1998-1999 Amended Capital Budget of the Water & Wastewater Utility.) Low bid of six. 23.9% MBE, 9.96% WBE Subcontracting participation. (Recommended by Water and Wastewater Commission – 9/1/99) Resolution No. 990909-37 was approved. 38. Approve a resolution authorizing execution of a twelve month supply agreement with BOUND TO STAY BOUND BOOKS, INC., Jacksonville, Illinois, to provide pre-bound juvenile books in an amount not to exceed $112,500 with two twelve-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $100,000 per extension for a total contract amount not to exceed $312,500. (Funding in an amount of $9,375 was included in the 1998-99 Approved CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 5 SEPTEMBER 9, 1999 Operating Budget of the Library Department. Funding for the remaining eleven months of the original contract period and extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.) Low bid of two. No MBE/WBE subcontracting participation. Resolution No. 990909-38 was approved. 39. Approve a resolution authorizing the execution of a contract with L & R LANDSCAPE SERVICES, INC. of Austin, Texas, for Parking Structure Landscape - South Construction at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (ABIA), NAPT Contract No. L5430C, in the amount of $711,109 plus a contingency fund of $71,111 for a total contract amount not to exceed $782,220. (Funding in an amount of $782,220 is included in the 1999-2000 Amended Capital Budget for Aviation.) Single Bid. 0% MBE; 95.65% WBE Subcontracting participation. (Recommended by Airport Advisory Board) Resolution No. 990909-39 was approved. 40. Approve a resolution authorizing the negotiation and execution of a revenue producing agreement with Airport Business Center Group for the operation of an Airport Business Center at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. (Airport Business Center Group is not expected to commence operations until December 1999; therefore, it shall not make revenue payments to the City for FY 98-99. No revenue from this source is included in the Department of Aviation (DOA) 1998-99 Amended Operating Budget. Revenue to the DOA over the life of the initial five-year term of the contract is estimated at $25,000. Revenue from this source will be budgeted in future years.) (Recommended by Airport Advisory Board) Resolution No. 990909-40 was approved. 41. Approve a resolution authorizing twelve month extension to the professional services agreement to represent the City on aviation related issues with the Federal government with the law firm of Verner, Lipfert, Bernard, McPherson and Hand in an amount not-to-exceed $200,000. (Funding is included in the 1998/99 Amended, Capital Budget for Aviation.) (Recommended by Airport Advisory Board) Resolution No. 990909-41 was approved. 42. Approve a resolution authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with Travis County Emergency Services District Number 6 for the continued provision of First Responder Fire and EMS Services to the Lake Austin areas adjacent to their territory for a term of two years with the option to renew for two additional two-year terms. Resolution No. 990909-42 was approved. 43. Approve a resolution authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with the Oak Hill Fire Department, Inc. and Travis County Emergency Services District Number 3 for the continued provision of First Responder Fire and EMS Services to the Area Between U.S. 290 West and S.H. 71 West in the Oak Hill area for a period of six months with a three-month extension option. (Funding in an amount of $72,762 is included in the 1998-99 Operating Budget of the Fire Department.) Resolution No. 990909-43 was approved. 44. Approve a resolution authorizing the purchase of pre-emption traffic signal control equipment through the Interlocal Agreement with the HOUSTON-GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL OF CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 6 SEPTEMBER 9, 1999 GOVERNMENTS COOPERATIVE PURCHASING PROGRAM, Houston, Texas, in an amount not to exceed $75,368. (Funding is available in the 1998-1999 Operating Budget of the Austin Fire Department.) Resolution No. 990909-44 was approved. 45. Approve a resolution authorizing execution of a twelve month supply agreement with EQUIPMENT SOUTHWEST, INC., Irving, Texas, for the purchase of captive repair parts for Leach refuse equipment in an amount not to exceed $60,000 with two twelve-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $60,000 per extension for a total contract amount not to exceed $180,000. (Funding in an amount of $5,000 was included in the 1998-99 Approved Operating Budget for the Solid Waste Services Department. Funding for the remaining eleven months of the original contract period and extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.) Low bid of three. No MBE/WBE subcontracting participation. Resolution No. 990909-45 was approved. 46. Approve execution of a contract with ROUTE SMART TECHNOLOGIES INC, 8850 Stanford Blvd., Columbia, MD in the amount of $58,540 for the purchase of an Automatic Routing and Geographic Operations Planning System for the Solid Waste Services Department. (Funding in the amount of $58,540 is available in the 199-99 Approved Operating Budget of the Solid Waste Services Department.) Resolution No. 990909-46 was approved. Item 47 was pulled for discussion. 48. Approve a resolution authorizing execution of a contract with PAIGE ELECTRIC, Union, New Jersey, for the purchase of thirty-four splice kits for cable repair in the downtown network area in an amount of $40,800. (Funding was included in the 1998-99 Approve Operating Budget for the Electric Utility Department.) Low bid of eight. No MBE/WBE subcontracting participation. (Recommended by Electric Utility Commission) Resolution No. 990909-48 was approved. 49. Approve a resolution authorizing execution of a twelve month revenue-generating agreement with SOLOMON CORPORATION, Solomon, KS for the sale of obsolete transformers based on fixed prices ranging from $1.15 per kVA to $0.80 per kVA in an amount not to exceed $128,765 with four twelve-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $128,765 per extension for a total contract amount not to exceed $643,825. (The fiscal impact is to receive a minimum of $128,765 in revenues, which will be deposited in the Electric Utility Revenue Fund.) Low bid of two. No MBE/WBE subcontracting participation. (Recommended by Electric Utility Commission) Resolution No. 990909-49 was approved. Items 50 through 53 were pulled for discussion. 54. Approve a resolution authorizing execution of a contract with CONTROL TECHNOLOGIES OF TEXAS, Tomball, Texas, to purchase one hundred and twenty Caltran Model 332 Cabinets for the Department of Public Works & Transportation in the amount of $495,960 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 7 SEPTEMBER 9, 1999 with an option to purchase an additional one hundred and twenty Cabinets within one year in the amount of $495,960, for a total contract amount of $991,920. (Funding in an amount of $495,960 was included in the 1997-98 Amended Capital Budget of the Department of Public Works & Transportation. Funding for the extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.) Low bid of four. No subcontracting opportunities were identified. Resolution No. 990909-54 was approved. Item 55 was pulled for discussion. 56. Approve a resolution authorizing execution of a contract with TEXAS HIGHWAY PRODUCTS CORP., Round Rock, Texas, to purchase one hundred and sixty Signal Monitors for the Department of Public Works & Transportation in the amount of $71,840 with an option to purchase an additional one hundred and sixty units within one year in the amount of $71,840; for a total contract amount of $143,680 (Funding in an amount of $71,840 has been included in the 1997-98 Amended Capital Budget of the Public Works Department. Funding for the extension option is contingent on available funding.) Low bid of three. No MBE/WBE subcontracting participation. Resolution No. 990909-56 was approved. 57. Approve a resolution authorizing execution of contract amendment No. 5 with THE HOBBS GROUP, INC., Austin, Texas, through Arkwright Insurance Company, for a property insurance premium increase in the amount of $166,000 for a revised total of $918,000 for the third (and last) renewal options. (The additional funding is available in the 1999-2000 Proposed Operating Budgets of various City departments.) Resolution No. 990909-57 was approved. 58. Approve a resolution authorizing execution of a twelve-month maintenance agreement with LUCENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC., Austin, Texas, for the maintenance of the software and hardware for the Definity Telephone systems across the City in an amount not to exceed $304,303 with four twelve-month options in an amount not to exceed $304,303 per option period for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,521,515. (Funding is contingent upon approval of the 1999-2000 Proposed Operating Budget of various City departments. Funding for the remaining extension options will be contingent upon available funding in future budgets.) Resolution No. 990909-58 was approved. 59. Approve a resolution authorizing execution of a contract with CARROLL SYSTEMS, INC., for the purchase and installation of a voice-cabling infrastructure for the Austin Police Department (APD) Headquarters in the amount of $44,359.98. (Funding is available in the 1998-99 Amended Operating Budget of the Support Services Fund for the Information Systems Office of the Finance and Administrative Services Department.) Low bid of two. No MBE/WBE subcontracting participation. Resolution No. 990909-59 was approved. 60. Approve a resolution authorizing a grant of $429,313 of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to the Austin Housing Finance Corporation (AHFC) to be used in the First Time Homebuyer Program; and amend the City of Austin and AHFC contract for 1998CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 8 SEPTEMBER 9, 1999 99 to reflect the additional funding for a new total contract amount of $6,799,761. (Funding is available in the CDBG line of credit from the re-programming approved by Council on July 1, 1999.) (Approved by the Community Development Commission) Resolution No. 990909-60 was approved. Item 61 was pulled for discussion. 62. Approve a resolution authorizing execution of a four-year lease agreement with TFC TEXTRON FINANCIAL CORPORATION, Providence, Rhode Island, and maintenance agreement with E Z GO TEXTRON, Austin, Texas, to provide lease purchase of four-wheeled electric golf carts and utility golf carts in an amount not to exceed $288,453.88 and $56,316.68, respectively. (Funding in an amount of $86,192.64 was included in the 19992000 Proposed Operating Budget for the Golf Enterprise Fund. Funding for the remaining forty-eight months of the original contract period will be contingent upon available funding in future budgets.) Low bid of three. No MBE/WBE subcontracting participation. Resolution No. 990909-62 was approved. Item 63 was pulled for discussion. 64. Approve a resolution authorizing negotiation and execution of an 18-month lease of approximately 4,795 square feet of space located at 1106 Clayton Lane, Suites 490E and 456E from TWIN TOWERS LTD. PARTNERSHIP, Austin, Texas, to be used for the Family Violence Protection Team, a multi-agency team sponsored by the Austin Police Department, in an amount not to exceed $123,407.10, with two eighteen-month extension options, in an amount of $123,407.10 for the first extension option, and $123,407.10 for the second extension option, for a total amount not to exceed $370,221.30. (Funding in an amount of $82,271.40 is included the 1999-2000 Proposed Operating Budget of the Special Revenue Fund (Encourage Arrest Policies for Domestic Violence Offenders Program). Funding for the remaining six months of the original contract period and extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.) Resolution No. 990909-64 was approved. 65. Approve an ordinance authorizing the acceptance of $218,550 in grant funding from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, for the Troops to Cops Program; amend Ordinance No. 980915-A, the 1998-99 Operating Budget, amending the Austin Police Department Special Revenue Fund, by increasing grant funding and grant expenditures by $218,550. (Grant funding is available from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, for the Troops to Cops Program, for the grant period August 1, 1999 – July 31, 2000. There is no match requirement.) Ordinance No. 990909-65 was approved. 66. Approve an ordinance authorizing the acceptance of $19,565 in first year grant funding from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, Bureau of Justice Assistance, Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program; amend Ordinance No. 980915-A, the 1998-99 Operating Budget, amending the Austin Police Department Special Revenue Fund, by increasing grant funding and grant expenditures by $19,565. (Grant funding is available from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 9 SEPTEMBER 9, 1999 Policing Services, Bureau of Justice Assistance, for the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program, for the grant period March 1, 1999 September 30, 1999. There is no match requirement.) Ordinance No. 990909-66 was approved. 67. Set a public hearing to receive comment on a proposed street name change for a portion of 18th Street (East and West) changing it to BOB BULLOCK WAY (from the west right-of-way line of Trinity Street in a westerly direction to the east right-of-way line of West Avenue), in honor of former Lieutenant Governor Bob Bullock. (Suggested Date and Time: September 30, 1999 at 6:00 P.M.) Resolution No. 990909-67 was approved. 68. Approve a resolution authorizing negotiation and execution of an amendment to the existing professional services agreement with EDAW, INC., Denver, Colorado, for consulting services on refinements to the Town Lake Master Plan necessitated by design requirements for the Community Events Center and the Joe C. Long Performing Arts Center, in an amount not to exceed $15,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $203,999. (Funding is an amount of $15,000 was included in the 1998–99 Amended Capital Budget of the Parks and Recreation Department.) No MBE/WBE Subcontracting Participation. Resolution No. 990909-68 was approved. 69. Authorize execution of a construction contract with J.C. EVANS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, P.O. Box 9647, Austin, Texas 78766, for building foundation excavation for the Austin Convention Center Expansion Project, in the amount of $340,000 plus $51,000 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $391,000. (Funding in the amount of $391,000 is available in the 1997-98 Amended Capital budget for the Austin Convention Center Department.) 26.44% MBE, 3.21% WBE Subcontracting participation. Low bid of five. Resolution No. 990909-69 was approved. 70. Approve a resolution authorizing negotiation and execution of a professional services agreement with PBS&J, Austin, Texas, for completing the final planning, design, regulatory permitting, and construction phase services for Creek Bend Flood Control, Phase II, in an amount not to exceed $500,000. (Funding is available in the 1998-99 Amended Capital Budget of the Watershed Protection Department.) 8.7% MBE, 19.2% WBE Subcontracting participation. (Recommended by Environmental Board.) Resolution No. 990909-70 was approved. 71. C14-98-0245 - Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by zoning property locally known as 3014 Aftonshire Way from "I-RR", Interim Rural Residence district to "LO-CO" Limited Office-Conditional Overlay Combining district zoning with conditions. First reading on July 1, 1999; Vote 6-0, Spelman absent. Conditions met as follows: Conditional overlay incorporates the conditions imposed by Council on first ordinance reading. Applicant: Dennis Artale; City Staff: Joe Arriaga, 4992308. Ordinance No. 990909-71 was approved. CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 10 SEPTEMBER 9, 1999 72. C14-99-0003 - Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code rezoning property locally known as 2121 South I-35 from "LR", Neighborhood Commercial district to "GR-CO", Community Commercial-Conditional Overlay, Combining district zoning with conditions. First reading on May 6, 1999; Vote: 6-0; Watson-off dais. Conditions met as follows: Conditional Overlay incorporates conditions imposed by Council on first reading. Applicant: David R. Belle-Isle; Agent: Richard Crank. City Staff: Susan Villarreal, 499-6319. Ordinance No. 990909-72 was approved. 73. C14-99-0056 - Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 2716 to 3050 South U.S. Highway 183 South from "DR", Development Reserve district to "LI-CO" Limited IndustrialConditional Overlay Combining district zoning with conditions. First reading on July 15, 1999; Vote 6-0, Garcia absent. Conditions met as follows: Conditional overlay incorporates the conditions imposed by Council on first ordinance reading. Applicant: Richard Buratti et. al. (Richard Buratti); Agent: Ray Wilkerson (Jim Spence); City Staff: Joe Arriaga, 499-2308. Ordinance No. 990909-73 was approved. 74. C14-99-0080 - Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 4300 Bull Creek Road and 4200 Jackson Avenue from "SF-3", Family Residence district and "LO", Limited Office district to "GO-MU-CO", General Office-Mixed Use-Combining district zoning with Conditions. First reading on July 15, 1999; Vote 6-0 (Garcia absent). Conditions met as follows: Conditional Overlay incorporates the conditions imposed by Council on first ordinance reading. Applicant: Congregation Agudas Achim (Royce Faulkner); Agent: Westminster Manor (Richard Suttle, Jr.). City Staff: Cecilia Williams, 499-2251. Ordinance No. 990909-74 was approved. 75. C14-99-0088 - Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property located Northeast of intersection of Thaxton Road & Salt Springs Drive from "DR" Development Reserve district zoning to "SF-3", Family Residence district zoning. First reading on August 19, 1999; Vote 7-0. Conditions met as follows: Council did not impose Conditions on first ordinance reading. Applicant: FC Properties One LTD; Agent: Drenner & Stuart LLP (Steven Metcalf). City Staff: Joe Arriaga, 499-2308. Ordinance No. 990909-75 was approved. 76. C14-99-0102- Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by zoning property locally known as 5201-5305 East Riverside Drive from "I-SF-2", Interim-Single Family Residence (Standard Lot) district and "SF-3", Family Residence district zoning to "GO-MU-CO”, General Office-Mixed Use-Conditional Overlay Combining district zoning with conditions for Tract 1 and "SF-2", Single Family Residence (Standard Lot) district zoning for Tract 2. First reading on August 19, 1999; Vote 7-0. Conditions met as follows: Conditional overlay incorporates the conditions imposed by Council on first ordinance reading. Applicant: Cera Partnership (Kurt VanderMeulen); Agent: Haynes and Boone, LLP (Rick Reed). City Staff: Cecilia Williams, 499-2251 Ordinance No. 990909-76 was approved. CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 11 SEPTEMBER 9, 1999 77. Set a public hearing to consider an ordinance-amending Chapter 25-2 of the City Code relating to use and site development regulations for a "Custom Manufacturing" use in a "LR" Neighborhood Commercial district and a "GR" Community Commercial district. Case No.: C2O-99-005. (Recommended by Planning Commission) (Suggested date and time: September 30, 1999 at 6:00 p.m.) Resolution No. 990909-77 was approved. 78. Set a public hearing to consider an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 relating to the use and site development regulations for the "W/LO" Warehouse/Limited Office." Case No.: C2O-99007. (Recommended by Planning Commission) (Suggested date and time: September 30, 1999 at 6:00 p.m.) Resolution No. 990909-78 was approved. 79. Consider a resolution to authorize negotiation and execution of a managed growth agreement with Pohl, Brown and Associates regarding 503.30 acres of land, commonly known as the Pac Ten property and generally located near the intersection of RM 620 and U.S. Highway 183 for a development over a 10 year period under current regulations. (Continued from 5/20/99, 6/3/99 and 7/22/99). This item was postponed to November 18, 1999 at the request of the applicant. ADDENDUM 100. Approve an ordinance waiving building permit fees in an amount not to exceed $700 for Family Eldercare, a non-profit organization. (Council Member William Spelman, Council Member Gus Garcia, and Mayor Pro-Tem Jackie Goodman) Ordinance No. 990909-100 was approved. 101. Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to refer all budget requests related to human and social services to the Community Action Network (CAN) for review and recommendation for Council action. (Mayor Pro Tem Jackie Goodman and Council Member Gus Garcia) Resolution No. 990909-101 was approved. PREVIEW OF ITEMS FOR NEXT COUNCIL MEETING 4. 5. Review of Proposed Agenda Items from the City Manager for September 30, 1999. Review of Proposed Agenda Items from Council for September 30, 1999. DISCUSSION AGENDA 29. Approve a resolution authorizing negotiation and execution of a cost reimbursement agreement with AMAX SELF STORAGE, LLC, Jerry W. Miller, President, providing terms and conditions for construction of a 24-inch water main and appurtenances to provide water service within and near the proposed Amax Self Storage located at 11320 R.M. 620 with City cost reimbursement in an amount not to exceed $290,000. Cost reimbursement in an amount CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 12 SEPTEMBER 9, 1999 not to exceed $290,000 is subject to funding approval in future capital budgets of the Water and Wastewater Utility.) (Recommended by Water and Wastewater Commission) Resolution No. 990909-29 was approved on Council Member Spelman's motion, Council Member Garcia's second by a 6-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Goodman was off the dais. 47. Approve a resolution authorizing changes to the City Council resolution adopted in December 1996 which established guidelines and financial targets for enhancing the competitive position of Austin's Electric Utility, Austin Energy. (Resolution establishes guidelines for future utility operations.) (Recommended by Electric Utility Commission) Discussion was held on this item. Council Member Garcia proposed an amendment to change wording in paragraph 3, the last line so it reads "competitive strategies such as rate reductions and new technology" and add "after rate reductions in a fair and equitable manner to all classes of customers", but no action was taken. Council Member Garcia withdrew his amendment. EXECUTIVE SESSION (No Public Discussion on These Items) Executive session was held at 12:02 p.m. The City Council announced it would 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 and to receive advice from Legal Counsel regarding any other item on this agenda. Private Consultation with Attorney - Section 551.071 6. 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.) 7. Discuss City of Austin v. LS Ranch Ltd, et al., Cause No. 039800542-CV, in the Third Court of Appeals (Austin, Texas). (This litigation concerns development regulations applicable in the Barton Springs Zone.) 10. Discuss legal issues and contract status regarding the Meet and Confer process with the Austin Professional Firefighters Association. Executive session ended at 1:30 p.m. 1:30 LIVE MUSIC: Nash Hernandez Orchestra INVOCATION – Reverend Craig Sommer – University Lutheran Center Mayor Watson called to order the regular meeting of the City Council at 2:00 p.m. CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 13 SEPTEMBER 9, 1999 BOND SALES 81. Approve an Ordinance authorizing the issuance of $51,100,000 City of Austin, Texas, Public Improvement Bonds, Series 1999, and all related documents and declaring an emergency. (Funding in an amount of $3,295,508 in the first year debt service requirement and $200 annual administration fee for the paying agent/registrar for the proposed bond sale is included in the 1999-2000 Proposed Operating Budget of the General Obligation Debt Service Fund.) (Bond Oversight Committee and Planning Commission) Ordinance No. 990909-81 was approved on Council Member Garcia's motion, Council Member Slusher's second by a 7-0 vote. 82. Approve an Ordinance authorizing the issuance of $10,335,000 City of Austin, Texas, Public Property Finance Contractual Obligations, Series 1999, and all related documents and declaring an emergency. (Funding in an amount of $889,493 in the first year debt service requirement and $200 annual administration fee for the paying agent/registrar for the proposed contractual obligation sale is included in the 1999-2000 Proposed Operating Budget of the General Obligation Debt Service Fund.) (Bond Oversight Committee and Planning Commission) Ordinance No. 990909-82 was approved on Council Member Garcia's motion, Council Member Slusher's second by a 7-0 vote. 83. Approve an Ordinance authorizing the issuance of $5,590,000 City of Austin, Texas, Certificates of Obligation, Series 1999, and all related and declaring an emergency. (Funding in an amount of $472,818 in the first year debt service requirement and $200 annual administration fee for the paying agent/registrar for the proposed certificate of obligation sale is included in the 1999-2000 Proposed Operating Budget of the General Obligation Debt Service Fund. (Bond Oversight Committee and Planning Commission) Ordinance No. 990909-83 was approved on Council Member Garcia's motion, Council Member Slusher's second by a 7-0 vote. 80. Approve a resolution authorizing the Water and Wastewater Utility to use $17,000,000 in capital recovery fee funds for the defeasance of outstanding Combined Utility Systems Revenue Bonds including the execution of an escrow agreement and all related documents. (Funding in an amount of $13,000,000 is available in the Water Capital Recovery Fee Fund and $4,000,000 is available in the Wastewater Capital Recovery Fee Fund.) (Recommended by Water and Wastewater Commission on 9/1/99) Resolution No. 990909-80 was approved on Council Member Garcia's motion, Council Member Slusher's second by a 7-0 vote. BOARD AND COMMISSION REPORTS 12. Electric Utility Commission - Teresa Reel No presentation was given. CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS: GENERAL 13. Gus Peña - To discuss City Budget and Health Clinics, New Montopolis, Library CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 14 SEPTEMBER 9, 1999 14. Robin Harren - Millennium Youth Entertainment Center 15. Carmen Vasquez – Ban Animal Acts in Austin to Prevent Cruelty to Animals 16. Richard Troxell - Homelessness in Austin 17. Jennifer Gale Why We Don't Need a Citizen's Review Board. How many elected representatives do we need for our Beautiful City of Austin? 18. Mrs. F.C. Powell - Proposal of Burglar Alarm Permit 19. Chris Symmank – Clean Air! - Absent 20. Ernest Samudio – Proposed Animal Acts Ordinance 21. 22. Dr. Timy Baranoff - Support for Connections Resource Center Jimmy Castro - Austin City Budget MINUTES 11. Approval of the minutes for the Council meeting of August 26, 1999; and an amendment to Council's approval of the minutes for July 15, 1999. The minutes were approved on Council Member Slusher's motion, Council Member Spelman's second by a 6-0 vote. Council Member Garcia was off the dais. 23. Approve a resolution authorizing negotiation and execution of a professional service agreement with SCS ENGINEERS, Austin, Texas, for engineering consulting services for the Solid Waste Services Department Review, in an amount not to exceed $200,000. (Funding was included in the 1998-99 Approved Operating Budget of the Solid Waste Services Department.) 15% MBE, 18.3% WBE Subcontracting participation. (Recommended by Solid Waste Advisory Commission) Resolution No. 990909-23 was approved with an amendment to invite the auditor to participate in the negotiations to make sure the scope of services are consistent with the things the auditor determined need to be reviewed and the task force recommendations presented the report. The contract will come back to the Council for execution. The amended resolution was approved on Council Member Slusher's motion, Council Member Spelman's second by a 6-0 vote. Council Member Garcia was off the dais. 50. Approve Amendment No. 2 to the contract with POWELL ELECTRICAL MANUFACTURING, Houston, Texas, for the upgrade of 34.5 kV switchgear in the amount of $38,754 for a revised total contract amount of $797,791. (Funding in an amount of $38,754 was included in the 1998-99 Approved Capital Budget for the Electric Utility Department.) No subcontracting opportunities were identified. (Recommended by Electric Utility Commission) Resolution No. 990909-50 was approved on Council Member Lewis' motion, Council Member Slusher's second by a 6-0 vote. Council Member Garcia was off the dais. 52. Amend Ordinance 980915A, the 1998-99 Operating Budget of the Employee Benefits Fund, to fund increased expenses by increasing the beginning balance by $429,634, increasing the revenue by $1,347,321, increasing the expenditures by $1,066,955 and increasing the ending balance by $710,000. (Funding in an amount of $1,066,955 is available from projected increases in Employee Benefit Fund beginning balance and revenue.) Ordinance No. 990909-52 was approved on Council Member Lewis' motion, Council Member Spelman's second by a 6-0 vote. Council Member Garcia was off the dais. CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 15 SEPTEMBER 9, 1999 53. Approve a resolution authorizing execution of a sixty-month service agreement with IKON OFFICE SOLUTIONS, Austin, Texas, for the lease of a color copier/printer for the Human Resources Department, in an amount not to exceed $97,500. (Funding in the amount of $19,500 is included in the 1999-2000 Proposed Operating Budget of the Human Resources Department, contingent upon approval. Funding for the remaining fifty-eight months will be contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Low bid of five. No MBE/WBE subcontracting participation. Resolution No. 990909-53 was approved on Council Member Spelman's motion, Council Member Lewis' second by a 6-0 vote. Council Member Garcia was off the dais. 55. Approve a resolution authorizing execution of a contract with TEXAS HIGHWAY PRODUCTS CORP., Round Rock, Texas, to purchase seven hundred Traffic Controller Units for the Department of Public Works & Transportation for the amount of $1,748,000 (Funding in an amount of $799,000 was included in the 1997-98 Amended Capital Budget of the Department of Public Works & Transportation. $949,000 is contingent upon approval of the 1999-2000 Proposed Capital Budget of the Department of Public Works & Transportation.) Low bid of four. No MBE/WBE subcontracting participation. Resolution No. 990909-55 was approved on Council Member Lewis' motion, Council Member Spelman's second by a 6-0 vote. Council Member Garcia was off the dais. 61. Approve the SMART (Safe, Mixed-Income, Accessible, Reasonably Priced, and Transit Oriented) Housing Initiative concept and proposed timeline. (Recommended by Water and Wastewater Commission) Resolution No. 990909-61 was approved on Council Member Lewis' motion, Council Member Spelman's second by a 6-0 vote. Council Member Garcia was off the dais. a a 63. Approve resolution authorizing execution of contract with GARRISON TECHNOLOGIES, Austin, Texas, for the purchase and installation, including upgrades, support and maintenance of Sidewinder firewall software for the Austin Police Department in an amount of $44,440. (Grant funding was included in the 1998-99 Amended Operating Budget of the Austin Police Department Special Revenue Fund (FY 98-99 Local Law Enforcement Block Grant) for the Austin Police Department.) No subcontracting opportunities were identified. Resolution No. 990909-63 was approved on Council Member Spelman's motion, Mayor Watson's second by a 6-0 vote. Council Member Garcia was off the dais. ΑΡΡΟΙΝΤMENT 99. Animal Advisory Commission Dr. Jerry Fineg (Capital Area Veterinary Medical Assoc. Representative.) Consensus This item was approved on Council Member Spelman's motion, Council Member Lewis' second by a 6-0 vote. Council Member Garcia was off the dais. CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 16 SEPTEMBER 9, 1999 A motion to recess the Council meeting at 3:02 p.m. and reconvened at 3:30 p.m. was approved on Council Member Slusher's motion, on Mayor Watson's second by a 6-0 vote. Council Member Garcia was off the dais. BOARD MEETING OF THE AUSTIN HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION The Mayor recessed the City Council meeting at 3:30 p.m. A Board meeting of the Austin Housing Finance Corporation (AHFC) was convened. Item Nos. 84 and 85 were the AHFC items considered by the Austin Housing Finance Corporation's Board of Directors. 84. Approve a resolution authorizing acceptance of a grant of $429,313 of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds as additional funding for the First Time Homebuyer Program; amend the Austin Housing Finance Corporation (AHFC) 1998-99 budget by increasing the source of grant funding and appropriate $429,313 to fund the First Time Homebuyer Program; and authorize amendment of the contract between the City and AHFC for 1998-99, for a contract total amount of $6,799,761. (Funding in the amount of $429,313 is available from the reprogramming of CDBG funds approved by Council on July 1, 1999.) (Approved by the Community Development Commission) Resolution No. 990909-84 was approved on Board Member Garcia's motion, Board Member Spelman's second by a 6-0 vote. Vice President Goodman was off the dais. 85. Approve a resolution authorizing the negotiation and execution of a twelve-month Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) Program agreement with the Corporation for Affordable Housing (CFAH) for start-up costs and the acquisition of three tracts of land in the 3100 block of East 12th Street for an amount not to exceed $103,266 for the ultimate construction of a thirty unit affordable rental housing development. (The $103,266 CHDO Program funds are included in the 1998-99 AHFC Operating Budget and will be assessed from the $1,076,691 in HOME Investment Partnerships Program grant funding received from the City of Austin.) Resolution No. 990909-85 was approved on Board Member Lewis' motion, Board Member Garcia's second by a 7-0 vote. A motion was made to adjourn the Board of Director's Meeting of the Austin Housing Finance Corporation at 3:35 p.m. on Board Member Garcia's motion, Board Member Spelman's second by a 7-0 vote. Mayor Watson called the Council meeting to order at 3:35 p.m. 51. Approve a resolution authorizing modifications to the contract with EN.ABLE, LLC, Lakewood, Colorado, for the Electric Utility Department's Customer Information System (CIS) Implementation Project in an amount not to exceed $675,000 for a total contract not to exceed $5,175,000. (Funding in an amount of $675,000 is available in the 1998-99 approved Operating Budget for the Electric Utility Department.) There were no opportunities for subcontracting. (Recommended by Electric Utility Commission) CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 17 SEPTEMBER 9, 1999 Resolution No. 990909-51 was approved on Council Member Lewis' motion, Mayor Watson's second by a 7-0 vote. A motion to recess the Council meeting at 3:39 p.m. and go into Executive Session was approved on Council Member Garcia's motion, Council Member Lewis' second by a 7-0 vote. EXECUTIVE SESSION (No Public Discussion on These Items) Private Consultation with Attorney - Section 551.071 6. 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.) 8. 9. Discuss legal issues concerning Chapter 245 of the Texas Local Government Code. Discuss legal issues concerning the northern boundary line of the Sand Beach Reserve tract on the North side of Town Lake at Lamar Boulevard. Executive Session ended at 5:00 p.m. ZONING ITEMS 86. C14-98-0248 - (Pac Ten) – Public hearing to amend Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by zoning property locally known as 11300-11314 Pecan Park Boulevard from "MF-3", Multifamily Residence (Medium Density) district to "GR", Community Commercial district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To Grant “GR”, Community Commercial district zoning. Applicant: TS-SD II, LTD (Gary Brown); Agent: Graves, Dougherty, Hearon & Moody (David Herndon and Pac Ten Partners (Gary Brown). City Staff: David Wahlgren, 499-6455. (continued from 5/13/99, 5/20/99, 6/3/99 and 7/22/99) Action was postponed until November 18, 1999 on Council Member Spelman's motion, Council Member Garcia's second by a 7-0 vote. 87. C14-98-0251 - (Pac Ten) – Public hearing to amend Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by zoning property locally known as 13608-13640 and 13820-14012 FM 620 North, 1391214016 and 13801-14017 Tom Kemp Lane, 9220-9238 Parmer Lane from "I-RR", Interim- Rural Residence, "SF-2", Single Family Residence (Standard Lot) to "MF-3", Multifamily Residence (Medium Density) district. Planning Commission Recommendation: To Grant "MF-3", Multifamily Residence (Medium Density) district zoning with conditions. Applicant: PAR 620 Ltd. (Gary Brown), GH-620 Limited (Gary Hills Trustee) and David Bruce Smith; Agent: Graves, Dougherty, Hearon & Moody (David Herndon) and Pac Ten Partners (Gary Brown). City Staff: David Wahlgren, 499-6455. (continued from 5/13/99, 5/20/99, 6/3/99 and 7/22/99) Action was postponed until November 18, 1999 on Council Member Spelman's motion, Council Member Garcia's second by a 7-0 vote. CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 18 SEPTEMBER 9, 1999 88. C14-98-0255 - (Pac Ten) - Public hearing to amend Title 25 of the Austin City Code by zoning property locally known as 10101-10125 Lake Creek Parkway and 12905-13037 Hymeadow Drive from "I-RR", Interim-Rural Residence and "SF-2", Single Family Residence (Standard Lot) district to "LO", Limited Office District. Planning Commission Recommendation: To Grant "LO", Limited Office district zoning for Tract 1, “NO-CO", Neighborhood Office-Conditional Overlay Combining zoning district zoning with conditions for Tract 2 and “RR”, Rural Residence district zoning for any area located in the 100 year flood plain. Applicant: Christianna Ltd. (Gary Brown); Agents: Graves, Dougherty, Hearon & Moody (David Herndon) and Pac Ten Partners (Gary Brown). City Staff: David Wahlgren, 499-6455. (continued from 7/22/99) Action was postponed until November 18, 1999 on Council Member Spelman's motion, Council Member Garcia's second by a 7-0 vote. 89. C14-98-0266 - (Pac Ten) – Public hearing to amend Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 14003-14007 U. S. Highway 183 North from "DR", Development Reserve district zoning to "GR", Community Commercial district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To Grant "GR-CO", Community CommercialConditional Overlay Combining district zoning with conditions. Applicant: Wolf Family Trust (Thomas J. Wolf, Jr.); Agent: Graves, Dougherty, Hearon and Moody (David Herndon) and Pac Ten Partners (Gary Brown). City Staff: David Wahlgren, 499-6455. (continued from 7/22/99) Action was postponed until November 18, 1999 on Council Member Spelman's motion, Council Member Garcia's second by a 7-0 vote. CONSENT ZONING All of the following zoning items were acted on by one motion. No separate discussion or action occurred on any of the items. The public hearings were closed and the consent items were approved on Council Member Spelman's motion, Council Member Lewis' second by a 7-0 vote. 90. C14-98-0151 - Public hearing to amend Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 7107-7119 East Ben White Boulevard from "DR", Development Reserve district to "CS", General Commercial Services district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To Grant "CS-CO", General Commercial Services-Conditional Overlay Combining district zoning with conditions. Applicant: Leigh Acres Ltd. (Michael T. Hatch); Agent: Dick Lillie & Associates (Dick Lillie). City Staff: Joe Arriaga, 499-2308. First reading of this ordinance was approved. 91. C14-99-0067 - Public hearing to amend Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by zoning property locally known as 12205 Hunters Chase Drive from "I-RR", Interim Rural Residence district to "GR-CO", Community Commercial-Conditional Overlay Combining district zoning with conditions. Planning Commission Recommendation: To Grant "GO-CO”, General Office-Conditional Overlay Combining district zoning with conditions. Applicant: State Farm Insurance (Charles W. Hadley); Agent: State Farm Insurance (Derek Warr). City Staff: David Wahlgren, 499-6455. Ordinance No. 990909-91 was approved. CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 19 SEPTEMBER 9, 1999 92. C14-99-0114 – Public hearing to amend Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 7119 East Ben White Boulevard from "DR", Development Reserve to "CS", General Commercial Services district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To Grant "CS-CO", General Commercial Services-Conditional Overlay Combining district zoning with conditions. Applicant: Leigh Acres Ltd. (Michael T. Hatch); Agent: Dick Lillie & Associates (Dick Lillie). City Staff: Joe Arriaga, 499-2308. First reading of this ordinance was approved. 93. C14-99-0126 – Public hearing to amend Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 3300-3308 Bailey Lane from "LO", Limited Office district zoning to "GO", General Office district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To Grant "GO-CO", General Office-Conditional Overlay Combining district zoning with conditions. Applicant: HUB, A Maryland Real Estate Investment Trust (Adrian Overstreet); Agent: Minter, Joseph & Thornhill, P.C. (Michele Haussmann). City Staff: Cecilia Williams, 4992251. Ordinance No. 990909-93 was approved. 94. C14-99-0127 – Public hearing to amend Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 10100-10110 D-K Ranch Road from "DR", Development Reserve to "SF-1", Single Family Residence (Large Lot) district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To Grant "SF-1-CO", Single Family Residence (Large Lot)-Conditional Overlay District zoning with conditions. Applicant: Bruce A. Rice; Agent: Holford Group (Theresa Canchola). City Staff: Clark Patterson, 499-2464. Ordinance No. 990909-94 was approved. 95. C14-99-0069 – Public hearing to amend Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 200-210 South Congress from “LI", Limited Industrial Service district zoning to "LI-PDA", Limited Industrial Service-Planned Development Area Combining District zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To Grant “LI-PDA", Limited Industrial Service-Planned Development Area Combining District zoning with conditions. Applicant: Hixo, Inc. (Michael Hicks, President); Agent: Crocker Consultants (Sarah Crocker). City Staff: Susan Villarreal, 499-6319. (continued from 8/26/99) This item was postponed to September 30, 1999. This was the applicant's first request. A motion was made to recess at 5:10 p.m. to go into Executive Session on items 6, 7, 8 and 9 on Council Member Garcia's motion, Council Member Spelman's second by a 7-0 vote. 6:00 P.M. PUBLIC HEARINGS 96. Conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on the proposed Solid Waste Services Department fees as part of the 1999-2000 Proposed Budget. The public hearing was closed on Council Member Slusher's motion, Council Member Garcia's second by a 6-0 vote. Council Member Griffith was off the dais. CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 20 SEPTEMBER 9, 1999 97. Conduct a public hearing to consider the recommendations set forth in the Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) Part 150 Noise Study update for the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. The public hearing was closed on Council Member Garcia's motion, Council Member Slusher's second by a 7-0 vote. 98. Approve recommendations set forth in the Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) Part 150 Noise Study update for the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. Resolution No. 990909-98 was approved on Council Member Lewis' motion, Council Member Spelman's second by a 7-0 vote. ADJOURNED at 7:25 p.m. on Council Member Griffith's motion, Council Member Slusher's second by a 7-0 vote. The minutes for the Regular Council Meeting for September 2nd and September 9th, 1999 were approved on this the 30th day of September, 1999 on Council Member Spelman's motion, Council Member Garcia's second on a 7-0 vote.