CITY COUNCIL AGENDA FEBRUARY 3, 2000 Austin City Council MINUTES REGULAR MEETING THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2000 The following represents the actions taken by the Austin City Council in the order they occurred during the meeting. While the minutes arc not in sequential order, all agenda items were discussed. The City Council of Austin, Texas convened for the morning session on Thursday, February 3, 2000, at City Hall, 124 West 8th Street in Room 304. Mayor Watson called the meeting to order at 9:20 a.m. Mayor Pro Tern Goodman and Council Members Griffith and Spelman were off the dais. INVOCATION - Reverend. Jill Carey Gurasich - The Unity Center MINUTES 1. Approval of minutes for regular meeting of January 27, 2000 The minutes for the regular meeting of January 27, 2000 were approved on Council Member Garcia's motion. Council Member Slusher's second by a 4-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tern Goodman and Council Members Griffith and Spelman were off the dais. Items 2-14 were discussed later in the meeting. CONSENT ITEMS 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 Lewis' motion, Council Member Garcia's second by a 5-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tern Goodman and Council Member Griffith were off the dais. 15. Approve extension of the contract with BUSINESSES INVEST TN GROWTH (BIG), and an increase of the contract amount up to $160,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed £520,000. (Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 1999-2000 Neighborhood Housing and CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 2 FEBRUARY 3, 2000 Community Development Office (NHCD) special revenue fund for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)) Resolution No. 000203-15 was approved. 16. Approve a resolution authorizing execution of a contract with MUNJZ CONCRETE AND CONTRACTING, INC. (MBE/MH), Austin, Texas, for play area renovations and trail improvements at Westenfield Park in the amount of $123,353. (Funding in the amount of 580,853 was included in the 1999-2000 Approved Capital Budget of the Parks and Recreation Department and $42,500 was included in the 1997-1998 Amended Capital Budget of the Public Works and Transportation Department.) Low bid of five. 91.6% MBE/MH Prime; 8.4% WBE subcontracting participation. Resolution No. 000203-16 was approved. 17. Set a public hearing to consider an ordinance amending Chapter 25-9 of the Land Development Code (Water & Wastewater) eliminating the requirement to connect to an organized wastewater system, modifying the water and wastewater service extension process, eliminating the transfer of service commitments, making permanent the interim provisions for administrative and Council approval of service extensions, providing for additional information to be required with service extension applications, changing the expiration time tor service extension approval, changing the schedules for cost reimbursement and cost participation, discontinuing cost reimbursement for wastewater facilities in the drinking water protection zone, and providing terms for approval of small wastewater treatment plants (No change in the amount of funding needed, only in the number of years over which cost reimbursements may be paid.) . (Suggested Date and Time: February 17, 2000 at 6:00 P.M.) (Recommended by Water and Wastewater Commission and Planning Commission Review 2/8/00) Resolution No. 000203-17 was approved. 18. Amend ordinance 990914-4 for the purpose of revising the Wastewater Averaging Methodology to be used for wastewater billing purposes during the period of April 2000 through March 2001. (The Water and Wastewater Utility estimates the impact to wastewater revenues due to approval of this ordinance to be a reduction of $1.4 million. This reduction is totally offset by higher than budgeted wastewater revenues collected in October and November 1999. There is no change to the Utility's budgeted wastewater revenues for Fiscal Year 1999-2000. (Recommended by Water and Wastewater Commission) Ordinance No. 000203-18 was approved. 19. Set a public hearing to receive public comment on the Electric Utility Restructuring Act passed by the Texas Legislature during the last legislative session. (Suggested Date and Time: February 10, 2000 at 6:00 P.M.) Resolution No. 000203-19 was approved. 20. Approve a resolution authorizing the execution of a lease amendment with Austin Cargoport, Austin, Texas for the lease of 10,600 square feet of additional ground space and CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 3 FEBRUARY 3, 2000 the reimbursement in an amount not to exceed $242,000 for cargo ramp expansion at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. (Funding is included in the 1998-1999 Amended Capital Budget of the Department of Aviation. $1,793 ground lease revenue is not included in the 1999-2000 Approved Capital Budget. Revenue from this source will be budgeted in future years.) (Recommended by Airport Advisory Board) Resolution No. 000203-20 was approved. 21. Approve a resolution authorizing the execution of an amendment to the sublease with Austin Bcllyport Development, L.L.C. at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport for the finish-out of leased facilities, and increasing the amount of base rent due under the sublease of 5289,900 per year. (Funding in the amount of $252,358 is available in the 1999-2000 Approved Operating Budget Department of Aviation. Funding in the amount of $37,542 is available in the 1999-2000 Approved Operating Budget.) (Recommended by Airport Advisory Board Review) Resolution No. 000203-21 was approved. 22. Approve a resolution authorizing execution of a contract with TEXAS CORRECTIONAL INDUSTRIES, Huntsville, Texas, to provide modular furniture for the Rebekah Baines Johnson (RBJ) Health Center in an amount not to exceed $53,356.36. (Funding was included in the 1999-2000 Approved Disproportionate Share Fund Budget, for the Health and Human Services Department.) Resolution No. 000203-22 was approved. 23. Approve a resolution authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with Travis County Emergency Services District Number 12 and the 969 Volunteer Fire Department for Mutual Aid in Fire Protection tor a period of 5 years with a single two-year renewal option. Resolution No. 000203-23 was approved. 24. Approve a resolution authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with Travis County Emergency Services District Number 12 and the Manor Volunteer Fire Department for Mutual Aid in Fire Protection for a period of 5 years with a single two-year renewal option. Resolution No. 000203-24 was approved. 25. Approve an ordinance amending the River Place Municipal Utility District consent agreement. The River Place Municipal Utility District is located between FM 2222 and Lake Austin along River Place Boulevard. (Recommended by Planning Commission) Ordinance No. 000203-25 was approved. 26. Set a public hearing to amend the Austin Tomorrow Comprehensive Plan by incorporating the Smart Growth Master Planning Guidelines as an update to the goals section of the plan. (Suggested date and time: February 17, 2000 @ 6:00 p.m.) Resolution No. 000203-26 was approved. CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 4 FEBRUARY 3, 2000 27. Set a public hearing to consider an ordinance amending Section 25-8-42 of the City Code relating to administrative variances for cut and fill in the Desired Development Zone. (Suggested Date and Time February 17, 2000 at 6:00 p.m.) Resolution No. 000203-27 was approved. 28. Set a public to consider an ordinance amending Section 25-8-65 of the City Code relating to the inclusion of roadways in impervious cover calculations. (Suggested Date and Time for public hearing: February 17, 2000 at 6:00 p.m.) Resolution No. 000203-28 was approved. 29. Set a public hearing to consider an ordinance amending Chapter 25-8 relating to construction on slopes in urban watersheds. (Suggested Date and Time for public hearing: February 17, 2000 at 6:00 p.m.) Resolution No. 000203-29 was approved. 30. Set a public hearing to consider an ordinance amending Title 25 of the City Code relating to impervious cover calculations and assumptions. (Suggested Date and Time for public hearing: February 17, 2000 at 6:00 p.m.) Resolution No. 000203-30 was approved. 31. Set a public hearing to consider amending Chapter 25-6 of the Austin City Code to provide consultation with neighborhood planning committees regarding traffic impact analyses and waiving traffic analyses for Smart Growth corridors and nodes. (Suggested Date and Time: February 17, 2000 at 6:00 P.M.) (Urban Transportation Commission Review- 02/07/00 and Planning Commission Review - 02/08/00) Resolution No. 000203-31 was approved. 32. Set a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the City Code regarding use and site development regulations for an urban farm use. (Suggested Date and Time: February 17, 2000 at 6:00 P.M.) (Recommended By Planning Commission with Conditions) Resolution No. 000203-32 was approved. Item 33 was pulled for discussion. 34. C14-98-0248 - Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property located on 11300-11314 Pecan Park Boulevard from MF-3, Multifamily Residence (Medium Density) District zoning to GR, Community Commercial District zoning. First reading on December 9, 1999; Vote: 7-0. Conditions met as follows: No conditions were imposed by Council at first reading. Applicant: TS-SD II, LTD (Gary Brown). City Staff: David Wahlgren, 499-6455. Ordinance No. 000203-34 was approved. Item 35 was pulled for discussion. CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 5 FEBRUARY 3, 2000 36. C14-99-2039 - Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property located on 7406 Geneva Drive from GR, Community Commercial District zoning to SF-6, Townhouse and Condominium Residence District zoning for Tract 1 and RR, Rural Residence District zoning for Tract 2. First reading on November 4, 1999; Vote: 6-0, Watson absent. Conditions met as follows: No conditions were imposed by Council at first reading. Property Owner and Applicant: Raymond Tubbs. City Staff: Katie Larsen, 499-3072. Ordinance No. 000203-36 was approved. Items 37-38 were pulled for discussion. 39. C14-99-2102 - Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by zoning property located on Acton Drive, Boling Drive, and U.S. Highway 290 West from I-RR, Interim-Rural Residence to RR, Rural Residence District zoning. First reading on January 13, 2000; Vote: 7-0. Conditions met as follows: No conditions were imposed by Council at first reading. Property Owners: Bruce & Deirdre Davenport, George Harol Davis Jr., Charles & Elzira Denny, Nancy Frazier, Jean & Gencvie Hutson, Richard McDavid, RGM Inc., Dale & Dena Muenzler, Bobbie Tooker, Stramcr F. White, and George Woodworth; Applicant: City of Austin; Agent: Development Review and Inspection Department. City Staff: Adam Smith, 499-2755. Ordinance No. 000203-39 was approved. 40. C14H-99-0007 - Lots 12-14 of Pressler Street - Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 615, 701 and 703 of Pressler Street from SF-3-H, Family Residence-Historic Combining District zoning to SF-2, Single-Family Residence (Standard Lot) District zoning for Tract 1 and SF-2-H, Single-Family Residence (Standard Lot)-Historic Combining District zoning for Tract 2 with conditions. First reading on November 18, 1999; Vote: 6-0-1, Goodman abstained. Conditions met as follows: There are no conditions to be met. Applicant: Heritage Society of Austin. Agent: Richard Suttle, Jr. City Staff Barbara Stocklin, 499-2414. Note: A valid petition has been filed in opposition to this rezoning request. (Continued from 1/27/00) This item was deleted from the agenda. 41. C14-99-0135 - Approve third reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 636 Ralph Ablanedo Drive from SF-2, Single Family Residence (standard lot) District zoning to W/LO, Warehouse/Limited Office District zoning. First reading on December 9, 1999; Vote 7-0. Second reading on January 27, 2000; Vote 5-0, Lewis off dais, Watson absent. . Conditions met as follows: No conditions were imposed by Council at second reading. Applicant: Rolando A. Jaimes; Agent: DST Realty (Margaret "Maggy" S. Trevino). City Staff: Joe Arraiga, 499-2308. Ordinance No. 000203-41 was approved. 42. Approve a resolution accepting the recommendations of the Mueller Neighborhood Coalition regarding the proposal of the Austin film society to establish a multi-media CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 6 FEBRUARY 3, 2000 support facility at the site of the former Robert Mueller Municipal Airport and directing the City Manager to begin negotiations with the Austin Film Society regarding their proposal. (Mayor Kirk Watson and Mayor Pro Tern Jackie Goodman) Resolution No. 000203-42 was approved. 43. Waive the requirements of City Code Section 15-11-18 regarding street closures for the 3M Half- Marathon February 6, 2000. (Mayor Kirk Watson and Council Member William Spelman) Ordinance No. 000203-43 was approved. 44. Approve an ordinance to waive Conditional Use Permit fees for Roland A. Jaimes, owner of property locally know as 636 Ralph Ablanedo Drive. (Council Member William Spelman and Council Member Daryl Slusher) Ordinance No. 000203-44 was approved. Items 45-51 were Zoning Items Items 52-61 were Citizen Communications Items 62-65 were public hearings. Item 66 was voted on later in the meeting. BRIEFING 4. Charter Revision Committee Recommendations. The presentation was made by Barbara Hankins, Chair of the Charter Revision Committee Recommendations. 66. APPOINTMENTS Airport Advisory Board Troy Kimmel, Jr. vacancy Mayor Child Care Council Clem Clarke vacancy Mayor Dan Garcia vacancy Garcia Althea Huston vacancy Consensus Commission on Immigrant Affairs Amoldo Medina reappointment Consensus Irma Prado vacancy Consensus Electric Utility Commission Marilyn Jones reappointment Consensus Joseph A. Martinez appointment Garcia CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 7 FEBRUARY 3, 2000 Federally Qualified Health Center Board Alfredia Miller reappointment Consensus William A. Thames vacancy/pharmacist Consensus Green Building Task Force Michael Myers vacancy Consensus Library Commission Mike Clark-Madison reappointment Slusher Roland Ortiz reappointment Garcia Susan Reid reappointment Consensus MBE/WBE Advisory Committee Jose Vera vacancy/owner MBE/WBE Consensus Urban Transportation Commission Michael Dahmus vacancy Slusher Marc Rodriquez vacancy Garcia Appointments were approved on Mayor Pro Tern Goodman's motion, Council Member Lewis' second on a 5-0 vote. Council Members Garcia and Spelman were off the dais. 37. C14-99-2045 - Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property located on 7101 Burnet Road from SF-3, Family Residence District, MF-3, Multifamily residence (Medium Density) District and MF-4, Multifamily Residence (Moderate-High Density) District zoning and GR, Community Commercial District zoning to GR-CO, Community Commercial-Conditional Overlay Combining District zoning with conditions for Tract 1, and from SF-3, Family Residence District zoning to LO-CO, Limited Office-Conditional Overlay Combining District zoning with conditions tor Tract 2. First reading on January 6, 2000; Vote: 7-0. Conditions met as follows: Conditional overlay incorporates the conditions imposed by Council at first reading. Property Owner and Applicant: Rado, Ltd.; Agent: Crocker Consultants (Sara Crocker); City Staff: Katie Larsen, 499-3072. This item was postponed to February 17,2000 on Council Member Griffith's motion, Mayor Pro Tern Goodman's second on a 5-0 vote. Council Members Garcia and Spelman were off the dais. BRIEFINGS CONTINUED 2. Proposal to develop certain land in southwest Travis County and northern Hays County (including Circle C West, Spillar Ranch, Pfluger Ranch, and other properties) and settlement of related litigation. (Proposed Bradley Settlement). The presentation was given by Andrew Martin, City Attorney; Les Tull and Nancy McClintock, Watershed Protection; and Randy Goss, Water and Wastewater Utility. CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 8 FEBRUARY 3, 2000 The Council meeting was recessed at 12:10 p.m. on Council Member Griffith's motion,, Council Member Slushcr's second on a 7-0 vote. The Mayor re-covencd for the afternoon session at 2:00 p.m. in the Board Room at the Lower Colorado River Authority Hancock Building, 3700 Lake Austin Boulevard. ACTION ITEMS 35. C14-99-0142 - Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property located on 5700 and 5716 Burnet Road from CS, General Commercial Services District zoning to CS-l-CO, Commercial-Liquor Sales- Conditional Overlay Combining District zoning with conditions for Tract 1, and CS-1, Commercial-Liquor Sales District zoning to CS, General Commercial Services District zoning for Tract 2. First reading on December 16, 1999; Vote: 7-0. Conditions met as follows: Conditional overlay incorporates conditions imposed by Council at first reading. Property Owner: Knight Real Estate Corporation (Allandale Village Ltd.); Applicant: Twin Liquors; Agent: Austin Permit Service. City Staff: Katie Larsen, 499-3072. Ordinance No. 000203-35 was approved on Mayor Pro Tern Goodman's motion, Council Member Garcia's second on a 5-0 vote. Council Members Griffith and Spclman were off the dais. 38. C14-99-2062 - Approve second reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by zoning property located on 7911 RM 620 North from I-RR, Interim- Rural Residence to W/LO-CO, Warehouse/Limited Office-Conditional Overlay Combining District zoning with conditions. First reading on January 13, 2000; Vote: 6-0, Watson absent. Applicant: Matthew Lucas; Agent: Joe Lucas; City Staff: Katie Larsen, 499-3072. Second reading of this ordinance was approved on Mayor Pro Tern Goodman's motion, Council Member Garcia's second on a 5-0 vote. Council Members Griffith and Spelman were off the dais. The motion to recess the Council meeting at 2:10 p.m. and go into Executive Session was approved on Council Member Garcia's motion, Mayor Pro Tern Goodman's second by a 5-0 vote. Council Members Griffith and Spelman were off the dais. EXECUTIVE SESSION The City Council went into Executive Session, 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 Attornev - Section 551.071 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 9 FEBRUARY 3, 2000 6. Discuss City of Austin v. L.S. 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.) 7. Discuss settlement proposal for City of Austin v. Austin Airmotive, Ltd., and Richard Serbin, Trustee, Cause No. 98-2281, in Probate Court No. One of Travis County, Texas. 8. 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.) 9. Discuss legal issues related to Chapter 245 of the Local Government Code. 11. Discuss proposed settlement of In the Matter of the Application of Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 4 for Permit No. 13206-001 (Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission); State Office of Administrative Hearings Docket No. 582-99- 1261; TNRCC Docket No. 1999-0629-MWD. (This litigation concerns an application by Travis County MUD No. 4 to authorize an increase in the disposal of treated domestic wastewater in the drainage area of Barton Creek in Segment No. 1430-of the Colorado River Basin.) Public Power Utility Competitive Matters - Section 551,086 12. Discuss Power generation resource planning for Austin Energy. Executive session ended at 2:48 p.m. The Mayor called the meeting back to order. ACTION ITEMS 13. Approve a resolution authorizing a settlement agreement in City of Austin v. Austin Airmotive, Ltd., et al. Resolution No. 000203-13 was approved on Council Member Garcia's motion, Mayor Pro Tcm Goodman's second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member Griffith was off the dais. 14. Approve an ordinance adopting a settlement In the Matter of the Application of Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 4 for Permit No. 13206-001; SO AH Docket No. 582- 99-1261; TNRCC Docket No. 1999-0629-MWD, and permitting the consideration of an administrative variance for cut or fill regulations for the construction of an effluent holding pond under the requirements established by Section 25-8-42(B)(l) and (2) of the City Code. Ordinance No. 000203-14 was approved on Council Member Garcia's motion, Council Member Slusher's second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member Griffith was off the dais. BRIEFINGS CONTINUED CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 10 FEBRUARY 3,2000 3. Goggio Status Report. A presentation was made by Shannon Jones, Assistant Director of Public Health; Ricardo Guimbarda, Acting Manager, Neighborhood Services; and David Lurie, Director of Austin/Travis County HHSD. CONSENT ZONING ITEMS 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 Garcia's second by a 5-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tern Goodman and Council Member Slusher were off the dais. 46. C14-99-2017 - Public hearing to amend Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by zoning property locally known as 13021 U. S. Hwy. 183 North from I-RR, Interim-Rural Residence District zoning to RR, Rural Residence District zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To Grant RR, Rural Residence District zoning. Property Owner: Travis Boats & Motors, Inc. (Tract 2); Applicant: City of Austin; Agent: Development Review and Inspection Department. City Staff: David Wahlgren, 499-6455. Ordinance No. 000203-46 was approved. 47. C14-99-2040 - Public hearing to amend Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property located at Ed Bluestein Blvd. and Pecan Brook Drive from GR, Community Commercial District zoning to LI, Limited Industrial Service District zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To Deny LI, Limited Industrial Service District zoning. Applicant: N. W. Investment Management & Trust (J.D. Connolly); Agent: LOC Consultants (Sergio Lozano). City Staff: Clark Patterson, 499-2464. This item was postponed for two months. 48. C14-99-2064 - Public hearing to amend Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 1003-1005 East 39th Street from SF-3, Family Residence District zoning to NO-MU, Neighborhood Office-Mixed Use Combining District zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To Deny NO-MU, Neighborhood Office-Mixed Use Combining District zoning. Applicant: Carlton G. Thornburgh, III and Caroline C. Thornburgh, and Todd and Bridget McCullough; Agent: Crocker Consultants (Sarah Crocker). City Staff: Katie Larsen, 499-3072. This item was postponed to February 17,2000. 49. C14-99-2079 - Public hearing to amend Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by zoning property locally known as 13080-13090 Pond Springs Road and 13139-13151 North U.S. Highway 183 from GR, Community Commercial District zoning and I-RR, Interim-Rural Residence District zoning to MF-4, Multifamily Residence (Moderate-High Density) District zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To Grant to MF-4, Multifamily Residence (Moderate-High Density)-Conditiona1 Overlay Combining District zoning with conditions. Applicant: W. H. & Mike McCarty; Agent: Minter, Joseph & Thomhill (John M. Joseph). City Staff: David Wahlgren, 499-6455. Ordinance No. 000203-49 was approved. CITY COUNCIL AGENDA " FEBRUARY 3, 2000 50. C14-99-2114 - Public hearing to amend Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 3604-3618 South 2nd Street from SF-3, Family Residence District, LO, Limited Office District and LR, Neighborhood Commercial District zoning to SF-4A, Single-Family Residence (Small Lot) District zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To Grant SF-4A-CO, Single-Family Residence (Small LotVConditional Overlay Combining District zoning with conditions. Applicant: Charles E. Howard; Agent: The Howell Company (W. B. Bill Howell). City Staff: Katie Larsen, 499-3072. This first reading of this ordinance was approved. 51. C14-81-245 - Public hearing to amend Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by terminating the restrictive covenant for property located in the 3600 block of South 2nd Street. Planning Commission Recommendation: To Grant the request to terminate the restrictive covenant. Applicant: C. E. Howard; Agent: W. B. Bill Howell. City Staff: Katie Larsen, 499-3072. The restrictive covenant was approved. DISCUSSION ITEMS CONTINUED 33. C814-84-028.04 - Vista Ridge PUD - Approve third reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code rezoning property locally known as 750 feet North of the intersection of Ladera Norte and Valbum Drive, from PUD, Planned Unit Development District zoning to PUD, Planned Unit Development District zoning with conditions. First reading on December 16, 1999; Vote 7-0. Second reading on January 6, 2000; Vote 7-0. Conditions met as follows: Ordinance incorporates conditions imposed by Council at second reading. Applicant: Austin Two Tracts (Mike Pruitt); Agent: Turner, Collie and Brandon (Keith Young). City Staff: Jerry Rusthoven. Note: A valid petition has been filled in opposition to this rezoning request. Third reading was postponed to February 10, 2000 on Council Member Garciafs motion, Council Member Spelman's second on a 7-0 vote. 45. C14-99-2008 - Public hearing to amend Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by zoning property located at 6500 McNeil Drive from I-RR, Interim-Rural Residence District zoning and RR, Rural Residence District zoning to CS, General Commercial Services District zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation; To Grant NO-CO, Neighborhood Office- Conditional Overlay Combining District zoning with conditions. Owner: John H. Greenwood; Agent: Garrett & Associates (Michael Simmons-Smith). City Staff: David Wahlgren, 499-6455. The public hearing was closed on Council Member Spelman's motion, Mayor Pro Tern Goodman's second by a 7-0 vote. The first reading adopting the Planning Commission recommendation was approved on Mayor Pro Tern Goodman's motion, Council Member Garcia's second by a 7-0 vote. CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS: GENERAL CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 12 FEBRUARY 3,2000 52. Larry Guillot - Re-Subdivision of Inner City Lots 53. Jennifer Gale - The Danger of Light Rail 54. Lynn Moshier - Central Booking and The Regency 55. Gerald Pruett - Central Booking and The Regency ABSENT 56. Bruce H. Dcatherage - CJC Central Booking 57. John Kunkel - Neighborhood Representation 58. Gus Pena - Discuss Goggio Consultants Plan for (with) the City Clinics and Discuss City Issues 59. James M. Davis - Concerning the CJC 60. Paul Martin - Central Booking ABSENT 61. Richard Troxell - Homelessness ABSENT The Council meeting was recessed at 5:45 p.m. LIVE MUSIC: Sims Silvertones Choir PROCLAMATIONS The Mayor re-convened the meeting at 6:15 p.m. PUBLIC HEARINGS 62. Conduct a public hearing tor the full purpose annexation of the 99-acre preserve at River Place, located on the east side of River Place Boulevard and north of the River Place Municipal Utility district. The public hearing was closed on Council Member Slusher's motion, Council Member Garcia's second by a 4-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tern Goodman and Council Members Griffith and Lewis were off the dais. 63. Conduct a public hearing for the full purpose annexation of the Regents Tract. (Approximately 164 acres located along Foster Ranch Road, a 1A mile north of Southwest Parkway) The public hearing was closed on Council Member Lewis* motion, Mayor Pro Tern Goodman's second by a 6-0 vote. Council Member Griffith was off the dais. 64. Conduct a public hearing and consider an appeal of the Sign Review Board's decision to deny a variance request from Section 25-10-123(3)(a) to allow an increase in maximum height of a freestanding sign from 35 feet to 55 feet in height in a GR, Community Commercial district zoning for the property locally known as 8606 Research Boulevard. File Number C16-99-014. Applicant: Advantage Rent-A-Car (Ron Webster); Agent: Chandler Signs (Jack Day). City Staff: Susan Walker, 499-2202. (Continued from 12716/99, 1/6/00 and 1/27/00) The public hearing was closed on Council Member Garcia's motion, Mayor Pro Tern Goodman's second by a 5-0 vote. Council Members Griffith and Lewis were off the dais. CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ^ FEBRUARY 3, 2000 65. Consider a resolution regarding an appeal of the Sign Review Board's decision to deny a variance request from Section 25-10-123(3)(a) to allow an increase in maximum height of a freestanding sign from 35 feet to 55 feet in height in a GR, Commercial district zoning for the property locally known as 8606 Research Boulevard. File Number C16-99-014. Applicant: Advantage Rent-A-Car (Ron Webster); Agent: Chandler Signs (Jack Day). City Staff: Susan Walker, 499-2202. Resolution No. 000203-65 denying the appeal was approved on Council Member Spelman's motion., Council Member Lewis1 second by a 6-0 vote. Council Member Griffith was off the dais. The motion to recess the Council meeting at 7:14 p.m. and go into Executive Session was approved on Council Member Spelman's motion, Mayor Watson's second by a 6-0 vote. Council Member Griffith was off the dais. EXECUTIVE SESSION The City Council went into Executive Session, 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 10. Discuss legal issues concerning a proposal to develop certain land in southwest Travis County and northern Hays County (including Circle C West, Spillar Ranch, Pfluger Ranch, and other properties) and settlement of related litigation. (Proposed Bradley Settlement) Executive session ended at 7:41 p.m. The Mayor called the meeting back to order. BRIEFINGS CONTINUED 5. Management Study of City Clerk's Office. No action was taken on this item. ADJOURNED at 7:42 p.m. on Council Member Garcia's motion, Council Member Spelman's second by a 6-0 vote. Council Member Griffith was off the dais. These minutes were approved on February 10,1999 as part of the consent agenda on Council Member Spelman's motion, Mayor Pro Tern Goodman's second by a 6-0 vote. Mayor Watson was absent.