Austin's Future: Water, Homes, Energy
Protecting Water & Expanding Infrastructure:
Approved a key contract for a major water treatment plant expansion and mandated protections for the drinking water zone in a 95-acre development deal, requiring voluntary annexation.Boosting Affordable Housing & Community Planning:
Advanced affordable housing by transferring city land for senior housing, and set public hearings for new neighborhood plans in North Austin and Old West Austin.Investing in Energy & Environment:
Supported energy conservation with rebates for efficient lighting (including a $53,000 rebate for St. Edwards University) and residential loans, while also funding a multi-agency study for watershed flood control and environmental enhancement.Enhancing Public Safety & Services:
Secured grants to expand victim services, bolster community policing efforts (including a Faith Community Network program), and provide training for law enforcement officers.
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA JUNE 22, 2000 Austin City Council MINUTES REGULAR MEETING THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 2000 INVOCATION - Rev. Nathaniel Thomas, Pastor Eph'phatha Full Gospel Baptist Church Ministries Mayor Watson called the meeting to order at 9:15 a.m. 1. Approval of Minutes for June 15, 2000 Oath of Office and Regular Meeting of April 20, 2000 and June 8, 2000. The minutes for June 15, 2000 Oath of Office and Regular Meeting of April 20, 2000 and June 8, 2000 were approved on Mayor Pro Tern Goodman's motion, Council Member Slusher's second by a 7-0 vote. BRIEFINGS 2. Capital Metro -11th and 12th Street Corridor This item was postponed until August 3,2000. Item 3 was a Briefing. Items 4 through 9 were Executive Session items. 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 Mayor Pro Tcm Goodman's motion, Council Member Wynn's second by a 7-0 vote. 10. Approve a resolution authorizing the issuance of a rebate in the amount of $53,077.48 to St. Edwards University for the installation of high-efficiency lighting at the St. Edwards campus. Energy improvements qualifying for this rebate will save an estimated 165 kilowatts at a program cost of S320 per kilowatt saved. The comparable cost of a gas turbine is $1,330 kW, including fuel, operation, and maintenance. (Funding is available in the 1999-2000 Operating Budget of the Conservation Rebates and Incentive Fund.) (Recommended Electric Utility Commission and Resource Management Commission) Resolution No. 000622-10 was approved. 11. Approve a resolution authorizing the issuance of a rebate in the amount of 5100,000 to Multek Incorporated, for the installation of high-efficiency lighting at the Multek manufacturing facility. CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 2 JUNE 22,2000 Energy improvements qualifying for this rebate will save an estimated 333 kilowatts at a program cost of S300 per kilowatt saved. The comparable cost of a gas turbine is $1,330 kW, including fuel, operation, and maintenance. (Funding in an amount of $100,000 is available in the 1999-2000 Operating Budget of the Conservation Rebates and Incentive Fund.) (Recommended Electric Utility Commission and Resource Management Commission) This item was postponed until August 17,2000. 12. Approve Amendment No. 1 to the contract with WISCONSIN ENERGY CONSERVATION CORP., Madison, Wisconsin, to provide loans for residential energy conservation improvement in an amount not to exceed $200,000 for a revised contract amount not to exceed $700,000 and to increase the four 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $200,000 per extension, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $3,500,000. (Funding in an amount of $200,000 is available in the 1999-2000 Conservation Rebates and Incentive Funding. Funding for the extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.) (Recommended by Electric Utility Commission) Resolution No. 000622-12 was approved. 13. Approve a resolution authorizing execution of a 12-month supply agreement with ALCAD, c/o Weisler & Associates, Houston, Texas; and POWER SAFE STANDBY BATTERIES, c/o GHMR, San Antonio, Texas, for the purchase of storage batteries and battery chargers in an amount not to exceed $159,264 and $220,132 respectively; with three 12-twelve month extension options in an amount not to exceed $159.263 and $220,132 respectively per extension, for total contract amounts not to exceed $637,056 and $880,528 respectively. (Funding in an amount of $94,849 is available in the 1999-2000 Amended Operating Budget of the Electric Utility Department. Funding for the final nine months of the original contract period and the extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.) Low bid/6 bids received. No MBE/WBE subcontracting participation. (Recommended by Electric Utility Commission) Resolution No. 000622-13 was approved. 14. Approve a resolution authorizing execution of a 12-month supply agreement with ABB POWER T&D, c/o Power Supply, Austin, Texas; for the purchase of station class surge arresters in an amount not to exceed $171,304; with two 12-twelve month extension options in an amount not to exceed $171,304 per extension, for a total contract amount not to exceed $513,912. (Funding in an amount of $171,304 was included in the 1999-2000 Amended Capital Budget of the Electric Utility Department. Funding for the extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.) Low bidders meeting specifications/4 bids received. No MBE/WBE subcontracting participation. (Recommended by Electric Utility Commission) Resolution No. 000622-14 was approved. 15. Approve a resolution authorizing negotiation and execution of a contract with KEMA Consulting, Horsham, Pennsylvania, to provide consulting services to assist the Electric Utility Department in the technical assessment, strategic planning, specifications development and implementation guidance of a Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition/Energy Management System (SCADA/EMS) in an amount not to exceed $615,470. (Funding is available in the 1999-2000 Amended Capital Budget for the Electric Utility Department.) Best proposal/three proposals received. No MBE/WBE subcontracting participation. (Recommended by Electric Utility Commission) Resolution No. 000622-15 was approved. 16. Approve a resolution authorizing execution of a contract with DRANETZ-BMI, Edison, N.J., for the purchase of power quality nodes in the amount of $68,525. (Funding was included in the 1999-2000 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 3 JUNE 22,2000 Amended Capital Budget of the Electric Utility Department.) No MBE/WBE subcontracting participation. (Recommended by Electric Utility Commission) Resolution No. 000622-16 was approved. 17. Approve a resolution authorizing negotiation and execution of a six-month contract with STONEBRIDGE TECHNOLOGIES, INC., Dallas, Texas, to provide software training consulting services for the Electric Utility Department in an amount not to exceed $145,000 and for two six- month extension options in an amount not to exceed $145,000 each for a total contract amount not to exceed of $435,000. (Funding in an amount of 5145,000 was included in the 1999-2000 Amended Capital Budget for the Electric Utility Department. Funding for the extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.) Best proposal/three proposals received. No MBE/WBE subcontracting participation. (Recommended by Electric Utility Commission) Resolution No. 000622-17 was approved. 18. Approve amendment #1 to the contract with DUKE ENGINEERING SERVICES, Austin, Texas, for engineering services for the Power Delivery Systems of the Electric Utility Department in the amount of 51,200,000 for the original contract period fora revised contract amount of $3,700,000 and to the two 12-month extension periods for a revised total contract amount of $ 11,000,000. (Funding in an amount of $1,200,000 is available in the 1999-2000 Amended Capital Budget of the Electric Utility Department. Funding for the extension options in contingent upon available funding in future budgets.) (19.37% MBE, 22.63% WBE subcontracting participation) Resolution No. 000622-18 was approved. 19. Approve a resolution authorizing execution of a Lease Agreement with Jackson Properties Management Inc., c/o Dr. Elijah Jackson, Catharpin, VA, for a 3.469 acre tract located at LCRA's Lost Pines generating plant for storage of poles, insulators, transformers, and other materials and equipment for the addition of a new 345 kV circuit to the existing 345 kV electric transmission line between Fayette Power Plant and Austrop substation and an Electric Utility switching station. This is a 12-month Lease Agreement with an option to renew for an additional two-year period should additional work need to be performed after the completion of the transmission circuit and the switchyard. (Funding in an amount of $63,852.12 is available in the 1999-2000 Amended Capital Budget of the Electric Utility Department.) Recommended by Electric Utility Department) Resolution No. 000622-19 was approved. 20. Approve a resolution authorizing negotiation and execution of a professional services agreement with the following six firms: CARTER & BURGESS, INC., Austin, Texas; STANLEY CONSULTANTS, INC., Austin, Texas; AGUIRRE CORPORATION, Austin, Texas; LOCKWOOD, ANDREWS & NEWNAM, INC., Austin, Texas; SHAH SMITH & ASSOCIATES, INC. (MBE/MA), Houston, Texas; and ACR ENGINEERING, INC., Austin, Texas; to provide design and construction support services related to district heating and cooling plants including distribution piping systems for a period of approximately two years, or until available funding is expended, each agreement in an amount not to exceed $1,750,000 with a total amount of the six contracts not to exceed $1,750,000 (approximately $500,000 estimated for each of the top two ranked firms and $187,500 for each of the remaining four firms). CARTER & BURGESS, INC.: 9% MBE, 18.5% WBE subcontracting participation; STANLEY CONSULTANTS, INC.: 8.7% MBE, 18.5% WBE subcontracting participation; AGUIRRE CORPORATION: 19.5 MBE, 18.5% WBE subcontracting participation; LOCKWOOD, ANDREWS & NEWNAM, INC.: 8.7% MBE, 18.2% WBE subcontracting participation; SHAH SMITH & ASSOCIATES, INC. (MBE/MA): 11.1% MBE, 20% WBE subcontracting participation. (Recommended by Electric Utility Commission) Resolution No. 000622-20 was approved. CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 4 JUNE 22,2000 21. Approve a resolution authorizing negotiation and execution of a five-year service agreement with AUTOMATIC SWITCH COMPANY, Florham Park, NJ, for services and equipment to provide distributed generation command and control for the Electric Utility in the amount of $5,500,000. (Funding was included in the 1999-2000 Amended Capital Budget for the Electric Utility Department.) (Recommended by Electric Utility Commission) Resolution No. 000622-21 was approved. Item 22 was pulled for discussion. 23. C14-99-OI06 - Alamo Concrete -Approve second reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by re/oning property locally known as 4200 Todd Lane from SF-2, Single- Family Residence Standard Lot District zoning to LI-CO, Limited Industrial Services-Conditional Overlay Combining District zoning with conditions. First reading on May 18, 2000; Vote: 6-0, Lewis absent. Property Owner and Applicant: Alamo Concrete Products, Ltd. (Walter D. Scott, II). Agent: Fulbright & Jaworski, L.L.P. (Jerry Converse). City Staff: Michele Rogerson, 499-2308. The second reading of this ordinance was approved. 24. C14-00-2025 - Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 8100 Brodie Lane, Suites 110 and 110A from LR, Neighborhood Commercial District zoning to GR-CO, Community Commercial-Conditional Overlay Combining District zoning with conditions. First reading on April 20, 2000; Vote: 7-0. Conditions met as follows: Conditional overlay incorporates the conditions imposed by Council at first reading. Property Owner and Applicant: Brodie Plaza Joint Venture c/o LYS Corp. (Lily Saad). Agent: Crocker Consultants (Sarah Crocker). City Staff: Michele Rogerson, 499-2308. This item was deleted from the agenda. Staff will bring forward a new item. 25. C14-00-2049 - Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 4700 Spicewood Springs Road from SF-3, Family Residence District zoning to LO-CO, Limited Office-Conditional Overlay Combining District zoning with conditions. First reading on May 18. 2000: Vote: 7-0. Conditions met as follows: Conditional overlay incorporates the conditions imposed by Council at first reading. Property Owner and Applicant: Patrick Heyl). Agent: Site Specifics (B.J. Corneluis and John Hussey). City Staff: Katie Larsen, 499-3072. Ordinance No. 000622-25 was approved. 26. Approve a resolution authorizing execution of a contract with MAGNUM CUSTOM TRAILER MANUFACTURING COMPANY, Cedar Park, Texas, for the purchase of nine various type trailers in the amount of 595,931. (Funding in an amount of $15,340 was included in the 1999-2000 Approved Operating Budget of the Department of Public Works and Transportation, Transportation Fund; S4,396 was included in the 1999-2000 Approved Operating Budget of the Solid Waste Services Department; $4,945 was included in the 1999-2000 Approved Operating Budget of the Watershed Protection Department, Drainage Fund; $4,945 was included in the 1999-2000 Approved Operating Budget of the Water and Wastewater Utility Department. $15,340 was included in the 1999-2000 Amended Capital Budget of the Watershed Protection Department, Drainage CIP; $50,965 was included in the 1999-2000 Amended Capital Budget of the Water and Wastewater Utility Department.) Lower bidder meeting specifications/four bids received. No MBE/WBE subcontracting participation. Resolution No. 000622-26 was approved. 27. Approve a resolution authorizing giving official notice to Travis County Emergency Services District Number 3 of the full purpose annexation of the Regents Tract by the City of Austin in 2000. CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 5 JUNE 22,2000 Resolution No. 000622-27 was approved. 28. Approve a resolution authorizing execution of 12-month supply agreement with TOMLINSON'S FEED & PETS, INC., Austin, Texas, for the purchase of dog and puppy food for Town Lake Animal Center in an amount not to exceed $55,888 with three 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $55,888 per extension option for a total contract amount not to exceed $223,552. (Funding in an amount of $9.265 was included in the 1999-2000 Operating Budget for the Austin/ Travis County Health and Human Services Department. Funding for the remaining ten months of the original contract period and extension options will be contingent upon available funding in future budgets.) Low bid/two bids received. No MBE/WBE subcontracting participation. Resolution No. 000622-28 was approved. 29. Approve a resolution to re-appoint Mayor Kirk Watson and appoint Council Member Danny Thomas, Council Member Will Wynn and Council Member Raul Alvarez to the board of directors of the Austin Housing Finance Corporation. Resolution No. 000622-29 was approved. 30. Approve amendment of a supply agreement for the purchase of adult and juvenile books with BAKER & TAYLOR, INC., Charlotte, North Carolina, to increase the contract by $44,000 for the current contract year for a total annual amount not to exceed $189,350 and to increase the remaining extension option by $114,150 for a total annual amount not to exceed $250,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $640,500. (Funding in an amount of $44,000 was included in the 1999-2000 Amended Operating Budget of the Library Department, $41,500 was included in the 1998-1999 Amended Capital Budget of the Parks & Recreation Department. Funding for the remaining ten months will be contingent upon available funding in future budgets.) Resolution No. 000622-30 was approved. 31. Approve a resolution authorizing execution of a construction contract with SCOTT & REID GENERAL CONTRACTORS, INC., Austin, Texas, for reroofing of the Rosewood Recreation Center, located at 2300 Rosewood Avenue, in the amount of $199,294. (Funding was included in the 1999-2000 Approved Capital Budget of the Parks & Recreation Department.) Lowest of three bids received. 3.95% MBE; 0% WBE subcontracting participation. Resolution No. 000622-31 was approved. 32. Approve a resolution authorizing execution of Change Order #3 to the construction contract with Southwest Constructors, Inc., Austin, Texas, for the replacement of the bath house roof at Givens Pool, in the amount of $76,150 for a total contract amount not to exceed $233,547.78. (Funding was included in the 1998-1999 Amended Capital Budget of the Parks and Recreation Department.) No MBE/WBE subcontracting participation. Resolution No. 000622-32 was approved. 33. Set a public hearing to consider a proposed neighborhood plan for the North Austin Civic Association Neighborhood Planning Area bounded by Kramer Road to the north, Metric Boulevard to the west, U.S. Highway 183 to the south and Lamar Boulevard to the east.) (There is not fiscal impact associated with setting this public hearing. This plan is advisory and does not legally obligate the Council to implement any particular recommendation. (Suggested Date and Time: June 29, 2000 at 6:00 P.M.) Resolution No. 000622-33 was approved. CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 6 JUNE 22,2000 34. Set a public hearing to consider the Old West Austin Neighborhood Plan for the area bounded by Enfield Road to the north, MoPac Expressway to the west, Town Lake to the south and Lamar Boulevard to the east. (Suggested Date and Time: June 29,2000 at 6:00 P.M.) Resolution No. 000622-34 was approved. 35. Approve a resolution authorizing execution of a contract through the State of Texas Cooperative Purchasing Program with ROCKFORD BUSINESS INTERIORS; Austin, Texas, for the purchase of systems furniture for the Austin Police Department Central East Area Command Facility located at 1721 Wilshire Blvd. in the amount of $110,004.26. (Funding was included in the 1999-2000 Approved Capital Budget of the Austin Police Department.) Resolution No. 000622-35 was approved. 36. Approve an ordinance authorizing the acceptance of $120,359 in grant funds from the State of Texas, Governor's Office, Criminal Justice Division to implement a Faith Community Network program; amend Ordinance No. 990914-1, the 1999-2000 Operating Budget, amending the Special Revenue Fund by appropriating $120,359 in grant funds for the Austin Police Department special revenue fund and adding two full-time equivalent grant funded positions and one half-time temporary grant funded position to the Office of Community Liaisons. (The amount of $120,359 in grant funding has been awarded from the State of Texas, Governor's Office, Criminal Justice Division, for the grant period February 1, 2000 - January 31, 2001. No cash match is required. Funding for continued operation is contingent on grant renewal and/or approval of funding in future budgets.) Ordinance No. 000622-36 was approved. 37. Approve an ordinance authorizing the acceptance of $1,396 in additional grant funds from the Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education (LEOSE) account to provide law enforcement training; amend Ordinance No. 990914-1, the 1999-2000 Operating Budget, amending the Special Revenue Fund by appropriating an additional $1,396 in grant funding for the Austin Police Department special revenue fund for a new grant total of $96,396. (Funding is available from a grant based on eligible law enforcement positions from Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education (LEOSE) program, for the grant period March 1, 2000 to February 28, 2001. Additional grant funding is based on APD's increase in eligible law enforcement positions.) Ordinance No. 000622-37 was approved. 38. Approve an ordinance authorizing the acceptance of $372,215 in grant funds from the Austin Downtown Maintenance Organization to cover salary costs for existing Downtown Rangers and add one full-time equivalent Downtown Ranger, for a total of 14 FTE Downtown Rangers; amend Ordinance No. 990914-1, the 1999-2000 Operating Budget, amending the Special Revenue Fund by appropriating $372,215 in grant funds for the Austin Police Department special revenue fund and adding one full-time equivalent to the Downtown Ranger program for a total of fourteen grant funded positions. (The amount of $372,215 in grant funding is available from the Austin Downtown Maintenance Organization. The term of the grant is from April 1, 2000 to March 31, 2000. A match is not required. Funding for continued operation is contingent on grant renewal and/or approval of funding in future budgets.) This item was postponed until June 29,2000. 39. Approve an ordinance authorizing the acceptance of $170,559 in new grant funding from the State of Texas, Governor's Office, Criminal Justice Division, Victims of Crime Act for the Austin Police Department to provide funding for four additional full-time equivalent (FTE) Victim Counselors for a ^Comprehensive Victim Services Program"; amend Ordinance No. 990914-1, the Fiscal Year 1999- 2000 Operating Budget, amending the Special Revenue Fund, by consolidating three existing grants, CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 7 JUNE 22,2000 adding four full-time equivalent positions to the Comprehensive Victim Services Grant program for a total of ten full-time equivalent grant funded positions, and appropriating $170,559 in grant funds for the Austin Police Department special revenue fund. (The amount of $170,559 in grant funding is available from the State of Texas, Governor's Office, Criminal Justice Division. Term of the initial period of the grant is July 1, 2000 - June 30, 2001. An in-kind grant match of $109,907 is required. Funding for continued operation is contingent on grant renewal and/or approval of funding in future budgets.) Ordinance No. 000622-39 was approved. Item 40 was pulled for discussion. 41. Approve a resolution authorizing execution of a contract with COOPER EQUIPMENT COMPANY, INC., San Antonio, Texas, for the purchase of an asphalt paver in the amount of $206,494. (Funding was included in the 1999-2000 Approved Operating Budget of the Department of Public Works and Transportation, Transportation Fund.) Low bid/five bids received. No MBE/WBE subcontracting participation. Resolution No. 000622-41 was approved. 42. Amend Section 16-4-58 - Construction Zone Speed Limits, of the City Code by adding East Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard (FM 969) from 1,505 feet west of Johnny Morris Road to 470 feet east of Johnny Morris Road to the list of streets having a maximum speed limit of 35 miles per hour where the posted speed signs indicate and road construction, maintenance or repair activities are being undertaken. (Funding for speed limit signs will be provided by the Texas Department of Transportation.) Ordinance No. 000622-42 was approved. 43. Approve an ordinance renewing the Greater Austin Transportation Company d.b.a. American Yellow Checker Cab Company taxicab franchise. (An estimated SI 11,600 will be receipted into the General Fund based on taxicab permit fees of S400 per year per permit.) (Recommended by Urban Transportation Commission) (Third reading) Ordinance No. 000622-43 was approved. 44. Approve an ordinance renewing the Harlem Cab Company d.b.a. Austin Cab taxicab franchise. (An estimated $45,600 will be receipted into the General Fund based on taxicab permit fees of S400 per year per permit.) (Third reading) Ordinance No. 000622-44 was approved. 45. Amend Section 16-4-36 - Speed Limits of the Austin City Code by adding Howard Lane to the list of streets having a maximum speed limit of 50 miles per hour. (The amount of $800 for installation of the appropriate speed limit signs is available in the 1999-2000 Operating Budget of the Department of Public Works and Transportation.) Ordinance No. 000622-45 was approved. Items 46 through 47 were pulled for discussion. 48. Approve a resolution authorizing execution of a contract with HOUSTON-GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS COOPERATIVE PURCHASING PROGRAM (H-GAC), Houston, Texas, for the purchase of tlirce truck-mounted sewers cleaners for the Water and Wastewater Utility in the amount of $559,335.27. (Funding in an amount of $372,890.18 was included in the 1999-2000 Approved Operating Budget of the Water and Wastcwater Utility CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 8 JUNE 22,2000 Department. $186,445.09 was included in the 1999-2000 Amended Capital Budget of the Water and Wastcwater Utility Department.) (Recommended by Water and Wastewater Commission) Resolution No. 000622-48 was approved. 49. Approve a resolution authorizing execution of a 12-month supply agreement with UNITED STATES PIPE AND FOUNDRY COMPANY, INC., Birmingham, Alabama to provide ductile iron pipe for the Water & Wastewater Utility in an amount not to exceed $218,027 with two 12-month extension options in the amount not to exceed $218,027 per extension, for a total contract amount not to exceed $654,081. (Funding in an amount of $54,507 was included in the 1999-2000 Amended Operating Budget of the Department Water and Wastewater Utility. Funding for the remaining nine months of the original contract period and extension options will be contingent upon available funding in future budgets.) Low bid/three bids received. No MBE/WBE subcontracting participation. (Recommended by Water and Wastewater Commission) Resolution No. 000622-49 was approved. Item 50 was pulled for discussion. 51. Approve a resolution authorizing negotiation and execution of an amendment to the existing professional services agreement with Westin Engineering Inc., Austin, Texas, for Design Phase Services in association with Phase IT of the water distribution Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system, in an amount not to exceed 51,754,031 for a total amount not to exceed of $3,979,849. (Funding in an amount of $1,754,031 is available in the 1995-1996 Amended Capital Budget of the Water and Wastewater Utility.) 8.9% MBE, 18.33% WBE subcontracting participation. (Recommended by Water and Wastewater Commission) Resolution No. 000622-51 was approved. Item 52 was pulled for discussion. 53. Approve issuance by Senna Hills Municipal Utility District of Unlimited Tax and Revenue Bonds, Series 2000, in an amount not to exceed $3,381,000; approving the terms, conditions and covenants of the Bond Resolution, Notice of Sale, Bid Instructions, Form of Bid, and the Preliminary Official Statement. (No fiscal impact to the City. The City has no responsibility for payment on District bonds unless the District is annexed by the City.) (Recommended by Water and Wastewater Commission) Resolution No. 000622-53 was approved. Item 54 was pulled for discussion. 55. Approve a resolution authorizing negotiation and execution of an amendment to the existing professional services agreement with THONHOFF CONSULTING ENGINEERS, Austin, Texas, for Design and Construction Phase Services in association with the Wastewater Lift Station Relief and Rehabilitation Project, in an amount not to exceed $820,453 for a total amount not to exceed of $1,183,196 (Funding in an amount of 5820,453 is available in the 1999-2000 Amended Capital Budget of the Water & Wastewater Utility.) 16.4% MBE, 14% WBE subcontracting participation. (Recommended by Water and Wastewater Commission) Resolution No. 000622-55 was approved. 56. Approve a resolution authorizing execution of an Interlocal Agreement with the TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION for the relocation of existing water facilities as part of the Anderson Mill Road Improvements from Pond Springs Road to West of FM 734, in the amount of $1,447,849.06. (Funding in an amount of $1,000,000 is available in the 1999-2000 Amended Capital CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 9 JUNE 22,2000 Budget of the Water & Wastewater Utility; $447,849.06 in the 1997-1998 Amended Capital Budget of the Water & Wastewater Utility.) Resolution No. 000622-56 was approved. 57. Approve a resolution authorizing the acquisition of 5,528 square feet of water and wastewater easement from HENRY HOWARD, MARCY HOWARD, ROBIN HOWARD, and JIM HOWARD located at 111 E. Koenig Lane, for the R.M. 2222/Airport Boulevard to Lamar Boulevard Water and Wastewater Utility Relocation Project, in the amount of $70,339. (Funding in an amount of $35,169.50 is available in the 1997-1998 Amended Capital Budget of the Water & Wastewater Utility; $35,169.50 is available in the 1995-1996 Amended Capital Budget of the Water & Wastewater Utility.) (Recommended by Water and Wastewater Commission) Resolution No. 000622-57 was approved. 58. Approve a resolution authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the professional services agreement with DANNENBAUM ENGINEERING CORPORATION, Austin, Texas, for additional Phase II design and Phase III construction engineering services for the U.S. 183 at R.M. 620 Area Water and Wastewater Service Improvements project, in the amount of $195,000 for a total agreement amount not to exceed $2,178,514. (Funding in an amount of $195,000 is included in the 1999-2000 Amended Capital Budget of the Water & Wastewater Utility.) 0% MBE, 29.72% WBE subcontracting participation. (Recommended by Water and Wastewater Commission) Resolution No. 000622-58 was approved. Item 59 was pulled for discussion. 60. Set a public hearing to consider approval of a variance request to allow encroachment of a proposed building on the 25-year and 100-year flood plains of Shoal Creek at 907 West 9th Street, and to waive the requirement to dedicate a drainage casement to the limits of the 100-year flood plain. (Suggested Date and Time: June 29, 2000 at 6:00 P.M.) Resolution No. 000622-60 was approved. 61. Consider an ordinance waiving the application fee for a Board of Adjustment variance for property located at 5101 Avenue H, Austin, Travis County, Texas. (Mayor Pro Tern Jackie Goodman and Council Member Daryl Slusher) Ordinance No. 000622-61 was approved. Item 62 was pulled for discussion. 63. Approve a resolution for a dedication plaque for the City of Austin facility located at 3810 Todd Lane in memory of Elizabeth Brown Boettner for her tireless efforts in the recycling industry. (Mayor Pro Tern Jackie Goodman) Resolution No. 000622-63 was approved. Items 64 through 65 were pulled for discussion. Items 66 through 75 were Citizen Communications. Items 76 through 77 were Austin Housing Finance Committee items. Items 78 through 94 were Zoning items. Items 95 through 98 were public hearings. CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ™ JUNE 22,2000 Item 99 was an Executive Session item. DISCUSSION ITEMS 22. Adopt an ordinance approving the Eighth Amendment to the Agreement Concerning the Creation and Operation of the North Austin Municipal Utility District No. 1 revising the district land plan to modify the use of a certain 4.90 acre tract owned by J.P.I. Apartment Development, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership from multi-family to a mixed use. This amendment will allow 30,000 sq. ft. of retail space on the ground floor of the Jefferson Center Apartments. (Recommended by Planning Commission) Ordinance No. 000622-22 was approved on Council Member Slusher's motion, Council Member Griffith's second by a 7-0 vote. 46. Approve an ordinance authorizing the right-of-way vacation in the 5700-6300 block of Boyce Lane within the Harris Branch Planned Unit Development, requested by Charles Steinman on behalf of Austin H.B. Residential Properties, Ltd, (No revenue will be collected, this property was dedicated to Travis County. The City of Austin annexed this area in 1995.) Ordinance No. 000622-46 was approved on Council Member Slusher's motion, Council Member Wynn's second by a 6-0 vote. Council Member Griffith was off the dais.. 47. Approve a resolution authorizing execution of Change Order #9 to the construction contract with TRJPLE H CONTRACTING, INC. / BRH-GARVER, Inc., Joint Venture, Buda, Texas, for additional work to be performed as part of the Ullrich Medium Service Transmission Main Pipeline from Redbud Trail to West 2nd Street, increasing the contract in the amount of $1,212,604.14 for a total contract not to exceed $16,129,037.02. (Funding in an amount of $1,212,604.14 is available in the 1997-1998 Amended Capital Budget of the Water & Wastewater Utility.) 23.26% MBE; 0% WBE subcontracting participation. (Recommended by Water and Wastewater Commission) This item was pulled from the agenda by the City Manager. 50. Approve a resolution authorizing negotiation and execution of a professional services agreement with CAROLLO ENGINEERS, Austin, Texas, for professional engineering services for Phase I and II of a Membrane Demonstration Plant Project, and Phase I preliminary engineering, Phase II design, and Phase III construction services for the Ullrich Water Treatment Plant Expansion to 160 Million Gallons per Day, and authorize funding for Phase I services for both projects, in an amount not to exceed $2,100,000. (Funding is included in the 1999-2000 Amended Capital Budget of the Water & Wastewater Utility.) 10.1% MBE; 22% WBE subcontracting participation. (Recommended by Water and Wastewater Commission) Resolution No. 000622-50 was approved awarding the contract to Camp, Dresser & McKee on Council Member Slusher's motion, Mayor Pro Tern Goodman's second by a 4-3 vote. Those voting aye were: Mayor Watson, Mayor Pro Tcm Goodman, Council Members Alvarez and Shisher. Those voting nay were: Council Members Griffith, Thomas and Wynn. The friendly amendment made by Mayor Watson was to direct the City Manager to assess the Department of Public Works and Transportation's Evaluation of Consultant Qualifications Matrix. The City Manager should consult with the City Council Members and engineering staff to determine if the matrix results is the most qualified selection. The friendly amendment was accepted by the maker of the motion and by Mayor Pro Tern Goodman who made the second. 52. Adopt a resolution authorizing negotiation and execution of an interim and long term water and wastewater service agreement with AquaSource, .Inc. and Lennar Homes of Texas Land and Construction, Ltd., providing terms and conditions for water and wastewater service to CITY COUNCIL AGENDA H JUNE 22,2000 approximately 95 acres known as the Tabor Tracts, which is located outside the Austin City limits in the Desired Development Zone and Drinking Water Protection Zone adjacent to the western side of Brodie Lane between FM 1626 and Slaughter Lane. (The developer will incur any costs associated with connecting to the water and wastewater system.) (Recommended by Water and Wastewater Commission) Resolution No. 000622-52 was approved with the following friendly amendment on Council Member Slusher's motion, Council Member Wynn's second by a 7-0 vote. The friendly amendment is to obtain a written request for annexation of the property, so it will reflect as a voluntary annexation and to formalize an agreement that the land in the drinking water zone will not be developed. 54. Approve an ordinance waiving Sections 25-9-3 and 25-9-92 of the Austin City Code for properties in the ''Four Points" Area. (Recommended by Water and Wastewater Commission) Ordinance No. 000622-54 was approved on Council Member Slusher's motion, Mayor Pro Tern Goodman's second by a 7-0 vote. 59. Approve a resolution authorizing negotiation and execution of an Interlocal Agreement between the City, Travis County and the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) for the Management of the US Corps of Engineers' Onion and Williamson Creek Watersheds, Flood Control and Environmental Enhancement Feasibility Study in an amount not to exceed $676,250 over a four year period. (Funding in an amount of 578,000 in in-kind services is available in the 1999-2000 Amended Operating Budget of the Watershed Protection Department. 588,250 in in-kind services, as well as $510,000 in the Regional Stormwater Management Program and Drainage Utility Revenue is contingent on the approval of future operating and capital budgets of the Watershed Protection Department throughout the duration of the agreement (Fiscal Year 2001-Fiscal Year 2004). (Recommended by Environmental Board) Resolution No. 000622-59 was approved on Council Member Slusher's motion, Council Member Alvarez' second by a 7-0 vote. The motion to recess the City Council meeting at 11:06 a.m.. and go into Executive Session was approved on Mayor Fro Tern Goodman's motion, Council Member Slusher's second by a 7-0 vote. 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 4. Discuss Gordon Dunaway and EH Garza v. City of Austin, Cause No. 97-12434, pending in the Travis County District Court. (This litigation concems development regulations applicable in the Barton Springs Zone.) 5. 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.) 6. Discuss Southwest Travis County Water District v. City of Austin, Cause No. 00-0124, In the Supreme Court of Texas. (This litigation concerns development regulations, applicable in the Barton Springs Zone.) 7. Discuss Austin 360 Associates, LP v. City of Austin, Cause No. GNO-01372, Travis County District Court. CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 12 JUNE 22,2000 S. Discuss Austin Towing Association v. City of Austin. Texas, Civil Action No. A-99-CA-391 JN, United States District Court for the Western District. 9. Discuss legal issues regarding a possible charter amendment to change the City's electoral system. 99. Discuss Circle C Land Corp. v. City of Austin, Cause No. 97-13994, 53rd Judicial District of Travis County. Executive Session ended at 1:04 p.m. Mayor Watson called the meeting back to order at 1:33 p.m. CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS 66. Gus Pena - Discuss the need of more affordable housing plus transitional Housing Assistance funding; City Health Clinics and Consultants 67. Natanya Diamant - Proposed Ban on Exotic Animal Acts 68. Susana Almanza - Homes not Horses 69. Librado Almanza - Homes not Horses 70. Max Rangcl - Homes not Horses 71 Charisma Herrera - Homes not Horses 72. Tom Rentcria - Homes not Horses 73. Beverly Gainer - Town Lake Animal Shelter Dog Rescue 74. Gavino Fernandez - Holly Power Plant Closure Plan of Action - ABSENT 75. Robert Donley - Neighborhood DISCUSSION ITEMS CONTINUED 40. Approve an ordinance authorizing acceptance of $6,000 in grant funds from the REACH OUT AND READ National Center for start-up grants for Reach Out and Read projects located at the Northeast Austin, Rosewood-Zaragosa and South Austin Community Health Centers; amend Ordinance No. 990914-1, the 1999-2000 Operating Budget, amending the Special Revenue Fund by appropriating $6,000 in grant funds for the Primary Care Department's special revenue Fund. (Funding is available from the REACH OUT AND READ National Center. There is no grant term as these are designated start-up funds and there is no deadline to spend them. No City match is required.) Ordinance No. 000622-40 was approved on Council Member Griffith's motion, Council Member Thomas' second by a 7-0 vote. The motion to recess the meeting until 3:00 p.m. was approved on Council Member Griffith's motion, Mayor Pro Tern Goodman's second by a 7-0 vote. BRIEFING 3. Social Equity - presented by Community Action Network The presentation was made by Scott Johnson, Leadership Austin, Fred Butler, Execitve Director of CAN and WillieWilliams, Resource Council of CAN. DISCUSSION ITEMS CONTINUED 64. Approve an ordinance transferring City-owned land located near Tillery and Oak Springs to the Austin Housing Finance Corporation pursuant to section 272.001(g), Texas Local Government Code, CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 13 JUNE 22,2000 without monetary consideration for the development of low-income or moderate-income housing for the elderly under the City's SMART Housing Program. (Council Member Daryl Slusher, Mayor Pro Tern Jackie Goodman and Mayor Kirk Watson) Ordinance No. 000622-64 was approved on Council Member Slusher's motion, Mayor Pro Tern Goodman's second by a 7-0 vote. The motion to recess the Council meeting at 3:53 p.m. and go into the Board of Director's Meeting of the Austin Housing Finance Corporation was approved on Council Member Slusher's motion, Council Member Thomas second by a 7-0 vote. BOARD OF DIRECTOR'S MEETING OF AUSTIN HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION A Board meeting of the Austin Housing Finance Corporation (AHFC) was convened. Items 76-77 were the AHFC items considered by the Austin Housing Finance Corporation's Board of Directors. 76. Approve a resolution to elect Mayor Kirk Watson as President, and appoint Jesus Garza as General Manager, Andrew Martin as General Counsel, and Shirley A. Brown as assistant secretary of the corporation. Resolution No. 000622-76 was approved on Board Member Slusher's motion, Vice President Goodman's second by a 7-0. 77. Approve a resolution accepting the transfer of City-owned land located near Tillery and Oak Springs pursuant to section 272.00 l(g), Texas Local Government Code, without monetary consideration for the development of low-income or moderate-income housing for the elderly under the City's SMART Housing Program. (Council Member Daryl Slusher, Mayor Pro Tern Jackie Goodman and Mayor Kirk Watson) Resolution No. 000622-77 was approved on Board Member Slusher's motion, Vice President Goodman's second by a 7-0 vote. The motion to adjourn the Board meeting at 3:55 p.m. and re-convene the regular City Council meeting was approved on Board Member Slusher's motion, Board Member Thomas second by a 7- 0 vote. DISCUSSION ITEMS CONTINUED 65. Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to create a planning process to determine the potential uses of the property located at 12th and Hargrave and report back to the City Council. (Council Member Daryl Slusher, Mayor Pro Tern Jackie Goodman and Mayor Kirk Watson) Resolution No. 000622-65 was approved with an amendment on Council Member Slusher's motion, Mayor Pro Tern Goodman's second by a 7-0 vote. The amendment was made to the second line of the fifth paragraph. It would read, "stakeholders, including the surrounding neighborhoods..." ZONING CONSENT 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 Mayor Pro Tern Goodman's motion, Council Member Alvarez second by a 7-0 vote. CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 14 JUNE 22,2000 78. C14-99-2063 - Public hearing of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 8900 block of Cullen Lane from I-RR, Interim-Rural Residence District zoning to CS-CO, General Commercial Sendees-Conditional Overlay Combining District zoning for Tract 1 and LO-CO, Limited Office-Conditional Overlay Combining District zoning for Tract 2. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant CS-CO, General Commercial Services- Conditional Overlay Combining District zoning with conditions for Tract 1 and LO-CO, Limited Office-Conditional Overlay Combining District zoning with conditions for Tract 2. Applicant: Mountique, Inc. (James McKinney); Agent: Jim Bennett. City Staff: Michele Rogerson, 499-2308. Ordinance No. 000622-78 was approved 79. C14-00-2017 - Public hearing of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 3410-3412 Lakeside Drive from SF-2, Single Family Residence Standard Lot District zoning to NO, Neighborhood Office District zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant NO-CO, Neighborhood Office-Conditional Overlay Combining District zoning with conditions. Applicant: QA Systems (Marcos Gutierrez); Agent: LOC Consultants (Angie Fiedler). City Staff: Katie Larsen, 499-3072. Ordinance No. 000622-79 was approved. 80. C14-00-2021 - Public hearing of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property located near the northeast intersection of Partner Lane West and 1H-35 North from IP, Industrial Park District and CS, General Commercial Services Combining District zoning to LI- PDA, Limited Industrial Service-Planned Development Area Combining District zoning with conditions. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant to LI-PDA, Limited Industrial Service-Planned Development Area Combining District zoning with conditions. Applicant: Austex Enterprises No. 1, Ltd. (Randall N. Williamson); Agent: Bury & Partners (James B. Knight, P.E.). City Staff: David Wahlgren, 499-6454. Ordinance No. 000622-80 was approved. Item 81 was pulled for discussion. 82. C14-00-2056 - Public hearing of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property located along Ben White Boulevard West, approximately 300 feet east of South Congress Avenue from LI, Limited Industrial Services District and SF-3, Family Residence District zoning 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: J.F. Kramer Trust; Agent: Site Specifics (John Hussey). City Staff: David Wahlgren, 499-6454. Ordinance No. 000622-82 was approved. 83. C14-00-2057 - Public hearing of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 4404 West William Cannon Drive from GR-CO, Community Commercial-Conditional Overlay Combining District zoning to CS-l-CO, Commercial-Liquor Sales- Conditional Overlay Combining District zoning District zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant CS-l-CO, Commercial-Liquor Sales-Conditional Overlay Combining District zoning with conditions. Applicant: William Cannon/Brush Country, LP (Louis R. Williams); Agent: Richard H. Crank. City Staff: Michele Rogerson, 499-2308. The first reading of this ordinance was approved. 84. C14-00-2058 - Public hearing of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property located southeast of the intersection of Pecan Park Boulevard and FM 620 North from GR, Community Commercial District zoning to GR-MU, Community Commercial-Mixed Use CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 15 JUNE 22,2000 Combining District zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant GR-MU, Community Commercial-Mixed Use Combining District zoning. Applicant: Pohl Brown & Associates; Agent: Carter & Burgess, Inc. (Jamie Hagen, P.E.) City Staff: David Wahlgren, 499-6454. Ordinance No. 000622-84 was approved. 85. C14-00-2068 - Public hearing of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 1408 South 3rd Street from SF-3, Family Residence District zoning to SF-4A, Single Family Residence Small Lot District zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant SF-4A, Single Family Residence Small Lot District zoning. Applicant: Scott Turner; Agent: Conley Engineering, Inc. (Carl Conley P.E.). City Staff: Katie Larsen, 499- 3072. Ordinance No. 000622-85 was approved. 86. C14-00-2072 - Public hearing of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 2117 IH-35 South from GR-CO, Community Commercial- Conditional Overlay Combining District zoning to CS-CO, General Commercial Services- Conditional Overlay Combining District zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant to CS-CO, General Commercial Services-Conditional Overlay Combining District zoning with conditions. Applicant: David Belle-Isle; Agent: Mathias Co. (Richard Mathias). City Staff: Adam Smith, 499-2755. Ordinance No. 000622-86 was approved. Item 87 was pulled for discussion. 88. C14-00-2081 - Public hearing of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 501 W. 15th Street from GO, General Office District zoning to DMU-CURE, Downtown Mixed Use-Central Urban Redevelopment Combining District zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant DMU-CURE, Downtown Mixed Use-Central Urban Redevelopment Combining District zoning with conditions. Applicant: Jimmy Nassour; Agent: Austin Permit Center (Melissa Whaley). City Staff: Katie Larsen, 499-3072. Ordinance No. 000622-88 was approved. 89. C14-00-2082 - Public hearing of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 9725 IH-35 North from SF-2, Single-Family Residence Standard Lot District zoning 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: Parsons Enterprises (Dorothy Shay Parsons); Agent: Dick Lilly. City Staff: Katie Larsen, 499-3072. Ordinance No. 000622-89 was approved. 90. C14-00-2083 - Treescapes, Inc.- Public hearing of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 3219 Manor Road from GR, Community Commercial District zoning 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: Felton Stephens Corp. (Cliff Stephens); Agent: Texascapes, Inc. (Richard Fadal). City Staff: Adam Smith, 499-2755. Ordinance No. 000622-90 was approved. 91. C14-00-2088 - Public hearing of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 8400-8420 Bee Caves Road from MF-l-CO, Multifamily Residence Low Density-Conditional Overlay Combing District zoning to MF-1, Multifamily CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ^ JUNE 22,2000 Residence Low Density District zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant MF-1, Multifamily Residence Low Density District zoning. Applicant: Central Texas Mutual Housing Association/SWA Mutual Housing Corporation, General Partner (Craig Alter); Agent: Craig Alter. City Staff: Adam Smith, 499-2755. Ordinance No. 000622-91 was approved. 92. C14-85-02URCA) - Treescapes, Inc.- Public hearing to amend Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by terminating a restrictive covenant for property locally known as 3219 Manor Road. Planning Commission Recommendation: To terminate the restrictive covenant. Applicant: Felton Stephens Corporation (Cliff Stephens); Agent: Texascapes, Inc. (Richard Fadal). City Staff: Adam Smith, 499-2755. The restrictive covenant was terminated. 93. C14-86-01S8(RCTl) - Harris Branch - Public hearing to amend Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by terminating a restrictive covenant for property located at Farmer Lane & Harris Branch Parkway. Planning Commission Recommendation: To terminate the restrictive covenant. Applicant: Austin HB Residential Properties (John McCullough); Agent: Charles E. Steinman. City Staff: Katie Larsen, 499-3072. The restrictive covenant was terminated. 94. C14-S6-0188(RCT2) - Harris Branch - Public hearing to amend Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by terminating a restrictive covenant for property located between Farmer Lane and Boyce Lane at U.S. Highway 290 East. Planning Commission Recommendation: To terminate the restrictive covenant. Applicant: Austin HB Residential Properties (John McCullough); Agent: Charles E. Steinman. City Staff: Katie Larsen, 499-3072. The restrictive covenant was terminated. ZONING DISCUSSION 81. C14-00-2046 - Public hearing to amend Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as the 2800 block of Montopolis Drive from LI, Limited Industrial Service District zoning to MF-2, Multifamily Residence Low Density District zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant MF-2, Multifamily Residence Low Density District zoning. Applicant: Bouldin Development Company (Ann White); Agent: Urban Design Group (John Noell). City Staff: Adam Smith, 499-2755. Note: A valid petition has been filed in opposition to this rezoning request, (continued from 6/8/00) The motion to postpone this item until the neighborhood plan is complete was approved on Council Member Alvarez* motion, Council Member Wynn's second. The original motion to postpone was withdrawn. The public hearing was closed on Mayor Pro Tcm Goodman's motion, Council Member Slasher's second by a 7-0 vote. The motion to reopen the public hearing to allow speakers to be heard was approved on Mayor Pro Tern Goodman's motion, Council Member Slusher's second by a 7-0 vote. The public hearing was closed on Mayor Fro Tern Goodman's motion, Council Member Griffith's second by a 7-0 vote. CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 17 JUNE 22,2000 The first reading of this ordinance was approved on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Council Member Griffith's second by a 5-2 vote. Council Members Slusher and Wynn voted no. The motion to recess the meeting at 6:06 p.m. was approved on Council Member Griffith's motion, Mayor Pro Tern Goodman's second by a 7-0 vote. Mayor Watson called the meeting back to order at 6:47 p.m. DISCUSSION ITEMS CONTINUED 95. Conduct a public hearing and approve the use by Travis County of 0.303 acres out of dedicated parkland known as North East Destination Park along Walnut Creek to allow Travis County to Reconstruct Sprinkle Road and bridge, in accordance with Chapter 26 of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code. (All costs associated with any parkland restoration will be paid by the requestor (Travis County Transportation and Natural Resources.) (Recommended by Parks and Recreation Board) The public hearing was closed on Council Member Slushcr's motion, Council Member Wynn's second by a 5-0 vote. Council Members Alvarez and Griffith were off the dais. 97. Approve the use by Travis County of 0.303 acres out of dedicated Parkland known as North East Destination Park along Walnut Creek to allow Travis County to Reconstruct Sprinkle Road and bridge, in accordance with Chapter 26 of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code. (All costs associated with any parkland restoration will be paid by the requestor (Travis County Transportation and Natural Resources.) (Recommended by Parks and Recreation Board) Ordinance No. 000622-97 was approved on Council Member Wynn's motion, Mayor Pro Tern Goodman's second by a 5-0 vote. Council Members Alvarez and Griffith were off the dais. 96. Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance to adjust the corporate boundary between the City of Austin and the City of Rollingwood, in accordance with Section 43.031 of the Texas Local Government Code. The proposed boundary adjustment covers three tracts totaling approximately 1.34 acres on the south side of Bee Caves Road between Land Creek Cove and Montebello Road. The public hearing was closed on Council Member Slusher's motion, Council Member Thomas' second by a 7-0 vote. 98. Approve an ordinance to adjust the corporate boundary between the City of Austin and the City of Rollingwood, in accordance with Section 43.031 of the Texas Local Government Code. The proposed boundary adjustment covers three tracts totaling approximately 1.34 acres on the south side of Bee Caves Road between Land Creek Cove and Montebello Road. Ordinance No. 000622-98 was approved on Council Member Wynn's motion, Mayor Watson's second by a 7-0 vote. 87. C14-00-2076 - Public hearing of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by zoning property locally known as 6900 FM 620 North from I-RR, Interim-Rural Residence District zoning to GR, Community Commercial District zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant GR-CO, Community Commercial Conditional Overlay Combining District zoning with conditions. Applicant: River City Real Estate, PLLC (Jim Erdeljac). City Staff: Katie Larsen, 499- 3072. Ordinance No. 000622-87 was approved on Mayor Pro Tcm Goodman's motion, Mayor Watson's second by a 7-0 vote. CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 18 JUNE 22,2000 62. Consider a resolution to authorize the negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with Travis County for the construction by Travis County of certain improvements to Ferguson Lane in Austin, Travis County, Texas. (Mayor Pro Tern Jackie Goodman) Resolution No. 000622-62 was approved on Mayor Pro Tern Goodman's motion, Council Member Griffith's second by a 7-0 vote. ADJOURNED at 7:07 p.m. on Council Member Slasher's motion, Council Member Thomas' second by a 7-0 vote. The minutes from the regular meeting of June 22, 2000 were approved on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Council Member Wynn's second by a 5-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tern Goodman and Council Member Griffith were off the dais.