Austin's Future: Transit, Tech, Community
Here's a concise summary of the Austin City Council meeting:
Major Transportation Projects Underway:
The Council approved a $95.5 million agreement with Capital Metro to fund significant transportation improvements. This includes work on Loop 1 North, State Highway 45, and a Lamar Pedestrian Bridge extension, with a public hearing scheduled for further input.Enhancing Public Safety with New Technology:
Significant investments were approved for a regional Emergency Communications and Transportation Management Center, alongside funding for a modern Police Records Management System (Versadex RMS).Community Development and Historic Preservation:
The City Manager was directed to explore options for transferring historic properties in the East 11th and 12th Street corridors for potential use as low-income housing or administrative offices for non-profit organizations.New Urban Regulations and Green Initiatives:
A public hearing was set to consider restrictions on bail bond services near the Criminal Justice Center, updated rules for nonconforming signs were adopted, and a $75,000 rebate was granted to St. Edward's University for energy-saving installations.
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MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 19,2001 Austin City Council MINUTES REGULAR MEETING THURSDAY, APRIL 19, 2001 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 on Thursday, April 19, 2001 in the Board Room at Lower Colorado River Authority Hancock Building, 3700 Lake Austin Boulevard INVOCATION - Pastor Daniel Villareal, Southwest Austin Christian Church Mayor Watson called the meeting to order at 9:12 am. 1. Approval of minutes for regular meeting of April 5, 2001 The minutes for the regular meeting of April 5, 2001 were approved on Council Member Wynn's motion, Mayor Watson's second by a 6-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tern Goodman was off the dais. Item 2 was a briefing Items 3 through 6 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 Council Member Wynn's motion, Mayor Watson's second by a 7-0 vote. 7. Approve a resolution authorizing the issuance of a rebate in the amount of $75,360 to St. Edwards University for the installation of a thermal energy storage system and variable frequency drives at the St. Edwards campus facility located at 3001 S. Congress Ave. Energy improvements qualifying for this rebate will save an estimated 695 kilowatts at a program cost of $108 per kilowatt saved. The comparable cost of a gas turbine is $1,329 per kW including fuel, operation, and maintenance. (Funding is available in the 2000-2001 Approved Operating Budget of the Conservation Rebates and Incentives Fund.) (Recommended by Electric Utility Commission and Resource Management Commission) Resolution No. 010419-07 was approved. 8. Approve a resolution authorizing execution of a construction contract with JAY-REESE CONTRACTORS, INC., Austin, Texas, for construction of the Met Center Substation in the amount of $1,630,935. (Funding in the amount of is available in the 2000-2001 Approved Capital Budget of the Electric Utility Department.) Low bid/two bids received. 11.04% MBE, 4.21% WBE subcontracting participation. (Recommended by Electric Utility Commission) MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING 2 APRIL 19,2001 Resolution No. 010419-08 was approved. 9. Approve a resolution authorizing execution of Change Order #5 to the construction contract with REC INDUSTRIES, INC., Bryan, Texas, for upgrade and expansion of water treatment equipment and services, upgrade of controls system for ice thermal storage system, addition of monitoring controls system for cooling towers, provisions for back-up chiller capacity, and incidental mechanical work necessary to complete such improvements, as part of the CSC/City Hall District Cooling Plant Project, in an amount not to exceed $305,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $7,533,100. (Funding in the amount of $305,000 is available in the 2000-2001 Approved Capital Budget of the Electric Utility Department.) No MBE/WBE subcontracting participation. (Recommended by Electric Utility Commission) Resolution No. 010419-09 was approved. 10. Approve a resolution authorizing the negotiation and execution of amendments to the Austin- Bergstrom International Airport (Airport) revenue-generating Retail Concession Lease Agreements with News Gift Shops International-Austin Joint Venture, San Antonio, Texas, and CA One Services, Inc./Scott Roberts Joint Venture, Buffalo, New York, to expand their respective Airport Operations to operate an additional 1,366 square foot, news/gift specialty store and restaurant, respectively. (Revenue Generating Concession Lease Agreements. These Airport contract amendments are expected to add approximately $150,260 per year to Airport concession revenue over the remaining terms of the Leases. No revenue is included in the Department of Aviation's (DOA) 2000-2001 Amended Operating Budget. It will, however, be included in the DOA's 2001/2002 Proposed Operating Budget.) Resolution No. 010419-10 was approved. Item 11 was pulled for discussion. 12. Approve a resolution authorizing negotiation and execution of Addendum No.l to the Interlocal Agreement between the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas Department of Transportation, and Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority, for the purpose of funding the completion of design and construction administration services through the Bid Phase for the regional, unified Emergency Communications and Transportation Management Center in the Austin and Travis County area. (Recommended by Planning Commission) (Related Item Nos. 13 and 14) Resolution No. 010419-12 was approved. 13. Amend Ordinance No. 00912-2, the 2000-2001 Capital Budget of the Information Systems Department by appropriating $346,954 for the Combined Emergency Center project. (Funding in the amount of $132,236 is available from Travis County; $200,610 is available from the Texas Department of Transportation; and $14,108 is available from the Capital Metropolitan Transit Authority in accordance with the Interlocal Agreement between the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas Department of Transportation, and the Capital Metropolitan Transit Authority. (Recommended by Planning Commission) (Related Items Nos. 12 and 14) Ordinance No. 010419-13 was approved. 14. Approve a resolution authorizing negotiation and execution of a Supplemental Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with TRW, INC., PUBLIC SECTOR SOLUTIONS, Reston, VA, for additional services during the Bid Phase for the Regional Emergency Communications and Transportation Management Center, in an amount not to exceed $719,208 for a total contract amount not to exceed $4,108,914. (Funding in the amount of $719,208 is available in the 2000- 2001 Amended Capital Budget of the Information Systems Department. $453,892 of this amount is City of Austin funding, the remaining $265,316 is funding from other governmental entities, including: Travis County, $101,121; Texas Department of Transportation, $153,407; and Capital MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING 3 APRIL 19,2001 Metropolitan Transit Authority, $10,788.) (Recommended by Planning Commission) (Related ItemNos. 12 and 13) Resolution No. 010419-14 was approved. 15. Amend Ordinance No. 000912-2, the 2000-2001 Capital Budget by: A) Transferring $1,763,404 from completed Fire projects (Anderson Mill Fire Station, $643,402; Four Points Fire Station, $1,112,168; and Maconda Park Fire Station, $7,834) to the CIP Contingency account. B) Transferring $1,484,374 from the CIP Contingency account to the Information Systems Department's Police Records Management System project. C) Transferring $1,000,000 from the Information Systems Department's 911/CAD project to the Information System Department's Police Records Management System project. D) Increase the appropriation in the Information Systems Department's Police Records Management System project by $2,484,734, for a total appropriation of $4,769,374. (Funding in the amount of $1,763,404 is available in the 2000-2001 Amended Capital Budget of the Fire Department, $1,484,374 is available in CIP Contingency of the 2000-2001 Amended Capital Budget and $1,000,000 is available in the 2000-2001 Amended Capital Budget of the Information Systems Department.) (Related to Item No. 50.) Ordinance No. 010419-15 was approved. 16. Approve a resolution authorizing an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Austin and Travis County for use of the property locally known as 4523 Tannehill Lane, Austin, Texas, by the City of Austin as an emergency shelter for homeless women and/or homeless women and their children. (There is no direct cost associated with the Interlocal Agreement.) This item was removed from the agenda. 17. Approve a resolution ratifying an amendment to the legal services contract with COX & SMITH, INCORPORATED, San Antonio, Texas, for representation in the Steiner Ranch Development Agreement, for an increase of $40,000, resulting in a total contract limit of $80,000. (Funding in the amount of $40,000 was included in the 2000-2001 Approved Operating Budget of the Law Department.) Resolution No. 010419-17 was approved. 18. Approve a resolution authorizing an amendment to the legal services with SCOTT, DOUGLAS & MC CONNICO, L.L.P., Austin, Texas, for representation in the Petition of Harry M. Whittington, for an increase of $10,000, resulting in a total contract limit of $50,000. (Funding in the amount of $10,000 was included in the 2000-2001 Approved Operating Budget of the Austin Convention Center Department.) Resolution No. 010419-18 was approved. 19. Approve a resolution authorizing payment to George & Donaldson, L.L.P. Austin, Texas, for legal services outside counsel in Hyde Park Baptist Church v. City of Austin, et al., CA No A 01CA 212 JN, in the United States District Court, Western District of Texas, Austin Division, in an amount not to exceed $185,000. Resolution No. 010419-19 was approved. 20. C14-00-2255 - Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code rezoning property located at 10601 Anderson Mill Road (Bull Creek Watershed) from RR, Rural Residence district zoning to SF-6-CO, Townhouse and Condominium- Conditional Overlay Combining district zoning with conditions. First Reading on March 1, 2001; Vote 7-0. Conditions met as follows: Conditional overlay incorporates the conditions approved by Council at first reading. Applicant: Twin Oaks Adolescents, Inc. Agent: Holford Group (Theresa Canchola). City Staff: Annick Beaudet, 499-3072. MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING 4 APRIL 19,2001 Ordinance No. 010419-20 was approved. 21. Set a public hearing to consider an ordinance amending Title 25 of the City Code relating to bail bond services and restrictions on land uses near the Blackwell-Thurman Criminal Justice Center located at 500 West 10th Street/509 West 11th Street. (Suggested Date and Time: Thursday, April 26, 2001 at 6:00 p.m.) Resolution No. 010419-21 was approved. 22. Approve a resolution authorizing execution of a contract with MUNIZ CONCRETE AND CONTRACTING, INC. (MBE/MH), Austin, Texas, for construction of Dick Nichols District Park Playscape Additions, in an amount not to exceed $64,295. (Funding was included in the 2000- 2001 Approved Capital Budget of the Parks and Recreation Department.) Lowest of four bids received. 60.8%MBE Prime, 1.6% WBE subcontracting participation. Resolution No. 010419-22 was approved. 23. Approve a resolution authorizing execution of a contract with MUNIZ CONCRETE AND CONTRACTING, INC. (MBE/MH), Austin, Texas, for construction of Metz Recreation Center Playscape Renovation, in an amount not to exceed $63,239. (Funding was included in the 2000- 2001 Approved Capital Budget of the Parks and Recreation Department.) Lowest of seven bids received. 46.1% MBE Prime, 3.6% WBE subcontracting participation. Resolution No. 010419-23 was approved. 24. Approve ratification of the Construction Contract with PREMIER FIBERGLASS, INC., (WBE/FR) Austin, Texas, for the Renovation of Ramsey Pool in an amount not to exceed $328,818. (Funding was included in the 2000-2001 Transportation, Planning and Design Department, Water Conservation Rebates and Incentives Fund) Lowest of two bids received. Resolution No. 010419-24 was approved. 25. Approve an ordinance authorizing the vacation of 34,803 square feet of Marketplace Drive, and an 8,465 square foot portion of Marketplace Drive cul-de-sac. (The amount of $46,984.05 in revenue will be receipted to the General Fund.) (Recommended by Planning Commission) Ordinance No. 010419-25 was approved. 26. Approve a resolution authorizing execution of a construction contract award with WHEELER COATINGS ASPHALT, Round Rock, Texas, for traffic calming measures on various city streets within the Zilker Neighborhood Area, as part of the Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program, in the amount of $188,462. (Funding in the amount is included in the 2000-2001 Amended Capital Budget of the Department of Public Works.) Lowest of two bids received. 18.15% MBE, 4.12% WBE subcontracting participation. Resolution No. 010419-26 was approved. 27. Approve a resolution authorizing payment to the TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION for the City's 10% participation of the right-of-way acquisition for the U. S. Highway 290 Project, from RM 1826 to Brodie Lane, in accordance with the June 27, 1986 Agreement for Right-of-Way Procurement, in the amount of $85,500. (Funding is available in the 1991-1992 Capital Budget of the Department of Public Works.) Resolution No. 010419-27 was approved. 28. Approve a resolution authorizing execution of a contract to purchase 325 station post insulators with PRIESTER SUPPLY, Austin, Texas, in an amount not to exceed $64,545. (Funding is available in the 2000-2001 Approved Operating Budget of the Electric Utility Department.) Low bidder of seven bids received. This contract will be awarded in compliance with the 1996 MBE/WBE Ordinance, as amended. No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING 5 APRIL 19,2001 MBE/WBE goals were not established for this solicitation. This contract is for the purchase of commodities, with direct delivery by the manufacturer. (Recommended by Electric Utility Commission) Resolution No. 010419-28 was approved. 29. Approve a resolution authorizing execution of a contract to purchase 9165 feet of four inch aluminum tubing and 1170 feet of two and a half inch tubing with PRIESTER MELL & NICHOLSON, Austin, Texas, in an amount not to exceed $73,516.95. (Funding is available in the 2000-2001 Approved Operating Budget of the Electric Utility Department.) Low bidder of seven bids received. This contract will be awarded in compliance with the 1996 MBE/WBE Ordinance, as amended. No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore MBE/WBE goals were not established for this solicitation. This contract is for the purchase of commodities, with direct delivery by the manufacturer. (Recommended by Electric Utility Commission) Resolution No. 010419-29 was approved. 30. Approve a resolution authorizing modification #1 to the contract with SEVERN TRENT SYSTEMS, INC., Houston, Texas, in an amount not to exceed $150,000 for consulting services for the Electric Utility Department's DataOne Project, for a revised contract total amount not to exceed $1,271,250. (Funding in the amount of $150,000 is available in the 2000-2001 Approved Capital Budget of the Electric Utility Department.) This contract will be awarded in compliance with the!996 MBE/WBE Ordinance, as amended. There were no subcontracting opportunities identified, therefore, no goals were established for this solicitation. All work will be done with contractor's own workforce.(Recommended by Electric Utility Commission) Resolution No. 010419-30 was approved. 31. Approve a resolution authorizing modification #2 to the contract with SMALL WORLD SYSTEMS, INC., Englewood, Colorado, in an amount not to exceed $850,000 for consulting services for the Electric Utility Department's DataOne Project, for a revised contract total amount not to exceed $2,985,962. (Funding in the amount of $850,000 is available in the 2000-2001 Approved Capital Budget of the Electric Utility Department.) This contract will be awarded in compliance with the 1996 MBE/WBE Ordinance, as amended. There were no opportunities for subcontracting; therefore, no MBE/WBE goals were established. All work will be done with contractor's own workforce. (Recommended by Electric Utility Commission) Resolution No. 010419-31 was approved. 32. Approve a resolution authorizing execution of a contract with FREIGHTLINER OF AUSTIN, Austin, Texas, for the purchase of one conventional truck chassis for the Electric Utility Department in an amount not to exceed $51,830.05. (Funding is available in the 2000-2001 Approved Capital Budget of the Electric Utility Department.) Low bidder/three bids received. This contract will be awarded in compliance with the!996 MBE/WBE Ordinance, as amended. This equipment is being provided directly by the vendor. There were no subcontracting opportunities identified, therefore, no goals were established for this solicitation. (Recommended by Electric Utility Commission) Resolution No. 010419-32 was approved. 33. Approve a resolution authorizing execution of a contract with TIME MANUFACTURING COMPANY, Waco, Texas, for the purchase of one truck-mounted 5 5 foot aerial device and line body for the Electric Utility Department in an amount not to exceed $142,424, and a contract with COMMERCIAL BODY CORPORATION, San Antonio, Texas, for the purchase of one truck- mounted 50 foot material handling aerial device and service body for the Electric Utility Department in an amount not to exceed $134,455. (Funding in the amount of $276,879 is available in the 2000-2001 Capital Budget of the Electric Utility Department.) Low bidder and low bidder meeting specifications/five bids received. This contract will be awarded in compliance MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING 6 APRIL 19,2001 with the!996 MBE/WBE Ordinance, as amended. This equipment is being provided directly by the vendor. There were no subcontracting opportunities identified, therefore, no goals were established for this solicitation. (Recommended by Electric Utility Commission) Resolution No. 010419-33 was approved. 34. Approve a resolution authorizing negotiation and execution of 12-month service agreements with D. CARLSON & COMPANY, INC., Austin, Texas, TELLEPSEN SERVICES COMPANY, LP, Deer Park, Texas, and BRH-GARVER, INC. Houston, Texas, to provide installation services for underground chilled water piping in a combined amount not to exceed $3,000,000 with four 12- month extension options per agreement, in a combined amount not to exceed $2,000,000 per extension for a combined total amount not to exceed $11,000,000 of the three agreements. (Funding in the amount of $3,000,000 is available in the 2000-2001 Approved Capital Budget for the Electric Utility Department. Funding for the extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.) Best evaluated Proposals/Three Proposal Received. This contract will be awarded in compliance with the 1996 MBE/WBE Ordinance, as amended. No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore MBE/WBE goals were not established for this solicitation. All services will be completed by the Contractor's own workforce. (Recommended by Electric Utility Commission) Resolution No. 010419-34 was approved. 35. Approve a resolution authorizing execution of a 12-month supply agreement with KBS ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTORS INC. Austin, Texas, in an amount not to exceed $52,758 and TECHLINE INC. Austin, Texas, in an amount not to exceed $135,634 and PRIESTER-MELL & NICHOLSON INC., Austin, Texas, in an amount not to exceed $65,091 for the purchase of underground electrical supplies with two 12-month extension options not to exceed $52,758, $135,634 and $65,091 respectively per extension for total contract amounts not to exceed $158,274, $406,902 and $195,273 respectively. (Funding in the amount of $105,618 is available in the 2000-2001 Approved Operating Budget of the Electric Utility Department. Funding for the remaining seven months of the original contract period and the extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.) Low bidders/six bids received. This contract will be awarded in compliance with the 1996 MBE/WBE Ordinance, as amended. No opportunities for subcontracting were identified, therefore no M/WBE goals were established for this solicitation. This is a commodity contract with direct delivery. (Recommended by Electric Utility Commission) Resolution No. 010419-35 was approved. 36. Approve a resolution authorizing execution of a 12-month contract with TWENTY FIRST CENTURY COMMUNICATIONS INC. Columbus, Ohio, for the continuation of storm and power outage related high volume call answering services and software upgrades for the Electric Utility Department in an amount not to exceed $230,000 with two 12-month extension options in amount not exceed $190,000 each for a total contract amount not to exceed $610,000. (Funding in the amount of $95,833 is available in the 2000-2001 Approved Operating Budget for the Electric Utility Department. Funding for the remaining seven months of the original contract period and the extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.) Sole Source. Twenty First Century Communications Inc. has developed custom programming scripts for the current operation and functionality of the HVCA system utilized by AE. Twenty First Century Communications Inc. developed the original software scripting and have proprietary rights for the use of the software, related upgrades, support and technical maintenance of the HVCA system. This contract will be awarded in compliance with the 1996 MBE/WBE Ordinance, as amended. There were no opportunities for subcontracting; therefore, no M/WBE goals were established. (Recommended by Electric Utility Commission) Resolution No. 010419-36 was approved. MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING 7 APRIL 19,2001 37. Approve a resolution authorizing execution of a 12-month supply agreement with POWELL- ESCO, Greenville, Texas, for the purchase of vacuum interrupter 600 amp switches, in 15kV and 38kV, in an amount not to exceed $424,550 with three 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $424,550 per extension option for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,698,200. (Funding in the amount of $176,895 is available in the 2000-2001 Approved Operating Budget for the Electric Utility Department. Funding for the remaining seven months of the original contract period and the extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.) Low bid/six bids received. This contract will be awarded in compliance with the 1996 MBE/WBE Ordinance, as amended. These services will be provided by the original equipment manufacturer. No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no MBE/WBE goals were established for this solicitation. (Recommended by Electric Utility Commission.) Resolution No. 010419-37 was approved. 38. Approve a resolution authorizing execution of a 12-month service agreement with THOMASON MECHANICAL, Rancho Dominguez, CA, MECHANICAL DYNAMICS AND ANALYSIS, LLC, Schenectady, NY, GE INTERNATIONAL, INC. Houston, Texas, TURBOCARE, Houston, Texas, and SIEMENS WESTINGHOUSE POWER CORPORATION, Houston, Texas, to provide steam turbine generator maintenance for the Decker Creek Power Station, Holly Street Power Plant and Sand Hill Energy Center in a combined amount not to exceed $4,000,000 with four 12- month extension options in combined amounts not to exceed $4,400,000 for the first option, $4,840,000 for the second option, $5,324,000 for the third option and $5,856,400 for the fourth option for a combined total contract amount not to exceed $24,420,400. (Funding in the amount of $1,666,667 is available in the 2000-2001 Approved Operating Budget for the Electric Utility Department. Funding for the remaining seven months of the original contract period and the extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.) Best proposals of seven proposals received. This contract will be awarded in compliance with the 1996 MBE/WBE Ordinance, as amended. It was determined that there are no certified MBEs/WBEs that are authorized maintenance providers. No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no MBE/WBE goals were established for this solicitation. These services will be provided by the original equipment manufacturer or their authorized maintenance providers. (Recommended by Electric Utility Commission) Resolution o. 010419-38 was approved. Item 39 was pulled for discussion. 40. Approve a resolution authorizing negotiation and execution of a 24-month service agreement with FIELDTECH Inc. to provide electric and water meter reading services in an amount not to exceed $8,500,000 with the option to extend up to two 24 month periods in an amount not to exceed $9,000,000 for the first option and $9,540,000 for the second option for a total contract amount not to exceed $27,040,000. (Funding in the amount of $1,128,906 is available in the 2000-2001 Approved Operating Budget for the Electric Utility Department. $641,927 is available in the 2000-2001 Approved Operating Budget for the Water/Waste Water Department. Funding for the remaining 19 months of the original contract period and the extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.) Best evaluated proposal/two proposals received. (Recommended by Electric Utility Commission and Water and Wastewater Commission.) Resolution No. 010419-40 was approved. 41. Approve a resolution authorizing execution of a 12-month supply agreement with MUNICIPAL PIPE & FABRICATING COMPANY, Pflugerville, Texas, to provide pipe, copper & polyethylene for the Water and Wastewater Utility, in an amount not to exceed $42,457 with two 12-month extension options in the amount not to exceed $42,457 per extension, for a total contract amount not to exceed $127,371. (Funding in the amount of $17,690.42 is available in the 2000-2001 Approved Operating Budget of the Water and Wastewater Utility. Funding for the remaining MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING 8 APRIL 19,2001 seven months of the original contract period and extension options will be contingent upon available funding in future budgets.) Low bid/two bids received. This contract will be awarded in compliance with the 1996 MBE/WBE Ordinance, as amended. These are products that will be provided directly by the vendor. There were no subcontracting opportunities identified, therefore, no goals were established for this solicitation. (Recommended by Water and Wastewater Commission) Resolution No. 010419-41 was approved. 42. Approve a resolution authorizing execution of a 12-month service agreement with CAP-TEX INC., Austin, Texas, to provide sludge and sewage pumping, hauling and disposal service for the Water and Wastewater Utility, in an amount not to exceed $60,383 with two 12-month extension options in the amount not to exceed $60,383 per extension, for a total contract amount not to exceed $181,149. (Funding in the amount of $25,159.58 is available in the 2000-2001 Approved Operating Budget of the Water and Wastewater Utility. Funding for the remaining seven months of the original contract period and extension options will be contingent upon available funding in future budgets.) Low bid/two bids received. This contract will be awarded in compliance with the 1996 MBE/WBE Ordinance, as amended. This is a service that will be provided directly by the vendor. There were no subcontracting opportunities identified, therefore, no goals were established for this solicitation. (Recommended by Water and Wastewater Commission) Resolution No. 010419-42 was approved. 43. Approve a resolution authorizing execution of a 12-month service agreement with AVERY'S LAWN CARE (MBE/MB), Round Rock, Texas, to provide landscape services at Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant in an amount not to exceed $48,050, with two 12-month extension options in the not to exceed amounts of $48,050 per extension option for a total contract amount not to exceed $144,150 (Funding in the amount of $20,021 is available in the Approved 2000- 2001 Operating Budget for the Water & Wastewater Utility. Funding for the remaining seven months of the initial contract period and the extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.) Low bid of five bids received. This contract will be awarded in compliance with the 1996 MBE/WBE Ordinance, as amended. No subcontracting opportunities were identified, therefore, no goals were established for this solicitation. (Recommended by Water and Wastewater Commission) Resolution No. 010419-43 was approved. 44. Approve a resolution authorizing execution of a 12-month supply agreement with CENTRAL TEXAS HARLEY-D AVID SON, Austin, Texas, for the purchase of captive repair parts and services for Harley-Davidson motorcycles in an amount not to exceed $50,000 with two 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $50,000 per extension for a total contract amount not to exceed $150,000. (Funding in the amount of $20,833 was included in the 2000-2001 Operating Budget for the Fleet Maintenance Fund of the Finance and Administrative Services Department. Funding for the remaining seven months of the original contract period and extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.) Only Bidder. This contract will be awarded in compliance with the 1996 MBE/WBE Ordinance, as amended. No subcontracting opportunities were identified, therefore, no goals were established for this solicitation. These parts are provided directly to the City and services are provided utilizing vendor's work force. Resolution No. 010419-44 was approved. 45. Approve amendment No. 1 to the 12-month contract with CONTROL SOFTWARE, INC.- Maximus, Wayne, PA, for upgrade of the GEMS 2000, Fleet Maintenance and Management System in an amount not to exceed $92,000 for the initial contract period for a revised contract amount not to exceed $335,134.75. (Funding in the amount of $148,410.20 is available in the Approved 2000-2001 Operating Budget for Fleet Services Division, Financial and Administrative Services Department. Funding for the extension options will be contingent upon available funding MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING 9 APRIL 19,2001 in the future budget.) This contract will be awarded in compliance with the 1996 MBE/WBE Ordinance, as amended. Contractor will provide all services directly to the City with its own workforce. No subcontracting opportunities were established for this procurement. Resolution No. 010419-45 was approved. 46. Approve a resolution authorizing execution of a 12-month supply agreement with AAA FIRE & SAFETY EQUIPMENT CO., INC, Austin, Texas, for the purchase of safety supplies in an amount not to exceed $42,895.89, with two 12-month extension options in the amount not to exceed $42,895.89 per extension, for a total contract amount not to exceed $128,687.67. (Funding in the amount of $21,448.00 was included in the 2000-2001 Operating Budget of the user departments. Funding for the remaining six months of the original contract period and extension options will be contingent upon available funding in future budgets.) Low bidder meeting specifications/nine bids received. This contract will be awarded in compliance with the 1996 MBE/WBE Ordinance, as amended. This is a commodity that will be provided directly by the vendor. There are no subcontracting opportunities, therefore, no goals were established for this solicitation. Resolution No. 010419-46 was approved. Item 47 was pulled for discussion. 48. Approve a resolution authorizing execution of a 12-month service agreement with PREMIUM CUTS LAWN SERVICE & MAINTENANCE, INC., (MBE-MH), Manor, Texas, for grounds maintenance services at Gracy Woods Park in an amount not to exceed $50,703.12 with two 12- month extension options in an amount not to exceed $50,703.12 per extension for a total contract amount not to exceed $152,109.36. (Funding in the amount of $16,901.04 was included in the 2000-2001 Approved Operating Budget of the Parks and Recreation Department. Funding for the remaining eight months of the original contract period and extension options will be contingent upon funding in future budgets.) Low bid/five bids received. This contract will be awarded in compliance with the 1996 MBE/WBE Ordinance, as amended. No subcontracting opportunities were identified, therefore, no goals were established for this solicitation. Resolution No. 010419-48 was approved. 49. 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 seven tractor mounted loaders and backhoes in an amount of $492,031.86. (Funding in the amount of $96,205.79 was included in the 2000-2001 Special Operating Budget of the Parks and Recreation Department, Trust and Agency Fund. $172,327.81 was included in the 2000-2001 Capital Budget of the Watershed Protection Department; $223,498.26 was included in the 2000-2001 Capital Budget of the Water and Wastewater Utility Department.) This equipment has been competitively bid through H-GAC. Resolution No. 010419-49 was approved. 50. Approve a resolution authorizing negotiation and execution of a contract with VERSATERM, Ottawa, Ontario Canada to supply and install their Versadex Records Management System (RMS) in an amount not to exceed $2,950,000 for the Austin Police Department (APD). (Funding in the amount of $2,950,000 was included in the 2000-2001 Amended Capital Budget of the Information Systems Department.) This contract will be awarded in compliance with the 1996 MBE/WBE Ordinance, as amended. (Related to Item No. 15.) Resolution No. 010419-50 was approved. Items 51 through 54 were pulled for discussion. 55. Approve a resolution authorizing execution of a construction contract with MATOUS CONSTRUCTION LTD., Temple, Texas, for installation of microfiltration membranes as part of MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING 10 APRIL 19,2001 the Ullrich 160 MGD Expansion, Microfiltration Study and miscellaneous improvements to the Ullrich Water Treatment Plant, in an amount not to exceed $1,492,459.71. (Funding is included in the 2000-2001 Amended Capital Budget of the Water & Wastewater Utility.) Lowest of the two bids received. 2.79% MBE, 2.06% WBE subcontracting participation. (Recommended by Water and Wastewater Commission) Resolution No. 010419-55 was approved. 56. Approve a resolution authorizing execution of a construction contract with HEYL CONSTRUCTION, LTD., Leander, Texas, for the US 290 East 16" Waterline Replacement Project in the amount of $1,333,190.20. (Funding is available from the Capital Improvement Budget of the Water and Wastewater Utility.) 23.91% MBE, 8.42% subcontracting participation. (Recommended by Water and Wastewater Commission) Resolution No. 010419-56 was approved. 57. Approve a resolution authorizing execution of Change Order #13 to the contract with LADICO ENTERPRISES, INC., Leander, Texas, Project Completion Contractor, for the Balcones Village Service to Annexed Area #6, Phase C, Wastewater, Water, and Reuse Water Line Improvements Project, for construction of additional base and subgrade, and reconstruction of a wastewater trench, waterline and roadway including curb and gutter repair in the 11900 block of Brookwood Road, in an amount not to exceed $164,470.66, for a total authorized contract amount not to exceed $2,383,300. (Funding in the amount of $138,550.66 is included in the 2000-2001 Amended Capital Budget of the Water & Wastewater Utility and $25,920 is included in the 2000- 2001 Operating Budget of the Department of Public Works.) 2.30% MBE, 0.13% WBE subcontracting participation. (Recommended by Water and Wastewater Commission) Resolution No. 010419-57 was approved. 58. Approve an ordinance waiving the fee requirements of Chapter 15-11 of the City Code and the permit fee requirements of Ordinance 000912-4, and approving the closure of a portion of Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd between Decker Lane and ffl 35 on April 22, 2001 for the BP MS 150 Bike Tour. (Council Member Will Wynn and Mayor Pro Tern Jackie Goodman.) Ordinance No. 010419-58 was approved. 59. Approve an Ordinance authorizing reimbursement of street closure fees in the amount of $1,783.00 for the Mothers Against Drunk Drive (MADD) event which occurred in December, 2000. (Council Member Danny Thomas and Council Member Beverly Griffith) Ordinance No. 010419-59 was approved. 60. Amend the Operating Budget of Ordinance No. 000912-1 to increase appropriations to the Support Services Fund, Office of the City Auditor by an amount of $40,000 for consulting services and temporary employees. (Council Member Danny Thomas and Council Member Beverly Griffith) This item was postponed indefinitely. Items 61 through 62 were pulled for discussion. 63. Direct the City Manager to work with the Urban Renewal Agency to examine the feasibility of the Urban Renewal Agency transferring at fair market value 1022 East 12th Street (CWA Building) to the Austin Revitalization Authority for use as an administrative and outreach office for several non-profit organizations. (Council Member Danny Thomas and Council Member Raul Alvarez) Resolution No. 010419-63 was approved with a friendly amendment by Council Member Thomas to change the due date for the report back to Council to 60 days instead of 30 days. This was accepted by Council Member Wynn, maker of the motion, and Mayor Watson, who made the second. MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING 11 APRIL 19,2001 64. Direct the City Manager to examine the feasibility of transferring certain historical properties located in the area adjacent to the East llth and 12th Streets commercial corridor to the Austin Revitalization Authority for use as low-income or moderate income housing or for other compatible uses in the area. (Council Member Danny Thomas and Council Member Raul Alvarez) Resolution No. 010419-64 was approved. 65. Approve an ordinance waiving the permit fee requirements of Ordinance 000912-4, and approving the closure of a portion of Cesar Chavez, Congress, Riverside, and Lamar on May 5, 2001 from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. for the Run 4 Water race. (Mayor Pro Tern Jackie Goodman and Council Member Will Wynn) Ordinance No. 010419-65 was approved. DISCUSSION ITEMS 61. Amend Ordinance No. 000912-1, the 2000-2001 Contingency Reserve Fund by increasing transfers to the General Fund in the amount of $100,000 and amend the Operating Budget of the General Fund by increasing the transfers in from the Contingency Reserve Fund and amending the Operating Budget of the Health and Human Services Department, Social Services Contracts by increasing appropriations by $100,000. (Council Member Danny Thomas.) The motion that this item be reviewed by the Community Action Network (CAN) with their recommendations coming back to Council was approved on Council Member Thomas' motion, Council Member Griffith's second by a 7-0 vote. 62. Consider a resolution directing the City Manager to negotiate and execute a social services contract with the Sickle Cell Anemia Association in an amount not to exceed $100,000 for the provision of services related to sickle cell anemia. (Council Member Danny Thomas) The motion that this item be reviewed by the Community Action Network (CAN) with their recommendations coming back to Council was approved on Council Member Thomas' motion, Council Member Griffith's second by a 7-0 vote. BRIEFINGS 2. Briefing on the activities of the Community Action Network including Legislative activities. The presentation was made by Sandy Dochen, Chairman, and Fred Butler, Executive Director, of the Resource Council for the Community Action Network. DISCUSSION ITEMS CONTINUED 11. Adopt an ordinance amending Chapter 25-10-152 of the City Code relating to Nonconforming Signs. The motion to approved staff recommendation was made by Council Member Wynn's and seconded by Council Member Slusher. The motion to amend the ordinance by adding to section D A 3 a provision that the City shall provide thirty days written notice to all interested parties, those who have notified the city that they are interested, prior to the issuance of a permit authorizing replacement or relocation of a sign failed on Mayor Pro Tern Goodman's motion, Council Member Thomas' second by a 1-6 vote. Mayor Pro Tern Goodman voted aye. Those voting nay were: Mayor Watson and Council Members Alvarez, Griffith, Slusher, Thomas and Wynn. Ordinance No. 010419-11 was approved adopting staffs recommendation on Council Member Wynn's motion, Council Member Slusher's second by a 6-0-1 vote. Council Member Thomas abstained. MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING 12 APRIL 19,2001 39. Approve a resolution authorizing execution of a 12-month service agreement with DAVEY TREE SURGERY COMPANY, Livermore, CA, and ASPLUNDH TREE EXPERT COMPANY, Corpus Christi, Texas, for utility line clearance, tree pruning and right of way maintenance for a combined not to exceed $9,000,000, with four 12-month extension options in a combined amount not to exceed $9,000,000 per extension, for a combined total amount to the two agreements not to exceed $45,000,000. (Funding in the amount of $3,750,000 is available in the 2000-2001 Approved Operating Budget for the Electric Utility Department. Funding for the balance of the original contract period and the extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.) Only two bidders. DAVEY TREE SURGERY COMPANY: 9.15% MBE, 18.31% WBE subcontracting participation. ASPLUNDH TREE EXPERT COMPANY: 33.83% MBE, 36% WBE subcontracting participation. (Recommended by Electric Utility Commission) Resolution No. 010419-39 was approved on Council Member Wynn's motion, Mayor Pro Tern Goodman's second by a 7-0 vote. 47. 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 15 various light duty trucks and one van in an amount not to exceed $422,425.41. (Funding in the amount of $72,556.50 was included in the 2000-2001 Vehicle Acquisition Fund; $119,526.79 was included in the 2000-2001 Operating Budget of the Water and Wastewater Utility Department; $207,765.74 is available in the 2000-2001 Special Operating Budget of the Parks and Recreation Department, Trust and Agency Fund. $22,576.38 was included in the 2000-2001 Capital Budget of the Water and Wastewater Utility Department.) These vehicles have been competitively bid through H-GAC and all will be supplied by Philpott Motors, Inc., Port Neches, Texas. Resolution No. 010419-47 was approved on Council Member Thomas' motion, Council Member Alvarez' second by a 7-0 vote. 51. Amend Ordinance No. 000912-1 the Fiscal Year 2000-2001 Operating Budget of the General Fund by increasing revenue by $500,000 and increasing the appropriation of the Austin Police Department by $500,000 and adding 3 FTEs for incident management efforts on behalf of CMTA; and 1) Amend Ordinance No. 000912-2 the 2000-2001 Capital Budget of the Transportation, Planning and Design Department by: Appropriating $29,000,000 to a new account entitled "State Highway Right-of-Way Acquisition and Utility Relocation" to provide funding for the City's portion of right-of way and utility relocation for Loop 1 North from the intersection of existing Loop 1 and FM 734 in Austin to the proposed intersection of Loop 1 and SH 45 and for a portion of State Highway 45. 2) Appropriating $2.7 million to a new account entitled "Lamar Pedestrian Bridge Extension" to provide an extension of the bridge over Cesar Chavez Street and into the Seaholm area; 3) Appropriating $1.5 million to a new account entitled "Traffic Signals (CMTA Funding)" for installation of additional traffic signals at intersections; 4) Appropriating $15.8 million to a new account entitled "Loyola Lane (CMTA Funding)" for a portion of Phase n and Phase HI of the Loyola Lane project; 5) Appropriating $3 million to a new account entitled "William Cannon - Onion Creek Bridge to Dixie Drive"; 6) Appropriating $1 million to a new account entitled "Dittmar Road (CMTA Funding)" to complete the funding requirements for Dittmar Road; 7) Transferring $3,442,970 from the Build Greater Austin project to a new account entitled "Build Greater Austin - Street Reconstruction" and appropriating an additional $2,557,030 to this account, for a total appropriation of $6,000,000. (The amount of $30,500,000 in revenue is available from an interlocal agreement with Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority. MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING 13 APRIL 19,2001 $29,000,000 from the issuance of long-term debt to be funded with future payments from Capital Metro.) (Related Item Nos: 52, 53 and 54) The motion to postpone this item to May 3, 2001 was approved on Council Member Wynn's motion, Council Member Griffith's second by a 7-0 vote. 53. Approve a resolution declaring official intent to reimburse an amount not to exceed $29,000,000 in state highway right-of-way and utility relocation costs for Loop 1 North and State Highway 45 and amend the two-year GO Bond Sale Schedule. (The amount of $29,000,000 to be reimbursed from the proceeds of long term debt.) (Related item Nos. 51, 52 and 54) The motion to postpone this item to May 3, 2001 was approved on Council Member Wynn's motion, Council Member Griffith's second by a 7-0 vote. 52. Approve a resolution authorizing negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Capital Metro) for Capital Metro to provide approximately $95.5 million in funding for transportation projects to be completed by the City as agreed upon by Capital Metro and the City, and establish a process for determining the projects to be funded through this interlocal. (Estimated $95.5 million funding from Capital Metro.) (Related Item Nos. 51, 53 and 54) Resolution No. 010419-52 was approved on Council Member Slusher's motion, Mayor Watson's second by a 7-0 vote. 54. Set a public hearing to take public input on proposed transportation projects to be funded with Capital Metro funding. Suggested Date and Time: May 3, 2001 at 6:00 P.M. (Related Item Nos. 51, 52 and 53) Resolution No. 010419-54 was approved on Council Member Slusher's motion, Council Member Thomas' second by a 7-0 vote. The motion to recess the Council meeting at 10:58 a.m. and go into Executive Session was approved on Mayor Pro Tern Goodman's motion, Council Member Griffith'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. 3. Discuss legal issues concerning proposed legislation in the 77th Legislature including HB 3644 (relating to creation of the Hays County Development District No. 2), HB 1445 & SB 1172 (relating to the authority of municipalities and counties to regulate subdivisions in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of a municipality), HB 3548 (relating to the regulation of a property owned by religious organizations), SB 1185 (relating to construction of telecommunications facilities.) No discussion was held on this item. 4. Discuss legal issues related to the Ochoa/Danziger convictions. 5. Discuss legal issues related to Michael Castillo, et al. v. City of Austin, Cause No. 97-12978 and Michael King, Individually and behalf of all affected police officers employed by the City of Austin, Texas v. City of Austin, Cause No. GN100452, in the Travis County District Court. 6. Discuss Hyde Park Baptist Church v. City of Austin, et al, CA# A 01CA 212 JN, in the United States District Court, Western District of Texas, Austin Division. Executive Session ended at 12:37 p.m. Mayor Watson called the meeting back to order at 1:31 p.m. MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING 14 APRIL 19,2001 1:30 P.M. CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS: GENERAL 66. Gus Pena - To expedite low income affordable housing initiative and additional housing assistance. To discuss Budget Priorities. 67. Fred DuPuy - Neighborhood Issues 68. Martha Anerson - Neighborhood Issues near day labor site. 69. Patricia Calholm - St. Johns Center waivers for building permits. 70. Ray Hendricks - Citizens complaints - St. Johns - ABSENT 71. John B. Sanford, Chair, Community Alliance of Northern Hays County - The release of the Austin ETJ in Hays County that surrounds the City of Buda. 72. Martha Koock Ward - Day Labor Site 73. Sandra Fountain - First Workers-Eye 35/Ridgetop Neighborhood 74. Shirley J. Lamberson - Neighborhood Issues for 135/Airport Boulevard Area. - ABSENT 75. Susana Almanza - PODER'S 10th Anniversary - "Honoring Mother Earth by Reclaiming Earth Day" The motion to recess the meeting at 1:54 p.m. was approved on Council Member Griffith's motion, Council Member Wynn's second by a 7-0 vote. Mayor Watson called the meeting back to order at 2:00 p.m. 2:00 P.M.-Bond Sales 76. Approve a resolution authorizing the Water and Wastewater Utility to use approximately $9,652,000 for the defeasance of outstanding Contract Revenue Bonds including the execution of an escrow agreement and all related documents. (Approximately $9,652,000 from the Circle C MUD #3, Series 1991 Construction Fund and Construction Escrow Fund.) Resolution No. 010419-76 was approved on Council Member Slusher's motion, Council Member Alvarez' second by a 7-0 vote. 77. Approve an ordinance authorizing the issuance of approximately $226,645,000 City of Austin, Texas, Water and Wastewater System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2001A & B, including approval and authorization of all related documents pertaining thereto. (No fiscal impact during fiscal year 2000-2001. $13,376,735 estimated debt service requirement and $500 annual paying agent/registrar fee will be included in the fiscal year 2001-2002 Proposed Budget of the Utility Revenue Bond Redemption Fund.) Ordinance No. 010419-77 was approved on Council Member Slusher's motion, Council Member Alvarez' second by a 7-0 vote. The motion to recess the meeting at 2:02 p.m. was approved on Mayor Pro Tern Goodman's motion, Council Member Alvarez' second by a 7-0 vote. Mayor Watson called to order the Board of Director's meeting of the Austin Housing Finance Corporation at 3:30 p.m. See the separate minutes for this meeting. Mayor Watson called the regular meeting of the City Council back to order at 4:00 p.m. 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 Council Member Wynn's motion, Council Member Thomas' second by a 7-0 vote. MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING 15 APRIL 19,2001 78. C14-88-0103 - Bennett Tract - Public hearing to amend Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by terminating a restrictive covenant for property at East 11th Street on the north, the alley between East 7th & East 8th Streets on the south, Interstate Highway 35 South on the west, and San Marcos on the east (Waller Creek Watershed). Planning Commission Recommendation: Not forwarded to the Planning Commission. Applicant: City of Austin. Agent: Neighborhood Planning and Zoning Department. Staff: Adam Smith, 499-2755 This item was postponed to May 3, 2001 at staffs request. 79. C14-00-2062 - Bennett Tract - Public hearing to amend Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property located at East 11th Street on the north, the alley between East 7th & East 8th Streets on the south, Interstate Highway 35 South on the west, and San Marcos on the east (Waller Creek Watershed) from CS-NCCD, General Commercial Services-Neighborhood Conservation Combining district zoning and SF-3-NCCD, Family Residence-Neighborhood Conservation Combining district zoning to CS-NCCD, General Commercial Services-Neighborhood Conservation Combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant CS- NCCD, General Commercial Services-Neighborhood Conservation Combining district zoning with conditions. Property Owners: Austin Skyline Associates, Joseph C. Wooten, Elena S. Lopez, State of Texas, Joe C. Franzetti, Donald Thomas, Jomar Joseph, John A. and Jo Ann A. Thompson, Guadalupe Neighborhood Development Corporation and Jomar Joseph Partners, Ltd. Applicant: City of Austin. Agent: Neighborhood Planning and Zoning. City Staff: Adam Smith, 499-2755. Note: Valid petitions have been filed in opposition to this rezoning request, (continued from 4/20/00, 8/3/00, 9/28/00, 10/12/00, 1/11/01) This item was postponed to May 3, 2001 at staffs request. 80. C14-00-2252 - Public hearing to amend Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 407-411 Radam Lane (Williamson / Blunn Creeks Watersheds) from SF-3, Family Residence district zoning to W/LO-CO, Warehouse Limited Office-Conditional Overlay Combining district zoning with conditions for Tract 1 and IP-CO, Industrial Park Conditional Overlay Combining district zoning with conditions for Tract 2. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant W/LO-CO, Warehouse Limited Office-Conditional Overlay Combining district zoning with conditions for Tract 1, and IP-CO, Industrial Park-Conditional Overlay Combining district zoning with conditions for Tract 2. Property Owner and Applicant: CCD-Radam Ln. Ltd. (Gregory Keshishian). Agent: Land Strategies (Paul Linehan). City Staff: Wendy Walsh, 499-7719. Ordinance No. 010419-80 was approved. 81. C14-00-2253 - Public hearing to amend Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as the 407-411 Radam Lane (Williamson / Blunn Creeks Watersheds) from SF-3, Family Residence district zoning to LO, Limited Office district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant LO-CO, Limited Office-Conditional Overlay Combining district zoning with conditions. Property Owner and Applicant: CCD-Radam Ln. Ltd. (Gregory Keshishian). Agent: Land Strategies (Paul Linehan). City Staff: Wendy Walsh, 499-7719. Ordinance No. 010419-81 was approved. 82. C14-00-2266- Public hearing to amend Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as the 4402 Todd Lane (Williamson Creek Watershed) from SF-2, Single Family Residence Standard Lot district zoning LI-CO, Limited Industrial Services-Conditional Overlay Combining district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant LI-CO, Limited Industrial Services-Conditional Overlay Combining district zoning zoning with conditions. Applicant: Alamo Concrete Products (Charles D. Wells). Agent: Fulbright and Jaworski (Jerry Converse). City Staff: Wendy Walsh, 499-7719. Ordinance No. 010419-82 was approved. MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING 16 APRIL 19,2001 83. C14H-01-0001 - Gustave Johnson House - Public hearing to amend Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 506 Atlanta Street (Lake Austin Watershed) from SF-3, Family Residence district zoning to LO-MU-H, Limited Office-Mixed Use-Historic Combining district zoning. Historic Landmark Commission Recommendation: To grant the H, Historic Combining district zoning and not forward a recommendation regarding the LO-MU, Limited Office-Mixed Use Combining district zoning request. Planning Commission Recommendation: To deny LO-MU-H, Limited Office-Mixed Use-Historic Combining district zoning. Applicant and Agent: Atlanta Street Development Corporation (Richard Miscoe). City Staff: Glenn Rhoades, 499-2775 and Barbara Stocklin, Transportation, Planning and Design Department, 499-2414. This item was postponed to May 3, 2001 at the owner's request. 84. C14-01-0008 - Public hearing to amend Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 3919-4007 McKinney Falls Parkway (Onion Creek Watershed) from IP-CO, Industrial Park-Conditional Overlay Combining district zoning to P-CO, Public- Conditional Overlay Combining district zoning with conditions. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant P-CO, Public-Conditional Overlay Combining district zoning with conditions. Property Owner and Applicant: WPL Joint Venture (William P. Ludwig). Agent: Holford Group (Theresa Canchola). City Staff: Wendy Walsh, 499-7719. Ordinance No. 010419-84 was approved. 85. C14-01-0011 - Public hearing to amend Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 2716 - 3050 U.S. Highway 183 South (Carson Creek and Onion Creek Watersheds) from LI-CO, Limited Industrial Services-Conditional Overlay Combining district zoning to LI-CO, Limited Industrial Services-Conditional Overlay Combining district zoning in order to change a condition of zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant LI-CO, Limited Industrial Services-Conditional Overlay Combining district zoning with conditions. Property Owner and Applicant: Felicia Buratti Pecora Marital Deduction Trust, Kay Broline, Suzanne Benjamin, Richard Buratti, Individually and as Guardian of Barbara Buratti (Richard Buratti). Agent: Graves, Dougherty, Hearon & Moody, P.C. (Wm. Terry Bray). City Staff: Wendy Walsh, 499-7719. (Continued from 4/5/01) The first reading of this ordinance was approved. 86. C14-01-0014 - Public hearing to amend Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 440-450 Slaughter Lane (Slaughter Creek Watershed) from DR, Development Reserve district zoning and I-RR, Interim-Rural Residence district zoning to MF-2, Multifamily Residence Low Density district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant MF-2-CO, Multifamily Residence Low Conditional Overlay Combining district zoning with conditions. Property Owner and Applicant: Suzanne Theriot Sanders. Agent: Drenner, Stuart, Wolff, Metcalf von Kreisler, LLP. (Michele Haussmann). City Staff: Wendy Walsh, 499-7719. Ordinance No. 010419-86 was approved. 87. C14-01-0027 - Public hearing to amend Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as State Highway 71 east at Cheviot Lane (Carson Creek Watershed) from I-SF-2, Interim-Single Family Residence Standard Lot 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: Heriberto Campa and Victorio Yescas. Agent: Victorio Yescas. City Staff: Adam Smith, 499-2755. Ordinance No. 010419-87 was approved. MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING 17 APRIL 19,2001 88. C14-01-0032(SH) - Public hearing to amend Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 4601 East St. Elmo Road (Williamson Creek Watershed) from RR, Rural Residence district zoning and LO, Limited Office district zoning to SF-6, Townhouse and Condominium Residence district zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To be considered by the Planning Commission on April 17, 2001. Property Owner and Applicant: Kingfisher Creek Ltd. (Thomas J. McMullen). Agent: Conley Engineering, Inc. (Carl Conley). City Staff: Wendy Walsh, 499-7719. This item was postponed to May 10, 2001 at staffs request. The motion to recess the meeting at 4:07 p.m. was approved on Council Member Griffith's motion, Council Member Wynn's second by a 7-0 vote. The motion to adjourn the meeting at 4:32 p.m. was approved on Council Member Slusher's motion, Council Member Thomas' second by a 6-0 vote. Council Wynn was off the dais. The minutes for the regular meeting of April 19, 2001 were approved on Council Member Griffith's motion, Council Member Wynn's second by a 4-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tern Goodman and Council Members Slusher and Thomas were off the dais.