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Austin City Council

MINUTES
THURSDAY, APRIL 15, 1999
The following represents the actions taken by the Austin City Council in the order they occurred during the meeting. While the minutes are not in sequential order, all agenda items were discussed.

EXECUTIVE SESSION (No Public Discussion on These Items)

Executive session was held at 12:24 p.m.

The City Council announced it would go into Executive Session, pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel, to discuss of land acquisition, litigation, and personnel matters as specifically listed on this agenda. In addition, the City Council may receive advice from Legal Counsel regarding any other item on this agenda.

Private Consultation with Attorney - Section 551.071


Discuss FM Properties Operating Co. v. City of Austin, Cause No. 980685, in the Supreme Court of Texas. (This litigation concerns development regulations applicable in the Barton Springs Zone.)

Discuss legal issues relating to the ordinance proposed by the Real Estate Council of Austin and the SOS Alliance. (This proposed ordinance concerns development regulations applicable in the Barton Springs Zone.)

Discuss legal issues concerning proposed legislation in the 76th Legislature.
Real Property - Section 551.072


Discuss the purchase of approximately 293.1 acres in fee simple and 264.5 acres for a conservation easement from the MORGAN/WILLIAMS FAMILY, ET. AL., to protect a portion of the City’s water supply pursuant to the May 2, 1998 Bond Election, Proposition 2.

Discuss proposed lease of the south half of the block bounded by Red River St., Neches St., Seventh St. and Eighth St.
Executive Session ended at 1:59 p.m.

LIVE MUSIC: Hearlds & Minstrels

INVOCATION - Reverend Richard Penna, Northwest Hills Methodist Church

Mayor Watson called the meeting to order.


THE CITY COUNCIL OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, CONVENED IN A REGULAR MEETING AT 2:30 P.M. ON THURSDAY, APRIL 15, 1999, AT CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 307 WEST SECOND STREET, FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES:

Approval of Minutes for Regular Meeting of April 8, 1999; Special Meetings of November 6, 1998 and April 8, 1999; Approve Corrections to Minutes of April 10, 1997, February 12, 1998, March 11, 1998, May 20, 1998, June 25, 1998, October 8, 1998, and October 22, 1998.
Approved on Council Member Griffith’s motion, Mayor Pro Tem Goodman’s second by a 6-0 vote. Council Member Garcia was off the dais.
CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS: GENERAL


Jim Walker - Mueller Airport Redevelopment

Jimmy Castro - Cinco de Mayo Celebration

Jon Empey - Carson Creek Watershed

Jennifer L. Gale - The Villages of Austin; Street Representatives

Robert L. Thomas - To Speak of Employment and Termination at the Rosewood Recreation Center

Charles T. Waits, Jr. - Perceptions as it relates to Recycling

Kay Ghahremani - Child Care Council Thrive By Five

Barrett Sundberg - Compliments

Chris Symmank - Earth Day, Please Don’t Buy Old Growth Forest Products

Dave Schroeder - Stop Andrews Nuclear Waste Dump Upstream From Austin
BOARD AND COMMISSION REPORTS


ELECTRIC UTILITY COMMISSION - Theresa Reel, Chair
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT


Staff briefing on options and estimated timeline for completion of land use study.
CONSENT AGENDA


ALL OF THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE ACTED ON BY ONE MOTION. NO SEPARATE DISCUSSION OR ACTION OCCURRED ON ANY OF THE ITEMS. THE CONSENT ITEMS WERE APPROVED ON COUNCIL MEMBER LEWIS’ MOTION, COUNCIL MEMBER GARCIA’S SECOND BY A 7-0 VOTE.


Approve a resolution authorizing ratification of a twelve-month contract extension with the CENTRAL TEXAS MEDICAL FOUNDATION, Austin, Texas, for obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN) medical services in an amount not to exceed $138,800. (Funding was included in the Fiscal Year 1998-99 Health and Human Services Department Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) fund.)
Resolution No. 990415-13 was approved
Item 14 was pulled for discussion


Approve a resolution authorizing negotiation and execution of a forty-eight month lease extension with LAKE AUSTIN MARINE I, L.P., Austin, Texas, for office space and boat slips for use by the Austin Parks and Recreation Department's Boat Patrol Unit, in the amount of $65,760. (Funding in the amount of $15,540 is contingent upon approval of the 1999-00 Operating Budget of the Parks & Recreation Department. Funding for the remaining three years of the lease extension will be contingent upon available funding in future budgets.)
Resolution No. 990415-15 was approved

Set a public hearing to approve a .041 acre license agreement and a .052 acre temporary construction space to allow the construction of a subsurface storm sewer through dedicated parkland known as GRAND MEADOW PARK in accordance with Sec. 26.001 et seq. of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code. [Suggested Date and Time: May 13, 1999 @ 6:00 p.m.]
Resolution No. 990415-16 approved

Set a public hearing to approve the construction of right-of-way through .473 acres of dedicated parkland known as ONION CREEK DISTRICT PARK in accordance with Sec. 26.001 et seq. of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code. [Suggested Date and Time: May 13, 1999 @ 6:00 p.m.]
Resolution No. 990415-17 was approved

Approve a resolution authorizing proposed construction on and use of a portion of utility property currently defined as a “buffer area” in a City Council Resolution dated June 4, 1987 at the A. R. Davis Water Treatment Plant as shown in Exhibit “A” attached hereto. (To be reviewed by Water and Wastewater Commission)
Postponed to May 13, 1999

Approve a resolution authorizing execution of a contract with HOUSTON-GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS COOPERATIVE PURCHASING PROGRAM (H-GAC), Houston, Texas, for purchase of two replacement four wheel drive loaders in the amount of $406,616.24. (Funding was included in the 1998-99 Amended Capital Budget of the Water and Wastewater Utility Department.) [Recommended by Water and Wastewater Commission]
Resolution No. 990415-19 was approved

Approve a resolution authorizing negotiation and execution of a professional services agreement with RJN GROUP, INC., Dallas, Texas, for engineering services and purchase and installation of equipment for the Onion Creek Wastewater Tunnel Inflow/Infiltration Study, in an amount not to exceed $500,000. (Funding is available in the 1998-99 Amended Capital Budget of the Water and Wastewater Utility.) Best of eight qualifications. 5.9% MBE(MH); 1.10% MBE(MB); 1.70% MBE(MA); 18.20% WBE Subcontracting participation. (Recommended by Water and Wastewater Commission)
Resolution No. 990415-20 was approved
Item 21 was pulled for discussion.


Approve a resolution authorizing execution of Change Order #2 to the construction contract with BRAUN & BUTLER CONSTRUCTION, INC., Austin, Texas, for the addition of an access path and foundation subgrade repair, as part of the Water and Wastewater Utility’s South Service Center Renovation Project, in the amount of $50,452, for a total contract amount of $3,022,400. (Funding in the amount of $36,319 is included in the 1998-99 Amended Capital Budget of the Public Works Department; $14,133 is included in the 1998-99 Amended Budget of the Water and Wastewater Utility. 64.42% MBE; 0% WBE Subcontracting participation. (Recommended by Water and Wastewater Commission)
Resolution No. 990415-22 was approved

Approve a resolution authorizing fee simple acquisition of Lot 43, Kings Village, City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, locally known as 2106 Howard Lane, from A.C. CLEVELAND AND ADDIE CLEVELAND, for the project known as Howard Lane Pump Station, in the amount of $85,500. (Funding in the amount $85,500 is included in the 1995-96 Amended Capital Budget of the Water & Wastewater Utility.)
Resolution No. 990415-23 was approved

Approve a resolution authorizing Service Extension Request No. 1881 for wastewater service submitted by BILL MALONE, JR. for the 10904 D-K Ranch which is located outside the city limits of Austin at 10904 D0K Ranch Road, but with Austin’s limited purpose jurisdiction. (Water and Wastewater Commission -No Majority Recommendation)
Resolution No. 990415-24 was approved

Approve a resolution authorizing Service Extension Request No. 1877 for water service submitted by BLAKE MAGEE for the Preserve at Riverplace tract which is located outside the city limits of Austin, but within Austin’s limited purpose jurisdiction. (Recommended by Water and Wastewater Commission)
Resolution No. 990415-25 was approved

Approve a resolution authorizing Service Extension Request No. 1876 for wastewater service submitted by BLAKE MAGEE for the Preserve at Riverplace tract which is located outside the city limits of Austin, but within Austin’s limited purpose jurisdiction. (Recommended by Water and Wastewater Commission)
Resolution No. 990415-26 was approved
Item 27 was pulled for discussion.


Approve a resolution authorizing execution of a contract with AVO INTERNATIONAL, Dallas, Texas for the purchase of a protective relay test system in an amount of $57,850. (Funding is included in the 1998-99 Capital Budget of Electric Utility Department.) Sole Source. No MBE/WBE subcontracting opportunities were identified. (Recommended by Electric Utility Commission)
Resolution No. 990415-28 was approved

Approve a resolution authorizing execution of a twelve-month service agreement with RMT, INC., Austin, Texas, for hazardous and non-hazardous sampling services in an amount not to exceed $65,233 with three twelve-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $65,233 per extension for a total contract amount not to exceed $260,932. (Funding in the amount of $32,616 was included in the 1998-99 Approved Operating Budget for the Electric Utility Department. Funding for the remaining six months of the contract period and extension options will be contingent upon available funding in future budget. (Recommended by Electric Utility Commission)
Resolution No. 990415-29 was approved

Approve amendment #1 of the contract with ALSTOM USA, INC., Charleroi, PA, for the purchase of a gas circuit breaker in the amount of $88,580 for a revised total contract amount of $638,010. (Funding in the amount of $88,580 is included in the 1998-99 Capital Budget for the Electric Utility Department.) No MBE/WBE Subcontracting opportunities were identified. (Recommended by Electric Utility Commission)
Resolution No. 990415-30 was approved

Approve a resolution authorizing execution of a twelve-month contract with each of the following: AMTECH LIGHTING SERVICES, Austin, Texas; W.T. LIGHTING, San Antonio, Texas; AMERICAN LIGHT Austin, Texas; and LIGHTING SOLUTIONS, Round Rock, Texas, for lighting retrofit of commercial buildings in an amount not to exceed $2,000,000 each and $2,000,000 combined, with the option to extend for up to three twelve-month periods in an amount not to exceed $2,000,000 per year for each vendor and $2,000,000 combined, for a total contract amount not to exceed $8,000,000 each and $8,000,000 combined. (Funding is included in the 1998-99 approved Operating Budget for the Electric Utility. Funding for the remaining six (6) months of the initial contract and for the extension options is contingent upon funding in future budgets.) Low bid of four. No MBE/WBE subcontracting participation. [Resource Management Commission]
Resolution No. 990415-31 was approved

Approve an ordinance authorizing acceptance of a grant in the amount of $3,000 from the AMERICAN PUBLIC POWER ASSOCIATION (APPA) for a student scholarship opportunity to research issues facing municipal electric utilities as they prepare for industry restructuring; Ordinance No 980915-A, the Fiscal Year 1998-99 Operating Budget, by increasing budget revenue and expenditures by $3,000 in the Austin Energy Special Revenue Fund. (Funding from AMERICAN PUBLIC POWER ASSOCIATION (APPA). The grant period is from March, 1999 through October, 1999.) [Recommended by Electrical Utility Commission]
Ordinance No. 990415-32 was approved

Approve a resolution authorizing execution of Infrastructure Usage Contract with NEXTEL OF TEXAS, INC., McLean, Virginia, for an initial term of five years, with the option to renew for up to four additional terms of five years each. (Revenue Generating Contract. $30,000 was included in the annual revenue from the 1998-99 O&M Budget of the Electric Utility Department.) [Recommended by Electrical Utility Commission]
Resolution No. 990415-33 was approved

Approve ratification of a contract with the STATE OF TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES, Austin, Texas, in an amount not to exceed $449,000 for a remittance processor system including installation, training, and one year of maintenance. (Funding in the amount of $449,000 is available in the 1998-99 capital Budget for the Electric utility Department.) [Recommended by the Electric Utility Commission]
Resolution No. 990415-34 was approved

Approve a resolution authorizing execution of a twelve month supply agreement with AUSTIN CRUSHED STONE COMPANY, INC., Austin, Texas, for the purchase of flexible base material in an amount not to exceed $288,063 with three twelve-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $288,063 per extension, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,152,252. (Funding in the amounts of $57,080 was included in the 1998-99 Approved Operating Budget for the Water and Wastewater Utility, $27,490 was included in the 1998-99 Approved Operating Budget for the Electric Utility Department, $22,460 was included in the Transportation Inventory Fund of the Department of Public Works, $13,000 was included in the 1998-99 Approved Operating Budget for the Parks and Recreation Department. Funding for the final seven months of the original contract period and the extension options are contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Sole bidder. No MBE/WBE subcontracting participation. (Recommended by Electric Utility Commission and Water and Wastewater Commission)
Resolution No. 990415-35 was approved

Amend Ordinance No. 9890915-A, the 1998-99 operating Budget by creating a Music Venue Relocation Program for Downtown Development Fund, reducing the General Fund Contigency Reserve by $600,000 and creating a transfer of $600,000 from the General Fund to the Music Venue Relocation Program for Downtown Development Fund. ($600,000 is available from the General Fund Contingency Reserve) [Related to Item #38]
Ordinance No. 990415-36 was approved

Approve an ordinance approving a waiver of building permit, site plan, and variance fees in connection with the Music Venue Relocation Program for Downtown Development. (Not exceeding $10,000 in development fees will be waived by this action. Budgeted revenue for development is based on historical data and not upon specific projects.) (See related items 36 & 38.)
Ordinance No. 990415-37 was approved

Approve a resolution authorizing a $600,000 Music Venue Relocation Program for Downtown Development Loan with Liberty Lunch, or a new entity substantially owned by Liberty Lunch, and to initiate any necessary rezoning of the approved new location, to expedite the development review process and to reroute any power lines in connection with the approved new location. (Funding is available in the Music Venue Relocation Program for Downtown Development Fund.) [Recommended by Music Commission] [(See related items 36 & 37.)
Resolution No. 990415-38 was approved

Approve a resolution establishing a Music Venue Relocation Program for Downtown Development under Section 380.001, Texas Local Government. (Funding is available in the Music Venue Relocation Program for Downtown Development Fund) [Recommended by Music Commission] (See related items 37 & 38.)
Resolution No. 990415-39 was approved

Approve an ordinance authorizing acceptance of $124,093 in a one-time grant funding from the FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA) for reimbursement of uninsured, eligible damages and expenses incurred as a result of the October 1998 floods; amend Ordinance No. 980915-A, the FY1998-99 Operating Budget, amending the Austin Fire Department Special Revenue Fund, by increasing grant funding and expenditures by $124,093. (Funding in the amount of $124.093 in grant funding is available from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) as a one-time reimbursement payment.)
Ordinance No. 990415-40 was approved

Approve a resolution authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with Travis County Emergency Services District Number 4 for the continued provision of First Responder Fire and EMS Services to the Adey Annexation Area for a period of six months with a single three month renewal option. ($3,000 in funding is contingent upon availability in the 1999-2000 Operating Budget of the Austin Fire Department.)
Resolution No. 990415-41 was approved

Approve a resolution authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with Travis County Emergency Services District Number 10 and the CE-Bar Volunteer Fire Department for Mutual Aid in Fire Protection for a period of five years with a single two year renewal options.
Resolution No. 990415-42 was approved

Approve a resolution authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with Travis County Emergency Services District Number 4 for the continued provision of First Responder Fire and EMS Services to the Emma Long Metropolitan Park Area for a period of three years with two additional three-year renewal options. (Funding in the amount of $250 was included in the 1998-99 Operating Budget of the Fire Department.)
Resolution No. 990415-43 was approved

Approve a resolution authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with Travis County Emergency Services District Number 4 for the continued provision of First Responder Fire and EMS Services to the North Shoreline of Lake Austin in exchange for Austin providing First Responder Services to the “Island Areas” remaining from the 1997 U.S. 183 West annexations for a period of six years with a single three year renewal option.
Resolution No. 990415-44 was approved

Approve a resolution authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with Travis County Rural Fire Prevention District Number 11 and the Volente Volunteer Fire Department for Mutual Aid in Fire Protection for a period of five years with a single two-year renewal option.
Resolution No. 990415-45 was approved

Approve a resolution authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with Travis County Emergency Services District Number 4 for the continued provision of First Responder Fire and EMS Services to the Milwood 12-21 area for a period of one year and three months with a single three-month renewal option. (Funding in the amount of $100,000 was included in the 1998-99 Operating Budget of the Fire Department.)
Resolution No. 990415-46 was approved
Items 47 and 48 were pulled for discussion.


Amend the Austin City Code by modifying the Basic Traffic Ordinance, Section 16-4-5(B) Speed Limits, to adjust the existing speed zone on Lake Creek Parkway from US Highway 183 to RM 620. (Funding in the amount of $400 for the installation of speed limit signs is available in the 1998-99 Operating Budget of the Department of Public Works and Transportation.)
Ordinance No. 990415-49 was approved

Approve a resolution authorizing negotiation and execution of a professional services agreement with the following four engineering firms: RABA-KISTNER-BRYTEST CONSULTANTS, INC., Austin, Texas; ROY F. WESTON, INC., Austin, Texas; RODRIGUEZ ENGINEERING LABORATORIES (MBE/MH), Austin, Texas; and TRINITY ENGINEERING TESTING CORPORATION, Austin, Texas, to provide construction inspection services for Capital Improvement Program projects and for privately-funded subdivision projects inspected by the City, for a period of approximately two years, each agreement in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000 with a total amount of the four agreements not to exceed $1,000,000 (estimated amount approximately $250,000 per firm). (Funding in the amount of $100,000 is available in the 1998-99 Amended Operating Budget of the Capital Project Management Fund. $900,000 is available in the Operating and Capital Budgets of various departments for which the services are needed.) RABA-KISTNER-BRYTEST CONSULTANTS, INC. 8.6% MBE, 18.2% WBE Subconsultant participation; ROY F. WESTON, INC. 10% MBE, 18.2% WBE Subconsultant participation;; RODRIGUEZ ENGINEERING LABORATORIES (MBE/MH) 100% Prime Participation; and TRINITY ENGINEERING TESTING CORPORATION 8.6% MBE, 18.2% WBE Subconsultant participation.
Resolution No. 990415-50 was approved

Amend Ordinance No. 980915-A, the FY 1998-99 Operating Budget of the Public Works Capital Projects Management Fund by: 1) increasing the budgeted beginning balance of ($158,455) by $542,200 to $383,745, the audited beginning balance; 2) increasing budget expenditures by $100,000 related to contracted inspection services; 3) increasing the budgeted ending balance by $442,200. ($540,101 is available in the 1998-99 audited beginning balance of the Capital Projects Management Fund.) [Related Item: Professional Services Agreement for Construction Inspection Services]
Ordinance No. 990415-51 was approved

Approve an ordinance issuing a Street Event Permit to MAX USA ENTERTAINMENT’S GREAT TASTE OF AUSTIN, for a fee paid event on Forbes Drive on April 25, 1999 from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. and on May 2, 1999 from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. (Funding in the amount of $359 in street closure fees will be receipted in the General Fund. Approximately $3,240 in gate receipts (4.5% of total) will be receipted in the Great Streets Trust Fund.)
Ordinance No. 990415-52 was approved

Approve an ordinance waiving the requirements of Chapter 15-11 of the City Code (except the public safety requirements), and waiving the permit application fee, permit fees, and the deposit under Ordinance No. 980915-C for temporary closure of the 1000 to 1400 blocks of East Oltorf Street between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on April 20, 1999 and the 3800 to 4000 blocks of Steck Avenue between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on May 5, 1999, for the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission’s “ Shattered Dreams “ Anti- DWI Program. ($1,300 in permit fees will be waived by this action. Budgeted revenue for street closures is based upon historical data and not upon specific events. This street closure was not included in the budgeted revenue.)
Ordinance No. 990415-53 was approved

Approve a resolution authorizing execution of a service agreement with XEROX CORPORATION, Austin, Texas, for a two-year lease of an engineering copier and related supplies for Infrastructure Support Services in an amount not to exceed $74,346.48 with three twelve-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $37,173.24 per extension for a total amount not to exceed $185,866.20. (Funding in the amount of $15,586.62 was included in the Fiscal Year 1998-99 Approved Operating Budget of the Infrastructure Support Services Department. Funding for the remaining eighteen months of the original contract period and extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Low bid of two. No MBE/WBE Subcontracting participation.
Resolution No. 990415-54 was approved

Approve a resolution authorizing an amendment extending an existing contract with the Housing Authority of the City of Austin (HACA) for an additional twelve-month period to administer a Tenant Based Rental Assistance program for eligible homeless families and individuals in an amount not to exceed $367,000 with two twelve-month extension options, not to exceed $367,000 per contract period, for a total contract amount of $1,101,000. The initial amendment will extend the contract from May 1, 1999 through April 30, 2000. The first extension option will run from May 1, 2000, through April 30, 2001; the second extension option will run from May 1, 2001, through April 30, 2002. (Funding was included in the 1997-98 Special Revenue Fund for the Neighborhood Housing and Community Development Office, HOME Investment Partnership Program (Home Year 6; 6KHA/723/5415).
Resolution No. 990415-55 was approved

Approve an ordinance authorizing amending Ordinance No. 990225-12 ordering the May 1, 1999 election by changing the polling place for Precinct No. 425 from 6214 E. Riverside Drive to 2030 Hoeke Lane; Changing Judge and Alternate Judge in certain precincts; and Declaring an emergency.
Ordinance No. 990415-56 was approved
Item 57 was pulled for discussion.


Approve an Ordinance amending Chapter 16-5, Article IV of the City Code relating to the impoundment and immobilization of a vehicle.
Ordinance No. 990415-58 was approved
Item 59 was pulled for discussion.


Amend Ordinance 980915-A, the 1998-99 Operating Budget of the Emergency Medical Services Department by increasing revenues by $992,032, increasing expenditures by $992,032, and adding 44.0 FTEs. ($992,032 in estimated revenues will be received from Travis County in the City’s Fiscal Year 1998-99, in accordance with a proposed Interlocal Agreement Item No.59)
Ordinance No. 990415-60 was approved

Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings to acquire a Water and Wastewater Easement containing 6,269 square feet of land, situated in the Alex Dunlap Survey No. 806, Abstract No. 224 in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, owned by Ross A. Rountree and Jennifer L. Rountree for the Four Points Annexation Project. (Funding in the amount of $10,344 was included in the 1998-99 Amended Capital Budget of the Water and Wastewater Department.)
Resolution No. 990415-61 was approved

Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings to acquire a a 15,726 square foot Wastewater Line Easement and three Temporary Work Space Easement containing 46,694 square feet, being a portion of Lot 1, Block A, Resubdivision of Lots 1-7, Three Points Common in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, owned by Austin Three Points Land Limited Partnership, A Texas Limited Partnership for the North IH 35 Annexation Project. (Funding in the amount of $49,047 was included in the 1998-99 Amended Capital Budget of the Water and Wastewater Department.)
Resolution No. 990415-62 was approved

C14-97-0132 - Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 4501 Guadalupe Street from "GO", General Office, "MF-4", Multi-Family Residence (moderate-high density), and "CS", General Commercial Services to "GR-CO", General Office-Conditional Overlay district zoning, with conditions. First reading on May 7, 1998; Vote 6-0, Watson absent. Conditions met as follows: Conditional overlay incorporates conditions imposed by Council on first reading. Applicant: Argama, Inc. (Joe Lucas); Agent: Locke Purnell Rain Harrell (Henry Gilmore). City Staff: Don Perryman, 499-2786. (Continued from 1/7/99)
Ordinance No. 990415-63 was approved

C14-98-0138 - Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 2101 North Lamar Blvd. from LO, Limited Office district to “SF-5” Urban Family Residence district zoning with conditions. Conditions met as follows: Restrictive Covenant incorporates conditions imposed by Council on first reading. First reading on February 25, 1999; Vote 6-0 (Goodman off the dais). Applicant/Agent: Ronald Scharfe. City Staff: Don Perryman, 499-2786. Note: A valid petition has been filed in opposition to this rezoning request.
Ordinance No. 990415-64 was approved

C14-98-0212 - Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code zoning property locally known as 1120 West Howard Lane, from “I-RR” Interim Rural Residence to “CS-CO” General Commercial Services- Conditional Overlay district zoning with conditions. First reading on January 14, 1999; Vote 7-0. Conditions met as follows: Conditional Overlay incorporates conditions imposed by Council on first reading. Applicant: LH Payne Company Agent: Len Layne City Staff: David Wahlgren, 499-6455.
Ordinance No. 990415-65 was approved
Item 66 was pulled for discussion.


C14-99-0002 - Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 300 West Avenue from "P", Public district to “DMU- CO” Downtown Mixed Use-Conditional Overlay district zoning with conditions. First reading on March 11, 1998; Vote 5-0, Watson & Griffith off the dais. Conditions met as follows: Conditional overlay incorporates conditions imposed by Council on first reading. Applicant: City of Austin; Agent: Development Review and Inspection Department. City Staff: Ellen Meadows, 499-2339.
Ordinance No. 990415-67 was approved
Item 68 was pulled for discussion.


Approve an ordinance granting to Guadalupe Neighborhood Development Corporation an additional waiver of street work assessments and other fees associated with the scattered Infill Housing Project in an amount not to exceed $2,653.26. (Council Member Gus Garcia and Mayor Pro Tem Jackie Goodman)
Ordinance No. 990415-69 was approved

Approve a resolution to dedicate two runways at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to the late President Lyndon Baines Johnson and former Congressman J.J. “Jake” Pickle. (Mayor Kirk Watson)
Resolution No. 990415-71 was approved
Items 72 through 98 were discussed later in the meeting.


Approve a resolution authorizing the negotiation and execution of a contract for the purchase of approximately 293.1 acres in fee simple and 264.5 acres for a conservation easement from the MORGAN/WILLIAMS FAMILY, ET. AL., to protect a portion of the City’s water supply pursuant to the May 2, 1998 Bond Election, Proposition 2. (Funding included in the 1997-98 Amended Capital Budget of the Water and Wastewater Utility.)
Resolution No. 990415-99 was approved

APPOINTMENTS
Green Building Task Force

Sergio Lozano Consensus
Ray Tonjes
Capital Area Builders Representative Consensus

Nedda Brown
Capital Area Builders Representative Consensus

Peter Pfeiffer
Custom Architect Representative Consensus

Gary Kipp
Volume Architect Representative Consensus

Chuck Lemmond
Volume Builder Representative Consensus

Gail Borst
Environmental Representative Consensus

Kurt Jobe
Community Represenative Consensus

Blake Magee
Developer Representative Consensus

Phyllis Woodham
Austin board of Realtors Representative Consensus

Steve Peterson
Building Product Supplier Representative Consensus

Jim Rush
Affordable Housing Representative Consensus



DISCUSSION AGENDA


Approve a resolution authorizing Second Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Travis County regarding the provision of emergency medical service in Travis County (outside the City’s corporate limits). (Funding in the amount of $992,032 to be paid by Travis County as approved by Commissioner’s on April 6, 1999.)
Resolution No. 990415-59 was approved on Council Member Garcia’s motion, Council Member Slusher’s second by a 7-0 vote.

Approve a resolution authorizing execution of a contract with MANLEY CONSTRUCTION, Pflugerville, Texas, for construction of Brentwood School Park Play Area and Barrington School Park Renovation, in the amount of $136,697.14. (Funding in the amount of $128,960.14 was included in the 1998-99 Amended Capital Budget of the Parks and Recreation Department.) 3.10% MBE; 1.19% WBE Subcontracting participation.
Resolution No. 990415-14 was approved on Council Member Griffith’s motion, Mayor Pro Tem Goodman’s second by a 5-0 vote. Council Members Garcia and Lewis voted no.

Approve a resolution authorizing execution of a construction contract with ROYAL VISTA, INC., Liberty Hill, Texas, for construction of water and wastewater improvements to the US 183 East annexed area known as the Water and Wastewater Service to East US 183 Septic Area Indian Oaks Project, in the amount of $1,192,161.41. (Funding in the amount of $1,192,161.41 is included in the 1998-99 Amended Capital Budget of the Water & Wastewater Utility). Low bid of seven. 11.3% MBE, 5.9% WBE Subcontracting participation. (Recommended by Water and Wastewater Commission)
Council Member Lewis’ motion to rebid the contract was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Goodman but failed on 1-5-1 vote. Council Member Lewis voted in favor, Mayor Pro Tem Goodman abstained, and the Mayor and four other Council Members voted no.
Resolution No. 990415-21 was approved on Council Member Spelman’s motion, Council Member Garcia's second by a 6-0 vote. Council Member Lewis voted no.


Adopt an Ordinance approving Wastewater Service Extension No. 1883 for wastewater service to a closed Travis County landfill located on property owned by Joe T. Robertson which is located outside the city limits of Austin; waiving the requirement of City Code Section 25-9-33(D) requiring an applicant outside the city limits to request annexation. (Recommended by Water and Wastewater Commission)
Ordinance No. 990415-27 was approved on Council Member Garcia’s motion, Mayor Pro Tem Goodman’s second by 7-0 vote. A friendly amendment was made by Mayor Watson that Travis County must comply with all provisions of the City of Austin’s ordinances, even if the provisions change. This was accepted by the maker and Mayor Pro Tem Goodman.

C14-98-0237 - Approve second/third readings of an ordinance amending Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code zoning property locally known as 400 feet south of the intersection of Lyndhurst Street and FM 620 from “I-RR” Interim Rural Residential to “MF-3-CO” Multi Family Residence-Conditional Overlay district zoning with conditions. First reading on February 25, 1999; Vote 7-0. Conditions met as follows: Conditional Overlay incorporates conditions imposed by Council on first reading. Applicant: Jim Melton Agent: Carl Conley. City Staff: David Wahlgren, 499-6455.
This item was postponed to May 6, 1999 on Council Member Slusher’s motion, Council Member Garcia's second by a 7-0 vote.
CONSENT ITEMS FOR ZONING

ALL OF THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE ACTED UPON BY ONE MOTION. NO SEPARATE DISCUSSION OR ACTION OCCURRED ON ANY OF THE ITEMS. THE CONSENT ITEMS WERE APPROVED ON MAYOR PRO TEM GOODMAN'S MOTION, COUNCIL MEMBER GARCIA’S SECOND BY A 7-0 VOTE.

Item 72 was pulled for discussion.


C14-98-0125 - Public hearing to amend Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by zoning property locally known as 9104 South IH-35 Southbound Frontage Road from “SF-2”, Single Family Residence (Standard Lot) district, “DR” Development Reserve district, and “CS-CO”, General Commercial Service-Conditional Overlay district to “CS”, General Commercial Services district. Planning Commission Recommendation: To Grant “CS-CO”, General Commercial Service- Conditional Overlay district zoning with conditions. Owner: Daniel W. Nelsons, Executor and Thomas E. Southworth, Independent Executor; Agent: Doucet & Associates, Inc. (J. Keith Schauer). City Staff: Joe Arriaga, 499-2308.
Ordinance No. 990415-73 was approved
Items 74 and 75 were pulled for discussion.


C14-98-0217- Public hearing to amend Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by zoning property locally known as 508-600 Allen Street from LI, Limited Industrial to SF-3, Family Residence, zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant SF-3, Family Residence district zoning. Applicant: City of Austin; Agent: Development Review and Inspection Department. Owner: Isabel Ramos & Gabriel Rodriguez. City Staff: Susan Villarreal, 499-6319
The Planning Commission’s recommendation was approved on first reading only.
Items 77 and 78 were pulled for discussion.

The motion to reconsider the Consent Agenda to allow for citizen participation was approved on Council Member Garcia’s motion, Council Member Slusher’s second by a 7-0 vote.

Item 79 was removed from the Consent Agenda on Council Member Garcia’s motion, Council Member Slusher's second by a 7-0 vote.

Items 80 and 81 were pulled for discussion.


C14-98-0259 - Public hearing to amend Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by zoning property locally known as 603 Allen Street from “LI”, Limited Industrial district to “SF-3”, Family Residence district. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant “SF-3”, Family Residence district zoning. Owner: Fidler Faloree & Guadalupe Villarreal. City Staff: Susan Villarreal, 499-6319.
The Planning Commission’s recommendation was approved on first reading only.

C14-98-0260 - Public hearing to amend Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by zoning property locally known as 507 Allen Street from “LI”, Limited Industrial district to “SF-3”, Family Residence district. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant “SF-3”, Family Residence district zoning. Owner: Socorro Carrasco. City Staff: Susan Villarreal, 499-6319.
The Planning Commission’s recommendation was approved on first reading only.

C14-99-0014 - Public hearing to amend Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by zoning property locally known as 4718 U.S. Highway 183 South from “I-RR”, Interim-Rural Residence district and “DR”, Development Reserve district to “CS-1”, Commercial-Liquor Sales district. Planning Commission Recommendation: To Grant: “GR-CO”, Community Commercial-Conditional Overlay district zoning with conditions. Owner: Habib Hadivincheh. City Staff: Joe Arriaga, 499-2308.
Ordinance No. 990415-84 was approved.

C14-99-0021 - Public hearing to amend Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by zoning property locally known as 105B Victor Street from “CS”, General Commercial Services district to “CS-MU”, General Commercial Services-Mixed Use Combining district. Planning Commission Recommendation: To Grant “CS-MU-CO”, General Commercial Services-Mixed Use Combining- Conditional Overlay district zoning with conditions. Owner: Joe Shanahan. City Staff: Antonio Gonzalez, 499-2243.
Ordinance No. 990415-85 was approved.

C14-99-0023 - Public hearing to amend Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by zoning property locally known as 10000-10028 West Parmer Lane from “LR”, Neighborhood Commercial district to “MF-3”, Multi-family Residence (Medium Density) district. Planning Commission Recommendation: To “MF-3-CO”, Multi-family Residence (Medium Density)-Conditional Overlay district zoning with conditions for Tract 2. Owner: Knight Real Estate (Robert Knight, Trustee); Agent: Graves, Dougherty, Hearon & Moody (Terry Bray). City Staff: David Wahlgren, 499-6455.
Ordinance No. 990415-86 was approved.
Item 87 was pulled for discussion.


C14R-86-135 - Public hearing to amend Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code to Terminate the Restrictive Covenant for property locally known as 10000-10028 West Parmer Lane. Planning Commission Recommendation: To Grant the request to terminate the restrictive covenant. Owner: Robert Knight, Trustee; Agent: Graves, Dougherty, Hearon & Moody (Terry Bray). City Staff: David Wahlgren, 499-6455.
Approved

C14-99-0011 - Public hearing to amend Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 8000 Block of the eastside of FM 620 North from “GR”, Community Commercial district to “MF-2”, Multifamily Residence (Low Density) district. Planning Commission Recommendation: To Grant “MF-2”, Multifamily Residence (Low-Density) district zoning. Applicant: Canyon Creek Options, Ltd. (Fred Eppright); Agent: Land Strategies, Inc. (Paul W. Linehan). City Staff: Antonio Gonzalez, 499-2243. (Continued from 4-8-99)
Ordinance No. 990415-89 was approved.
DISCUSSION ZONING ITEMS


C14-98-0247 - Public hearing to amend Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by zoning property locally known as Manchaca Road and Dittmar Road from “DR”, Development Reserve district to “SF- 2”, Single Family Residence district. Planning Commission Recommendation: To Grant “SF-2-CO”, Single-Family Residence (Standard Lot)-Conditional Overlay district zoning with conditions. Owner: Patricia Fay Tinnin & Mary Jane Ramsey; Agent: Kurkjian Engineering Corporation (Garabed A. Harutunian). City Staff: Joe Arriaga, 499-2308.
This item was postponed to May 6, 1999 on Council Member Slusher’s motion, Council Member Griffith’s second by a 7-0 vote.

C14-98-0214 - Public hearing to amend Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by zoning property locally known as 11111 FM 2222 Road from “SF-2”, Single-Family Residence (Standard Lot) district, to ”CS”, General Commercial Services district. Planning Commission recommendation: To grant “GR-CO”, Community Commercial-Conditional Overlay district zoning and “CS-CO”, General Commercial Services-Conditional Overlay district zoning, with conditions. Applicant: The Cooke Family Trust (David A. Cooke); Agent: Dunagan, Weichert, & Houston (Glenn K. Weichert). City Staff: Ellen Meadows 499-2339. (Continued from 4-1-99)
Ordinance No. 990415-72 was approved with GR-CO zoning for the entire site with LR uses and automotive sales and repair as the only GR uses; development shall not generate more than 2,000 vehicle trips per day, and upon redevelopment, any area within the 100' roadway vegetative buffer shall be revegetated per section 28-2-1024 on Council Member Spelman's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Goodman’s second by a 6-0 vote. Mayor Watson was off the dais. Council Member Spelman made a friendly motion to accept the Planning Commission’s recommendation with a change to Page 2, line 15 be revised to read “. . . to, upon redevelopment any area within 100 feet of the roadway,. . .” The uses will be restricted to two uses in GR--auto sales and repair--and allow all LR uses. Mayor Pro Tem Goodman accepted this friendly amendment.

C14-99-0012 - Public hearing to amend Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by zoning property locally known as 8300 Block of the eastside of FM 620 North from “GR”, Community Commercial district, “R&D” Research and Development district and “GO” General Office district to “MF-2”, Multifamily Residence (Low Density) district. Planning Commission Recommendation: To Grant “MF- 2”, Multifamily Residence (Low-Density) district zoning. Applicant: Canyon Creek Options, Ltd. (Fred Eppright); Agent: Land Strategies, Inc. (Paul W. Linehan). City Staff: Antonio Gonzalez, 499-2243. (Continued from 4-8-99)
Ordinance 990415-90 was approved on Council Member Lewis’ motion, Council Member’s Griffith second by a 6-0 vote. Mayor Watson was off the dais.

C14R-85-337 - Public hearing to amend Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by amending a restrictive covenant for property locally known as 8000-8300 Block of FM 620. Planning Commission Recommendation: To Grant the amendment to the restrictive covenant. Applicant: Canyon Creek Option, Ltd. (Fred Eppright); Agent: Paul M. Juarez. City Staff: Clark Patterson, 499-2464. (Continued from 4-8-99)
Ordinance 990415-91 was approved on Council Member Lewis’ motion, Council Member’s Griffith second by a 6-0 vote. Mayor Watson was off the dais.

C14-99-0030 - Public hearing to amend Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by zoning property locally known as 1515 West Koenig Lane from “SF-3”, Family Residence district to “LO”, Limited Office district. Planning Commission Recommendation: To Grant: “LO”, Limited Office district zoning with conditions. Owner: Jay Morgan Lindley (Earl K. Straight); Agent: Straight Line Properties, Inc. (Earl K. Straight). City Staff: Ellen Meadows, 499-2339.
Approved first reading only on Council Member Garcia’s motion, Council Member Slusher’s second by a 6-0 vote. Mayor Watson was off the dais.

C14-98-0202: Public hearing to amend Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by zoning property locally known as 105 East 38th Street from “MF-3”, Multi Family Residence (Medium Density) to “NO- MU”, Neighborhood Office - Mixed Use. Planning Commission Recommendation: To deny the requested “NO-MU”, Neighborhood Office - Mixed-Use Combining district zoning. Applicant: John Neal. Agent: Jim Bennett. City Staff: Don Perryman, 499-2786. (continued from 3/11/99)
This item was postponed to May 20, 1999 on Council Member Garcia’s motion, Mayor Pro Tem Goodman’s second on a 5-0 vote. Mayor Watson and Council Member Spelman were off the dais.

C14-98-0216- Public hearing to amend Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by rezoning property locally known as 610 Allen Street, 3211 Holton Street, and 611-613 Tillery Street from LI, Limited Industrial to SF-3, Family Residence, zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant SF- 3, Family Residence district zoning. Applicant: City of Austin; Agent: Development Review and Inspection Department. Owners: Murieta & Teran Trinidad. City Staff: Susan Villarreal, 499-6319. Note: a petition has been filed in opposition to this rezoning request.
Motion to postpone to May 13, 1999 was approved on Council Member Griffith’s motion, Council Member Lewis’ second on a 5-0 vote. Mayor Watson, Mayor Pro Tem Goodman and Council Member Spelman were off the dais.

C14-98-0224 - Public hearing to amend Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by zoning property locally known as 7101 Bluff Springs Road and 1901 Blue Meadow Drive from “I-RR”, Interim-Rural Residence district and “I-SF-3”, Interim-Family Residence district to “GR”, Community Commercial district. Planning Commission Recommendation: To Grant “SF-4A”, Single-Family Residence (Small Lot) district zoning for Tract 1 and “LR”, Neighborhood Commercial district zoning for Tract 2. Owner: J-Rock Partners LLP (Curt Stefka); Agent: Lopez-Phelps, Vaughn & Associates, Inc. (Amelia Lopez-Phelps). City Staff: Joe Arriaga, 499-2308.
The public hearing was closed on Council Member Garcia’s motion, Council Member Griffith’s second by a 6-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Goodman was off the dais.
The Planning Commission's recommendation was approved and passed with the prohibition of food sales and fast food restaurants on Council Member Griffith’s motion, Council Member’s Spelman’s second on a 5-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Goodman and Council Member Slusher were off the dais.

PUBLIC HEARINGS


Conduct a public hearing for the limited purpose annexation of approximately 588 acres of the Balfour Tract located on the north side of Bee Caves Road, approximately ½ miles west of the intersection of Bee Cave Road and Senna Hills Drive.
The public hearing was closed on Council Member Garcia’s motion, Council Member Spelman’s second by a 4-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Goodman, Council Members Griffith and Slusher were off the dais.

Resume public hearing (continued from February 24, 1999) on proposed amendments to the City’s Water and Wastewater Impact Fee Program; adopt ordinance approving Addendum to the City’s Water and Wastewater Impact Fee Land Use Assumptions and Addendum to Impact Fee Capital Improvements Plan (CIP) dated January 1999, and revising the Water and Wastewater Impact Fee Service Area to add the Balfour Tract and Commons Ford Park. (No change to the Water and Wastewater Capital Recovery Fees is necessitated by the proposed amendments.)
The public hearing was closed on Council Member Garcia’s motion, Council Member Spelman’s second by a 4-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Goodman, Council Members Griffith and Slusher were off the dais.
Ordinance 990415-92 was approved on Council Member Goodman’s motion, Council Member Slusher’s second on a 6-0 vote. Council Member Garcia was off the dais.

DISCUSSION ZONING ITEMS


C14-98-0227 - Public hearing to amend Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by zoning property locally known as 3020 Slaughter Lane from “RR”, Rural Residence district to “GR”, Community Commercial district. Planning Commission Recommendation: To Grant” “LR-CO”, Neighborhood Commercial-Conditional Overlay district zoning with conditions. Owner: Hays City Corporation (Tim Ramsey, President); Agent: Crocker Consultants (Sarah Crocker). City Staff: Joe Arriaga, 499-2308.
The public hearing was closed on Council Member Garcia’s motion, Council Member Spelman’s second by a 5-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Goodman and Council Member Griffth were off the dais.
The Planning Commission's recommendation was approved on first reading only and passed with a requirement for a low profile (BERM) sign added on Council Member Garcia’s motion, Mayor Watson’s second on a 5-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Goodman and Council Member Griffith were off the dais.


Create an ordinance prohibiting the acceptance of applications for site plans, building permits, or the construction of projects which qualify for a site plan exemption on land zoned LI, CS, and CS-1 within East Austin Overlay Combining District for a period of 45 days and declaring an emergency. (Council Members Gus Garcia and Beverly Griffith)
Ordinance 990415-70 (copy marked revised #2 with the handwritten comments) was approved on Council Member’s Garcia motion, Council Member Griffith’s second by a 7-0 vote.
Motion to recess the regular meeting of the City Council at 8:00 p.m. was approved on Council Member’s Griffith motion, Mayor Watson’s second by a 5-0 vote. Council Members Garcia and Slusher were off the dais.

Mayor Watson reconvened the regular meeting of the City Council at 8:20 p.m.

DISCUSSION ITEMS


Approve a resolution authorizing execution of a construction contract with CHEROKEE CONSTRUCTION INC, (MBE/MN), Austin, Texas, for street and utility improvements on Waller Street, South 5th Street, Annie Street, and Airport Boulevard, as part of the Group 3 Street Reconstruction, Overlay and Utility Adjustments Project, in the amount of $2,097,680.38 plus $104,884 to be used as a contingency fund for change orders and a potential early completion bonus of up to $20,000 for Airport Boulevard, for a total amount not to exceed $2,222,564.38. (Funding in the amount of $1,776,082.38 is included in the 1998-99 Amended Capital Budget of the Department of Public Works & Transportation; $446,482 is included in the 1997-98 Amended Capital Budget of the Water & Wastewater Utility.) Low bid of five. 50.15% Prime Participation; 2.54% MBE; 6.41% WBE Subcontracting participation. (Recommended by Water and Wastewater Commission)
Resolution 990415-47 was approved on Council Member Spelman’s motion, Mayor Pro Tem Goodman’s second by a 6-0 vote. Council Member Griffith was off the dais.

Amend the Austin City Code by modifying the Basic Traffic Ordinance, Section 16-4-5(A) - Speed Limits, to adjust the existing speed zone on Westlake Drive from Loop 360 to 690 feet west of Ravine Ridge (city limit). (Funding in the amount of $200 for the installation of speed limit signs is available in the 1998-99 Operating Budget of the Department of Public Works & Transportation.)
Ordinance 990415-48 was approved on Council Member Lewis’ motion, Council Member Spelman’s second by a 7-0 vote.

Approve a resolution authorizing execution of a construction contract with RODRIGUEZ BARR, INC. D.B.A. THE BARR COMPANY (WBE/FH), Austin, Texas, for construction of the Windsor Park Branch Library located at 5833 Westminster Drive, in the amount of $1,391,753. (Funding in the amount of $1,368,768 was included in the 1998-99 Amended Capital Budget of the Library Department; $16,650 was included in the 1998-99 Amended Budget of the Water and Wastewater Utility; $6,335 was included in the 1998-99 Amended Capital Budget of the Department of Public Works and Transportation. Low bid of six. 17.71% MBE Prime Participation, .61% MBE, 5.87% WBE Subcontracting participation. (Recommended by Water and Wastewater Commission)
Resolution 990415-57 was approved on Council Member Spelman’s motion, Council Member Garcia’s second by a 6-0 vote. Council Member Lewis voted no.

Approve an ordinance waiving certain requirements under Chapter 25-6 relating to parking and paving requirements for Carol's Catering located at 8514 Cameron Rd. (Council Members Willie Lewis and Daryl Slusher)
Ordinance 990415-68 was approved on Council Member Slusher’s motion, Council Member Lewis’ second by a 7-0 vote.
Motion to suspend the rules for the public hearings on 77 and 78 to allow the property owner to speak and suspend the remainder of the public hearing was approved on Council Member Slusher’s motion, Council Member Garcia’s motion by a 6-0 vote. Council Member Lewis was off the dais.

The public hearings for 77 and 78 were closed on Council Member Slusher's motion, Council Member Lewis' second by a 6-0 vote. Council Member Lewis was off the dais.


C14-98-0218 - Public hearing to amend Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by zoning property locally known as 507 Tillery from LI, Limited Industrial, zoning to SF-3, Family Residence, zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant SF-3, Family Residence district zoning. Applicant: City of Austin; Agent: Development Review and Inspection Department. Owner: Santiago Duarte. City Staff: Susan Villarreal, 499-6319. Note: a petition has been filed in opposition to this rezoning request.
Ordinance 990415-77 was approved on Council Member Spelman’s motion, Council Member Garcia’s second by a 7-0 vote.

C14-98-0219 - Public hearing to amend Chapter 25-2 of the Austin City Code by zoning property locally known as 601-607 Allen Street from LI, Limited Industrial, zoning to SF-3, Family Residence, zoning. Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant SF-3, Family Residence district zoning. Applicant: City of Austin; Agent: Development Review and Inspection Department Owner: Pete Ruiz, Rosie Montoya, Gloria Garcia & William Zamarripa. City Staff: Susan Villarreal, 499-6319. Note: a petition has been filed in opposition to this rezoning request.
Ordinance 990415-78 was approved on Council Member Spelman’s motion, Council Member Garcia’s second by a 7-0 vote.
ADJOURNED at 9:55 p.m. on Council Member Slusher’s motion, Council Member Lewis’ second by 7-0 vote.



NOTICE OF SPECIAL CALLED MEETING

THE CITY COUNCIL OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, CONVENED A SPECIAL CALLED MEETING AT 8:00 P.M., ON THURSDAY, APRIL 15, 1999, AT THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT 307 WEST SECOND STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS, FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSE:


Conduct a public hearing for 6:00 p.m., April 15, 1999, at City Council Chambers, on an ordinance to establish certain new permit expiration dates, a development mitigation policy, and related amendments to the SOS Ordinance and the Austin City Code relating to development in the Barton Springs Zone, as proposed by the Real Estate Council of Austin and the SOS Alliance.
The public hearing was closed on Council Member Lewis' motion, Council Member Griffith's second by a 4-0 vote. Council Members Garcia, Slusher and Spelman were off the dais.

Set a public hearing for 6:00 p.m., May 6, 1999, at City Council Chambers, on an ordinance to establish certain new permit expiration dates, a development mitigation policy, and related amendments to the SOS Ordinance and the Austin City Code relating to development in the Barton Springs Zone, as proposed by the Real Estate Council of Austin and the SOS Alliance.
The public hearing was set on Council Member Lewis’ motion, Council Member Spelman’s second by a 5-0 vote. Council Members Garcia and Slusher were off the dais.
ADJOURNED at 8:20 p.m. on Council Member Goodman’s motion, Council Member Lewis’ second by a 6-0 vote. Council Member Garcia was off the dais.

Approved on this the 6th of May 1999 on Council Member Garcia’s motion, Council Member Slusher’s second by a 7-0 vote.




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