REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL: 559 Austin, Texas, February 6,1930. The Council was called to order by the Mayor Pro tem. Roll call showed the following members present: Mayor Pro tem Pannell, Councilmen Mueller and Steok, 3; absent, Mayor McFadden and Councilman Reed, 2. The Minutes of the last meeting were read and Councilman Mueller moved the adoption of same as read. Motion was seconded by Councilman Steck, and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Pro tem Pannell, Councilmen Mueller and Steck, 3; nays, none; Mayor McFadden and Councilman Reed absent. Councilman Mueller moved that in accordance with the recommendation of T. B. Marshall, Tax Assessor and Collector, the improvements on the south 33 feet of Lot 4 and the north 27 feet of Lot 1, Block 5, Outlot 56, Division "B", Plat 33, in the name of L. A. Murphy, Colored, be reduced from $1785.00 to $1620.00 for the year 1929, and the Тах Аввеввоr and Collector be authorized to change his rolls accordingly. Motion was seconded by Councilman Steck, and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Pro tem Pannell, Councilmen Mueller and Steck, 3; nays, none; Councilman Reed and Mayor MoFadden absent. Councilman Mueller moved that in accordance with the recommendation of T. B. Marshall, Tax Assessor and Collector, the improvements on Lots 31 and 32, Block 1, Lee'e H111 Addition, Plat 77, in the name of T. L. Shaw be reduced from $1030.00 to $515.00 for the year 1929, and the Tax Assessor and Collector be authorized to change his rolls accordingly. Motion was seconded by Councilman Steck, and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Pro tem Pannell, Councilmen Mueller and Steck, 3; nays, none; Mayor MoFadden and Councilman Reed absent. Councilman Mueller moved that in accordance with the recommendation of T. B. Marshall, Tax Assessor and Collector, no change be made in the valuation placed on the land belonging to C. E. Olinger for the year 1929, but that the following changes be made in the valuation of improvements upon same: The improvements on north 50x100 feet of Lots 1 and 2, Block 8, Outlot 75, Division "D", Gypsy Grove Addition, Plat 72, be reduced from $1935.00 to $1485.00, same representing the taxable two-thirds value; The improvements on Lot 7, Outlot 23, Division "D", Plat 46, be reduced from $4925.00 to $4140.00, same representing the taxable two-thirds value; The improvements on Lot 2, Block 50, Outlot 24, Division "O", Christian & Fellman Addition, Plat 51, be reduced from $1370.00 to $1250.00, same representing the taxable two-thirds value; The improvements on Lot 5 and 36 feet of Lot 4, Block 12, Hyde Park Annex, Plat 84, be reduced from $1915.00 to $1515.00, same representing the taxable two-thirds value; and that the Tax Assessor and Collector be authorized to change his rolls accordingly. Motion was seconded by Councilman Steck, and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Pro tem Pannell, Councilmen Mueller and Steck, 3; naye, none; Mayor McFadden and Councilman Reed absent. Councilman Mueller moved that in accordance with the recommendation of the Tax Assessor and Collector, T. B. Marshall, the petition of Duplex Advertising Company for a reduction in the valuation of their property from $1700.00 to $900.00 be denied, but that instead the following valuations be allowed for the year 1929: Equipment and Merchandise Furniture and Fixtures Illuminated Signs Plain Signs Auto Truck Total $350.00 100.00 450.00 255.00 100.00 $1255.00 the above figures representing the taxable two-thirds values, and that the Asseввот 560 and Collector be authorized to change his rolls accordingly. Motion was seconded by Councilman Steck, and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Pro tem Pannell, Councilmen Mueller, and Steck, 3; nays, none; Mayor McFadden and Councilman Reed absent. Councilman Mueller moved that in accordance with the recommendation of T. B. Marshall, Tax Assessor and Collector, the valuation placed on Lots 2 and 3, Block 60, Christian and Fellman Addition, Division "0", Plat 51, in the name of Mrs. Elizabeth L. Schneider for the year 1929, be reduced from $930.00 to $620.00, and the Tax Assessor and Collector be authorized to change his rolle accordingly. Motion was seconded by Councilman Steck, and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Pro tem Pannell, Councilmen Mueller and Steck, 3; naye, none; Mayor Moradden and Councilman Reed absent. Councilman Mueller moved that in accordance with the recommendation of Geo. G. Grant, Director of Finance, the 1927 Model Buick Brougham 986921 assessed in the name of C. H. Page for the year 1929 be reduced from $850.00 to $250.00, and the Jordan Coupe assessed in the name of said C. H. Page for said year, in the amount of $700.00 be stricken from his assessment, as same was not owned by him on January 1, 1929, and that the Tax Assessor and Collector be authorized to change his rolls accordingly. Motion was seconded by Councilman Steck, and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Pro tem Pannell, Councilmen Mueller and Steck, 3; nays, none; Mayor McFadden and Councilman Reed absent. Mayor Pro tem Pannell laid before the Council the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the sum of Five Hundred ($500.00) Dollars be and is hereby transferred from the Sanitary Sewer Bond Fund to the Construction Engineers Fund, said amount being pro rata of expense due by Sanitary Sewer Bond Fund for work of Construction Engineers Department. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Pro tem Pannell, Councilmen Mueller and Steck, 3; nays, none; Mayor McFadden and Councilman Reed absent. , Mayor Pro tem Pannell laid before the Council the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the sum of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) be and is hereby transferred from the Water and Light Fund to the Street Improvement Bond Fund, said amount to be considered as a loan, and to be repaid when funds are available from the sale of Street Improvement Bonde recently made. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Pro tem Pannell, Councilmen Mueller and Steck, 3; nays, none; Mayor McFadden and Councilman Reed absent. Mayor Pro tem Pannell laid before the Council the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the sum of Fifteen Hundred ($1500.00) Dollars be and is hereby traneferred from the Street Improvement Bond Fund to the Construction Engineers Fund, said amount being pro rata of expense due by Street Improvement Bond Fund for work of Construction Engineers Department. The foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Pro tem Pannell, Councilmen Mueller and Steck, 3; nays, none; Mayor McFadden and Councilman Reed absent. Mayor Pro tem Pannell laid before the Council the following resolution: WHEREAS, Texas Public Service Company has presented to the City Council tentative maps or plans showing the proposed construction of its gas mains in the streets in the City of Austin hereafter named, and said maps or plans have been considered by the City Council, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT Texas Public Service Company be and the same is hereby permitted to lay and construct its gas mains in and upon the following streets: 4ihongas mainan mainen Avenue beginninginning infantxisting (1) A 4 inch gas main on Newning Avenue beginning at a point on an existing of the intersection of the west line of Newning Avenue and said 4 inch gas main in Warner Avenue; said gas main describ- Thence in a northerly direction 27 feet east of and parallel to the west line of Newning Avenue to the south line of Turner Avenue, said ed above to have a cover of not less than 22 feet. (2) A 2 inch high pressure gas main on West Eighth Street, beginning at a point on the south line of said West Eighth Street, which point of beginning is 15 feet west of the intersection of the south line of said West Eighth Street and the east line of Deep Eddy Avenue; Thence in a northerly direction 15 feet west of and parallel to the east 1ine produced of Deep Eddy Avenue to a point 15 feet south of the north line of West Eighth Street; Thence in a westerly direction 18 feet south of and parallel to the north line of West Eighth Street a distance of approximately 500 feet to the east line of a street that runs north from West Eighth Street. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 22 feet. The Texas Public Service Company is hereby put upon notice that the City of Austin does not guarantee that the space assigned above is clear from other underground utilities, but is based upon the best recorde we have at hand, and that the minimum depth stated does not have any reference to the fact that greater depths may be required at special points. When the Texas Public Service Company requires definite information upon the ground as to elevations or working points from which to base the location of their assignments they shall apply to the City Engineering Department not less than three (3) days before such information is required. The Texas Public Service Company is further put upon notice that they will be required to bear the expense of repairs or replacement of any underground utility damaged during the construction of lines named in this resolution. That the work and laying of said gas mains, including the excavation in the streets, and the restoration and maintenance of said streets after said mains have been laid, shall be under the supervision and direction of the City Manager, and under all the pertinent terms and conditions of the certain franchise granted to said company by the City of Austin. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Pro tem Pannell, Councilmen Mueller and Steck, 3; nays, none; Mayor McFadden and Councilman Reed absent. The Mayor Pro tem laid before the Council the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the City Manager be and he is hereby authorized and directed to purchase from Security Trust Company for a cash consideration of One Thousand, Five Hundred Dollars ($1,500.00) and upon showing of good and merchantable title , 561 562 i in said owner at the time of conveyance and free from all liens and incumbrances, as determined by the City Attorney, and after accurate survey thereof, if deemed necessary by the City Manager, and upon delivery to the City of the owner's general warranty deed, the following land, to-wit: Lots Number & and Number 10, in Haгper's Subdivision of Outlots 7 and 8, Division "0" of the City of Austin, Texas, as recorded in the Travis County Deed Records in Plat Book No. 3, page 89. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: THAT the sum of One Thousand, Five Hundred ($1,500.00) Dollars be and the same is hereby appropriated out of the Water and Light Fund, for the purpose mentioned above, and that a warrant in said amount issue therefor, payable to Security Trust Company, and to be delivered to said party, after approval of title to said land by the City Attorney and delivery by said party of his general warranty deed to said land. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Pro tem Pannell, Councilmen Mueller and Steck, 3; nays, none; Mayor McFadden and Councilman Reed absent. Councilman Steck moved that the City Manager be authorized to enter into an agreement with M. H. Crockett whereby said Crockett agrees to exchange certain property owned by him on Duval Street between 29th Street and Waller Oreek for certain property owned by the City on 29th Street between Duval and Wooldridge Streets, and that after the details of the transaction have been worked out satisfactorily, said Crockett be permitted to erect a community center on his property, subject to the approval of the Engineering Department and the City Manager. Motion was seconded by Councilman Mueller and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Pro tem Pannell, Councilmen Mueller, and Steck, 3; nays, none; Mayor MoFadden and Councilman Reed absent. Mayor Pro tem Pannell laid before the Council the following: "Austin, Texas, Feb. 6, 1930. : Mr. Adam R. Johnson, City Manager, Austin, Texas. Dear Sir: We, the members of the Safety Committee of the City of Austin, have investigated the application of E. C. Gaines to construct and operate a drive-in garage on Lot 11, Block 56 of the City of Austin, said garage to be located on the west side of Brazos Street between Fifth and Sixth Streets. We, the Safety Committee, recommend that a permit be granted, subject to the following conditione: (1) That no gasoline storage equipment shall be installed upon the property and that no gasoline shall be stored within the building. (2) That all buildings and equipment shall be placed inside of the property line, correct lines to be obtained before construction starts, or equipment installed. Lines and grades to be obtained from the City Engineering Department for entrancer and driveways, building plans to be approved by the City Building Inspector. (3) That electric lights only shall be used for lighting purposes, and all electric wiring shall be done in compliance with regulations governing the wiring of gasoline filling stations, and shall be approved by the City Electrical Department. (4) That "NO SMOKING" signs shall be displayed at all times, and no person shall be permitted to smoke or have any open flame on premises where gasoline is sold or stored. (5) That there shall be kept in an accessible place at all times a chemical fire extinguisher for emergency usе. (6) That provision shall be made to take care of waste oils and water by having the floor of the garage so constructed that the said waste can be concentrated and put through a grease and sand trap built according to the minimum specifications of the City Engineering Department nt, as shown on plan 2-H-48, and that a drain shall be constructed at the expense of the owner from said concentration point to the nearest storm Bewer. Connections to be made under the supervision of the City Engineering Department. (Attention is called to the fact that the sand trap called for on contractor's specifications does not cover the requirements set forth by this paragraph, and that no provision for a connection to a storm sewer for this class of water is shown on the plan presented by the contractor.) (7) That a plan showing the proposed location of driveways marked 2-G-139 shall be followed during construction. (8) That all driveways, sidewalks, curbs and ramps on applicant's property shall be constructed of concrete at the expense of applicant. (9) That all waste oil and water drains, dumps, sand and grease traps and pipe connecting same with city storm sewer shall be inspected and approved by the City Plumbing Inspector and that the applicant shall make special application to the Plumbing Inspector for instructions as to method of installations and for insресtion. Approved: Adam R. Johnson, City Manager. CITY SAFETY COMMITTEE (Sgd) J. E. Woody, Fire Chief; Orin E. Metcalfe, City Engineer; Tom Neal, Traffic Police Captain L. A. Palmer, Oity Plumbing Inspector. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That permission shall be granted, subject to the foregoing conditions and the present and future rules and regulations and ordinances of the City of Austin, Texas, applying to or regulating drive-in stations or gasoline filling stations, in the event that pumps are later added, and said permission shall be held to be granted and accepted subject to all necessary, reasonable and proper, present and future regulations and ordinances of the City of Austin, Texas, in the enforcement of proper police, traffic and fire regulations; and the right of revocation is retained if, after hearing, it is found by the City Council that E. C. Gaines has failed and refused and will continue to fail and refuse to perform any such conditions, regulations and ordinances. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Pro tem Pannell, Councilmen Mueller and Steck, 3; nays, none; Mayor McFadden and Councilman Reed absent. Mayor Pro tem Pannell laid before the Council the following report of the Safety Committee: Mr. Adam R. Johnson, Oity Manager, Austin, Teхав. Dear Sir: "Austin, Texas, February 5,19 We, the members of the Safety Committee of the City of Austin, have investigated the application of J. H. Duncan for a permit to construct and operate a gasoline filling station to be located at the southeast corner of Fourteenth and Chicon Streets, and recommend that permission be granted subject to the following conditions: (1) That all buildings and equipment shall be placed inside of the property line, correct lines to be obtained before construction starts or equipment installed. Lines and grades to be obtained from the City Engineering Department for entrances and driveways, building plans to be approved by the City Building Inspector. (2) That ceiling of that portion of the building that extends over driveways shall be covered with metal. Supports for portion extended over driveway to be supported by brick or reinforced concrete pillars. (3) That gasoline storage tanks and pumps and equipment used in connection therewith shall be of an approved type, and shall bear the label of the National 563 564 Board of Fire Underwriters. All equipment shall be installed in compliance with City and State Regulations governing such installations. All equipment to be inspected and approved before being placed in service. (4) That gasoline pumps and other equipment used in connection with the operation of a gasoline filling station shall be so located that cars receiving service therefrom will not in any way obstruct the sidewalk, street or alleyway. The pumps shall be at least ten (10) feet inside the property line. (5) That electric lights only shall be used for lighting purposes, and all electric wiring shall be done in compliance with regulations governing the wiring of gasoline filling stations, and shall be approved by the City Electrical Department. (6) That "NO SMOKING" signs shall be displayed at all times, and no person shall be permitted to smoke or have any open flame on premises where gasoline is sold or stored. (7) That there shall be kept in an accessible place at all times a chemical fire extinguisher for emergency use. (8) That all gasoline pumps, tanks, equipment and piping connected thereto shall be inspected and approved by the City Plumbing Inspector and that the property owner shall apply for a permit to the City Plumbing Inspector for instructions before proceeding with his work. (9) That the grades of the station shall be such that no waste oils or water or floor washing shall ever pass over the City sidewalk area and all such waste oils and water shall be concentrated into a combined grease and sand trap which shall be constructed in accordance with our standard plan #2-H-48, and that the water shall be conducted from said trap to a seep well to be constructed on the property of the applicant. (10) That before the commencement of any construction the applicant shall apply to the Oity Engineer for instructions as to his drainage system. (11) That the applicant shall construct all rampe, gutters and curbs in accordance with plan No. 2-11-56, which plan is hereby made a part of this resolution. (12) That all that portion of the ramps, curb and gutter shown in crayon shall be constructed of concrete before the station is used. (13) That all gasoline pumps, tanks, equipment and piping connected thereto shall be inspected and approved by the City Plumbing Inspector, and the mechanic employed by the applicant to install the gasoline equipment shall apply to Plumbing Inspector for a special permit and shall give Plumbing Inspector sufficient notice when ready for inspection. (14) That the applicant or the mechanic employed by the applicant to make the installation shall apply to the Inspector of Weights and Measures for inspection after the installation has been approved by the Plumbing Inspector. (15) That before using said station the owner shall apply to the City Engineer for final inspection when he considers that he has complied with all of the requirements of the City. (16) That permission shall be granted, subject to the above conditions and the present and future rules and regulations and ordinances of the City of Austin, Texas, applying to or regulating gasoline filling stations, and said permission shall be held to be granted and accepted subject to all necessary, reasonable and proper present and future regulations and ordinances of the City of Austin, Texas, in the enforcement of proper police, traffic and fire regulations; and the right of revocation is retained, if, after hearing it is found by the City Council that said J. H. Duncan has failed and refused, and will continue to fail and refuse to perform any such conditions, regulations and ordinances. CITY SAFETY COMMITTEE (Sgd) Orin E. Metcalfe, City Engineer. Tom Neal, Traffic Police Captain L. A. Palmer, City Plumb- ing Inspector. 11 Councilman Mueller moved that permit be granted to said J. H. Duncan, subject to the above recommendations of the Safety Committee. Motion was seconded by Councilman Steck, and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Pro tem Pannell, Councilmen Mueller and Steck, 3; nays, none; Mayor MoFadden and Councilman Reed absent. 565 Mayor Pro tem Pannell laid before the Council the following resolution: WHEREAS, Texas Public Service Company has presented to the City Council tentative maps or plans showing the proposed construction of its gas mains in the streets in the City of Austin hereafter named, and said maps or plans have been considered by the City Council, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT Texas Public Service Company be and the same is hereby permitted to lay and construct its gas mains in and upon the following streets: , (1) A 4 inch low pressure gas main in Taylor Street beginning at a point 20 feet west of and 12 feet south of the intersection of the east line of Waller Street and the north line of Taylor Street; Thence in an easterly direction, 12 feet south of and parallel to the north line of Taylor Street to the west line of Cross Street. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 3 feet. The Texas Public Service Company is hereby put upon notice that the City of Austin does not guarantee that the space assigned above is clear from other underground utilities, but is based upon the best records we have at hand, and that the minimum depth stated does not have any reference to the fact that greater depths may be required at special points. When the Texas Public Service Company requires definite information upon the ground as to elevations or working points from which to base the location of their assignments they shall apply to the City Engineering Department not less than three (3) days before such information is required. The Texas Public Service Company is further put upon notice that they will be required to bear the expense of repairs or replacement of any underground utility damaged during the construction of lines named in this resolution. That the work and laying of said gas 'mains, including the excavation in the streets and the restoration and maintenance of said streets after said mains have been laid shall be under the supervision and direction of the City Manager, and under all the pertinent terms and conditions of the certain franchise granted to said Company by the City of Austin. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Pro tem Pannell, Councilmen Mueller, and Steck, 3; nays, none; Mayor McFadden, Councilman Reedabsent. Councilman Steak moved that the Council recess, subject to call of the Mayor. Motion was seconded by Councilman Mueller, and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Pro tem Pannell, Councilmen Mueller and Steck, 3; nays, none; Councilman Reed and Mayor MoFadden absent. The Council then recessed. Approved: _ V. H. Pannell Mayor Pro tem.