112 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL: Austin, Texas, July 3rd.1930. The Council was called to order by the Mayor. Roll call showed the following members present: Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, and Steck, 4; absent, Councilman Reed, 1. The Minutes of the last meeting were read and Councilman Mueller moved the adoption of same as read. Motion was seconded by Councilman Pannell, and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor MoFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, and Steck, 4; nays, none; Councilman Reed absent. Councilman Mueller moved that in accordance with the recommendation of the Consulting Engineer, the work done by W. G. Oullum under Sanitary Sewer Contract No. 10, being miscellaneous sewer lines on Preseler Street, Harris Park Avenue, Alley and in the vicinity of the American Legion Clubhouse, for the sum of $2,267.92, be accepted, and that the City Manager be authorized to pay the final estimate on same. Motion was seconded by Councilman Pannell, and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, and Steck, 4; nays, none; Councilman Reed absent. The Mayor laid before the Council the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the sum of Thirty Thousand Dollars ($30,000.00) be and the same is hereby transferred from the General Fund to the Water and Light Fund; said amount to be repaid the General Fund when Water and Light money is available. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, and Steck, 4; nays, none; Councilman Reed absent. The Mayor laid before the Council the following ordinance: ORDINANCE DECLARING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING AND PROVIDING FOR THE IM- PROVEMENT OF TWENTY-SIXTH STREET IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, FROM THE EAST LINE OF GUADALUPE STREET TO THE WEST LINE OF SPEEDWAY, LETTING CONTRACT THEREFOR, APPROVING FORM OF CONTRACT AND BOND, AND PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF COST THEREOF. The above ordinance was read the first time and laid over. The Mayor laid before the Council the following ordinance: ORDINANCE DECLARING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING AND PROVIDING FOR THE IM- PROVEMENT OF TWENTY-SIXTH STREET IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, FROM THE WEST LINE OF SPEEDWAY TO THE WEST LINE OF DUVAL STREET OR WALLER OREEK BOULEVARD KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AB UNIT OR DISTRICT NO. 61, LETTING CONTRACT THEREFOR, APPROVING FORM OF CONTRACT AND BOND, AND PRO- VIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF COST THEREOF. The above ordinance was read the first time and laid over. The Mayor laid before the Council the following ordinance: ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, DECLARING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING AND PROVIDING FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF NUECES STREET AND SUNDRY OTHER STREET 3 AND ALLEY IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN LETTING CONTRACT THEREFOR, APPROVING CONTRACT AND BOND, AND PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE COST THEREOF, AND DECLARING AN EMERGEΝΟΥ. The above ordinance was read the first time and laid over. The Mayor laid before the Council the following: "Austin, Texas, June 26,1930. Mr. Adam R. Johnson, City Manager, Austin, Texas. Dear Sir: WHEREAS, Ohas. Rogan has made application to re-construct his garage and filling station located at 2104 East Avenue; and WHEREAS, his application specifies that he is willing to meet all of the usual conditions set forth by the City Council in the operation of filling station save and except that of connecting with the nearest city storm sewer; and WHEREAS, he specifically states that he does not intend to render any oonvenient water service to his patrons and does not intend to have any cars washed on the property; therefore, The Safety Committee of the City of Austin recommends that this permit be granted subject to the following conditions: (1) That all buildings and equipment shall be placed inside of the property 11ne correct lines to be obtained before construction starts, or equipment installed. Lines and grades to be obtained from the City Engineering Department for entrance 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 Board of Fire Underwriters. All equipment to be installed in compliance with Oity 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 Ber- vice therefrom will not in any way obstruct the sidewalk, street or alleyway. The pumps shall be at least ten (10) feet inside the property lines. The length of all water hose shall be such that any water leaking from same cannot reach the Oity sidewalk area and that the length of all gasoline hose shall be such that a car desiring service can not be served while any portion of said car is on the Oity sidewalk area. (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 statione, 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 the grades of the station shall be such that no waste oil or water or any floor washing shall ever pass over the City sidewalk area. (Sa) That no direct commercial water equipment shall ever be installed for the filling of radiators and no equipment for the washing of cars shall be installed or used under this permit. That those portions of the sidewalk and ramps which are inside of the proposed curb line shall be constructed before the filling station is used and that those portions of the concrete work required by the accom- panying plan which are under construction at this time under the orders of the paving program shall be constructed at the time the rest of the paving work is executed. All areas to be concrete in accordance with the design as shown on the accompanying plan marked 2-H-89. (9) That all adjacent walks, ramps, curbs and gutters shall be constructed of concrete as specifically shown on plan 2-H-89. (10) That the applicant shall construct all curbs, gutters, rampe and sidewalks in accordance with plan 2-H-89, which plan is hereby made a part of this resolution. (11) 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. (12) 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. 113 114 (13) 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. (14) That before doing the construction work the owner shall apply to the City Engineering Department for grades of the proposed curb and sidewalk areas so that he may become more fully informed as to the conditions which will exist after paving work is done. CITY SAFETY COMMITTEE: (Sgd) J. E. Woody, Fire Chief; R. F. Rockwood, Fire Marshal; Orin E. Metcalfe, Oity Engi- neer; 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 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 Charles Rogan, 2104 East Avenue, 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 McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, and Steck, 4; nays, none; Councilman Reed absent. The application of Gulf Refining Company to construct an additional driveway at their station at Sixth and Nueces Streets was read and laid over for one week. Councilman Mueller moved that the Council recess, subject to call of the Mayor. Motion was seconded by Councilman Pannell, and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor MoFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, and Steck, 4; nays, none; Councilman Reed absent. The Council then rеcеssеd. VM de Approved: Mayor.