63 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 Messrs. Caswell and Bowman have 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, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor McFadden, Councilman Steck, 4; nays, none; Councilman Mueller absent, 1. The Council agreed to accept $1,000.00 in settlement of suit for delinquent taxes against the George Johnson Estate and referred the matter to the Oity Attorney for proper resolution. The application of Hyatt Donald for permit to place a dining car on wheels on the premises at 1305 Congress Avenue, legally described as Lot 2, Block 16, Original Oity, for use as a restaurant for a period of two years, was read. Councilman Steok moved that a temporary permit be granted the said Hyatt Donald for the use specified in said application, such permit to be revocable at the discretion of the Council. Motion was seconded by Councilman Gillis and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor McFadden, Councilman Steck, 4; nays, none; Councilman Mueller absent, 1. No further business coming before the Council, Councilman Steck moved to recess, subject to call of the Mayor. Motion was seconded by Councilman Steck and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor McFadden, Councilman Steck, 4; nays, none; Councilman Mueller absent, 1. The Council then recessed. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL: WM Fe Approveu! Mayor. Austin, Texas, October 15, 1931. The Council was called to order by the Mayor. Roll call showed the following members present: Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor McFadden, Councilman Mueller, 4; absent, Councilman Steck, 1. The regular order of business was suspended in order to open bids received on the resurfacing of Congress Avenue and Sixth Street and the unpaved portion of South Congress Avenue from Bouldin Creek to Riverside Drive. The following bids were then opened and read: 64 For the resurfacing of Congress Avenue and Sixth Street: Brown & Root Southwest Bitulithic Company Colglazier & Hoff Southern Paving Company For the resurfacing of the unpaved portion of South Congress Avenue from Bouldin Creek to Riverside Drive: Brown & Root The above bids were referred to H. R. F. Helland, Consulting Engineer, for tabulation and report to the Council later in the meeting. This being the day set for the hearing of owners of abutting property and others interested with reference to street improvements to be constructed in the certain Unite or Districts of Improvement as follows: TENTH STREET from the east property line of Brazos Street to the west property line of Trinity Street, known and designated as Unit or District No. P-184; TRINITY STREET from the south property line of Ninth Street to the south property line of Eleventh Street, known and designated as Unit or District No. P-185; the Mayor thereupon stated that all persons desiring to protest the levying of asscsamente against abutting property on the above mentioned streets and within the limits above stated, or who desired to be heard with reference to the improvements proposed to be assessed against said property and the owners thereof, the lien and liability thereof, the special benefits to the property and the owners thereof, or any other matters or things authorized by the provisions of Article XXIV of the Charter of the City of Austin to be urged and considered at this hearing would now be heard from, and thereupon the following persons appeared and were heard: On Tenth Street - District No. P-184: Miss Myra Smith stated that her property was a homestead and that she was not financially able to pay for the paving. Edgar Smith stated that on account of the financial depression he was not able to pay for the paving. On Trinity Street District No. -185 Mre. E. Reichmann stated that she is not financially able to pay for the paving, having paid for paving on Eleventh Street, which she did not protest, but most strenuously protests the paving of Trinity Street as it abuts the side of her property and will not enhance its value any. Dr. E. Krueger stated that the paving would decrease the value of his property on account of the dust from the unpaved portion of the street from Seventh to Ninth Streets. Miss Downing stated that she had recently paid for paving of an alley and was not financially able to assume any more paving. Edgar Smith stated that two of the property owners on this street could not pave, and on account of these skips the value of property abutting the street would not be enhanced. Miss Myra Smith stated that if skips were left on the street, her property would not be enhanced in value. No other property owners or interested persons appearing to be heard, the Mayor announced that the hearing on the above streets would be continued until the next regular meeting. The hearings on Bellevue Place, District P-183, East Sixteenth Street, District No. 52, Wabash Avenue, District P-168, Alice Avenue, Districts P-170, P-171, and P-172, and ThirtyEighth Street, District P-169, which were continued from the last regular meeting were again continued until the next regular meeting. A. L. Peterson, property owner on Alice Avenue, was present and urged the paving of this street. The Mayor announced that the hearing called for this day, by published notice thereof, on the proposal of the City Council to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Austin in the following particulars: (1) That the definition of a "REAR YARD" be amended by striking out in the third line the words, "a building other than a building of accessory use" and inserting in their stead the following words "a line projected the full width of the lot along the rear wall of a building other than a building of accessory use". (2) To amend item "c", Sub-section 14, Section 4, by inserting in the second line thereof, after the word "line" the words, "or when within 2 feet of the rear lot line". (3) To amend item "b", Sub-section 8, Section 5, by inserting in the third line thereof, after the word "line" the words "or when within 2 feet of the rear lot line ". (4) To amend sub-section 31, of Section 6, by striking out in the third line thereof the word "and" and inserting the words "and when more than 2 feet from the rear lot line ord; would now be opened. No one appearing in person to be heard, the following written protest was read: "502 West 14th Street Austin, Texas, October 8, 1931. Honorable P. W. McFadden, Mayor City of Austin, Austin, Texas. My dear Sir: Permit me to register a protest against any change in the present zoning ordinance. I know of no one that a change would benefit and many, including myself, to whom a change of any kind other than to clarify the present ordinance would prove extremely unsatisfactory. Youre very truly, (Sgd) Mrs. J. E. Phillips. 14 The Mayor then laid before the Council the following resolution: WHEREAS, the City Council, in accordance with the terms of the Zoning Ordinance, has submitted to the City Plan Commission, for its consideration and report, the following amendments to the Zoning Ordinance: (1) That the definition of a "REAR YARD" be amended by striking out, in the third line, the words "a building other than a building of accessory use" and inserting in their stead the following words: "a line projected the full width of the lot along the rear wall of a building other than a building of accessory use". (2) To amend item "o", Sub-section 14, Section 4, by inserting in the second line thereof, after the word "line" the words "or when within 2 feet of the rear lot line". (3) To amend item "b", Sub-section 6, Section 5, by inserting in the second line thereof, after the word "line" the words "or when within 2 feet of the rear lot line ". (4) To amend Sub-section 31, of Section 6, by striking out, in the third line thereof the word "and" and inserting the words "and when more than 2 feet from the rear lot line or and WHEREAS, the Commission carefully considered the proposed amendments and found no objection thereto; therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY PLAN COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the above amendments to the Zoning Ordinance be and are hereby approved and are recommended to the City Council of the City of Austin. OITY PLAN COMMISSION By (Sgd) H. F. Kuehne, Chairman." The above resolution of the City Plan Commission was read and ordered filed. Dr. Walter Rolfe presented a petition signed by the property owners on Sparks Avenue asking for the paving of this street. Councilman Mueller moved that the petition be received and filed with other petitions for paving, to be considered later. Motion was second- ed by Councilman Gillis and same prevailed by the following voted: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, 65 66 Gillis, Mayor McFadden, Councilman Mueller, 4; nays, none; Councilman Steck absent, 1. Max F. Almas presented a petition signed by the property owners on West Lynn Street, requesting that the paving of said street be not delayed. Councilman Gillis moved that the petition be received and filed for further consideration. Motion was seconded by Councilman Alford and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor McFadden, Councilman Mueller, 4; naye, none; Councilman Steck absent, 1. Col. Taylor Nichols, Capt. Jno. T. Tyson, and Supt. A. N. Mogallum appeared before the Council and presented a petition, signed by a majority of the qualified voters of Camp Mabry Encampment Grounds, asking that the corporate limits of the City be extended, for school purposes only, so as to include this territory, and a resolution of the Board of Trustees of the Austin Public Schools recommending that same be done. The Mayor then laid before the Council the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, FOR SOHOOL PURPOSES ONLY, TO INCLUDE THAT CERTAIN TERRITORY OUT OF ESPERANZA COMMON SOHOOL DIS- TRICT NO. 7, KNOWN AS CAMP MABRY ENCAMPMENT GROUNDS TRACT, DESCRIBED IN THIS ORDINANCE, AND PROVIDING FOR THE ASSESSMENT AND COLLEOTION OF SCHOOL TAXES WITHIN THE TERRITORY SO ADDED. The above ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Mueller moved a suspension of the rule and the placing of the ordinance on its second reading. Motion was seconded by Councilman Alford and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor MoFadden, Councilman Mueller, 4; nays, none; Councilman Steck absent, 1. The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Mueller moved a further suspension of the rule and the placing of the ordinance on its third reading. Motion was seconded by Councilman Alford and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor McFadden, Councilman Mueller, 4; naye, none; Councilman Steck absent, 1. The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Mueller moved that same be finally passed. Motion was seconded by Councilman Alford and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayee, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor McFadden, Councilman Mueller, 4; nays, none; Councilman Steck absent, 1. A communication from the Catholic Activities Committee, asking for a permit to erect tents on the west one-half of Block 32, Original Oity, for the purpose of conducting a benefit bazaar from October 12, 1931, to October 16, 1931, was read. Councilman Mueller moved that this permit be granted. Motion was seconded by Mayor McFadden and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillie, Mayor McFadden, Councilman Mueller, 4; naye, none; Councilman Steck absent, 1. The Mayor laid before the Council, for its second reading, the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE STOPPING OR STANDING OF VEHICLES IN FRONT OF RESIDENCES AND PRIVATE DRIVEWAYS IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN REPEALING ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT AND PRESCRIBING PENALTIES. , The above ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Gillis moved a suspension of the rule and the placing of the ordinance on its third reading. Motion was seconded by Mayor McFadden and same lost by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillie, Mayor McFadden, 3; nays, Councilman Mueller, 1; absent, Councilman Steck, 1. A communication from Gillespie Stacy, Secretary City Plan Commission, stating that said Commission had gone on record as being opposed to the further erection of filling stations or business houses on Waller Boulevard from the north line of the University Campus to 67 Guadalupe Street, in order that the scenic beauty, as well as the residential character, of the Boulevard may be preserved, was read: The Mayor instrusted the City Clerk to advise Mr. Stacy that the recommendation of said Commission would be given earnest consideration before any further permits in this locality are issued. The Mayor laid before the Council the following resolution: WHEREAS, the curb and sidewalk specifications of the City of Austin, which have been previously adopted by the City Council of the City of Austin, require that all ourbs and sidewalks be of concrete unless a special permit has been secured from the City Council for other materials; and WHEREAS, E. 0. Rather, Manager of the University Co-operative Society, owner of the property situated at 2246 Guadalupe Street, has requested the City Council of the City of Austin to grant him a permit to construct a flag-stone walk in front of the property located at 2246 Guadalupe Street; and WHEREAS, the City Council has investigated and approved the construction of said flag-stone walk as requested; therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That E. C. Rather, Manager of the University Co-operative Society, owner of the property situated at 2246 Guadalupe Street, is hereby granted the right to construct a flag- stone walk in front of said property, said walk to be constructed under the supervision of the Engineering Department of the City and according to lines and grades furnished by same, and to be removed at the expense of the owner should the City at any time deem it advisable to have same removed. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor McFadden, Councilman Mueller, 4; nays, none; Councilman Steck absent, 1. Councilman Mueller moved that the work done by W. G. Oullum & Company under Sanitary Sewer Bond Fund Contract No. 12, being miscellaneous sanitary sewer lines in various parts of the City, at a total cost of $40,954.66, be accepted, in accordance with the recommendation of H. R. F. Helland, Consulting Engineer, and the City Manager authorized to pay final estimate on same. Motion was seconded by Councilman Alford and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor McFadden, Councilman Mueller, 4; nays, none; Councilman Steck absent, 1. , Mayor MoFadden moved that the work done by Joe Macken under Street Improvement Bond Fund Contract No. 56, being for rip-rap in Bouldin Creek Cut-off, at a total cost of $2,604.60, be accepted in accordance with the recommendation of H. R. F. Helland, Oonsulting Engineer, and the City Manager be authorized to pay final estimate on same. Motion was seconded by Councilman Alford and same prevailed by the following vote: Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor MoFadden, Councilman Mueller, 4; naye, none; Councilman Steck absent, The Mayor laid before the Council the following communication from the Consulting Engineer: "Austin, Texas, October 14, 1931. Mr. Adam R. Johnson, City Manager, Austin, Tехав. Dear Sir: On East 12th Street between Brazos Street and Neches Street there were in existence a number of concrete walks which are located near the old curb line. In paving this street with two drives and a center parking, the existing curb line will be moved back approximately 7 feet, which will necessitate the reconstruction of these sidewalks in view of the fact that prior to the paving of the street these walks had been located 68 near the curb line. For the further reason that several property owners have so requested I would recommend that the walks be reconstructed with their back edge at a distance of seven feet from the new curb line. It is suggested that this matter be brought to the attention of the City Council and their approval requested. Youre very truly, (Sgd) H. R. F. Helland, Consulting Engineer. " Mayor McFadden moved that the recommendation of the Consulting Engineer be approved and that he be directed to proceed with the relocation of such sidewalks as suggested in the above communication. Motion was seconded by Councilman Gillis and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor McFadden, Councilman Mueller, 4; nays none; Councilman Steck absent, 1. , A communication from H. B. Armstrong, asking for relief from the dust on Twenty-seventh Street from Guadalupe Street east to Speedway, was read and ordered filed.. The Mayor laid before the Council the following resolution: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, APPROVING THE CONTRACT AND BOND WITH L. E. WHITHAM & COMPANY FOR IMPROVING WALLER BOULEVARD, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, AND SETTING ASIDE A FUND TO PAY THE PORTION OF THE COST REQUIRED BY THE TERMS OF SAID CONTRACT TO BE PAID BY THE CITY OF AUSTIN. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That whereas, the contract in writing between L. E. Whitham & Company and the City of Austin and the construction bond furnished by L. E. Whitham & Company for the improvement of the following street: PAVING DISTRICT NO. P-186: WALLER BOULEVARD from the north line of the State University property to the north line of Archway on the west side and the south line of Park Place on the east side; have been presented to the City Council for examination and approval; and WHEREAS, said contract and bond have been examined by the City Council and found to be in proper form and the securities on said bond good and sufficient; Now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT said contract and bond be and the same are hereby ratified, adopted and approved and further, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That there be and is hereby set aside out of the proceeds of bonds issued and sold for the purpose now on hand available for street improvements a sufficient sum to pay and defray all that portion of the cost of said improvements required by the terms of said contract to be paid by the City of Austin. That this resolution shall take effect and be in force from and after its passаgе. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor McFadden, Councilman Mueller, 4; nays, none; Councilman Steck absent, 1. The Mayor laid before the Council the following ordinance: ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT AGAINST THE PROPERTY AND THE OWNERS THEREOF ON WALLER BOULEVARD IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN FOR A PART OF THE COST OF IMPROVING SAID STREET, AND FIXING A TIME FOR A HEARING OF THE OWNERS OR AGENTS OF SAID OWNERS OF SAID PROPERTY, OR OF ANY PERSONS INTERESTED IN SAID IMPROVE- MENTS, AS PROVIDED BY THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO GIVE NOTICE OF SAID HEARING AND EXAMINING AND APPROVING THE ROLL OR STATEMENT OF THE CONSULTING ENGINEER, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. 69 The foregoing ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Mueller moved a suspension of the rule and the placing of the ordinance on its second reading. Motion was seconded by Councilman Alford and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor McFadden, Councilman Mueller, 4; nays, none; Councilman Steck absent, 1. ! The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Mueller moved a further suspension of the rule and the placing of the ordinance on its third reading. Motion was second- ed by Councilman Alford and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor Mofadden, Councilman Mueller, 4; naye, none; Councilman Steck absent, 1. The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Mueller moved that same be finally passed. Motion was seconded by Councilman Alford and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor McFadden, Councilman Mueller, 4; naye, none; Councilman Steck absent, 1. The application of Frank J. Flournoy, Agent, for permits to erect gasoline filling stations at the southeast corners of Twelfth and Ruiz Streets and East Seventh and East Avenue, was read and referred to the Building Inspector and City Engineer for a report. Councilman Mueller moved that the City Manager be authorized to ratify a transfer of the west half of Lot 250, Section "E", Oakwood Cemetery Annex, from Mrs. Sophie Swenson, a widow, to W. T. Barnhouse. Motion was seconded by Councilman Alford and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor McFadden, Councilman Mueller, 4; naye, none; Councilman Steck absent, 1. The Mayor laid before the Council the following report of the Board of Equalization: "Austin, Texas, October 14,1931. To the Honorable City Council, Mayor P. W. McFadden, Councilmen Leo O. Mueller, C. F. Alford, Simon Gillis, and E. L. Steck: 1ows: We, the Board of Equalization for the year 1931, herewith submit our report as folThe Board convened July 27, 1931, and adjourned October 5, 1931, having served the time allotted by the provisions of the City Charter. One member of the Board was of the opinion that an extension of time should be requested of the City Council in order that a more extensive investigation might be made into the assessments of personal property. As it would be impossible, within a reasonable length of time, to examine all renditions by owners who did not protest the valuations in effect on their properties, and assessments levied by the Tax Department against owners in the absence of a rendition, it was the opinion of a majority of the members of the Board that we adjourn at the end of sixty working days, the period allowed the Board by the City Charter. The Board checked all assessments or renditions as presented by the records of the Tax Department, and approved all changes where no proteste were filed, as well as looking into all complaints presented to it. There were submitted to the Board about 2,400 items of change in valuations and new buildings or alterations subject to taxation for the year 1931. A number of protests were made on land values. Some were changed and others were allowed to stand as per unit value. We visited every place where requested to do so and a number where no requeste were made. The total number of visits made amounted to about 750. We raised or lowered the valuations in a few cases where errors had been made in calculation, or to effect equalization with adjacent and like property. In all, there were quite a number of reductions in valuations made by the Board. There will be some appeals to the City Council in cases where the Board did not reach an agreement with owners. We wish to extend our thanks to the Tax Department for its assistance and cooperation with the Board whenever requested to help us. Expressing our appreciation for the confidence placed in us by your appointment to serve on this Board of Equalization, we are, Yours most respectfully, (Sgd) C. P. Ledbetter, Chairman. Otto Ebeling A. W. Townsend, Secretary. 11 70 Councilman' Alford moved that the foregoing report of the Board of Equalization be received and filed. Motion was seconded by Councilman Gillis and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor McFadden, Councilman Mueller, 4; nays, none; Councilman Steck absent, 1. Councilman Mueller moved that notice be served on the Austin Street Railway Company to remove the wooden blocks from its tracks over the city, as same are in a dangerous condition and creating a traffic hazard. Motion was seconded by Councilman Alford and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor MoFadden, Councilman Mueller, 4; nays, none; Councilman Steck absent, 1. The City Manager was authorized by the Council to advertise for bide on November 15th for the purchase of the remaining issue of Fire Station, Library, Market, and Parks and Playgrounde Bonda, in the amount of $475,000.00, said bonds to be dated January 1, 1932. The Mayor 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 instructed to enter into contract with Samuel Payne, by the terms of which said Payne will agree to remove within a reasonable time hie certain building situated on his premises at the corner of Alice Avenue and 38th Street, City of Austin, from its present location at the property line to the place on said premises, not less than 16 feet north of the north line of 38th Street, and not less than 28 feet east of the east line of Alice Avenue, which removal shall include the porch to said house which now encroaches on the street; and that said Payne in the erection of any improvements on said premises in the future will not erect a solid building so as to obstruct the view of traffic along both Alice Avenue and 38th Street in the area between the building when so removed and the property lines on said street; and that the City of Austin will change the sidewalk area at said corner on a radius во as to bring such sidewalk to within 5 feet of the property line at the point of said corner; and that the Oity of Austin shall pay to said Payne the sum of One Hundred and Fifty ($150.00) Dollars upon the completion of the removal of said building under the terme above cited. , The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor McFadden, Councilman Mueller, 4; naye, none; Councilman Steck absent, 1. The matter of exempting from taxation the property of the Austin Public Schools located at 714 Congress Avenue, and legally described as Lot 4(E), Block 83, Original City, as requested by the School Board, came up for discussion. Councilman Mueller moved that, it appearing that this property is not exempt by law from taxation, same be placed on the tax rolls of the City. Motion was seconded by Councilman Gillis and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor McFadden, Councilman Mueller, 4; nays, none; Councilman Steck absent, 1. H. R. F. Helland, Consulting Engineer, submitted a tabulation of bids received earlier in the meeting. Councilman Mueller moved that Street Improvement Bond Fund Contract No. 187, being for surface treatment of unpaved portions of South Congress Avenue from Station 31+51.1 near Bouldin Greek to Station 17+09 on the east side and to Station 19+50 on the west side, be awarded to Brown & Root, in the amount of $2,952.00, said bid being the only one received for this work, and that the City Manager be authorized to enter into contract with said firm accordingly. Motion was seconded by Councilman G11118 and 71 same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor McFadden, Councilman Mueller, 4; naye, none; Councilman Steck absent, 1. Councilman Mueller moved that the awarding of contract for the resurfacing of Congres Avenue and Sixth Street be postponed for one week. Motion was seconded by Councilman Gillis and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor MoFadden, Councilman Mueller, 4; nays, none; Councilman Steck absent, 1. No further business coming before the Council, Councilman Mueller moved that the Council recess, subject to call of the Mayor. Motion was seconded by Councilman Alford and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor McFadden, Councilman Mueller, 4; naye, none; Councilman Steck absent, 1. The Council then recessed. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL: Approved! ON.M adder Mayor. Austin, Texas, October 22, 1931. The Council was called to order by the Mayor. Roll call showed the following members present: Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller and Steck, 5; absent, none. , The Minutes of the regular meetings of October 8th and 15th were read. Councilman Alford moved that same be adopted, and also, the Minutes of the regular meeting of October 1st. Motion was seconded by Councilman Mueller and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor MoFadden, Councilmen Mueller and Steck, 5; nays, none. The Mayor announced that the hearings on the following streets: TENTH STREET from the east property line of Brazos Street to the west property line of Trinity Street, District No. P-184; TRINITY STREET from the south property line of Ninth Street to the south property line of Eleventh Street, District No. P-185; BELLEVUE PLACE from the east line of Duval Street to the west line of Harris Park Avenue, District No. P-183; EAST SIXTEENTH STREET from the east property line of East Avenue to the east property line of Navasota Street, District No. 52; WABASH AVENUE from the north property line of Thirty-fourth Street to the south property line of Thirty-eighth Street, District No. P-168; ALICE AVENUE from the north property line of Thirty-eighth Street to the south property line of Fortieth Street, District No. P-170; ALICE AVENUE from the south property line of Fortieth Street to the north property line of Forty-second Street, District No. P-171; ALICE AVENUE from the north line of Forty-second Street to a line crossing Alice Avenue at right angles from the point of intersection of the city limits line with the west line of said Alice Avenue, District No. P-172;