REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL: 97 Austin, Texas, May 18, 1933. The Council was called to order by the Mayor. Roll call showed the following members present: Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 4; absent, Councilman Bartholomew, 1. The Minutes of the last regular meeting were read and Councilman 0111is moved the adoption of same as read. The motion was seconded by Councilman Wolf and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 4; nayes, none; Councilman Bartholomew absent, 2. The following communication from Councilman Bartholomew was read and ordered spread. on the Minutes: "Austin, Texas, May 17,1933. TO THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL, Austin, Texas. Gentlemen: It will be impossible for me to be present at the meeting of the Council Thursday, due to the fact that I have an appointment at the Scottish Rite Cathedral which is a semi-annual affair and which I cannot do other than be present. Doubtlese, some important matters will come before the Council tomorrow, that is the formal election of a City Manager. In the event that that matter does come up, I would appreciate the records being made to show that if I had been present I would have cast my vote for Mr. Morgan for City Manager, in line with the majority of the Council. I think that this selection should be unanimous, and under the circumstances this is about the only way that I can suggest that it be made unanimous, as far as I am concerned. Regretting that I am unable to be present, and feeling sure that my associates will understand, I am, Sincerely yours, (Sgd) 0. M. Bartholomew. Councilman Gillis then nominated Quiton Morgan as City Manager, effective June 1, 1933. The nomination was seconded by Councilman Alford and same was confirmed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilman Alford, Councilman Bartholomew, by Mayor Miller as proxy, Councilman Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 5; naye, none. The Mayor then declared Guiton Morgan duly elected City Manager, effective June 1, 1933. Mrs. Chas. Stephenson, President of the Austin Public Library Commission, presented to the Council the following written communication: To the Mayor and Members of the City Council: "Austin, Texas, May 18, 1933. The attached report of the committee appointed by me to recommend a site for the Negro Branch Library was unanimously adopted by the Austin Public Library Commission, Tuesday, May 16th, and is herewith submitted for your consideration. (Attached Report) Very truly yours, (Sgd) Mrs. Charles Stephenson, President, Austin Publio Library Commission. 11 SITE FOR NEGRO BRANCH LIBRARY. The Committee, through Mr. Pannell, invited offers of lots suitable for the location of the negro branch library. Mr. Pannell spent much time hunting for available lots. I regret that he cannot be here to make this report, for he is much more conversant with everything that has been done. 98 : i The lots that were found available are listed below. They were not offered in writing, so every item is subject to verification. No promises of any sort have been made by the Committee. 1. Site adjoining negro community center on Angelina Street consists of two lots, 55 front and 125 deep. The inside lot is owned by Mrs. Maggie Washington. It is vacant and priced at $675.00. The lot on the corner is owned by Arthur Durst, who lives on it. It is priced at $2100.00, without the house. 2. The Harrington lot fronts 126 on Cotton Street and 100' on Navasota Street. It is priced at $1900.00. 3. The Anderson lot is located on west side of Navasota Street, a little south of Cotton Street. It measures 85 x96 and is priced at $1750.00. 4. The Fuller lot is located at the corner of Angelina Street and Hackberry Street. It fronte 90 on Hackberry Street and runs back 148 on Angelina Street. This lot is offered whole or in part: 90 x110 is priced at $1440.00, or the entire lot is priced at $1800.00. There are two houses on this lot. They are not included in these prices. The Committee has visited these lots several times and has carefully considered their suitability for the purpose, along with the prices. We recommend to the Commission the Fuller lot as a site for the Negro branch of the Austin Public Library. Mrs. Т. Н. MoGregor Mrs. Chas. Stephenson, ex officio Victor H. Pannell, Chairman B111 Weeg E. W. Winkler, Reporter in the absence of the Chairman. Mrs. Stephenson stated orally to the Council that the Library Commission had not recommended the purchase of the two lots adjacent to the Community Welfare Center at Angelina and Cotton Streete, as recommended by the Negroes in their mass meeting, for the reason that the price of same was found to be prohibitive. Rev. J. H. Harrington submitted to the Council a minority report of the Baptist Ministers Union denying the claim of the Committee of Colored Citizens that the site at the corner of Angelina and Cotton Streets, adjacent to the Community Welfare Center, had been selected as a site for the Negro Library by the colored citizens in mass meeting. L. D. Lyons and Dr. Givens were present and spoke on the above matter, following which Councilman Gillis moved that the recommendation of the Library Commission that the City purchase the Fuller lot at the southeast corner of Angelina and Hackberry Streets as a site for the Negro Library, at the price of $1800.00, be approved and that the Acting City Manager be directed to proceed with the purchase of same. The motion was seconded by Councilman Wolf and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor Miller, Councilman Wolf, 4; nays, none; Councilman Bartholomew absent, 1. Mr. John Weston, representing the Hirsh Drug Store at the corner of Seventh Street and Congress Avenue, appeared before the Council and asked that they be given permission to have a space marked off on Seventh Street adjacent to their building as an unloading zone, in which the parking of automobiles will be prohibited. The matter was referred to Tom Neal, Traffic Police Captain, for investigation and recommendation to the Council. The application of R. A. Miller for transfer to him of the license heretofore issued to J. E. Haire to operate as a taxicab one 1930 Model Desoto Sedan, Engine No. 23058, State Highway License No. A 30-654, was read. Councilman Alford moved that the transfer be made. The motion was seconded by Councilman Gillis and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 4; nays, none; Councilman Bartholomew absent, 1. The application of D. F. Samuel for license to operate as a taxicab one 1929 Model Ford Sedan, Engine No. A1342689, State Highway License No. A 34-989, was read. Councilman Alford moved that the application be granted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Gillis and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 4; nays, none; Councilman Bartholomew absent, 1. : i i The application of Joe Beard for license to operate as a taxicab one Erskine Coach, 1929 Model, Engine No. 9F131-881, State Highway License No. A35-441, was read. Councilman Alford moved that the application be granted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Gillis and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 4; nays, none; Councilman Bartholomew absent,1. The application of the Austin Ice Company for permit to erect a drive-in ice station at the southeast corner of 12th and Chicon Streets was read. The Mayor then laid before the Council the following: "Austin, Texas, May 18, 1933. 99 Hon. City Couno11, City of Austin, Texas. Gentlemen: Pursuant to your request, we have investigated the application of the Austin Ice Company for a permit to construct commercial driveways on Ohioon and 18th Streets so ag to conduct a drive-in ice service station. We find that A. J. Zilker, Jr., President of the Austin Ice Company, is the owner of this property and that said property is within the "C" Commercial Use district according to the Zoning map of the City of Austin. We recommend that this property property be approved for a commercial drive-in ice station and that a permit be granted for commercial driveways subject to the following conditions: That a curb and gutter be constructed of concrete adjacent to said property and that the driveway, rampe and adjacent sidewalk be also constructed of concrete, all in accordance with plan No. 2-0-493, which accompanies this communication. That because there will be considerable commercial waste water accoumulated during the operation of this type of business, the interior of the property shall be graded in such a manner that no commercial waste water will ever cross any sidewalk area and that same shall be concentrated and carried by a pipe to a seep well or cistern in accordance with the requirements of the Health Department of the City of Austin. That all work shall be done under the direction of the City Engineer. Assuming that the City Council will approve the foregoing recommendations, we have prepared a resolution which, if adopted, will grant a permit accomplishing said purpose. Respectfully submitted, (Sgd) Orin E. Metcalfe, Oity Engineer. G. S. Moore, Building Inspector. " RESOLUTION. WHEREAS, the Austin Ice Company has requested the City Council to grant a permit to construct a drive-in ice station at 12th and Ohioon Streets, which property is owned by A. J. Zilker, Jr., and which is known as 1901-1903 East 12th Street, and being legally described as Lot No. 10, Block No. 16, Outlot 58, Division "B" of the Government Outlots adjoining the Original City of Austin; and WHEREAS, the City Council has favorably considered the granting of said request subject to the conditions hereafter set forth; therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT permission is hereby granted to A. J. Zilker, Jr., owner of a portion of Lot No. 10, Block No. 16, Outlot 58, Division "B", which is situated at the southeast corner of 12th and Chicon Streets, to construct commercial driveways adjacent to said property subject to the following conditions; That a curb and gutter shall be constructed as shown in colored crayon on the accompanying plan No. 2-0-493, and that a ramp and sidewalk shall be constructed of concrete in accordance with that portion shown on the accompanying plan in colored crayon. That the interior grades of the property shall be such that all waste commercial water shall be concentrated and conducted by a pipe to a seep well or cistern, and that no commercial water shall ever cross the sidewalk area. i { 100 That the buildings shall be constructed in accordance with the regulations of the Building Code and Zoning Ordinance. That all work shall be done under the direction of the City Engineer. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 4; naye, none; Councilman Bartholomew absent, 1. The application of the State Highway Department for permit to install a gasoline pump and underground tank , for private use only, at their Division Warehouse located northwest of the intersection of 34th Street and the Missouri Pacific Railroad, was read. The Mayor then laid before the Council the following: "Austin, Texas, May 18, 1933. Mr. Geo. G. Grant, Acting Oity Manager, Austin, Texas. Dear Sir: Whereas, on May 17, 1933, Mr. H. H. Bradley, for the State of Texas Highway Department, made application for a permit to install one underground gasoline storage tank and one blind type pump at the Division Warehouse, located northwest of the intersection of 34th Street and the Missouri Pacifio Railroad; and Whereas, the location is within the unzoned property according to the zoning map of the City of Austin, Texas; and Whereas, the State of Texas Highway Department prороsеs to make such gasoline equipment installation and operation in accordance with all City ordinances and plans to use such equipment for private use only, therefore, we recommend that the State of Texas Highway Department be granted a permit by the City Council for the installation of the above mentioned equipment. Signed: Orin E. Metcalfe, City Engineer. G. S.Moore, Building Inspector." RESOLUTION. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the City Council of the City of Austin hereby approves the site of the Division Warehouse, located northwest of the intersection of 34th Street and the Missouri Pacific Railroad, as a location for the installation of a tank and pump for the handling of gasoline for private use only and hereby authorizes the State of Texas Highway Department to install and operate such equipment at this location, such equipment to be located at least ten feet from any property line and outside of all buildings and provided that the State of Texas Highway Department shall not use such pump for the sale of gasoline or the servicing of any cars other than the State of Texas' cars. The installation and operation of such equipment shall be in accordance with all City ordinances and also in accordance with the attached recommendations and a permit for the same shall be secured from the City Building Inspector as provided by Ordinance and the Building Inspector is hereby authorized: to issue an occupancy permit for the operation of this equipment after full compliance with all the provisions of this resolution, 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 the State of Texas Highway Department 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, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 4; nays, none; Councilman Bartholomew absent, 1. : The following communication from certain property owners relative to a change in the soning of their property, was read: "Austin, Texas, May 17, 1933. 101 ' i The Hon. Oity Council, Austin, Texas. Gentlemen: We, the undersigned, herewith apply for a change in the present zoning of the hereinafter described lots, from Residence "B" to Commercial "C. The undersigned are property holders within the area affected. PROPERTY Lots Numbers 13, 14, 15, and 16, R. Niles Graham Subdivision Number Two (2), in the City of Austin, Texas. This property would be numbered 1601-3-5-7 West Sixth Street, and is located directly across the street from the Confederate Home State property. Respectfully submitted for your usual consideration. (8gd) John F. Gilbert, Forest F. Cherico Enfield Realty & Home Bldg. 00. By Paul Crauseman, President. Earl E. Burkhalter, A. J. Eilers, G. W. Walker. H The Mayor then laid before the Council the following resolution: WHEREAS, the owners of Lots 13, 14, 15, and 16, Niles Graham Subdivision Number Two (2), Division #2" of the Oity of Austin, said property being located directly across the street from the Confederate Home, and being known as 1601-3-5-7 West Sixth Street, have petitioned the City Council to amend the Zoning Ordinance so as to change the Use designation of said lots hereinabove described from "B" Residence District to "C" Commercial District; and WHEREAS, under the terms of the Zoning Ordinance, such matters must be referred to the Board of Adjustment for its consideration and action and that a public hearing be held , at which opportunity shall be given the public to offer any objections to said amendment; therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT said matters be referred to the Board of Adjustment for its consideration and report to the City Council, and that a public hearing be held thereon at the City Hall at 11:00 A. M. on Thursday, June 8, 1933, and that notice of such hearing be completed by publication as required by the terms of said Zoning Ordinance. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 4; nays, none; Councilman Bartholomew absent, 1. The Mayor laid before the Council the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE ERECTION, CONSTRUCTION, ENLARGEMENT, ALTERATION, REPAIR, MOVING, REMOVAL, DEMOLITION, CONVERSION, OOOU PANOY, EQUIPMENT, USE, HEIGHT, AREA, LOCATION, AND MAINTENANCE OF BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS; PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS AND COLLECTION OF FEES THEREFOR; DECLARING AND ESTABLISHING FIRE DISTRICTS; PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF, AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH", IN THE PARTICULARS STATED HEREIN; AND DEOLARING AN EMERGENCΥ. The above ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Alford moved a suspension of the rule and the placing of the ordinance on its second reading. The motion was seconded by Councilman Gillis and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, فدة 102 (See Footnote) Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 4; naye, none; Councilman Bartholomew absent, 1. The application of the Monroe Motor Company for permit to widen the driveway across the sidewalk at 502 San Jacinto Street was read. The Mayor then laid before the Council the following: "Austin, Texas, May 17, 1933. i Mr. Geo. G. Grant, Acting City Manager, Austin, Texas. Dear Sir: Attached hereto is the request of Monroe Motor Company, Inc., acting by and through its service manager, R. K. Wright, for permission to increase the width of their commer cial driveway now in use across the sidewalk area adjacent to the east line of Lot No. 6, Block 57, of the Original Oity of Austin, Travis County, Texas, same being locally known as 502 San Jacinto Street. The property at this location has been zoned for business use and we recommend that the request be granted subject to the construction of concrete curbs and driveways as shown on the plan hereto attached marked 2-H-324. Yours truly, (Sgd) Orin E. Metcalfe, City Engineer. G. S. Moore, Building Inspector." RESOLUTΙΩΝ. WHEREAS, Monroe Motor Company, Inc., acting by and through its service manager, R. K. Wright, has made application to the City Council for permission to increase the width of their commercial driveway now in use across the sidewalk area adjacent to Lot No. 6, Block No. 57, of the Original City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, same being locally known as 502 San Jacinto Street; and WHEREAS, the City Council has favorably considered the granting of said request; therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT permission is hereby granted Monroe Motor Company, Inc., asting by and through R. K. Wright, its service manager, to increase the width of their commercial driveway now in use across the sidewalk area adjacent to Lot No. 6, Block No. 57, of the Original Oity of Austin, Travis County, Texas, same being locally known as 502 San Jacinto Street. All curbs and driveways shall be constructed of concrete in accordance with the plan hersto attached marked 2-H-324, which plan is hereby made a part of this resolution, and subject further to the construction of said concrete curbs and driveways in accordance with the City of Austin's plans and specifications governing such, construction. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 4; nays, none; Councilman Bartholomew absent, 1. A petition signed by residents on Willow Street, asking that this street be sprinkled at least twice each day to abate the dust nuisance, was read. The matter was referred to the Acting City Manager with instructions to have this street sprinkled if it is possible to do so. The application of R. E. Leigh for permit to construct a drive-in gasoline filling station at the southwest intersection of South Congress Avenue and Riverside Drive was read. The Mayor then laid before the Council the following: (Note) This ordinance was read the second time and the rule was further suspended and same was passed to its third reading and final passage by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor Miller, Councilman Wolf, 4; naye, none; Councilman Bartholomew absent, 1. i "Austin, Texas, May 17, 1933. 103 ! Mr. Geo. G. Grant, Acting City Manager, Austin, Texas. Dear Sir: We, the undersigned, have considered the application of R. E. Leigh for a permit to construct, maintain and operate a drive-in gasoline filling station and grease rack at the southwest corner of the intersection of Congress Avenue and Riverside Drive, same being a portion of the Isaac Decker League within the City of Austin and being located at 400-404 South Congress Avenue, and we hereby advise that the following conditions exist: (a) He proposes to construct his filling station on property which is shown on the zoning map as being located within the "C" Commercial Use district. (b) A storm sewer exists on the west side of South Congress Avenue opposite the property on which the applicant proposes to construct his filling station and into which waste water can be concentrated. (c) R. E. Leigh proposes to comply with all City rules and regulations and ordinances régulating filling stations. (d) The property upon which R. E. Leigh proposes to construct his filling station is owned by M. H. Crockett but has been leased to R. E. Leigh as evidenced by an instrument recorded in Travis County Deed Records in Volume 489, Page 506. (e) Riverside Drive as dedicated to public use is 40 feet wide and the proposed distance between curbs on this street has been only 26 feet. This left only 7 feet for sidewalk and driveway ramp combined, which would create a ramp too steep for a practical filling station entrance. rance. Mr. Leigh, recognising this condition, proposes to construct his gutter, curbs, ramp and sidewalk on his Riverside Drive entrance entirely upon hig own_property, thereby increasing the width of the travelway of Riverside Drive from 26 to 36 feet. He proposes to permit the general public to use 3 feet of his leased land for general public travel as a part of Riverside Drive during the period of his lease. Не proposes to build the gutter, ramp, curb and sidewalk on the Riverside Drive side of his station, which is to be upon his own property, in accordance with the same principles as he would be required to construct same if they were to be constructed on Oity property. We recommend that R. E. Leigh be granted permission to construct, maintain and operate said filling station and grease rack 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 is installed. Lines and grades to be obtained from the City Engineering Department for entrances and driveways, building lines to be approved by the City Building Inspector. That the applicant shall confer with the City Engineering Department as to the future grades of the sidewalks and gutters on the adjacent streets before he starts any construction relative to the filling station. (2) That all construction of the filling station improvements shall be in accord with the building ordinance, the Zoning Ordinance, the Filling Station Ordinance, and in accord with the Ordinancé prohibiting the disposal of commercial water or oils upon the City streets. (3) That the grades of the station shall be such that no waste oils or water of any floor washinge shall ever pass over the Oity sidewalk area and that all of said 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-146 and shall be conducted by a pipe connection from said sand trap to the nearest storm sewer at the expense of the applicant. Before commencement of any construction the applicant shall apply to the City Engineer for an estimate of the cost of that portion of the storm sewer which will have to be built within any Oity street or alley and shall deposit in escrow a sum equal to said estimate with the City Finance Director. (4) That all filling station improvements, pumps, driveway walks and ourbs shall be constructed of concrete at the expense of the applicant, all in y ramps, gutters, 3, side- accordance with plan No. 2-0-492. (5) That before use of said station, the owner shall apply to the Building Inspector for final inspection when he considers that he has complied with all the requirements of the City. Respectfully submitted, (Sgd) Orin E. Metcalfe, City Engineer. G. S. Moore, Building Inspector. " 104 REMOLUTION. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the City Council of the City of Austin hereby approves as a filling station site the property situated at the southwest corner of the intersection of Congress Avenue and Riverside Drive, same being legally described as a portion of the Isaac Decker League of Travis County within the City of Austin, Texas, and hereby authorizes R. E. Leigh to construct, maintain and operate a drive-in gasoline filling station and grease rack subject to same's being constructed in compliance with all the ordinances relating thereto, and further subject to the foregoing attached recommendations and plans, and the Building Inspector is hereby authorized to issue an occupancy permit for the operation of this filling station after full compliance with all the provisions of this resolution, and said permis8ion shall be held to be granted and accepted subject to all neесеввату, теаsonable 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 Oity Council that R. E. Leigh 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, Councilmen Alford, Gillie, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 4; naye, none; Councilman Bartholomew absent, 1. The application of W. T. Caswell for permit to construct a ramp on the north side of his property at 2864 Guadalupe Street was read. The Mayor then laid before the Council the following: "Austin, Texas, May 16, 1933. Mr. Geo. G. Grant, Acting City Manager, and Honorable City Council, City of Austin, Texas. Gentlemen: Pursuant to your request, I have investigated the application of W. T. Caswell for a permit to construct a ramp on the north side of his property along the south side of West 29th Street immediately west of Guadalupe Street. I believe that it would be to the advantage of the City of Austin to grant the permit as it would permit the parking of cars in a safe place, whereas if the permit were not granted people would continue to park the cars along the present south curb of West 29th Street and the cars parked along the present curb would impede traffic and also endanger traffic when said cars were in the act of leaving their parking places. However, I wish to call your attention to the fact that the proposed method of handling the sidewalk area would put the sidewalk out of line with the sidewalk west of the alley, but I still believe that the advantages to be gained as a matter of safety are greater than the disadvantage to the public. Mr. Caswell should be required to give the City a conditional easement for aidewalk purровев астова a portion of the north edge of his property in the event the permit is granted. A map marked 2-H-117 accompanies this report and in the event the City Council, after consideration, decides to grant the permit a resolution which accompanies this report can be used to accomplish said purpose. The following standard conditions should be required if the permit is grantedi That all of the proposed ramp area and the sidewalk and the revised curb line shall be constructed at the expense of the applicant in accordance with the attached plan 2-H-117 and under the direction of the City Engineer. Recommended: (sgd) Tom E. Neal, Traffic Police Captain. Respectfully submitted, (Sgå) Orin E. Metcalfe, City Engineer. 人 105 ! RERQLUIΙΩΝ. WHEREAS, W. T. Caswell, owner of Lot 17, Block 3, of the Leander Brown Subdivision of Outlot 68, Division "D", known as 2864 Guadalupe Street, which property is situated at the southwest corner of Guadalupe and 29th streets, has requested the City Council to grant him a permit to construct a sidewalk further south than the regular sidewalk location and also to construct a concrete ramp between the said proposed sidewalk and the present gutter line on the south side of 29th Street; and WHEREAS, W. T. Caswell proposes to grant the City of Austin a conditional easement of that portion of his property upon which said sidewalk is to be placed; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Austin has favorably considered said request; therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT a permit is hereby granted to W. T. Caswell to construct a sidewalk further south than the regular sidewalk location and a concrete ramp and curb set back subject to the following conditions: 1. That all work shall be done in accordance with plan 2-H-117, which plan is hereby made a part of this resolution. 2. That the sidewalk and curb shall be constructed of concrete in accordance with standard City specifications at the expense of the applicant. 3. That the ramp between the present gutter and the proposed new setback curb shall be constructed of concrete not less than 6 inches in thickness, said concrete to be of the proportion of one part cement, 22 parte sand, and 4 parts screened gravel, at the expense of the applicant. 4. That the curb shall be not less than 6 inches high and that a premoulded asphalt joint shall be placed between the curb and the sidewalk. 5. That all work shall be done under the direction of the City Engineer. 6. That W. T. Caswell shall, before commencing said work, execute an instrument granting the City of Austin an easement to that portion of his land which is to be used for sidewalk ригровев, said casement to be in effect as long as the setback privileges are used by the applicant or his assigne, and said instrument shall require W. T. Caswell or his assigns to re-establish the present condition of the sidewalk area at the time of the abandonment of the setback privileges, including the reconstruction of the curb in its present location. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 4; nays, none; Councilman Bartholomew absent, 1. The Mayor laid before the Council the following resolution: WHEREAS, the premises abutting the north and south sides of East 18th Street, between Congress Avenue and Brazos Street, have been numbered in a confusing manner; and WHEREAS, the City Engineering Department has been requested to have this confusion corrected; and WHEREAS, the City Engineer has made a study of conditions and has prepared a map showing the recommended house numbers to be used, which numbers are in accordance with the City of Austin's scheme of numbering residential property, and which map has been reviewed by the City Council; therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the premises abutting the north and south sides of East 18th Street, from Congress Avenue to Brazos Street, shall hereafter be numbered in accordance with the recommended house numbers on the map hereto attached marked 2-0-491, which map is hereby made a part of this resolution. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 4; naye, none; Councilman Bartholomew absent, 1. 106 ! i The Mayor laid before the Council the following resolution: WHEREAS, the premises abutting the east and west sides of Parkway from West Twelfth Street to Baylor have never been numbered in accordance with the City of Austin's scheme of numbering property for residential use; and WHEREAS, the City Engineer has made a study of the conditions and has prepared a map showing the recommended house numbers to be used, which numbers are in accordance with the City of Austin's scheme of numbering residential property and said map has been reviewed by the City Council; therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the premises abutting the east and west sides of Parkway from West Twelfth Street to Baylor Street be numbered in accordance with the recommended house numbers shown on the map hereto attached marked 2-H-322, which map is hereby made a part of this resоlution. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 4; nays, none, Councilman Bartholomew absent, 1. The Acting City Manager submitted to the Council a proposed plan for an auxiliary concessione stand for the Zilker Park resort, together with estimates for two alternate types of construction. The Council instructed the Acting City Manager to call for bids on the rook veneer construction, the same to be at least 8x16 feet in dimensions. The Mayor laid before the Council the following resolution: WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Austin was petitioned to change the name of that portion of 29th Street lying between Speedway and University Avenue from #29th Street" to "Mockingbird Lane"; and acceded to the request, believing that the majority of the owners and residents of the area involved were in favor of said change; and WHEREAS, a later petition has revealed that a majority of the owners prefer to have the original name retained; and WHEREAS, the City Plan Commission has reconsidered the name for this street; and WHEREAS, the entire matter has been reviewed by the City Council of the City of Austin; therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the former action of the City Council naming 29th Street between Speedway and University Avenue, "Mockingbird Lane", be hereby rescinded and the original name of "29th Street" is hereby officially restored. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 4; nays, none; Councilman Bartholomew absent, 1. Dan Stark and his Attorney, J. W. Wheeler, appeared before the Council relative to the claim of the said Dan Stark for personal injuries received on June 22, 1932, at the corner of Tenth Street and Congress Avenue by reason of an alleged faulty condition of the street at this location. Upon the recommendation of the City Attorney, Councilman Gillis moved that the sum of $147.84 be appropriated out of the General Fund in settlement of said claim. The motion was seconded by Councilman Alford and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 4; nays, none; Councilman Bartholomew absent, 1. Rev. J. C. Lott submitted to the Council a written communication from the Ebenezer Baptist Church relative to delinquent taxes against the property of said Church located at 421 East 6th Street, amounting to $1632.92, and asking that the City accept settlement of said taxes for the amount of $850.00 as compensation for damages to said property in :