REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL: 339 ! Austin, Texas, March 01, 1934- The meeting was called to order by the Mayor. Roll call showed the following members present: Councilmen Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 4; absent, Councilman Alford, 1. There having been no meeting of the City Council on Thursday, February 22nd, the Minutes of the regular meeting of February 15th were read and upon motion of Councilman G1111s were adopted, as read, by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Bartholomew, G11118, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 4; nays, none; Councilman Alford absent, 1. The Mayor introduced the following resolutions BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the City Manager be authorized and instructed to convey, in the name of the City of Austin, by quitolaim deed to Ira P. Hildebrand, for the cash consideration of $150, the following described land; .288 acre, the same being a portion of Outlot No. 9, Division "2", of the Government Outlots adjoining the Original City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, said land being part of the lands conveyed to the City of Austin by H. T. Caswell, et al., by deed recorded in Volume 443, at Page 199, and Volume 433, at Page 74, of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas, the land to be conveyed being described by metes and bounds as: Beginning at a concrete monument set at the most westerly corner of that certain 7.97acre tract of land as conveyed to the City of Austin by W. T. Caswell according to Travis County Deed Records, Volume 485, Page 331, which point is the southeast corner of a small tract of land conveyed to Ira P. Hildebrand by W. T. Caswell by deed dated December 7, 1933, and recorded in Travis County Deed Records, Volume 497, Pages 417 and 418, and which Caswell to Hildebrand tract contains .239 of one acre of land and being situated northeast of Lot 4, Block 18, of Pemberton Heights Addition to the City of Austin, Texas; thence N. 59° 35' . 108.97 feet to a point in the George W. Spear League line in Travis County, Texas, the same being the southwest corner of the aforesaid Caswell to Hildebrand tract, and from which point the northeast corner of Lot 4, Block 18, of Pemberton Heights Addition to the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, bears N. 300 E. 79.65 feet; thence 8. 30° W. 230.35 feet following said George W. Spear League line, the same being the east line of Lots 3 and 4 Block 18, said Pemberton Heights, to the southeast corner of said Lot 3; thence N.550232 E. 254.15 feet in a straight line to the place of beginning. The resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Bartholomew, G11116, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 4; pays, none; Councilman Alford absent, 1. A committee of dealers in electric refrigeratore came before the Council and asked for a 25 от 30% reduction in the rate for electric refrigerators and submitted several petitions from citizens asking that some reduction be made. After considerable discussion, upon motion of Councilman Wolf, the matter was taken under advisement. The Mayor laid before the Council the following: "Austin, Texas February 28,1934. Mr. Quiton Morgan City Manager Austin, Tex. Dear Sir: The Publix Ice and Food Pantries, Incorporated, lessee from E. C. Stewart, who is owner of property in Block 8, Swisher Addition in the Isaac Decker League, City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, the same abutting the west side of South Congress Avenue and located north of the north property line of West James Street, is desirous of obtaining permission to operate a drive-in ice service and food pantry at this location and to construct driveways as shown on the attached plan. The property at this location has been zoned for commercial use and we recommend that the request be granted subject to the construction of concrete driveways as shown on the plan hereto attached marked 2-0-508, which plan is hereby made a part of this request. (Signed) J. E. Motheral, City Engineer. G. S. Moore, Building Inspector." 340 : WHEREAS, The Publix Ice and Food Pantries, Incorporated, lessee from E. C. Stewart, owner of property in Blook 8, of Swisher Addition in the Isaac Decker League, City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, the same being situated on the west side of South Congress Avenue and north of the north property line of James Street, has made application to the City Council for permission to operate a drive-in ice service and food pantry as shown upon the plans presented by the said Publiz Ice and Food Pantries, Incorporated, which plan is marked 2-0-508, and the said E. C. Stewart has made application in conjunction with the said Publix Ice and Food Pantries, Incorporated, for permission to construct two 39-foot concrete driveways with a 10-foot safety island in between said driveways; and fore WHEREAS, The City Council has favorably considered the granting of said request; there BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT permission is hereby granted E. C. Stewart and the Publix Ice and Food Pantries, Incorporated, owner of property in Block 8, of Swisher Addition, in the Isaac Decker League, City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, which property abuts the west side of Bouth Congress Avenue and is situated north of the north property line of James Street, to construct concrete driveways and to operate a drive-in 100 service and food pantry at the above location, subject to the construction of concrete ramps, curbs and driveways as shown upon the plan hereto attached marked 2-0-508, which plan is hereby made a part of this resolution, and subject further to the said Publix Ice and Food Pantries, Incorporated, making provision for connecting any waste water that may occur incident to the operation of the ice service storage with the city storm sewer under the direction of the City Engineer of the City of Austin, Upon motion of Councilman Gillis, the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman wolf, 4; naye, none; Councilman Alford absent, 1. The Mayor introduced the following resolution: WHEREAS, A street exists in Enfield Addition extending north from Enfield Road between Windsor Road and Parkway; and WHEREAS, Said street has never been officially named; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Dave Harrell has requested that it be given a name; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Harrell owns property abutting upon this street and has taken considerable interest in beautifying same; therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the name of "Harrell Lane" be formally adopted as the official name of said street. Upon motion of Councilman Wolf, the resolution was adopted by the following vote:Ayes, Councilmen Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 4; nays, none; Councilman Alford absent, 1. The Mayor 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 gas main in that certain strip of land reserved for public utilities according to Travis County Deed Records, Volume 332, Page 621, the same being a strip of land 18 feet in width and extending from the north line of 38th Street to the south line of 39th Street between Speedway and Avenue "F", the centerline of which gas main shall be 134 feet west of 341 and parallel to the west line of Avenue "y". Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2 feet. (2) A gas main in HARTFORD ROAD from Niles Road south approximately 152 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 25 feet east of and parallel to the west line of said Hartford Road. said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2t feet. (3) A gas main in NORTH GUADALUPE STREET south approximately 170 feet from Wheeler Street, the centerline of which gas main shall be 14 feet west of and parallel to the established centerline of the original North Guadalupe 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 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. AND THAT whenever pavement is out in the vicinity of a fire plug, water must be used at intervals during the course of backfilling of the ditches. 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, Upon motion of Councilman Gillis, the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 4; naye, none; Councilman Alford absent, 1. The Mayor introduced 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 gas main in WEST FORTY-FOURTH STREET from Rosedale Avenue to Burnett Road, the centerline of which gas main shall be 15 feet south of and parallel to the north 1ine of said West Forty-fourth Street. The Texas Public Service Company is hereby put upon notics 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. : ال 342 1 AND THAT whenever pavement is out in the vicinity of a fire plug, water must be used at intervals during the course of backfilling of the ditches. 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. Upon motion of Councilman Wolf, the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 4; nays, none; Councilman Alford absent, 1. The Mayor introduced the following resolution: WHEREAS, The Southwestern Bell Telephone Company has presented to the City Couno11 tentative maps and plans showing the proposed construction of its pole lines in the streets in the City of Austin hereafter named, and said maps or plans have been considered by the City Engineer; therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company be and the same is hereby permitted to construct its pole lines in the following streets: (1) A telephone pole line in WEST AVENUE ALLEY from West 30th Street to West 31st Street, the centerline of which pole line shall be one foot west of and parallel to the cast line of said West Avenue Alley. THAT the work and construction of said pole lines, including the excavation of the streets and the restoration and maintenance of said streets after said pole lines have been constructed, shall be under the supervision and direction of the City Manager. Upon motion of Councilman Wolf, the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 4; nays, none; Councilman Alford absent, 1. Mayor M111er laid before the Council the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the City Manager be authorized and instructed to convey, in the name of the City of Austin, to the State of Texas, for road purposes, a strip of land out of the Austin Reservoir property, averaging 9.5 feet in width, lying on the west side of and adjacent to the present west fence of State Highway No. 2, said strip of land being the amount of land required to make a uniform width of right-of-way of 80 feet, being 40 feet measured at right angles on each side of the re-located center line of said State Highway No. 2, beginning at the north line of the J. C. Stark property at Station 63/41 of said re-location of Highway No. 2, same being the south line of said Reservoir property, and extending N. 28041 East a distance of 449 feet, more or less, to the north line of said Reservoir property at Station 67/90, same being the south line of a county road, and said above described strip of land containing 0.10 acre of land, more or less. Upon motion of Councilman Wolf, the resolution was adopted by the following vote:Ayen, Councilmen Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 4; nays, none; Councilman Alford absent, 1. The Mayor introduced the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the costs of court in the following numbered and named cases tried in the Corporation Court be and the same are respectively remitted in the amounts respectively set out, and the Clerk of the Corporation Court is directed to note such remission on his docket, towit: ت No. 35976 Gordon Tubbs - # 35977 Α. Ε. Lockenbets * 36002 A. Lacy 36003 Robt. Moðlung 36017 Howard King Stop Sign - 10.50 Traffic Signal Light 10.80 Stop Sign 10.80 Stop Bign 10.80 Traffic Signal Light 10.80 36023 John Felter Turning auto to left in public street between street inter- sections 10.80 #36038 в. Schieffer Traffic Signal Light 10.80 36048 T. R. Thompson 36066 0. L. Joachim Traffic Signal Light 10.80 Traffic Signal Light 10.80 36067 Jack Rutledge Traffic Signal Light 10.80 " 36069 J. E. Rhea Stop Sign 10.80 36075 л. Сozeaux Stop 81gn 10.80 N 36077 Мтв. J. T. Robison Stop 81gn 10.80 36081 Irene Lott Stop 81gn 10.80 *36082 0. M. Bartholomew, Jr. Stop Sign 10.80 36084 H. Steussy Stop Sign 10.80 36085 π. τ. Mayne Stop Sign 10.80 36094 Antonio Garza 36103 B111 Maulding Stop Sign 10.80 Operating auto without having its devices in good working order so as to prevent excessive and annoy- ing noises 10.80 36107 Manuel Lopez Traffic Signal Light 10.80 36111 Juan Rodriques Operating auto at night time without two lighted lamps attached thereto 10.80 36115 0. Luico " N 10.80 36117 L. P. Modgling Operating auto at night time without rear light attached thereto 10.80 36112 Eddie Kumschic 36119 C. R. Scales 36121 Eugene Ellison 10.80 10.80 Operating an auto at night time with- out two 11ghted lamps attached there- to 10.80 36135 C. H. Lawrence #36141 Alfred Haffolder 36142 Joe Washington * 36144 J. A. Woolsey #36145 Toney Luperco • 36147 J. H. Kimbro 36149 Albert Roijas 36154 Nellie B. Klunkert 36155 Α. 0. Cade N 36157 Jim Ragland 36158 J. W. Rush 36160 Fred Gearly * 36162 E. A. Hohman 36163 Roy Rider Operating an auto on public street without adequate brakes 10.80 Operating an auto at night time with- out two 11ghted lamps attached there- to 10.80 10.80 10.80 10.80 10.80 10.80 Stop Sign 10.80 Operating an auto at night time with- out a rear light attached 10.80 Operating an auto at night time with- out a rear light attached 10.80 N 10.80 10.80 10.80 Operating an auto at night time with- out a rear light attached 10.80 36164 0. 0. Dent Operating an auto on a public street without adequate brakes on same 10.80 36169 Russell Fleming 10.80 H แ # 10 14 36170 Ben Lara N 36171 0. 0. Moore 36173 0. L. Simmons 36176 Roy strong 36177 Bud sellers 36179 Vernon Ostinder 36180 Santiago Pena 36181 Α. Τ. Cook 36184 . Τ. Palvado 36185 น. R. MoDonald 36186 м. 0. Cobb 36187 J. L. Cunningham 36168 T. R. Smith 36198 0. L. Fariss 36193 Joe John 36190 Norman Childers 36194 D. C. Payne 36195 Α. Α. Keeling 36200 John Watson 36202 พ. Η. Wunnenberger 36203 E. M. Linder 36204 J. T. Smith 10.80 10.80 10.80 10.80 Π 10.80 10.80 10.80 11 10.80 10.80 10.80 10.80 μ 10.80 10.80 10.80 10.80 10.80 10.80 10.80 10.80 10.80 10.80 10.80 36207 G. W. Peterson 10.80 36209 W. Harrison 10.80 36213 Henry MoArthur 10.80 36215 T. Rodriquez 10.80 36218 Willie Rogers 10.80 36223 Α. A. Lear 10.80 36233 Mrs. Geo. Decker 10.80 36234 Bob Lavern 10.80 36235 0. Β. Spiller 10.80 36236 8. C. Innmann 10.80 343 344 No. 36240 Monroe Billingsley 36241 Mrs. Roy Olair 36242 Sam Davis 36244 G. W. Pope 36248 Joe P. Jeckel 36250 J. D. Grubbs 36253 Albert Wendlandt 36256 0. W. Ruffin • 36859 • 36260 36261 36868 • 36266 • 36267 #36268 *36269 L. D. Dennis Manuel Garcia L. N. Demagon Chas. Remmert Andrew Banka T. H. Seekats R. A. Cunningham Walter Harberg 36270 Anton Johnson 36272 Simon Organ #36274 C. A. Johnson 36279 J. D. Harrell 36281 R. B. Waggoner 36285 Mrs. Allen French 36286 W11110 Burns 36288 V. A. Keber 36289 • 36292 Paul Davis T. B. Yeates 36287 James W11118 # 36309 36311 36317 #36320 * 36225 35935 Η 35974 Bill Palomas Stelman Haseley Earnest Matthews Odie Riffe E. R. Murray Milton Wolander B. N. Jarre11 Operating an auto on a publio street without adequate brakes on same 10.80 10.80 10.50 10.80 10.80 10.80 10.80 10.80 10.80 10.80 10.80 10.80 10.80 10.80 10.80 10.80 10.80 10.80 10.80 10.80 10.80 10.80 10.80 Operating an auto at night time without two lighted head lamps attached thereto 10.80 Stop 81gn 10.80 Stop Sign 10.80 Operating an auto at night time without two lighted head lamps attached thereto 10.80 stop Bign 10.80 Stop Sign 10.80 Traffic Signal Light 10.80 Operating an auto on a public street without adequate brakes attached thereto 10.80 N 10.80 Parking auto in public street not 10.80 10.80 Total - $1,166.40 near and distant from the ourb Stop Sign Upon motion of Councilman Gillis, the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 4; naye, none; The Mayor laid before the Council the following resolution: WHEREAS, The Engineers of the City of Austin have recommended that the Allis-Chalmers Type 8. G. Pump, with the high efficiency motor, the price of which is $8228.10, be purchased as the lowest and best bid for the High-Service Water Pump of the City of Austin, submitted on bids opened at Austin, Texas, on February 19, 1934; and WHEREAS, The City Council has considered said recommendation; therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT said recommendation be and the same is hereby approved and adopted. Upon motion of Councilman Wolf, the resolution was adopted by the following vote:hyes, Councilmen Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 4; naye, none; Couno11man Alford absent, 1. The Mayor laid before the Council the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE CREATING THE BOARD OF PUBLIO SAFETY, AND DEFINING ITS MEMBERSHIP, PURPOSES AND FUNCTIONS. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Gillis moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 4; nays, none; Councilman Alford absent, 1. The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Gillis moved that the rule be further suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 4; nays, none; Councilman Alford absent, 1. 345 The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Gillis moved that the same be finally passed. The motion was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 4; naye, none; Councilman Alford absent, 1. Mayor Miller nominated the following as members of the Board of Public Safety: John Keen Dr. Beverly M. Boyd Chas. H. Berg J. Harris Gardner Walter Paulissen J. E. Moclain Dr. J. W. Calhoun Mrs. Guy Bell Louis H. Blendermann R. A. Miller The nomination was confirmed by the following voter Ayes, Councilmen Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 4; naye, none; Councilman Alford absent, 1. Upon the recommendation of Capt. Tom Neal of the Traffic Division, the City Attorney was directed to prepare an ordinance prohibiting skating in the streets and the standing of pedestrians therein for the purpose of soliciting rides with motorists. The City Manager submitted a tabulation of bids received for removing the gate piers and driftwood at the Lake Austin Dam, and recommended that the height of the Dam be not raised at this time. Councilman Gillis moved that the recommendation of the City Manager be approved, and that the bid of Richard Schmidt, in the amount of $2900, be accepted as the lowest and best bid and the City Manager be instructed to enter into contract with the said Richard Schmidt accordingly. The motion was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Counoilmen Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman wolf, 4; nays, none; Councilman Alford absent, 1. The Mayor introduced the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the sum of $2900 be and the same is hereby appropriated out of the Water and Light Fund, not otherwise appropriated, for the purpose of removing the gate piers and driftwood at the Lake Austin Dam. The resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Bartholomew, Gillie, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 4; naye, none; Councilman Alford absent, 1. The City Manager submitted a tabulation of bida received for repairs to the Power House at the Lake Austin Dam specifying steel sashes, the lowest bid being in the amount of $2982. Councilman Bartholomew moved that the bid of J. R. Blackmore specifying wooden sashes, in the amount of $1484, being the lowest bid submitted, be accepted and the City Manager be directed to enter into contract with the said J. R. Blackmore accordingly. The motion was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Bartholomew, 0111is, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 4; nays, none; Councilman Alford absent, 1. 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 $1484 be and the same is hereby appropriated out of the Water and Light Fund, not otherwise appropriated, for the purpose of placing wooden casings and sashes, doors and casings, and the glazing of same, at the Power House at the Lake Austin Dam. The resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 4; nays, none; Councilman Alford absent, 1.