459 There being no further business, Councilman Alford moved to recess subject to call of the Mayor. The motion was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 4; nays, none; Councilman Bartholomew absent, 1. The Council then recessed. Attest: City Clerk REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL: Annroved: Joy Milla Mayor. i Austin, Texas, May 24, 1934, The meeting was called to order with Mayor Miller presiding. Roll call showed the following members present: Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 5; absent, none. The Minutes of the last meeting were read and upon motion of Councilman Gillis were adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 5; nays, none. Mre. W. A. Driscoll's request for street improvements on Park Place from San Jacinto Boulevard to Red River Street in order to eliminate the dust was referred to the City Manager. J. E. Moclain, representing a committee from Travis Post No. 76, American Legion, submitted a request that their organization be granted the use of a part of Zilker Park and Barton Springs for their celebration on July 4th. The matter was referred to the City Manager and Superintendent of Recreation. The Mayor laid before the Council the following resolution: WHEREAS, The suspension of employment by the FERA has created a deplorable condition of affairs in this community, and has resulted in the increased distress of our poor and unfortunate people, who must be employed or they will become a charge upon the public treasury to prevent their starvation; therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT we most earnestly call upon the good neople of Austin, who have the mood of the poor at heart, to give employment to them, even at come sacrifice, in order that they may make an honest living and not be cast upon charity. , Upon motion of Councilman Wolf the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 5; naye, none. The Mayor laid before the Council the following resolution: WHEREAS, Texas Public Service Company has presented to the City Council tentative maps or plane 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 : 460 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE OITY OF AUSTIN: THAT Texas Public Service Company be and the same is hereby permitted to lay and oonstruct its gas mains in and upon the following streets: (1) A 6" gas main in EAST THIRD STREET from Trinity Street to Neches Street, the centerline of which gas main shall be one foot north of and parallel to the south line of said East Third Street. (2) Outs in the pavement may be made at the following locations: (a) At a point one foot north of and 23 feet west of the intersection of the south line of East 3rd Street and the east line of Neches Street. (b) At a point 27 feet north of and 23 feet west of the intersection of the south line of East 3rd Street and the east line of Neches Street. (c) At a point one foot north of and 19 feet west of the intersection of the south line of East 3rd Street and the sast line of Trinity Street (d)At a point 27 feet north of and 19 feet west of the intersection of the south line of East 3rd Street and the east line of Trinity Street. Permission for the above pavement cute is granted subject to the same's being made under the supervision and direction of the City Engineer of the City of Austin or his duly authorized representative. The pavement outs authorized above shall be repaired as follows: The Texas Public Service Company shall prepare a concrete base of equal thickness to that in place at their expense and the City of Austin will place the topping on the base prepared by the Texas Public Service Company and will bill said Texas Public Service Company for the cost of placing said topping. 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 linee 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. The resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 5; nays, none. The application of Augustine Onstruita, 802 Enst Avenue, for license to operate as a taxicab a 4-door Chevrolet Sedan, 1934 Model, Engine No. 4222931, State Highway License No. 961-247, was read. Councilman Alford moved that the provision of the Taxicab Ordinance requiring that applications remain on file five days prior to being acted upon be waived and the license be granted. The motion was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 5; nays, none. The bid of S. A. Glaser for the summer concerts was received and filed. The Mayor laid before the Council the following resolution: ! ! 461 WHEREAS, On July 20, 1933, Eldred McKinnon, as City Treasurer of the City of Austin, made bond to the Oity of Austin in the sum of $75,000.00, with American Surety Company of New York as surety; conditioned, that said Eldred MoKinnon should faithfully discharge the duties of said City Treasurer; and WHEREAS, On May 21, 1934, said Eldred MoKinnon, as City Treasurer, made another bond which was intended to substitute and take the place of the certain bond first herein mentioned; therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT said bond of Eldred MoKinnon, dated July 20, 1933, and signed with said American Surety Company of New York as surety, be and the same is hereby cancelled, and the principal and surety thereof be and the same are each hereby released from all liability under said bond as of date May 21, 1934. Upon motion of Councilman Wolf, the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 5; nays, none. 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 $125.00 be and the same is hereby appropriated out of the General Fund, not otherwise appropriated, for the purpose of purchasing a piano to be used in the Barton Springs' pavilion. Upon motion of Councilman Wolf, the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 5; nays, none. 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 $240.00 be and the same is hereby appropriated out of the General Fund, not otherwise appropriated, for the purpose of providing two lifeguards for Palm School Playgrounds, at $40.00 per month for each for three months. Upon motion of Councilman Wolf, the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 5; naye, none. 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 $75.00 be and the same is hereby appropriated out of the Parks & Playgrounds Bond Fund, not otherwise appropriated, for the purpose of providing shruba, spraye and prints for Zilker Park planting. Upon motion of Councilman Wolf, the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 5; nays, none. 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 $360.00 be and the same is hereby appropriated out of the General Fund, not otherwise appropriated, for the purpose of providing for the salary of the elevator operator for the City Hall for the year 1934, beginning May 24th. Upon motion of Councilman Alford the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 5; nays, none. i 462 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 $350.00 be and the same is hereby appropriated out of the General Fund, not otherwise appropriated, for the purpose of completing the grandstand at House Park. Upon motion of Councilman Gillis, the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 5; naye, none. 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 $13.50 be and the same is hereby appropriated out of the Parks & Playgrounds Bond Fund, not otherwise appropriated, for the purpose of defraying recording fees on Hamilton, Wooten and Jackson tracts. Upon motion of Councilman Gillis, the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 5; naye, none. The Mayor laid before the Council the following: "Austin, Texas, May 23, 1934. Mr. Guiton Morgan Oity Manager Austin, Texхав. Dear Sir: I have investigated the request of Harley DePew, owner of a portion of Lot 20 of Beausite Addition within the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, which property is locally known as 819 East 34th Street, or Harris Avenue, for permission to construct a flagstone walk between the property line and the curb line opposite the above described property for a distance of approximately 15 feet. I recommend that this permit be granted at the above described location subject to the following conditions: That the stone shall be laid in a smooth and workmanlike manner and shall conform to the sidewalk grades as given by the Engineering Department of the City of Austin in order that same will not create a hazard to pedestrians. That the stone shall be placed upon a 4" concrete base and that all work within the Oity streets shall be done by a bonded sidewalk contractor and in accordance with the instructions and directions of the City Engineer of the City of Austin. Respectfully submitted, (8gd) J. E. Motheral, Oity Engineer. 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 curbs and sidewalks be constructed of concrete unless a special permit has been secured from the City! Council of the City of Austin to construct curbs and sidewalks of other materials; and WHEREAS, Harley DePew, owner of a portion of Lot 20 of Beausite Addition, the same being a lot approximately 60 x 110 and situated south of East 34th Street, or Harris Avenue, and east of Hampton Road, which property fronte approximately 60 feet on said East 34th Street, or Harris Avenue, and being locally known as 819 East 34th Street, or Harris Avenue, has requested the City Council of the City of Austin to grant permission to construct a flagstone walk from the curb line to the property line opposite the above described property; and WHEREAS, The City Council has investigated and approved the construction of said flagstone walk; therefore, 463 : BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT Harley DePew owner of a portion of Lot 20 of Beausite Addition within the , Oity of Austin, Travis County, Texas, which property is south of and contiguous to the south line of East 34th Street, or Harris Avenue, and approximately 60 feet east of the east line of Hampton Road, and locally known as 819 East 34th Street, or Harris Avenue, is hereby granted permission to construct a flagstone walk from the property line to the ourb line adjacent to the above described property and said walk is to be constructed under the supervision and direction of the City Engineer of the City of Austin and in accordance with lines and grades furnished by the Engineering Department of the City of Austin, and further subject to the following conditions: That the stone shall be laid in a smooth and workmanlike manner and shall conform to the sidewalk grades as furnished by the Engineering Department of the City of Austin in order that said flagstone walk will not create a hazard to pedestrians. That the stone shall be placed upon a 4" concrete base and that all work within the City street area shall be done by a bonded sidewalk contractor. Upon motion of Councilman Alford, the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 5; nays, none. 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 $30.00 be and the same is hereby appropriated out of the Parks & Playgrounds Bond Fund. not otherwise appropriated, for the purpose of defraying cost of print- ing $15,000 Parks & Playgrounds Bonds by E. L. Steck Company. The resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 5; nays, none. 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 $4,700.00 be and the same is hereby appropriated out of the Parks & Playgrounde Bond Fund, not otherwise appropriated, for the purpose of surfacing main and subsidiary roadways in Zilker Park. The resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew; Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 5; nays, none. 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 $5,000.00 be and the same is hereby appropriated out of the Parks & Playgrounds Bond Fund, not otherwise appropriated, for the purpose of completing various Shoal Greek projects. The resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 5; nays, none. The Mayor laid before the Council the following resolution: WHEREAS, J. C. Bryant has been compelled to recover for debt from E. L. Jackson Lot No. 12, Block No. 2, Outlot No. 3, in Division "A" of the City of Austin, and has discovered that City taxes for the year 1932 and penalty in the sum of $4.73, have accrued while said property was under the ownership of his debtor; and , WHEREAS, It is deemed eouitable and expedient that under the above facts, the penalty on said taxes should be remitted; therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT said penalty, amounting to the sum of $4.73, be and the same is hereby remitted, provided that said J. C. Bryant shall pay all taxes on said property, together with interest,