464 by June 1, 1934. The resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Couricilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 5; naye, none. Councilman Wolf nominated Otto Ebeling as a member of the Board of Equalization for a term of two years, beginning May 1, 1934. The nomination was confirmed 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 ordinance: AN ORDINANCE REGULATING TRAFFIC ON THE STREETS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, CUMULATIVE OF CERTAIN ORDINANCES HERETOFORE ORDAINED, REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND PRESORIBING PENALTIES. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Alford moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance be passed to its second reading. The motion was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 4; naye, none; Councilman Bartholomew present but not voting. The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Alford moved that the rule be further suspended and the ordinance be passed to its third reading. The motion was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 4; nays, none; Councilman Bartholomew present but not voting. The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Alford moved that same be finally passed. The motion was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 4; nays, none; Councilman Bartholomew present but not voting. There being no further business, Counoilman Alford moved to recess, subject to call of the Mayor. The motion was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 5; nays, none. The Council then recеввед. Atteeth Ytallis City Clerk REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL: Approved: Jom Milla. Mayor. Austin, Texas, May 31, 1934. The meeting was called to order with Mayor Miller presiding. Roll call showed the following members present: Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller, 4; absent, Councilman Wolf, 1. The Minutes of the last regular meeting were read and upon motion of Councilman Gillis were adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, and Mayor Miller, 4; nays, none; Councilman Wolf absent, 1. Earl Shelton, Attorney for Micaela Ortiz, minor, came before the Council and offered to settle the claim of said minor for personal injuries received at Waller Creek bridge on February 12, 1934. Councilman Bartholomew moved that the matter be referred to the City : 465 Attorney for a report at the next regular meeting. The motion was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, and Mayor Miller, 4; naye, none; Councilman Wolf absent, 1. The complaint of J. J. Hildinger relative to the condition of the gutter at 30th and Guadalupe Streets was referred to the City Manager. 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 $800.00 be and the same is hereby appropriated out of the Water and Light Fund, not otherwise appropriated, for the purpose of removing drift above the Austin Dam in accordance with plans and specifications and requirements of the City Manager. Upon motion of Councilman Alford, the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller, 4; naye, none; Councilman Wolf absent, 1. The Mayor laid before the Council the following: "Austin, Texas May 30, 1934. Mr. Guiton Morgan Oity Manager Austin, Texas. Dear Sir: Otto H. Buaas, owner of Lots 14 and 15 of Block "B", of Raymond Addition, in Division "2", within the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, which property is located at the northeast corner of the intersection of West 6th Street and Blanco Street, has made app11cation to the City Council of the City of Austin for permission to set the curb back from the established curb line adjacent to the above described property, which curb setback i8 to be made on the Blanco Street side of this property and also on the West 6th Street side of this property, and Robert Riess, owner of Lot 16, of Block "B" of Raymond Addition, in Division "21 , within the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, which property is north of West 6th Street and contiguous thereto and fronts 50 feet thereon, has made application jointly with said Otto Buaas for permission to set the curb back from the established ourb line on the north side of West 6th Street adjacent to the above described property in order that one continuous curb setback will exist on the north side of West 6th Street and extend approximately 117 feet easterly from Blanco Street adjacent to the said Buaas property and the said Robert Riess property. Said request has been investigated and considered and the following facts are presented: Said property is located within the "0" Commercial Use District. The area created by the setbacks will act as a widening of the paving on West 6th Street and on Blanco Street and will be a benefit to the users of these streets by allowing a greater width of travelway. I recommend that permission be granted for these curb setbacks subject to the following conditions: (1) That the construction of the setback area on West 6th Street and on Blanco Street shall be carried out in accordance with the accompanying plan marked 2-H-368 and that all such widened areas, driveways or ramps and ourbe shall be constructed of concrete at the expense of the applicant. (2) That all such concrete shall be not less than 6 inches in thickness and shall be of the following proportions: 1 part cement, 24 parts of sand, and 4 parts of screened gravel or rook. (3) That the concrete curbe adjacent to the sidewalk area shall be not less than 6 inches high and that an expansion joint not less than 3/4 inches thick shall be placed between the ourb and the sidewalk as shown on the plan hereto attached marked 2-H-368. (4) That all such expansion joints shall be of the pre-moulded type. (5) That all concrete work within the street area shall be done by a bonded sidewalk contractor. (6) That the applicants shall be required to clean the newly created ramp area at least twice per week and shall dispose of the debris at their expense. (7) That all work shall be done in accordance with lines and grades furnished by the Engineering Department of the City of Austin and under the direction of the City Engineer. Yours truly, (8gd) J. E. Motheral, i City Engineer. 11 466 WHEREAS, Otto H. Buans, owner of Lote 14 and 15, of Block "B" of Raymond Addition, in Division "Z", within the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, which property is located at the northeast corner of the intersection of West 6th Street and Blanco Street, has made application to the City Council of the City of Austin for permission to set the curb baok from the established ourb line adjacent to the above described property, which curb setback! is to be made on the Blanco Street side of this property and also on the West 6th Street side of this property; and WHEREAS, Robert Riess, owner of Lot 16, of Block "B" of Raymond Addition, in Division "2" within the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, which property is north of West 6th Street and contiguous thereto and fronts 50 feet thereon, has made application jointly with the said Otto Buaas for permission to set the curb back from the established curb line on the north side of West 6th Street adjacent to the above described property in order that one continuous curb setback will exist on the north side of West 6th Street and extend approximately 117 feet easterly from Blanco Street adjacent to the said Buaas property and the said Robert Riese property; and WHEREAS, A plan has been prepared showing the proposed layout of the above described curb setbacks and said plan has been considered and approved by the City Council of the City of Austin; therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE OITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT permission is hereby granted Otto H. Buaas, owner of Lote 14 and 15 of Block "B" of Raymond Addition, in Division "2" within the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, which property is located at the northeast corner of the intersection of West 6th Street and Blanco Street, to set the curb back from the established curb line adjacent to the above described property, which curb setback is to be made on the Blanco Street side of this property and also on the West 6th Street side of this property; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: THAT permission is hereby granted Robert Riess, owner of Lot 16, of Block "B" of Raymond Addition, in Division "Z" within the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, which property is north of West 6th Street and contiguous thereto and fronts 50 feet thereon, to set the curb back from the established curb line on the north side of West 6th Street adjacent to the above described property in order that one continuous curb setback will exist on the north side of West 6th Street and extend approximately 117 feet easterly from Blanco Street adjacent to the said Buaas property and the said Robert Riess property. Permission to construct the above described ourb setbacks is pranted subject to the same's being constructed in accordance with the plan approved by the City Engineer of the City of Austin, which plan is hereto attached marked 2-H-368, and made a part hereof, and in accordance with the following conditions: (1) That the construction of the setback area on West 6th Street and on Blanco Street shall be carried out in accordance with the accompanying plan marked 2-H-368 and that all such widened area, drivewaya or ramps and ourbe shall be constructed of concrete at the expense of the applicant. (2) That all such concrete shall be not less than 6 inches in thickness and shall be of the following proportions: 1 part cement, 2 parts of sand, and 4 parte of screened gravel or rook. (3) That the concrete curbs adjacent to the sidewalk area shall be not less than 6 inches high and that an expansion joint not less than 3/4 inch thick shall be placed between the curb and the sidewalk as shown on the plan hereto attached marked 2-H-368. (4) That all such expansion jointe shall be of the pre-moulded type. (5) That all concrete work within the street area shall be done by a bonded sidewalk contractor. i i 467 (6) That the applicant shall be required to clean the newly created ramp area at least twice per week and shall dispone of the debris at their expense. (7) That all work shall be done in accordance with lines and grades furnished by the Engineering Department of the City of Austin and under the direction of the City Engineer. Upon motion of Councilman Gillis, the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayee, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller, 4; naye, none; Councilman Wolf absent, 1. The Mayor laid before the Council the following resolution: WHEREAS, The Southwestern Bell Telephone Company has presented to the City Council 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 CLERMONT STREET from San Marcos Street to Waller Street, the centerline of which pole line shall be 9t feet south of and parallel to the north line of said Clermont Street. 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 Alford, the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller, 4; naye, none; Councilman Wolf 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 pas mains in and upon the following streets: (1) A 6" gas main in San Gabriel Street, beginning at a bend on an existing gas main, which point of beginning is 22 feet south of and 35 feet east of the intersection of the north line of West 31st Street and the west line of San Gabriel Street; Thence in a southerly direction with a 6" gas main, the centerline of which gas main shall be 35 feet east of and parallel to the west line of San Gabriel Street, e distance of 112 feet. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2 feet. (2) A 14 gas main in CANTERBURY STREET, beginning at the dead end of an existing gas main, which point of beginning is 19 feet south of and 175 feet west of the intersection of the north line of Canterbury Street and the west line of San Saba Street; Thence in a westerly direction with the centerline of said gas main 19 feet mouth of and parallel to the north line of Canterbury Street for a distance of 72 feet. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not leme than 2t feet. The Texas Public Service Company is hereby nut 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 depthe may be required at special pointe. 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 amply to the City Engineering Department not less than three (3) days before such informa468 i tion is required. The Texas Public Service Company is further nut 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 Oity 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 Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller, 4; naye, none; Councilman Wolf absent, 1. The application of Robert H. Comer, 911. Colorado Street, for license to operate as a taxicab a 4-door Plymouth Sedan, 1930 Model, Factory No. 301074, State Highway License No. 948-295, was read. Mayor Miller 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 application be granted. The motion was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller, 4; nays, none; Councilman Wolf absent, 1. The Mayor laid before the Council the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE OITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the sum of $1400.00 be and the same is hereby appropriated out of the General Fund, not otherwise appropriated, for the purpose of paying for band concerts. The resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller, 4; nays, none; Councilman Wolf absent, 1. The Mayor laid before the Council the following resolution: WHEREAS, E. L. Steck is the owner of Block 17, in Groom's Addition to the City of Austin, and has made application to the City Council to vacate the alley running east and west through said Block between Bettie Street and Grooms Street; and said alley is not necessary to the public convenience; therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT said alley be and the same is hereby perpetually closed and vacated, and that the control of the City of Austin over same is hereby relinquished, upon the condition that whereas said E. L. Steck, as the owner of said Block, proposes a resubdivision of the same, and that upon such resubdivision an easement for utility purposes, at least 5 feet in width on either side of the dividing line of all the lots of the resubdivision, will be reserved. The resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller, 4; nays, none; Councilman Wolf absent, 1. The Mayor laid before the Council the following resolution: WHEREAS, 76 by 110 feet of Lot 32, Outlot 20, Division "D", City of Austin, owned by Chi Phi Fraternity, was assessed for taxes for the years 1930, 1931, and 1932, nt a valuation of $8205.00, and for the year 1933 at a valuation of $6975.00; and WHEREAS, The Oity Council, after investigation, finds that the valuation for said years was excessive; therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the assessed valuation on said property be reduced for the years 1930, 1931, and 1932 from said $8205.00, and fixed at the amount of $5335.00; and for the year 1933, from $6975.00 to and be fixed at $5335.00; and that the taxes for said years be figured and :