REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL: 103 Austin, Texas, April 18, 1935. The Council met at 10:45 A. M., with Mayor Tom Miller presiding. Roll call showed the following members present: Councilmen C. F. Alford, Simon Gillis, Mayor Tom Miller, and Councilman Oswald G. Wolf, 4; absent, Councilman C. M. Bartholomew, 1. The reading of the Minutes was dispensed with. Mr. Theodor Low submitted a written application for permission to remodel the building at 511-13 East Avenue for use as a building material store and to lower the sidewalk at said location. Councilman Gillis moved that the permit be granted, subject to approval of same by the Zoning Board of Adjustment, and that the matter of lowering the sidewalk as requested be referred to the City Engineer for attention. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 4; nays, none; Councilman Bartholomew absent, 1. The application of F. Weigl for a change in the use designation of the west 65 feet of Lot 1, Block 184, Original City, from Residence "B" to Commercial "C" was read and referred to the Zoning Board of Adjustment for recommendation. A committee, composed of Mrs. Fannie R. Fuller, Mrs. H. B. Odell, Miss Lydia Littman, representing the Business & Professional Business Women's Club, Mrs. Ada Penn, Mrs. Marian Penn Fowler, and Mrs. J. L. Gannaway, presented eleven petitions, asking that the City purchase the Deep Eddy swimming pool and grounds, and each spoke of the advantages of municipal ownership of same. The matter was taken under advisement. The request of M. H. Crockett that parking of automobiles be prohibited on South Congress Avenue between the Bridge and Riverside Drive during the automobile stunt show to be held at Riverside Park Sunday, April 21st, from 1:00 to 5:00 P. M., was referred to Capt. Tom Neal of the Traffic Division, with instructions to dispose of the matter as he thought best. A petition asking that San Marcos Street between Ist and 6th Streets be opened for traffic and that 5th Street from San Marcos Street to East Avenue be graded and graveled was referred to the City Engineer. Carl E. Quick, Contractor for the construction of a building at 1506 Guadalupe Street, came before the Council and asked for permission to use sheet rock instead of plaster on the outside walls of said building. The matter was referred to the Board of Adjustment for consideration and the Building Inspector was instructed to confer with the State Fire Insurance Commissioner regarding same. Councilman Gillis offered 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 EAST NINETEENTH STREET, beginning at a point on the west line produced of Neches Street and 25 feet south of the north line of East 19th Street, which point of beginning ia on an existing 4" high-pressure gas main in East 19th Street; Thence in a northerly direction and perpendicular to the north line of East 19th 104 Street for a distance of 7 feet; Thence in an easterly direction with the centerline of said gas main, which centerline shall be 18 feet south of and parallel to the north line of East 19th Street, for a distance of approximately one block to the west line of Red River Street; Thence in a southerly direction and perpendicular to the north line of East 19th Street, a distance of approximately 7 feet to a point on an existing 4" high pressure gas main. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 20 feet. (2) A gas main in ALTA VISTA AVENUE ALLEY, beginning at a point 5 feet west of and 87 feet south of the intersection of the east line of said Alta Vista Avenue Alley and the south line of Woodland Avenue; Thence in a northerly direction with the centerline of said gas main, which centerline shall be 5 feet west of and parallel to the east line of said Alta Vista Avenue Alley, for a distance of 53 feet. 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 recorde we have at hand, and that the minimum depth stated does not have any reference to the fact that greater depths may not 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 cut 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, G1111s, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 4; nays, none; Councilman Bartholomew absent, 1. Councilman Alford offered the following resolution: WHEREAS, S. D. Buratti is the Contractor for the construction of a commercial building located at 506 Chicon Street and desires a portion of the sidewalk space abutting Lot A, Outlot 6, Division "A", of the City of Austin, Texas, during the construction of the building, such space to be used in the work and for the storage of materials therefor; therefore BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: 1. THAT space for the uses hereinabove enumerated be granted to said S. D. Buratti, the boundary of which is described as follows: SIDEWALK WORKING SPACE Beginning at a point in the west line of Chicon Street 50 feet south of the south line of East 6th Street; thence in an easterly direction and at right angles to the centerline of Chicon Street a distance to the west curb line of Chicon Street; thence in a southerly direction along the west curb line of Chicon Street a distance of 70 feet; thence in a westerly direction and at right angles to the centerline of Chicon Street a distance to the west line of Chicon Street; thence in a northerly direction along the west line of Chicon Street to the place of the beginning. 2. THAT the above privileges and allotment of space are granted to said S. D. Buratti, hereinafter termed "Contractor", upon the following express terms and conditions: (1) That the Contractor shall maintain an open walkway at least 4 feet wide through the above described sidewalk space along the west curb line of Chicon Street, such walkway to be protected from the working space by a guard rail at least 4 feet high and substantially braced and anchored. (2) That the Contractor shall in no way obstruct any fire plugs or other publio utilities in the construction of such guard rail. (3) That provision shall be made for the normal flow of all storm waters in the gutter and the Contractor will be responsible for any damage done due to obstruction of any such storm waters. (4) That the Contractor shall place on the outside corners of any walkway, barricades or obstructions red lights during all periods of darkness. , (5) That the Contractor shall remove all fences, barricades, loose materials and other obstructions on the sidewalk and street immediately after the necessity for their existence on said sidewalk or street has ceased, such time to be determined by the City Manager, and in any event all such sidewalk, barricades, materials, equipment and other obstructions shall be removed not later than May 15, 1935. (6) That the Contractor shall restore all public and private property injured during the use of such space to as good condition as the same existed before the use of such space began, (7) That the City reserves the right to revoke at any time any and all the privilege. herein granted or to require the erection or installation of additional barriers or safeguards if the conditions demand it. (8) That the Contractor shall furnish the City of Austin a surety bond in the sum of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00), which shall protect, indemnify and hold harmless the City of Austin from any claims for damages to any person or property that may accrue to or be brought by any person by reason of the exercise of the privileges granted the Contractor by the City of Austin and shall guarantee the replacement of all sidewalks, pavement and all other public property and public utilities disturbed or removed during the construction work and shall further guarantee the construction of a walkway and other safeguards during the occupancy of the space. The resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, G1111s, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 4; nays, none; Councilman Bartholomew absent, 1. Councilman Gillis offered the following resolution: WHEREAS, J. S. Murphy and Company is the Contractor for the construction of a gasoline filling station located at 313-319 South Congress Avenue and desires a portion of the sidewalk space abutting a portion of the northwest corner of Riverside Park, such portion being 7,799.2 square feet, in the Isaac Decker League in Austin, Travis County, Texas, during the construction of the building, such space to be used in the work and for the storage of materials therefor; therefore BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: 1. THAT space for the uses hereinabove enumerated be granted to said J. S. Murphy and Company, the boundary of which is described as follows: Sidewalk Working Space Beginning at the northwest corner of the above described property; thence in a westerly direction and at right angles to the centerline of South Congress Avenue, a distance to the east curb line of South Congress Avenue; thence in a southerly direction along the east curb line of South Congress Avenue a distance of 120 feet; thence in an easterly direction and at right angles to the centerline of South Congress Avenue a distance to the east line of South Congress Avenue; thence in a northerly direction along the east line of South Congress Avenue to the place of beginning. 2. THAT the above privileges and allotment of space are granted to said J.S.Murphy and Company, hereinafter termed "Contractor", upon the following express terms and conditions: (1) That the Contractor shall maintain an open walkway at least 4 feet wide through 105 106 the above described working space along the east curb line of South Congress Avenue, such walkway to be protected from the spaces used during the work by a guard rail at least 4 feet high and substantially braced and anchored. (2) That the Contractor shall in no way obstruct any fire plugs or other public ut11ities in the construction of such guard rail. (3) That provision shall be made for the normal flow of all storm waters in the gutter and the Contractor will be responsible for any damage done due to obstruction of any such storm waters. (4) That the Contractor shall place on the outside corners of any walkway, barricades or obstructions, red lights during all periods of darkness. (5) That the Contractor shall remove all fences, barricades, loose materials and other obstructions on the sidewalk and street immediately after the necessity for their existence on said sidewalk or street has ceased, such time to be determined by the City Manager, and in any event all such sidewalk, barricades, materials, equipment and other obstructione shall be removed not later than April 24, 1935. (6) That the Contractor shall restore all public and private property injured during the use of such space to as good condition as the same existed before the use of such врасе began. (7) That the City reserves the right to revoke at any time any and all the privileges herein granted or to require the erection or installation of additional barriers or safeguards if the conditions demand it. (8) That the Contractor shall furnish the City of Austin a surety bond in the sum of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00), which shall protect, indemnify and hold harmless the City of Austin from any claims for damages to any person or property that may accrue to or be brought by any person by reason of the exercise of the privileges granted the Contractor by the City of Austin and shall guarantee the replacement of all sidewalks, pavement and all other public property and public utilities disturbed or removed during the construction" work and shall further guarantee the construction of a walkway and other safeguards during the occupancy of the space. The resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 4; naye, none; Councilman Bartholomew absent, 1. Jounoilman Alford offered the following resolution: WHEREAS, Mrs. R. O. Walden, owner of Lot 5, of Oakland Square, within the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, which property abuts the west side of Speedway and is situated between 38th Street and 38% Street, and being locally known as 3810 Speedway, has made application to the City Council of the City of Austin for permission to set the curb back from the established ourb line of Speedway adjacent to the above described property, the new curb of which setback will be 14 feet west of and parallel to the established west curb line of Speedway, thereby relieving the traffic hazard by creating a greater width of travelway on Speedway; and WHEREAS, a plan has been prepared showing the proposed layout of the above described curb setback and said plan has been considered and approved by the City Council of the City of Austin; therefore BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT permission is hereby granted Mrs. R. C. Walden, owner of Lot 5, of Oakland Square, within the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, which property abuts the west side of Speedway between 38th Street and 38% Street, to set the curb back from the established ourb line on Speedway adjacent to the above described property. Permission to construct the above described setback is granted 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 hereby attached marked 2-H-437 and made a part hereof, and in accordance with the following conditions: (1) That the construction of the setback area on Speedway shall be carried out in accordance with the accompanying plan marked 2-H-437 and that all such widened areas, driveways or ramps and curbs 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 parts of screened gravel or rock. (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-437. (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 applicant shall be required to clean the newly created ramp area at least twice per week and shall dispose of the debris at his 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. The resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 4; nays, none. Councilman Gillis offered the following resolution: WHEREAS, Murray Owens, owner of protions of Lote 3 and 4 in Block 4, of Outlot 38, , Division "B", of the Government Outlots adjoining the Original City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, which property fronts 50 feet on the south side of East 14th Street west of Comal Street, and being locally known as 1411 East 14th Street, has made application to the City Council of the City of Austin for permission to set the curb back from the established curb line on East 14th Street adjacent to the above described property, the new ourb of which setback will be 9 feet south of and parallel to the established south curb line of East 14th Street, thereby relieving the traffic hazard at this location by creating a greater width of travelway on East 14th Street; and WHEREAS, the said Murray Owens has also made application for permission to construct a commercial driveway across the sidewalk area and which driveway is to begin at the new established curb line and will be the main entrance to the building located upon the above described property; and WHEREAS, a plan has been prepared showing the proposed layout of the above described curb setback and commercial driveway and said plan has been considered and approved by the City Council of the City of Austin; therefore BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT Murray Owens, owner of portions of Lote 4 and 3, in Block 4, of Outlot 38, Division "B", of the Government Outlote adjoining the Original City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, which property fronts 50 feet on the south side of East 14th Street west of Comal Street, and is locally known as 1411 East 14th Street, is hereby granted permission to set the curb back from the established curb line adjacent to the above de- scribed property and to construct a commercial driveway in conjunction therewith. Permission to construct the above described curb setback and commercial driveway is granted 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 hereby attached marked 2-C-578 and made a part hereof, and in accordance with the following conditions: 107 108 (1) That the construction of the setback area on East 14th Street shall be carried out in accordance with the accompanying plan marked 2-0-578 and that all such widened areas, driveways or ramps and curbs shall be constructed of concrete at the expense of the app11cant. (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 parte of screened gravel or rock. (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 2-0-578. (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 applicant shall be required to clean the newly created ramp area at least twice per week and shall dispose of the debris at his 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. The resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gil118, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 4; nays, none; Councilman Bartholomew absent, 1. Couno1lman Wolf introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1 OF THE CERTAIN ORDINANCE ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE REGULATING TRAFFIC IN THE TERRITORY COVERED BY THE BLOCK TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYSTEM, AND PROVIDING THE PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF", AS AMENDED BY THE ORDINANCE PASSED ON JULY 2, 1931, WHICH AMENDED ORDINANCE IS RECORDED IN BOOK "J", PAGES 118-119 OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Wolf moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance placed on its second reading. The motion was seconded by Council- man Alford and carried by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, G111.18, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 4; nays, none; Councilman Bartholomew absent, λο The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Wolf moved a further suspension of the rule and the placing of the ordinance on its third reading. The motion was seconded by Councilman Alford and carried by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 4; nays, none; Councilman Bartholomew absent, 1. The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Wolf moved that same be finally passed. The motion was seconded by Councilman Alford and carried by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 4; nays, none; Councilman Bartholomew absent, 1. Councilman Wolf introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE REGULATING TRAFFIC ON A PORTION OF EAST NINTH STREET, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, CUMULATIVE OF CERTAIN ORDINANCES HERETOFORE ORDAINED, REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH, AND PRESCRIBING A PENALTY. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Wolf moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance be passed to its second reading. The motion was seconded by Counoilman Gillis and carried by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 4; nays, none; Councilman Bartholomew absent, 1. The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Wolf moved a further suspension of the rule and the placing of the ordinance on its third reading. The motion was seconded by Councilman Gillis and carried by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gill18, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 4; nays, none; Councilman Bartholomew absent, 1. The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Wolf moved that same be finally passed. The motion was seconded by Councilman Gillis and carried by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 4; nays, none; Council109 man Bartholomew absent, 1. Councilman Wolf offered the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE REGULATING TRAFFIC ON A PORTION OF WEST 21ST STREET, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, CUMULATIVE OF CERTAIN ORDINANCES HERETOFORE ORDAINED, REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH, AND PRESCRIBING PENALTIES, The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Wolf moved a suspension of the rule and the placing of the ordinance on its second reading. The motion was seconded by Councilman Alford and carried by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 4; nays, none; Councilman Bartholomew absent, 1. The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Wolf moved that the rule be further suspended and the ordinance be passed to ite third reading. The motion was seconded by Councilman Alford and carried by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 4; nays, none; Councilman Bartholomew absent, 1. The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Wolf moved that same be finally passed. The motion was seconded by Councilman Alford and carried by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 4; nays, none; Coun01lman Bartholomew absent, 1. Councilman Wolf introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE REGULATING TRAFFIC ON A PORTION OF GUADALUPE STREET, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, CUMULATIVE OF CERTAIN ORDINANCES HERETOFORE ORDAINED, REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH, AND PRESCRIBING PENALTIES. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Wolf moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance be passed to its second reading. The motion was seconded by Councilman Alford and carried by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gill16, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 4; nays, none; Councilman Bartholomew absent, 1. The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Wolf moved that the rule be further suspended and the ordinance be passed to its third reading. The motion was seconded by Councilman Alford and carried by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, G1111s, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 4; naye, none; Councilman Bartholomew absent, 1. The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Wolf moved that same be finally passed. The motion was seconded by Councilman Alford and carried by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 4; nays, none; Councilman Bartholomew absent, 1. As a safety measure, it was agreed by the Council that a traffic light should be suspended in the center of Guadalupe Street at 22nd Street, in addition to the traffic 11ghts now in place on the sides of said street. The matter of installing traffic lights at 11th Street and Congress Avenue, 4th Street and Congress Avenue, and 2nd Street and Congress Avenue was referred to Captain Tom Neal of the Traffic Division for recommendation. The application of Eugene Vasquez, 1103 Sabine Street, for license to operate as a taxicab a Chevrolet Sedan, 1933 Model, Motor No. 3524751, State Highway License No.965995, was read. Councilman Wolf moved that a temporary license be granted to said applicant. The motion 'carried by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 43; nays, none; Councilman Bartholomew absent, 1. Councilman Wolf moved that Monday, April 22nd, be declared a holiday for city employes and the City Hall be closed on that day and such employes as can be permitted to observe the day. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gil118, 110 Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 4; nays, none; Councilman Bartholomew absent, 1. There being no further business, Councilman Alford moved to recess subject to call of the Mayor. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayee, Councilmen Alford, Gillie, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 4; naye, none; Councilman Bartholomew absent, 1. The Council then recessed at 12:15 P. M. Atte Hallic Mohillar City Clerk REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL: Approved: Jom milla, Mayor. Austin, Texas, April 25, 1935. The meeting was called to order at 10:45 A. M., with Mayor Tom Miller presiding, Roll call showed the following members present: Councilmen C. F. Alford, C. M. Bartholomew, Simon G1111s, Mayor Tom Miller, and Councilman Oswald G. Wolf, 5; absent, none. The Minutes of the special meeting of April 6th, and the regular meetings of April 11th and April 18th were read and upon motion of Councilman Gillis were adopted, as read, by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, G1111s, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 5; nays, none. Councilman Bartholomew went on record as approving the action of the City Council at its meetings of April 6th and April 18th, declaring that he would have voted "aye" on all matters had he been present at said meetings. Councilman Wolf offered the following resolution: WHEREAS, Texas Public Service Company has presented to the City Council tentative тарв 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 Couno11; 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 LINDELL AVENUE, beginning at a point 20 feet west of the east line of Lindell Avenue and 256 feet north of the south end of said Lindell Avenue; Thence in a southerly direction with the centerline of a gas main, which centerline shall be 20 feet west of and parallel to the east line of Lindell Avenue, for a distance of 60 feet; Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 20 feet.