Upon motion, seconded and carried, the meeting was recessed at 11:50 Α. Μ., subject to call of the Mayor. Approved: Jom milla. Mayor Attest: City Clerk. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL: Austin, Texas, September 2, 1937. 1 The meeting was called to order at 10:50 A. M., with Mayor, Tom Miller presiding. Roll call showed the following members present: Councilmen c. F. Alrora, C. M. Bartholomew, Simon Gillis, Mayor Tom Miller, and Councilman Oswald G. Wolf, 5; 1 absent, none. The reading of the Minutes was dispensed with. Mrs. G. E. Doss, 2103 Garden Street, presented a written request for a change in zoning of the property owned by her at the northwest corner of Chicon and Haskell Streets from "A" Residence District to "O" Commercial District. The matter was referred to the Board of Adjustment for recommendation, and a public hearing on the same was called for September 23, 1937. Councilman Alford 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 maine 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: A gas main in WEST 38TH STREET westerly 56 feet from a point 110 feet west of Oakmont Boulevard, the centerline of which gas main shall be 13 feet south of and parallel to the north line of said West 38th Street. Baid gas main described above shall have a covering of not less than 2 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 not be required at special points. When the Texas Public Service Company 429 430. : requires definite information upon the ground as to elevations or working points from which to base the location of their assignmente, 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 foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 5; naye, none. Councilman Gillis offered the following resolution: WHEREAS, Gartman & Griffin is the Contractor for the remodeling of a building. located at 2354 Guadalupe Street and desires a portion of the sidewalk space abutting Lot 36, Outlot 36, Division "C", of the Original City of Austin, during the remodeling 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 Gartman & Griffin, the boundary of which is described as follows: Sidewalk Working Space Beginning at the southeast corner of the above described property; thence in an easterly direction and at right angles to the centerline of Guadalupe Street 6 feet to a point; thence in a northerly direction and paral- lel to the centerline of Guadalupe Street 20 feet to a point; thence in a westerly direction and at right angles to the centerline of Guadalupe Street to the northeast corner of the above described property; thence in a southerly direction to the point of beginning.. Beginning at the northeast corner of the above described property; thence in a northerly direction and at right angles to the centerline of 24th Street 6 feet to a point; thence in a westerly direction and parallel to the centerline of 24th Street 30 feet to a point; thence in a southerly direction and at right angles to the centerline of 24th Street to the northwest corner of the above described property; thence in an easterly direction to the point of beginning. 2. THAT the above privileges and allotment of space are granted to said Gartman & Griffin, hereinafter termed "Contractor," upon the following expréss terms and conditions: (1) That the Contractor shall construct a guard rail within the boundary line along the east line of the above described space, such guard rail to be at least 4 feet high and substantially braced and anchored. (2) That the Contractor shall in no way obstruct any fire pluge or other public 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, and without wood strips or obstructions of any kind along the pavement within the walkway. i (5) That the Contractor is permitted to construct a temporary work office within such allotted working space provided such work office is not within 25 feet of any corner street intersection. (6) That the Contractor shall remove all fences, barricades, loose materials, and other obstructions on the sidewalks 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 September 15, 1937. (7) 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. (8) 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. (9) That the Contractor shall furnish the City of Austin a surety bond in the sum of One Thousand ($1000.00) Dollars, 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 sidewalke, 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 foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 5; naye, none; Councilman Gillis offered the following resolution: 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 curbe and sidewalks be constructed of concrete unless a special permit has been secured from the City Council of the City of Austin to construct ourbs, sidewalks and ramps of other materials; and WHEREAS, Hawes Campbell, owner of the east 20 feet of Lot 14 and the west 40 feet of Lot 15, Block 26, Section 7, of Pemberton Heights, a subdivision within the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, which property abuts the south side of Preston Avenue at a location west of Harris Boulevard, and being locally known as 1509 Preston 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 at the above described location; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Austin has investigated and approved the construction of said flagstone walk; therefore BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT Hawes Campbell, owner of the east 20 feet of Lot 14 and the west 40 feet of Lot 15, Block 26, Section 7, of Pemberton Heights, a subdivision within the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, which property abuts the south side of Preston Avenue at a location west of Harris Boulevard, and being locally known as 1509 Preston Avenue, is hereby granted permission to construct a flagstone walk from the property line to the curb line at the above described location, and said walk is to 431 432 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 and curb grades as given by the Engineering Department of the City of Austin in order that same will not create a hazard to pedestriane. That the stone shall be placed upon a 4" concrete base and that all work within the City 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. The foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 5; naye, none. ed: The following written request of the Austin Street Railway Company was receiv"Austin, Texas Sept. 1, 1937 Honorable Mayor City Councilmen and City Manager Austin, Texas Dear Sira: The Austin Street Railway Company, in order that it may more effectively and efficiently serve that portion of the city lying north of 6th Street and east of Chicon Street, respectfully submits the following changes to be made in the routing of the 011 Mill Bus Line, for your approval: Instead of traveling on the return trip to the center of the city, west on Rosewood to Chicon and south on Chicon Street following the present route, it is proposed the inbound bus turn south off of Rosewood Avenue and travel over Northwestern Avenue and East 7th Street to 7th and Chicon Streets, where it would join the outbound route. The extra bus which operated over the Oil Mill Line for part of the day would reverse this routing, and on the outbound trip would leave 7th and Chicon Streets, traveling over 7th and Northwestern Avenue to intersection of Northwestern Avenue with Rosewood Avenue, then following the present route return to the center of the city. The same headway and schedules now being maintained on the 011 M111 Bus Line would be effective on the altered line. Since the opening of the fall school term is just a short time off, your prompt attention to this matter would be very much appreciated. Yours truly, (Sgd) J. E. McClain Claim Agent. " Upon motion, the request was granted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, G11118, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 5; naya, none. Mayor Miller announced the public hearing on the proposal of the City Couno11 to amend the Zoning Ordinance in the following particulars, called for this day, open: To amend the "USE" designation of the property fronting the west side of West Lynn Street between West 96 Street and West 10th Street so as to change the zoning of same from "A" Residence District to "C" Commercial District, said property being more particularly described as follows: Lote 1 and 2, Block 1, Outlot 8, Division "2", in the City of Austin, Texas. No one appearing to protest the proposed change, Councilman 011lis moved that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the proper ordinance making the change effective. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 5; naye, none. Upon motion, the City Manager was instructed to accept the offer of Maurice Dowell for the purchase of Lot 11 of Shoal Creek Boulevard Lote Addition, for a consideration of $800, by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 5; nays, none. Councilman Alford moved that upon the recommendation of Roy J. Smith, Captain Π !. 433 of Police, Traffic Division, Richard Paul Stamnitz, 1600 East 19th Street, be granted a taxicab driver's permit. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, G1111s, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 5; nays, none. The matter of the correct building line for the new building to be erected by Mre. E. P. Wilmot at the southeast corner of the intersection of West Eighth and Colorado Streets came up for discussion. It was the sense of the meeting that said building be set back on the Colorado Street side to conform to the line of the Norwood Motoramp Building. Councilman Wolf offered the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED, That the City Council of Austin, Texas, having investigated the qualifications of Kreisle & Brooks, a copartnership, composed of Edwin C. Kreisle and Max Brooks, of Austin, Texas, and having confidence in their ability, do hereby nominate them as the architect to prepare plans and specifications and to supervise the construction of the Central Fire Station, a part of the project for which the loan and grant was made by the Public Works Administration under Docket No. 1854-Tex. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That this nomination be sent to the State Director of Public Works Administration at Fort Worth, Texas, with the request that the same be approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the City Manager be and he is hereby authorized and instructed to enter into agreements for the necessary architectural services on these projects, and to file said architectural agreements with the State Director of the Public Works Administration in accordance with their requirements, and that he be further directed to proceed as rapidly as possible with the completion of plans and specifications and submit same to the Public Works Administration for their approval in order that their requirements be met. The foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 5; nays, none. Councilman Wolf offered the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED, That the City Council of Austin, Texas, having investigated the qualifications of Page and Southerland, a copartnership, composed of Louis 0. Page, Jr. and Louis F. Southerland, of Austin, Texas, and having confidence in their ability, do hereby nominate them as the architect to prepare plans and specifications and to supervise the construction and improvements of the City Hall, a part of the project for which the loan and grant was made by the Public Works Administration under Docket No. 1854-Tex. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That this nomination be sent to the State Director of Public Works Administration at Fort Worth, Texas, with the request that the same be approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the City Manager be and he is hereby authorized and instructed to enter into agreements for the necessary architectural services on these projects, and to file said architectural agreemente with the State Director of the Public Works Administration in accordance with their requirements, and that he be further directed to proceed as rapidly as possible with the completion of plane and specifications and submit same to the Public Works Administration for their approval in order that their requirements be met. The foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 5; nays, none. i 434 Upon motion, seconded and carried, the meeting was recessed at 12:10 P. M., subject to call of the Mayor. Mtest: Adeein Mehellas City Clerk. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL: Approved: low milla. Austin, Texas, September 9, 1937. The meeting was called to order at 10:30 A. M., with Mayor Tom Miller presiding. Roll call showed the following members present: Councilmen C. F. Alford, Simon G11118, Mayor Tom Miller, 3; absent, Councilmen C. M. Bartholomew and Oswald G. Wolf, 2. The reading of the Minutes was dispensed with. Mrs. J. D. Claybrook appeared before the Council relative to a change in the zoning of property owned by her on Park Place from "A" Residence District to "B" Residence District, and she was advised to submit the matter to the Board of Adjustment. Councilman Alford moved that upon the recommendation of Roy J. Smith, Captain of Police, Traffic Division, the following named persons be granted taxicab driver's permite: William Barnard, 1108 East 9th Street; Moore D. Harper, 1307 Canterbury Street; Edwin A. Hohmann, 107 Mildred Street; and Ronzo Wade, 214 Archway. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, G11118, and Mayor Miller, 3; naye, none; Councilmen Bartholomew and Wolf absent, 2. Mayor Miller announced the public hearing on the proposal of the City Council to amend the Zoning Ordinance in the following particulars, called for this day, open: To amend the "Use" designation of the west one-half of Block 32, Division "E", Original City, fronting on San Antonio Street between 16th and 17th Streets, so as to change same from "B" Residence District to "C" Commercial District. No one appearing to protest the proposed change, Councilman Alford moved that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the proper ordinance making the proposed change effective. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, and Mayor Miller, 3; nays, none; Councilmen Bartholomew and Wolf absent, 2. Councilman Gillis offered the following resolution: