456 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL: ..: Austin, Texas, June 27, 1940. The City Council convened in regular session, at the regular meeting place in the Council Room, at the Municipal Building, on Thursday, June 27, 1940, with Mayor Tom Miller presiding. Roll call showed the following members present: Councilman Gi111s, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, absent, Councilmen Alford and Bartholomew. The Minutes of the regular meeting of June 20, 1940, were rend, and upon motion of Councilman 011118, were adopted as rend by the following vote: Ayes, Councilman Gillis, Mayor Millor, and Councilman Wolf; nays, none; Councilmen Alford and Bartholomew absont. A petition, signed by G. H. Mayos and W. E. Mayberry, abutting property owners, asking that Lawton Avenue be vacated, was submitted by Mrs. G. H. Mayos. The matter was referred to the City Manager and the City Engineer for attention. The following resolution was submitted by Councilman Gillist WHEREAS, A. J. Raif, acting by and through L. J. Valentine, agent, owner of property out of Block 27 of Swisher Addition to the City of Austin, Travis County, Toxas, which property is situated on the west side of South Congress Avenue at a location north of Annie Street and being locally known as 1716 South Congress Avenue, has made application to the City Council for permission to construct a commercial driveway across the west sidewalk area of South Congress Avenue adjacent to the above described property; and WHEREAS, a plan has been prepared showing the location of said driveway, which plan is hereto attached marked 2-0-880 and made a part hereof; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Austin has favorably considered the granting of said request; therefore BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT A. J. Raif, acting by and through L. J. Valentine, agent, owner of property out of Block 27 of Swisher Addition to the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, which property is situated on the west side of South Congress Avenue at a location north of Annie Street and being locally known as 1716 South Congress Avenue, is hereby permitted to construct a commercial driveway across the west Bidewalk arca of South Congress Avenue adjacent to the above described property, subject to the construction of concrete ramps, curbe, driveways, sidewalks and expansion joints as shown upon the plan marked 2-0-880, which plan is hereby made a part of this resolution, and further subject to the condition that all concrete curb, ramp and driveway construction done within the City strects shall be done by a bonded sidewalk contractor under the direction and supervision 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. Upon motion of Councilman Gillis, the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ауев, Councilman Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf; naye, none; Councilmen Alford and Bartholomew absent. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Wolf: WHEREAS, Frank Barron, Inc., is the contractor for the alteration of a building located at 817 Congress Avenue and desires a portion of the sidewalk space abutting Lot G, Block: 97, of the Original City of Austin, Travis County, Toxas, during the alteration 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 Frank Barron, Inc., the boundary of which is described as follows: 457. Sidowalk Working Space BEGINNING at the southwest corner of the above described property; thence in a westerly direction and at right angles with the conterline of Congress Avenue to a point 5 foot east of the east curb lino; thonce in a northorly direction and parallel to the conterline of Congreus Avenue approximately 23 feet to a point; thonce in an casterly direction and at right angles with the conterline of Congress Avenue to the northwest corner of the above described property. 2. THAT the above privileges and allotment of space are granted to the said Frank Barron, Inc., horeinafter termed "Contractor," upon the following expreso terms and conditionst (1) That the Contractor will erect within the above described working space a solid fence built of not less than 1 inch material extending from the sidewalk to the underside of the present awning substantially braced and anchored and to maintain same in good condition at all times while tho work is in progress. The Contractor will be permitted to put a door in the barricade that will either open in or slide parallel to the barricado, and at all times that material is being delivered to the building or taken away, a watchman will be provided to warn pedestrians of approaching danger. The Contractor will also be permitted to use two parking meter spaces in the delivery of materialo during construction work. (2) That the Contractor shall in no way obstruct any fire plugs or other public utilities in the construction of such barricades. (3) That provisions shall be made for the normal flow of all storm waters in the cutter and the Contractor will be responsible for any damage done due to obstruction of any such storm water. (4) That the Contractor shall place on the outside corners of any walkway, barricades or obstructtons, red lights during all periods of darkness and provide lighting system for all tunnels. (5) That the Contractor shall remove all fencos, barricades, loose materials and other obstructions on the sidewalk immediately after the necessity for their existence on said sidewalk 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 August 1, 1940. (6) That the City reserves the right to revoke at any time any and all the privileges herein granted, or to require the crection of installation of additional berriers or safeguards if the conditions demand it. (7) That the use and enjoyment of the spaces herein granted shall not be exclusive as against public needs, and the City, in making such grant, reserves the right to enter and occupy any part or all of Baid space any time with its public utilities, or for other necessary public purpoшев. (8) That any public utility, or public or private property, disturbed or injured as a result of any of the activities necessary for the completion of the construction work for said building projoot, whether done by the Contractor, City forces, or public utilities, shall be replaced or repaired at the Contractor's exponse. (9) That the Contractor shall furnish the City of Austin a suroty bond in the sum of Fivo Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00), which shall protect, indemnify and hold harmless the City of Austin from any claime for damages to any person or property that may accrue to or bo brought by any person by reason of the exercise of the privileges granted the Contractor by the City of Aurtin, 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 gurantee the construction of a walkway and other unfeguards during the occupancy of the space. Upon motion of Councilman Wolf, the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilman Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf; nays, none; Councilmen Alford and Bartholomew absent. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Gill18: WHERFAS, Mrs. Angelo Franzetti, owner of a portion of Block 3, Outlot 36, Division "B", of the Government Outlets adjoining the Original City of Austin, Travic County, Texas, which property is 458 situated at the northenst corner of the intersection of East 12th Stroot and Loona Street within the City of Austin, Travis County, Tехав, 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 the north side of East 12th Street at the above described location and to build a commercial driveway in conjunction therewith; and WHEREAS, a plan has been prepared showing the location of said curb setback and commercial driveway, which plan is hereto attached marked 2-0-879, and made a part hereof; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Austin has favorably considered the granting of said request; therefore BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT Mrs. Angelo Franzetti, owner of a portion of Block 3, Outlot 36, Division "B" of the Government Outlots adjoining the Original City of Austin, Travis County, Toxas, which property is situated at the northeast corner of the intersection of East 12th Street and Leona Street, is hereby granted permission to set the curb back from the established curb line on the north side of East 12th Stroet at the above described location and to build 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 hereto attached marked 2-0-879 and made a part hereof, and in accordance with the following conditions: (1) That the construction of the setback area on East 12th Street shall be carried out in accordance with the accompanying plan marked 2-C-879 and that all such widened areas, driveways or rampe 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, 24 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-C-879. (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. Upon motion of Councilman Gillie, the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf; naye, none; Councilmen Alford and Bartholomew absent. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Gillis: WHEREAS, Texas Public Service Company has presented to the City Council tentative maps or plans showing the proposed construction of its gao 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 iny and construct its gas mains in and upon the following streetst (1) A gas main in KENWOOD AVENUE from a point 190 feet south of Algarita Avenue southerly 76 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 20 feet west of and paral- lel to the east property line of said Kenwood Avenue. Said gas main described above shall have a covering of not less than 2 feet. (2) A gas main in EAST 46TH STREET from East Avenue westerly approximately 1/4 block, the centerline of which gas main chall be 15 feet north of and parallel to the : | south property line of anid Enst 16th Stract Snid en main described above shall have a covering of not less than 2h feet. (3) A gan main in EAST AVENUE from Font 46th Street southerly 18 feet, the centerline of which gan main shall be 13 feet west of and parallel to the enct property line of anid East Avenue. Snid gas main described above shall have a covering of not less than 24 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 grenter 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 pointa 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 linen named in this resolution. AND THAT whenever pavement is cut in the vicinity of a fire plug, water must be used at intervs10 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 supervis- ion and direction of the City Mannger, and under all the pertinent terme and conditions of the certain franchise granted to said Company by the City of Austin. The resolution was adopted by the following voter Ayes, Councilman Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf; naye, none; Councilmen Alford and Bertholomew absent. Councilman Wolf moved that Daniel Frank Pittman, 1709 Sabine Street, be granted a taxicab driver's permit, in accordance with the recommendation of the City Manager. The motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilman Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf; nayr, none; Councilmen Alford and Bartholomew absent. Councilman Wolf moved that Sidney Orwin Herring, 1404 West 45th Street, be granted a taxienb driver's permit, in accordance with the recommendation of the City Manager. The motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayer, Councilman Gillis, Mayor Miller, end Councilman Wolf; naye, none; Councilmen Alford and Bartholomew absent. Councilman Wolf moved that Charles Theo. Toorenn, Jr., 2507 Son Jocinto Street, bo granted a taxicob driverte permit, in accordance with the recommendation of the City Manager. The motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf: noys, none; Councilmen Alford end Bartholomow obnent. In accordance with published notice thereof, the Mayor announced the public hooring open on the proposal of the City Council to amend the Zoning Ordinance in the following particulors: To amend the USE designation of the following described property co pe to change come from "A"Residential District and First Height and Aren District, to "ClCommercial District and First Height and Aren Districts All four (4) Corners of the intersection of South First Street and West Live Onk Street. To amend the USE designotion of the following described property so as to change some from "C" Commercial District and First Height and Aren District, to "C-P" Commercial District and First Height and Aren District: Lots Nos. 31, 32, rnd 37, N. A. Lodd Addition to the City of Austin, Texes, said property facing Lover Georgetown Road and Copitol Court Street. To amend the USE designation of the following described property so ne to change come from "A" Residence District and First Height and Area District, to "B" Residence District and * 459 460 First Heicht and Aren. Districts Being No. 2620 Saindo Street, fronting 104 feet on Salado Street, with a depth of 171 feet to Son Pedro Street, and being a through lot in Outlet No. 64, Division "B" of the City of Austin, Texas. There being no protests against the proposed changed in zoning of the property at all four corners of the intersection of South First and West Live Onk Streets, the hearing was continued to the next regular meeting and the City Attorney was instructed to prepare the necessary ordinance. There being no protests against the propoced change in zoning of the property at the intersection of the Lower Georgetown Road and Capitol Court Street, being Lots 31, 32, and 33, N. A. Ladd Addition, the hearing was continued to the next regular meeting. There were no protests against the proposed change in zoning of the property at 2620 Saindo Street, the request for such change having been withdrawn by the applicant, Mrs. E. T. Miller, previous to the date of hearing. Councilman Wolf moved that the following applications for licenses to operate private boats on Lake Austin be approved, subject to the approval of same by the Lake Austin Navigation Board: Name and Address of Applicant Biggs, R. H. 1904 Binz, Houston, Texas Clark, Geo.F., Jr.- 214 Archway Doggett, Lloyd A.- 2004 Speedway Game Fish & Oyster Commission Hart, Jerry C.- Sth and Brazos Streets (S.S.S.Jolly Roger, Applicant) Hayos, D.W. 2510 East 2nd Street Hughes, Thos. B. Marshall Ford Dam Keister, J.W. 503 East 8th Street Lindamood, W111 0.- 3801 Speedway Mollberg, B.C. 105 East 30th Street Stern, Sol Smith, Norman c/o Stern Grain Company 4515 Avenue G Spillman, Alfred Route 1, Box 512 Werkenthin, Mnx J.- 3500 Greenway Description of Boat Special, Outboard, Racing, 1930 Model, "Typhoon," Evinrude, 2-passenger Dixie, Outboard, Super Excello, 1940 Model, Evinrude, 8-passenger Century, Outboard, 1940 Model, "Jeanie," Evinrude, 5-passenger Chris-Craft, Open, 1935 Model, 6-passenger Lifeboat Clincher, Double Ender, "Private" 15-passenger Ward's, Outboard, Runabout, 1940 Model, "Sea King," 6-passenger Sea King, Outboard, Runabout, 1940 Model, Johnson, 6-passenger Inboard, New, "Arkaron Trail, "4-passenger Dixie, Outboard, Runabout, 1940 Model, Evinrude, 6-passenger Lyman, Outboard, 1940 Model, Johnson, 8-passenger Home-made, Fishing Row Bont, 1938 Model, 3-passenger Knyka, Row, 1940 Model, 2-parsenger Home-made, Outboard, 1939 Model, Evinrude, 5-pannenger Century, Outboard, Sportsman, 1940 Model, "Pus," 5-phasenger The motion was seconded by Councilmon Gillis, and the same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf; neys, none; Councilmen Alford and Bartholomew absent. The City Manager submitted to the City Council a letter from W. E. Long, Manager of the Chamber of Commerce, dated June 17, 1940, transmitting the recommendations of the Travis County Highway Committee of the Austin Chamber of Commerce relative to a Master Highway Plan for highwaye in and Fround the City of Austin, together with maps and excerpte from the minutes of said Committee showing its recommendations, as approved by the Board of Directors of the Chamber of Commerce; and a resolution of the Commissioners Court of Travis County approving said Plan. The Mayor then introduced the following resolutions WHEREAS, for several years the City of Austin, County of Travis, and the Chamber of Commerce have been concerned with, and engaged in, a highway pion for Austin and vicinity: and WHEREAS, the need for on orderly development of traffic router and through traffic conditiona is important to the control of traffic and the promotion of public safety: ond WHEREAS, the City Engineer's Office, working in connection with the City Pien Commission, has studied the problem of highway traffic planning in connection with the general development of a comprehensive city plen; and WHEREAS, the State Highway Department has considered highway planning for Austin and vicinity and has prepared preliminary maps setting forth their ideas in connection therewith; and WHEREAS, the City, in conjunction with the Commissioners Court of Travis County and the Highway Planning Committee of the Chamber of Commerce, has thoroughly analyzed said highway plan, and these three groups wish to submit to the State Highway Department certain alternate locations and proposols varying in detail but not in purpose from the plan of the State Highway Department; therefore BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN THAT the City Manager.be, and is hereby, authorized and directed to report to the State Highway Commission that the locations of all highway connections, present and proposed, by the City Engineer and City Plan Commission, there concurred in by the Highway Committee of the Chamber of Commerce and the Commissionere Court of Travis County, are concurred in by the City Council of the City of Austin, and that he further request the State Highway Department to review said recommendations as indicated on the plan and to adopt as much thereof as in their judgment may be possible, to the end that all agencies concerned may coordinate their efforts for both planning and construction over the necessary period of years that it will take to accomplish the adequate completion of said plan. Upon motion of Councilman Wolf, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following votes Ayes, Councilman Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf; nays, none; Councilmen Alford and Bartholomew absent. A tabulation of bids received for supplies for Brackenridge Hospital for the year beginning July 1, 1940, was submitted by the City Manager. Upon motion, seconded and carried, the meeting was recessed at 11:35 A. M., subject to call of the Mayor. Attents City Clerk Jom Milla Meyor 461