1625 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting September 25,1947 10:35 Α.Μ. Council Chamber, City Hall The meeting was called to order, with Mayor Miller presiding. Roll call Present: Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Thornberry-5 Absent : None Present also: Guiton Morgan, City Manager; Trueman E. O'Quinn, City Attorney; and J. E. Motheral, Director of Public Works. The reading of the Minutes was dispensed with. A committee of women, representing various groups participating in the activities of the Recreation Department, with Mrs. Ford Wendlandt as spokesman, came before the Council and submitted a petition asking for the removal of Mrs. Paul Baker as Director of Playgrounds, on the grounds that she was dictatorial and non-co-operative. The Mayor advised the committee that this was an administrative matter, and the City Council had no jurisdiction in such matters unless same, for the purposes of inquiry, became a public policy. The matter was then referred to a meeting of the committee with the City Manager and the Superintendent of Recreation at 2:00 P. M. of this day. Councilman Glass introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the final plat of the subdivision known as "Hancock Park", approved by the City Plan Commission of the City of Austin on July 31, 1947, be, and the same is hereby, accepted and authorized to be filed on record in the office of the County Clerk of Travis County, Texas, in accordance with the provisions of the laws of the State of Texas and the ordinances of the City of Austin, and that this action of the City Council be indicated by appropriate notation, signed by the Mayor, on the CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 1626 original plat of said subdivision prior to its recording in the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas. Which motion, carrying with it the adoption of the resolution, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Thornberry Noes: None The City Attorney reported that there was on file in his office a letter from R. L. Slaughter, prospective purchaser of the property at the northeast corner of Red River and East 32nd Streets, agreeing to a 40-foot setback on Red River Street, in addition to the Zoning Ordinance requirements for setbacks in a First Height and Area District, in the construction of his store building at said location. The following ordinance was then introduced by Councilman Bartholomew: : AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, JULY 17, 1941, AND RECORDED IN ORDINANCE BOOK "L", PAGES 152-174, INCLUSIVE, OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, WHICH ORDINANCE WAS AMENDATORY OF THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING ZONING REGULATIONS AND DISTRICTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL APRIL 23, 1931, AND RECORDED IN ORDINANCE BOOK "I", PAGES 301318, INCLUSIVE, OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, THE AMENDATORY ORDINANCE HEREBY CHANGING THE USE DESIGNATION FROM "B" RESIDENCE AND SECOND HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT AND FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT ON 28,544 SQUARE FEET OF LAND OUT OF OUTLOT 22, DIVISION C, LOCATED AT THE INTERSECTION OF RED RIVER AND HAST 32ND STREETS, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; ORDERING A CHANGE IN THE USE MAPS SO AS TO RECORD THE CHANGES HEREBY ORDERED; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Bartholomew moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance be passed to its second reading. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Thornberry Noes: None The ordinance was then read the second time and Councilman Bartholomew moved that the rule be further suspended and the ordinance be passed to its third reading. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes : Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Thornberry Noes: None The ordinance was then read the third time and Councilman Bartholomew moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion carried by CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 1627 the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Thornberry Noes: None The Mayor then announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. The application of Mrs. Ben T. Jordan for a change in zoning, from "A" Residence District to "C" Commercial District, of property known as 4.64 acres of 5, Map No. 109, Evergreen Heights, Item 30; and 4.908 acres of 6, Map 109, Evergreen Heights, Item 31, was received. Councilman Johnson moved that the matter be referred to the Board of Adjustment for consideration and recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Noes: None Councilman Thornberry The application of L. L. McCandless for change in zoning, from "A" Residence District to "C" Commercial District, of the southeast corner of the intersection of Shoalwood Avenue and Hancock Drive, was received. Councilman Johnson moved that the matter be referred to the Board of Adjustment for consideration and recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Thornberry Noes: None Councilman Bartholomew offered the following resolution and moved its adoptions (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 FRANKLIN BOULEVARD, from Chesterfield Avenue easterly 144 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 7 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said Franklin Boulevard. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2 feet. (2) A gas main in NELRAY BOULEVARD, from a point 390 feet west of Chesterfield Avenue westerly 432 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 72 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said Nelray Boulevard. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 20 feet. (3) A gas main in MATTHEWS DRIVE, from Meredith Street to Kennelwood Road, the centerline of which gas main shall be 7½ feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said Matthews Drive. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2 feet. (4) A gas main in KENNELWOOD ROAD, from Matthews Drive to Scenic Drive, the centerline of which gas main shall be 7½ feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said Kennelwood Road. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2 feet. (5) A gas main in EAST 53RD STREET, from a point 519 feet east of Harmon Avenue easterly 100 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 7½ feet south of and parallel to the north property line of East 53rd Street. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2 feet. (6) A gas main in EAST 5TH STREET from a point 212 feet east of San Saba Street westerly 304 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 13½ feet north of and parallel to the south property line of said East 5th Street. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2 feet. (7) A gas main in NEW YORK AVENUE from Coleto Street easterly 158 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 13층 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said New York Avenue. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2 feet. (8) A gas main in WEST 11TH STREET, from a point 148 feet east of Essex Avenue easterly 128 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said West llth Street. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2 feet, (9) A gas main in SABINE STREET, from East 2nd Street Alley southerly 425 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 28 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said Sabine Street. 1628 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 23 feet. (10) A gas main in MARGARET STREET from a point 315 feet west of Kinney Avenue westerly 188 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 15 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said Margaret Street. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2 feet. (11) A gas main in EVANS AVENUE from a point 119 feet south of East 54th Street southerly 160 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 7½ feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said Evans Avenue. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2 feet. (12) A gas main in FRANKLIN BOULEVARD from a point 137 feet east of Chesterfield Avenue easterly 672 feet, the cen terline of which gas main shall be 7 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said Franklin Boulevard. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2 feet. (13) A gas main in ODELL STREET from Marcell Street easterly 702 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 72 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said Odell Street. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2 feet. (14) A gas main in FAST 53RD STREET from a point 74 feet west of Eilers Avenue easterly 48 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 72 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said East 53rd Street. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 22 feet. (15) A gas main in WEST OLTORF STREET from a point 219 feet east of Euclid Avenue westerly 77 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 133 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said West Oltorf Street. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2 feet. (16) A gas main in WATERSTON AVENUE from a point 130 feet west of Toyath Street easterly 58 feet, the centerline of which 1629 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 1630 gas main shall be 6 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said Waterston Avenue. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 23 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 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 Department of Public Works 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. Which motion, carrying with it the adoption of the resolution, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Thornberry Noes: None Councilman Thornberry offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the sum of $30,000.00 be and the same is hereby appropriated out of the Bond Fund, not otherwise appropriated, for the purpose of construction of storm sewer and storm drain in Tarrytown ft from Hopi Trail to Pecos Street and storm drain in Schulle Avenue easement from Windsor Road to Clearview Drive. Which motion, carrying with it the adoption of the resolution, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Thornberry Noes: None CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 1631 Councilman Thornberry offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the sum of $9,500.00 be and the same is hereby appropriated out of the Bond Fund, not otherwise appropriated, for the purpose of construction of a storm sewer in Linscomb Avenue from Garner to Kinney Avenues. Which motion, carrying with it the adoption of the resolution, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Thornberry I. Noes: None The following report of the Board of Adjustment was received: "ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AUSTIN, TEXAS ZONING CHANGE RECOMMENDATION. Applicant: M. H. Crockett, M. O. Speir, Mrs. Sue Ferguson, Travis Woodland, Miss Afton Wynn, and S. E. Best for A. C. Knippa and G. C. Seiders, and Mr. and Mrs. Tom E. Johnson Referred to the Board by the City Council on : August 21, 1947, and September 11, 1947. II. Property affected: Property fronting on the east side of Lamar Boulevard and on Owen Avenue, extending from 33rd Street to 35th Street as shown on the attached plat. III. To be changed From : "A" Residence District To : "C" Commercial District IV. Considered by the Board on : September 2, 1947, and September 23,1947. Parties appearing: V. For : M. O. Speir and Mrs. Ferguson. (No hearing was called at the last meeting Against: None VI. Action of the Board: Change not recommended. For the following reasons: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 1632 1. An application was first filed by M. H. Crockett for a change in his property fronting on Lamar Boulevard north of West 34th Street and, later, several adjacent property owners filed an application asking that their property be included in the change, and also an application from property owners south of 34th Street joining in the request for a change of their property, thereby enlarging the area requested to be zoned commercial to include all the property fronting on the east side of Lamar Boulevard from 33rd Street to 35th Street, and also including some property fronting on Owen Avenue. 2. The Board recently recommended the change at the corner of West 34th Street and Lamar Boulevard as an extension of the present commercial zone on West 34th Street since the Board considered that West 34th Street should be the commercial street for convenience of access from the west. 3. The present requests for an extension in both directions along the future Lamar Boulevard would initiate a string development along the Boulevard which the Board deems should be discouraged and considers that access to any business north and south of West 34th Street would beless accessible from West Austin by way of 34th Street, which is the only cross-thoroughfare between 24th and 45th Streets. 4. Attention is further called to the fact that the proper ties of M. O. Speir, Silas G. Ferguson, and M. H. Crockett on the east side of the Boulevard will have their depth decreased to approximately 57 feet from front to rear property lines since a portion of these lots will be needed for the Boulevard, all of which has been acquired except that of Mr. Crockett. Since a setback of 25 feet will be required by the Ordinance, approximately 32 feet would be available for the depth of buildings fronting on the Boulevard. 5. If this change is allowed, practically all of the business establishments would front on Lamar Boulevard on one side and sooner or later all of the opposite side would demand the same rights, resulting finally in greatly adding to the traffic congestion on the Boulevard and tending to destroy the purpose and function of the Boulevard. The Board feels that it should be the policy of the City to free the boulevards from commercial congestion and to maintain them for their original purposes of providing uninterrupted communications between distant parts of the City and the central business district. 6. Since all of the right-of-way has not yet been acquired for the extension of Lamar Boulevard, it is deemed that any change of zoning along the Boulevard is premature and should at least await the completion of the Boulevard and a careful study made of the effects of any changes made in the zoning districts abutting thereon. (Sgd) HF. Kushne Chairman, CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS - 1633 Councilman Glass moved that a public hearing on the foregoing applications for change in zoning be called for Thursday, October 16, 1947, at 11:00 A. M. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Thornberry Noes: None Pursuant to published notice thereof, the public hearing on the application of Mrs. H. L. Marks, Agent for Owners, to amend the Zoning Ordinance in the following particular : To amend the USE designation of the following described property so as to change the same from "B" Residence District and Second Height and Area District to "C" Commercial District and Second Height and Area District, to-wit: Lots 4, 5, and 6, Block 148, Original City, being located south of West 13th Street between Lavaca and Colorado Streets, and being locally known as 1210 Colorado Street, in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, was duly opened. No property owner or other interested person appeared to protest the proposed change. Councilman Glass then moved that the hearing be closed and the action of the Board of Adjustment be sustained and the change be granted; and the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the ordinance making the change effective for passage at the next Regular Meeting. The motion carried by the following vote: I. II. Ayes: Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Thornberry Noes: None The following report of the Board of Adjustment was received: "ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AUSTIN, TEXAS ZONING CHANGE RECOMMENDATION. Applicants: Mrs. R. H. Kirby, Mrs. S. W. Johnson, Mrs. Ethel Hartman, H. D. Pruett, Jr., Noel K. Brown, and Dan Stathos, by William Trenckmann, Attorney. Referred to the Board by the City Council on: September 11, 1947. Property affected: The south half of Blocks 172 and 173, of the Original City of Austin, being the property fronting south on 14th Street between Colorado Street and Brazos Street. III. To be changed CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 1634 From: "B" Residence District and Third Height and Area District To: "C# Commercial District and Third Height and Area District. Considered by the Board on: September 23, 1947. IV. V. Parties appearing: For : None (no hearing called) Against: None VI. Action of the Board: Recommends that the south 92 feet of these two blocks be changed to "C" Commercial District. For the following reasons: 1. This request is for a change in the Use designation of property located on the north side of 14th Street, between Colorado and Brazos Streets, for a depth of one-half the blocks, to permit its development for commercial purposes since the property on the south side of 14th Street is designated as a commercial district. 2. A change in the zoning of this property was recommended by the Board on April 16, 1946, after a request was filed by several property owners, but was denied by the City Council after objection was expressed by members of the St. Martin's Evangelical Lutheran Church. 3. The applicants now affirm that there is a renewed demand for commercial uses in this area, especially since the property across 14th Street is now zoned to permit such uses. 4. An examination of the plat records show that lots in these two blocks originally faced east and west, but that the majority of the south two lots of each block have been resubdivided to face 14th Street. 5. The Board deemed under the conditions and circumstances that the south portion of these blocks should be changed to "C" Commercial District for a depth of 92 feet so that commercial development would front on 14th Street instead of Congress Avenue, and that this property is now more suited to business purposes than residential. (Sgd) H. F. Kuehne Chairman Π Councilman Glass moved that a public hearing on the foregoing application for change in zoning be called for Thursday, October 16, 1947, at 11:00 A. M. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Thornberry Noes: None CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS The following report of the Board of Adjustment was received: "ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AUSTIN, TEXAS ZONING CHANGE RECOMMENDATION. Applicants: R. G. Mueller and C. R. Wilkerson 1635 I. II. Referred to the Board by the City Council on: September 11, 1947 Property affected: Lots 4, 5, and 6, Block 7, Oakmont Heights Addition, being located on the north side of West 35th Street between Jefferson Street and Lawton Avenue. III. To be changed From: "A" Residence District and First Height and Area District To : "C" Commercial District and First Height and Area District Considered by the Board on: September 23, 1947 IV. V. Parties appearing: VI. For : R. G. Mueller Against:E. J. Davis, Jr., and Mr. Beard, objecting to a change on Lots 5 and 6, but not objecting to an extension to include Lot 4. Action of the Board: Recommends that the present commercial zone be extended to include Lot 4, but not Lots 5 and 6 For the following reasons: 1. This application is for the extension of an existing com mercial district at the northwest corner of West 35th and Jefferson Streets to include three lots to the west extending to Lawton Avenue, being bounded on the north by an alley. 2. The applicant, R. G. Mueller, stated that he proposed to construct an addition to his commercial building on the existing business property to provide a drug store and possibly a cleaning and pressing shop to serve the needs of the community, and that when he had discussed the proposed construction with the Building Inspector it was disclosed that the addition would extend onto Lot 4, which is in the residence area. Mr. Mueller further stated that CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 1636 he also owns Lot 6, which is adjacent to Lawton Avenue, with intervening Lot 5 owned by Mr. Wilkerson, who joins Mr. Mueller in including his lot in the application, so that the present zone would be extended to Lawton Avenue, thus extending from one street to another. 3. E. J. Davis, Jr., owning property north of these lots, and Mr. Beard, owner of property across West 35th Street from the lots, appeared and protested the extension of the present commercial district to Lawton Avenue but had no object- ion to the inclusion of Lot 4 to provide for the proposed addition, and affirmed that there is a definite need in this community for a drug store in addition to the grocery store now in the community center. 4. Mr. Mueller stated that there is a duplex now on Lot 5, owned by Mr. Wilkerson, which will be replaced later with a commercial building if the zone is extended, but that there are no immediate plans for erecting any commercial buildings on Lots 5 and 6. 5. The Board deemed under the conditions and circumstances that to extend the present commercial zone to include Lot 4 and permit the addition to the present business building would not be objectionable, and would meet the immediate need, but that the remaining Lots 5 and 6, should remain in a residence district since there are no immediate plans for its use for commercial purposes and no demand. (Sgd) H. F. Kuehne Chairman. # Councilman Glass moved that a public hearing on the foregoing application of R. G. Mueller and C. R. Wilkerson for change in zoning be called for Thursday, October 16, 1947. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller and Councilman Thornberry Noes: None The application of HUDSON'S GARDEN, by Ralph Hudson, 601 Barton Springs Road, for a wine and beer license, duly approved by the City Manager, was submitted. Councilman Glass moved that the license be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes : Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Noes : Councilman Thornberry None The application of JAMES BENJAMIN HATLEY, 904 West James Street, for a taxicab driver's permit, duly approved by the City Manager, was submitted. Councilman Thornberry moved that the permit be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Thornberry Noes: None CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 1637 The application of WILLIAM ARTHUR CARTER, 1207 Trinity Street, for a taxicab driver's permit, duly approved by the City Manager, was submitted. Councilman Thornberry moved that the permit be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Thornberry Noes: None The application of EARL JOHNSON, 302 Zennia Street, for a taxicab driver's permit, duly approved by the City Manager, was submitted. Councilman Thornberry moved that the permit be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Thornberry Noes: None The application of LOUIS MEREDITH, Route 1, Box 522-A, for a taxicab driver's permit, duly approved by the City Manager, was submitted. Councilman Thornberry moved that the permit be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Thornberry Noes: None The application of LLOYD SIBERT, 1616 Holly Street, for a taxicab driver's permit, duly approved by the City Manager, was submitted. Councilman Thornberry moved that the permit be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council men Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Thornberry Noes: None The application of BILL CORSE PARIS CAFE, by Bill Corse, 415 West 6th Street, for a wine and beer license, duly approved by the City Manager, was submitted. Councilman Glass moved that the license be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Thornberry Noes: None The application of COCOANUT GROVE CAFE, by Hipolito Guerrero, 2306 East 7th Street, for a wine and beer license, duly approved by the City Manager, was submitted. Councilman Glass moved that the license be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Thornberry Noes: None The application of COURTHOUSE CAFE, by H. C. Turner, 1007 Guadalupe Street, for a wine and beer license, duly approved by the City Manager, was submitted. Councilman Glass moved that the license be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Thornberry Noes: None CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 1638 The application of THE PIONEER DRIVE-INN, by Baird B. Burba, Barton Springs Road and Bouldin Avenue, for a retailer's beer license. duly approved by the City Manager, was submitted. Councilman Glass moved that the license be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Thornberry Noes: None The application of BLUE BIRD CAFE, by Eugene Medlock, 2218 East 7th Street, for a retailer's beer license, duly approved by the City Manager, was submitted. Councilman Thornberry moved that the license be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Thornberry Noes: None The application of FINGAL R. ARNHAMN, 1018 Ellingson Lane, for a license to operate as a taxicab a 1947 Model Chevrolet, Motor No.FAA58399, State License No. DP-873, duly approved by the City Manager, was submitted. Councilman Thornberry moved that the license be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Thornberry Noes: None The application of CLEMMIE G. BROWN, 2605 Fredericksburg Road, for a license to operate as a taxicab a 4-door Kaiser Sedan, 1947 Model, Motor No. K-222183, State License No. JC-5412, duly approved by the City Manager, was submitted. Councilman Thornberry moved that the license be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Thornberry Noes: None The application of CHARLES ROY HARRIS, Colored, 1315 East 12th Street, for a license to operate as a taxicab a 2-door Ford Sedan, 1942 Model, Motor No. 18-6804894, State License No. JB-6360, duly approved by the City Manager, was submitted. Councilman Thornberry moved that the license be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Thornberry Noes: None The application of HORACE CLAUDY HEATH, 410 West 11th Street, for a license to operate as a taxicab a 4-door Chevrolet Sedan, 1947 Model, Factory No. FAA165885, State License No. CN-2706, duly approved by the City Manager, was submitted. Councilman Thornberry moved that the license be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Thornberry Noes: None The application of LOUIS MEREDITH, Route 1, Box 522-A, for a license to operate as a taxicab a 4-door Super Buick, 1940 Model, Motor No.54008783, State License No. NB-7328, duly approved by the City Manager, was submitted. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 1639 Councilman Thornberry moved that the license be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Thornberry Noes: None The application of JOHN E. WHITE, 4610 Rosedale Avenue, for a license to operate as a taxicab a 4-door Plymouth Sedan, 1941 Model, Motor No. P12-368238, State License No. JA-7681, duly approved by the City Manager, was submitted. Councilman Thornberry moved that the license be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Thornberry Noes: None The application of WILLIE SCOTT, Colored, 1129 East 11th Street, for a license to operate as a taxicab a 1942 Model Chevrolet, Motor No. BA-399338, State License No. FM-9448, duly approved by the City Manager, was submitted. Councilman Thornberry moved that the license be granted. The motion carried by the following votes Ayes: Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Thornberry Noes: None The application of WALTER H. STARK, 410 West lith Street, for a license to operate as a taxicab a 1941 Model, Pontiac Sedan, Motor No. 6-762591, State License No. JC-5365, duly approved by the City Manager, was submitted. Councilman Thornberry moved that the license be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Thornberry Noes: None The application of GILBERT STROMQUIST, 410 West llth Street, for a license to operate as a taxicab a 4-door Ford, 1942 Model, Motor No. 18-6881310, State License No. JA-5874, duly approved by the City Manager, was submitted. Councilman Thornberry moved that the license be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Thornberry Noes: None The following applications for private boat licenses, duly approved by the Navigation Board, were submitted: Owner Mueller, Robert, 907 South Congress Ave Upshaw, Geo.U., 1410 East 12th Street Description Government, 10-man Rubber Boat, 3 years old, 10-passenger Pen Yan, Outboard, 1942 Model, Sea Вев, 6-passenger Councilman Bartholomew moved that the licenses be granted. The motion CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 1640 carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Thornberry Noes: None The City Manager submitted a report on the request of A. W. Penn and Stuart Watt on behalf of the Parent-Teacher Association of Wooldridge School that Seton Avenue be made a one-way street for traffic in order to lessen the hazard to school children, to the effect that upon inves tigation it was found that the solution to this traffic problem would be to prohibit parking on said street instead, and that an ordinance covering the matter would be presented to the City Council at its next regular meeting. The City Manager submitted a tabulation of bids received on various supplies and services for the City of Austin for the year beginning October 1, 1947, and recommended that the bids of the low bidders be ac cepted. Councilman Bartholomew moved that the recommendations of the City Manager be approved, and that he be authorized to enter into contracts with the low bidders accordingly. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Thornberry Noes: None The application of James Shaw for a change in zoning, from "A" Residence District to "C" Commercial District, of the east 50 feet of Lots 9, 10, and 11, Block 5, Smyth's Subdivision of Lot 75, Division "D", located at 905 West 34th Street, was received; and the matter was referred to the Board of Adjustment for consideration and recommendation. There being no further business, upon motion, seconded and carried, the meeting was recessed at 11:15 A. M., subject to call of the Mayor. Attest: Hallia Mi Hella City Clerk Jom Milla APPROVED MAYOR