CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting February 26, 1948 10:40 Α.Μ. Council Chamber, City Hall 125 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; J. E. Motheral, Director of Public Works; Trueman E. O'Quinn, City Attorney; and R. D. Thorp, Chief of Police. ion: The reading of the Minutes was dispensed with. Councilman Glass offered the following resolution and moved its adopt(RESOLUTION) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the sum of $10,000.00 be and the same is hereby appropriated out of the General Fund, not otherwise appropriated, for the purpose of grading and graveling the parking area at Disch Field and graveling Dawson Road and Robert E. Lee Road. 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 Bartholomew offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the City Manager be and he is hereby authorized and directed to CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 126 cancel order for two (2) Model 30 Elgin Motor Sweepers placed with The Elgin Corporation, Barnett Machinery Company, Agent, in October and November, 1947, and the resolution adopted the 23rd day of October, 1947, authorizing such purchase is hereby rescinded. 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 It was the sense of the City Council that the recommendation of the City Manager that the money thus saved on a new order for the above equipment to be placed with another firm be used to equip a truck with a flusher for the streets. Councilman Johnson offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the City Council of the City of Austin hereby approves the construction and maintenance of a loading platform in the sidewalk area on the north side of East 4th Street and east of Sabine Street, adjoining the property which is owned by Kuntz-Sternenberg Lumber Company, the same being des- ignated as Lot 1, Block 62, of the Original City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, locally known as 700 East 4th Street, and hereby authorizes the KuntzSternenberg Lumber Company to construct and maintain said loading platform, subject to the same's being constructed in compliance with all the ordinances relating thereto and further subject to the foregoing attached recommendations and the Building Inspector is hereby authorized to issue a building permit for the construction of this loading platform after full compliance with all the provisions of this resolution, and said permission shall be held to be granted and accepted subject to all necessary, reasonable and proper, present and future regulations and ordinances of the City of Austin, Texas, in the enforcement of the proper police, traffic and fire regulations, and the right of revocation is retained if, after hearing, it is found by the City Council that the said Kuntz-Sternenberg Lumber Company has failed and refused, and will continue to fail and refuse to perform any such conditions, regulations, and ordinances. (Recommendations attached) "Austin, Texas February 26, 1948 Mr. Guiton Morgan City Manager Austin, Texas Dear Sir: We, the undersigned, have considered the application of the KuntzSternenberg Lumber Company of Austin, Texas, for permission to construct and maintain a loading platform in the sidewalk area on the north side of 12/ 127 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS East 4th Street and east of Sabine Street, adjoining Lot 1, Block 62, of the Original City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, locally known as 700 East 4th Street, and we hereby advise that the following conditions exist: The property upon which this warehouse is located is designated as #C-2" Commercial District as shown upon the zoning maps of the City of Austin. This neighborhood is essentially a warehouse district in which a number of warehouses now exist with loading platforms extending out over the sidewalk area. We recommend that the Kuntz-Sternenberg Lumber Company be granted permission to construct and maintain said loading platform on the sidewalk area on the north side of East 4th Street and east of Sabine Street, subject to the following conditions: That the proposed loading platform be constructed in accordance with the plans on file in the Building Inspector's office and that all grades and lines for the curb in front of this property be constructed in accordance with the lines, grades and specifications established by the Department of Public Works and having the approval of the Director of Public Works. Respectfully submitted, (Sgd) J. E. Motheral Director of Public Works. # a J. C. Eckert Building Inspector. पे 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 ion: Noes: None Councilman Glass offered the following resolution and moved its adopt(RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, Highland Park Homes, Inc., is the Contractor for the wrecking of a building located at 116-118 East 8th Street, and desires a portion of the sidewalk space abutting Lots 11 and 12, Block 97, of the Original City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, during the wrecking of the building, such space to be used in the work and for the storage of materials therefor; there fore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: 1. THAT space for the uses hereinabove enumerated be granted to said Highland Park Homes, Inc., the boundary of which is described as follows: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 128 Sidewalk Working Space Beginning at the southwest corner of the above described property; thence in a southerly direction and at right angles to the centerline of East 8th Street to a point 4-1/2 feet north of the north curb line; thence in an easterly direction and parallel with the centerline of West 8th Street approximately 60 feet to a point; thence in a northerly direction and at right angles to the centerline of East 8th Street to the southeast corner of the above described property; thence in an easterly direction and at right angles to the centerline of Brazos Street to a point 4-1/2 feet west of the west curb line; thence in a northerly direction and parallel with the centerline of Brazos Street approximately 60 feet to a point; thence in a westerly direction and at right angles to the centerline of Brazos Street to the east line of the above described property. 2. THAT the above privileges and allotment of space are granted to the said Highland Park Homes, Inc., hereinafter termed "Contractor", upon the following express terms and conditions: (1) That the Contractor shall construct a guard rail within the boundary line along the north, south, east, and west lines of the above describ- ed 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 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 gutter 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 outside corners of any walkway, barricades, or obstructions, red lights during all periods of darkness and provide lighting system for all tunnels. (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 1, 1948. (6) 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. (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 said space any CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 129 time with its public utilities, or for other necessary public purposes. (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 projects, whether done by the Contractor, City forces, or public utilities, shall be replaced or repaired at the Contractor's expense. (9) 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 or abuse 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. 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 application of Ed Meier for change in zoning, from "A" Residence District to "C# Commercial District, of property facing Huisache Avenue and North Loop Boulevard, described as Lots Nos. 23 to 28, Block B, Murray Place, was received. Councilman Bartholomew moved that the application be referred to the Board of Adjustment for consideration and recommendation. motion carried by the following vote: The Ayes: Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Thornberry Noes: None The application of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Prowse, by Gibson Randle, Attorney, for a change in zoning, from "A" Residence District to #C# Commercial District, of property located at the corner of Duval and East 43rd Streets, de- scribed as a rectangular tract of land fronting west 142 on Duval Street and fronting south 125 on a 25-foot strip now used as the north one-half of East 43rd Street, was received. Councilman Bartholomew moved that the application 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 introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE REGULATING TRAFFIC UPON THE PUBLIC STREETS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN; PRESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION OF SAME; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, WHICH ORDINANCE WAS PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 150 130 MAY 6, 1937, AND IS RECORDED IN BOOK "K", PAGES 159-179, INCLUSIVE, OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, BY AMENDING SECTIONS 12(a) AND 12(b) OF ARTICLE III, RELATING RESPECTIVELY TO SIGNAL LIGHT AND STOP SIGN LOCATIONS, AND AMENDING SECTIONS 22(e), 23(b), AND 23(d) OF ARTICLE IV, RELATING RESPECTIVELY TO ONE HOUR PARKING, PASSENGER ZONE, AND LOADING ZONE LOCATIONS; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; 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 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 read the third time and Councilman Bartholomew moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Thornberry Noes: None passed. Thereupon Mayor Miller announced that the ordinance had been finally Councilman Glass introduced the following ordinance: 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 ZON- ING REGULATIONS AND DISTRICTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL APRIL 23, 1931, AND RECORDED IN ORDINANCE BOOK "I", PAGES 301-318, INCLUSIVE, OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, THE AMENDATORY ORDINANCE HEREBY CHANGING THE USE DESIGNATION FROM A RESIDENCE DISTRICT AND FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO B-1 RESIDENCE DISTRICT AND SECOND HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT ON PORTIONS OF LOTS G AND H, OUTLOT 67, DIVISION "D", IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; AND CHANGING THE USE DESIGNATION CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 12/ 131 FROM A RESIDENCE DISTRICT AND FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "D" INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT AND THIRD HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT ON A TRACT OF LAND 450 x 370 LOCATED NORTH OF LYONS ROAD BETWEEN CHERICO AND GUNTER 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 Glass 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 read the second time and Councilman Johnson 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 read the third time and Councilman Johnson moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Thornberry passed. Noes: None Thereupon Mayor Miller announced that the ordinance had been finally The application of JAMES EDGAR CRIDER, 2011 Alta Vista, for a license to operate as a taxicab a 1946 Model Chevrolet Sedan, Motor No. DAA-2108, State License No. JA-3561, 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 FRANK MORGAN, 1511 Canterbury Street, for a license to operate as a taxicab a 4-door Chevrolet Sedan, 1948 Model, Engine No. FAA-62416, State License No. JB-8161, 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 JAMES ROBERT DARBY, Colored, 1914 East 12th Street, for a license to operate as a taxicab a 1942 Model, 4-door Dodge Sedan, Motor No. D22-63262, State License No. CX-4299, duly approved by the City Manager, was submitted. Councilman Johnson moved that the license be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 13 132 Ayes: Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Thornberry Noes: None The application of HERBERT PENDERGRASS, Colored, 2105 East 13th Street, for a license to operate as a taxicab a 1946 Model, Plymouth Sedan, Motor No. P15-106345, State License No. JA-3284, Serial No. 15172357, 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 THOMAS LEE THOMPSON, 1004 East 382 Street, for a taxicab driver's permit, duly approved by the City Manager, was submitted. Councilman Bartholomew 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 ELMER OWEN BULLARD, 4701 Avenue G, for a taxicab driver's permit, duly approved by the City Manager, was submitted. Councilman Glass 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 PAUL LAWRENCE CRENSHAW, 1908 East 18th Street, for a taxicab driver's permit, duly approved by the City Manager, was submitted. Councilman Glass 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 ERNEST LEE SHEELEY, 2121 East Ist Street, for a taxicab driver's permit, duly approved by the City Manager, was submitted. Councilman Glass 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 LAWRENCE WALLEN, 310-B Le Grande Street, for a taxicab driver's permit, duly approved by the City Manager, was submitted. Councilman Bartholomew, 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 WILLIAM W. WATERS, Jr., 2011 Alta Vista Lane, for a taxicab driver's permit, duly approved by the City Manager, was submitted. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 133 Councilman Glass 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 JAMES HENRY DUDLEY, 3710 Post Road, for a taxicab driver's permit, duly approved by the City Manager, was submitted. Councilman Glass 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 WILLIAM C. RIVERS, Bergstrom Field, for a taxicab driver's permit, duly approved by the City Manager, was submitted. Councilman Glass 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 JAMES CURTIS CHILES, 1709 South 6th Street, for a taxicab driver's permit, duly approved by the City Manager, was submitted. Councilman Glass 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 An appeal by ALFRED ARNOLD for reinstatement of his taxicab driver's permit which had been revoked, was heard. After considering the facts in the case, Councilman Johnson moved that appellant be granted a 90-days probationary permit to drive a taxicab, to report to the Chief of Police once a week in the meantime, permit to be revoked upon the first violation for speeding during said probationary period. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Thornberry Noes: None The application of BOWLING CENTER, 417 West 6th Street, by W.J. Smallwood 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: None Councilman Thornberry Jesse Bartlett, Attorney for the American Taxi Company, came before the Council and submitted the proposal of said Company to install a private telephone for its own use in the space between the Greyhound Bus Station and the Home Steam Laundry in the 100 block of East 10th Street, such installation to be on private property and not to constitute, in any way, a hazard to pedestrians using the sidewalk. The matter was referred to the CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 134 134 Director of Public Works for such inspection as may be necessary. The following report of the Board of Adjustment was received: ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AUSTIN, TEXAS ZONING CHANGE RECOMMENDATION I. II. III. IV. V. VI. Applicant: Mrs. Geo. R. Felter Referred to the Board by the City Council on : February 5, 1948 Property affected: 104 x125 tract out of Lot 6, being located at the southwest corner of Waterston and Charlotte Streets. To be changed From: A Residence District To : "B" Residence District Considered by the Board on: February 17, 1948, and February 24, 1948. Parties appearing: For : Mrs. Geo. R. Felter Against: None Action of the Board: Change not recommended. For the following reasons: 1. This property is a small tract, 104'x125', at the southwest corner of Waterston and Charlotte Streets, on which the applicant has constructed three separate dwelling units, and on which she is asking for a change to "B" Residence District to permit an additional two-unit garage apartment instead of one unit as now permitted. 2. Two of the existing dwellings now face Charlotte Street and the third fronts on Waterston Street, which is only 15 feet in width, and the proposed dwelling would be on the rear of the property with an easement connection to a street. 3. The Board deemed, after thorough investigation and study, that to grant this change would be creating a spot zone in this block for the sole purpose of permitting the applicant to crowd the property beyond that permitted under the existing zoning, and that since Charlotte Street is only 15 feet wide, and technically an alley, with two additional lots on the در 135 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS above property being adjacent to this street, it would add to the traffic congestion and hazards to increase the traffic thereon by additional dwelling units on this property with access thereto, and further deemed that the applicant would not be penalized in denying the change since a single-family unit could be constructed under the present regulations for which access can be provided to Waterston Street, which is a normal street. (Sgd) H. F. Kuehne Chairman. Councilman Thornberry moved that a public hearing on the foregoing application of Mrs. George R. Felter for change in zoning be called for Thursday, March 18, 1948, at 11:00 A. M. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Thornberry Noes: None The City Manager submitted the following memorandum: "February 25, 1948 Memorandum to : Guiton Morgan, City Manager Memorandum from: J. E. Motheral, Director of Public Works The final subdivision plat of Northvale, Section 2, has been completed and was approved by the City Plan Commission on February 19, 1948. We have memoranda from water, sewer, gas, and street superintendents stating that the subdivider has complied with their respective parts of the subdivision regulations. It is recommended that this plat be formally accepted by the City Council. (Sgd) J. E. Motheral Approved: (Sgd) Guiton Morgan. 11 Councilman Bartholomew then offered 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 "Northvale, Section 20, approved by the City Plan Commission of the City of Austin on February 19, 1948, be and the same is hereby accepted and authorized to be filed of record CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 136 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 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 Pursuant to published notice thereof, the public hearing on the application of E. F. Collins and Edward Brown to amend the Zoning Ordinance in the following particulars: To amend the USE designation of the following described property so as to change the same from "A" Residence District and First Height and Area District to #C# Commercial District and First Height and Area District, to-wit: (1) Lots 10 and 11, Skyland Terrace, in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, located on the north side of North Loop Boulevard west of Georgetown Road. (2) That portion now zoned "A" Residence District of a certain 3-acre tract fronting approximately 288 feet on Georgetown Road, being the western portion of said 3-acre tract, being out of Block 1, Skyland, and being immediately north of and adjacent to Lots 10 and 11, Skyland Terrace, in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, located on the Georgetown Road north of North Loop Boulevard. was duly opened. The following appeared and spoke in favor of the change, substantially as follows: E. F. Collins, proponent, declared that he was asking for the change in order to build additional apartments to his tourist court, and that the property in question was not suited for residences. Edward Brown, proponent, declared that he was asking for the change in order to enlarge his floral shop, and that the contemplated construction would be an asset to the community. No property owner, or other interested person, appearing to protest the change, Councilman Thornberry 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 in accordance with same. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Thornberry Noes: None CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 137 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 $750.00 be, and the same is hereby, appropriated out of the General Fund, not otherwise appropriated, for the purpose of paying for a concert of the Austin Symphony Orchestra to be given in March for the general public. 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 Upon motion, seconded and carried, the meeting was then recessed, subject to call of the Mayor. Jom Milla. Approved: Attest: Hallia Mo vellan CITY CLERK MAYOR