291 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 291 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting June 02, 1949 10:00 Α.Μ. Council Chamber, City Hall The meeting was called to order with Mayor Glass presiding. Roll call: Present: Councilmen Drake, Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Glass Absent: None Present also: Guiton Morgan, City Manager; Trueman E. O'Quinn, City Attorney; J. E. Motheral, Director of Public Works; R. D. Thorp, Chief of Police; Dr. Ben Primer, City Health Officer. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. MRS. MR. EMMETT SHELTON was the spokesman for a group of residents on the Bee Cave Road complaining of the City Dump, listing three major complaints: (1) flies; (2) filth and stench--garbage falling from the trucks--glass along the highway; (3) the traffic hazard. MR. WICK FOWLER AND MR. NASH spoke in protest as it was a health hazard. MRS. HORTON SMITH asked for immediate relief, and for an immediate reply. She stated the other services of the City were well planned; but the disposal site was in bad shape, and she would like to ask for a definite plan of what the City proposed to do and a definite date. FRANK SPILLAR spoke in the interest of children who would scout around the dump and asked that the City, if it did not move the dump, make it more sanitary. MR. HERMAN COFER spoke, suggesting that the dump be moved to the Industrial area of the town. MRS. KREISLE spoke complaining of the garbage trucks creating a traffic hazard. DR. L. F. HOLLAND suggested that the experts from the State Health Department be contacted and that the Council confer with these men. City Manager was instructed to get estimates on changing and enlarging the incinerator; to get estimates on a fill; to bring in the available experts from the State Health Department to confer with the City experts; and to prepare a report on the temporary relief the City will be able to give these people, as well as what can be done to give relief on a long range plan; and to have this report available in two weeks. Public hearings on the following applications were advertised for 11:00 A. M. this date: The 292 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 292 MR. & MRS. NORMAN G. ANDERSON and MR. THEODORE E. THORNQUIST 2901 East Avenue, Lots 1 & 2, Blk. G Outlot 28, Div. C Dancy Addition 2905 East Avenue Lot 3, Blk. G., Out- lot 28, Division C, Dancy Addition. From "A" Residential To "C" Commercial RECOMMENDED by the Zoning Board of Ad- Jus tment. Mrs. Anderson appeared before the Council in the interest of her requested change, and also as representing Mr. Thornquist for his requested change. No one appeared to protest the change of zoning. Councilman Long moved that the recommendation of the Zoning Board of Adjustment be upheld and that the change of zoning of the above listed property be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Drake, Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Glass Noes: None SIMON D. LEWIS drawn. 88-90 East Avenue Lots 1, 2, and south 8 of 3, Blk. 2; Outlot 72, 73, Div.E.. Driskill & Rainey Adn. Upon request of Mr. Lewis, this application for change From "A"Residential To "C"Commercial NOT Recommended by the Zoning Board of Adjustment. of zoning was with- MRS. JOHN L. MARTIN 1601 Congress Ave. ne corner E. 16th and Congress Ave. From "B" Residential To "C" Commercial NOT Recommended by the Zoning Board of Ad jus tment. Public hearing on the above change of zoning was held, with Mr. Charles Herring representing Mrs. John L. Martin. Speaking in opposition were Mr. Robert B. Thrasher for Miss Lynn Smith; Miss Ida Anderson, 104 E. 16th; Mr. Lester Brenizer; Mr. H. J. Nelson; 1509 Congress; and Mrs. Railey, 1615 Congress. It was brought out at the hearing that this was in the area that the State probably would purchase in the near future and no commercial development would be desirable in response to public need, necessity or convenience. Councilman Johnson moved that the recommendation of the Zoning Board of Adjustment be upheld and the requested change of zoning be NOT granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Drake, Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Glass Noes: None It was suggested that Mrs. Martin check with the Tax Department, and that her property not be assessed at a commercial value whereas it is now in a residential area. 243 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 293 The Council decided to hold the following hearings, advertised for this date, together as one hearing, instead of taking each as a separate hearing: M. H. CROCKETT 43084312 Lamar Blvd. Lots 10,11,12 Blk. 8 Alta Vista From "A" Residential To "C" Commercial NOT Recommended by the Zoning Board of Adjust- ment. E. C. MCCLURE & LEM SCARBROUGH JAC L. GUBBELS JACK H. KEY 4200-4214 Lamar Blvd. 4300-4306 Lamar Blvd. Lots 916; Blk. 11 Lots 13- 16; Blk. 8 Alta Vista 4414-4416 LAMAR, or Morningside; Lots 14 & 15, Blk. 4, Alta Vista 4418-4420 Lamar Blvd. Lots 12 & 13, Blk. 4 Alta Vista Subdivision To From "A" Residential "C" Commercial NOT Recommended by the Zoning Board of Adjust- ment. From "A" Residential To "C" Commercial NOT Recommended by the Zoning Board of Adjust- ment From "A" Residential To "C" Commercial NOT recommended by the Zoning Board of Adjust- ment. Mr. Crockett, Mr. Woodrow Patterson representing E. C. McClure and Lem Scarbrough; Mr. Jack L. Gubbels, and Mr. Rickey Key, spoke in the interest of changing the above listed property to commercial, in that on most thoroughfares, the property was commercial. In opposition to the change were MR. W. H. McCord representing H. L. OBERMILLER, 4205 Marathon Blvd; MR. JESSE COCHRAN, submitting a petition signed by thirty-four property owners vigorously opposing the change, stating this was ideal for residential areas if the threat of changing it to commercial were removed; and that the strip of land facing on Lamar Boulevard and adjoining the property owners could be made into a park lane, it would add to the beautification of the thoroughfare and add to the residential area, and it would add to the safety of the highway; and I. T. CHILDRESS, 4211 Marathon spoke in opposition. The Council received the petition submitted by Mr. Cochran and noted the opposition expressed by the others. Councilman Long moved that in view of the fact it had not been determined as to the disposition of the strip of land facing on Lamar Boulevard and adjoining these property owners, that the Council defer action on the requests for zoning changes until it could make some disposition of this strip of land and make a personal inspection of all the property involved. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Drake, Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Glass Noes: None It was suggested that notice would be given to the applicants for zoning changes the following week at the regular council meeting. 294 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 294 Councilman Drake moved that the following applications for changes in zoning be referred to the Zoning Board of Adjustment for consideration and recomendation: MRS. CHAS. E. PICKLE by AMOS ALLEN 3507 Govalle To From "A" Residential "C" Commercial 0. B. PETERSON, by C. N. AVERY, JR. 3502 East Ave. From "A" Residential To "C" Commercial ERNEST C. OHLENDORF 4506 East Ave. From "B" Residential To "C" Commercial HERBERT NASSOUR 58 East Avenue From "A" Residential To "C" Commercial 5900-6000 & 6100 Blocks Burnet Rd. From "C" Commercial To "C-1" Commercial L. L. MCCANDLESS The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Drake, Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Glass Noes: None Councilman MacCorkle moved that the following applications for Taxi-cab Operators licenses, duly approved by the City Manager be granted: Herman Owens 1311 West 6th Thelman Gray (Col) 2009 Tillotson Catherine Wallace 807 E. 13th The motion carried by the following vote: 1948 Chevrolet, No. FAA-187861, License No. KL 2824 1946 Ford Two-door, License KK 7306, Motor No. 3739529 1946 Ford Super Deluxe 4-Door Sedan, Motor 59AB License KM 7421 Ayes: Councilmen Drake, Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Glass Noes: None Councilman Long moved that the following application for Taxi-driver license, duly approved by the City Manager, be granted: LEONARD SCHWOBEL The motion carried by the following vote: 4310 Avenue F. Ayes: Councilmen Drake, Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Gla se Noes: None 295 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 295 قمر Councilman Drake moved that the following application for Beer and Wine Permit, duly approved by the City Manager, be granted: PALM CLUB, Morris Olguin 1906 East 12th Street The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Drake, Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Glass Noes: None Councilman Drake moved that the following Retail Dealers Beer License, duly approved by the City Manager, be granted: MOTOR RAMP BOWLING LANES, Oscar L. Lyles 711 Colorado Street The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Drake, Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Glass Noes: None 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 Manager be and he is hereby authorized and directed to execute a lease agreement with Jay Brown, Trustee of the Dahlich Estate, for ap- proximately 10,800 square feet of building space in the Dahlich Building at 15th and Lavaca Streets for a period of two years beginning September 1, 1949, as quarters for the Health Department, at a rate of $650.00 per month in accordance with the terms and conditions of a lease attached hereto. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Drake, Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Glass Noes: None Councilman Long 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 enter into a contract on behalf of the City of Austin with Gray & Becker, Incor porated, a corporation duly incorporated under the laws of the State of Texas, for the laying of certain water mains, sanitary sewer mains and other pipes in the Re-subdivision of Blocks A, D, & F, and a portion of Blocks B & E of Shoalmont Addition, Section 3, in accordance with the terms and provisions of a cer- tain contract, a copy of which is attached to this Resolution and made a part hereof for all purposes. 272 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 296 The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Drake, Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Glass Noes: None 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 Manager be and he is hereby authorized and directed to enter into a contract on behalf of the City of Austin with Harry Akin, for the construction of a three phase electric power line to serve a 75 horsepower irriga- tion pump located on the north bank of the Colorado River about 1500 feet east of the east line of the Austin State School Farm Colony on Webberville Road, in accordance with the terms and provisions of a certain contract, a copy of which is attached to this Resolution and made a part hereof for all purposes. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye s: Noes: Councilmen Drake, Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Glass None Councilman Drake introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE PERPETUALLY CLOSING AND VACATING A PORTION OF PATTERSON LANE CONSISTING OF FIVE HUNDRED SEVENTY-SIX (576) SQUARE FEET OF LAND LYING NORTH OF WILSHIRE BOULEVARD IN BLOCK 4, WILSHIRE WOOD SECTION 3; AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF AN ORDINANCE ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. The ordinance wasread the first time and Councilman Drake moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to the second reading. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Drake, Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Glass Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Long moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to the third reading. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Drake, Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Glass Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Drake moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Drake, Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Glass Noes: None : 277 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 297 Councilman Drake offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, Texas Public Service Company has presented to the City Council tentative maps or plans showing the proposed construction of its gas mains in the streets in the City of Austin hereafter named, and said maps or plans have been considered by the City Council; therefore BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT Texas Public Service Company be and the same is hereby permitted to lay and construct its gas mains in and upon the following streets: (1) A gas main in EAST 20th STREET, from Salina Street easterly 106 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 7½ feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said EAST 20th STREET. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2 feet. (2) A gas main in GROVER AVENUE, from a point 170 feet north of North Street southerly 100 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 5 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said GROVER AVENUE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2 feet. (3) A gas main in WEST 25th STREET, from Leon Street westerly 181 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 13 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said WEST 25th STREET. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2 feet. (4) A gas main in MERRIE LYNN AVENUE, from a point 430 feet north of Manor Road, northerly 126 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 7½ feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said MERRIE LYNN AVENUE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2글 feet. (5) A gas main in CASWELL AVENUE, from a point 60 feet north of East 48th Street southerly 115 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 7 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said CASWELL AVENUE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2½ feet. (6) A gas main in SOUTH CONGRESS AVENUE, from a point 134 feet south of Woodward Street southerly 227 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 2 feet east of and parallel to the west property line of said SOUTH CONGRESS AVENUE. 218 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 298 Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 20 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 franchises granted to said company by the City of Austin. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Drake, Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Glass Noes: None Councilman MacCorkle offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) 4 < BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the City Council of the City of Austin hereby approves as a filling station site the property located on the northeast corner intersection of Koenig Lane and Burnet Road, which property fronts approximately 105 feet on Konnig Lane and approximately 94.23 feet on Burnet Road and is known as a portion of Block G of Burnet Heights, a subdivision of a portion of the George W. Spear League within the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, and hereby authorizes the said L. L. McCandless to construct, maintain and operate a drive-in filling station and to construct curbs, ramps, and sidewalks in conjunction therewith, subject to the same being constructed in compliance with all the ordinances relating thereto, and further subject to the foregoing attached recommendations and plans; and the Building Inspector is hereby authorized to issue an occupancy permit for the operation of this filling station after full compliance with all the provisions of this resolution, and said permission shall be held to be 201 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 299 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 if, after hearing, it is found by the City Council that the said L. L. McCandless, has failed, and refused, and will continue to fail and refuse to perform any such conditions, regulations and ordinances. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Drake, Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Glass Noes: None Councilman MacCorkle 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 as a filling station site the property located on the south side of East 7th Street and west of Springdale Road which property fronts 176.46 feet on East 7th Street and 94.33 feet on Springdale Road and is known as Lot 2 and a portion of Lots 3 and 4 of Pipkin Addition Number 4, a subdivision of a portion of Outlot 17, Division A of the Government Outlots adjoining the Original City of Austin, Travis County, Texas and hereby authorizes the said G. T. Pipkin to construct, maintain and operate a drive-in filling station and to construct curbs, ramps, and sidewalks in conjunction therewith, subject to the same being constructed in compliance with all the ordinances relating thereto, and further subject to the foregoing attached recommendations and plans; and the Building Inspector is hereby authorized to issue an occupancy permit for the operation of this filling station 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 if, after hearing, it is found by the City Council that the said G. T. Pipkin, has failed, and refused, and will continue to fail and refuse to perform any such conditions, regulations and ordinances. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Drake, Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Glass Noes: None Councilman Johnson introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE VACATING AND CLOSING A PORTION OF MCCLAIN STREET LYING BETWEEN OUTLOTS 13 AND 14 OF DIVISION B, OF THE GOVERNMENT OUTLOTS ADJOINING THE ORIGINAL CITY OF AUSTIN, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF AN ORDINANCE ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. 30- CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 300 The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Johnson moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to the second reading. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Drake, Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Glass Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Johnson moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to the third reading. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Drake, Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Glass 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 Drake, Johnson, Long, Mac Corkle, Mayor Glass Noes: None Councilman Long offered the following ordinance for second reading: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING "AN ORDINANCE DEFINING PLUMBING AND DECLARING THE PURPOSE THEREOF; DESIGNATING CLASSES OF PLUMBERS AND PRESCRIBING LICENSES FOR THE PRACTICE OF PLUMBING; CREATING THE OFFICE OF PLUMBING INSPECTOR AND PRESCRIBING DUTIES AND POWERS OF INSPECTORS; CREATING THE EXAMINING AND SUPERVISING BOARD OF PLUMBERS AND DEFINING THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE BOARD; FIXING FEES AND LICENSES FOR PLUMBERS; PRESCRIBING PERMITS AND FEES FOR THE IN- STALLATION OF PLUBMING AND PROVIDING FOR INSPECTIONS OF PLUMBING; PRESCRIBING SPECIFICATIONS FOR PLUMBING INSTALLATIONS; PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE; FIXING RESPONSIBILITY FOR DEFECTS IN PLUMBING; PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE; 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 FEBRUARY 6, 1947, AND IS RECORDED IN BOOK "M", PAGES 355 to 375, BOTH INCLUSIVE, OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, BY AMENDING PARAGRAPH (7) OF SECTION 32, ARTICLE VIII, RELATING TO TYPE OF PIPE TO BE USED FOR HOUSE SEWERS; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLIT HEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Long moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to the third reading. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Drake, Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Glass Noes: None CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 301 The ordinance was read the third time and Councilmen Long moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Drake, Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Glass Noes: None Mayor Glass introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE PERPETUALLY VACATING AND CLOSING AN ALLEY TRAVERSING BLOCK 14 OF WHITIS ESTATE FROM WEST 27TH STREET TO WEST 29TH STREET IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN BUT RETAINING EASEMENTS IN SAID ALLEY FOR ALL PUBLIC UTILITIES; AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF AN ORDINANCE ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. The ordinance was read but no action was taken. Mayor Glass introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE PREVENTING THE RUNNING AT LARGE OF ANY DOG, LICENSED OR UNLICENSED, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, UNTIL AFTER THE 30TH DAY OF JUNE, 1949; DEFINING CERTAIN WORDS AND PHRASES USED IN THE ORDINANCE; MAKING THIS ORDINANCE CUMULATIVE OF THE CERTAIN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE LICENSING AND VACCINATION AND IMPOUNDING OF DOGS PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN JULY 1, 1943, AND RECORDED IN BOOK "L", PAGES 331-337, OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN; PRESCRIBING CERTAIN PENALTIES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY," WHICH WAS PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN DECEMBER 23, 1948, AND IS RECORDED IN BOOK "N", PAGE 397. OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, BY AMENDING SECTION 2 THEREOF SO AS TO EXTEND THE TERM OF SAID ORDINANCE TO DECEMBER 31, 1949; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilmen Johnson moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to the second reading. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Drake, Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Glass Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilmen Johnson moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance be passed to the third reading. The mottion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Drake, Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Glass Noes: None CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 302 The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Johnson moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance be finally passed. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Drake, Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Glass Noes: None Mayor Glass 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 MAY 6, 1937, AND IS RECORDED IN ORDINANCE BOOK "K", PAGES 159-179, IN- CLUSIVE, OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, BY AMENDING SECTION 23(d) OF ARTICLE IV RELATING TO 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 MacCorkle moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to the second reading. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Drake, Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Glass Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman MacCorkle moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to the third reading. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Drake, Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Glass Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman MacCorkle moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Drake, Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Glass Noes: None Mayor Glass offered the following ordinance for the third reading: : AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF CERTAIN BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND THE ΑΝΝΕΧATION OF CERTAIN ADDITIONAL TERRITORY CONSISTING OF 8.35 ACRES OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF THE HENRY P. HILL LEAGUE, IN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, WHICH SAID ADDITIONAL TERRITORY LIES ADJACENT TO AND ADJOINS THE PRESENT BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, IN THE PARTICULARS STATED IN THE ORDINANCE. Councilman Drake moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion carried by the following vote: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 303 Ayes: Councilmen Drake, Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Glass Noes: None A discussion of the reduction in water rates for the summer was held, and it was decided by the Council to accept the recommendation of the City Manager and not grant a reduction in the water rates, as at peak loads the isolated sections will have trouble getting water pressure; and also the reduction in rates would not be good economics at this time. Councilman A discussion of the zoning of part of the Butler tract was held, MacCorkle moved that this request of the Planning Board be referred to the Zoning Board for complete study and recommendation: The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Drake, Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Glass Noes: None The Council briefly discussed the matter of filing fees on applications for change of zoning. The City Manager was instructed to make a study of this and to ask the Planning Board for a recommendation, and to secure additional information from cities charging filing fees, and to report to the Council. The application for Beer and Wine Permit for A.E. Spier was submitted to the Council with the recommendation that it be not granted. Councilman Long moved that the Council follow the recommendation of the City Manager and table this application. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Drake, Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Glass Noes: None There being no further business, the Council adjourned at 12:20 Ρ.Μ. ATTEST: Acting City Clerk bie Worsley APPROVED Mayor