340 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 340 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting June 23, 1949 Council Chamber, City Hall The meeting was called to order with Mayor Glass presiding. Roll call: Councilmen Drake, Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Glass Present: Absent: None Present also: Guiton Morgan, City Manager; J. E. Motheral, Director of Public Works; Trueman E. O'Quinn, City Attorney; W. W. Blackman, Police Captain. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. MR. J. C. HINSLEY, representing the newly organized Austin Property Owners Association and a number of property owners, submitted a petition to the Council asking that the Council take action on the rent decontrol in Austin, stating that even though it was passed by the Legislature, it might be from four to six months before it would become effective; and that the Council could take action and get rent decontrol within a few weeks time. He formally asked for a hearing to determine whether or not rents should be decontrolled in Austin ahead of thetime when the State law might become effective. MRS. JOHN E. WILLIAMS spoke as Chairman of the organization; MR. JIM COCHRAN spoke favoring rent decontrol right away before September at which time the students agree on rent for the whole school year. It was agreed by the Council that a date would be set for public hearing, and this date would be made public later in the day, Councilman Long moved that a public hearing regarding rent decontrol be set at 8:00 P.M., Tuesday, July 5, 1949. The motion, duly seconded, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Drake, Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Glass Noes: None CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 341 MR GRIP PENN appeared before the Council in opposition to the sale of the City Park to the English promotors, as this park was the only access to the Lake that the public had, and that this sale would not be to the interest of the public. The stated that the City was the steward of the land and not real estate agents to sell it. He expressed further objection to selling it to a privateenterprise; that if it had to be sold, to sell it on open bid, as there were many people in Austin that would like to have property on Lake Austin. He was bitterly opposed to the sale of this lake property. MR. M. H. CROCKETT appeared before the Council to speak in favor of selling the City park to the proposed developers. MR. ADOLPH HOHERTZ, Commander, Travis Post No. 76, AMERICAN LEGION, and MR. JOE DACY appeared before the Council, submitting a request to have a fireworks exhibit at 8:30 P.M., the night of July 4, 1949, at Zilker Park in con- nection with the annual Independence Day Celebration. Councilman Drake moved to accept the recommendation of the City Manager and grant the American Legion the usual 4th of July celebration at Zilker Park including the fireworks display. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Drake, Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Glass Noes: None MR. L. T. CLARK appeared before the Council in opposition to closing an alley in West Austin in Block I on Enfield Road between Pecos and Schulle. It was brought out, that one of the property owners had built a cyclone fence over the alley space without permission. Councilman MacCorkle moved, and the motion was duly seconded, that the City Manager investigate this matter and have the party move the fence to his property line and to clear the alley space. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Drake, Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Glass Noes: None The Council resumed the public hearin on the application of BEN KING, representing T. T. SMITH and J. E. PECK, for change of zone of the property at 607 West 12th Street from "B" Residential to "C" Commercial. After further dis cussion and upon receipt of recommendation from the City Manager, (copy of which is attached to the application) Councilman Johnson moved that the Council NOT sustain the Zoning Board in its recommendation, but grant the requested change with the agreement that there will be no off-street parking in the front and that the proposed driveway will be an entrance only from 12th Street and wil be one-way south. The only parking will be parallel parking on 12th Street, similar to other parking until such time as it may become necessary to prohibit parking on 12th Street from Lavaca to Rio Grande. The motion was duly seconded ad passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Drake, Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Glass Noes: None 342 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 342 Public hearing on the request of C. H. WARNER for change of zone of his property on 5900-5901 Woodrow, or 1308-1400 Koenig Lane from "A" Residential to "C" Commercial, NOT recommended by the Zoning Board, was resumed. Councilman MacCorkle moved that the Council uphold the recomendation of the Zoning Board and not grant the requested change. The motion carried by the following Vote: Ayes: Councilmen Drake, Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Glass Noes: None The application of JOE B. TORREZ, for change of zoning of his property at 2211 Santa Rita from "A" Residential to "C" Commercial, previously referred to the Zoning Board the second time for a restudy of this area in the light of commercializing the whole block, was received by the Council with informetion from the Zoning Board that this applicant had been granted a temporary per- mit as a variation. Councilman Long moved that the following applications for changes in zoning be referred to the Zoning Board of Adjustment for consideration and recommendation: LOLA MAE PHILLIPS G. T. WILLS 2302 E. 14th Street To From "A" Residential "C" Commercial 1007 West 46th Street From "A" Residential To "C" Commercial The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Drake, Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Glass Noes: None Councilman Drake moved that the following applications for changes in zoning; be set for public hearing at 2:30 P.M., Thursday, July 14, 1949. HENRY WENDLANDT for K. R. MEYER 1902-04 Lake Austin Blvd., Ict D (1.6 acres out of Spear League) Lot G (1 acre out of Spear League) HARRISON-WILSON, for HERBERT NASSOUR North 120 x 128 of Lot P, Blk. 2, Outlot 73, Div. "E" Unplatted 58 East Avenue From "A" Residential To "C" Commercial NOT Recommended by the Zoning Board of Ad- justment From "A" Residential To "C" Commercial NOT Recommended by the Zoning Board of Adjust- ment. 342 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 343 LAWRENCE OWENS C. N. AVERY, JR. For O. B. PETERSON TED WENDLANDT, for Mrs. Sophia Wend- landt Lots 4 & 5, Blk. 1 & Lot 1, Blk. 2, Owens Subdivi- sion No. 2 Lot 8, Blk. 3, Outlot 21 Div. "C" Plainview Hgts. 3502 E. Avenue Lot 18, Blk. 4, Outlot 72 Div. "D", Brown Addition, 2905 West Avenue ERNEST C. OHLENDORF 1.76 acres out of Outlot 17, Division C, 4506 East Avenue. The motion carried by the following vote: From "A" Residential "C" Commercial To RECOMMENDED by the Zoning Board of Adjustment From "A" Residential To "C" Commercial RECOMMENDED by the Zoning Board of Adjustment From "A" Residential To "C" Commercial RECOMMENDED by the Zoning Board of Adjustment From "A" Residential To "C" Commercial RECOMMENDED by the Zoning Board of Adjustment Ayes: Councilmen Drake, Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Glass Noes: None Councilman Johnson moved that the following applications for permit to drive taxi-cabs, duly recommended by the City Manager, be granted: EDWARD D. LEWIS VERDEE FRANKLIN (Col) GILBERT LEE RAGLAND 5002 Avenue G 1911 Chicon Street 302 Hearn Street The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Drake, Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Glass Noes: None EMMIT JAMES FRANKLIN (Colored) appeared before the Council in the interest of his application to drive a taxi-cab. His application had been recommended to be denied by the City Manager. Councilman Long moved that he be granted a 90-day permit, but the motion did not carry as shown by the following vote, and the application was turned down. Ayes: Councilman Long and Mayor Glass Noes: Councilmen Drake, Johnson, McCorkle RUDOLPH CAMPBELL (Colored) previously granted a 90-day permit; due to a violation recently was recommended to have his permit revoked. Councilman Drake moved that the recommendation be accepted and the drivers license of RUDOLPH CAMPBELL be revoked. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Drake, Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Glass Noes: None 344 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 344 Councilman Drake moved that the following applications for boat licenses, duly recommended by the City Manager, be granted: JIMMY A. GANT, JR. ROY E. CALLAWAY Run About Inboard Motor The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Drake, Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Glass Noes: None Councilman MacCorkle moved that the following Beer and Wine Permits, duly recommended by the City Manager, be granted: MRS. MARY TALLEY AND F. S. SMITH THE TAP 606 Maiden Lane The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Drake, Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Glass Noes: None Councilman MacCorkle moved that the following Retail Dealers On Premise Beer License, duly approved by the City Manager, be granted: TOM WESSON Benoit Court Cafe 2900 South Congress Avenue The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Drake, Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Glass Noes: None The Council discussed the question of calling a public hearing on the sale of part of the Lake Austin Park. The City Manager stated that it would be well to make the following declarations: 1. That the Council wasnot going to give any property away; 2. That the Council will substitute something of equal or more value from the profits of the sale: 3. That it will demand a fair and reasonable price for any property sold; 4. That the Council will condition the sale on the fact it will not be disposed of to a third party; and that improvement must begin within a given time--five years. The City Manager also stated it might be well to start negotiations to obtain the property that would be substituted for this part sold, and have that well under way before a public hearing would be called. It was decided to have someone start negotiations in getting the option on this other piece of property that would be more suitable for a golf course. The Council went on record as desirous of accepting the portrait of the former Mayor, Tom Miller; and will make a formal acceptance at the time the portrait is presented. 345 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 345 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 Paul O. Simms, for the laying of certain water mains and other pipes in Springdale Addition, 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: 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 Paul O. Simms, for the laying of certain water mains and other pipes in Barton Heights B, Annex, 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; 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 final plat of the subdivision known as "Breezy Hollow Addition, Section 4", approved by the City Plah Commission of the City of Austin on June 9, 1949, be and the same is hereby accepted and authorized to be filed of 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 original plat of said subdivision prior to its recording in the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Drake, Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Glass Noes: None 346 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 346 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 final plat of the subdivision known as "Breezy Hollow Addition Section 3", approved by the City Plan Commission of the City of Austin on June 9, 1949, be and the same is hereby accepted andauthorized to be filed of 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 original plat of said subdivision prior to its recording in the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Drake, Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Glass Noes: None / Councilman Drake offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) BE IF 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 Thomas J. North, for the laying of certain water mains, sanitary sewer mains and other pipes in Breezy Hollow Addition, Section No. 4, 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: Ayes: Councilmen Drake, Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Glass Noes: None Councilman Drake 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 Thomas J. North, for the laying of certain water mains, sanitary sewer mains and other pipes in Breezy Hollow Addition, Section 3, 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: Ayes: Councilmen Drake, Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Glass Noes: None ! 347 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 347 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 the erection of a private boat dock on the property owned by Taylor Glass as described in the Travis County Deed Records and abutting on Lake Austin approximately 212 feet, and hereby authorizes the said Taylor Glass to construct, maintain and operate this private boat dock subject to same 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 an occupancy permit for the erection of this private boat dock after full compliance with all the provisions of this resolution. 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, fire and health regulations and the right of revocation is retained if, after hearing, it is found by the City Council that the said Taylor Glass 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 Noes: None Present, but not voting: Mayor Glass Councilman Johnson offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, Gaynor Construction Company is the Contractor for the alteration of a building located at 718 Congress Avenue and desires a portion of the sidewalk working space on the north 1/2 of Lot 5, Block 83, of the Original City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, 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 Gaynor Construction Company, the boundary of which is described as follows: Sidewalk Working Space Beginning at the southeast corner of the above described property; thence in an easterly direction and at right angles to the centerline of Congress Avenue to a point 5 feet west of the west curb line; thence in a northerly direction and parallel with the centerline of Congress Avenue approximately 23 feet to a point; thence in a westerly direction and at right angles to the centerline of Congress Avenue to the northeast corner of the above described property. 48 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 348 2. THAT the above privileges and allotment of space are granted to the said Gaynor Construction Company, hereinafter termed "Contractor", upon the following express terms and conditions: (1). That the Contractor shall erect within the above described working space a solid fence built of not less than one-inch material and at least 8 feet in height (or 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 the 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 barricades, and at all times that material is being delivered or taken away from the building, a watchman shall be provided to warn pedestrians of approaching danger. The Contractor will also be permitted to use one parking meter space immediately in front of the entrance in the barricade, for the delivery or removal of materials 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 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 the 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 August 1, 1949. (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 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 or damages to any person or property that may accrue to or be brought by any person by reason of the 37 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 349 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. 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 the reconstruction of a private boat dock and retaining wall on the property owned by the Yacht Harbor and described in the Travis County Deed Records as being Lots 33 and 34, of Lakeshore Addition, and hereby authorizes the said Yacht Harbor, through Mr. Jess Ashford, their agent, to reconstruct, maintain and operate this private boat dock and retaining wall subject to same 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 an occupancy permit for the reconstruction of this private boat dock and retaining wall after full compliance with all the provisions of this resolution. 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, fire and health regulations and the right of revocation is retained, if after hearing, it is found by the City Council that the said Yacht Harbor, through Mr. Ashford, 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 Drake 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 cause proceedings to be instituted in behalf of the City of Austin by the City Attorney for the acquisition, by condemnation, of a sanitary sewer easement in the bed of Waller Creek traversing Lots 5 and 6, in Block 169, of the Original City of Austin, which property is owned by Leora Franklin, Maggie Mitchell and husband, Martin J. L. Mitchell, as heirs of Alexander Hamilton, deceased. 1 350 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Drake, Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Glass Noes: None تو 350 Councilman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, Mrs. F. M. Fant has made application in writing for permission to operate a doctors office and clinic for human beings only, on the east 50 feet of Lot 27, Block B, Outlot 20, Division D, in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, the same being on the south side of West 20th Street and locally known as 205 West 20th. Street, and is located in a "B" Residence District which requires a special permit from the City Council; and WHEREAS, this application has been considered and approved by the City Council of the City of Austin, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT permission for the operation and maintenance of a doctors office and clinic for human beings only be granted to Mrs. F. M. Fant with the following conditions: 1. That this clinic be used in the general practice of medicine and that no mental or psychiatric patients be housed in such clinic. 2. That all regulations required in this zone and all building code provisions be complied with in the operation and maintenance of this building. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Drake, Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Glass Noes: None Councilman MacCorkle 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 ZONING REGULATIONS AND DISTRICTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL APRIL 23, 1931, AND RECORDED IN 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 SECOND HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT AND SECONDHEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT ON LOTS 21 THROUGH 29, MORSE AND SMITH SUBDIVISION, BLOCK 6, DIVISION "A"; CHANGING THE USE DESIGNATION FROM "B" RESIDENCE DISTRICT AND FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT AND FIRST 351 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 351 HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT ON LOTS 3 AND 4, BLOCK 58, OUTLOT 24, DIVISION C, CHRISTIAN & FELLMAN ADDITION; CHANGING THE USE DESIGNATION FROM "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT AND SECOND HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "C-1" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT AND SECOND HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT ON LOT 1 AND WEST 43 FEET OF LOT 2, BLOCK 143, OF ORIGINAL CITY OF AUSTIN; ALL OF SAID PROPERTY BEING IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; ORDERING A CHANGE IN THE USE MAPS SO AS TO RECORD THE CHANGES HEREBY ORDERED; AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. 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 Councilman Johnson 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 ORDIN- ANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND DEOLARING 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, INCLUSIVE, OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, BY AMENDING SECTION 12(a) OF ARTICLE III RELATING TO SIGNAL LIGHT LOCATIONS, AND SECTION 22(f) OF ARTICLE IV RELATING TO TWO HOUR PARKING LOCATIONS; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The ordinance was read 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 332 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 352 The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Drake 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 The Mayor declared the ordinance as being finally passed. Councilman Drake expressed an idea that the building of the annex to the Brackenridge Hospital might not be feasible at this time, and asked the City Manager to make a survey of the number of rooms occupied in the other hospitals throughout the City as well as Brackenridge Hospital; also a survey to show the portion of the hospitals that are crowded and the portions that are not crowded; the number of beds in Setons, St. David's, in the University Hospital, and the new negro hospital. The City Manager explained the bond program, the federal grant, and the long-reaching plans for this big expansion, the use of the new power plant installation to take care of the Hospital and new health building; and that if the job is under contract by June 1950, the grant would not be jeopardized; and that the hospital would not be available until 1951. He stated further it might be necessary to ask the Legislature for a county tax to help support the Hospital if this enlargement is made. It was discussed to perhaps call in an expert on Hospitals to make a study of the hospital to recommend a more efficient and economical way of handling the hospital. Councilman MacCorkle inquired about the public parking lot on City property on 5th and Guadalupe. It was brought out that there might be some legal question on the use of this land; but for public convenience, the lot will be made usab for parking on a part of it until that question is raised. There being no further business, the Council recessed until 2:30 P.M. the same date. ATTEST: Acting City Clerk APPROVED: Mayor Tabla