352 352 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting March 16, 1950 10:00 Α.Μ. Council Chamber, City Hall The meeting was called to order with Mayor Glass presiding. Roll Call1: Present: Absent: Councilmen Drake, Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Glass None Present Also: Guiton Morgan, City Manager; C. L. Levander, Director of Public Works; Walter E. Seaholm, Director of Utilities; R. D. Thorp, Chief of Police; Trueman E. O'Quinn, City Attorney; J. D. Huffman, Director of Finance. Councilman Johnson moved that since copies of the minutes of the last meeting of the City Council have been furnished Council members by the City Clerk, the reading of the minutes be dispensed with and that the minutes be adopted as read in the Clerk's Report. Upon being duly seconded by Councilman Drake, the motion was unanimously adopted by the Council and the minutes so approved. In accordance with published notice thereof, promptly at 10:00 o'clock A. M. Mayor Glass announced that the time for submitting bids on the purchase of City of Austin General Obligation Bonds, Series 1950, in the amount of $1,550,000.00, had expired; and that the City Council would proceed with the opening of said bids. Bids were then opened and read, as follows: '. NAME OF BIDDER CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS TABULATION OF BIDS RECEIVED ON $1,550,000.00 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS SERIES 1950 SOLD MARCH 16, 1950 NOMINAL RATE PRINCIPAL INTEREST COSTS NET EFFECTIVE PREMIUM OFFERED INTEREST INTEREST COSTS RATE 1.74084 3 % 2 % 1. HALSEY, STUART & CO., INC. Chemical Bank & Trust Company Blair, Rollins & Co. Incorporated A. G. Becker & Co., Incorporated Hornblower & Weeks 2. THE FIRST BOSTON CORPORATION, CHICAGO, ILL. Robert W. Baird & Co., Inc. Milwaukee, Wis. 13/4% $1,550,000.00 $455,131.25 $ 2,380.80 $452,750.45 60,000.00 5,850.00 202,000.00 36,810.00 First Southwest Company, Dallas, Texas 13/4% 1,288,000.00 419,510.00 270.00 461,900.00 1.77602 3. FIRST SECURITIES COMPANY OF CHICAGO 3 % 60,000.00 2 % 276,000.00 5,850.00 53,460.00 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 13/4% 1,214,000.00 404,941.25 1,651.25 462,600.00 1.7787176 4. SHIELDS & CO. B. J. Van Ingen & Co. Hayden Stone & Co. 32 3 % 116,000.00 18,330.00 % 146,000.00 28,490.00 R. B. White & Co. 1 3/4% 1,288,000.00 419,510.00 697.50 465,632.60 1.790377 Raffensbarger Hughes & Co. John Small & Co. 353 353 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS TABULATION OF BIDS RECEIVED ON $1,550,000.00 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS SERIES 1950 SOLD MARCH 16, 1950 NAME OF BIDDER NOMINAL RATE PRINCIPAL INTEREST COSTS PREMIUM OFFERED NET INTEREST COSTS EFFECTIVE INTEREST RATE 5. THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF CHICAGO 2 % 570,000.00 $119,450.00 Mercantile-Commerce Bank and Trust Co. 1 3/4% 980,000.00 350,612.50 $ 2,877.00 467,185.50 1.7963491 Glore, Forgan & Co. Julien Collins & Co. W. E. Hutton & Co. Martin Burns & Corbett, Inc. Barret, Fitch & Co., Incorporated Garrett & Company, Incorporated Jones B. Shannon 6. HARRIMAN RIPLEY & CO., INCORPORATED 1 1/2% 412,000.00 56,985.00 City National Bank & Trust Co., Kansas City, Mo. 1 3/4% 758,000.00 230,536.25 Stern Brothers & Co. 2 % 380,000.00 180,700.00 250.00 467,971.25 1.79937037 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 7. PHELPS, FENN & CO., NEW YORK, N.Y. 2 1/4% 116,000.00 13.747.50 2 % 374,000.00 84,430.00 1 3/4% 1,060,000.00 370,562.50 468,740.00 1.8023 8. C. J. DEVINE & CO. 1 3/4% 1,262,000.00 332,841.25 2 % 288,000.00 139,760.00 3.554.60 469,046.65 1.8035 9. GOLDMAN, SACHS & COMPANY 3 % 60,000.00 5,850.00 2 % 510,000.00 115,550.00 13/4% 980,000.00 350,612.50 472,012.50 1.8149 10. SMITH, BARNEY & CO. 2 % 732,000.00 170,500.00 1 3/4% 818,000.00 305.943.75 2,134.35 474,309.40 1.82374 35 F 354 355 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS TABULATION OF BIDS RECEIVED ON $1,550,000.00 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS SERIES 1950 SOLD MARCH 16, 1950 NAME OF BIDDER 11. EASTMAN, DILLON & CO. NOMINAL RATE PRINCIPAL INTEREST COSTS PREMIUM OFFERED NET INTEREST COSTS EFFECTIVE INTEREST RATE 32 % $ 60,000.00 % 590,000.00 13/4% 900,000.00 12. UNION SECURITIES CORPORATION 3 % 60,000.00 $ 5,850.00 139,950.00 329,262.50 5,850.00 2 % 590,000.00 139,950.00 13/4% 900,000.00 329,262.50 $ 483.60 $474,578.90 1.824777 475,062.50 1.82663 13. THE NORTHERN TRUST COMPANY 1 1/2% 336,000.00 43,020.00 1 3/4% 744,000.00 213,360.00 2 % 470,000.00 218,950.00 475.330.00 1.8276 14. KIDDER, PEABODY & COMPANY 2 % 732,000.00 170,500.00 1 3/4% 818,000.00 305.943.75 620.00 475.823.75 1.829564 15. THE NATIONAL CITY BANK OF NEW YORK 3 % 262,000.00 61,065.00 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 1 1/2% 150,000.00 26,452.50 1 3/4% 1,138,000.00 388,648.75 476,166.25 1,8308 16. LEHMAN BEOTHERS 2 % 902,000.00 230,870.00 1 3/4% 148 648,000.00 253,120.00 483.990.00 1.8610 17. BLYTHE & CO., INC. 1 1/2% 336,000.00 43,020.00 13/4% 480,000.00 124,355.00 2 % 734,000.00 320,670.00 790.50 487,254.50 1.873515 355 356 356 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS NAME OF BIDDER PRINCIPAL 18. F. S. SMITHERS & CO. 2 % $ 990,000.00 1 3/4% 560,000.00 19. THE PHILADELPHIA NATIONAL BANK 2 1/4% 650,000.00 1 3/4% 900,000.00 20. DREXEL & COMPANY 1 3/4% 816,000.00 2 ১৪ 734,000.00 .... CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS TABULATION OF BIDS RECEIVED ON $1,550,000.00 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS SERIES 1950 SOLD MARCH 16, 1950 NOMINAL INTEREST RATE COSTS NET EFFECTIVE PREMIUM INTEREST INTEREST OFFERED COST RATE $264,750.00 223,475.00 $ 746.02 $487,478.98 1.87438 161,831.25 329,262.50 3,608.40 487,485.35 1.87440 174,545.00 320,670.00 176.70 495,038.30 1.90344 357 357 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Each of the above and foregoing bids was accompanied by a Certified Check in the amount of $31,000.00. Whereupon the bids were referred to the Finance Director for tabulation and report. Councilman Johnson offered the following resolution and moved its adoption) (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, Halsey, Stuart & Co., Inc., Chemical Bank and Trust Company, Blair, Rollins & Co., Incorporated, A. G. Becker & Co., Incorporated, and Hornblower & Weeks, acting by and through their duly authorized agent and represen- tative, K. K. Mauldin, have this day submitted to the City Council the following proposal: To the City Council City of Austin Austin, Texas March 16, 1950 Gentlemen: In accordance with the Notice of Sale and your Prospectus dated February 16, 1950, we will pay par and accrued interest from April 1, 1950 to the date of delivery plus a cash premium of $2,380.80. For Bonds Maturing July 1, 1951 through July 1, 1975 Total interest cost from April 1, 1950 to final maturity under this bid Less: Cash premium bid Net interest cost Effective interest rate Coupon Rate 1-3/4% Interest Cost $455,131.25 No bond shall be optional for redemption prior to maturity. $455,131.25 $ 2,380.80 $452.750.45 1.74084% This bid is based upon the information as to date of issue, principal maturities, delivery, place of payment, etc., as contained in your official Notice of Sale and in the "SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION" dated February 16, 1950, issued by you. Specific reference is made to your statement that delivery of the bonds will be made at the office of the City Treasurer of the City of Austin, at Austin, Texas, immediately after approval by the Attorney General of the State of Texas, Registration by the Comptroller of the State of Texas, and approval by Messrs. Wood, King and Dawson, Attorneys, New York City. It is estimated that delivery will he not later than April 18, 1950. Attached hereto is a Cashier's Check in the amount of $31,000.00 which is to be retained by you if we are awarded the bonds on this biả. You are to apply the check on the purchase price of the bonds when final delivery is made. In the event we fail or refuse to pay for the bonds, you are to cash the check as full and complete liquidated damages. In the event the bonds are not awarded to us, the check is to be returned to us immediately. 358 358 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS and, Respectfully submitted, HALSEY, STUART & CO., INC and Associates By /s/ K. K. Mauldin Authorized Representative of above firm or Syndicate WHEREAS, the said bid and proposal of Halsey, Stuart & Co., Inc. and Associates, was the most advantageous bid submitted to the City Council for the purpose of the aforesaid bonds; NOW, THEREFORE: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That said proposal of Halsey, Stuart & Co., Inc., Chemical Bank and Trust Company, Blair, Rollins & Co., Incorporated, A. G. Becker & Co., Incorporation and Hornblower & Weeks, to purchase $1,550,000.00 City of Austin General Obligation Bonds as per the City's Notice of Sale and Prospectus dated February 16, 1950, at the price and upon the terms of said proposal be and the same is hereby accepted and Halsey, Stuart & Co., Inc. and Associates be awarded the sale of said bonds; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the City Manager be and he is hereby authorized and directed to sell to Halsey, Stuart & Co., Inc., Chemical Bank & Trust Company, Blair, Rollins & Co. Incorporated, A. G. Becker & Co., Incorporated and Hornblower & Weeks the $1,550,000.00 of General Obligation Bonds of the City of Austin as per the City's Notice of Sale and Prospectus dated February 16, 1950, at par and accrued interest from April 1, 1950, to date of delivery plus a cash premium of $2,380.80 according to the terms of said bid hereinbefore set out. Which motion, carrying with it the adoption of the resolution, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Drake, Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Glass Noes: None The following ordinance was introduced by Councilman Drake: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, TO THE AMOUNT OF SEVEN HUNDRED AND FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($750,000.00) FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING, IMPROVING AND REPAIRING HOSPITAL BUILDINGS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND FOR ACQUIRING NECESSARY LANDS AND EQUIPMENT THEREFOR: PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF SAID BONDS: AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Long moved, seconded by Councilman Johnson, that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to 359 359 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS its 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, seconded by Councilman Johnson, that the rule be further suspended and the ordinance be passed to its 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 Long moved, seconded by Councilman Johnson, 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 then announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. The following ordinance was introduced by Councilman Long: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, TO THE AMOUNT OF FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($50,000.00) FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING AND IMPROVING PUBLIC PARKS AND PUBLIC PLAYGROUNDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND FOR CONSTRUCTING, IMPROVING AND REPAIRING BUILDINGS AND OTHER RECREATION FACILITIES OF SAID PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS, AND FOR ACQUIRING NECESSARY LANDS AND EQUIPMENT THEREFOR: PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF SAID BONDS: AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Drake moved, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, that the rule be suspended and the ordinance be passed to its 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 Drake moved, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, that the rule be further suspended and the ordinance be passed to its 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, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Drake, Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Glass Noes: None CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 360 360 The Mayor then announced that the ordinance had been finally passed, The following ordinance was introduced by Councilman Long: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, TO THE AMOUNT OF SEVEN HUNDRED AND FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($750,000.00) FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING, IMPROVING, AND REPAIRING PUB- LIC FREE SCHOOL BUILDINGS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND FOR ACQUIRING NECESSARY LANDS AND EQUIPMENT FOR SAID SCHOOLS: PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF SAID BONDS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Johnson moved, seconded by Councilman Long, that the rule be suspended and the ordinance be passed to its 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, seconded by Councilman Long, that the rule be suspended and the ordinance be passed to its 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, seconded by Councilman Long, 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 then announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. ১ 361 361 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MR. W. F. GUSTAFSON, representing residents of the RIDGETOP PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT, presented a petition asking the Council to appropriate sufficient funds to the proper authority to provide for the enclosing, by piping or any other feasible means, the drainag ditch that extends across the playground area of the Ridgetop School. The petition stated that an open drainage ditch such as the one now in use is a hazard to the safety and health of the children using the playground, and therefore requested immediate action. The Council received the petition, to check if there was anything the City could do, and instructed that the petition be sent to the School Board. MISS MOLLY ALLISON, MRS. ERIC ANDERSON, AND MRS. MARY J. BATES appeared asking the Council to leave the towerlight at 19th and East Avenue in that area. It was explained that the tower would have to come down, but the Council would study that area to see if it could be left out in that neighborhood at some location. The AMERICAN HISTORY CLASS from Austin High School was greeted and welcomed by the Council. The SOUTHWESTERN GREYHOUND LINES, INC., submitted a written request dated March 15th, requesting space on Congress Avenue to display a new Greyhound Scenicruiser coach on March 29th between the hours of 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM. Councilman Drake moved that permission be granted to display this coach at the northwest corner of 7th and Congress Avenue between 10:00 A.M. and 2:00P.M., March 29th, details to be worked out with the Police Department. The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, 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 Zoning Board of Adjustment be requested to consider and report on the following proposed change in zoning: Change from "C" Commercial District to "A" Residence District and First Height and Area District the following described property: 362 362 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 2865 square feet of land, same being out of and a part of Lot 1, of Block C of Delwood, Section One, a subdivision of a portion of the Thomas Hawkins Survey in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to a map or plat of said Delwood, Section One, of record in Book 4, at page 253, of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, which Lot 1, together with other property, was conveyed to the City of Austin by warranty deed dated February 2, 1949, of record in Book 945, at page 265-266, of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas, which 2865 square feet of land is more particularly described by metes and bounds as follows: BEGINNING at an iron stake at the point of intersection of the east right of way line of the Interregional Highway with the south line of said Lot 1, same being the north line of the Serviceway traversing said Block C; THENCE with the east right of way line of the Interregional Highway, N. 65°09′ E. 110.97 feet to an iron stake on the east line of said Lot 1; THENCE with the east line of said Lot 1, S. 30°55′W. 91.75 feet to an iron stake at the southeast corner of said Lot 1 and on the north line of said Serviceway; THENCE with the south line of said Lot 1 and the north line of said Serviceway N. 59°05' W. 62.45 feet to the point of beginning. vote: The motion, seconded by Councilman Drake, carried by the following Ayes: Councilmen Drake, Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Glass Noes: None Citations on the Council were served by MR. C. E. SCHUTZE, Sheriff's Department, in the suit filed by MARY ANN TRUEHITT, against the City of Austin. MR. HOWARD WEBB, Commodore, Long Horn Boat Club, appeared before the Council asking permission to hold boat races this summer in the City Park under the same conditions as last year, the dates to be May 28th and September 10th. Councilman Long moved that permission be granted to hold the boat races on the dates of May 28th and September 10th, with details to be worked out with the Police Department. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Drake, Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Glass Noes: None 363 363 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 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 reconstruction and maintenance of a loading platform in the sidewalk area on the east side of East Avenue, adjoining property which is owned by the Southwestern Ice and Cold Storage Company, the same being designated as Lot 8, Block 35, of the Original City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, and locally known as 311 Red River Street, and hereby authorizes the said Southwestern Ice and Cold Storage Company to reconstruct and maintain said loading platform, subject to the same being reconstructed 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 Southwestern Ice and Cold Storage Company has failed and refused and will continue to fail and refuse to perform any such conditions, regulations and ordinances. (Recommendations attached) Austin, Texas March 16, 1950 Mr. Guiton Morgan City Manager Austin, Texas Dear Sir: We, the undersigned, have considered the application of the Southwestern Ice and Cold Storage Company, through C. P. Metcalf, Vice President, for permission to reconstruct and maintain a loading platform in the sidewalk area on the east side of East Avenue, adjoining Lot 8, Block 35, of the Original City of Austin, Travis County, Texas and locally known as 311 Red River Street, and we hereby advise that the following conditions exist: The property upon which this ice storage depot 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 Southwestern Ice and Cold Storage Company be granted permission to reconstruct and maintain said loading platform on the sidewalk area on the east side of East Avenue, subject to the following conditions: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 364 364 That the proposed loading platform be reconstructed in a substantial manner and provided with steps and hand rails at each end to permit pedestrians passing through this area and 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) C. G. Levander Director of Public Works (Sgå) J. C. Eckert Building Inspector vote: Which motion, duly seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following Ayes: Councilmen Drake, Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Glass Noes: None adoption: Councilman Drake offered the following resolution and moved its (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, Leslie Crockett is the Contractor for the erection of a building located at 300 West 8th Street and desires a portion of the sidewalk and street space abutting parts of Lots 5 and 6, Block 100, of the Original City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, during the erection 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 Leslie Crockett, the boundary of which is described as follows: Sidewalk and Street 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 West 8th Street to a point 12 feet south of the north curb line; thence in an easterly direction and parallel to the centerline of West 8th Street approximately 76 feet to a point; thence in a northerly direction and at right angles to the centerline of West 8th Street to the southeast corner of the above described property; thence in an easterly direction and at right angles to the centerline of Lavaca Street to a point 12 feet east of the west curb line; thence in a northerly direction and parallel to the centerline of Lavaca Street approximately 60 feet to a point; thence in a westerly direction and at right angles to the centerline of Lavaca Street to the east line of the above described property. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 365 365 2. THAT the above privileges and allotment of space are granted to the said Leslie Crockett, hereinafter termed "Contractor", upon the following express terms and conditions: (1). That the Contractor shall construct a 4-foot walkway within the outer boundaries of the above described working space, such walkway to be protected on each side by a guard rail at least 4 feet high substantially braced and anchored, and without wood strips or obstructions of any kind along the pavement within the walkway, and at any time in the opinion of the City officials it becomes necessary for any reason to install a board floor within the walkway, the Contractor shall upon notice from the Building Inspector immediately place such a wood floor and substantially support same to prevent sagging under load. (2). That the Contractor is permitted to construct in his working space a substantial gate which shall be kept closed at all times when not in use, and at all times that such gate is open, the Contractor shall maintain a person at this gate to warn pedestrians and vehicles of approaching trucks. This gate is not to open out so as to impede vehicluar or pedestrian traffic. (3). That no vehicles in loading or unloading material at the working space shall park on any part of the street outside of the allotted working space. (4). That "No Parking" signs shall be placed on the street side of the barricades. (5). That the Contractor is permitted to construct a temporary work office within such allotted working space provided such work office is not within 25 feet of any corner street intersection. (6). That the Contractor shall in no way obstruct any fire plugs or other public utilities in the construction of such barricades. (7). 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. (8). 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. (9). 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 September 1, 1950. (10). 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. (11). 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. 366 366 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS (12) 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 Contractors expense. (13). That the Contractor shall furnish the City of Austin a surety bond in the sum of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00), 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 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, duly seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, 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 Council of the City of Austin hereby approves the property situated on the south side of Manor Road as a private gasoline plant, which property is owned by Warner Mfg. Company and is designated as Lot 9, Block 14, Outlot 45, Division B, Glissman Addition, in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, and hereby authorizes the said Warner Mfg. Company to operate a private gasoline plant consisting of a 550 gallon underground tank and pump for the sole purpose of servicing their own motor equipment and from which no gasoline is to be sold, subject to the same being operated 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 operation of this private gasoline plant 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 Warner Mfg. Company has failed and refused, and will continue to fail and refuse to perform any such conditions, regulations and ordinances. (Application) March 7, 1950 367 367 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS City Council City of Austin Austin, Texas. Gentlemen: I wish to make a request for a permit to locate an underground 550 gallon gasoline tank and a 10 gallon visible pump on the rear end of property next to alley at 1707 Manor Road, where we are now located. request. Thanking you for your kind and prompt attention to the above mentioned (Recommendation) Very Truly Yours, Warner Mfg. Co. By (Sgd) C. H. Warner, Owner Austin, Texas March 16, 1950 Mr. Guiton Morgan City Manager Austin, Texas Dear Sir: I, the undersigned, have considered the application of Warner Mfg. Co., through their agent, Mr. C. H. Warner, for permission to operate a private gasoline plant consisting of a 550 gallon underground tank and pump for the sole purpose of servicing their own motor equipment and from which no gasoline is to be sold, upon property located on the south side of Manor Road, which property is designated as Lot 9. Block 14, Outlot 45, Division B, Glissman Addition, in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, and locally known as 1707 Manor Road. This property is located in a "C" Commercial District and I recommend that this permit be granted subject to the following conditions: (1). That the gasoline tanks and pumps shall be of an approved type and shall bear the label of the Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., and that all tanks and pumps shall be installed in compliance with the Ordinance governing the storage and handling of gasoline. (2). That all tanks and pumps shall be located not nearer than 10 feet to the property line and so located that cars stopped for the purpose of unloading or receiving gasoline or other supplies shall not in any way obstruct the free passage of traffic on either the sidewalk, street or alley. (3). That "NO SMOKING" signs shall at all times be prominently displayed, and no person shall be permitted to smoke on the premises where gasoline is handled or stored. (4). That all fees shall be paid and a permit secured from the Building Inspector's Office before any installation work is started, and that no equipment shall be placed in operation until after final inspection and approval of same. 368 368 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Respectfully submitted, (Sgd) J. C. Eckert Building Inspector Which motion, duly seconded by Councilman Johnson, 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 Council of the City of Austin hereby approves as a filling station site the property located at the northeast intersection of Burnet Road and North Loop Boulevard which property fronts 150 feet on Burnet Road, 23.5 feet on North Loop Boulevard and 160 feet on Jeff Davis Avenue and being known as a portion of the George W. Spear League in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, and hereby authorizes the said Ione Patricia Brougher, to construct, maintain and operate a drive-in gasoline 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 is retained if, after hearing, it is found by the City Council that the said Ione Patricia Brougher, has failed and refused, and will continue to fail and refuse to perform any such conditions, regulations and ordinances. (Application) March 7, 1950 Hon. City Council City Hall Austin, Texas VIA: Department of Public Works Attn: Mr. Rountree Gentlemen: I hereby make application for permission to construct a Gulf filling station at 5301 Burnett Road according to plans and specifications, and recommendations of the Dept. of Public Works. Respectfully, Encl: Plans and Specifications (Recommendation) 369 369 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS (Sgd) Ione Patricia Brougher 5314 Jeff Davis St. Austin, Texas March 16, 1950 Mr. Guiton Morgan City Manager Austin, Texas Dear Sir: We, the undersigned, have considered the application of Ione Patricia Brougher for permission to construct, maintain and operate a drive-in gasoline filling station and to construct commercial driveways in conjuction therewith upon the property located at the northeast intersection of Burnet Road and North Loop Boulevard which property fronts 150 feet on Burnet Road, 23.5 feet on North Loop Boulevard and 160 feet on Jeff Davis Avenue, and being known as a portion of the George W. Spear League and the property upon which this filling station is to be located is owned by Ione Patricia Brougher and we hereby advise that the following conditions exist: The property upon which this filling station is to be located is designated as "C" Commercial Use District upon the zoning maps of the City of Austin. There is a storm sewer in North Loop Boulevard approximately 220 feet east of the above described property. We recommend that Ione Patricia Brougher be granted permission to construct, maintain and operate said gasoline filling station and to construct curbs, ramps and sidewalks in conjunction therewith, subject to the following conditions: (1) That all buildings and equipment shall be placed inside of the property line, correct lines to be obtained before construction starts or equipment is installed. Lines and grades to be obtained from the Department of Public Works for entrances and driveways, building lines to be approved by the City Building Inspector. That the applicant shall confer with the Department of Public Works as to future grades of the sidewalks and gutters on the adjacent streets before he starts any construction relative to the filling station. (2) That only underground tanks shall be used and that all pumps shall be so located that it will be impracticable to service motor vehicles therefrom while said motor vehicles are standing on any part of a sidewalk, street or alley. (3) That the gasoline tanks, pumps, and all equipment used in connection with the storage and handling of gasoline shall be an approved type and shall bear the label of Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.; that all construction of the filling station improvements shall be in accord with the Building Ordinance, the Zoning Ordinance, the Filling Station Ordinance and in accord with the ordinance prohibiting the disposal of commercial water 370 370 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS or oils upon the City streets. (4) That the grades of the station shall be such that no waste water or oils or any floor washings shall ever pass over the City sidewalk area and that all of said oils and water shall be concentrated into a combined grease and sand trap which shall be constructed in accordance with our standard plan 2-H-146 and shall be conducted by a pipe connection from said sand trap to the nearest storm sewer. (5) That all filling station improvements, pump islands, driveways, ramps, gutters, sidewalks, and curbs shall be constructed of concrete at the expense of the applicant as set forth upon the plan hereto attached, which plan bears the Department of Public Works file number 2-H-981. (6) Expansion joints shall be constructed as shown upon the plan hereto attached marked 2-H-981 and shall be of the pre-moulded type. (7) When the owner considers that he has complied with all the requirements of the City of Austin for filling stations, he shall apply for a final inspection and upon approval, the Building Inspector shall issue a Certificate of Operation before such filling station can be put into service. Respectfully submitted, (Sgd) C. G. Levander Director of Public Works (Sgd) J. C. Eckert Building Inspector Which motion, duly seconded by Councilman Johnson, 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 Council of the City of Austin hereby approves as a filling station site the property located at the northeast intersection of North Loop Boulevard and the Georgetown Road which property fronts 100 feet on North Loop Boulevard and 160.5 feet on the Georgetown Road and being known as a portion of Lots 1, 2 and 3, Northfield Addition in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, and hereby authorizes the said Jack H. Key to construct, maintain and operate a drive-in gasoline 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 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 371 371 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 Jack H. Key has failed and refused, and will continue to fail and refuse to perform any such conditions, regulations and ordinances. (Application Attached) The Honorable City Council, City of Austin, Austin, Texas Gentlemen: Austin, Texas March 7th 1950 I respectfully request a permit to erect a filling station for the Texas Company according to ordinances of the city and state covering this type of work. This station is to be built at the intersection of Dallas Highway and North Loop Blvd. Respectfully Submitted, (Sgd) Jack H. Key, 606 Rio Grande St., Austin, Texas. (Recommendation Attached) Austin, Texas March 16, 1950 Mr. Guiton Morgan City Manager Austin, Texas Dear Sir: We, the undersigned, have considered the application of Jack H. Key for permission to construct, maintain and operate a drive-in gasoline filling station and to construct commercial driveways in conjunction therewith upon the property located at the northeast intersection of North Loop Boulevard and the Georgetown Road which property fronts 100 feet on North Loop Boulevard and 160.5 feet on the Georgetown Road, and being known as a portion of Lots 1, 2 and 3, Northfield Addition, and the property upon which this filling station is to be located is owned by Jack H. Key and is under lease to the The Texas Company and we hereby advise that the following conditions exist: The property upon which this filling station is to be located is designated as "C" Commercial Use District upon the zoning maps of the City of Austin. There are no storm water drainage facilities in place adjacent to this property. The storm water and surface drainage from this filling station will 372 372 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS have to be conveyed to a seep well to be constructed on the property of the applicant. We recommend that Jack H. Key be granted permission to construct, maintain and operate said drive-in filling station and toconstruct curbs, ramps, and sidewalks in conjunction therewith, subject to the following conditions: (1) That all buildings and equipment shall be placed inside of the property line, correct lines to be obtained before construction starts or equipment is installed. Lines and grades to be obtained from the Department of Public Works for entrances and driveways, building lines to be approved by the City Building Inspector. That the applicant shall confer with the Department of Public Works as to future grades of the sidewalks and gutters on the adjacent streets before he starts any construction relative to the filling station. (2) That only underground tanks shall be used and that all pumps shall be so located that it will be impracticable to service motor vehicles therefrom while said motor vehicles are standing on any part of a sidewalk, street or alley. (3) That the gasoline tanks, pumps, and all equipment used in connection with the storage and handling of gasoline shall be an approved type and shall bear the label of Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.; that all construction of the filling station improvements shall be in accord with the Building Ordinance, the Zoning Ordinance, the Filling Station Ordinance, and in accord with the ordinance prohibiting the disposal of commercial water or oils upon the City streets. (4) That the grades of the station shall be such that no waste water or oils or any floor washings shall ever pass over the City sidewalk area and that all of said oils and water shall be concentrated into a combined grease and sand trap which shall be constructed in accordance with our standard plan 2-H-146 and shall be conducted by a pipe connection from said sand trap into a seep well located upon the property of the applicant. (5) That all filling station improvements, pump islands, driveways, ramps, gutters, sidewalks and curbs shall be constructed of concrete at the expense of the applicant as set forth upon the plan hereto attached, which plan bears the Department of Public Works file number 2-H-980. (6) Expansion joints shall be constructed as shown upon the plan hereto attached marked 2-H-980 and shall be of the pre-moulded type. (7) When the owner considers that he has complied with all the requirements of the City of Austin for filling stations, he shall apply for a final inspection and upon approval, the Building Inspector shall issue a Certificate of Operation before such filling station can be put into service. Respectfully submitted, C. G. Levander Director of Public Works (Sgd) J. C. Eckert Building Inspector Which motion, duly seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the 373- 373 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Drake, Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Glass Noes: None Councilman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, Southern Union Gas 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 Southern Union Gas 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 WEST 55 STREET, from a point 362 feet west of Chesterfield Avenue westerly 146 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 7 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said WEST 55 STREET. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2½ feet. (2) A gas main in MILLS AVENUE, from a point lll feet south of West 37th Street southerly ill feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 13 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said MILLS AVENUE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2 feet. (3) A gas main in JOE SAYERS AVENUE, from a point 119 feet south of Ullrich Avenue southerly 284 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 7 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said JOE SAYERS AVENUE. Said gas main described above have a cover of not less than 20 feet. (4) A gas main in EAST 4th STREET, from a point 96 feet west of Pleasant Valley Road westerly 491 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 12 feet north of and parallel to the south property line of said EAST 4th STREET. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2 feet. (5) A gas main in HARVEY STREET, from East 12th Street northerly 599 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 7 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said HARVEY STREET. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 374 374 Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2 feet. (6) A gas main in JEWELL STREET, from a point 326 feet west of South 5th Street westerly 193 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 7 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said JEWELL STREET. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2½ feet. (7) A gas main in EAST 3rd STREET, from a point 663 feet east of San Saba Street easterly 53 feet, the centerline of which gas mainshall be 7½ feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said EAST 3rd STREET. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2 feet. (8) A gas main in KAREN AVENUE, from Woodrow Avenue to Arroyo Seca, the centerline of which gas main shall be 7½ feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said KAREN AVENUE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2 feet. (9) A gas main in TISDALE DRIVE, from a point 340 feet north of Anderson Lane, northerly 129 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 7 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said TISDALE DRIVE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2 feet. (10) A gas main in BRENTWOOD STREET, across Chesterfield Avenue intersection, the cneterline of which gas main shall be 7 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said BRENTWOOD STREET. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2 feet. (11) A gas main in CHESTERFIELD AVENUE, from Brentwood Street southerly 349 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 7 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said CHESTERFIELD AVENUE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2 feet. (12) A gas main in McCARTY STREET, from a point 92 feet south of Felix Avenue, southerly 198 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 9 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said McCARTY STREET. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2 feet. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 375 375 (13) A gas main in EAST 3rd STREET, from a point 616 feet east of San Saba Street easterly 47 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 7 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said EAST 3rd STREET. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2 feet. (14) A gas main in WEST 55th STREET, from a point 334 feet west of Chesterfield Avenue westerly 90 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 7 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said WEST 55th STREET. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2½ feet. (15) A gas main in EILERS AVENUE, from a point 560 feet north of East 51st Street, northerly 78 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 7 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said EILERS AVENUE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2½ feet. The Southern Union Gas 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 a 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 Southern Union Gas 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 Southern Union Gas 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 franchies granted to said company by the City of Austin. Which motion, duly seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Drake, Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Glass Noes: None Councilman MacCorkle introduced the following ordinance: 376 376 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 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 BOOK "K", PAGES 159-179, INCLUSIVE, OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, BY AMENDING SECTION 22(e) OF ARTICLE IV RELATING TO ONE-HOUR PARKING; 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 its second reading. The motion, duly seconded by Councilman Johnson, 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 its third reading. The motion, duly seconded by Councilman Johnson, 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, duly seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Drake, Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Glass Noes: None The Mayor then announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor 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 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 FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT AND FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT ON TWO TRACTS OF LAND, (1) A TRACT 75 x 600 FEET, FRONTING 75 FEET ON TOOMEY ROAD, AND (2) THE NORTH APPROXIMATE 90 FEET OF A 367 ACRE TRACT OUT OF THE DECKER LEAGUE, BOTH 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. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 377 377 The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Long moved that the rule be suspended, and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, duly seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, 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 its third reading. The motion, duly seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Drake, Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Glass Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time, and Councilman Long moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, duly seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Drake, Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Glass Noes: None The Mayor then announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Councilman Johnson moved that the following application be set for public hearing April 13, 1950, 11:00 A.M., for change of zoning: M. K. HAGE Lots 21 and 22, Block 1, Outlots 31 & 32, Div. Ο, 93-95-97 East Avenue From "A" Residnce to "C" Commercial NOT Recommended by the Zoning Board The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Drake, Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Glass Noes: None Public hearing on the following applications were advertised for 11:00 Α.Μ. this date and were publicly heard: MRS. OUIDA F. NALLE 1201-11 Red River From "C-1" Commercial To "C-2" Commercial and NOT Recommended by the Zoning Board JAKE SILBERSTEIN 1000-18 Red River and ADDITIONAL PROPERTY (Requested by City Council) From 10th to 11th on Red River on East Side; From present zoning to "C-2" Commercial From 11th to 13th on Red River, both sides NOT Recommended by the Zoning Board 378 378 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MR. GEORGE NALLE, JR., appeared in behalf of MRS. OUIDA F. NALLE in the above zoning. Opposition was expressed by CURTIS ANDERSON, 1300 Block on Red River; U. A. GILMORE, 1308 Red River; C. D. PARKER, 1101 Red River; TRAVIS LARUE, 12th & Red River, LOUISE GUTIERREZ, 503 E. 13th, expressed opposition to the change, stating the area in question was unsanitary and parts of it was more or less a slum area; and if the zoning were changed, the area that is now trying to build up would be jeopardized if the C-2 zoning were granted. MRS. L. E. STEVENSON appeared in opposition. After a lengthy discussion, and explanation of the two zones to the interested parties, Councilman Drake moved that the zoning be changed as advertised on Red River from 10th to 13th to. "C-2" Commercial. The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle,carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Drake, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Glass Noes: Councilman Johnson The Mayor stated there was a four-fifths vote and the property as advertised would be changed to "C-2" Commercial, and the City Attorney was instructed to draw up the necessary ordinance. ..... S. 2. SKINNER North 22acres of a 4 acre tract west of and adjoining the I&GN ROW, from the north- east corner of Camp Mabry to the southeast corner of High- land Park West, in back of the 4500 block of Highland Terrace. From "A" Residence To "D" Industrial NOT Recommended by the Zoning Board of Adjustment MR. SKINNER appeared in his own behalf, stating he would like to have a lumber yard or warehouse. Mr. Skinner then stated he would ask for a Commercial zoning and use his property for anything that would come in under that zone Opposition to Commercial or Industrial zoning was expressed by MR. PAT WISEMAN 2808 Camp Mabry Road, MISS JAUNITY BRYANT, 2906 Camp Mabry Road, MAJOR DOUGLAS PRITCHETT, 2900 Camp Mabry Road, and others. MR. SKINNER withdrew his request for Industrial Zoning. The Council informed him if he wanted to apply for "C" Commercial zone, to resubmit his application to the Council. MR. D. C. EBNER and MR. RUDY RICE, Vice President and President of the EAST AUSTIN CIVIC CLUB, asked for a part of the Sand Beach Reserve for the construction of a Little League Base Ball Stadium. Theypreferred the old Harmon Park at the foot of Waller Creek. The Council directed them to MR. BEVERLY SHEFFIELD to work out some locations that would be suitable and permanent and submit their specific requests then through the City Manager to the Council. Councilman Long asked that some kind of warning signs be placed near Westenfield Park, as cars travelled at a fast rate of speed by the park. She stated one child had been seriously hurt, and another almost run over. She 379 379 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS felt that signs should be placed below the hill and on top of the hill to slow down the speeding cars. The Council instructed the City Manager to see that Traffic Signs were placed warning the people that there was a playground in this area and to slow down. Councilman MacCorkle stated that several doctors had called him suggesting that since a hospital expert was being employed that before the new building was started, the expert should go over the building plans. He stated also that the items which the Medical Staff had worked out should be listed in this survey and put in the contract. The City Manager gave a report on some meetings he had attended regarding the Hospital. He stated the plans had been approved by the State and United States Public Health Departments and that the doctors had approved the plan. Councilman Drake stated he would like to have a written recom- mendation from the Medical Staff recommending the employment of DR. HERMAN SMITH. It was also brought out by the Mayor that recommendations from Hospitals that have been surveyed by Dr. Smith be obtained. The Council asked that the City Manager get as much information on this consultant as possible and ask the Staff at the Hospital to bring in their written recommendation of Dr. Smith, and written details on what they want included in the survey. Councilman MacCorkle inquired about the taxi-cab ordinance. It was stated it could be ready for draft at the next meeting, but the Council work had been heavy and several hearings were due the next week. Councilman MacCorkle asked that the Council have a copy of the draft a week before it is submitted for action by the Council. Changing the date of hearing on the One-way street plan was discussed, the change to be from Thursday, March 23rd to Wednesday the 22nd. The Mayor was to give publicity through the press and radio. Councilman Long inquired about the Building Code Committee. The City Manager was to check on the Electric Engineers Association for some names they recommended. Councilman Drake stated that Austin was in need of an Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Code and that this could be included in the proposed code, and that someone should be appointed from that line of work. The Council then recessed, subject to the call of the Mayor. ATTEST: چ City Clerk APPROVED: Mayor