CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting March 30, 1950 10:00 Α.Μ. Council Chamber, City Hall 408 408 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; C. G. Levander, Director of Public Works; Dr. Ben Primer, City Health Officer; R. D. Thorp, Chief of Police, J. D. Huffman, Jr., 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 Long, the motion was unanimously adopted by the Council and the minutes so approved. MR. C. L. FREUND, Rt. 5, Box 158, inquired about the paving of Alameda Street, where there is one vacant piece of property. The Council advised him to get everyone signed up, and the City would assess the property. He asked the Council to use the asphalt watering experiment on Algarita and Alameda Streets. MR. FREUND stated also they would like to see Algarita Street paved and that he had been to the School Board to ask them to pay their part of the paving, and they in turn referred him to the City Council. The Council directed the City Manager to look into this and check with the School Board on it. MR. M. H. CROCKETT submitted two petitions as follows: (1) "We the undersigned tax-paying residents, living inside the city-limits of the Highlands Addition, East of the S.P.Railroad and Red River Street, here now respectfully petition you to please see that we are furnished with sewage-facilities in order that we can make this neighborhood a sanitary and livable place, because as it is now, you know that it is absolutly a nuisance, intolerable 409 409 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS and should be taken care of without any further delay. "There are some fifty or sixty homes or even more in this subdivision which are without any kind of sanitary facilities and you might understand just what this is, especially in rainey seasons of the year." (Signed by 37 residents) (2) "We the undersigned taxpayers and residents of Austin, Travis County, Texas, residing inside the City limits, respectfully petition you to furnish us with city-sewerage lines in order that our part of the city can be made livable. Some have septic tanks but they are not satisfactory on account of our subsoil will not take or absorb the water and therefore it becomes a perfect nuisance. "In addition to this you will find a great number of people perhaps up to about 100 or more that does not have any kind of sanitation equipment and these people refuse to install septic tanks because they are not satisfactory in that soil. We would appreciate very much if your inspectors will check on this." (Sighed by 33 residents) MR. CROCKETT stated he would donate a large amount to help people connect their property to the sewers where they are financially unable to have the work done. He stated MR. BOB LONG and MR. MCCANDLESS had indicated they would go in with him and put in a pump station and lift. MR. CROCKETT asked that they be given a regular refund contract. The City Manager stated the Engineering Department could look into the cost, grades, and drainage; and if it could be worked out the City could possibly make an agreement. MR. O. D. CLAWSON expressed his appreciation for the Council's consideration and stated he would be willing to help anyone unable to pay for the connections. MR. HERMAN JONES, representing the Travis County Society for Crippled Children expressed appreciation to the Council for making this project possible and a success; and to invite the Council and City Officials to visit the Center, Sunday, April 2nd, between 4:00 and 6:00 P.M. at the open house. He gave a report on the work of this center and its success. The Mayor thanked the Society for all they had done in this good work. MR. SHERMAN WEST appeared before the Council asking that the Council pass an ordinance requiring grocery stores to close on Sundays. Councilman Johnson explained this was already a State law, and anyone could now file charges, and that this also applied to Drug Stores, with the exception of the Prescription Departments. 410 410 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 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 as a filling station site the property located at the southeast corner of the intersection of Fredericksburg Road and Del Curto Road which property fronts 150 feet on Fredericksburg Road and 150 feet on Del Curto Road and being known as Lots 4., 5 and 6, Delcrest Addition in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, and hereby authorizes the said F. M. Del Curto 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 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 F. M. Del Curto has failed and refused, and will continue to fail and refuse to perform any such conditions, regulations and ordinances. (Recommendation attached) Mr. Guiton Morgan City Manager Austin, Texas Dear Sir: "Austin, Texas March 30, 1950 We, the undersigned, have considered the application of F. M. Del Curto 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 southeast corner of the intersection of Fredericksburg Road and Del Curto Road, which property fronts 150 feet on Fredericksburg Road and 150 feet on Del Curto Road and being known as Lots 4, 5 and 6, Delcrest Addition in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, and the property upon which this filling station is to be located is owned by F. M. Del Curto 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 is to be disposed of in such a manner that such water and other surface drainage will not flow across the sidewalk area into the street. We recommend that F. M. Del Curto be granted permission to construct, maintain and operate said drive-in 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 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 411 411 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-H146. (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-984. (6) Expansion joints shall be constructed as shown upon the plan here to attached marked 2-H-984 and shall be of the pre-moulded type. (7) When the owner considers that he has complied with allthe 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 " The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, 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) CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 412 412 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 east side of Lamar Boulevard, south of West 12th Street, which property fronts approximately 72 feet on Lamar Boulevard and being known as a portion of Lot 1, Block 4, Silliman Addition in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, and hereby authorizes the said Riley Severn 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 Riley Severn has failed and refused, and will continue to fail and refuse to perform any such conditions, regulations and ordinances. (Recommendations attached) "Austin, Texas March 30, 1950 Mr. Guiton Morgan City Manager Austin, Texas Dear Sir: We, the undersigned, have considered the application of Riley Severn 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 on the east side of Lamar Boulevard, south of West 12th Street, which property fronts approximately 72 feet on Lamar Boulevard, and being known as a portion of Lot 1, Block 4, Silliman Addition in theCity of Austin, Travis County, Texas, and the property upon which this filling station is to be located is owned by Riley Severn 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 inlet in the east side of Lamar Boulevard approximately 150 feet south of the above described property. We recommend that Riley Severn be granted permission to construct, maintain and operate said drive-in 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 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 413 413 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 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-C-1316. (6) Expansion joints shall be constructed as shown upon the plan hereto attached marked 2-0-1316 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 The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Drake, Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Glass Noes: None 414 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 414 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 as a filling station site the property located at the southeast corner of the intersection of Lamar Boulevard and West 10th Street, which property fronts 100 feet on Lamar Boulevard and 85 feet on West 10th Street and being known as a portion of Lots 1 and 2, Block 9, Silliman Addition in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, and hereby authorizes the said Odas Jung 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 allthe 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 fegulations; and the right of revocation is retained if, after hearing, it is found by the City Council that the said Odas Jung has failed and refused, and will continue to fail and refuse to perform any such conditions, regulations and ordinances. (Recommendations attached) "Austin, Texas March 30, 1950 Mr. Guiton Morgan City Manager Austin, Texas Dear Sir: We, the undersigned, have considered the application of Odas Jung 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 southeast corner of the intersection of Lamar Boulevard and West 10th Street, which property fronts 100 feet on Lamar Boulevard and 85 feet on West 10th Street, and being known as a portion of Lots 1 and 2, Block 9, Silliman Addition in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, and the property upon which this filling station is to be located is owned by Odas Jung 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 West 10th Street adjacent to the above described property. We recommend that Odas Jung be granted permission to construct, maintain and operate said drive-in gasoline filling station and to construct curbs, ramps, and sidewalks in conjunction therewith, subject to the following conditions: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 415 415 (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 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-H982. (6) Expansion joints shall be constructed as shown upon the plan hereto attached marked 2-H-982 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 The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Drake, Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Glass Noes: None CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 414 416 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 as a filling station site the property located at the northwest corner of the intersection of West 32nd Street and Guadalupe Street, which property fronts 100 feet on West 32nd Street and 105 feet on Guadalupe Street and being known as a portion of Lots 1, 2 and 3, Block 2, Gypsy Grove Addition in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, and hereby authorizes the said A. Wayne Price and J. H. McCullick 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 A. Wayne Price and J. H. McCullick have failed and refused, and will continue to fail and refuse to perform any such conditions, regulations and ordinances. (Recommendations Attached) "Austin, Texas March 30, 1950 Mr. Guiton Morgan City Manager Austin, Texas Dear Sir: We, the undersigned, have considered the application of A. Wayne Price and J. H. McCullick 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 northwest corner of the intersection of West 32nd Street and Guadalupe Street, which property fronts 100 feet on Westn 32nd Street and 105 feet on Guadalupe Street, and being known as a portion of Lots 1, 2 and 3, Block 2, Gypsy Grove Addition in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, and the property upon which this filling station is to be located is owned by A. Wayne Price and J. H. McCullick 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. We recommend that A. Wayne Price and J. H. McCullick be granted permission to construct, maintain and operate said drive-in filling station and to construct curbs, ramps, and sidewalks in conjunction therewith, subject to the following conditions: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 417 417 (1) That all buildings and equipment shall be placed inside of the property line, correct lines to be obtained before construction starts or equip- ment 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 conbined 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-983. (6) Expansion joints shall be constructed as shown upon the plan hereto attached marked 2-H-983 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 11 The motion, seconded by Councilman Drake, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Drake, Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Glass Noes: None CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 418 418 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 north side of Lyons Road as a private gasoline plant, which property is owned by H. Dittlinger Roller Mills Company, and is designated as part of Lot 5, Outlot 40, Division A, Siegmund Addition, in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, and hereby authorizes the said H. Dittlinger Roller Mills Company, through their Manager, Clayton Gurley, 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 H. Dittlinger Roller Mill's Company has failed and refused and will continue to fail and refuse to perform any such conditions, regulations and ordinances. (Recommendation attached) #Austin, Texas March 30, 1950 Mr. Guiton Morgan City Manager Austin, Texas Dear Sir: I, the undersigned, have considered the application of H. Dittlinger Roller Mills Company, through their Manager, Clayton Gurley, for permission to operate a private gasoline plant consisting of a 550 gallon underground tank and pump for the sole purpose of eservicing their own motor equipment and from which no gasoline is to be sold, upon property located on the north side of Lyons Road, which property is a part of Lot 5, Outlot 40, Division A, Siegmund Addition, in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, and locally known as 3600 Lyons Road. This property is located in a "D" Industrial 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 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 419 419 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. Respectfully submitted, (Sgd) J. C. Eckert Building Inspector The motion, 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) 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 CONNELLY STREET, from a point 162 feet north of East 46th Street northerly 216 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 7.5 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said CONNELLY STREET. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2 feet. (2) A gas main in CANION STREET, from Brentwood Street westerly 108 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 7.5 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said CANION STREET. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2 feet. (3) A gas main in POQUITO STREET, from a point 565 feet north of Peoples Street northerly 25 feet, the centerline of which gas main : CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 420 420 shall be 6.5 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said POQUITO STREET. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2 feet. (4) A gas main in ARROYO SECA, from Ullrich Avenue southerly 476 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 7.5 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said ARROYO SECA. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2 feet. (5) A gas main in CEDAR AVENUE, from a point 37 feet south of East 19th Street northerly 81 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 9 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said CEDAR AVENUE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2 feet. (6) A gas main in EAST 19TH STREET, from Cedar Avenue easterly 169 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 13.5 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said EAST 19TH STREET. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2 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 at hand, and 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 of replacement of any underground tuility damaged during the constructionof 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. vote: The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following Ayes: Councilmen Drake, Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Glass Noes: None 421 421 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS The Mayor 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 BOOK "K", PAGES 159-179, INCLUSIVE, OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, BY AMENDING SECTION 12(b) OF ARTICLE III RELATING TO STOP SIGN 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 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. motion, duly seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Drake, Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Glass Noes: None The The ordinance was read the third time, and Councilman MacCorkle moved that The motion, duly seconded by Councilman Johnson, the ordinance be finally passed. 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 ENTITLED: "AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE CONSTRUCTION AND REPAIR OF SIDEWALKS, CURES AND GUTTERS, DRIVEWAYS, SETBACKS AND INCIDENTAL WORK IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN; SPECIFYING MATERIALS TO BE USED IN ALL SUCH CONSTRUCTION; PROVIDING THAT SUCH MATERIALS, KIND, CONTENT, SPECIFICATIONS, AND MANNER OF CONSTRUCTION SHALL BE SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE CITY ENGINEER; DEFINING AND LICENSING CONTRACTORS; REQUIRING PUBLIC LIABILITY BONDS FOR ALL SUCH IMPROVEMENTS NOT MADE BY THE CITY OF AUSTIN; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE CUMULATIVE OF ALL OTHER ORDINANCES; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; REQUIRING PERMITS FOR ALL SUCH IMPROVEMENTS; FIXING PENALTIES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, " WHICH ORDINANCE WAS PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 422 422 CITY OF AUSTIN FEBRUARY 1, 1945, AND IS RECORDED IN BOOK "M", PAGES 14-26, INCLUSIVE, OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, BY AMENDING SUBSECTION V, SECTION 12; SUBSECTION X, SECTION 12, SUBSECTION Y, SECTION 12; AND DELETING SEVENTH GRAMMATICAL PARAGRAPH FROM SUBSECTION Y, SECTION 12; AND REPEALING THE SKETCHES AND PLANS ENTITLED (1) "DRIVEWAY SECTION" AND (2) "COMMERCIAL DRIVEWAY AND CURB SETBACK" AND "CURB SETBACK SECTION"; 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, motion, duly seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: The Ayes: Councilmen Drake, Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Glass Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time, and Councilman MacCorkle moved The that the rule be suspended, and the ordinance passed to its third reading. motion, duly seconded by Councilman Long, 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 Long, 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 Mayor introduced the following ordinance: DEFINING NUISANCE PERSONAL PROPERTY: DIRECTING REMOVAL AND IMPOUNDING OF SAME WHEN FOUND IN PUBLIC PLACES; PROVIDING A LIEN THEREON AND SALE TO SATISFY LIEN AND REDEMPTION BEFORE AND AFTER SALE; PROVIDING FOR NOTICE OF SALE, POSTING AND ADVERTISING THEREOF AND NOTICE BY REGISTERED MAIL TO OWNERS OF MOTOR VEHICLES; PRESCRIBING PROCEDURE FOR AUCTION SALE, DISPOSITION OF PROCEEDS; VESTING TITLE IN AUCTION BUYER; DEFINING JUNK; DIRECTING ITS SALE AND DISPOSAL OF PROCEEDS THEREOF; KEEPING RECORDS AND PRESCRIBING FEES; EXCEPTING LIVESTOCK, FOWLS AND DOGS; REPEALING CERTAIN ORDINANCE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The ordinance was read the first time, and Councilman Johnson moved that the rule be suspended, and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, duly seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Drake, Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Glass Noes: None CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 423 423 The ordinance was read the second time, and Councilman Johnson moved that the rule be suspended, and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, duly seconded by Councilman Long, 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 motion, duly seconded by Councilman Long, the ordinance be finally passed. 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. Action on the request of CAPITAL AREA COUNCIL OF BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA, by Judge Ben H. Powell and MacUmstattd, Attorneys, for change of zoning of the property at 1108-1110 Willow Street from "A" Residence to "C" Commercial, postponed from the meeting of March 23rd, was considered. Councilman Long moved that the recommendation of the Zoning Board be upheld and the change NOT granted. The motion, seconded by Councilman Drake, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Drake, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Glass None Present but not voting: Councilman Johnson, because of his interest as Trustee of the Church which is adjacent to the above property. Hearing on the request of BILL PAPPAS for change of zone at 1809 San Jacinto Street from "C" Commercial to "C-2" Commercial was postponed again by the Council on the request of the Attorney, MR. PAUL HOLT. Councilman Long moved that the following requests for change of zoning be referred to the Zoning Board of Adjustment for consideration and recommendation: E. H. MILLER AND MRS. E. T. MILLER 1006-12 West 26th PURE ICE & FOODS, INC. From "A" Residence To "B" Commercial 1603-1950 Manor Rd. From "A" and "C" To "C-2" Commercial The motion, seconded by Councilman Drake, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Drake, Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Glass Noes: None CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 424 424 Councilman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, Drs. Ralph Hanna, W. W. Kelton, Jr. and J. M. Coleman, have made application in writing for permission to erect and maintain a medical clinic for children on Lots 1 and 2, Block 6, Fruth Addition, Outlot 73, Division D, in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, the same being on the east side of Cedar Street, and locally known as 3001-03 Cedar Street, and is located in a "B" Residential 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 erection and maintenance of a medical clinic for children be granted to Drs. Ralph Hanna, W. W. Kelton, Jr. and J. M. Coleman 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 erection and maintenance of such building. The motion, seconded by Councilmen MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Drake, Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Glass Ayes: Noes: None In compliance with the Council's instructions of March 23, 1950, that the Wrecker Ordinance be amended to allow 3/4 ton equipment to be on both the Rotation and the Selection List, the City Attorney submitted such an amendment. The Mayor introduced the following ordinance, amending the Wrecker Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE ENTITLED: "AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE OPERATION OF WRECKERS AND WRECKER COMPANIES IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN; DEFINING CERTAIN WORDS AND PHRASES; PROVIDING FOR ISSUANCE OF PER- MITS FOR OPERATION OF WRECKERS AND WRECKER COMPANIES; PROHIBITING PURSUIT OF AMBULANCES AND POLICE CARS; PROHIBITING WRECKERS AT THE SCENE OF AN ACCIDENT ON PUBLIC STREETS; PROHIBITING THE SOLICITATION OF WRECKER BUSINESS ON PUBLIC STREETS; PROHIBITING THE INTERCEPTION OF POLICE RADIO MESSAGES; PRESCRIBING FORMS TO BE USED FOR CALLING WRECKERS TO ACCIDENT SCENES; PRESCRIBING PROCEDURE TO BE USED IN CALLING WRECKERS TO ACCIDENT SCENES; PROHIBITING RECOMMENDATION OF WRECKERS BY POLICE OFFICERS; PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION OF THE ORDINANCE; PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE; SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND MAKING THIS ORDINANCE EFFECTIVE ON THE 15TH DAY OF MARCH, CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 425 425 1950", WHICH ORDINANCE WAS PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN FEBRUARY 23, 1950, AND IS RECORDED IN BOOK "P", PAGES 164-170, INCLUSIVE, OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, BY AMENDING SECTIONS 10(1), 12 AND 14; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH: SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND MAKING THIS ORDINANCE EFFECTIVE ON THE 17TH DAY OF APRIL, 1950. Discussion on this amendment was held. Representatives from the Automobile Dealers and from the Wrecker Companies were present. MR. HAROLD F. GREEN opposed the amendment as he had complied with the ordinance. MR. JOHN NASH, JR. represented the Automobile Dealers Association; MR. TOM LONG represented the Wrecker Companies; MR. JACK STABLEFORD, MR. P. K. WILLIAMS, MR. STELFOX, MR. E. L. BAUKNIGHT all took part in the discussion. After a lengthy discussion, all were in agreement, and the Council instructed the City Attorney to amend the ordinance to show a selection to be made at the scene of collision by the owner of the vehicle, not from a list, but by naming some person who is licensed to tow; and if he has no choice, then the police officer, as under the present ordinance, will call headquarters by radio; and from there, a selection will be made from the rotation list; and on the rotation list will be shown only those licensees who have at least a tong and a half equipment. Also where there is no selection, the person may indicate where the destination of the car is to be. The City Attorney was further instructed to have the amendment ready for the following meeting of the Council. Mayor Glass introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING LOITERING IN THE PARKS, PLAYGROUNDS AND PUBLIC GROUNDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN; EXCEPTING LAKE AUSTIN METROPOLITAN PARK FROM SUCH PROHIBITION; PRESCRIBING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Council did not take any action on the above ordinance, but felt that the names of the various Parks and Playgrounds should be included in the ordinance, and the Director of Recreation was directed to list those parks, and that the ordinance be rewritten including the specific parks. The City Manager submitted the following recommendation from the Director of Recreation, dated March 22nd: "I have viewed the location requested by the East Austin Civic Club for the construction of a Little League Baseball Field. Their preference is old Harmon Park at the foot of Waller Street. The location of this proposed baseball field at this site is recommended by the Recreation Department. 424 426 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS "I pointed out to Mr. Ebner and Mr. Rice that with the construction of a low water dam, the City may have other plans for the beauti- fication and development of the sand beach reserve. "My recommendation is that the City permit the erection of this area subject to the following conditions: 1. The league will be sponsored by the Recreation Department and directed by the East Austin Civic Club. 2. That in the event the proposed baseball organization fails the facilities will remain intact to be used by the Recreation Department. 3. That the type of advertisement on the fence be subject to the approval of the City of Austin. " Councilman Long then offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, the Tenth Ward Civic Club has submitted a proposal for the construction of a Little League Baseball Field on a tract of land south of and adjacent to the Federal Fish Hatchery, such tract being a part of Outlet 70 in Division "0", and a part of the east Sand Beach Reserve in the City of Austin; and WHEREAS, such proposal has been considered, and it is deemed a feasible and worthwhile addition to the recreation program of the City, Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That such proposal be and the same is hereby approved and the Tenth Ward Civic Club is hereby authorized to construct a Little League Baseball Field on the site above referred to, the exact location of such field to be designated by the Department of Public Works of the City, and to operate such field under the supervision and direction of the Recreation Department of the City in the manner set out in said proposal, the permission and authority herein granted being subject to the following terms and conditions: (a) The operation of such field shall be subject to termination by either the City of Austin or the Club at the end of any calen- dar year, and all sales of advertising on baseball field fence shall be limited to the current year in which such advertising is sold. (b) The type of all such advertising shall be subject to the approval of the City of Austin. (c) During the period of operation of such field by the Tenth Ward Civic Club, the Club shall carry public liability and property damage insurance insuring the City of Austin against any claims whatsoever resulting from such operations and the use of the land of the City in connection therewith to the extent of $1000.00 property damage and $5000.00/$10,000.00 public liability. 427 427 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS The motion, 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 as a substitute resolution for the one adopted on February 2nd, so that the resolution adopted for the Tenth Ward Civic Club and the one for the South Austin Lion's Club would be uniform and alike. (RESOLUTION) : WHEREAS, the South Austin Lion's Club has submitted a proposal for the construction of a Little League Baseball Field on a tract of land in Butler Park adjacent to the City Soft Ball fields; and WHEREAS, such proposal has been considered, and it is deemed a feasible and worthwhile addition to the recreation program of the City, Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That such proposal be and the same is hereby approved and the South Austin Lion's Club is hereby authorized to construct a Little League Baseball Field on the site above referred to, the exact location of such field to be designated by the Department of Public Works of the City, and to operate such field under the supervision and direction of the Recreation Department of the City in the manner set out in said proposal, the permission and authority herein granted being subject to the following terms and conditions: (a) The operation of such field shall be subject to termination by either the City of Austin or the Club at the end of any calendar year, and all sales of advertising on baseball field fence shall be limited to the current year in which such advertising is sold. (b) The type of all such advertising shall be subject to the approval of the City of Austin. (c) During the period of operation of such field by the South Austin Lion's Club, the Club shall carry public liability and property damage insurance insuring the City of Austin against any claims whatsoever resulting from such operations and the use of the land of the City in connection therewith to the extent of $1000.00 property damage and $5000.00/$10,000.00 public liability. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Drake, Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Glass Ayes: Noes: None 428 428 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Councilman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That Guiton Morgan, City Manager, be and he is hereby authorized on behalf of the City to enter into a contract with the State of Texas and Texas and New Orleans Railroad Company, by the terms of which said railroad company will convey an easement across its right of way to the State of Texas for the Inter- regional or Interstate Highway and the City of Austin will reimburse the railroad for the cost of rearranging Western Union Company's and railroad's telegraph and telephone pole and wire lines. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Drake, Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Glass Noes: None The City Manager submitted the following letter from HOWARD T. COX & COMPANY under date of March 8, 1950: "We wish to submit our proposal to examine the accounts and records of the City of Austin for the calendar year 1950 for a flat fee of $4,500,00 which was the amount of our fee for similar services in 1949. "In this connection we shall make a detailed audit of all cash transactions on a monthly basis for the entire year of 1950, and shall submit a report at the end of the year similar to that which we have recently prepared covering the year 1949. "The consideration of our firm by the City Council will be indeed appreciated." The Council held a discussion on this appointment. Councilman Long felt that publicity should be given that it was time to consider this audit. Councilman MacCorkle stated he would like to know just what was included in the audit. He also stated he was interested in knowing how the estimated budget was actually working out. At this point, the City Manager submitted a report, "CITY OF AUSTIN GENERAL FUND AND UTILITY FUND STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS, DISBURSEMENTS & BALANCES FOR THE TWO MONTHS ENDED FEBRUARY 28, 1950 (Copy on file with City Clerk) and went over the various items. In further discussion of the audit, the Council was interested in knowing just what was covered in the audit. No action was taken on appointing the Auditor, and it was decided to wait until the following week, APRIL 6, 1950, and ask Mr. COX to outline just what he proposed to cover, and give the Council an opportunity to study the proposal. DR. BEN M. PRIMER, City Health Officer, submitted his proposed City-wide Clean-up Program, as follows: 429 429 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS "Following instructions from Mayor Glass, I visited Dr. George W. Cox, State Health Officer, on March 16th and March 20, 1950, and discussed the matters which have been under dispute between the Council and Dr. Cox. He expressed himself as desirous of having a City-Wide Clean-up Campaign which would enlist the cooperation of the entire citizenship of Austin and emphasizing the individual's responsibility in cleaning up unsightly and insanitary conditions and keeping them clean. He offered the services of his department in any manner that 'could further this program and assigned one of his employees who had specialized in this type of program in other cities of the State to assist in the organization and operation. "Briefly, this program would involve the following: 1. Selection of an individual to head a central or steering committee. 2. Selection of a citizens central committee. This could be a committee composed of representatives of all civic clubs similar to the Mayor's Pecan tree planting program. 3. Appointment of subcommittees in charge of such things as garbage and refuse, sewerage, publicity and education. 4. Selection of civic groups to be responsible for definite areas in the clean-up drive, they in turn to organize block or area committees. 5. Holding of one organizational meeting and such additional meetings as the chairman may deem desirable. 6. Organized publicity including a proclamation on clean-up by the Mayor, radio and newspaper write-ups and a speakers bureau to address clubs, etc. "Cost: The proposed clean-up campaign has been discussed with the Sanitary Division (garbage) of the City engineers office and they informed me that one or two additional trucks would be available for use in such a campaign. Other estimated expenses would be 1. Garbage ordinance bulletin (explaining in simple language individual's responsibility) 2. Inspection sheets 40,000 copies (1 page) 40,000 copies (1 page) 3. Work sheet paper, stationery & supplies 4. Extra labor & sundry TOTAL $150.00 150.00 100.00 100.00 $500.00 "The above four items can be charged to Item 4100-510, Health Department, and will need no extra appropriation. "If additional trucks are needed in the clean-up, they can probably be secured for short periods from private sources through a citizens committee. "I would like to recommend that the City of Austin conduct a clean-up campaign along the above lines and use the facilities of the State Health Department. 430 430 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Discussion of the organization of this campaign was held. It was felt sufficient time should be given to get the program well organized. Councilman MacCorkle moved that the City back this campaign, appoint a Chairman and set the first meeting on April 10th at the City Library Auditorium. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Drake, Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Glass Noes: None With reference to the Ordinance on one-way streets, the City Manager stated he was not ready to make recommendation to the Council, as he wanted to look in the the costs of traffic light installations and to check further before he was ready to submit the proposed ordinance. The City Manager submitted the following written statement to the Council: "March 30, 1950 "In connection with the work at the City of Austin Power Plant, three contractors: namely, J. M. Odom, E. E. Farrow Company, and W. K. Jennings Electric Company, have requested an extension of time for reasons beyond their control, same being that their workmen have not reported for work for the past two weeks. "Usually the City Manager's Office or the engineer in charge grant minor extensions of contract working time due to the weather or other conditions, but a general time extension due to the complete stoppage of work on three contracts involved is largely a matter of policy, and hence this report is being submitted to you. "It is suggested that inasmuch as work on these three contracts has been stopped now for two weeks, that each of these contractors be granted a 30 day extension to the working provided in our contracts, including the two weeks which have elapsed since the work stopped on their part of the work March 15." (S) Guiton Morgan Councilman Drake moved that extension of time be granted the three contractors until April 17, 1950. The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Drake, Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Glass Noes: None Councilman Long stated she would like to see the Council get together with the contractors and Labor and work out some kind of compromise, as the two would not get together, and that time and money were being wasted. It was felt that the extension of time was give to see if they could work it out. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 431 431 Councilman Drake stated to the Council that he had been asked to talk with the School Board regarding a bond issue, and he would like for the Council to instruct the City Manager to proceed with plans as to what would be necessary for the City's needs over a ten year period. He suggested a joint effort of the School Board and the City, would get a better support of the people in the passage of a bond issue. He thought the Council should go into details on what the City Manager submitted and itemized, and make a thorough study and perhaps have this election in the later fall. In discussion it was brought out that with reference to storm sewers, it would be easy to estimate those needs and combine them with the projection of population increase and area increase. It was felt that the City must control the conditions of the property when it takes it into the city limites; and that before a subdivision is approved, there should be an agreement that within a certain length of time, the streets should be paved by the Subdivider. Councilman Johnson moved that the City Manager be instructed to get up the figures on what the city will need in the next ten year period. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Drake, Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Glass Noes: None The City Manager presented a letter from DR. HERMAN SMITH, Hospital Consultant, under date of March 13, 1950, which letter is on file with the City Clerk, and which is quoted in part here: ".... "In accordance with Mr. Morgan's request I am repeating the comments I made at the meeting: 1. That I was to come to Austin to make an initial survey of the hospital within the next thirty days, at which time I would make comments upon the general administrative set-up insofar as the staff's relationship to the city manager and city council is concerned, and the possibilities of an administrative board; a study of the admissions system and social service department, the x-ray department and perhaps similar items of a general nature. 2. It was understood that I would not go into the specific details of administrative procedures in most of the departments of the Hospital until the new administrator, who is to succeed Mr. Weeg, has had the opportunity of acquainting himself with the hospital for a period of approximately six months. 3. Approximately six months after Mr. Weeg's successor has started work at the hospital, I will continue the survey through all departments of the hospital and at this second visit discuss and advise regarding any local issues which have come up since my first report, and perhaps as a result of my first report. 4. Approximately four months after the second report has been submitted, I am to come to Austin again for a final visit to discuss the changes which have taken place, or may not have taken place, as a result of the second report; or any other details which may have 434 432 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS developed between the second and third reports. 5. The fee for all these services, as I told you, is to be $2500.00 plus traveling expenses. "As my program appears mw, it looks as if it would be convenient for me to start the first study on about Thursday, April 6, 1950. Please let me know if this is convenient. (S) Herman Smith, M. D. The City Manager also submitted the following recommendation from the Chief of Staff, Brackenridge Hospital under date of March 29, 1950. "As Chief of Staff of Brackenridge Hospital, I am instructed to advise you that the executive staff has voted to recommend to you the employment of Dr. Herman Smith of Chicago to make the survey which the staff has previously requested. "Dr. Smith's letter of March 13, a copy of which is attached, was written pursuant to a meeting held at the Hospital with Dr. Smith. "It is recommended that for the $2,500.00 fee, plus traveling expense, Dr. Smith make an initial survey early in April with parti- cular reference to administrative and social service procedures, the x-ray department, and other items of a general nature; that approximately six months following a successor to Mr. Weeg, Dr. Smith make a survey of administrative procedures; with a final visiting report several months after that time. We believe that Dr. Smith's letter outlines the type of survey to be made, and this meets with the approval of the doctors on the executive staff. In addition, we would like for Dr. Smith to review the plans as now being completed by architects for the purpose of advising of any economies or improvements that may be effected, keeping in mind the fact that the improvements necessarily must be limited to the block of ground on which the Hospital is located, and to a proper attachment to the existing building." (Signed Raleigh R. Ross, Chief of Staff, Brackenridge Hospital) The City Manager stated in reply to letters he had sent out making inquiry of Dr. Smith, the replies were commending him very highly on his work. He had done consultant work on expansion programs rather than on existing administrative set-up. Some said he had helped them in their operation, and all commented favorably on his work. Councilman MacCorkle moved that the City Manager proceed with the employment of Dr. Herman Smith on the basis of his proposal. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Drake, Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Glass Noes: None 433 433 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Councilman Johnson moved that as has been the custom of the Council, that the time for the payment of City taxes without penalty be extended to June 1, 1950. The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Drake, Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Glass Noes: None The appeal of JACOB SCHMIDT on the Decision from the Equalization Board, was considered by the Council. Councilman Johnson noted there were only six appeals from the Equalization Board. In discussion of JACOB SCHMIDT'S appeal, Councilman MacCorkle felt that the Council should follow the recommendation of the Equalization Board. Councilman Drake moved that JACOB SCHMIDT be granted a depreciation factor of 35% instead of 25% on the front part of his building, 11270 square feet, at 413 Congress Avenue. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Drake, Long, Mayor Glass Noes: Councilmen Johnson, MacCorkle Councilman MacCorkle complimented the Fire Department in his efficiency and personnel, and stated that he felt the Department should be provided with the best equipment. He mentioned asbestos suits and gas masks; and thought this matter should be looked into to see if they should be needed. The following ordinance was introduced by Mayor Glass: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE ENTITLED "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 CONSTRUCT- ING, IMPROVEING 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" WHICH ORDINANCE WAS PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL MARCH 16, 1950, AND IS RECORDED IN ORDINANCE BOOK "P" OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, BY AMENDING SECTION (7) OF SAID ORDINANCE SO AS TO PROVIDE A CONTINUING DIRECT ANNUAL TAX TO PAY INTEREST ON SAID BONDS AND CREATE A SINKING FUND SUFFICIENT TO REDEEM THE BONDS AT MATURITY; 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 its second reading. The motion carried by the following vote: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 434 434 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 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 Mayor Glass: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE ENTITLED "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 EQUIP- MENT THEREFOR; PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF SAID BONDS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY", WHICH ORDINANCE WAS PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL MARCH 16, 1950, AND IS RECORDED IN ORDINANCE BOOK "P" OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, BY AMENDING SECTION (7) OF SAID ORDINANCE SO AS TO PROVIDE A CONTINUING DIRECT ANNUAL TAX TO PAY INTEREST ON SAID BONDS AND CREATE A SINKING FUND SUFFICIENT TO REDEEM THE BONDS AT MATURITY; 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 ordiname 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 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 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 235 435 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 Mayor Glass: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE ENTITLED "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 PUBLIC 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", WHICH ORDINANCE WAS PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL MARCH 16, 1950, AND IS RECORDED IN ORDINANCE BOOK "P" OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN BY AMENDING SECTION (7) OF SAID ORDINANCE SO AS TO PROVIDE A CONTINUING DIRECT ANNUAL TAX TO PAY INTEREST ON SAID BONDS AND CREATE A SINKING FUND SUFFICIENT TO REDEEM THE BONDS AT MATURITY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Long moved, seconded by Councilman Drake, 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 Long moved, seconded by Councilman Drake, 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 Long moved, seconded by Councilman Drake, 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. 436 436 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS There being no further business, the Council then recessed, subject to the call of the Mayor. ATTEST: City Clerk APPROVED: Mayor