CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting January 18, 1951 10:00 Α.Μ. Council Chamber, City Hall 32 32 Roll Call: The meeting was called to order with Mayor Glass presiding. Present: Councilmen Drake, Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Glass Absent: None Present also: Walter E. Seaholm, City Manager: Trueman E. O'Quinn, City Attorney; C. G. Levander, Director of Public Works, R. D. Thorp, Chief of Police. 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. MAYOR GLASS proclaimed JANUARY 27, 1951, as PAY YOUR POLL TAX DAY in Austin, as requested by the League of Women Voters, Junior Chamber of Commerce, Federated Business and Professional Women's Club. Councilman Drake moved that the application of 7TH STREET CABS, by Frank Williams, owner, to sell and transfer the 7TH STREET CABS, 2144 East 7th, to RUDOLPH RYANS, be approved. The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Drake, Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Glass Noes: None 33 33 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Councilman Drake moved that the application of EDGAR MEDEARIS, Owner, to Sell the RUCKER TAXI SERVICE OF AUSTIN, to RUDOLPH RYANS of Austin, be approved. The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Drake, Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Glass Noes: None Councilman Drake moved that the application of W. M. Collins, Owner, to sell the ELEVENTH STREET CAB COMPANY, 1129 E. 11th Street, to GEORGE KNOX, ofAustin, be approved. The motion, seconded by Councilmen MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Drake, Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Glass Noes: None MRS. BAYNE BLANKENSHIP and MRS. HENRY SASSE presented a petition and pictures (now on file in City Clerk's Office) showing unsanitary and unsightly condition of the property at 2001 Quarry Road, owned by JOE GELLMAN. They complained of his building a shed without a building permit and not in accordance with the spacings set out by ordinance. Their property had been damaged by this old building and unsanitary condition, and Mrs. Blankenship is unable to rent her house. She stated she had been to the Building Inspector; he had made an inspection, but had not enforced the law. She had been to the Health Inspector and Fire Marshall, but still the old lumber and old shed remained on the property. Councilman Long moved that the City Manager be instructed to check into this from all angles--fire, health, and building regulations, and see that the laws are enforced to the fullest extent. The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Drake, Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Glass Noes: None W. A. KIRK (Col), Travis County Voters League, made inquiry about the policy of reserving the Coliseum; as a group of colored people attempted to make a reservation for a basket-ball game on January 27th for the Infantile Paralysis Campaign, and were unable to obtain the use of the Coliseum. The Mayor stated the Coliseum had been used by the Colored people; that there were eight hundred colored school children there just the day before; and that the Council would look into his request and see just what he had asked for and whether or not the Coliseum was booked up that week--or whether there was a question of fees. W. A. KIRK stated it was regarding playing a mixed team, and he inquired if no such events could take place. The Mayor stated the schedule would be checked into; and any misunderstandings would be gone into. Councilman Long stated she wanted to go on record that the Coliseum was for the citizens of Austin, negro or white. The Mayor again stated the matter would be looked into. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 34 34 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 LOT 7, TEMPLER LOTS, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 1101 WEST GIBSON STREET, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, ORDERING A CHANGE IN THE USE MAPS SO AS TO RECORD THE CHANGE HEREBY ORDERED; AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. 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, 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 Johnson moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, 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 Johnson moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman. MacCorkle carried by the following vote: Councilmen Drake, Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Glass Ayes: Noes: None The Mayor 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 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 35 35 PLAN PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL APRIL 23, 1931, AND RECORDED IN BOOK "I", PAGES 301-318, INCLUSIVE OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, THE AMENDATORY ORDINANCE HEREBY CHANGING THE USE DESIGNATION FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT AND SECOND HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT AND SECOND HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT ON LOTS 1 THROUGH 6, BLOCK 1, AND LOTS 1 THROUGH 6, BLOCK 2, OUTLOT 4, DIVISION "A", IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, ORDERING A CHANGE IN THE USE MAPS SO AS TO RECORD THE CHANGE HEREBY ORDERED; AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. 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, 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 Long moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, 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 Long moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Drake, Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Glass None The Mayor 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 RECORES 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 PROPERTY LOCALLY KNOWN AS THE 100 BLOCK OF WEST KOENIG LANE AND THE 100, 200 AND 300 BLOCK OF EAST KOENIG LANE, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 36 36 ORDERING A CHANGE IN THE USE MAPS SO AS TO RECORD THE CHANGE HEREBY ORDERED; AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman MacCorkle moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Drake, Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Glass Ayes: 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, 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, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Drake, Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Glass Ayes: Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Councilman Johnson offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, J. M. Odom is the Contractor for the remodeling of a building located at 901 Congress Avenue and desires a portion of the sidewalk and street space abutting Lot 1, Block lll, of the Original City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, during the remodeling 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 J. M. Odom, 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 East 9th Street to a point 12 feet south of the north curb line; thence in an easterly direction and parallel with the centerline of East 9th Street approximately 160 feet to a point; thence in a northerly direction and at right angles to the centerline of East 9th Street to the southeast corner of the above described property. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 37. 37 2. THAT the above privileges and allotment of space are granted to the said J. M. Odom, 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 and 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 is 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 véhicular 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 May 1, 1951. (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 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 38 38 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. (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 Contractor's 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. vote: Which motion, duly seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following Councilmen Drake, Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Glass Ayes: Noes: None Councilman Johnson offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, J. M. Odom is the Contractor for the alteration of a building located at 506-10 Congress Avenue and desires a portion of the sidewalk and street space abutting parts of Lots 2 and 3, Block 55, of the Original City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, during the alteration of the building, such space to be used in the work and for the storage of materials therefor; therefore BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: 1. THAT space for the uses hereinabove enumerated be granted to said J. M. Odom, the boundary of which is described as follows: Sidewalk and Street Working Space Beginning at the northeast corner of the above described property; thence in an easterly direction and at right angles to the centerline of Congress Avenue to a point 12 feet east of the west curb line; thence in a southerly direction and parallel with the centerline of Congress Avenue approximately 51 feet to a point; thence in a westerly direction and at right angles to the centerline of Congress Avenue to the southeast corner of the above described property. Beginning at the northwest corner of the above property; thence in a westerly direction and at right angles to the centerline of the alley approximately 10 feet to a point; thence in a southerly direction and parallel with the CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 39 39 centerline of the alley approximately 52 feet to a point; thence in an easterly direction and at right angles to the centerline of the alley to the southwest corner of the above described property. 2. THAT the above privileges and allotment of space are granted to said J. M. Odom, hereinafter termed "Contractor", upon the following express terms and conditions: (1). That the Contractor shall construct a four-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 four feet high and 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 shall construct in the alley a guard rail within the boundary line along the north, west and south lines of the above described space, such guard rail to be at least four feet high and substantially braced and anchored.. (3). 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 is this gate to warn pedestrians and vehicles of approaching trucks. not to open out so as to impede vehicular or pedestrian traffic. (4). 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. (5). That "NO PARKING" signs shall be placed on the street side of the barricades. (6). 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. (7). That the Contractor shall in no way obstruct any fire plugs or other public utilities in the construction of such barricades. (8). 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. (9). 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. (10). That the Contractor shallremove 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 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 40 40 time to be determined by the City Manager, and inany event all such sidewalk, barricades, materials, equipment and other obstructions shall be removed not later than July 1, 1951. (11). 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. (12). 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.. (13). That any public utility, or public or private property disturbed or injured as a result of any of the activities necessary for the completion of the construction work for said building projects whether done by the Contractor, City forces, or public utilities, shall be replaced or repaired at the Contractor's expense. (14). 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 shallguarantee 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, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Drake, Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Glass Ayes: Noes: None Councilman Johnson offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, Grossman-Madden Company is the Contractor for the remodeling of a building located at 706 Congress Avenue and desires a portion of the sidewalk and street space abutting the north 1/2 of Lot 2, Block 83, of the Original City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, during the remodeling 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 Grossman-Madden Company, the boundary of which is described as follows: Sidewalk and Street Working Space Beginning at the northeast corner of the above described property; thence in an easterly direction and at right angles to the centerline of Congress Avenue 6 feet to a point; thence CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 41 41 in a southerly direction and parallel with the centerline of Congress Avenue approximately 23 feet to a point; thence in a westerly direction and at right angles to the centerline of Congress Avenue to the southeast corner of the above described property. 2. THAT the above privileges and allotment of space are granted to the said Grossman-Madden Company, hereinafter termed "Contractor", upon the following express terms and conditions: (1). That the Contractor shall erect within the above described working space a solid fence built of not less than one-inch material and at least 8 feet in height (or extending from the sidewalk to the underside of the present awning) substantially braced and anchored and to maintain same in good condition at all times while the work is in progress. The Contractor will be permitted to put a door in the barricade that will either open in or slide parallel to the barricades, and at all times that material is being delivered or taken away from the building, a watchman shall be provided to warn pedestrians of approaching danger. The Contractor will also be permitted to use two parking meter spaces immediately in front of the entrance in the barricade, for the delivery or removal of materials during construction work. (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. is not to open out so as to impede vehicular or pedestrian traffic. This gate (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 March 1, 1951. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 42 42 (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. (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 Contractor's expense. (13). That the Contractor shall furnish the City of Austin a surety bond in the sum of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00), which shall protect, indemnify and hold harmless the City of Austin from any claims or damages to any person or property that may accrue to or be brought by any person by reason of the 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, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Drake, Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Glass Ayes: Noes: None The City Manager presented the request of GEORGE W. REID, of the GRAND VOITURE OF TEXAS, Locale No. 175, to locate the Merci Box car, which the French sent tothe United States, and which is now located at Camp Mabry, in Zilker Park. The request stated $500.00 had been appropriated to place this car on a cement base, and under a car-port type of construction. There would be a railing around the car. Mr. Reid stated in his request that this Merci Box Car would be seen by many people, and their organization wanted it placed in Zilker Park. Councilman Long moved that permission be granted to locate the Merci Box Car in Zilker Park at the expense of the GRAND VOITURE OF TEXAS, and that the City Manager work out the details in finding the suitable location. The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Drake, Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Glass Noes: None Councilman MacCorkle offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: 43 43 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS The the final plat of the subdivision known as "Resubdivision of Block B and a portion of Blocks D and E, Fiset Place", approved by the City Plan Commission of the City of Austin on October 12, 1950, be and the same is hereby accepted and authorized to be filed of record in the office of the County Clerk of Travis County, Texas, in accordance with the provisions of the laws of the State of Texas, and the ordinances of the City of Austin, and that this action of the City Council be indicated by appropriate notation, signed by the Mayor, on the original plat of said subdivision prior to its recording in the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas. The motion, seconded by Councilman Drake, 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 final plat of the subdivision known as "Keystone Addition", approved by the City Plan Commission of the City of Austin on December 14, 1950, be and the same is hereby accepted and authorized to be filed of record in the office of the County Clerk of Travis County, Texas, in accordance with the provisions of the laws of the State of Texas, and the ordinances of the City of Austin, and that this action of the City Council be indicated by appropriate notation, signed by the Mayor, on the original plat of said subdivision prior to its recording in the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas. The motion, 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) WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Austin has found that an extensive street paving and improvement program in the City of Austin is essential; and WHEREAS, the City Council has begun a special assessment paving program and has let a contract to Brown & Root, Inc. dated August 22, 1950, to pave an improve forty (40) street units composed of approximately eighty (80) blocks of paving; and 4 WHEREAS, in the ordinances contained in such assessment proceedings, and in the contract heretofore referred to provision was made that if the contractor is unable to obtain reasonably satisfactory security as to any abutting property or owner, the whole street unit to which the frontage of such property belongs may be deleted from the contract; and WHEREAS, in some instances the contractor has been unable to obtain reasonably satisfactory security, and the City Council now finds that unless further CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 44 44 assurance is given to the contractor, a number of the street units included in the contract will not be improved; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That whenever a substantial majority of the owners of property abutting any street units included in the contract heretofore referred to have indicated a desire for the improvements ordered by the City Council, by signing contracts granting to the contractor involved the security herequires, and there exist any parcels of land abutting any such street units which constitute homesteads and upon which the contractor has been unable to obtain voluntary mechanic's liens as security, the City Manager of the City of Austin is, and shall be authorized, in his discretion, to enter into a supplemental contract with the contractor involved, providing for the performance by the contractor of the improvement work involved in any such street unit as set forth in the original contract, with the understanding that upon completion and acceptance of the improvement work in such street unit, the City of Austin will issue the special assessment certificates heretofore provided for, and purchase from the contractor the assessments and certificates applicable to the homesteads upon which voluntary liens have not been executed, after the same have become delinquent. Be It Further Resolved that the City Manager be and he is directed, upon the purchase of any such delinquent paving assessments and certificates, immediately to cause suit for the collection thereof to be filed and prosecuted with diligence to final judgment and satisfaction, by whatever processmay be available, including execution, garnishment, and the filing of such judgments in the judgment lien records. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Drake, Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Glass Noes: None Councilman Johnson moved that the following applications for change of zoning be set for public hearing February 8, 1951, at 11:00 A.Μ.: LEWIS JOSEPH (Southland Corp.) Lot 13, So. 34.42' of Lot 14, & so. 84.42', Lot 16, Blk.26, A.F.SMITH Addition - 5101 Burnet Road DR.S.F.WATERMAN, By N.423' of Lots 9,10,11 and J. V. Riley M. S. BROUGHER From "C" Commercial To "C-1" Commercial RECOMMENDED by the Zoning Board of Ad- justment 12, Blk. 2, Outlot 11, Div. #2# - 506 N. Lamer Blvd. From "C" Commercial To "C-2" Commercial NOT Recommended by the Zoning Board Lot 2, Blk. 1, Shoalmont Add'n., 5510 Burnet Road From "C" Commercial To "C-1" Commercial The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Drake, Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, Mayor Glass Noes: None 45 45 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS The Council received a report from the City Manager that the following application had been referred to the Zoning Board: J. W. SCARBROUGH 1401-09 Eva Street From "A" Residence To "C" Commercial (This application replaces a former application, which was referred to the Zoning Board on December 21, 1950, and later set for public hearing for February 8, 1951, and which was withdrawn and a new request made for "C" Commercial instead of "C-1" Commercial) COUNCILMAN JOHNSON mentioned that the City should be certain that the little houses on the recently purchased property on 19th Street were in habitable condition, as the City was requiring other houses to be in good shape. It was stated that these houses were livable and had sewer connections. COUNCILMAN MacCORKLE asked if a progress report could be presented each month on certain projects, such as the study of one-way streets; hospital, etc. The City Manager stated it was planned to give these reports in the Wednesday night meetings; but so far, other matters of immediate importance had been discussed. COUNCILMAN LONG inquired about the openingof West 15th Street--as to who instigated such--and stated she would like to have a report on these new plans. It was stated the Mayor had made inquiry, and the City Manager had asked for information on such, to see if such a plan would be advisable. Councilman Johnson stated he had made a similar request for a cross street from Congress to the new Interregional Highway--that a study be made of which street would be the best. etc. Councilman Drake stated he was making a study of a little project; and when he had something definite to submit, he would like to submit it to the Council. MAYOR GLASS stated it was the responsibility of each member to be on the alert for ideas for improvement, as each member was and as each had presented suggestions before. The City Manager stated he had directed the study for the opening of West 15th; and also a study of the openingof Trinity, and of Second Street. COUNCILMAN MacCORKLE felt on major projects, the whole Council should be advised before any sums of money were spent. It was stated these plans were in a study-stage and no negotiations of any kind were made. MAYOR GLASS stated he felt a study should be made of the river, andthe results of the study submitted to the Council. The Council set the following Tuesday, January 23, 1950, as a date to meet and study the request of the Austin Transit, Inc., for increase in fares. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 46 46 There being no further business, the Council adjourned subject to call of the Mayor. ATTEST: City Clerk Noly APPROVED: Mayor