839 838 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting November 15, 1951 10:00 Α.Μ. Council Chamber, City Hall The meeting was called to order with Mayor Pro-tem MacCorkle presiding. Roll Call: Present: Councilmen Johnson, Long, White, Mayor Pro-tem MacCorkle Absent: Mayor Drake Present also: Walter E. Seaholm, City Manager, W. T. Williams, Jr., City Attorney; C. G. Levander, Director of Public Works; R. D. Thorp, Chief of Police. Councilman Johnson moved that the Minutes of the previous meeting as sent to the Council members be approved. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, White, Mayor Pro-tem MacCorkle Noest None Absent: Mayor Drake Mayor Pro-tem MacCorkle presided, explaining that Mayor Drake had been called to Washington, D. C. in connection with Civil Defense. Mayor Pro-tem MacCorkle reminded the Council also of the invitation by the Chamber of Commerce to the luncheon at 12:15. No action was taken on the zoning request of JOSEPHINE VISCARDI for change of zoning at 407-11 E. 15th from "B" Residence to "C" Commercial, and this matter was deferred until November 21st in order that a full Council might be present. MR. ROSWELL MILLER appeared before the Council stating there were flagrant inequities in tax valuations throughout the City, and stated a few cases where his properties were involved in a ten block area from his home in Enfield. Councilman Long thought an investigation should be made and that Mr. Stohl and Mr. Rickey Key should be asked to bring an explanation of these matters next week. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 839 839 Councilman Long then moved that the Council ask Mr. Stohl and Mr. Key to appear before the Council next week and give a statement of the facts as they find them. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, White, Mayor Pro-tem MacCorkle Noes: None Absent Mayor Drake Discussion of the traffic ordinance pertaining to No-partking between 4:00 P.M. and 6:00 P.M. on the north side of West Sixth Street from Lamar to Henderson and on the north and south sides of East 1lth from San Jacinto west to Brazos, ex tending north from E. 11th Street; and No parking between 7:00 Α.Μ. & 9:00 Α.Μ. on the same street, and also on Parkway Street on the south side from Lamar to Baylor; and adding two-hour parking on Parkway street on the north side from Lamar to Baylor, was held. Mayor Pro-tem MacCorkle then 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 OR- DINANCES 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, INGUSIVE, OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, BY AMENDING SECTION 21 OF ARTICLE IV, RELATING TO NO PARKING LOCATIONS, AND SECTION 22 OF ARTICLE IV, RELATING TO TWO-HOUR PARKING LOCATIONS; REPEALING A CERTAIN SPECIFIED ORDINANCE AND ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. The ordinance was read the first time, and Councilman "hite moved that it be passed to its second reading, and held over. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carriedby the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, White, Mayor Pro-tem MacCorkle None Absent: Mayor Drake Discussion was held on the traffic ordinance adding passenger zone locations on West 7th Street on the north side beginning 10 feet east of the east property line of Colorado and extending eastward for a distance of 30 feet; and Colorado Street on the east side, beginning at entrance to Motoramp Garage, and extending southward a distance of 50 feet: and Bus Loading Zone Locations on Lavaca Street along the east curb on the south side a distance of 50' south from West 12th Street; on West 12th Street along the north curb on the west side a distance of 50' west from Lavaca Street; on West 12th Street along north curb on the west side a distance of 50' west fromGuadalupe Street. Councilman Long asked for further study on this ordinance before it was introduced. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 840 840 Mayor MacCorkle announced that the seven annexation ordinances had been amended and would be reintroduced in order that they could be published in the papers so that all would have a better understanding of what they are. He stated the Council agreed within the very near future to work out a statement of policy on annexation whereby everyone would have some guidepost in this annexation matter. The following ordinance, was introduced: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF CERTAIN BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN ADDITIONAL TERRITORY CONSISTING OF TWO (2) TRACTS OF LAND IN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, DESCRIBED AS TRACT NO. 1 AND TRACT NO. 2, SAID TRACT NO. 1 BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE ALBERT SILSBEE SURVEY, THE C. J. STROTHER SURVEY, AND THE DANIEL GILBERT SURVEY, AND SAID TRACT NO. 2 BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE GEORGE W. SPEAR LEAGUE AND THE GEORGE W. DAVIS SURVEY, WHICH SAID ADDITIONAL TERRITORY LIES ADJACENT TO AND ADJOINS THE PRESENT BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, IN THE PARTICULARS STATED IN THE ORDINANCE. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman White moved that the ordinance be passed to its second reading. The motion, duly seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, White, Mayor Pro-tem MacCorkle None Absent: Mayor Drake The following ordinance was introduced: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF CERTAIN BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN ADDITIONAL TERRITORY CONSISTING OF A TRACT OF LAND OUT OF THE JAMES P. WALLACE SURVEY AND THE JOHN APPLEGAIT SURVEY, IN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, WHICH SAID ADDITIONAL TERRITORY LIES ADJACENT TO AND ADJOINS THE PRESENT BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, IN THE PARTICULARS STATED IN THE ORDINANCE. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Johnson moved that the ordinance be passed to its second reading. The motion, duly seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, White, Mayor Pro-tem MacCorkle None Absent: Mayor Drake CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 841 841 The following ordinance was introduced: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF CERTAIN BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN ADDITIONAL TERRITORY CONSISTING OF A TRACT OF LAND OUT OF THE JAMES P. WALLACE SURVEY, THE D. SIMPSON SURVEY, THE THOMAS ELDRIDGE SURVEY, THE S. J. WHATLEY SURVEY, THE A. B. SPEAR SURVEY, THE A. W. CANEFIELD SURVEY, THE J. BURLESON SURVEY, THE J. C. TANNEHILL LEAGUE AND THE JOHN APPLEGAIT SURVEY; ALL IN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, WHICH SAID ADDITIONAL TERRITORY LIES ADJACENT TO AND ADJOINS THE PRESENT BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, IN THE PARTICULARS STATED IN THE ORDINANCE. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Long. moved that the ordinance be passed to its second reading. The motion, duly seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, White, Mayor Pro-tem MacCorkle Noes: None Absent: Mayor Drake The following ordinance was introduced: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF CERTAIN BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN ADDITIONAL TERRITORY CONSISTING OF A TRACT OF LAND OUT OF THE J. C. HARRELSON SURVEY, THE HENRY WARNELL SURVEY, THE J. C. TANNEHILL LEAGUE, IN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, AND ALSO BEING OUT OF DIVISION A AND DIVISION B OF THE GOVERNMENT OUTLOTS ADJOINING THE ORIGINAL CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, WHICH SAID ADDITIONAL TERRITORY LIES ADJACENT TO AND ADJOINS THE PRESENT BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, IN THE PARTICULARS STATED IN THE ORDINANCE. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Long moved that the ordinance be passed to its second reading. The motion, duly seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, White, Mayor Pro-tem MacCorkle None Absent: Mayor Drake Discussion was held on Area designated as Area No. 5. Councilman White requested that certain property on which was located a dog kennel belonging to Mr. Neal Hicks, be left out of the field notes. Councilman Long asked that the Council consider leaving out about an acre of the property belonging to CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 842 842 Mr. Ted Deison, on which property had feed barns. It was agreed that the field notes on this ordinance be changed to make those adjustments. The following ordinance was then introduced: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF CERTAIN BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN ADDITIONAL TERRITORY CONSISTING OF A TRACT OF LAND OUT OF THE J. C. TANNEHILL LEAGUE AND THE SANTIAGO DEL VALLE GRANT IN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, WHICH SAID ADDITIONAL TERRITORY LIES ADJACENT TO AND ADJOINS THE PRESENT BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, IN THE PARTICULARS STATED IN THE ORDINANCE. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman White moved that the ordinance be passed to its second reading. The motion, duly seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, White, Mayor Pro-tem MacCorkle Noes: Councilman Johnson Absent: Mayor Drake The following ordinance was introduced: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF CERTAIN BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN ADDITIONAL TERRITORY CONSISTING OF TWO (2) TRACTS OF LAND IN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, DESCRIBED AS TRACT NO. 1 AND TRACT NO. 2, SAID TRACT NO. 1 BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE ISAAC DECKER LEAGUE, THE HENRY P. HILL LEAGUE, THE CHARLES H. RIDDLE SURVEY, AND THE JAMES TRAMMELL SURVEY, AND SAID TRACT NO. 2 BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE HENRY P. HILL LEAGUE, WHICH SAID ADDITIONAL TERRITORY LIES ADJACENT TO AND ADJOINS THE PRESENT BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, IN THE PARTICULARS STATED IN THE ORDINANCE. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Long moved that the ordinance be passed to its second reading. The motion, duly seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, White, Mayor Pro-tem MacCorkle None Absent: Mayor Drake The following ordinance was introduced: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF CERTAIN BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 843 843 AND THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN ADDITIONAL TERRITORY CONSISTING OF TWO (2) TRACTS OF LAND IN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, DESCRIBED AS TRACT NO. 1 AND TRACT NO. 2, EACH OF SAID TRACTS BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE HENRY P. HILL LEAGUE, WHICH SAID ADDITIONAL TERRITORY LIES ADJACENT TO AND ADJOINS THE PRESENT BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, IN THE PARTICULARS STATED IN THE ORDINANCE. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman White moved that the ordinance be passed to its second reading. The motion, duly seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, White, Mayor Pro-tem MacCorkle Noes: Absent: Mayor Drake None Mr. Neal. Hicks thanked the Council and Mayor Drake. Mayor Pro-tem MacCorkle explained these ordinances would lay over 30 days from the date of publication so that the people could be given information as to the changes. Councilman Long moved that the seven ordinances providing for the extension of certain boundary limits of the City of Austin, introduced at the Regular Meeting of the City Council on October 4, 1951, be tabled. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, White, Mayor Pro-tem MacCorkle Noes: Absent: Mayor Drake None Councilman Johnson offered the following resolution and moved its adoption (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, on November 9, 1951, bids were received by the City of Austin for the construction of a storm sewer in San Saba Street, East 5th Street and Pedernales Street Easement from East 4th Street to S. P. R. R.; such bids being as follows: S. B. Ricks $ 5,669.00 D. N. Norton 6,172.90 Joe Bland Construction Co. 6,786.60 Karl Wagner 7.995.40 Collins Construction Co. 8,009.00 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 844 844 and WHEREAS, the bid of S. B. Ricks in the sum of $5,669.00 was the lowest and best bid, and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Director of Public Works of the City of Austin and by the City Manager; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the bid of S. B. Ricks be and the same is hereby accepted, and W. E. Seaholm, City Manager, is authorized and directed to execute a contract with S. B. Ricks for the construction of a storm sewer in San Saba Street, East 5th Street and Pedernales Street Easement from East 4th Street to S.P. R. R. on the basis of his bid of $5,669.00. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, White, Mayor Pro-tem MacCorkle Noes: None Absent: Mayor Drake Councilman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, on November 9, 1951, bids were received by the City of Austin for channel excavation in Boggy Creek from East 19th Street south 1100 feet; such bids being as follows: and Raymond Canion $ 1,752.00 Collins Construction Co. 2,277.60 S. B. Ricks 2,511.20 Joe Bland Construction Co. 2,628.00 WHEREAS, the bid of Raymond Canion in the sum of $1,752.00 was the lowest and best bid, and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Director of Public Works of the City of Austin and by the City Manager; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the bid of Raymond Canion be and the same is hereby accepted, and W. E. Seaholm, City Manager, is authorized and directed to execute a contract with Raymond Canion for the channel excavation in Boggy Creek from East 19th Street south 1100 feet on the basis of his bid of $1,752.00. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, White, Mayor Pro-tem MacCorkle Noes: None Absent: Mayor Drake CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 845 845 Councilman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That W. E. Seaholm, City Manager, be and he is hereby authorized and directed to execute in behalf of the City of Austin a release of a certain drainage and sidewalk easement, insofar as the same relates to two (2) tracts of land, same being portions of Lots 34 and 35, Block 5 of Forest Hills Subdivision, a subdivision of a portion of Outlot 31, Division "C", of the Government Outlots adjoining the Original City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to a map or plat of said Subdivision of record in Book 4, pages 78 to 79 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, said two (2) tracts of land being more particularly described as follows: Tract 1: The south 2.9 feet of the south five (5) feet of Lot 34, Block 5, of Forest Hills Subdivision, Tract 2: The north 5 feet of Lot 35, Block 5, of Forest Hills Subdivision. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, White, Mayor Pro-tem "MacCorkle Noes: Nones Absent: Mayor Drake Mayor Pro-tem MacCorkle introduced the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, JULY 17, 1941, AND RECORDED IN ORDINANCE BOOK "L", PAGES 152-174, INCLUSIVE, OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, WHICH ORDINANCE WAS AMENDATORY OF THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING ZONING REGULATIONS AND DISTRICTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL APRIL 23, 1931, AND RECORDED IN BOOK "I", PAGES 301-318, INCLUSIVE, OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, THE AMENDATORY ORDINANCE HEREBY CHANGING THE USE DESIGNATION FROM "A" RESIDENCE AND FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT AND FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT ON THE EAST 2.5 ACRES OF A 4.569 ACRE TRACT OUT OF THE SPEAR LEAGUE, KNOWN AS THE 5500 BLOCK ROOSEVELT AVENUE, THE 5500 BLOCK GROVER AVENUE, AND THE 1200 BLOCK HOUSTON STREET, ALL 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. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 846 846 The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Long moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: The Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, White, Mayor Pro-tem MacCorkle Noes: None Absent: Mayor Drake The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Long moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, White, Mayor Pro-tem MacCorkle Noes: None Absent: Mayor Drake The The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Long moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, White, Mayor Pro-tem Mac.Corkle None Absent: Mayor Drake Mayor Pro-tem MacCorkle announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Pro-tem MacCorkle brought up the following ordinance for its second reading: AN ORDINANCE PERPETUALLY CLOSING AND VACATING AN ALLEY RUNNING NORTH AND SOUTH BETWEEN BLOCKS 12 AND 14 OF WALSH PLACE FROM ENFIELD ROAD TO BONNIE ROAD, KNOWN AS SCENIC DRIVE ALLEY, AND AS SHOWN ON A MAP OR PLAT RECORDED IN BOOK 3, PAGE 94, OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, BUT RETAINING EASEMENTS IN SAID ALLEY FOR ALL PUBLIC UTILITIES; AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF AN ORDINANCE ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. The Ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Long moved that The the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, White, Mayor Pro-tem MacCorkle Noes: None Absent: Mayor Drake The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Long moved that The motion, seconded by Councilman White, the ordinance be finally passed. carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, White, Mayor Pro-tem MacCorkle None Absent: Mayor Drake CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 847847 The Mayor Pro-tem announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Pro-tem MacCorkle brought up the following ordinance for its second reading: AN ORDINANCE PERPETUALLY VACATING AND CLOSING THAT CERTAIN PORTION OF ST. JOHN'S AVENUE FROM THE EAST LINE OF KENDALL AVENUE EASTERLY 359.72 FEET TO THE SOUTHERLY PROLONGATION OF THE EAST LINE OF THE JEFFERSON CHEMICAL COMPANY TRACT OF LAND, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, AND RETAINING EASEMENTS FOR ALL UTILITIES IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN; AND SUSPENDING THE ORDINANCE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF AN ORDINANCE ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. 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: None Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, White, Mayor Pro-tem MacCorkle Noes: Absent: Mayor Drake 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: Councilmen Johnson, Long, White, Mayor Pro-tem MacCorkle Noes: None Absent: Mayor Drake The Mayor Pro-tem announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Councilman Johnson offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the final plat of the subdivision known as "Woodland Park", approved by the City Plan Commission of the City of Austin on November 8, 1951, 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 indicatedby appropriate notation, signed by the Mayor, on the orginal plat of said subdivision prior to its recording in the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, White, Mayor Pro-tem MacCorkle None Absent: Mayor Drake CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 848 848 The City Manager submitted the request of MR. JOHN C. WENDE who had deeded to the City a strip of land 50' wide from Lamar Boulevard to the Railroad right-ofway, a part of it having been given for the purpose of constructing a culvert for drainage; and later the other two parts having been deeded for street purposes. The City in the meantime had changed the course of the channel, and at present there is no need for a street through the land. Mr. Wende wants the City to re convey this this property to him in consideration of his paying an amount equal to the taxes which would have been assessed against this property since he gave it to the City, had it been subject to taxation during such period. Councilman Long asked that this matter be held over until the following week. Councilman Long moved that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare a resolution to present to the Council at its next meeting, directing the publication of Notice of Intention to adopt an Ordinance Calling an Election on Charter Amendments, enumerating the proposed Charter amendments as authorized by the Council. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, White, Mayer Pro-tem MacCorkle Noes: None Absent: Mayor Drake Councilman Johnson moved that the City Mana ger instruct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance for the installation of a signal light at 12th and Chicon The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, White, Mayor Pro-tem MacCorkle Noes: None Absent: Mayor Drake Councilman White submitted a letter from the P.T.A. for a light at Zilker School. The City Manager stated he thought this could be taken care of. Councilman White made inquiry about more ground for park purposes around this School. The City Manager reported that efforts had been made; but as yet, no additional property had been obtained. Councilman White stated there were 26 men on duty at the Central Fire Station, and that the kitchen is in a horrible condition; and that it took the men past 9:00 o'clock to get their breakfast. The City Manager stated there was a consideration in the 1952 budget to correct this, and also to make changes in the communication center, in that it was to be moved up stairs. Councilman White moved that the City Manager be instructed to immediately get someone working on these changes and get the figures on this and report back. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, White, Mayor Pro-tem MacCorkle Nees: None Absent: Mayor Drake 849 849 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Councilman White noted there were forty-six men at the Fire Station, and only 25 beds, and it was not agreeable with these men to have to use the same beds, and he did not think it was healthy. The City Manager stated it would take up lots of room and money to provide for the bed space, and he recommended that the City furnish the linens for the men; and as they made up their beds, they would use fresh linens. The City Manager stated he would have a recommendation in the Budget. Councilman White discussed the traffic light at Monroe and Congress, as being incorrectly timed, in that both lights turned green at the same time. In order to discuss the new field notes on Area No. V regarding extension of boundaries of the City Limits, which new field notes were changed in the earlier part of the meeting, the Council recessed until 5:00 P.M. this date. ATTEST: APPROVED: Stuen Mayor Pro-tem City Clerk bie oosloy RECESSED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, 5:00P.M. siding. Austin, Texas November 15, 1951 The City Council reconvened at 5:00 P.M. with Mayor Pro-tem MacCorkle preRoll Call: Present: Councilmen Johnson, Long, White, Mayor Pro-tem MacCorkle Absent: Mayor Drake Mayor Pro-tem introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF CERTAIN BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN ADDITIONAL TERRITORY CONSISTING OF A TRACT OF LAND OUT OF THE J. C. TANNEHILL LEAGUE AND THE SANTIAGO DEL VALLE GRANT IN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, WHICH SAID ADDITIONAL TERRITORY LIES ADJACENT TO AND ADJOINS THE PRESENT BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, IN THE PARTICULARS STATED IN THE ORDINANCE. 850 850 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS The ordinance was read the first time, and Councilman Long moved that it be passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, White, Mayor Pre-tem MacCorkle Noes: Councilman Johnson Absent: Mayor Drake Councilman Long then moved that the Ordinance introduced at the morning session covering the annexation of Area No. 5, be tabled. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, White, Mayor Pro-tem MacCorkle Noes: None Absent: Mayor Drake Councilman Long moved that the City Manager be instructed to publish the seven annexation ordinances in accordance with the Charter, with haste. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, White, Mayor Pro-tem MacCorkle Noes: None Absent: Mayor Drake The City Attorney discussed the form in which he would like to submit the Notice of Intention to Adopt an Ordinance Calling an Election on Charter Amendments. The Council received notice from the City Manager that the following appli cat ions for change of zoning had been referred to the Zoning Board: American Legion, Department of Texas 1500 Congress To From "B" Residence "C" Commercial S. Silberstein, by Tonnet Byrd, Attorney 1613-1713 East Avenue From "C" Commercial To "C-2" Commercial There being no further business, the Council adjourned at 5:20 P.M., subject to the call of the Mayor. APPROVED ele Mayor Pro-tem ATTEST: Elsie Mossley City Clerk