CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS : MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting April 16, 1953 10:00 Α.Μ. Council Chamber, City Hall ۱ 283 283 The meeting was called to order with Mayor Drake presiding. Roll call: Present: Councilmen Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, White, Mayor Drake Absent: None Present also: W. E. Seaholm, City Manager; W. T. Williams, Jr., City Attorney; C. G. Levander, Director of Public Works. Councilman MacCorkle moved that the Minutes of the previous meeting be approved. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, White, Mayor Drake Noes: None The Council received additional information from ANNIE I. MAXWELL and MRS. EVELYN MAXWELL HARRIS as to providing additional parking spaces in connection with their proposed doctor's offices and clinics at 2512-2514 Seton Avenue. It was requested that notices be sent to the property owners advising them that the plans had been received and that additional parking spaces would be made available, and that the Council would consider this application on April 23, 1953. The Council received notice that the following applications for change of zoning had been referred to the Planning Commission: MOTON H. CROCKETT, JR. By T.E.0 Quinn 3912-3922 Lamar Blvd. From "C" Commercial To "C-1 Commercial RICHARD HODGES & JEROME 5006-5012 Red Bluff M. SMITH 300-310 Shady Lane 5015-5021 E. lst From "A" Residence To "D" Industrial CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 281 234 Councilman MacCorkle 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 Matthews Drive, from a point approximately 1150 feet north of Windsor Road easterly 178 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be ll feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said Matthews Drive. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2 feet. (2) A gas main in Matthews Drive, from Matthews Drive northerly 299 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 17 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of Matthews Drive. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2½ feet. (3) A gas main in Scenic Drive, from Matthews Drive northerly 799 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 4 feet west of and parallel to the 8 inch Sanitary Sewer Line of said Scenic Drive. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2½ feet. (4) A gas main in Scenic Drive, from a point 104.5 feet south of River Road northerly 532 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet east of and parallel to the west property line of said Scenic Drive. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2½ feet. (5) A gas main in River Road, from Scenic Drive to east property line of Subdivision, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said River Raad. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2½ feet. (6) A gas main in Moonlight Bend, from River Road : : CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 285 285 northerly 311 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said Moonlight Bend. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2½ feet. The Southern Union Gas Company is hereby put upon notice that the City of Austin does not guarantee that the space assigned above is clear from other underground utilities, but is based upon the best records we have at hand, and that the minimum depth stated does not have any reference to the fact that greater depths may not be required at special points. When the Southern Union Gas Company requires definite information upon the ground as to elevations or working points from which to base the location of their assignments, they shall apply to the Department of Public Works not less than three (3) days before such information is required. The Southern Union Gas Company is further put upon notice that they will be required to bear the expense of repairs or replacement of any underground utility damaged during the construction of lines named in this resolution. AND THAT whenever pavement is cut in the vicinity of a fire plug, water must be used at intervals during the course of backfilling of the ditches. THAT the work and laying of said gas mains, including the excavation in the streets, and the restoration and maintenance of said streets after said mains have been laid shall be under the supervision and direction of the City Manager, and under all the pertinent terms and conditions of the certain franchises granted to said company by the City of Austin. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carrded by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, White, Mayor Drake Noes: None Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, W. D. Anderson is the Contractor for the erection of a building located at 103 West 21st Street and desires a portion of the sidewalk and street space abutting Lot 1, Block A, Outlot 18, Division D, in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, during the erection of the building, such space to be used in the work and for the storage af 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 W. D. Anderson, the boundary of which is described as follows: Sidewalk and Street Working Space Beginning at the north west corner of the above described property; thence in a northerly direction and at right angles to the centerline of West 21st Street to a CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 286 286 point 12 feet north of the south curb line; thence in an easterly direction and parallel to the centerline of West 21st Street approximately 128 feet; thence in a southerly direction and at right angles to the centerline of West 21st Street to the northeast corner; thence in an easterly direction and at right angles to the centerline of the alley 6 feet; thence in a southerly direction and parallel to the centerline of the alley approximately 65 feet to a point; thence in a westerly direction and at right angles to the centerline of the alley to the east property line; Beginning at the northwest corner of the above described property; thence in a westerly direction and at right angles to the centerline of University Avenue to a point 4 feet west of the west curb line; thence in a southerly direction and parallel to the centerline of University Avenue approximately 70 feet to a point; thence in an easterly direction and at right angles to the centerline of University Avenue to the west property line. 2. THAT the above privileges and allotment of space are granted to said W. D. Anderson, 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, wuch 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 itebecòmesynecessaryangrtány 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 supportsame to prevent sagging under load. (2). That "No Parking" signs shall be placed on the street side of the barricades. (3). That the Contractor shall in no way obstruct any fire plugs or other public utilities in the construction of such barricades. (4). 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. (5). 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. (6). 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 February 1, 1954. (7). 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 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 287 297 of additional barriers or safeguards if the conditions demand it. (8). 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. (9). That any public utility, or public or private property, distrubed 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. (10). 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 distrubed 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: The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, White, Mayor Drake Noes: None Councilman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, A. W. Bryant is the Contractor for the erection of a building located at 2800 Robinson Avenue and desires a portion of the sidewalk and street space abutting on Lots 7 and 8, Block D, Avalon "A", Addition in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, during the erection of the building, such space to be used in the work and for the storage of materials therefor; therefore BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: 1. THAT space for the uses hereinabove enumerated be granted to said A. W. Bryant, 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 28th Street 14 feet to a point; thence in an easterly direction and parallel with the centerline of East 28th Street approximately 77 feet to a point; thence in a northerly direction and at right angles to the centerline of East 28th Street to the south line of the above described property. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 288 238 2. THAT the above privileges and allotment of space are granted to the said A. W. Bryant, 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 wubstantially 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 "NO PARKING" signs shall be placedon the street side of the barricades. (3). That the Contractor shall in no way obstruct any fire plugs or other public utilities in the construction of such barricades. (4). That provisions shall be made for the normal flow of all storm waters in the gutter and the Contractor shall be responsible for any damage done due to obstruction of any such storm water. (5). 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. (6). That the Contractor shall remove all fences, barricades, loose materials and other obstructions on the sidewalk and street immediately after the necessity for their existence on said sidewalk or street has ceased, such time to be determined by the City Manager, and in any event all such sidewalk, barricades, materials, equipment and other obstructions shall be removed not later than September 1, 1953. (7). 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. (8). 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. (9). That any public utility, or public or private property, distrubed 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. (10). That the Contractor shall furnish the City of Austin ansurety 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, CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 289 289 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: The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, White, Mayor Drake Noes: None The City Manager submitted the following memorandum from C. G. Levander, Director of Public Works: "Subject: 8th Street over Waller Creek Bridge and Shoal Creek Blva. over Hancock Branch Bridge bids. "Bids were received and opened at 10:00 A.M., Friday, April 10, 1953, for the construction of two bridges. One on 8th Street at Waller Creek and the other at Shoal Creek Blvd. at Hancock Branch. "Bids were received separately for these two bridges and in addition, the Contractors submitted a combined bid in case they were awarded both bridges. "Following is a tabulation of the bids received: Contractor Waller Creek Hancock Branch Combination Cage Bros. & Ross Anglin $ 53,797.72 $ 17,951.59 $ 69,056.57 Maufrais Bros. 52,099.84 18,044.42 70,144.26 Paul Keller 57,144.96 15,661.01 71,932.30 *Austin Bridge Co. 57,013.86 *15,407.91 72,421.77 Capital Construction Co. 58,681.84 17,598.87 73,992.29 McKenzie Construction Co. 57,530.59 20,903.97 74,512.83 H. R. Henderson & Co. 58,112.79 17,839.44 75,952.23 Moore Construction Co. 56,290.88 21,882.27 77,391.42 J. C. Gilstrap 66,783.58 17,162.97 83,107.08 H. B. Zachry Co. 67,966.78 19,903.82 87,870.60 City's estimate 56,922.81 18,101084 75,024.65 "I recommend that Maufrais Bros with the low bid of $52,099.84 be awarded the contract for the construction of the 8th Street Bridge at Waller Creek. "I recommend that Paul Keller be awarded the contract for the Shoal Creek Blvd. Bridge at Hancock Branch with the low bid of $15,661.01. "The total of the two bridges is67,760.85 *You will note that Austin Bridge Company submitted the low bid on the Hancock Branch bridge, however, their bid was contingent on being awarded both bridges." Councilman Johnson offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on April 10, 1953, for CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 290 290 the construction of a bridge on 8th Street at Waller Creek; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Maufrais Brothers in the sum of $52,099.84 was the lowest and best responsible bid therefor, 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 OFAUSTIN: That the bid of Maufrais Brothers in the sum of $52,099.84 be and the same is hereby accepted, and W. E. Seaholm, City Manager of the City of Austin is hereby authorized and directed to execute a contract on behalf of the City of Austin with Maufrais Brothers for the construction of a bridge on 8th Street at Waller Creek. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, White, Mayor Drake Noes: None Councilman MacCorkle offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on April 10, 1953, for the construction of a bridge on Shoal. Creek Boulevard at Hancock Branch; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Faul. Keller in the sum of $15,661.01 was the lowest and best responsible bid therefor, and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Director of Public Works of the City of Austin, and by the CityManager; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the bid of Paul Keller in the sum of $15,661.01 be and the same is hereby accepted, and W. E. Seaholm, City Manager of the City of Austin is hereby authorized and directed to execute a contract on behalf of the City of Austin with Paul Keller for the construction of a bridge on Shoal Creek Boulevard at Hancock Branch. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, White, Mayor Drake Noes: None The City Manager submitted the following memorandum from C. G. Levander, Director of Public Works: "Subject: Bids for widening Lamar Blvd. at West 24th Street "Bids were received at 10:00 A.M., Friday, April 10, 1953 for the widening on the east side of the Lamar Blvd. pavement, north and south from West 24th Street. "Following are the bids received: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Maufrais Bros. Collins Construction Co. $ 4,837.70 4,897.50 McKown & Sons 5,084.15 City's estimate 4,194.70 291 291 "Maufrais Bros. are low bidders on this project and I recommend that they be awarded the contract:" Councilman Johnson offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on April 10, 1953, for the widening on the east side of the Lamar Boulevard pavement, north and south from West 24th Street; and WHEREAS the bid of Maufrais Brothers in the sum of $4,837.70 was the lowest and best responsible bid therefor, 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 Maufrais Brothers in the sum of $4,837.70 be and the same is hereby accepted, and W. E. Seaholm, City Manager of the City of Austin, is hereby authorized and directed to execute a contract on behalf of the City of Austin with Maufrais Brothers for the widening on the east side of the Lamar Boulevard pavement, north and south from West 24th Street. vote: The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, White, Mayor Drake Noes: None Mayor Drake introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING THE PAVING AND IMPROVEMENT OF CERTAIN STREETS OR PORTIONS OF STREETS IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR SUCH WORK, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS, DIRECTING THE PREPARATION OF ESTIMATES, INVOKING THE ALTERNATE PROCEDURE PROVIDED BY ARTICLE I, SECTION 5 OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND CHAPTER 106 OF THE ACTS OF THE FIRST CALLED SESSION OF THE 40TH LEGISLATURE OF TEXAS, DETERMINING THAT THE COST OF SUCH IMPROVEMENTS SHALL BE PAID BY THE CITY OF AUSTIN, PROVIDING A METHOD OF REIMBURSING THE CITY OF AUSTIN FOR A PORTION OF SUCH COSTS BY ASSESSMENT OF A PORTION OF SUCH COSTS AGAINST THE PROPERTY ABUTTING SUCH STREETS OR PORTIONS THEREOF TO BE IMPROVED, AND FOR THE FIXING OF A LIEN TO SECURE PAYMENT OF SUCH ASSESSMENTS, STATING THE TIME AND MANNER PROPOSED FOR PAYMENT OF ALL SUCH COSTS CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 292 292 DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO CAUSE A NOTICE OF THE ENACTMENT OF THIS ORDINANCE TO BE FILED IN THE MORTGAGE OR DEED OF TRUST RECORDS OF TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman White 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 Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, White, Mayor Drake Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman White 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 Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, White, Mayor Drake Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman White moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, White, Mayor Drake Noes: None The Mayor announced the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Drake 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 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 SUBSECTIONS (a), (b), (c) and (d), OF SECTION 80 AND SUBSECTIONS (a), (c) and (e) OF SECTION 81, OF ARTICLE VIII RELATING TO REGULATIONS FOR BICYCLES; REPEALING 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 Council man MacCorkle 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 Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, White, Mayor Drake Noes: None CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 293 293 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 Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, White, Mayor Drake Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman MacCorkle moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, White, Mayor Drake Noes: None The Mayor announced the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Drake 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 (a) OF ARTICLE III RELATING TO TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES; REPEALING 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 Long moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, White, Mayor Drake Noes: None The motion, 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 White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, White, Mayor Drake Noes: None 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: Councilmen Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, White, Mayor Drake Noes: None The Mayor announced the ordinance had been finally passed. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 294294 Mayor Drake 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 1590179, INCLUSIVE, OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THECITY OF AUSTIN BY AMENDING SECTION 12(6) OF ARTICLE III RELATING TO STOP SIGN LOCATIONS; REPEALING 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 CouncilmanMacCorkle 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: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, White, Mayor Drake 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 Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, White, Mayor Drake 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: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, White, Mayor Drake Noes: None The Mayor announced the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Drake 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; Π CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 295 235 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 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 Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, White, Mayor Drake 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 Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, White, Mayor Drake 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: Ayes; Councilmen Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, White, Mayor Drake Noes: None The Mayor announced the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Drake 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 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 23(b) OF ARTICLE IV RELATING TO PASSENGER ZONE LOCATION; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDI- NANCES 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 White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long,. MacCorkle, White, Mayor Drake 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 CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS 296 296 motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, White, Mayor Drake Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Johnson moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, White, Mayor Drake Noes: None The Mayor announced the ordinance had been finally passed. Councilman Dong offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the City Manager be and he is hereby authorized and directed to enter into a contract on behalf of the City of Austin with Thomas J. North in accordance with the terms and provisions of a certain contract, copy of which is attached to this Resolution, and marked by the City Clerk for purposes of identification, and the City Clerk is hereby directed to file for permanent record in the office of the City Clerk the attached copy of said contract without recordation in the Minutes of the City Council. (On File Under WATER MAIN EXTENSIONS - Contract File No. 670-C ) The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, White, Mayor Drake Noes: None Councilman Johnson offered the following resolution and moved its adoption (RESOLUTION) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the City Manager be and he is hereby authorized and directed to enter into a contract on behalf of the City of Austin with Vernon Cook in accordance with the terms and provisions of a certain contract, copy of which is attached to this Resolution, and marked by the City Clerk for purposes of identification, and the City Clerk is hereby directed fo file for permanent record in the office of the City Clerk the attached copy of said contract without recordation in the Minutes of the City Council. (On File Under WATER MAIN EXTENSIONS Contract File No. 703-C) The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, White, Mayor Drake Noes: None CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 297 297 Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, the existing contract between the City of Austin and the United States of America, numbered AF 41 (007) -97, and dated 15 June 1951, for the furnishing of water and sewage service to Bergstrom Air Force Base does not provide an adequate basis for the metering and billing for such services to said Base by reason of sale of such services to other customers through the use of Government-owned facilities on said Base; and WHEREAS, the United States of America has requested the execution of a supplemental agreement providing a basis for the metering and billing for such services used by said Base; Now Therefore 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 on behalf of the City of Austin with the United States of America, Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to Contract No. AF 41 (007)-97, concerning permission to sell water service from Government-owned water system, which Supplemental Agreement No. 1, dated 18 March 1953, has been exhibited to the City Council; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to place and keep an executed copy of said Supplemental Agreement No. 1 in the permanent files of the City Clerk's Office. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, White, Mayor Drake Noes: None The City Manager explained a contract which was before the Council for a sanitary sewer main in Bowman Place, Section 3. It was a refund contract but was a little different from the usual form. Councilman MacCorkle then offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the City Manager be and he is hereby authorized and directed to enter into a contract on behalf of the City of Austin with Robert H. Bowman in accordance with the terms and provisions of a certain contract, copy of which is attached to this Resolution, and marked by the City Clerk for purposes of identification, and the City Clerk is hereby directed to file for permanent record in the office of the City Clerk the attached copy of said contract without recordation in the Minutes of the City Council. (On File Under MASEWERS SANITARY - Contract File No. 761-C) The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 298 298 Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, White, Mayor Drake Noes: None Councilman Johnson offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the final plat of the subdivision known as "Bowman Place Section Three", approved by the City Planning Commission on March 12, 1953, 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 White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, White, Mayor Drake Noes: None Councilman White 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 "Forest Oaks Section 2", approved by the City Plan Commission on November 13, 1952, 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. 5 The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, White, Mayor Drake Noes: None Councilman MacCorkle offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the final plat of the subdivision known as "Balcones Park Annex", approved by the City Planning Commission of the City of Austin on March 26, 1953, 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 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 299 299 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 White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, White, Mayor Drake Noes: None Councilman Johnson offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the final plat of the subdivision known as "Resubdivision of Lots 32 to 44, Incl., Woodward Industrial District", approved by the City Plan Commission on April 24, 1952, be and the same is hereby 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, segondedyby Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, White, Mayor Drake Noes: None Councilman MacCorkle offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the final plat of the subdivision known as "Partition of Part of Mrs. O. M. Roberts Estate", approved by the City Planning Commission of the City of Austin on April 9, 1953, 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 White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, White, Mayor Drake Noes: None Councilman Long inquired about the necessity of the widening on the east side of Lamar Boulevard pavement north and south from West 24th Street. The City Manager stated it was necessary to expedite the flow of traffic through this inter- section, and the City already had the right-of-way. 300 300 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS The Council set the following application for change of zoning for public hearing on May 14, 1953, at 11:00 A.M. JACK H. KEY Lots 1, 2 and 3, Block 14, Walsh Place Add'n., local- ly known as 1501-05 Scenic Drive. From "A" Residence To "C" Commercial NOT RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission The Mayor stated that since it was the opinion of the Council to take some action as soon as possible on the Interregional Highway, and that if the Plan Commission acts on these next Monday and refers them back to the Council, that they be set for hearing at the earliest possible moment. The Mayor asked about the progress of the recommendation for pay increase. The City Manager reported the recommendation would be sent out in the early part of the week. Brief discussion was held on the buying of right of way on the new part of the Interregional Highway. The City Manager stated since there were three or four houses yet to be considered, it would be better to just go over all of it at the same time. The City Manager reported that 60 miles of streets had been given the emulsion spraying treatment, and these streets were the ones around the schools and streets connecting the schools. The spraying now is being done on the gravel thoroughfares. Councilman White stated he had had some compliments from the people on 38th and 38½ Streets that a good job was being done in that area. The Director of Public Works reported that at present they were spraying seven miles a day, but later they will spray 12 or 13 miles per day; and it is planned that 400 miles of gravel streets be covered. Councilman Long inquired if anything had been done about getting the Highway Department to recondition Red River Street, since the truck routes had been changed. She suggested that the State be contacted on this as it was its responsibility to repair the damage. The Mayor brought up the letter from the Transit Company requesting that its temporary rates be made permanent. Councilman Long moved that this report be sent to the Auditor for study and report back. Councilman Johnson wanted to inquire into the costs before he voted, and Councilman MacCorkle stated he too was very interested if there were to be a special fee attached. Councilman Long then moved that the City Manager be requested to check with the Auditor on the fee for restudying the bus structures proceeding from this report. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: 301 301 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, White, Mayor Drake Noes: None Councilman White did not think the fee would be very much. Councilman MacCorkle felt that a study should be made of the fees chargedand fines for overparking, double parking, etc. He suggested studying this with the idea of bringing the fees in line with other cities or modern day changes. The City Manager stated a study that was under way indicated that idea; and that besides doubling the fines, every succeeding offense would be increased. Councilman MacCorkle asked to see the report on this study. Councilman Long asked that a study be made of 54th and Avenue G to see if there was not a need for a stop sign there, as there had been several wrecks at this intersection. She asked that this be referred to the City Manager and Traffic Department for study and recommendation. Councilman Long reported a call from MISS BILLY CANNON, complaining for her mother who lives at 2600 Whitis, that the Phi Gamma Fraternity, 300 W. 27th had a structure built in the sidewalk area to protect their garbage cans, and it was unsightly. Councilman Long asked the City Manager to look into that and see if it was in the sidewalk area, as it was a hazard in the sidewalk area and the garbage cans were running over. Councilman Long reported that CHAS KOCH, 4801 West Park Drive and Village Drive, complained that the City came out in November and took the paving out of the street, and there is a lot of gravel and mud. The Director of Public Works stated he also had that complaint and was checking on it. Councilman Long reported a similar problem at 1007 Winsted Lane, reported by MRS. H. P. ROSS, that there was a place before the street was paved where there was a drain pipe underneath the street. When the paving was started, the drain pipe was stopped up, and the water stands in the street. The water has been there since it started raining, and people cannot park their cars in front of their houses. She asked that some temporary relief be given, even if the water had to be pumped out. Councilman Long reported the following complaints: MR. YARRINGTON, 4701 Valley View Lane, reported that this street needed grading as it was in a bad condition. C. A. McCOY, JOE RODRIGUEZ, 2507 Gonzales, stated his road needed gravel, as the City had not paid much attention to it for some time. 4410 Clawson road requested that fire plugs be put in this area, as they had a 6" line and should have fire plugs. : 3021 302 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS The City Manager stated at this time there was not enough water; but when the water was adequate, there would be fire plugs. MRS. J. H. CAGE, 5110 Duval, reported a lot of trucks are using Duval going north, and that street needs sprinkling with asphalt paving. 1601 Garden Street in East Austin needs repairing. Councilman Long submitted a petition from residents in Block D, in Homewood Heights Addition, asking for water, sewer & gas. Councilman Long asked that this be referred to the City Manager and filed with the City Clerk. Councilman White inquired about the financial statement. The City Manager reported that the two-months' statement had been submitted, but now the quarterly report was due, and the transition in the Finance Department had been the cause for this report being a little late. Councilman Long asked about the newspaper story about bringing suits against real property owners, and she thought this was a good idea. The City Manager reported that bids weresent out for the laundry at Brackenridge Hospital, and only the Austin Laundry had sent in a bid. It amounts to around $60,000 a year. The Austin Laundry seems to be the only one with the facilities to handle this laundry. Councilman MacCorkle moved that this bid be approved and the City Manager authorized to contract with the Austin Laundry for this service. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, White, Mayor Drake None There being no further business, the Council adjourned subject to the call of the Mayor. ATTEST: City Clerk APPROVED: WD Mayor 303 303 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS = NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING TO THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: Notice is hereby given that a special meeting of the City Council of the City of Austin will be held on the 22nd day of April, 1953, at the Municipal Building, Eighth and Colorado Street, in Austin, Texas, at Three Thirty O'Clock P.M., for the purpose of discussing the work stoppage in the Trash and Garbage Department. Dated this the 22nd day of April, 1953. (Sgd) W. S. Drake, Jr. Mayor City of Austin (Sgd) Elsie Woosley City Clerk City of Austin Statements of Delivery of Notice of Special Meeting were made and filed with the City Clerk.