466 466 CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting June 11, 1953 10:00 AM Council Chamber, City Hall + The meeting was called to order with Mayor McAden presiding. Roll Call: Present: Councilmen Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Absent : Councilman Long Present also: Walter E. Seaholm, City Manager; Robert L. Burns, Assistant City Attorney; C. G. Levander, Director of Public Works. Invocation was delivered by REV. O. C. CROW, Haynie Chapel, Methodist Church Councilman White moved that the Minutes of the previods meeting be approved. The motion, seconded by Councilman Thompson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None Absent: Councilman Long Mayor McAden presented his wife and two of his children, CAROL ANN and CHARLES, JR. MR. KENT RIDER appeared asking the City to do something for the park property located between Wilshire Boulevard, Schieffer and Airport Boulevard. The children are taking advantage of what is offered and he was thankful for the supervisor that was assigned from 3:00 to 7:00. He asked that something be done so the area could be used to its fullest extent; asked that it be levelled, and the rocks and broken glass be removed. The City Manager explained that quite a bit had been done on this property in that the big hole had been filled and other improvements had been made. At this state, a street is being cut through the area by the State; 16% 467 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS and then the whole area will be graded and sodded. Water lines are going to be put in, and this will be done before it is sodded; then the park can be developed. Recreational facilities of the Church are now available Councilman Thompson inquired as to how long it will be before the park is in full use. The City Manager stated it was hoped to get it in condition this year, where it could be used next year in its entirety. Councilmen Pearson and Thompson inquired about tables and benches. MR. RIDER felt that if tables and benches could be obtained, and if the glass could be cleared out, and the area under the trees cleaned it would help. The City Manager stated tables and benches could be placed out there; that the grading was under contract now and will be accomplished shortly. The Mayor stated all this would be gone into, and he thanked Mr Rider for coming in. The Council received a memorandum from the City Manager regarding the reappointment of members of Brackenridge Hospital Advisory Board, reading as follows: "There are two members on our present Brackenridge Hospital Advisory Board whose terms expire May 25, 1953. I submit for re- appointment MR. JOHN SIMPSON and MR. GUY DARSEY." The City Manager stated these gentlemen were familiar with the planning of the construction program of the Hospital and would be extremely helpful as members of the Board. Both are very interested in the Hospital. Councilman Thompson moved, that the appointment of MR. JOHN SIMPSON and MR. GUY DARSEY be approved. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None Absent: Councilman Long Councilman Thompson inquired about the request of the Texas Fine Arts Association which was on the Council's pending list. Councilman Pearson stated that some action should be taken one way or the other. The Mayor placed this matter on the Agenda to be considered next week. The Council noted the invitation from the International City Manager's Association to the City Manager to attend the Annual Conference of the International City Manager's Association to be held at Los Angeles, September 20-24, 1953. With regard to designating depositories and depositing funds, the City Manager explained the securities required to cover all the funds. He also explained depositing the funds and investing in government bonds. Councilman Thompson stated this would pay more interest, and Councilman Pearson felt this was an excellent manner in which to handle this matter. 468 463 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Mayor McAden introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE GOVERNING DESIGNATION OF DEPOSITORIES OF FUNDS OF THE CITY; REGULATING SECURITIES FOR DEPOSITS OF FUNDS OF THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR INVESTMENT OF SURPLUS FUNDS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Pearson moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Thompson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None Absent: Councilman Long The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Pearson moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Thompson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None Absent: Councilman Long The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Pearson moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Thompson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None Absent: Councilman Long The Mayor announced the ordinance had been finally passed. Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, under the provisions of law and Article VII, Section 9, Charter of the City of Austin, the City Council is required to designate depositories of funds of the City of Austin; and WHEREAS, it is found by the City Council that the Austin National Bank, American National Bank, Capital National Bank, Fidelity State Bank and Texas State Bank should be designated as depositories of the funds of the City of Austin; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: 1. That the Austin National Bank, American National Bank, Capital National Bank, Fidelity State Bank and Texas State Bank are each hereby designated and selected as a depository of the funds of the City of Austin for a term of two years from the date hereof. In the event neither the City nor the depository gives written notice terminating the depository relationship prior to the expiration of the two-year term, the relationship shall be extended cautomatically for 469 469 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS an additional term of two years and shall be extended for like terms thereafter unless such notice of termination is given. 2. When such depository banks are duly qualified, the City Manager and the Director of Finance are hereby authorized and directed to deposit funds of the City of Austin in the Fidelity State Bank to the extent of $150,000.00 and in the Texas State Bank to the extent of $150,000.00 and to deposit in equal amounts (insofar as possible) the remainder of the funds of the City of Austin in the Austin National Bank, American National Bank, and Capital National Bank. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None Absent: Councilman Long Mayor McAden brought up the following ordinance for its second reading: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF CERTAIN BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN ADDITIONAL TERRITORY CONSISTING OF 9.30 ACRES OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE ISAAC DECKER LEAGUE IN THE 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 second time and Councilman White moved that the ordinance be passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None Absent; Councilman Long Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, a certain drainage easement was granted the City of Austin in that certain instrument dated December 10, 1946, of record in Volume 829, page 336, Deed Records of Travis County, Texas, on a certain strip of land, ten (10) feet in width, being out of and a part of Lot 8, Block 2, of Tobin and Johnson Subdivision, a subdivision of a portion of the Daniel J. Gilbert Survey in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to a map or plat of said Tobin and Johnson Addition of record in Book 1, page 79, Plat Records of Travis County, Texas; and, WHEREAS, such drainage easement is not now needed and hereafter will not be required by the City of Austin; Now, Therefore, 470 470 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 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 a release of such drainage easement in, upon, and across the following described property, to wit: A strip of land ten (10) feet in width, same being out of and a part of Lot 8, Block 2, of Tobin and Johnson Subdivision, a subdivision of a portion of the Daniel J. Bilbert Survey in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to a map or plat of said Tobin and Johnson Addition of record in Book 1, page 79, Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, the centerline of said strip of land ten (10) feet in width being more particularly described by metes and bounds as follows: BEGINNING at a point in the west line of said Lot 8, same being the east line of Schulle Avenue, and from which point of beginning the southwest corner of said Lot 8 bears S. 29° 11*W. 10.47 feet; THENCE N. 47° 42'E 125.81 feet to point of termination in the north line of said Lot 8, same being the south line of Bridle Path and from which point of termination the northeast corner of said Lot 8 bears S. 60° 29' E. 10.03 feet. The motion, seconded by Councilman Thompson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Peareon, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None Absent: Councilman Long Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Austin has found that public necessity requires the opening, construction and maintenance of an additional street, highway, and freeway in the City of Austin extending from its north limits to its south limits, said street, highway and freeway being commonly known as "Interregional Highway"; and, WHEREAS, the City Council has found and determined that the hereinafter described land is suitable for such purpose and that it is necessary to acquire said land for such street, highway and freeway; and, WHEREAS, the City of Austin has negotiated with the owner of such land and has been unable to agree with such owner as to the fair cash market value thereof, Now, Therefore, 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 file or cause to be filed against all owners and lienholders, a suit in eminent domain to acquire fee simple title for said purpose to the following described tract of land: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 471 471 All of Lots 19 and 20, Block E of R. C. Lambie's Resubdivision of the Voss Addition, a subdivision of of Outlots 54, 55 and 71, Division "0", of the Government Outlots adjoining the Original City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to a map or plat of said Government Outlots on file in the General Land Office of the State of Texas, ahmap or plat of the Voss Addition being of record in Book 2, page 167, Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, a map or plat of the said R. C. Lambie's Resubdivision of the Voss Addition being of record in Book 3, page 85, Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, which Lots 19 and 20 were conveyed to J. T. Patterson by court order fated October 28, 1952, recorded in Volume 159, page 301, of the Probate Minutes of Travis County, Texas. The motion, seconded by Councilman Thompson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None Absent; Councilman Long Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Austin has found that public necessity requires the opening, construction and maintenance of an additional street, highway, and freeway in the City of Austin extending from its north limits to its south limits, said street, highway and freeway being commonly known as "Interregional Highway"; and, WHEREAS, the City Council has found that public necessity requires the maintenance of adequate building lines and setback requirements on such street, highway and freeway; and, WHEREAS, the City Council has found and determined that the hereinafter described land is suitable for such purpose and that it is necessary to acquire said land for such street, highway and freeway, building line and setback purposes; and, WHEREAS, the City of Austin has negotiated with the owner of such land and has been unable to agree with such wwner as to the fair cash market value thereof, Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THECITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the City Manager be and he is hereby authorized and directed to file or cause to be filed against all owners and lienholders, a suit in eminent domain to acquire fee simple title for said purpose to the following described tract of land: All of Lot 4, Block B, of the R. C. Lambie's Resubdivison of the Voss Addition, a subdivision of Outlot 54, 55,71, Division "0", of the Government Outlot adjoining the original City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to a map or plat of said Government Outlot on file in 472 472 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS the General Land Office of the State of Texas, a map or plat of said Voss Addition being of record in Book 2, Page 167, Plat Records, Travis County, Texas, a map or plat of the said R. C. Lambie's Resubdivision of the Voss Addition being of record in Book 3, Page 85, Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, which Lot 4 was conveyed to Rufus R. Shelburn by warranty deed dated October 21, 1944 of record in Volume 748, page 326, Deed Recordê, Travis County, Texas. The motion, seconded by Councilman Thompson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None Absent: Councilman Long Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Austin has found that public necessity requires the opening, construction and maintenance of an additional street, highway, and freeway in the City of Austin extending from its north limits to its south limits, said street, highway and freeway being commonly known as "Interregional Highway"; and, WHEREAS, the City Council has found and determined that the hereinafter described land is suitable for such purpose and that it is necessary to acquire said land for such street, highway and freeway; and, WHEREAS, the City of Austin has negotiated with the owner of such land and has been unable to agree with such owner as to the fair cash market value thereof, Now, Therefore, 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 file or cause to be filed against all owners and lienholders, a suit in eminent domain to acquire fee simple title for said purpose to the following described tract of land: Being all of Lot 5, Block E, of the R. C. Lambie's Resubdivision of the Voss Addition, a subdivision of Outlots 54, 55, and 71, Division "0", of the Government Outlots adjoining the original City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to a map or plat of said Government Outlots on file in the General Land Office of the State of Texas, a map or plat of the Voss Addition being of record in Book 2, Page 167, Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, a map or plat of the said R. C. Lambie Resubdivision of the Voss Addition being of record in Book 3, Page 85, Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, which Lot 5 was conveyed to Cletus R. Kleen and wife, Betty Jo Kleen, by warranty deed dated March 27, 1946 of record in Volume 785, Page 563, Deed Records of Travis County, Texas. 473 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 473 The motion, seconded by Councilman Thompson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None Absent: Councilman Long Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Austin has found that public necessity requires the opening, construction and maintenance of an additional street, highway, and freeway in the City of Austin extending from its north limits to its south limits, said street, highway and freeway being commonly known as "Interregional Highway"; and, WHEREAS, the City Council has found and determined that the hereinafter described land is suitable for such purpose and that it is necessary to acquire said land for such street, highway and freeway; and, WHEREAS, the City of Austin has negotiated with the owner of such land and has been unable to agree with such owner as to the fair cash market value thereof, Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That theCity Manager be and he is hereby authorized and directed to file or cause to be filed against all owners and lienholders, a suit in eminent domain to acquire fee simple title for said purpose to the following described tract of land: Being the South One Hundred (100.0') feet of Lot 2 and the South Fifty (50.0') feet of Lot 1, of Block B, of R. C. Lambie's Resubdivision of the Voss Addition, a subdivision of Outlots 54, 55, and 71, Division "O", of the Government Outlots adjoining the Original City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to a map or plat of said Government Outlots on file in the General Land Office of the State of Texas, a map or plat of said Voss Addition being of record in Book 2, Page 167, Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, a map or plat of said R. C. Lambie's Resubdivision of Voss Addition being of record in Book 3, Page 85, Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, which South One Hundred (100.0') feet of Lot 2, which was conveyed to C. L. Herwig and wife, Bernice Herwig, by warranty deed dated June 12, 1946 of record in Volume 794, Page 484, Deed Records of Travis County, Texas and which South Fifty (50.00') feet of Lot 1, which was conveyed to C. L. Herwig and wife, Bernice Herwig, by warranty deed dated June 12, 1946 of record in Volume 812, Page 103, Deed Records of Travis County, Texas. The motion, seconded by Councilman Thompson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None Absent: Councilman Long 474 474 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Mayor McAden introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE PERPETUALLY VACATING AND CLOSING THAT CERTAIN PORTION OF SUNSET LANE FROM THE NORTH PROPERTY LINE OF ALGARITA AVENUE TO THE NORTH PROPERTY LINE OF EAST LIVE OAK STREET, 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 ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. 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 Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None Absent; Councilman Long 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 Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None Absent: Councilman Long The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman White moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None Absent: Councilman Long The Mayor announced the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor McAden introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE PERPETUALLY VACATING AND CLOSING THAT CERTAIN PORTION OF ALGARITA VENUE FROM THE WEST PROPERTY LINE OF ALAMEDA DRIVE TO THE EAST PROPERTY LINE OF SUNSET LANE, 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 ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. 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 Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None Absent: Councilman Long CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 475 475 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 Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None Absent: Councilman Long The ordinance was read the third time andCouncilman White moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None Absent: Councilman Long The Mayor announced the ordinance had been finally passed. Councilman Pearson offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, J. M. Odom is the Contractor for the erection of a building located at 901 Lydia Street and desires a portion of the sidewalk and street space abutting Lots 15, 16, 17, Block 3, Outlot 4, Division B, 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 J. M. Odom, the boundary of which is described as follows: Sidewalk and Street Working Space Beginning at the southeast 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 a westerly direction and parallel with the centerline of East 9th Street approximately 135 feet to a point; thence in anortherly direction and at right angles to the centerline of East 9th Street to the southwest corner of the above described property; Then beginning at a point 10 feet north of the southwest corner of said property; thence in a westerly direction and at right angles to the centerline of Lydia Street to a point 12 feet west of the east curb line; thence in a northerly direction and parallel with the centerline of Lydia Street approximately 60 feet to a point; thence in an easterly direction and at right angles to the centerline of Lydia Street to the west line of the above described property. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 476 476 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 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 in no way obstruct any fire plugs or other public utilities in the construction of such barricades. (3). 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. (4). 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. (5). 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 saidd 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 December 31, 1953. (6). 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. (7). 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. (8). 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. (9). 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, indemnity 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 reason of the exercise or abuse of the privileges granted the Contractor by theCity 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. 477 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 477 The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None Absent: Councilman Long The Council received the following letter: "To The City Council City of Austin, Texas "June 11, 1953 "Re: Completion and Acceptance of Work of Improving West 5th Street from Bowie Street to West Avenue, being Unit 2 of Current Improvement Program. "The work of improving West 5th Street, from the east curb line of Bowie Street to the west curb line of West Avenue, known as Unit 2 in the current street improvement program, has been performed and completed by John R. Andrews in full compliance with the Contract, and the Plans and Specifications therein contained, dated January 24, 1952, between the City of Austin and John R. Andrews. "I have inspected, approved and accepted the work and improvements referred to, and I now recommend that the same be accepted and received by the City Council as having been performed and completed in compliance with the Contract, Plans and Specifications referred to above. "Respectfully submitted, (Sgd) C. G. Levander Director of Public Works City of Austin, Texas:" Mayor McAden introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK OF IMPROVING WEST 5TH STREET, UNIT 2, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, WITHIN THE LIMITS HEREBELOW DEFINED, PERFORMED BY JOHN ANDREWS, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIALL ASSESSMENT CERTIFICATES IN CONNECTION THEREWTTH; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY UPON ITS PASSAGE. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Thompson 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: Councilmen Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Ayes: Noes: None Absent: Councilman Long The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Thompson 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: 478 478 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Ayes: Councilmen Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None Absent: Councilman Long The ordinance was read the third time and Councilmen Thompson moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden None Absent: Councilman Long ८ The Mayor announced the ordinance had been finally passed. The Council received the following: "June 11, 1953 "To The City Council City of Austin, Texas "Re: Completion and Acceptance of Work of Improving Robinhood Trail from Bonnie Road to Bridle Path, being Unit 6 of Current Improvement Program. "The work of improving Robinhood Trail, from the south gutter line of Bonnie Road to the north property line of Bridle Path, known as Unit 6 in the current street improvement program, has been performed and completed by Collins Construction Company of Texas in full compliance with the Contract, and the Plans and Specifications therein contained, dated July 21, 1952, between the City of Austin and Collins Construction Company of Texas. "I have inspected, approved and accepted the work and improvements referred to, and I now recommend that the same be accepted and received by the City Council as having been performed and completed in compliance with the Contract, Plans and Specifications referred to above. "Respectfully submitted, (Sgd) C. G. Levander Director of Public Works City of Austin, Texas" Mayor McAden introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK OF IMPROVING ROBINHOOD TRAIL, UNIT 6 IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, WITHIN THE LIMITS HEREBELOW DEFINED, PERFORMED BY COLLINS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY OF TEXAS, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE OF SPACIAL ASSESSMENT CERTIFICATES IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY UPON ITS PASSAGE. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 479 479 The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Thompson 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: Noes: Councilmen Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden None Absent: Councilman Long The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Thompson 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 Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None Absent: Councilman Long The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Thompson moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden None Absent: Councilman Long The Mayor announced the ordinance had been finally passed. The Council received the following: "To The City Council City of Austin, Texas "June 11, 1953 "Re: Completion and Acceptance of Work of Improving West 14th Street from Rio Grande Street to Nueces Street, being Unit 14 of Current Improvement Progran. "The work of improving West 14th Street, from the east property line of Rio Grande Street to the west property line of Nueces Street, known as Unit 14 in the current street improvement program, has been performed and completed by Collins Construction Company of Texas in full compliance with the Contract, and the Plans and Specifications therein contained, dated July 21, 1952, between the City of Austin and Collins Construction Company of Texas. "I have inspected, approved and accepted the work and improvements referred to, and I now recommend that the same be accepted and received by the City Council as having been performed and completed in compliance with the Contract, Plans and Specifications referred to above. "Respectfully submitted, (Sgd) C. G. Levander Director of Public Works City of Austin, Texas" Mayor McAden introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK OF IMPROVING WEST 14TH STREET, UNIT 14, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 480 480 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, WITHIN THE LIMITS HEREBELOW DEFINED, PERFORMED BY COLLINS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY OF TEXAS, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT CERTIFICATES IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BECOME EVVECTIVE IMMEDIATELY UPON ITS PASSAGE. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Thompson 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! None Ayes: Councilmen Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: Absent: Councilman Long The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Thompson 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 Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None Absent: Councilman Long The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Thompson moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None Absent: Councilman Long The Mayor announced the ordinance had been finally passed. The Council received the following: "To The City Council City of Austin, Texas "June 11, 1953 "Re: Completion and Acceptance of Work of Improving West 14th Street from West Avenue to Rio Grande Street, being Unit 13 of Current Improvement Program. "The work of improving West 14th Street, from the east property line of West Avenue to the west property line of Rio Grande Street, known as Unit 13 in the current street improvement program, has been performed and completed by Collins Construction Company of Texas in full compliance with the Contract, and the Plans and Specifications therein contained, dated July 21, 1952, between the City of Austin and Collins Construction Company of Texas. "I have inspected, approved and accepted the work and improvements referred to, and I now recommend that the same be accepted and received by the City Council as having been performed and completed in compliance with the Contract, Plans and Specifications referred to above. "Respectfully submitted, (Sgd) C. G. Levander Director of Public Works, City of Austin 481 481 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Mayor McAden introduced the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK OF IMPROVING WEST 14TH STREET, UNIT 1.3 IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, WITHIN THE LIMITS HEREBELOW DEFINED, PERFORMED BY COLLINS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY OF TEXAS, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT CERTIFICATES IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY UPON ITS PASSAGE. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Thompson 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 Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None Absent: Councilman Long The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Thompson 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 Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None Absent: Councilman Long The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Thompson moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden None Absent: Councilman Long The Mayor announced the ordinance had been finally passed. The Councilareceived the following: "To The City Council City of Austin, Texas "June 11, 1953 "Re: Completion and Acceptance of Work of Improving West 13½ Street from West Avenue to Rio Grande Street, being Unit 12 of Current Improvement Program. "The work of improving West 13 Street, from the east property line of West Avenue to the west property line of Rio Grande Street, known as Unit 12 in the current street improvement program, has been performed and completed by Collins Construction Company of Texas in full compliance with the Contract, and the Plans and Specifications therein contained, dated July 21, 1952, between the City of Austin and Collins Construction Company of Texas. "I have inspected, approved and accepted the work and improvements 482 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 482 referred to, and I now recommend that the same be accepted and received by the City Council as having been performed and completed in compliance with the Contract, Plans and Specifications referred to above. "Respectfully submitted, (Sgd) C. G. Levander Director of Public Works City of Austin, Texas" Mayor McAden introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK OF IMPROVING WEST 13½ STREET, UNIT 12 IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, WITHIN THE LIMITS HEREBELOW DEFINED, PERFORMED BY COLLINS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY OF TEXAS, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT CERTIFICATES IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY UPON ITS PASSAGE. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Thompson 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 Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None Absent: Councilman Long The ordinance was read the second timeand Councilman Thompson 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 Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None Absent: Councilman Long The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Thompson moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor Manden Noes: None Absent: Councilman Long The Mayor announced the ordinance had been finally passed. The Council received the following: "June 11, 1953 "To The City Council City of Austin, Texas "Re: Completion and Acceptance of Work of Improving Waller Street from East 7th Street to East 11th Street, being Unit 9 of Current Improvement Program. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 483 483 "The work of improving Waller Street, from the north property line of East 7th Street to the south property line of East lith Street, known as Unit 9 in the current street improvement program, has been performed and completed by Collins Construction Company of Texas in full compliance with the Contract and the Plans and Specifications therein contained, dated July 21, 1952, between the City of Austin and Collins Construction Company of Texas. , "I have inspected, approved and accepted the work and improvements referred to and I now recommend that the same be accepted and received by the City Council as having been performed and completed in compliance with the Contract, Plans and Specifications referred to above. "Respectfully submitted, (Sgd) C. G. Levander Director of Public Works City of Austin, Texas" Mayor McAden introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK OF IMPROVING WALLER STREET, UNIT 9 IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, WITHIN THE LIMITS HEREBELOW DEFINED, PERFORMED BY COLLINS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY OF TEXAS, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT CERTIFICATES IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY UPON ITS PASSAGE. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Thompson 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 Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None Absent: Councilman Long The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Thompson 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 Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None Absent: Councilman Long The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Thompson moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden None Absent: Councilman Long The Mayor announced the ordinance had been finally passed. 1484 484 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS The Council received the following: "June 11, 1953 "To The City Council City of Austin, Texas "Re: Completion and Acceptance of Work of Improving Speedway from East 43rd Street to East 45th Street being Unit 8 of Current Improvement Program. "The work of improving Speedway, from the north property line of East 43rd Street to the south property line of East 45th Street, known as Unit 8 in the current street improvement program, has been performed and completed by Collins Contruction Company of Texas in full compliance with the Contract, and the Plans and Specifications thereincontained, dated July 21, 1952, between the City of Austin and Collins Construction Company of Texas. "I have inspected, approved and accepted the work and improvements referred to, and I now recommend that the same be accepted and received by the City Council as having been performed and completed in compliance with the Contract, Plans and Specifications referred to above. "Respectfully submitted, (Sgd) C. G. Levander Director of Public Works City of Austin, Texas" Mayor McAden introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK OF IMPROVING SPEEDWAY UNIT 8 IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, WITHIN THE LIMITS HEREBELOW DEFINED, PERFORMED BY COLLINS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY OF TEXAS, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT CERTIFICATES IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY UPON ITS PASSAGE. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Thompson 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 Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None Absent: Councilman Long The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Thompson, 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 Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None Absent: Councilman Long 485 485 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Thompson moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden None Absent: Councilman Long The Mayor announced the ordinance had been finally passed. The Council received the following: "June 11, 1953 "To The City Council City of Austin, Texas "Re: Completion and Acceptance of Work of Improving Enfield Road from Hartford Road to West Lynn Street, being Unit 4 of Current Improvement Program. "The work of improving Enfield Road, from the west property line of Hartford Road to the west property line of West Lynn Street, known as Unit 4 in the current street improvement program, has been performed and completed by Collins Construction Company of Texas in full compliance with the contract, and the Plans and Specifications therein contained dated July 21, 1952, between the City of Austin and Collins Construction Comapny of Texas. "I have inspected, approved and accepted the work and improvements referred to, and I now recommend that the same be accepted and received by the City Council as having been performed and completed in compliance with the Contract, Plans and Specifications referred to above. "Respectfully sübmitted, (Sgd) C. G. Levander Director of Public Works City of Austin, Texas" Mayor McAden introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK OF IMPROVING ENFIELD ROAD, UNIT 4 IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, WITHIN THE LIMITS HEREBELOW DEFINED, PERFORMED BY COLLINS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY OF TEXAS, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT CERTIFICATES IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY UPON ITS PASSAGE. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Thompson 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 Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None Absent: Councilman Long 486 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 436 The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Thompson 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 Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None Absent: Councilman Long The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Thompson moved that the ordinance De finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden None Absent: Councilman Long The Mayor announced the ordinance had been finally passed. Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, on June 8, 1953, bids were received by the City of Austin for the emergency purchase of replacement cable for the downtown underground electrical distribution network system; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Graybar Electric Company in the sum of $73,860.00 and Priester Supply Company in the sum of the same amount were thelowest and best bids, and the joint acceptance of such bids on a fifty-fifty division has been recommended by the Superintendent of the Electric Department 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 bids of Graybar Electric Company and Priester Supply Company be and the same are hereby accepted on a fifty-fifty basis, and W. E. Seaholm, City Manager, is hereby authorized and directed to execute a contract with Graybar Electric Company and Priester Supply Company for the supplying of replacement cable for the downtown underground electrical distribution network system on the basis of their bids of $73,860.00 each, and the proportional basis of $36,930.00 for each company. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None Absent: Councilman Long The City Manager explained the recommendation of splitting the bid between the two local companies. Councilman Thompson was interested in the quality of all the cable. The City Manager stated it all met the specifications as this cable was pretty well standardized. Councilman Thompson inquired as to how this would be paid for. The City Manager stated that $40,000 would be handled from the maintenance funds, and $30,000 would be from capital expenditures, and it means postponing or timing-out on some other projects. Council- man Pearson inquired about any decrease on cables, and how that would affect CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 487 487 the price at this time. The City Manager said the price was 15% below the market price, and it was on an esculator basis; and if the market dropped before delivery, the city would get the advantage of the price; and the city was protected on any raise because it is coming in on a short term. Councilman Pearson 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 "Oak Haven Section I", approved by the City Planning Commission of the City of Austin on May 28, 1953, be and the same is hereby accepted and suthorized 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 Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None Absent: Councilman Long Councilman Thompson suggested that maybe the approval of subdivisions should be slowed down until the new subdivision plan had been studied, although he did not mean to hold up this one which had been under way for sometime. The City Manager stated the information on the subdivisions would be ready in two weeks. He stated on this particular subdivision, it was his understanding that the streets would be paved. The Mayor stated an organizational meeting was called for the Planning Commission for tonight. Councilman Pearson offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, on June 9, 1953, sealed bids were received by the City of Austin for the supplying of milk and cream for Brackenridge Hospital and for AustinTravis County T. B. Sanatorium for the six months period from July 1 to December 31, 1953; and, WHEREAS, Oak Farms offered a two (2%) per cent discount in its bid if awarded both contracts; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Oak Farms in the sum of $12,990.29 for milk and cream in glass bottles is the lowesteand best bid, and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the City Manager, Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the bid of Oak Farms be and the same is hereby accepted and W. E. Seaholm, City Manager, is hereby authorized and directed to execute a contract with Oak Farms for the supplying of milk and cream for Brackenridge 188 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 488 Hospital and for Austin-Travis County T. B. Sanatorium on the basis of its bid of $12,990.29, less two (2%) per cent discount for the combining of both contracts. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden None Absent: Councilman Long Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) : WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on May 9, 1953, for the supplying of a rendering cooker for the Municipal Abattoir; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Allbright Nell Company on Proposition (a) in the sum of $8,356.50, including installation cost, is the best bid and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the City Manager; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the bid of Allbright Nell Company be and the same is hereby accepted, and W. E. Seaholm, City Manager, is hereby authorized and directed to execute a contract with Allbright Nell Company for the purchase and installing of a rendering cooker for the Municipal Abattoir on the basis of its bid of $8,356.50. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden None Absent: Councilman Long The City Manager explained the need for this additional cooker, and stated that the money would come ultimately from increased business at the Abattoir. Mayor McAden 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 159179, INCLUSIVE OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, BY AMENDING SECTION 18(c) OF ARTICLE IV, RELATING TO LOCATION OF NO PARKING ZONES ON CONGESTED STREETS BETWEEN 489 489 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS SPECIFIC HOURS; 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 Pearson 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 Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None Absent: Councilman Long The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Pearson 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 Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None Absent: Councilman Long The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Pearson moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden None Absent: Councilman Long The Mayor announced the ordinance had been finally passed. With respect to supplying milk and cream to Brackenridge Hospital and for the Austin-Travis County T.B. Sanatorium, Councilman Thompson inquired about the inspections of the milk. The City Manager stated the Health Department was constantly checking on the milk and dairies, and that the Hospital itself would run tests on the milk. The Mayor asked that the street name change from Wild Street to SUNSHINE DRIVE be drawn up for consideration next week. The Council received notice from the City Manager that the following applications for change of zoning had been referred to the Planning Commission: CECIL STREET 1620-22 West 5th St. From "B" Residence To "C" Commercial MRS. E. P. JAMES, MACE THURMAN, FORREST TRAFTON, DDAS JUNG (By Trueman E. O'Quinn) 3700-3718 & 3711-3719 Guadalupe St., 601-605 W. 38th & 507-09 พ. 38th St. To From "C-1" Commercial "C-2" Commercial 490 490 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS The City Manager reported on the drainage problem in the Joy Sayers Street area, with regard to getting a reqired easement. He stated condemnation proceedings would be necessary, and they would go ahead with that. The Director of Pub- lic Works said it would take six or eight weeks to deepen the drainage ditch, as it was mostly a rock-excavation job. The Council noted a letter of appreciation of appointment to the Planning Commission from MRS. FREDERICK MEYERS. Councilman Thompson urged that something be done to help out in the Wilshire Park Program--that some tables be moved and anything else that could be done. The City Manager stated right now they are trying to get a base-ball field out there too. Councilman Thompson moved that the Council adjourned. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried unanimously. The Council stood adjoured at 11:30 subject to the call of the Mayor. ATTEST: City Clerk ky APPROVED: Mayor