570 570 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting July 16, 1953 10:00 Α.Μ. Council Chamber, City Hall The meeting was called to order with Mayor McAden presiding: Roll Call: Present: Councilmen Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Absent: None Present also: W. E. Seaholm, City Manager; W. T. Williams, Jr., City Attorney; C. G. Levander, Director of Public Works. Invocation was delivered by REV. JAMES MCCRARY, Pastor Wilshire Presbyterian Church. Councilman Thompson moved that the Minutes of the previous meeting, together with the supplement as sent out, be approved. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None FORMER MAYOR TAYLOR GIASS was recognized. ARTHUR DEWITTY, representing Travis County Voters' League, filed a statement with the Council, which statement was to be considered later. (on file in City Clerk's Office) MR. KENT RIDER handed out a poster announcing the reopening of Patterson Park. Councilman Thompson noted this was the result of fine cooperation of citizens in the Wilshire wood Area and the City Council and Recreation Department in ironing out a problem satisfactorily. Mr. Rider stated they were very well pleased. 0 571 571 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MR. J. C. LANKFORD asked the Council to urge the Railroad Companies to place a signal light at the railroad crossing on Springdale Road; as the Council had already recognized the necessity of signal lights at this crossing as well as others. The City Manager reported receipt of a communication from the Railroad Companies that they had this matter up before their main offices. Councilman Long made a motion that the Council pass a resolution informing the two railroads that within 30 days it planned to pass an ordinance directing traffic signals on those two crossings. The City Attorney explained the Council could compel the installation of lights; but in that way, it might be a long drawn out process. Coun. cilman Thompson suggested that the matter not be approached with a belligerent attitude, but that the City Manager take the matter up with the Railroad Companies and advise them of the impatience of the Council and negotiate to get the job done without going into legal procedures. Councilman Pearson was interested in other dangerous crossings which did not have signals. After discussion Councilman Long moved that a Resolution be passed asking the City Manager to communicate with the railroads concerning these crossings (Springdale and Tillery) that we plan to bring in an ordinance within 30 days if no action is taken. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None Councilman Thompson asked that when the communication was made with the railroads, that they be asked to give an immediate reply not later than two weeks from now, and to include information that can be passed on to the Council, as it was impatient for the installation of these signal lights. Councilman White inquired if the City's street lighting would have to be tied in in any way with these signals. The City Manager replied that they were not. Councilman Pearson moved that the City Manager be instructed to have an ordinance prepared authorizing the installation of stop signs at the following lo- cations: EVA STREET at Live Oak, and EUCLID STREET at Live Oak. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None Councilman Thompson suggested that a study be made on corners like Lamar Boulevard and 6th Streets at the hours people are coming to work and going home, as some move up to the inside lane to turn left, holding up blocks of automobiles until he can make the turn. Councilman Thompson thought something should be worked out that between the rush hours, there would be no left turns permitted on those corners. The Council received notice from the City Manager that the following application fer change of zoning had been referred to the Planning Commission: JAMES R. ALLEN 1000 West 34th Street From "C" Commercial To "C-2" Commercial 572 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 572 MR. J. W. PATTERSON presented a map prepared redistricting the City into 37 precincts. The four commissioners precincts lines were maintained and the matters of economy of conducting the elections, and of ease on the part of the voter, and on the part of the Tax Assessor and Collector in writing out poll taxes were considered. Well known streets were used as precinct boundaries, and boundaries were established whereby public buildings adequate for holding elections were located in the precincts. Some precincts had been combined as they had become too small or commercial. Too many boxes would add to the cost of printing in the primary elections. MR. A. W. PENN favored this map and believed this would serve the voters. FORMER MAYOR TAYLOR GLASS, MR. JOHN MCKAY, MR. G. KINNEY, MR. CHARLES BUSTIN, MR. PIRTLE WATTS, MR. CARL HARDING, JR., MR. ROGER TYLER, MR. KENT RIDER, MR. BILL CARSSOW, MR. KUYKENDAHL, and MR. GEORGE SANDLIN spoke approving the plan as submitted by Mr. Patterson. In opposition MR. SAM GIBBS suggested the precincts should be based on number of qualified voters, rather than the number of people who voted. MR. HERMAN JONES, stated he did not want to be put to choosing between these two plans; that he was not able to embrace either. He wanted to start over on some considerations that he thought were very vital. Mr. Patterson had stated he had oper- ated on the basis of two considerations: (1) economy of holding the election; (2) ease with which the Assessor and Collector could collect poll taxes. Mr. Jones stated he did not want to belittle either of those, but placed so far ahead of either of them in importance the purpose of the elections that he would like to make some suggestions. His first consideration was to provide polling places located geographically so that they would be convenient to the voters; and (2) voting places that would be convenient places for people to come. He placed the free, easy and convenient registration of the people's will above the economy of holding elections and ease of issuing poll taxes. He pointed out that it had been said an effort had been made to give uniform voting strength to the boxes, but he questioned that because of the geographical considerations. W-2 votes at the Becker School, located generally in that area, which means people are located some four or five miles from the polling place. He thought in the east sectionnof town the map (submitted by Mr. Patterson) could have only one result and that is to discourage the participation of people of low income in the affairs of their government. Speaking of the negro population he stated they had had many handicaps in the past--generally they were not even permitted to participate in party primaries; are confronted with the poll tax; and are generally people who work from early to late and that is a handicap in getting to polling places. He urged the Council that it reconsider the area on the east side and not do something that would make voting more difficult for those people. With reference to South Austin, he agreed that itshould be cut, but he suggested cutting it across the other way. With reference to E-l, he stated it had fewer qualified voters than W-l, and he suggested dividing W-l also. W-2, being one of the fastest growing voting precincts in the city, should be divided also. W-3, now or in a couple of years should be divided. MR. JONES stated his number one concern was the area on the east side; and although he had not examined the maps closely, and in an effort to mix the two, he would recommend strongly that the east part of the map submitted by MRS. LONG be used in lieu of the east part of MR. PATTERSON'S map. In West Austin, he did not think there was a great deal of difference. He suggested in his own precinct that they have some place adequate to vote and to hold precinct conventions. Windsor Road Fire Hall was wholly inadequate. There had been an effort to drop the precinct down to get the O'Henry Jr. High 513 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 573 School, and this was the only suggestion he had in this precinct. Ward 3-C voted heavier than Ward 2-B. The size of 2-B had been reduced by taking part of it and putting it in 3-C. It was wisely determined by both plans to put Matthews School in 3-C, but the idea of dropping down and getting the folks in this part of Austin in the Enfield Box was not clear to him. 2-A had ceased to become much of a residential area andonot too many people live in it. Mrs. Long's map recongized Lamar Boulevard, He pointed out the lines on the map. He felt Lamar would be rather an accurate boundary line. In conclusion he recommended MR. PATTERSON'S map with MRS.LONG'S map grafted to it so far as the east Austin area is concerned--the part south of Manor Road particularly; Change No. 2-C to get a school house in it; Change No. 3-C, putting the wards back where they were; Change No. 4 with the suggestion that Lamar Boulevard would be a more natural division. The South Austin proposition should be corrected and the voting places could be made more accessible. Mr. Jones stated if he were to mix the two maps, he would take Mr. Patterson's for West Austin, and Mr. long's for East Austin. ARTHUR DEWITTY spoke for smaller precincts in the east side of the City to make it more convenient for the low-income people who have to walk to the polling places to vote. Discussion of polling places was held, MR. H. L. CRISWELL and MRS. BRASWELL urging that definite polling places be established for all elections. MR. G. L. HUCKABY and MR. J. C. LANKFORD joined in this suggestion; also in the suggestion of combination of the two maps. MR. BILLY KUHN reported 2100 out of 2700 voters voted in 4-G, and there were no waiting lines after 7:00P.M. MR. MCKAY did not believe the East side of Councilman Long's map should be adopted, as the people on the east side should not be entitled to greater consideration than others. MR. CECIL ROSCHE felt if precincts in east Austin were cut down, those in West Austin should also be cut down. COUNCILMAN LONG explained the redistricting plan submitted by hereas a plan to make it more convenient for people to vote. MR. SANSING spoke favoring the combination of the two plans, as suggested by Mr. Jones. COUNCILMAN PEARSON moved that Mr. Patterson's plan be adopted because it does make a move forward to improve the conditions generally. The motion was seconded by Councilman Thompson. Councilman White suggested splitting the maps as suggested, or at any rate getting more precincts giving the older people and others a better chance to vote motion: Councilman Long offered the following amendment to Councilman Pearson's "To begin with the Patterson Plan, and 1. Adopt the Long Plan on Precinct No. 25, 5-A No. 32, 6-D 2. Adopt the Long Plan on Precinct No. 29, 6-A No. 36, Govalle 3. Adopt the Long Plan on Precinct No. 30, 6-B No. 31, 6-C No. 25-A) No. 28) 5-D 574 574 CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS 4. Adopt the Long Plan on Precinct No. 29-A No. 36-A No. 28-A 5. Adopt the Long Plan on Precinct No. 10, 2-A No. 13, 3-A 6. Adopt the Long Plan on Precinct No. 15, 3-C No. 11, 2-B No. 12, 2-C 7. Divide Precinct No. 50, W-l at West Monroe 8. Divide Precinct No. 51, W-2 at Treadwell, east and west 9. Divide Precinct No. 52, West 4th at the Railroad north and south 10. Divide Precinct No. 23, 4-G; and 38, 4-J as shown on the Long Plan. 11. Maintain the present plan on Precincts 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24, 26, 33, 34, 35, 37. 1 The motion, seconded by Councilman White, failed to carry by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, White Noes: Councilmen Pearson, Thompson, Mayor McAden Councilman Long moved that the motion be amended adopting her plan on the four east-side boxes that she outlined in the beginning. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, failed to carry by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, White Noes: Councilmen Pearson, Thompson, Mayor McAden Councilman Pearson's original motion that Mr. Patterson's plan be adopted because it does make a move forward to improve the conditions generally, was now before the Council. The motion, seconded by Councilman Thompson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Pearson, Thompson, Mayor McAden Noes: Councilmen Long, White The Mayor suggested that some effort be made to get the Commissioners' Court to carry out the idea of establishing definite polling places on a permanent basis for the benefit of all the voters. The Council recessed until 3:00 Ρ. Μ. Recessed Meeting 3:00 Ρ.Μ. At 3:00 P.M. the Council resumed business. Consideration of the fire extinguisher ordinance was before the Council. 575 CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS 575 MR. FRANK MONTGOMERY, Executive Secretary, Real Estate Board, read a statement or recommendation of that Board. As to Item No. 4, pertaining to members of the Fire Department working in any capacity for someone dealing with fire extinguishers, MR. GENE RAVEL asked that this not be considered. Councilman White stated he did not think the Council had a right to tell a man what he could do when he was off duty when he is on his own time, that he knew a man one time in his life who was told what he should do and should not do while he was off duty. He thought that is taking a person's birth rights from him, and he personally would never vote for anything like that. Councilman Thompson stated this would not restrict a fireman from working on the outside; however, there was a pretty direct connection in this particular instance that might not be too good. He inquired if there was an ordinance which would prohibit an employee from doing outside work. The Assistant City Attorney replied under the Civil Service rules, no fireman or policeman should have out side employment. MR. LOREY was present with a few additional suggestions. The following amendments to the proposed ordinance were authorized by the Council. (1) Page 4, Item 4, to read, "AUTOMOBILE wrecking and SALVAGE yards, GASOLINE service stations. (Words in caps added) (2) Page 3, Paragraph (b) last word on fourth line, the word "designated" for the word "ordered", line to read "said building or premise the suitable fire appliances or equivalent DESIGNATED" (3) Page 3, Paragraph (b), next to last line..."shall mean any fire extinguisher RECOMMENDED BY NATIONAL BOARD OF FIRE UNDERWRITERS capable of extinguishing the...."(Words in caps added) (4) Page 4, Item 8(c) One suitable extinguisher OR EQUIVALENT. (5) Page 5, Item ll(a) the words "or equivalent" added after "Two suitable five pound carbon dioxide extinguishers". Page 5, Item 14, "lumber yards" added after tire retreading plants as agreed prev busly and mentioned at this meeting. (6) Page 7, Paragraph (f), "OR HAVE TRAINED" added in first sentence, after "It shall be the duty of the owner....to properly train" (7) Page 10. It was decided that 30 days from the date of appeal be the time limit set for the Council to hear and take action on an appeal. This was agreed to at the previous hearing, and mentioned this date. (8) Page 1, SECTION 1, Paragraph 1, the word "three" was changed to "four" in the third line. Paragraph 2, the word "three" was changed to "four" in the second line Councilman Thompson moved that the City Manager be asked to instruct the City Attorney to draft the ordinance to contain the recommendations made by the citizens, the committee, and the Real Estate Board as has been accepted by this Council this afternoon. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None Councilman Thompson also asked that a Resolution be drawn for the following week commending the members of the Committee for the public service in spending two years of their time working with the Fire Department, and the Fire Marshall's Office to help this Council come to an intelligent conclusion as to an acceptable 576 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS - 576 fire ordinance. He would like for that to be in the public records and have cop. jes sent to the members of the Committee. Councilman Long 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: The north fifty (50.0') feet of the south one hundred (100.0') feet of Lot 1, Block B of the 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 the 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 the Voss Addition being of record in Book 3, page 85, Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, and being the same property as conveyed to Alice Stevens, a single woman by warranty deed dated November 10, 1943, of record in Volume 728, page 208, Deed Records of Travis County, Teñas, and being the same property which was conveyed to Victor Polenco and wife, Dora Polenco by contract of sale. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None The Council received the following: "To The City Council City of Austin, Texas "July 16, 1953 577 CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS 577 "Re: Completion and Acceptance of Work of Improving Lavaca Street (East Side), from West 8th Street to West 8th Street Alley, being Unit 10 of Current Improvement Program. "The work of improving Lavaca Street (East Side), from the north curb line of West 8th Street to the south curb line of West 8th Street Alley, known as Unit 10 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 April 17, 1953, 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 introdücéd the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK OF IMPROVING LAVACA STREET, EAST SIDE, UNIT 10,10, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, WITHIN THE LIMITS HEREBELOW DEFINED, PERFORMED BY JOHN ANDREWS, 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 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 Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden 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 Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman White moved that the ordinance be finally psssed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None The Mayor announced the ordinance had been finally passed. 518 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 578 Councilman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, Bob Allen is the Contractor for the alteration of a building located at 2418 Guadalupe Street and desires a portion of the sidewalk space abutting the north 20 feet of Lot 4, Outlot 49, Division D, in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, during the alteration of the building, such space to be used in the work and for the storage of materials therefor; therefore BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: 1. THAT space for the uses hereinabove enumerated be granted to said Bob Allen, the boundary of which is described as follows: 2. Sidewalk Working Space Beginning at the northeast corner of the above described property; thence in an easterly direction and at right angles to the centerline of Guadalupe Street to a point 4 feet west of the west curb line; thence in a southerly direction and parallel to the centerline of Guadalupe Street approximately 20 feet to a point; thence in a westerly direction and at right angles to the centerline of Guadalupe Street to the east line of the above described property. THAT the above privileges and allotment of space are granted to the said Bob Allen, hereinafter termed "Contractor", upon the following express terms and conditions: (1). That the Contractor shall erect within the above described working space a solid fence build of not less than one-inch material and at least 8 feet in height (or extending from the sidewalk to the underside of the present awning) substantially braced and anchored and to maintain same in good condition at all times while the work is in progress. The Contractor will be permitted to put a door in the barricade that will either open in or slide parallel to the barricades and at all times that material is being delivered or taken away from the building, a watchman shall be provided to warn pedestrians of approaching danger. The Contractor will also be permitted to use two parking meter spaces for the delivery or removal of materials during construction work. (2). That the Contractor shall in no way obstruct any fire plugs or other public utilities in the construction of such barricades. (3). The 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 579 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 579 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 July 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 of 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, 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. (9). That the Contractor shall furnish the City of Austin & 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 er 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, pave-. ment 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 occupany of the space. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None Councilman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, Chas. C. Madden Company is the Contractor for the alteration of a building located at 607 Congress Avenue and desires a portion of the sidewalk space abutting the north 23 feet of Lot 2, Block 69, of the Original City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, during the alteration of the building, such space to be used in the work and for the storage of materials therefor, therefore BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: 1. THAT space for the uses hereinabove anumerated be granted to said Chas. C. Madden Company, the boundary of which is described as follows: Sidewalk Working Space Beginning at the north west corner of the above described property; thence in a westerly direction and at right angles to the centerline of Congress Avenue to a point 5 feet east of the east curb line; thence in a 580 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 580 southerly direction and parallel to the centerline of Congress Avenue approximately 23 feet to a point; thence in an easterly direction and at right angles to the centerline of Congress Avenue to the west line of the above described property. 2. THAT the above privileges and allotment of space are granted to the said Chas. C. Madden Company, hereinafter termed "Contractor", upon the following express terms and conditions: (1). That the Contractor shall erect within the above described working space a solid fence built of not less than one-inch material and at least 8 feet in height (or extending from the sidewalk to the underside of the present awning) substantially braned and anchored and to maintain same in good condition at all times while the work is in progress. The Contractor will be permitted to put a door in the barricade that will either open in or slide parallel to the barricades, and at all times that material is being delivered or taken away from the building, a watchman shall be provided to warn pedestrians of approaching danger. The Contractor will also be permitted to use one parking meter space for the delivery or removal of materials during construction work. (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 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 August 15, 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, 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. (9). That the Contractor shall furnish the City of Austin a surety 581 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 581 bond in the sum of Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00), which shall protect, indemnify and hold harmless the City of Austin from any claims or damages to any person or property that may accrue to or be brought by any person by reason of the exercise or abuse of the privileges granted the Contractor by the City of Austin and shall guarantee the replacement of all sidewalks, pavement and all other public property and public utilities disturbed or removed during the construction work and shall further guarantee the construction of a walkway and other safeguards during the occupancy of the space. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None Councilman Long 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 South Austin Development Corporation, acting by and through its President, Nash Phillips, 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 för 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 File No. 721-C ) - Contract The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None Councilman Long 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 Berta Barnes 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. 720-C ) The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None 582 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 582 Councilman Long 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 Jessie R. Murray 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. 719-C) The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden 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 City Manager be and he is hereby authorized and directed to enter into a contract on behalf of the City of Austin with Trans-Texas Airways 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 AIRPORTS Contract File No. 748-6-) - The motion, seconded by Councilman Thompson, carried by the following vote Ayes: Councilmen Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None 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 SPECIFIC HOURS; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF 583 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 583 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 White 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 Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman White moved that The the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman White moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor MeAden Noes: None The Mayor announced the ordinance had been finally passed. The Council set the following zoning applications for public hearing at 11:00 Α.Μ. August 13, 1953: F. A. BROWN G. W. SEIDERS, By Bruce K. Muir RICHARD HODGES & JEROME M. SMITH BOARD W.50 of Lot F, Blks. 13 & 14, Outlot 57, Div. B locally known as 1711 E. 12th Street, Austin, Texas Lot 7, Blk. 10, Fruth Addin. Outlot 73, Div. D, locally known as 3025 Guadalupe St. A 1.06 acre tract fronting 164.20 on s.line of E.lst St; 290.89' on w.line of Shady Lane, & 170.50 on n. line of Red Bluff Road, lo- cally known as 5015-5021 E. 1st Street. AUSTIN REAL ESTATE E. 60' of Lot 5, Blk. 169, Original City, being the sw cor. of E. 15th St. & Neches St., locally known as 411 E. 15th Street. From "C-1" Commercial To "C-2" Commercial NOT Recommended by the Planning Commission To From "C-1" Commercial "C-2" Commercial RECOMMENDED by the Plan- ning Commission From "A" Residence To "D" Industrial RECOMMENDED by the Plan- ning Commission From "B" Residence To "C" Commercial RECOMMENDED by the Plan- ning Board CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 584 584 There being no further business, the Council adjourned at 5:40 P.M., subject to the call of the Mayor. ATTEST: Clay Nonsley City Clerk APPROVED: Mayor