856 856 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting November 05, 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 RABBI JOSEPH R. BRANDRISS, AGUDAS ACHIM. Councilman White moved that the Minutes of the previous meeting be approved. The motion, seconded by Councilman Thompson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None DEMOLAY boys participated in Government Day. DR. W. S. BRUMAGE presented the following resolution adopted by the AUSTIN GOLF ASSOCIATION: "TO THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: "WHEREAS, the City of Austin has acquired certain lands upon which to construct a golf course, and, "WHEREAS, there is an urgent need for additional golf facilities in the City of Austin, and, "WHEREAS, the late Morris Williams, Jr. was born and reared in the City of Austin, and, "WHEREAS, this young man was an outstanding figure in the sport of golf both in Texas and in the nation, and, CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS $57 857 "WHEREAS, he was of exemplary character both in the sport of golf and in his personal life, and, "WHEREAS, he died while in the service of his country, and, "WHEREAS, the Austin Golf Association and its members are of the opinion that the name and memory of Morris Williams, Jr. should be perpetuated. "Now, therefore be it resolved that the members of the Austin Golf Association go on record as requesting your Honorable body to include sufficient funds in the 1954 budget of the City of Austin to begin immediate construction of this golf course and at the appropriate time to name it "The Morris Williams, Jr. Memorial Golf Course" in honor of this splendid young man. "Respectfully submitted by: (Sgd) W. 8. Brumage, William S. Brumage, President, Austin Golf Association Attested: (Sgd) Taylor Huff, Taylor Huff, Secretary" The Council received the request and the Mayor stated it would be taken under advisement when the Council saw what next year's budget looked like. MR. WALLACE B. HICKS, Student of Government at the University of Texas, stated it had been brought to the attention of the Grievance Committee of the University, the traffic problem at the corner of San Jacinto and 25th, and he requested a light in that area since the domitories were located there. Councilman Long moved that the City Traffic Engineer be asked to make a study of this and bring a recommendation back to the Council. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None DR. CHAS. PEAVY submitted a petition asking that East 19th Street between East Avenue and Airport Boulevard be paved, as this approach to the Holy Cross Hospital was in bad condition. The Mayor stated this project was under way by the Highway Department and it would be started sometime the early part of next year. Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, Mrs. Francis Hickman has made application in writing for permission to use and maintain in her residence a day nursery school, complying with all the City and State regulations, on Lot 11, Block 40, Travis Heights, in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, same being on the north side of Gillespie Place, and locally known as 1141 Gillespie Place, which property is located in an "A" Residence District and under Section #4, Item 13a of the Zoning Ordinance requires a special permit from the City Council; and 858 858 CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS WHEREAS, this application has been considered and approved by the City Council of the City of Austin, therefore BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT permission for the use and maintenance of a day nursery school at the location described above be granted to Mrs. Francis Hickman. vote: The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following Ayes: Councilmen Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, Mrs. F. B. Frazee has made application in writing for permission to maintain in her residence a day nursery school, complying with all the City and State regulations, on Lot 7, resubdivision of Block 28, Travis Heights, in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, same being on the south side of Riverside Drive and locally known as 1013 Riverside Drive, which property is located in an "A" Residence District and under Section #4, Item 13a of the Zoning Ordinance requires a special permit from the City Council; and WHEREAS, this application has been considered and approved by the City Council of the City of Austin, therefore BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT permission for the maintenance of a day nursery school at the location described above be granted to Mrs. F. B. Frazee. vote: The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following Ayes: Councilmen Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None The Council had before it the following: zoning: AREA 8 Industrial Area, Original Zoning - east of old City limit line north of Colorado River to Jain Lane. MR. TOM BLACKWELL representing the Govalle Civic League, protested any proposed C-l or C-2 zoning, as in 1935 before the annexation of this property, an election was held and this territory was voted dry. MR. TRAVIS HOWARD asked that no zoning be made that would permit the sale of intoxicants as the streets were very narrow in this area, as there were no sidewalks for the children to use on their way to school, and as there were many dangerous intersections. The Mayor asked how this group felt about zoning 200' west of Airport Blvd. Industrial. MR TRAVIS HOWARD speaking personally stated he would be favorable to 200 industrial zoning along Airport. MR. MAHONEY, Planning Engineer, stated the Commission in not making specific recommendations on the west side of 859 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 859 Airport Boulevard did so because the nursery was established conforming to "A" Residence, and the other tracts would, when someone came in with a possible development, be placed in an appropriate classification. MRS. FREDERICK MEYER, member of the Planning Commission, suggested that the tracts not be cut in a 200' strip as the industrial value would be lowered by small tracts. Industrial developers prefer large tracts without any buildings that have to be destroyed. MR. GENE HOWARD believed the people in the area objected only to establishing zones permitting beer. He asked the group present if they objected to industrial from Montopolis Bridge along Airport Blvd., through this area. No one expressed opposition. MR. SHELTON, representing a client seeking C-1 zoning, asked that consideration be given for C-l classifications in this large area. He stated a case to test the validity of the 1935 election, voting the area dry, was in the making. Councilman Thompson did not want to hold up the original zoning of this area to wait the outcome of the test case. MR. MAHONEY again outlined the Commission's recommendation (recorded in full in the Minutes of October 22nd) stating it would consider individual zoning requests when presented, and that this matter would again be before the Council in another year. The Commission feared hap-hazard development if only the frontage of the boulevard were zoned industrial, and it desired leaving large tracts open for big development. Councilman Long moved that the Planning Commission's recommendation on Area 8 be amended to read "200' back from Bolm Road following the Airport Boulevard down to the intersection of 7th street--200' or the nearest property line". Councilman White seconded the motion. Councilmen Thompson and Pearson asked for time to look into the matter further, and Councilman Long withdrew her motion. The Mayor announced that the zoning of Area 8 would be considered next week, but the ordinance could be drawn, in line with the discussion. -- No Action was taken on accepting the bid and authorizing a contract for Paving Contract #7, as Councilman Thompson wanted to get more information on this. "November 5, 1953 The Council received the following: "To The City Council City of Austin, Texas "Re: Completion and Acceptance of Work of Improving Lavaca Street (both sides), from West 9th Street to West 10th Street, being Unit 12 of Current Improvement Program. "The work of improving Lavaca Street (both sides), from the north curb line of West 9th Street to the south curb line of West 10th Street, known as Unit 12 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 May 19, 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. 860 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 860 "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 LAVACA STREET (BOTH SIDES), UNIT 12, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, WITHIN THE LIMITS HEREBELOW DEFINED, PERFORMED BY JOHN ANDREWS, AUTHORIZ- ING 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 passed. 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. The Council received the following: "To The City Council City of Austin, Texas "November 5, 1953 "Re: Completion and Acceptance of Work of Improving Sabine Street from East 5th Street to East 6th Street, being Unit 22 of Current Improve- ment Program. "The work of improving Sabine Street, from the north property line of East 5th Street to the south property line of East 6th Street, known as Unit 22 in the current street improvement program, has been performed and 861 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 861 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 SABINE STREET, UNIT 22, 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 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 passed. 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. The Council received the following: "To The City Council City of Austin, Texas "November 5, 1953 "Re: Completion and Acceptance of Work of Improving Chicon Street from 862 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 862 East 19th Street to East 20th Street, being Unit 21 of Current Improvement Program. "The work of improving Chicon Street, from the south property line of East 19th Street to the north property line of East 20th Street, known as Unit 21 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 CHICON STREET, UNIT 21, 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 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 passed. 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. 869 863 CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS The Council received the following: "To The City Council City of Austin, Texas "November 5, 1953 "Re: Completion and Acceptance of Work of Improving East 10th Street, from Trinity Street to Neches Street, being Unit 10 of Current Improvement Program. "The work of improving East 10th Street, from the east property line of Trinity Street to the west property line of Neches Street, known as Unit 10 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 EAST 10TH STREET, UNIT 10, 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 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 86.4 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 864 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 Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None The Mayor announced the ordinance had been finally passed. The Council received the following: "To The City Council City of Austin, Texas "November 5, 1953 "Re: Completion and Acceptance of Work of Improving East 13th Street, from San Jacinto Boulevard to Trinity Street, being Unit ll of Current Improvement Program. "The work of improving East 13th Street, from the east property line of San Jacinto Boulevard to the west property line of Trinity Street, known as Unit ll 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 EAST 13th STREET, UNIT 11, 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 RASSAGE. # 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 865 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 865 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 passed. 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. The Council received the following: "To The City Council City of Austin, Texas "November 5, 1953 "Re: Completion and Acceptance of Work of improving Chicon Street, from East 13th Street to East 19th Street, being Unit 3 of Current Improvement Program. "The work of improving Chicon Street, from the south property line of East 13th Street to the south property line of East 19th Street, known as Unit 3 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 CHICON STREET, UNIT 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. # 866 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 866 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 passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None adoption: The Mayor announced the ordinance had been finally passed. Councilman Pearson offered the following resolution and moved its (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, on October 26, 1953, the City of Austin received bids on cable for the 12.5 KV feeder circuits from Lakeshore Substation to the Water Treatment Plant No. 2; and, WHEREAS, an evaluation of the bids received for such cable shows the bid of Anaconda Wire and Cable Company of $4,605.00 per 1,000 feet of paper and lead cable for a total price of $23,761.80 for 5,610 feet to be the lowest and best bid based on a more expeditious delivery date; and, WHEREAS, the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Superintendent of the Electric Division of the City of Austin and the City Manager; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the bid of Anaconda Wire and Cable Company of $4,605.00 per 1,000 feet of paper and lead cable for a total price of $23,761.80 for 5,160 feet be and the same is hereby accepted, and W. E. Seaholm, City Manager of the City of Austin is hereby authorized and directed to execute a contract on behalf of the City with Anaconda Wire and Cable Company for the purchase of such cable. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None 867 CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS 867 The City Manager submitted the following recommendation from C. H. Page & Son, Architects and Engineers: "SUBJECT: Brackenridge Hospital Addition, Austin, Texas "Mr. Walter Seaholm, City Manager The City of Austin Austin, Texas "Dear Mr. Seaholm: "It is recommended that the following low bidders be awarded contracts for their portions of the subject work: "General Contract Bid No. 2 - J. M. Odom, General Contractor $1,289,000.00 "Plumbing, Heating and Ventilation, Etc. Bid Nos. 3 and 4 - C. Wallace Plumbing Company "Electrical Bid No. 5 Paul Wright Electric Company 868,000.00 198,918.00 "Hospital Case Work and Laboratory Equipment Bid Nos. 8 and 9 Dean Specialty Works, Inc. 89,790.00 "Kitchen and Food Service Equipment Bid No. 10 84,161.00 General Hotel Supply Company "It is further recommended that award be withheld on Bid No. 6, Automatic Pneumatic Tube System and Bid No. 7, Elevators and Dumbwaiters pending further study. "Respectfully submitted ASSOCIATED ARCHITECTS (Sgd) Charles H. Page, Jr." Tabulation of bids on File Under HOSPITALS - Bids. Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, on October 27, 1953, the City of Austin received bids for the construction of an addition to, and for the remodeling of, Brackenridge Hospital; and, WHEREAS, the bid of J. M. Odom, General Contractor, in the sum of $1,289,000.00 was the lowest and best bid for the work and materials to be performed and furnished under the bid designated in the Bid Form as Bid No. 2, consisting of the general contract, excluding Plumbing, Heating and Ventilating, and Electrical work; and, 868 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 868 WHEREAS, the bid of C. Wallace Plumbing Company, in the sum of $868,000.00 was the lowest and best bid for the work and materials to be performed and furnished under the bids designated in the Bid Form as Bid No. 3 and Bid No. 4, consisting of the Plumbing and the Heating and Ventilating work; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Paul Wright Electric Company, in the sum of $198,918.00, was the lowest and best bid for the work and materials to be performed and furnished under the bid designated in the Bid Form as Bid No. 5, consisting of the Electrical Work; and, WHEREAS, the total amount of such bids of J. M. Odom, C. Wallace Plumbing Company, and Paul Wright is lower than any of the combined bids for the same work and materials received under the bid designated in the Bid Form as Bid No. 1 and, WHEREAS, the bid of Dean Specialty Works, Inc., in the sum of $89,790.00, was the lowest and best bid for the work and materials to be performed and furnished under the bids designated in the Bid Form as Bid No. 8 and Bid No. 9, consisting of the Hospital Case Work and Laboratory Equipment; and, WHEREAS, the bid of General Hotel Supply Company in the sum of $84,161.00 was the lowest and best bid for the work and materials to be performed and furnished under the bid designated in the Bid Form as Bid No. 10, consisting of Kitchen and Food Service Equipment; and, WHEREAS, the Architects employed by the City, and the City Manager, have recommended the acceptance of such Bids Nos. 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, and 10; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That said bids be and the same are hereby accepted, and W. E. Seaholm, City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to execute a contract on behalf of the City of Austin with each of the above bidders, in accordance with their bids. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None Mayor McAden introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE VACATING AND CLOSING AN ALLEY APPROXIMATELY MIDWAY BETWEEN EAST 52ND STREET AND EAST 53RD STREET, AND RUNNING FROM BENNETT AVENUE TO HARMON AVENUE, BUT RETAINING A TEN (10) FOOT ELECTRIC UTILITY LINE EASEMENT ALONG THE CENTERLINE OF THE ALLEY; AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF AN ORDINANCE ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Long moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: 569 CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS 869 Ayes: Councilmen Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Long moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman 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 Long moved that the ordinance be finally passed. 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. Mayor McAden introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE ENTITLED: "AN ORDINANCE REGULATING TRAFFIC UPON THE STREETS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, PRESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION OF SAME, REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY," WHICH ORDINANCE WAS PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, MAY 6, 1937, AND IS RECORDED IN BOOK "K", PAGES 159-179, INCLUSIVE, OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, BY AMENDING SECTION 22(f) OF ARTICLE IV RELATING TO TWO-HOUR LOCATIONS; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Long moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Long moved that The the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Long moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None 810 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 870 The Mayor announced the ordinance had been finally passed. 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 159-179, INCLUSIVE, OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN BY AMENDING SECTION 12(b) OF ARTICLE III RELATING TO STOP SIGN LOCATIONS; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Long moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. 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 Long 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 Long moved that the ordinance be finally passed. 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. Mayor McAden introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE ENTITLED: "AN ORDINANCE REGULATING TRAFFIC UPON THE 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", 871 871 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS PAGES 159-179, INCLUSIVE, OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN BY AMENDING SECTION 22(e) OF ARTICLE IV RELATING TO ONEHOUR PARKING LOCATIONS; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; 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 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 Pearson moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Pearson 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 McAden Noes: None The Mayor announced the ordinance had been finally passed. 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 159-179, INCLUSIVE, OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, BY AMENDING SECTION 21(b) OF ARTICLE IV, RELATING TO PARKING PROHIBITED AT ALL TIMES; 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 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 872 CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS 872 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 passed. 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. Mayor McAden introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING PARKING METER ZONES IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN; AND PROVIDING FOR THE REGULATION OF TRAFFIC THEREBY, WHICH ORDINANCE WAS PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, AUGUST 19, 1937, AND IS RECORDED IN BOOK "K", PAGES 281-286, INCLUSIVE, OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, BY AMENDING SECTION 2, AND SUB-SECTION 4 OF SECTION (a), RELATING TO PARKING METER ZONES; 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 Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None 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 Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time andCouncilman Pearson moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None The Mayor announced the ordinance had been finally passed. 873 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 873 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 159-179, INCLUSIVE OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, BY AMENDING SUBDIVISION (6) OF SECTION 23-A, RELATING TO MILITARY PASSENGER AND LOADING ZONES; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; 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 White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None 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: CouncilmenLong, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None 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: Councilmen Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None The Mayor announced the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor McAden introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED: "AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE SPEED LIMIT FOR MOTOR VEHICLES IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND ESTABLISHING THE MAXIMUM, REASONABLE AND PRUDENT SPEED LIMIT ON CERTAIN DEFINED STREETS; PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION OF SAME; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY", WHICH ORDINANCE WAS PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN SEPTEMBER 2, 1948, AND IS RECORDED IN BOOK "N", PAGES 291-293, INCLUSIVE, OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, BY 87.4 874 CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS AMENDING SAID ORDINANCE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND SUSPENDING THE RULE RE- QUIRING 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. motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None The 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 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 McAden Noes: None The Mayor announced the ordinance had been finally passed. 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 ORDENANCE WAS PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN MAY 6, 1937, AND IS RECORDED IN BOOK "K", PAGES 159-179, INCLUSIVE, OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, BY AMENDING SECTION 21(b) OF ARTICLE IV, RELATING TO PARKING PROHIBITED AT ALL TIMES; 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. motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: The Ayes: Councilmen Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 815 875 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 Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None 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: Councilmen Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None The Mayor announced the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor McAden introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE ENTITLED: "AN ORDINANCE REGULATING TRAFFIC UPON THE PUBLIC STREETSOOF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, PRESCRIEBING 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 MAY 6, 1937, AND IS RECORDED IN BOOK "K", PAGES 159-179, INCLUSIVE, OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, BY AMENDING SECTION 13(b) OF ARTICLE III, RELATING TO LEFT TURNS AT CERTAIN INTERSECTIONS OF SAID ORDINANCE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Thompson moved that the ordinance be passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Pearson, Thompson, White Noes: Councilman Long, Mayor McAden Councilman Thompson inquired about the "no-right-turn" signs and violations if there was no ordinance supporting them. The City Manager explained it would be an interference with police directing the traffic; that when they felt it was for the safety of the pedestrian they set the signs up. Mayor McAden introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, JULY 17, 1941, AND RECORDED IN ORDINANCE BOOK "L", PAGES 152-174, INCLUSIVE, OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, WHICH ORDI- NANCE WAS AMENDATORY OF THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING ZONING REGULATIONS AND DISTRICTS 876 CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS 876 IN ACCORDANCE WITH A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL APRIL 23, 1931, AND RECORDED IN BOOK "I", PAGES 301-318, INCLUSIVE, OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, THE AMENDATORY ORDINANCE HEREBY ESTABLISHING THE BOUNDARIES FOR VARIOUS ORIGINAL USE DISTRICTS AND HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICTS, IN AN AREA ANNEXED TO THE CITY OF AUSTIN ON DECEMBER 20, 1951, ORDERING A CHANGE IN THE USE AND HEIGHT AND AREA MAPS SO AS TO RECORD SUCH DISTRICTS; 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 Thompson, 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 Thompson, 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 Thompson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None The Mayor announced the ordinance had been finally passed. The Council received the following: "Honorable Mayor and City Council City of Austin Austin, Texas "Gentlemen: "October 22, 1953 "During recent years members of the Board of Adjustment have been compensated for their attendance at Board meetings. Until recently there have usually been three meetings per month for which members have received five dollars each and the chairman ten dollars. "In recent months, particularly since recent City Charter amendments, the Board's work has decreased materially. No longer does it recommend on zoning changes, now a function of the Planning Commission, and general building activity has declined to the extent that the Board no longer finds it necessary every month to meet more than twice. 877 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 877 "On reviewing this situation the Board recognized the fact that City Council and City Planning Commission members are not compensated for their services. While Board of Adjustment members are quite grateful for the compensation received in the past, it is their opinion that this allowance no longer is necessary ñor in keeping with other City policy and procedure. Therefore, it was "VOTED: To recommend to the City Council that the ordinance or resolution providing compensation to Board of Adjustment members for attendance at meetings be rescinded. "Respectfully submitted, BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT By V. L. Mike Mahoney Executive Secretary" The Mayor commended the group for proposing this. Councilman Pearson moved that their wishes be granted. 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, Southern Union Gas Company has presented to the City Council tentative maps or plans showing the proposed construction of its gas mains in the streets in the City of Austin hereafter named, and said maps or plans have been considered by the City Council; therefore BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT Southern Union Gas Company be and the same is hereby permitted to lay and construct its gas mains in and upon the following streets: (1) A gas main in NILE STREET, from Walter Street, southerly 1007 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said NILE STREET. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 22 feet. (2) A gas main in SINGLETON AVENUE, from a point 144 feet north of East 12th Street, southerly 56 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be il feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said SINGLEΤΟΝ AVENUE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2 feet. (3) A gas main in KIRK AVENUE, from a point 257 578 878 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS feet north of Thompson Avenue, northerly 54 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet west of and parallel to theeast property line of said KIRK AVENUE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 22 feet. (4) A gas main in CASTRO STREET, from a point 30 feet east of Pleasant Valley Road, westerly to Maude Street, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said CASTRO STREET. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 22 feet. (5) A gas main in MAUDE STREET, from Francisco Street, northerly 437 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said MAUDE STREET. Saidingas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2½ feet. (6) A gas main in FRANCISCO STREET, from Maude Street westerly 1007 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said FRANCISCO STREET. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2½ feet. (7) A gas main in ZARAGOSA STREET, from Maude Street, westerly 624 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said ZARAGOSA STREET. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2½ feet. THE Southern Union Gas Company is hereby put upon notice that the City of Austin does not guarantee that the space assigned above is clear from other underground utilities, but is based upon the best records we have at hand, and that the minimum depth stated does not have any reference to the fact that greater depths may not be required at special points. When the Southern Union Gas Company requires definite information upon the ground as to elevations or working points from which to base the location of their assignments, they shall apply to the Department of Public Works not less than three (3) days before such information is required. The Southern Union Gas Company is further put upon notice that they will be required to bear the expense of repairs or replacement of any underground utility damaged during the construction of lines named in this resolution. AND THAT whenever pavement is cut in the vicinity of a fire plug, water must be used at intervals during the course of backfilling of the ditches. $79 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 879 THAT the work and laying of said gas mains, including the excavation in the streets, and the restoration and maintenance of said streets after said mains have been laid shall be under the supervision and direction of the City Manager, and under all the pertinent terms and conditions of the certain franchises granted to said company by the City of Austin. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None Councilman White moved that MR. JOE MANOR be appointed as a member of the Planning Commission, to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Mr. Neville Johnston. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None Councilman Long moved that the following be appointed as members of the Solicitation Board: MR. WILLARD HOUSER, Chairman MRS. LOIS FUGLER - 2 year term 2 year term MR. GEORGE HALDEN MR. DON HOWARD MR. HOWARD BERGQUIST 1 year term 1 year term - 1 year term The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None The Mayor announced that the Council would meet NOVEMBER 25th instead of Thursday the 26th, Thanksgiving. The following zonings were set for public hearing at 11:00 Α.Μ., November 25, 1953: AREA 6 South Austin - Area between South Congress, South Lamar and Manchaca Road AREA 9 - East Austin Area AREA 10 East Austin Area SAM E. WILLIAMS & MARVIN E. JOHNSON - Area between old city limit line and Springdale Road - Area north of the M.K.& T. Railroad from Springdale Road east to the new City Boundary east of Tannehill Street. 4811-17 & 4819-31 Airport Blvd. From "A" to "C" RECOMMENDED 6th Height and Area The City Manager submitted the following tax certificate from the City Tax Assessor and Collector: 880 880 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS "TO THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL: "I certify that the tax assessment for the property hereinafter described in the name of S. G. McDonald, is incorrect for the following reason: "By an inspection on the ground by Tax Department appraisers, there were no improvements on the described property as of January 1, 1952. "I recommend that I be authorized to reduce the assessed valuation on such property as follows: YEAR 1952 DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY Improvements on 501.15 x 340' James P. Wallace Survey, Plat 309, Item 30-4. ORIGINAL ASSESSED VALUE RECOMMENDED VALUE $1500.00 "(Sgd) T. B. Marshall City Tax Assessor and Collector" Councilman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: WHEREAS, the City Tax Assessor and Collector has made a special investigation of the tax assessment hereinafter set forth in the name of S. G. Mc Donald, and has found the same to be erroneous for the reasons stated in his certificate delivered to the City Council and filed with the City Clerk, and WHEREAS, in such certificate the City Tax Assessor and Collector has recommended the adjustment, Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the following tax assessment for the year shown be, and the same is, hereby adjusted and corrected to fix the assessed value therein as indicated. YEAR 1952 DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY ORIGINAL ASSESSED VALUE RECOMMENDED VALUE Improvements on 501.15 x 340, James P. Wallace Survey, Plat 309, Item 30-4. $1500.00 0 And the City Tax Assessor and Collector is authorized and directed to make such change in the tax rolls. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None Councilman Long moved that the Minutes of the Executive Meeting of October 22, 1953, appointing a Deputy Clerk in the Corporation Court, be approved. The motion, seconded by Councilman Thompson, carried by the following vote: 881 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 881 Ayes: Councilmen Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None The City Manager presented that problem of paving on North Loop, stating there are 11 property owners failing to sign up for paving, and they are homesteads. This involved $3,598.00 out of $29,873.00 which was 122%. The City has been authorized to go in on the paving on a five percent basis, and he recommended he be authorized to go ahead on this unit. Councilman Long moved that the City Manager be given authority to go ahead on that basis. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None Councilman Pearson noted some confusion or indefiniteness regarding letters being sent out on the voluntary paving program, by McKown & Sons. He asked that they make their letter very definite and that they include in it the exact amount it would cost the property owners if they did not see fit to sign up on the voluntary paving program and went on an assessment plan. Councilman Long stated property owners did not realize the City participated in the cost of the paving. The City Manager stated he would talk to the Company and get them to revise their letter. The City Manager gave an oral report on the water and fireplug request of citizens living on Alf and Burger Streets. He stated it would take $8,850 to carry out their request to put in the 6" line and fire plug, and that it could not be done this year, but possibly next year depending on the priority of the project. He stated he would write them and let them know. Councilman Long submitted a petition from OSCAR WALL, 1302 East 51st, requesting street lights in the area east of East Avenue Cameron Road. The City Manager stated at this time there were no street lighting facilities, but a check was being made to see what was involved in this area. Councilman Long inquired if it could be included in next year's budget. The Mayor presented a request from the St. John's Methodist Church in Allendale that a street light be placed in that area. Councilman Long had a complaint from MRS. BEULAH HOUSTON, 2508 East lith that the rains and water were ruining her property, and asked that an investigation be made to see if it were possible for a storm sewer or somekind of relief. Councilman White stated he had the same request, and that MR. LATSON was checking on it and would report back. The Council received notice from the City Manager that the following applications for change of zoning had been referred to the Planning Commission: S. Z. SKINNER Nw intersection of the I & GN Railroad & Camp Mabry Road From "A" 1st Hgt & Area To "C" 6th Hgt & Area 88.2 882 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MRS. MINNIE LEATHERMAN 600 West 15th St. From "B" to "C" BLAKE HUNTER 2107 East 14th St. From "A" to "B" BRYANT M. COLLINS By Trueman E. O'Quinn To NW intersection of From "A" 1st Hgt & Area Dallas Highway "C" 6th Hgt & Area and Anderson Lane MISS FLORENCE STULLKEN 4900 Burnet Road (By S.R. Fulmore) JAY BROWN From "A" 1st Hgt & Area To "C" 6th Hgt & Area 3117 Lamar Blvd. From "C" to "C-1" W. E. PHILLIPS 1211 Chicon St. From "C" to "C-2" LLOYD SHEFFIELD 1170 San Bernard St.From "A" to "C" There being no further business the Council adjourned at 12:35 P.M. subject to the call of the Mayor. ATTEST: City Clerk APPROVED: C Mayor