153 153 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting February 18, 1954 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. Invecation was delivered by REV. BLAKE SMITH, University Baptist Church. Councilman White moved that the Minutes of February 4th and 1lth be approved. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None Councilman White moved that the Minutes of the Executive Meeting of February 17th be approved as amended. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None MR. CHARLES NASH, Austin Livestock Show presented western ties to the Council, City Manager and City Attorney. MRS. GEORGE FRANCISCO inquired about a location she called a slum area at 1907 Whittier, where there was a 50' lot, with a lot of debris; where the owners had torn down a sub-standard house and had left it there without removing it. MRS. SIMON PETERSON lived next door and asked the Council to see if it could get the lot cleaned. The house was torn down on February 1st. Councilman Long inquired if this could be declared a nuisance. Councilman Thompson felt that the owners had started cleaning the premises and had torn down the house only 16 days ago and that maybe they had not had a sufficient time yet. Councilman Pearson suggested that since it had been such a short time since it had CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 151 154 been torn down, that the City Attorney take down the name and check into it 30 days from now; and if they were not complying with the health and fire ordinances the Council would look into it and see what it could do about getting it cleared off. Councilman White inquired as to the owner. It was stated it had belonged to AARON FLOWERS, and JOE FLOWERS, the son had been living there, since Aaron Flowers had died. MR. JOE DACY appeared before the Council to repeal the ordinance of the Solicitation Board, and to appeal the decision concerning denial of the application of the Optimist Club, and to protest the statement made by the Newspaper that the Optimist were irresponsible and did not know how to handle their funds. He outlined the work of the Optimist Club for the past 19 years. He stated he was a member and director in the Better Business Bureau, as well as a member of the Optimist Club. Councilman Long stated the B.B.B. had nothing to do with this. MR. WILLARD HOUSER, Chairman of the Solicitation Board, stated that the Board had made no statement that the funds would not be in the hands of responsible and reliable people; that there was never a reporter in the meetings and no member had been contacted by the newspapers. He stated the application was declined because of members of the professional telephone group were the same as operated last year, and there had been many complaints on their methods of soliciting, and there was a misrepresentation of the facts. MR. CALVIN C.HUFFMAN stated the Optimists had agreed to supervise the activities of the Telephone promotion and make it a dignified solicitation. He felt the Club had complied with the ordinance and the group had been misjudged and the article in the paper left the impression that the group was irresponsible and their integrity had been hurt. Every bit of the funds they raised went for the benefit of young boysLittle Pony League, East Austin Work Shop, and other activities. The Mayor stated the Council was willing to waive the provision that the appeal must be made in writing, and that the Optimist had agreed to strike out the part about the telephone solicitation. Councilman Long stated there was nothing in the ordinance prohibiting solicitation by telephone. She felt that the Nichols Company was a responsible Company, and would do this solicitation in a manner that would not hurt its reputation. Councilman Thompson wanted to hear the reasons this application was declined by the Solicitation Board. MR. HOUSER stated in many cities, solicitation by telephone had been barred. In the Solicitation Board's review of the application, in order to make a certification to the City Manager, it had to go on what had happened in the past--not by the Optimist Club, but by their agent, and complaints had been received concerning the agent in the past. MR. HUFFMAN had telegrams concerning the reliability of the Nichols Company. Councilman Thompson suggested that the Optimist Club direct what the telephone men were to say, and that they supervise and police these callers and have a member of the Optimist Club present all the time the telephoning was goning on. Councilman Pearson stated that 99% of the Optimist Club were in favor of the Solicitation Ordinance--they were members of the B.B.B. and he had every confidence in them. Councilman Pearson moved that the application of the Optimist Club to sponsor the Frankie Carl show be granted, and that theClub carefully supervise the writing of the "pitch" and supervise the operation. The motion, seconded by Councilman Thompson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None LYMAN JONES made a statement regarding the writing of the story and stated his sources of information. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 155 155 The Council had before it the application of MRS. L. D. WARREN for permission to operate a convalescent home at 1207 Trinity Street. Opposition to the application was expressed by MR. W. P. WATTS, MRS. M. HAGN, 1207 San Jacinto; MISS NELLIE BROWN, MRS. O. A. MCCARTY, 308 East 13th; MR. O. A. Mc CARTY, MR. E. L. STRYK, all on the basis of the granting of this permit would add to the already-existing traffic hazards, that the location was too small for a home of this type, and that it would devaluate property in this area. MRS. BESS SAYER, 407 West 23rd, spoke in the interest of the aged people who needed homes and places where they could be cared for. The Council deferred action on this application until the following week. The Council had before it the application of DR. JOE GILBERT for permission to operate a doctor's office at 920 East 32nd Street. Oppositon was expressed to the application by DR. P. J. PARIS, on Keith Lane, who represented himself, and others; the daughter of MR. THEO TIMMERMANN; and others. A letter was noted from ST. DAVIS'S COMMUNITY HOSPITAL favoring the granting of the permit No action was taken by the Council on this application and the matter was deferred until the following week. Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, the City of Austin has heretofore entered into a contract with Austin Bridge Company for the construction of a bridge across the Colorado River, such contract having been awarded to Austin Bridge Company by resolution of the City Council of the City of Austin, on the 4th day of April, 1952, upon its lowe est and best responsible bid; and WHEREAS, Austin Bridge Company on February 11, 1954, notified the City of Austin that it has completed its work under such contract; and WHEREAS, the Director of Public Works has inspected such bridge and finds that Austin Bridge Company has completed its work under its contract with the City authorized by resolution of the City Council dated April 4, 1952, and recommends that the City Council accept such work as full compliance with said contract; Now, Therefore BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the bridge constructed by Austin Bridge Company of Dallas, Texas, under contract with the City of Austin authorized by resolution of the City Council dated April 4, 1952, be and the same is hereby accepted as full performance of such contract by Austin Bridge Company of Dallas, Texas. 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 report on the formal opening of the South First Street Bridge be incorporated in the Minutes to be permanent record. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 156 156 "REPORT ON FORMAL OPENING OF SOUTH FIRST STREET BRIDGE "The following gentlemen who were the first to cross the Congress Avenue Bridge were present at this opening: E. R. Noe Raymond Canion SOUTH FIRST STREET BRIDGE DESIGN ENGINEER FOR THE BRIDGE Julian Montgomery Dave Williams REPRESENTATIVE OF AUSTIN BRIDGE COMPANY WHO BUILT THE BRIDGE Lynn Estepp - Contracting Engineer, Austin Bridge Co. RESIDENT ENGINEER FOR THE CITY OF AUSTIN M. C. Wellborn CITY ENGINEERS Carl Levander Noble Latson HIGHWAY ENGINEER Randall B. Alexander Pat Clark CITY OFFICIALS Mayor C. A. McAden Mayor Pro-tem Wesley Pearson Councilman Ben White Councilman Emma Long Councilman Ted Thompson CITY COUNCIL WHO AUTHORIZED THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE BRIDGE Mayor W. S. Drake, Jr. Councilman Emma Long Councilman Will T. Johnson Councilman Stuart MacCorkle Councilman Ben White REPRESENTATIVE OF THE PRESS AT THE OPENING OF THIS BRIDGE Lyman Jones THE FIRST TO CROSS THE BRIDGE WERE: Councilman Emma Long Mayor Pro-Tem Wesley Pearson 157 157 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Councilman Ted Thompson Councilman Ben White Mayor C. A. McAden City Manager W. E. Seaholm Chief of Police R. D. Thorp Mr. E. R. Noe Mr. Raymond Canion" The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None Councilman Thompson 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; All of that certain tract of land out of the Santiago Del Valle Grant in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, Which was conveyed to D. C. Moore by warranty deed dated November 8, 1948 of record in Volume 943, Page 35, Deed Records of Travis County, Texas. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None Councilman Thompson 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 CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS 158 158 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 said land and has been unable to agree with such owner as to the fair cash market value thereof, Now, Therefore BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the City Manager be and he is hereby authorized and directed to file or cause to be filed against all owners and lienholders, a suit in eminent domain to acquire fee simple title for said purpose to the following described tract of land: Being all of that certain tract of land out of the Santiago Del Valle Grant in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, which was conveyed to Annie Page Moore by Warranty Deed dated April 8, 1946 of record in Volume 787, page 47, Deed Records of Travis County, Texas. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote Ayes: Councilmen Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None Councilman Thompson offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Austin has found that public necessity requires the opening, construction and maintenance of an additional street, highway, and freeway in the City of Austin extending from its north limits to its south limits, said street, highway and freeway being commonly known as "Interregional Highway"; and WHEREAS, the City Council has found that public necessity requires the establishment of parkways and parks in areas adjacent to said street, highway and freeway; and WHEREAS, the City Council has found and determined that the hereinafter describād land is suitable for such purpose, and that it is necessary to acquire said land for such street, highway, and freeway, and for a parkway and park adjacent thereto; 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, CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 159 159 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 purposes to the following described tract of land: Being all of Lot 2 of Colorado River Park Addition, a subdivision by Carl Wendlandt of a portion of the Santiago Del Valle Grant in the City of Austin, Travis, County, Texas, according to a map or plat of said Colorado River Park Addition of record in Book 2, at page 220, Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, and all of the following tracts of land out of the Colorado River Park Addition, a resubdivision by Carl Wendlandt of a portion of the Original Colorado River Park Addition according to a plat of said Colorado River Park Addition of record in Book 3, page 98, Plat Records of Travis County, Texas: (1) Lots 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, & 23; (2) A strip of land ten (10) feet in width shown as "10' Bottom Reserve" on said map or plat of Colorado River Park Addition of record in Book 3, page 98, Plat Records of Travis County, Texas; (3) Two tracts of land shown as Reserve 1 and Reserve 2 on said map or plat of Colorado River Park Addition of record in Book 3, page 98, Plat Records of Travis County, Texas. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: CouncilmenLong, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None Councilman Thompson 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 said land and has been unable to agree with such owner as to the fair eash market välue 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 160 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS file or cause to be filed against all owners and lienholders, a suit in eminent domain to acquire fee simple title for said purpose to the following described tract of land: Being a portion of Block 1 of Colorado River Park Addition in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to a map or plat of said Colorado River Park Addition, of record in Book 2, page 220, Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, which was conveyed to W. O. Harper by warranty deed dated February 5, 1924 of record in Volume 359, page 266, Deed Records of Travis County, Texas, and being all of that portion of said Block 1 lying east of Harper Lane, and north of the north line of Lot 7, and east of the east line of Lots 7,8,9 and 10, and north of the south line of Lot 10, all of W. O. Harper's Subdivision, according to a map or plat of said W. O. Harper's Sub- division of record in Book 3, Page 92, Plat Records of Travis County Texas. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None Councilman Thompson 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: All of Lot 1l of W. O. Harper Subdivision, a resubdivision of a portion of Colorado River Park Addition, a subdivision of a portion of the Santiago Del Valle Grant in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to a map or plat of said Colorado River Park Addition of record in Book 2, Page 220, Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, a map or plat of said W. O. Harper Subdivision being of record in Book 3, CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 161 161 Page 92, Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, which Lot 1l was conveyed to Charles M. Taylor, et ux by warranty deed dated August 23, 1947 of record in Volume 868, Page 224, Deed Records of Travis County, Texas, and also including that portion of Block 1 of said Colorado River Park Addition which lies east of the east line of said Lot ll and south of the north line of said Lot 11. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None Councilman Thompson 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 THE CIRCLE, from Academy Drive to LeGrande Avenue, the centerline of which gas main shall be 20 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said THE CIRCLE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2½ feet. (2) A gas main in LE GRANDE AVENUE, from The Circle easterly 50 feet, the centerline of which gas main in 1.5 feet north of and parallel to the south property line of said LE GRANDE AVENUE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2½ feet (3) A gas main in LOUIS AVENUE, from a point 185 feet west of Mansell. Avenue, westerly 69 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said LOUIS AVENUE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2 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 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 162 162 underground utilities, but is based upon the best records we have at hand, and that the minimum depth stated does not have any reference to the fact that greater depths may not be required at special points. When the Southern Union Gas Company requires definite information upon the ground as to elevations or working points from which to base the location of their assignments, they shall apply to the Department of Public Works not less than three (3) days before such information is required. The Southern Union Gas Company is further put upon notice that they will be required to bear the expense of repairs or replacement of any underground utility damaged during the construction of lines named in this resolution. AND THAT whenever pavement is cut in the vicinity of a fire plug, water must be used at intervals during the course of backfilling of the ditches. THAT the work and laying of said gas mains, including the excavation in the streets, and the restoration and maintenance of said streets after said. mains have been laid shall be under the supervision and direction of the City Manager, and under all the pertinent terms and conditions of the certain franchises granted to said company by the City of Austin. The motion, seconded by Councilman 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 Council of the City of Austin hereby approves as a filling station site the property located at the intersection of East 7th Street and Morelos Street which property fronts 185.89 feet on East 7th Street and 182.00 feet on Morelos Street and being known as a portion of Lot 1, Block ll, and a portion of Lot 7, Block 12 of Lincoln Place in the City of Austin, Travis County Texas, and hereby authorizes the said Arthur E. Pihlgren to construct, maintain and operate a drive-in gasoline filling station and to construct curbs, ramps and sidewalks in conjunction therewith, subject to the same being constructed in compliance with all ordinances relating thereto, and further subject to the foregoing attached recommendations and plans; and the Building Inspector is hereby authorized to issue an occupancy permit for the operation of this filling station after full compliance with all the provisions of this resolution, and said permission shall be held to be granted and accepted to all necessary, reasonable and proper, present and future regulations and ordinances of the City of Austin, Texas, in the enforcement of the proper Police, Traffic and Fire regulations; and the right of revocation is retained, if, after hearing, it is found by the City Council that the said Arthur E. Pihlgren has failed and refused and will continue to fail and refuse to perform any such conditions, re- gulations, and ordinances. (Recommendations attached) "Mr. Walter Seaholm City Manager Austin, Texas "February 18, 1954 163 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 163 "Dear Sir: "We, the undersigned, have considered the application of Arthur E. Pihlgren for permission to construct, maintain and operate a drive-in gasoline filling station and to construct commercial driveways in conjunction therewith upon the property located at the intersection of East 7th Street and Morelos Street, which property fronts 185.80 feet on East 7th Street and 182.00 feet on Morebos Street and being known as a portion of Lot 1, Block ll and a portion of Lot 7, Block 12 of Lincoln Place in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, and the property upon which this filling station is to be located is owned by Arthur E. Pihlgren and we hereby advise that the following conditions exist: "The property upon which this filling station is to be located is designated as "C" Commercial Use District upon the zoning maps of the City of Austin. "All drainage, natural or otherwise, from this filling station is to be disposed of in such a manner that such drainage will not flow across the sidewalk area into the street and furthermore, shall not create a nuisance to others in the neighborhood and it is understood that the disposal of such drainage shall be entirely the responsibility of the property owner. "We recommend that Arthur E. Pihlgren be granted permission to construct, maintain and operate said drive-in gasoline filling stationand to construct curbs, ramps and sidewalks in conjunction therewith, subject to the following conditions: "(1) That all buildings and equipmentshall be placed inside of the property line, correct lines to be obtained before construction starts or equipment is installed. Lines and grades to be obtained from the Department of Public Works for entrances and driveways, building lines to be approved by the City Building Inspector. That the applicant shall confer with the Department of Public Works as to future grades of the sidewalks and gutters on the adjacent streets before he starts any construction relative to the filling station. "(2) That only underground tanks shall be used and that all pumps shall be so located that it will be impracticable to service motor vehicles therefrom while said motor vehicles are standing on any part of a sidewalk, street or alley. "(3) That the gasoline tanks, pumps, and all equipment used in connection with the storage and handling of gasoline shall be an approved type and shall bear the label of Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. and that all construction of the filling station improvements shall be in accord with the Building Ordinance, the Zoning Ordinance, the Filling Station Ordinance, and in accordance with the ordinance prohibiting the disposal of commercial water or oils upon the City Streets. "(4) That the grades of the station shall be such that to waste water or oils or any floor washings shall ever pass over the City sidewalk area and that all of said oils and water shall be concentrated into a combined grease and sand trap which shall be constructed in accordance with our standard plan 2 Η - 146. - CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 6 f 164 "(5) That all filling station improvements, pump islands, driveways, ramps, gutters, sidewalks and curbs shall be constructed of concrete at the expense of the applicant as set forth upon the plan hereto attached, which plan bears the Department of Public Works file number 2 Η - 1259. "(6) Expansion joints shall be constructed as shown upon the plan hereto attached marked 2 - H-1259 and shall be of the pre-mounded type. "(7) When the owner considers that he has complied with all the requirements of the City of Austin for filling stations, he shall apply for a final inspection and upon approval, the Building Inspector shall issue a Certification of Operation before such filling station can be put into service. vote: "Respectfully submitted, (Sgd) C. G. Levander Director of Public Works (Sgd) J. C. Eckert Building Inspector" The motion, seconded by Councilman Thompson, carried by the following 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 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 ORDINANCE'S 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 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: CouncilmenLong, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 165 165 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. 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 SUBSECTION (d) OF SECTION 23 OF ARTICLE IV RELATING TO LOADING ZONE 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 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 thefollowing 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. Councilman Long inquired about the parking in the loading zones. The City Manager stated the loading zones were not set up for parking, but it was true many times there was parking in them. Councilman Thompson stated he had CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 166 166 often seen passenger cars parked in loading zones and he would see pink tickets on them, and it seemed the Police Department was trying to keep them cleared out. He mentioned particularly the loading zone on Brazos Street on the side of the Perry-Brooks Building. The City Manager submitted the following certificate from the City Tax Assessor and Collector: "TO THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL: "I certify that the tax assessment for the property hereinafter described in the name of Elsie G. Wilson is incorrect for the following reasons: : "According to a letter from the contractor, Frank C. Barron, the improvements were only 20% completed as of January 1, 1953. The records of the Plumbing Inspector shown that the service was turned on January 29, 1953. "I recommend that I be authorized to reduce the assessed valuation on these improvements as follows: YEAR 1953 DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY ORIGINAL ASSESSED VALUE RECOMMENDED VALUE Lot 2, Blk D, Manor Hill, Plat 244, Item 37, Parcel #2-1415-0102, known as 3702 Towerview Court. (Improvements only). L $3110 $620 "(Sgd) T. B. Marshall City Tax Assessor and Collector" Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, the City Tax Assessor and Collector has made a special investigation of the tax assessment hereinafter set forth in the name of Elsie G. Wilson, and has found the same to be erroneous for the reason 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 DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY 1953 Lot 2, Blk.D, Manor Hill, Plat ORIGINAL ASSESSED VALUE RECOMMENDED VALUE $3110 $620 244, Item 37, Parcel #2-1415-0102, known as 3702 Towerview Court. (Improvements only) And the City Tax Assessor and Collector is authorized and directed to make such change in the tax rolls. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 167 167 The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: CouncilmenLong, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None The City Manager submitted the following certificate from the City Tax Assessor and Collector: "TO THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL: "I certify that the Tax assessment for the property hereinafter described in the name of The Claircrest Corporation is incorrect for the following reason: "According to an affidavit dated February 4, 1954 signed by Bill Mayne, representing the owner and the builder, the improvements were only 45% completed as of January 1, 1953. "I recommend that I be authorized to reduce the assessed valuation on these improvements as follows: YEAR 1953 DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY ORIGINAL ASSESSED VALUE RECOMMENDED VALUE Lot 8, Blk C, Claircrest Addition, Sec.#1, Plat 298, Item 41, Parcel #2-2515-0233,known as 1043 Broadview Street(Improvements Only) $2210 "(Sgd) T. B. Marshall $990 City Tax Assessor and Collector" Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, the City Tax Assessor and Collector has made a special investigation of the tax assessment hereinafter set forth in the name of the Claircrest Corporation, and has found the same to be erroneous for the reason 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 1953 DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY ORIGINAL ASSESSED VALUE RECOMMENDED VALUE Lot 8,Blk C,Claircrest Addition, Sec.#1, Plat 298, Item 41, Parcel #2-2515-0233, known as 1043 Broadview Street (Improvements only) $2210 $990 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 168 168 And the City Tax Assessor and Collector is authorized and directed to make such change in the tax rolls. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None The City Manager submitted the following certificate from the City Tax Assessor and Collector: "TO THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL: "I certify that the tax assessment for the property hereinafter described in the name of The Claircrest Corporation is incorrect for the following reason: "According to an affidavit dated February 4, 1954 signed by Bill Mayne, representing the owner and the builder, the improvements were only 45% completed as of January 1, 1953. "I recommend that I be authorized to reduce the assessed valuation on these improvements as follows: YEAR 1953 DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY ORIGINAL ASSESSED VALUE RECOMMENDED VALUE Lot 6,Blk C, Claircrest Addition, Sec.#1, Plat 298, Item 39, Parcel #2-2515-0235,known as 1047 Broadview Street. (Improvements only) $2910 "(Sgd) T. B. Marshall $1310 City Tax Assessor and Collector" Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, THE City Tax Assessor and Collector has made a special investigation of the tax assessment hereinafter set forth in the name of The Clair- crest Corporation, and has found the same to be erroneous for the reason 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 DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY ORIGINAL ASSESSED VALUE RECOMMENDED VALUE 1953 Lot 6, Blk C, Claircrest Addition, Sec.#1, Plat 298, Item 39, Parcel $2910 $1310 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 169 169 #2-2515-0235, known as 1047 Broadview Street. (Improvements only). And the City Tax Assessor and Collector is authorized and directed to make such change in the tax rolls. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None The City Manager submitted the following certificate from the City Tax Assessor and Collector: "TO THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL: "I certify that the tax assessment for the property hereinafter described in the name of The Claircrest Corporation is incorrect for the following reason: "According to an affidavit dated February 4, 1954 signed by Bill. Mayne, representing the owner and builder, the improvements were only 45% completed January 1, 1953. "I recommend that I be authorized to reduce the assessed valuation on these improvements as follows: YEAR 1953 DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY ORIGINAL ASSESSED VALUE RECOMMENDED VALUE Lot 7, Blk C,Claircrest Addition, Sec.#1, Plat 298, Item 40, Parcel #2-2515-0234, known as 1045 Broadview Street. (Improvements only) $2330 "(Sgd) T. B. Marshall $1050 City Tax Assessor and Collector" Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, the City Tax Assessor and Collector has made a special investigation of the tax assessment hereinafter set forth in the name of The Clair- crest Corporation, and has found the same to be erroneous for the reason 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. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 170 170 YEAR DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY ORIGINAL ASSESSED VALUE RECOMMENDED VALUE 1953 Lot 7,Blk C,Claircrest Addition, Sec.#1, Plat 298, Item 40, Parcel #2-2515-0234, known as 1045 $2330 $1050 Broadview Street (Improvements only) And the City Tax Assessor and Collector is authorized and directed to make such change in the tax rolls. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None The Council set the following applications for change of zoning for public hearing, March 11, 1954 at 11:00 Α.Μ.: MRS. BERTHA VOGES, et al 3303-07 Hampton Rd. 827 Harris Avenue 3204 Red River 3216-3306 Red River Lots 22,27,&S 140'of Lot 28, Beausite Addn. KATHERINE PARR HAMILTON 2509-2913 Red River S.425'of the west 542* of Outlot 23,Div C From "A" Residence 1st Height and To "B" Residence area 6th Height and Area NOT Recommended by the Planning Com- mission From "B" Residence 1st Height & Area To "C" Commercial 6th Height & Area NOT Recommended by the Plan Commission Recommended TR Zone 6th Height & Area with special permit Councilman Pearson suggested that the Council make inspections of these locations so as not to delay action on them later. The Mayor announced that the City Council of the City of Austin had taken steps to correct gross inequities that exist in the salary schedule of some of the executive people in the City Government as follows: City Clerk $4,200.00 Annually Assistant City Clerk 3,000.00 Annually Recreation Director 7,500.00 Annually Judge of the Corpora- tion Court Fire Marshall 6,914.00 Annually 4,800.00 Annually Councilman Long moved that the above salaries be set to be effective with CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 171 171 the next pay period. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None The City Manager, regarding the recreational program around Zavalla School, stated that Mr. Becker had made the City a proposition in which it could acquire the area west of the Zavalla School (on Chicon and East 3rd) approximately 2.92 acres. The appraisal was $31,500.00, but the City would get it forless for a park and Center. He mentioned in addition there would be five houses on adjacent property to be purchased, plus an additional lot. This location was recommended by the Park Board. Councilman Long suggested a trade of property or maybe move those houses to the other lots for anybody that would be displaced. Councilman White moved that the City Manager be instructed to proceed with the purchase of this property as outlined with MR. BECKER and try to purchase those other lots. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None { The City Manager submitted a memorandum about the property on the Interregional Highway, which Councilman Long had made inquiry at the request of Mrs. Ida Huber. He stated it was appraised at $614.00. Councilman Long stated she would contact Mrs. Huber about this. There being no further business the Council adjourned at 12:30 P.M. subject to the call of the Mayor. ATTEST: Ei City Clerk ANTICITED Mayor