16665 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting August 19, 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. Invocation was delivered by REV. TOMMY BURRESS, Hillcrest Baptist Church. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The matter of the alley between Leon and San Gabriel Streets, in the 2200 block was again brought before the Council. MR. POLLARD reported on a meeting with MR. GERALD MANN, Attorney for Mr. Murchison in Dallas, in that he would dedicate an easement through his property to extend this alley; however, the owner of the property between the Murchison property and West 23rd was not willing to dedicate any easement for an alley. MR. TRUEMAN E. O'QUINN representing the property owners who abutted the alley stated he had made some inquiry by checking the original petition and looking into the ordinance, and noted that the petition reports that 3 of the 4 owners who abut the alley and the ordinance recites that 3 of the 4 owners abutting the alley had requested it, and he believed the Council was informed that not all the owners had made the request. The City Attorney reported he had a letter from MRS. COOK, stating she did not want to give the alley-way as it would involve the moving of a building which is in the path of the alley. MR. POLLARD believed that Mr. Murchison might still be willing to open his part of the alley if it meant giving someone means of an outlet, and he also thought there might be an alternate worked out with the Cook property. The City Attorney, on Councilman Thompson's inquiry, gave his opinion of the matter, explaining the effects of vacating the alley, and that the ordinance vacating this alley would not destroy any private rights the abutting owners had. Discussion was held in detail on private rights of the owners; and the rights of the property owners CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 146666 now owning title to the center of the alley. The City Attorney believed if the Council reimposed the burden of public use of the alley on the property, it is possible it could not do so without paying compensation to those abutting property owners. The City Attorney's opinion, on Councilman Long's inquiry, was that the fraternity property had no private rights, but that might be a matter for court adjudication. Councilman Pearson wanted to know if the Fraternity would open up the alley across its property, even tho it was blocked on the other side. MR. POLLARD believed it would, but that would affect their off-street parking, because they could not use the alley for parking. Councilman Thompson asked if they could plan their construction to enter from Leon. Mr. Pollard stated they had not asked the Architects to redraw their plans, as this matter was pending before the Council. He stated again that at least two and possibly more of the Council members had the impression and only voted to rescind that public dedication on the basis of their impression that there was unanimity of all the property owners, and he felt it was fair to come back to the Council to correct its erroneous action rather than having the courts to do it. Councilman Long stated she was one of those who innocently passed the ordinance without the democratic point of view, as she was under the impression that all the property owners had joined together andsigned the petition. She felt that now the Council should go ahead and let this stand and let it be tested in court; that it was a mistake in the beginning, but backtracking would not help justify a wrong, and it would also cause a wrong to the other side. Councilman Pearson stated the records would show that the people themselves said there was to be a fraternity house there; that the alley was a dead end and that they did not want them using the alley as an entrance to the fraternity. Councilman Thompson read an excerpt from a transcription of the matter. After more discussion, Councilman Long moved that the Council deny the petition after a full hearing as presented by Mr. Pollard and his clients. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Pearson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: Councilman Thompson* *Councilman Thompson stated had he had all the evidence he now has, he would not have closed the alley. The Mayor recognized the presence of Former Governor MIRIAM FERGUSON and MRS. EDGAR TOBIN, member of the University of TexasBoard of Regents. The Mayor brought up the request of MR. TRAVIS LARUE and others for the Council to check into the commercial gas rates. MR. LARUE read his petition asking the Council to set the rate for all gas sold in the City of Austin. MR. WILLIS LEE, Southern Union Gas Company, submitted Schedule I, applicable to residential and commercial and Schedule II, applicable to large volume industrial users. He explained the competitive features, and stated that 90 or 99% of the cities had left alone the industrial gas rate because of that feature, and left it to the Company in its good management to set a fair and reasonable rate subject at all times to the right of the City Council to step in and fix that rate if there is a need. He read from the ordinance passed December 6th a paragraph stating that the schedule of rates hereinafter established, together with income from industrial sales and other sources would provide to the company an annual income sufficient to meet its total expense CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 667667 requirements and pay the fair return above set forth. He stated the industrial income was taken into account by the Council in this case. The rates had in the past been fixed by contract. After discussion, Councilman Pearson suggested that since the Council had a rate consultant engaged, that the City Attorney be asked to work with him when he returns to Austin about September 13th, and possibly he could advise the Council whether he feels that this rate charged in Austin is out of line with other Texas cities and if the case should be reopened. One of the petitioners asked the City Council to take jurisdiction over the rate fixing as provided by the Charter. The Council had before it the application of MR. HAROLD NOVY for a doctor's office and clinic at 1117 Enfield Road. Mr. Novy withdrew his application due to opposition expressed by MR. DAVE HARREL, MRS. MIRIAM FERGUSON, MRS MARGARET TOBIN, and MRS. LOVING, that this would increase the traffic in the neighborhood, further congest the traffic by additional parking, and that they did not want this type of development in their residential neighborhood. MR. THEODORE DAVIS appeared regarding paving in McKinley Heights. The City Manager presented a memorandum estimating the cost of the paving. Councilman Thompson said he was going to submit a proposal to the Council for taking some money from the General Fund for paving purposes, and he would have that before it was time to adopt the budget. Different plans of paving this section were discussed--the volunteer paving plan--assessment plan, and deferred payment plan. Councilman Thompson inquired if he thought the people were willing to pave on a plan whereby the City would participate only 10% whereas in the past it had participated around 40%, but whereby the City might be able to do more paving. Mr. Davis thought they would, and believed he could speak with authority. Councilman Long suggested voting bonds for the paving. Councilman Long was not in favor of only 10% of city participation. Councilman White was also not in favor of that, but he inquired if some wanted the pay more, letting the City participate 10%, would that be permissible? The City Manager stated at this time there was no money left for paving. Councilman Long asked for a resume of the petitions on file, as to the locations, and how long they have been on file. The City Manager stated he would get this information. MR. DAVIS stated that although they first filed for the whole section, they would be willing now to pave street by street, and particularly two blocksEast 13th and Harvey. He was referred to the Director of Public Works for further information. MR.EDWIN SMITH, Yellow Cab Taxi Company filed the following petition: "Austin, Texas August 17, 1954 "To the Members of the City Council City of Austin Austin, Texas "We, the undersigned Taxicab Companies of Austin find that it is impossible for us to operate our businesses profitably under the present rate structure provided for by the Taxicab Ordinance of the City of Austin. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 66668 "We, have discussed the above problem among ourselves and with the Chief Auditor and Inspector, and have given a great deal of time and study to various rate structures that might give us relief. "We have reached this conclusion: "That we ask the City Council to amend Section 34 of Article VIII to read as follows: "Section 34. Beginning on the first day of September, 1954, and thereafter, any person owning, operating, driving, or in charge of any taxicab within the corporate limits of the City of Austin shall demand and charge the following rates and fares: $.45 "For the first one and one-half (1 1/2) miles or fraction thereof for not more than two (2) persons • • "For each succeeding one-third (1/3) mile or fraction thereof • • .10 "For each additional person for the entire journey or trip .10 • .05 "For each minute of waiting time or fraction thereof. "For transporting luggage of passengers: "For first two pieces of luggage per passenger. "For each additional piece of luggage ... Free 1. .10 "For each footlocker or comparable piece of luggage (Larger luggage may be carried at discretion of the driver with charges not to exceed $1.00 for each such piece of luggage) .50 "(When luggage is transported in taxicab equipped with a taximeter, charges for such transportation shall be shown as 'extras' on such taximeter.)" 1 "You will note in the above proposed rewriting of Section 34 that the only change from the present rate is to charge 10c for each succeeding one-third mile instead of 54 for each succeeding 1/4 mile. "At the present rate of 454 for the first one and one-third miles we are operating on the basis of 30 per paid mile. The proposed change of rate would allow us to operate on the basis of 30 for each succeeding paid mile instead of 20 for each succeeding paid mile. "This proposed change in rate would also benefit our drivers because they are paid 40% of the gross fares they collect. "The present rates were first put into effect in the summer of 1950. During the four years since that time we and the City have had the change to CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 669669 gain a lot of operating experience, and we believe that the official records of the Chief Auditor and Inspector will show that to maintain a healthy taxicab industry for the benefit of the public in Austin an adjustment of the rates is necessary. "Respectfully submitted, "AIRLINE TAXI, CHECKER CAB COMPANY, DE LUXE CAB COMPANY, HARLEM TAXI SERVICE, OWL TAXI SERVICE, ROY'S TAXI SERVICE, JOHN SHUGART, YELLOW CAB COMPANY OF AUSTIN" Mr. McClain was asked by Councilman Long to submit a written report showing the financial condition of each of the companies. The Mayor set this for hearing at 2:00 P.M., September 9th. MR. TRUEMAN E. O'QUINN went over the "Report of Citizens Committee Appointed by the City Council to Study Recommendations of the Planning Commission on Zoning". Regarding Recommendation XI, Section 11-A(b), Councilman Long suggested adding that the people would be advised at the end of their hearing of their right of appeal to the Council. MR. O'QUINN suggested adding, "The Chairman of the Plan Commission or the person acting for him, in the public hearing held by the Commission, shall advise all parties of their right of appeal to the City Council". He added that as a matter of routine, notices could be mimeographed and given out to them. Councilman Long moved that the Committee be thanked for their labor and work, and that a public hearing be set on this ordinance, shooting for final adoption, on September 24th, at 2:00 P. M., and that copies of this be sent to each member of the Committee. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None Councilman Thompson added that the ladies and gentlemen working on this should be given suitable public recognition. The Council deferred action on the following items until its next meeting on August 26th:8 Resolution authorizing the sale of parts of Lots 4,5,6 and 7, Block 12, Lincoln Place, to O.R.LOTT, SR., ESTATE. Ordinance vacating portion of an alley between Blocks 12 and 13, Lincoln Place. Ordinance vacating the north 6 feet of Banyon Street west of Lamar Boulevard. The Council postponed consideration of the zoning request of CEN-TEX Concrete Pipe Company until August 26th. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 170670 tion: Councilman Thompson offered the following resolution and moved its adop(RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, the City of Austin received and opened bids on August 18, 1954, at 2:00 P.M. on the sale of certain buildings on property purchased for Interregional Highway right-of-way; and, WHEREAS, Vance Fox submitted the highest and best bid in the sum of $317.00 on the milk barn located at the rear of 1401 East Live Oak Street; and, WHEREAS, Tom Attal submitted the highest and best bid in the sum of $52.77 on five (5) miscellaneous sheds at the rear of 1401 East Live Oak Street; and, WHEREAS, the Director of Public Works and the City Manager have recommended the sale of such buildings to such bidders; 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 contracts of sale for said buildings at the above described location with said bidders. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None tion: Councilman Thompson offered the following resolution and moved its adop(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 southeast corner of the intersection of Fast 53rd Street and Avenue F which property fronts 100 feet on Avenue F and 125 feet on East 53rd Street and being known as Lots 17, 18, 19 and 20, Block 46, The Highlands Additionin the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, and hereby authorizes the said Raymond Ramsey 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 ordi- nances relating thereto, and further subject to the foregoing attached recommendations and plans; and the Building Inspector is hereby authorized to issue an oc- cupancy 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 Raymond Ramsey has failed and refused and will continue to fail and refuse to perform any such conditions, regulations, and ordinances. (ATTACHED RECOMMENDATIONS) CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 67/671 "August 19, 1954 "Mr. Walter Seaholm City Manager Austin, Texas "Dear Sir: "We, the undersigned have considered the application of Raymond Ramsey for permission to construct, maintain and operate a drive-in gasoline filling station and to construct commercial driveways in conjunction therewith upon the proper ty located at the southeast corner of the intersection of East 53rd Street and Avehue F which property fronts 100 feet on Avenue F and 125 feet on East 53rd Street and being known as Lots 17, 18, 19 and 20, Block 46, The Highlands Addition in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, and the property upon which this filling station is to be located is owned by J. H. Berryman and is under lease to Raymond Ramsey 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 Raymond Ramsey be granted permission to construct, maintain and operate said drive-in gasoline filling station and to construct curbs, ramps and sidewalks in conjunction therewith, subject to the following conditions. "(1) That all buildings and equipment shall 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 no wastewater or pils or any floor washings shall ever pass over the City sidewalk area and that all 672672 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 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-H - 3.146. #(5) That all filling station improvements, pumpislands, 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 2C - 1727. "(6) Expansion joints shall be constructed as shown upon the plan hereto attached marked 2 - 0-1727 and shall be of the pre-moulded 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 in- spection and upon approval, the Building Inspector shall issue a Certification of Operation before such filling station can be put into service. #Respectfully submitted C. G. Levander Director of Public Works (Sgd) J. C. Eckert J. C. Eckert Building Inspector The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None Councilman Pearson offered the following resolution andmoved 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 PARKCREST DRIVE, from a point 181 feet south of Perry Lane southerly 374 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 23 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said PAKOREST DRIVE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 20 feet. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS (2) A gas main in WESTVIEW DRIVE, from Ridge Oak Drive to Beverly Hills Drive, the Centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said WESTVIEW DRIVE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 22 feet. (3) A gas main in WESTVIEW DRIVE, from Beverly Hills Drive westerly 890 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said WESTVIEW DRIVE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 20 feet. (4) A gas main in BEVERLY HILLS DRIVE, from Westview Drive northerly to dead end, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said BEVERLY HILLS DRIVE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 20 feet. (5) A gas main in LUCAS LANE, from Westview Drive northerly 285 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said LUCAS LANE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 22 feet. (6) A gas main in WEST 40TH STREET, from a point 116 feet east of Burnet Road easterly 36 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 7.5 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said WEST 40TH STREET. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2 feet. 673 673 (7) A gas main in PEOPLES STREET, from Lincoln Street westerly 118 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said PEOPLES STREET. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2 feet. (8) A gas main in WILMES DRIVE, from Guadalupe Street to Chesterfield Avenue, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said WILMES DRIVE. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 22 feet. (9) A gas main in IRMA DRIVE, from a point 100 feet west of Chesterfield Avenue westerly 556 feet, the centerlineof which gas main shall be 6.5 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said IRMA DRIVE. Said gas main described above shall have cover of not less than 22 feet. a 674674 THE Southern Union Gas Company is hereby put upon notice that the City of Austin does not guarantee that the space assigned above is clear from other underground utilities, but is based upon the best records we have at hand, and that the minimum depth stated does not have any reference to the fact that greater depths may not be required at special points. When the Southern Union Gas Company requires definite information upon the ground as to elevations or working points from which to base the location of their assignments, they shall apply to the Department of Public Works not less than three (3) days before such information is required. The Southern Union Gas Company is further put upon notice that they will be required to bear the expense of repairs or replacement of any underground utility damaged during the construction of lines named in this resolution. AND THAT whenever pavement is cut in the vicinity of a fire plug, water must be used at intervals during the course of backfilling of the ditches. THAT the work and laying of said gas mains, including the excavation in the streets, and the restoration andmaintenance 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) WHEREAS, bids were recieved by the City of Austin on August 17, 1954, for the construction of Building "D" of the Police and Courts Building Extension Project; and, WHEREAS, the bid of John Broad Construction Company in the sum of $33,486.00 was the lowest and best bid therefor, and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by Jessen, Jessen, Millhouse & Greeven, Architects, and by the City Manager; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the bid of John Broad Construction Company in the sum of $33,486.00 675675 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS be and the same is hereby accepted, and W. E. Seaholm, City Manager of the City of Austin is hereby authorized and directed to execute a contract on behalf of the City of Austin with said John Barced Construction Company. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote Ayes: Councilmen Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None The Mayor introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE INTITLED: "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 PARKING LOCATIONS AND SECTION 22 (e) OF ARTICLE IV, RELATING TO ONE HOUR PARKING LOCATIONS; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDI- NANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Thompson moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman 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 Thompson 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 Thompson 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 Mayor McAden announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. The Mayor introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE ENTITLED: "AN ORDINANCE REGULATING TRAFFIC UPCITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 676 676 ON 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. INCOUSIVE, 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; DE CLARING 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 Thompson 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 Thompson 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 Thompson 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 Mayor McAden announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. The Mayor introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE ENTITLED: "AN ORDINANCE REGULATING TRAFFIC UPON THE PUBLIC STREETS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, PRE- SCRIBING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION OF SAME, REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HERE- WITH; 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 ORDI NANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, BY AMENDING SECTION 23 (b) OF ARTICLE IV RELATING TO PASSENGER ZONE LOCATIONS: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS REPEAL INGALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; DE CLARING AN EMERGENCY AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF OR- DINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. 677 677 The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Thompson moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman 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 Thompson 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 McAgen Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Thompson moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Cluncilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None Mayor McAden announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. The Mayor introduced the following ordinancei 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 SECTION 8 (a) 1 OF SAID ORBINANCE RELATING TO PARKING METER ZONES; 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 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 Thompson moved that the rule be suspended and the ordnance 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 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 478678 The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Thompson 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 Mayor McAden announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. The Mayor 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, INCLU SIVE, 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 timeand Councilman Thompson 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 Thompson 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 Thompson 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 Mayor McAden announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 679 679 The Council set the following zoning applications for change of zone for 11:00 A.M., September 9, 1954: FRED F. WALKER HELENA HARDCASTLE MRS. JESSIE F. COOK "C" Commercial 501-03 Powell Street From "B" Residence 1500-06 West 5th Street To Pt.of OL 1,Div "Z" NOT Recommended RECOMMENDED "C" Commer- cial 6th Height and Area except N.150' of Hardcastle property Councilman Pearson inquired as to the status of the application on the Airport. The City Manager stated it had been filed, but up to date no decision had been made.. The Council decided to take up the Personnel Policies next week. Councilman Thompson stated he had one suggestion he wanted to make. Councilman Long had a suggestion ready and handed it out to the Council for study. There being no further business the Council adjourned at 1:40 P.M. subject to the call of the Mayor. ATTEST: City Clerk/ APPROVED