372372 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting May 05, 1955 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. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager; Doren R. Eskew, City Attorney; Reuben Rountree, Jr., Director of Public Works Councilman Elect Lester E. Palmer was present. Invocation was delivered by RABBI HAROLD I.KRANTZLER, Temple Beth Israel. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Councilman White moved that the Minutes of April 28th be approved. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None A group from Stephen F. Austin High School Civics Class was greeted and welcomed. MR. HAROLD WISE, Master Plan Consultant, introduced MISS RUTH FITZ GERALD who will be integrating the state building program into the Master Plan of Austin. He went over REPORT NO. 1 - The Austin Master Plan Program in detail, copies of which he had furnished members of the Council previously and on file under MASTER PLAN. Councilman Thompson was anxious that many meetings be held with various discussio n groups and civic clubs; and if voluntary participation through the clubs fell short that special invitations be made and special effort to get the information around to these groups be made. Mr. Wise reported a special committee of the Plan Commission to make these lists and arrange for the meetings. Councilman Pearson suggested having public hearings on completion of each report, and to compile a brief report for the mailing list. Mr. Wise asked to get the Council's reaction after it had read Report No. 1. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS = 373 373 Mayor McAden brought up the following ordinance for its second reading: 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 ORDINANCE WAS AMENDATORY OF THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING ZONING REGULATIONS AND DISTRICTS 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 CHANGING THE USE AND HEIGHT AND AREA DESIGNATIONS FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT AND FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT AND "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT AND SECOND HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "GR" GENERAL RETAIL DISTRICT AND SIXTH HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT ON LOT 1, LESS THE WEST 25.79 FEET, OUTLOT 60, DIVISION "B", R. A. SMITH SUBDIVISION, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; ORDERING A CHANGE IN THE USE AND HEIGHT AND AREA MAPS SO AS TO RECORD THE CHANGES HEREBY ORDERED; AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. 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 that the ordinance had been finally passed. 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 ORDINANCE WAS AMENDATORY OF THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING ZONING REGULATIONS AND DISTRICTS 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 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 374 371 CHANGING THE USE DESIGNATION FROM "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT TO "C-2" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT ON A SMALL TRACT OF LAND LOCALLY KNOWN AS 2414 SOUTH LAMAR BOULEVARD, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; ORDERING A CHANGE IN THE USE MAPS SO AS TO RECORD THE CHANGE HEREBY ORDERED; 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 The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman White moved that the rule be euspended 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 that the ordinance had been finally passed. 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 ORDINANCE WAS AMENDATORY OF THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING ZONING REGULATIONS AND DISTRICTS 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 CHANGING THE USE DESIGNATION FROM "A" RESIDENCE: DISTRICT TO "B" RESIDENCE DISTRICT ON LOTS 1 THROUGH 14, BLOCK A, WEST END ADDITION, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; ORDERING THE CHANGE IN THE USE MAPS SO AS TO RECORD THE CHANGE HEREBY ORDERED; AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 375 375 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 that the ordinance had been finally passed. 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 ORDINANCE WAS AMENDATORY OF THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING ZONING REGULATIONS AND DISTRICTS 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 CHANGING THE USE DESIGNATION FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT ON SOUTH PORTION OF LOT 5 OF THE WALTER STAEHELY AND CHARLES WENDLANDT, JR. RESUBDIVISION, LOCALLY KNOWN AS THE REAR OF 2034-40 SOUTH LAMAR BOULEVARD, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; ORDERING A CHANGE IN THE USE MAPS SO AS TO RECORD THE CHANGE HEREBY ORDERED; 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 The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman White moved that CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 376 378 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 that the ordinance had been finally passed. 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 ORDINANCE WAS AMENDATORY OF THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING ZONING REGULATIONS AND DISTRICTS 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 CHANGING THE USE DESIGNATION FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT ON AN "L" SHAPED TRACT OF LAND LOCALLY KNOWN AS 3507-09-11 JEFFERSON STREET AND 1604 WEST 35TH STREET, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; ORDERING A CHANGE IN THE USE MAPS SO AS TO RECORD THE CHANGE HEREBY ORDERED; 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. motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: The 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. motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None The 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: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 377377 Ayes: Councilmen Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor McAden introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTIONS 34.26, 34.29, AND 34.40 OF CHAPTER 34 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1954 PERTAINING TO THE LICENSING AND OPERATION OF WATERCRAFT UPON LAKE AUSTIN, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Pearson moved that The the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second 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 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 that the ordinance had been finally passed. Discussion was held on whether or not the two patrolmen would be able to inspect and issue licenses on all the boats in a short period of time. The City Manager stated his plans on getting this worked out and publicized. Councilman Long moved that the enforcement portion of the ordinances was not to be effective until June 1st, and thereafter it would be stringently enforced. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None Councilman Thompson asked that wide publicity be given on this and that signs be placed on the docks immediately announcing the deadline so that people would have an opportunity to be informed; also that it be in the newspapers. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 378378 Action on the ordinance authorizing construction of sidewalks on East side of Exposition Boulevard from Windsor Road to Enfield Road, and on the west side of Exposition Boulevard from the north line of Austin State School Property to West 35th Street, was deferred until next Thursday, for reconsideration of the wording of the caption. Mayor McAden introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING THE PAVING AND IMPROVEMENT OF PORTIONS OF CERTAIN STREETS IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR SUCH WORK, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS, DIRECTING THE PREPARATION OF ESTIMATES, INVOKING THE ALTERNATE PROCEDURE PROVIDED BY ARTICLE I, SECTION 5 OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND CHAPTER 106 OF THE ACTS OF THE FIRST CALLED SESSION OF THE 40TH LEGISLATURE OF TEXAS, DETERMINING THAT THE COST OF SUCH IMPROVEMENTS SHALL BE PAID BY THE CITY OF AUSTIN, PROVIDING A METHOD OF REIMBURSING THE CITY OF AUSTIN FOR A PORTION OF SUCH COSTS BY ASSESSMENT OF A PORTION OF SUCH COSTS AGAINST THE PROPERTY ABUTTING SUCH STREETS OR PORTIONS THEREOF TO BE IMPROVED, AND FOR THE FIXING OF A LIEN TO SECURE PAYMENT OF SUCH ASSESSMENTS, STATING THE TIME AND MANNER PROPOSED FOR PAYMENT OF ALL SUCH COSTS, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO CAUSE A NOTICE OF THE ENACTMENT OF THIS ORDINANCE TO BE FILED IN THE MORTGAGE OR DEED OF TRUST RECORDS OF TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. 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 that the ordinance had been finally passed. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 379 379 Councilman White 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 WOODROW AVENUE, from a point 332 feet north of Dartmouth Avenue, northerly 300 feet to a point north of Princeton Avenue, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said WOODROW AVENUE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 22 feet. (2) Agas main in RUTGERS AVENUE, from a point 134 feet north of Dartmouth Avenue northerly 321 feet to a point north of Princeton Avenue, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of RUTGERS AVENUE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 22 feet. (3) A gas main in PRINCETON AVENUE, from Rutgers Avenue to Woodrow Avenue, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said PRINCETON AVENUE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2 feet. (4) A gas main in SUFFOLK DRIVE, from a point 594 feet west of Belfast Drive westerly 627 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said SUFFOLK DRIVE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2½ feet. (5) A gas main in WESTMOOR DRIVE, from a point 541 feet west of Belfast Drive, westerly 608 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said WESTMOOR DRIVE. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 380 380 Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2½ feet. (6) A gas main in BROADMOOR DRIVE, from a point 439 feet west of Belfast Drive, westerly 603 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said BROADMOOR DRIVE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless 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 furtherdput 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 Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None Pursuant to published notice thereof the following zoning applications were publicly heard: DR. T. R. McNEELY 2905-07 Duval 501 Bellevue Place From "A" Residence To "0" Office 1st H&A RECOMMENDED by Commission MR. MONROE HAGN, owner of 503-05 Bellevue Place; MR. RICHARD COMER, 511 Bellevue, expressed oppostion to the change; MRS. COPELAND presented a petition with 21 names protesting the change of zoning, and a letter from MR. B. C. THARP in opposition. MR. BILL WEEG suggested that a study of the traffic condition on Bellevue, Elmwood, San Jacinto Boulevard, and East 26½ Street. MR. RUSSEL ROBERTSON, Attorney, and DR. T. R. McNEELEY appeared in the applicants behalf, and filed letters of a majority of the property owners within 300' expressing no objections to the change of zone. The Mayor asked those who wished to uphold the recommendation of the Plan Commission to vote "aye"; 381 381 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS those opposed to vote "no". Roll call showed the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None The Mayor announced that the change had been granted and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. MRS. BERT GIESECKE By James A. Bennett, Agent 3301-07 Guadalupe 505-07 West 35th Street 504-06 West 33rd Street From "A" Residence To "BB" Residence RECOMMENDED by the Plan Commission W. S. LEWIS represented the applicants. Opposition was expressed by MR. GRADY CHANDLER, DOM DAVIS, MRS. CLARK CAMPBELL, MISS LILLIAN WESTER, DR. DYLER, DR. WM. BOYD, MR. JOE DACY, DEAN SHELBY, DR. CHARLTON, MR. JAMES H. ALLDRIDGE, MRS. BOSWELL, LEON GARRETT, and others. MR. CHANDLER filed a petition of opposition by property owners, which he said was filed in accordance with Section 31(b) of the Zoning Ordinance. MR. FRANKE represented the applicant, MRS. BERT GIESECKE. During the hearing Councilman Long left the meeting. The Mayor asked that those who wished to uphold the recommendation of the Plan Commission and grant the change to "BB" residence to vote "aye"; those opposed to vote "no". Roll call showed the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: Councilman Pearson Absent: Councilman Long The Mayor announced that the change had been granted, and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. Action on the following application was postponed until the following week when there would be a full Council: PHILLIP BASHARA Red River and 45th Street From "A" Residence To "LR"Local Retal NOT RECOMMENDED by The Planning Commis- sion CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 382 382 The City Manager submitted the following: "S. Reuben Rountree, Jr. Acting Director of Public Works "May 3, 1955 W. T. Williams, Jr., Acting City Manager "Concrete Tennis Courts & Back Stops at Zilker School Playground & Brentwood School Playground "Following is a tabulation of bids received at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, May 3, 1955 for the construction of tennis courts at Brentwood School Playground and Zilker School Playground: "Brentwood Zilker "John R. Andrews $5,114.27 $4,564.41 Maufrais Bros. 5,581.84 5,319.34 Earl Rogers 5,618.60 5,356.10 Collins Const. Co. 5,757.38 5,494.88 Hardin Const. Co. 6,418.70 6,243.70 J. W. Gregg & T.C. Cooke 7,113.19 6,561.94 Jones & Hazeltine 7,882.45 7,357.45 City's Estimate $6,698.20 $6,260.20 "I recommend that John R. Andrews with his low bids of $5,114.27 for Brentwood School Playground and $4,564.41 for Zilker School Playground be awarded the contract for these two projects. "(Sgd) BS Beverly Sheffield" tion: Councilman Thompson offered the following resolution and moved its adop(RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on May 3, 1955, for the construction of tennis courts at Brentwood School Playgound and Zilker School Playground; and, WHEREAS, the bids of John R. Andrews in the sum of $5,114.27 for the construction of tennis courts at Brentwood School Playground and in the sum of $4,564.41 for construction of tennis courts at Zilker School Playground were the lowest and best bids therefor, and the acceptance of such bids has been recommended by the Director of Public Works of the City of Austin and by the City Manager; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the bids of John R. Andrews in the sums of $5,114.27 and $4,564.41 be and the same are hereby accepted, and W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager of the City of Austin, is hereby authorized and directed to execute contracts on behalf of the City of Austin with John R. Andrews. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 383 383 Ayes: Councilmen Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None Absent: Councilman Long The Council referred the matter of naming roads and drives in Zilker Park back to the Parks and Recreation Board for study of naming some of the roads in memory of some of the Zilker family. Councilman Elect PALMER suggested this as a tribute to the family. The Mayor mentioned MRS. ADA ZILKER ROBINSON as one of the family. Councilman Thompson introduced the following ordinance and moved that it be published in accordance with Article 1, Section 6, of the Charter: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF CERTAIN BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN ADDITIONAL TERRITORY CONSISTING OF 54.07 ACRES OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE NENRY P. HILL LEAGUE NO. 21, IN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, WHICH SAID ADDITIONAL TERRITORY LIES ADJACENT TO AND ADJOINS THE PRESENT BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, IN PARTICULARS STATED IN THE ORDINANCE. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden None Absent: Councilman Long Councilman Thompson offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, J. V. Willliams, is the Contractor for the alteration of a building located at 1404-06 Lavaca Street and desires a portion of the sidewalk and street space abutting on the north 58 feet of Lot 5 and 6, Block 175 of the Original City ofAustin, Travis County, Texas, during the alteration of the building, such space to be used in the work and for the storage of materials therefor; therefore BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: 1. THAT space for the uses hereinabove enumerated be granted to said J. V. Williams, the boundary of which is described as follows: Sidewalk and Street Working Space Beginning at the north east corner of the above described property; thence in an easterly direction and at right angles to the centerline of Lavaca Street to a point 12 feet east of the west curb line; thence in a southerly direction parallel with the centerline of Lavaca Street approximately 52 feet to a point; thence in a westerly direction and at CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 384 384 right angles to the centerline of Lavaca Street to the east line of the above described property. 2. THAT the above privileges and allotment of space are granted to the said J. V. Williams, hereinafter termed "Contractor", upon the following express terms and conditions: (1) That the Contractor shall construct a 4-foot walkway within the outer boundaries of the above described working space, such walkway to be protected on each side by a guard rail at least 4 feet high and substantially braced and anchored, and without wood strips or obstructions of any kind along the pavement within the walkway, and at any time in the opinion of the City Officials it becomes necessary for any reason to install a beard floor within the walkway, the Contractor shall upon notice from the Building Inspector immediately place such a wood floor and substantially support same to prevent sagging under load. (2) That the Contractor is permitted to construct in his working space a substantial gate which shall be kept closed at all times when not in use, and at all times that such gate is open, the Contractor shall maintain a person at this gate to warn pedestrians and vehicles of approaching trucks. This gate is not to open out so as to impede vehicular or pedestrian traffic. (3) That no vehicles in loading or unloading material at the working space shall park on any part of the street outside of the allotted working space. (4) That "No Parking" signs shall be placed on the street side of the barricades. (5) That the Contractor is permitted to construct a temporary work office within such allotted working space provided such work office is not within 25 feet of any corner street intersection. (6) That the Contractor shall in no way obstruct any fire plugs or other public utilities in the construction of such barricades. (7) That provisions shall be made for the normal flow of all storm waters in the gutter and the Contractor will be responsible for any damage done due to obstruction of any such storm water. (8) That the Contractor shall place on the outside corners of any walkway, barricades or obstructions, red lights during all periods of darkness and provide lighting system for all tunnels. (9) That the Contractor shall remove all fences, barricades, loose materials and other obstructions on the sidewalk and street immediately after the necessity for their existence on said sidewalk or street has ceased, such time to be determined by the City Manager, and in any event all such sidewalk, barricades, materials, equipment, and other obstructions shall be removed not later than July 5, 1955. (10) That the City reserves the right to revoke at any time any and all the privileges herein granted or to require the erection or installation of additional barriers or safeguards if the conditions demand it. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS = 385 385 (11) That the use and enjoyment of the spaces herein granted shall not be exclusive as against public needs, and the City, in making such grant reserves the right to enter and occupy any part or all of said space any time with its public utilities, or for other necessary public purposes. (12) That any public utility, or public or private property disturbed or injured as a result of any of the activities necessary for the completion of the construction work for said building projects, whether done by the Contractor, City Forces, or public utilities, shall be replaced or repaired at the Contractor expense. (13) That the Contractor shall furnish the City of Austin a surety bond in the sum of One Thousand Dollars ($1000.) which shall protect, indemnify and hold harmless the City of Austin from any claims or damages to any person or property that may accrue to or be brought by any person by reason of the exercise or abuse of the privileges granted the Contractor by the City of Austin and shall guarantee the replacement of all sidewalks, pavement and all other public property and public utilities distrubed or removed during the construction work and shall further guarantee the construction of a walkway and other safeguards during the occupancy of the space. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None Absent: Councilman Long Councilman Thompson offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, the Administrative Office of the Recreation Department which has been housed in the basement of the City Library, must be moved to provide for expansion of library activities; and WHEREAS, other suitable office space to house said Recreation Department is not elsewhere owned by the City; and WHEREAS, adequate facilities at 1624 Barton Springs Road are available for lease to the City of Austin by F. A. Lowe upon terms and conditions fully set forth in that certain lease contract exhibited to theCity Council by the City Manager; now therefore BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager of the City of Austin, be and he is hereby authorized and directed to execute said lease contract for said premises in behalf of the City of Austin. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None Absent: Councilman Long CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS = 386 386 In this regard Councilmen Thompson and Pearson suggested using City property and some of the houses it had acquired for purposes as this. The City Manager stated that when the City Hall could be enlarged, this would be the most economical way of providing space. Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, it is the desire of the State of Texas and the City of Austin to illuminate the Interregional Highway (U.S. Highway No. 81) from 19th Street to U. S. Highway 290; and, WHEREAS, the State has or will install at its sole expense such underground conduit as may be necessary for this proposed Illumination System, and will share equally with the City of Austin the other costs of construction, maintenance, and operation thereof; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager, be and he is hereby authorized and directed to execute, on behalf of the City of Austin, a contract with the State Highway Commission of the State of Texas, in accordance with the terms and provisions of said agreement, as exhibited to the City Council by the City Manager. The motion, seconded by Councilman Thompson, carried by the following vote Ayes: Councilmen Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None Absent: Councilman Long The City Manager submitted the matter of some of the Presiding Judges in the recent April 30th election hiring additional clerks other than those authorized in the joint meeting of the Schools and the Council, and he stated there was no authority for paying them. Councilman Thompson moved that the City Manager be instructed to pay these officials for their services. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None Absent: Councilman Long The City Manager presented a Memorandum from the Chief of Police regarding water skiing at night on Lake Austin and pointing out the danger, and inquiring if water skiing should not be prohibited after dark. The Council referred this to the Navigation Board to report back in two weeks. At this point Councilman Long returned to the Council Room. The City Manager presented the request from the Austin Public Schools CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 387 387 for use of certain fire stations and Doris Miller Auditorium as polling places for their elections, particularly for this coming election. Councilman Long moved that the Schools be granted permission to use the fire halls and Doris Miller Auditorium as polling places. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None The City Manager presented the request of the Century Club and the Catholic War Veterans to use the grounds of the Coliseum for a Carnival from May 14th-21st, and recommended that this permission be granted subject to their providing for the necessary liability and paying the usual charge. Councilman White moved that these Clubs be granted this permission as recommended by the City Manager. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None The City Manager submitted the request of the Presbyterian Church to extend their building out on the sidewalk area, and asked the feelings of the Council in this respect. The Mayor stated he did not believe that this should be encouraged any further. Councilman Long suggested studying this matter for a couple of weeks. The Mayor read a petition from approximately 40 citizens in the Rosewood Park area of East Austin, asking that Boggy Creek be cleaned; that a street light be installed at the intersection of New York and Cedar Avenue. The Director of Public Works explained the situation of Boggy Creek and the need of easements and money to get it cleaned out. Councilman Long reported a bad drainage condition at 1186 Cedar, as when it rains they have no way to get out of their houses. The City Manager had inspected this area and found it to be a bad situation; the topography had not changed in the last 15 years. The Mayor suggested that the City Manager make a report back in two weeks. Councilman White stated he found a need for a light at 19th and Airport Boulevard. The City Manager stated Councilman Long had called him about that also and he had referred the matter to the Traffic Engineer for study. The Council received a request for the placement of a statue of Stephen F. Austin at the triangular park at South Congress and Live Oak Streets, and an estimate of $400.00 for preparing a suitable base. Councilman Long moved that the statue be placed at this location. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None 388 388 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS The CityManager presented a request for an expression of intent on the annexation of some property he had been discussing with the Council. Councilman Long moved that the Council express its intent to annex certain property. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Long, Pearson, White Mayor McAden Absent: Councilman Thompson Councilman Long presented a complaint of the loud noises, blowing of whistles, etc., at the Kiddy Land Play Park on Burnet Road. The City Manager stated he would ask someone from the Police Department to contact this Park and let them know of the complaint, and that they would be very cooperative with the Department. The Council received notice from the City Manager that the following applications for changes of zoning had been referred to the Plan Commission and were set for public hearing June 9, 1955: L. M. NAU 2404 San Gabriel From "B" Residence 2nd Height & Area To "LR" Local Retail 2nd Height & Area HENRY WOELKE, et ux EDWARD JOSEPH MARK BURNETT GEORGE G. MONTZ 5731-5805 Burnet Rd. 7509-7547 Burnet Rd. 2307-17 St.Joseph Blvd. 3606-10 Bull Greek Rd. 8401-13 Burnet Rd. From "A" Residence lst Height and Area & "C" Commercial 2nd Height and Area To "C-1" Commercial 2nd Height and Area From "A" Residence Ist Height & Area & "C" Commercial 6th Height and Area To "GR" General Retail 6th Height & Area From "C" Commercial 6th Height and Area To "C-1" Commercial 6th Height and Area From "A" Residence lst To Height and Area "C" Commercial 6th Height and Area CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 399 389 RAYMOND BROWN LAWRENCE C. JOHNSON MRS. SELMA H. ALBERS JOE CALLAN, JR. et al C. E. ALVIS, JR. & W. B.CARRSOWE EDWIN M. DEZENDORF ARTHUR BURTON Missouri-Pacific Rd. & Oltorf Street 4800-04 East Avenue 2131 E.lst St. & 96- 98½ Canadian 1624--34 E. 4th; 401-05 Concho; 400-04 Chalmers 2406 San Gabriel 2804-34 E. 19th St. 1900-2012 Alexander Ave. 1812-14 Harvey St. 2937 East 19th Street From "A" Residence 1st Height and Area To "D" Industrial lst Height and Area From "A" Residence l1st& 5th Height & Area and "C" Commercial ist & 5th Hgt. & Area To "GR" General Retail 5th Hgt. & Area From "C" Commercial 2nd Height and Area Το "C-1" Commercial 2nd Height and Area From "B" Residence 2nd To Height and Area "C" Commercial 2nd Height and Area From "B" Residence 2nd Height and Area To "LR" Local Retail 2nd Height and Area From "A" Residence lst Height and Area To "D" Industrial lst Height and Area From "A" Residence 1st Height and Area To "LR" Local Retail lst Height and Area The following zoning applications have been reset from May 19th to May 26th: P. O. BROWN MOSES KOURI ALLAN H. LEISTICO 5810 Woodrow; 1401-03 Koenig Lane 1405507 Airport Blvd. 3101-03 E. 14½ St. From "A" Residence list To "LR" Local Retail 6th From "A" Residence ist To "GR" General Retail 1st Height & Area 1015-1017 E. 38½ St. 3805-07 Harmon From "A" Residence 1st To "C" Commercial 1st C. C. LINSCOMB & WIFE 2006 So. Lamar Blvd. From "C" Commercial 2nd To "C-1" Commercial 2nd CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 390 390 The applicant following asked that his request for change of zoning be set for June 2 instead of May 26th: JAY H. BROWN 3131-3135 Lamar Blvd. 907-915 W. 32nd St. From "C" Commercial 1st Hgt & Area To "C-1" Commercial 1st Hgt & Area There being no further business the Council adjourned at 2:10 P.M. subject to the call of the Mayor. ATTEST: Clbie City Clerk APPROVED ca Mayor