330 330 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting May 17, 1956 10:00 Α.Μ. Council Chamber, City Hall The meeting was called to order with Mayor Miller presiding. Roll call: Present: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Absent: None Present also: W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager; Doren R. Eskew, City Attorney; Reuben Rountree, Jr., Director of Public Works. Invocation was delivered by REV. DAVID F. COOPER, MessiahMission, Lutheran Church, 1601 Ridgemont. Councilman White moved that the Minutes of the Meeting of May 10th and the Special Meeting of May 14th be approved. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Council had before it the following zoning application deferred from last week: LEONARD E. BELDING 1301-07 Edgecliff Dr. 900-06 Manlove Street 1300-22 Riverside Dr. From "A" Residence To "0" Office RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission The Mayor asked those who wished to grant the change to "O" Office to vote "aye"; those opposed to vote "no". Roll.call showed the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor announced that the change had been granted tod"OlcOffice and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance. 331 331 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Mayor Miller introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CERTAIN CONTRACT WITH WATT SCHIEFFER; PROVIDING FOR THE APPROPRIATION OF MONEY PAID TO THE CITY OF AUSTIN UNDER SUCH CONTRACT 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, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller 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, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller 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, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Miller introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CERTAIN CONTRACT WITH FRANK C. BARRON; PROVIDING FOR THE APPROPRIATION OF MONEY PAID TO THE CITY OF AUSTIN UNDER SUCH CONTRACT AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Long 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, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Long moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Long moved that CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 332 332 the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Councilman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, a certain drainageway and public utility easement was dedicated to the public in, upon and across five (5) strips of land, each seven and onehalf (7-1/2) feet in width, being out of and a part of Highland Hills, Section I, a subdivision of a portion of the Thos. J. Chambers League Grant, in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to a map or plat of said Highland Hills, Section I, of record in Book 7, page 107, Plat Records of Travis County, Texas; and, WHEREAS, the owner of the hereinafter described premises has requested that said public utility easement located thereon be released; and WHEREAS, the hereinafter described easement is not now needed and hereafter will not be required by the City of Austin; 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 a release of the public utility easement located on the hereinafter described premises: Five (5) strips of land, each seven and one-half (7-1/2) feet in width, each being out of and a part of Highland Hills Section 1, a subdivision of a portion of the Thos. J. Chambers 8 League Grant in Travis County, Texas, according to a map or plat of said Highland Hills Section I of record in Book 7 at Page 107, Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, each of the said strips of land seven and one-half (7-1/2) feet in width is to be released from the drainage and public utility easements provided on said map or plat of Highland Hills Section 1 and is more particularly described as follows: (1) The west seven and one-half (7.5) feet of Lot 8 of said Highland Hills Section 1; (2) The east seven and one-half (7.5) feet of Lot 9 of said Highland Hills Section 1; (3) The north seven and one-half (7.5) feet of Lot 10 of said Highland Hills Section 1; (4) The south seven and one-half (7.5) feet of Lot 1l of said Highland Hills Section 1; 333 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 333 (5) The south seven and one-half (7.5) feet of Lot 21 of said Highland Hills Section 1. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, after an engineering and traffic investigation, the City Council has found that the circumstances are such that the maximum reasonable and safe speed for the operation of vehicles at the following location is greater than thirty (30) miles per hour; and, WHEREAS, after said investigation the City Council has found that the maximum reasonable and safe speed for the operation of vehicles is thirtyfive (35) miles per hour at the following location: ON STREET Bull Creek Road Now, Therefore, FROM TO Jefferson Street Hancock Drive BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the City Clerk be authorized and instructed to record this finding in Section 33.40 of the Traffic Register. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Mayor Miller 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 "B" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "O" OFFICE DISTRICT ON THREE TRACTS OF LAND LOCALLY KNOWN AS 2307-2309 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 334 334 AND 2308-2310 LEON STREET; 1021-1109 WEST 24TH AND 2315-2319 LONGVIEW STREET, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; ORDERING A CHANGE IN THE USE 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 first time and Councilman Long moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Long moved that The the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Long moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Miller 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 DISTRICTIONEA TRACTS OF LAND SAMELBEINGOANPART OF (LOTS 22 AND 23, DUVAL HEIGHTS, 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 Long moved that The the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 335 335 Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Long moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Long moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Miller 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 "B" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT ON LOTS 22 THROUGH 38, INCLUSIVE, AND LOTS 41 THROUGH 54, INCLUSIVE, ENFIELD "C", 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 Long moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time andCouncilman Long moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None 336 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 336 The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Long moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Ayes: Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Miller 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 A TRACT OF LAND LOCALLY KNOWN AS 5511-5519 SUNSHINE DRIVE, 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 Long moved that The the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Long moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Long moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. 337 337 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Mayor Miller 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 AND HEIGHT AND AREA DESIGNATIONS FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT AND FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "GR" GENERAL RETAIL DISTRICT AND SIXTH HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT ON A TRACT OF LAND FRONTING APPROXIMATELY 158 FEET ALONG THE EAST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF CAMERON ROAD, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 5315-5327 CAMERON ROAD, 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 first time and Councilman Long moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Long moved that The the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. motion, seconded by Councilmen Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Long moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Miller 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", 338 _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 338 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 "GR" GENERAL RETAIL DISTRICT ON A 13.27 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 7711-7809 BURNET ROAD, 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 Long moved that The the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Long moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Long moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. MAYOR MILLER thanked the citizens of Austin for voting for the Bond Issue and stated the Council hereby accepted it with all humility and would try to spend the money as carefully as possible during the terms it served the people. The Mayor made a public statement about the bonds, and the Council had a rising vote of gratitude to the three former Mayors and the City Managers who helped and all the citizens for passing this bond issue. Councilman Long moved that parking facilities in the Parking lot at the City Hall be granted to the three former Mayors, and the City Managers of the City. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by an unanimous rising vote. 339 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 1 * 339 Councilman Pearson inquired about the policy of withholding money due a person by the City, when the person is in arrears in his taxes, but had made arrangements to pay the amount in monthly payments. The individual case was explained, and it was stated that in all bid forms, there was a statement as to "Arrears of Offset to Debt Against City". The Council had before it the following zoning applications deferred from last week: WILLIS F. FISHER 3304-3312 Oak Springs Road From "A" Residence To "GR" General Retail RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission As amended Mr. Fisher appeared in his own behalf. The Mayor asked those who wished to DENY the change to "GR" General Retail to vote "aye"; those opposed to vote "no". Roll call showed the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor announced that the change had been DENIED. SHEPPARD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. By S. R. Sheppard 1411-1533 Barton Springs From "A" Residence, Road; 501-521 Kinney Avenue; 522-526 50. Lamar Blvd. "C" Commercial & "C-1" Commercial 1st & 2nd Height and Area To "0" Office 1st Height & Area RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission In. the discussion, Mr. Sheppard agreed to the following proposals: 1. A serpentine decorative fence of masonry or other materials of a size and design approved by a majority of adjacent property owners will be erected to provide screening between Bluffview Addition and this property. 2. The rear of all structures and adjoining Bluffview will be of full masonry with no window or door openings, this affording full privacy to residences in Bluffview. 3. We will encumber by deed restrictions if necessary the above property so that no structure will be built closer to any adjoining property line than any residence on that particular adjoining property. Councilman Long moved that the area described (10' north and 10' west, and parallel to the boundary lines of Bluffview Addition) remain "A" Residence and that Mr. Sheppard's proposals be accepted and sentontothe Planning Commission for consideration in connection with any application for Special Permit. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 340 The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None 340 Councilman Long moved that the SHERIFF'S POSSE be granted permission to hold its annual Parade on July 26th, at 2:30 P.M. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The City Manager submitted a request of REV. J. R. ANDERSON for permission to use the property at Interregional Highway and River Street for holding a gospel meeting. It was his understanding they might want to purchase the property and that this was not for a temporary meeting. The Mayor suggested using the Butler tract for a nominal charge, or that he might use the other property on a temporary basis, but to find out about the neighborhood. Councilman Long moved that MR. E. W. JACKSON, MR. R. M. BAUTISTA, MR. HERMAN JONES, MRS. MAXINE LOMBARD and MR. NED COLE be appointed as the members for the Building Standards Commission. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The City Manager inquired as to the extent the Council wanted to pursue the policy of purchasing land for playground purposes when the schools purchases school sites. It was informally agreed that when the schools notified the City that they were purchasing certain property that the City Manager would bring in each individual case to theCouncil. The Mayor stated that the City did want to go along with the Schools on the sewers and cooperate with them. Councilman Long inquired about the Pan American Center. The City Manager stated it was scheduled to be opened on the 20th of May, but the grounds would not be finished, and explained the method of financing the finishing. Discussion on the bids to be taken on the Auditorium was held. Discussion was also held on selecting a technical advisor on helping sell the bonds. Councilman White moved that MR. THEO BELLMONT, MR. G. L. HUCKABY and MR. HOWARD BULL be reappointed as the Equalization Board for the coming year. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 341 Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None 341 Rev. Davis came before the Council regarding moving a building from 2600 block of East 12th Street to another location which was not zoned for office use. He was referred to the Planning Commission. Mayor Miller read the following proclamation: PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, the City of Austin shall forever be indebted to Martha (Mrs Henry) Faulk for her exemplary life in this community which has influenced for good countless thousands of her fellow citizens; and, WHEREAS, Martha Faulk symbolizes in this community the noblest attributes of womanhood, and the citizens of Austin honor themselves by honoring this superb Christian character who has devoted her life almost exclusively to enriching the lives of her family and her friends, and to the strengthening of her church; and, WHEREAS, the official representatives of the citizenship of this community desire to recognize the unselfish life of service which Martha Faulk has lived, her strong convictions which have never interfered with her cheerful tolerance of differing views, and her habit through the years of offering a home to others who needed it despite the demands of her own family of five; and, WHEREAS, the particular interests of Martha Faulk have always been in South Austin where she has lived for many years; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Austin that Martha Faulk be, and she hereby is, designated as the FIRST LADY OF SOUTH AUSTIN; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Thursday, May 24, 1956 be, and it hereby is, proclaimed MARTHA FAULK DAY in the City of Austin, and the citizenship of this community is urged, upon that day to rededicate themselves to the Christian principles which have governed the life of this great woman. DONE AT AUSTIN, TEXAS, this 17th day of May, 1956. (Sgd) Tom Miller MAYOR OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN 342 342 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS There being no further business the Council adjourned at 12 noon subject to the call of the Mayor. ATTEST: City Clerk Toile APPROVED Mayor