548 548 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting August 09, 1956 10:00 Α.Μ. Council Chamber, City Hall THE STATE OF TEXAS () COUNTY OF TRAVIS () CITY OF AUSTIN () ON THIS the 9th day of August, 1956, the City Council of the City of Austin Texas, convened in regular session at the regular meeting place thereof in the City Hall. The meeting was called to order, with Mayor Miller presiding. The roll was called showing the following: Present: Tom Miller, Mayor, Emma Long, Councilman, Lester E. Palmer, Councilman, Wesley Pearson, Councilman, Ben White, Councilman Absent: None when, among other proceedings had, were the following: Councilman White introduced a resolution and moved its adoption. The motion was seconded by Councilman Long, The motion, carrying with it the adoption of the resolution, prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Miller, Long, Councilman, Palmer, Councilman, Pearson, Councilman, White, Councilman Noes: None Absent: None The RESOLUTION is as follows: RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Austin, Texas, has heretofore on the 28th day of February, 1956, entered into a contract with C. Ben Hibbetts for the general construction of a Bath House (including bathhouse plumbing) in Northwest Park in the City of Austin; and, WHEREAS, the City's engineer has recommended that certain changes be made in the contract as awarded to said C. Ben Hibbetts and has issued Change Order No. 6, dated August 1, 1956; and, 5.49 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS= 549 WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Austin, Texas, has heretofore on the 23rd day of February, 1956, entered into a contract with Maufrais Brothers, Inc., Contractors, Austin, Texas, for the general construction of a Swimming Pool (not including plumbing) in Northwest Park in the City of Austin; and, WHEREAS, the City's engineer has recommended that certain changes be made in the contract as awarded to said Maufrais Brothers, Inc., and has issued Change Order No. 12, dated July 25, 1956; and, WHEREAS, said change orders have been approved by the City Manager for and on behalf of the City of Austin; and,. WHEREAS, the City Council desires to approve such changes in the contract heretofore awarded to the said C. Ben Hibbetts and Maufrais Brothers, Inc. and to ratify and approve the execution and approval of such change orders by the City Manager; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the changes recommended by the engineer for the City of Austin, Texas, in the contract entered into by and between the City of Austin, Texas, and C. Ben Hibbetts for the general construction of a Bath House (including bathhouse plumbing) in Northwest Park, in the City of Austin, be and the same are hereby approved. That the execution and approval of Change Order No. 6, dated August 1, 1956, ordering such changes by W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager, for and on behalf of the City of Austin, be, and the same is hereby approved and ratified. That the changes recommended by the engineer for the City of Austin, Texas, in the contract entered into by and between the City of Austin, Texas, and Maufrais Brothers, Inc., Austin, Texas, for the general construction of a Swimming Pool (not including plumbing) in Northwest Park in the City of Austin, be, and the same are hereby approved. That the execution and approval of Change Order No. 12, dated July 25, 1956, ordering such changes by W. T. Williams, Jr., as City Manager, for and on behalf of the City of Austin, be, and the same is hereby approved and ratified. ADOPTED AND APPROVED this 9th day of August, 1956 (Sgd) Tom Miller Mayor, City of Austin, Texas ATTEST: (Sgd) Elsie Woosley City Clerk, City of Austin, Texas APPROVED: (Sgd) Doren R. Eskew City Attorney, City of Austin, Texas == CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 550 550 Invocation was delivered by REV. BERT MILLER, Congregational Church of Austin, 408 West 23rd Street. The Mayor and Council greeted and welcomed a group of students from Central and South America, who will be attending various colleges in the United States this fall. Councilman White moved that the Minutes of July 26th and of August 2nd be approved. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None CAPTAIN JAMES MUSICK, representing the National Safety Council, presented the Award of Honor to the City of Austin for its safety record. Pursuant to published notice thereof, at 10:30 A.M. the public hearing on paving skips on St. Johns Avenue was held. No one appeared and Councilman Pearson moved that the hearing be closed and the City Attorney be authorized to prepare the proper ordinance. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Mayor Miller introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CERTAIN CONTRACT WITH BUFORD STEWART DEVELOPMENT COMPANY; 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 rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, 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 the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: 551 551 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 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 NASH PHILLIPS AND CLYDE COPUS, JR.; 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 rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The motion, The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Long moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: The 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 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. 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, 1947, 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 "LR" LOCAL RETAIL DISTRICT ON LOT 9, BLOCK 2, PAUL O. SIMMS RESUBDIVISION OF THE EAST ONE-HALF BLOCK 2, BUDDINGTON SUBDIVISION, IN THE CITY 552 552 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 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 Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: Councilman Long 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 Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: Councilman Long The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman White moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: Councilman Long The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on August 7, 1956, for the construction of approximately 4620 feet of 24" and 890 feet of 8" sanitary sewer and appurtenances along Shoal Creek from Northland Drive to Hunt Trail; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Hardin Construction Company in the sum of $50,063.44 was the lowest and best bid therefor, and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Superintendent of the Water and Sanitary Sewer Department 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 bid of Hardin Construction Company in the sum of $50,063.44 be and the same is hereby accepted, and W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager of the City of Austin is hereby authorized and directed to execute a contract on behalf of the City of Austin with Hardin Construction Company. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 553 553 Councilman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the City Council of the City of Austin hereby approves as a filling station site the property located on the east side of Bastrop Hwy. (U.S.Hwy.183) about 1600 feet north of the intersection of the Bastrop Hwy. and the Lockhart Hwy., which property fronts 173.71 feet on Bastrop Hwy., or U. S. Hwy. 183, and 200 feet on a proposed street, and being a portion of the Santiago Del Valle Grant lying partly within and partly without the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, and hereby authorizes the said Gulf Oil Corporation to construct, maintain, and operate a drive-in gasoline filling station and to construct curbs, ramps, and sidewalks in conjunction therewith subject to the same being constructed in compliance with all ordinances relating thereto, and further subject to the foregoing attached recommendations and plans. The Building Inspector is hereby authorized to issue an occupancy permit for the operation of this filling station after full compliance with all the provisions of this resolution, and said permission shall be held to be granted and accepted to all necessary, reasonable and proper, present and future regulations and ordinances of the City of Austin, Texas, in the enforcement of the proper Police, Traffic and Fire regulations; and the right of revocation is retained, if after hearing it is found by the City Council that the said Gulf Oil Corporation has failed and refused and will continue to fail and refuse to perform any such conditions, regulations, and ordinances. (Recommendations attached) "Mr. W. T. Williams, Jr. City Manager Austin, Texas "Dear Sir: "August 9, 1956 "We, the undersigned have considered the application of Gulf Oil Corporation for permission to construct, maintain and operate a drive-in gasoline filling station and to construct commercial driveways in conjunction therewith on the property located on the east side of Bastrop Highway (ULS. Highway 183) about 1600 feet north of the intersection of the Bastrop Highway and the Lockhart Highway, which property fronts 173.71 feet on Bastrop Highway or U. S. Highway 183, and 200 feet on a proposed street, and being a portion of the Santiago Del Valle Grant lying partly within and partly without the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas and the property upon which this filling station is to be located is owned by Gulf Oil Corporation 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. It is understood that the disposal of such 554 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS- 554 drainage shall be entirely the responsibility of the property owner. Any waste connection to a storm sewer which empties into an open drainageway shall be discontinued, if the waste becomes a nuisance or damages any property or rights of others in the vicinity of the open drainageway. "We recommend that Gulf Oil Corporation 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 and that no curb and gutter or driveways shall be installed on the proposed street until such time as said proposed street has been dedicated to the public use, and has been paved in accordance with specifications prescribed by the City of Austin. "(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 accordance 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 waste water or oils or any floor washings shall ever pass over the City sidewalk area and that all of said oils and water shall be concentrated into a combined grease and sand trap which shall be constructed in accordance with our standard plan 2 H 146. "(5) That all filling station improvements, pump islands, driveways, ramps, gutters, sidewalks, and curbs shall be constructed of concrete at the expense of the applicant as set forth upon the plan, hereto attached, which plan bears theDepartment of Public Works file number 2 C 2135. "(6) Expansion joints shall be constructed as shown upon the plan, hereto attached, marked 2 - 2135 and shall be of the pre-mouldèd type. C "(7) When the owner considers that he had complied with all the requirements of the City of Austin for filling stations, he shall apply for a final inspection, and upon approval, the Building Inspector shall issue a Certification of Operation before such filling station can be put into service. 555 555 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS "Respectfully submitted, (Sgd) S. Reuben Rountree, Jr. Director of Public Works (Sgd) J. C. Eckert Building Inspector" The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Councilman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, Howard White is the Contractor for the awning repair of a building located at 120. West 6th Street and desires a portion of the sidewalk and street space abutting the East one-half (1/2) of Lots 9, 10, 11, 12, Block 70, of the Original City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, during the awning repair 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 Howard White, the boundary of which is described as follows: Sidewalk and Street Working Space Beginning at a point in the north curb line of West 6th Street approximately 18 feet west of a prolongation of the east line of the above described property for the place of beginning; thence in a northerly direction and at right angles to the center line of West 6th Street 5 feet to a point; thence in a westerlyydirection and parallel with the center line of West 6th Street approximately 30 feet to a point; thence in a southerly direction and at right angles to the center line of West 6th Street 5 feet to a point; thence in a easterly direction and parallel with the center line of West 6th Street to the place of beginning. 2. THAT the above privileges and allotment of space are granted to the said Howard White, hereinafter termed "Contractor", upon the following express terms and conditions: (1) That the Contractor shall construct a guard rail within the boundary lines of the above described space, such guard rail to be at least 4 feet high and substantially braced and anchored. The Contractor will also be permitted to use one (1) parking space adjacent to the west end of the above described working space. (2) That the Contractor is permitted to construct in his working space a substantial gate which shall be kept closed at all time s when not in use, and at all times that such gate is open, the Contractor shall maintain a person at this gate to warň pedestrians and vehicles of approaching trucks. - CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 556 556 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 wonstruct 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 of 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 September 1, 1956. (10) That the City reservesthe 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. (1l) 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 Contractors 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 disturbed or removed during the construction work and shall further guarantee the construction of a walkway and other safeguards during the occupancy of the space. 557 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 557 The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, 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, on August 3, 1956, the City of Austin received sealed bids for the construction of Fire Station No. 3 on West 30th Street; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Austin Construction Company in the amount of $58,744.00 (including $282.00 for glazed tile), for the work and materials to be performed and furnished under the General Construction Contract was the lowest and best bid therefor; and, WHEREAS, the bid of M. S. Brougher in the amount of $5,331.75 for the work and materials to be performed and furnished under the Plumbing and Heating Contract was the lowest and best bid therefor; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Fox-Schmidt in the amount of $3,302.00 for the work and materials to be performed and furnished under the Electric Contract was the lowest and best bid therefor; and, WHEREAS, the total amount of the aforesaid low bids is lower than any other combination of bids for the same work and materials to be performed and furnished; and, WHEREAS, the architect, employed by the City, and the City Manager have recommended the acceptance of the bids of Austin Construction Company, M. S. Brougher, and Fox-Schmidt; 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. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager, is hereby authorized and directed to execute a contract on behalf of the City of Austin with each of the above bidders in accordance with said bids. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Discussion was held on using electrical heat, and the City Manager stated a study was being made. Councilman White, moved that an advertisement for the sale of the following property be authorized, the advertisement to be in Sunday's papers, bids to be received on August 21st, and to come before the Council August 23rd: 5105 Woodview 801 Willow 4507 Speedway 300 North Loop 558 558 =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS - - House only House only House and lot House only Lamar & Old 19th Street- Land only The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Pursuant to published notice thereof the following zoning applications were publicly heard: WALLACE L. MAYFIELD 5012-18 Bull Creek Road 2825-41 Hancock Drive.. From "A" Residence To "0" Office RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission MR. HERBERT SMARTTrepresented the applicant. Members of the Council suggested changing the part of the property on which definite plans were ready, and charging the rest of the tract when ready to be developed. MR. MAYFIELD was agreeable to this. The opposition was agreeable to cutting out all other property and zoning only the one tract. The Mayor asked those in favor of granting the change to "0" Office on 5012-18 Bull Creek Road (tract 90.68 x 297.70') 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 the change had been granted to "0" Office for 5012-18 Bull Creek Road and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance. GUY KONE 8229-8303 No.Lamar Blvd. From "A" Residence To "D" Industrial 6th Height & Area RECOMMENDED The Mayor asked those who wished to grant the change to "D" Industrial 6th Height and Area 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 to "D" Industrial 6th Height and Area and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. 559 _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS= 559 SPURGEON BREED 1304-1308 Koenig Lane 5901-5903 Woodrow Ave. From "A" Residence To "LR" Local Retail RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission The Mayor asked those who wished to grant the change to "LR" Local 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 granted to "LR" Local Retail and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance. T. E. KING 1607-09 Webberville Road From "A" Residence To "LR" Local Retail RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission The Mayor asked those who wished to grant the change to "LR" Local 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 granted to "LR" Local Retail and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance. D. H. BRYANT 2310-2316 Rebel Road 500-516 East Oltorf St. From "A" Residence To "LR" Local Retail RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission The Mayor asked those who wished to grant the change to "LR" Local 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 granted to "LR" Local Retail and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance. NELSON PUETT By Doak Rainey 900-912 Banyon Street From "A" Residence To "D" Industrial 2nd Hgt.&Area NOT Recommended by Planning Commission RECOMMENDED "C" Commercial CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 560 560 The Mayor asked thos who wished to grant the change to "C" Commercial 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 to "C" Commercial and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance. RAMON. W. SMITH, et al 131-33 West Oltorf Street From "A" Residence To "GR" General Retail 2nd Hgt.& Area RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission The Mayor asked those who wished to grant the change to "GR" General Retail 2nd Height and Area 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 to "GR" General Retail 2nd Height and Area and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance. ALEX DOCHEN 5408-5420 Burnet Road From "C" Commercial To "C-1" Commercial RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission MR. CARSSOW represented the applicants, Rodney Beal and his partner who are establishing theShrimp Net. Strong opposition was expressed by the property owners in the vicinity, by the Pastor of the Tarrytown Methodist Church, and by petition. The Council postponed action until August 23rd. MRS. C. J. BERRYMAN 2512 Nueces Street From "B" Residence To "C" Commercial NOT Recommended by the Planning Commission The Council postponed action until August 23rd so that some members of the Council could make a personal inspection of the area. 561 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 561 MRS. A. H. SCHUMANN, et al The Council noted withdrawal of the following zoning application: 5300-5302 & 5213-5303 From "A" Residence Avenue G;5212-5302 Avenue H;200-306 & To "LR" Local Retail 301-07 E.53rd St. The Council postponed public hearing on the following zoning application until August 23, 1956: EVERETT WESTBROOK 5301-03 Avenue F From "A" Residence To "LR" Local Retail RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission MR. T. B. WHIDDON submitted complaints as to the procedures followed in the Planning Commission as to public hearings, in that the Director specifically pointed out certain things to the Commission, which Mr. Whiddon believed would be influential; while in other cases he failed to point out similar facts. The other complaint was that an applicant had the right of rebuttal, but the property owners in opposition had one say and that was all. These complaints made in regard to the Alex Dochen Zoning application. Members of the Council inquired about the procedures. The Mayor stated the Council and Planning Commission should schedule a meeting within two or three weeks to discuss policies. He stated he was concerned about the literature that had been sent out, and would like to see it before it went out. Councilman Long expressed objections to a member of the Commission representing specific cases before the Commission and Council. The Council recessed until 3:00 P.M. Recessed Meeting 3:00 Ρ.Μ. At 3:00 P.M. the Council met again and went over the bids for the remodeling of and additions to the Municipal Building. After detailed discussions, Councilman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, on June 26, 1956, the City of Austin received sealed bids for the remodeling of and addition to the Municipal Building; and, WHEREAS, the bid of J. H. McCullick in the amount of $112,211.00 for the work and materials to be performed and furnished under the General Construction Contract was the lowest and best bid therefor; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Ace Plumbing Company in the amount of $5,949.50 for the work and materials to be performed and furnished under the Plumbing and Heating Contract was the lowest and best bid therefor; and, WHEREAS, the bid of H. L. Arnold Company in the amount of $19,997.00 for 562 562 - CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS the work and materials to be performed and furnished under the Air Conditioning Contract was the lowest and best bid therefor; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Cummings Electric in the amount of $22,983.00 for the work and materials to be performed and furnished under the Electric Contract was the lowest and best bid therefor; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Hunter-Hayes Elevator Company in the amount of $8,862.00 for the work and materials to be performed and furnished under the Elevator Contract was the lowest and best bid therefor; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Austin Restaurant Supply Company in the amount of $2,595.00 for the work and materials to be performed and furnished under the Kitchen Equipment Contract was the lowest and best bid therefor; and, WHEREAS, the total amount of the aforesaid low bids is lower than any other combination of bids for the same work and materials to be performed and furnished; and, WHEREAS, the architect, employed by the City and the City Manager have recommended the acceptance of the bids of J. H. McCullick, Ace Plumbing Company, H. L. Arnold Company, Cummings Electric Company, Hunter -Hayes Elevator Company and Austin Restaurant Supply Company; 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. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager, is hereby authorized and directed to execute a contract on behalf of the City of Austin with each of the above bidders in accordance with said bids. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None CouncilmanLong: inquired about the paving of Hether Street, as some of the owners had had their money up for a year. It was explained the delay was caused by there not being 80% signed up; that when the 80% were signed up, the work would begin. The Council postponed decision on the parking meter zones until the following week. As to the time for closing down the wading pools, the Council informally agreed to keep them open as long as the swimming pools remained open; and to keep them in operation as long as the weather stayed hot and dry, and as long as they were being used. 563 563 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS There being no further business the Council adjourned at 4:00 Ρ.Μ. subject to the call of the Mayor. ATTEST: City Clerk holy APPROVED Jom Miller Mayor