564 564 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS= MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting August 16, 1956 10:00 Α.Μ. Council Chamber, City Hall THE STATE OF TEXAS () COUNTY OF TRAVIS () CITY OF AUSTIN () ON THIS the 16th 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 Pro Tem Pearson presiding. The roll was called showing the following: Present: Wesley Pearson, Mayor Pro Tem, Emma Long, Councilman, Lester E. Absent: Palmer, Councilman, Ben White, Councilman Mayor Miller when, among other proceedings had, were the following: Councilman Long introduced a resolution and moved its adoption. The motion was seconded by Councilman White. The motion, carrying with it the adoption of the resolution, prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Pearson, and Councilmen Long, Palmer, White Noes: None Absent: Mayor Miller 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. 7, dated August 9, 1956; and, WHEREAS, said change order has been approved by the City Manager for and on behalf of the City of Austin; and, _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 565 565 WHEREAS, the City Council desires to approve such change in the contract heretofore awarded to the said C. Ben Hibbetts, and to ratify and approve the execution and approval of such change order 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 exécution and approval of Change Order No. 7, dated August 9, 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. ADOPTED AND APPROVED this 16th day of August, 1956. (Sgd) Wesley Pearson Mayor Pro Tem, 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 Invocation was delivered by REV. E. OTIS MOORE, First Southern Presbyterian Church, 200 East 8th Street. Councilman White moved that the Minutes of August 9, 1956, be approved. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, White, Mayor Pro Tem Pearson None Absent: Mayor Miller MR. TED WIMBERLY, Chairman of the Sports Show Committee of the Civitan Club appeared, and outlined plans for a big show on the lake at the City Park, to be held in May of next year. The president read the recommendation from the Parks Board. The City Manager pointed out a number of details to be worked out. After discussion, Councilman Long moved that the City Manager be instructed to work out an agreement with the Civitan Club to use the Municipal Park some time next May for their carnival. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, White, Mayor Pro Tem Pearson Noes: None Absent: Mayor Miller CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 26 566 MR. JULIUS W. JOHNSON appeared before the Council regarding the paving of Avenue H. Work had begun, and the street was set up to be paved as a 27' street, and he thought it should be 30'. The Director of Public Works gave a report on this paving. The Council stated it would go out and make an inspection on the ground. MR. BILL JOE PARSLEY came before the Council in the interest of working out something which would provide water to the St. John's Addition. His maid had 47 families signed up for water, 19 of whom had already paid their tap fees. The Council had this matter under study, and informally agreed that if 40 people would get their water taps within 30 days (September 16), a work order would be approved. It was also discussed that when the lines were put in, that the people would be required to tie into the lines. Mayor Pro Tem Pearson introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE PERPETUALLY VACATING AND CLOSING CERTAIN PORTIONS OF A PUBLIC STREET WITH AN ESPLANADE KNOWN AS MARATHON BOULEVARD WHICH LIES BETWEEN WEST FORTIETH STREET AND WEST FORTY-FIRST STREET, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; RETAINING PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS THEREON; AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF AN ORDINANCE ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman White moved that The the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by thefollowing vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, White, Mayor Pro Tem Pearson Noes: None Absent: Mayor Miller 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 Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, White, Mayor Pro Tem Pearson Noes: None Absent: Mayor Miller The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman White moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, White, Mayor Pro Tem Pearson None Absent: Mayor Miller The Mayor Pro Tem announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. LT. COLONEL ERNEST CARWILE extended an invitation to the Council on behalf of GENERAL C. T. EDWINSOM, Commander 42nd Air Division; General Mundy, and General Curtis LeMay, to make a one-day trip to St. Louis to go through the new plant. More detailed information will be provided for this trip. 567 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS= 567 Councilman Palmer offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, an easement for public utilities 10 feet in width was reserved and dedicated to the public along the east line of Lot 82, West Park Addition on the map or plat of said West Park Addition, a subdivision of a portion of the Henry P. Hill League in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to the map or plat of said West Park Addition, of record in Volume 7, at page 44, of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas; and, WHEREAS, an electric pole line with telephone wires thereunder has been constructed within said easement area; and, WHEREAS, at a later time while improving said lot, a residence was constructed on a portion of said easement area beneath said electric and telephone wires; and, WHEREAS, the hereinafter described portion of said easement area is not now needed for public utilities and hereafter will not be required by the City of Austin, save and except for an aerial electric and telephone wire overhang easement over said portion of said easement area; 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 to execute a release of the easement for public utilities, saving and excepting an aerial electric and telephone wire overhang easement over said premises, located on the hereinafter described premises, to wit: A strip of land five (5.00) feet in width, being the west five (5.00) feet of the east ten (10100) feet of the said Lot 82, West Park Addition, save and except, the south five (5.00) feet of the west five (5.00) feet to the east ten (10.00) feet of the said Lot 82. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, White, Mayor Pro Tem Pearson Noes: None Absent: Mayor Miller Mayor Pro Tem Pearson 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, 568 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 568 THE AMENDATORY ORDINANCE HEREBY CHANGING THE USE AND HEIGHT AND AREA DESIGNATIONS FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT AND FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO"C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT AND SECOND HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT ON APPROXIMATELY ONE AND ONE-HALF ACRES OF LAND LOCALLY KNOWN AS 900-912 BANYON STREET, 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 Palmer, 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, White, Mayor Pro Tem Pearson Noes: None Absent: Mayor Miller The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Palmer 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: Noes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, White, Mayor Pro Tem Pearson None Absent: Mayor Miller The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Palmer moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, White, Mayor Pro Tem Pearson Noes: None Absent: Mayor Miller The Mayor Pro Tem announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Pro Tem Pearson 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 "O" OFFICE DISTRICT ON A TRACT OF LAND BEING A PART OF BLOCK A, HIGHLAND VILLAGE, SECTION 2, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 5012-5018 BULL CREEK ROAD, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; ORDERING A CHANGE IN 569 569 = CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 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 Palmer 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, White, Mayor Pro Tem Pearson Noes: None Absent: Mayor Miller The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Palmer 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, White, Mayor Pro Tem Pearson Noes: None Absent: Mayor Miller The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Palmer moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, White, Mayor Pro Tem Pearson None Absent: Mayor Miller The Mayor Pro Tem announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Pro Tem Pearson 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 "LR" LOCAL RETAIL DISTRICT ON A TRACT OF LAND LOCALLY KNOWN AS 2310-2316 REBEL ROAD AND 500-516 EAST OLTORF STREET, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, ORDERING A CHANGE IN THE USE MAP SO AS TO RECORD THE CHANGE HEREBY ORDERED; AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. 570 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 570 The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Palmer 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, White, Mayor Pro Tem Pearson Noes: None Absent: Mayor Miller The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Palmer 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, White, Mayor Pro Tem Pearson Noes: None Absent: Mayor Miller The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Palmer moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, White, Mayor Pro Tem Pearson Noes: None Absent: Mayor Miller The Mayor Pro Tem announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Pro Tem Pearson 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 "LR" LOCAL RETAIL DISTRICT ON A TRACT OF LAND FRONTING APPROXIMATELY 98 FEET ALONG THE EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF THE WEBBERVILLE ROAD, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 1607-1609 WEBBERVILLE ROAD, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, ORDERING A CHANGE IN THE USE MAP 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 Palmer moved that thr 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, White, Mayor Pro Tem Pearson Noes: None Absent: Mayor Miller CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 571 571 The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Palmer 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: Noes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, White, Mayor Pro Tem Pearson None Absent: Mayor Miller The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Palmer moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, White, Mayor Pro Tem Pearson Noes: None Absent: Mayor Miller The Mayor Pro Tem announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Pro Tem Pearson 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 AND FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "LR" LOCAL RETAIL DISTRICT AND FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT ON LOTS 10 AND 11, BLOCK W, VIOLET CROWN HEIGHTS, SEC. 2, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; ORDERING A CHANGE IN THE USE MAP 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 Palmer 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, White, Mayor Pro Tem Pearson Noes: None Absent: Mayor Miller The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Palmer 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, White, Mayor Pro Tem Pearson Noes: None Absent: Mayor Miller CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 572 The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Palmer moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, White, Mayor Pro Tem Pearson Noes: None Absent: Mayor Miller The Mayor Pro Tem announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Pro Tem Pearson 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 SECOND HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT ON LOTS 9 AND 10, LAPRELLE COURTS RESUBDIVISION, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; ORDERING A CHANGE IN THE USE AND HEIGHT AND AREA 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 Palmer 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, White, Mayor Pro Tem Pearson Noes: None Absent: Mayor Miller The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Palmer 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: Noes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, White, Mayor Pro Tem Pearson None Absent: Mayor Miller The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Palmer moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, White, Mayor Pro Tem Pearson None Absent: Mayor Miller The Mayor Pro Tem announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 573 Mayor Pro Tem Pearson 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 ESTABLISNING ZONING REGULATIONS AND DISTRICTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL APRIL 23, 1931, AND RECORDED IN BOOK "I", PAGES 201-318, INCLUSIVE, OF THE ORRINANCE 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 "D" INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT AND SIXTH HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT ON A TRACT OF LAND FRONTING APPROXIMATELY 141 FEET ALONG THE EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF LAMAR BOULEVARD LOCALLY KNOWN AS 8229-8303 NORTH LAMAR BOULEVARD, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; ORDERING A CHANGE IN THE USE AND HEIGHT AND AREA 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 Palmer 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, White, Mayor Pro Tem Pearson Noes: None Absent: Mayor Miller The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Palmer 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, White, Mayor Pro Tem Pearson Noes: None Absent: Mayor Miller The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Palmer moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, White, Mayor Pro Tem Pearson None Absent: Mayor Miller The Mayor Pro Tem announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS: 574 574 Mayor Pro Tem Pearson introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE CLOSING THE HEARING GIVEN TO THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS OF PROPERTY ABUTTING UPON SUNDRY STREETS IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, WITHIN THE LIMITS HEREINAFTER DEFINED, AS TO SPECIAL BENEFITS TO ACCRUE TO SAID PROPERTY AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF BY VIRTUE OF THE IMPROVEMENT OF SAID STREET WITHIN SAID LIMITS, AND AS TO ANY ERRORS, INVALIDITIES OR IRREGULARITIES IN ANY OF THE PROCEEDINGS OR CONTRACT THEREFOR; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT EACH AND EVERY PARCEL OF PROPERTY ABUTTING UPON SAID STREETS WITHIN THE LIMITS DEFINED WILL BE SPECIALLY BENEFITTED AND ENHANCED IN VALUE IN EXCESS OF THE AMOUNT OF THE COST OF SAID IMPROVEMENTS PROPOSED TO BE, AND AS, ASSESSED AGAINST SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF, AND LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT FOR THE PAYMENT OF A PORTION OF THE COST OF IMPROVING SAID STREETS WITHIN THE LIMITS DEFINED, FIXING A CHARGE AND LIEN AGAINST ALL SAID ABUTTING PROPERTIES, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF, PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES UPON THE COMPLETION AND ACCEPTANCE OF SAID WORK, THE MANNER AND TIME OF PAYMENT THEREOF, AND PROVIDING FOR THE MANNER AND METHOD OF COLLECTION OF SAID ASSESSMENTS AND CERTIFICATES; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY UPON ITS PASSAGE. 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, White, Mayor Pro Tem Pearson Noes: None Absent: Mayor Miller 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, White, Mayor Pro Tem Pearson Noes: None Absent: Mayor Miller 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: Noes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, White, Mayor Pro Tem Pearson None Absent: Mayor Miller The Mayor Pro Tem announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 575 575 Councilman White introduced the following ordinance and moved that it be published in accordance with Article 1, Section 6, of the Charter of the City of Austin: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF CERTAIN BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN ADDITIONAL TERRITORY CONSISTING OF 31.14 ACRES OF LAND OUT OF THE GEORGE W. SPEAR LEAGUE AND THE GEORGE W. DAVIS SURVEY 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 Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, White, Mayor Pro Tem Pearson Noes: None Absent: Mayor Miller The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman White moved that the ordinance be passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, White, Mayor Pro Tem Pearson None Absent: Mayor Miller Councilman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, Rex D. Kitchens Construction Company is the Contractor for the alteration of a building located at 201-207 West 5th Street and desires a portion of the sidewalk and street space abutting Lots 7 and 8, Block 44, of the Original City of Austin, 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 Rex D. Kitchens Construction Company, the boundary of which is described as follows: Sidewalk and Street Working Space Beginning at the southeast corner of the above described property; thence in an easterly direction and at right angles to the center line of Colorado Street to a point 12 feet east of the west curb line; thence in a northerly direction and parallel with the center line of Colorado Street approximately 80 feet to a point; thence in a westerly direction and at right angles to the center line of Colorado Street to the east line of the above described property. _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 516 576 2. THAT the above privileges and allotment of space are granted to the said Rex D. Kitchens Construction Company, 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 board floor within the walkway, the Contractor shall upon notice from the Building Inspector immedi ately 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 October 15, 1956. (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. (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 77 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 577 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 Five Thousand Dollars ($5000), 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 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. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, White, Mayor Pro Tem Pearson Noes: None Absent: Mayor Miller The Council had before it the following: "March 5, 1956 "то: FROM: W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager W. H. Klapproth, Traffic Engineer SUBJECT: RECOMMENDED REVISIONS OF AND ADDITIONS TO THE PARKING METER ZONES. "Following is a tabulation of recommended revisions and additions to the parking meter zones in the Central Business and University Districts. Consideration of these recommendations and the adoption of a Resolution by the City Council authorizing the same, would be appreciated. "1. On Guadalupe Street in the 500 Block at the East and West curbs, replace the present one-hour parking meters with two-hour parking meters. "2. On Guadalupe Street, in the 600 Block at the East and West curbs, delete the present two-hour time limit and install two-hour parking meters. "3. On Guadalupe Street, in the 900 Block at the East and West curbs, replace the present one-hour parking meters with two-hour parking meters. "4. On Guadalupe Street, in the 1100 Block at the West curb, replace the present one-hour parking meters with two-hour parking meters. "5. On Guadalupe Street, in the 1900,2000 and 2100 Blocks at the West curbs, delete the present one-hour time limit and install one-hour parking meters. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 578 "6. On Lavaca Street, in the 1100 Block at the East and West curbs, delete the present two-hour time limit parking and install twohour parking meters. 578 "7. On Colorado Street, in the 1000 Block at the East and West curbs, delete the present two-hour time limit parking and install two-hour parking meters. "8. On Congress Avenue, in the 100 Block at the West curb, replace the present one-hour parking meters with two-hour parking meters. "91. On Congress Avenue, in the 200 Block at the East and West curbs, replace the present one-hour parking meters with two-hour parking meters. "10. On Brazos Street, in the 900 Block at the East and West curbs, delete the present one-hour time limit parking and install one-hour parking meters. "11. On Brazos Street, in the 1000 Block at the East and West curbs, delete the present two-hour time limit and install one-hour parking meters. "12. On San Jacinto Street, in the 500 and 600 Blocks at the East and West Curbs, delete the present one-hour time limit and install one-hour parking meters. "13. On West 5th Street, in the 400 Block at the North and South curbs, replace the present one-hour parking meters with two-hour parking meters. "14. On West 6th Street, in the 400 Block at the North and South curbs, replace the present one-hour parking meters with two-hour parking meters. "15. On East 6th Street, in the 600 and 700 Blocks at the North and South curbs, delete the present one-hour time limit and install one-hour parking meters. "16. On East 7th Street, in the 200 Block at the North and South curbs, delete the present two-hour time limit and install one-hour parking meters. "17. On East 8th Street, in the 200 Block at the North and South curbs, install one-hour parking meters. There are no parking restrictions in this block at the present time. "18. On West 8th Street, in the 300 Block at the North and South curbs, replace the present one-hour parking meters with two-hour parking meters. "19. On West 9th Street, in the 300 Block at the North and South curbs, delete the present one-hour time limit and install two-hour parking meters. "20. On East 10th Street, in the 200 Block at the North and South curbs, install two-hour parking meters. There are no parking restrictions in this block at this time. "21. On West 10th Street, in the 200 and 300 Blocks at the North and South curbs, replace the present one-hour parking meters with two-hour parking meters. 577 =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS= 529 "22. On West 10th Street, in the 400 Block at the South curb, replace the present one-hour parking meters with two-hour parking meters. "23. On East Ilth Street, in the 100 Block at the South curb, install onehour parking meters. There are no parking restrictions in this block at the present time. Five spaces are provided with one-hour parking meters. "24. On West 11th Street, in the 100 Block at the South curb, install onehour parking meters. There are no parking restrictions in this block at the present time. "25. On West 11th Street, in the 200 Block at the South curb, replace the present one-hour parking meters with two-hour parking meters. "26. On West llth Street, in the 400 Block at the North curb, replace the present one-hour parking meters with two-hour parking meters. "The above changes and additions will provide 243 one-hour meters which are proposed to be replaced by two-hour meters. Two hundred thirty-eight (238) of these replaced one-hour meters are proposed for reinstallation at other locations listed on the attached tabulation. There will be no need to purchase additional one-hour meters. "The entire program proposes the purchse of 335 two-hour meters and 330 posts for mounting. The estimated cost of equipment is as follows: "335 Two-Hour meters @ $52.00 .............$17,420.00 330 2½" Meter posts @ $ 3.35 .... 1,105.50 $18,525.50 "A tabulation contining all of the recommendations, the mumber of removals and new meter requirements is attached. "It is suggested that consideration be given to the possible approval of the entire program. Actual purchase and installation or relocation of meters will be on the basis of a work program to be accomplished in each of four quarters of a year. Approximately one-fourth of the new meters required will be delivered each quarter. As an example, during the first quarter after the award of a contract, all of the removals and reinstallations of one-hour meters and the installation of new two-hour parking meters in the 500, 600, 900, 1100 1900, 2000 and 2100 Blocks of Guadalupe, in the 400 Block of West 6th St. and in the 200 Block of East 7th St. could be completed. This part of the program would require the removal of 69 one-hour meters and reinstallation of 63 of them, as well as, the delivery of 87 new two-hour meters. A balanced program such as this could be devised for each quarter until the entire program has been completed. "W. H. Klapproth Traffic Engineer" _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 5180 580 Councilman White moved that the recommended revisions of and additions to the Parking Meter Zones be adopted. (As set out in Memo from Traffic Engineer on March 5, 1956) The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, White, Mayor Pro Tem Pearson Noes: None Absent: Mayor Miller Councilman Long 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 a reinforced concrete box storm sewer in South First Street at Oltorf Street; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Richard Schmidt in the sum of $13,795.95 was the lowest and best bid therefor, and the acceptance of such bid 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 bid of Richard Schmidt in the sum of $13,795.95 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 Richard Schmidt. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Long, Palmer, White, Mayor Pro Tem Pearson Ayes: Noes: None Absent: Mayor Miller Councilman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, after an engineering and traffic investigation, the City Council has found that because of changed conditions the present maximum reasonable and safe speed for the operation of vehicles at the following locationsis not now thirty-five (35) miles per hour, and that its previous finding of a maximum reasonable and safe speed of thirty-five (35) miles per hour for the operation of vehicles at the following location should be deleted from Section 33.40 of the Traffic Register: ON STREET • Burnet Road and, FROM TO North Loop Blvd. Romeria Drive, WHEREAS, after an engineering and traffic investigation the City Council has found that because of changed conditions the present maximum CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 581 581 reasonable and safe speed for the operation of vehicles at the following location is not now forty-five (45) miles per hour, and that its previous finding of a maximum reasonable and safe speed of forty-five (45) miles per hour for the operation of vehicles at the following location should be deleted from Section 33.40 of the Traffic Register: ON STREET Burnet Road and FROM TO Romeria Drive Justin Lane WHEREAS, after an engineering and traffic investigation the City Council has found that because of changed conditions the present maximum reasonable and safe speed for the operation of vehicles is not now fifty (50) miles per hour, and that its previous finding of a maximum reasonable and safe speed of fifty (50) miles per hour for the operation of vehicles at the following location should be deleted from Section 33.40 of the Traffic Register: and, ON STREET Burnet Road FROM Justin Lane TO Anderson Lane; 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 locations are 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 forty (40) miles per hour at the following location: ON STREET Burnet Road FROM TO Romeria Drive Cullen Street and has further found that the maximum reasonable and safe speed for the operation of vehicles is forty-five (45) miles per hour at the following location: ON STREET Burnet Road Now, Therefore, FROM TO CullenStreet Anderson Lane BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the City Clerk be authorized and instructed to record these findings in Section 33.40 of the Traffic Register. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Long, Palmer, White, Mayor Pro Tem Pearson Ayes: Noes: None Absent: Mayor Miller CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 282 582 After discussion, Councilman White moved that the City Manager be instructed to draw up the proper contract with L. E. WHITHAM, for lease of property facing 200 on Canadian and 150' on Riverview, at $35.00 per month, and to provide that if the City has to have the property, or there is any complaint about his being there, that he will release the property within 60-90 days. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, White, Mayor Pro Tem Pearson None Absent: Mayor Miller Councilman Long asked that a study be made of changing the present policy concerning water and sewer taps, and requiring persons when they take out a building permit to put up their water and sewer taps at the same time, and thus cut out delays in getting their water turned on when they are ready. The City Manager stated a study was under way. Councilman Long then moved that the City Manager be instructed to bring in a recommendation to the Council, on requiring builders and contractors and people taking out permits, to get their water and sewer taps when they take out their building permit. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, White, Mayor Pro Tem Pearson Noes: None Absent: Mayor Miller Councilman Palmer inquired if the study had been completed on whether the City should make all taps on the sewer connections or the plumbers make them, and could this study be reported on also. Councilman Long moved that the CONTINENTAL AIR LINES be granted parking meter spaces for display of Viscount Turbo Prop Airplane in front of Zales, Butlers and Vogue Stores on Congress Avenue for three days, August 20-22. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Long, Palmer, White, Mayor Pro Tem Pearson Ayes: Noes: None Absent: Mayor Miller Councilman Long moved that the Y.W.C.A. be granted permission to hold a street dance in the 400 block of West 17th Street on August 22nd. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, White, Mayor Pro Tem Pearson Noes: None Absent: Mayor Miller - CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 583 583 Councilman Long moved that the Council grant permission for placing a banner at the head of the Avenue for a three weeks period, for the coming Revial (BILL SCHULER). The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, White, Mayor Pro Tem Pearson None Absent: Mayor Miller Councilman Long moved that they proceed with the paving of Reese Lane between Justin and Grover, with 72.87%. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, White, Mayor Pro Tem Pearson Noes: None Absent: Mayor Miller The Director of Public Works filed the Voluntary Paving report for July. The Director of Public Works reported on the gravel, direct from the gravel pit, as Mr. Canion had wanted to use without any add mixture. Mr. Canion had agreed it would need the mix, and was going to the Laboratory to see what he could work out. His gravel could then be used when specifications were met. The Council went over the recommendations for cuts on certain materials of the fire station on Cullen Avenue. The City Manager outlined the estimates, and stated the station had been designed for a two engine station instead of one, and the allowance had not been changed. Councilman Palmer was asked to study the materials to see if changing some of them could result in a reduction. The Council will take this up the following Thursday. The Council received notice that the following zoning application had been withdrawn: DAN E. MCCASKILL 3106-3110 Red River 819-821 East 32nd St. From "A" Residence To "BB" Residence Councilman Long 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 locations are greater than thirty (30) miles per hour; and, 581 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS= 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 locations: ON STREET FROM TO East 19th Street Manor Road Chicon Street Chicon Street Airport Blvd. East City Limits; and, 584 WHEREAS, after said investigation the City Council has found that the maximum, reasonable and safe speed for the operation of vehicles is forty (40) miles per hour at the following location: ON STREET East 19th Street FROM TO Airport Blvd. East City Limits; Now, Therefore, 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 White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, White, Mayor Pro Tem Pearson None Absent: Mayor Miller There being no further business the Council adjouned at 12:40 Ρ.Μ. subject to the call of the Mayor. ATTEST: City Clerk APPROVED Mayor Pro Tem