872 878 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting October 18, 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 DR. W. A. FIACHMEIER, Texas District Parish Education Director. Councilman White moved that the Minutes of October 11, 1956 be approved. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None MR. CHARLES GRANGER, introduced MR. ED MAURER, who read the following Resolution from the Central Texas Chapter of American Institute of Architects: "WHEREAS, the Founders of Austin, in their great vision and wisdom, located our City in the naturally beautiful setting of the Valley of the Colorado River, subsequently established here our State Capitol and our State University; and "WHEREAS our City Government, in more recent years, through careful planning and sound judgment, have assured for us an abundant supply of water and power; and "WHEREAS through the unselfish leadership and devoted service to Austin given by the members of the City Council for the last thirty years; and 879 879 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS "WHEREAS our City Council has again mainfested its foresight and leadership for the sound growth and development of our community; and "NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Central Texas Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, commends this Council for its vision, leadership and foresight in giving impetus to Master Planning for Austin; and "BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Central Texas Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, a professional body dedicated to the principles of orderly and planned community development does offer its cooperation and assistance in matters concerning the development and realization of this Master Plan, and does respectfully request that you as the elected guardians of the future of Austin continue by yourpositive actions of the progressive and orderly development of this Plan as an instrument of leadership in the growth of our City. 11 MR. FRANK ERWIN spoke in connection with the Committee's recommendation of extending the area from off-street parking requirements. Others speaking asking generally for postponement of action were MR. DAVID BARROW, Planning Commission; MR. JACK SWENSON, by resolution from the Junior Chamber of Commerce, MR. CHARLES BURTON, MR. LEONARD LUNDGREN, and MR. E. B.FULLER. Speaking against off-street parking requirements were MR. LANE on West 6th Street, asking also that West 6th Street be included in the exempted area; GENERAL WATSON, and MR. M. H. CROCKETT. The Mayor stated this had been brought up 18 months ago, and had been studied, and also postponed. He described the area which should be extended at this time, and suggested leaving out the area covered in the Capitol Plan until after the Legislature had had time to go over the plan. He stated that those needing relief, the Council and administration would go over their problems. Discussion of granting special permits in the area was held and also on the Council's passing on the permits. Certain rules would be set up. After more discussion, Councilman White moved that the boundary lines of the exempted area be established as follows: 138 south of south property line of West 1st Street and 138' west of Rio Grande, going north parallel with the west property line of Rio Grande and 138' west of the west property line of Rio Grande, to a point 138' north of the north property line of West 29th; then going East 138' north of and parallel to the north property line on West 29th Street to Guadalupe and then following the west property line of Guadalupe to West 21st; then going 138' east of the east property line of Guadalupe Street and then south 138' east of the east property line of Guadalupe to West 19th; then going east along West 19th to Lavaca; then following Lavaca to south property line of West llth; then going East on 11th to 138' east of the east property line of San Jacinto in the presently exempted area; then south to 138' north of north property line of East 7th Street then east to a point 138' east of east property line of Red River; then south and parallel with the east property line of Red River to a point 138 south of the south property line of East 1st Street; and parallel to the south property line of East 1st Street back to point of beginning. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None 880 880 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS The Mayor stated the Council would work on the east side; and if agreeable would leave out the area between the Capitol and East 19th Street until after the Legislature is in session. MR. THEODORE T. DAVIS, 3016 East 13th Street, filed the following petition: "October 16, 1956 "To: Hon. Tom Miller, Mayor, and Members of the City Council, Austin, Texas "We the undersigned person (persons) being residents at addresses stated below of Austin, Texas, wish to have my name withdrawn from the petition circulated by Mrs. Maxine Lombard and Mrs. U. V. Christian, concerning the location and operation of the Shamrock Restaurant and Lounge, because of the nature of the petition, which was not read nor explained to us thoroughly by the above mentioned persons. We further believe that the petition filed in your office has been re-worded after our signatures had been wirtten. "We further state that we wish to have no part in trying to have the block re-zoned in which the Shamrock Restaurant and Lounge is presently. located. The Shamrock Restaurant and Lounge has recently opened for business and has not yet given us any reason or reasons for petitioning against its location, and the merchandise sold there. The opening date for the Shamrock Restaurant and Lounge was Saturday, October 6, 1956. "NAME "Respectfully submitted, ADDRESS L. Mr. & Mrs. Randolph McDonald 2. 0. C. Wilson 3. Mrs. L. E. Beaver 4. Mrs. Geneva Weekly 5. Mr. & Mrs. Hammitt Miller 6. Mrs. Beatrice James 7. Mrs. W. M. Davis 8. Mr. & Mrs. A.W. Humphreys 9. Mr. & Mrs. Ben A. Robinson 10. Mrs. Willie Denson 11. Theodore T. Davis 1206 East 10th Street 1222 Rosewood 1208 East 10th Street 1157 Lydia Street 1159 Lydia Street 1157 Navasoto Street 1406 East 11th Street 1406 East 11th Street 1210 East 10th Street 3016 East 13th Street (Property owner 1205 East llth St.) "To: Hon. Tom Miller, Mayor, and Members of the City Council, Austin, Texas "The following named persons have been listed on Mrs. R. J. Lombard's petition against the operation of the Shamrock Restaurant and Lounge at 1205 East ll a C-2 Zone, set aside by the City Council. These persons have been found to be Non Home Owners living at addresses listed below. 1. Mr. & Mrs. R. J. Lombard 2. Mrs. Daniel Mercado 3. Mr. & Mrs. Ben Robinson 4. Mrs. Geneva Weekly 5. Mrs. Willie Penson 6. Mrs. L. E. Beaver 1211 E. llth Street 1212-B E. 10th Street 1406 E. 11th Street 1208 E. 10th Street 1210 E. 10th Street 1.222 Rosewood CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS= 881 881 "The following homes were listed on the same petition to be located within 200 feet of the Shamrock Restaurant and Lounge. These homes have been found to beyond 200 ft. of the Shamrock Restaurant and Lounge. 1. Mrs. U.V. Christian 2. Mrs. Gertrude Hudspeth 3. Mrs. C. H. Mercado 4. Mr. & Mrs. Hammitt Miller 5. Mrs. Beatrice James 6. Mr. & Mrs. R. McDonald 1211 E. 1lth Street 1214 E. 10th Street 1212 E. 10th Street 1157 Lydia 1159 Lydia 1155 Navasota 7. Mrs. W. M. Davis 1157 Navasota 8. Mr. & Mrs. Ben Robinson 1406 E. 11th Street 9. Mrs. G. C. Lee 1402 E. llth Street 10. Mrs. Geneva Weekly 1208 E. 10th Street 11. Mrs. L. E. Beaver 1222 Rosewood 12. King's Daughter Home 1210 Rosewood "1. Mrs. Lombard's petition carried 18 names 2. Eleven (11) of the same persons requested that their names be 3. removed from her petition, and that they wanted no part of her conniving ways in getting things done Six (6) of these people are non Home Owners 4. Twelve families were found to be living beyond 200 ft. of the front door of the Shamrock Restaurant and Lounge. MR. M. H. CROCKETT presented a picture of PRESIDENT LAMAR to the City to be hung in the front corridor. Councilman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, our fair city has been at the same time both expanded and drawn closer by another avenue of communication, commerce and convenience; and, WHEREAS, this is a monument of usefulness spanning the now clear, translucent waters of the once muddy, opaque Colorado; and, WHEREAS, this unsung monument which keeps its vigil of useful service without expectation of recognition, deserves to bear a name in keeping with those qualities of personality as beneficent as the waters it spans, and as constant as the service it renders; and, WHEREAS, a most fitting name should be borrowed from a family whose endeavors nearby have long marked the place as one of steadfastness and toil; as one of sorrow in time of adversity and of joy in time of success; of modesty and humbleness in accomplishment; and, of unselfish service to this City and all its people; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the great and useful bridge spanning the Colorado River north of South First Street be and the same is hereby officially christened, and shall be henceforth known as Drake Bridge. =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 882 The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None At this point the Mayor left the Council Room and Mayor Pro Tem Pearson presided. 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 at the northeast corner of the intersection of the Interregional Hwy. and Reinli Street, which property fronts 190.00 feet on the Interregional Highway and 98.16 feet on Reinli Street, being known as a portion of Lots 25 and 26 of Duval Heights in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, and hereby authorizes the said Kenneth E. Davis 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 Kenneth E. Davis 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: "October 18, 1956 "We, the undersigned, have considered the application of Kenneth E. Davis for permission to construct, maintain, and operate a drive-in gasoline filling station and to construct commercial driveways in conjunction therewith upon the property located at the northeast corner of the intersection of the Interregional Highway and Reinli Street, which property fronts 190.00 feet on the Interregional Highway and 98.16 feet on Reinli Street, being known as a portion of Lots 25 and 26 of Duval Heights in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, and the property upon which this filling station is to be located is owned by Kenneth E. Davis. 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. 883 883 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS "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 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 Kenneth E. Davis be granted permission to construct, maintain, and operate said drive-in gasoline filling station and to construct curbs, ramps, and sidewalks in conjunction therewith subject to the following conditions. "(1) That all buildings and equipment shall be placed inside of the property line; correct lines to be obtained before construction starts or equipment is installed. Lines and grades to be obtained from the Department of Public Works for entrances and driveways; building lines to be approved by the City Building Inspector. That the applicant shall confer with the Department of Public Works as to future grades of the sidewalks and gutters on the adjacent streets before he starts any construction relative to the filling station. "(2) That only underground tanks shall be used, and that all pumps shall be so located that it will be impracticable to service motor vehicles therefrom while said motor vehicles are standing on any part of a sidewalk, street, or alley. "(3) That the gasoline tanks, pumps, and all equipment used in connection with the storage and handling of gasoline shall be an approved type and shall bear the label of Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., and that all construction of the filling station improvements shall be in 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 Η - 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 the Department of Public Works file number 2 Η - 1471. "(6) Expansion joints shall be constructed as shown upon the plan, hereto attached, marked 2 H 1471 and shall be of the pre-moulded type. - - "(7) When the owner considers that he has complied with all the requirements of the City of Austin for filling stations, he shall apply for final inspection, and upon approval, the Building Inspector shall issue a Certification of Operation before such filling station can be put into service. 884 884 _ 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 Palmer, 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) 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 South 1st Street and extending from Powell Circle to Sacramento Drive, which property fronts 240.04 feet on South 1st Street, 123.17 feet on Sacramento Drive and 127.63 feet on Powell Circle, and being known as Lots 1, 2, 21 and 22 of Block B of South Park, Section One, in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, and hereby authorizes the said Capitol City Oil Company 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 Capitol City Oil Company 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: "October 18, 1956 "We, the undersigned, have considered the application of Capitol City Oil Company for permission to construct, maintain and operate a drive-in gasoline filling station and to construct commercial driveways in conjunction therewith upon the property located on the east side of South 1st Street and extending from Powell Circle to Sacramento Drive, which property fronts 240.04 feet on South 1st Street, 123.17 feet on Sacramento Drive and 127.63 feet on Powell Circle, and being known as Lots 1, 2, 21 and 22 of Block B of South Park, Section One, in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, and the property upon which this filling station is to be located is owned by Capitol City Oil Company, 885 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 885 and is to be leased to Phillips Petroleum Company and we hereby advise that the following conditions exist. "The property upon which this filling station is to be located is designated as "Local Retail" 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 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 other in the vicinity of the open drainageway. "We recommend that Capitol City Oil Company be granted permission to construct, maintain, and operate said drive-in gasoline filling station and to construct curbs, ramps and sidewalks in conjunction therewith subject to the following conditions. "(1) That all buildings and equipment shall be placed inside of the property line; correct lines to be obtained before construction starts or equipment is installed. Lines and grades to be obtained from the Department of Public Works for entrances and driveways; building lines to be approved by the City Building Inspector. That the applicant shall confer with the Department of Public Works as to future grades of the sidewalks and gutters on the adjacent streets before he starts any construction relative to the filling station. "(2) That only underground tanks shall be used, and that all pumips 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 Η 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 the Department of Public Works file number 2H- 1470. "(6) Expansion joints shall be constructed as shown upon the plan, hereto attached, marked 2 1470 and shall be of the pre-moulded type. - H- =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 886 886 "(7) When the owner considers that he has complied with all the requirements of the City of Austin for filling stations, he shall apply for a final inspection, and upon approval, the Building Inspector shall issue a Certification of Operation before such filling station can be put into service. "Respectfully submitted, (Sgd) S. Reuben Rountree, Jr. Director of Public Works (Sgd) J. C. Eckert Building Inspector" 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 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 "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT TO "D" INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT ON TWO TRACTS OF LAND FRONTING APPROXIMATELY 385 FEET ALONG THE WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF KIRK AVENUE AND APPROXIMATELY 18 FEET ALONG THE WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF AIRPORT BOULEVARD, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 1122-1130 KIRK AVENUE AND 1126-3/8 AIRPORT BOULEVARD, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; ORDERING A CHANGE IN THE USE MAPS SO AS TO RECORD THE CHANGE HEREBY ORDERED; AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman White moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, White, Mayor Pro Tem Pearson 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. seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: The motion, Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, White, Mayor Pro Tem Pearson Noes: None Absent: Mayor Miller CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 587 887 The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman White moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried byythe 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 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 AND TO "B" RESIDENCE DISTRICT AND SECOND HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT ON A PORTION OF TWO TRACTS OF LAND HAVING A WIDTH OF APPROXIMATELY 272 FEET AND A DEPTH OF APPROXIMATELY 228 FEET, SAME BEING OUT OF BLOCK "C" LAPRELLE COURTS, LOCALLY KNOWN AS THE REAR OF 2412-2432 SOUTH CONGRESS AVENUE, 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 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: Noes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, White, Mayor Pro Tem Pearson 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 Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, White, Mayor Pro Tem Pearson Noes: None Absent: Mayor Miller =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS: 888 888 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: 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 offered the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CERTAIN CONTRACT WITH HIGHLAND PARK WEST 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 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 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 Palmer, 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 Palmer, 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 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CERTAIN CONTRACT WITH JOE HOFFMAN; 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 Palmer, carried by the following vote: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS: 888 889 Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, White, Mayor Pro Tem Pearson 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 Palmer, 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 White moved that the ordinance be finally passed. 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 Mayor Pro Tem announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Pro Tem Pearson introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CERTAIN CONTRACT WITH KAMAR DEVELOPMENT CO.; 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 Palmer, 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 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: Noes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, White, Mayor Pro Tem Pearson 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 Palmer, 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 890 890 Mayor Pro Tem Pearson brought up the following ordinance for its third reading: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF CERTAIN BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN ADDITIONAL TERRITORY CONSISTING OF 31.38 ACRES OF LAND, INCLUDING ALL OF ALLANDALE WEST SECTIONS ONE AND TWO, BOTH BEING SUBDIVISIONS OF PORTIONS OF THE JAMES P. 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 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: 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 brought up the following ordinance for its third reading: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF CERTAIN BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN ADDITIONAL TERRITORY CONSISTING OF 40.25 ACRES OF LAND, SAME BEING ALL OF HIGHLAND HILLS SECTION ONE, HIGHLAND HILLS SECTION TWO, HIGHLAND HILLS SECTION THREE AND HIGHLAND HILLS SECTION 4, ALL BEING SUBDIVISIONS OF PORTIONS OF THE THOMAS J. CHAMBERS 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 ordinance was read the third time and CouncilmanLong moved that the ordinance be finally passed. 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 Mayor Pro Tem announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Pro Tem Pearson brought up the following ordinance for its second reading: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF CERTAIN BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND THE ΑΝΝΕΧΑTION OF CERTAIN ADDITIONAL TERRITORY CONSISTING OF _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 891 891 0.704 OF ONE ACRE OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE JAMES P. WALLACE 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 ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Long moved that the ordinance be 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 Councilman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, Southern Union Gas Company has presented to the City Council tentative maps or plans showing the proposed construction of its gas mains in the streets in the City of Austin hereafter named, and said maps or plans have been considered by the City Council; BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT Southern Union Gas Company be and the same is hereby permitted to lay and construct its gas mains in and upon the following streets: (1) A gas main in SANTA ANA STREET, from a point 28 feet west of the west line of Mansell Avenue easterly 72 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said SANTA ANA STREET. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2 feet. (2) A gas main in MANSELL AVENUE, from Santa Ana Street southerly 290 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said MANSELL AVENUE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 22 feet. (3) A gas main in WHITE ROCK DRIVE, from Shoal Creek Boulevard to Bullard Drive the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said WHITE ROCK DRIVE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 22 feet. =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS: 892 892 (4) A gas main in BULLARD DRIVE, from White Rock Drive to Treadwell Boulevard, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said BULLARD DRIVE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2½ feet. (5) A gas main in TREADWELL BOULEVARD, from Bullard Drive northerly 30 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 65 feet, west of and parallel to the east property line of said TREADWELL BOULEVARD. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 22 feet. THE Southern Union Gas Company is hereby put upon notice that the City of Austin does not guarantee that the space assigned above is clear from other underground utilities, but is based upon the best records we have at hand, and that the minimum depth stated does not have any reference to the fact that greater depths may not be required at special points. When the Southern Union Gas Company requires definite information upon the ground as to elevations on working points from which to base the location of their assignments, they shall apply to the Department of Public Works not less than three (3) days before such information is required. The Southern Union Gas Company is further put upon notice that they will be required to bear the expense of repairs or replacement of any underground utility damaged during the construction of lines named in this resolution. AND THAT whenever pavement is cut in the vicinity of a fire plug, water must be used at intervals during the course of backfilling of the ditches. THAT the work and laying of said gas mains, including the excavation in the streets, and the restoration and maintenance of said street after said mains have been laid, shall be under the supervision and direction of the City Manager and under all the pertinent terms and conditions of the certain franchises granted to said company by the City of Austin. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Long, Palmer, White, Mayor Pro Tem Pearson Ayes: Noes: None Absent: Mayor Miller as Councilman Pearson suggested that the Council start thinking about appointing some members of a comittee to begin studying rates for the Auditorium, Conventions planned two years ahead and the Council should have some recommended charges. Councilman White suggested that a sprinkler system should be placed in the basement of the Auditorium. The City Manager stated if there were some funds, he would recommend this. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS= 893 893 The City Manager statedthe Council had authorized him to write a letter to the Government offering them a site for the Armory on a 50-year lease basis. The Military District stated the Government was required to have a 99 year lease before it could build, and he asked the Council to authorize this. Councilman Pearson moved that this be approved subject to the Mayor's approval. 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 Mayor Pro Tem Pearson introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE ENTITLED: "AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING AND ESTABLISHING A WAGE AND SALARY PLAN AND SCHEDULE FOR OFFICES AND EMPLOYMENTS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN; DEFINING THE SCOPE OF THE WAGE AND SALARY PLAN; CREATING THE WAGE AND SALARY COMMITTEE; PROVIDING FOR THE CONTROL OF WAGE AND SALARY ADMINISTRATION; PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY," WHICH ORDINANCE WAS PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL JULY 12, 1951, AND IS RECORDED IN BOOK "Q", PAGES 363-370 OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, IN SUBSECTION (3) (a) OF SECTION 5 THEREOF, RELATING TO THE MASTER WAGE-SALARY SCHEDULE; 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 Palmer, 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 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 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 Palmer, 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. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 894 894 Mayor Pro Tem Pearson introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 560925-Β ΤΟ ADJUST CERTAIN APPROPRIATIONS FOR PERSONAL SERVICES IN ACCOUNT NO. 2101, POLICE DEPARTMENT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. ز 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 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 Palmer, 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 Palmer, 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 ENTITLED: "AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING BASE SALARIES AND LONGEVITY PAY FOR CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES IN THE FIRE DEPARTMENT AND POLICE DEPARTMENT; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY," WHICH ORDINANCE WAS PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON JULY 9, 1953, AND IS RECORDED IN BOOK "S", AT PAGES 418-420, OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, IN SECTION 1 THEREOF, RELATING TO TRAINING PAY FOR CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES OF THE POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS, AND IN SECTION 2 THEREOF, RELATING TO BASE MONTHLY SALARIES FOR CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES; 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 Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, White, Mayor Pro Tem Pearson Noes: None Absent: Mayor Miller _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 895 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: Noes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, White, Mayor Pro Tem Pearson 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 Palmer, 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 ENTITLED: "AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE CLASSIFICATION OF ALL POLICEMEN AND FIREMEN; ESTABLISHING POSITIONS IN EACH CLASSIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR RECLASSIFICATION OF POSITIONS; PROHIBITING UNAUTHORIZED FILLING OF POSITIONS; REGULATING PROMOTIONS; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY," WHICH ORDINANCE WAS PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN FEBRUARY 7, 1952, AND IS RECORDED IN BOOK "R", PAGES 10-13, INCLUSIVE, OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, BY AMENDING SECTION 2 THEREOF TO CREATE AND CLASSIFY THE POSITIONS OF DEPUTY CHIEF OF POLICE, AND ASSISTANT CHIEF OF POLICE GROUP V; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Palmer moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading with the provision that the positions in Group V in the Police Department be filled by examination. 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 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 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 Palmer moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS- 896 895 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. There being no further business the Council adjourned subject to the call of the Mayor. ATTEST: City Clerk APPROVED Mayor