302 302 _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting May 23, 1957 10:00 Α.Μ. Council Chamber, City Hall The meeting was called to order with Mayor Miller presiding. Roll call: Present: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Absent: None Present also: W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager; Doren R. Eskew, City Attorney; Reuben Rountree, Jr., Director of Public Works. Invocation was delivered by REV. RAY SCHKADE, Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1918 West St. Johns Street. Councilman White moved that the Minutes of the meeting of May 16, 1957, be approved. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None MR. BILL HARRIS represented a group of people from the northeast section of the city, and outlined the need for a playground in that area, and asked that 15 acres be set aside out of the city property for a playground, and for baseball and soft ball diamonds, and eventually a swimming pool. The Mayor explained the status of the property under question, and stated that temporarily for immediate needs, 15 acres could be cleared and that something could be worked out for the children this summer. Mr. Harris asked that a shelter house be constructed and the two ball diamonds be set up. The Mayor suggested that Mr. Harris and maybe two others get with the City Manager and members of the Council and see what could be worked out for this summer. Councilman Long moved that Mr. Harris, Mr. Ray Oldham, and Mr. Dick Taylor be appointed to work with the City Manager in working out this area and getting the park started as soon as possible. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 303 303 Earlier in the meeting Mr. C. R. Malone, Manager of the Austin Transit Corp., requested a change in the bus routes. He explained that the Speedway line would be changed to operate north on Speedway to 45th, east on 45th to Duval, south on Duval to San Jacinto, west on San Jacinto to the intersection of 30th and San Jacinto, west on 30th over present route to 6th and Congress. The Ridgetop and Red River lines would be combined and would be known as the Red River line which would operate north on Congress to 19th, east on 19th to Red River, north on Red River to 47th, west on 47th to Duval, north on Duval to 51st, west on 51st to Avenue F, north on Avenue F to 56th, east on 56th to Avenue G, south on Avenue G to 53rd, east on 53rd to Airport Blvd., and then east on 53½ to Harmon, south on Harmon to 51st, west on 51st to Clarkson, south on Clarkson to Red River and south on Red River over the outbound route to 6th and Congress. Councilman White moved that the Austin Transit Corporation be granted a change in bus routes as explained to the Council by Mr. Clyde Malone. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Councilman Pearson stated it was understood that all people would be notified on this route of the changes made in an effort to improve the service. Mr. Malone asked that the bus direction be reversed on the line which now goes from 49th up Woodrow, west on Koenig, and back to 49th on Burnet Road so as to go first up Burnet Road, then east on Koenig and back to 49th on Woodrow. The Council advised him to try it, and see how it worked out. MR. KENT RIDER, President of the Chamber of Commerce, appeared asking the Council to give due consideration to the recommendations sent to them concerning the Airport Development program, as these recommendations were the result of much study by a committee of local men and women, the Aviation Committee of the Chamber of Commerce, and the Board of Directors. MR. MOTON CROCKETT, JR., President Junior Chamber of Commerce, presented two resolutions in support of the Senior Chamber of Commerce Resolution: (1) resolving that the Council be urged to give serious consideration to a change in administration of the Municipal Airport and to the employment at the earliest possible date of a full-time, professionally qualified director of aviation; (2) resolving that the Council be urged to give full consideration to the report of the Aviation Advisory Committee and expedite the construction and completion of additional T-hangar facilities at the Airport. MAYOR MILLER stated the City had agreed to build 40 hangars. The City Manager gave a summary of progress of the expansion. The Mayor stated the Council would study over the suggestions, and complimented the Chambers of Commerce for their interest, and asked them to proceed with the Safety Committee and work out a greater enlargement of the safety program. MR. JAMES DANHEIM presented a petition on behalf of 42 property owners asking that the Council instruct the proper department to take necessary steps in getting the property at the northeast side of Interregional Highway and Airport cleared of underbrush, and setting out the conditions existing. MR. GILES appeared in his behalf stating people dumped their trash on this property; that he would not be permitted to burn the trash; and that he would meet any - CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS= 304 304 health requirements, but he did not want to maintain a public park there on commercial property. The Mayor asked that he get with the City Manager, Dr. Primer and Chief Woody and see what could be worked out. Pursuant to published notice thereof the following zoning applications were publicly heard: THEO MEYER, JR. 2201-2217 College Avenue 2200-2216 Post Road From "C" Commercial Το "C-1" Commercial RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission T. GUY, and MR. PAUL Roll call showed Opposition was expressed by MISS SUZIE SMITH; DR. W. W. BOWMAN; also MR. H. C. LUCKSINGER. The Mayor asked those who wished to grant the change to vote "aye"; those opposed to vote "no". the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Palmer Noes: Councilmen Long, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Councilman Palmer stated he was voting for the change as it was completely surrounded by "C" and "GR" and "C-1" within a short distance. Councilman Pearson stated had this been a cafe, without curb service, he might have changed his vote The Mayor announced that the change had been DENIED. SECURED INVESTMENTS, INC. By Frank Barron 3110-3138 Manor Road 3700 & 3701 Manorwood Road From "0" Office To "C" Commercial NOT Recommended by the Planning Commission RECOMMENDED "GR" General Retail Opposition was expressed by Mrs. Lucille The Council postponed action in order Mr. Barron represented himself. Glass, Miss Jeannette Giles and others. to make a personal inspection of the area. W. M. GODWIN By John J. McKay 1700-04 Ft. View Road 4208-4210 Clawson Road From "A" Residence To "GR" General Retail RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission Mr. McKay represented Mr. Godwin, stating the building was commenced in 1947 before it was brought into the city limits. He was now ready to complete it for a general repair garage. Opposition was expressed by Mr. Nick Hornsby as there were two in operation within a block, it would be a spot zoning, and a traffic hazard and danger to children would be created. The Council postponed action in order to make a personal inspection of the area. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS= 305 305 NELSON PUETT 1500-04 Ft. View Road From "A" Residence To "C" Commercial NOT Recommended by the Planning Commission No opposition appeared. The Council postponed action in order to make a personal inspection of the area. FRANK BARRON 3411-15 Owen Avenue From "A" Residence To "BB" Residence RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission Mr. Barron was not present. Opposition by MR. HOWARD SPEIR for his mother; and by another, not stating her name. The Council postponed action in order to make a personal inspection of the area. W. F. FISHER 3304-08 Oak Springs By Trueman O'Quinn Drive From "A" Residence To "GR" GeneralRetail RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission Mr. O'Quinn represented the Fishers in their request for a drive-in restuarant and catering service on this large tract of land. He displayed drawings showing developments surrounding the area, and plans. Letters of character references were filed. Opposition was expressed by MR. CARL HOBBS, MELVIN WARD, MRS. CARROLL, MRS. MELVIN WARD, MRS. HOBBS and others in that they did not want a drive-in establishment among these nice homes; that the customers were not in that neighborhood and the Fishers would have to draw from the outside for their customers. The Council postponed action in order to make a personal inspection of the area. LEE R. BARTON 3716 Robinson Avenue 1105-1107 East 382 Street From "A" Residence To "0" Office RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission Mr. Barton represented himself. Opposition was expressed by Mrs. Alyce T. Schwab, as this "0" covered many uses other than that proposed by Mr. Barton a real estate office. The Council postponed action in order to make a personal inspection of the area. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS= 30% 306 E. J. LUND 5414 Grover Avenue 1201-03 Houston From "A" Residence To "LR" Local Retail NOT Recommended by the Planning Commission Mr. Lund represented himself. MRS. NORTON and MRS. VIRGINIA PECK appeared favoring the change. No opposition appeared. Mrs. M. L. Braswell had written in, in opposition. The Council postponed action in order to make a personal inspection of the area. SECURED INVESTMENTS, 3110-B Manor Road INC. Hearing was postponed at the request of Mr. Barron. From "0" Office Το "C-1" Commercial NOT Recommended by the Planning Commission EARL SIMMS, JR. 1002 Rio Grande Street From "B" Residence To "0" Office RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission Hearing was postponed as Mr. Simms was not present to answer questions. Mrs. Todd was interested in a requirement of 5' and 25' setbacks from her property line and from the front. E. L. STRYK 4906 Grover Avenue 1200-1202 West 49 Street From "A" Residence 1st To "BB" Residence 2nd Height and Area NOT Recommended by the Planning Commission The Mayor asked those who wished to grant the change to "BB" Residence 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 "BB" Residence 2nd Height and Area and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 307 307 W. R. COLEMAN N.J. RABENSBURG H. WARREN SMITH JAMES ROBISON and JOHN LEACH, et al 1901-2201 Lamar Blvd. 1306-08 & 1309-11 West 22nd Street 1306 Original 19th Street West From "BB" Residence To "0" Office RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission From "A" Residence To "0" Office RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission Mr. W. R. Coleman withdrew Lot 17 from the application. Mr. Danheim represented the applicants. Main opposition to zoning Mr. Coleman's Lot 17 expressed by Dr. Brace. The neighborhood had no objection to the zoning below 22nd Street. The Mayor asked those who wished to grant the change to "0" Office on 1901 Lamar up to West 22nd Street and 1306 Original West 19th Street (being Lots 22,21,20,19 and part of 18; and Part B part of lot 8; omitting Lot 17) to vote "aye"; those opposed to vote "no". Roll callshowed the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor announced the change had been granted to "O" Office and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. JEWEL DOBBINS WILLIE M. RISHER 3311-13 East 12th Street From "A" Residence To "C" Commercial RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission and also to include property between this tract and Airport Blvd., The Mayor asked those who wished to grant the change to "C" Commercial on 3311-13 East 12th Street and addition property between this and Airport Boulevard 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 to cover. W. T. CASWELL 2807-15 Manor Road From "LR" Local Retail To "C" Commercial RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission _ CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS 308 308 The Mayor asked those 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 to cover. SAM ET WILLIAMS 2301-09 North Loop Boulevard From "A" Residence To "GR" General Retail RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission The Mayor asked those who wished to grant the change to "GR" General Retail to vote "aye"; those opposed to vote "no". Roll call showed the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "GR" General Retail and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. R. M. DURBIN, et al 4710-4804 Grover Avenue From "A" Residence To "0" Office RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission The Mayor asked those who wished to grant the change to "O" Office to vote "aye"; those opposed to vote "no". Roll call showed the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "0" Office and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. AUSTIN NEEDLES J. P. GRIFFITH 2401-05 Winsted Lane 2700-06 Windsor Road From "A" Residence To "BB" Residence RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission The Mayor asked those who wished to grant the change to "BB" Residence to vote "aye"; those opposed to vote "no". Roll call showed the following vote: _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS- 309 309 Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "BB" Residence and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. ERNEST JOSEPH PHILLIP JOSEPH 1003 West 34th Street From "C" Commercial Το "C-2" Commercial RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission Opposition was expressed by Mr. Allen, Mr. Ashley, Mr. S. H. Luedecke, and Mr. Thompson. The application was WITHDRAWN by the Attorney, Mr. Bob Looney. MAYOR MILLER brought up the question of indefinitely postponing any action on the Community Antenna proposals; when it was ever brought up again the public would be notified. After discussion, Councilman Long moved that the Council put this off until we get additional information. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None MR. TRUEMAN O'QUINN appeared regarding the appeal of the BAPTIST FOUNDATION OF TEXAS. After discussion, the Mayor asked those who wished to grant the special permit requested by the Baptist Foundation of Texas for a filling station on Lot 51, College Courts Addition, at the intersection of San Jacinto Boulevard and Duval Street (Humble Oil Company), to vote "aye"; those opposed to vote "no". Roll call showed the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Palmer, White, Mayor Miller Noes: Councilmen Long, Pearson The Mayor announced that the special permit had been granted. Mayor Miller introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE PERPETUALLY VACATING AND CLOSING CERTAIN PORTION OF THAT STREET IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS WHICH IS KNOWN AS EXPOSITION BOULEVARD; 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 rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS- 310 310 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, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman White moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Councilman Palmer offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, on the 16th day of May, 1957, the City Council of the City of Austin by Ordinance No. 570516-C duly enacted did vacate and abandon a portion of Exposition Boulevard; and, WHEREAS, the City of Austin neither has nor claims any further interest in said abandoned portion of Exposition Boulevard; and, WHEREAS, the owner of the property which abuts the hereinafter described vacated portion of Exposition Boulevard has requested that the City quitclaim said abutting vacated portion of Exposition Boulevard; 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 quitclaim deed to Oscar D. Price and wife, Lulu May Price covering the following described strip of land, to wit: A portion of that certain strip of land four (4.00) feet in width, same being out of and a part of the George W. Spear League in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, said strip of land four (4.00) feet in width being a portion of that certain strip shown as reserve on a map or plat of Westfield "A", a subdivision of a portion of the said George W. Spear League in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, of record in Book 3 at page 248 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas which certain strip of land four (4.00) feet in width was conveyed to the City of Austin by deed dated February 14, 1957 of record in Vol. 1788 at page 360 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas, which certain portion of said strip of land four (4.00) feet in width is more particularly described by metes and bounds as follows: BEGINNING at a point in the west line of Lot 2, Block 8 of Westfield "A", and from which point of beginning the northwest corner of the said Lot 2 bears in a northeasterly direction 73.15 feet; CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 311 311 THENCE, following the west line of the said Lot 2 in a southwesterly direction 85.00 feet to the southeast corner of the herein described tract; THENCE, following a line set at right angles to the west line of said Lot 2 in a northwesterly direction four (4.00) feet to the southwest corner of the herein described tract; THENCE, following a line four (4.00) feet west of and parallel to the west line of the said Lot 2 in a northeasterly direction 85.00 feet to the northwest corner of the herein described tract; THENCE, following a line 73.15 feet south of and parallel to the northwesterly prolongation of the north line of the said Lot 2 in a southeasterly direction four (4.00) feet to the point of beginning. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Councilman Palmer offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, on the 16th day of May, 1957, the City Council of the City of Austin by Ordinance No. 570516-C duly enacted did vacate and abandon a portion of Exposition Boulevard; and, WHEREAS, the City of Austin neither has nor claims any further interest in said abandoned portion of Exposition Boulevard; and, WHEREAS, the owner of the property which abuts the hereinafter described vacated portion of Exposition Boulevard has requested that the City quitclaim said abutting vacated portion of Exposition Boulevard; 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 quitclaim deed to Stanley C. Hornsby and wife, Sarah Agnes Shaw Hornsby covering the following described strip of land, to wit: A portion of that certain strip of land four (4.00) feet in width, same being out of and a part of the George W. Spear League in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, said strip of land four (4.00) feet in width being a portion of that certain strip shown as reserve on a map or plat of Westfield "A", a subdivision of a portion of the said George W. Spear League in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, of record in Book 3 at page 248 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, which certain strip of land four (4.00) feet in width was conveyed to the City of Austin by deed dated February 14, 1957, of record in Vol. 1788 at page 360 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas which certain portion of said strip of land four (4.00) feet in width is more particularly described by metes and bounds as follows: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 312 312 BEGINNING at a point in the west line of Lot 4, Block 8 of Westfield "A" and from which point of beginning the northwest corner of the said Lot 4 bears in a northeasterly 170.00 feet; THENCE, following the present west line of Lot 4 and Lot 3 of the said Block 8 in a southwesterly direction 248.00 feet to the southeast corner of the herein described tract, same being the southwest corner of Lot 3, Block 8 of the said Westfield "A"; THENCE, following the northwesterly prolongation of the south line of Lot 3 in a northwesterly direction four (4.00) feet to the southwest corner of the herein described tract; THENCE, following a line four (4.00) feet west of and parallel to the west line of the said Lots 3 and 4 in a northeasterly direction 248.00 feet to the northwest corner of the herein described tract of land; THENCE, following a line 170.00 feet south of and parallel to the northwesterly prolongation of the north line of Lot 4, four (4.00) feet to the point of beginning. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Councilman Palmer offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, on the 16th day of May, 1957, the City Council of the City of Austin by Ordinance No. 570516-C duly enacted did vacate and abandon a portion of Exposition Boulevard; and, WHEREAS, the City of Austin neither has nor claims any further interest in said abandoned portion of Exposition Boulevard; and, WHEREAS, the owner of the property which abuts the hereinafter described vacated portion of Exposition Boulevard has requested that the City quitclaim said abutting vacated portion of Exposition Boulevard; 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 quitclaim deed to Joseph C. Blaicher and wife, Phyllis J. Blaicher covering the following described strip of land, to wit: ; A portion of that certain strip of land four (4.00) feet in width, same being out of and a part of the George W. Spear League in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, said strip of land four (4.00) feet in width being a portion of that certain strip shown as reserve on a map or plat of Westfield "A", a subdivision of a portion of the said George W. Spear League in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, of record in Book 3 at page 248 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, which certain strip of land four (4.00) feet CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 313 313 "A"; in width was conveyed to the City of Austin by deed dated February 14, 1957 of record in Vol. 1788 at page 360 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas which certain portion of said strip of land four (4.00) feet in width is more particularly described by metes and bounds as follows: BEGINNING at the northwest corner of Lot 4, Block 8 of the said Westfield THENCE along the present west line of Lot 4, Block 8 in a southwesterly direction, 100.00 feet to a point same being the southeast corner of the herein described tract of land; THENCE, following a line set at right angles to the present west line of Lot 4 in a northwesterly direction four (4.00) feet to the southwest corner of the herein described tract; THENCE, following a line four (4.00) feet west of and parallel to the west line of the said Lot 4, Block 8, Westfield "A" in a northeasterly direction 100.00 feet to the point of intersection between the herein described line and the westerly prolongation of the north line of the said Lot 4; THENCE, following the westerly prolongation of the north line of the said Lot 4 in an easterly direction four (4.00) feet to the point of geginning. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Councilman Palmer offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, on the 16th day of May, 1957, the City Council of the City of Austin by Ordinance No. 570516-C duly enacted did vacate and abandon a portion of Exposition Boulevard; and, WHEREAS, the City of Austin neither has nor claims any further interest in said abandoned portion of Exposition Boulevard; and, WHEREAS, the owner of the property which abuts the hereinafter described vacated portion of Exposition Boulevard has requested that the City quitclaim said abutting vacated portion of Exposition Boulevard; 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 quitclaim deed to Sara R. Moreland covering the following described strip of land, to wit: A portion of that certain strip of land four (4.00) feet in width same being out of and a part of the George W. Spear League in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, said strip of land four (4.00) feet in width being a portion of _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS- 314 314 that certain strip shown as reserve on a map or plat of Westfield "A", a subdivision of a portion of the said George W. Spear League in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas of record in Book 3 at page 248 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, which certain strip of land four (4.00) feet in width was conveyed to the City of Austin by Deed dated February 14, 1957 of record in Vol. 1788 at page 360 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas which certain portion of said strip of land four (4.00) feet in width is more particularly described by metes and bounds as follows: BEGINNING at the northwest corner of Lot 2, Block 8 of the said Westfield "А"; THENCE, following the present west line of the said Lot 2 in a southwesterly direction 73.15 feet to the southeast corner of the herein described tract of land; THENCE, following a line set at right angles to the west line of the said Lot 2, four (4.00) feet to the southwest corner of herein described tract of land; THENCE, following a line four (4.00) feet west of and parallel to the west line of the said Lot 2 in a northeasterly direction 73.15 feet to the northwest corner of the herein described tract; THENCE, following the northwesterly prolongation of the north line of Lot 2 in a southeasterly direction, four (4.00) feet to the point of beginning. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Councilman Palmer offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, on the 23rd day of May, 1957, the City Council of the City of Austin by Ordinance No. 570523-A duly enacted did vacate and abandon a portion of Exposition Boulevard; and, WHEREAS, the City of Austin neither has nor claims any further interest in said abandoned portion of Exposition Boulevard; and, WHEREAS, the owner of the property which abuts the hereinafter described vacated portion of Exposition Boulevard has requested that the City quitclaim the said abutting vacated portion of Exposition Boulevard; Now, Therefore, _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 315 315 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 quitcłaim deed to William A. Johnson, Jr. covering the following described strip of land, to wit: A portion of that certain strip of land four (4.00) feet in width, same being out of and a part of the George W. Spear League in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, said strip of land four (4.00) feet in width being shown as reserve on a map or plat of Westfield "A", a subdivision of a portion of the said George W. Spear League in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas of record in Book 3, at page 248 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, which certain strip of land four (4.00) feet in width was conveyed to the City of Austin by deed dated February 14, 1957 of record in Vol. 1788 at page 360 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas; which certain portion of said strip of land four (4.00) feet in width is more particularly described by metes and bounds as follows: BEGINNING at a point in the present west line of Lot 4, Block 8 of the said Westfield "A" and from which point of beginning the northwest corner of the said Lot 4 bears in a northeasterly direction 100000 feet; THENCE, following the present west line of Lot 4 in a southwesterly direction 70.00 feet to the southeast corner of the herein described tract of land; THENCE, following a line set at right angles to the west line of the said Lot 4 in a northwesterly direction four (4.00) feet to the southwest corner of the herein described tract of land; THENCE, following a line four (4.00) feet west of and parallel to the west line of the said Lot 4 in a northeasterly direction 70.00 feet to the northwest corner of the herein described tract; THENCE, following a line 100.00 feet south of and parallel to the westerly prolongation of the north line of the said Lot 4 in a southeasterly direction four (4.00) feet to the point of beginning. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Councilman Palmer offered the following resolution and moved its adoption (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, the growth of the University of Texas has made necessary the use of land north of Twenty-Sixth Street for a women's dormitory; and, CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 316 316 WHEREAS, it is necessary for the University of Texas to construct certain hereafter described underground facilities across and under city streets to reach the dormitory; and, WHEREAS, the Board of Regents of the University of Texas has awarded the contract for such construction; and, WHEREAS, the University of Texas has presented tentative maps and plans showing the proposed construction of its underground facilities across and under the streets of the City of Austin hereafter named; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the application of the University of Texas to construct and maintain the hereinafter described underground improvements: (1) A steam tunnel in University Avenue, from the south line of West 26th Street to the north line of West 26th Street, the Centerline of which steam tunnel shall be 30 feet easterly from and parallel to the west property line of the said University Avenue. (2) A steam tunnel in West 26th Street, from a point 30 feet east of the west property line of University Avenue westerly 112 feet, the centerline of which steam tunnel shall be 12 feet southerly from and parallel to the north property line of said West 26th Street. (3) An underground electric conduit in University Avenue, from the north property line of West 26th Street northerly 175 feet, the centerline of which underground electric conduit line shall be 16 feet easterly from and parallel to the west property line of the said University Avenue; be, and the same is hereby, granted and the City Building Inspector is hereby authorized to issue a permit for the construction of such improvements, subject to the following conditions: 1. The improvements shall be constructed and maintained in compliance with all ordinances relating thereto; 2. The permit shall be issued and accepted, subject to all reasonable police, traffic, fire and health regulations of the City of Austin now existing or hereafter adopted; 3. The repair or relocation of any and all utilities in the vicinity of these improvements shall be done at the expense of the University of Texas, and, 4. The University of Texas will indemnify and save the City of Austin harmless from any and all caaims against said City growing out of or connected with the construction, maintenance or use of said improvements. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None - CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS= 317 317 Mayor Miller 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 1.39 ACRES OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE T. J. CHAMBERS GRANT 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: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Miller 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 216.82 ACRES OF LAND MORE OR LESS OUT OF THE J. C. HARRELSON SURVEY, THE HENRY WARNELL SURVEY, A PORTION OF OUTLOTS 51, 52 AND 54, OF DIVISION B AND ALL OF OUTLOT 53, DIVISION B OF THE GOVERNMENT OUTLOTS 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: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Miller introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, JULY 17, 1941, AND RECORDED IN ORDINANCE BOOK "L", PAGES 152-174, INCLUSIVE, OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, WHICH ORDINANCE WAS AMENDATORY OF THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING ZONING REGULATIONS AND DISTRICTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PASSED BY THE CITYCCOUNCIL, _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 314 318 APRIL 23, 1931, AND RECORDED IN BOOK "I", PAGES 301-318, INCLUSIVE, OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, THE AMENDATORY ORDINANCE HEREBY CHANGING THE USE DESIGNATION FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT ON A TRACT OF LAND FRONTING APPROXIMATELY 111 FEET ALONG THE SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF EAST 12TH STREET, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 2411-2413 EAST 12TH STREET, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; ORDERING A CHANGE IN THE USE MAPS SO AS TO RECORD THE CHANGE HEREBY ORDERED; AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Long moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Ayes: Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Long moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Long moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Miller brought up the following ordinance for its third reading: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, JULY 17, 1941, AND RECORDED IN ORDINANCE BOOK "L", PAGES 152-174, INCLUSIVE, OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, WHICH ORDINANCE WAS AMENDATORY OF THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING ZONING REGULATIONS AND DISTRICTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, APRIL 23, 1931, AND RECORDED IN BOOK "I", PAGES 301-318, INCLUSIVE, OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, THE AMENDATORY ORDINANCE HEREBY CHANGING THE USE DESIGNATION FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "O" OFFICE DISTRICT ON ONE LOT FRONTING APPROXIMATELY 60 FEET ALONG THE EAST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF WEST AVENUE, LOCABEYCKNOWN AS 706-710 WEST 17TH STREET AND 1701 WEST AVE- NUE, 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. -CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS= 319 319 The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Long moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Pearson, White Noes: Councilman Palmer, Mayor Miller The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. The City Manager submitted the proposal of MR. C. T. USELTON regarding right-of-way. Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the City Manager be and he is hereby authorized and directed in behalf of the City of Austin to enter into an agreement with C. T. Uselton with reference to right-of-way and improvement of Cameron Road and Clayton Lane in the City of Austin which agreement is evidenced by a letter now exhibited to the City Council and authorized and approved by the City Council. (Letter attached) "Mr. C. T. Uselton 1404 Laváca Street Austin, Texas "Dear Mr. Uselton: "Austin, Texas May 23, 1957 "For and in consideration of the delivery by you to the City of Austin of a deed conveying a 20-foot strip of land for street purposes only off the east side of your property fronting on Cameron Road, and conveying a 15-foot strip of land for street purposes only off the south side of your property fronting on Clayton Lane, the City of Austin agrees that until such time as these strips shall be needed for street purposes, you may use and occupy the same, but not for buildings or other similar permanent improvements, and when and if the City of Austin undertakes to improve and pave Cameron Road beyond the presently proposed 44-foot paving program, you will not be assessed or charged with any costs for such widening and improving of Cameron Road, and when and if the City undertakes to improve and pave Clayton Lane beyond its present width of 30 feet, you will not be assessed or charged with costs for paving and improving upon any portion of the 15-foot strip deeded to the City by you. Relocation of private driveways made necessary by such widening and improving on Cameron Road and on Clayton Lane will be done without expense to the City. "Yours very truly, W. T. Williams, Jr. City Manager City of Austin" =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 320 320 The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Council discussed the request of the Bergstrom Field officials for information on four proposals concerning the City's electrical distribution system. The City Manager stated he would write a letter including the suggestions by the Council. Councilman Long reported a condition on the right-hand side of 24th Street from San Gabriel down to Lamar, where brush grew so far out over the street that it would scratch cars. She inquired if this could be cut back, as it was over the sidewalk area. The Mayor reported bad conditions in the paving by the Ice Company at 3rd and Colorado, and the Director of Public Works was asked to contact Mr. Oliver Wolfe regarding this. The City Manager submitted a report from MR. BERT LAY and CAPTΑΙΝ BIGGERSTAFF regarding the drives with no break on West 5th and West 6th Streets. The Council discussed this. The City Manager stated the City had an Administrative Traffic Safety Committee composed of Mr. Klapproth, Mr. Rountree, three from the Police Department for enforcement, and Mr. Eskew. This matter was before the Committee, and it is working on some recommendations to submit. Councilman Long reported a request for a traffic light at Oltorf and Fredericksburg Road. The matter was turned over to the City Manager for a report from the Traffic Engineer. Councilman Long reported a bad drainage situation in the 2300 block of Dancy. The Director of Public Works reported on the status of this, stating the property owners did not want to pay for the pipe. He stated he would get an estimate worked up on this. The Director of Public Works submitted a program for paving Wayside Drive, in which 65% of the property was signed for, but one owner controlled 35% of the property. The Council agreed informally to proceed with the paving and assess those not signing up. The City Manager discussed a contract regarding rental of the hangars at the Airport to the operators. The Council informally agreed to the City Manager's proposal, and he stated he would negotiate with them this wext week. 321 321 =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS There being no further business the Council adjourned at 6:00 Ρ.Μ. subject to the call of the Mayor. ATTEST: City Clerk APPROVED Jom Mille Mayor