359 357 ✗ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting May 29, 1958 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; Dudley Fowler, Assistant City Attorney; Reuben Rountree, Jr., Director of Public Works. Invocation was delivered by REV. DAVID LARSON, Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 1635 East Live Oak Street. Councilman White moved that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 22, 1958, and the Minutes of the Special Meeting of May 26, 1958, be approved. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The City Manager submitted the following: "Bids were taken and evaluated and a letter of intent was given on October 2, 1956 to the lowest bidder, Westinghouse Electric Corporation, for a 100 MW Turbo-Generator complete with foundation bolts and accessories as listed on Price List 1262, dated July 9, 1956 for the lump sum of $3,003,210. Delivery of the unit to be co-ordinated and shipments made by September 1959. "Tabulation 100,000 KW Turbine GENERAL ELECTRIC WESTINGHOUSE ALLIS CHALMERS PRICE FOB AUSTIN $3,039,410 $3,003,210 $3,066,425 Maximum ceiling delivery 24-36 Mo. 20% 20% 36-48 Mo. 30% 30% 30% 40% Over 48 Mo. No Limit No Limit No Limit Earliest Delivery July 59 June 59 Mar 59 360 330 _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS "It is now time to "firm up" our letter of intent to cover this purchase, since the Revenue Bond vote of May 24th carried 13:1. "I recommend that this contract be executed immediately to hold the spot in the production line Westinghouse agrees to hold in telegram dated 3-24-58. "FROM D. C. Kinney, Director Electric Utility SIGNED D.C.K. APPROVED W. T. Williams, City Manager" Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, on October 2, 1956, the City of Austin received bids for the purchase of one 100 MW Turbine Generator, complete with foundation bolts and accessories; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Westinghouse Electric Corporation of $3,003,210.00 with a maximum ceiling esculation of 20% for delivery from 24 to 36 months, and 30% for delivery from 36 to 48 months, was the lowest and best bid therefor; and, WHEREAS, the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Director of Electric Utility 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 said bid of Westinghouse Electric Corporation of $3,003,210.00 with a maximum ceiling esculation of 20% for delivery from 24 to 36 months, and 30% for delivery from 36 to 48 months, be and the same is hereby accepted, and W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager, is hereby authorized to execute a contract on behalf of the City of Austin for the pruchase thereof. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The City Manager submitted the following: "May 27, 1958 "Boller bids for the 110 MW Turbine Generator were taken and tabulated as shown on attached sheets. These tabulations were analyzed as to operation and performance, considering natural gas and pulverized lignite as fuel. Each of the gas fired units can be converted to lignite, but this conversion cost of the low bid boiler will be higher than the converted cost of the lignite design unit. However, in view of the fact that it will be a number of years before the comparative cost of gas to lignite would justify the conversion to lignite, we recommend that we contract with the lowest bidder, Combustion Engineering Company, to furnish low bid boiler complete with all material as specified in our specifications and their proposal for a lump sum of $1,680,291.00, and 361 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 351 also an option on thecerection labor lump sum of $439,015.00, both lump sums will have a ceiling esculation of 20%. "Delivery time of 690 calendar days for this boiler is satisfactory to meet the commercial operation target date of June 1960. "From D. C. Kinney, Director Electric Utility "APPROVED: Signed D.С.К. W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager" Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, on April 29, 1958, the City of Austin received bids for the purchase, equipping and installation of one 800,000 %/hr gas fired Boiler for the 100 MW Turbine Generator; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Combustion Engineering Company of $2,119,306.00 with a ceiling esculation of 20%, was the lowest and best bid therefor; and, WHEREAS, the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Director of Electric Utility 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 said bid of Combustion Engineering Company in the sum of $2,119,306.00, with a ceiling esculation of 20%, for one gas fired 800,000 #/hr Boiler, equipped and installed, be and the same is hereby accepted, and W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager, is hereby authorized to execute a contract on behalf of the City of Austin for the purchase thereof. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The City Manager submitted the following: "May 27, 1958 "Bids were taken and evaluated and a letter of intent was given on October 2, 1956 to the lowest bidder, Westinghouse Electric Corporation for a 65,000 sq.ft. condenser to be used under the 100 MW Turbine Generator, complete with 2 one half capacity (32,500 gpm) horizontal pumps and motor drives, a twin element two stage air ejector, a "hogging" ejector and orfice type air meter and a set of spring supports and screw jacks. The price of this condenser and accessories for the lump sum of $300,000 plus $101,450 / 10% for tubes. Delivery of the unit to be co-ordinated and shipments be made September 1959. "Tabulations of 65,000 sq.ft. condenser 362 = CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS ALLIS "WORTHINGTON WESTINGHOUSE CHALMERS FOB AUSTIN $369,000 $300,000 $300,443 TUBES Plus 10% 101,450 101,450 101,450 470,450 401,450 401,893 Maximum Ceiling 24 - 36 20% 20% 30% Esculation 36-48 30% 30% 40% 362 "It is now time to "firm up" our letter of intent to cover this purchase, since the Revenue Bond vote of May 24th carried 13:1. "I recommend that we execute a contract immediately to hold our spot in the production line. "FROM D. C. Kinney, Director Electric Utility SIGNED D.C.K. APPROVED: W. T. Williams, City Manager" Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, on October 2, 1956, the City of Austin received bids for the purchase of one 65,000 sq. ft. Condenser, complete with accessory equipment, for the 100 MW Turbine Generator; and, WHEREAS, the bid of WestinghouseElectric Corporation of $401,450.00 with a maximum ceiling esculation of 20% for delivery from 24 to 36 months and 30% for delivery 36 to 48 months, was the lowest and best bid therefor; and, WHEREAS, the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Director of Electric Utility of the City of Austin and by the City Manager; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CTTY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That said bid of Westinghouse Electric Corporation of $401,450.00 with a maximum ceiling esculation of 20% for delivery from 24 to 36 months and 30% for delivery 36 to 48 months, be and the same is hereby accepted, and W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager, is hereby authorizędato execute a contract on behalf of the City of Austin for the purchase thereof. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on April 15, 1958, for one 210 Rotary Air Compressor on two wheel trailer; and, CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS= 363 333 WHEREAS, the bid of Contractors Machinery Company in the sum of $6,133.00 and trade-in of 105 Air Compressor, was the lowest and best bid therefor, and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Purchasing Agent 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 Contractors Machinery Company in the sum of $6,133.00 and trade-in 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 Contractors Machinery Company. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor expressed appreciation to the people of Austin for voting so overwhelmingly for this expenditure for expanding the Power Plant. Councilman Palmer offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) 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 on behalf of the City of Austin contracts with Vernon Cook and O. E. Evans for the extension of sanitary sewer mains into Walnut Hills Subdivision, providing for contributions by the said Vernon Cook and O. E. Evans in aid of such construction (in addition to all usual and customary fees for connections to said system) to be paid into City's Trust and Agency Fund at the rate of 6% per annum on $391.00 per kot owned by them from thirty (30) days after award of contract until lots are sold at which time $391.00 per lot and accrued interest is to be paid; providing for payment of attorney's fees in event of default; and providing for a refund of $200.00 per lot for each residential lot connected to city's water and sanitary sewer systems. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, 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; therefore 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 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 364 331 lay and construct its gas mains in and upon the following streets: (1) A gas main in BARTON SPRINGS ROAD, from a point 177.0 feet east of Barton Creek Bridge, westerly to Zilker Park, the centerline of which gas main shall be 67.5 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said BARTON SPRINGS ROAD. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2 feet. (2) A gas main in ZILKER PARK, from Barton Creek Bridge, westerly to Elgin Street. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2½ feet. (3) A gas main in ELGIN STREET, from Stratford Drive, northerly 460.0 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said ELGIN STREET. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2½ feet. (4) A gas main in CANYON CIRCLE WEST from Stratford Drive northerly 540.0 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet east of and parallel to the west property line of said CANYON CIRCLE WEST. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2 feet. (5) A gas main in STRATFORD DRIVE, from Elgin Street, westerly 4,020.0 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 23.0 feet north of and parallel to the south property line of said STRATFORD DRIVE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2½ feet. (6) A gas main in VERDI PLACE, from Stratford Drive southerly 320.0 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said VERDI PLACE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2½ feet. (7) A gas main in VALLEY SPRINGS ROAD, from Stratford Drive easterly 630 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 3.0 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said VALLEY SPRINGS ROAD. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2½ feet.. 365 365 =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS (8) A gas main in RILEY ROAD, from Stratford Drive southerly to Austin City Limit Line, the centerline of which has main shall be 6.50 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said RILEY ROAD, Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2 feet. (9) A gas main in RIDGEWOOD ROAD, from Stratford Drive southerly to Austin City Limit Line, the centerline of which has main shall be 3.0 feet east of and parallel to the west property line of said RIDGEWOOD ROAD. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2½ feet. (10) A gas main in GEORGE B. HATLEY DRIVE, from Ridgewood Road westerly 280.0 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said GEORGE B. HATLEY DRIVE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2½ feet. (11) A gas main in BRADY LANE from George B. Hatley Drive southerly to Austin City Limit Line, the centerline of which gas main shall be 3.0 feet east of and parallel to the west property line of said BRADY LANE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2½ 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 or 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 vicinty 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 maintenanceof said streets 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. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 366 333 The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Councilman Long moved that MR. HOWARD BULL be commended for his services on the Board of Equalization and a letter be sent to him stating the Council's regrets that he could not accept appointment again. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Councilman White moved that MR. HARRY PRUETT be appointed as a member of the BOARD OF EQUALIZATION. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: Councilman Long Councilman Palmer moved that MR. L. THEO BELLMONT and MR. G. L. HUCKABY be reappointed as members of the Board of Equalization for one year terms ending June 1, 1959. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Councilman Long moved that MR. JOHN ADAMS be appointed as a member on the Building Standards Commission. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Councilman White moved that MR. NASH PHILLIPS be appointed as a member on the Building Standards Commission. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Councilman Long moved that MR. E. W. JACKSON, MR. R. M. BAUTISTA, MR. HERMAN JONES, MRS. MAXINE LOMBARD and MR. NED COLE be reappointed as members on the Building Standards Commission for a term to expire May 17, 1960. 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= 367 367 Councilman White moved that MARVIN C. TURNER be employed as Consulting Engineer to design and supervise the East District Park Swimming Pool. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Councilman Palmer moved that contracts be awarded to the following, subject to their fees being set on the old basis of 3.6%: MARVIN TURNER - Design of Sewer Treatment Plant Expansion and Design of Water lines extension. MONTGOMERY, WILLIAMS, & LEVANDER - Design of Water Treatment Plant expansion and Design of Sewer lines extension. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Later in the meeting, the Council discussed with Mr. Montgomery and Mr. Turner, the fees for design, and the amount of work involved. After the discussion, Councilman White moved that they authorize the form of contract which provided for fees of 4 1/4% for design of the plants, and 3.75% for design of the water and sewer lines extensions. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Fees for supervision if needed would be 5%. Pursuant to published notice thereof the following zoning applications were publicly heard: W. S. BIRDWELL, JR. et al, By Robert Sneed. Tract No. 1 7213-7227 Burnet Road Tract No. 2 Rear of 7205-7301 Bur- net Road From "GR" GeneralRetail Το "C-1" Commercial From "A" Residence To "GR" General Retail NOT Recommended by the Planning Commission RECOMMENDED "C" Com- mercial for Tract No.1; and "GR" General Retail for that portion of Tract 2 south of pro- jected north line of Tract 1. MR. SNEED represented the applicants, filed letters from pastors and others; called attention to withdrawing the "C-1" Commercial and another part of the "GR" General Retail zoning to leave a buffer strip; and promised to file a letter gegarding planting strip. MR. & MRS. J. L. McCARDY, 2205 Pasadena CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 368 withdrew their objections, but asked that attention be given to the lighting. MR. CARROLE VON ROEDER objected to the 450' depth of zoning. (Letter regarding planting strip to be filed this date). The Mayor asked those who wished to grant the change on Tract No. 1 to "C" Commercial and on thecportion of Tract 2 south of the projected north line of Tract 1 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 the change to "C" Commercial on Tract No. 1 and to "GR" General Retail on portion of Tract No. 2 south of the projected north line of Tract No.1 had been granted and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance. HARRY PETERSON, et al By Trueman O'Quinn Tract No. 1 7723-7823 Burnet Road Tract No. 2 2203-2205 Anderson Lane From "A" Residence and "GR" General Retail To "C-1" Commercial From"A" Residence To "B" Residence NOT Recommended by the Planning Commission RECOMMENDED "C-1" Com- mercial for that portion of Tract No.1 which is west of the projected east line of Tract No.2, and "B" Residence for Tract No.2. MR. TRUEMAN O'QUINN represented the applicants. Mr. Fred Morse appeared making inquiry on the effect this would have on property across Anderson Lane. The Mayor asked those who wished to grant the change to "C-1" Commercial for that portion of Tract No. 1 which is west of the projected east line of Tract No. 2; and to "B" Residence for Tract No. 2, 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-1" Commercial for that portion of Tract No. I which is west of the projected east line of Tract No. 2; and to "B" Residence for Tract No. 2, and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance. JACK RITTER 908-10 South Lamar Boulevard From "C" Commercial To "C-1" Commercial RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission The Mayor asked those who wished to grant the change to "C-1" Commercial _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 369 359 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-1" Commercial and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance. JAMES D. STRICKLAND 5301-03 Duval Street 500-02 East 53rd Street From "A" Residence To "LR" Local Retail RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission A letter from Q. M. Luedtke was noted. The Mayor asked those who wished to grant the change to "LR" Local Retail to vote "aye"; those opposed to vote "no". Roll call showed the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "LR" Local Retail and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance. DAVID NOZICK 2324-2330 South Lamar Boulevard; 2403-05 Blue Bonnet Lane From "C" Commercial To "C-1" Commercial RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission The Mayor asked those who wished to grant the change to "C-1" 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-1" Commercial and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance. JAMES J. CITY 1709-11 Cedar Avenue 2601-03 East 18th Street From "A" Residence To "B" Residence RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission The Mayor asked those who wished to grant the change to "B" Residence to vote "aye"; those opposed to vote "no". Roll call showed the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 370 370 The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "B" Residence and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance. MARRY S. WILDER 5700-32 Grover Avenue From "A" Residence To "C" Commercial RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission 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. PRESBYTERIAN FOUNDATION, SYNOD OF TEXAS 4206 Duval Street From "B" Residence To "LR" Local Retail RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission The Mayor asked those who wished to grant the change to "LR" Local Retail to vote "aye"; those opposed to vote "no". Roll call showed the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "LR" Local Retail and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance. JANELL HOLMAN & JESSE J. BARTLETT 603 West Oltorf Street 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. 371 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 321 MR. & MRS. JAMES A. DAVIS 2801-2903 South 1st Street 517-21 El Paso Street From "A" Residence To "LR" Local Retail RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission The Mayor asked those who wished to grant the change to "LR" Local Retail to vote "aye"; those opposed to vote "no". Roll call showed the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "LR" Local Retail and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance. JOE DACY 5005-17 East 5th Street From "D" Industrial To "C-1" Commercial RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission The Mayor asked those who wished to grant the change to "C-l" 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-1" Commercial and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance. INC. CRESTVIEW HOME BUILDERS, 1515-1811 Anderson Lane 7815-19 Rutgers Avenue 7810-12 & 7811-13 Woodrow Avenue From "A" Residence To "GR" GeneralRetail 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. ALLAN H. LEISTICO CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 372 372 3709-33800-06 EastAvenüe From "A" Residence To "C" Commercial RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission 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. The City Manager submitted a request of the Game and Fish Commission for permission to install a radio tower for their radio communications out in the City Park. Their request was for a 60' aluminum tower, for a temporary period of 60 days. The Mayor suggested granting the permission, subject to its not interfering with other radios and televisions in the area. Councilman Long moved that the requested permission be granted with the City Manager working out the details. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None و The City Manager submitted two requests from the Elks Club relating to their convention on June 4th: One to close the alley behind the Blks Club on East 12th Street between 5:00 and 8:00 P.M., and the other to hang two banners across Congress Avenue, one to be at the Austin Hotel intersection at 7th Street. Councilman Long moved that they be granted permission to close the alley for the three hours on the night of June 4th. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None After discussion, the Council informally agreed to follow the policy of granting permission to hang banners only at the head of the Avenue. The Council informally agreed to grant the Recreation Department permission to hang a banner at llth and Congress Avenue, announcing that JUNE was RECREATION MONTH. The City Manager explained a proposal of MR. O'NEILL's about operating a riding stable in the City Park, in that it would not be a profitable thing to the City, but it would be a form of Recreation that a lot of people would enjoy, and would add a lot to the Park. The Council informally agreed, and suggested certain details to be worked out. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 373 373 MR. EARL DILLARD submitted plans for the Recreation Department Office Building, and discussed these plot and floor plans with the Council. The plans showed the building to be 3,700 square feet, and the estimate of the cost was given. Councilman White moved that the tentative lay-out be approved and the Architect be authorized to proceed with the detailed drawings. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Mayor Miller introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE PERPETUALLY VACATING AND CLOSING A PORTION OF OLD PECAN SPRINGS ROAD AND A PORTION OF RELOCATION OF MANOR ROAD; RETAINING EASEMENTS FOR PUBLIC UTILITIES; AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF AN ORDINANCE 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, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None 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, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None 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, 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) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That W. T.Williams, Jr., City Manager of the City of Austin, be and he is hereby authorized to execute a quitclaim deed retaining easements for public utilities to Paul F. Barnhart conveying the following described property: Two (2) tracts of land, described herein as Tract No.1 containing 12,042 square feet of land and Tract No. 2 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 374 374 containing 57 square feet of land, each of the said two (2) tracts of land being out of and a part of the A. B. Spear Survey No. 25 in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, said Tract 1, containing 12,042 square feet of land being out of that certain portion of Old Pecan Springs Road as fenced and used upon the ground leading from Old Manor Road to Pecan Springs School and said Tract No. 2, containing 57 square feet of land being a portion of that certain 0.449 of one acre of land conveyed by a deed dated April 16, 1958, to the City of Austin for street purposes from Frank C. Barron to the City of Austin recorded in Book 1914, page 255, Travis County Plat Records, said two (2) tracts of land being more particularly described by metes and bounds as follows: Tract No. 1: BEGINNING at an iron stake set at point of intersection of the proposed north line of East 51st Street and the proposed west line of the relocation of Manor Road, said relocation of Manor Road, same being shown as Manor Hills Boulevard on an unrecorded map or plat of Manor Hills Section 6, a proposed subdivision surveyed by Claude F. Bush, Jr. dated August 15, 1955, from which iron stake a concrete monument set in the south line of Overbrook Drive as shown on a map or plat of Manor Hills Section 5 recorded in Plat Book 7, page 149, Travis County Plat Records, same being in the proposed north line of East 51st Street bears South 59° 18' East at 80.08 feet passing an iron stake set at point of intersection of the north line of East 51st Street and the proposed east line of the relocation of Manor Road, at 706.58 feet passing an iron stake set at point of tangency of a curve in the west line of said Overbrook Drive, said curve having an intersection angle of 119° 42', a tangent of 57.41 feet and a radius of 33.35 feet in all 791.12 feet; TRENCE North 59° 18' West 27.30 feet to an iron stake set at point of intersection of the proposed north line of East 51st Street and the present west line of Old Pecan Springs Road as fenced and used upon the ground, same being in the east line of that certain 3.0 acre tract of land, out of and a part of the A. B. Spear Survey No. 25 and the Henry Warnell Survey No. 23, in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, conveyed by a warranty deed dated December 5, 1956, from Vernon Cook, et ux, Betty Brown Cook to Paul F. Barnhart recorded in Book 1757, page 475, Travis County Deed Records; TRENCE with the west line of Old Pecan Springs Road same being the east line of the Paul F. Barnhart 3.0 acre tract as fenced and used upon the ground the following four (4) courses: 1. Ν. 26° 44' E. 119.48 feet to an iron stake; 2. Ν. 23° 52' E 174.29 feet to an iron stake; 3. Ν. 40° 11' E 48.77 feet to an iron stake; 4. Ν. 79° 60' E 42.04 feet to an iron stake set in the west line of the proposed relocation of Manor Road; THENCE with the west line of the proposed relocation of Manor Road S 28° 09" W 60.10 to the most northerly corner of the herein described tract No. 2; CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS= 375 375 THENCE S. 72° 58' W 7.13 feet to an iron stake set for the most westerly corner of the said herein described Tract No. 2; THENCE S. 12° 09' W 18.23 feet to the most southerly corner of said Tract No. 2, same being in the west line of the proposed relocation of Manor Road; THENCE S 28°09' W 286.34 feet to the Place of the Beginning; Tract No. 2: BEGINNING at a point in the west line of the proposed relocation of Manor Road from which an iron stake set at point of intersection of the proposed north line of East 51st Street and the west line of the proposed relocation of Manor Road, bears S 28° 09' W 286.34 feet; THENCE with the east line of the Old Pecan Springs Road the following two (2) courses: 1. Ν. 12° 09' E 18.23 feet to an iron stake; 2. Ν. 72° 58′ E 7.13 feet to a point in the west line of the proposed relocation of Manor Road; THENCE S. 28°09′ E 22.58 feet to the place of the beginning. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Council was in agreement that the Humble Oil & Refining Company be given a 90 day option contract to purchase the triangular shaped tract oflhand at Hemphill Park and Guadalupe Streets, for $20,000, plus property and building at 29th and Guadalupe Streets; and an agreement that when Guadalupe is widened, the Humble Oil Company will convey 18½' (the east 18½' out of the west 26' of Lot 1) and also the same amount on Lot 2, Block 1, at no cost to the City. The City Manager filed with the Council a Progress Report on development work on various parks and playgrounds, and a financial report on this work. The Assistant City Manager explained the purchasing procedure for lightsstreet lights and lights for the buildings--in that they had always been pur- chased from Walter Tips, with a 42% discount off list price; and that Walter Tips always had a supply available. The purchases over an annual period ran into quite a bit of money, but since the City does not store them, purchases are made at various times. Councilman Long moved that the City Manager be instructed to make the contract with the Walter Tips Company. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Assistant City Manager brought up for discussion the request by the Safety Council to place safety signs at certain locations. Councilman Long 376 376 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS= suggested locating these signs at the City Limits. The Mayor asked the Assistant City Manager to submit that plan to the Safety Committee. The City Manager announced that he would be out of the City in Army Service and would not be at the June 5 meeting, but that the Assistant City Manager would be present; that at the June 12th meeting, both would be gone, and that the Director of Public Works would be present as Acting City Manager. MAYOR MILLER commended the City Manager and Assistant City Manager for carrying the message and information concerning the bonds to the people and for all the work they had done. He announced that all bills for promoting the election had been paid by private citizens. There being no further business, the Council adjourned at 1:00 P.M., subject to the call of the Mayor. ATTEST: City Clerk APPROVED Jon Mulle Mayor