554 554 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting August 28, 1958 10:00 Α.Μ. Council Chamber, City Hall The meeting was called to order with Mayor Miller presiding. Roll call: Present: Councilmen Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Absent: Councilman Long و Present also: W. T. Williams, Jr. City Manager; Doren R. Eskew, City Attorney; Reuben Rountree, Jr., Director of Public Works. Invocation was delivered by FATHER JOHN S. PAYNE, St. Ignatius Church, 206 West Johanna Street. Councilman White moved that the Minutes of the Meeting of August 21, 1958, be approved. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Absent: Councilman Long MR. BILL NETHERTON appeared asking the Council to promote a program to help rid the city of the cotton rats and field mice. He stated many people did not favor taking the matter in their hands and using poisons. He suggested that the City contact the officials at Camp Mabry and perhaps put out poisons in its boundary as there were no children there. In that area and undeveloped areas the rats and mice are numerous. The Mayor stated he would contact General Berry, and that the City would work with them. MR. HARGIS, Health Department, reported on that Department's activities, stating the poisoning they used was the safest that could be used. The Mayor asked the Press and Radio to announce that if people could not get the poison (Pival) at their local business places, to contact the Health Department. The Council greeted five members of Boy Scout Troop No. 10, working on their Citizenship in the Community merit badges. MR. BOOKER T. MOORE appeared before the Council regarding a permit for adding a third apartment on his duplex. The Mayor reviewed the former request, stating the objections expressed by his neighbors were not to his tri-plex, but to his using another lot as a warehouse and storing a lot of old lumber. The _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 555 Council advised Mr. Moore to apply for a change of zoning which would permit the tri-plex, and Mr. Moore stated he would ask for the zoning change, comply with all the ordinances, and clear the lot. 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 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 FOLLOWING: (1) A TRACT OF LAND FRONTING 92.5 FEET ALONG THE WEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF BURNET ROAD, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 8322-8328 BURNET ROAD, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "C-1" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT; (2) LOTS 1 AND 2, BRENTWOOD TERRACE, NO. 2, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "GR" GENERAL RETAIL DISTRICT; (3) 1.(a) LOTS 1 AND 2, BLOCK 44, CHRISTIAN AND FELLMAN ADDITION, FROM "BB" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "B" RESIDENCE DISTRICT; (b) PORTION OF TWO LOTS, SAME BEING THE EAST 36 FEET OF LOT 4 AND THE REMAINING PORTION OF LOT 5 WEST OF THE INTERREGIONAL HIGHWAY, BLOCK 44, CHRISTIAN AND FELLMAN ADDITION, FROM "BB" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "B" RESIDENCE DISTRICT; (c) PORTION OF TWO LOTS FRONTING APPROXIMATELY 150 FEET ALONG THE EAST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF SWISHER STREET, AND APPROXIMATELY 291 FEET ALONG THE SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF EAST 23-1/2 STREET, AND APPROXIMATELY 100 FEET ALONG THE WEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF THE INTERREGIONAL HIGHWAY, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 2307-2311 SWISHER STREET; 901-909 EAST 23-1/2 STREET AND 2330-2336 INTERREGIONAL HIGHWAY, FROM "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT TO "C-1" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT; (d) A TRACT OF LAND FRONTING APPROXIMATELY 50 FEET ALONG THE WEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF THE INTERREGIONAL HIGHWAY, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 2326-2328 INTERREGIONAL HIGHWAY, FROM "C" COMMERCIAL TO "C-2" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT; 2. (a) LOT 3 AND THE WEST 10 FEET OF LOT 4, BLOCK 44, CHRISTIAN AND FELLMAN ADDITION, FROM "BB" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "B" RESIDENCE DISTRICT; (b) A TRIANGULAR TRACT OF LAND FRONTING APPROXIMATE LY 75 FEET ALONG THE WEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF THE INTERREGIONAL HIGHWAY, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 2322-2324 INTERREGIONAL HIGHWAY, FROM "BB" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "B" RESIDENCE DISTRICT; (4) A TRACT OF LAND FRONTING 25 FEET ALONG THE WEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF SOUTH LAMAR BOULEVARD AT A POINT APPROXIMATELY 454 FEET SOUTH OF THE SOUTH LINE OF HETHER STREET, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 2038 SOUTH LAMAR BOULEVARD, FROM "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT TO "C-1" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT; (5) A TRACT OF LAND FRONTING APPROXIMATELY 151 FEET ALONG THE WEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF SOUTH IST STREET AND APPROXIMATELY 143 FEET ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF RADAM LANE, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 4114-4118 SOUTH IST STREET AND 600-604 RADAM LANE, FROM "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT TO "C-1" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT; (6) LOT 9, BLOCK O, DRIVING PARK ADDITION, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "C" COMMERCIAL = CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 556 553 DISTRICT; ALL OF SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED IN AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; ORDERING A CHANGE IN THE USE MAPS SO AS TO RECORD THE CHANGES HEREBY ORDERED; AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Palmer moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Absent: Councilman Long 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 Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Absent: Councilman Long The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Palmer moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller None Absent: Councilman Long The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. The Mayor brought up the following zoning applications deferred from last week: CONGER POAGE 904-912 North 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 to vote "aye"; those opposed to vote "no". Roll call showed the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller None Absent: Councilman Long The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "C-1" Commercial and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance. RICHARD R. HOOPER 4707-15 Harmon Avenue From "A" Residence To "C" Commercial RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission = CITY OF AUSTIN、TEXAS 557 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 Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Absent: Councilman Long The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "C" Commercial and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance. MRS. S. P. WOLFF 3313 East Avenue From "A" Residence To "C" Commercial NOT 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: Noes: Councilmen Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller None Absent: Councilman Long The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "C" Commercial and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance. The Mayor announced that DR. W. M. COLLINS had called in to him and Councilman White requesting that his zoning application for change of zoning at 2919-2921 East 12th Street from "A" Residence to "C-1" Commercial be WITHDRAWN. 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 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 "BB" RESIDENCE DISTRICT AND SECOND HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT ON LOTS 1, 2, AND 3, BLOCK 5, F. B. FOSTER SUBDIVISION OF OUTLOT 58; ORDERING A CHANGE IN THE USE AND HEIGHT AND AREA MAPS SO AS TO RECORD THE CHANGES HEREBY ORDERED; AND SUSPENDING CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 551 558 THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Palmer moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Absent: Councilman Long 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 Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Absent: Councilman Long The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Palmer moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Absent: Councilman Long The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, a certain blanket electric easement was granted to the City of Austin by S. J. Larson by instrument of record in Book 659, page 561 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas, said blanket electric easement describing a portion of the Wilkinson-Sparks Survey No. 4, in Travis County, Texas; and, WHEREAS, the owner of the hereinafter described portion of that tract of land over which said blanket electric easement was granted has requested that said blanket electric easement be released; and, WHEREAS, the owner of the hereinafter described portion of the tract of land covered by said blanket electric easement has executed adequate descriptive easements for electric lines across the hereinafter described property; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS: That W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager, be and he is hereby directed to execute a release of said blanketoelectric easement insofar as it applies to the hereinafter described two tracts of land, to wit: Being those two (2) certain tracts of land out of and a part of the Wilkinson-Sparks Survey No. 4, in Travis County, Texas, - CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 554 333 which are more particularly described in that certain deed from Helen Purcell Herring, to Robert H. Berryhill, dated March 10, 1958, and recorded in Volume 1906, page 58, of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas, which deed is referred to for all purposes. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller None Absent: Councilman Long Councilman Palmer offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, C. D. Spiller is the Contractor for the remodeling of a building located at 423 East Sixth Street and desires a portion of the sidewalk and street space abutting Lot 4, Block 59, of the Original City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, during the remodeling of the building, such space to be used in the work and for the storage of materials therefor; therefore BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: 1. THAT space for the uses hereinabove enumerated be granted to said C. D. Spiller, the boundary of which is described as follows: Sidewalk and Street Working Space Beginning at the northwest corner of the above described property; thence in a northerly direction and at right angles with the center line of East Sixth Street 6 feet to a point; thence in an easterly direction and parallel with the center line of East Sixth Street 30 feet to a point; thence in a southerly direction and at right angles with the center line of East Sixth Street to the northeast corner; thence in an easterly direction and at right angles to the center line of Neches Street 6 feet to a point; thence in a southerly direction and parallel with the center line of Neches Street approximately 15 feet to a point; thence in a westerly direction and at right angles with the center line of Neches Street to the east side of the above described property. 2. THAT the above privileges and allotment of space are granted to the said C. D. Spiller, hereinafter termed "Contractor", upon the following express terms and conditions: (1) That the Contractor shall erect within the above described working space a solid fence built of not less than one-inch material and at least 8 feet in height (or extending from the sidewalk to the underside of the present awning) substantially braced and anchored and maintain same in good condition at all times while the work is in progress. The Contractor will be permitted to put a door in the barricade that will either open in/or slide parallel to the barricades, and at all times that material is being delivered or taken away from the building, a watchman shall be provided to warn pedestrians of approaching danger. (The Contractor will also be permitted to use two (2) parking meter 560 530 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS spaces immediately in front of the entrance in the barricade for the delivery or removal of materials during construction work.) (2) That the Contractor is permitted to construct in his working space a substantial gate which shall be kept closed at all times when not in use, and at all times that such gate is open, the Contractor shall maintain a person at this gate to warn pedestrians and vehicles of approaching trucks. This gate is not to open out so as to impede vehicular or pedestrian traffic. (3) That no vehicles in loading or unloading material at the working space shall park on any part of the street outside of the allotted working space. (4) That "NO PARKING" signs shall be placed on the street side of the barricades. (5) That the Contractor is permitted to construct a temporary work office within such allotted working space provided such work office is not within 25 feet of any corner street intersection. (6) That the Contractor shall in no way obstruct any fire plugs or other public utilities in the construction of such barricades. (7) That provisions shall be made for the normal flow of all storm waters in the gutter and the Contractor will be responsible for any damage done due to obstruction of any such storm water. (8) That the Contractor shall place on the outside corners of any walkway, barriaades or obstructions, red lights during all periods of darkness and provide lighting systems for all tunnels. (9) That the Contractor shall remove all fences, barricades, loose materials and other obstructions on the sidewalk and street immediately after the necessity for their existence on said sidewalk or street has ceased, such time to be determined by the City Manager, and in any event all such sidewalk, barricades, materials, equipment and other obstructions shall be removed not later than November 21, 1958. (10) That the City reserves the right to revoke at any time any and all the privileges herein granted or to require the erection or installation of additional barriers or safeguards if the conditions demand it. (11) That the use and enjoyment of the spaces herein granted shall not be exclusive as against public needs, and the City, in making such grant reserves the right to enter and occupy any part or all of said space any time with its public utilities, or for some other necessary public purposes. (12) That any public utility, or public or private property disturbed or injured as a result of any of the activities necessary for the completion of the construction work for said building projects, whether done by the Contractor, City Forces, or public utilities, shall be replaced or repaired at the Contractors expense. (13) That the Contractor shall furnish the City of Austin a surety bond in the sum of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000) which shall protect, indemnify and hold harmless the City of Austin from any claims or damages to any person or =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 561 561 property that may accrue to or be brought by any person by means of the exercise or abuse of the privileges granted the Contractor by the City of Austin and shall guarantee the replacement of all sidewalks, pavement and all other public property and public utilities disturbed or removed during the construction work and shall further guarantee the construction of a walkway and other safeguards durings the occupancy of the space. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Absent: Councilman Long Councilman Palmer offered the following resolution and moved its adoption (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, there has been submitted to the Building Inspector, the application of Odas Jung for a building permit together with a site plan dated August 26, 1958, meeting the requirements of Section 10-B, 3 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City, for certain building establishment at 208 Nueces Street, more particularly described in said application; and, WHEREAS, it has been found and determined by the City Council of the City of Austin that, based upon the use of the premises for the purpose of erecting a masonry warehouse building the maximum number of parking spaces which will probably be used by employees and customers of such establishment, taking into account the loading facilities on the site, the public parking areas and street space available for parking in the vicinity, public safety, and free circulation of traffic both on and off the site, is fifteen parking spaces; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That Fifteen (15) spaces is an adequate number of parking spaces for the establishment shown on the site plan of Odas Jung dated August 26, 1958, for use of the premises for the purpose of erecting a masonry warehouse building. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Absent: Councilman Long Mayor Miller introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING THE PAVING AND IMPROVEMENT OF PORTIONS OF CERTAIN STREETS IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR SUCH WORK, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS, DIRECTING THE PREPARATION OF ESTIMATES, INVOKING THE ALTERNATE PROCEDURE PROVIDED BY ARTICLE I, SECTION 5 OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND CHAPTER 106 OF =CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS 552 ACTS OF THE FIRST CALLED SESSION OF THE 40TH LEGISLATURE OF TEXAS, DETERMINING THAT THE COST OF SUCH IMPROVEMENTS SHALL BE PAID BY THE CITY OF AUSTIN, PROVIDING A METHOD OF REIMBURSING THE CITY OF AUSTIN FOR A PORTION OF SUCH COSTS BY ASSESSMENT OF A PORTION OF SUCH COSTS AGAINST THE PROPERTY ABUTTING SUCH STREETS OR PORTIONS THEREOF TO BE IMPROVED, AND FOR THE FIXING OF A LIEN TO SECURE PAYMENT OF SUCH ASSESSMENTS, STATING THE TIME AND MANNER PROPOSED FOR PAYMENT OF ALL SUCH COSTS, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO CAUSE A NOTICE OF THE ENACTMENT OF THIS ORDINANCE TO BE FILED IN THE MORTGAGE OR DEED OF TRUST RECORDS OF TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman White moved that The the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Absent: Councilman Long The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman White moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller None Absent: Councilman Long The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman White moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller None Absent: Councilman Long The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, the City of Austin received and opened bids on August 26, 1958, at 2:00 P.M. on the sale of buildings and other improvements located on certain city-owned property; and, WHEREAS, Moses Kouri submitted the highest and best bid in the amount of $1,257.87 on the one-story building and other improvements located at 4901 Cameron Road; and, WHEREAS, Charles A. McCormick submitted the highest and best bid in the amount of $1,110.25 on the one-story building located at 2205 Nolen Street; and, CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 563 533 WHEREAS, the Director of Public Works and the City Manager have recommended the sale of such buildings and improvements to said bidders; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That said bids be and the same are hereby accepted and W. T. Williams, Jr. City Manager, is hereby authorized and directed to execute contracts of sale of said buildings and improvements at the above described locations with said bidders. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Absent: Councilman Long Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, the City of Austin received and opened bids on August 26, 1958, at 2:00 P.M. on the sale of one tract of land being located on the southeast corner of Pearl Street and Graham Place, same being a portion of Lot No. 21 out of Outlot 53, Division D, out of the Goodall Wooten Subdivision, in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas; and, "WHEREAS, North Millican Submitted the highest and best bid in the amount of $2,080.00 on the above described land; and, WHEREAS, the Director of Public Works and the City Manager have recommended the sale of such land to said bidder; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That said bid be and the same is hereby accepted and W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager, is hereby authorized and directed to execute a contract of sale of said above described tract of land with said bidder. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller None Absent: Councilman Long Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, by a certain lease dated December 20, 1940, and recorded in Book 661, page 629 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas, Annie Pope Gammel, of Travis County, Texas, Independent Executrix of the Estate of H.P.N. Gammel, Jr., deceased, did execute to the City of Austin a certain gravel lease; and, WHEREAS, the City of Austin does not now need and will not hereafter need said gravel lease; and, CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 564 564 WHEREAS, the owner of the hereinafter described premises has requested that said gravel lease be released; Now, Therefore, 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 and directed to execute a release of said gravel lease upon the hereinafter described tract of land, to wit: All of that certain tract of land containing 123.4 acres of land, more or less, out of and a part of the Santiago Del Valle Grant in Travis County, Texas, and being a portion of the 274.05 acres described as Second Tract in a warranty deed from Charles F. Austin et al to Annai Austin Gammel, wife of H.P.N. Gammel, of date June 8, 1939, of record in Volume 614, pages 228-232, of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas, which 123.4 acres, more or less, are more particularly described in that certain gravel lease dated December 20, 1940, and recorded in Book 661, page 629, of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas, reference to which is here made for all purposes. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Absent: Councilman Long The Council discussed the contract for tires. Councilman Pearson had made a study of the bids, (bids on file under TIRES AND TUBES) and he recommended awarding the contract to GOODYEAR who was low bidder on the tires; and even though the bids were the same on the passenger tires, it would be better to award that contract also to the same company. Councilman Pearson moved that the contract for tires be awarded to the AUSTIN GOODYEAR as they were the low bidder. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller None Absent: Councilman Long Councilman Pearson moved that the contract of recapping tires be awarded to B. F. GOODRICH. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Absent: Councilman Long Councilman Pearson recommended recapping services on the 14" tires, with the exception of those used on the police cars. the city tires with the "City of Austin" on all He also recommended branding of them. It was suggested that the Police cars tires be branded on the inside. The Mayor stated to get the brand made and stamp the tires. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 565 535 The Council discussed changing the name of Balcones Trail to Parkcrest Drive between the north line of Highland Park West and Bull Creek Road; and changing the name of Bull Creek Read to Parkcrest Drive between Balcones Trail and Northland Drive. After much discussion it was recommended that consideration be made of changing the road (Balcones Drive, Parkcrest Drive, and Balcones Trail) from 34th on out to the City Limits to BALCONES DRIVE; changing Bull Creek Road to Northland Drive; and changing the little part of Bull Creek Road between Balcones Trail and Northland Drive to some other name. The City Manager submitted the following: "Following is a tabulation of bids received at 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, August 26, 1958, for the construction of Assessment Paving Contract No. 58-A-32, consisting of 9 units. "Lee Maners $130,200.50 Ed H. Page 134,198.58 Grésen & Latson Const. Co. 135,894.24 Collins Const. Co. 136,230.46 McKown & Sons 140,343.68 $134,488.07 "City's Estimate "I recommend that Lee Maners with his low bid of $130,200.50 be awarded the contract for this project. "S. Reuben Rountree, Jr. Director of Public Works" Councilman Palmer offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on August 26, 1958, for the construction of Assessment Paving Contract No. 58-A-32, consisting of 9 units; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Lee Maners in the sum of $130,200.50 was the lowest and best bid therefor, and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Director of Public Works of the City of Austin, and by the City Manager; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the bid of Lee Maners in the sum of $130,200.50 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 Lee Maners. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller None Absent: Councilman Long 566 533 =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS The City Manager submitted the following: "Following is a tabulation of bids received at 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, August 26, 1958, for the construction of Assessment Paving Contract No. 58-A-33, consisting of 19 Units. "Lee Maners $103,089.74 Raymond Canion & Co. 103,407.58 McKown & Sons 103,460.36 Giesen & Latson Const. Co. 107,483.65 Collins Construction Co. 111,785.79 Ed H. Page 114,332.45 $104,968.15 "City's Estimate "I recommend that Lee Maners with his low bid of $103,089.74 be awarded the contract for this project. "S. Reuben Rountree, Jr. Director of Public Works" Councilman Palmer offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on August 26, 1958, for the construction of Assessment Paving Contract No. 58-A-33, consisting of 19 units; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Lee Maners in the sum of $103,089.74 was the lowest and best bid therefor, and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Director of Public Works of the City of Austin, and by the City Manager; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the bid of Lee Maners in the sum of $103,089.74 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 Lee Maners. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noe's: Councilmen Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller None Absent: Councilman Long The Council had before it an ordinance vacating a portion of West 39 Street. The Planning Commission and Department of Public Works had recommended closing the street. The Council took no action this week, as it wanted to wait until Councilman Long was present to vote on it also. The Assistant City Manager submitted a recommendation for purchase of a reservoir site, as set out in the engineering report submitted by the group of =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 567 587 Austin engineers and Black and Veach. The site was 7.39 acres. The Water Superintendent explained the advantages of the site. The Council asked that the owner be contacted to see if another 30 day option could be obtained. The Assistant City Manager submitted a landscaping and development plan for the Auditorium. The Council discussed changing the location of the proposed Chamber of Commerce Building to a better and more accessible location, and scheduled a meeting sometime next week with the Chamber of Commerce to discuss this. The Council members stated the overall plan was working out in an ideal manner. The Mayor suggested getting the grass started and some of the landscaping started before the building was opened. The Mayor asked that publicity be given that the Council was interested in concessions at the Auditorium and that bids would not be taken; and if anyone were interested that they come to the City Hall. Mayon Miller made inquiry about setting the speed limit on the West 1st Street extension. The Assistant City Manager stated a recommendation would be made on this. The Mayor brought up the request of the State Game, Fish and Oyster Commission for permission to put a 300' tower on a location in the City Park. This tower will give them better radio service for their cars throughout the state, and they were willing to let the City install radio and microwave equipment on it for the city's use. The Mayor asked that all the details be worked out and a resolution protecting the city's interest be brought in and the Council would grant the permission. The Mayor asked that publicity be given as a news item that the City was going to sell the Captain Aldridge place. The Mayor stated something would have to be done about the minimum rates on water and light. The Council informally agreed to grant the DELWOOD OPTIMIST CLUB permission to sell Christmas trees at 41st and Expressway. The Assistant City Manager gave a report from the Recreation Director on the Senior Citizens' request for permanent meeting place. The Recreation Director recommended that since the Senior Citizens Council, is working on some proposals to the citizens of Austin concerning the welfare of their senior citizens that the City wait until it gets the recommendations. There being no further business, the Council adjourned at 1:00 P. Μ., subject to the call of the Mayor. ATTEST: APPROVED City Clerk Jom mille Mayor