CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS= MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting May 07, 1959 10:00 Α.Μ. Council Chamber, City Hall 306 306 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; Robert A. Miles, Assistant Chief of Police. MR. HUB BECHTOL and MR. EDGAR PERRY III, Councilmen elect, were present. Invocation was delivered by CHAPLAIN JOHN THOMAS, Austin State Hospital. Councilman White moved that the Minutes of the Meeting of April 30, 1959, be approved with a correction noted by Councilman Long. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None MR. J. D. GIVENS, Business Representative AFL-CIO Municipal Employees Union, was present to present a grievance of a discharged employee. The Council inquired if this was in order to be heard. The City Attorney advised it would amount to a hearing on the action of the City Manager. The Council informally agreed that they inform themselves about the matter and then decide whether to hear Mr. Givens. Mr. Givens submitted a petition signed by 67 employees of the Street and Bridge Department, and 4 statements regarding the discharge of W. J. WHITE. MR. KENT RIDER thanked the Council on behalf of the people in the Wilshire Woods area, for the completion of Patterson Park and congratulated the Council on the fine job they are doing. 307 307 CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS Mayor Miller introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CERTAIN CONTRACT WITH HOLIDAY REALTY CO., INC.; PROVIDING FOR THE APPROPRIATION OF MONEY PAID TO THE CITY OF AUSTIN UNDER SUCH CONTRACT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Long 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 Long moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, 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 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. Mayor Miller introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CERTAIN CONTRACT WITH WEYFORD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY; PROVIDING FOR THE APPROPRIATION OF MONEY PAID TO THE CITY OF AUSTIN UNDER SUCH CONTRACT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Long moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller 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 White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 308 318 The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Long moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Councilman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, after an engineering and traffic investigation, the City Council has found that the circumstances are such that the maximum reasonable and safe speed for the operation of vehicles is twenty (20) miles per hour at the following location, between the hours 7:30 A.M. to 4:30 Ρ.Μ.: ON STREET Berkman Drive Now, Therefore, FROM TO Wheeless Lane Sweetbriar Street BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the City Clerk be authorized and instructed to record this finding in Section 33.39 of the Traffic Register. 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, on April 28, 1959, the City of Austin received bids for the furnishing of ties, caps, trousers and shirts for the Police Department of the City of Austin; and, WHEREAS, an evaluation of the bids received for such items shows the bid of Lorey's Sales Service in the total sum of $7,340.35 for all items to be the lowest and best bid therefor; and, WHEREAS, 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 said bid of Lorey's Sales Service in the total sum of $7,340.35 be and the same is hereby accepted, and W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager, is hereby authorized to purchase such items for the amount of such total sum. 307 309 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The City Manager submitted the following: "May 5, 1959 "Following is a tabulation of the bids received at 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, May 5, 1959 for the construction of a storm sewer in the following area: H. & T.C. Railroad Easement, from a point 2661' south of Morrow Street north to Morrow Street; Morrow Street, from H. & T.C. Railroad to Gault Street; and Gault Street to Taulbee Lane Contract No. 59-D-4. - Walter W. Schmidt $13,236.60 Ed H. Page 13,564.50 Karl B. Wagner Engr. Const., Inc. 14,959.40 Kenna Construction Company 15,547.05 Bland Construction Company 16,594.10 Austin Engineering Company 17,629.40 $14,810.00 City's Estimate "I recommend that Walter W. Schmidt with his low bid of $13,236.60 be awarded the contract for this project. "S. Reuben Rountree, Jr. Director of Public Works" Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on May 5, 1959, for the construction of a storm sewer in the H. & T.C. Railroad easement, from a point 2661 south of Morrow Street north to Morrow Street; Morrow Street, from H. & T.C. Railroad to Gault Street; and Gault Street to Taulbee Lane Contract No. 59-D-4; and, - WHEREAS, the bid of Walter W. Schmidt in the sum of $13,236.60 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 Walter W. Schmidt in the sum of $13,236.60 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 Walter W. Schmidt. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None 310 310 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS= Councilman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Austin has found that public necessity requires the expansion of the Robert Mueller Municipal Airport located in the City of Austin in order to provide for the extension of existing runways and the creation of new terminal facilities to provide for the safe takeoffydlanding and handling of commercial and private aircraft; and, to insure the safety of persons living in houses located beneath aircraft approach glide paths; and, WHEREAS, the City Council has found and determined that the hereinafter described land must be acquired in order to provide for such expansion of said airport; and, WHEREAS, the City of Austin has negotiated with the owner of such land and has been unable to agree with such owner as to the fair cash market value thereof; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the City Manager be and he is hereby authorized and directed to file or cause to be filed against all owners and lienholders, a suit in eminent domain to acquire fee simple title for said purposes to the following described tracts of land: Being all of that certain tract of land out of and a part of Lots 1 and 2 of the S. F. Nolen's Subdivision of a portion of the J. C. Harrelson Survey in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to a map or plat of said S. F. Nolen's Subdivision of record in Book 3 at page 144 of the plat records of Travis County, Texas, which certain tract of land was conveyed to John H. Arlat by the following four (4) warranty deeds: (1) Dated January 20, 1941, from Chester H. Creel et ux Minnie Creel of record in Volume 666 at Page 281 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas. (2) Dated September 16, 1941, from W. W. Carter et ux Maude Carter of record in Volume 682 at Page 431 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas. (3) Dated February 19, 1946, from W. W. Carter et ux Maude Carter of record in Volume 786 at Page 278 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas. (4) Dated August 1, 1951, from W. W. Carter et ux Maude Carter of record in Volume 1218 at Page 432 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None 1 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 31/ 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 9.9 ACRES OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE JOHN APPLEGAIT SURVEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, WHICH SAID ADDITIONAL TERRITORY LIES ADJACENT TO AND ADJOINS THE PRESENT BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, IN PARTICULARS STATED IN THE ORDINANCE. The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman White moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Ayes: 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 AΑΝΝΕΧΑTION OF CERTAIN ADDITIONAL TERRITORY CONSISTING OF 28.52 ACRES OF LAND SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE ISAAC DECKER LEAGUE 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 White moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, 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. The Council had before it for consideration the release of an easement for public utilities across the rear of Lots 10, 11, 12 and 13, Oak Acres, which subdivision is outside the city limits. MR. DOAK RAINEY had requested a letter from the City stating they no longer needed the easement as a new easement had been given. Councilman Palmer moved that the City Manager be authorized to write the letter. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None 312 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 312 tion: Announcement was made of the withdrawal of the following zoning applicaHOLIDAY REALTY CO. By Forest Pearson 7901-7903 Lazy Lane From "A" Residence 1316-1402 Anderson Lane To "LR" Local Retail 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) THE WEST 35 FEET OF LOT 4 AND THE EAST 30 FEET OF LOT 5, BLOCK V, VIOLET CROWN HEIGHTS, SECTION 2, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "B" RESIDENCE DISTRICT; (2) A TRACT OF LAND FRONTING 128.28 FEET ON THE EAST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF GROVER AVENUE AND 92.41 FEET ON THE SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF ROMERIA DRIVE, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 6105-6107 GROVER AVENUE AND 1109-1111 ROMERIA DRIVE, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "B" RESIDENCE DISTRICT; (3) LOTS 7, 8 AND 9, BLOCK 1, ALTA VISTA SUBDIVISION FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "IR" LOCAL RETAIL DISTRICT; (4) THE EAST 60 FEET OF THE SOUTH 140 FEET OF LOT 2, BLOCK M, RIDGETOP ADDITION, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "LR" LOCAL RETAIL DISTRICT; (5) THE SOUTH 50 FEET OF LOT 1, BLOCK A, SAINT LOUIS HEIGHTS, FROM "GR" GENERAL RETAIL DISTRICT TO "C-2" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT; (6) LOT 7, BLOCK 3, BROOKS SUBDIVISION, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT AND FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT AND SIXTH HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; AND, (7) A THROUGH TRACT OF LAND FRONTING APPROXIMATELY 45 FEET ON THE WEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF CAMERON ROAD AND 40 FEET ON THE EAST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF INTERREGIONAL HIGHWAY, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 5110-5112 CAMERON ROAD AND 5109-5111 INTERREGIONAL HIGHWAY, FROM "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT AND FIRST AND FIFTH HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "C-1" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT AND FIFTH HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; ALL OF SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED IN AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; ORDERING A CHANGE IN THE USE AND HEIGHT AND AREA MAPS SO AS TO RECORD THE CHANGES ORDERED HEREBY; 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. 313 313 = CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS motion, seconded by Councilman Long, 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 Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Pailmer, 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 Long, 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. MR. H. G. WEST appeared before the Council and requested a 4' easement in an alley at Oltorf and South 1st Street. He stated he wanted to build a building but did not have enough parking spaces. The Council discussed granting a variance. No action was taken as they wanted to go look at the property. The Council welcomed MR. VAUGHN WILSON, City Attorney of Lubbock, Texas. The Council welcomed a group of City Officials and Members of the Chamber of Commerce from Alice, Texas. MR. JOE WELLS introduced MR. H. P. HARKINS, President of the Chamber of Commerce; MR. ELMO DRUMB, City Manager; JUDGE WASH STORM, County Judge; and MR. G. G. PETERS, Manager of the Chamber of Commerce. MR. FRANK DENIUS and MR.CLYDE MALONE appeared representing the Austin Transit Corporation, and requested that they be granted permission to abandon the line to FORD VILLAGE when school is out. They stated they had operated the line for 11 months and it had not proved successful. Discussion was held and no action was taken. The Mayor asked that the public be put on notice of this request. Mr. Denius stated the Company had purchased five (5) new buses. Mr. Denius commended MR. DOREN R. ESKEW, City Attorney, for his extraordinary and able presentation of a case before the Supreme Court. The Council stood in Mr. Eskew's honor. On the request of Mr. Bob Potts, Councilman Palmer moved that the following zoning application be set for public hearing May 28, 1959 and that it be readvertised and new notices sent out: GEORGE A. JOHNS 1131-1147 Kirk Avenue From "C" Commercial 6th 1124-1126 Airport Blvd. To "C-l" Commercial The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: 314 314 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Councilman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, on May 5, 1959, the City of Austin received sealed bids for the construction of a Terminal Building at Robert Mueller Municipal Airport; and, WHEREAS, the base bids of B. B. McGee Construction Co. for the work and materials to be performed and furnished under the General Construction Contract; Dean Johnston for the work and materials to be performed and furnished under the Electrical Contract; Borter Plumbing and Heating Company for the work and materials to be performed and furnished under the Plumbing, Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning Contract, were in each case, respectively, the lowest and best bids and the total amount of such bids is lower than any other combination of bids for the same work and materials; and, WHEREAS, certain alternates have been recommended by the Architects as set forth in that certain letter dated May 7, 1959, from Fehr & Granger to the City Council, a copy of which is attached hereto and is made a part hereof; and, WHEREAS, the architects employed by the City and the City Manager have recommended the acceptance of the bids of B. L. McGee Construction Co., Dean Johnston, and Porter Plumbing and Heating Company, with the alternates in each case as shown in said letter from said architects to the City Council dated May 9, 1959; but, WHEREAS, the City Council desires to neigher accept nor to reject the bid of B. L. McGee as to Alternate 2, Airline partitions, at this time, but does desire to accept bids, subject to approval of the U. S. Federal Aviation Agency as to the other base bids and alternates in each case as shown in said letter of May 9, 1959; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That subject to approval of the U. S. Federal Aviation Agency said bids be and the same are hereby accepted, and W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager, is hereby authorized and directed to execute a contract on behalf of the City of Austin with B. L. McGee Construction Co., in the sum of $747,451.00; with Dean Johnston in the sum of $105,558.00; and with Porter Plumbing and Heating Company in the sum of $204,668.00. (letter attached) "The Austin City Council Municipal Building Austin, Texas Re: Terminal Building at Robert Mueller Municipal Airport, Austin, Texas "The Honorable Mayor and Members of the Council "Greetings: "The bids for the Terminal Building at Robert Mueller Municipal Airport were 315 315 CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS received in the Council Chamber, May 5,1959 at 3:00 P.M. The complete tabulation is attached. "In analyzing the bids received, we find that between the three lowest general bids there is a difference which does not exceed 1-1/2% of the low bid. In the three lowest Electrical bids there is a difference which does not exceed 4-1/2% of the low bid. Innthe three lowest combined Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning and Ventilating bids there is a difference which does not exceed 2-1/10% of the low bid. "In the light of the present economic climate existing throughout the country, we feel that we have received good competitive bids. The City of Austin will receive under these contracts a quality building at a reasonable cost. This terminal building is designed to meet Austin's growing needs in air transportation until apporximately 1970-1975 with a logical economical expansion planned to take care of the forseeable needs until 1985. "We have reviewed the serveal bids with the low contractors and find these bids to be in compliance with the contract documents. In view of the above facts, it is our recommendation that the contracts be awarded on the following basis: "GENERAL CONSTRUCTION B. L. MCGEE Base Bid - Alternate la, Loading Finger Alternate lb, Loading Finger *Alternate 2, Airline partitions, Braniff etc. $698,000.00 +23,025.00 + 7,407.00 + 1,947.00 Continental Trans-Texas Alternate 3, Metal Lockers 1,173.00 + 1,432.00 + 8,913.00 Alternate 5, Control Tower Elevator / 18,400.00 Alternate 8, Omit paving Court 1 1,893.00 Alternate 10, Guard Rails - 18,401.00 Contingency to replace re- designed handrail *Reimbursable from Airlines 12,000.00 $752,003.00 4,552.00 $747,451.00 "ELECTRICAL DEAN JOHNSTON Base Bid Alternate E (la) lighting and sound loading finger, Unit a Alternate 1 (lb) lighting and sound loading finger, Unit b "MECHANICAL, PLUMBING, HEATING, AIR CONDITIONING AND VENTILATING PORTER PLUMBING & HEATING COMPANY - $104,138.00 + 518.00 902.00 $105,558.00 316 316 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS: Base Bid Alternate Cl, Flow Meters Grand Total $200,888.00 +3,780.00 $204,668.00 $1,057,677.00 "The above recommended contractors are Austin organizations of proven ability, integrity and financial responsibility. We hope you will act upon our recommendation with favor. "Cordially, FEHR & GRANGER By: (Sgd) Charles Granger 7 May 1959" The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor brought up the following zoning applications deferred from last week: JEWEL SIMMONS 1600 Garner Avenue From "A" Residence To "B" Residence NOT 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: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Ayes: Noes: None The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "B" Residence and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 501-503 West 37th St. Bert D. Burnes, Purchaser From "A" Residence To "0" Office RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission. and to include 505-507 West 37th Street The Mayor asked those who wished to grant the change to "O" Office and to include 505-507 West 37th Street 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. 317 317 =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS CITY OF AUSTIN & MRS.PEARL ESCHBERGER By Trueman O'Quinn 601-605 Park Place 2507-2511 San Jacinto 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 to cover. In connection with the Eschberger zoning, Councilman White moved that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a deed to the city property for $10,000; and an ordinance vacating Old Duval Street south of Park Place. 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 the City Manager be authorized to enter into a lease agreement with HARRY MOORE for the Poole Tract at 27th and Guadalupe (less the 18' needed for widening Guadalupe) for $250 per month, with an option to buy the land for $40,000 within three (3) years, the lease being for a five (5) year term with an option to renew for five (5) years and to provide for improvements of not less than $18,000 to become the city's upon expiration of the lease. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The City Manager reviewed the position of the City in the joint ownership of a 24" water line with the Travis-Williamson County Water District No. 1. At the time the District built their line they needed only a 16" line and the City wanted a 24" line and agreed to pay the $12,000 difference. Now the Water District wants to sell the water line to the City to pay bonds that the District has coming due. Discussion was held on the advantages and disadvantages of the Joint ownership and the cost of constructing a new line. Councilman Long was not in favor of buying the line stating that if it was good business at the time they entered into the agreement it was still good. Councilman White moved that the City Manager be authorized to purchase the interest of the TravisWilliamson County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 in the 24" water main from Burnet Road to Balcones Drive for the cost of the line, provided the money is paid in trust for the bond holders of the District. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: Councilman Long* 318 318 _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS *Councilman Long stated that they were spending money that they didn't have to spend. Councilman Long moved that permission be granted for a SENIOR CITIZENS Parade May 14th at 2:00 P.M. and a BASEBALL Parade May 12th. 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 permission be granted for fireworks at the Baseball Field on May 12th. 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 two (2) parking spaces be granted at the County Court House, on the Guadalupe Street side, for the County Treasurer and the District Clerk. 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 F.F.A. be granted permission to hang two (2) banners, July 12th. 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 the City Manager be authorized to grant an option to CHARLES WOLF, JR. to buy approximately one-half (2) acre of the Stroburg property bought by the City (if the City does not need the acre) as part of the consideration of purchase of property from Mr. Wolf for rightof-way for Ben White Boulevard. 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 the City Manager be authorized to accept the offer of the owners of the property at 5th and Pedernales Streets for right-ofway needed for our rail spur to the new Power Plant, being $20,000 for all land, cost of moving and damages to all buildings. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None 319 319 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS The Council recessed at 12:15 P.M. RECESSED MEETING: 3:00 Ρ.Μ. The Mayor stated this was a public hearing on THOROUGHFARE STANDARDS. MR. HOYLE OSBORNE, Director of Planning, presented the recommendations of the Planning Commission for right-of-way and paving widths for the various types of streets as follows: Minor Streets Collector Streets (if serve residential area) Secondary Thoroughfare Primary Thoroughfare - 50' right-of-way 30' paving 80' right-of-way 44' paving 60' right-of-way 40' paving 90' right-of-way 120' right-of-way 44' paving initial 68' paving ultimate 44' paving initial 43-14-43 ultimate They requested the adoption of a Thoroughfare Plan, and recommended that the City pay for all right-of-way over 80' and in some instances, over 60'. The Council felt this should be considered further and clarified before formal action of any kind is taken. MR. DAVE BARROW, Chairman, and other members of the Planning Commission were present A group of Subdividers was also present and MR. W. L. BRADFIELD and MR. NELSON PUETT spoke. • Financial and legal implications of the policy were discussed at length with special attention given to financing the purchase of the right-of-way and its relation to the Fiscal Policy of the City in subdivisions. There being no further business, the Council adjourned at 5:40 P.M., subject to the call of the Mayor. ATTEST: Grace Monroe Assistant City Clerk APPROVED Tow mille Mayor