361 361 =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting June 04, 1959 10:00 Α.Μ. Council Chamber, City Hall The meeting was called to order with Mayor Miller presiding. Roll call: Present: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Absent: None Present also: W. Terrell Blodgett, Assistant City Manager; Doren R. Eskew, City Attorney; Reuben Rountree, Jr., Director of Public Works; Robert A. Miles, Chief of Police. Invocation was delivered by REV. FRANK BUECHLEY, Central Christian Church, 1110 Guadalupe. Councilman White moved that the Minutes of the Meeting of May 28, 1959, be approved. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None 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 DESIGNATION FROM "B" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT ON LOT 32 AND THE WEST 60 FEET OF LOTS 30 AND 31, LOUIS HORST'S SUBDIVISION, 362 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; ORDERING A CHANGE IN THE USE MAPS SO AS TO RECORD THE CHANGE HEREBY ORDERED; AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Bechtol moved that the ordinance be passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None 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 DESIGNATION FROM "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT TO "C-1" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT ON A TRACT OF LAND FRONTING APPROXIMATELY 236 FEET ALONG THE EAST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF KIRK AVENUE AND APPROXIMATELY 293 REONG THE WEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF AIRPORT BOULEVARD, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 1131-1147 KIRK AVENUE AND 1124-1126 AIRPORT BOULEVARD, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; ORDERING A CHANGE IN THE USE MAPS SO AS TO RECORD THE CHANGE HEREBY ORDERED; AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Bechtol moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Bechtol moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Bechtol moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, 363 363 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Miller introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, JULY 17, 1941, AND RECORDED IN ORDINANCE BOOK "L", PAGES 152-174, INCLUSIVE, OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, WHICH ORDINANCE WAS AMENDATORY OF THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING ZONING REGULATIONS AND DISTRICTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, APRIL 23, 1931, AND RECORDED IN BOOK "I", PAGES 301-310, INCLUSIVE, OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, THE AMENDATORY ORDINANCE HEREBY CHANGING THE FOLLOWING: (1) LOT 2, BLOCK 3, UNIVERSITY PARK ADDITION, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "B" RESIDENCE DISTRICT; (2) (A) AN IRREGULAR SHAPED TRACT OF LAND FRONTING 30 FEET ON THE WEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF CHICON STREET, BEGINNING AT A POINT 330 FEET NORTH OF THE NORTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF EAST IST STREET, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 120 AND REAR OF 112-118 CHICON STREET, AND (B) FIVE LOTS FRONTING 202.5 FEET ON THE WEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF CHICON STREET, BEGINNING AT A POINT 128 FEET NORTH OF THE NORTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF EAST 1ST STREET; AN INTERIOR LOT HAVING DIMENSIONS OF 40.5 FEET BY 155 FEET, SAME BEING LOTS 1-5 AND LOT 10, BURNS SUBDIVISION PLUS A 20 BY 40.5 FT. RESERVE STRIP LOCATED BETWEEN LOTS 1 AND 10 OF SAID SUBDIVISION; THREE INTERIOR LOTS HAVING DIMENSIONS OF 46 BY 140 FEET, SAME BEING LOTS 10-12, CYPHER RESUBDIVISION, PLUS A 20 FOOT STRIP ALONG THE NORTH AND EAST SIDES OF SAID LOTS 10-12, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 110-118 CHICON, REAR OF 110 CHICON, AND THE REAR OF 200-204 CHICON, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT; (3) (A) A PORTION OF A LOT FRONTING 50 FEET ON THE NORTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF GREENLAWN PARKWAY, BEGINNING AT A POINT 80 FEET WEST OF THE WEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF BURNET ROAD, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 2406-2408 GREENLAWN PARKWAY, FROM "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT TO "C-1" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT; AND (B) A PORTION OF ONE LOT FRONTING 20 FEET ON THE NORTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF GREENLAWN PARKWAY, BEGINNING AT A POINT 130 FEET WEST OF THE WEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF BURNET ROAD, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 2410 GREENLAWN PARKWAY, FROM "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT TO "C-2" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT; (4) LOTS 1-8, 364 364 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MANOR HILLS, SECTION 10, FROM INTERIM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT AND INTERIM FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "BB" RESIDENCE DISTRICT AND FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; (5) A TRACT OF LAND FRONTING APPROXIMATELY 77 FEET ON THE EAST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF NORTH LAMAR BOULEVARD, BEGINNING AT A POINT APPROXIMATELY 350 FEET SOUTH OF THE SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF WEST POWELL LANE, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 8129 (8123-8127) NORTH LAMAR BOULEVARD, FROM "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT TO "C-1" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT; AND (6) LOTS 1-10, BLOCK 57, CHRISTIAN AND FELLMAN ADDITION, FROM "O" OFFICE DISTRICT TO "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT; ALL OF SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; ORDERING A CHANGE IN THE USE AND HEIGHT AND AREA MAPS SO AS TO RECORD THE CHANGES HEREBY ORDERED; AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Bechtol moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Benhtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Bechtol moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Bechtol moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. The Council set the following zoning applications for public hearing at 11:00 A.M. June 25, 1959: DAN E. McCASKILL By Trueman O'Quinn HARRY S. WILDER (Capitol Bowling Co.) 819-821 East 32nd Street 3106-10 Red River 5732 Grover Avenue From "A" Residence To "O" Office RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission From "C" Commercial To "C-1" Commercial RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission 365 365 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS The Assistant City Manager submitted the following: "June 2, 1959 "Following is a tabulation of the bids received at 10 A.M., Tuesday, June 2, 1959 for the construction of a storm sewer in the following area: Melridge Place from Robert E. Lee Road Easement to Bluebonnet Lane, Bluebonnet Lane from Melridge Place to 125 feet north of Frazier Avenue, and Rundell Place from Bluebonnet Lane to Paramount Avenue - Contract No. 59-D-17. "Austin Engineering Company $48,243.39 Karl Wagner, Inc. 48,291.96 Ed H. Page 49,142.50 Walter W. Schmidt 49,416.40 Lee Maners 52,465.63 Bland Construction Company 54,269.50 "City's Estimate $53,000.00 "I recommend that Austin Engineering Company with their low bid of $48,243.39 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 June 2, 1959, for the construction of a storm sewer in the following area: Melridge Place from Robert E. Lee Road Easement to Bluebonnet Lane, Bluebonnet Lane from Melridge Place to 125 feet north of Frazier Avenue, and Rundell Place from Bluebonnet Lane to Paramount Avenue Contract No. 59-D-17; and, - WHEREAS, the bid of Austin Engineering Company in the sum of $48,243.39 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 Austin Engineering Company in the sum of $48,243.39 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 Austin Engineering Company. The motion, seconded by Councilman Bechtol, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None 366 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS The Assistant City Manager submitted the following: "June 2, 1959 "Mr. W. T. Williams, Jr. City Manager Austin, Texas "Dear Mr. Williams: "Bids were received until 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, June 2, 1959, at the office of the Director of Water and Sewer Department for construction of 24" Water Main along Chestnut Avenue and Rosewood Ave. from Washington Ave. to Airport Blvd., then publicly opened and read in the Second Floor Conference Room, Municipal Building Austin, Texas. "The following is a tabulation of the bids received: "FIRM J. R. Barnes Engineering Company Karl B. Wagner Engineering Construc- tion Co. Austin Engineering Company Bland Construction Company "AMOUNT WORKING DAYS $71,380.00 75 74,406.00 100 79,297.20 90 84,702.50 90 "It is recommended that the Contract be awarded to J. R. Barnes Engineering Company on their low Bid of $71,380.00 with 75 working days. "Yours truly, (Sgd) Victor R. Schmidt, Jr. Superintendent, Water Distribution (Sgd) Albert R. Davis Director Water and Sewer Department Approved: W.T. Williams, Jr. City Manager" Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on June 2, 1959, for the construction of 24" Water Main along Chestnut Ave. and Rosewood Ave. from Washington Ave. to Airport Blvd.; and, WHEREAS, the bid of J. R. Barnes Engineering Company in the sum of $71,380.00 was the lowest and best bid therefor, and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Director of the Water and Sewer Department 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 J. R. Barnes Engineering Company in the sum of $71,380.00 be and the same is hereby accepted, and W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager of the 367 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 367 City of Austin is hereby authorized and directed to execute a contract on behalf of the City of Austin with J. R. Barnes Engineering Company. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Assistant City Manager submitted the following: "Sealed bids opened May 25, 1959 2:00 Ρ.Μ. Tabulated by: O.G. Brush, Purchasing Agent CITY OF AUSTIN BIDS ON FUEL OIL POWER PLANT Texas Calgary Company Humble Oil & Refining Co. Magnolia Pet. Co. FUEL OIL per City Specs 12000 $3.75 $45,000.00 E-346 bbls. $3.67 $44,100.00 $3.93 $47,160.00 Texas Co. Shell Oil Company Eastern States Pet. & Chem. No Bid No Bid No Bid Peters Oil Co. No Bid Continental Oil Co. No Bid "NOTE: Humble Oil & Refining Company does not meet City Specifications as pertaining to sulphur content and the fact that Humble would not guarantee the fuel oil not to stratify in storage. A fuel oil that has stratified may cause the fires in the furnaces to be unstable and present problems of combustion. "RECOMMENDATION: Recommended purchase of 12000 barrels of Fuel Oil from Texas Calgary Company as lowest bid meeting specifications. "W.T. Williams, Jr., City Manager" Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on May 25, 1959, for the purchase of 12,000 barrels of fuel oil for the City of Austin Power Plant; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Texas Calgary Company in the sum of $45,000.00 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 Texas Calgary Company in the sum of $45,000.00 be and 368 368 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 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 Texas Calgary Company. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Assistant City Manager submitted the following: "Sealed bids opened 2:00 P.M. June 2, 1959 Tabulated by: O.G. Brush, Purchasing Agent "CITY OF AUSTIN BIDS FOR TRUCKS & CHASSIS ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION MANUFACTURER BID NO. DESCRIPTION International Ford Chevrolet QUAN. A. J. MALONEY ARMSTRONG- CAPITOL JOHNSON CHEVROLET 7968 1½ ton Cab & Chassis 1 ea. $2284.99 $2328.00 $2344.00 per City Spec. Trade-in 1942 GMC 2 ton City No. P71 1 ea. Net difference 7969 2 ton Cab & Chassis Trade-in 1949 Dodge 1½ ton City No. P-96 Net difference 7970 3/4 ton Pick-Up No trade-in 7971 1 ton Cab & Chassis $ 300.00 $1984.99 $ 365.00 $1963.00 $ 300.00 $2044.00 1 ea. $2491.81 $2439.00 $2533.00 1 ea. $ 200.00 $ 165.00 $ 300.00 $2291.81 $2274.00 $2233.00 1 ea. $1766.00 $1790.00 $1.798.00 1 ea. $2047.90 $1.892.00 $1890.00 Trade-in 1952-3/4 ton Dodge Pick-Up City No. P-123 1 ea. Net difference $ 150.00 $1897.90 $ 290.00 $ 150.00 $1602.00 $1740.00 7972 2 ton Truck Stake 1 ea. $3530.60 $3443.00 $3465.00 Body Trade-in 1941 GMC 2 ton City No. P-81 1 ea. Net difference $ 300.00 $3230.60 $ 485.00 $ 300.00 $2958.00 $3165.00 7973 3/4 ton Cab & Chassis 1 ea. $1736.30 $1752.00 $1739.00 Trade-in 1951 - 3/4 ton Chev. Pick-up City No. P-116 1 ea. Net difference $ 200.00 $1536.30 $ 315.00 $1437.00 $ 200.00 $1539.00 "Invitation to bid also sent to C. B. Smith and Capitol Truck & Trailer who did not submit a bid. "Recommendation: Recommend low bid on each separate price inquiry. "W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager" 369 369 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on June 2, for the purchase of trucks and chassis for use by the Electric Distribution Department of the City of Austin; and, WHEREAS, the bids of Armstrong-Johnson in the sum of $1963.00 and tradein for one 1-1/2 ton cab and chassis, in the sum of $1602.00 and trade-in for one 1 ton cab and chassis, in the sum of $2958.00 and trade-in for one 2 ton truck stake body and in the sum of $1437.00 and trade-in for one 3/4 ton cab and chassis, were the lowest bids therefor; and, WHEREAS, the bid of A. J. Maloney in the sum of $1766 for one 3/4 ton pick-up, was the lowest bid therefor; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Capitol Chevrolet in the sum of $2233.00 and trade-in for 2 ton cab and chassis, was the lowest bid therefor; and, WHEREAS, the acceptance of these bids 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 bids of Armstrong-Johnson in the sum of $1963.00 and trade-in for one 1-1/2 ton cab and chassis, in the sum of $1602.00 and trade-in for one 1 ton cab and chassis, in the sum of $2958.00 and trade-in for one 2 ton truck stake body, in the sum of $1437.00 and trade-in for one 3/4 ton cab and chassis; the bid of A. J. Maloney in the sum of $1766.00 for one 3/4 ton pick-up; and the bid of Capitol Chevrolet in the sum of $2233.00 and trade-in for one 2 ton cab and chassis, be and the same are hereby accepted, and W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager, is hereby authorized to enter into contracts with said companies for the purchase of said trucks and chassis. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None No action was taken on the contract for insurance sales at the Airport Terminal Building with TELE-TRIP COMPANY, INC., and the matter was deferred until next week. 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 and directed to execute on behalf of the City of Austin, Texas, Amendment No. 1 to that certain grant agreement with the United States of America, Federal Aviation Agency, designated Contract No. C2ca 4588-A, Robert Mueller Municipal 370 =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 320 Airport, Project No. 9-41-078-5702, in accordance with the terms and provisions of said Amendment No. I to said grant agreement, exhibited to the City Council by the City Manager and attached hereto; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to keep this resolution together with the attached Amendment No. 1 to said above described grant agreement, in the permanent files of the City of Austin without recording said Amendment No. 1 at length upon the Minutes of the City Council. The motion, seconded by Councilman Bechtol, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Mayor Miller introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CERTAIN CONTRACT WITH NASH PHILLIPS COPUS; PROVIDING FOR THE APPROPRIATION OF MONEY PAID TO THE CITY OF AUSTIN UNDER SUCH CONTRACT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman White moved that The the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None 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 Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman White moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, 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 WESTERN TRAILS, INC.; PROVIDING FOR THE APPROPRIATION OF MONEY PAID TO THE CITY OF AUSTIN UNDER SUCH CONTRACT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 371 The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman White moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None 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 Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman White moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor Minounced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the City Council of the City of Austin hereby approves the erection of a boat garage on the property owned by Gene Naumann as described in the Travis County Deed Records and known as a one-half acre tract, a portion of the A. Ritcherson Survey #12 on the shore of Lake Austin approximately two miles above the City Park and on the opposite side of the river, and hereby authorizes the said Gene Naumann to construct, maintain and operate this boat garage subject to same being constructed in compliance with all the ordinances relating thereto and further subject to the foregoing attached recommendations; and the Building Inspector is hereby authorized to issue an occupancy permit for the erection of this boat garage after full compliance with all the provisions of this resolution. Said permission shall be held to be granted and accepted subject to all necessary, reasonable and proper, present and future regulations and ordinances of the City of Austin, Texas, in the enforcement of the proper police, fire and health regulations and the right of revocation is retained if, after hearing, it is found by the City Council that the said Gene Naumann has failed and refused, and will continue to fail and refuse to perform any such conditions regulations and ordinances. (Recommendations attached) "Austin, Texas June 4, 1959 "Mr. W. T. Williams, Jr. City Manager Austin, Texas 372 372 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS "Dear Sir: "I, the undersigned, have reviewed the plans and have considered the application of Gene Naumann, owner of property abutting on that part of Lake Austin lying upstream from the westerly extension of the south line of Windsor Road approximately two miles above the City Park and on the opposite side of the river, the same being a one half acre tract, a portion of the A. Ritcherson Survey #12, as recorded in the Travis County Deed Records, for permission to construct and maintain a boat garage projecting out into the lake approximately 36 feet beyond the normal high water level. The construction details meeting all requirements, I recommend that if Gene Naumann is granted his request by the City Council, that it be subject to the following conditions: "(1) That nothing but creosoted piles, cedar piles or concrete piles, substantially braced and bolted to withstand wind and water pressure, be used in the construction and that no structure shall extend more than one-third the distance from shore to shore at the point where structure is located, or be nearer than ten feet to any side property line of the owner of applicant. "(2) That no business, such as a restaurant, dance hall, concession stand, or any other enterprise for the sale of goods, wares and merchandise, except marine supplies and tackle, and no living quarters of any character, shall be erected on any pier, dock, wharf, float, island, piling or other structure extending into or above Lake Austin. "(3) That every structure shall be equipped with proper lights which show all around the horizon for night use and shall be equipped with flags or other warnings for daylight use. "(4) That all structures extending out into the Lake be constantly kept in a state of good repair and that the premises be kept reasonably clean at all times. "Respectfully submitted, (Sgd) J. C. Eckert Building Inspector" The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the City Council of the City of Austin hereby approves as a filling station site the property located at the Northeast corner of South 1st Street and St. Elmo Road, which property fronts 125 feet on St. Elmo Road and 125 feet on South 1st Street, being known as a portion of Lot 16 of Fortview Addition in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, and hereby authorizes the said ChesleyBaity Development Corporation to construct, maintain, and operate a drive-in 1 373 ==CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 323 gasoline filling station and to construct curbs, ramps, and sidewalks in conjunction therewith subject to the same being constructed in compliance with all ordinances relating thereto, and further subject to the foregoing attached recommendations and plans. The Building Inspector is hereby authorized to issue an occupancy permit for the operation of this filling station after full compliance with all the provisions of this resolution, and said permission shall be held to be granted and accepted to all necessary, reasonable and proper, present and future regulations and ordinances of the City of Austin, Texas, in the enforcement of the proper Police, Traffic and Fire regulations; and the right of revocation is retained, if after hearing it is found by the City Council that the said Chesley-Baity Development Corporation has failed and refused and will continue to fail and refuse to perform any such conditions, regulations, and ordinances. (Recommendations attached) "Mr. W. T. Williams, Jr. City Manager Austin, Texas "Dear Sir: "June 4, 1959 "We, the undersigned, have considered the application of Chesley - Baity Development Corporation for permission to construct, maintain, and operate a drive-in gasoline filling station and to construct commercial driveways in conjunction therewith upon the property located at the Northeast corner of South 1st Street and St. Elmo Road, which property fronts 125 feet on St. Elmo Road and 125 feet on South 1st Street, being known as a portion of Lot 16 of Fortview Addition in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, and the property upon which this filling station is to be located is owned by Chesley Baity Development Corporation and is under lease to Statewide Investment Trust Company. We hereby advise that the following conditions exist. "The property upon which this filling station is to be located is designated as "C" Commercial Use District upon the zoning maps of the City of Austin. "All drainage, natural or otherwise, from this filling station is to be disposed of in such a manner that such drainage will not flow across the sidewalk area into the street, and furthermore, shall not create a nuisance to others in the neighborhood. It is understood that the disposal of such drainage shall be entirely the responsibility of the property owner. Any waste connection to a storm sewer which empties into an open drainageway shall be discon- tinued, if the waste becomes a nuisance or damages any property or rights of others in the vicinity of the open drainageway. "We recommend that Chesley Baity Development Corporation be granted permission to construct, maintain, and operate said drive-in gasoline filling station and to construct curbs, ramps, and sidewalks in conjunction therewith subject to the following conditions. "(1) That all buildings and equipment shall be placed inside of the property line; correct lines to be obtained before construction starts or equipment is installed. Lines and grades to be obtained from the Department 374 374 CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS of Public Works for entrances and driveways; building lines to be approved by the City Building Inspector. That the applicant shall confer with the Department of Public Works as to future grades of the sidewalks and gutters on the adjacent streets before he starts any construction relative to the filling station. "(2) That only underground tanks shall be used, and that all pumps shall be so located that it will be impracticable to service motor vehicles therefrom while said motor vehicles are standing on any part of a sidewalk, street, or alley. "(3) That the gasoline tanks, pumps, and all equipment used in connection with the storage and handling of gasoline shall be an approved type and shall bear the label of Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., and that all construction of the filling station improvements shall be in accordance with the Building Ordinance, the Zoning Ordinance, the Filling Station Ordinance, and in accordance with the ordinance prohibiting the disposal of commercial water or oils upon the City Streets. "(4) That the grades of the station shall be such that no waste water or oils or any floor washings shall ever pass over the City sidewalk area and that all of said oils and water shall be concentrated into a combined grease and sand trap which shall be constructed in accordance with our standard plan 2-H-146. "(5) That all filling station improvements, pump islands, driveways, ramps, gutters, sidewalks, and curbs shall be constructed of concrete at the expense of the applicant as set forth upon the plan, hereto attached, which plan bears the Department of Public Works file number 2-H-1647. "(6) Expansion joints shall be constructed as shown upon the plan, hereto attached, marked 2-H-1647 and shall be of the premoulded type. "(7) When the owner considers that he has complied with all the requirements of the City of Austin for filling stations, he shall apply for a final inspection, and upon approval, the Building Inspector shall issue a Certification of Operation before such filling station can be put into service. "Respectfully submitted, (Sgd) S. Reuben Rountree, Jr. Director of Public Works (Sgd) J. C. Eckert Building Inspector" The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Councilman Palmer 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, 375 375 _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT Southern Union Gas Company be and the same is hereby permitted to lay and construct its gas mains in and upon the following streets: (1) A gas main in SHOAL CREEK BOULEVARD, from a point 141 feet north of Greenlawn Parkway northerly 644 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said SHOAL CREEK BOULEVARD. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2½ feet. (2) A gas main in STARDUST DRIVE, from Shoal Creek Boulevard to I. & G. N. R.R., the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said STARDUST DRIVE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2½ feet. (3) A gas main in SKYLARK DRIVE, from Shoal Creek Boulevard to I. & G. N. R.R., the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said SKYLARK DRIVE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2 feet. (4) A gas main in WILLIAMS STREET, from a point 155 feet east of Shirley Avenue easterly 224 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said WILLIAMS STREET. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2½ feet. (5) A gas main in ROWENA AVENUE, from a point 50 feet south of East 51st Street northerly 93 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 14 feet east of and parallel to the west property line of said ROWENA AVENUE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2½ feet. (6) A gas main in EAST 518T STREET, from a point 144 feet west of Rowena Avenue easterly 158 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said EAST 51ST STREET. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2½ feet. (7) A gas mainiin HOME PLACE, from a point 161.5 feet east of Georgian Drive westerly 168 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet south of and parallel 376 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS to the north property line of said HOME PLACE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2½ feet. (8) A gas main in TOM GREEN STREET, from a point 6.5 feet south of East 34th Street southerly 167 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 20 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said TOM GREEN STREET. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2½ feet. (9) A gas main in WHITE OAK DRIVE, from a point 773.5 feet east of Georgian Drive westerly 780 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said WHITE OAK DRIVE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2½ feet. (10) A gas main in RED OAK CIRCLE, from Georgian Drive to South Red Oak Circle, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said RED OAK CIRCLE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2½ feet (11) A gas main in SOUTH RED OAK CIRCLE, from Red Oak Circle to White Oak Drive, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said SOUTH RED OAK CIRCLE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2½ feet (12) A gas main in BURRELL DRIVE, from a point 5 feet south of Weyford Drive northerly 191 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said BURRELL DRIVE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2½ feet. (13) A gas main in KROMER STREET, from a point 140 feet north of Villanova Drive northerly 330 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said KROMER STREET. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2½ feet. (14) A gas main in WEYFORD DRIVE, from Burrell Drive to Kromer Street, the centerline of which gas main shall be 928 =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 377 377 6.5 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said WEYFORD DRIVE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2½ feet. (15) A gas main in CLAWSON ROAD, from a point 80 feet south of Philco Drive southerly 813 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said CLAWSON ROAD. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2½ feet. (16) A gas main in SOUTH FOREST DRIVE, from a point 70 feet south of Sylvandale Drive southerly and easterly 286 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said SOUTH FOREST DRIVE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2½ feet. (17) A gas main in GLADEVIEW DRIVE, from a point 410.5 feet west of South Forest Drive easterly 454 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said GLADEVIEW DRIVE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2½ feet. (18) A gas main in MAJESTIC DRIVE, from a point 319.5 feet south of Gladeview Drive northerly 363 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of sadd MAJESTIC DRIVE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2 feet. (19) A gas main in PARKDALE PLACE, from a point 6.5 feet west of the east property line of Clawson Road easterly and southerly 335 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said PARKDALE PLACE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless 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 378 378 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 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 vicinity of a fire plug, water must be used at intervals during the course of backfilling of the ditches. THAT the work and laying of said gas mains, including the excavation in the streets, and the restoration and maintenance of said 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. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Councilman Palmer 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 lay and construct its gas mains in and upon the following streets: (1) A gas main in BURRELL DRIVE, from a point 136 feet north of Weyford Drive northerly 562 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said BURRELL DRIVE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than2 feet. (2) A gas main in KROMER STREET, from a point 139 feet north of Weyford Drive northerly 184 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said KROMER STREET. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2 feet. (3) A gas main in FAIRFIELD DRIVE, from U. S Highway 183 to Contour Drive, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said FAIRFIELD DRIVE. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 379 379 Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2½ feet. (4) A gas main in OHLEN ROAD, from a point in the west property line of U. S. Highway 183 westerly 925 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said OHLEN ROAD Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2½ feet. (5) A gas main in CONTOUR DRIVE, from Ohlen Road to Fairfield Drive, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said COUNTOUR DRIVE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2½ feet. (6) A gas main in FAIRFIELD DRIVE, from a point 6.5 feet south of the north property line of Fairfield Drive westerly and southerly 197 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet east of and parallel to the west property line of said FAIRFIELD DRIVE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2½ feet. (7) A gas main crossing OHLEN ROAD the centerline of which gas main shall be 141.5 feet west of and parallel to the west line of U. S. Highway No. 183 and shall extend from a point 6.5 feet south of the north property line of Ohlen Road to a point 6.5 feet north of the south property line of OHLEN ROAD. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2½ feet. (8) A gas main in LANSING DRIVE, from a point 100 feet south of Sylvandale Drive southerly 1,180 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said LANSING DRIVE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2½ feet (9) A gas main in GLADEVIEW DRIVE, from a point 6.5 feet west of the east property line of Lansing Drive easterly 757 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said GLADEVIEW DRIVE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2½ feet. 380 380 CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS (10) A gas main in GLENCOE CIRCLE, from a point 6.5 feet south of the north property line of Lansing Drive, easterly and southerly 464 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet south and west of and parallel to the north and east property line of said GLENCOE CIRCLE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2½ feet. (11) A gas main in MAJESTIC DRIVE, from a point 454.5 feet north of Lansing Drive southerly 461 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said MAJESTIC DRIVE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2½ feet. (12) A gas main in GIVENS AVENUE, from a point 123 feet east of Maple Avenue westerly 130 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said GIVENS AVENUE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2½ feet. (13) A gas main in MAPLE AVENUE, from East 19th Street northerly 355 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said MAPLE AVENUE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2½ feet. (14) A gas main in CHESTNUT AVENUE, from East 19th Street northerly 360 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said CHESTNUT AVENUE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2½ feet. (15) A gas main in FASTCREST DRIVE, from a point 135 feet north of Croslin Street northerly 325 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said EASTCREST DRIVE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2½ feet. (16) A gas main in CRESTLAND DRIVE, from Northcrest Boulevard to Eastcrest Drive, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet north of and parallel to the south property line of said CRESTLAND DRIVE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2 feet. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 381 381 (17) A gas main in NORTHCREST BOULEVARD, from a point 46 feet north of Crestland Drive northerly 1,076 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said NORTHCREST BOULEVARD. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2½ feet. (18) A gas main in PRAIRIE DELL, from Northcrest Boulevard to Carriage Drive, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said PRAIRIE DELL. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2½ feet. (19) A gas main in CARRIAGE DRIVE, from Prairie Dell to Cinderella Drive, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said CARRIAGE DRIVE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not lees that 2 feet. (20) A gas main in CINDERELLA DRIVE, from Northcrest Boulevard to Carriage Drive, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said CINDERELLA DRIVE. Sand gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2½ feet. (21) A gas main in SHOAL CREEK BOULEVARD, from a point 40 feet north of West 41st Street southerly 40 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 7.5 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said SHOAL CREEK BOULEVARD. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2 feet. (22) A gas main in WEST 39½ STREET, from a point 58 feet east of Shoal Creek Boulevard westerly 185 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 7.5 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said WEST 39½ STREET. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2½ feet. (23) A gas main in MILLS AVENUE, from a point 73 feet north of West 37th Street northerly 45 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 13.5 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said MILLS AVENUE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2½ feet. 382 382 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS (24) A gas main in ARDATH STREET, from a point 6.5 feet south of the north property line of Pegram Avenue northerly 212 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said ARDATH STREET. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless 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 vicinity of a fire plug, water must be used at intervals during the course of backfilling of the ditches. THAT the work and laying of said gas mains, including the excavation in the streets, and the restoration and maintenance of said 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. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None MAYOR MILLER asked that when these mains were laid, that the Gas Company be urged to put the streets back in good shape. Councilman Palmer introduced the following ordinance and moved that it be published in accordance with Article 1, Section 6 of the Charter of the City of Austin: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF CERTAIN BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND THE ΑΝΝΕΧΑTION OF CERTAIN ADDITIONAL TERRITORY CONSISTING OF 7.03 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THAT CERTAIN 12.88 ACRE TRACT OF LAND OUT OF THE SANTIAGO DEL VALLE GRANT, IN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, WHICH SAID ADDITIONAL TERRITORY LIES ADJACENT TO AND ADJOINS THE PRESENT BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, IN PARTICULARS STATED IN THE ORDINANCE. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None 383 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 383 The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Palmer moved that the ordinance be passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Councilman Bechtol moved that MR. EMIL SPILLMAN and MR. S. P. KINSER be reappointed as members of the Planning Commission, and MR. CARL JOHNSON be appointed to fill the vacancy on the Planning Commission created by the resignation of Mr. William G. Jackson. (Two year term ending June 1, 1961) The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Councilman Bechtol moved that MR. HOWARD E. BRUNSON and MR. W. SALES LEWIS be appointed as members of the Planning Commission for a two year period. (June 1, 1961) The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, Mayor Miller Noes: Councilman White* *Councilman White made the following statement: "I am for these new members 100%; they are elected, and I want them to know that I am for them 100%." Councilman Bechtol moved that MR. COLEMAN GAY and MR. GAYNOR KENDALL be appointed as members of the Board of Adjustment, for a two year term. (December 31, 1960) The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Mayor Miller introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 34.24 OF CHAPTER 34 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1954, AS AMENDED, TO PROVIDE FOR AN INCREASE IN THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE LAKE AUSTIN NAVIGATION BOARD TO NINE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Bechtol moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Bechtol moved that 384 =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 384 the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Bechtol moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Councilman Bechtol moved that MR. MARION FOWLER, MR. A. N. MCCALLUM, JR., MISS LORRAINE MURRAY, and MR. W. J. (BILL) MURRAY be reappointed as members of the Navigation Board for a two year period, ending January 1, 1961; and that COLONEL JAY MAC BEALL be appointed as a member of the Board, for a two year period. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Mayor Miller introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 22.1 OF CHAPTER 22 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1954 TO PROVIDE FOR AN INCREASE IN THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD TO ELEVEN; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Palmer moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Bechtol, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, 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 Bechtol, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Ayes: Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Palmer moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Bechtol, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. 385 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 385 Councilman Palmer moved that MR. FRANK D. QUINN, MR. VIC KORMETER, MRS. ALDEN DAVIS, and MR. NASH MORENO be reappointed as members of the Parks and Recreation Board; and that MR. ROY WARD and MR. RUDY CISNEROS be appointed to the Board, all for a two year period expiring April 1, 1961. The motion, seconded by Councilman Bechtol, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None On the Retirement Board, the Mayor asked that an election be held to bring the terms of Mr. K. R. Herbert and Mr. Walter Hill up to date. Councilman Palmer moved that the Mayor's appointment of MR. HUBERT B. JONES, and MRS. LOUISE HAYNIE as members of the Housing Authority be endorsed. (Term expires December 23, 1960) The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Councilman White moved that MR. GEORGE HALDEN, MR. DON HOWARD, and MR. FRANK WALLING be reappointed to the Solicitation Board for a two year period ending November 5, 1960. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Councilman White moved that the Council express it appreciation to the people that have served on any of the Boards that were not reappointed, and thanked them for the work which they had so unstintedly given during their terms of office. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Council reappointed the following members to the GREATER EAST AUSTIN DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE: Mr. B. W. Jackson, Chairman Mr. Tom Beverly Mr. Werner Dornberger Mr. Dave Longoria Mr. Tom Graham Mr. R. M. Bautista Mr. Theo Youngblood Roll call showed the following vote: Mr. Herman Jones Mr. Virgil Lott Mr. L. A. McAllister Mr. William Petri Mrs. Maxine Lombard Mr. Ned A. Cole Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 386 386 The Council reappointed the Civil Defense Council members as follows: MR. GUITON MORGAN MR. J. NEILS THOMPSON MRS. SUNSHINE WILLIAMS MR. JAMES CLAY MR. STORMY DAVIS Roll call showed the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Councilman Palmer moved that the following be reappointed as members on the Air Conditioning, Heating, Ventilating Committee ASSOCIATED MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS Mr. Fritz Strandtmann Mr. Joe Boyer CONSULTING ENGINEERS Mr. B. Segall, Jr. Mr. Atwell Lagow SOUTHERN UNION GAS COMPANY Mr. Ira Wilke Mr. Joe S. Scarbrough AUSTIN INSURANCE ASSOCIATION Mr. Wm. Gemmon Mr. James C. Cochran MANUFACTURERS REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Wm. Ludecke Mr. Bill Walton AUSTIN REALTORS ASSOCIATION Mr. Nelson Puett Mr. Walter Carrington ARCHITECTS Mr. Emil Niggli Mr. W. H. Brydeon AUSTIN HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION Mr. Ned Cole JOURNEYMAN PLUMBERS & FITTERS Mr. G. A.Callahan Mr. R. M. Durbin CITY OF AUSTIN BUILDING INSPECTION OFFICE Mr. Charles Tew, Electric Mr. Gerald Fry, Plumbing FIRE MARSHALL Mr. W. L. Heaton LEGAL DEPARTMENT The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None 387 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS: 387 The Mayor brought up the following zoning applications deferred from last week: HENRY G. SANDERS 4601-03 East 12th Street 1165E-73E Springdale Road From "A" Residence To "IR" Local Retail RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission HENRY G. SANDERS 1200-02 Springdale Road 4124-28 East 12th Street From "A" Residence To "LR" Local Retail RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission Opposition again was lead by Dr. Martin, Mrs. Chapman, and others. Action was delayed indefinitely depending upon installation of sewers, etc., and property owners to be notified when further hearing is held. BOARD OF TRUSTEES LULING PUBLIC SCHOOLS 4814 East Avenue From "A" Residence To "B" Residence NOT Recommended by the Planning Commission Mr. Tom Gee represented the Schools. Decision was postponed until next week. (Pending also avigation easement) MANOR GONZALES CARLOS DIAZ, Purchaser 2804 Webberville Road 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: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Ayes: 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 to cover. CITY PLANNING COMMISSION 1009-23 East 52nd Street 5104-06 Interregional Highway From "A" Residence 1st & 5th Height and Area To "LR" Local Retail 5th Height and Area RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission The Mayor asked those who wished to grant the change to "LR" Local Retail 5th Height and Area to vote "aye"; those opposed to vote "no". Roll call showed 388 388 =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "LR" Local Retail 5th Height and Area and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. CITY PLANNING COMMISSION 4401-15 Alice Avenue From "A" Residence To "LR" Local Retail RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission The Mayor asked those who wished to grant the change to "IR" Local Retail to vote "aye"; those opposed to vote "no". Roll call showed the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "IR" Local Retail and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. The Mayor asked that when zoning was initiated by the Planning Commission similar to this, that notices be sent to the property owners to see what their feelings are in the matter--this to be in addition to the notices sent out as prescribed. The City Attorney stated there were two acres of land needed for the reservoir just west of Balcones Trail on Spicewood Road and that the owner did not want to give an easement but wanted to sell the two acres of land at $1.500 an acre, and wanted the City to pay the expense of moving his house. The expenditure would be $4,000. The Council took no action as it wanted to see the property. The City Attorney submitted a request of a lady to buy a remnant of land left over from the widening of Oltorf, which property is 14' x 185' on the south side of Oltorf on the creek. The offer was $531.00. It was his recommendation that the strip be sold at this price. Councilmen Palmer and White were appointed to look at this and bring back a report to the Council. Councilman Bechtol moved that the request of the Austin Transit Corporation to abandon their line to Ford Village during the summer be granted, but to reopen it when school starts. The motion, secondedbby Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: ? 389 389 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Present but not voting: Councilman Perry The Acting City Manager gave a report on a recommendation as to policy of furnishing utilities to ball parks, in that all the fields would be associated with a national association or be approved by the Recreation Department. The Council asked that a Resolution be brought in next week for adoption. The Council discussed the speed limit on West 1st Street by the ball park. The Acting City Manager displayed designs for a Playground sign that had been suggested. The Mayor suggested places for 10-15 cars to get in and out of the park, and to see if a little bridge could be built across the drainage ditch at the park. It was also suggested that signs similar to the school signs be put out. The Mayor suggested putting up a "30 mile per hour Children at Play" sign. -- The Acting City Manager submitted a letter from the Jaycees asking that the Council change the name of Old Bouldin Street to Civic Circle, and that their number be No. 10. The Director of Public Works recommended that their number could be 100, but not 10. He showed revised plans of the street pattern at the Auditorium. Councilman Bechtol asked that both Chambers make the reQuest for change of name, and that a definite recommendation of traffic pattern be brought in. There being no further business, the Council adjourned at 1:00 P.M., subject to the call of the Mayor. ATTEST: El City Clerk) APPROVED Jom Miller Mayor