456 456 =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting July 16, 1959 10:00 Α.Μ. Council Chamber, City Hall The meeting was called to order with Mayor Miller presiding. Roll call: Present: Councilmen Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Absent: Councilman Bechtol Present also: W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager; Doren R. Eskew, City Attorney; Reuben Rountrees Jr., Director of Public Works; Robert A. Miles, Chief of Police. Invocation was delivered by REV. DANA S. GREEN, St. Luke's Methodist Church, 1306 West Lynn. Councilman White moved that the Minutes of the Meeting of July 9, 1959, be approved. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Absent: Councilman Bechtol The Council joined the Mayor in proclaiming July 30, 1959, U.S. ARMY DAY. The Mayor announced that the U. S. Army Band would be at the Auditorium on July 30, at 8:00 P.Μ. MR. LONNIE O'DELL appeared before the Council, along with MR. JOHN BARTON, to renew their request that a recreational program for the T.A. BROWN SCHOOL area be included in the budget for next year. The Mayor asked that the group again contact the Director of Recreation, Mr. Beverly Sheffield, and thanked Mr. O'Dell and Mr. Barton for their coming in. MR. PAT MENDEZ, representing MRS. AURORA GALINDO, 1711 East 3rd Street; MRS. PRESCILIANA SONTOYA, 208 Salina, and MISS MARY GRACE HERRERA, 1805 East 3rd Street, complained of the houses that were being moved to the 1700 block of East 2nd. He did not believe these house could be renovated although they meet the minimum requirements. There were three buildings moved to the area belonging to MR. CHESTER BROOKS. Councilman White stated Mr. Brooks had called him this CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 1457 457 morning stating that these houses would be completely worked over, put in bathrooms, new roofs, and make them livable. Councilman Palmer asked that Mr. Brooks be given a little time to get them in better shape. The Mayor stated that the Building Inspector would look into the matter, and that Councilman Palmer had suggested that a little more time be given to get the houses improved; and that the Council would also look into the matter. Mayor Miller brought up the following ordinance for its third reading: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 14.11 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1954 TO PROVIDE FOR THE CLEARING OF REAL ESTATE, FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF COST AGAINST SUCH REAL ESTATE, AND FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NOTICE AND APPEAL TO THE CITY COUNCIL; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Palmer moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Absent: Councilman Bechtol The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. The Council referred the petition filed by MR. F. E. BRISBAN, 704 West St. Johns, asking that a traffic signal light at St. Johns Avenue and North Lamar be installed, to the Traffic Engineer. Mayor Miller introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CERTAIN CONTRACT WITH KAMAR 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 White moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Absent: Councilman Bechtol The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman White moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller None Absent: Councilman Bechtol CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 458 458 The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman White moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller None Absent: Councilman Bechtol 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 White moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: None Ayes: Councilmen Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: Absent: Councilman Bechtol The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman White moved that The the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its thirdd reading. motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller None Absent: Councilman Bechtol The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman White moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller None Absent: Councilman Bechtol 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 HOLIDAY REALTY 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 White moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS- 459 459 Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller None Absent: Councilman Bechtol The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman White moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller None Absent: Councilman Bechtol The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman White moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Ayes: Noes: None Absent: Councilman Bechtol The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. The City Manager submitted the following: "July 14, 1959 "Following is a tabulation of the bids received at 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, July 14, 1959 for the construction of miscellaneous storm sewers in the following areas: Oltorf Street Easement from Blunn Creek to 400 feet east of Rebel Road; Rae Dell Avenue from Montclaire Street to 236 feet northerly and from Arpdale Street to DeVerne Street, Arpdale Street from Rae Dell Avenue to Paramount Avenue, and Paramount Avenue from Arpdale Street to DeVerne Street - Contract No. 59-D-11. "Water W. Schmidt $13,389.08 Ed H. Page 14,191.70 Austin Engineering Company 15,328.70 Karl Wagner, Inc. 15,637.99 Capital Construction Co., Inc. 16,218.25 Bland Construction Company 17,634.25 "City's Estimate $15,705.00 "I recommend that Walter W. Schmidt with his low bid of $13,389.08 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 July 14, 1959, for the construction of miscellaneous storm sewers in the following areas: Oltorf Street Easement from Blunn Creek to 400 feet east of Rebel Road; Rae Dell Avenue 460 = CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 460 from Montclaire Street to 236 feet northerly and from Arpdale Street to DeVerne Street, Arpdale Street from Rae Dell Avenue to Paramount Avenue, and Paramount Avenue from Arpdale Street to DeVerne Street Contract No. 59-D-11; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Walter W. Schmidt in the sum of $13,389.08 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 $13,389.08 be and the same is hereby accepted, and W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager of the City of Austin, be and he is hereby authorized to execute a contract on behalf of the City of Austin with Walter W. Schmidt. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller None Absent: Councilman Bechtol The City Manager submitted the following: "City of Austin Bids for Heavy Duty Industrial Loader and Backhoe Sanitary Sewer Division "Sealed Bids Opened 10:00 A.M. July 13, 1959 Tabulated by O.G. Brush, Purchasing Agent Girard Mach. Co. Co. A.J. Maloney Dulaney Service Austin Co. Truck & Ma- 1-Heavy Duty Industrial Loader and Backhoe per City Specifications chine Co. $5,616.38 Manufacturer Ottawa $5,389.00 $5,829.91 Ottawa Ottawa $5,628.38 J.I. Case "NOTE: All prices shown are net (less cash discount where allowed) RECOMMENDATION: Recommend low bidder, A. J. Maloney be awarded contract. "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 July 13, 1959, for the purchase of one heavy duty industrial loader and backhoe, for use by the Sanitary Sewer Division of the City of Austin; and, WHEREAS, the bid of A. J. Maloney in the sum of $5,389.00 was the lowest and best bid therefor, and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 461 461 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 A. J. Maloney Co. in the sum of $5,389.00 be and the same is hereby accepted, and W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager of the City of Austin, is hereby authorized to enter into a contract on behalf of the City with A. J. Maloney Co. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller None Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilman Bechtol The City Manager submitted the following: "City of Austin Bids for 4-Wheel Drive Gasoline Payloader Sanitary Sewer Division "Sealed Bids Opened 10:00 A.M. July 13, 1959 Tabulated by O. G. Brush, Purchasing Agent Austin Truck Austin Truck R.G.Studer Jess McNeel Co. & Machine Co. & Machine Co. Co. 1 - 4 Wheel Drive Gasoline Payloader per City Specifica- tions Manufacturer $9,947.00 International $11,259.50 $11,810.65 $11,409.00 J.I. Case J.I. Case Pettibone- Milliken "NOTE: All prices shown are net (less cash discount where allowed) RECOMMENDATION: Recommend low bidder, Jess McNeel Company be awarded contract. "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 July 13, 1959, for the purchase of one 4-wheel drive gasoline payloader, for use by the Sanitary Sewer Division of the City of Austin; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Jess McNeel in the sum of $9,947.00 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, CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 462 462 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the bid of Jess McNeel in the sum of $9,947.00 be and the same is hereby accepted, and W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager of the City of Austin, is hereby authorized to enter into a contract on behalf of the City with Jess McNeel. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller None Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilman Bechtol 1 The City Manager submitted the following: "TABULATION OF BIDS Sale of Houses Bids Opened July 14, 1959 C & D Developers, Inc. J.H. Carruth C.C. $30.50 Daniel P. Chester D. Mathews Brooks P.O. Ρ.Ο. Μ.Ο. Μ.0.$25.00 $90.00 Delma Spell B. M. 0. $15.05 1. 2211 Nolen Street, improvements only. Abbestos siding frame house (1½ story) and outbuildings 2. 1503 Fortview, improve- ments only. Two story asbestos siding frame house. 20 feet by 36 feet 3. 2600 Webberville Road, $610.00 $1800.00 $150.00 improvements only. One story frame and stucco house of approximately 1440 square feet and one 16 ft. by 20 ft. frame garage $420.00 Note: The amount underlined represents the high bid." $500.00 $301.00 Councilman Palmer offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on July 14, 1959, for the sale of City-owned house and outbuilding located at 2211 Nolen Street; and, WHEREAS, after said bid had been repeatedly advertised the bid of Daniel P. Mathews in the sum of $1,800.00 was the highest and best bid therefor, and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Director of Public Works; Now, Therefore, =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 463 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager, be and he is hereby authorized to enter into a contract on behalf of the City of Austin with Daniel P. Mathews for the sale of said house and outbuilding located at 2211 Nolen Street, in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Absent: Councilman Bechtol Councilman Palmer moved that the City reject all bids on the houses at 1503 Fort View and 2600 Webberville Road and readvertise those two houses for sale. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller None Absent: Councilman Bechtol 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 southwest corner of the intersection of Mariposa Drive and South Interregional Highway which property fronts 100 feet on Mariposa Drive and 175 feet on South Interregional Highway, being known as a portion of Lot 9 of South Side Addition in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, and hereby authorized she said H. D. Pruett, Jr. to construct, maintain, and operate a drive-in 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 H. D. Pruett, Jr. 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: f "July 16, 1959 "We, the undersigned, have considered the application of H. D. Pruett, Jr. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 46 of 464 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 southwest corner of the intersection of Mariposa Drive and South Interregional Highway, which property fronts 100 feet on Mariposa Drive and 175 feet on South Interregional Highway, being known as a portion of Lot 9 of South Side Addition in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, and the property upon which this filling station is to be located is owned by H. D. Pruett and is under lease to Texaco, Inc. We hereby advise that the following conditions exist. "The property upon which this filling station is to be located is designated as General Retail 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 discontinued, if the waste becomes a nuisance or damages any property or rights of others in the vicinity of the open drainageway. "We recommend that H. D. Pruett, Jr. 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 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. =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS: 465. 465 "(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 - 1658. "(6) Expansion joints shall be constructed as shown upon the plan hereto attached, marked 2 H 1658 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: Noes: Councilmen Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller None Absent: Councilman Bechtol 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 ANΝΕΧΑTION 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 ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Perry moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller None Absent: Councilman Bechtol The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Miller brought up the following ordinance for its second 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 10.2 ACRES OF LAND MORE OR LESS, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE A. B. SPEAR SURVEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 466 466 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 second time and Councilman White moved that the ordinance be passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller None Absent: Councilman Bechtol 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 ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN ADDITIONAL TERRITORY CONSISTING OF 0.369 OF ONE ACRE OF LAND BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THAT CERTAIN 7.82 ACRE TRACT OF LAND KNOWN AS TRACT NO. 6 OF THE PARTITION OF THE WILLIAM LEGGINS HOME PLACE, 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: Noes: Councilmen Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller None Absent: Councilman Bechtol 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 Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Absent: Councilman Bechtol MR. BILL DAY, Chairman of the Student Welfare Committee at the University of Texas, appeared before the Council asking that some type of traffic control be placed at 21st and University Avenue, as there were from 1500 to 2000 students that crossed that intersection each hour. The request was referred to the Traffic Engineer for recommendation. By rising vote the Council adopted the following resolution: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, during his life, G. L. Huckaby, as a scholar and public servant, rendered a great service to his community; and, CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 467 462 WHEREAS, G. L. Huckaby, in his chosen profession as a teacher, contributed immeasurably to the educational system of his community; and, WHEREAS, G. L. Huckaby served with distinction as a member of the Board of Tax Equalization of the City of Austin; and, WHEREAS, on July 5, 1959, with the passing of G. L. Huckaby, the City of Austin lost one of its finest citizens and public servants; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the people of Austin, speaking through their City Council, express their appreciation for the many services of G. L. Huckaby and offer their sympathies to his family and friends who feel most acutely this loss which is shared by the entire community. The Council had before it the matter of revising the landing and other fees at the Airport. Colonel Murphy gave a report on the fees, stating the recommended fees were in line with others in the state and nation, possibly under in some cases, and over in others. Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the City Manager, W. T. Williams, Jr., be and he is hereby authorized and directed to enter into a contract on behalf of the City of Austin with Braniff Airways, Incorporated, leasing and letting unto Braniff Airways, Incorporated, certain premises, facilities, and rights in connection with the operation of the Austin Municipal Airport, in accordance with the terms and provisions of that certain contract dated as of the 1st day of June, 1959, a copy of which is attached to this Resolution, and marked by the City Clerk for purposes of identification and the City Clerk is hereby directed to file for permanent record in the office of the City Clerk the attached copy of said contract without recordation in the minutes of the City Council. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller None Absent: Councilman Bechtol Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the City Manager, W. T. Williams, Jr., be and he is hereby authorized and directed to enter into a contract on behalf of the City of Austin with Continental Airlines, Inc., leasing and letting unto Continental Airlines, Inc., certain premises, facilities, and rights in connection with the operation of the =CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS 468 Austin Municipal Airport, in accordance with the terms and provisions of that certain contract dated as of the 1st day of June, 1959, a copy of which is attached to this Resolution, and marked by the City Clerk for purpose of identification and the City Clerk is hereby directed to file for permanent record in the office of the City Clerk the attached copy of said contract without recordation in the minutes of the City Council. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Absent: Councilman Bechtol Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the City Manager, W. T. Williams, Jr., be and he is hereby authorized and directed to enter into a contract on behalf of the City of Austin with TransTexas Airways, leasing and letting unto Trans-Texas Airways, certain premises, facilities, and rights in connection with the operation of the Austin Municipal Airport, in accordance with the terms and provisions of that certain contract dated as of the 1st day of June, 1959, a copy of which is attached to this Resolution, and marked by the City Clerk for purposes of identification and the City Clerk is hereby directed to file for permanent record in the office of the City Clerk the attached copy of said contract without recordation in the minutes of the City Council. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller None Absent: Councilman Bechtol Colonel Murphy, Administrator, stated these contracts included the rentals in the new terminal building for five years; and the end of which time renegotiations on landing fees and rental could be made. The City Manager submitted a request of the National Rent-a-Car for desk. space in the lobby of the terminal. The desk will be very small, and at night will be placed against the wall taking up less space. There are two possible locations--to move the coke machine, or to cut down on some display space, from which the city receives $15.00 per month, to one-half, and use the other half. This company offers the same terms that the other rent-a-car companies offer. It was the City Manager's recommendation to rent one-half of the display space to the National Rent-a-Car. After discussion, Councilman Palmer moved that the City Manager be instructed to enter into a contract with the National Rent-a-Car Company as recommended. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller None Absent: Councilman Bechtol =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 469 469 The Airport Administrator recommended that the City contract on a rental basis for the locks for eleven pay toilets out of 19 in the new Airport Terminal. This company installed the locks and maintained them on a basis of 50% of the proceeds for the first $4.00 would go to the City, and then 85% for the next $4.00 and then 90%. It was his recommendation that the City contract for the locks on a rental basis rather than buy the locks outright and maintain them. The Council indicated following the Administrator's recommendation. The Council approved the request of the Kiwanis Club to hang a banner at 7th Street and Congress Avenue on August 23rd, for their ball game, at the usual $35.00 charge. The Assistant City Manager submitted the request of MR. STUESSY who occupies the building where the Austin Concrete Works had been, and who was interested in leasing the corner that the City owns across the street adjoining the Abattoir. He wants the use of it for parking for his employees. The Mayor asked that he see what he could work out with Mr. Stuessy at a reasonable price. The Council appointed MR. ROBERT C. HOWELL as Judge of the Corporation Court to relieve JUDGE DOUGHERTY while he is on vacation. The Mayor announced a meeting on Wednesday at 2:30 to review various fees and charges. The Council received notice from the City Manager that the following zoning applications had been referred to the Planning Commission and set for public hearing before the Council for August 20, 1959: M. H. REED, TRUST #2, Owner 5617 Airport Boulevard HARRY JOSEPH, Lessee EULAH WILLIAMS J. C. COX WALTER T. ANDERSON, Owner J.C.VINSON, Purchaser By Doak Rainey, Agt. ALFRED T. RANGEL 3004 East 18th Street 4601 Hank Avenue 5300 Avenue H 2522 East 7th Street From "C" Commercial To "C-1" Commercial From "A" Residence To "B" Residence From "A" Residence To "B" Residence From "LR"LocalRetail To "C-1"Commercial From "D"Industrial To "C-1"Commercial WILLIAM SHEA 4215 Avenue D From "A" Residence To "GR" General Retail GORDON W. GRIFFIN 813-15 East 32nd Street From "A" Residence To "O" Office CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 470 470 MRS. C. E. SHELVIN MRS. JACK HUDSPETH, Executrix and MRS.BERNICE MESSOLONGHITES By Geo. T. Wall JOE K. MURCHISON 2403 East 12th Street 5900 Woodrow and 1400-04 Koenig Lane 2305-07 North Loop LUCILE HARVEY 8520-8750 Lamar Blvd. By Robt. Sneed From "A" Residence To "B" Residence From "A" Residence To "IR" Local Retail From "A" Residence To "GR" General Retail From "A" Residence To "C" Commercial There being no further business, the Council adjourned at 11:10 A.Μ., subject to the call of the Mayor. ATTEST: Téléc City Clerk APPROVED Jom Milla Mayor