CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting December 23, 1959 10:00 Α.Μ. Council Chamber, City Hall 1/021102 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. T. Williams, Jr., 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. JOHN SAYER, Minister to Students, University Christian Church. Councilman White moved that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 10, 1959 and of the Special Meeting of December 8, 1959, be approved. The motion, seconded by Councilman Bechtol, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, MayorMiller Noes: None 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 54.4 ACRES OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE GEORGE W. DAVIS SURVEY NO. 15 AND THE JAMES WALLACE SURVEY NO. 18, IN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, WHICH SAID ADDITIONAL TERRITORY LIES ADJACENT TO AND ADJOINS THE PRESENT BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, IN PARTICULARS STATED IN THE ORDINANCE. The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman White moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman 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. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 1103 1103 Mayor Miller brought up the following ordinance for its third reading: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF CERTAIN BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN ADDITIONAL TERRITORY CONSISTING OF 4.91 ACRES OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE T. J. CHAMBERS 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 White moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Ferry, 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 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 ΑΝΝΕΧΑTION OF CERTAIN ADDITIONAL TERRITORY CONSISTING OF 25.19 ACRES OF LAND SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE THOMAS ELDRIDGE SURVEY NO. 26, IN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, WHICH SAID ADDITIONAL TERRITORY LIES ADJACENT TO AND ADJOINS THE PRESENT BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, IN PARTICULARS STATED IN THE ORDINANCE. The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman White moved that The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, the ordinance be finally passed. 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 brought up the following ordinance for its third reading: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF CERTAIN BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN ADDITIONAL TERRITORY CONSISTING OF 4.42 ACRES OF LAND MORE OR LESS, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE THEODORE BISSEL SURVEY NO. 18, IN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, WHICH SAID ADDITIONAL TERRITORY LIES ADJACENT TO AND ADJOINS THE PRESENT BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, IN PARTICULARS STATED IN THE ORDINANCE. The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman White moved that = CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 1104 1104 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 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 AΝΝΕΧΑTION OF CERTAIN ADDITIONAL TERRITORY CONSISTING OF 5.89 ACRES OF LAND SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE JAMES TRAMMEL SURVEY NO. 4, IN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, WHICH SAID ADDITIONAL TERRITORY LIES ADJACENT TO AND ADJOINS THE PRESENT BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, IN PARTICULARS STATED IN THE ORDINANCE. The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman White moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman 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 brought up the following ordinance for its third reading: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF CERTAIN BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND THE AΑΝΝΕΧΑTION OF CERTAIN ADDITIONAL TERRITORY CONSISTING OF 18.40 ACRES OF LAND SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE A. W. CANFIELD SURVEY, IN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, WHICH SAID ADDITIONAL TERRITORY LIES ADJACENT TO AND ADJOINS THE PRESENT BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, IN PARTICULARS STATED IN THE ORDINANCE. The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman White moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman 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 VAN W. SPINKS; PROVIDING FOR THE APPROPRIATION OF MONEY PAID TO ==CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 1105 1105 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 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 White 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: 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 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. Councilman Bechtol offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, by a certain instrument dated July 21, 1951, of record in Volume 1172 at Page 320 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas, the City of Austin was granted a sanitary sewer easement, in, upon and across a portion of Lot 4, Block L and portions of Lots 4, 5 and 6 Block M, all of the Herman Brown Addition No. 2 Section One a subdivision of a portion of the Daniel J. Gilbert Survey in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to a map or plat of said Herman Brown Addition No. 2 Section 1 of record in Book 8 at Page 176 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas; and, WHEREAS, the owner of the above described property has requested that said portions of such sanitary sewer easement located on such premises be released; and, WHEREAS, such portions of said sanitary sewer easement is not now needed and hereafter will not be required by the City of Austin; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager of the City of Austin, be and he is hereby authorized to execute on behalf of the City of Austin, a release of the following described sewer easement, to wit: A portion of Lot 4, Block L and portions of Lots 4, 5 and 6 Block M, all of the Herman Brown Addition No. 2 Section One a subdivision of a portion of the Daniel J. Gilbert Survey CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 11061106 in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to a map or plat of said Herman Brown Addition No. 2 Section 1 of record in Book 8 at Page 176 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas which certain portions of said lots are provided in an instrument dated July 21, 1951 of record in Volume 1172 at Page 320 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas. 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 DECLARING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING THE PAVING AND IMPROVEMENT OF PORTIONS OF CERTAIN STREETS IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR SUCH WORK, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS, DIRECTING THE PREPARATION OF ESTIMATES, INVOKING THE ALTERNATE PROCEDURE PROVIDED BY ARTICLE I, SECTION 5 OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND CHAPTER 106 OF THE ACTS OF THE FIRST CALLED SESSION OF THE 40TH LEGISLATURE OF TEXAS, DETERMINING THAT THE COST OF SUCH IMPROVEMENTS SHALL BE PAID BY THE CITY OF AUSTIN, PROVIDING A METHOD OF REIMBURSING THE CITY OF AUSTIN FOR A PORTION OF SUCH COSTS BY ASSESSMENT OF A PORTION OF SUCH COSTS AGAINST THE PROPERTY ABUTTING SUCH STREETS OR PORTIONS THEREOF TO BE IMPROVED, AND FOR THE FIXING OF A LIEN TO SECURE PAYMENT OF SUCH ASSESSMENTS, STATING THE TIME AND MANNER PROPOSED FOR PAYMENT OF ALL SUCH COSTS, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO CAUSE A NOTICE OF THE ENACTMENT OF THIS ORDINANCE TO BE FILED IN THE MORTGAGE OR DEED OF TRUST RECORDS OF TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. (Canadian, and others) 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 White, 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 White, 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 White, 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. = CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 11071107 MR. BOB HOUSER appeared before the Council stating he was low bidder for the erection and construction of two rigid frame buildings to be located at 600 River Street. The City Manager listed three reasons why the contract was not awarded to Mr. Houser: (1) There was no bid bond attached to his bid. There was a telegram from the Company stating that a bond would be provided. (2) Specifications required sample of aluminum stripping to be furnished, but this was not received until after the bids were opened; and (3) Detailed plan of the structure as proposed was to be furnished, but that had not been submitted as of this date. After discussion, Councilman Perry offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on December 15, 1959, for the construction and erection of two rigid frame buildings to be located at 600 River Street; and, WHEREAS, the bid of W. J. Fullerton Construction Company in the sum of $21,871.00 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 W. J. Fullerton Construction Company in the sum of $21,871.00 be and the same is hereby accepted, and W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager, is hereby authorized to execute a contract on behalf of the City with W. J. Fullerton Construction Company. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None MR. H. C. BELL, Central Texas Equipment Company, 127 East Riverside Drive, came before the Council, stating they wanted to pave a driveway which they had been using for three and a half years, and have head-in parking. There is no sidewalk. The Director of Public Works explained his problem, and that the plans were to have parking on part of the sidewalk area. Mr. Rountree said that both he and the Traffic Engineer had recommended against Mr. Bell's plans, and showed the recommendations he had made to Mr. Bell. The Mayor stated the Council would go out and look at the problem on the ground. Councilman Perry offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on December 18, 1959, for the furnishing of milk and cream to Brackenridge Hospital and Austin-Travis County T. B. Sanatorium, for twelve months period beginning January 1, 1960; and WHEREAS, the bid of Oak Farms Dairies in the sum of $19,221.06 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; CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS- 10091108 Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the bid of Oak Farms Dairies in the sum of $19,221.06 be and the same is hereby accepted, and W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager, is hereby authorized to execute a contract on behalf of the City of Austin with Oak Farm Dairies. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Council had before it the zoning ordinance of S. I. ARNN & JOHN R. DAVIS for change of zoning at 4600 Santa Anna Street, 1127E Springdale Road, and 1129E Webberville Road from "A" Residence to "LR" Local Retail. Councilman Palmer made a motion that the ordinance be passed. The drainage problem of the area was brought up, and the Mayor asked that the ordinance be held up, and the applicants told of the difficulties; that if it were turned down, they could not bring it back up for a year. Councilman Palmer withdrew his motion, and the Council instructed MR. HOYLE OSBORNE to contact the people and talk to them, and see if they want to withdraw the application until the drainage is fixed. The following zoning application which had been deferred, was brought up: RICHARD DAYWOOD 1152E-11548 Webberville Road From "A" Residence To "LR" Local Retail RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission The Mayor asked those who wished to grant the change to vote "aye"; those opposed to vote "no". Roll call showed the following vote: Ayes: None Noes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller Present but not voting: Councilman Perry The Mayor announced that the change had been DENIED. Councilman Palmer 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 property situated on the south side of West Powell Lane as a private gasoline plant consisting of a 1,000 gallon tank and electric pump for the sole purpose of servicing their own motor equipment, and from which no gasoline is to be sold, which property is owned by Ray Frusha, and is the north 247 feet of the Eppright 7.36 acre tract of the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, and hereby authorizes the said Austin Sheet Metal Shop to operate a private gasoline plant consisting of a 1,000 gallon tank and electric pump for the sole purpose of servicing their CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS== 11091109 own motor equipment, and from which no gasoline is to be sold, subject to the same being operated 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 operation of this private gasoline plant after full compliance with all the provisions of this resolution, and 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, traffic and fire regulations; and the right of revocation is retained if, after hearing, it is found by the City Council that the said Austin Sheet Metal Shop 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: "Austin, Texas December 23, 1959 "I, the undersigned, have considered the application of the Austin Sheet Metal Shop, by the owner, Ray Frusha, for permission to operate a private gasoline plant consisting of a 1,000 gallon underground tank and electric pump for the sole purpose of servicing their own motor equipment and from which no gasoline is to be sold, upon property located on the south side of West Powell Lane, which property is designated as the north 247 feet of the Eppright 7.36 acre tract in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, and locally known as 715 West Powell Lane. "This property is located in a "C" Commercial District and I recommend that this permit be granted subject to the following conditions: "(1) That the gasoline tanks and pumps shall be of an approved type and shall bear the label of the Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., and that all tanks and pumps shall be installed in compliance with the Ordinance governing the storage and handling of gasoline. "(2) That all tanks and pumps shall be located not nearer than 10 feet to the property line and so located that cars stopped for the purpose of unloading or receiving gasoline or other supplies shall not in any way obstruct the free passage of traffic on either the sidewalk, street, or alley. "(3) That "No Smoking" signs shall at all times be prominently displayed and no person shall be permitted to smoke on the premises where gasoline is handled or stored. "(4) That all fees shall be paid and a permit secured from the Building Inspector's Office before any installation work is started, and that no equipment shall be placed in operation until after final inspection and approval of same. "Respectfully submitted, (Sgd) Dick T. Jordan Building Inspector" =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 11101110 The motion, seconded by Councilman Bechtol, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Councilman Palmer moved that the lake be lowered on January 31st for a three weeks' period; and that the public be notified that if they want to build any docks, change any boundaries or do any earth work that application should be made to the Building Inspector. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The City Manager displayed a map showing the Interchange at Riverside Drive intersection with the Lockhart Highway, and showing the city limit lines. The Director of Public Works suggested that a certain area be annexed. The Council agreed that the area of publicly owned property should be annexed, and asked that an Ordinance be prepared to annex this property. The Director of Public Works filed Estimates of paving to be accomplished under Paving Ordinance passed October 29, 1959, as follows: "December 18, 1959 "Mayor & City Council City of Austin Austin, Texas "Re: Work to be accomplished under Ordinance No. 591029C - Passed October 29, 1959 "In compliance with your directions given in the above ordinance, I file herewith my estimate of the cost of street improvements (curb, gutter and paving) on the following units set out in said Ordinance: Contract No. 59-A-29 Unit Curb & Gutter Paving Total 59.42 Alegria Rd.; EPL Laird Dr.To WPL $3,825.31 $7,621.24 $11,627.75 Arroyo Seca 59.43 Bailey La.; 65' N. of NPL W.39th St. to SPL West 40th Street 946.22 1,983.14 2,929.36 E. 40th St. 59.44 Becker Ave.; NPL E.39th St. to SPL 59.45 Bennett Ave.; NPL E. 44th St. to SPL 340.70 1,371.17 1,711.87 599.41 2,235.30 2,834.71 E. 45th St. 59.46 Bonnie Rd.; EPL Scenic Dr.to WPL 1,428.53 4,232.11 5,660.64 Raleigh Ave. 59.47 Cullen Ave.; EPL Hardy Dr. to EPL 2,337.75 4,493.95 6,831.70 Yates Ave. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS=== "59.48 Duval St.; NPL E. 53rd St. to NPL 1111 E. 55th St. $1,924.99 $5,290.67 $ 9,934.86 59.49 Ellingson La.; EPL Bennett Ave. to WPL Clarkson Avenue 1,033.24 2,292.84 3,326.08 59.50 Grooms St.; SPL E.33rd St. to SPL East 34th St. 527.21 1,869.40 2,790.21 59.81 Ave.Η NPL E.43rd St. to SPL E. 44th St. 933.97 1,570.12 2,504.09 59.52 Joe Sayers Ave.; SPL Broadacres Subd. to SPL North Loop Blvd. 1,112.51 2,258.09 3,549.00 59.53 Payne Ave.; EPL Grover Avenue to WPL Wild St. 1,989.89 3,693.34 7,200.23 59.54 Shoalwood Ave.; SPL W.42nd St. to NPL W. 44th Street 1,047.23 4,182.53 5,496.76 59.55 Speedway SPL E.31st St. to SPL E. 41st St. 5,325.36 22,170.84 27,827.40 59.56 W.39 St.; EPL Shoal Creek Blvd. to WPL Alice Avenue 3,004.39 8,452.73 12,286.62 59.57 West 41st Street; EPL Guadalupe Street to WPL Avenue "A" 445.02 1,353.02 1,798.04 59.58 East 44th Street; EPL Speedway to EPL Avenue "H" 1,819.30 4,201.36 6,911.66 59.59 East 47th Street; EPL Avenue "G" to WPL Avenue "H" 571.16 1,107.13 1,678.29 "Yours very truly, (Sga) S. Reuben Rountree, Jr. Director of Public Works" The City Clerk filed the following: THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF TRAVIS XXX Pursuant to the provisions of Article IV of the Charter of the City of Austin, Texas, I hereby certify that within 20 days after the filing thereof in my office I have completed examination of the petition pertaining to certain land in the city of Austin bounded on the east by Interstate Highway 35, on the south by 41st Street, on the west by Red River Street, and on the north by the south line of a certain subdivision known as Country Club Terrace; that 3699 equals ten per cent (10%) of the qualified voters of the City; that said petition has not been signed by the requisite number of qualified voters; that there appear on said petition the names and residences of 2280 persons who appear qualified to vote; and that there appear on said petition the names and residences of 1424 persons who appear not qualified to vote. Given under my hand and seal of office at Austin, Texas, this 23rd day of December, 1959. (Sgd) Elsie Woosley Elsie Woosley, City Clerk (City Seal) CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 11121112 A lengthy discussion was held on the Urban Renewal procedures to be followed at this time. The City Manager listed the steps. The Mayor asked that a statement or report from Mr. Golden be obtained, and information from Mr. Robinson, and asked that people who wanted to make the loans be informed about it, and that the houses be fixed up first. He asked that through public relations that word be given that the Council was working first to salvage the places and get the loans; and get out information to the people. The City Manager stated that the plan for redevelopment would have to be approved by the Council, and that a public hearing would have to be held, with 90 days notice. The Mayor read the official ballot, as follows: "For Use in Special Election in the City of Austin, Texas On The 5th Day of December, 1959 Concerning the Adoption of a Certain Resolution Pursuant to the Urban Renewal Law of Texas Each voter shall scratch out one expression thus leaving the other expression as indicating his or her vote on the proposition. SHALL the City Council of the City of Austin adopt a Resolution substantially as follows? FOR "RESOLUTION MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS, DETERMINATIONS, AND ELECTIONS UNDER AND PURSUANT TO THE URBAN RENEWAL LAW OF TEXAS. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: SECTION 1. It is hereby found and determined that one or more slum or blighted areas exist in the City of Austin, Texas. SECTION 2. It is hereby further found and determined that the rehabilitation, conservation, or slum clearance and redevelopment or a combination thereof, of such slum or blighted area or areas, is necessary in the interest of public health, safety, morals or welfare of the residents of said City. SECTION 3. It is hereby further determined that the City of Austin shall exercise the powers granted to the city by the Urban Renewal. Law of the State of Texas, except the Urban Renewal project powers as defined in said Urban Renewal Law. SECTION 4. It is hereby further determined to be necessary and in the public interest that the City of Austin elect, and, accordingly, the City hereby elects to have said Urban Renewal project powers exercised by the Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Austin, which agency is created by said Urban Renewal Law. SECTION 5. The findings, determinations, and elections herein made are made in accordance with, and the various terms used herein are used in the same sense as used or defined in said Urban Renewal. Law." adoption of such resolution. AGAINST adoption of such resolution. Attest: Elsie Woosley City Clerk" CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS= 1113 1113 After more discussion, Councilman Bechtol offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) RESOLUTION MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS, DETERMINATIONS, AND ELECTIONS UNDER AND PURSUANT TO THE URBAN RENEWAL LAW OF TEXAS. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: SECTION 1. It is hereby found and determined that one or more slum or blighted areas exist in the City of Austin, Texas. SECTION 2. It is hereby further found and determined that the rehabilitation, conservation, or slum clearance and redevelopment or a combination thereof, of such slum or blighted area or areas, is necessary in the interest of public health, safety, morals or welfare of the residents of said City. SECTION 3. It is hereby further determined that the City of Austin shall exercise the powers granted to the City by the Urban Renewal Law of the State of Texas, except the Urban Renewal Project powers as defined in said Urban Renewal Law. SECTION 4. It is hereby further determined to be necessary and in the public interest that the City of Austin elect, and, accordingly, the City hereby elects to have said Urban Renewal project powers exercised by the Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Austin, which agency is created by said Urban Renewal Law. SECTION 5. The findings, determinations, and elections herein made are made in accordance with, and the various terms used herein are used in the same sense as used or defined in said Urban Renewal Law. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor stated the Attorney had ruled that the Council would not have to appoint the Board unless it wanted to. The Mayor asked that after the first of the year, the Council wanted to look over the river and see what it wanted to be done there, and check the things that should not be done, and get a recommendation from the Parks Board. The matter of inspection of the grease traps was brought up. The City Manager stated that the Public Works Department made inspections, but it was also a matter of public education. Councilman Bechtol suggested that a fee be set up that would take care of proper inspections of the grease traps. The Contract for the concessions at the Auditorium was brought up for discussion. Councilman White wanted to go over the figures. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 141114 The Mayor appointed, and the Council confirmed the following members to serve on the Housing Authority for a two-year term expiring December 23, 1961: MR. E. H. PERRY MR. BILL PETRI DR. EDMUND HEINSOHN 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 January 28, 1960: A. M. QUIST HARRY M. GILSTRAP, et al ROBERT M. ALLEN KRUEGER BUILDING MATERIALS, INC. By Preston C. Krueger M & O TIMBER COMPANY By Kelly McAdams, Owner PAUL MUSSER & WILLIAM J. NAUGHTON WILLIAM J. SIMPSON MIKE BUTLER, et al By Trueman O'Quinn 1800-02 West 35th Street 3500-3502 Lawton 4007-4011 Red River 901-905 East 41st Street 9901-9905 McNeil Road 2500-2510 Rutland Drive 6922-7004 (6906) Burnet Road 1001-03 West 29th Street 2849-2851 McAdams Street 5215-Avenuer Street 401-03 East 53rd Street 1606-08 Pearl Street 901-05 West 17th Street 1003-07 East 41st Street ELGIN BUTLER BRICK CO. 1004-10 East 40th Street By Trueman O'Quinn FOE A. LAWRENCE By Trueman O'Quinn CHESTER SALAZAR By Trueman O'Quinn 1001 East 41st Street 1011 East 41st Street CHESLEY-BAITY DEVELOP- 1232-1240 New Bastrop MENT CO. By Robert J. Potts Highway From "B" Residence To "LR" Local Retail From "A" Residence To "LR" Local Retail From "A" Residence To "DL" Light Indus- trial From "A" Residence To "C" Commercial. From "A" Residence To "O" Office From "A" Residence To "LR" Local Retail From "A" Residence To "0" Office From "A" Residence To "C" Commercial From "A" Residence To "C" Commercial From "A" Residence To "C" Commercial. From "A" Residence To "C" Commercial From "A" Residence To "LR" Local Retail CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 151115 There being no further business, the Council adjourned at 12:45 P.M., subject to the call of the Mayor. ATTEST: lily City Clerk APPROVED Jom Milla. Mayor