_ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS -- MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting March 17, 1960 10:00 Α.Μ. Council Chamber, City Hall The meeting was called to order with Mayor Miller presiding. Roll call: Present: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller Absent: Councilman Perry (due to illness) 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 Church. Invocation was delivered by REV. BRENT FISHER, St. Luke's Methodist Councilman White moved that the Minutes of the Meetings of March 3, 1960 and of March 10, 1960, be approved. The motion, seconded by Councilman Bechtol, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller None Absent: Councilman Perry Councilman White introduced the following ordinance and moved that it be published in accordance with Article I, 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 11.88 ACRES OF LAND MORE OR LESS, BEING OUT OF AND A PART 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 Bechtol, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Absent: Councilman Perry =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS... :: The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman White moved that the ordinance be passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Bechtol, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller None Absent: Councilman Perry 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 2.99 ACRES OF LAND SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE JAMES MITCHELL SURVEY NO. 17 AND THE GEORGE W. DAVIS SURVEY NO. 15 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 second time and Councilman White moved that the ordinance be passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Bechtol, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Absent: Councilman Perry 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 0.659 OF ONE ACRE OF LAND MORE OR LESS, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE WILLIAM WILKS SURVEY NO. 29 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 second time and Councilman White moved that the ordinance be passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Bechtol, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Absent: Councilman Perry Mayor Miller introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR VARIOUS PURPOSES AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Bechtol moved that CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller None Absent: Councilman Perry ! 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: Noes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller None Absent: Councilman Perry 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: Noes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller None Absent: Councilman Perry The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Councilman Bechtol offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, the City of Austin is in the process of widening and improving East Riverside Drive; and, WHEREAS, the improving of East Riverside Drive requires the acquisition of right of way across a tract of land owned by Lloyd Payne and wife, Milda Payne; and, WHEREAS, the hereinafter described tract was purchased by the City of Austin in order that it might be exchanged for the right of way required across the Lloyd Payne tract; Now, Therefore, 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 execute a warranty deed to the following described tract of land: 0.23 of one acre of land, same being out of and a part of the Santiago Del Valle Grant, in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, and being the same tract of land conveyed to theCity of Austin, a municipal corporation in Travis County, Texas, by warranty deed dated of record in Volume at page of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas, and described as second Bractin said deed, said 0.23 of one acre of land being more particularly described by metes and bounds as follows: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS : BEGINNING at an iron pin at the point of intersection of the proposed north line of East Riverside Drive with the west line of the said Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Free Masonry, Southern Jurisdiction of the United States, Valley of Austin, Orient of Texas, tract of land, same being the east line of that certain tract of land conveyed to Lloyd Payne by warranty deed dated November 6, 1954, of record in Volume 1524 at page 458 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas, and which point of beginning is also the most northerly corner of the tract of land described as No. 1 in a deed from the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Free Masonry, Southern Jurisdiction of the United States, Valley of Austin, Orient of Texas, to the City of Austin of record in Volume at page of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas; THENCE, with the proposed north line of East Riverside Drive South 46° 07' East 20.62 feet to a point; THENCE, with a line twenty (20.00) feet east of and parallel to the west line of the said Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Free Masonry, Southern Jurisdiction of the United States, Valley of Austin, Orient of Texas, tract of land, same being the east line of the said Lloyd Payne tract of land, in a northerly direction to a point in the north line of the said Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Free Masonry, Southern Jurisdiction of the United States, Valley of Austin, Orient of Texas, tract of land; THENCE, with the north line of the said Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Free Masonry, Southern Jurisdiction of the United States, Valley of Austin, Orient of Texas tract of land in a westerly direction to a point in the east line of the said Lloyd Payne tract of land, same being the northwest corner of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Free Masonry, Southern Jurisdiction of the United States, Valley of Austin, Orient of Texas tract of land; THENCE, with the east line of the said Lloyd Payne tract of land, same being the west line of the said Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Free Masonry, Southern Jurisdiction of the United States, Valley of Austin, Orient of Texas, tract of land in a southerly direction to the point of beginning. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller None Absent: Councilman Perry The City Manager submitted the following: "March 15, 1960 "Mr. W. T. Williams, Jr. City Manager Austin, Texas "Dear Mr. Williams: "Bids were received until 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, March 15, 1960 at the office of _ CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS==.. :::: the Water and Sewer Department for the construction of the Bowling Green Sanitary Sewer Main. The bids were publicly opened and read in the Second floor Conference Room, Municipal Building, Austin, Texas. "The following is a tabulation of bids received: "FIRM AMOUNT WORKING DAYS Karl Wagner, Incorporated $16,352.70 90 Fairey-Simons, Incorporated 16,712.00 120 Austin Engineering Company 17,036.70 45 J. R. Barnes Engineering Company 18,213.20 60 Bland Construction Company 18,231.60 60 J. W. Fainter 18,883.10 90 Walter W. Schmidt 20,070.26 60 Ed Page 21,345.20 None given Edner and Green 24,276.24 120 "It is recommended that the contract be awarded to Karl Wagner, Incorporated on their low bid of $16,352.70 with 90 working days. "Yours truly, (Sgd) S. A. Garza Superintendent Sanitary Sewer Division (Sgd) Albert R. Davis Director Water and Sewer Department Approved: W. T. Williams, Jr. City Manager" Councilmen Bechtol offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on March 15, 1960, for the construction of the Bowling Green Sanitary Sewer Main; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Karl Wagner, Incorporated in the sum of $16,352.70 was the lowest and best bid therefor, and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Superintendent of the Sanitary Sewer Division, 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 Karl Wagner, Incorporated in the sum of $16,352.70, 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 Karl Wagner, Incorporated. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Absent: Councilman Perry _ CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS Councilman Bechtol offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, after an engineering and traffic investigation the City Council has found that because of changed conditions the present maximum reasonable and safe speed for the operation of vehicles at the following location is not now forty-five (45) miles per hour, and that its previous finding of a maximum reasonable and safe speed of forty-five (45) miles per hour for the operation of vehicles at the following location should be deleted from Section 33.40 of the Traffic Register: ON STREET Airport Blvd. FROM TO E. 51st St. Koenig Lane Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the City Clerk be authorized and instructed to record these findings in Section 33.40 of the Traffic Register. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller None Absent: Councilman Perry Councilman Bechtol offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, after an engineering and traffic investigation, the City Council has found that the circumstances are such that the maximum reasonable and safe speed for the operation of vehicles at the following location is more than thirty (30) miles per hour; and, WHEREAS, after said investigation the City Council has found that the maximum reasonable and safe speed for the operation of vehicles is forty (40) miles per hour at the following location: ON STREET Airport Blvd. FROM TO E. 51st St. Koenig Lane Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the City Clerk be authorized and instructed to record this finding in Section 33.40 of the Traffic Register. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Absent: Councilman Perry = CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS... Councilman Bechtol offered the following resolution and moved its adoption (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, after an engineering and traffic investigation, the City Council has found that the circumstances are such that the maximum reasonable and safe speed for the operation of vehicles at the following location is greater than thirty (30) miles per hour; and, WHEREAS, after said investigation the City Council has found that the maximum reasonable and safe speed for the operation of vehicles is thirty-five (35) miles per hour at the following location: ON STREET !! Lake Austin Blvd. ) FROM TO Enfield Rd. Hearn Street Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the City Clerk be authorized and instructed to record this finding in Section 33.40 of the Traffic Register. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller None Absent: Councilman Perry 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. 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 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS:==... motion, seconded by Councilman Bechtol, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller None Absent: Councilman Perry 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, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Absent: Councilman Perry 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, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Absent: Councilman Perry The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Miller introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE WRITTEN STATEMENT AND REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS, SHOWING THE ESTIMATES OF THE TOTAL COSTS OF ALL THE IMPROVEMENTS, THE ESTIMATES OF THE COSTS PER FRONT FOOT PROPOSED TO BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF, AND THE ESTIMATES OF VARIOUS OTHER COSTS FOR THE IMPROVING OF PORTIONS OF SUNDRY STREETS IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, WITHIN THE LIMITS HEREINBELOW DESCRIBED, AND OF OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO; DETERMINING AND FIXING THE PORTION OF SAID COSTS AND THE RATE THEREOF PROPOSED TO BE ASSESSED AGAINST AND PAID BY THE ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF; DETERMINING THE NECESSITY OF LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT AGAINST SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF FOR THE PORTION OF SAID COSTS APPORTIONED TO THEM; ORDERING AND SETTING A HEARING AT 10:30 O'CLOCK A.M. ON THE 31ST DAY OF MARCH, 1960, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER OF THE CITY HALL OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, AS THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE HEARING OF THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS OF SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY AND ALL OTHERS INTERESTED IN SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY OR IN ANY OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND CONTRACT CONCERNING SAID ( CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS... !! ASSESSMENTS, PROCEEDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS; DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, TO GIVE NOTICE OF SAID HEARING AS REQUIRED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS AND THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN; DECLARING AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY UPON ITS PASSAGE. (Holly Street and sundry other streets) 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, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Absent: Councilman Perry 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: Noes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller None Absent: Councilman Perry 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: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller Ayes: Noes: None Absent: Councilman Perry The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Miller introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE WRITTEN STATEMENT AND REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS, SHOWING THE ESTIMATES OF THE TOTAL COSTS OF ALL THE IMPROVEMENTS, THE ESTIMATES OF THE COSTS PER FRONT FOOT PROPOSED TO BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF, AND THE ESTIMATES OF VARIOUS OTHER COSTS FOR THE IMPROVING OF PORTIONS OF SUNDRY STREETS IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, WITHIN THE LIMITS HEREINBELOW DESCRIBED, AND OF OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO; DETERMINING AND FIXING THE PORTION OF SAID COSTS AND THE RATE THEREOF PROPOSED TO BE ASSESSED AGAINST AND PAID BY THE ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF; DETERMINING THE NECESSITY OF LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT AGAINST SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF FOR THE PORTION OF SAID COSTS APPORTIONED TO THEM; CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS.:..: ORDERING AND SETTING A HEARING AT 10:30 O'CLOCK A.Μ. ON THE 31ST DAY OF MARCH, 1960, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER OF THE CITY HALL OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, AS THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE HEARING OF THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS OF SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY AND ALL OTHERS INTERESTED IN SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY OR IN ANY OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND CONTRACT CONCERNING SAID ASSESSMENTS, PROCEEDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS; DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, TO GIVE NOTICE OF SAID HEARING AS REQUIRED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS AND THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN; DECLARING AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY UPON ITS PASSAGE. (Raleigh Avenue) The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Bechtol moved that The the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Absent: Councilman Perry 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: Noes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller None Absent: Councilman Perry 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: Noes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller None Absent: Councilman Perry The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Miller introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE WRITTEN STATEMENT AND REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS, SHOWING THE ESTIMATES OF THE TOTAL COSTS OF ALL THE IMPROVEMENTS, THE ESTIMATES OF THE COSTS PER FRONT FOOT PROPOSED TO BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF, AND THE ESTIMATES OF VARIOUS OTHER COSTS FOR THE IMPROVING OF PORTIONS OF SUNDRY STREETS IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, WITHIN THE LIMITS HEREINBELOW DESCRIBED, AND OF OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO; DETERMINING AND FIXING THE PORTION ) ( CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS- OF SAID COSTS AND THE RATE THEREOF PROPOSED TO BE ASSESSED AGAINST AND PAID BY THE ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF; DETERMINING THE NECESSITY OF LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT AGAINST SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF FOR THE PORTION OF SAID COSTS APPORTIONED TO THEM; ORDERING AND SETTING A HEARING AT 10:30 O'CLOCK A.M. ON THE 31ST DAY OF MARCH, 1960, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER OF THE CITY HALL OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, AS THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE HEARING OF THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS OF SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY AND ALL OTHERS INTERESTED IN SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY OR IN ANY OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND CONTRACT CONCERNING SAID ASSESSMENTS, PROCEEDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS; DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, TO GIVE NOTICE OF SAID HEARING AS REQUIRED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS AND THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN; DECLARING AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY UPON ITS PASSAGE. (Rockmoor Avenue) The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Bechtol moved that The the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol., Palmer, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Absent: Councilman Perry 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: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller Ayes: Моев: None Absent: Councilman Perry 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: Noes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller None Absent: Councilman Perry The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Miller introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE WRITTEN STATEMENT AND REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS, SHOWING THE ESTIMATES OF THE TOTAL COSTS OF ALL THE IMPROVEMENTS, THE ESTIMATES OF THE COSTS PER FRONT FOOT PROPOSED TO BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND THE REAL AND CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Absent: Councilman Perry The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Miller introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE WRITTEN STATEMENT AND REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS, SHOWING THE ESTIMATES OF THE TOTAL COSTS OF ALL THE IMPROVEMENTS, THE ESTIMATES OF THE COSTS PER FRONT FOOT PROPOSED TO BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF, AND THE ESTIMATES OF VARIOUS OTHER COSTS FOR THE IMPROVING OF PORTIONS OF SUNDRY STREETS IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, WITHIN THE LIMITS HEREINBELOW DESCRIBED, AND OF OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO; DETERMINING AND FIXING THE PORTION OF SAID COSTS AND THE RATE THEREOF PROPOSED TO BE ASSESSED AGAINST AND PAID BY THE ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF; DETERMINING THE NECESSITY OF LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT AGAINST SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF FOR THE PORTION OF SAID COSTS APPORTIONED TO THEM; ORDERING AND SETTING A HEARING AT 10:30 O'CLOCK A.M. ON THE 31ST DAY OF MARCH, 1960, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER OF THE CITY HALL OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, AS THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE HEARING OF THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS OF SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY AND ALL OTHERS INTERESTED IN SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY OR IN ANY OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND CONTRACT CONCERNING SAID ASSESSMENTS, PROCEEDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS; DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, TO GIVE NOTICE OF SAID HEARING AS REQUIRED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS AND THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN; DECLARING AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY UPON ITS PASSAGE. (Eilers Avenue and sundry other streets) 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, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Absent: Councilman Perry 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, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Absent: Councilman Perry ... :: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS:. 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: Noes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller None Absent: Councilman Perry The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Miller introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE WRITTEN STATEMENT AND REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS, SHOWING THE ESTIMATES OF THE TOTAL COSTS OF ALL THE IMPROVEMENTS, THE ESTIMATES OF THE COSTS PER FRONT FOOT PROPOSED TO BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF, AND THE ESTIMATES OF VARIOUS OTHER COSTS FOR THE IMPROVING OF PORTIONS OF SUNDRY STREETS IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, WITHIN THE LIMITS HEREINBELOW DESCRIBED, AND OF OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO; DETERMINING AND FIXING THE PORTION OF SAID COSTS AND THE RATE THEREOF PROPOSED TO BE ASSESSED AGAINST AND PAID BY THE ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF; DETERMINING THE NECESSITY OF LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT AGAINST SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF FOR THE PORTION OF SAID COSTS APPORTIONED TO THEM; ORDERING AND SETTING A HEARING AT 10:30 O'CLOCK A.M. ON THE 31ST DAY OF MARCH, 1960, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER OF THE CITY HALL OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, AS THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE HEARING OF THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS OF SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY AND ALL OTHERS INTERESTED IN SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY OR IN ANY OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND CONTRACT CONCERNING SAID ASSESSMENTS, PROCEEDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS; DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, TO GIVE NOTICE OF SAID HEARING AS REQUIRED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS AND THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN; DECLARING AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY UPON ITS PASSAGE. (West Annie Street and sundry other streets) 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: Noes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller None Absent: Councilman Perry 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, il از CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS: seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller None Absent: Councilman Perry The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Bechtol moved that The motion, seconded by Councilman White, the ordinance be finally passed. carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller None Absent: Councilman Perry The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Miller introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE WRITTEN STATEMENT AND REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS, SHOWING THE ESTIMATES OF THE TOTAL COSTS OF ALL THE IMPROVEMENTS, THE ESTIMATES OF THE COSTS PER FRONT FOOT PROPOSED TO BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF, AND THE ESTIMATES OF VARIOUS OTHER COSTS FOR THE IMPROVING OF PORTIONS OF SUNDRY STREETS IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, WITHIN THE LIMITS HEREINBELOW DESCRIBED, AND OF OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO; DETERMINING AND FIXING THE PORTION OF SAID COSTS AND THE RATE THEREOF PROPOSED TO BE ASSESSED AGAINST AND PAID BY THE ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF; DETERMINING THE NECESSITY OF LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT AGAINST SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF FOR THE PORTION OF SAID COSTS APPORTIONED TO THEM; ORDERING AND SETTING A HEARING AT 10:30 O'CLOCK A.M. ON THE 31ST DAY OF MARCH, 1960, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER OF THE CITY HALL OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, AS THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE HEARING OF THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS OF SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY AND ALL OTHERS INTERESTED IN SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY OR IN ANY OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND CONTRACT CONCERNING SAID ASSESSMENTS, PROCEEDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS; DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, TO GIVE NOTICE OF SAID HEARING AS REQUIRED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS AND THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN; DECLARING AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY UPON ITS PASSAGE. (Algeria Road and sundry other streets) 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: ) CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Absent: Councilman Perry 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: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller Ayes: Noes: None Absent: Councilman Perry 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: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller Ayes: Noes: None Absent: Councilman Perry The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Miller introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE WRITTEN STATEMENT AND REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS, SHOWING THE ESTIMATES OF THE TOTAL COSTS OF ALL THE IMPROVEMENTS, THE ESTIMATES OF THE COSTS PER FRONT FOOT PROPOSED TO BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF, AND THE ESTIMATES OF VARIOUS OTHER COSTS FOR THE IMPROVING OF PORTIONS OF SUNDRY STREETS IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, WITHIN THE LIMITS HEREINBELOW DESCRIBED, AND OF OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO; DETERMINING AND FIXING THE PORTION OF SAID COSTS AND THE RATE THEREOF PROPOSED TO BE ASSESSED AGAINST AND PAID BY THE ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF; DETERMINING THE NECESSITY OF LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT AGAINST SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF FOR THE PORTION OF SAID COSTS APPORTIONED TO THEM; ORDERING AND SETTING A HERRING AT 10:30 O'CLOCK A.M. ON THE 31ST DAY OF MARCH, 1960, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER OF THE CITY HALL OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, AS THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE HEARING OF THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS OF SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY AND ALL OTHERS INTERESTED IN SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY OR IN ANY OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND CONTRACT CONCERNING SAID ASSESSMENTS, PROCEEDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS; DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, TO GIVE NOTICE OF SAID HEARING AS REQUIRED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS AND THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN; DECLARING AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY UPON ITS PASSAGE. (Bonnie Road and sundry other streets) ) -CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS_ 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, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Absent: Councilman Perry 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, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Absent: Councilman Perry 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: Noes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller None Absent: Councilman Perry The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, A. W. Bryant is the Contractor for the erection of a building located at 1705 Guadalupe Street and desirés a portion of the sidewalk and street space abutting Lot 4, Block 36, Division E of the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, during the erection of the building, such space to be used in the work and for the storage of materials therefor; therefore BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: 1. THAT space for the uses hereinabove enumerated be granted to said A. W. Bryant, the boundary of which is described as follows: Sidewalk and Street Working Space Beginning at the northwest corner of the above described property; thence in an easterly direction and at right angles to the center line of Guadalupe Street 32 feet to a point which is 12 feet west of the east curb line; thence in a southerly direction and parallel with the center line of Guadalupe Street 80 feet to a point; thence in an easterly direction and at right angles to the center line of Guadalupe Street 32 feet to a point which is the southwest corner of the above described property. 2. THAT the above privileges and allotment of space are granted to the said A. W. Bryant, hereinafter termed "Contractor", upon the following express terms and conditions: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS.. .... (1) That the Contractor shall construct a 4-foot walkway within the outer boundaries of the above described working space, such walkway to be protected on each side by a guard rail at least 4 feet high and substantially braced and anchored, and without wood strips or obstructions of any kind along the pavement within the walkway, and at any time in the opinion of the City officials it becomes necessary for any reason to install a board floor within the walkway, the Contractor shall upon notice from the Building Inspector immediately place such a wood floor and substantially support same to prevent sagging under load. (2) That the Contractor is permitted to construct in his working space a substantial gate which shall be kept closed at all times when not in use, and at all times that such gate is open, the Contractor shall maintain a person at this gate to warn pedestrians and vehicles of approaching trucks. This gate is not to open out so as to impede vehicular or pedestrian traffic. (3) That no vehicles in loading or unloading material at the working space shall park on any part of the street outside of the allotted working space. (4) That "No Parking" signs shall be placed on the street side of the barricades. (5) That the Contractor is permitted to construct a temporary work office within such allotted working space provided such work office is not within 25 feet of any corner street intersection. (6) That the Contractor shall in no way obstruct any fire plugs or other public utilities in the construction of such barricades. (7) That provisions shall be made for the normal flow of all storm waters in the gutter and the Contractor will be responsible for any damage done due to obstruction of any such storm water. (8) That the Contractor shall place on the outside corners of any walkway, barricades or obstructions, red lights during all periods of darkness and provide lighting systems for all tunnels. (9) That the Contractor shall remove all fences, barricades, loose materials and other obstructions on the sidewalk and street immediately after the necessity for their existence on said sidewalk or street has ceased, such time to be determined by the City Manager, and in any event all such sidewalk, barricades, materials, equipment and other obstructions shall be removed not later than August 1, 1960. (10) That the City reserves the right to revoke at any time any and all the privileges herein granted or to require the erection or installation of additional barriers or safeguards if the conditions demand it. (11) That the use and enjoyment of the spaces herein granted shall not be exclusive as against public needs, and the City, in making such grant reserves the right to enter and occupy any part or all of said space any time with its public utilities, or for other necessary public purposes. (12) That any public utility, or public or private property disturbed or injured as a result of any of the activities necessary for the completion of the construction work for said building projects, whether done by the Contractor, City Forces, or public utilities, shall be replaced or repaired at the Contractors expense. CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS. (13) That the Contractor shall furnish the City of Austin a surety bond in the sum of Five Thousand Dollars, ($5,000), which shall protect, indemnify and hold harmless the City of Austin from any claims or damages to any person or property that may accrue to or be brought by any person by reason of the exercise or abuse of the privileges granted the Contractor by the City of Austin and shall guarantee the replacement of all sidewalks, pavement and all other public property and public utilities disturbed or removed during the construction work and shall further guarantee the construction of a walkway and other safeguards during the occupancy of the space. The motion, seconded by Councilman Bechtol, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller Ayes: Noes: None Absent: Councilman Perry 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 be and he is hereby authorized and directed to enter into that certain Contract Number C-414-2-8 U-1068(13) Travis County, on behalf of the City of Austin with the State Highway Department in accordance with the terms and provisions of the above indicated contract, 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 Bechtol, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Absent: Councilman Perry Mayor Miller introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE PERPETUALLY VACATING AND CLOSING THAT CERTAIN ALLEY, KNOWN AS BAILEY LANE ALLEY, EXTENDING FROM THE NORTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF WEST 39TH STREET TO THE SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF WEST 39-1/2 STREET, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF AN ORDINANCE ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. The ordinance was read the first time andCouncilman 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, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Absent: Councilman Perry The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman White moved that =CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Bechtol, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller None Absent: Councilman Perry 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: Noes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller None Absent: Councilman Perry The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Miller introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE PERPETUALLY VACATING AND CLOSING A PORTION OF A STREET KNOWN AS WEST 39-1/2 STREET, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF AN ORDINANCE ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. 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, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Absent: Councilman Perry 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: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller Ayes: Noes: None Absent: Councilman Perry 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: Noes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller None Absent: Councilman Perry The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. MR. FREDRICK WARD, speaking for the Zilker School PTA, made inquiry about the paving in the Zilker School Area; as after the Council had visited the area, the group had received a letter indicating that the paving would be : --CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS The started this spring, following storm sewers' being placed on Bluebonnet Lane. He said they now learned that the paving would not be brought to the Council's attention until August, and that it would not be done until way into the next school year. He asked that this paving be given a higher priority so as to do the paving when school was not in session. The Director of Public Works reviewed the paving program in this area, and the scheduling of the work. He discussed the various drainage problems that are existing, and stated that nothing had been done in the way of utilities, except the storm sewer. Council discussed this matter to see if there possibly could be some way to get some street to the school paved. The Director of Public Works stated that to bring Bluebonnet Lane up at an earlier date, would mean deferring some of the streets on which petitions had been in for some time. He said the earliest possible date would be in July, and the utility work would still have to be taken care of, and that there would not be any assurance that the contractor could get right on the paving then or not. Councilman Palmer stated that the Council would move on it as best it could, although it did not look as though much relief could be given; but the Council would try to work something out and try to speed the paving up. MR. A. D. BOLM stated he was constructing a center on Briarcliff, Berkman Drive and Westminster Drive, and had an opportunity to lease some space 50'x150' for a trampoline jumping center. He described the plans for the center. The Building Inspector had not issued a building permit, as he claimed this would be an amusement center, and it would be necessary to have a "C" Commercial zoning. The matter was referred to the City Attorney, and Mr. Bolm was asked to check back around 2:00 or 3:00 P.M. this afternoon for an answer. MR. JIM WINDSOR, Austin Junior Chamber of Commerce, asked permission to place waste receptacles in the down-town area. The receptacles would be donated by the Jaycees, but the merchants would pay for them. These receptacles, one of which was displayed, would be attached to the lightpoles, and the City would have the maintenance of the receptacles. Mr. Windsor stated this program was in line with their annual clean-up fix-up week. The City Attorney stated numerous complaints had been received concerning the boxes connected on the poles for the regulation of traffic light systems, from people who have been hurt by bumping into the boxes. The Mayor suggested that he find some merchant who had a light pole in front of his establishment, and who would have no objections; and get someone to put this receptacle up on a trial basis. He suggested on Congress and 7th, somewhere other than on the corner. MR. TOM GEE, representing MR. NELSON PUETT, with regard to the width to be required for LIGHTSEY ROAD in the proposed South Terrace Addition, displayed a map showing the subdivision with Lightsey Road running through the middle, and stated approval of this subdivision had been withheld for about a year on this question of the right-of-way width. He said Mr. Puett was willing to go to a 60' right-of-way, but he did not want to give that extra 30' not needed in his residential subdivision; that if it were needed, that the City should pay him for it. The Director of Planning showed the proposed secondary thoroughfare from Barton Hills to the Interregional, and gave statistics on the future development of the area. He stated some of the right-of-way had been dedicated, and that some had not been dedicated, but that arrangements had been made by the developers _ CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS.. not to encroach on the proposed right-of-ways. The City Attorney stated that the standards were fixed in 1959 setting a local street at 50' width, a collector street at 60' width, and a thoroughfare or industrial street at 80', and that the Planning Commission was authorized to require greater widths than those. For this particular thoroughfare, the Planning Commission found the necessary width to be 90', and this is the reason for this appeal. The City Attorney said if this would take away any value of his property, Mr. Puett would be damaged and would be paid for it. The City Manager explained that the 90' right-of-way would provide for ll' sidewalk, one 10' parking lane on each side, and two ll' traffic lanes. Mr. Gee asked the Council to decide (1) if Mr. Puett is to designate something in excess of his needs, he would be willing to let the Planning Commission say what the excess needed is, and have the City appraise his land for the value, and (2), if the plan is not to be approved if he refuses to dedicate the 90', he would like to have that decision, so that he can test it. The Council discussed the widths, and it was finally decided to ask the Planning Commission to meet with the Council again, two weeks from today. (March 31st) il i ;! :: The Director of Public Works reported on the repair work and new work to be done on the dams at Barton Springs, and discussed the bid of Mr. Ed Page, who offered to do this work at the same prices as before, when the work was damaged by the flood in 1958. Discussion was held on whether or not the contractor should assume flood risk and insure against it, including the premium in his bid, or if the City wanted to assume the risk. The City Manager stated this offer wasi based on the assumption that Mr. Page would not assume the responsibility for another wash-out. No action was taken until it could be determined what the premiums would be. Later in the afternoon, MR. ED PAGE reported on the cost of insurance stating he would take the responsibility for damage to the upper dam !! (Approximately $11,000 for this week) if the City would take it on the lower dam (Approximately $8,000). The Mayor stated that since Mr. Page was going to start work immediately on the lower dam and complete it within a week, he would suggest assuming the risk and not taking the insurance. Councilman Palmer stated that he too, would suggest that he go ahead on the lower dam without the insurance. The Mayor said that the Council would go over it in the morning and let him know. The Council recessed until 3:00 Ρ.Μ. ) ) RECESSED MEETING At 3:00 P.M. the Council resumed its meeting. 3:00 Ρ.Μ. Hearing on the Electric Ordinance was continued. Present were MR. JOE ATKINSON, Electrical Contractor, and representing the Home Builders Association; MR. RICHARD BAKER, Attorney for Mr Atkinson and the Home Builders Association; MR. NASH PHILLIPS, Subdivider, MR. APPERSON, Southern Union Gas Company; MR. DEXTER KINNEY, Director of Electrical Utilities, and Chatiman of the Electric Board; MR. W. K. JENNINGS, MR. VERNON LOFTIS, MR. GROVER C. KENYON, Members of the Board, MR. CHARLES TEW, Electrical Inspector, and others. Mr. Baker submitted objections to Section 9.62, Paragraph (2) and asked that "Apartment houses" be deleted, and permit compliance with the National Code, ( CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS and use conduits as required by the National Code. He pointed out objections to including "Apartment houses" under Paragraph 2. He stated the group was asking that the requirements of the City not be more difficult than those of the National Electric Code. They had no objections to the present provision covering apartment houses three stories or more. Mr. Jennings stated he would go along with this if the rest of the Board did, to delete the word "apartment house" except on three story apartments. Mr. Baker asked that Section 9.64, Paragraph 3, be deleted in its entirety and that the requirements as set out in the National Electric Code, Article 230-71 be used. Mr. Tew, and Mr. Jennings did not recommend deleting this. Mr. Atkinson stated they had no objections to the National Code provision covering this. MR. KINNEY stated that if there was any one standard, he would recommend that the City stay with this one as set up, using the 1000 square feet of area. MR. LOFTIS agreed. MR. KENYON favored following the National Code. Mr. Baker submitted an objection to Section 9.64, Paragraph 6, asking that this paragraph be deleted in its entirety and that the regulations prescribed in the National Code be used instead. Mr. Jennings stated this section was offered as an option, and is a little more liberal than the National Code. Mr. Jennings stated, after discussion, that he had polled the Board, and it was willing to delete that paragraph, but it was their intention to follow the code, giving the people a little lee-way. If the contractors did not want it, the Board was willing to delete the exception. Councilman Palmer suggested that the Council talk with its Attorney and with the Electric Board, and noted that there were only three main differences in this proposed ordinance. He stated that the Office Building group had not yet been heard. Regarding Section 9.64, Mr. Atkinson asked the Council to consider the price--what this would do to the house in the cost; that it is not adding anything to the safety; and that it would be unattractive. Councilman Bechtol expressed appreciation to the group for coming up to work this out, and to the Committee in the job it had done in getting this down to only three items of argument. MR. MATHIAS, Chamber of Commerce, appeared to present a matter for TEXAS INDUSTRIAL LAUNDRIES which has an option to purchase 5 acres adjacent to the City limits, but outside the City limits. The City Manager stated the problem was the zoning of this tract when it was brought into the city limits. The area is on the north side of Bolm Road just east of Perry Road. He suggested that the area be annexed and zoned, and that it be referred to the Planning Commission; and get its recommendation so that at the time it was annexed it could be zoned at the same time. After discussion, Councilman Palmer moved that this be referred to the Planning Commission to be brought in under the original zoning as "C" Commercial. vote: The motion, seconded by Councilman Bechtol, carried by the following Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Absent: Councilman Perry .. _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS === Councilman Bechtol moved that the Auditorium Concession contract be given to AMUSEMENT ENTERPRISES, INC., of Fort Worth on the same basis of the previous contract--same percentage and same prices. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Mayor Miller Ayes: Noes: None Absent: Councilman Perry Not in Council Room when vote was taken: Councilman White 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 on April 20th: B. F. McCOY JACK A. BRANDES W. B. BRAZELTON G. L. ANDERSON D. P. PRADE AUSTIN CORPORATION FRANCES KELLY By Trueman O'Quinn KENNETH S. WENDLER 1191-95 (1193) Airport Boulevard 5809 Joe Sayers Avenue 1403 Koenig Lane 512-16 Bouldin Avenue 900-02 Daniel Drive 3403-3413 Bonnie Road 1300-1404 State Hwy. No. 20 1049-1051 Reinli Street 901-05 West 19th Street 1808-10 Pearl Street From "C" Commercial Το "C-2! Commercial From "A" Residence To "LR" Local Retail From "A" Residence To "B" Residence From "A" Residence lst Height & Area To "BB" Residence 2nd Height & Area From "A" Residence To "GR" General Retail From "A" Residence To "C" Commercial From "A" Residence 1st Height & Area To "BB" Residence 2nd Height & Area There being no further business, the Council adjourned at 6:10 Ρ.Μ., subject to the call of the Mayor. ATTEST: City Clerk APPROVED Mayor