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Austin's Self-Service Gas Ban and Air Travel Future

Thursday, June 9, 1960 regular
  • Gas Station Operations Banned:

    Passed an ordinance effectively prohibiting self-service gas stations due to safety concerns, despite arguments from proponents for lower prices.
  • Investing in Public Facilities & Infrastructure:

    Approved furniture bids for the new Howson Branch Library, ordered significant street paving projects, and authorized eminent domain to acquire land for new sanitary sewer lines.
  • Shaping Future Air Travel:

    Adopted a strategic plan for Austin's airline routes over the next decade, aiming to boost connectivity across Texas and to destinations like New Orleans.
  • Enhancing Safety & City Management:

    Approved updated regulations for ambulance services, converted a section of 20th Street to a metered parking zone, and designated two days to honor prominent Texas statesmen.

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Ё こ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS. MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting June 09, 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, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Absent: None Present also: Reuben Rountree, Jr., Acting City Manager; Doren R. Eskew, City Attorney; Robert A. Miles, Chief of Police Invocation was delivered by REV. W. C. AHLRICH, Faith Lutheran Church. MR. REUBEN ROUNTREE was Acting City Manager, as the City Manager and Assistant City Manager were out of the City, on military duty. Councilman White moved that the Minutes of the Meeting of June 2, 1960, be approved. The motion, seconded by Councilman Bechtol, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Not in Council Room when vote was taken: Councilman Perry He MR. JAMES MEYER, Attorney, represented MR. DUANE MCDONALD, Independent Service Stations of Texas, and A.M. Gas, Inc., who is engaged in both servicetype service stations and self-service stations. He appeared in the interest of the Ordinance pertaining to persons authorized to dispense flammable liquids from filling station pumps, which was before the Council. He said Mr. McDonald had three stations: one at 45th and Guadalupe; one at 8703 North Lamar; and one at 1801 San Jacinto. He said the ordinance had the effect of preventing the self-service stations, although it was designed as a safety measure. described the operations of these three stations, stating they were not coin stations, but stations with one or more attendants to supervise the operations. The advantages of this type of operation are that since they provide no service, they are able to sell gas at a lower price. He filed a letter from the State Board of Insurance, regarding the rate schedules on both types of establishments. He suggested amending the proposed ordinance by adding "or acting under the supervision of such owner or employee". MR. JOHNNY B. ROGERS, representing the =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS various service stations in the City, read from the National Board of Fire Underwriters and stated this type of service was prohibited in many states as they were fire hazards. He discussed the letter filed from the Insurance Commission, stating there was not enough experience in Texas to promulgate a different rate; but experience in other states showed there would be a higher rate for the self-service stations. He suggested that Mr. McDonald operate his stations like the others are operated. After more discussion, Mayor Miller brought up the following ordinance for its third reading: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 11 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1954 BY ADDING THERETO A NEW SECTION DESIGNATED AS SECTION 11.79-A PERTAINING TO PERSONS AUTHORIZED TO DISPENSE FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS FROM FILLING STATION PUMPS; 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 Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. MRS.MILLER RUUD, President League of Women's Voters, made inquiry. of the status of Urban Renewal. The City Attorney and Councilman Perry explained the status as of now. REV. MCCORMICK, expressed his interest in Urban Renewal and offered the assistance of the group present if needed. The Acting City Manager submitted the following: "TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council "Bids for Library Furniture - Howson Branch Municipal Library "Sealed bids were opened at 2:00 P.M. on June 7, 1960 in the Office of the Purchasing Agent.. "Bids were for library furniture for the new Howson Branch of the Public Library and were advertised in the Austin paper for two consecutive weeks prior to opening. "Bids received are as follows: Sjostrom Abel Company Stationers Remington- Rand American:: Seating Section A Tables $2,114.00 $1,319.45 $1,411.89 $1,218.37 Section B Chairs 1,204.00 1,066.20 1,077.66 906.87 Section A Tables and chairs 2,044.00 1,271.90 843.29 909.71 Section D Catalog Units 2,157.00 1,102.90 1,295.56 1,102.70 Section E Shelving & trucks 38,802.00 8,732.20 7,282.62 8,022.08 =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS. C こ "Recommendation: - : Miss Mary C. Rice, Librarian, states that on Section "B" Chairs, the product bid by low bidder, American Seating Company does not meet the specifications as to the style necessary to coordinate all equipmentshe further states that second low bidder Abel Stationers does not meet specifications for the same reason, and recommends order be placed on Remington-Rand as the lowest hid meeting specifications. On all other sections, the low bid meets specifications and it is recommended award be made to low bidders as underscored above, with exception of Section "B" as noted. "S. R. Rountree, Acting City Manager" Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on June 7, 1960, for library furniture for the new Howson Branch of the Public Library; and, WHEREAS, the bids of American Seating Company for the furnishing of Section A Tables in the sum of $1,218.37, and for furnishing Section D Catalog Units in the sum of $1,102.70, were the lowest and best bids therefor; and, WHEREAS, the bids of Remington-Rand for furnishing Section B Chairs in the sum of $1,077.66, and furnishing Section A Tables and Chairs in the sum of $843.29, and furnishing Section E Shelving and Trucks in the sum of $7,282.62, were the lowest and best bids therefor; and, WHEREAS, the acceptance of such bids has been recommended by the Acting City Manager, S. Reuben Rountree, Jr., of the City of Austin; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the bids of American Seating Company in the sums of $1,218.37, $1,102.70; the bids of Remington Rand in the sums of $1,077.66, $343.29, and $7,282.62 be and the same are hereby accepted, and S. Reuben Rountree, Jr., Acting City Manager of the City of Austin is hereby authorized and directed to execute contracts on behalf of the City of Austin with said companies. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Director of Aviation, COL. VANCE MURPHY, stated the City of Austin and Chamber of Commerce were parties in the Southwest Area Local Service Case which is coming up for hearing, and which will fix the routes the air lines will serve for the next 10 years. He stated the Aviation Committee of the Chamber of Commerce had met and had made the following recommendations: 1. Continue Continental service from Houston to Midland-Odessa, via Austin, San Angelo. 2. Unrestricted authority of trunk line carrier to fly Houston, Austin El Paso service. _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 3. One plane service from Amarillo to Beaumont-Port Arthur via Lubbock, Abilene, Austin and Houston. 4. Competitive trunk line service from Dallas to Austin and Austin to Houston, with one plane service from Austin to New Orleans via Houston. 5. Concur in the petitions of the following cities: Temple to Laredo via Austin and San Antonio Waco to San Antonio via Austin Wichita Falls to San Antonio via Austin After discussion, Councilman White moved that these recommendations be adopted. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Council had before it an ordinance amending the Code as pertaining to the operation of ambulances. The City Attorney went over the amendment, and the Chief of Police and various ambulance operators endorsed the amendment as being what they wanted. MR. JOE MANOR stated there had been some talk about zoning ambulances, and he stated this amendment would be what he wanted rather than a zoning system. Mayor Miller introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 33 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1954 BY ADDING THERETO A NEW SECTION TO BE DESIGNATED SECTION 33.40-B, PERTAINING TO THE REGULATION OF AMBULANCES CLEARED FOR EMERGENCY CALL BY THE POLICE DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Perry 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 Perry 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 Perry moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: )))))) CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS こ درد Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. MRS. BAILEY appeared before the Council requesting that JUNE 13 and 14th be set aside to honor the statesmen of Texas--first our Senator LYNDON B.JOHNSON, who, it is hoped, will be the next President; Speaker SAM RAYBURN, a distinguished Texan; GOVERNOR PRICE DANIEL; former Vice President, JOHN GARNER; and Congressman HOMER THORNBERRY. Councilman Perry moved that these days be set aside to honor the statesmen of Texas, as requested. The motion duly seconded by Councilman White, carried by unanimous rising vote. Councilman Perry moved that the East District Park, as recommended by the Park and Recreation Board, be officially named "OAK SPRINGS PARK." The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, a certain public utility and drainage easements, public utility easements, sanitary sewer easements, drainage easements and an easement for street, public utility and drainage, were granted to the City of Austin in Windsor Park III Section 4 and Resubdivision of Lots 1 and 2 of Fairey Oaks Section 2 in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to Book 10, Page 81 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas; WHEREAS, the owners of the above described premises has requested the release of the hereinafter described portions of said easements; and, WHEREAS, none of the easements dedicated by said plat of said subdivision are now needed and hereafter will not be required by the City of Austin, SAVE and EXCEPT however that there shall be retained an easement for electric lines across the west twenty-five (25) feet of Lot 28 and the west twenty-five (25) feet of Lots 30 thru 52, inclusive, Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That S. Reuben Rountree, Jr., Acting City Manager, be and he is hereby authorized to execute a release of the drainageway easements, public utility easements, sanitary sewer easements, and an easement for street, public utility and drainage easements located on the hereinafter described premises, to wit: Being all of these certain easements shown on the Plat of Windsor Park III Section 4 and Resubdivision of Lots 1 and 2 of Fairey Oaks Section 2 according to the plat of said Windsor Park III Section 4 and Resubdivision of Lots 1 and 2 of Fairey Oaks Section 2 of Record in Book 10 at page 81 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, said easements being variously shown on said Plat as Public Utility and Drainage Easements, Public Utility Easements, Sanitary Sewer CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS こ ) ) Easements, Drainage Easements and an easement for street, public utility and drainage; SAVE and EXCEPT however, an easement for electric lines across the West twenty-five (25) feet of Lot 28 and the West twenty-five (25) feet of Lots 30 thru 52 inclusive, which is expressly retained. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, 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 FROPERTY 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 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. Mayor Miller introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK OF IMPROVING PORTIONS OF MIRA LOMA LANE IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, WITHIN THE LIMITS HEREBELOW DEFINED, PERFORMED BY PAT H. STANFORD & ASSOCIATES AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT CERTIFICATES IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY UPON ITS PASSAGE. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman White moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman White moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman White moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Miller introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, JULY 17, 1941, AND RECORDED IN ORDINANCE BOOK "L", PAGES 152-174, INCLUSIVE OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, WHICH ORDINANCE WAS AMENDATORY OF THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING ZONING REGULATIONS AND DISTRICTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL APRIL 23, 1931, AND RECORDED IN BOOK "I", PAGES 301-318, INCLUSIVE, OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, THE AMENDATORY ORDINANCE HEREBY ESTABLISHING THE BOUNDARY FOR THE ORIGINAL USE DISTRICT AND HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT IN AN AREA ANNEXED TO THE CITY OF AUSTIN ON MAY 5, 1960; ORDERING A CHANGE IN THE USE AND HEIGHT AND AREA MAPS SO AS TO RECORD SUCH DISTRICT; AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS こ The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman White moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman White moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman White, moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, after an engineering and traffic investigation, the City Council has found that traffic conditions are such that an urgent need for enforcement of strict limits upon the time of parking of vehicles at the location hereinafter described upon the street makes it advisable to use mechanical devices in such enforcement, and has found that such location should be changed from unmetered parking time limits and place in Parking Meter Zone 60 as indicated in the following schedule: د د SCHEDULE Zone Side Location 60 20th Street South From Guadalupe Street east to the alley that runs between Guadalupe Street and Whitis Street BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the location upon the street of the City of Austin as above described be deleted from the unmetered parking time limit designation, in Section 33.53(13) of the Traffic Register, and placed in Parking Meter Zone 60 as above shown, in Section 33.43 of the Traffic Register and the City Clerk be, and she is hereby authorized and instructed to so record this finding. The motion, seconded by Councilman Bechtol, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS こ درد د ) Councilman Bechtol offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Austin has found that public necessity requires the construction of a sanitary sewer line in the City of Austin to provide for the safe elimination of sewage in the West branch of the Tannehill Creek watershed in the City of Austin; and, WHEREAS, the City Council has found and determined that public necessity requires the acquisition of an easement ten (10) feet in width across the hereinafter described tract of land for right-of-way to permit the construction of the aforesaid sanitary sewer line; and, WHEREAS, the City of Austin has negotiated with the owner of said land and has been unable to agree with such owner as to the fair cash market value of such easement; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the City Manager be and he is hereby authorized and directed to file or cause to be filed against all owners and lienholders, a suit in eminent domain to acquire the hereinafter described easement for sanitary sewer purposes across the hereinafter described tract of land: Ten (10.00) feet in width, same being out of and a part of that certain portion of Outlot 51 Division B of the Government Outlots adjoining the original City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to a map or plat of said Government Outlots on file in the General Land Office of the State of Texas which certain portion of said Outlot 51 was conveyed to J. Warren Nolen by Quit Claim Deed dated December 17, 1936 of record in Volume 551 at page 621 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas, the centerlinc of said strip of land ten (10.00) feet in width being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at a point in the south line of the said Nolen tract of land, and from which point of beginning the southeast corner of said Nolen tract of land bears N 80° 59' E 55.50 feet; THENCE, N 7° 24' W 36.58 feet to a point. THENCE, N 58° 23' W 98.45 feet to a point. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Councilman Bechtol offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Austin has found that public necessity requires the construction of a sanitary sewer line in the City of CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS. こ ) Austin to provide for the safe elimination of sewage in the West branch of the Tannehill Creek watershed in the City of Austin; and, WHEREAS, the City Council has found and determined that public necessity requires the acquisition of an easement ten (10) feet in width across the hereinafter described tract of land for right-of-way to permit the construction of the aforesaid sanitary sewer line; and, WHEREAS, the City of Austin has negotiated with the owner of said land and has been unable to agree with such owner as to the fair cash market value of such easement; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the City Manager be and he is hereby authorized and directed to file or cause to be filed against all owners and lienholders, a suit in eminent domain to acquire the hereinafter described easement for sanitary sewer purposes across the hereinafter described tract of land: A strip of land ten (10.00) feet in width, same being out of and a part of that certain portion of the J. C. Tannehill League in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, which was conveyed to S. F. Nolen, deceased, by Warranty Deed dated April 11, 1914, of record in Volume 266 at Page 313 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas; the centerline of said strip of land ten (10.00) feet in width being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at a point in the south line of the said Nolen tract of land, same being a point in the north line of Manor Road Addition, a subdivision of record in Book 5 at page 33 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, and from which point of beginning the northeast corner of Lot 10 in said Manor Road Addition, same being the southeast corner of said Nolen tract of land, bears N 30° 59' E 70.00 feet; THENCE, N 7° 24' W 101.05 feet to point of termination in the north line of said Nolen tract of land from which point of termination the northeast corner of said Nolen tract of land bears N 30° 59' E 55.50 feet. 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 request of MR. J. T. BAUMGARDNER for trade of property with the City at Redwood and Old Manor Road. The City Attorney set out the facts concerning the trade, the amounts of properties involved, and the alternates that might be set up as value of property, along with restrictive covenants to go along with the use of the property. It was his recommendation that the City trade 200' of front footage for the depth of the property. Mr. Baumgardner objected to only 200', as the property ran out to a point, and there was so little property in the 200'. After more discussion, covering the fact the property that Mr. Baumgardner now owned had a drainage ditch in it, and the C こ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS. fact that it would be some time before sewage would be available to the property, Councilman Perry moved that the negotiations be based on 250', and the consideration of mutual restrictive covenants, and that the City Attorney bring in the completed details. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Ferry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None MR. DEWEY BRADFORD appeared before the Council regarding operations of his tenants on Cameron Road, and possibility of his being put out of business although he had his property zoned properly. It was brought out the tenant was displaying his merchandise on the street right-of-way, and out in the open in violation of the zoning ordinance. Mr. Bradford and the Director of Planning arranged to meet at the property and discuss the operations that were in violation and work them out to meet the requirements. Councilman Perry moved that the request of REV. F. P. ROBINSON, St. Johns Baptist Association, to have a parade on June 21st be granted subject to the approval of the Chief of Police with the understanding the parade will not be prior to 8:30 in the morning. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Councilman Perry offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, there has been submitted to the Building Inspector, the application of Frank E. Montgomery for a building permit together with a site plan dated 6-8-60 meeting the requirements of Section 10-B, 3 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City, for certain building establishment at 2721 Hemphill Park more particularly described in said application; and, WHEREAS, it has been found and determined by the City Council of the City of Austin that, based upon the use of the premises for the purpose of errecting a ten (10) unit apartment house the maximum number of parking spaces which will probably be used By employees and customers of such establishment, taking into account the loading facilities on the site, the public parking areas and street space available for parking in the vicinity, public safety, and free circulation of traffic both on and off the site, is 8 parking spaces; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That eight (8) spaces is an adequate number of parking spaces for the establishment shown on the site plan of Frank E. Montgomery dated 6-8-60, for use of the premises for the purpose of an apartment house. The motion, seconded by Councilman White carried by the following vote: : こ し CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS. Ayes: Councilmen Palmer, Perry, White Noes: Councilman Bechtol Not in Council Room when vote was taken: Mayor Miller Councilman Bechtol moved that MR. DAVID BARROW be reappointed as a member of the Planning Commission for a term of two years. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Council received notice from the City Manager that the following zoning applications had been referred to the Planning Commission and were set for public hearing before the Council on July 14, 1960: ROBERT MEISKE PHILLIP BAKER SECURED INVESTMENTS, INC. By Frank C.Barron, Pres. HORACE W. ELY & ANDREW H. VISCARDI AUSTIN OIL COMPANY By Joe Perrone H. R. STINSON GENE CULLEN By Raymond Ramsey RAMONA SANCHEZ By Rudy Cisneros ST. JOHNS CORPORATION 4205 Bellvue Avenue 1010-1012 (1008) East 11th Street and 1005 Juniper Street 3122 Manor Road 901-07 East 51st Street 1901-03 Whittier From "A" Residence To "O" Office From "C" Commercial "B" Residence 2nd Height and Area To "C-1" Commercial 2nd Height and Area From "0" Office 6th Height and Area To "C-2" Commercial 6th Height and Area From "A" Residence To "C" Commercial From "A" Residence 1300-1304 East 19th Street To "GR" General Retail 700-02 South Lamar Blvd. 1301-1303 Bluff Street 4401 Manchaca Road 1005 Willow Street 6200 Block Airport By Marvin Turner Engrs., Boulevard Inc. of Austin From "C" Commercial To "C-1" Commercial From "A" Redidence To "GR" General Retail From "A" Residence To "B" Residence From "A" Residence To "GR" General Retail ت ) C. _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS- There being no further business, the Council adjourned at 12:30 P.Μ., subject to the call of the Mayor. ATTEST: Õlei City Clerk APPROVED Mayor