) CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS. MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting August 11, 1960 10:00 Α.Μ. Council Chamber, City Hall The meeting was called to order with Mayor Pro-tem Palmer presiding. Roll call: Present: Councilmen Bechtol, Perry, White, Mayor Pro-tem Palmer Absent: Mayor. Miller Present also: W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager; Doren R. Eskew, City Attorney; Robert Beckham, Assistant Director of Public Works; Robert A. Miles, Chief of Police Invocation was delivered by REV. W. C. AHLRICH, Faith Lutheran Church. Councilman White moved that the Minutes of the Meeting of August 4, 1960 be approved. The motion, seconded by Councilman Bechtol, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Bechtol, Perry, White, Mayor Pro-tem Palmer None Absent: Mayor Miller Councilman Perry moved that the Minutes of the Special Meeting of August 6th, 1960, be approved. The motion, seconded by Councilman Bechtol, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Perry, White, Mayor Pro-tem Palmer Noes: None Absent: Mayor Miller 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 application of Southwestern Bell Telephone Company to construct and maintain a buried telephone cable system in and under a part of Robert Mueller Municipal Airport; such system not to exceed a width of five (5) feet; the centerline of said assignment being more particularly described as follows: CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS Two (2) strips of land five (5.00) feet in width, same being out of and a part of Austin Municipal Airport in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas; the centerline of each of the said two (2) strips of land five (5.00) feet in width being more particularly described as follows: No. 1: BEGINNING at the west end of an existing 1-1/4 inch conduit on the west side of the new terminal building; THENCE in a westerly direction to a point 280 feet south of the south end of Runway 16-34; THENCE in a northwesterly direction to a point on a line ten (10.00) feet east of and parallel to the east line of Airport Boulevard, which point is 1020 feet more or less north of the northeast line of a former street known as East 38-1/2 Street which was vacated by the City Council of the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, by ordinance dated April 10, 1952; THENCE with said line ten (10.00) feet east of and parallel to the east line of Airport Boulevard in a northerly direction to a point ten (10.00) feet east of the point of curvature of a curve whose angle of intersection is 53° 47' whose radius is 1990.10 feet and whose tangent distance is 1009.27 feet; THENCE with a line at right angles to the centerline of said Airport Boulevard in a westerly direction three (3.00) feet to a point seven (7.00) feet east of said point of curvature; THENCE with a curving line to the left, which line is seven (7.00) feet east of and parallel to the curving east line of Airport Boulevard to a point 20 feet more or less southwest of the south line of Wilshire Boulevard; THENCE in a northeasterly direction at 22 feet more or less pass a point on the south line of Wilshire Boulevard from which point the intersection of the east line of Airport Boulevard with the south line of Wilshire Boulevard bears in a northwesterly direction 25.00 feet, in all a distance of 290 feet, more or less, to a point; THENCE in an easterly direction to point of termination at the west side of the present terminal building. No. 2: BEGINNING at a pole located at about the point of intersection of the west line of Old Manor Road with the westerly prolongation of the north line of Lovell Drive; THENCE along a straight line six (6.00) feet west of and parallel to the east line of Municipal Airport North 29° 03′ East 1000 feet more or less to a point; hut; THENCE North 74° 03′ East 59.66 feet to a point; THENCE North 29° 06' East to point of termination at Braniff equipment be and the same is hereby granted and the Building Inspector is hereby authorized ) ) _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS.-- こ درد. to issue a permit for the construction of such improvement, said grant and permit to be subject to the following conditions: (1) The improvement shall be constructed and maintained in compliance with all ordinances and regulations relating thereto, pursuant to plans and specifications approved by the City's Director of the Department of Public Works. (2) The permit shall be issued and accepted subject to all reasonable police, traffic, fire and health regulations of the City of Austin, now existing or hereafter adopted. (3) The repair or relocation of any and all utilities in the vicinity necessitated by the laying of this improvement shall be done at the expense of Southwestern Bell Telephone Company. (4) Southwestern Bell Telephone Company will indemnify and save the City of Austin harmless from any and all claims against the said City growing out of or connected with the construction or maintenance of said improvement. (5) The City of Austin may revoke such permit or require relocation of facilities installed for good cause after notice to Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, and hearing thereon, and upon such revocation or requirement for relocation the owner of such improvement will remove or relocate the same and pay all costs and expenses attendant therewith. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Bechtol, Perry, White, Mayor Pro-tem Palmer None Ayes: Noes: Absent: Mayor Miller The City Manager submitted the following: "W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager "August 9, 1960 Assessment Paving Contract Number 60-A-19 "Following is a tabulation of the bids received at 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, August 9, 1960 for the construction of approximately 49 blocks of pavement and accessories known as Assessment Paving Contract Number 60-A-19, consisting of 26 units. "J.H. "Bud" Chastain & Sons $106,827.37 Lee Maners 108,744.32 Giesen & Latson Construction Co. 109,581.70 McKown & Sons 131,389.48 Ed H. Page 141,657.63 "City's Estimate 106,598.69 "I recommend that J. H. "Bud" Chastain & Sons with their low bid of $106,827.37 be awarded the contract for this project. "R. E. Beckham Asst. Director of Public Works" C يا n C CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS= Councilman Bechtol offered the following resolution and moved its adoption (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on August 9, 1960 for the construction of approximately 49 blocks of pavement and accessories known as Assessment Paving Contract Number 60-A-19, consisting of 26 units; and WHEREAS, the bid of J. H. "Bud" Chastain & Sons, in the sum of $106,827.37 was the lowest and best bid therefor, and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Assistant 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 J. H. "Bud" Chastain & Sons, in the sum of $106,827.37, becand 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 J. H. "Bud" Chastain. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Perry, White, Mayor Pro-tem Palmer Noes: None Absent: Mayor Miller The City Manager submitted the following: "W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager "August 9, 1960 Contract Number 60-C-23 "Following is a tabulation of the bids received at 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, August 9, 1960 for the development of a Parking Lot for the Emilie Wheelock Howson Branch Library at the northwest corner of Exposition Boulevard and Bowman Avenue known as Contract Number 60-C-23. "Lee Maners $2,985.75 J. H. "Bud" Chastain & Sons 3,062.30 J. W. Steelman, Inc. 3,184.35 Ed H. Page 3,281.50 Giesen & Latson Construction Co. 3,301.30 McKown & Sons 3,484.01 Maufrais Bros., Inc. 4,092.50 C. H. Lester Construction Co., Inc. 4,333-73 3,244.25 "City's Estimate "I recommend that lee Maners with his low bid of $2,985.75 be awarded the contract for this project. "R. E. Beckham, Asst. Director of Public Works" CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS: Councilman Bechtol offered the following resolution and moved its adoption (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on August 9, 1960 for the development of a Parking Lot for the Emilie Wheelock Howson Branch Library at the northwest corner of Exposition Boulevard and Bowman Avenue known as Contract Number 60-C-23; and WHEREAS, the bid of Lee Maners in the sum of $2,985.75 was the lowest and best bid therefor, and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Assistant 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 Lee Maners in the sum of $2,985.75 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 Lee Maners. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Perry, White, Mayor Pro-tem Palmer Noes: None Absent: Mayor Miller Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the City Council of the City of Austin hereby approves as a filling station site the property located on the east side of the Relocation of Manor Road and lying between proposed East 51st Street and Pecan Springs Road and which property fronts 175.01 feet on the Relocation of Manor Road and being known as Lot 1, Manor Hills Section 12-D, a subdivision in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, and hereby authorizes the said Humble Oil and Refining Company to construct, maintain, and operate a drive-in gasoline filling station and to construct curbs, ramps, and sidewalks in conjunction therewith subject to the same being constructed in compliance with all ordinances relating thereto, and further subject to the foregoing attached recommendations and plans. The Building Inspector is hereby authorized to issue an occupancy permit for the operation of this filling station after full compliance with all the provisions of this resolution, and said permission shall be held to be granted and accepted to all necessary, reasonable and proper, present and future regulations and ordinances of the City of Austin, Texas, in the enforcement of the proper Police, Traffic and Fire regulations; and the right of revocation is retained, if after hearing it is found by the City Council that the said Humble Oil and Refining Company has failed and refused and will continue to fail and refuse to perform any such conditions, regulations, and ordinances. ) =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS (Recommendations attached) "Mr. W. T. Williams, Jr. City Manager Austin, Texas "Dear Sir: "August 11, 1960 "We, the undersigned, have considered the application of Humble Oil and Refining Company for permission to construct, maintain, and operate a drive-in gasoline filling station and to construct commercial driveways in conjunction therewith upon the property located on the east side of the Relocation of Manor Road and lying between proposed East 51st Street and Pecan Springs Road and which property fronts 175.01 feet on the Relocation of Manor Road and being known as Lot 1, Manor Hills Section 12-D, a subdivision in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, and the property upon which this filling station is to be located is owned by The Humble Oil and Refining Company. We hereby advise that the following conditions exist. "The property upon which this filling station is to be located is designated as "C" Commercial Use District upon the zoning maps of the City of Austin. "All drainage, natural or otherwise, from this filling station is to be disposed of in such a manner that such drainage will not flow across the sidewalk area into the street, and furthermore, shall not create a nuisance to others in the neighborhood. It is understood that the disposal of such drainage shall be entirely the responsibility of the property owner. Any waste connection to a storm sewer which empties into an open drainageway shall be discontinued, if the waste becomes a nuisance or damages any property or rights of others in the vicinity of the open drainageway. "We recommend that Humble Oil and Refining Company be granted permission to construct, maintain, and operate said drive-in gasoline filling station and to construct curbs, ramps and sidewalks in conjunction therewith subject to the following conditions. "(1) That all buildings and equipment shall be placed inside of the property line; correct lines to be obtained before construction starts or equipment is installed. Lines and grades to be obtained from the Department of Public Works for entrances and driveways; building lines to be approved by the City Building Inspector. That the applicant shall confer with the Department of Public Works as to future grades of the sidewalks and gutters on the adjacent streets before he starts any construction relative to the filling station. "(2) That only underground tanks shall be used, and that all pumps shall be so located that it will be impracticable to service motor vehicles therefrom while said motor vehicles are standing on any part of a sidewalk, street, or alley. "(3) That the gasoline tanks, pumps, and all equipment used in connection with the storage and handling of gasoline shall be an approved type and shall bear, the label of Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., and that all construction of the filling station improvements shall be in accordance with the Building Ordinance, The Zoning Ordinance, the Filling Station Ordinance, and in accordance with the ) CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS こ ت ordinance prohibiting the disposal of commercial water or oils upon the City Streets. "(4) That the grades of the station shall be such that no waste water or oils or any floor washings shall ever pass over the City sidewalk area and that all of said oils and water shall be concentrated into a combined grease and sand trap which shall be constructed in accordance with our standard plan 2 - H - 146. "(5) That all filling station improvements, pump islands, driveways, ramps, gutters, sidewalks and curbs shall be constructed of concrete at the expense of the applicant as set forth upon the plan hereto attached, which plan bears the Department of Public Works file number 2 H - 1783. "(6) Expansion joints shall be constructed as shown upon the plan, hereto attached, marked 2-H-1783 and shall be of the premoulded type. "(7) When the owner considers that he has complied with all the requirements of the City of Austin for filling stations, he shall apply for a final inspection, and upon approval, the Building Inspector shall issue a Certification of Operation before such filling station can be put into service. درد "Respectfully submitted, s/ R. E. Beckham Assistant Director of Public Works s/ Dick T. Jordan Building Official" The motion, seconded by Councilman Bechtol, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Bechtol, Perry, White, Mayor Pro-tem Palmer None Absent: Mayor Miller Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the City Council of the City of Austin hereby approves the property situated on the east side of Harmon Ave 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 Austin Electrical Co., and is Lot 3 of the Richard Hooper Subdivision, of the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, and hereby authorizes the said Austin Electrical Co. to operate 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, 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 ) CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 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 Electrical Company 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 August 11, 1960 "I, the undersigned, have considered the application of Austin Electrical Company, by their agent, Charles Rubiolo, 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 east side of Harmon Avenue, which property is designated as Lot 3 of the Richard Hooper Subdivision in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, and locally known as 4711 Harmon Avenue. "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, s/ Dick T. Jordan Building Official" The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Bechtol, Perry, White, Mayor Pro-tem Palmer Ayes: Noes: None Absent: Mayor Miller CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS こ ) The Council took no action on the Ordinance changing the USE designation from "C" Commercial to "C-1" Commercial at 1010-12 East 11th Street for PHILLIP BAKER. Mayor Pro-tem Palmer 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 25TH DAY OF AUGUST, 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. (Canadian Street and sundry other streets) 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, Perry, White, Mayor Pro-tem Palmer Noes: None Absent: Mayor Miller 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: Ауев: Councilmen Bechtol, Perry, White, Mayor Pro-tem Palmer Noes: None Absent: Mayor Miller CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS こ ) 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: Noes: Councilmen Bechtol, Perry, White, Mayor Pro-tem Palmer None Absent: Mayor Miller The Mayor Pro-tem announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Pro-tem Palmer 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 25TH DAY OF AUGUST 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 CHARTER OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN; DECLARING AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY UPON ITS PASSAGE. (Anchor Lane and sundry other streets) 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, Perry, White, Mayor Pro-tem Palmer Noes: None Absent: Mayor Miller 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: =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS. こ ) Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Bechtol, Perry, White, Mayor Pro-tem Palmer None Absent: Mayor Miller 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: Noes: Councilmen Bechtol, Perry, White, Mayor Pro-tem Palmer None Absent: Mayor Miller The Mayor Pro-tem announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Pro-tem Palmer 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 25TH DAY OF AUGUST, 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. (Adams Avenue and sundry other streets) 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, Perry, White, Mayor Pro-tem Palmer Noes: None Absent: Mayor Miller CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS: 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: Noes: Councilmen Bechtol, Perry, White, Mayor Pro-tem Palmer None Absent: Mayor Miller 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, Perry, White, Mayor Pro-tem Palmer Noes: None Absent: Mayor Miller The Mayor Pro-tem announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Pro-tem Palmer 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 25TH DAY OF AUGUST, 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 FROPERTY 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. (Bolm Road) The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman White moved that The the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: ) こ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Bechtol, Perry, White, Mayor Pro-tem Palmer None Absent: Mayor Miller 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: Councilmen Bechtol, Perry, White, Mayor Pro-tem Palmer Ayes: Noes: None Absent: Mayor Miller 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: Noes: Councilmen Bechtol, Perry, White, Mayor Pro-tem Palmer None Absent: Mayor Miller The Mayor Pro-tem announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. The Assistant City Manager presented to the Council for consideration an offer by the U. S. Office of Civil Defense and Mobilization to make a fallout shelter survey in 1961. The offer came from U. S. Civil Defense Director Leo A. Hoegh through James H. Garner, State Coordinator. Discussion was held regarding the cost, the amount of time and the number of people involved in the survey. Councilman Bechtol moved that the City Manager be instructed to indicate preliminary interest in this survey. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Bechtol, Perry, White, Mayor Pro-tem Palmer None Absent: Mayor Miller The Assistant City Manager stated that in the summer the Auditorium had a slump period and he asked that a rate adjustment be made from June 15th to September 15th to encourage conventions to be set during those months and to enable Austin to get the ones that are being held. At the present time the City would like to draw the Texas Association of Nurserymen for its convention in 1962, but they need an adjustment to compete with the other cities. Recommendation was made that the rate be cut one-third, $270 to $90, with a 6:00 Ρ.Μ. shut down time so there would be no lights or night labor. No action was taken as the Council wanted to study this further. The Assistant City Manager brought up the appointment of members of the Plumbing Board of Appeal. He stated one member was deceased and several members had resigned. The Council was to be given a copy of the Board members. ) し CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS. The City Manager submitted a memo from MR. A. H. ULLRICH, Superintendent Water & Sewage Treatment, regarding small fish in the sludge oxidation ponds. He stated these fish were not edible but could be sold for bait, and they had an offer to remove the fish and pay the city 3/4 each. The Council informally agreed that a temporary arrangement be worked out and see how it goes. Councilman Bechtol moved that MARIE ANTOINETTE be granted permission to install planter boxes at 10th and Congress with the provision that they meet the requirements of the Building Inspector and Legal Department. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Bechtol, Perry, White, Mayor Pro-tem Palmer None Absent: Mayor Miller Mayor Pro-tem Palmer announced the withdrawal of the following zoning application: From "A" Residence MRS. L. W. EATON & MAURINE CURRIN 1100-02 West 22nd Street 2200-04 Leon Street 1st Height &Area To "B" Residence 2nd Height & Area Pursuant to published notice thereof the following zoning applications were publicly heard: RAY ROBERTSON 922-932 East 55th Street 5501-5503 Bennett Avenue From "A" Residence To "BB" Residence NOT Recommended by the Planning Commission Mr. Ray Robertson appeared in his own behalf, stating he would like to build small apartments or triplexes. Opposition was expressed by Mrs. Walter Ocker, 933 East 56th Street; Mr. Rex Owens, 934 East 55th Street; Mr. Kendrix, 914 East 55th Street; Mr. Robert Whitehead, 933 East 55th Street; Mrs. Marvin Gibson, 5411 Bennett Avenue; Mr. Meier, Mrs. Gruen and Mr. Bert McGee. Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Greathouse, 5507 Bennett Avenue appeared for the change. The Council postponed action until next week to go look at the property. EDWIN DEZENDORF By Ras Redwine & Alfred Lehtonen 2804-34 East 19th Street 1900-2012 Alexander From "A" Residence To "DL" Light In- dustrial RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission with condition Mr. Ed Jackson appeared for the applicant. He stated the letter had been filed with the Planning Commission, also a preliminary plat. The Texas Employment Commission is to build a warehouse on the first two lots. Mr. Alfred Lehtonen: appeared for the applicant also, stating the Holy Cross Hospital had し C ) ) CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS withdrawn their opposition and were now for the change. Mr. E. L. Caldwell, 2803 East 22nd Street, and Mr. Malcolm Robinson, representing Mr. George T. Smith, appeared in opposition. Six persons were present opposing the change. The Council wanted to go look at the property and deferred action until next week. CLYDE R. BROWNLEE 3105 Windsor Road C. S. STRAWN 2203 Exposition Boulevard LLOYD A. DOGGETT, D.D.S. 2209 Exposition Boulevard 3109-3113 Windsor Road From "A" Residence To "0" Office NOT Recommended by the Planning Commission Mr. Trueman O'Quinn represented the applicants. Mr. Strawn and Dr. Doggett were present. Mr. O'Quinn presented a diagram showing the use of the other property in the area, also a sketch of the proposed building and parking lot. Dr. and Mrs. L. J. Lacoste appeared in opposition. The Council wanted to go look at the property and deferred action until next week. WILLIAM P. HOFFMAN By C. W. Forrest 931 East 41st Street From "A" Residence To "GR"General Retail NOT Recommended by the Planning Com- mission RECOMMENDED "O"Office Mr. Hoffman was present. Mr. Forrest represented the applicant. Mayor Pro-tem Palmer asked Mr. Forrest if he would accept "0" Office and he said "no", he would like to have "GR" General Retail as the property adjacent to his was "GR" General Retail. No one appeared in opposition. The Council deferred action to go look at the property. : MRS. J. B. HILL & MRS. SARAH LOU WHITE By Virgil C. Lott 2102-2200 East 17th Street From "A" Residence To "B" Residence NOT Recommended by the Planning Com- mission Mr. Oral Lott represented the applicant and presented a petition with 26 signatures favoring the change. Mr. Lott stated there was a need for apartments in East Austin. The Council deferred action to go look at the property. ت し =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS D. C. BRADFORD By Bob Long 5207-09 Cameron Road From "GR" General Retail To "C" Commercial NOT Recommended by the Planning Commission No one appeared to represent the applicant and the Council took no action and asked that Mr. Bradford be called. SECURED INVESTMENTS, INC. By Frank C. Barron, President 3110-3200 Manor Road 3700-3702 &3701-3703 Manorwood Road From "0" Office & "C-1" Commercial To "GR" General Retail RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission Mr. Barron appeared for the application. Mrs. Gertrude Swenson was present for information. No opposition appeared. Councilman Bechtol moved that the change be granted to "GR" General Retail. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, White, Mayor Pro-tem Palmer Noes: None Absent: Mayor Miller Not in Council Room when vote was taken: Councilman Perry The Mayor Pro-tem announced that the change had been granted to "GR" General Retail and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance. MARY ALICE COMESKEY By C. E. Bryan 3303-3305 West Avenue 709-715 West 34th Street From "A" Residence To "0" Office RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission No opposition appeared. Councilman White moved that the change be granted to "O" Office. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Bechtol, Perry, White, Mayor Pro-tem Palmer None Absent: Mayor Miller The Mayor Pro-tem announced that the change had been granted to "0" Office and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS こ W-J-W INVESTMENT CO. INC. Mrs. Mary Helen Culp By Gene Horton, Agent No opposition appeared. 5312-5314 Airport Boulevard 715-721 Bruning Ave. 723-725 East 53rd St. From "C" Commercial To "C-1" Commercial RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission Councilman Bechtol moved that the change be granted to "C-1" Commercial. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Perry, White, Mayor Pro-tem Palmer Noes: None Absent: Mayor Miller The Mayor Pro-tem announced that the change had been granted to "C-1" Commercial and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance. Councilman Bechtol offered the following resolution and moved its adoption (RESOLUTION) RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AN OFFER OF THE UNITED STATES TO AMEND CONTRACT FOR PLANNING ADVANCE NO. TEX. R-20(A) WHEREAS, the United States of America (herein called the "Government") has tendered to the City of Austin (herein called the "Local Public Agency") an Offer, herein after mentioned, to amend Contract for Planning Advance No. Tex. R-20(A), dated August 6, 1959; and Offer; WHEREAS, the Local Public Agency has given due consideration to said BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The Offer of the Government to the Local Public Agency dated July 8, 1960, designated Offer to Amend Contract for Planning Advance No. Tex. R-20(A), is hereby in all respects accepted. Section 2. The Local Public Agency agrees to abide by all of the provisions, terms, and conditions of said Offer. Section 3. Authority is granted to the officers and duly appointed agents of the Local Public Agency to send to the Housing and Home Finance Agency certified copies of this and such further documents or proofs in connection with the acceptance of said Offer as may be requested by the Government. Section 4. This RESOLUTION shall be effective immediately. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Bechtol, Perry, White, Mayor Pro-tem Palmer None Absent: Mayor Miller CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS- The City Attorney explained a situation on Shoal Creek between 39th Street and 40th Street. Councilman Bechtol moved that the City Attorney be authorized to get a mandatory injunction, if necessary, to remove fill which has been placed on the east side of the creek and which is sliding into the creek on the B.-N.. Holeman property. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Perry, White, Mayor Pro-tem Palmer Noes: None Absent: Mayor Miller The City Attorney inquired as to the wishes of the Council regarding the sale of property on North Loop and Chesterfield to Will Wilson. The Council informally agreed that the City Attorney invite an offer from Mr. Wilson. There being no further business, the Council adjourned at 12:45 P.M., subject to the call of the Mayor. ) APPROVED Mayor Pro-tem ATTEST: Grace Monice Assistant City Clerk