CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting November 22, 1960 10:00 Α.Μ. Council Chamber, City Hall し 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; Reuben Rountree, Jr., Director of Public Works Invocation was delivered by MR. DOREN R. ESKEW, City Attorney. Councilman White moved that the Minutes of the Meeting of November 10, 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 Mayor Pro-tem Palmer introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE ORDERING A CHANGE IN USE AND CHANGING THE USE MAPS ACCOMPANYING CHAPTER 39 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1954 AS FOLLOWS: FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "GR" GENERAL RETAIL DISTRICT ON AN IRREGULAR SHAPED TRACT OF LAND FRONTING APPROXIMATELY 253 FEET ON THE SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF BEN WHITE BOULEVARD AND APPROXIMATELY 75.76 FEET ON THE EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF SOUTH IST STREET, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 513-531 BEN WHITE BOULEVARD AND 4001-4003 SOUTH IST STREET IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES 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: 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 Bechtol, 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 Bechtol, 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 City Manager submitted the following: "November 18, 1960 "Memo to: Mr. W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager Subject: 69 KV Substation Structure Bids. "Bids were opened by the Purchasing Agent at 2:00 P.M., November 15, for one 69 KV Substation Structure for Pedernales Substation described in City of Austin Specifications E 360. These bids were refered to the Electrical Dept. for evaluation. The Bids are tabulated below: BIDDER LUMP SUM PRICE DELIVERY Schwger Wood Corp. $ 21,980 60 days General Electric Co. 22,900 14 wks. General Electric Co.Alternate 27,310 14 wks. General Electric Co. Alternate 22,369 14 wks. Graybar Electric Co. 22,900 14 wks. Graybar Electric Co. Alternate 27,310 14 wks. Graybar Electric Co. Alternate 22,369 14 wks. Royal Electric Co. 21,885 8 wks. Royal Electric Co. Alternate 21,697 8 wks. Curtis Musgrove Co. 21,975 90 days Williamson DistributingCo. 25,700 8 wks. Williamson Distributing Co. Alternate 30,785 8 wks. Westinghouse Electrical Corp. 27,315 14 wks. Westinghouse Electrical Corp., Alternate 32,215 14 wks. Line Material Industries 27,320 10-12 wks. I.T.E. Circuit Breaker Co. 37,385 10-12 wks. General Electric Supply Co. 22,900 14 wks. General Electric Supply Co. 27,310 14 wks. General Electric Supply Co. 22,369 14 wks. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS こ ر درد "All prices were firm. All bidders quoted net 30 days except Royal Electric Co. who quoted terms of ½ of 1%, 10 days. "I recommend that we accept the bid of Royal Electric Manufacturing Co. of $21,885.00 for the Station Structure withcopper bus. "APPROVED: W. T. Williams Jr., City Manager" s/ D. C. Kinney Director Elect. Utility" Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on November 15, 1960, for one 69 KV Substation Structure for Pedernales Substation; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Royal Electric Manufacturing Co., in the sum of $21,885.00 with 1/2 of 1% net if paid within 10 days was the best bid therefor, and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Director of Electric Utility and by the City Manager of the City of Austin; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the bid of Royal Electric Manufacturing Co. in the sum of $21,885.00 with 1/2 of 1% net if paid within 10 days be and the same is hereby accepted and W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager of the City of Austin is hereby authorized to execute a contract on behalf of the City with Royal Electric Manufacturing Co. The motion, seconded by Councilman Bechtol, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Perry, White, Mayor Pro-tem Palmer None Noes: Absent: Mayor Miller The City Manager submitted the following: "ΜΕΜΟ TO: Mr. W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager FROM SUBJECT A. M. Eldridge, Supervising Engineer Construction Engineering Division Bartholomew Park Pool and Bath House Tabulation of Bids "We are transmitting herewith tabulation of bids for construction of BARTHOLOMEW POOL AND BATH HOUSE as received at 10:00 A.M., November 21, 1960. "Low bidders were as follows: Maufrais Brothers (General Contractor C. G. Puryear - Proposal B) $148,000.00 (Mechanical Contractor - Proposal C) 41,600.00 $189,600.00 "The bid of Maufrais Brothers includes all work except piping and plumbing, and is a lump sum proposal. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS= こ درد "The bid of C. G. Puryear includes all piping and plumbing, and is a lump sum proposal. "The above proposals represent a complete project except for the parking lot and a few minor specialty items. "As previously scheduled, the above proposals require completion on or before May 26, 1961. No extensions of time will be involved in the project. "We have found that the larger general contractors currently have very little work in progress, but are extremely busy estimating work for the State and the University which will be bid soon. We are told that this is the reason that more bids were not received. However, we are satisfied that the bids indicated considerable competition although they are higher than our estimate of $170,000.00. The Marvin Turner Engineers had estimated $180,000.00. "We believe that the low bidders are quite competent to do this job and we agree with the recommendations of the Marvin Turner Engineers and Mr. Sheffield, that the contracts be awarded as listed above. "Respectively submitted s/ A. M. Eldridge" Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on November 21, 1960, for the construction of Bartholomew Pool and Bath House; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Maufrais Brothers in the sum of $148,000.00 for the general construction was the lowest and best therefor; and, WHEREAS, the bid of C. G. Puryear in the sum of $41,600.00 for piping and plumbing was the lowest and best therefor; and, WHEREAS, the acceptance of such lump sum bids has been recommended by the Supervising Engineer, Construction Engineering Division and by the Director of Recreation of the City of Austin; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the bid of Maufrais Brothers in the sum of $148,000.00 for the general construction of the above named pool and bath house, and the bid of C. G. Puryear in the sum of $41,600.00 for the piping and plumbing of said pool and bath house be and the same are hereby accepted, and W. T. Williams, Ur., City Manager of the City of Austin, is hereby authorized to execute contracts on behalf of the City with said companies. 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 *With the statement by Councilman Bechtol that the City Manager and Building Supervisor hold down the costs as much as possible. 1 =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS こ し The Council had before it the resolution authorizing the execution of contract for engineering services and preliminary studies and design of Williamson Creek Sanitary Sewer System. The City Manager stated this work would be a study of extension of the line of the west side of Williamson Creek for a short distance, and then pick up at a point near Congress Avenue where the lift station is; and a preliminary study for a line from Congress Avenue to the Inter- regional Highway and from the Interregional Highway down the creek to where it Joins Onion Creek. He stated this study would give data on which route should be taken at the present time, and this work would be at a set fee of $4,000. After the preliminary study, the engineers would go into a design phase, and that work would be paid on a percentage of the basic fee. The City Manager stated this work would not include the design of the Sewage Disposal Plant. After detailed explanation and discussion, Councilman Bechtol offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the City Manager, W. T. Williams, Jr., be and he is hereby authorized and directed to enter into a contract on behalf of the City of Austin with Julian Montgomery and Associates and Isom H. Hale and Associates for engineering services in connection with the design of a sanitary sewer collection system in Williamson Creek in accordance with the terms and provisions of a contract exhibited to the City Council 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 an executed copy of said contract without recordation in the minutes of the City Council. 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 Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, Southern Union Gas Company has presented to the City Council tentative maps or plans showing the proposed construction of its gas mains in the streets in the City of Austin hereafter named, and said maps or plans have been considered by the City Council; therefore BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT Southern Union Gas Company be and the same is hereby permitted to lay and construct its gas mains in and upon the following streets: (1) A gas main in EAST 3RD STREET, from the point of intersection of a line 5.5 feet north of and parallel to the south property line of EAST 3RD STREET with a line 26 feet east of and parallel to the east property line of San Marcos Street easterly 5 feet and northerly 21.5 feet. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS こ درد ) Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2 feet. (2) A gas main in EAST 3RD STREET, from the point of intersection of a line 14 feet east of and parallel to the east property line of San Marcos Street with a line 5.5 feet north of and parallel to the south property line of EAST 3RD STREET westerly 5 feet, northerly 28.5 feet, and westerly 24 feet. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2 feet. (3) A 7' x 13' gas regulator pit in EAST 3RD STREET, the center of said regulator pit to be 20.5 feet east of the east property line of SanMarcos Street and 5.5 feet north of the south property line of EAST 3RD STREET, the 13' axis of said regulator pit to be parallel to the south property line of EAST 3RD STREET. THE Southern Union Gas Company is hereby put upon notice that the City of Austin does not guarantee that the space assigned above is clear from other underground utilities, but is based upon the best records we have at hand, and that the minimum depth stated does not have any reference to the fact that greater depths may not be required at special points. When the Southern Union Gas Company requires definite information upon the ground as to elevations or working points from which to base the location of their assignments, they shall apply to the Department of Public Works not less than three (3) days before such information is required. The Southern Union Gas Company is further put upon notice that they will be required to bear the expense of repairs or replacement of any underground titility damaged during the construction of lines named in this resolution. AND THAT whenever pavement is cut in the vicinity of a fire plug, water must be used at intervals during the course of backfilling of the ditches. THAT the work and laying of said gas mains, including the excavation in the streets, and the restoration and maintenance of said streets after said mains have been laid, shall be under the supervision and direction of the City Manager and under all the pertinent terms and conditions of the certain franchises granted to said company by the City of Austin. The motion, seconded by Councilman Bechtol, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Perry, White, Mayor Pro-temPalmer Noes: None Absent: Mayor Miller Regarding the change of the zoning ordinance to permit beauty parlors in "A" Residence, the City Attorney stated a public hearing would have to be held, and it would have to be advertised. Representatives from the League of Women Voters expressed opposition to including beauty parlors in residential area under any condition. MRS. RUD, President of the League of Women Voters stated when the League heard there was consideration of possible change in "A" zones, it was opposed, and she stated reasons for the opposition. The Director CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS= こ ر درد of Planning outlined the developments of bringing this operation under "A" Residence, and reported on the procedures used in some other cities, and on the establishment of a "AA" residence zone. COUNCILMAN WHITE asked that the Council adopt the policy that the City had previously, concerning holidays for the city employees, in that when a holiday designated for the city employees fell on Sundays, it was observed on Monday. Councilman White asked that this policy be put back into effect. The City Manager stated this would be an amendment to the Personnel Policies adopted by the Council in 1954. After discussion, Councilman White moved that the City Manager be instructed to bring in a Resolution to put back in force the policy followed before. The motion, seconded by Councilman Bechtol, carried by the following vote: Ayes: CouncilmenBechtol, Perry, White, Mayor Pro-tem Palmer Noes: None Absent: Mayor Miller COUNCILMAN BECHTOL stated that in the Minutes, at the time the Council received the Steinle report on the operation of Brackenridge Hospital, it was erroneously stated that the City Manager could change the Organization Chart of the Hospital upon recommendation of the Hospital Board; but it was the intent of the Council that the City Manager solely have the responsibility and authority to change the Organization Chart of Brackenridge Hospital. Councilman Bechtol moved that the City Manager solely have the responsibility and authority to change the Organization Chart of Brackenridge Hospital. The motion, seconded by CouncilmanWhite, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Perry, White, Mayor Pro-tem Palmer Noes: None Absent: Mayor Miller MAYOR PRO-TEM PALMER stated that MR. BOB FOLMAR'S property had been flooded, and Mr. Folmar stated part of the old bridge that was left in had blocked the flow of the channel, and he asked if that could be cleared out. After discussion, Councilman Bechtol moved that the construction of the drainage system and access road by D. M. McCULLOUGH and ASSOCIATES for a motel at the northeast corner of the intersection of Riverside Drive and Interregional Highway, be authorized subject to approval of the State Highway Department. 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 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS. Councilman Bechtol moved that the Council sustain the values set by the Tax Department as follows: GEORGE S. NALLE - 29.11 acres John Applegate Survey, Parcel No. Land Improvements Total こ Land Improvements Total ) 9-2-4723-0806 Assessed Value $14,190 0 $14,190 Council Action No change - 908 Congress Avenue, Parcel No. 2-063-0511 Land Improvements Total - Land Improvements Total Assessed Value $49,490 5,070 $54,560 Council Action No change 906 Congress Avenue, Parcel No. 2-063-0512 Assessed Value Council Action $49,490 5,240 $54,730 620 Congress Avenue, Parcel, No. 2-0603-0205 Assessed Value No change Council Action $279,860 56,880 $336,740 No change し The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, White, Mayor Pro-tem Palmer Noes: Councilman Perry Absent: Mayor Miller Councilman Bechtol moved that the Council sustain the values set by the Board of Equalization as follows: BEN ROBERTSON 416 Congress Avenue, Parcel No. 2-0502-0209 - Land Improvements Total Assessed Value $32,480 24,850 $107,330 Council Action No change - 300 Congress Avenue, Parcel No. 2-0502-0110 Land Improvements Total Assessed Value $17,600 2,050 $19,650 Council Action No change CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS: BEN ROBERTSON - 308-310 Congress Avenue, Parcel No. 2-0502-0108 (Continued) Land Improvements Total - Land こ Improvements Total ) ( し Assessed Value $35,190 4,090 $39,280 Council Action No change 312-314 Congress Avenue, Parcel No. 2-05-2-0107 Assessed Value $34,430 4,070 $38,500 Council Action No change - 905 Congress Avenue, Parcel No. 2-0603-1002 Land Improvements Total - Land Improvements Total - Land Improvements Total Assessed Value $49,490 11,010 $60,500 Council Action No change 302-304-306 Congress Avenue, Parcel No. 2-0502-0109 Assessed Value Council Action $35,190 13,970 $49,160 No change 610 West Lynn Street, Parcel No. 1-0904-0610 Assessed Value $ 5,880 10,430 $16,310 Council Action No change - 2.52 acres in Geo. W. Spear League, Parcel No. 1-0904-0611 Land Improvements Total - Land Improvements Total - Land Improvements Total Assessed Value $11,720 0 $11,720 Council Action No change 156"x 150' in Geo. W. Spear League, Parcel No. 1-0904-0612 Assessed Value $ 4,940 0 $ 4,940 Council Action No change 1608 West 6th Street, Parcel No. 1-0904-0613 Assessed Value $ 4,140 12,740 $16,880 Council Action No change つ BEN ROBERTSON (Continued) - Land Improvements Total CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS: 508 West 6th Street, Parcel No. 2-0601-0411 Assessed Value $17,430 0 $17,430 Council Action No change - 209 West 6th Street, Parcel No. 2-0601-1807 Land Improvements Total - Land Improvements Total - Land Improvements Total - し Land Improvements Total し C Assessed Value $48,400 7,900 $56,300 Council Action No change Council Action No change 612 East 6th Street, Parcel No. 2-0604-1112 Assessed Value $10,070 2,550 $12,620 402 East 6th Street, Parcel No. 2-0604-0217 Assessed Value $ 8,420 2,200 $10,620 610 East 6th Street, Parcel No. 2-0604-1113 Assessed Value $ 6,860 5,560 $12,420 Council Action No change Council Action No change - 1.94 acres of J. C. Tannehill League, Parcel No. 2-1225Land Improvements Total - Land Improvements Total 0102 Assessed Value $ 730 0 $ 730 Council Action No change 39.8 acres of J. C. Tannehill League, Parcel No. 9-2-1225-0201 Assessed Value $ 5,970 0 $ 5,970 Council Action No change The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, White, Mayor Pro-tem Palmer Noes: Councilman Perry Absent: Mayor Miller し _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS- Councilman Bechtol moved that in view of the drastic changes in the down-town area since January 1, 1960, that the City Manager be instructed to institute immediately a tax study of the central business district. 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 *Mayor Pro-tem Palmer made the following statement: "I would like to make a comment that it is the hope that the down-town property owners will supply information such as is necessary, and various other data that will assist our Tax Department in arriving at a true market value, since there are so many factors involving value of land on Congress Avenue." Councilman White moved that the Council sustain the values set by the Tax Department as follows: HOWARD W. WRIGHT - 87.3 acres in J. C. Tannehill League, Parcel No. Land Improvements Total Land Improvements Total - 9-2-2129-0101 Assessed Value $8,180 0 $8,180 Council Action No Change 3.22 acres in the J. C. Tannehill League, Parcel No. 9-2-2129-0102 Assessed Value $ 360 0 $ 360 Council Action No Change 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 moved that the Council sustain the values set by the Tax Department as follows: C. O. CEDER - 175.59 acres, Munos Survey, 82.17 acres in Burleson (Mrs. Swan August Ceder) Survey and 53.97 acres in Davis Survey totaling 311.73 acres, Parcel No. 9-2-2735-0101 Land Improvements Total Assessed Value $37,150 2,560 $39,710 Council Action No Change ت ) し ي こ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS: C. O. CEDER - 6 acres in H. T. Davis Survey, Parcel No. 9-2-2730-0101 (Mrs Swan August Ceder Continued) Land Improvements Total Assessed Value $ 610 $610 Council Action No change - 269.035 acres H. T. Davis Survey, Parcel No. 9-2-2431-0101 Land Improvements Total AssessedValue $30,270 5,100 $35,370 Council Action No change - 54.7 acres H. T. Davis Survey, Parcel No. 9-2-2728-0101 Land Improvements Total C. O. CEDER (Evelyn B. Youngquist) Assessed Value Council Action $ 7,180 0 $ 7,180 No change 26.3 acres in Burleson Survey, 81.86 acres in Munos Survey, and 5.95 acres in H. T. Davis Survey, totaling 114.11 acres, Parcel No. 9-2-2335-0101 Land Improvements Total Assessed Value $12,350 2,830 $15,180 Council Action No change - 5 acres Lucas Munos Survey, Parcel No. 9-2-2335-0202 Land Improvements Total Assessed Value $ 560 $560 Council Action No change C. O. CEDER 245.57 acres in James Burleson Survey, Parcel No. (Arthur B. & Paul S. Ceder) 9-2-2335-0201 Land Improvements Total Assessed Value Council Action $27,630 5,270 $32,900 No change 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 し し CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Councilman Bechtol moved that the full value on the improvements be reduced from $47,428 to $41,977, changing the assessed values as follows: BUILDING PROPERTIES, INC. - 902 West 5th Street South 100'x156' of Lots (Jamie Odom) 9, 10, and 11, Block 1, Outlot 11, Division Z, Raymond's Plateau, Parcel No. 1-0700-0811 Land Improvements Total Assessed Value $38,900 35,570 $74,470 Council Action $38,900 31,480 $70,380 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 Councilman Bechtol moved that the Full value on the land be reduced from $7,785 to $3,893, changing the assessed values as follows: DAVID BARROW - 5.19 acres in T. J. Chambers Grant, Parcel No. 1-2606-0238 Land Improvements Total Assessed Value $ 5,840 0 $ 5,840 Council Action $ 2,920 CO $ 2,920 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 Councilman Bechtol moved that the Council sustain the values set by the Tax Department as follows: DAVID BARROW - 17 acres in Geo. W. Davis Survey, Parcel No. 9-1-3902-0112 • Assessed Value Council Action Land Improvements Total - $ 8,290 0 $ 8,290 No change 4.41 acres T. J. Chambers Grant, Parcel No. 9-1-3902-0116 Land Improvements Total Assessed Value Council Action $ 2,650 0 $ 2,650 No change こ =CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS. DAVID BARROW - 2.9 acres in T. J. Chambers Grant, Parcel No.9-1-3902-0117 (Continued) Land Improvements Total Assessed Value $ 1,740 0 $1,740 Council Action No change 65.55 acres in Geo. W. Davis Survey, Parcel No. 9-1-3902-0125 Land Improvements Total Assessed Value $24,580 0 $24,580 Council Action No change 349.11 acres in T. J. Chambers Grant, Parcel No. 9-1-4210-0104 Land Improvements Total Land - Assessed Value Council Action $104,730 0 $104,730 No change 27.81 acres in T. J. Chambers Grant, Parcel No. 9-1-4210-0301 し Improvements Total C Land - Assessed Value Council Action $11,470 0 $11,470 No change 27.78 acres in James M. Mitchell Survey, Parcel No. 9-2-4401-0501 Improvements Total Land - Assessed Value Council Action $14,580 3,340 $17,920 No change 38.4 acres in James M. Mitchell Survey, Parcel No. 9-1-4806-0404 Assessed Value $10,080 Council Action Improvements Total - 0 $10,080 No change 6.78 acres in T. J. Chambers Grant, Parcel No.9-1-3008-0103 Land Improvements Total - Assessed Value $12,710 Council Action 0 $12,710 No change 4.31 acres in T. J. Chambers Grant, Parcel No.9-1-3902-0122 Land Improvements Total Assessed Value Council Action $ 2,100 0 $ 2,100 No change ! i ! DAVID BARROW (Continued) - = CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS 10.06 acres in T. J. Chambers Grant, Parcel No.9-1-3802-0101 Land Improvements Total Assessed Value $ 6,040 3,310 $ 9,350 Council Action No change - 12.33 acres in T. J. Chambers Grant, Parcel No. 9-1-4210-0106 Land こ Improvements Total درد Land - Assessed Value Council Action $ 6,470 0 $ 6,470 No change 253.96 acres in James Coleman Survey, Parcel No. 9-1-4806-0301 Improvements Total - Assessed Value Council Action $76,190 No change 1,900 $78,090 57.82 acres in T. J. Chambers Grant, Parcel No. 9-1-3802-0102 Land Improvements Total Assessed Value Council Action $28,190 0 $28,190 No change 22 acres in T. J. Chambers Grant, Parcel No. 9-1-4210-0105 Land Improvements Total Assessed Value Council Action $ 9,080 0- $ 9,080 No change - 227.077 acres in T. J. Chambers Grant, Parcel No. 9-1-3206-0105 Land Improvements Total Assessed Value $127,730 0 $127,730 Council Action No change 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 Regarding the tax appeal of MR. JULIUS FRANKI on property at 600 South 1st Street, acted upon by the Council on November 17th, the Tax Appraiser stated the property had been remeasured and the property is the same as is shown on the tax statements. The Tax Appraiser had been asked to check to see if there was any difference on the front footage. CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS. こ Decision on the appeal of the UNITED FEDERAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY on personal property at 917½ Congress Avenue was postponed until the following week. The City Manager explained the situation existing regarding the restaurant at the present Airport Terminal, and stated the operator is leaving. The Director of Aviation has located another operator who is willing to take over immediately under the same arrangements as with Mr. Winters. MR. RICHARD B. SWANER will operate the restaurant until the new building is ready, as at that time, Mr. Swaner will be ready to move into his own building which is under construction. He stated he would take over this restaurant under the same contract provisions that are now in effect for Mr. Winters. 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 of Austin hereby consents to the transfer and assignment of that certain lease agreement dated July 1, 1955, between the City of Austin and Elmer Burch, for the operation of & cafe in the Administration Building at the Austin Municipal Airport, to Richard B. Swaner by Claus Winter, effective as of the 18th day of November, 1960; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said lease agreement shall be on a month to month rental agreement until terminated at the election of the City Council. The motion, seconded by Councilman Bechtol, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Bechtol, White, Mayor Pro-tem Palmer None Absent: Mayor Miller Not in Council Room when vote was taken: Councilman Perry The City Manager reviewed the personnel policies as pertaining to holidays, and the Council again discussed the matter. The Council considered various items on the pending list. Councilman Bechtol moved that the following zoning application, pending since May 17, 1956, be DENIED: SHEPPARD CONSTRUCTION CO. 1411-1533 Barton Springs From "A" Residence (S. R. Sheppard) Road; 501-521 Kinney Ave. & "C" Commercial To "0" Office 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 DENIED. : こ =CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS Regarding the following zoning ordinances pending, Councilman Bechtol moved that the applicants be notified they have until December 5, 1960, to comply, or the zoning will be turned down: PAUL MURCHISON J. H. FREEMAN & MRS. STELLA OWENS 3902-04 Seiders Ave. From "A" Residence To "B" Residence 1006-08 West Lynn From "C" Commercial To "C-1" Commercial The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, White, Mayor Pro-tem Palmer Моев: None Absent: Mayor Miller Not inCouncil Room when vote was taken: Councilman Perry As to an ordinance to provide increased payments by Policemen into the Retirement System, the City Attorney stated the ordinance would reflect what the practice is now. It was a voluntary proposal by the Policemen, and a motion had been made to authorize it, but the ordinance had not been drawn. The Council considered the annexation of EWBANK ACRES in connection with the development and the growth of the City in that direction, and it was believed that this was in the future growth of the City. Councilman Bechtol moved that the Council take no further action at this time. 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 Council had before it the following zoning applications: AUSTIN CIVIC THEATRE 1531-33 Toomey Road From "C" Commercial 2nd Height &Area To "C-1" Commercial 2nd Height & Area Councilman Bechtol moved that the change be DENIED. 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 DENIED. し CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS. A. G. GANNAWAY 1707 Congress Avenue From "B" Residence To "0" Office Councilman Bechtol moved that the change be DENIED. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: CouncilmenBechtol, White, Mayor Pro-tem Palmer None Absent: Mayor Miller Not in Council Room when vote was taken: Councilman Perry The Mayor Pro-tem announced that the change had been DENIED. MRS. L. C. BANKS 204 East 17th Street From "A" Residence To "GR" General Retail Councilman Bechtol moved that the change be DENIED. 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 DENIED. PLANNING DEPARTMENT Hancock Drive, Shoal- wood & Crestmont From "C" Commercial To "A" Residence The motion lost Councilman Bechtol moved that the change be granted. for the lack of a second. Mayor Pro-tem. Palmer moved that the change be DENIED. The motion, seconded by Councilman Bechtol, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Bechtol, White, Mayor Pro-tem Palmer None Absent: Mayor Miller Not in Council Room when vote was taken: Councilman Perry The Mayor Pro-tem announced that the change had been DENIED. PAUL WALTER 405 Pickford Drive 6631 Airport Boulevard From "A" Residence To "GR" General Retail Councilman White moved that the change be DENIED. The motion, seconded by Councilman Bechtol, carried by the following vote: ن ) CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS- 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 DENIED. GORDON W. GRIFFIN 813-15 East 32nd Street From "A" Residence To "0" Office Councilman Bechtol moved that the Council authorize a letter to be written to GordonW. Griffin, stating that if he does not have his plans submitted by December 5, 1960, the application will be denied. 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 WARREN S. FREUND A 3201-09 Old Bull Creek Road From "B" Residence To "GR" General Retail Councilman Bechtol moved that the change be granted to "GR" General Retail. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Bechtol, White, Mayor Pro-tem Palmer 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" den 6 General-Retail and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. The Council authorized letters to be written to the following asking them to produce certain information by December 5, 1960: FRANK C. BARRON ΝΑΟΜΙ Κ. TUCKER DORA E. SCARBOROUGH (Letter concerning the applicant's getting deed restric- tions removed) 4905-5033 Manor Road 1102-04 Springdale Road 3024 Windsor Road 2401-03 Spring Lane From "B" Residence To "GR" General Retail From"A" Residence To "B" Residence From "A" Residence To "0" Office د زد CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS The Council asked that the application of the following be brought up for further consideration: WM. P. HOFFMAN 931 East 41st Street From "A" Residence To "GR" General Retail Councilman Bechtol moved that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare an ordinance covering the following: MRS. E. J. ALFF Additional property RECOMMENDED "LR" Local recommended by Planning Retail Commission - 1911 East 19th Street The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Bechtol, White, Mayor Pro-tem Palmer None Absent: Mayor Miller Not in Council Room when vote was taken: Councilman Perry L. J. ROBINSON Area 6, No. 12 (50' strip) From Interim "A" Residence To "D" Industrial Councilman Bechtol moved that the change be DENIED. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Bechtol, White, Mayor Pro-tem Palmer None Absent: Mayor Miller Not in Council Room when vote was taken: Councilman Perry The Mayor Pro-tem announced that the change had been denied. | The Council asked that the matter of changing the name of Bull Creek Road, and of Balcones Drive and Parkcrest Drive, be brought before the Council the following week. The Council discussed Pawn Brokers Ordinances and ordinances regarding dealers in second hand merchandise. The City Attorney stated his office was studying this matter. Mayor Pro-tem Palmer asked that the item be taken from the Pending List, but that the City Attorney be instructed to continue to study this ordinance. The City Attorney stated the Ordinance amending the Code to provide for special permit for planter boxes on sidewalk areas, would be submitted in a week or two. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS. As to the 1959 Tax appeal of the TEXAS CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY, the City Attorney stated that several discussions with the company's attorney had been held; and although there was no serious disagreement, the matter had been postponed. He stated his opinion was that the tax should be paid. He said he would again contact the Attorney and get it resolved by next week. As to Mr. J. T. Baumgardner's request for exchange of property at Redwood and Old Manor Road, Mayor Pro-tem Palmer asked the City Attorney to contact Mr. Baumgardner and tell him the City was ready to discuss this matter further. The Council reviewed the map showing a proposed location for the track for the miniature train in Zilker Park. The Council made a change in the route, and Councilman Bechtol moved that the plans be approved as amended, subject to the approval of the Park Board. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Bechtol, White, Mayor Pro-tem Palmer None Absent: Mayor Miller Not in Council Room when vote was taken: Councilman Perry No action was taken on the pending item of the request of J. B. Giles for relocating earth on south side of Colorado River. No action was taken on the request of the University to purchase certain city property. It was suggested that field notes on certain property on the river as previously discussed be submitted by next week. The request of MR. FRANK BARRON for exchange of property owned by him on Airport Boulevard and East 382 Street for city owned property at 34th and Shoal Creek was considered. After discussion, the Mayor Pro-tem asked that Mr. Barron be advised the Council did not want to make this trade at this time. The matter was taken off the pending list. Item 16 on the pending list, "Consideration of filling station at 35th and Scenic Drive" was considered. The Director of Planning displayed plans for redeveloping the whole area in which the property owners were interested, and which might require some exchanges of property between them. The Director of Planning stated he would contact the group, and see how it was progressing and report back next week. Item 18, "Study of Plan Commission for change in zoning ordinance text" was taken off the pending list of the Council, as it is still under study by the Commission. The study pertained to apartments, hotels, off-street parking, etc. ) ر د رد : CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS し し Item 23, Propane gas filling station, was discussed. The Director of Public Works made a report on the specific application, stating it was now operating on a Railroad Commission permit pending regulations that the Council might set up. He stated that he, the Fire Marshal, the Building Inspector, and the City Attorney would have a meeting about regulations in the city limits. The Council discussed at length the request for annexing a residential subdivision in an area where there was quite a bit of property being sold off for industrial development. The City Manager stated that the subdivider understood there would be no sewer available for two or three years, and that the Health Department had approved the area for septic tanks. He said the developer would put up the money for the approach main, and the City would reimburse him on a time schedule when the main was to be installed in a little over two years. Finally, after detailed discussion, Councilman Bechtol introduced the following ordinance and moved it be published in accordance with Article 1, Section 6 of the Charter of the City of Austin: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF CERTAIN BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND THE ANΝΕΧΑTION OF CERTAIN ADDITIONAL TERRITORY CONSISTING OF 16.70 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE GEORGE W. DAVIS SURVEY, IN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; WHICH SAID ADDITIONAL TERRITORY LIES ADJACENT TO AND ADJOINS THE PRESENT BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, IN PARTICULARS STATED IN THE ORDINANCE. The 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 ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Bechtol moved that the ordinance be passed to its second reading. 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 There being no further business, the Council adjourned at 5:00 P.M., subject to the call of the Mayor. ATTEST: City Clerk APPROVED Lat Phn U! Mayor Pro-tem