CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting April 13, 1961 10:00 Α.Μ. Council Chamber, City Hall 310 The meeting was called to order with Mayor Pro-tem Palmer presiding. Roll call: Present: Councilmen Bechtol, Perry, Mayor Pro-tem Palmer Absent: Mayor Miller, Councilman White Present also: W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager; Doren R. Eskew, City Attorney; Reuben Rountree, Jr., Director of Public Works; Robert A. Miles, Chief of Police Invocation was delivered by REV. MAURICE EDENS, Educational Director, First Methodist Church. At 10:00 A.M. after the Mayor Pro-tem inquired if there were any questions concerning the bids and if everyone received Addendum No. 1 on Contract No. 73, bids were opened on AUXILIARY SWITCHGEAR, Contract No. 73; POWER TRANSFORMERS, Contract No. 74; ISOLATED PHASE BUS, Contract No. 75; and SUBSTATION ADDITIONS, Contract No. 76. 311 311 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Tabulation of bids are as follows: TABULATIONS OF BIDS CONTRACT NO. 73- "AUXILIARY SWITCHGEAR" ALLIS- BIDDER FEDERAL PACIFIC I. T. E. WESTINGHOUSE GENERAL ELECTRIC CHALMERS BID BOND Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes ITEM I 480v with Spare Pts. $14,670 $24,709 $18,978 $19,034 $16,250 ITEM II 2400v with Spare Pts. $53,700 $105,006 $75,870 $67,835 $58,600 ITEM III 480v and 2400v with Spare Pts. $68,370 $129,715 $94,848 $86,869 $74,850 ITEM IV > Spare Pts. for 480v $ 2,100 $ 3,566 $ 914 $ 2,638 $ 3,313 ITEM V Spare Pts. for 2400v $ 6,500 $ 11,839 $ 6,370 $ 5,163 $ 8,611 -Firm ESCALATION 20% 5% 5%-Firm 13 mos. 10%-Firm 12 mos. 4% 1 yr. DRAWINGS IN DAYS 45 30 60 42 30 DELIVERY IN DAYS 100 126 690 or earlier 189 132 TABULATION OF BIDS CONTRACT NO. 74 "POWER TRANSFORMERS" BIDDER PENNSYLVANIA TRANS. DIV. WESTINGHOUSE GENERAL ELECTRIC ALLIS CHALMERS BID BOND $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 ITEM I All Transf. & Spare Pts. $231,831 $226,408 $231,024 $228,297 ITEM II Main Transf. & Spare Pts. $203,211 $198,797 $203,524 $203,720 (cont.) _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS PENNSYLVANIA TRANS. DIV. WESTINGHOUSE 312 312 GENERAL ELECTRIC ALLIS-CHALMERS ITEM III Aux. Transf. &Spare Pts. $ 28,620 $ 27,611 $ 27,500 $ 24,577 ITEM IV Main Transf. $194,320 $194,790 $194,700 $195,320 ITEM V Aux. Transf. $ 28,320 $ 27,176 $ 27,300 $ 24,130 ITEM VI Spare Pts. Main Transf. $ 8,891 $ 4,007 $ 8,824 $ 8,400 ITEM VII Spare Pts. Aux. Transf. $ 300 $ 435 $ 200 $ 447 ESCALATION 5% 5%-Firm 13 mos. 10%-Firm 12 mos. 5% ! DRAWINGS IN DAYS 60 60 60 90 DEL. IN DAYS As Rqd. TABULATION OF BIDS 690 or earlier 238 or as Rqd. 240 - CONTRACT NO. 75- "ISOLATED PHASE BUS" BIDDER H. K. PORTER DELTA STHR. I. T. E. WESTINGHOUSE GENERAL ELECTRIC BID BOND $40,000 $40,000 $40,000 $40,000 ITEM I Bus and Equip. $74,770 $99,500 $64,000 $89,760 ITEM Ia 6500 Amp. $ 420 $ 570 $ 295 $ 470 ITEM Ib 1200 Amp. $ 199 $ 270 $ 155 $ 225 ITEM II Bus, Equip. & Spare Pts. $78,520 $100,500 $64,570 $90,730 4.5 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 313 313 (cont.) H. K. PORTER DELTA STHR. I. Τ. Ε. WESTINGHOUSE GENERAL ELECTRIC ITEM III Spare Pts. ESCALATION DRAWINGS IN DAYS DELIVERY IN DAYS $3,750 $1,000 $ 570 $ 970 10%-Firm 12 mos. 5% 5%-Firm 13 mos. 10%-Firm 12 mos. 90 60 60 90 April 63 180 days if desired 360 690 or as rqd. 365 TABULATION OF BIDS - CONTRACT NO. 76 "SUBSTATION ADDITIONS" BIDDER FEDERAL PACIFIC WESTINGHOUSE LINE MATERIAL GENERAL ELEC. BID BOND $25,000 $25,000 $25,000 $25,000 ITEM I SUBSTATION STRUCTURE $32,657 $33,965 $29,864 $34,400 ITEM I W/Escalation $32,657.00 $33,965.00 $32,850.40 $37,840.00 12 ESCALATION Firm Firm 10% 10%-Firm mos. DRAWINGS IN DAYS 30 45 21 28 DELIVERY IN DAYS 1.20 113 70-84 112 The bids were referred to the Consulting Engineers, who stated they would report back at 3:30 P.M. on Contracts 75 and 76. The other bids would require longer time for evaluation. The Mayor Pro-tem introduced the DeMolay group which was to have DeMolay Government Day, and have representatives for city officials. The Council discussed with the Director of Aviation, and MR. TOM BROWN, the opening date of the Airport Terminal and the program, It was stated there was a tentative hold on the Thunder Birds for May 27th; and although the Terminal would be completed by May 13th, it was thought May 27th would be the better date. Outside financing to raise the necessary funds was discussed, and the plan was to offer tickets (1) for reserved parking and reserved seats; (2) for the luncheon in addition to reserved parking and reserved seats. Discussion of the number of - CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 314 314 guests was held. It was suggested that the financial arrangements be left with MR. TOM BROWN and the Committee. The Council postponed other details until later in the afternoon. Councilman Perry moved that the Council set the opening date of the Airport Terminal as May 27 and 28, 1961. The motion, seconded by Councilman Bechtol, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Perry, Mayor Pro-tem Palmer Noes: None Absent: Mayor Miller and Councilman White Councilman Perry moved the Minutes of March 30th be approved. The motion, seconded by Councilman Bechtol moting correction of paragraph 2, page 6 of the Mimeographed copies to show Councilman Bechtol not making the motion, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Perry, Mayor Pro-tem Palmer Noes: None Absent: Mayor Miller and Councilman White 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 "DL" LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT ON A TRIANGULAR TRACT OF LAND FRONTING 546.10 FEET ON THE EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF FM 1325 AND APPROXIMATELY 479.10 FEET ON THE WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF UPPER GEORGETOWN ROAD, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 9201-9311 FM 1325 (MCNEIL ROAD) AND 9200-9306 UPPER GEORGETOWN ROAD, 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 Bechtol moved that the ordinance be passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Bechtol, Perry, Mayor Pro-tem Palmer None Absent: Mayor Miller and Councilman White The Council had before it the request for vacating West 10th Street Alley from Missouri-Pacific Railroad right-of-way westerly to Winsted Lane. The City Manager stated the Planning Commission recommended against the vacating of this alleyas it is not known whether or not a part of that alley will be required in connection with the development of the Missouri Pacific Boulevard. Councilman Perry moved that the request be denied and to notify the people that at a later date, it might be reconsidered. The motion, seconded by Councilman Bechtol, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Bechtol, Perry, Mayor Pro-tem Palmer None Absent: Mayor Miller and Councilman White =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 312 315 The Council had before it request of The Forty Acres Club for building permit for 34 off-street parking spaces. The City Manager displayed their original design and stated the Traffic and Transportation Department had recommended a better arrangement whereby there would be 30 spaces, and whereby the cars could get in and out better. The amended plat eliminated backing over the sidewalk area. The City Manager recommended that in granting this permit that it be noted they should develop their plan according to the amended plan or even a better plan. Councilman Perry moved that the permit be approved subject to their providing 30 off-street parking spaces in accordance to a pattern or plan that is approved, and offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, there has been submitted to the Building Inspector, the application of The Forty Acres Club by Wolf E. Jessen for a building permit together with a site plan dated April 6, 1961, meeting the requirements of Section 10-B, 3 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City, for certain building establishment at 2500-2502 Guadalupe Street, more particulary 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 Private club, hotel and one rental space 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 area and street space available for parking in the vicinity, public safety, and free circulation of traffic both on and off the site, is 34 parking spaces; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That Thirty Four (34) spaces is an adequate number of parking spaces for the establishment shown on the site plan of Forty Acres Club dated April 6, 1961, for use of the premises for the purpose of a private club, hotel & 1 rental space. The motion, seconded by Councilman Bechtol, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Perry, Mayor Pro-tem Palmer Noes: None Absent: Mayor Miller and Councilman White Councilman Perry offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, the expansion of the Austin National Bank of Austin, Texas has made it necessary to use temporary business quarters; and, WHEREAS, it is necessary for the Austin National Bank of Austin, Texas to construct certain hereinafter described temporary overhead facilities across and above that certain alley traversing Block 56 of the Original City of Austing Travis County, Texas; and, WHEREAS, the Austin National Bank has presented tentative maps and plans showing the proposed location of its temporary overhead facilities across and above said alley in the City of Austin hereinafter named; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the application of the Austin National Bank of Austin, Texas to construct and maintain the hereinafter described temporary overhead facilities: Two (2) pneumatic tubes 2 1/4 inches in diameter, which two (2) pneumatic tubes shall be at a height of no less than twenty-two (22) feet above said alley; which two (2) pneumatic tubes shall begin at the northwest corner of the building of the Austin National Bank Parking Garage on the east side of said alley; CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 316 THENCE, in a northwesterly direction a distance of 40 feet more or less to a point at the northeast corner of the existing Austin National Bank Building; same being on the west line of said alley; THENCE, in a northerly direction along the west line of said alley same being the east line of the said Austin National Bank Building and the east line of the J. C. Penny Building to point of termination at the southeast corner of the Bohn Building. 316 be, and the same is hereby, granted and the Director of Public Works is hereby authorized to issue a permit for the construction of such temporary facilities subject to the following conditions: 1. The temporary facilities shall be constructed and maintained in compliance with all ordinances relating thereto; 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 of these temporary facilities shall be done at the expense of the Austin National Bank of Austin, Texas, and, 4. The Austin National Bank of Austin, Texas will indemnify and save the City of Austin harmless from any and all claims against said City growing out of or connected with the construction, maintenance or use of said temporary facilities. The motion, seconded by Councilman Bechtol, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Bechtol, Perry, Mayor Pro-tem Palmer None Absent: Mayor Miller and Councilman White The City Manager submitted the following: "CITY OF AUSTIN BIDS FOR TRACTOR SHOVEL PUBLIC WORKS - "Bid No. 9185X Sealed bids opened 2:00 P.M. Apr.5, 1961 Tabulated by: 0.G.Brush, Purchasing Agent STREET AND BRIDGE Ingram Eqt. Co. Jess McNeal H. W. Lewis Company Austin Truck Eqt. Co. & Mach. Co. Gasoline powered 4 wheel Drive Tractor Shovel 1 ea. $12,525.00 $14,250.00 $13,502.50 $14,989.24 Trade-In E-177 1 ea. 3,025.00 4,192.00 3,312.70 4,080.91 1955 Gallion Portable Tandem Difference Less cash discount Net 2% 9,500.00 10,058.00 10,189.80 201.16 2% 203.80 10,908.33 Net Net difference Manufacturere $9,500.00 $ 9,856.84 $ 9,986.00 Trojan 114 Hough Pan- Allis-TL12 Loader H-50 $10,908.33 J Case W-9 $14,455.00 Trade-In E-177 1 ea. 2,626.00 (cont.) Gasoline powered 4 wheel Drive Tractor Shovel l ea. = CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS Pearce Eqt. Dulaney Company Service Co. 3,000.00 Girard 317 Mach. & Supp. $10,200.00 1,240.00 317 Girard Mach. & Supp.(Alt) $18,900.00 2,500.00 $16,748.00 1955 Gallion Portable Tandem Difference 11,829.00 13,748.00 8,960.00 16,400.00 Less cash discount Net Net Net Net Net difference $11,829.00 $13,748.00 $8,960.00 $16,400.00 Manufacturer Michigan 75 ACC Pettibone Ottawa Speedall-125 MPSS Lorrain ML-153B "NOTE: The low bid as submitted by Girard Machinery Company on Ottawa Model MPSS for $8,960.00 does not meet the City Specification in any phase. The second bid, as submitted by Ingram Equipment Co. on Trojan 114, fails to meet the City of Austin's Specifications under item #5 "Lifting Capacity". The City Specifications calls for a minimum lifting capacity of 8,000 lbs. and the Trojan states 7,700. In literature received by mail on April 6, 1961 from the Yale and Towne Mfg. Company, who is the manufacturer of Trojan 114, they state the lifting capacity is 7,000 lbs. This literature was not included with the bid, but we have included it in the bid. In order to make all bidders equal on equipment that meets the City of Austin's Specifications, the bid as submitted by Ingram must be disallowed. Also the delivery time is 45 days. This loader is needed at this time to relieve the amount of work we have with penetration type paving. "RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended the acceptance of bid as submitted by Jess McNeel Equipment Company on Hough Payloader H-50 for $9,856.84. This loader more than meets the City of Austin's Specifications in all items and is a Nationally known loader with splended service. The delivery time is about three weeks. "W. T. Williams, Jr. City Manager" Councilman Perry offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by The City of Austin on April 5, 1961, for the purchase of one gasoline powered 4-wheel drive tractor shovel; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Jess McNeal Equipment Company, in the sum of $9,856.84 and a trade-in, was the lowest and best bid therefor, and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Purchasing Agent of the City of Austin and by the City Manager; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: = CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 318 318 That the bid of Jess McNeel Equipment Company, in the sum of $9,856.84 and a trade-in, be and the same is hereby accepted, and W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager of the City of Austin, is hereby authorized to enter into a contract on behalf of the City with Jess McNeel Equipment Company. The motion, seconded by Councilman Bechtol, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Bechtol, Perry, Mayor Pro-tem Palmer None Absent: Mayor Miller and Councilman White 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 be and he is hereby authorized and directed to advertise for bids on the sale of bonds of the City of Austin at 10:00 A.M., April 24, 1961, as follows: Airport General Obligation Bonds, authorized at an election August 6, 1960 $ 300,000.00 Fire Station General Obligation Bonds, authorized at an election August 6, 1960 25,000.00 Street, Bridges and Drainageways General Obligation Bonds, authorized at an election August 6, 1960 675,000.00 General Obligation Bonds Total $1,000,000.00 Electric Light and Power System Revenue Bonds, authorized at an election August 6, 1960 $1,800,000.00 Waterworks System Revenue Bonds, authorized at an election August 6, 1960 Sewer System Revenue Bonds, authorized at an election August 6, 1960 Revenue Bonds Total • . 1,375,000.00 825,000.00 ... $4,000,000.00 Advertisement for such bids shall be in the usual and customary form and shall be published at least once in The American Statesman, Austin, Texas, and in The Bond Buyer, New York, New York, and in addition shall be given such ciraulation as will invite attention to the proposed sale. The right shall be reserved to the City of Austin to reject any and all bids, and no bids which include supplemental coupons will be considered. Advertisements shall direct the filing of sealed bids to be opened by the City Council at a regular meeting held for such purpose in the City Hall at the time and date hereinbefore set forth. = CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 319 319 The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Perry, Mayor Pro-tem Palmer Noes: None Absent: Mayor Miller and Councilman White Mayor Pro-tem Palmer introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CERTAIN CONTRACT WITH NELSON PUETT, JR.; PROVIDING FOR THE APPROPRIATION OF MONEY PAID TO THE CITY OF AUSTIN UNDER SUCH CONTRACT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Perry moved that the ordinance be passed through its first reading. The motion was seconded by Councilman Bechtol. Ayes: Noes: Rollecall showed the following vote: Councilman Perry, Mayor Pro-tem Palmer Councilman Bechtol Absent: Mayor Miller and Councilman White The Council recessed. RECESSED MEETING At 3:30 P.M. the Council resumed its business. 3:30 Ρ.Μ. Councilman Perry moved that the Council grant permission for a banner at 8th and Congress, Saturday, April 15th, welcoming KONRAD ADENAUER, Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany. The motion, seconded by Councilman Bechtol, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Perry, Mayor Pro-tem Palmer Noes: None Absent: Mayor Miller and Councilman White Councilman Bechtol moved that the Council grant ST. EDWARDS UNIVERSITY permission for a banner at Ist and Congress from April 20th to April 30th. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Bechtol, Perry, Mayor Pro-tem Palmer Ayes: Noes: None Absent: Mayor Miller and Councilman White Councilman Bechtol moved the Council approve the request of the AUSTIN BASEBALL CLUB to have a fire-works display on April 18th, with the provision they keep the time limit to twenty minutes. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS 220 320 Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Bechtol, Perry, Mayor Pro-tem Palmer None Absent: Mayor Miller and Councilman White Mayor Pro-tem Palmer moved the Council grant the Brownsville Group (ORTEZ) premission to have the Mexican Dance team and Bands at the Coliseum, at the time specified, as long as the proper rent is paid and with their furnishing additional patrolmén, etc. The motion, seconded by Councilman Bechtol, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Perry, Mayor Pro-tem Palmer Noes: None Absent: Mayor Miller and Councilman White The City Manager inquired if the Council would like for the Administration to promulgate some rules on these banners and parades. Councilman Bechtol moved the Council instruct the City Manager that he may approve any banners as long as they are not connected with a commercial venture which must still be brought to the Council, and as long as they are in the usual places, with a two weeks' maximum. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Bechtol, Perry, Mayor Pro-tem Palmer None Absent: Mayor Miller and Councilman White The City Manager stated many people who planned parades liked to come before the Council in order to get some publicity, while others left their requests with his office to bring before the Council. He suggested the Council might want to do the same thing about parades generally as long as they met certain conditions approved by the Police Chief. If the people wanted to come before the Council, they would be able to do so. Councilman Perry moved the City Manager be given authority to grant permission for the parades, as suggested, The motion, seconded by Councilman Bechtol, carried by the following vote: Ayes; Noes: Councilmen Bechtol, Perry, Mayor Pro-tem Palmer None Absent: Mayor Miller and Councilman White The Assistant City Manager had a request from the Headquarters of Senator Blakley to have two meters on the South side of llth Street next to the corner of the Austin Savings and Loan building, between now and election time, to bring in a van to load and unload supplies. Councilman Bechtol stated it would be contrary to the policy. It was brought out other requests similar had been made, but not granted. Councilman Bechtol moved the request be denied. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Perry, Mayor Pro-tem Palmer Noes: None Absent: Mayor Miller and Councilman White CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 321 321 The Assistant City Manager submitted the request from ACACIA FRATERNITY to park a covered wagon on Guadalupe on the west side in front of the Co-op, April 24-28th, and leave it there during the day time; but at night, if the Fraternity can obtain horses, they want to take the covered wagon around to the sorority houses and serenade them. The matter was discussed. Councilman Bechtol suggested that the group be told that the Council could not pass on this and that they come up next week with information on the purpose, whether or not it is for charitable purposes, and other information. The Chief of Police brought up the traffic hazard involved, and stated that the covered wagon would have to be properly lighted. Councilman Bechtol moved permission be granted Roy Velasquez to have a dance for the LULACS, Sunday, July 2, 1961, from 8:00 to 12:00 P.M. at the Coliseum at the regular rate. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Bechtol, Perry, Mayor Pro-tem Palmer None Absent: Mayor Miller and Councilman White The City Manager submitted the following recommendation from BROWN & ROOT, INC., on contract 75, ISOLATED PHASE BUS: "Mrs. W. T. Williams, Jr. City Manager City of Austin P. 0. Box 1160 Austin 64, Texas "Dear Mr. Williams: "April 13, 1961 "Brown & Root, Inc., have examined the bids opened by you at 10:00 A.M. April 13, 1961, in open Council meeting on the Isolated Phase Bus, Contract No. 75 as submitted by H. K. Porter Company, ITE Circuit Breaker Company, Westinghouse Electric Corporation and General Electric Company. : "On the basis of lowest price with escalation and satisfactory delivery it is recommended that the Westinghouse Electric Corporation be awarded the contract for $64,000. "Very truly yours, "BROWN & ROOT, INC. "By: s/ D. N. Higgins D. N. Higgins, Chief Power Engineer "By: s/ O. E. Lundelius 0: E. Lundelius, Chief Electrical Engineer" - CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 322 322 The City Manager submitted the following recommendation from BROWN & ROOT, INC., on Contract 76, SUBSTATION ADDITION: "Mr. W. T. Williams, Jr. City Manager City of Austin P. 0. Box 1160 Austin 64, Texas "April 13, 1961 "Dear Mr. Williams: "Brown & Root, Inc., have examined the bids opened by you at 10:00 A.M. April 13, 1961, in open Council meeting on the Substation Addition Contract No. 76, as submitted by Federal Pacific Electric Company, Westinghouse Electric Corporation, Line Material Company and General Electric Co. "Since this substation is necessary as a part of the power plant tie line now under construction, we recommend that the contract be awarded to Line Material Company as the lowest and best bid of $29,864.00. "Very truly yours, "BROWN & ROOT, INC. "By: s/ D. N. Higgins D. N. Higgins, Chief Power Engineer "By: s/ O. E. Lundelius 0. E. Lundelius, Chief Electrical Engineer" The Council discussed the esculation figures, and Mayor Pro-tem Palmer stated he would prefer to see the contracts issued on the base bid. The City Manager explained how the contract could be handled, and recommended that it be awarded on the basis of the $64,000 figure. Councilman Bechtol moved the Council award the Contract for the Isolated Phase Bus, Contract 75, to WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC CORPORATION on the basis of $64,000. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Perry, Mayor Pro-tem Palmer Noes: None Absent: Mayor Miller and Councilman White Councilman Bechtol moved the Council award the contract for the Substation Addition, Contract No. 76, to LINE MATERIAL COMPANY, at $29,864.00. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Bechtol, Perry, Mayor Pro-tem Palmer None Absent: Mayor Miller and Councilman White CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 323 MR HIGGINS stated the other two tabulations would be studied and a recommendation made next week. The Director of Planning submitted two problems before his office. One, the Motel to be built on the Expressway and Riverside Drive. He listed the various items under discussion. The zoning was "0" lst Height and Area, which would require a special permit for a motel. The owners want to construct 121 units, but the ordinance permits 100. It was pointed out that the off street parking was planned on a part of the Interregional Highway right-of-way, which parking could not be permitted. He stated the applicants did not submit their plans and could not be issued a building permit, and the architect was told he would have to submit the plans before he could get his permit. Then the plans revealed these various points. It was brought out that the owners and architects were warned that they could not use the right-of-way for parking, and that the owner was told on several occasions that he could not build a 121 unit in this zone. The Director of Planning stated the consideration of the Council would be the timing over the special permit and zoning, which would require a public hearing on the part of the Planning Commission. The Director of Planning then brought up the second case, which was the Telephone Company's starting a service yard on 12th and Interregional Highway. He stated no application for special permit had been received. He said the Special permit would not require Council action, but a change of zoning would, which would probably come up four weeks from now. Mayor Pro-tem Palmer asked that they be told to initiate their special permit, and to bring in enough information showing what they plan to do. Discussion was held on the nursing home at 1203 Chicon Street, for which zoning is now pending. Mayor Pro-tem Palmer suggested that DR. E. H. GIVENS be contacted to see what could be worked out on the dedication of the street all the way from Redwood beyond Dr. Givens' property. The Director of Planning stated he would report back. The Director of Civil Defense made a report on the warning system that is being installed and about ready to be tested. After discussion, Councilman Bechtol moved the Civil Defense Director be authorized to have the first warning system drill at 3:00 P.M., April 28th, in connection with the National Alert; and from then on, once a month on the first Friday at 10:00 A.M. as per his recommendation. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Bechtol, Perry, Mayor Pro-tem Palmer None Absent: Mayor Miller and Councilman White Mayor Pro-tem Palmer proclaimed the following: April 17, 1961 KONRAD ADENAUER DAY April 16, 1961 DR. RAYWORTH WILLIAMS DAY - _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 324 324 Councilman Bechtol moved that Absentee voting be conducted during the regular office hours and that we not have special hours for absentee voting in the Clerk's Office, and that the Legal Holiday of April 21st be observed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Bechtol, Perry, Mayor Pro-tem Palmer None Absent: Mayor Miller and Councilman White Mayor Pro-tem Palmer made inquiry as to the procedure to be followed regarding the Austin Develop Plan. The City Manager suggested it might be well to have some informal discussion meetings between the Commission and the Council, and a procedure be worked out by which the Council could ultimately come up with some concluded plans--whether there would be a series of hearings and the adoption of a complete plan or whether there would be parts to be considered and adopted. The City Manager stated bids received for some small construction at Brentwood Park came quite a bit higher than the estimate, and the Building and Grounds Superintendent thought he could do the construction for $3500. It had been noted that there had been found some errors on the plans which might bring the bid of the low bidders down. After discussion, Councilman Bechtol moved the Council reject the bids and authorize the City Manager to advertise with revised plans and specifications. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Perry, Mayor Pro-tem Palmer Noes: None Absent: Mayor Miller and Councilman White Mayor Pro-tem Palmer introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE APPOINTING ELECTION JUDGES AND CLERKS TO SERVE AT THE VARIOUS POLLING PLACES AT THE MUNICIPAL RUN-OFF ELECTION TO BE HELD ON APRIL 29, 1961, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Bechtol moved the ordinance be passed through its first reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Bechtol, Ferry, Mayor Pro-tem Palmer None Absent: Mayor Miller and Councilman White CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 325 325 The City Manager stated that the TEXAS SAFETY ASSOCIATION which met in Houston about two weeks ago had awarded the City of Austin 14 out of 17 awards. The only reason awards in the other three catagories were not made to Austin was there were too few people involved, although there was a perfect record. He stated this was quite an accomplishment as far as the safety work was concerned. The Council asked that the various Department Heads be invited to receive these awards publicly at 10:00 o'clock Thursday, April 20th, the next Council Meeting. There being no further business Councilman Bechtol moved the Council adjourn. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Perry, Mayor Pro-tem Palmer Noes: None Absent: Mayor Miller and Councilman White The Council adjourned at 5:10 P.M. subject to the call of the Mayor. ATTEST: City Clerk Clin Malay APPROVED Mayor Pro-tem