CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting February 08, 1962 10:00 Α.Μ. Council Chamber, City Hall 199 199 The meeting was called to order with Mayor Palmer presiding. Roll call: Present: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Absent: None Present also: W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager; Doren R. Eskew, City Attorney; Reuben Rountree, Jr., Director of Public Works; Robert A. Miles, Chief of Police Church. Invocation was delivered by REV. SEABORN KIKER, St. John's Methodist Mayor Palmer announced two of Austin's fine citizens had been singly honored by very important appointments to various Boards. MR. ED WROE introduced MR. TOM MILLER, JR., Vice President of the American National Bank, as the appointee of PRESIDENT KENNEDY and the Comptroller of the Currency, to a committee of 25 bankers across the United States that is charged with studying the national banking laws of the United States and make a recommendation for modifications and improvements in those national banking laws. Mr. Miller thanked the group for this recognition. MR. CHARLES GREEN introduced MR. BUCK HOOD, Managing Editor of the American Statesman, who has been named to the President's Personal Commission on Safety with 16 others. Mr. Hood expressed appreciation for the courtesy and recognition given. Mayor Palmer stated the Council wanted to congratulate these citizens, and noted that Austin was being honored through these gentlemen, and it was proud of our city and citizens and he congratulated Mr. Miller and Mr. Hood, as did other members of the Council. Councilman White moved that the Regular Meeting be held on February 21, 1962, instead of February 22nd, a holiday. The motion, seconded by Councilman Armstrong, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None 200 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 200 MR. JOHN ALLEN appeared representing a group asking for specific regulation of appliance installations and repair industry, and to consider amending existing ordinances whereby those, by the nature of their business, who connect to existing gas and electrical service, but who do not pipe for or wire to such connections, will be relieved of being required to post two bonds--one for plumbing and one for electrical, and asking that such bond as required be in an amount of $1,000 only to include both gas and electrical unit installations and repair. He stated they had no opposition to the restrictions set up in Section 9.33, which also sets up the bond requirements for master electricians without mention of any other restrictions. He stated these people would be working on installations which had been previously built, such as airconditioners, heating units, etc., that had been approved by the Underwriters Association, and they feel $1,000 bond for appliance installations and repair work would adequately cover any damages that could be incurred or that could be caused by any type of installation and repair work they might make. If the electrical equipment is properly put in place, there is nothing that could happen to cause any damage before a fuse would be blown. Whatever damage would be caused to the equipment, the warranty would cover. He stated the Electric Department had set February as the dead line for these people to file $5,000 bond in connection with the Masters restricted license, and most of them have their plumbing bonds renewed. To have this license without reexamination, they asked the Council to request the Department to forestall this deadline until the Council could act on this request that would point this industry out specifically. The Mayor stated the Council had spent many hours in trying to develop this heating and airconditioning code, and this matter was brought up at that time; and it was known there might be some questions that would have to be reconsidered. The City Attorney explained why this amount was set up in the ordinance. Finally, after detailed discussion, the Council informally decided to meet with the Electric Board, Heating and Airconditioning Board, and Plumbing Board at 2:30 P.M. Thursday, February 15, 1962; and with the Board and this group at 2:30 February 21st. Also agreed upon was the extension of the examination period until February 23, 1962. MR. ED St. JOHN, stated on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce, the Central Texas Marine Dealers, Highland Lakes Tourists Association, and the Council Area of the Boy Scouts, they wanted to thank the Council and City administration for tripling the facilities and launching ramps at Bull Creek. He expressed appreciation to County Commissioner N. L. Gault for his cooperation in bringing in fill and for grading the road. The Mayor stated this was a joint venture with the Council and hoped it would be a great utility to the public that use it. MR. BOYD RHEA, JR., Delwood Optimist Club, read a Resolution that the Delwood Optimist Club go on record as of this 6th day of February, 1962, thanking the City Council for its efforts in developing park and recreation facilities for our northeast part of Austin, and further to commend them for the business-like manner in which they are running the city's business, and to express support of their efforts to sell the "East 40" acres of the Hancock tract for the further development of city park and recreation facilities. The resolution was signed by the President, Secretary, and nine directors. MR. DON HIGGINS, BROWN & ROOT, stated plans and specifications for bidding on contract for the No. 2 Unit at Holly Street Power Station had been delivered, CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS 201 201 and bids would be opened on March 15th. Another bid opening would be scheduled before then which will be for some small individual control panels in the Number I Unit. By pulling these out, they would have complete control over what is supplied; they would save 2% tax, and save the contractor's handling charges of 10%. He believed about $1,800 would be realized by this. Mayor Palmer stated all were very proud of the cost of the first unit and from indications, it seemed the second unit would even have a lower kilowat hour cost; and they were very proud of the utility system and of the men who operate it. MR. HIGGINS stated after the first year's operation, the first unit was torn down to go over the equipment, which is customary in the utility industry. Everything was found to be in unusually good condition after a year's operation. The fact that the boiler was as clean as it was, indicates that the water treatment was properly taken care of. The city forces did a remarkably fine job of putting the machine together in the first place; and when the machine was reassembled, it was in the same position as the erectors left it. He said it was very gratifying to observe that, and that all the equipment is either equalling or exceeding its performance. Councilman White moved that the Minutes of the Meeting of January 25, 1962, be approved. The motion, seconded by Councilman Armstrong, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Present but not voting: Councilman Perry Mayor Palmer introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE ORDERING A CHANGE IN USE AND HEIGHT AND AREA AND CHANGING THE USE AND HEIGHT AND AREA MAPS ACCOMPANYING CHAPTER 39 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1954 AS FOLLOWS: (1) A 1.19 ACRE TRACT OF LAND FRONTING 370.64 FEET ON THE EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF BURNET ROAD AND 145.15 FEET ON THE NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF POLARIS AVENUE, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 8701-8729 BURNET ROAD AND 2306-2314 POLARIS AVENUE, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT; (2) ONE LOT FRONTING 67.5 FEET ON THE NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF EAST 12TH STREET, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 906 EAST 12TH STREET, FROM "B" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT; (3) APPORTION OF ONE LOT FRONTING 44 FEET ON THE SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF WEST 9TH STREET AND 128 FEET ON THE WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF NUECES STREET, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 601 WEST 9TH STREET AND 806-810 NUECES STREET; FROM "B" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "O" OFFICE DISTRICT; (4) A. TRACT 1: 3600 SQUARE FEET OF LAND OUT OF THE ISAAC DECKER LEAGUE, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 4400-4404 SOUTH CONGRESS AND 101-105 ST. ELMO ROAD, FROM "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT TO "C-2" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT; B. TRACT 2: 9375 SQUARE FEET OF LAND OUT OF THE ISAAC DECKER LEAGUE, LOCALLY KNOWN AS THE REAR OF 115-123 ST. EIMO ROAD AND THE REAR OF 4412-4418 SOUTH CONGRESS, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT AND FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT AND "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT AND SIXTH HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "C-2" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT AND SIXTH HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; C. TRACT 3: THE NORTH 243 FEET CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 202 202 OF THE EAST 360 FEET OF LOT 19, FORTVIEW SUBDIVISION, SAVE AND EXCEPT THOSE PORTIONS DESCRIBED AS TRACT 1 AND TRACT 2, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 4406-4418 SOUTH CONGRESS AVENUE AND 107-123 ST. ELMO ROAD, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT; (5) AN INTERIOR TRACT OF LAND HAVING DIMENSIONS OF 40 FEET BY 60 FEET AND CONTAINING AN AREA OF 2400 SQUARE FEET, LOCALLY KNOWN AS REAR OF 2032-2034 SOUTH LAMAR BOULEVARD, FROM "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT TO "C-1" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT; ALL OF SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED IN 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 Armstrong moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Armstrong moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Armstrong moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Palmer introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CERTAIN CONTRACT WITH WALLACE L. MAYFIELD; 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 rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Armstrong, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Perry moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Armstrong, carried by the following vote: 203 _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS= 203 Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Perry moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Armstrong, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Councilman Armstrong offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, on maps or plats of Greenwood Forest, Section 2, a subdivision of a portion of the Isaac Decker League, in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, a certain street extending easterly from the east line of Gladeview Drive easterly to the common property lines of Lots 15 and 16, Block G, and Lots 10 and 11, Block H, Greenwood Forest Section 2, is designated as South Forest Drive; and, WHEREAS, the maps or plats of said Greenwood Forest, Section 2, are of record in Book 14, page 32, of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas; and, WHEREAS, the present owners of property abutting the following described portion of said street have requested that the name of South Forest Drive be changed to Green Forest Drive; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the name of the following described portion of said street designated as South Forest Drive, as the same appears on the maps or plats of Greenwood Forest, Section 2, of record in Book 14, page 32, of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, be and the same is hereby changed to Green Forest Drive, said portion of said street so changed being described as follows: A portion of that street known as South Forest Drive as shown on a map or plat of Greenwood Forest, Section 2, a subdivision of a portion of the Isaac Decker League, in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, of record in Book 14, page 32, of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, which South Forest Drive extends easterly from the east line of Gladeview Drive easterly to the common property lines of Lots 15 and 16, Block G and Lots 10 and 11, Block H, as shown on said map or plat of Greenwood Forest, Section 2. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the City is hereby authorized and directed to file or cause to be filed a certified copy of this Resolution in the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas. 204 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 204 The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The City Manager submitted the following: "February 8, 1962 "To the City Council City of Austin, Texas "Re: Completion and Acceptance of Work Improving Portions of Certain Streets in the City of Austin Being Part of Assessment Paving Contract Number 61-A-21 "The work of improving portions of the following named streets in the City of Austin, being Assessment Paving Contract Number 61-A-21, dated August 4, 1961, between the City of Austin and Giesen & Latson Construction Company, has been performed and completed by Giesen & Latson Construction Company in full compliance with the contract and the plans and specifications therein contained: Street From To Guadalupe Street East 5th Street East 6th Street East 6th Street West 6th Street West 7th Street West 8th Street East 9th Street West 9th Street East 10th Street West 10th Street East llth Street West 11th Street West 12th Street West 13th Street NPL West 19th Street EPL Trinity Street EPL East Avenue EPL Congress Avenue WPL San Antonio Street EPL Guadalupe Street WPL Lavaca Street EPL Congress Avenue WPL Lavaca Street EPL Congress Avenue WPL Colorado Street EPL Congress Avenue WPL Lavaca Street NPL West 27th Street WPL East Avenue WPL Chicon Street WPL East Avenue EPL Colorado Street EPL Colorado Street WPL Congress Avenue WPL San Jacinto Street WPL Congress Avenue WGL Brazos Street WPL Congress Avenue WPL San Jacinto Street WPL Congress Avenue EPL North Lamar Boulevard EPL Colorado Street WPL Lavaca Street EPL Colorado Street "I have inspected, approved, and accepted the work and improvements referred to, and I now recommend that the same be accepted and received by the City Council as having been performed and completed in compliance with the contract, plans, and specifications referred to above. "Respectfully submitted, s/ S. Reuben Rountree, Jr. Director of Public Works" ana 205 CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS Mayor Palmer introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK OF IMPROVING PORTIONS OF GUADALUPE STREET AND SUNDRY OTHER STREETS IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, WITHIN THE LIMITS HEREBELOW DEFINED, PERFORMED BY GIESEN & LATSON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT CERTIFICATES IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY UPON ITS PASSAGE. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman White moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman White moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman White moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. The City Manager submitted the following: "February 8, 1962 "To the City Council City of Austin, Texas "Re: Completion and Acceptance of Work Improving Portions of Cardinal Lane and South 3rd Street in the City of Austin. "The work of improving portions of the following named streets in the City of Austin under a contract between the City of Austin and C. H. Lester Construction Company Inc., Contractor, dated August 22, 1961 had been performed and completed by C. H. Lester Construction Company, Inc., Contractor, in full compliance with the contract and the plans and specifications therein contained: 206 206 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS "Street Cardinal Lane From To South 3rd Street A point 302 feet west 6f WGL South 3rd Street SPL Cardinal Lane (E) WGL South 3rd Street NPL Cardinal Lane (W) "I have inspected, approved, and accepted the work and improvements referred to, and I now recommend that the same be accepted and received by the City Council as having been performed and completed in compliance with the contract, plans, and specifications referred to above. "Respectfully submitted, s/ S. Reuben Rountree, Jr. Director of Public Works" Mayor Palmer introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK OF IMPROVING PORTIONS OF CARDINAL LANE AND SOUTH 3RD STREET IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, WITHIN THE LIMITS HEREBELOW DEFINED, PERFORMED BY C. H. LESTER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT CERTIFICATES IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY UPON ITS PASSAGE. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman White moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman White moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman White moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Councilman White moved that the Council approve the request for shore line improvements for J. W. McBrine, Lots 82 and 83, Lake Shore Addition. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 207 Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, a certain easement for public utility purposes was granted the City of Austin in, upon and across six (6) strips of land, each being five (5.00) feet in width, and a certain easement for drainage purposes was granted the City of Austin in, upon and across one (1) strip of land fifteen (15.00) feet in width said seven (7) strips of land being out of and a part of Lots 12, 13, 15, 16, 17 and 18, Forest Hills "B", said Forest Hills "B" being a subdivision of a portion of Outlot 33, Division C, of the Government Outlots adjoining the Original City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to a map or plat of said Government Outlots on file in the General Land Office of the State of Texas; a map or plat of said Forest Hills "B" being of record in Book 5 at page 56 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas; and, WHEREAS, the owner of the above described property has requested the City Council of the City of Austin to release such easements for public utility and drainage purposes; and, WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that said easements in, upon and across the above described property are not now needed and will not be required in the future; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager, be and he is hereby authorized to execute a release of the following described easements for public utility and drainage purposes, to-wit: Seven (7) strips of land, each of the six (6) strips of land hereinafter described as Nos. 1,2,3,4,5, and 6 being five (5.00) feet in width, and the strip of land hereinafter described as No. 7 being fifteen (15.00) feet in width; said seven (7) strips of land being out of and a part of Lots 12, 13, 15, 16, 17 and 18, Forest Hills "B", said Forest Hills "B" being a subdivision of a portion of Outlot 33, Division C, of the Government Outlots adjoining the Original City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to a map or plat of said Government Outlots on file in the General Land Office of the State of Texas; a map or plat of said Forest Hills "B" being of record in Book 5 at page 56 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas; each of the six (6) strips of land described as Nos. 1,2,3,4,5, and 6 are to be released from the public utility easement and the strip of land described as No. 7 is to be released from the drainage easement provided on said map or plat of Forest Hills "B"; and each of the seven (7) strips of land being more particularly described as follows: NO. 1 BEING all of the east five (5.00) feet of the south 35.00 feet of said Lot 12, Forest Hills "B"; NO. 2 BEING all of the east five (5.00) feet of the north 61.4 feet of said Lot 13, Forest Hills "B"; - CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 208 208 NO. 3 BEING all of the north five (5.00) feet of the east 56.40 feet of said Lot 15, Forest Hills "B"; NO. 4 BEING all of the north five (5.00) feet of said Lot 16, Forest Hills "B"; NO. 5 BEING all of the north five (5.00) feet of said Lot 17, Forest Hills "B"; NO. 6 BEING all of the north five (5.00) feet of the west 23.55 feet of said Lot 18, Forest Hills "B"; THE CENTERLINE OF NO. 7 BEGINNING at the northwest corner of said Lot 16, Forest Hills "B", same being the northeast corner of Lot 15; THENCE S 31° 31' E 113.28 feet to point of termination in the south line of said Lot 16, same being the north line of Manor Road, and from which point of termination the southwest corner of said Lot 16 bears S 80° 45' W 47.91 feet. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, a telephone down-guy easement was reserved and dedicated in, upon and across two (2) strips of land, each being five (5.00) feet in width; the strip of land hereinafter described as No. 1 being out of and a part of Lot 4, and the strip of land hereinafter described as No. 2 being out of and a part of Lot 5 of Block A, Windsor Park Hills, Section One, said Windsor Park Hills, Section One being a subdivision of a portion of the S. Q. Whatley Survey in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to a map or plat of said Windsor Park Hills, Section One, of record in Book 14 at page 1 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas; and, WHEREAS, the owners of the above described property have requested the City Council of the City of Austin to release the said telephone down-guy easement; and, WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that said easement in, upon and across the above described property is not now needed and will not be required in the future; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager, be and he is hereby authorized to execute a release of the following described easement: Two (2) strips of land, each of the said two (2) strips of land being five (5.00) feet in width; the strip of land hereinafter described as No. 1 being out of and a part of Lot 4, Block A, Windsor Park Hills, Section One; the strip of land 201 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS- 209 hereinafter described as No. 2 being out of and a part of Lot 5 of said Block A, Windsor Park Hills, Section One, being a subdivision of a portion of the S. Q. Whatley Survey in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to a map or plat of said Windsor Park Hills, Section One, of record in Book 14 at page 1 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, each of the said two (2) strips of land five (5.00) feet in width are to be released from the telephone down-guy easements provided on said plat of Windsor Park Hills, Section One, and each of the said two (2) strips of land five (5.00) feet in width are more particularly described as follows: NO. 1 BEING all of the south forty-five (45.00) feet of the east five (5.00) feet of said Lot 4, Block A, Windsor Park Hills, Section 1. NO. 2 BEING all of the south forty-five (45.00) feet of the west five (5.00) feet of said Lot 5, Block A, Windsor Park Hills, Section 1. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Councilman Armstrong 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 at the southeast corner of Springdale Road and East 12th Street which property fronts 125.00 feet on Springdale Road and 86.4 feet on East 12th Street, being known as Lot 1 of the Henry G. Sanders Subdivision in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, and hereby authorizes the said Gray and Becker 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 Gray and Becker has failed and refused and will continue to fail and refuse to perform any such conditions, regulations, and ordinances. (Recommendations attached) "February 8, 1962 210 210 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS "Mr. W. T. Williams, Jr. City Manager Austin, Texas "Dear Sir: "We, the undersigned, have considered the application of Gray and Becker 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 at the southeast corner of Springdale Road and East 12th Street which property fronts 125.00 feet on Springdale Road and 86.4 feet on East 12th Street, and being known as Lot 1 of the Henry G. Sanders Subdivision in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, and the property upon which this filling station is to be located is owned by Gray and Becker and is under lease to 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 Local Retail 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 discon- tinued, if the waste becomes a nuisance or damages any property or rights of others in the vicinity of the open drainageway. "We recommend that Gray and Becker 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 ordinance prohibiting the disposal of commercial water or oils upon the City Streets. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 2 "(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 - Η - 1953. "(6) Expansion joints shall be constructed as shown upon the plan, hereto attached, marked 2 H 1953 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. "Respectfully submitted, s/ S. Reuben Rountree, Jr. Director of Public Works s/ Dick T. Jordan Building Official" The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None 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 approved the erection of a boat dock on the property owned by Mr. Burch Biggerstaff as described in the Travis County Deed Records and known as Lots 11 and 12 in Rio Vista Addition on Lake Austin, on the shore of Lake Austin, and hereby authorizes the said Burch Biggerstaff to construct, maintain and operate this boat dock subject to same being constructed 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 erection of this boat dock after full compliance with all the provisions of this resolution. Said permission shall be held to be granted and accepted subject to all necessary reasonable and proper, present and future regulations and ordinances of the City of Austin, Texas, in the enforeement of the proper police, fire and health regulations and the right of revocation is retained if, after hearing, it is found by the City Council that the said Burch Biggerstaff has failed and refused, and will continue to fail and refuse to perform any such conditions, regulations and ordinances. (Recommendations attached) 20 242 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS "Austin, Texas February 7, 1962 "Mr. W. T. Williams, Jr. City Manager Austin, Texas "Dear Sir: "I, the undersigned, have reviewed the plans and have considered the application of Mr. Burch Biggerstaff, owner of property abutting on that part of Lake Austin lying upstream from the westerly extension of the south line of Windsor Road, the same being Lots ll and 12 in Rio Vista Addition on Lake Austin, as recorded in the Travis County Deed Records, for permission to construct and maintain a boat dock projecting out into the lake approximately 20 feet beyond the normal. high water level. The construction details meeting all requirements, I recommend that if Burch Biggerstaff is granted his request by the City Council, that it be subject to the following conditions: "(1) That nothing but creosoted piles, cedar piles or concrete piles, substantially braced and bolted to withstand wind and water pressure, be used in the construction and that no structure shall extend more than one-third the distance from shore to shore at the point where structure is located, or be nearer than ten feet to any side property line of the owner of applicant. "(2) That no business, such as a restaurant, dance hall, concession stand, or any other enterprise for the sale of goods, wares and merchandise, except marine supplies and tackle, and no living quarters of any character, shall be erected on any pier, dock, wharf, float, island, piling or other structure extending into or above Lake Austin. "(3) That every structure shall be equipped with proper lights which show all around the horizon for night use and shall be equipped with flags or other warnings for daylight use. "(4) That all structures extending out into the Lake be constantly kept in a state of good repair and that the premises be kept reasonably clean at all times. vote: "Respectfully submitted, s/ Dick T. Jordan Building Official" The motion, seconded by Councilman Armstrong, carried by the following Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None 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 erection = CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 213 of a boat pier on two pieces of property owned by Mr. H. T. McBrayer as described in the Travis County Deed Records and known as Tract 1, an unplatted piece of property facing 50 feet on the Lake lying south, and adjoining the Rio Vista Development, and Tract 2, an unplatted 30 acre tract of the Henry Lee Fretiag 300 acre tract, facing approximately 1000 feet on Lake Austin, on the shore of Lake Austin, and hereby authorizes the said H. T. McBrayer to construct, maintain and operate this boat pier subject to same being constructed 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 erection of this boat pier after full compliance with all the provisions of this resolution. Said permission shall be held to be granted and accepted subject 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, fire and health regulations and the right of revocation is retained if, after hearing, it is found by the City Council that the said H. T. McBrayer has failed and refused, and will continue to fail and refuse to perform any such conditions, regulations and ordinances. (Recommendations attached) "Austin, Texas February 7, 1962 "Mr. W. T. Williams, Jr. City Manager Austin, Texas "Dear Sir: "I, the undersigned, have reviewed the plans and have considered the application of Mr. H. T. McBrayer, owner of two pieces of property abutting on that part of Lake Austin lying upstream from the westerly extension of the south line of Windsor Road, the same being Tract 1, an unplatted piece of property facing 50 feet on the Lake lying south, and adjoining the Rio Vista Development, as recorded in the Travis County Deed Records, for permission to construct and main- tain a boat pier projecting out into the lake approximately 6 feet beyond the normal high water level, Tract 2, an unplatted 30 acre tract of the Henry Lee Fretiag 300 acre tract, facing approximately 1000 feet on Lake Austin, as recorded in the Travis County Deed Records, for permission to construct and maintain a boat pier projecting out into the lake approximately 6 feet beyond the normal high water level. The construction details meeting all requirements, I recommend that if H. T. McBrayer is granted his request by the City Council, that it be subject to the following conditions: "(1) That nothing but creosoted piles, cedar piles or concrete piles, substantially braced and bolted to withstand wind and water pressure, be used in the construction and that no structure shall extend more than one-third the distance from shore to shore at the point where structure is located, or be nearer than ten feet to any side property line of the owner or applicant. "(2) That no business, such as a restaurant, dance hall, concession stand, or any other enterprise for the sale of goods, wares and merchandise, except marine supplies and tackle, and no living quarters of any character, shall be erected on any pier, dock, wharf, float, island, piling or other structure extending into or above Lake Austin. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 214 "(3) That every strucutre shall be equipped with proper lights which show all around the horizon for night use and shall be equipped with flags or other warnings for daylight use. "(4) That all structures extending out into the Lake be constantly kept in a state of good repair and that the premises be kept reasonably clean at all times. vote: "Respectfully submitted, s/ Dick T. Jordan Building Official" The motion, seconded by Councilman Armstrong, carried by the following Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The City Manager submitted the following: "TO: W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager "February 7, 1962 Subject: Contract Number 62-D-3 "Following is a tabulation of the bids received at 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, February 6, 1962, for the construction of miscellaneous storm sewers in the following locations: "San Saba Street Easement from Webberville Road to East Eighth Street, East Eighth Street from San Saba Street Easement to San Saba Street; San Saba Street from East Eighth Street to East Tenth Street, and Prospect Avenue Easement from East Tenth Street to Prospect Avenue; "Clarkson Avenue from Ellingson Lane to East Forty-Fifth Street and East Forty-Fifth Street from Clarkson Avenue to Red River Street; "Highland Terrace West Easement from Valley Oak Drive intersection northeasterly to Valley Oak Drive Drainageway; "Highland Terrace West Drainageway from Valley Oak Drive Easement Number Two to Valley Oak Drive Easement Number One. "Ed H. Page $27,094.85 Austin Engineering Company 29,223.95 Walter W. Schmidt 30,728.85 Texas Bridge Company, Inc. 32,986.85 Bland Construction Company 36,971.95 Karl Wagner, Inc. 37,677.20 Capitol City Utilities 37,954.30 $32,507.00 "City's Estimate "The low bidder is Ed H. Page with a total bid of $27,094.85 which includes all materials, but excludes the 2% sales tax on the concrete pipe. "The total cost for the concrete pipe for this project is $13,941.94. =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 215 "I recommend that Ed H. Page be awarded the contract for this project at a net amount of $13,013.49, the concrete pipe to be furnished by the City of Austin and the cost thereof plus savings in bond cost be deducted from Mr. Page's bid price as provided for in the specifications. "s/ S. Reuben Rountree, Jr. Director of Public Works" Councilman Shanks offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on February 6, 1962, for the construction of miscellaneous storm sewers in San Saba Street, Clarkson Avenue, Highland Terrace West, and Highland Terrace West Drainageway; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Ed H. Page in the sum of $13,013.49 was the lowest and best bid therefor, and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the 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 Ed H. Page in the sum of $13,013.49 be and the same is hereby accepted, and W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager of the City of Austin, be and he is hereby authorized to execute a contract on behalf of the City of Austin with Ed H. Page. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The City Manager submitted the following: "February 7, 1962 "To: W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager Subject: Contract Number 62-D-4 "Following is a tabulation of bids received at 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, February 6, 1962 for the construction of storm sewers and open channel in the following locations: "Bolm Road Easement from 300 feet east of Shady Lane to Airport Boulevard at Thompson Street; Thompson Street from Springdale Road to 165 feet west of Gunter Street; Gunter Street from Govalle Avenue to Goodwin Avenue; Springdale Road from Govalle Avenue to Thompson Street; CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 216 "Kirk Avenue from Govalle Avenue to 150 feet north of Thompson Street; Airport Boulevard from 235 feet south of Springdale Road to Goodwin Avenue. "Walter W. Schmidt Ed H. Page Austin Engineering Company Texas Bridge Company, Inc. Karl Wagner, Inc. Bland Construction Company Glade Construction Company "City's Estimate $ 64,141.60 64,772.20 67,590.40 67,954.60 71,771.90 78,852.40 100,434.00 $ 69,800.00 "The low bidder is Walter W. Schmidt with a total bid of $64,141.60 which includes all materials but excludes the 2% sales tax on the concrete pipe. "The total cost for the concrete pipe for this project is $28,033.17. "I recommend that Walter W. Schmidt be awarded the contract for this project at a net amount of $35,828.10, the concrete pipe to be furnished by the City of Austin and the cost thereof plus saving in bond cost be deducted from Mr. Schmidt's bid price as provided for in the specifications. "From: s/ S. Reuben Rountree, Jr. Director of Public Works" Councilman Shanks offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on February 6, 1962 for the construction of storm sewers and open channels in Bolm Road Easement, Thompson Street and other sundry locations; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Walter W. Schmidt in the sum of $35,828.10, was the lowest and best bid therefor, and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the 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 Walter W. Schmidt in the sum of $35,828.10, be and the same is hereby accepted, and W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager of the City of Austin, be and he is hereby authorized to execute a contract on behalf of the City of Austin with Walter W. Schmidt. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS: 217 Councilman Shanks offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on February 6, 1962 for furnishing concrete pipe for the construction of miscellaneous storm sewers in San Saba Street Easement, Clarkson Avenue, Highland Terrace West Easement, and Highland Terrace West Drainageway, and for the construction of storm sewers and open channels in Bolm Road Easement, Thompson, Street, Gunter Street, Springdale Road, Kirk Avenue and Airport Boulevard; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Austin Concrete Works in the sum of $41,975.11 was recomthe lowest and best bid therefor, and the acceptance of such bid has been mended by the 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 Austin Concrete Works in the sum of $41,975.11, be and the same is hereby accepted, and W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager of the City of Austin, be and he is hereby authorized to execute a contract on behalf of the City of Austin with Austin Concrete Works. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The City Manager submitted the following: "February 2, 1962 "W. T. Williams, Jr. City Manager Austin, Texas "Dear Mr. Williams; "Sealed bids were received until 11:00 A.M., Friday, February 2, 1962 at the Office of the Director of the Water and Sewer Department for the construction of an 8-inch sanitary sewer main in the Deloney and Redwood Streets Area between 12th Street and 19th Street. The bids were publicly opened and read in the Council. Room, Municipal Building, Austin, Texas. "The following is a tabulation of bids received: "Firm Amount Working Days Karl Wagner, Incorporated $29,996.25 75 Fairey-Simons Company, Incorporated 40,652.90 100 Bland Construction Company 41,933.95 100 Walter W. Schmidt 45,067.45 100 Austin Engineering Company 45,681.20 120 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 218 "It is recommended that the contract be awarded to Karl Wagner, Incorporated on their low bid of $29,996.25 with 75 working days. "Yours truly, s/ S. A. Garza, Superintendent Sanitary Sewer Division s/ Albert R. Davis, Director Water and Sewer Department" Councilman Shanks offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on February 2, 1962, for the construction of an 8-inch sanitary sewer main in the Deloney and Redwood Streets Area, between 12th Street and 19th Street; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Karl Wagner, Incorporated, in the sum of $29,996.25, was the lowest and best bid therefor, and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Director of Water and Sewer Department of the City of Austin, and by the City Manager; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the bid of Karl Wagner, Incorporated, in the sum of $29,996.25, be and the same is hereby accepted, and W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager of the City of Austin, be and he is hereby authorized to execute a contract on behalf of the City with Karl Wagner, Incorporated. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The City Manager submitted the following: "February 2, 1962 "W. T. Williams, Jr. City Manager Austin, Texas "Dear Mr. Williams: "Sealed bids were received until 11:00 A.M., Friday, February 2, 1962 at the Office of the Director of the Water and Sewer Department for the construction of a 48-inch and 30-inch Steel Cylinder Concrete Water Main along Lamar Blvd. between 38th Street and Koenig Lane. The bids were publicly opened and read in the Council Room, Municipal Building, Austin, Texas. "The following is a tabulation of bids received: "Firm Karl Wagner, Incorporated Glade Construction Company Bland Construction Company Austin Engineering Company CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 219 Amount $398,567.45 410,000.00 417,810.65 440,944.30 509,442.00 525,702.96 1.50 150 T 180 1.90 270 Working Days 275 J.R. Barnes Engineering Company Fairey-Simons Company, Incorporated "It is recommended that the constract be awarded to Karl Wanger, Incorporated on their low bid of $398,567.45 with 150 working days. "Yours truly, s/ Victor R. Schmidt, Jr. Superintendent Water Distribution s/ Albert R. Davis, Director Water and Sewer Department" Councilman Shanks offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on February 2, 1962, for the construction of a 48-inch and 30-inch Steel Cylinder Concrete Water Main along Lamar Boulevard between 38th Street and Koenig Lane; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Karl Wagner, Incorporated, in the sum of $398,567.45, with the City reserving the right to deduct cost of certain materials and equipment, was the lowest and best bid therefor, and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Director of Water and Sewer Department of the City of Austin, and by the City Manager; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the bid of Karl Wagner, Incorporated, in the sum of $398,567.45, less amounts to be deducted therefrom for materials and equipment to be furnished to the Contractor by the City, be and the same is hereby accepted, and W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager of the City of Austin, be and he is hereby authorized to execute a contract on behalf of the City with Karl Wagner, Incor porated. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Mayor Palmer brought up the following zoning applications deferred from last week: WALTER R. CARRINGTON By Richard Baker 1902-1914 Santa Clara From "A" Residence 1903-1915 Justin Lane 6807-6809 Hardy Drive 1st Height & Area To"BB" Residence 1st Height & Area NOT Recommended by the Planning Commission CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 230 220 Councilman Shanks moved that the change to "BB" Residence 1st Height & Area be granted. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "BB" Residence 1st Height and Area and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. AUSTIN APARTMENTS, INC. By Edward M. Horne 4717-4721 Harmon Avenue From "O" Office 1st Height & Area To "0" Office 2nd Height & Area NOT Recommended by the Planning Commission Councilman Shanks moved that the change to "0" Office 2nd Height and Area be granted. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: Councilman Perry The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "0" Office 2nd Height and Area and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. Mayor Palmer brought up the following ordinance for its second reading: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF CERTAIN BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND THE ΑΝΝΕΧΑTION OF CERTAIN ADDITIONAL TERRITORY CONSISTING OF 8.48 ACRES OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE GEORGE W. DAVIS SURVEY NO. 15 IN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; WHICH SAID ADDITIONAL TERRITORY LIES ADJACENT TO AND ADJOINS THE PRESENT BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, IN PARTICULARS STATED IN THE ORDINANCE. The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman White moved that the ordinance be passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Mayor Palmer brought up the following ordinance for its second reading: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF CERTAIN BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND THE ΑΝΝΕΧΑ- CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS= 221 TION OF CERTAIN ADDITIONAL TERRITORY CONSISTING OF 9.26 ACRES OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE T. J. CHAMBERS 8 LEAGUE GRANT IN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; WHICH SAID ADDITIONAL TERRITORY LIES ADJACENT TO AND ADJOINS THE PRESENT BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, IN PARTICULARS STATED IN THE ORDINANCE. The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman White moved that the ordinance be passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Mayor Palmer brought up the following ordinance for its second reading: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF CERTAIN BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND THE ANΝΕΧΑTION OF CERTAIN ADDITIONAL TERRITORY CONSISTING OF 0.500 ACRES OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE THOMAS ELDRIDGE SURVEY NO. 26 IN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, AND WHICH 0.500 ACRES OF LAND ARE A PORTION OF WINDSOR PARK II SECTION FIVE; WHICH SAID ADDITIONAL TERRITORY LIES ADJACENT TO AND ADJOINS THE PRESENT BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, IN PARTICULARS STATED IN THE ORDINANCE. The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman White moved that the ordinance be passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Mayor Palmer brought up the following ordinance for its second reading: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF CERTAIN BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND THE ΑΝΝΕΧΑTION OF CERTAIN ADDITIONAL TERRITORY CONSISTING OF 0.30 OF ONE ACRE OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE SANTIAGO DEL VALLE GRANT IN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; WHICH SAID ADDITIONAL TERRITORY LIES ADJACENT TO AND ADJOINS THE PRESENT BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, IN PARTICULARS STATED IN THE ORDINANCE. The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman White moved that the ordinance be passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 222 COUNCILMAN PERRY stated several people had mentioned to him they had found notices of past due taxes that have been due for several years, and they did not realize it, as the original notices must have been lost and they did not receive any additional notice. Then they find there was a judgment against their property for these past due taxes. He asked if there were some way to institute a program of sending occasional notices. The City Manager stated several times a year notices were sent in an effort to collect the delinquent taxes. In addition to that, the people are served by the Deputy Sheriff. He stated if the people moved out and there was no known address, it could be they missed receiving the notices. MAYOR PALMER stated one comment the Auditor made was that a more concentrated effort was being made in collecting delinquent taxes. The Mayor read a "Welcome to Waco" note given to out-of-town people who had over-parked. The City Manager explained the problem peculiar to Austin that other cities did not have in that Austin has the legislature, visitors to various state departments, university students, and people at Bergstrom Field. Over 50% were out of the County. He stated to adopt a plan such as these other towns would destroy the effectiveness of the regulations. Councilman Armstrong stated Austin had a veterinarian to inspect cattle, and the Federal Inspector for this Area wants to take this inspector one day a week to Luling. It is of some concern to Austin, as people who buy cattle at Luling and Lockhart will go down there on that one day, The City Manager stated the City would lose one day's kill when the Veterinarian is not there, and there would be a four day week instead of a five day, which will be hard on the employees. The City Manager stated he did not want to lose the Veterinarian, and he recommended doing what could be done to keep him here. The Mayor stated it was the wishes of the Council to follow the City Manager's recommendation. Councilman Shanks inquired about the collection policy at Brackenridge Hospital. The City Manager stated the recommendation had been put into effect completely except the hiring of an individual or an agency. He had understood he was to hire a man to handle the collections, but there have been some agencies that have come in stating the Council had referred them to him. Councilman Shanks submitted the request of the Federation of Women's Clubs requesting a traffic light at 24th and San Gabriel. The letter was referred to the City Manager. The Council had before it the recommendation of the Planning Commission regarding Development Plan Amendment. The area in question was between South Congress Avenue, Interregional Highway, Ben White Boulevard and Williamson Creek, and most of it was outside of the city limits. The City Manager pointed out a flood area that if buildings were permitted there would be lots of trouble. The Council wanted to make a personal inspection of the whole area. In the afternoon meeting, Counctilman Shanks moved that this area study be referred back to the Planning Commission for further study. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, Mayor Palmer Noes Nonec... Absent: Councilman White CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 000 It was pointed out that the Council was unanimous in agreeing that the property should be left industrial as shown by the Master Plan. The City Manager listed five tracts of land which the Schools had purchased and which they were going to give the City the first opportunity to buy. These five tracts were the ones in which the City might be interested. (1) Crest Haven. Area lying between Greenwood and Redwood Avenues in the 2200 block. The City Manager recommended acquiring the whole tract. (2) H.S.Gullett Tract. East of the Elementary School at the corner of Oak Springs Drive and Webberville Road. The City Manager recommended acquiring the whole tract as there was need for considerable drainage improvement, and for public building later on; possibly a fire station. (3) Pecan Springs School Site. This tract contains only about two acres, and the City Manager stated most of this could be used for 51st Street. (4) R. G. MUELLER Tract. The City Manager recommended all of this tract, stating it could possibly be used for a service yard. (5) Duval Heights-Between Reinli and Clayton. The City Manager stated they were interested in getting a street between Reinli and Clayton either across this property or adjoining it; but he would not recommend buying all of this property. The City Manager stated the Schools suggested that the City put its ideas in writing, and indicate an interest, and the Schools would have an appraisal made. Councilman Armstrong inquired about the proposed service yard as to its economy. The City Manager pointed out the advantages and the savings on equipment time, miles of travel, and the travel time of the employees. He stated this service yard was a large operation taking care of water, sewer, drainage, street and bridge, and electrical equipment. Councilman Armstrong stated he would like to see some figures on this. The City Manager stated in connection with the property on the south bank of Shoal Creek and Lamar, the Council suggested that he have an appraisal made. He gave the figures of the appraisal per square foot on this piece of property 20' wide x 100' deep. The Mayor wanted to make a personal inspection of this property. Councilman Armstrong suggested renting the property rather than selling it. The City Manager made a report on the proposal of MR. WARREN WOODWARD to run a line from the Police Station to the Muzak so that the Muzak System could be used for alerts, or Civil Defense or natural disaster. Federal participation will be available on this. He recommended that this proposal be accepted, as CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS: 224 it would be a good service. Councilman Perry moved that the City Manager be instructed to proceed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Armstrong, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The Assistant City Manager stated Mr. Tinsley, American-Statesman, had contacted him regarding a request from several gentlemen who will be in Austin, to look over Austin as a proposed site for an industrial safety course which will last for five days. This would be the factory representatives of 50 boat and motor manufacturers. Their purpose of coming to Austin is because of the convenience of the airport and the lake in the down-town area. They want permission to use the new lake for demonstrations, and motion pictures will be taken and shown all over the nation. The dates asked for are March 18-23. Discussion was held on whether or not the barge operations would have to shut down for this period, and if Lake Austin might not be the better lake for these demonstrations. Councilman Shanks suggested that Mr. Tinsley be told to invite them, and they would be provided with some kind of a lake. The Council discussed the Water Progress Report. The Council recessed until 3:00 Ρ.Μ. RECESSED MEETING 3:00 P.M. At 3:00 P.M. the Council resumed its business. COUNCILMAN WHITE was absent due to illness. The City Manager read a letter complaining of the Austin electric rate and stated he had asked for her statement to be worked out on rates applied in Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth and Corpus Christi, indicating what her bill would have been in other towns, and it would have been higher. The City Manager read a letter from DOUBLE C. PRODUCTIONS stating the first annual Central Texas Boat and Travel Show had been completed, and expressing their thanks to the City of Austin, complimenting it on its magnificent Auditorium and Civic Center. The letter included a comment that never in the company's fourteen years of staging and producing trade expositions have they been privileged to work with as fine a group as MR. FRANCIS VICKERS and the staff of the Municipal Auditorium. The Mayor brought up the question of taking part in the Sister City program, stating Belo Horizonte, Brazil had suggested Austin as a City similar to theirs. He suggested that this be investigated further out of Washington. The program consisted of visiting the city and having recognized groups visit here. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS: 225 The Mayor briefly discussed the utilities in the Post Office Building. There being no further business, the Council adjourned at 3:40 P.M., subject to the call of the Mayor. ATTEST: Elsie Mossley City Clerk APPROVED Lon to E. Palmer Mayor 226 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 226 NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING TO THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: Notice is hereby given that a Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of Austin will be held on the 12th day of February, 1962, at the Municipal Building, Eighth and Colorado, in Austin, Texas, at 10:00 A.M. for the purpose of canvassing the returns of the Special Election held February 10, 1962. s/ Elsie Woosley City Clerk ATTEST: s/ Elsie Woosley City Clerk s/ Lester E. Palmer Mayor City of Austin, Texas CONSENT TO MEETING We, the undersigned members of the City Council, hereby accept service of the foregoing notice, waiving any and all irregularities in such service and such notice, and consent and agree that said City Council shall meet at the time and place therein named, and for the purpose therein stated. s/ Edgar Perry s/ Louis Shanks